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Instructor Contact:

Instructor	David Segal
Office	HPA2, Room 210M
Office Hours	By appointment only
Phone	407-823-6761
E-mail	dsegal@mail.ucf.edu
Lecture	no class time required

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will involve the study of drugs used in cardiovascular disorders such as inotropic, chronotropic, beta blocker, and calcium channel antagonist agents (2 credits).
Pre-requisite: HSC 4148 Medical Pharmacology I.

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The first course in the medical pharmacology series introduced the concept of general pharmacological principles, actions, and clinical applications of drugs used to treat respiratory disorders. The student was introduced to the autonomic nervous system and it's implications in drug action. This is the second course which concentrates on drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the pharmacological principles and mechanisms of action for these cardiac drugs
2. Describe the therapeutic benefits of these drugs to improved cardiac outcomes
3. Describe the therapeutic use of these drugs to specific cardiovascular disorders

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.

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 unless otherwise indicated. The next weekly module begins after that and so on. This class moves at a rapid pace and covers a lot of material (13 Chapters, 200 pages). 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.

SPRING 2006 SCHEDULE

TOPICS	CHAPTERS	Week of
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)	15	Jan 9
CHF (cont)	15	Jan 16
Antiarrhythmics	16	Jan 23
Antianginals	17	Jan 30
Exam 1	15-17	Feb 6 (online)
RAA System	18	Feb 6
Calcium Channel Blockers	19	Feb 13
Antihypertensives	20	Feb 20
Diuretics	21	Feb 27
Exam 2	18-20	Feb 27 (online)
Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Fibrinolytics	22	Mar 6
SPRING BREAK	NA	Mar 13
Hypocholesterolemics	23	Mar 20
Exam 3	21-23	Mar 27 (online)
Selected Topic	NA	Mar 27
Selected Topic	NA	Apr 3
Selected Topic	NA	Apr 10
Selected Topic	NA	Apr 17
Cumulative Final Exam 4	15-23	Apr 24 (online)

TEXTBOOK
Modern Pharmacology with Clinical Applications (required)
Craig & Stitzel
ISBN: 0-7817-3762-1

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 online exams.

Assignments* 10%

Quizzes* 10%

Exam 1 20%

Exam 2 20%

Exam 3 20%

Exam 4 (Final) 20%

* Assignments and quizzes may have differing points for each but will be factored as equivalent scores. For example, one quiz may have 10 questions (10 pts) and another has 15 questions (15 pts). If you score 8/10 on quiz 1 (80%) and 15/15 on quiz 2 (100%), then the scores will be converted into the equivalent percentages and then averaged for your final quiz grade. For this example, your average quiz grade would be (80%+100%)/2 = 90%.

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.

Spring 2006 Holidays

Martin Luther King Jr, Jan 16th
Spring Break, Mar 13-18

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 Student 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:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. The instructor will make his best effort to comply with whatever accommodations the OSD recommends for the student.

The UCF Creed
Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.
Integrity	I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
Scholarship	I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.
Community	I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
Creativity	I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
Excellence	I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.

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.