The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Modality Presentation:

Each student will be assigned ONE modality of medical imaging which will be observed (if possible), studied, and a 30-35 minute oral presentation for the class with a printed (typed) PP format of the presentation to be turned in to the instructor.  There will be deducted points for under (3 points per min) or over (1 point per min). Students are required to use a power point type presentation.  References used need to be listed in APA format.  Do not just copy, paste.  Needs to be your own work and words (NO plagiarism).  20 questions must also be submitted about your presentation to the instructor as well as the entire class. Answers must be accompanied on copy turned into instructor.  No more than 5 T/F questions can be used.  Only 1 min. will be added for time, if needed, if you go over questions/answers. 10% of this grade will be based on evaluations from the class.  The final will be based on the questions submitted by the presenter. (Serious questions only.)  Presentations will be graded on the content, grammar, creativity (design, pictures), organization, and professionalism (which will include presentation skills (eye contact, fidgeting), class involvement (but not disruptive, etc.)  Videos embedded are permitted but for no more than 2 minutes.  Students may use interactive games in their presentations (kahoots, quizlet, etc.)  An electronic copy of your Power Point will need to be sent the day before your scheduled time so it can be loaded onto the computer.  Rubric on Canvas.

A 10 point deduction will be given to anyone disruptive or talking during others presentations.

Resume:

Each student will be responsible for the development of his/her resume for use in their impending job search.  Each resume should be of a professional quality. Including cover page, resume, and references.  Find a job advertisement in related field and attach with resume.  Fill out as if applying for that specific job.  We will discuss good and bad resumes at the beginning of the semester.  Your grade will be based off the criteria we discuss.

□             A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

□             Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

⌧            Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

□             Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

The Radiologic Technology department prepares students for licensure, introduces students to advanced imaging modalities, instills value in advanced degrees in the healthcare profession, and encourages graduates to pursue advanced degrees.

Course Outcomes: Specialized imaging modalities. Includes concepts and theories of equipment operations and their integration for medical diagnosis.

Student Outcomes:

1. Differentiate the specialized imaging modalities and associated equipment.
2. Identify and compare anatomy as imaged by different modalities.

Students will develop a project tailored to his/her specific interests that relate to the Radiologic Technology profession.  The student will be able to prepare a resume and will be introduced to the interview process

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Attendance:  The student has a responsibility to attend ALL classes at the designated time of that class.  If a student does not, they may be classified as tardy or absent.  The following criteria of those classifications are solely those of the instructor of this class.  Because lectures are held only once a month, it is critical for you to be in class.  Do not schedule appointments or outside business for this time period.  Absences due to illness, accident, etc., will not be excused except with a doctor's note, and notification of the absence must occur no later than 15 minutes prior to class.

Each class missed will result in a 5 pt. deduction in final grade, due to the limited amount of days you attend.

Tardiness:  Any student arriving after the posted catalogs begin time for the class/lab will be considered tardy.  If a student is tardy a total of two (2) times, the student will be penalized in the form of one (1) absence.  There will be no exceptions to this policy.  Students must be prepared and in their seat or otherwise they will be noted as tardy.

Personal Appointments:  Students should refrain from making appointments (i.e. routine doctor or dentist visits) that will take them out of class/lab.  If you leave class/lab early for an appointment, or any other reason, it will be counted as a tardy.

Software

Canvas is web-based, so there is no need to download any special software on your computer to access the system. However, you will need the following:

• A web browser that is compatible with Canvas, such as Mozilla Firefox or Chrome

(Recommended)

• A word processing program, such as Microsoft Word (preferred)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader software (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
• Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (http://powerpoint-viewer-2010.en.softonic.com/)
• Google Access – Google Drive
• A current anti-virus software

Email Policies and Etiquette: Instructors will send emails to your Canvas email address. You can forward your Portal email to your most frequently used personal email account. Contact information for the instructor is listed at the beginning of this syllabus. Email is the preferred mode of communication.

Emails to instructors and peers should use proper “etiquette,” meaning: no writing in all caps (usually denotes yelling), no curse words, or “flaming” messages (angry, personal attacks). Racial, ethnic, or gender slurs will not be tolerated, nor will pornography of any kind. Always provide a subject for your email; this helps your instructor prioritize a response. Example: Presentation Question.

Students are expected to check their email and the Canvas courses at least 3 times each week for announcements and/or important messages. Although email is typically returned within 24 hours, your instructor may take up to 48 hours to respond to an email received during Monday-Friday or up to 72 hours if the email is received on the weekend. Plan accordingly! If you do not receive a reply, check in with instructor to verify received. 

Beyond standard NCTC holidays and breaks, the instructor will notify students of any extended periods of time when email contact is not practical (professional meetings, etc).  The instructor will be available to meet face-to-face with any interested students at a designated time and place.  Office hours vary.