Course Syllabus

Pathology I – BASC-6103
Dr. G Pearson



 

COURSE NUMBER        BASC-6103

COURSE NAME PATHOLOGY  I 

SUMMER 2009

TRIMESTER CREDIT HOURS  5

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS      75

 

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK  5

LECTURE CONTACT HOURS75 

 

COURSE MEETING HOURS

Monday and Wednesday  10:00 am – 11: 50 am, Friday 10:00 am- 10:50 am

 

Course Director:     Dr. G. Pearson
 

Faculty

Dr. Pearson
 

Dr. G. Pearson

Ext 7318
GPearson@parkercc.edu

Office Hours: 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday   12:00 pm to 1:00pm

Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00pm (if there is no assembly)

 Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the science of Pathology.  The basic principles of pathology will be presented with an emphasis on understanding the mechanism of development of the disease process.  The general cellular and molecular events involved in the pathogenesis of disease will be introduced, with an emphasis on the fact that the pathological process is not a new entity but a misapplication of the normal processes already encountered. After the basic principles have been presented the study of the systems will begin with the study of the musculoskeletal and endocrine systems.

Course Mission

The mission of the course is to support the mission of the Doctor of Chiropractic program of Parker College of Chiropractic by producing leaders in wellness by means of education, research and teaching who will be able to serve as portal of entry and primary health care providers.  Chiropractic wellness is defined as a process of optimizing nervous system function to enhance all bodily systems: an active process employing a set of values and behaviors that promotes health and enhanced quality of life.  Many factors affect wellness, including exercise, diet, rest, environmental and genetic factors.  Knowledge of pathology helps in the understanding of how these factors can enhance wellness and how changes in the environment can affect functioning of the cells, tissues, organs and organ systems and therefore affect the functioning of the whole body.

Goals of the Pathology I Course

1. To build an understanding of the mechanisms of disease and the disease process.

2. To enable the student to understand that the pathological process is simply a misapplication of the  normal process and not a completely new development.

3. To aid the student in understanding the multifactorial nature of disease etiology.

4. To enable the student to see how other basic science courses work together as a foundation for the science of pathology and to help the student pull that knowledge together.

5. To help the student pass board examinations.

Objectives of the Pathology I Lectures

The objectives are listed at the beginning of each lecture topic.

Prerequisites:

Biology of Cells and Tissues, Physiology I or concurrent enrollment

Required Text:

Basic Pathology by Kumar, Abbas, Fausto and Mitchell
Pathology I Notebook, by Pearson

DISCLAIMER

The lecture outlines contained in the lecture booklet are NOT intended to represent the entire content of the course.  A lecture outline is intended to be a guide to the lecture.  The responsibility of the instructor is to follow the outline, expand the concepts and give explanation and illustrations to clarify content.  The role of the student is to attend lecture and take notes over material presented by the lecturer that explains and illustrates the material listed in the outline.  It is also the responsibility of the student to question the instructor if explanations and illustrations are not clearly presented or understood.

The instructors take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of old notes, quiz questions or exam questions that students may purchase, acquire from off of the internet or be given by previous students in Pathology I.

Recommended Text:

Concise Pathology by Chandrasoma

The Nature of Disease by McConnell

Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor, Protocols and algorithms by Souza (3rd edition)

Course Mechanics:

The course consists of (2) two-hour lectures and (1) one-hour lecture per week.

Class announcements

When we need to transmit important information to the class or an individual student, we will contact you via your Parker email address. As a Parker student you are responsible to periodically check your email. If you do not know your Parker email address, or how to log on to collect your email messages, contact Information Services at ext. 7450. If you experience an adverse outcome from missing important information, "I don't check my email" will not be considered a valid excuse.

 

Grading System:

Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum.  Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:
 
 

Grade

 Numerical Value

Grade Point Average

Interpretation of Academic Achievement

A

90 - 100

4.0

 Excellent 

B

80 - 89

 3.0

Above Average

C

70 - 79

2.0

Satisfactory 

F

Below 70

 0.0

Unacceptable 

Evaluation:

The student will be evaluated during the course as follows:
 

Tests

 90% of the final grade

 

 

Lecture Test 1

18%

 

Lecture Test 2

18%

 

Lecture Test 3

18%

 

Lecture Test 4 

18%

 

FINAL

18%

Pop quizzes

10% of the final grade

 

All lecture tests in the Pathology Course are comprehensive for the course, and material from any previous section of Pathology may appear on the test.  It is also expected that the student is competent in material covered in the courses that are considered prerequisites for this course and therefore, where appropriate, material from those courses may also appear on the test.

A student who has at least a 90% attendance and a 90% average on all grades on the last day of class will be exempt from taking the Final Exam.  For the purpose of recording the attendance, the role will be passed around during each hour of class and the student is to sign only one hour of attendance.   Since this is a 75 hour course, 7.5 hours is 10%.  The maximum number of hours that a student can miss and still be eligible for the 90:90 rule is 8 hours (as you can't have a half hour of attendance only a full hour).  To be eligible for 90% grade requirement the student must have a 90.0% or above.  A student wishing to be exempt from the final exam must submit this request in writing, in person, to the Course Director by the Thursday of the last day of regular classes.  Permission to be exempt from the final exam will be given on a case by case basis once all the appropriate grades have been calculated into the course average.

EXAMINATIONS: Make-up Exams/Lab Practicals

You must be on time for the Exam or Lab Practical as no Exams are passed out once the first student leaves the exam room. Exams/Lab Practicals are scheduled well in advance so that students can plan appropriately. If a student must be absent from an exam/lab practical, it is the student's responsibility to notify the Course Director no later than the scheduled starting time of the exam/lab practical. Failure to notify the Course Director could result in the student receiving a grade of "0" for the missed exam/lab practical. (See missed exam policy below)

Exam dates can only be changed by the course director, under the direct guidance of the trimester faculty coordinator.

LECTURE EXAM REVIEW:

The review period for each exam will begin after the posting of the grades and last for five working days only, excluding weekends and holidays. Questions about the final exam and/or final course grades must be reviewed with the Course Director by 3:00 p.m. the third day of the new trimester.

 

EXTRA CREDIT: None

Audio/Video Taping

The Pathology I class is podcasted and so there should not be any need for students to audio record the lectures for themselves.  There is to be no video-taping or photo taking during the Pathology I lecture.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:

Parker College of Chiropractic is a private first professional degree granting institution. As such, we expect our students and faculty to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. Therefore, each student is expected to uphold high ethical standards both inside and outside of the classroom. The classroom should be an environment for learning; behavior that is considered disruptive by the course director, behavior that in the eyes of the receiver belittles another, or behavior which discourages others from achieving their academic goals has no place and will not be tolerated in the classroom. Individuals engaging in this type of behaviors will asked to leave the classroom. Repeat offenders will be referred to the Department Chairperson and may face penalties that could include suspension from the Institution.

 

PROFESSIONAL DECORUM:

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Positive contributions to the learning environment and participation in classroom learning activities are expected. Students should demonstrate courtesy to the instructor, to special guest speakers, and to other classmates. Focusing your attention on anything other than pertinent classroom material could be considered discourteous. Any person who is discourteous or disrupts the class with unprofessional conduct may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period. Cell phones and pagers should be turned off while in the classroom.

 

COMPUTER USAGE:

Students are encouraged to utilize personal computers in the classroom for taking notes, following the lecture outlines or reference materials, etc. Other uses unrelated to the lecture topic are not allowed. As an example, surfing the Internet or playing games during lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and will result in the student being asked to discontinue use of their computers. In addition, the student may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.

 

Duplication of materials:

All materials handed out during the Pathology I course are intended for the sole use of students who are currently enrolled in the course.  Copying, duplication or distribution in any form without the express

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a binding contract between the student and the Parker College of Chiropractic. These provisions may be changed at any time and for any reason at the discretion of the Course Director. When it is necessary to make changes to this document, appropriate notice (at least one week, if possible) will be given to the student(s).

 


 
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