Medical Terminology

Course Details

Course Number: 2433 Section Number: X30

Summer I 2011

Days & Times:

Class is online via WebCT from 5/31/2011 to 6/30/2011.

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Textbooks

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Tatum Carroll MEd, LAT, ATC, CES
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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. spell, pronounce, define, identify word parts, and correctly use medical terms or complete a statement using medical terms

2. construct an acceptable and correctly spelled medical term, given the definition

3. provide a medically acceptable abbreviation for phrases, names, or labels

4. supply the correct medical term to properly complete a statement

5. correctly provide the plural form if given a singular form of a medical term

6. correctly provide the singular form if given a plural form of a medical term

7. construct correctly spelled medical terms from word parts and definitions

8. provide the correct phrase, name, or label for a medical abbreviation

9. correctly pronounce each term in a list of medical terms

10. achieve a percentage score that is acceptable to your respective programs

Course Expectations

All graded assignments and exams, and their points possible are listed below. You can find your score in your Grade Book on WebCT.

Suffixes/Prefixes	Points
Surgical Suffixes	12
Pathological Suffixes	23
Prefixes	15
Body Structure
Tag the Elements	9
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	10
Blood/Lymphatic
Tag the Elements	10
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	10
Cardiovascular System
Tag the Elements	6
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	11
Digestive System
Tag the Elements	9
Spotlight the Elements	25
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Endocrine System
Tag the Elements	8
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	10
Female Reproductive
Tag the Elements	6
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	10
Integumentary System
Tag the Elements	10
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Male Reproductive
Tag the Elements	8
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	7
Musculoskeletal System
Tag the Elements	10
Spotlight the Elements	30
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Nervous System
Tag the Elements	9
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Respiratory System
Tag the Elements	10
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	10
Special Senses
Tag the Elements	9
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Urinary System
Tag the Elements	9
Spotlight the Elements	20
Concentration	15
Build Medical Words	15
Programmed Learning	15
Medical Vocabulary	15
Spelling	20
Chart Notes	9
Journal Definitions
Integumentary System	20
Respiratory System	20
Cardiovascular/Lymphatic Systems	20
Digestive System	20
Urinary System	20
Reproductive System	20
Endocrine/Nervous Systems	20
Musculoskeletal System	20
Special Senses: Eyes/Ears	20
Exams
Exam 1 (Chs. 1-3)	200
Exam 2 (Chs. 1-6)	300
Exam 3 (Chs 1-9)	400
Exam 4 (Chs. 1-11)	500
	3180

Grading Standards

Grading Scale:

A 4.0 100–90%

B 3.0 89–80%

C 2.0 79–70%

D 1.0 69–60%

F 0.0 Below 60%

Final Exam6/30/2011 open

Submission Format Policy

Assignments will be submitted via WebCT and instructor email. Exams will be administered via WebCT. All work must be submitted no later than 6/30/2011.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

No late work will be accepted.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

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Attendance Requirements

Online course, attendance is not taken.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.