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HSC4555-Pathophysiology I-0001
Health Sciences Program
College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor Information
Instructor: Fazal Jameer, M.S., M.A. Ed., RT (R)
Office: HPA II-120
Phone: 407-903-8013
E-Mail: fazal.jameer@ucf.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday: 7:30 pm. 9:00 pm. By appointment
Lectures: (Attendance required) Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 5:45 pm., HPA1, Room 116. Please
check the class schedule for more information.
Course Prerequisites:
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology
Course Overview:
This course is the first part of a two-semester course sequence. Pathophysiology is the study of the
etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of diseases. During this course we will discuss
specific disorders of immunity, cardiovascular, respiratory, homeostasis, renal, bladder, gastrointestinal,
liver, and endocrine systems. Topics will be presented in relation to the pathophysiological factors,
clinical diagnosis and treatments associated with each disorder and in relation to the disease process.
Identify diagnostic, clinical assessment, and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases
common to each body system
Improve on professional communication and critical thinking skills
Required Textbook:
Title: Pathophysiology, 5th edition
Authors: Copstead and Banasik
Publisher: Saunders
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**Three copies of the textbook are available on reserve in the main UCF library. You can check
out the textbook for 2 hours to be used in the library.
Grading Policy:
There will be four exams on the material covered in class during the semester. You must take all
four exams. If you take all four exams, the exam with the lowest score will be dropped and only
the scores of the highest three exams will be part of your grade. If you miss an exam without a
university accepted excuse you will get a zero on that exam and NO exam will be dropped.
There will be four quizzes given at the beginning of the class. If you come to class after the quiz
is over you cant take the quiz and you will get a zero. If you take all four quizzes, the quiz with
the lowest score will be dropped and only the scores of the highest three quizzes will be part of
your grade. If you miss a quiz without a university accepted excuse you will get a zero on that
quiz and NO quiz will be dropped.
Four assignments will be given during the semester. The assignments include case studies that
will be discussed in groups during class time.
Students should complete and submit a pre-lecture reading quiz before each chapter. Students
should read the chapter before they take these quizzes. The pre-lecture quizzes include short
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general questions, and they should be submitted before the chapter is discussed in class. Pre-
lecture quizzes are available through the classs website on Canvas.
Exam review sessions will be provided before each exam. These review sessions will be done
after lecture on dates to be announced.
You may review your exams and quizzes after I return them to you.
There will be a comprehensive Final Exam in all the chapters that we covered in class during the
final week.
Extra Credit: No extra credit work is offered in this class.
Exam/Quiz Make up Policy: Under normal circumstances, no make up for exams, quizzes, or
assignments is allowed. If you miss an exam, quiz or assignment with an excused absence, the missed
assessment will be dropped and the other three assessments will count in your final grade.
In the event you miss an exam or a quiz due to an acceptable university excuse, you need to contact me as
soon as possible and communicate the reason for your absence. You also need to provide me with
appropriate documents to support your absence for missing the assessment. If I determine that your
absence is excused, the missed exam or quiz will be dropped and it will not count in the final grade.
The exam/quiz drop policy is the option for students who miss an exam or quiz with an acceptable
excuse. Under rare situations where I determine that a make-up for an exam or quiz is allowed, the
questions in that exam or quiz will be either essay-based or an oral examination is given.
Course Policies:
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Email: In this class e-mail communication should be through Knightsmail. All communication between
student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful and professional. As of 2009,
Knightsmail is the only official student email at UCF. Class rosters list Knightsmail addresses rather than
external email addresses, and all official class communications will be sent only to the Knightsmail
addresses. Students are responsible for checking their Knightsmail accounts regularly. See
www.knightsemail.ucf.edu for further information
Laptop and Cell Phone Use: No cell phone use is allowed during lecture time. If your cell phone
rings during an exam or quiz, you will lose 2 points. Computer, laptop, or tablet use during class
is restricted to only taking notes or viewing class lectures if that facilitates your learning.
Recording Lecture: I do not allow and do not give permission to any kind of recording during lecture.
Students with accessibility needs should contact student accessibility services.
Course Accessibility: It is my goal that this class be an accessible and welcoming experience for all
students, including those with disabilities that may impact learning in this class. If anyone believes the
design of this course poses barriers to effectively participating and/or demonstrating learning in this
course, please meet with me (with or without a Student Accessibility Services (SAS) accommodation
letter) to discuss reasonable options or adjustments. During our discussion, I may suggest the
possibility/necessity of your contacting SAS (Ferrell Commons 185; 407-823-2371; sas@ucf.edu) to talk
about academic accommodations. You are welcome to talk to me at any point in the semester about course
design concerns, but it is always best if we can talk at least one week prior to the need for any
modifications.
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism:
As reflected in the UCF creed, integrity and scholarship are core values that should guide our conduct and
decisions as members of the UCF community. Plagiarism and cheating of any kind on an examination,
quiz, or assignment contradict these values, and so are very serious academic offenses. Penalties can
include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university,
and/or a "Z Designation" on a student's official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final
grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see
http://z.ucf.edu/.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with and follow the Universitys Rules of Conduct (see
http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/).
Many incidents of plagiarism result from students lack of understanding about what constitutes
plagiarism. However, you are expected to familiarize yourself with UCFs policy on plagiarism. All work
you submit must be your own scholarly and creative efforts. UCFs Golden Rule defines plagiarism as
follows: whereby anothers work is used or appropriated without any indication of the source,
thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the students own. See the UCF
Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic
creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words,
don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else.
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military experience, cognitive style, and communication style. The individual intersection of these
experiences and characteristics must be valued in our community.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment,
and retaliation. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources
available to support the victim, including confidential resources and information concerning reporting
options at www.shield.ucf.edu and http://cares.sdes.ucf.edu/.
UCF Cares:
During your UCF career, you may experience challenges including struggles with academics, finances, or
your personal well-being. UCF has a multitude of resources available to all students. Please visit
UCFCares.com if you are seeking resources and support, or if you are worried about a friend or
classmate. Free services and information are included for a variety of student concerns, including but not
limited to alcohol use, bias incidents, mental health concerns, and financial challenges. You can also e-
mail ucfcares@ucf.edu with questions or for additional assistance. You can reach a UCF Cares staff
member between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 407-823-5607. If you are in immediate distress, please call
Counseling and Psychological Services to speak directly with a counselor 24/7 at 407-823-2811, or please
call 911.
Disclosure Statement:
I reserve the right to modify or change the contents of the course syllabus when necessary to assure
achievement of course learning goals and objectives. Students will be notified in class of such changes.
If a student misses the class when the announcement was made, the student is still responsible to comply
with these changes.
Class Schedule
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Monday September 4, 2017- no class, Labor Day; Monday Oct. 30 Fall 2017 withdrawal deadline