Weber State University Health Sciences

 

Learning Resources:
1. Case Study Workbook by Kathryn Newton, Wiley & Sons Inc. publisher.  The ISBN is 978-0470-44102-2
2. Wiley Interactions Software (free subscription with purchase of workbook).  Instructions for accessing the software can be found at the end of the syllabus and in the Case Study Workbook.
2. World Wide Web links contained within the course

Course Description:  HthSci 1120 is a WSU Online course designed to study the health sciences and health professions through medical case studies. The course focuses on patient case histories, the pathophysiology of the disease process, and the health professionals who work as a team to diagnose and treat disease.

The course revolves around medical case studies. Each case study focuses on a different disease and different body system. The case studies link to four main supporting pages: medical terminology, body systems, diagnostic testing, and health professions.  Health profession links will explore the job description, educational requirements, compensation ranges, and future opportunities for each of the professions presented. 

Objectives:
The objectives for the course are as follows:

 

Content of Cases:

• Sports-Related Traumatic Injury

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Acute Meningitis

• Hemophilia

• Myocardial Infarction

• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

• Hepatitis A and B

• Community-Acquired Food Poisoning

• Renal Failure

Discussions:
One discussion question will accompany each case study.  There are a total of 10 discussion questions, each worth 10 pts.  There is no right or wrong answer to these questions; they are posed to discuss ethical issues, health professions, and so forth.  Discussion questions may be discussed as a group in the classroom or answered individually.  WSU Online students will participate in the discussions on the discussion site on the WSU online course.  Students will receive 5 pts for a well-thought out answer to the question and 5 points for responding to at least one other participant.

Testing:
All exams are administered on-line through Weber State University's ChiTester.  Testing is computerized and your Wildcat User Name and Password, which you use to log into WebCT, are required. You will use this process for all examinations.  At the conclusion of each examination, your score will be available immediately and you will be able to review the questions you have missed. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REVIEW THE EXAM.

There are 10 exams and a midterm and final.  Questions are taken from the case objectives and the interactive study questions that accompany each case.  Test scores are straight percentages with a final grade reflecting a cumulative percentage. The module exams will consist of 25 questions, one point each.  The midterm and final will consist of 50 questions, two points each.  The midterm will cover the first five cases; the final will cover the last five case studies. 

Each student is allowed to take each exam once.  The lowest score on the exams will be dropped.  The midterm and final may not be dropped.  If an exam is not taken, the student will receive a 0 and the exam will not be dropped. 

All exam questions are based on the objectives.  Use the workbook, case materials and questions to study the course material as outlined in the objectives.

Term Project
Each student will complete a term project. WSU Online students may find further information under the term project folder on the home page. WSU Concurrent enrollment students will find information on the "Case Study" home page. The project is worth 100 points towards the final grade.

Case Study Workbook
The "Case Study Workbook" is a tool to help students master the material in each case study.  Each chapter of the workbook corresponds to a case study.  Each chapter includes:

1.  Case Objectives (these can also be found accompanying each case study online). 
2.  Review of pertinent anatomy and physiology of the body system being discussed.
3.  Clarification of other major points in the case study.  For example, the food poisoning chapter contains a section on bacterial toxins.
4.  Case Questions.  The case questions are found throughout the online case study and are printed in the workbook.
5.  Discussion Questions.  A sampling of discussion questions is given for the Concurrent Enrollment students.  WSU Online students should participate in the discussion posted on the course.
6.  Review Problems.  Some of these problems may direct you to information contained in the Wiley Interactions software.  An access code for this site is packaged with the workbook.
7.  Challenge Questions.  Use these questions along with the review problems to help review material found in the case studies.

Health Science Cheating Policy:

Health Sciences students are subject to cheating policies, codes, definitions and sanctions established by Weber State University (PPM 6-22), by the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions, by other departments and by the Health Sciences program. Specific Health Sciences sanctions that typically apply to cheating during test-taking or cheating on class assignments are listed below.

1. Warning. A warning will be issued if the incident cannot be verified beyond a reasonable doubt. A warning is a verbal or written notice to a student that his or her conduct may be in violation of WSU rules and regulations and that the continuation of such conduct or actions may result in further disciplinary action.

2. Zero Score. A student found cheating one time will receive a zero (“0") score for that specific exam, assignment or grade. The grade may not be omitted from the class average. A report of the student's name, class, behavior and resulting disciplinary action will be submitted to the teacher and the Health Sciences Department. Any requests by the student for program reference letters will not be honored by Health Science faculty.

3. Failure of Course. A student found cheating two or more times will receive an “E” (failure) and no credits for the course. A report of the student's name, class, behavior and resulting disciplinary action will be sent to the programs within the Dumke College of Health Professions and the University.

Content Advisory:
You are enrolled in a Health Sciences course in which mention may be made of AIDS, birth control, teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and related issues.  In addition, videos and other electronic media of medical surgical procedures may be used in which sex organs may be visible for brief periods of time.  The Health Sciences department presents this type of information in a professional manner.  This course material is required for all professionals in the health care fields.

Grading:

10 Exams:  (low score dropped)               25 pts each                     250 pts
Discussions                                                 10 pts each                     100 pts
Term project                                                                                          100 pts
Midterm                                                                                                  100 pts
Final                                                                                                        100 pts
Total                                                                                                        625 pts

GRADING POLICY In keeping with the grading policy of Weber State University, final course letter grades, based upon the total possible points, will be assigned to the following schedule: Letter Grade Descriptor Grade Points % of Total Points A Excellent 4.0 93-100% A- Excellent 3.7 90-92% B+ Good 3.3 86-89% B Good 3.0 83-85% B- Good 2.7 80-82% C+ Standard 2.3 76-79% C Standard 2.0 73-75% C- Standard 1.7 70-72% D+ Substandard 1.3 66-69% D Substandard 1.0 63-65% D- Substandard 0.7 60-62% E Failure 0.0 Below 60%

 

 

Instructions for Accessing Wiley Interactions Software

Throughout this workbook you will be directed to the Wiley Interactions Software to participate in anatomy reviews, learning exercises, and view animations.  You have been given an access code to the Interactions website with your Case Study Workbook.

You will need to register and establish a log in and password. 

1.     Plug the following URL into your browser:  www.wiley.com/college/interactions

2.     The first title on this page is: Interactions: Exploring the Functions of the Human Body, 3.0 - DVD.  To the right of this title is a link to the student companion site.  Click on this link.

3.   On the student companion site there is a toolbox on the upper right corner.  On the toolbox click :  Log in/Register

4.    Enter the registration code that was packaged with your workbook and hit “submit.”  You will now be able to access the Interactions software.  Follow the specific instructions in your workbook to guide you to the specific activity.

5.  After you have registered, you will follow Steps 1-3 to access the software.  Hit the log in button under “Existing Wiley Users” which is above the new registration.

6.   You will need to remember your user name and password.  Make sure to write these down and keep them.