Research Guides: HITT 1305 Course Guide: Getting Started

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Navigating this Course Guide

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Use the navigational tabs above to find the course modules for your assignments and various resources that can help with your course assignments.

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Discovery Search
Use the Library's Discovery Search, a "one-stop-shop" for searching over 60% of all the Library's resources.
For more focused material, see the "Books, eBooks, Videos & Articles" tab for curated content that will assist you in finding a starting point for your research.
Writing & Citing
Not sure how to cite your sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style or any other style? Visit the "Writing & Citing" tab for a general overview of the different citing styles.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices.

Some examples include:

Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.
Online Library Orientation
Learn about the various resources and services that the Library offers through this interactive tutorial.

For curated content for all things History, see our Medical Terminology Research Guide (Will open in a new tab).

Discovery Search is available from that page, so there's no need to go back to the Library's website.

Find a list of databases best suited for Health Care research.

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide (Will open in a new tab) for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

Course Description

Course Description

This course is a study of medical terms through word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. Prerequisite: Note.

Supplemental Reading

Medical Terminology for Health Professions by Ann Ehrlich; Carol L. Schroeder; Laura Ehrlich; Katrina A. Schroeder
ISBN: 9781305634350
Publication Date: 2016-01-01
Comprehensive Medical Terminology by Betty Davis Jones
ISBN: 9781285869544
Publication Date: 2015-04-27
Medical Terminology by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 9781496374073
Publication Date: 2017-12-19
A Short Course in Medical Terminology by Judi Nath
ISBN: 9781496351470
Publication Date: 2018-02-06
Medical Terminology: a Short Course by Davi-Ellen Chabner
ISBN: 9780323444927
Publication Date: 2017-10-13

Course Calendar

Course Calendar for HITT 1305
Competencies/Learning Objectives
Week 1: Introduction, Review Syllabus, Ch. 1 & 2: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 1: The Anatomy of Medical Terms: The Essential Elements of the Language of Medicine Ch. 2: The Body as a Whole, Cells, and Genes: The Essentials of the Languages of Anatomy and Genetics Week 2: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 3:The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the Language of Dermatology Ch. 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics Ch. 5: Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Week 3: Exam #1 (Ch. 1-5) Week 3: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 6: The Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: The Essentials of the Language of Cardiology Ch. 7: The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems: The Essentials of the Language of Hematology and Immunology Week 4: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 8: The Respiratory System: The Essentials of the Language of Pulmonology Ch. 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology Week 5: EXAM #2 (Ch. 6,7,8,9) Week 5: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 10: The Nervous System and Mental Health: The Essentials of the Language of Neeurology and Psychiatry Ch. 11: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials of the Language of Ophthalmology and Otology Ch. 12: The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the Language of Endocrinology Week 6: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 13: The Unrinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology Ch. 14: The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the Male Reproductive System
Week 7: Assignment / Quiz Ch. 15: The Female Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Languages of Gynecology and Obstetrics Week 7: FINAL (Ch. 13,14, & 15)