BIO 124 Overview
Clinical Hematology
Spring 2009
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Catalog Description
Basic principles and current clinical laboratory procedures used in the study of blood; emphasis on morphological and chemical changes in the disease processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 161.
Class Meetings and Exams
Enrolled students at the Sacramento State campus will attend class meetings Mon and Wed, 4:30 - 6:20pm, in AIRC 1011 (DDE studio classroom). Enrolled students at the CSU Stanislaus campus will attend class meetings at the same times in Library Room 162 at the CSU Stanislaus campus. Students on the two campuses will interact synchronously through videocompression/videoconferencing technologies. Other off-campus students will view synchronously via video streaming technologies on M and W, 4:30-6:20pm, from campus computer laboratories or at home using a high speed DSL or cable modem connection. Students from Northern California will attend required laboratories and take exams at the Sacramento State campus. All students enrolled in the course from Southern California will take required laboratories and exams at the San Diego State University campus. The required laboratories are scheduled March 6 or 7 or 8 and April 24 or 25 or 26. Midterm exams are scheduled on March 16, 2009 and May 6, 2009. The final exam is scheduled on May 18, 2009.
This course is designed to provide a background for students in laboratory science, anatomy and physiology, and allied health programs who are continuing their clinical training in professional and graduate programs.
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 lectures and Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required for printing of class handouts. They can be downloaded free from the Web.
All students need access to a high-speed (broadband) computer connection to the Internet (campus network or a DSL/cable modem) and a SacLink account. Sacramento State students can access the Internet from one of the campus student labs if a personal high-speed connection is not available. On-campus students enrolled in BIO 124 must get a SacLink account by the end of the first week of classes. Off-campus students enrolled in the course will be assigned a SacLink account to access SacCT course activities.
- Increased Interaction with Classmates: Web-based communication tools can increase interaction among students by permitting group work that would be difficult to arrange if students had to meet in the same place at the same time.
- Virtual Office Hours: Electronic communication between students and the instructor can increase the degree of interaction, since you can e-mail your instructor at your convenience, rather than find time to get to office hours or by phone.
- The Web as a Resource: The World Wide Web has a wealth of resources from which you can learn a great deal to enhance materials presented by the instructor.
- Flexible Scheduling: Students generally work full-time, many have family responsibilities, and many live far distances from campus. Being able to complete selected course material from home or work will help time-management for study.
- Electronic Competency on the Job: The competence in dealing with electronic environments that you develop in this course will be of great value to you in your workplace.
Successful
Student Characteristics
- Discipline to complete projects by deadlines instead of waiting until the end of the semester.
- Motivation to read, write, and particpate fully in class activities.
- Time to devote approximately 8 hours a week to a 3-credit course.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Flexibility in dealing with technology problems.
More information is available on Dr. Vines' homepage. You may contact the instructor via e-mail at rlvines@csus.edu.