COURSE NAME:  HCA103 Medical Terminology

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the commonly used medical terminology.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the human body orientation and the human body in health and disease condition, 2) define terms relating to the cardiovascular system, digestive system, lymphatic system, musculoskeletal system, 3) define terms relating to the nervous system, respiratory system endocrine system and urinary systems, and 4) discuss the male and female reproductive systems and the integumentary system including the skin and sense organs.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.