Medical Terminology 2014-2015
Instructor: Mr. Daniel Burgardt
Contact Information
Phone: 262-789-6348 ext. 2124
E-mail: daniel.burgardt@nbexcellence.org (preferred)
Office Hours: 7:00am-7:20am, 2:30pm-3:00pm, or by appointment 2nd, or 8th hours Rm. 113.
Course Description
I get college credit for this course? Medical Terminology is a WCTC course taught at Eisenhower. The class is classified as a
“Transcripted Credit” course. This means that each student who enrolls in and passes the course will have a college transcript at
WCTC.
Course Purpose
This course is intended to deepen your understanding of medicine through establishing a firm foundation in vocabulary. In focusing
on specific learning strategies, we will firmly and efficiently learn over 1,000 medical terms.
Student Commitment
This class requires focus, drive, and dedication. Vocabulary can seem dry and the sheer amount of vocabulary terms can become
overwhelming if you delay studying. Memorization is essential to doing well in this course. Finally, this course also requires maturity.
We are dealing with medical terminology. The terms we will be learning are all pertinent, medical content and need to be regarded
and respected as such.
Mr. Burgardt’s Goal
Ultimately, my goal for you is to leave this class having a deep understanding of the system of medical terminology. You must
motivate yourself to complete the work well, study and learn the material, and engage in class. At the end of this course, each of you
will have deepened your understanding of medical vocabulary, acquired new valuable skills, and learned how to motivate yourself to
learn and achieve.
Instructor Expectations
As high school students, you are all excited to finally be treated like adults. In order to be treated like adults, you need to act like
adults. How do adults behave?
Adults are …
1. Prepared for their day – i.e bring your supplies to class
2. On time for their commitments - i.e be in your seat before the final bell 
3. Engaged in their environment and activities, and above all adults are …
4. Respectful of each other, other’s property, and themselves.
The Bottom Line: Behave like an adult and you will be treated like one, and visa versa.
Required Materials and Supplies
Exploring Medical Terminology (Textbook and online resources) Pencils/Pens
Notecards (Start with a 100 pack but you will need more) Shower ring
Course Outline
UNIT 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology ~ Chapters 1
UNIT 2: Body Structure, Directional Terms, Anatomic Planes, Regions, and Quadrants ~ Chapters 2 & 3
UNIT 3: Integumentary System ~ Chapter 4
UNIT 4: Musculoskeletal System ~ Chapter 14
UNIT 5: The Eye, The Ear ~ Chapters 12 & 13
END OF SEMESTER 1
UNIT 6: Cardiovascular, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems and Blood ~ Chapter 10
UNIT 7: Respiratory System ~ Chapter 5
UNIT 8: Digestive System, Urinary System ~ Chapters 11 & 6
UNIT 9: Nervous System and Behavioral Health, Endocrine System ~ Chapters 15 & 16
UNIT 10: Male and Female Reproductive Systems, Obstetrics and Neonatology ~ Chapters 7, 8, & 9
END OF SEMESTER 2
EVALUATION
As this is both a high school and college course, students will be evaluated on each institution’s grading scales for the respective
schools records.
Eisenhower Evaluation: The course grade will be recorded on the student’s high school transcript. It is determined by an
accumulation of points earned through various assessments. The final exam score will count for 10% of the final grade and the
remaining 90% will be earned through class work, such as tests, quizzes, labs, and assignments.
A+
A
A-
100-97
96-93
92-90
B+
B
B-
89-87
86-83
82-80
C+
C
C-
79-77
76-73
72-70
D+
D
D-
69-67
66-63
62-60
WCTC Evaluation: This grade will be recorded on the students WCTC college transcript. The entire school year is counted in the
WCTC grade calculation. The grade calculation and WCTC’s grading scale is included below.
40%
50%
5%
5%
Cumulative Final Exam (May:
includes BOTH semesters)
Tests
Quizzes
Academic Assignments
*Tests and quizzes will be announced in advance. There will never be a “pop” quiz; however, the tradeoff then is that you may find
out about a quiz one day prior to the assessment. If you miss the review day before the test, you are still expected to take the test as
scheduled.
A
100-95 B+
92-91
C+
84-83
D+
76-75
A94-93
B
90-87
C
82-79
D
74-72
B86-85
C78-77
D71-70
Late Work Policy
Assessments are due on the due date. Turning work in on time is a habit and skill you will need to use for the rest of your life. What
a good time to reinforce that habit now.
*You may not turn in late work after the unit test for that unit has passed.
*If you miss a quiz or a test it is your responsibility to come in and make arrangements with me to make up the assessment.
Attendance
Consistent attendance is essential if you are going to succeed in this class. Without being in class you miss valuable instruction
and/or experiences that help to develop holistic, and deep understanding of the course material.
Attendance will be taken at the start of every class. If you are not present when attendance is taken, you must have a pass or you
will be marked tardy. If you are tardy for than once, there will be consequences. If you are more than 10 minutes late without a pass,
you are truant. (See page 26 of the Student Handbook)
Excused Absences: If you are excused, it is your responsibility to come and make up the work that you missed.
Unexcused Absences: When an absence is unexcused, you will not be allowed to make up the work that you missed.
Homework and Assessments
Homework: Homework completion is required. Homework will be entered under the “Learning Opportunities” category in Infinite
Campus. The assignments in this category will be recorded in a graded format to track participation and homework completion. If
homework is not completed or not done proficiently the following may occur:
You will be asked to stay after school for 9th hour to complete it.
At the time of the Unit Test, you will not be allowed to retake that unit’s test.
You will be at risk for missing your co-curricular activities (i.e sports, clubs, etc.)
Moral of the story: Do your homework. You’ll do better in class, will avoid all of the above, and ultimately learn.
Assessment: Assessments will be graded and included in the students semester grade. The purpose of assessments is to gauge your
learning and help us understand if we need to review any of the content. Tests, quizzes, labs, and projects are all examples of
assessment that will be graded.
Test Retakes
WCTC mandates no re-takes on Medical Terminology exams.
Academic Honesty Policy
New Berlin students’ responsibilities are to learn ad achieve to the best of their abilities. In order to meet the needs of each student
and assess progress, teachers expect that assignments and tests represent a true picture of that student’s own performance.
Administrators, faculty, and students, and families are all important contributors to upholding academic integrity in our school
community. This policy will provide a consistent framework to guide the learning process for staff and student.
For a copy of the board policy regarding academic dishonesty please go to:
http://www.nbexcellence.org/parents/parent_academichonesty.cfm
Instructor Disclaimer: The syllabus information is subject to alterations should the class/course require it at the instructor’s
discretion.
Medical Terminology Syllabus Signature
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