Hematology/Coagulation Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

MLAB-1572-001 Hematology/Coagulation

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Admission in the MLAB Program
Corequisite: MLAB 1201
 

Course Description

The study of blood cells in normal and abnormal conditions. Instruction in the theory and practical application of hematology procedures, including quality control, quality assurance, safety, manual and/or automated methods, as well as blood cell maturation sequences, and normal and abnormal morphology with associated diseases. In addition, instruction in coagulation theory, procedures and practical applications. Includes quality control, quality assurance, safety and laboratory procedures which rely on commonly performed manual and/or semi-automated methods.

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Hours

(5 sem hrs; 3 lec, 8 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Hematology in Practice, Ciesla, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-803-62561-7

Morphology of Human Blood Cells, Bell, 2005, ISBN: 978-1-090-3460-8

Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference,  2015, ISBN: 978-0-323-22576-2 
(Also available as an ebook:( Click here )

Supplies

The following includes a general list of lecture and lab supplies: 

• Textbook(s) and/or lab manual
• Portable tablet or laptop for inclass testing with Respondence Lockdown Browser installed
• Scientific calculator
• Transparent ruler
• Internet access
• Printer and printing supplies
• Facial shields
• Sharpies
• Pens/pencils/paper
• Handouts

Student Performance

Students are expected to complete all reading assignments, written assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes and exams. All assignments, as well as their due dates, are noted on the course calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to check the course calendar regularly, and complete all assignments by their due date. If a student knows that he or she is going to be absent when an assignments is due, he/she needs to contact the course instructor to turn in the assignment early. Laboratory assignments cannot be made up. If a student misses a lab session, he/she needs to review that lab session and complete any questions that accompany the assignment. 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

• Copying from another student's test/assignment paper.
• Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test/assignment (ex: notes, books, etc).
• Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test/assignment without permission from the test/assignment administrator/instructor.
• Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an administered/unadministered test/assignment.
• The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the administered/unadministered test/assignment.
• Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one's self, to take a test/assignment.
• Bribing another person to obtain an administered/unadministered test/assignment or information about an administered/unadministered test/assignment.

• Attendance
• Character
• Teamwork
• Appearance
• Attitude
• Productivity
• Organization
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Respect

1. Being asked to leave class for the remainder of the day
2. Mandatory conference with the Dean of Health Sciences
3. Conference with the Vice President of Student Affairs and a permanent entry in the student's official program record
   
   The ONLY exception that will be made is if the student has discussed the situation with their instructor beforehand, and ONLY for emergency purposes.

Grading Criteria

The lecture and laboratory components of this course will be weighted as follows:

Hematology/Coagulation Lecture = 70% of the total grade
Hematology/Coagulation Lab = 20% of the total grade
Work Ethics = 10% of the total grade

Examinations and quizzes will be given over the lecture and reading material.  No credit will be given for assignments, study questions, etc... turned in/submitted after the specified due date unless permission is given by instructor (if approved, points will be taken off for tardiness). A total accumulative point system is used and then weighted, as noted above, to calculate the final grade average and is comprised of the following:

• Assignments (Lab experiments, 5-15 points possible, each; lab study questions 5-15 points per lab; Notebook, 50 points possible; Manual WBC Differential Project, 100 points, other assignments or opportunities for bonus may arise at the instructors discretion).
• Quizzes (19, 5-6 points each).
• 10 Lecture Examinations (100 points possible per exam, 1 comprehensive of Hematology and 1 comprehensive of Coagulation).
• 2 lab practicals (Heme-200 points possible, Coag-100 points possible)
• Comprehensive final exam (150 points possible). 
• Comprehensive lab practical (100 points possible).
• Work ethics: (0-10 points possible per class per day, based on student demonstration of positive work ethic qualities, and laboratory safety, as evaluated by instructor).

Study questions/assignments are given in conjunction with each section covered in this course. The examinations for each section are based, for the most part, on the study questions. Although completion of study questions will be optional, students are advised to complete each set of questions as an effective means of studying for examinations. Students who complete the study questions, and submit them via email prior to the day and time the exam to which they pertain opens, may receive a possible 10 extra credit points to be added in to their total points for that exam.

Students with questions regarding examination results may call or email their instructor with their concerns. The request must be submitted within 1 calendar week after the exam closes. The student will be notified within 1 calendar week if the points have/have not been awarded.

The grading scale used for this course will be applied as follows:  

• A = 90.0% - 100.0% of the total points possible for this course
• B = 80.0% - 89.9% of the total points possible for this course
• C = 70.0% - 79.9% of the total points possible for this course
• F = 69.9% or less of the total points possible for this course

NOTE: A grade of 'D' is not possible

Points earned throughout the semester WILL NOT be rounded when computing the final semester grade.

MANDATORY SKILLS BUILDING/TUTORING:  In an effort to increase retention in MLT courses, and to assist students having difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the Final Exam) must complete a mandatory skills building assignment before taking the next exam. Before receiving a skills assignment, students must first schedule a time with the instructor. The assignment will be given at that time.   

INCOMPLETES
Incompletes are granted only for emergency situations such as hospitalization of the student just prior to the final exam, serious injury to the student on the day of the final exam, etc. Incompletes will not be granted for situations involving vacation plans, transportation difficulties, appointments, etc. Students who need to request an incomplete must do so prior to the scheduled time of the final exam with appropriate documentation given to the instructor.

DROPPING/WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES
No administrative drops/withdrawals will be initiated by program officials.  It is the responsibility of each student to drop or withdraw from a course. Students can drop a course via WebAdvisor, and must do so prior to the last day to drop/withdraw as posted on the Amarillo College Master Calendar. Students should be aware that failure to attend class does NOT result in being automatically dropped from a course, and WILL result in a grade of “F”. 

Students should also be advised that they may repeat a MLAB course only one time, and may repeat no more than two courses while enrolled in the program. The term “repeat” shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop or an unsatisfactory grade from a class. Students who are forced to completely withdraw from the college during a given semester may re-apply for admission to the program. Once the student has actually begun the program, he/she must complete all MLAB major courses within 36 months.

Examinations and quizzes may not be made-up (unless the instructor determines extreme situation attributed) . Students will be given a specific date and time during which they are to complete exams/quizzes. 

Once a student logs into an exam/quiz on ACconnect, the timer for that exam/quiz begins and continues until the maximum allowable time for that exam/quiz has expired, regardless of whether the student is online or offline. As a result, students are strongly advised not to log on and off during a(n) exam/quiz.

Laboratory sessions cannot be made-up under any circumstances, due to the nature of the laboratory environment and viability of specimens. Laboratory study questions may be turned in no more than 1 week late to receive half credit. Students are also responsible for gathering the information that was covered in lab during their absence.

Final examinations cannot be made up, unless an incomplete has been granted, and missing the exam will automatically result in an exam grade of "F".

Attendance

Attendance will be noted in the lecture portion of the course, and in lab. Additionally punctuality will be appraised by attendance and also in turning in assignments, completing exams and activities, laboratory exercises, etc. Students should be aware that these are an important component of their Work Ethics evaluations each week.

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