California University of Pennsylvania Guidelines for New Course Proposals University Course Syllabus Approved: 2/4/13 Department of Health Science A. Protocol Course Name: Gross Anatomy of the Extremities Course Number: ATE 700 Credits: 4 Prerequisites: Formal acceptance into the Graduate Athletic Training Education Program Maximum Class Size:20 (Online N/A) B. Objectives of the Course: The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate verbally and in writing, knowledge of directional terms and anatomical structural relationships with regard to the extremities; 2. Locate and demonstrate in the most appropriate manner, surface anatomical features and palpable structures of the living human body; 3. Communicate verbally and in writing, descriptions of superficial and deep anatomical features of the extremities in an organized and accurate manner; and locate and identify both superficial and deep anatomical structures of the extremities on a human cadaver C. Catalog Description: This course will entail a detailed and thorough study of human upper and lower extremities, including their musculature, nerve supply and associated vasculature. D. Outline of the Course: 1. Outline of Course Content a. Lecture Outline - see attached sheet b. Laboratory Outline - see attached sheet E. Teaching Methodology: Teaching Methodology Lecture sessions will be supplemented with drawings, slides, models and overhead projections. Laboratory exercises will be used primarily to dissect and identify structures discussed in lecture and to correlate functional with structural aspects of the extremities. F. Text a. Lecture: Essentials of Human Anatomy, 9th ed., R. T. Woodburne and W. E. Burkel, Oxford University Press, New York, 1994. b. Laboratory: Atlas of Human Anatomy, 3rd ed., F. H. Netter, Icon Learning Systems, New Jersey, 2003. c. Study Guides: not applicable d. Other required and recommended materials: Dissecting Kit - May be any notable brand but should include the following instruments: (2) scalpels - preferably the 1 piece type (1) pair of dissecting scissors (4 ½”) (1) pair of surgical scissors (5 ½”) (1) metal probe (blunt tip, if possible) (1) pair of straight forceps (1) pair of curved forceps Laboratory Coat / Apron Surgical Gloves G. Assessment Activities: a. Tests: Two lecture (150 pts. each) and two laboratory (100 pts. each) exams will be given. These will be averaged for a final grade (i.e., total points divided by 5). Grades will be determined according to the following scale: 90 - 100% 80 - 89% 70 - 79% Below 70% -A -B -C -F Students are expected to take all examinations at the regularly scheduled times. Exams may not be taken earlier than scheduled, except under extraordinary circumstances (to be determined at the instructor’s discretion). If such circumstances exist, the student will receive an exam which is similar, but not identical to, the original exam. All make-up exams will be given during the final week of classes. c. Academic Integrity Policy: Any student caught cheating on one of the aforementioned exams will receive a grade of 0 for that exam and may be subject to further disciplinary action if appropriate. a. Attendance: Students are expected to conform to the no-cut policy established by the University. Attendance will be checked during each class period. Unexcused absences and/or excessive tardiness may count as important factors in determination of the final grade. b. Reference Materials: For additional reading, students should consider the following excellent sources: 1. Textbook of Anatomy, 4th ed., W. H. Hollinshead and C. Rosse, Harper & Row Publishers, New York, 1985. 2. The Extremities, 5th ed., J. H. Warfel, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, 1985. 3. Anatomy, A Regional Atlas of the Human Body, 3rd ed., C. D. Clemente, Urban & Schwarzenberg, Baltimore, 1987. 4. Color Atlas of Anatomy, 3rd ed., J. W. Rohen and C. Yokochi, IGAKU-SHOIN Medical Publishers, Inc., New York, 1993. H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities: • Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. • Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive accommodations. • Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations which specifically involve the faculty. • Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that involve the faculty. Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Approved accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval notice and provided to the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. Contact Information: • Location: • Phone: • Fax: • Email: Web Site: I. Azorsky Hall – Room 105 (724) 938-5781 (724) 938-4599 osdmail@calu.edu http://sai.calu.edu/osd Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc. Additional Information for Course Proposals J. Proposed Instructors: K. Rationale for the Course: L. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed: M. Answer the following questions using complete sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain) Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain) Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain) Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course) How often will the course be taught? Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists, indicate course discipline, number, and name) N. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline. O. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for General Education. The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by the UCC. P. Provide Approval Form (electronically). Additional Guidelines The following are additional guidelines that you must follow which will expedite your course proposal. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the return of the proposal to the department. 1. Be sure that your proposal is in the correct format (Guidelines for New Course Proposals) and that all questions have been completely answered. 2. Be sure that you have completed and attached the Application to Establish a New Course form and/or the Advisement Sheet Revision form and that the appropriate signatures have been affixed. Please send through the process electronically (the preferred method) or by paper. No items will be placed on the agenda until the Chair of the UCC is in possession of these forms. 3. Be sure that you include an updated advisement sheet for any course that is being required by the department or is classified as a restricted elective. In addition, you must include an electronic copy (MS Word or PDF) of the current advisement sheet(s) with your proposal. Be certain that all advisement sheets affected by the proposed course change be included with your proposal. 4. When submitting materials for consideration by the Curriculum Committee, you must provide an electronic copy of each item to be reviewed to the Chairperson. 5. All completed items must be in the hands of the Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee a minimum of one week prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. 6. Any department requesting a course name change, number change, prefix changes, credit changes, etc. must submit this request on the Application to Establish a New Course Form and submit electronically. 7. New advisement sheets, major proposals, minors, LOCs, Certificates, or changes to advisement sheets will become effective the fall semester following committee approval. The advisement sheets must also include the committee approval date and the effective date on the advisement page. Submit this request on the Advisement and /or Program Changes form. 8. New courses will become effective the semester following committee approval. 9. Any references listed must be in the appropriate bibliographic format for the discipline. 10. Online courses shoiuld follow the Quality Matters™ rubric and is posted on the UCC website. Be sure that you include the online teaching methodology statement (refer E.2 above) that refers to the Quality Matters™ rubric. 11. All course objectives must follow Bloom’s Taxonomy learning domains located on the UCC website.