Individualized Instruction (INI)

Hlth 1104 - Health Science Terminology - Section 200

Instructor: Karen Skrbich

Instructor E-mail: kskrbich@d.umn.edu

Term: Fall 2007

Date Range: 16 weeks beginning September 4, 2007 or date of registration if after September 4, 2007; Refer to the Course Completion Table for your start and end dates.


Course Level: Undergraduate

Credits: 1-3 variable

Course Delivery: Online; students are required to take tests on UMD campus.

Registration Deadline: December 21, 2007

Cost per undergraduate credit: $253.50

Additional fees may apply

Prerequisites: None

Additional Info: A-F only; Maximum 3 credits


Description: Terms commonly used in the health sciences and medical professions; emphasis on word structure.


Required Textbooks: Textbooks can be purchased from the UMD Bookstore

Brooks. (2005) Exploring Medical Language - A Student-Directed Approach (6th edition) St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Instructional booklet containing your Access Code for getting into the Web CT website


Course Welcome from Instructor:

Welcome to Health Science Terminology Online! This course is entirely online and will follow the regular semester start and end dates.

It is each student's responsibility to complete the assigned chapters in the textbook, which is a workbook (see syllabus for textbook titles.) As you complete the workbook exercises, it will allow you to assess your understanding of the material. You can then log into the Web CT website (directions below) to review lessons and to take the chapter Pre-Quizzes which are not graded. You may review the lessons and take each chapter Pre-Quiz as many times as you like to quiz yourself and determine your knowledge level prior to taking the actual Mastery Exam for each of the three (3) modules. The pre-quizzes do not cover all material found on the Mastery Exams.

TESTING:  When you know the material from the first five (5) chapters and are ready to take your first Mastery Exam, you MUST contact the instructor to sign up for a testing time in the computer lab. We have designated testing times on many Wednesdays during the semester. You need to contact the instructor at kskrbich@d.umn.edu to arrange a testing appointment. If you are unable to make any of the scheduled computer lab test times, please contact Karen Skrbich via email or at 726-7719 to discuss other times.

On testing day, you will come to the computer lab just prior to 4:00 PM, log into the Web CT website, and take the on-line Mastery Exam (Exam Login Passcode given to you when you arrive.) You may take the Mastery Exam for each section only once and will have 50 minutes to take an on-line test in the computer lab. Be sure to study not only the word part meanings, but also anatomy, diseases, medical tests and procedures. Mastery Exam questions will cover all of these topics. It is best to learn the material over a few weeks rather than to try to learn it all in one week. Usually students take the three exams about a month apart throughout the semester. See Syllabus for timeline and available testing dates. Please bring your student ID along when you come to the computer lab.

CREDITS:  Students may take the class for 1, 2 or 3 credits. Credits and chapters are:

  • One credit:   Study Chapters 1-5 (Module 1) and take the one on-line Mastery Exam.
  • Two credits:  Study Chapters 1-5 & 6-11 (Modules 1& 2) and take 2 on-line Mastery Exams.
  • Three credits: Study Chapters 1-5, 6-11 & 12-16 (Modules 1, 2 & 3) and take 3 on-line Mastery Exams.

Each on-line test will be objective (multiple choice) covering the information in the workbook, lessons and on the Pre-Quizzes.


UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, DULUTH - HLTH 1104 SYLLABUS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION
HLTH 1104 - Health Science Terminology - Independent Study - Section 200
Fall 2007 1-3 credits

Instructor: Karen Skrbich       Email: kskrbich@d.umn.edu
Office: Eng 219                Mailbox: 110 SpHC            Telephone: 218/726-7719 
Office Hours: There will be office hours at various times. Exams will be given in the computer lab H 470 on various Wednesdays at 4:00 PM during the semester. Call or email the instructor to schedule an exam time. Dates will also be listed on the Home Page when you log into the Web CT On-Line Class site. Please call if you have questions.

Health Science Terminology is a study of terms used commonly by people in the health sciences. Emphasis is placed upon learning basic prefixes, suffixes and roots of medical terms, plus anatomy, diseases, and medical procedures.

Required texts:

  1. Brooks. (2005) Exploring Medical Language - A Student-Directed Approach  (6th edition) St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
  2. Instructional booklet containing your Access Code for getting into the Web CT website

Requirements:  This course is designed for self-study. There will be NO required class meetings. It is each student's responsibility to complete the assigned chapters in the textbook. The textbook is a workbook; it will allow you to assess your understanding of the material. You can then log into the Web CT website for lesson review and to take the Pre-Quizzes, which are not graded. You may take the chapter Pre-Quizzes as many times as you like to quiz yourself and determine your knowledge level prior to taking the actual Mastery Exam for each of the three (3) modules. The Pre-Quizzes do not cover all of the material found on the Mastery Exams. They contain a sampling of questions and similar material to the Mastery Exams.

TESTING: Once you feel you know the material well, you MUST contact the instructor to sign up for a testing time in the computer lab. Exams will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. You will come to the computer lab, log into the Web CT website, and take the on-line Mastery Exams (Log-in Pass Code obtained when you arrive.) You may take the Mastery exam for each section only once and will have 50 minutes to take an on-line test in the computer lab. It is best to learn the material over a few weeks rather than to try to learn it all in one week. Usually students take the three exams about one month apart. Please bring your ID along to the computer lab.

Students who enroll for:

  • One credit will be responsible for Chapters 1-5 (Module 1) and take the one on-line Mastery Exam.
  • Two credits = Chapters 1-11 (Modules 1& 2) and take two on-line Mastery Exams.
  • Three credits = Chapters 1-16 (Modules 1, 2 & 3) and take all three on-line Mastery Exams.
  • Each on-line test will be objective (multiple choice) covering the information in the workbook, lessons and on the Pre-Quizzes.

Mastery Exam 1 = 125 questions; Mastery Exam 2 = 125 questions; Mastery Exam 3 = 125 questions. The total points for the semester will be 375. There is no final exam.

Since you are taking this on-line course Independent Study, there are no set test dates. However, there are deadlines for completing the exams. We have several reserved dates when we are able to use the H 470 computer lab which are listed in the last column in the table above. Once you begin the actual on-line exam in the lab, you will have 50 minutes to take the test. Please be at the computer lab for testing by the top of the hour since we only have the lab for 50 minutes. After 50 minutes, the web site will not allow you to continue. Please pace yourself throughout the semester so you stay on track with studying the material. This can be challenging with a self-study class. Please call or email me if you have questions.  

Grading:                93% = A;   83% = B;   73% = C;   60% = D;   59% or less = F
Please be sure to check your records for the number of credits you are registered for, as it is difficult to change later in the semester.


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