BIO 125 Syllabus
Body Fluid Analysis
California State University, Sacramento
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Natural Sciences and MathematicsFall 2009
Instructor
Information
Course
Description
Course
Objectives
Textbook
Technology
Calendar and Assignments
Exams,Grades
Course Policies
Instructor Information
Rose Leigh Vines, Ph.D., MT(ASCP)
Professor of Biological Sciences
E-mail: rlvines@csus.edu
Web page: http://www.csus.edu/indiv/v/vinesr
Office: SQU 202
Office Hours: By Appointment (call 278-6535)
Office Phone: (916)278-6317
Course Description
The production of body fluids (e.g., urine, cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and synovial fluids); their normal characteristics and pathological changes will be discussed. A description of the laboratory tests used in the clinical evaluation of body fluids will also be presented. Prerequisite: CHEM 161 or permission of instructor. Not offered every semester. 1 unit.
Course Objectives
- to provide the student with knowledge of the production, composition, normal and abnormal characteristics and laboratory evaluation techniques of body fluids.
- to provide the student with a greater understanding of pathological processes which occur to produce abnormal fluids.
- to provide a background for students in Clinical Laboratory Technology and other allied health programs who are continuing their clinical training in professional and graduate programs.
Required Textbook
Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Susan K. Strasinger and Marjorie S. Di Lorenzo, 5th ed., F.A. Davis, 2008.
You can purchase the textbook through the Hornet Bookstore.
Technology Requirements
All students enrolled in BIO 125 must get a SacLink account by the end of the first week of classes. Students should be comfortable using a computer and willing to browse the Internet. This class requires online class participation in the Web assignments. In addition, RealOne Player software is required to view video streamed materials and Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required for printing of class handouts. They can be downloaded free from the Internet. Materials will download faster if you use a high-speed (broadband) computer connection to the Internet (campus network or a DSL/cable modem). Students can access the Internet from one of the campus student labs if a personal high-speed connection is not available.
Check out Computer Hardware Recommendations for Sacramento State Students for more information about equipment.
Calendar and Assignments
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Date
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Lecture
Topic
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Aug 31 |
Introduction to BIO 125 |
Sept 14 |
Formation of Body Fluids |
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Sept 21 |
Cerebrospinal Fluid |
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Sept 28 |
Cerebrospinal Fluid (con't) |
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Oct 5 |
Serous Fluids: Pleural, Pericardial and Peritoneal |
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Oct 12 |
Synovial Fluid (Watch SacCT archived lecture) |
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Oct 19 |
Case Studies (Faculty Furlough Day -- Independent Study) |
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Oct 26 |
Midterm Examination
(Formation of Body Fluids, CSF, Serous Fluids and Synovial Fluid) |
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Nov 2 |
Seminal Fluid |
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Nov 9 |
Specimen Collection and Physical Examination of Urine |
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Nov 16 |
Chemical Examination of Urine |
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Nov 23 |
Chemical Examination of Urine (con't) |
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Nov 30 |
Microscopic Examination of Urine |
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Dec 7
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Case Studies (Seminal Fluid and Urine) |
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Dec
14
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Final Examination (Seminal Fluid and Urine) |
The following assignments are due on the dates indicated:
Assignment |
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Get a SacLink Account (if you don't already have one) Go to the SacCT course site at http://online.csus.edu and login to BIO125 (use your SacLink account name and password) |
September 8, 2009
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Review all of the SacCT information on the formation of body fluids (you should download a copy of the lecture content and bring a copy to class to help with note taking) |
September 14, 2009 |
Review all of the SacCT information on cerebrospinal fluid (bring downloaded copy of pdf class handout to class) |
September 21, 2009 |
Complete case studies and morphology quiz on CSF |
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Review all of the SacCT information on serous fluids (pleural, pericardial and peritoneal) |
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Complete case studies and morphology quiz on serous fluids |
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Watch SacCT archived lecture on synovial flulid |
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| Complete case studies and morphology quiz on synovial fluid | October 19, 2009 |
Complete all case studies on CSF, serous fluids and synovial fluid |
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Midterm Exam on formation of body fluids, CSF, serous fluids, and synovial fluid |
October 26, 2009 |
Review all of the SacCT information on seminal fluid |
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Complete case studies on seminal fluid |
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Review all of the SacCT information on specimen collection and physical examination of urine |
November 9, 2009 |
Review all of the SacCT information on the chemical examination of urine |
November 16, 2009 |
Review all of the SacCT information on the microscopic examination of urine |
November 30, 2009 |
| Complete urine case studies and morphology quiz on the microscopic examination of urine | December 7, 2009 |
| Bring completed case studies on seminal fluid and urine to class for discussion | December 7, 2009 |
Final Exam on seminal fluid and urine |
Exams, Grades and Grading Policies
There are a total of two written examinations (one midterm and one final that are each worth 100 points) and four morphology quizzes (each worth 10 points) for a total of 240 possible points in the course. The four morphology quizzes are on fluid morphology and will be posted in WebCT. You may take the morphology quizzes as many times as you wish and the highest grade will be recorded and used in the calculation of your final grade. They must be completed by announced due date or no credit will be given.
The format for the written examinations will
be different depending on the information covered on the exam. Examples
of types of questions which may occur on some of the examinations include
multiple-choice, matching, short-answer, discussion, problem-solving,
morphology identification, and case study interpretation.
Make-up exams will be given only in the event
of a documented illness or an emergency and must be made-up within one week. No exceptions.
Final Grades are determined using the following criteria:
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A |
Outstanding achievement |
90% of total possible points |
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B |
Excellent performance; clearly exceeds course requirements |
80-89% |
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C |
Average |
70-79% |
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D |
Passed, but not at average achievement standards |
60-69% |
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F |
Failure to meet class requirements |
less that 60% |
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Plus and minus grades may be given at the discretion of the Instructor. |
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Cheating Policy
Anyone who is caught cheating on any exam will be assigned a final grade of "F" for the course. No exceptions.
Laptop and Cell Phone Policy
Laptop computers are to be used for note-taking only. All cell phones must be turned off or set on vibration mode while in class. No text messaging or e-mailing is permitted.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes.
Add/Drop Policies
The add/drop policies for BIO 125 are the same as the University add/drop policies. Students should refer to the CSUS Schedule of Classes for the appropriate add/drop dates.
Disability Accommodations
If you have a disability and require special accommodations, you need to provide disability documentation to SSWD, Lassen Hall 1008, 916-278-6955. Please discuss your accommodation needs with me after class or during my office hours early in the semester.