Course Assessment and Schedule - Pharmacology Review (Video)

100 vocabulary-style flashcards based on the video transcript about course structure, assessments, and study expectations.

Exam 1 (Week 4)

First scheduled exam; occurs in Week 4.

Exam 2 (Week 6)

Second scheduled exam; occurs in Week 6.

Exam 3 (Week 9)

Third scheduled exam; occurs in Week 9.

Exam weight per exam

Each of the three exams counts about 16% toward the final grade.

Final exam

The final assessment; weight 25%.

Dosage calculation test

Test focused on calculating drug dosages.

Dosage test attempts

Students have three attempts to complete the dosage calculation test.

Dosage test score target

The dosage test is targeted to 100% as the goal.

A (Practice) dosage

Practice version of the dosage calculation test.

B (Proctored) dosage

Proctored version of the dosage calculation test.

Proctored exam

An exam supervised to preserve integrity.

Pass threshold for proctor

Must score at least 90% on the proctored dosage test to sit for the final.

Final eligibility after proctor

Eligibility to take the final depends on meeting the proctored requirements.

Syllabus signing

Students sign the syllabus to acknowledge understanding.

Attendance expectation

Students should attend class regularly.

Punctuality rule

Be on time; five-minute grace period.

Class duration

Three hours per week in class.

Weekly class meeting

There is one class session per week.

Homework assignments

Homework tasks prepared by the instructor.

In-class activities

Activities performed during class sessions.

ATI engagement tracking

The instructor will monitor ATI online engagement for the class.

ATI platform

ATI stands for Assessment Technologies Institute; it’s the online learning platform.

Pharmacology Made Easy

A pharmacology resource used in class.

PowerPoint supplement

Instructor-created PowerPoint used to supplement lessons.

Pharmacology basics

Foundational pharmacology concepts covered in the course.

Drug calculation handouts

Printed materials to assist with drug calculations.

Manual drug calculations

Practice drug calculations by hand.

Calculator policy

Calculators are allowed for calculations.

Computer calculator

Calculator on a computer is acceptable.

Physical calculator

A physical calculator is acceptable.

IV pumps calculations

IV infusion pumps perform many drug calculations.

Group learning environment

Learning is designed to be interactive and group-based.

Interactive class

The class emphasizes discussion and participation.

Topic review selection

Topics to review are sometimes chosen by the class.

Infection topic example

Infection may be selected as a review topic.

Three-hour weekly schedule

Each week includes a three-hour session.

Seven graded components

There are seven graded elements in the course.

Weight distribution overview

Grading weights are spread across exams, dosage, A&B, final, and other components.

Homework + classroom activities

Homework includes classroom activities and online study.

Online study components

Online modules count toward the grade.

Week 4 exam date

Date scheduled for Exam 1.

Week 6 exam date

Date scheduled for Exam 2.

Week 9 exam date

Date scheduled for Exam 3.

Final readiness prerequisites

Requirements (e.g., passing proctored exam) needed to sit for the final.

Final exam scheduling

Scheduling for the final exam.

Proctored status

A proctored status indicates the exam is monitored.

B proctored information

B is the proctored dosage test.

A practice information

A is the practice dosage test.

Pharmacology Made Easy use

Used as the pharmacology review resource in class.

Module usage

Online modules used for study.

In-class review

There will be in-class review sessions.

Syllabus expectations

Class expectations summarized in the syllabus.

Group question session

The last hour includes a group Q&A or problem-solving session.

Topic selection process

Topics are chosen by class discussion and consensus.

Infection topic inclusion

Infection topics will be included as needed for review.

Pharmacology topics list

A list of pharmacology topics to cover.

Drug calculations by hand

Practice drug calculations manually.

Pumps calculation guidance

IV pumps perform calculations; students still practice manual calculations.

Calculator accessibility

Calculators should be accessible and usable.

Calculator on computer convenience

Using a computer calculator is convenient.

Simple calculator sufficiency

A basic calculator is usually enough for tasks.

Attendance pledge

Commitment to attend and participate in class.

On-time arrival policy

Arrive before class starts to avoid missing content.

Five-minute grace window

A five-minute grace period before the start time.

Three-hour block scheduling

Course sessions are a three-hour block.

Total graded items

There are seven graded components in total.

Exam weight sum

Three exams together contribute about 48% of the grade.

Final exam weight mention

Final adds 25% to the grade.

Dosage test weight

Dosage calculation test contributes 5%.

A&B weight

A and B together contribute 15%.

Online ATI elements weight

Online ATI activities contribute to the overall grade.

Syllabus signing process

Students sign and acknowledge the syllabus.

Instructor-led interactive sessions

Lessons are designed to be interactive with instructor guidance.

Pharmacology Made Easy integration

Pharmacology Made Easy is used as part of the learning materials.

Online resources encouragement

Students are encouraged to use online resources for study.

Homework frequency

Homework will be assigned weekly but not overly heavy.

Printed drug calculations packages

The instructor provides printed practice calculation materials.

In-class activities policy

In-class activities align with course objectives.

Topic review in last hour

The last hour is used for topic-focused questions and practice.

Criteria for infection topic inclusion

Infection topics can be included in review sessions as needed.

Pharmacology content breadth

Covers a broad range of pharmacology topics.

Medication safety emphasis

Emphasizes safe medication calculation and administration.

Unit conversion practice

Unit conversions are practiced as part of calculations.

Math confidence building

Encourages confidence in math skills required for calculations.

Study plan guidance

Instructor provides guidance on study planning for exams.

ATI engagement importance

Active ATI engagement is important for coursework completion.

Final grade calculation clarity

Final grade is calculated from all graded components.

Attendance accountability

Attendance is tracked and affects participation.

Late arrival consequences explanation

Late arrivals may impact content coverage and participation.

Syllabus distribution notes

The syllabus is distributed at the start and signed by students.

Exam schedule clarity importance

The exam schedule is clearly communicated to students.

Three-exams policy

There are three scheduled exams in the course.

Proctored requirement for final

Passing the proctored dosage test is required before taking the final.

Homework policy explanation

Homework is designed to be manageable and supportive.

ATI module monitoring method

ATI modules are monitored to track progress.

Active study requirement

Students should study actively, not just attend class.

Topic-specific practice focus

Practice activities target topics most needed by students.

Pharmacology content breadth coverage

The course covers a wide range of pharmacology topics.

Medication calculation safety emphasis

There is emphasis on safe and accurate medication calculations.