THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER COLLEGE
OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
NURS 5350
ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Course Syllabus
Spring 2013
Course Faculty:
Carol Kilmon RN, PhD
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University of Texas at Tyler College of
Nursing N5350 – Advanced Pathophysiology
FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................2
COURSE DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................................2
COURSE OUTCOMES .............................................................................................................................................3
COURSE TOPICS......................................................................................................................................................3
TEXTBOOK(S)..........................................................................................................................................................3
TEACHING STATEGIES .........................................................................................................................................4
GRADING, EVALUATION AND OTHER GRADE RELATED POLICIES .........................................................4
COURSE PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................................................5
Course Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................6
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES .............................................................................................................9
http://www.uttyler.edu/academicaffairs/syllabuspolicies.pdf ................................................................................9 FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Carol Kilmon PhD, RN
Office: BRB 2250
Office hours: Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM
Phone: 903-566-7146
E-mail: ckilmon@uttyler.edu
Emails are answered usually within one business day.
E-mail Messages from Students to Course Faculty:
1. Start the subject line of your e-mail with the course ID, followed by your name and a few words about
the subject of the e-mail. For example “N5350_ J. Student_ Requesting a private meeting”. This is an
important step and will ensure that your questions are responded to in a timely manner.
2. Sign all e-mails with the first and last name that matches your Blackboard enrollment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
NURS 5350 focus is on pathological conditions encountered in clinical practice across the life span of
clients. Emphasis is placed on regulatory and compensatory mechanisms as they relate to commonly
occurring diseases. Course fee and extended computer access fee required.
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Course Credit and Clock Hours: 3 credit hours
Placement in Curriculum: Foundation course. No prerequisites.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify regulatory and compensatory mechanisms as they relate to commonly occurring
diseases.
2. Integrate pathophysiologic concepts of disease in assessment of clients across the life span.
3. Apply pathophysiologic concepts of disease to the management of commonly occurring
conditions across the life span.
COURSE TOPICS
Weeks 1& 2: Review of general principles of cell biology, genetics, and the underlying mechanisms of
pain.
Week 3: Inflammatory process and infection.
Week 4: Immune process and allergic disorders.
Weeks 5 and 6: Pathophysiology of cardiac and vascular disorders.
Week 7: Hematologic and endocrine/metabolic disorders.
Week 8: Diseases of the upper respiratory tract, eyes, ears, nose and throat
Week 9: Diseases of the lower respiratory tract.
Week 10: Biologic basis for mental health problems and addictions.
Week 11: Neurologic diseases.
Week 12: Musculoskeletal diseases.
Week 13: Gastrointestinal disorders.
Week 14: Renal and urinary tract disorders.
Week 15: Reproductive disorders.
TEXTBOOK(S)
Required Text:
McCance, K. L., Huether, S. E., Brashers, V. L., & Rote, N. S. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic
basis for disease in adults and children (6th ed.). Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby. ISBN: 978-0323-06584-9.
Recommended Text:
American Psychological Association [APA]. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
Some students who do not have a strong pathophysiology background have found the Hogan text very
helpful to read first and then read the text.
Hogan, M. A., Bower, M., Hill, K., & Holm, K. S. (2008). Pathophysiology: Reviews & rationales (2nd
ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Preason. ISDN: 978-0-13-1789732-2.
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McCance, K. L., Huether, S. E., Brashers, V. L., & Rote, N. S. (2010b). Pathophysiology: The biologic
basis for disease in adults and children study guide (6th ed.). Maryland Heights, Mo: Mosby.
ISDN: 978-0-323-06750-8.
The content of this syllabus or web-based course is subject to change at the discretion of the faculty
according to current learning needs. Therefore it is wise to review assigned readings and assignments
on DB at the beginning of each week for possible updates. Notify the faculty immediately if there are
issues that would delay submission of assignments.
TEACHING STATEGIES
Content and illustrations are available on Blackboard. Ongoing asynchronous discussions are held using
the discussion board of the class website. Questions and information sharing among faculty and
students are encouraged. Faculty will be monitoring the discussion board but may not always respond to
a particular question immediately on discussion board as this discussion board is meant to involve the
whole class. However, general questions that the several students are asking online answers from faculty
will be made available to all students in the announcements section so check that area often. All
questions/emails from students to faculty will be answered in 24 hours except on the weekends.
Weekends questions will be answered by Monday at 8pm.
GRADING, EVALUATION AND OTHER GRADE RELATED POLICIES
Course Grading Scale: no rounding will be done
A
100 – 90
B
89-89
C
79 – 75
D
74 – 65
F
64 - 0
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Four (4) exams. (each is 20% of overall grade)
One PowerPoint presentation with notes. (15% of overall grade)
Discussion board participation. ( 5% of overall grade)
Grade Distribution:
You may check your grades at any time on the Blackboard website. Feedback on assignments will be
provided via the Blackboard Website or email.
Academic Integrity:
Students are expected to assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of all academic work
submitted as assignments and examinations.
Grade Replacement:
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If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness
will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point
average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate
student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler.
Students with Disabilities:
If you have a disability, including a learning disability, for which you request disability support
services/accommodation(s), please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services office so
that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting
disability support services/accommodation(s) must provide appropriate documentation of his/her
disability to the Disability Support Services counselor. For more information, call or visit the Student
Services Center located in the University Center, Room 282. The telephone number is 566-7079 (TDD
565-5579)." Additional information may also be obtained at the following UT Tyler Web address:
http://www.uttyler.edu/disabilityservices.
COURSE PROCEDURES
Scheduling:
Students are expected to progress through the course according to the posted schedule.
Examination Procedure:
Examinations will be available online during the time periods given in the course schedule.
Examinations must be completed during the allotted time. Examination announcements and links
will be posted on the class website. Each student will be given one opportunity to take the exam over a
1 1/2 hour period. Use of reference materials or outside help while taking the exam is prohibited; doing
so will result in an automatic zero. Questions are multiple choice and matching format. No copies may
be made of the exam. If for any reason you will be unable to complete the examination or get “kicked
out“ during the designated testing time period, contact Dr. Toone by phone immediately.
PowerPoint Presentation:
Each student will select one topic from the list provided in the assignment section of Blackboard. Each
presentation has its own deadline, so in selecting your topic you are also selecting your presentation due
date. PowerPoint presentations should be in PowerPoint 95 or higher format. PowerPoint presentations
will be posted on Blackboard and submitted in the assignment drop box by Wednesday at noon on the
respected due dates.
Power Point Grading Rubric
Criteria
Points
Topic Description: etiology/cause, epidemiology or extent of the problem/disease,
progression/history of the problem/disease, prevalence of disease worldwide, existing
prevention & therapeutic measures, current or future research relevant to the
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problem/disease.
Use of at least 5 scientific references
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Length not to exceed 25 slides which includes title and reference slides. Notes are to 5
be included with each slide, except title and reference slide. APA format on all except
the multiple choice answers. Your powerpoint should utilize graphics including but
not limited to images, graphs, tables, etc.
Five multiple choice questions with four options of answers with rationale why one
answer is correct.
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Total Points
100
Discussion Board (DB):
The DB week begins Monday at Midnight and concludes the following Sunday at 11:55 PM. Postings
for credit must be made during that defined week. Discussion Board is considered a significant part of
the learning experience and not a casual “chat or add on”. Students are expected to monitor discussions
at least twice per week. Grading will be based upon the posting of at least 10 discussion contributions
during the course. Only one post per week will be given credit. Credit for DB will be awarded for
meaningful responses, included but not limited to new ideas, information or questions to the discussion
threads. All quotations must be cited in APA format when appropriate. All submitted written material
(papers, assignments, examinations, etc.) are the property of the College of Nursing. They will be
maintained in an archived file at the College of Nursing. Postings past the deadline will not be counted.
Late Assignments:
Late pesentations will be assessed 10% penalty daily including weekends. This applies to all papers and
projects in the course. For pass/fail work, it is your faculty’s discretion whether to grant extensions on
due dates. If you know you will need more time to complete an assignment, let your faculty know early.
Accessing Library Resources
Students enrolled in this course have several options to access library resources. You may visit your
home campus library or the Robert R. Muntz Library at the University of Texas at Tyler. Follow this
link, and then complete the instructions at those sites for accessing information from a distant site.
Course Evaluation
UT Tyler asks you to complete a voluntary evaluation to help them make improvements and adjustments
in their overall online learning forums. Also, an end of semester evaluation specifically for this course
will be made available for you to complete in the last week of instruction. Your comments and
recommendations will be considered seriously as the course is updated. Your input throughout the
semester contributes to my commitment to improve continually the quality and relevance of this course.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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If you experience technical problems or have a technical question about this course you can obtain
assistance by accessing The UT Tyler Campus Computing Center.
Computer Requirements-Minimum hardware requirements and recommended software configurations
Ensuring you have the proper hardware and software is imperative to your success in an online course.
The requirements chart below is based on those results of testing conducted by Blackboard. Additional
information is available at Blackboard Client Browser Configurations guidelines is available at
http://wiki.uttyler.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=1474652. There are live links at this site to
download much of the software that you will need for this class as well as a Frequently Asked Question
(FAQ) section.
WhataretherecommendedcomputerrequirementstoaccessBlackboard?
128 MB of RAM.
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP with the latest critical updates, or Microsoft Vista with the latest
critical updates. (note: you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using Vista as described above.)
Internet Explorer XP 7.0 with the default settings. (note: you will need to turn the text box editor off if you are using
Internet Explorer 7.)
Microsoft Office XP and 2003 with the latest critical updates.
In addition, you might need the following software installed:
Adobe Acrobat Reader - download for FREE
Macromedia Flash Player - download for FREE
Note: If you do not want the Yahoo Tool Bar for your browser, uncheck the box BEFORE you download.
Real Player - download it for FREE
Note: An "installer" program will download first, then you will be prompted to actually download the player.
Quick Time Player - download the Windows version for FREE
Note: If you do not want the newsletter subscriptions, uncheck the boxes.
Windows Media Player - download it for FREE
** Note: You can buy Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 at the UT Tyler bookstore at an affordable
price
Audio
16 bit or better sound card and speakers (if your course contains audio content)
Internet Connection
56.6 KBPS modem, cable modem, DSL, or intranet (T-1)
Note: Corporate or academic security firewalls may block some course content, such as chat or
streaming media.
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Email Address
Email is a vital communication medium in online learning. It is important that you have a working
patriots email address to receive communications from your advisor, instructors, and classmates. You
are responsible for keeping your email address and other personal information up to date in the Tools
Area, Personal Information section. Only patriots email will be used for communication in this class.
Virus Protection
It is recommended that you protect your computer from viruses. Keep your antivirus software up to date
with the latest virus updates. Antivirus and Personal Firewall products may be available to you for free
or at a reduced price through the Campus Computing Center. Check with your ISP, network help desk,
or search the Internet for more information and product resources.
Spyware & Adware Protection
Spyware and Adware are fast-growing threats that represent a major security and privacy risk. Spyware
is a program that is installed, with or without the user's permission, and can monitor computer activity
while broadcasting the information back to an outside party that controls the program. Adware displays
unwanted advertising to your computer, can track your Web surfing habits and report it back to a central
advertising server. It can slow your PC to a crawl by bombarding it with unwanted ads. Spyware and
Adware removal tools and protection may be obtained through the Campus Computing Center or online
resources.
Brouser or search engines: Blackboard works best on Firefox and Explorer. It does not work well with
Safari as a search engine.
UT Tyler courses use Java, JavaScript, browser plug-ins, helper applications and cookies. It is essential
that you have these elements installed and enabled in your web browser for optimal viewing of the
content and functions of your online course.
Unsupported Browsers-America Online (AOL), Prodigy, Juno, MSN, Yahoo and other Internet Service
Providers (ISPs), provide their own internal and proprietary web browsers. These browsers may not be
compatible with UT Tyler courses. We strongly recommend downloading and installing one of the
Blackboard supported browsers (firefox or explorer) to ensure optimal functionality with the elements of
your online course. Note: It's not recommended to use IE on Macintosh since it is no longer supported
by Microsoft.
Download the latest version of powerpoint as you will be making powerpoints with a voice over
function.
Getting computer help –Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section FAQIf you are
having technical problems, please contact the Campus Computing Center:
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o Campus Computing Center
Business 101
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75799
(903) 566-7367
bbadmin@uttyler.edu
IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY POLICIES
http://www.uttyler.edu/academicaffairs/syllabuspolicies.pdf
Grade Replacement/Forgiveness
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade
forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to do so will result in both the original and
repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates will receive
grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three course repeats; graduates, for two course repeats
during his/her career at UT Tyler.
State-Mandated Course Drop Policy
Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from
dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped
at another 2-year or 4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped
course is any course that is dropped after the 12th day of class (See Schedule of Classes for the specific
date).
Exceptions to the 6-drop rule include, but are not limited to, the following: totally withdrawing from the
university; being administratively dropped from a course; dropping a course for a personal emergency;
dropping a course for documented change of work schedule; or dropping a course for active duty service
with the U.S. armed forces or Texas National Guard.
Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office and must be accompanied by
documentation of the extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any
questions.
Disability Services
In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of
his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor. If you have a disability, including a
learning disability, for which you request an accommodation, please contact Ida MacDonald in the
Disability Support Services office in UC 282, or call (903) 566-7079.
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Student Absence due to Religious Observance
Students who anticipate being absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event
sponsor) must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that
time the instructor will set a date and time when make-up assignments will be completed.
Social Security and FERPA Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security
numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an
identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; grades will not be transmitted electronically.
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