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Thanatochemistry Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Michael Barnett (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

MRTS-1325-001 Thanatochemistry

Prerequisites

College-level mathematics course

Course Description

A survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. The chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health and embalming practice will be stressed. The government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service is reviewed.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Thanatochemistry:  A Survey of General , Organic, and Biochemistry for Funeral Service Professionals.  Third Edition.  James M. Dorn and Barbara Hopkins. 

Supplies

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD / DELIVERY:

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This course is computer based online instruction. Therefore, you are required

Student Performance

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:

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By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on the completion of a minimum of Four (4) major exams and a comprehensive post examination not to exceed two hours. These will be administered under the supervision of the instructor. 
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* Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated in this class and will result in a grade of 0 on the exam or assignment involved that cannot be replaced or dropped. Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities for a specific description of academic dishonesty. Any cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students at Amarillo College.

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PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):
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Subject Description: This outline is a survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. Especially stressed are the chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, pubic health, and embalming practice. The government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service is reviewed.
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Objectives: Upon satisfactory completion of a course in chemistry the student should be able to:
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1.                  Explain selected facts of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and embalming chemistry;
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2.                  Identify the characteristics of solutions, colloids, suspensions, and the processes of diffusions and osmosis;
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3.                  Explain the essential characteristics of autolysis, hydrolysis, fermentation, and putrefaction in the area of the chemistry of decomposition;
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4.                  Define organic chemistry and describe the characteristics of organic compounds as they relate to embalming chemistry;
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5.                  Compare and contrast the essential characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;
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6.                  Differentiate among the representative chemicals in embalming fluid (arterial, cavity, and accessory) and describe their respective functions;
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7.                  Identify and list the potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation room, and their regulations.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Due to unforseen contingencies, some of the class policies may be derived on a case by case basis.
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  1. If you desire to utilize micro-cassette recorders, you must obtain permission from the instuctor.
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  2. Unnecessary class room disruptions (including pagers, cellular phones, digital watches, etc) are not allowed and may have a negative effect on your final grade. Turn them off or put them on silent mode.
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  3. Do not answer your phone in the classroom. Walk into the hallway
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  4. Chewing gum will be allowed as long as I can not hear you chewing it. Popping, rolling, cracking or any other obnoxious oral noises will not be tolerated
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  5. Sleeping in class is rude. For each occurrence, the student's grade will drop one letter and the student will be asked to leave the classroom
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  6. Reading the newspaper, working on assignments or studying for an exam for another class is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. For each occurance, the student's grade will drop one letter grade and the student will be asked to leave the classroom
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  7. No student should come to class under-the-influence of alcohol or drugs. If the odor of these substances are smelt upon your person will be asked to leave the classroom
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  8. NOTE: Modifications or additions applied to this syllabus may be made by the instructor as needed.
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Grading Criteria

 LECTURE:

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There will be 5 major Unit Exams totaling 500 points (100 points each). Quizzes (~15) will be worth a total of 300 points (~20 points each). Discussions, homework submissions, and participation will be worth extra points.  There is a total of 1000 points you can earn throughout the semester.
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FINAL EXAM:
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This exam will be comprehensive and given the last week of the semester. Worth 200 points
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GRADING:
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900-1000 = A 800-899 = B    700-799 = C    600-699 = D    599 and below = F

NO MAKE UP WILL BE GIVEN FOR MISSED MAJOR EXAMS, DISCUSSIONS, OR QUIZZES!

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Unit exams and quizzes will end at 11:55 p.m. on the corresponding date due.

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY: 

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Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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\ The final exam will be given on the date published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. It will be a comprehensive examination.

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\ Survey course of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. Especially stressed are the chemical principles and precautions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health and embalming practice. Government regulation of chemicals currently used in funeral service is reviewed.
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\ Unit One:Chemical Fundamentals, Chapters 1 – 6, Exam 1, Problem Sets 1 – 3
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\ Unit Two:Inorganic Chemistry, Chapters 7 – 12, Exam 2, Problem Sets 4 – 6
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\ Unit Three:Organic Chemistry, Chapters 13 – 18, Exam 3, Problem Sets 7 – 9
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\ Unit Four:Biochemistry, Chapters 19 – 23, Exam 4, Problem Sets 10 – 12
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\ UNIT FIVE:Action & Composition of Embalming Fluids, Chapter 24

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM