MSU Faculty Member
Course Objectives
Course Overview: This course includes the historical development of radiography, basic radiation protection, an introduction to medical terminology, ethical and legal issues for health care professionals, and an orientation to the program and the health care system.
SCANS Competencies: The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was established to determine skills that students need in order to succeed in the work environment.
1. Basic Skills
2. Thinking Skills
3. Personal Qualities
4. Resources
5. Interpersonal Skills
6. Information
7. Systems
8. Technology
Course Objectives (with SCANS): Upon completion of this course, a student will:
1. Discuss radiologic technology history and its emerging development. (1,6)
2. Recognize and describe various members of the health care team. (1,2)
3. Describe various professional organizations related to radiologic technology. (1,7)
4. Describe clinical education and discuss various policies related to clinical education. (1,2,6,7)
5. Provide an overview of the administration of health care organizations in general and radiology departments in particular. (1,2,4,5)
6. Describe, in general terms, image production and the criteria for determining radiographic quality. (1,2,6,7,8)
7. Recognize and explain manipulation of routine and fluoroscopic equipment. (1,2,6,7,8)
8. Describe and implement basic radiation protection principles. (1,2,3,5,6,7,8)
9. Discuss applications of ethical professional behavior. (1,2,3,5,6,7)
10. Provide an overview of medical law as it applies to radiologic technology professionals. (1,2,3,5,6,7)
11. Utilize medical terminology in medically applicable communication. (1,2,5,6)
Course Expectations
Students must have reliable and continual computer and Internet access. All course activities, including the exams and final exam, will be completed use WebCT.
CLASS ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
All assignments, quizzes, group projects, discussion board, etc. must be completed and submitted by the due date indicated on the course schedule at the end of this syllabus. If a student cannot complete a course activity by the indicated due date, he or she MUST contact the course instructor IMMEDIATELY. Please note that there will be at least a 10-point penalty for any late submission, and that preapproval is required. Any activity not completed and submitted by the due date will be addressed on an individual basis.
Independent Reading Assignments
Students must read the assigned chapters and extra resources before attempting the module exams.
Module 1: Adler & Carlton: Chapters 1, 2, 6, 3, 4 AND Brooks & Brooks: Lessons 1-4
Module 2: Adler & Carlton: Chapters 8, 7 AND Brooks & Brooks: Lessons 5-8
Module 3: Adler & Carlton: Chapters 9, 5 AND Brooks & Brooks: Lessons 9-12
Module 4: Adler & Carlton: Chapters 12, 22, 23, 24, 10 AND Radiology Supplement
Pretest
The pretest must be completed BEFORE medical terminology course content will appear.
Sharing information about a pretest or answers to questions on a pretest is considered cheating and is a violation of the MSU Code of Honor. Refer to the Honor System for more information.
Be sure to read the Instructions and Troubleshooting information before taking the pretests.
Module Activities
Students must select two pronunciation activity from each module (one for Intro material and one for Med Term material) to complete. Students must also complete SEVEN (two for Intro and five for Med Term) peer reviews to include rating and substantial comment/critique for each module. More information can be found in the course discussion board (WebCT).
Sharing information about assignment answers is considered cheating and is a violation of the MSU Code of Honor. Refer to the Honor System for more information.
Exams
Exams must be completed by the student on WebCT. Exams are timed, open book and may contain a variety of question types including but not limited to: multiple choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, essay, diagrams, listening, and spelling. Exams contain 50 questions and students will have 60 minutes to complete each exam. There are TWO exams per module (one for Intro material and one for Med Term material). RADS 1012 Introduction to Radiography 5
Sharing information about an exam or answers to questions on an exam is considered cheating and is a violation of the MSU Code of Honor. Refer to the Honor System for more information.
Be sure to read the Instructions and Troubleshooting information before taking the exams. If you do experience some difficulties, you must try to contact the course instructor immediately. You must also complete an online problem form (the link can be found in the course's WebLinks).
Comprehensive Final Exam ---- 2-Part Exam ---
The final will be a comprehensive closed-book final exam. The comprehensive final exam will contain two parts: part 1 is unproctored and will contain 25 audio clips, and part 2 is proctored and will contain 175 questions. Students will have 30 minutes to complete part 1 and 3 hours to complete part 2. Students must take the two-part final exam at the stated time and date – No exceptions!
Sharing information about the final exam or answers to questions on the final exam is considered cheating and is a violation of the MSU Code of Honor. Refer to the Honor System for more information.
Be sure to read the Instructions and Troubleshooting information before taking the final exam.
The Final Exam, part two will be administered through MSU's testing center on the following dates: Dec. 1, Dec., 2, and Dec. 3. The available times are 8am, 11am, 1 pm, 4pm, and 7pm. You must contact ME to schedule your exam time…it will be on a first come, first serve basis. You can do this now if you want, just send me an email with the date and time available. There are 15 slots for each time available. Now, if you want to wait until the next week to take the exam you will be on your own in scheduling the exam with MSU testing center (or other approved location) using the proctor application.
Proctor Guidelines and the Proctor Application form are available on WebCT. The MSU Radiologic Sciences department uses a standardized protocol and proctor application. Students must provide the proctor with the Proctor Guidelines. Students should submit the completed proctor application to the course instructor (faxed or emailed from proctor).
Grading Standards
Evaluation:
Module Exams 40%
Module Activities 20%
Final Exam 40%
Grade Scale:
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-75
D 74-65
F 64 & below
The last opportunity to drop this course with a grade of "W" is 4:00pm October 18, 2010. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin for details about receiving a grade of "Incomplete" in a course. In an emergency or extenuating circumstance, a student may request a grade of "Incomplete" in a course before grades are submitted. If the instructor grants the "Incomplete," the student has until thirty (30) days after the beginning of the next long semester to complete the course requirements. If the student does not complete the course requirements within the deadline, the grade of "Incomplete" will automatically convert into a grade of "F."
Final Exam 12/1/2010 8:00 AMSubmission Format Policy
All discussion board activities are to be typed within the discussion submission box. There are some options that require a verbal response; this requires the use of a recording device.
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
All assignments, quizzes, group projects, discussion board, etc. must be completed and submitted by the due date indicated on the course schedule at the end of this syllabus.
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." Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.
Safe Zones Statement
The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.
Contacting your Instructor
All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.
Attendance Requirements
This is an online course and there are no mandatory sessions. However, the student should be vigilant in logging onto WebCT. Regular checks will ensure that messages from the instructor are received in a timely manner. This course is on a schedule that will be strictly adhered to.
Other Policies
This course is open to all students interested in the radiography profession.
Honor System: RADS 1012 adheres to the MSU Code of Conduct. In particular, academic dishonesty, however small, creates a breach in academic integrity. A student's participation in this course comes with the expectation that his or her work will be completed in full observance of the MSU Code of Student Conduct. A student should consult the course syllabus and current Student Handbook for answers to any questions about the code.
Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated in this class. Whenever a student is unsure of whether a particular situation will be interpreted as academic dishonesty, he/she should ask the instructor for clarification. If students are guilty of academic dishonesty, a grade of zero (0) may be given for the quiz, assignment, etc. Cases may also be referred to the Dean of Students for possible dismissal from the university.
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.