MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Title: HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prefix:
BIO 216
Credits:
4
Contact hours/wk:
Lecture: 4
Semester:
Spring 2015
Class Time: MT 4:30 – 6:20, and F 1:30 – 3:20 Spruce 383
Instructor:
Luke Smith
Office hours: 382 Spruce (MW 9:40-12:00, T 8-12:00, W 2:00-3:30)
Telephone:
970-542-3211 or 1-800-622-0216
E-mail:
luke.smith@morgancc.edu
Web Page:
www.morgancc.edu/faculty/smith,l
2. Course Description [From the catalog]: This course focuses on the functions of the human body systems
with emphasis on their interrelationships by studying the alterations in physiological, cellular, and
biochemical processes, the associated homeostatic responses and the manifestations of disease. Prior
knowledge of cellular biology, anatomy, and physiology is essential for the study of pathophysiology.
3. Prerequisites for the course: BIO 201, and BIO 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or permission
of department chair (based on previous equivalent experience).
4. Required:
Lecture Text: Essentials of Pathophysiology, Concepts of Altered Health States 3rd edition, Carol Porth,
Pippincott Williams & Wilkins 2007, ISBN- 9781451103182
Recommended:
Handbook of Pathophysiology 4th Ed
Author(s): Ramona B Lazenby EdD, MSN, FNP-BC, CNE
Publication Date: Oct 1, 2010
ISBN/ISSN: 9781605477251
Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards, Icon Learning Systems, 2002
Medical Dictionary. Many good ones are available.
5. Instructional Goals and Expected Outcomes: Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the
material as assessed through exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises, and discussion.
 Explain the etiology of disease states and imbalances
 Analyze how health deviations alter normal physiology
 Describe the alterations is cells, tissues, and organs that occur with disease and the effects they have
bodily systems
 Relate the manifestations of diseases to their underlying cellular mechanisms.
6. Integration of Critical Skills: The six critical skills areas selected for emphasis at Morgan Community
College are reading, writing, computing, speaking/listening, technology, and diversity. Students will
demonstrate these critical skills through the activities of the course.
7. Course Activities: Lecture, discussion, reading, writing, quizzes and exams, films, computer tutorials, CDROM exercises, and internet searches will be used to allow students to experience the concepts in a variety of
formats.
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8. Expectations and Assessments:
a. Course website: There will be a course website with all of this information available for your perusal. It
will contain grades, schedule, handouts, assignment dates, and other information. To access this website:
 Go to www.Morgancc.edu Alternate direct: www.morgancc.edu/faculty/smith,l
 Choose “Directory” from the top choices
 Choose by last name
 Scroll down to “Smith, Luther”: Click on the name
 Choose “Patho Page”
b. Reading: Students are expected to complete all of the assigned reading for both lecture and laboratory
BEFORE that session. This ensures the best use of everybody’s time and hopefully alleviates confusion.
If it appears that the majority of students are not adequately reading the assignments in advance, pop
quizzes may be instituted to encourage this activity.
c. Class attendance: Consistent attendance at the lecture and laboratory is strongly encouraged since a
significant part of each test will cover lecture material. The lecture will clarify and emphasize important
concepts and practical applications of those concepts. It is important to attend so as to stay abreast of any
course changes. It is your responsibility to obtain missed handouts or learn of changes to the schedule.
During lectures, pagers, cellular phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs such as Palm Pilots) will
be either turned off or muted. If you must take an EMERGENCY call, voice or TEXT, quietly leave the
room and take your call. Violation of this rule will result in negative points added to you point
accumulation.
d. Quizzes: There will be several short unannounced quizzes, 10 points each, given throughout the semester.
. The format of the quizzes will include multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank and short answer
questions. Both lecture and reading assignments will be tested. Pop quizzes will be given in the first 15
minutes of class time. Late attendance on quiz days results in a loss of class points. In addition there will
be chapter exams grouped by topic and administered via. Desire 2 Learn ™. You are expected to take
these computer exams on your own without assistance from anyone else.
e. Final Exam: The final semester exam will be comprehensive in class, covering material from lecture.
The format of the final exam will be similar to the D2L quizzes, but will be given as a paper exam in class
without computers, and will count as 15% of your final grade.
f. Late Assignments: Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted. Excused late assignments will
receive a 10% deduction of score per school day (after receipt of documentation of excuse). There will be
no makeup quizzes. Chapter exams missed with appropriate excuse may be reset on D2L with 10-20
points deducted. If you miss an assignment, contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss the
situation; don’t put it off. The instructor has the authority to determine what is or is not an acceptable
excused absence or tardy.
g. Other Assignments: A 10 – 15 minute discussion of the pathological effects of a disease of your choice
will be made in a formal presentation to the class near the end of the term. You may use power point
presentation or poster display.
h. Spelling & Grammar: You will be learning a new language of terminology and concepts throughout this
course and will need to demonstrate a working knowledge of these terms and concepts. In most
instances, partial points may be deducted by errors. In certain instances, full points may be deducted
(these will be pointed out in the course). This is an important skill that you will want to master early on
in this course.
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i. Participation & Conduct: 10 points are reserved for the end of the semester. These will reflect your
level of effort and involvement in the course. As long as you “play well with each other” and participate
in the course, most of these points are assured.
j. Plagiarism: Please read carefully. As defined in Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, 1977, plagiarism
is “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own; to use (a created production)
without crediting the source; to commit literary theft; and/or to present as new and original an idea or
product derived from an existing source.” Consequences vary between instructors and institutions. If you
have questions, please do not hesitate to talk with the course instructor or any of the other instructors on
campus.
k. Cheating: The instructor does not tolerate cheating at all. If you are suspected of cheating, the instructor
will contact you and discuss the situation. If the instructor has evidence of your cheating, an
administrative drop will be initiated immediately and you will be removed from the course. Simply put,
don’t even try to cheat.
l. MCC Computer usage: During the first week of school, the computers on campus are available for all
students to access with a generic password. During this time, you need to register with the college to
obtain your own password (Student Services can assist you with this). This will set up a space on the
network drive for your files. You will be able to access these files from any computer on campus. When
using the MCC computers, make sure to only save documents to this space or to a portable memory
device like a diskette or USB portable drive (do not save documents to the desktop or the C: drive). Be
mature in your usage of the computers and follow the rules of conduct. Failure to use these facilities
properly will result in losing the privilege of access to these computers. You are expected to register a
computer student account with MCC during this semester. You may be required to use a computer during
the course of the study, and will be expected to be able to logon to the MCC system.
m. Email accounts: You are expected to activate your MCC student e-mail account. This is the account that
will be used by your instructor for special notices.
n. Dress Code: The dress code is described in the Student Handbook.
o. Food, Drink, Tobacco: The use of tobacco products of any kind is prohibited in all lectures and
laboratory sessions. Food and drink are allowed in lecture, as long as you do not make a mess, do not
disturb the class, and clean up after you are finished with the class session.
p. Special needs: If you have special needs to allow you to participate fully in class (i.e. vision or language
difficulties), please notify the course instructor or Dan Marler (542-3157). See ADA statement below.
q. Animals and guests: No animals are allowed in lecture or lab, unless it is a registered aid-animal. Guests
may be allowed to visit during certain lectures or lab exercises, with prior approval by the instructor.
r. Learning Resource Center: At times you will need to obtain outside information on subject matter in
the class. Make sure that you know where the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is and what resources are
available there (materials will be placed on reserve for this course from time to time). A webliography
(list of selected websites compiled by the LRC staff) is available either in print form from the LRC or
online through the MCC website (search through the Library heading).
s. College Rules: This syllabus is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all rules and regulations at
MCC. Rather, it highlights those details that are especially pertinent towards this course. Refer to the
MCC Student Handbook (available through Student Services or found online in the MCC website) for a
full listing of MCC rules and regulations. Make sure to read and understand the “Code of Conduct”
found within the MCC Student Handbook.
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t. Semester Calendar Dates: Check the course outline below and the calendar in the MCC Student
Handbook for a full calendar of the semester. However, these are a few of the more important dates as
pertaining to this course:
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January 19 (M)
Feb 4 (W)
Feb ?(?)
Mar 23-29
Apr 18 (F)
Apr 15 (W)
May 8 (F)
= First day of Class
= Last day to drop and receive Refund
= No Class Professional Development Day
= Spring Break
= Last Day to Withdraw without Grade
= Presentation Report due in D2L Drop Box
= last day of class
u. Grading: Grades will be posted on the course website by the last digits of your student (S) number.
Through the semester you will garner points from tests and quizzes. The total points gained will
determine your class points. Negative points may also be added for misbehavior such as
inappropriate cell phone usage. Points garnered during the semester will be normalized relative to 100
based on higher performing students points scored. This grade will be 80% of your final grade. The other
20% will be your score on the final exam. Transcript letter grade will be awarded as follows:
90-100%
80-89
70-79
60-69
< 60%
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B
C
D
F
v. Semester Course Outline: Tentative Topical Outline to be covered in order
I.
Cellular adaptation and neoplasia
II.
Fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance
III.
Infection, immunity, and inflammation
IV.
Neurological disorders
V.
Endocrine disorders
VI.
Hematological disorders
VII. Cardiovascular disorders
VIII. Respiratory disorders
IX.
Urinary disorders
X.
Reproductive disorders
XI.
Gastrointestinal disorders
XII. Musculoskeletal disorders
XIII. Integumentary disorders
Legal Statements:
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including
those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and
Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 or 4-120. The College does not discriminate on
the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental
disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or
sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan
Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language
skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
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For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer:
Andria Koppels
Director of Human Resources
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-542-3127
Andria.Koppels@morgancc.edu
Title IX Compliance Officer:
Susan Clough
Vice President for Administration and Finance
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-542-3127
Susan.Clough@morgancc.edu
You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII,
Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone
(303) 844-3417.
ADA STATEMENT
Morgan Community College complies with and fully supports Section 504 of the vocational
rehabilitation act of 1973 with amendments of 1974 as well as the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) of 1990. “No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability,
be subjected to discrimination.” Students have the responsibility to self-identify to the institution
as a person with a disability or special need. Appropriate documentation must be provided to
the ADA coordinator. Students of special populations may be eligible for “reasonable
accommodations” so long as they meet and follow MCC policy and procedure.
www.morgancc.edu/students/accessibility. Those wishing to seek accommodations must
contact the ADA Coordinator, Dan Marler at (970) 542-3157.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
To prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation, the US Department of
Education requires colleges to disclose certain financial information. Details can be found at
www.morgancc.edu/gainfulemployment.
PROHIBITION STATEMENT
Morgan Community College prohibits the offenses of domestic violence, sexual assault and
stalking; as defined by C.R.S. 18-6/800.3, C.R.S. 18-3-402, and C.R.S. 18-3-602. The College
also prohibits the offense of dating violence as defined as the physical, sexual, or
psychological/emotional violence within a dating relationship, as well as stalking. It can occur
in person or electronically and may occur between a current or former dating partner. You
may have heard several different words used to describe teen dating violence including:
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relationship abuse, intimate partner violence, relationship violence, dating abuse, domestic
abuse, and domestic violence. The definition of “consent” in reference to sexual activity is
defined per state statute C.R.S. 18-3-401(1.5) under “unlawful Sexual Behavior.”
For further information please contact one of the following:
Kent Bauer, Vice President Student Success
970.542.3111
Kent.Bauer@morgancc.edu
Andria Koppels, Director Human Resources
970.542.3129
Andria.Koppels@morgancc.edu
Susan Clough, Vice President Administration & Finance, Title IX Coordinator
970.542.3127
Susan.Clough@morgancc.edu
To report an incident please contact one of the people listed above or electronically at:
http://www.morgancc.edu/about-mcc/bit/. In case of an emergency please call 911.
Reviewing this syllabus is required of all BIO 216 Patho students.
You must acknowledge by e-mail your compliance.
You must also activate you student e-mail account.
Your continuance in class indicates your agreement with this syllabus.
Copy the following statement and send it to Luke.Smith@morgancc.edu
using your student e-mail. Class messages such as class cancelations will be sent to
that e-mail account. Your assigned student e-mail account can easily be linked to
another account if you do not want to check it often.
Statement:
I have read and understand the above Spring 2015 BIO216 Patho syllabus.
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