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0 Approved by The School Board on September 28th, 2016

The University of Jordan

Accreditation & Quality Assurance Center

Course Syllabus

Course Name: Pathophysiology

Course Number: 0702205

The University of Jordan Course Syllabus Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center


SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS

DEPARTMENT: ----------------------------------------------------------

[SEMESTER ACADEMIC YEARI]

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THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN

Providing students with fulfilling learning experiences, conducting knowledge-producing research,

and building firm societal ties, within an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, and

entrepreneurship; making efficient use of resources and forging fruitful partnerships.

THE VISION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research, and community service.

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing

professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service.

The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and

professional and personal development.

SCHOOL OF NURSING’S CORE VALUES

Our values are derived from the Islamic Arabic heritage and the nursing profession which include:

integrity, equality, and justice; transparency and accountability; innovation and excellence;

leadership and teamwork; discipline; response; and most importantly caring.



1 Course title Pathophysiology

2 Course number 0702205

3 Credit hours (theory, practical) 3 hours credit hours

Contact hours (theory, practical) 3 hours weekly

4. Class room: According to Schedule

4 Prerequisites/co-requisites Anatomy and Physiology

5 Program title Bachelor of Science in Nursing

6 Program code

7 Awarding institution The University of Jordan

8 School Nursing

9 Department Clinical Nursing

10 Level of course 2nd year

11 Year of study and semester(s) Second semester 2017/2018

12 Final Qualification

13 Other department(s) involved in teaching the course

None

14 Language of Instruction English

15 Date of production/revision 25/Feb/2018

16. Course Coordinator:

Name: Jafar Alshraideh, PhD Office numbers: School of Nursing/ 1st floor (Office # 129) Office hours: 12-2 Sundays & Tuesdays Phone numbers: 5355000, Ext. 23129 Email addresses: [email protected]

17. Other instructors:

18. Course Description:

This course focuses on the physiological changes that occur as a result of internal and external environmental stressors and pathological responses of the body that lead to the appearance of the signs and symptoms of the disease in response to these changes. This course reviews the concepts and fundamentals of the most common health problems. The content focuses on the special health needs over individual’s life.

19. Course aims and outcomes: A- Aims: The course aims to introduce students to the basic pathophysiological processes that underpin different diseases and alterations that affect the body and utilizing this knowledge in planning nursing care.

B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to

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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

ILO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing and providing the role of a professional nurse in quality care provision for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course Objectives 1. Utilize previous knowledge of basic sciences as they apply to the disease process

2. Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of various diseases affecting body systems.

3. Define relevant pathophysiologic terms.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Client centered care

2. Quality improvement

Evaluation Methods Multiple choice questions, Written Exam

ILO 2:Communicate Effectively

Specific Course Objectives 1. Identify the effects of internal and external stresses on individuals

2. Analyse the physical, environmental and social impacts of disease on individuals, families, and communities.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Professional communication, collaboration, and consultation


ILO 3:Think Critically

Specific Course Objectives 1. Demonstrate ability to understand pathophysiologic concepts and alteration processes.

2. Recognize the influence of various physiological, environmental, and psychological stresses on physiological alterations.

3. Identify major alterations in normal body functions and their effect on individual’s health.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1- Evidence based practice

2- Quality improvement

3- safety


ILO 4: Promote Professionalism

Specific Course Objectives 1- Define the nurse’s role in the total health care in diagnosing health care problems that introduced in this course to provide optimal care to patients.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Ethical and accountable practice


ILO 5: Maintain Quality and Safety



Specific Course Objectives 1- Identify significant data to be collected during the assessment of

adults based on the information learned in the pathophysiology.

2- Integrate relevant research findings in the care of adult clients

and their families

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Quality improvement

2. safety


ILO 6: Develop Leadership

Specific Course Objectives 1- Show professional and leadership skills while carrying out nursing activities and discussion in the class.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Leadership and management skills.

2. Ethical and accountable practice.


ILO 7: Implement Evidence based Practice

Specific Course Objectives 1. Relate research findings to describe nursing interventions

grounded on evidence based practice.

Relevant Competency (JNC) 1. Evidence based practice.


20. Topic Outline and Schedule:

Topic Week Instructo

r Achieved ILOs Evaluation

Methods for ILOs

Pages

Chapter 1 Cellular Function

• Cellular and Damage

• Cellular Death and injury

• Neoplasia

1st 2nd

All ILOS are relevant

1St exam

10-19

Chapter 2 Body Defenses

• Immunity and inflammation

• Alterations in immune response

• Transplant Reactions

• Autoimmune Disorders

• Immunodeficiency & Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

3rd and 4th


1st exam

33-49

Chapter 3 Hematopoietic Function

5th All ILOS are relevant

2nd exam

51-67





Methods for ILOs

Pages

• Hematopoietic function and homeostasis

• Diseases of WBC and lymphoid tissue

• Diseases of the Red Blood Cells

• Diseases of the platelets

Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Function

• Heart Failure

• Aneurysms

• Dyslipidemia

• Atherosclerosis

• Peripheral Vascular Disease

• Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction

• Thrombi and Emboli

• Varicose Veins

• Lymphedema

• Hypertension

• Shock

6th and 7th


2nd exam

85-112

Chapter 5 Respiratory Function

• Review of Respiratory System

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Infectious Rhinitis

• Sinusitis

• Epiglottitis

• Laryngitis

• Laryngotracheobronchiris

• Acute Bronchitis

• Influenza

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Bronchiolitis

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

• Asthma

8th and 9th


Final exam

125-155





Methods for ILOs

Pages

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD

• Chronic Bronchitis

• Emphysema

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Lung cancer

• Pleural Effusion

• Pneumothorax

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS

• Atelectasis

• Acute Respiratory Failure ARF

Chapter 7 Urinary Function

• Review Renal System • Urinary Incontinence • Neurogenic Bladder • Congenital Disorders • UTI • Cystitis • Pyelonephritis • Urinary Tract

Obstruction o Nephrolithiasis o Hydronephrosis

• Wilms’ Tumor • Renal Cell Carcinoma • Bladder Cancer • Benign Prostatic

Hyperplasia • Polycystic Kidney

Disease • Inflammatory Diorders

o Glomerulonephritis

o Nephrotic syndrome

• Renal Failure • Chronic Kidney

Disease

10th and 11th


Final exam

190-208

Chapter 9 Gastrointestinal Function Conditions of upper GIT

12th and 13th


Final exam

262-289





Methods for ILOs

Pages

• Congenital GI Defects o Clift lip and

palate o Pyloric stenosis

• Dysphagia • Vomiting • Hiatal Hernia • Gastroesophag-eal

Reflux Disease • Gastritis • Peptic Ulcer Disease • Cholelithiasis • Disorders of liver,

Hepatitis, Cirrosis • Pancreatitis

Disorders of lower GIT • Diarrhea • Constipation • Intestinal Obstruction • Appendicitis • Peritonitis • Celiac disease • Inflammatory Bowel

Disease o Crohn’s Disease o Ulcerative Colitis

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Diverticular Disease

• Chapter 10 Endocrine Function

• Hypopituitarism • Hyperpituitarism • Diabetes Mellitus • Goiter • Hypothyroidism • Hyperthyroidism

14th All ILOS are relevant

Quiz 302-310

• Chapter 11 Neural Function

• Organization and control of neural function

• Disorders of brain function

Self reading


338-352





Methods for ILOs

Pages

• Disorders of spinal cord function

• Disorders of motor function

21. Teaching Methods and Assignments:

Development of ILOs is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods:

• Direct Instruction • Indirect Instruction • Independent Study • Interactive Instruction

Teaching Methodologies: The following approaches that are guided by Adult Learning Theory will be used to achieve course and clinical objectives related to the ILOs:

Instructional Methods Learning Activities (Examples)

• Direct Instruction • Structured orientation lectures

• Skills and procedures demonstrations

• Indirect Instruction • Evidence-based articles

• Literature searches and reviews

• Interactive Instruction • Clinical conferences and case presentations

• E-learning using Moodle

• Experiential Learning • Experiential learning in clinical setting

• Simulation

• Independent Study

• Self-directed literature review and synthesis to address problems in a specific case study

• Reflective Journaling

22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements:

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment methods and requirements:

• Exams • Reading assignment • Quizzes

Evaluation Methods

Exams Assigned Points

First Exam: 1st Exam---- Wednesday 14 March 2018 2-3 PM 30%

Second Exam: 2nd Exam--- Wednesday 11 April 2018 2-3 PM 25%



Classroom Quiz To be announced 5%

Assignments

Final Exam: Final Written Exam---- to be announced 40%

Total 100%

23. Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies:

• Students must attend all classes of this course.

• Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will not be allowed to sit for the final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course.

• In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course.

• Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent.

B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time:

• Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a make up exam.

• Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester.

• Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date.

C- Health and safety procedures:

Students should comply with the Faculty of Nursing policies regarding pre-hospital training immunizations. Students should comply with the training areas policies regarding infection control, general precautions, and patient isolation.

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour:

Cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not limited to:

• Copying from another student’s work.

• Using materials not authorized by the institute.

• Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission.

• Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test.

• Plagiarism which means presenting another person’s work or ideas as one’s own, without attribution.

Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam

• The participation or the commitment of cheating will lead to applying penalties

according to the University of Jordan Students’ Discipline rules and regulations No. (94,

49, 47,27, 29): http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx

http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx



E- Examination Instructions for Students

• Bring with you full exam requirements (blue pen, pencils, sharpener, eraser, calculator etc.), borrowing from others is not allowed.

• Do not bring any material related to the exam

• Do not bring your mobile phone to the Exam room

• Be in the exam room at least 10 minutes before exam starting time

• It’s not allowed to enter the exam room late. In case of coming late you have to contact the course coordinator immediately

• It’s not allowed to leave the Exam room before the end of the END OF AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE EXAM TIME.

• Write your name and university number on the exam paper and computerized sheet using Blue pen only.

• Use pencil ONLY to shade your answers on the computerized answer sheet.

• Do not leave examination room except under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Senior Invigilator and you should be accompanied by an invigilator, if needed.

• For Re-exam issue refer back to the university rules.

F- Grading policy:

A grade of (D) is the minimum passing grade for the course.

Mark Range Grade

0-34 F

35-46 D-

47-49 D

50-52 D+

53-56 C-

57-60 C

61-64 C+

65-69 B-

70-74 B

75-79 B+

80-83 A-

84-100 A

G- Available university services that support achievement in the course:



24. Required equipment:

None

25. References:

A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals:

Story, L. (2018). Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, 3rd Ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

B- Recommended books, materials, and media: • Huether S and McCance K (2017) Understanding pathophysiology. (6th edition). St. Louis, Mosby. • Porth, C (2015) Pathophysiology: concepts of altered health states (9th Ed.). Philadelphia, J.B Lippincott

C- Electronic resources

None

Relevant Website and Journals

• Database

• Website

26. Additional information:

All exams are computer –based and will be at student.com building.

Name of Course Coordinator: -Jafar Alshraideh---Signature: ------------------------- Date: 25 February 2018

Head of curriculum committee/Department: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of Department: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Head of curriculum committee/Faculty: ------------------------- Signature: ---------------------------------

Dean: ------------------------------------------- -Signature: ---------------------------------

Copy to: Head of Department

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