BIO-265-N1 Pathophysiology

Spring 2013

Dear Online Student:

Welcome to St. Charles Community College's Telecourse BIO-265 Pathophysiology. The format of this course is PowerPoint presentations and assignments on the Web, with three mandatory meetings on campus. My name is Zoe A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., and I will be your instructor for this course.

Course Content

This course addresses the basic mechanisms of human diseases including cellular and genetic mechanisms, infectious diseases, immune diseases and disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and cancers. Emphasis is on the conditions most commonly encountered by today’s health professionals. The pre-requisites for the course are completion of Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2.

Course Assignments

The course is taught with the same high standards as an on-campus class. The grade in the course is based on the following assignments:

• 16 quizzes over the chapters. These are submitted online and you will receive your grades online.
• One term paper and discussion board topics.
• Midterm.
• Final.

Important Dates

The dates and times for the three mandatory meetings on campus are as follows:

Orientation

• 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in TECH 202, OR
• 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in TECH 202.

Midterm

• 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, in TECH 202, OR
• 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9,  TECH 202.

Final

• 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, in TECH 202, OR
• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in TECH 202.

Orientation

At orientation I will tell you about course content and term paper requirements. You also will be given instruction on the use of Moodle, and how to do and submit online assignments.

Course Materials

Textbooks

1. Understanding Pathophysiology by Sue E. Huether and Kathryn L. Mc Cance, 5th edition, Mosby, St. Louis, 2011.
2. Recommended: Study Guide and Workbook for Understanding Pathophysiology by Sue E. Huether and Kathryn L. McCance 5th edition, 2011.

Computer Skills and Requirements

What you need for the course

• You need to know how to use a computer. You will be accessing the course using Moodle.
• You need an Internet connection and an Internet browser – Firefox.
• You will need word processor such as Microsoft Word or open office (which is free).
• Moodle program has its own email capabilities so you will be able to send messages to other students and private email to the instructor.

Questions

As your course instructor, I will be available to answer questions and discuss the assigned material. You can reach me by email or come by during my regular office hours. I wish you success in the course, and I will see you at the orientation. Do not email me about technical problems. If the system goes down, due dates will be changed.

Please click on the link below and take the quiz to learn how well you are suited for online education:
http://stchas.smartermeasure.com

Call the help desk with technical computer problems.

Moodle will be available to students by the start of the semester.