4/25/2024 5:13:33 AM	MA 162 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MA 162	Title:  DISEASE PROCESSES
Full Title:  Disease Processes
Last Reviewed:2/14/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	4.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	70.00
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	0		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  140.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MA 62

Catalog Description:

Emphasis on body systems and terminology of medical specialties with development, analysis, interpretation and application of advanced medical terminology used in a variety of medical settings.  This includes advanced terminology related to body systems and medical specialties and associated with anatomic terms, pathophysiology, diagnoses, symptoms, conditions, medical and surgical procedures, clinical and diagnostic laboratory, and medications.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 51 OR Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 1 OR Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 58

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Emphasis on the body systems and the development and application of advanced medical language associated with anatomy and human disease.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 51 OR Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 1 OR Course Completion of HLC 160 ( or HLC 60) and Course Completion of ANAT 58
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Relate the main functions and physiology of each of the body

systems to the pathology that affects these body systems.

2. Identify and/or describe the most common diseases and their signs and

symptoms, incidence, etiology, diagnoses and treatment for each body

system.

3. Discuss disease processes, infectious diseases, neoplasia, congenital

abnormalities, and nutrition's role in many diseases.

4. Define the most common abbreviations and correctly spell and pronounce

common medical terms used in medical specialties.

5. Read, interpret, and analyze medical transcription reports.

6. Compile a medical history and physical, incorporating medical language

and using proper format and sequencing of events.

7. Access and evaluate current medical information regarding diseases of

various body systems utilizing the Internet and other resources.

Topics and Scope

I. Body Systems and Pathology

       A. Review main functions

       B. Review physiology

II. Analysis of the Most Common Diseases of the Integumentary,

   Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Hematic, Lymphatic, Respiratory,

   Urinary, Male and Female Reproductive, Endocrine,

   and Digestive Systems

       A. Pathophysiology

       B. Etiology

       C. Signs and symptoms

       D. Diagnostic procedures

       E. Treatments

       F. Prognosis

III. Common Medical Terms and Abbreviations in Medical Specialties

IV. Analysis of Medical Reports

V. Nutrition's Role in Disease

VI. Resources for Medical Information

       A. Websites and other sources

       B. Techniques for unique and interesting medical presentations

Assignments:

1. Read 20-30 pages from textbook per week.

2. Complete writing assignments including but not limited to:

 a. Analyze 2-4 history and physical medical reports

 b. Write 1-3 histories and physicals

 c. Prepare 4-6 disease presentations for selected body systems (10- 20

    minute oral presentations)

 d. Write a comprehensive 4-8 page research paper on a medical disease or

    disorder

 e. Interpret 4-6 case studies and medical records.

3. Complete problem solving exercises related to disease process and

  diagnosis, medical abbreviations, and nutrition.

4. Quizzes (3-6); final exam.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 20%
Written homework, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 20%
Problem solving exercises.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 20%
Oral presentations.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 60 - 80%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

DISEASES OF THE HUMAN BODY, 4th Ed. Tamparo, Carol D. FA Davis, 2005.

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