East Los Angeles College/Santa Monica College RT Program
ELAC RT 21 Respiratory Therapy Physics #1293
Course Syllabus
Course Schedule: Fall 2015, Friday Lecture Hours 12:40 to 15:50, Classroom: B1-114
Professor/Instructor: Michael Haines, MPH, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Office Hours: Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm Location: C2-126A
Contact Information: Hainesms@elac.edu Office Number: 323-265-8813
Website: www.respiratorytherapyfiles.net
TEXTBOOK:
Required: Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 8th Ed, ISBN-13: 978-0323075282
Recommended: Wojciechowski: Respiratory Care Sciences, 5th Ed, ISBN-13: 978-1133594772
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SLO: After completing this course, students will be able to apply basic scientific theories, laws and
formulas.
SLO: Students will be able to express higher level of critical thinking skills to patient care
SLO: Students will be able to solve and demonstrate respiratory mathematical concepts.
SLO: Given an endotracheal tube, the student will be able to articulate how Poisseiulle’s law determines airway
resistance, and the most significant factor that influences a patients ability to breathe through that endotracheal tube
LECTURE SCHEDULE:
WEEK DATE
1
09/04
TOPICS
Class Introduction and Orientation
Gauge vs. absolute temperatures & pressures
Temperature Scales and Conversion
Conditions of Measurement: STPD, BTPS, ATPS
2
09/11
3
09/18 QUIZ 1
Pressure
Pressure Conversions (Worksheets)
Atmospheric Pressure
Sub atmospheric & “negative” pressure
READING ASSIGNMENT
Handouts,
Atomic Particles, Atomic Number &
Handouts
Atomic Mass (Weight)
Henry's and Graham's Laws
Avogadro's Law
Mass & Weight
Density and Specific Gravity
Friday, September 11
*ADD DEADLINE-Last Day to Submit Add or Audit Permits in person for Full-Term Classes
Sunday, September 13
*DROP DEADLINE #1- Last Day to Drop Classes Online Without Having to Pay Fees Last Day to Drop Classes Online
Without "W"
4
09/25
QUIZ 2
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Properties of solids, liquids, & gases
Basic Humidity: Absolute, Relative & Body Humidity
Handouts
Handouts
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QUIZ 3
Introduction to Gas Laws
Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law
Review for Examination # 1
Friday, October 09
Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass
5
6
10/02
10/09
Examination # 1
Gas Laws Continued
Boyle’s, Charles’ & Gay Lussac’s Laws
Combined Gas Law
7
10/16
Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
8
10/23
QUIZ 4
Fluid Dynamics
Bernoulli / Venturi Principle
Reynold’s Number
Laminar & Turbulent Flow
Viscosity
Poiseuille’s Law
9
10/30
Physics of aerosols
Particle size
Review for Examination # 2
10
11/6
Examinations # 2
Osmosis & Osmotic pressure
Handouts
Handouts
Handouts
Handouts
Rau’s CH 3
Handouts
Wednesday, November 11
HOLIDAY - College Closed (VETERANS DAY)
11
11/13
12
11/20
Introduction to Respiratory Pharmacology
QUIZ 5
Bronchodilators
Sunday, November 22
*DROP DEADLINE #2 - Last Day to Drop Classes Online with a "W"
13
11/27 CAMPUS CLOSED
14
12/04
Examination #3
15
12/11
Final Examination REVIEW
16
12/18
Final Exam
Rau’s CH 1-2, and 5
Rau’s CH 6-7
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NOTE: NIT = Material is not in the Textbook. Handout material will be used instead of a reading
assignment.
GRADING CRITERIA:
The point breakdown below is intended to guide the student. The number of items and the points for each item
may be changed during the semester. The grading scale is based on the standard fixed percent system. No curve
will be applied to any examination. Students who are within 1% of the next higher grade may receive the higher
grade based upon their attendance and participation in class discussions.
ITEM
Quizzes (5 x20pts ea.)
Homework (8 x 10pts ea.)
Group presentation
Exams
Final Examination
Total Points
GRADING SCALE:
92 - 100 %
83 - 91 %
75 - 82 %
66 - 74 %
0 - 65 %
A
B
C
D
F
POINTS
100
80
25
300
200
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RT 21 Respiratory Physics Homework Schedule
DUE DATE
9-11-15
Assignment
Read all handouts
Complete Temperature conversion Handout
Conditions of Measurement: STPD, BTPS, ATPS Describe each, when would each be
applied
9-18-15
9-25-15
10-09-15
10-16-15
10-23-15
11-06-15
11-20-15
12-11-15
Read all handouts
Complete worksheet on density and specific gravity
Describe Henry’s law and how it applies to breathing
Read all handouts,
Pressure conversion handout
Write a one page summary on the positive and negative pressure in relation to the
atmosphere, INCLUDE REFERENCES and use APA format
Read all handouts
Write a one page summary on Humidity, include examples from real life to explain
concepts of basic, absolute and relative humidity
Complete handout practice formulas on humidity
Read all handouts
Complete worksheet on gas laws
Write a minimum of 2 pages summarizing all gas laws, include examples of each
gas law to a real life example
Read all handouts
Write a two page summary of Bernoulli’s Principle, provide examples of its use
Read all handouts
Write a 5 page summary on how Poiseuille’s Law, particle size, viscosity and flow
pattern effects the physics of aerosols and their deposition. Reference sources
and use APA format. Include a power point presentation (minimum 10 slides
demonstrating content of paper). Print a copy of your power point (6 slides per
page) include with your paper
Write a 3 page paper on Starling’s Law of the capillaries, summarize material in
your own words from the text book
Group Project (details will be given in class)
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CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: RESPIRATORY THERAPY 21
1. COURSE REPETITION POLICY: This course may be repeated only once to improve a grade lower than a "C"
per LA Community College District policy. If a student earns a grade lower than "C" the second time they enroll in
this course, they will not be able to enroll in this course a third time. Since Respiratory Therapy 21 is a
requirement for completion of the Respiratory Therapy Program, a student who earns a grade lower than "C" in
this course twice, will not be able to complete the program, earn a certificate of completion and meet the
licensure requirements for respiratory care practice in California.
2. ATTENDANCE POLICY: A student who misses more than 2 class sessions without notifying the instructor may
be excluded from this class. If the student stops attending class, it is the student's responsibility to officially
drop the class. When a student stops attending class, and does not officially drop, college policy requires a grade
of “F”. It is the student's responsibility to consult with the instructor regarding the impact of any absences on his
or her status in this class.
3. INSTRUCTOR: The instructor may be reached by E-MAIL
4. CHEATING POLICY: Cheating constitutes academic dishonesty and fraud. Any student who is caught
cheating will receive a zero for the exam in question. A student caught cheating a second time will receive a
grade of "F" in the course.
5. EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY: NO make-up or rescheduled examinations are permitted unless they are
APPROVED by the instructor BEFORE the date of the scheduled examination. Missed exams will be completed
by the student during the final examination period.
6. The instructor may suspend a student from this class for "good cause" per Board of Trustees Rule 91101.18a.
"Good cause" includes but is not limited to the violation of the standards of student conduct ( See College General
Catalog.)
7. To earn a grade of "C" or better in this class the student must achieve an overall average of 75% or higher on
the unit examinations and the final examination. Extra credit points and dropped quizzes will NOT be applied to
raise a student's grade from below "C". Extra credit points and dropped quizzes may be applied to raise a
student's grade from a "C" or higher.
8. The reading assignments are to be completed BEFORE the date they are listed! Completion of the reading will
make the lectures easier for you to follow and comprehend. The instructor may use unscheduled quizzes to
reward students who have prepared for class by completing the reading.
9. An up-to-date grading spreadsheet is posted by the instructor to inform the students of their current grade in
this class. The information on the spreadsheet is subject to audit by the instructor. The student should report any
error to the instructor immediately.
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10. This class syllabus is a guide for the student and may be modified by the instructor as necessary during the
semester. The student is responsible for any and all modifications in this syllabus that are announced in class
even if he/she is NOT present when the change is announced. Modifications can include schedule changes
and/or the point value for the exams and all graded activities
Writing Assignment Rubric
Successful Completion
Category
Exceeds Standard
Meets Standard
(4 points)
(3 points)
Format
Introduction
N/A
Is engaging, states
the main topic and
previews the
structure of the
paper.
Correct format
States the main
topic and
previews the
structure of the
paper.
Content
Each paragraph
has thoughtful
supporting detail
sentences that
develop the main
idea. Transitions
are used to
enhance
organization.
Information is very
organized with
well-constructed
paragraphs and
subheadings.
The conclusion is
engaging and
restates the main
topic.
Each paragraph
has sufficient
supporting detail
sentences that
develop the main
idea. Logical
organization.
Organization
Mechanics
No errors in
punctuation,
capitalization and
spelling.
Almost no errors
in punctuation,
capitalization and
spelling.
Information is
organized, but
paragraphs are
not wellconstructed.
The conclusion
does not
adequately
restate the main
topic.
Many errors in
punctuation,
capitalization
and spelling.
Usage
No errors in
sentence structure
and word usage.
Almost no errors
in sentence
structure and
word usage.
Many errors in
sentence
structure and
word usage.
Bibliography
Done in the correct
format with no
errors. Includes
more than 2
references.
Done in the
correct format
with no or few
errors. Includes
2 references.
Done in the
correct format
with some
errors. Includes
less than 2
references.
Conclusion
Information is
organized with
well-constructed
paragraphs.
Has Not Completed
Nearly Meets
Does Not Meet
Standard (2
Standard (1
points)
point)
N/A
N/A
States the main There is no clear
topic but does
introduction or
not adequately
main topic and
preview the
the structure of
structure of the
the paper is
paper.
missing.
Each paragraph Each paragraph
lacks supporting
fails to develop
detail
the main idea.
sentences.
No evidence of
Logical
structure or
organization.
organization.
The conclusion
restates the main
topic.
The information
appears to be
disorganized.
No
Evidence
(0 points)
No
evidence
No
evidence
No
evidence
Incomplete
and/or
unfocused.
No
evidence
Numerous and
distracting errors
in punctuation,
capitalization
and spelling.
Numerous and
distracting errors
in sentence
structure and
word usage.
Done in the
correct format
with many
errors. Includes
less than 2
references.
No
evidence
No
evidence
No
evidence