Todd A. Curtis

Great Works in the History of Medicine

This course is part of the Thomas Jefferson Center’s Core Texts and Ideas (CTI) program. In keeping with the spirit of Mortimer Adler's Great Books of the Western World and Charles William Eliot's Harvard Universal Classics, this course will thematically examine signature works in the history of medicine. There are numerous reasons for using the great books approach to teaching the history of medicine. In addition to providing professional inspiration, sense of continuity with the past, and an awareness of medicine's unique role in society, this approach can foster a healthy sense of skepticism about the content and durability of medical dogma allowing students to think more critically about the principles and practices of medicine. The great books in the history of medicine provide numerous examples of why one should be prepared to question long-standing views for the sake of progress. Furthermore, the history of medicine can be a "kindly, useful mentor" which not only provides a forum for meaningful exchanges between physicians and historians, but also allows both groups a means to link historical knowledge to contemporary issues in order to reform medicine and bring about change in public policy. The approach taken in this class will be of great use to pre-med students and to students interested in international and public health.

To better understand the unique implications of the different areas of medicine, each week will entail reading a signature work that is representative of a key topic in the history of medicine (e.g. pharmacology, pathology, anatomy, surgery). After performing an analytical reading of the text with respect to its historical context, students will focus on discovering ethical principles in the text that can be used for modern applications.

Flags: The course carries an Ethics Flag and a Writing Flag. Assessment: One long and two short research papers, graded in-class writing activities. No final. Readings: Jacalyn Duffin, History of Medicine: A Scandalously Short Introduction, 2010 ISBN 978-0802095565; all other readings will be available on CANVAS or through the library’s electronic resources.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

From the use of the Hippocratic Oath in the Nuremberg trials to William Harvey’s engagement with the “divine Galen” in his monumental study of the circulation of blood, it is quite clear that ancient Greek medicine has had a profound influence on Western medicine and society. To gain a better understanding of this relationship, this course thematically examines the historical reception of the theories and practices of Greco-Roman physicians. By examining ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics, and education, the student will gain not only a better understanding of the foundations of Western medicine but also an appreciation for how medical terms, theories, and practices take on different meanings with changes in science and society. Course material will be a combination of primary and secondary readings.

Course Expectations:

Please bear in mind that you are responsible for the material covered in class and your readings. Daily assignments will consist of readings from the required text. The chapter readings are available on the syllabus. Students are expected to consult the syllabus and do the assigned reading before coming to class. If over the course of the semester the syllabus needs to be modified or adjusted, an announcement will be sent out via blackboard with an updated assignment schedule.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Great Works in the History of Medicine

This course is part of the Thomas Jefferson Center’s Core Texts and Ideas (CTI) program. In keeping with the spirit of Mortimer Adler's Great Books of the Western World and Charles William Eliot's Harvard Universal Classics, this course will thematically examine signature works in the history of medicine. There are numerous reasons for using the great books approach to teaching the history of medicine. In addition to providing professional inspiration, sense of continuity with the past, and an awareness of medicine's unique role in society, this approach can foster a healthy sense of skepticism about the content and durability of medical dogma allowing students to think more critically about the principles and practices of medicine. The great books in the history of medicine provide numerous examples of why one should be prepared to question long-standing views for the sake of progress. Furthermore, the history of medicine can be a "kindly, useful mentor" which not only provides a forum for meaningful exchanges between physicians and historians, but also allows both groups a means to link historical knowledge to contemporary issues in order to reform medicine and bring about change in public policy. The approach taken in this class will be of great use to pre-med students and to students interested in international and public health.

To better understand the unique implications of the different areas of medicine, each week will entail reading a signature work that is representative of a key topic in the history of medicine (e.g. pharmacology, pathology, anatomy, surgery). After performing an analytical reading of the text with respect to its historical context, students will focus on discovering ethical principles in the text that can be used for modern applications.

Flags: The course carries an Ethics Flag and a Writing Flag. Assessment: One long and two short research papers, graded in-class writing activities. No final. Readings: Jacalyn Duffin, History of Medicine: A Scandalously Short Introduction, 2010 ISBN 978-0802095565; all other readings will be available on CANVAS or through the library’s electronic resources.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

From the use of the Hippocratic Oath in the Nuremberg trials to William Harvey’s engagement with the “divine Galen” in his monumental study of the circulation of blood, it is quite clear that ancient Greek medicine has had a profound influence on Western medicine and society. To gain a better understanding of this relationship, this course thematically examines the historical reception of the theories and practices of Greco-Roman physicians. By examining ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics, and education, the student will gain not only a better understanding of the foundations of Western medicine but also an appreciation for how medical terms, theories, and practices take on different meanings with changes in science and society. Course material will be a combination of primary and secondary readings.

Course Expectations:

Please bear in mind that you are responsible for the material covered in class and your readings. Daily assignments will consist of readings from the required text. The chapter readings are available on the syllabus. Students are expected to consult the syllabus and do the assigned reading before coming to class. If over the course of the semester the syllabus needs to be modified or adjusted, an announcement will be sent out via blackboard with an updated assignment schedule.

This course carries a Global Cultures flag.

Myths accompanied Greek and Roman culture as a constant from the pre-literate era before the Homeric epics through the hyper-literary myths of the Roman period. These myths helped the ancient Greeks and Romans to make sense of their world and to address issues with regard to religion, philosophy, and even early attempts at natural science. In different forms, myths still inform our understanding of the world, and Classical mythology in particular has continued to influence western art and literature up to the present day. This class begins with an examination of the Greek understanding of the creation of the world, the pantheon of gods, and the creation of humanity. Time will also be spent on the origins of Greek mythology, looking to the mythologies of Near Eastern cultures, which have influenced Greek thought. Throughout the course attention will be given to particular gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines and the myths which surround them in both the Greek and Roman traditions. Classical Civilization 303 and 352 may not both be counted.

Fulfills the Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Carries the Global Cultures flag.

Fulfills the Cultural Expression, Human Experience, & Thought Course area requirement.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

From the use of the Hippocratic Oath in the Nuremberg trials to William Harvey’s engagement with the “divine Galen” in his monumental study of the circulation of blood, it is quite clear that ancient Greek medicine has had a profound influence on Western medicine and society. To gain a better understanding of this relationship, this course thematically examines the historical reception of the theories and practices of Greco-Roman physicians. By examining ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics, and education, the student will gain not only a better understanding of the foundations of Western medicine but also an appreciation for how medical terms, theories, and practices take on different meanings with changes in science and society. Course material will be a combination of primary and secondary readings.

Course Expectations:

Please bear in mind that you are responsible for the material covered in class and your readings. Daily assignments will consist of readings from the required text. The chapter readings are available on the syllabus. Students are expected to consult the syllabus and do the assigned reading before coming to class. If over the course of the semester the syllabus needs to be modified or adjusted, an announcement will be sent out via blackboard with an updated assignment schedule.

This course carries a Global Cultures flag.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Required Textbook: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-7817-9283-7

Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 22nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-8036-2977-6

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

Required Textbook: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-7817-9283-7

Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 22nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-8036-2977-6

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

From the use of the Hippocratic Oath in the Nuremberg trials to William Harvey’s engagement with the “divine Galen” in his monumental study of the circulation of blood, it is quite clear that ancient Greek medicine has had a profound influence on Western medicine and society. To gain a better understanding of this relationship, this course thematically examines the historical reception of the theories and practices of Greco-Roman physicians. By examining ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics, and education, the student will gain not only a better understanding of the foundations of Western medicine but also an appreciation for how medical terms, theories, and practices take on different meanings with changes in science and society. Course material will be a combination of primary and secondary readings.

Course Expectations:

Please bear in mind that you are responsible for the material covered in class and your readings. Daily assignments will consist of readings from the required text. The chapter readings are available on the syllabus. Students are expected to consult the syllabus and do the assigned reading before coming to class. If over the course of the semester the syllabus needs to be modified or adjusted, an announcement will be sent out via blackboard with an updated assignment schedule.

Grading:

There will be 5 scheduled tests. There will be no final exam.

Scores for each test will be posted on Blackboard under My Grades. I will not be assigning plus-minus final grades. Therefore, my grading scale is as follows:

A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-70 D=69-60 F=59 and below

Please note that I do not round grades up (i.e. 89.99 is not an A), and there is no curve for this course.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final. Required Texts: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7 Strongly Recommended: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

C C 348 Topics in Ancient Civilization:

The development and progress of ancient civilization, including history, philosophy, literature, and culture. No knowledge of Greek or Latin is required.

(33045) MWF 8:00-9:00 SAC 1.402; (33050)  MWF 9:00-10:00 SAC 1.402.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final. Required Texts: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7 Strongly Recommended: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

(33045) MWF 8:00-9:00 SAC 1.402; (33050)  MWF 9:00-10:00 SAC 1.402.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final. Required Texts: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7 Strongly Recommended: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition. ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final.                   Margorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7; Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final.                   Margorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7; Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

33300) MWF 8:00-9:00 UTC 2.112A, (33305) MWF 9:00-10:00 UTC 2.112A.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-7817-9283-7; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

33300) MWF 8:00-9:00 UTC 2.112A, (33305) MWF 9:00-10:00 UTC 2.112A.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: Marjorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-7817-9283-7; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

CC348 Ancient Greek Medicine

(33350) MWF 1:00-2:00 WAG 101

From the use of the Hippocratic Oath in the Nuremberg trials to William Harvey’s engagement with the “divine Galen” in his monumental study of the circulation of blood, it is quite clear that ancient Greek medicine has had a profound influence on Western medicine and society. To gain a better understanding of this relationship, this course thematically examines the historical reception of the theories and practices of Greco-Roman physicians. By examining ancient Greek medicine in light of the modern fields of pathology, surgery, pharmacology, therapy, obstetrics, psychology, anatomy, medical science, ethics and education, the student will gain not only a better understanding of the foundations of Western medicine but also an appreciation for how medical terms, theories and practices take on different meanings with changes in science and society. Course material will be a combination of primary and secondary readings. Assessment: Five tests. No final. Required textbooks: Helen King, Greek and Roman Medicine, ISBN 978-1853995453; G.E.R. Lloyd, Hippocratic Writings, 978-0-14-044451-3; Faith Wallis, Medieval Medicine: A Reader, 978-1-4426-0103-1.

(32185) MWF 2:00-3:00 BUR 106

This course provides a thematic introduction to Classical mythology.  By studying material and textual sources, you will become familiar with many of the important characters and storylines of ancient Greek and Roman myths. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing the wide variety of social-cultural contexts in which myths function. Thus, we will examine the different ways in which these stories have been interpreted and used from antiquity to the present. Ultimately, through this course you will gain a better appreciation of how myths transcend notions of ‘historicity’ and ‘truth’ providing effectual explanations of the world around us. Grading: 2 midterms (60%) and a final exam (40%).  Required Texts: R. Buxton, The Complete World of Greek Mythology. ISBN 978-0500251218.

(32200) MWF 8:00-9:00 ART 1.102, (32205) MWF 9:00-10:00 WEL 2.224.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: C. Edward Collins and Ann DePetris, A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-7817-9883-9; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21^st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

(32200) MWF 8:00-9:00 ART 1.102, (32205) MWF 9:00-10:00 WEL 2.224.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Grading: 7 scheduled quizzes, lowest quiz score dropped. No final. Required Text: C. Edward Collins and Ann DePetris, A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-7817-9883-9; Recommended Text: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21^st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601.

CC 306M: Intro to Medical and Scientific Terminology

Spring 2010

Time: MWF 8:00-9:00 (32495)/ Location: WEL 3.502

Time: MWF 9:00-10:00 (32500)/ Location: UTC 2.112A

Instructor: Todd Curtis

Email: ToddACurtis@yahoo.com

Office: WAG 200A

Office Hours: MWF 10:30-11:30

TA: Joseph Ponczoch

Email: ponczoch@mail.utexas.edu

Office: WAG 207

Office Hours: TTh 10:30-11:30

Course Description:

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, construction and pronunciation. Although this course is primarily for those who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or the allied health sciences, please bear in mind that it is a classical civilization course. Thus, we will often skip discussions of the technical aspects of modern medicine for the sake of introducing you to relevant elements of Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. Such historical information will not only help you to memorize medical terms but it will also give you a better appreciation of the origins of Western medicine. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required. Since you are learning a new ‘language’, you will need to memorize a large number of words and word components.

Goals of this Course:             1) You will acquire a working vocabulary of the Greek and Latin         roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding medical and scientific terminology.

                                                2) You will learn the principles of word analysis, construction, and pronunciation.

                                                3) You will become acquainted with deciphering medico-scientific terminology in context.

Required Texts:

Margorie Canfield Willis, Medical Terminology: A Programmed Learning Approach to the Language of Health Care, 2008, 2^nd edition, ISBN: 978-0-7817-9283-7 * There are two different 2^nd editions (2006 and 2008).  Although the 2008 2^nd edition is preferable, the 2006 2^nd will do just fine.  If you have a 2006 2^nd ed., please pay attention to the chapter headings, which are essentially the same in both the 2008 and the 2006 2^nd editions.

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21^st edition. ISBN: 978-0803615601. * There is an online version of Taber’s which contains around 30,000 audio files of the pronunciations of medical terms. 

http://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/ub/logout

That said, the hardback copy of Taber’s is a must for this course.

Recommended Website:

http://laits.utexas.edu/sites/medterms/esstential-terms/

The above website complements your textbook. It contains information on the various systems of the body, images, complementary exercises, and audio files to help with pronunciation. What makes this website unique is that it links the material covered in your textbook to aspects of Classical literature and culture. * Unless I present it in class, you will not be tested over the material on this website.  

Grading:   

There will be 7 scheduled quizzes which will be administered every other week on Friday. The quizzes are based on the assigned readings and the material I cover in class. Each quiz will include 40 questions, 3 of which will be extra credit. The extra credit questions will be derived from the Greek and Roman historical information presented in class. Scores for each quiz are posted to eGradebook (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/diia/egb/). On eGradebook, scores for each quiz show a total correct out of 40 questions. A score of 37 points (or greater) will be scored as 100% (or greater). In other words, the maximum possible score on each quiz is 40 pts, but 37 points is full credit. Your grade for the course is based on your best six quiz grades. Thus, your lowest quiz grade will be dropped when calculating your final grade. There will be no final exam. The final grades are not curved. I do not offer extra credit work to boost your grade.

It is your responsibility to keep track of your quiz grades. If you perceive that there was an error on the quiz or in the marking of your quiz, you should go to the TA’s office to check the hard copy of your quiz. Only the most recent quiz will be available for review during the TA's posted office hours or by appointment (i.e., once Quiz 2 has been administered, Quiz 1 will no longer be available for review).

Grading Scale: 

I will not be assigning plus-minus final grades. Therefore, my grading scale is as follows:     

A=100-90        B=89-80          C=79-70          D=69-60          F=59 and below

• Your final grade is determined on eGradebook by the total points earned from your six best quizzes.

A = 199 pts. or better (i.e. 89.64% or better)
B = 198-177 pts. (89.19% - 79.73%)
C = 176-155 pts. (79.28% - 69.82%)
D = 154-133 pts. (69.37% - 59.91%)
F = 132 pts. or less (59.46% or less)

Tentative Quiz Dates:

Feb. 5, Feb. 19, March 5, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7                                                          

If a quiz has to be moved you will be given at least a week advanced notice. I will never move the quiz up. As long as I schedule the quiz during our regularly scheduled class time, your previous plans don’t count as an excused absence.

Make-up Policy and Missed Classes:

Absences will only be excused for religious holidays, medical reasons (with a letter from Student Health Services or a private physician), or for family emergencies (only when certified by your Dean of Students).  No make-up quizzes will be given, except in cases of emergencies or for religious holidays. If you miss a lecture class, please do not ask me what you missed. It is your responsibility to find someone in the class to take notes for you. I do not post my PowerPoint presentations or lecture notes.

Religious Holidays:

If you need to miss a test for the observance of a religious holiday, you must notify me at least 14 days in advance so we can make alternative arrangements.  

Homework Policy:

Daily assignments will consist mainly of readings from the required text.  Assignments are available on the syllabus. Students are expected to consult the syllabus and do the assigned reading before coming to class. As this course is in many respects a ‘language’ course, you will need to review the presented vocabulary on a daily basis. In addition to the chapter readings, each student is strongly encouraged to make full use of all exercises, reviews, and study aids that the textbook provides. My lectures are not a review of the textbook. Therefore, it is your responsibility to do the exercises and bring your problems to my attention. In each chapter there will be a list of terms generally arranged according to categories such as anatomical, symptomatic, diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic. Unless stated otherwise, you are responsible for memorizing all of the terms in these lists. If over the course of the semester the syllabus needs to be modified or adjusted, an announcement will be sent out via blackboard with an updated assignment schedule.  

Computer Access:

Students are expected to have access to a computer and to the internet.  Class material including the syllabus, weekly assignments, as well as other information and announcements will be posted on Blackboard (courses.utexas.edu).  As was already noted, grades will be posted on eGradebook (https://utdirect.utexas.edu/diia/egb/). To access these sites, students must have an uteid and password. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the email address which UT has on file is a valid address which is checked regularly. N.B. Certain email providers (yahoo mail for one) automatically mark any bulk email as spam.

University of Texas Honor Code:

The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the university is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:

Any student found cheating will receive a failing grade (F).  Cheating is anything that attempts to circumvent the process of teaching, learning, and assessment.  It may include, but is not limited to, copying off another person's quizzes, exams, or homework; or getting someone else to do your work for you. It also includes the use of unauthorized material/devices while taking a test. If you are unsure about the exact definition you should consult the General information catalogue, Appendix, Section 11-802 (http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi06-07/app/appc11.html#Subchapter11-802).  If you are still unsure, don’t risk it.

Email Abuse

Use of Blackboard's email should be for course-related messages only; please see UT Austin Acceptable Use Policy. Messages such as selling football tickets and posting party invites are not considered course-related. Violations of the UT Austin Acceptable Use Policy will be vigorously pursued. Violators may face disciplinary action including, but not limited to verbal warnings, negative impact on grades, or loss of email privileges. For more information on reporting emails that you believe violate the policy, please visit the UT Austin Acceptable Use Policy website. 

Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL):

If you are worried about someone who is acting differently, you may use the Behavior Concerns Advice Line to discuss by phone your concerns about another individual’s behavior. This service is provided through a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). Call 512-232-5050 or visit http://www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal.

Students with Disabilities:

The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 471-6259 (voice) or 232-2937 (video phone).

Important Dates:

Jan. 22: Last day of the official add/drop period. After this date, changes have to be approved by the department chair. 

Feb. 3:  Last day to drop for a possible refund.

Feb. 15: Last day to drop without a possible academic penalty

March 15-20: Spring Break

March 29: Last day to change a registration in a class to or from the pass/fail for credit/no credit

May 7: Last day of class

• NO FINAL EXAM  

Tentative Homework Schedule:

By tentative, I mean that this schedule is subject to change. See above. Please do the assigned readings before coming to class.  The following chapters are based on the 2008 2^nd ed. of M. Willis, which differs from the 2006 2^nd edition of M. Willis. If you have a 2006 2^nd ed., please pay attention to the chapter headings, which are essentially the same in both editions.

1. 1/20        FIRST DAY
2. 1/22  Ch. 1: Basic Term Components

1. 1/25
2. 1/27       
3. 1/29   Ch. 2:  Health Care Records

1. 2/1         
2. 2/3      
3. 2/5          QUIZ 1

1. 2/8    Ch. 3: Integumentary System

10.  2/10

11.  2/12  Ch. 4: Musculoskeletal System

12.  2/15       

13.  2/17       

14.  2/19        QUIZ 2          

15.  2/22 Ch. 5:  Cardiovascular System

16.  2/24

17.  2/26       

18.  3/1  Ch. 6:  Blood and Lymphatic System

19.  3/3

20.  3/5          QUIZ 3

21.  3/8  Ch. 7: Respiratory System

22.  3/10

23.  3/12  Ch. 8: Nervous System/Psychiatry

• Spring Break – 3/15-20

24.  3/22

25.  3/24 

26.  3/26       QUIZ 4

27.  3/29  Ch. 9:  Endocrine System

28.  3/31

29.  4/2   Ch. 10:  The Eye

30.  4/5  Ch. 11: The Ear

31.  4/7

32.  4/9          QUIZ 5          

33.  4/12  Ch. 12: Gastrointestinal System

34.  4/14

35.  4/16

36.  4/19  Ch. 13: Urinary System    

37.  4/21

38.  4/23        QUIZ 6

39.  4/26  Ch. 14: Male Reproductive System

40.  4/28  

41.  4/30  Ch. 15: Female Reproductive System

42.  5/3 

43.  5/5

44.  5/7        QUIZ 7

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.

This course provides a systematic introduction to medical and scientific terminology. In this course you will acquire a working knowledge of the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes which are fundamental to understanding ‘medspeak’, i.e. the specialized language of healthcare. You will learn the principles of word analysis, synthesis, and pronunciation. To help you both memorize and gain a better appreciation of the origins of medical terminology, this course will introduce you to some of the relevant elements of ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture. There are no prerequisites. Although we will be working with Latin and Greek terms, no background knowledge of these languages is required.

This course carries the Global Cultures flag. Global Cultures courses are designed to increase your familiarity with cultural groups outside the United States. You should therefore expect a portion of your grade to come from the course material on ancient Greek and Roman medico-scientific culture.

Grading: 7 scheduled tests, lowest test score dropped. No final.