Biology 3309: “Medical Terminology”

with Sandra Westmoreland

Course Description

This three credit internet course taught by Dr. Sandra Westmoreland is designed to familiarize students with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health professions. Students will employ a systematic, word-building approach to master the complex terminology of the medical field. The self-paced approach requires excellent time management skills, computer skills, and commitment by the student. The coursework will be presented through the textbook, with practice exercises on the accompanying software and separately packaged audio cassette. Required online practice exercises for each unit will be submitted electronically and upon submission students may take the online test for that unit. There are 4 or 5 chapter practice sets for each of the 4 units.

Optional Orientation Session

Monday, August 27, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Social Work Complex Building A Room 109.

Getting Started

Admit to UT Arlington.
See UT Arlington Admissions for online applications and requirements. Early Admissions Program students (high school students) have special requirements.
Be advised by your Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.
Register online
For special accommodations for this course, please contact the Office of Students with Disabilities and allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
UT Arlington has tuition and fees deadlines. Be aware of these deadlines and keep your account up-to-date.
Establish a reliable email account to be used throughout the semester.
Verify that the computer you will use for this course meets the computer system requirements.
Buy the course materials, which can be purchased online from the UT Arlington Bookstore. Note: If you visit the UT Arlington bookstore in person, check with the staff at the counter on the second floor about course CD-ROMs or DVD-ROMs that might be required for this class.
Log in to your course during the first week of your class.
1. You will not be able to access your WebCT course until the first day of the semester.
2. Go to the UT Arlington WebCT website.
3. Enter your NetID and password in the blanks provided or select “Login Help” for additional information.
4. Once you log on successfully, you will see the MyWebCT page with your course(s) listed.
5. Read your syllabus carefully for course requirements, assignments, and due dates.