Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT

Professor	Dr. David Segal
Office	HPA2, Room 217
Class Lecture	No class time
Office Hours	Wed 12pm - 2:30pm Thurs 8:30am - 10:30am
Phone	407-823-6761

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will study the drug classes (bronchodilators, mucolytics, etc), actions (neuroeffectors, depressants, stimulants) used to treat pulmonary diseases and their effects on the nervous system, pulmonary, metabolism, and the endocrine systems. Credits: 2

TOPIC	CHAPTERS
Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology	1
Principles of Drug Action	2
Administration of Aerosolized Agents	3
Calculating Drug Doses	4
Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems	5
Adrenergic Bronchodilators	6
Anticholinergic Bronchodilators	7
Xanthines	8
Mucoactive Agents	9
Surfactant Agents	10
Corticosteroids in Respiratory Care	11
Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents	12
Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents	13
Antimicrobial Agents	14
Cold and Cough Agents	15

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the general pharmacological principles
2. Describe the methods of administering medications and the mechanisms of drug actions
3. Describe and perform dosage calculations for the administration of respiratory therapy drugs
4. Describe the concepts necessary to safely administer pharmacologic agents used in respiratory therapy, including recommended dosages, effects, and side-effects
5. Describe the effects and therapeutic use of those drugs involved with the respiratory system but not necessarily administered by the respiratory therapist, such as anesthetics, narcotics, diuretics, and anticoagulants

CLASS ORIENTATION
This is a web-based ("W") course which means that all of the content, assessments, and communication will be delivered using WebCT. The time commitment for this course will require more than twice the usual amount of time that you might allocate in a conventional face-to-face course. You will be responsible for assigned readings, modules, case studies, examinations, and be prepared to discuss the material via many online assignments.

As for all WWW classes, time management and communication are critical to your successfully completing this class with a good grade. The course plan includes weekly modules that have been developed to engage each student in the relevant material and assignments which help reinforce the concepts involved. As you enter each weekly module, simply follow the assigned tasks and complete the assessments on or before the due dates. These tasks will include:
1. Assigned readings from the coursebook and/or the internet
2. Quizzes and Exams
3. Assignments
4. Case studies

IMPORTANT!
The deadline to complete the tasks for each week's modules is no later than the following Monday at 11:00pm. he next weekly module begins after that and so on. This class moves at a rapid pace and covers a lot of material. Therefore, pace yourself and keep up with the readings so that you can complete the modules in a timely fashion. You do not want to fall behind in this class. Otherwise, it may be impossible for you to catch up and pass the class.

I think that you will enjoy the format of this material and the engaging discussions that you will have with the professor and your colleagues. Please contact me directly if you have any additional concerns or questions. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to working with you in the upcoming semester.

PRE-REQUISITES
Anatomy & Physiology, General Biology

TEXTBOOKS
Respiratory Care Pharmacology by Rau, 6th ed, ISBN 0-323-01696-0 (required)
Workbook t/a Respiratory Care Pharmacology by Simmons, 6th ed, ISBN 0-323-01831-9 (required)

** NOTE: The textbooks for this course were originally ordered under the previous class prefix and number, APB 4651. So, when you go to the bookstore to obtain your books, they will be available for APB 4651 and not HSC 4148.

GRADING

To ensure a successful outcome, this course is formatted as weekly modules which require you to complete assigned readings from the textbook and supplemental resources, discuss assignments and case studies with your class peers and the professor, pass weekly online quizzes, and four exams.

Assignments

10%

Quizzes

10%

Exam 1

20%

Exam 2

20%

Exam 3

20%

Exam 4 (Final)

20%

The scheduled dates and times for these online assignments, quizzes, and exams will be announced soon.

Grade Scale:

A	90-100%
B	80-89%
C	70-79%
D	60-69%
F	less than 60%

No plus and minus grades will be given in this class. Final Percentage averages will not be curved.

All assignments are due on the date given and students are strongly encouraged to complete assignments on time. There will be an automatic 10% reduction in the grade for each day that the assignment is late. Assignments that are late more than 5 days will NOT be accepted (unless approved by the professor) and receive a zero grade.

Make-up Exams/Quizzes Policy
No make-up tests or quizzes will be given without prior notification to the professor. The professor will make the final decision as to whether a make-up is justified. Documentation may be required for the make-up.

Fall 2005 Holidays

Labor Day, September 5th, Monday
Veteran’s Day, November 11, Thursday
Thanksgiving Day, November 24 - 26, Thursday

DROPS AND INCOMPLETES:
It is the student’s responsibility to know the final deadlines and procedures for payments, drop and withdrawal to receive either a 100% refund or a grade of W. You must fill in a drop card and have your instructor sign it.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper, report, article, or speech which in whole or in part was prepared by someone other than yourself. Cheating on an exam is also a violation of this policy. A violation of this policy can result in failure of an assignment, the entire course, or your current status as an active student. Each student is expected to be in compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as stated in the Golden Rule Handbook.

CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Activites which disrupt the learning environment of the classroom violate the Student Code of Classroom Conduct. Faculty members are authorized to DEFINE and ENFORCE appropriate standards of decorum and may initiate personal conferences, verbal and written warnings, and removal from the classroom by Security pending disciplinary action. Examples of disruptive or distracting activities include, but are not limited to: (1) activities inconsistent with commonly accepted classroom behavior that are not conducive to the learning process such as tardiness, leaving and returning to class, and early departure without previous authorization, (2) side discussions which are irrelevant to the subject matter of the class, that distract from the learning process, or impede or hinder the ability of other students to obtain the full benefit of the educational presentation, (3) utterances of threats or violence committed against any member or guest of the college community, (4) use of indecent or abusive language, (5) ringing of cellular telephones or beepers during class.

STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL OR LEARNING DISABILITIES:
The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services (SDS), Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor. Students who are registered with SDS and need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. The instructor will make his best effort to comply with whatever accommodations the OSD recommends for the student.

DISCLAIMER:
I reserve the right to modify the schedule, the testing procedure, and the grading basis, if, in my professional judgement, I feel that such a modification is in the best interest of fulfilling the course objectives and assuring the academic integrity of the course and the University of Central Florida.

Login and Password Information

To access the "eCommunity" or "Class Login" portions of this course, students must follow UCF's log-in and password conventions.

WebCT Online Orientation

An online orientation is available to help provide tips and suggestions to make your WebCT experience more productive and enjoyable.