Goals and Outcomes - Texas Woman`s University

Texas Woman's University
Spring 2015
HS 3033.50 Medical Terminology (Internet)
Course Description & Overview (TWU Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013)
A systems approach to the language of medicine, including the analysis and utilization of word roots,
combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and medical terms; emphasis on written and spoken
medical vocabulary. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
This course fulfills Health Studies Major Requirements.
Faculty Contact Information
Ms. Amy Clark, M.S.
Instructor, Department of Health Studies
Email: aclark2@twu.edu
Office Hours: Monday 12:00pm-2:00pm (online only)
The Department of Health Studies policy is that all instructors respond to email and/or phone messages with 48
hours. (Emails received Saturday and/or Sunday will be answered during office hours on Monday. However,
Ms. Clark honors the date/time you contact her.)
Goals and Outcomes
Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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4.
Identify anatomical structures of the human body.
Define and spell word parts presented about each body system.
Build and analyze medical terms using word parts.
Define, pronounce, and spell medical terms related to body structure, color, and body system-related
diseases.
5. Interpret the meaning of the abbreviations presented in each chapter of the text.
6. Discuss the validity and usability of medical terminology websites.
7. Actively participate in the class and interact with peers.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of anatomical structures of the human body by completing Black Board
multiple choice assessments, which include chapter quizzes, the Midterm, and the Final Exam.
2. Pronounce 25 medical terms on each of two oral exams recorded via Voice Board, which are scored
according to pronunciation guides introduced in the text.
3. Utilize concepts presented in the text in order to define and spell word parts as well as build and analyze
medical terminology by completing Black Board multiple choice assessments, which include chapter quizzes,
the Midterm, and the Final Exam.
4. Demonstrate a creative understanding of medical terminology by completing discussion board assignments
scored via the discussion board rubric, which includes creation of a mock disease and patient profile,
respectively.
5. Evaluate the validity and usability of medical terminology websites by completing a discussion board
assignment, which is scored via the discussion board rubric.
6. Actively participate in the course by completing the Course Guide Quiz, which is a multiple choice and true
false Black Board assessment, which counts toward participation credit.
7. Actively participate in the course by completing the Course Key Points Quiz, which is a multiple choice, true
false, and short answer Black Board assessment; participation credit is also earned by posting peer responses to
two students on each discussion board assignment.
Each of the above student learning outcomes must be performed at an appropriate level as stated in each
course assignment requirements, grading scale, or rubric.
Goals, Student Learning Outcomes, Matching NCHEC Areas of Responsibility & Competencies, and
Outcome Measures
This course addresses the Responsibilities of the Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Certified Health Education
Specialist as defined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). For more
information, visit the NCHEC website at www.nchec.org.
NCHEC’s Seven Areas of
Student
Outcome Measures
Goals
Responsibility and Competencies
Learning
Outcomes
I: Assess Needs, Assets and Capacity for
Health Education
II: Plan Health Education
III: Implement Health Education
IV: Conduct Evaluation and Research
Related to Health Education
V: Administer and Manage Health
Education
VI: Serve as a Health Education
Resource Person
VII: Communicate and Advocate for
Health and Health Education
I: Assess Needs, Assets and Capacity for
Health Education
COMPETENCY 1.2: Access Existing
Information and Data Related to Health
SLO 1& 3
Chapter Quizzes (1-8)
Midterm & Final Exam
SLO 2
Oral Exam 1-2
G6
SLO 5
Discussion Board 3
G3
SLO 4
Discussion Boards 4 and 5
G1-5
G4
G7
SLO 6-7
Course Key Points Quiz,
Course Guide Quiz, Two
replies to posts of other
students on Discussion
Boards 1-5 (10 replies
total)
Course Materials and Supplies
Required Texts (All students)
Wingerd, B. (2011).Unlocking medical terminology (2nd ed.).Boston: MA.ISBN: 0-13-514988-6.
(The Wingerd text is required for ALL students in the course regardless of your major. This text is used for all
quizzes, the Midterm, and the Final exam.)
Required Texts (Health Studies majors only)
NCHEC. (2010). Health education specialist: A study guide for professional competence.
(6th ed). NCHEC.org ISBN 096525705-3
(The NCHEC text is only required for Health Studies majors. However, the text is not actually used in this
course, but it is used in other Health Studies core courses. If you are enrolled in this course but you are not a
Health Studies major, then you will not need the text.)
Required Equipment:
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Computer (See Minimum Computer Requirements; see Required Software and Technology)
Headset with microphone or computer with built in microphone; you can get these at Target, Walmart,
Best Buy, or anywhere computers are sold).
If students have technical difficulties submitting oral exams using Voice Board, then a web cam will be
required to create their oral exam on YouTube. (Web Cams are built in to some laptops; students can
also use a computer with a web cam at the TWU Library or purchase one at a store like Best Buy or
Walmart.)
Supplemental Text (Not Required)
Thomas, Clayton (ed). (2005). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Co.: Philadelphia,
Twentieth Edition., ISBN#: 0-8-0361208-7. This information is on the newest edition; however any edition of
this classic dictionary would be handy to have.
Course Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites for this course.
Disability Support Policy Statement
If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must
register with the office of Disability Support Services (CFO 106, 940-898-3835, dss@twu.edu ) in order to
obtain the required official notification of your accommodation needs. Please plan to meet with me by
appointment or during office hours to discuss approved accommodations and how my course requirements and
activities may impact your ability to fully participate.
Academic Integrity
Honesty in completing assignments is essential to the mission of the University and to the development of the
personal integrity of students. In submitting graded assignments, students affirm that they have neither given
nor received unauthorized assistance, and that they have abided by all other provisions of the Code of Conduct
in the TWU Student Handbook. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, or other kinds of academic dishonesty will
not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may include failing an assignment, failing the class,
or being suspended or expelled. Suspected cases in this course may be reported to Student Life. The specific
disciplinary process for academic dishonesty is found in the TWU Student Handbook. The TWU library link,
“Avoiding Plagiarism,” will aid students in completing their assignments with integrity.
TurnItIn:
In an effort to ensure the integrity of the academic process, Texas Woman’s University vigorously affirms the
importance of academic honesty as defined by the Student Handbook. Therefore, in an effort to detect and
prevent plagiarism, faculty members at Texas Woman’s University may now use a tool called Turnitin to
compare a student’s work with multiple sources. It then reports a percentage of similarity and provides links to
those specific sources. The tool itself does not determine whether or not a paper has been plagiarized. Instead,
that judgment must be made by the individual faculty member. All required assignments in this course may be
randomly checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.com.
Minimum Computer Requirements
To participate effectively and successfully in this course, the following minimum computer configurations are
required:
System
PC*
Mac*
Operating System
Windows 2000, NT, ME,
XP, or Vista
Operating System
OS9 or OSX
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Memory
Hard Drive Size
Network Card
Wireless Type
Modem Speed
Pentium 3
500MHz
128Mb
40GB
10Mb
802.11b
56k
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Memory
Hard Drive Size
Network Card
Wireless Type
Modem Speed
Power PC
800Mhz
128Mb
40GB
10Mb
802.11b
56k
Sound capability
Speakers
Sound Capability
Speakers
Compatible Web
Browser
Internet Explorer 2.0,
Firefox 1.0+, Netscape 8.0
Compatible Web Browser
Safari 1.2+ or
Firefox 1.0+
Course Overview
Course Design
This is an online course, and Blackboard (Bb) 9 is the platform software. The course design includes a modular
format; each module is comprised of readings, online learning activities, and assignments.
Required Software and Technology
Blackboard is web-based, so there is no need to download any special software on your computer to first access
the system or review the course. Once you begin the course, you will need the following:
 A web browser that is compatible with Bb, such as Mozilla Firefox (recommended)
 A current anti-virus software; make sure that you have installed your antivirus software before
downloading from the internet and that the product offers appropriate protection for your computer
 A word processing system, such as Microsoft Word (preferred); Windows; Microsoft Word; Microsoft
PowerPoint; Windows Media Player (for Supplemental Videos)
 Adobe Acrobat Reader software (http://get.adobe.com/reader/); download is free, but computer may
need to be restarted after installation
 Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (http://powerpoint-viewer-2010.en.softonic.com/)
 Voice Board in Black Board requires downloading the most recent version of JAVA
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The Set Up Wizard in Voice Board will check your system and prompt you to download the
most recent version of JAVA, which is available at www.java.com
The software is free, but you may need to restart your computer after the download
 If Students have technical difficulties using Voice Board, then they can create oral exams by uploading a
video to YouTube and then posting a link to the video through an assignment link in Module 4 or 6,
respectively.
 Information on using YouTube is available at www.YouTube.com
Technological Assistance
If you encounter any type of technical problem relating to computer applications, Bb, or software, please
contact the student HELP Desk by either live chat, email, or phone (940-898-3971).
Where to Get Help
See HS Online Course Information in the main course menu of the course Bb website.
Minimizing Technical Difficulties
Be sure to plan accordingly. You don’t want to leave your assignment to Sunday when the HELP Desk is
closed and you may not get the technological assistance you need. It is not the instructor’s responsibility
to make sure your technology works. Should there be any problems with Blackboard, the Blackboard
Administrator will notify all instructors.
In order to minimize technical difficulties:
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Do not access quizzes or exams on your Smart Phone or Tablet; rather, take quizzes and exams on a
“secure line” (desktop or laptop) that will not “kick you off”
Do not access quizzes or exams from an unsecured network (ex. free Wi-Fi at a coffee shop or
restaurant); you may be “kicked off” your assessment. Rather, take quizzes from a secure network at
your home or the library
Do not access a test or quiz until you are ready to take it; this will lock you out; this is not a reason for
an instructor to reset the assessment
When accessing or taking a quiz or exam, do not hit the backspace button; this will cause you to get
“kicked out”
 Take exams and quizzes by logging in directly to http:online.twu.edu (no www).
 Some web browsers are not as compatible with Black Board as others; read course announcements for
more information on the best web browser to use for the course or contact the Help Desk at 940-8983971
In summary:
 Quizzes and exams will only be reset if there was a documented issue with Blackboard.
 If you have technical difficulties with your Oral Exams that prevent them from being graded, then
you will be notified to make up your exam by Ms. Clark via TWU email.
 You are required to promptly respond to make up your oral exams.
 If you are unable to use Voice Board to complete the Oral Exams, then you will be required to complete
the exams using YouTube.
 Further instructions for using YouTube as an alternate submission method will be provided in Modules
4 and 6, respectively.
Teaching Style
The teaching philosophy for this course is based upon Constructivism, which centers on self-discovery and
learning autonomy. This course is learner-driven, and the instructor serves as your guide and facilitator.
Moreover, I strive to give clear assignment directions, detailed feedback, and be “present” so that students feel
encouraged to succeed. Also, I desire to increase student awareness and encourage learning through a variety of
activities that reach out to multiple student learning styles. Lastly, I seek to equip students with additional tools
for success so that they leave this class stronger and more prepared for the future. I look forward to working
with you in this course.
Email is the primary communication form for this course. Ms. Clark is your instructor. Therefore, please
contact her with any questions, concerns, or course issues. She will post periodic announcements, which
provide further information relevant to your success in the course. You may also post general inquiries to the
Question and Answer Discussion Board forum, which Ms. Clark answers within 48 hours Monday-Friday.
Pace of Course
The course has eight learning modules, and assignments are generally due every other Monday. The Final
Exam is also due on a Monday. (See the course calendar/schedule for more information). Students are able to
work ahead in the course.
Time to Complete Weekly Activities
Please devote at least 10-12 hours per week for coursework in HS 3033. Please make sure to review the Course
Schedule in order to allocate the proper amount of time necessary to complete each assignment.
Activities, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Outcome Measures
1.Participation
*Course Guide Quiz (5)
*Course Key Points Quiz (15)
* Two peer responses on Discussion Boards 1-5 (10)
2. Quizzes (8 X 40 points)
3. Discussion Board Activities 1-5 (10pts each)
4. Midterm Exam
5. Oral Exams (2) X 50 points each
6. Final Exam
Total Points Possible
Point Value
30
320
50
100
100
100
700
Grading Scale (Corresponding Point Totals and Letter Grades)
630-700 A
560-629 B
490-559 C
420-489 D
<419 F
It is your responsibility to regularly monitor your points in the Bb Grade Center. If you notice a discrepancy,
contact me immediately. Do not wait until the end of the semester to question your grades.
*Any HS major whose final grade is lower than a C will be required to repeat the course in order to
graduate. Refer to the HS UG handbook for more details.
Grading and Instructor Feedback
Grading
1. PARTICIPATION activities count toward 30 points in the course. Participation points can be earned by completing
the following activities: Course Key Points Quiz (Module 1), Course Guide Quiz (Start Here section), and two peer
responses on each Discussion Board (Modules 1,2,3,6, and 7, respectively). Students who do not log in regularly to the
course are at risk of failure (See the HS Online Attendance Policy).
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In further detail, the fill in the blank,
true false, and multiple choice Course Key Points Quiz in Module 1 is worth 15 points, which is completed in
BlackBoard but will be manually graded by the instructor.
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The multiple choice and true false
Course Guide Quiz located in Module 1 is worth 5 points, which is automatically scored in Black Board.
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In addition to their original post to the
Discussion Board, students are required to interact with other students by posting two peer responses for each
Discussion Board, and students can earn up to two points per discussion board (1-5) for a total of 10 points in the
Grade Center. These points are updated manually over the course of the semester by Ms. Clark.
(Please see the Health Studies online attendance policy. Students are required to log in to the course; failure to do so for
more than 10 days in a row can cause a student to fail the class. Please make sure you are very familiar with this policy.)
2. Your QUIZZES, MIDTERM, and FINAL EXAM scores will be available in the Black Board Grade
Center immediately after you take them. (Students are given 50 minutes to complete each 40 question quiz.
Each module contains a quiz, which covers the respective chapter readings). Students are given 90 minutes to
complete the 100 question Midterm, and Final, respectively. The Midterm covers chapters 1-11. The Final
Exam covers chapters 1-17.
3. Your ORAL EXAMS will be graded at least 14 days after the submission deadline. These exams take time
to grade. Feedback for oral exams will be posted in Black Board via written and oral pronunciation keys, and
grades will be posted in the Grade Center. Students are provided with the exact words to pronounce for the
exam in Modules four and six, respectively. Students can compare their work with the keys for additional
feedback.
4. Your DISCUSSION BOARD ASSIGNMENT scores will be entered into the Blackboard grade center
within 10 days of the final due date for each assignment. In grading the discussion items, you WILL be graded
on punctuation and spelling in addition to the depth (and logic) of your response. Please see the Discussion
Board rubric. General feedback on Discussion Boards will be provided by your instructor via course
announcements.
You may progress ahead; however, please do NOT fall behind on the due dates. My late work policy applies.
(PLEASE NOTE: ALL times listed are CENTRAL STANDARD TIME).
Grading Rubric for Discussion Board Activities (10 points maximum)
*Analyzes a problem
Advanced
Level III
(Critical Thinking)
*Shows links to other concepts
*Gives specific examples
*Makes conclusions based on facts (inference)
8.5 to 10 points
*Uses APA format when citing sources including
the text book
*Writes in his/ her own words and uses citations
where applicable
*Expresses an opinion about a conclusion or the
relevance of an argument; theory, or solution
(judgment); [ex: “I disagree with the author’s
interpretation of ‘equal rights’ because…..”]
*Proposes a solution (strategy)
*Brings in new information
*Avoids repeating information (regurgitation)
*Writing is good: contains less than 2 errors in
grammar/punctuation/spelling
Intermediate
(Information Processing)
Level II
*Brings in new information
*Shows links to other concepts
*Avoids repeating information (regurgitation)
*Makes statements with justification
*Writes in his/her own words and uses citations
*Writing is satisfactory with no more than 2
errors in grammar/punctuation/spelling
Level I
*Fails to bring in new insight; regurgitates
*Tends to generalize or makes statements without
justification (facts)
*DOES NOT write in own words; fails to use
citations
(plagiarizes!)
*Poorly written
*Thoughts are not organized
*Writing needs improvement: contains more than
2 errors in grammar/punctuation/spelling
7 to 8 points
Elementary
(Surface)
0 to 6.5 points
Rubric for Oral Exams (50 points maximum)
Criteria
Good-Exceptional
Fair
(40-47
points)
(30-39
points)
Pronunciation:
All or most of words are
Some or most of words
(47 points)
pronounced correctly
are pronounced correctly
based on guides in the
based on guides in the
Wingerd text. No more
Wingerd text. No more
than two words are
than five words are
Poor
(1- 29 points)
Several of the words
pronounced are
incorrect/ inaccurate
based on the Wingerd
text. More five words
Sound Quality
and
Impression: (3
points)
incorrect.
incorrect.
(2-3 points)
(1 point)
The recording is easy to
understand and clear.
Students utilized a quiet
environment to record the
exam to eliminate or
reduce background noise.
Students clearly
demonstrate preparation
and practice for the exam
using the textbook.
The recording is
understandable, but
background noise
makes it hard to hear in
some of the recording.
Students demonstrate
some preparation for the
exam using the textbook.
are incorrect. Lack of
preparation and
practice utilizing the
Wingerd text can and
will result in a failing
grade.
(0 points)
The recording is very
hard to hear in many
areas with very poor
sound quality.
Students demonstrate
little to no preparation
for the exam.
Style and Format
In this course, written assignments can be posted directly to the Discussion Board via a text box. Each
assignment should include the student’s name and the assignment title.
Otherwise, students can upload a word document to the Discussion Board to post their assignment as well.
Assignments attached to the Discussion Board should be typed, double spaced, using 12-point Times New
Roman font. APA style must be used on all writing assignments (if you are asked to consult outside sources).
When attaching a file to the DB, the file should be formatted in this way: CourseNumber and Section_Last
Names(s)_Title of Assignment. For example, Jane Doe would submit Assignment 1 for Health Studies 4121.50
in this way: HS_4121.50_Doe_Assignment_1.
American Psychological Association (APA) style is what is used in the Department of Health Studies. All
assignments and activities competed for your course should use APA style and format if you are required to
consult outside sources. Please refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th
ed., for examples. In this course, please cite any sources you use including your textbook and websites
using APA 6th edition format.
Instructor Feedback
The Department of Health Studies policy is that feedback for assignments will be returned within two weeks of
the assignment due date. Grades for all work are posted in the Grade Center.
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Feedback for Discussion Boards will be provided via course announcements
Participation points are manually updated over the course of the semester
Oral Exam feedback will be provided via written and oral exam keys
Students can view their quiz, Midterm, and Final Exam scores in the Grade Center immediately after
submission
Discussion Protocol
1. There are five discussion boards for this course due in Module 1, 2, 3, 6, &7. The rubric explaining the
scoring for each Discussion Board is located in the Grading Rubrics section of the Syllabus.
2. You can access these discussion boards through course links in the modules listed above or by clicking
on the course discussion tab.
3. In addition to your original thread, you are required to respond to the posts of two other students. These
peer responses count toward participation points for this course, which affect your overall grade point
average. You can lose up to 10 points in the course by not posting peer responses. Do not skip peer
responses. Students should be interacting with peers and providing feedback to posted discussion
activities. A minimum of 2 comments to peers are required per discussion activity post. The
feedback should contain at least 75 words, but most importantly, the content should be
constructive and detailed. Avoid trite, vague comments like, "Great post!" without providing
explanations.
4. Scores for the activities will be entered into the Blackboard grade book within 10 days of the final due
date for each assignment. Participation points are updated over the course of the semester.
Submission of Assignments
Submission of Assignments
1. Discussion Board original threads as well as peer responses should be posted directly to the Discussion
Board forum. The Discussion Board forum can be assessed by clicking on course links Module 1, 2, 3,
6, &7 or by clicking directly on the Discussion Board course tab. After entering the forum, students
should click on the link for Discussion Boards 1-5, respectively, in order to submit the specific
assignment.
2. Oral Exams 1 and 2 can are submitted through Voice Board. Voice Board can be accessed by clicking
on the link entitled “Enter Voice Board” in Modules 4 and 6, respectively. Students post a reply to the
instructor thread in order to submit their exams.
3. If students have technical difficulties accessing Voice Board in Black Board, then students can create a
video of themselves pronouncing the words and upload it to YouTube. The link to their YouTube
video(s) can then be submitted via an assignment link in Modules 4 and 6, respectively.
4. No oral exams are accepted via email.
5. Links for Black Board Chapter Quizzes 1-8 are available in Modules 1-8, respectively.
6. A link for the Course Key Points Quiz is located in Module 1.
7. A link for the Course Guide Quiz is located under the Start Here Folder, which can be accessed by
clicking on the Home Page and Modules tab on the left-hand side of the course. Then, simply scroll
down to the assessment.
8. A link for the Black Board Midterm is available in Module 5.
9. A link for the Black Board Final is available in Module 8.
Alternate Submission Method for Oral Exams
If students have technical difficulties submitting oral exams using Voice Board, then a web cam will be required
to create their oral exam on YouTube. (Web Cams are built in to some laptops; students can also use a computer
with a web cam at the TWU Library or purchase one at a store like Best Buy or Walmart.)
A link to the YouTube video can be uploaded via an assignment link in Module 4 and 6, respectively.
More instructions for using YouTube are available in the course.
Format of Assignments
In this course, written assignments can be posted directly to the Discussion Board via a text box. Each
assignment should include the student’s name and the assignment title.
Otherwise, students can upload a word document to the Discussion Board to post their assignment as well.
Assignments attached to the Discussion Board should be typed, double spaced, using 12-point Times New
Roman font. APA style must be used on all writing assignments (if you are asked to consult outside sources).
When attaching a file to the DB, the file should be formatted in this way: CourseNumber and Section_Last
Names(s)_Title of Assignment. For example, Jane Doe would submit Assignment 1 for Health Studies 4121.50
in this way: HS_4121.50_Doe_Assignment_1.
American Psychological Association (APA) style is what is used in the Department of Health Studies. All
assignments and activities competed for your course should use APA style and format if you are required to
consult outside sources. Please refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th
ed., for examples. In this course, please cite any sources you use including your textbook and websites
using APA 6th edition format.
Assignment Due Dates
Every assignment is due by the designated date and time unless otherwise noted. Assignments are
considered late after the designated date/time, and a grade of zero will be assigned to all assignments submitted
late. (Exception: See Make-up Work for Excused Absences.)
Late Discussion Board Assignments:
 Discussions and assignments that are submitted one day late will result in a 10 % penalty the first day,
20% the second day, 50% the third day. After day 3, the item will not be accepted for credit.
 After day 3, your assignment will not be worth any points! Please contact Ms. Clark at least 24 hours
prior to the posted deadline if you anticipate problems submitting on time.
Make-up Work for Excused Absences
 Students who are unable to submit an assignment or exam on time due to illness, death, family
emergency, or another bonafide and documented reason as defined in the TWU Student Handbook, must
go through Student Life to get the absence reviewed/excused.
 Once Student Life has notified me of an excused absence, the student will have 24 hours to make up
any missed work without a penalty.
 Note: It is the student’s responsibility to contact me to make arrangements for making up missed
work.
 Students are aware of the due dates of all assignments from the onset of the semester, so there is
no excuse for unexcused late work; students are expected to plan ahead and develop contingency
plans, which allow for technical difficulties, etc.
NO Late Final Exams are Accepted
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Absolutely no final exams will be accepted later then the due date on the course calendar/schedule
unless you have a DOCUMENTED Excuse from Student Life.
If you have an excused absence per Student Life, then you will be given no more than 24 hours after
the excused absence to take the final.
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Otherwise, students who do not take the final by the due date will receive a zero on the exam; no
exceptions.
Preplanned Extended Time Away from Course Room
 If you know that you will be required to miss an assignment due date, you must inform me as soon as
possible in order to make arrangements.
 In extenuating circumstances it may be possible to make alternate arrangements, but you must contact
me before the due date of the assignment.
 If you provide less than 24 hours notice of a problem, it is possible that there may not be much that can
be done. College level work requires you to plan ahead in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
 Failing to be prepared at least 24 hours ahead of a due date may reflect a time management problem.
Please plan ahead in order to complete all the assignments on time.
 Please note: “Taking a vacation” is NOT an acceptable reason to miss time in this course. It is the
responsibility of all students to log in regularly regardless of their location.
Attendance and Communication Policies
TWU Attendance Policy
Consistent and attentive attendance is vital to academic success, and is expected of all students. Grades are
determined by academic performance, and instructors may give students written notice that attendance related
to specific classroom activities is required and will constitute a specific percentage of students' grades.
Instructors are strongly encouraged to keep a record of student attendance. They should note absences due to
documented student illness, serious illness or death in the student's immediate family, official school activity,
state-recognized religious holiday, active military service that is of a reasonable brief duration, or other verified
absences deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students must consult with instructors regarding the completion
of make-up work.
Absences do not exempt students from academic requirements. Excessive absences, even if documented, may
result in a student failing the course. An incomplete may be granted if the student has a passing grade, but only
if the instructor determines that it is feasible for the student to successfully complete remaining assignments
after the semester. Pursuant to University policy, such determinations are within the discretion of the instructor.
Department of Health Studies Attendance Policy
Online Classes
Attendance: Attendance for this online class is considered when you are logged in and active in the class
Blackboard, i.e., posting assignments, taking quizzes, or completing Discussion Boards. If you are absent/not
active in the class, it is YOUR responsibility to let the instructor know immediately, upon your return to class,
the reason for your absence if it is to be excused. Note that all instructors will follow the departmental policy of
10 consecutive days of unexcused absences/inactivity (i.e., failure to post assignments, take quizzes, or
complete Discussion Boards) in an online course resulting in failure of the online course.
Email Policy & Guidelines:
Applies to EVERY email sent to the instructor. PLEASE adhere to these guidelines:
1. Send your email messages from Blackboard, Pioneer Portal, or your TWU Google mail-NOT from your
personal email account.
 You should only be using your TWU assigned email address to contact instructors
2. Ms. Clark is your instructor for this course. Please contact her with all of your general course questions and
grade inquiries.
 When sending emails from your Pioneer Portal account, please email Ms. Clark at aclark2@twu.edu.
 However, if you send Ms. Clark an email from Black Board, then please do not select the option to
email “All Course Instructors"
 Rather, please choose "Select Single Users," and then locate Ms. Clark’s name from the drop down
menu
3. Ms. Clark answers emails within 48 hours during the week. Ms. Clark honors the time you email her
regarding assignments, technical difficulties, and/or emergencies.
 Any emails received Saturday and Sunday will be answered during office hours on Monday
 There is no need to panic if you do not receive an immediate response since emails are date and time
stamped
4. Students are expected to check their TWU email and the course website every day for announcements and/or
important messages.
 If the instructor needs to reach you by email with an important matter regarding your grade or
assignments submitted, then ultimately you are responsible if your grade suffers as a result of not
regularly checking your TWU email
 “I do not know how to use TWU email” is not an excuse for missing communication in this course
5. Appropriate online etiquette, also known as “netiquette”, should be used in all email communications and
discussion board submissions. This means please refrain from hostile comments, venting, and profanity. To
learn more about online etiquette, visit one of the following web sites:
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html#1
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Make sure that all emails contain your last name, course number, and section number in
the subject line.
Do not send emails to your instructor in ALL CAPS or marked with immediate importance (red
exclamation point); this is considered rude and inflammatory
Send emails in a professional manner utilizing complete sentences; do not send emails
containing slang or abbreviations commonly seen in text messages or on social media
HS 3033 Course Calendar of Assignments
Due date Monday,
Module 1
January 26
January 12-26
(No later than 11:59
pm CST)

Read the Health Studies
Course Guide

Review the Course Guide
including the Course
Syllabus, the Course
Calendar, and the Letter of
Expectations.

Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3 as
well as supplemental
reading and videos
Special Note: Module one covers three
chapters; however, other modules cover only
two chapters.
Items Due:
Module 2
January 27-February 9
Due date Monday,
February 9 (No
later than 11:59pm
CST)

Course Guide Quiz

Course Key Points Quiz

Discussion Board 1 & peer
responses (includes read
and agree statement)

Quiz #1

Read and/or review
Chapters 4 & 5 as well as
supplemental reading and
videos
Items Due:
Module 3
February 10-23
Due date Monday,
February 23

Quiz #2

Discussion Board #2 &
peer responses

Read and/or review
Chapters 6 & 7 as well as
supplemental reading and
videos
(No later than
11:59pm CST)
Items Due:

Quiz #3

Discussion Board #3 &
peer responses
Module 4
February 24-March 9
Due date Monday,
March 9

Read and/or review
Chapters 8 & 9 as well as
supplemental reading and
videos

Study the 25 word list for
Oral Exam 1
(No later than
11:59pm CST)
Items Due:
Module 5
March 10-23
**Please note: There are assignments due
the Monday after Spring Break.**
Due date Monday,
March 23
March 24-April 6
Quiz #4

Oral Exam #1

Read and/or review
Chapters 10 & 11 as well
as supplemental reading and
videos
(No later than
11:59pm CST)
Items Due:
Spring Break is March 16-21.
Module 6

Due date Monday,
April 6

Quiz #5

Mid-term Exam

Read and/or review
Chapters 12 & 13 as well as
supplemental reading and
videos

Study the 25 word list for
Oral Exam 2
(No later than
11:59pm CST)
Items Due:
Module 7
April 7-20
Due date Monday,
April 20
(No later than

Quiz #6

Discussion Board #4 &
peer responses

Oral Exam #2

Read and/or review
Chapters 14& 15 as well as
supplemental reading and
11:59pm CST)
videos
Items Due:
Module 8
April 21-May 4
Due date Monday,
May 4

Quiz #7

Discussion Board #5 &
peer responses

Read and/or review
Chapters 16 & 17 as well as
supplemental reading and
videos

Items Due:

Quiz #8
(No later than
11:59pm CST)
Final Exam
Due date Monday,
May 4
*Absolutely NO final exams will be accepted
after May 4, at 11:59pm CST without a
(No later than
university-approved excuse.
11:59pm CST)
Items Due:

Final Exam (Ch. 1-17)