Advanced Cardiopulmonary A & P Syllabus for 2021-2022
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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 course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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Course

RSPT-1240-001 Advanced Cardiopulmonary A & P

Prerequisites

Course Description

Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Des Jardins, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology.  Cengage, 7^th Edition.
Kazmarek, et al., Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care.. Elsevier, 12^th Edition.

Supplies

Come to class prepared to engage in discussion. Class notes and handouts available on Blackboard.
A laptop is required for online exams during class with the latest edition of Respondus Lockdown Browser installed.

Student Performance

End-of_Course Outcomes:  Explain advanced concepts of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology; describe the neurological control of breathing; differentiate ventilation/perfusion concepts, to include acid-base balance with classification; and summarize principles of gas transport

1. Explain how pulmonary gases diffuse between the alveoli and the circulatory system.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of ventilation to perfusion relationships in the lungs.
3. Describe the neurology of respiration.
4. Explain how pulmonary gases are transported into and out of circulation and their effects on the homeostasis of the body.
5. Apply ones understanding of pulmonary physiology in the clinical environment.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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

 EXPECTATIONS:  Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course.  To succeed, each student must...
     Attend all lecture meetings
     Spend at least 1 hour of study for each hour spent in lecture
     Complete reading assignments before coming to class
     Participate in lecture by asking questions
     Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior
     Complete all assignments by the due date

ADDITIONAL STUDENT GUIDELINES

1. The student should read assignments prior to class and be prepared to discuss topics covered in class. Students will be called on to share their understanding of topics.
2. Assigned homework (if any) is to be completed before class. Homework cannot be completed in class unless class time is given by the instructor.  **This includes studying for another exam during my class time.** I expect students to be PRESENT both physically and mentally during my class.
3. Honesty and ethical behavior are imperative in any career.  All students are responsible for their own work.  AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING.  Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and a zero will be given for that assignment, quiz, or exam and possibly a failing grade for the course.  Amarillo College's Student Code of Conduct will apply to all work in this course.  (See also AC RC Student Handbook)  Examples include, but are not limited to:
   Copying from another student's paper.
   Using materials during an exam that are not authorized by the exam administrator.
   Taking photographs or screenshots of current exams/course work or exams/course work that has already been completed.
   Collaborating with or seeking aid from another person during an exam without permission from the exam administrator.
   Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an exam.
4. All conversations should be related to the current class discussion.   Please refrain from private conversations or any other activities which might distract other learners. 
5. I want all students to be successful.  Cell phones distract from the learning environment and should be silenced during class and texting during lecture/class time is not permitted.  If you are expecting an important call, please see the instructor before class begins.  If you bring a laptop or other technological device to class, it should not be used for activities other than taking class notes or testing purposes.  The instructor reserves the right to take up any device during class with the understanding it will be returned when the class is over.
6. PLEASE check your AC e-mail daily.
7. In the event that AC moves to virtual only courses or a student must attend virtually due to Covid-19 illness or exposure, it is a requirement that webcams be on at all times during class.  Failure to turn on or leave on a webcam will result in an absence for that scheduled class time.

Grading Criteria

1. Each examination will have a specific value of points awarded for correct answers.
2. Additional assignments may also be given with a specified value or points.
3. Short, unannounced quizzes may be given at the beginning of class from time to time.  The content of the quiz will be from the previous class.  There is no make up grade for a missed quiz. 
4. At the end of the course, all possible points from examinations and other assignments will be totaled. This total will be the maximum possible points a student can earn.
5. The number of points earned by a student will be divided by the maximum possible points for the course. The quotient will be expressed as a percent and converted to a final grade.
6. The student must pass the syllabus quiz with 100% before taking the first section exam.

The grading scale for this course is:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
F = score less than 75.0  (74.5 and above will not round up to a grade of 75)

If a student is absent for a regularly scheduled examination, the student may take a makeup examination but the highest grade a student can earn is 75%. All material given in this course will be tested during the four major examinations and a comprehensive final exam.

Keep in mind that grades are not given.  Grades are EARNED based on student performance.  Often the instructor plays no role in the grading process other than recording.  Please be careful to note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. 

A student will be exempt from the comprehensive final exam if he/she has an A average on the 4 regular exams AND has not missed more than 2 lecture classes for this course.

Attendance

Beginning 3/21/22, class attendance will be taken by Aviso Engage technology through your smart device (phone, tablet, etc.). It is the student's responsibility to ask the instructor to update their daily information if the student misses the timer or is late to class.

A student who plans to pass this course should also plan to regularly attend all lecture sessions.  Students chronically late for class or those with excessive absences may be at risk for passing this course.  Each student with a tardy/attendance problem will be addressed on an individual basis with the instructor.

I want you to be successful and your attendance is critical to your success.  In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence. 

If a student is absent for a regularly scheduled examination, the student may take a makeup examination within 7 days, but the highest grade a student can earn is 75%. All material given in this course will be tested during the four major examinations.  There will be no make up for missing the final exam.

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Additional Information

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

A student, who develops a problem with a course policy or the course instructor, should first try to resolve the problem with the instructor of record, then the program director.  If the problem cannot be resolved at this level, the student should make an appointment to speak with the Associate Dean of Health Sciences Kim Boyd 354-6060, Dean of Health Sciences Kim Crowley 354-6087, Associate VP of Academic Services Becky Burton 371-5122, in that order.

REMEDIATION POLICY

The instructor will meet with students who perform poorly on exams at the student's request.  Both parties will develop a plan to gain a better understanding of the information covered on the exam.  Remediation will be completed before the student can take the next scheduled exam in the course and will be scheduled outside of regular class time. The plan will include, but will not be limited to:
     1.  Students earning less than 75% on an exam will be required to see a tutor in the West Campus Tutoring Center before the next exam can be taken.  A prescription will be sent to your AC email that needs to be signed by a staff member from the tutoring center.
     2.  If a student does not understand the concepts or topics after the tutorial session, please email the instructor to schedule a discussion of topics with the instructor.
     3.  If a student fails a second test during the semester, steps 1 and 2 above will need to be followed and the student must turn in hand-written chapter objectives and defined key terms from the chapter(s) before the next major exam.

CAMPUS POLICE

Campus police non-emergency 371-5163, and in the case of Emergency call 371-5911 or call 911 for city police and ambulance assistance.

WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

Students wishing to withdraw from a class must consult with their instructor first.  Students may either communicate via email or meet face-to-face with their instructor to begin the withdrawal process.  If the instructor and student both agree that withdrawal is the appropriate course of action, the student will initiate the paperwork and obtain the instructor's signature.

Dropping courses before reaching the 60% point in the semester could result in the student needing to repay back financial aid funding.  To determine this date for your specific classes, log in to AC Connect, click Self Service menu, click My Academic Profile, click My Important Course Section Dates.

Students will receive confirmation that their withdrawal request has been completed.  The Registrar's Office will process the withdrawal and notify both the student and the instructor via AC email.

If a student stops attending class and does not officially drop or withdraw from the course, a grade of "F" will be given for the course grade.  A grade of "W" will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals.  Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date.
The last day to drop or withdraw is provided on the AC Master Calendar.

NOTE:  Respiratory Care Program students that withdraw from this course will be delayed in completing the major components of the AAS degree in Respiratory Care. 
To continue in the program, a student may repeat an RSPT course only one time and may repeat no more than two RSPT courses while enrolled in the program.  The term "repeat" shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop, or unsatisfactory grade.