Welcome  to  Pharmacology
 

Course:  HITT 1349-N1,  Pharmacology

Instructor:  Sheryl Allen, RN (e-mail:  shallen77@suddenlink.net)

Course Description:  Overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems. Prerequisite: HITT 1305 or POFM 1313.
CREDIT:  Three Semester Hours

Course Objectives or Student Learning Outcomes:
   See Pharmacology Student Learning Outcomes (elsewhere on this website)

Required Textbook and Accessories:
   Pharmacology for Health Professions, by Sally Roach, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers.
   Study Guide for Pharmacology for Health Professions, by Jean Zorko and Sally Roach, Lippincott Williams    & Wilkins Publishers.

Recommended Additional Books:
   Mosby's Nurses Drug Reference 2005 or 2006 or 2007 (or equivalent).

Tentative Calendar for Major Assignments and Exams:
   See Pharmacology Syllabus (elsewhere on this website)

      A.  Log-Ins to the Pharmacology Course Website as much/often as
            necessary to complete course work, (at least twice a week).
      B.  Completion of all Textbook Readings, Exercises, and Activities.
      C.  Completion of all Study Guide Exercises and Activities.
      D.  Completion of all on-line Quizzes and Weblink Assignments.
      E.  Submission of one Report on your Pharmacology Topic of Choice.
      F.  Completion of three Major Exams and one Final Exam.  (On-Site Exams)
 

      A.  On-Line Quizzes:  Scores determined by points earned (objective).
      B.  Weblink Assignments:  Points determined by participation, thoroughness, accuracy,
            and following instructions.
      C.  Report on Pharmacology Topic of Choice:  Points determined by topic, content,
            creativity, appearance, references, graphic element(s), URL(s), and
            following instructions.
      D.  On-Site Major Exams (3):  Scores determined by points earned (objective).
      E.   On-Site Final Exam:  Scores determined by points earned (objective).

        POINT  DISTRIBUTION              EVALUATION  PERCENTAGES
            900-1000  =  A                              Quizzes (On-Line)         -      20%
             800-899   =  B                              Weblink Assignments    -      10%
             700-799   =  C                              Pharmacology Report    -      9%
             600-699   =  D                              On-Site Major Exams (3)  -   36%
                 0-599   =  F                               On-Site Final Exam          -   25%

Instructor's  Policies:
   Because of the intensity, depth, and volume of this Pharmacology course, the Instructor strongly advises that students complete all required course tasks on a timely basis, and continually review all past and present material on a daily basis.
    It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a class he or she is no longer attending.  To officially drop a class the student must obtain the class withdrawl from an admissions office, complete the class withdrawl form, secure the required signatures and return the completed form to an admissions office on (or prior to) the official drop date deadline.
    Assignments are due by/on their designated date(s).  All coursework must be completed by the "End of Course" date.

ADA Statement:  Blinn College would like to help students with disabilities achieve their highest potential in college.  In order for a student to receive accommodations on examinations or assignments, proper documentation must first be provided to the Office of Disability Services, which (in Bryan) is located in Room 165 of the Science Building.  (979-209-7255)  The student must then self identify and conference with the ADA Office to begin receiving accommodation in the class.

Blinn College Civility Statement:
   Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life.  Blinn College holds all members accountable for their actions and words.  Therefore, all members should commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of the College community, including respect for College property and the physical and intellectual property of others.  If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor.  It is the student's responsibility to arrange for this conference.