AHMA1033 Math for Allied Health
Course Syllabus| Instructor: | O'Brien, Jedidiah |
| Office Phone: | 870.269.1235 |
| Email: | jobrien@ozarka.edu |
| Office Hours: | Office: Mountain View Room 107C FREE online office hours/tutoring is available at the following times during a normal workweek at the following google meet link: https://meet.google.com/ukd-qtxn-mdz Mon: 9:30am-11:00am Wed: 9:30am-11:00am FREE regular office hours/tutoring is available at the following times during a normal workweek in Mountain View Room107C Mon: 12:30pm-2:00pm Tue: 9:00am-1:30pm Wed: 12:30pm-2:00pm Thu: 9:00am-1:30pm Fri: By appointment FREE tutoring for Ozarka students and community members can always be arranged by appointment. Virtual FREE tutoring via Zoom/Google Meet can also be arranged. Email communication is the most reliable way to contact me. Response can be expected within 48 hours during normal workweek conditions. jobrien@ozarka.edu The Mountain View Campus Community Food Pantry is also located in my office (room 107C). The community food pantry is open to students, staff, and the community. Help yourself. If the door is locked and you need access to the community food pantry, contact the main desk and they will let you in. We take care of each other. |
| Times: | MON WED 12:30pm-1:50pm |
| ClassRoom: | Mountain View MV106 |
Course Description
INACTIVE This course will use a combination of lecture, software, and a mastery learning approach in a computer laboratory environment to allow the student to learn and demonstrate competencies for all the outcomes which are expected in the traditional NRSG1213 Math for Nurses course sequence. This course consists of two distinct course modules which include transitional mathematics instruction as well as technical mathematics instruction for students pursuing programs of study in the nursing field. Modules include the following as determined by individual student diagnostics: fundamentals of arithmetic, fundamentals of algebra, dosage calculation, using ratio to proportion, multiple means of calculation related to medication, interpretation of drug labels, syringe types, conversions, roman numerals, reconstruction and apothecaries, mixing medications, IV flow rates, drip rates, interpretation of physician orders and transcribing to Medication Administration Records, dispensing, and proper documentation of medications as well as the Six Rights of Med Administration and military time.
Rationale
Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Text/Required Materials
Developmental Mathematics (software) (Shrink Wrapped)Methods of Instruction
Self-paced, mastery based learning, and demonstrated competency in a computer lab environment. The instructor will be available for one-on-one instruction.
The student is recommended to read through the Learn section and complete all practice problems before attempting the certify assignment.
Communications note: I will return phone calls/emails within 24 hours during the work week. If there is a phone call/email after 12 noon on Friday, it may be Monday before I respond.
Evaluation Procedures
Attendance: 10%
Homework (Hawkes Learning System Lessons): 25%
Tests (Chapter Tests): 40%
Final Exam (Post-Test): 25%
The mastery learning approach will require that designated certifications be completed with a score of 80% or higher. Students scoring lower than the minimum required score will be required to complete additional exercises in the area in which competency has not been demonstrated before that student will be allowed to retake a competency assignment.
Students must complete the minimum pacing requirements. The late penalty is 20% for 1 day late, 40% for 2 days late, and 60% for 3 or more days late.
Exams must be completed with a score of 90% or higher. Students scoring lower than the minimum required score will be required to complete additional exercises in the area in which competency has not been demonstrated before that student will be allowed to retake a competency assignment. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the course. Successful completion of each chapter/unit exam will require a score of 90% or higher. Note: As directed by the course instructor, assignments may be completed by the student at any time on any computer on which the software has been installed, on or off campus. However, all exams may only be completed in the presence of the course instructor or in the presence of an exam proctor approved by the course instructor. Students may use notes, books, or a calculator for HLS practice and certify assignments. Students may only use a calculator during the chapter/unit tests and the final exam.
The current grade is the average that shows in the grade tab in the Hawkes system. The only grades reported on myOzarka will be the midterm and final grades. There will be no extra credit ever.
Do not use the lab computers to surf the internet during class or else you may be asked to leave the classroom. Use of cell phones or other math applications will be subject to disciplinary action:
First offense - chapter/unit will be reset and the student will be required to redo the entire chapter/unit.
Second offense - student fails the course.
If caught cheating on the final exam will result in a failing grade for the course.
Grading Scale
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F
Note: Students must complete the entire module in one semester to receive credit for the course. If a student does not finish all assignments, chapter tests, and the post test during one semester, an 'F' will be assigned for the course. If the student does not complete the class in one semester, the student will not receive credit for previous work and will have to start over from the beginning when they elect to retake the class. Also note that financial aid will only pay for a class for two semesters. After two semester the student is responsible for payment of tuition and fees for the class.
Make-Up Policy
There will be no make-up work in the traditional sense. However this course will require that students complete the assignments and exams at a pace designated by the instructor that will allow the successful completion of a minimum of one module by the end of the semester.
If a student falls one week behind the minimum pace, the student will be referred to documented tutoring sessions until the student is caught back up to the minimum pace.
Attendance Policy
Regular class attendance and punctuality are required for all classes. If a student must miss due to illness, emergency, or college business, it is the student's responsibility to find out what classwork they missed. On the seventh absence, a student will be assigned a grade of "F" for the course, no exceptions. To be counted for attendance, a student must be in the classroom by the start of class and stay until the end of class. Leaving class early without permission to do so will result in that day counted as an absence.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is expected of all students. Dishonesty includes claiming credit for work others completed, lying, plagiarizing, cheating on tests, and copying other students' assignments. A single incident of violating academic standards of integrity may result in an "F" for the assignment, an "F" in the course, or expulsion. A violation of academic standards will be reported to the Chief Academic Officers. The student(s) involved in the incident may appeal any action through the Grievance Procedure. Plagiarism is a very serious offense and includes copying from other students, purchasing completed assignments, copying from textbooks, claiming as one's own work the ideas of someone else, not giving credit to a source (whether the source was directly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized), or citing a source incorrectly.The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in courses at Ozarka College is at the discretion of the instructor. Depending on the nature of specific assignments, instructors may permit students to use AI tools freely or with acknowledgment. Instructors will clearly outline their AI policies in the syllabus, specifying when and how these tools may be utilized. Additionally, instructors may require a virtual or in-person conversation with students to ensure understanding and maintain academic integrity. Regardless of the level of permission granted, students are expected to uphold academic integrity. Submitting work that is not their own, without proper acknowledgment, constitutes plagiarism. Instructors reserve the right to withhold grading until a discussion regarding AI use has occurred, providing an opportunity to clarify the course’s AI policy and address any concerns about submitted work. Please see individual course policy under Evaluation Procedures.
Special Needs
The Vice President of Student Services serves as Ozarka College’s Coordinator of Disability Services and oversees compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To receive services, students must request an appointment with the Vice President for Student Services and provide documentation of their disabilities prior to registration.
Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses with Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements. Course transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as "No Comparable Course." Additionally, courses with a "D" frequently do not transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on the Internet by going to the ADHE website and selecting Course Transfer (http://www.adhe.edu).
Tobacco Policy
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Diversity Statement
Ozarka College is committed to learning for all students. One important component of student learning is diversity education; learning about others, learning with others, and learning from others. By providing diversity learning experiences, Ozarka College provides students with the opportunity to work together to influence their future, the future of their country and the future of the wider global society.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is located upstairs in Suite 205 of the Student Center Building on the Melbourne campus. Student success services are also available in the Ash Flat and Mountain View Student Center Building. Check with the main office in Mammoth Spring for location on that campus. The center is free and open to all students. The SSC provides academic coaching by appointment or on a walk-in basis for individual or group tutoring. Success Coaches are available to assist with homework and help improve study and time management skills. The SSC also provides career counseling with the KUDER Career Planning System and resume assistance and has a job placement program. If you have any questions, visit our site at http://www.ozarka.edu/blogs/success, contact the SSC by phone: 870-368-2056 or email: success@ozarka.edu.
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Important Dates:
New Student Orientation-Ash Flat-2:00 pm Aug 4