Course Evaluation Plan
The final grade will be calculated using the following points and
grading scale:
| Participation (WebBoard) |
20 pts |
| Weekly Assignments |
20 pts |
| Final Paper |
20 pts |
| Quizzes (4) |
40 pts (10 pts each) |
|
TOTAL
|
100 pts |
|
Grading Scale
|
Point Range
|
|
A
|
100-89.5
|
|
B
|
89.4-79.5
|
|
C
|
79.4-69.5
|
|
D
|
69.4-59.5
|
|
F
|
59 and below
|
Assignment & Web Board Postings
Module assignments are to be submitted to the instructor prior to the
deadline. Effective group interaction by use of the Web Board, will
be determined by accurate and relevant statements made to the topics under
discussion. Discussion and arguments should be logical and substantiated
by facts and outside readings. Questions raised should deal with higher
levels of the cognitive and affective domains. Late assignments
and webboard postings will be accepted with points deducted. 10% of the
total points available will be deducted daily.
Reading Assignments
Students will be assigned selected readings from the textbook, as well
as other linked readings. The readings and reference materials will be
placed on-line if they are not included in the text. These readings should
be read prior to beginning the assignment for the week and webboard postings.
Students will also be required to independently select readings from reference
books, journals, web sites, or other media to be used in web board discussions
and assignments. These readings will allow the student to be prepared for
an accurate analysis of the assignments as well as to supplement the lecture
notes.
Final Paper
The student will choose a
topic related to the Health Information Systems field.. The paper may be
an informative research paper, a comparative analysis of two HIS concepts
or viewpoints, a summation of the course discussions and how it relates to your
profession, or any other approved ideas The final paper will consist of a
topic proposal, an outline, title page, abstract, table of contents, body, and reference page. Due
dates will be announced throughout the syllabus. for topic proposal,
outline and final submission of paper. Please follow APA formatting using
the 5th edition of the APA Manual. There are several WEB sites
available explaining APA guidelines.
Course Policies
E-mail Account: It is the policy of the Department of Health
Sciences to use only official FGCU e-mail accounts for communication between
faculty students. All information regarding this course will be sent to
your eagle account. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure
that the account is checked regularly. No e-mail will be sent to personal
e-mail accounts.
On-line Attendance: Students are responsible for their own learning
and are expected to review all class sessions.
Assignments, Projects, and Quizzes: All projects, quizzes and
assignments are to be submitted to the course instructor by the required
date due. Late submission of assignments, projects, and examinations will
accepted with penalty (10%/day). Students unable to submit assignments
or examinations due to illness or emergency will notify the course instructor
prior to the deadline and make arrangements for submission of materials.
Quizzes: Students unable to complete or start
an exam due to illness or emergency will notify the course instructor prior
to the examination and make arrangements for an alternate test date.
Alternate date for examinations must be scheduled within two days of the
original test date
Academic Integrity: All assignments are to be completed solely
by the student. Inclusion of facts, ideas, quotes, or other materials from
outside sources must be cited and referenced in all work. Evidence of cheating
and plagiarism are cause for disciplinary action by the university. According
to the university, plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized
books, notes, or otherwise securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments,
reports, or term papers; representing the work of another person as one's
own; collaborating without authority with another student during an examination
or in preparing academic work, or otherwise practicing academic dishonesty
University Statements:
Academic Dishonesty/Cheating Policy:
"All students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic
pursuits. The university policies regarding issues of honesty can be found
under the "Student Code of Conduct" and under "Policies and Procedures"
of the Student Guidebook . All students are expected to study this document
which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of
the policy. "
Disability Accommodations Services:
Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and the university's guiding principles, will provide
classroom and academic accommodation to students with documented disabilities.
If you need to request accommodation in this class due to a disability,
or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability,
please see me or contact the Office of Multi Access Services. The Office
of Multi Access Services is located in the Student Services building, room
214. The phone number is 239-590-7925 or TTY 239-590-7930. |
Pre-requisites: None
Student
Learning Outcomes
Teaching
Strategies
Learning
Strategies
Required Textbook
Topic Outline 
Use of Web-based Discussion Board