Calumet College of St. Joseph

 

SYLLABUS FOR HCM 310 – Healthcare Society and Change

 

Term:  Summer, 2003

 

Course Number:                 HCM 310

Course Dates:                    July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5

Course Time:                     Tuesdays, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Course Location:                 Merrillville Campus, Lower Level

 

Instructor:                           Christine M. Singel 

Office Phone:                     1(219) 757 - 1824

FAX:                                      1(219) 757 - 1857

E-mail:                                                  Christine.single@geminus.org

Instructor Background:

 

                Education -         B.S. Organization Management, Calumet College of St. Joseph

                                                M.B.A.                Indiana University - Northwest             

 

Course Description:  This course will utilize methods of historical analysis, key people, and events in charting the evolution of the current American healthcare system.  The ever-enlarging role of government in the delivery of healthcare will be examined.  The rise of professionalism in the American healthcare system will be considered. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the forces that have shaped current models of healthcare delivery in the United States.

 

Prerequisites:  None

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

 

Students in this course will:

 

·                     discuss how the social sciences of medicine can contribute to our understanding of the evolution of the healthcare system.

 

·                     apply the principles that have molded historical medicine in the United States to current trends in healthcare.

 

·                     understand the “transformation” in American medicine from colonial times to the present.

 

·                     conduct  an oral history project to document social and historical forces in the lives of “real” people today.

 

·                     organize a “time-line” of critical changes in the history of American medicine.

 

 

Textbook:  The Social Transformation of American Medicine, Starr, Paul.

 

 

 

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Individual Project, lecture, assignments, exams

 

Assessment:

 

Midterm Exam                     30%                                                                                                       

Final Exam                           30%                                                                                         

Individual Project                 20%                                                       

Homework                            10%                                                       

Class Participation                10%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Class Policy for Assignments:  Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments.  All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period that they are due. Late assignments will be penalized.

 

Grading Scale:

 

92-100   A

72-77   C

 

90-91    A-

70-71   C-

 

88-89    B+

68-69   D+

 

82-87    B

62-67   D

 

80-81    B-

60-61   D-

 

78-79    C+

59 and Below   F

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program.  If the student misses more than one session, the student is required to withdraw from the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor.

 

Class Policy on Tardiness:  Students need to be prepared to begin class at 6:00 p.m. and are expected to remain for the duration.  Tardiness and early releases impair learning and distracts other students as well as the instructor.  More than two tardies or early releases will require the student to withdraw from the module.  Unusual circumstances may be discussed with the Program Director.  

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Due to the disruptive nature of cell phones, pages, etc., it is requested that these devices be deactivated during class sessions.  If the student is “on-call”, please communicate this in advance to the instructor so an exception can be made.

 

Course Outline:

 

Class Dates:                       Topics/Assignments:  Read textbook prior to class.

 

Week 1                                  Starr, Book I: Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2

                                                Assignment 1 –

Call two local hospitals and find out about their beginnings.  Any other history on the hospitals would be helpful.  Write out a short paper, 1-2 paragraphs on each hospital.

 

Be prepared to discuss early American medicine as portrayed in fiction, television or movies.

 

                                                           

Week 2                                 Starr, Book I: Chapters 3 & 4

                                                Select topic, Oral History Project                                                                                                                     

Week 3                                  Starr, Book I: Chapters 5 & 6

                                                Midterm over Book I                                                                                                                           

Week 4                                  Starr, Book II: Chapters 1 – 3

                                                Progress on Oral History Project

                                                                               

Week 5                                  Starr, Book II: Chapters 4 & 5

                                                Oral History Projects due, written report and class discussion

                                                Final Exam over Book II                                                             

                                                               

Class Participation: Class Participation is vital to the learning process.  Students will be prepared to discuss the assigned material.  Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.

             

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas.  This assistance is available to students who are struggling in a course or for those who are doing well and would like to improve their work.  Online tutoring is also available.  Call to make an appointment or obtain additional information, 1(219) 473-4287.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

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Withdrawal from Classes Policy: Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy.  All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.