Seminar II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

MLAB-2472-003 Seminar II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Completion of all MLAB curriculum requirements

Course Description

A capstone course focusing on research presentations on advanced, current topics in laboratory medicine; discussions on professionalism, medico-legal and bio-ethical issues, cultural diversity and sensitivity toward patients with disabilities; and demonstration of mastery of knowledge and competency requirements for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Already Purchased:

SUCCESS! in Clinical Laboratory Science, Ciulla and Lehman, Pearson, ISBN 0-13-512648-7
(There is an ebook version available for 180 day rental, via CourseSmart )

Supplies

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

• Textbook(s) and/or lab manual
• Simple calculator
• Transparent ruler
• Portable tablet or laptop for inclass testing
• Internet access
• Printer and printing supplies
• Pens/pencils/paper
• Handouts

Student Performance

END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES/COURSE GOALS:
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to do all of the following with at least 70% accuracy as evaluated by the faculty in the program: (Reference:Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-Workforce Education Course Manual)

1. Evaluate disease processes as they relate to clinical laboratory test results; 
2. Identify laboratory principles, methods and instrumentation necessary for the performance of laboratory tests;
3. Discuss and demonstrate the development of a professional code of conduct for determining the proper course of action when confronted with medico-legal and bioethical situations; 
4. Exhibit advanced knowledge of clinical laboratory science through the presentation and discussion of informational research;
5. Display an understanding and empathy toward persons of culturally diverse backgrounds, and patients and co-workers with various types and degrees of disabilities;
6. Demonstrate mastery of knowledge and competency requirements for the entry level Medical Laboratory Technician by passing at least one of three “mock” board examinations administered by the course instructor.

Note: Specific learning/behavioral objectives for each section of the course and are distributed as part of the course handouts for each section.

Students 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

CELLULAR TELEPHONES 
Cellular telephones are disruptive during lecture and lab sessions. Cellular telephones should be turned-off during class time, or set on vibrate or "blink" during class time. If the student anticipates an emergency during class time, they should leave the number for the Student Services Office with their contact. The number is 371-5300.

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

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 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.

Students with questions regarding examination results may call or email their instructor with their concerns. The request must be submitted within 48 hours after the exam closes. The student will be notified within 48 hours if the points have/have not been awarded.

The grading scale used for this course would then 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 Mock 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. 

The student grades will be weighted, as follows, to determine the final grade for this course:
• Work Ethics = 10%
• Assignments = 20%
• Student Research Presentations = 25%
• Mock Board Exam = 45%

EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION

• Work Ethics (10 points possible per day)
• Assignments/activities (15-100 points possible)
• Student research paper and presentation (200 points possible)
• Three comprehensive “mock” board examinations, one of which must be passed with a minimum grade of 70.0% in order to pass this course (200 points possible)

There is no formal final exam for this course. The last "mock" board exam will serve as the final exam.

Attendance

Attendance and punctuality will be appraised by noting student access and utilization of course materials also in turning in assignments, completing exams and activities, etc. Students should plan to attend all class sessions.  More than three absences in this Summer course WILL result in a grade of "F". 

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