Online only.
Course Objectives:
Radiologic technologists should demonstrate increased awareness of how the human body is
arranged three-dimensionally. This course provides opportunities to recognize relationships
between standardized anatomical structures prior to working with variations found in "live"
patients.
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Recognize anatomic structures in various planes.
Relate planar anatomy to line drawings of related cross-sectional anatomy.
Describe the spatial relationship of one structure to another.
Differentiate between the appearances of anatomic structures among different modalities
such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each imaging modality for identifying specific
pathological processes.
Evaluation:
WebCT Unit Quizzes 25%
Annotated Bibliography 25%
Proctored WebCT Comprehensive Final Exam 50%
Grade Scale:
A = 100 - 90
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 and below
Submission format:
Be submitted as Microsoft WORD documents to the appropriate SUBMIT area in Blackboard on
or before the due date indicated at the end of the syllabus. Students should NOT email their
reports to the instructor.
o To allow sufficient time for grading and providing feedback, late submissions will NOT
be accepted. Any report not submitted or submitted after the deadline will be assessed a
grade of zero “0”.
o Early submissions are appreciated; however, they will not be returned until the end of
the semester after all reports have been graded.
o The instructor will not accept Microsoft WORKS or WordPerfect files.
Be double-spaced
Be submitted in a 12 pt legible font (e.g. Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman are acceptable –
Courier, Verbena, or other “fancy” fonts are not acceptable)
Have page margins must be set at 1”
Have before and after line spacing for paragraphs set at zero
FORMAT FOR BIBLIOGRAPHY
Page One: MSU Radiologic Sciences Standard Cover Page (see Blackboard for link)
Page Two: Summary #1. The student will write the title of the article at the top of the page,
followed by the summary of the article (approx 200 words or less).
The summary will describe the:
Main points of the article,
Describe the role of sectional imaging,
Describe whether that procedure is done in the student’s clinical facility,
Describe the student’s impression of the usefulness of the article for other technologists.
Page Three: Summary #2. same process as #1
Page Four: Summary #3. same process as #1
Page Five: Reference List – in APA format
Note: All assignments received are considered complete and will be graded as such.
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
This is an online course and as such there are no mandatory sessions. However, the
student should be vigilant in checking email and logging onto WebCT. Regular checks
will insure that messages from the instructor are received in a timely manner. This course
is on a schedule that will be strictly adhered to (see table below). If any student wishes to
meet with me personally, please email me to set up an appointment.
Special Needs:
In accordance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Midwestern State University endeavors to make reasonable adjustments
in its policies, practices, services, and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified persons
with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and activities.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides information and assistance, arranges
accommodations, and serves as a liaison for students, instructors, and staff. The ODS has
assistive devices such as books on tape, recorders, and adaptive software which can be loaned
to qualified individuals. A student/employee who seeks accommodations on the basis of disability
must register with the Office of Disability Services in the Counseling Center, Clark Student Center
Room 108. Documentation of disability from a competent professional is required.
Individuals with grievances related to discrimination or lack of accommodation on the basis of a
disability are encouraged to resolve the problem directly with the area involved. If the matter
remains unresolved, advice and/or assistance will be provided by the Office of Disability Services
for resolution. The grievance procedure may be found in the Student Handbook and Activities
Calendar.
The Director of the Counseling Center serves as the ADA Coordinator and may be contacted at
(940)397-4618, TDD (940)397-4515, or 3410 Taft Blvd., Clark Student Center Room 108.
Honor System:
RADS 4733 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 current Student Handbook for answers to any
questions about the code.
Many components of RADS 4733 are designed to be highly interactive with students helping each
other learn. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of many resources available
including online WebCT course resources, Internet sites, other textbooks and journals, faculty,
and peers when studying. This interactive collegial learning environment is conducive for life-long
learning.
Specific components of RADS 4733 are designed to represent the efforts of each student
INDIVIDUALLY and are NOT to be shared or copied (plagiarized) from other sources. These
components include the WebCT Unit Quizzes, the Annotated Bibliography, and the WebCT
Comprehensive Final Exam. When students submit their efforts for grading, they are attesting
they abided by this rule.
PLEASE NOTE
By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a
“limited right” in all intellectual property created by the student for
the purpose of this course. The “limited right” shall include but shall
not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in
order to verify originality and authenticity, and for educational
purposes.
Communication with Instructor:
Contact information for the instructor is listed at the beginning of this syllabus. Email is the
preferred mode of communication. Students must set up and use the “mwsu.edu” email – please
go to the university homepage and click on “webmail”, where you will find a tutorial that explains
how to set up the student email. The instructor will respond or at least acknowledge email
messages from students within a maximum of five (5) business days when MSU is in session.
Beyond standard university holidays and breaks, the instructor will notify students of any
extended periods of time when email contact is not practical (professional meetings, travel, etc).
Please note the summer session is on a 4-day week – Monday through Thursday – and the
university is closed on Fridays. I will be in and out of the office during the week, so if you need to
contact me, please email me (see above).