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BIO 100 Medical Terminology

This course focuses on learning Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and abbreviations used in medical documentation. Students will become familiar with names of diseases that affect the human body and procedures related to medical services. During this course students will define, pronounce and appropriately use terminology in written and oral communication. Learning outcomes are centered on understanding of body systems and associated terminology.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent

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Course Number and Title:

BIO 100 Medical Terminology

Campus Location

  • Georgetown
  • Dover
  • Stanton
  • Wilmington

Effective Date

202351

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course focuses on learning Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and abbreviations used in medical documentation. Students will become familiar with names of diseases that affect the human body and procedures related to medical services. During this course students will define, pronounce and appropriately use terminology in written and oral communication. Learning outcomes are centered on understanding of body systems and associated terminology.

Required Text(s)

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Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Analyze the basic elements of a medical word, including word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. (CCC 1, 5)
  2. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use terms relating to the body as a whole. (CCC 1, 5)
  3. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use, in written and oral communications, basic terminology describing the structures and functions for each of the major body systems. (CCC 1, 5)
  4. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use, in written and oral communications, basic terminology describing pathology; diagnostic, surgical, and clinical procedures; and medical abbreviations related to each of the major body systems. (CCC 1, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Analyze the basic elements of a medical word, including word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
    1. Describe the parts of a medical word.
    2. Distinguish among word root, prefix, suffix and combining form.
    3. Define several common medical terms.
    4. Construct several medical terms.
    5. Identify and define commonly used prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology.
  2. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use terms relating to the body as a whole.
    1. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use, in written and oral communications, terminology related to the general structure and organization of the human body.
  3. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use, in written and oral communications, basic terminology describing the structures and functions for each of the major body systems.
    1. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use terms relating to the major body systems including: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and blood, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive as well as terms relating to development and special senses.

  4. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use, in written and oral communications, basic terminology describing pathology; diagnostic, surgical, and clinical procedures; and medical abbreviations related to each of the major body systems. 

    1. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use terms describing human diseases and conditions.

    2. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use terms relating to laboratory, imaging, surgical, and clinical procedures related to the major body systems.

    3. Define, pronounce, and appropriately use medical abbreviations related to the major body systems.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

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