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COURSE SYLLABUS: Pathology and Disease States

Course Title: NH735 - Pathology and Disease States
Department: Naturopathic Medicine and Health Care
Instructor: James Johnson, MD E-Mail - Vita
Credits: 45 Contact hours (3 Semester credits)


COURSE OVERVIEW:

I am happy to provide you with information and instructions regarding this course. You have a time limit of two months to complete this course. You may study at your own pace, and can progress through this program as quickly as you desire.

This is an exciting graduate course and I am sure you will learn some of the most interesting principles related to Pathology and its application to the Doctor of Naturopathic Health Care. This class is suitable for students of Naturopathy, Medicine, and other fields. After successful completion of this course, you will have a much greater understanding of the pathological issues that are applicable to the delivery of health care services, as well as some of the most current and pressing issues in care delivery.

This graduate class is formatted to be self-directed, along with one-on-one mentoring by faculty. As your instructor, you and I communicate throughout your time spent in this important study. Communication can be by e-mail and fax.

You must be prepared to operationalize the concepts learned into the reality of today's health care environment.

The readings in the text, the analysis of case studies, our discussions, and your weekly assignments will assist in meeting this broad-based goal.

You will find the textbook for this course to be one of the best available for the study of Pathology at the graduate level. It is packed with information.

Some of the topics/subjects covered include; Students are encouraged to submit questions, discuss issues, and discuss problems related to Pathology. Reading assignments from the textbooks are assigned with supporting objectives. There are weekly written responses to related questions that are to be submitted to the school instructor.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:   Online Bookstore

Naturopathy Students:
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 7th Edition,
by Kumar, Fausto, & Abbas. W. B. Saunders Company (Elsevier), 2004/2005.
ISBN13: 9780721601878 ISBN: 0721601871

Massage Pathology Students:
Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists
by Susan G. Salvo & Sandra Kauffman Anderson. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2004.
ISBN-13: 9780323026529. ISBN: 0323026524.

Please order your book as soon as possible.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR: James E. Johnson, M.D.

HOW TO REACH YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

I am available to you on an ongoing basis throughout your time spent in this course. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, issues, etc. I am here to assist you and mentor you to achieve your goals and experience success in this course.

Email: jjohnson@canyoncollege.edu

Phone: 615-523-2136
Fax: 615-523-2136

I generally respond to requests within 1-3 business days. E-mail is the quickest and preferred method of contact.

Again, do not hesitate to contact me. I am here for you and look forward to working with you.

EXAMINATIONS:

There is a minimum of a two examinations for this course. There will be an objective part and an essay part. The examinations are "open" book. They thoroughly test knowledge in key areas of course content. While open book, they require thought and knowledge of the related content for successful completion.

All examinations are taken "online." When you are ready to take the examinations, please e-mail me directly and request authorization to take your exam. Please make your request at least three business days in advance of your desired date. You will receive instructions to access the examinations.

When you are ready to take the examinations, access the web site, and complete the examination. Access each exam only once. If you have difficulties, notify Student Support right away. Send a copy of your note to your instructor. You will receive your score in one - three business days.

Please pace your studies so you will complete this class within eight weeks.

GRADE ASSIGNMENT FOR EXAMINATIONS:
You will receive a letter grade, based on your over all score achievement. The grading scale is as follows:

90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F

You will receive a numerical score for each examination. Your final course grade will be a computer average of the scores you achieve on all examinations.

READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Your reading assignments are self-paced.

Read Chapters 1-10 in your textbook. When done, you may request to take the Mid-term examination. This section should be completed within 1/3 of your course time.

Read Chapters 11-29 in your textbook. When done, you may request to take the Final examination. This section should be completed by the last week of this class.

There may be other assignments for reading, case studies, and discussion throughout the class time.

WHAT TO DO:

Order your text book immediately.

During the first week of the course, please e-mail and provide your instructor with some basic information about you, including; Complete the required Assignments.

When instructed, proceed to take the midterm examination.

When instructed, proceed to take the final examination.

Contact your instructor any time you would like to discuss the readings, have questions, require clarifications or further explanations, etc.

Share with your instructor current event issues related to Pathology that you identify in the news media, etc. In turn, your instructor may share such information with you for discussion and analysis.

Have fun! Be positive! Achieve your goals!

Click HERE for the previous syllabus. (link to the old syllabus)

September 22, 2006 Syllabus Edition