SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
MORTUARY SCIENCE AND FUNERAL SERVICE
SPRING, 2000
COURSE NO., SECTION NO., HOURS, AND TITLE:
MSFS 225B- 001,002,003,004 4 Credit Hours, Embalming Theory and
Practice II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The student will study the anatomy of the circulatory system, the autopsied
case, the cavity embalming, the contents of the thoracic and abdominal cavities
and various embalming treatments. Laboratory experience is a continuation
of 225a.
PREREQUISITE TO: MSFS 360
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student shall be able
to:
1. identify and explain special treatments for cases involving infectious,
communicable disease, traumatic and pathological conditions;
2. explain the concepts of disinfection, preservation, and restoration
of a dead human body;
3. obtain knowledge of adequate methods of protection from communicable
and infectious disease;
4. identify, define, and employ the necessary terminology to facilitate
communication with members of allied professions and the lay public;
5. explain how in the treatment, handling, and disposition of the dead
human body the sociological, psychological, theological, physical, and
legal needs of the family and community are fulfilled;
6. demonstrate the proper disposal of body by-products and contaminated
materials for the embalming process;
7. demonstrate a knowledge of the circulatory system to the degree needed
to give a working basis for studies in related subjects; and
8. explain and demonstrate the proper method of cavity embalming.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Review Chemicals and Diluted Solution Formula
II. Anatomical Limits and Guides
III. Arterial System
IV. Venous System
V. Blood
VI. Incision Sites
VII. Dehydration
VIII. Distention
IX.Special Cases
X. Causes of Embalming Failure
XI.Others
TEXTBOOKS:
Required:
Mayer, Robert G. (1990). Embalming history, theory, and practice. Appleton
& Lange.
Recommended:
Dox, I., Eisner, G., & Melloni, B. (1985). Melloni's illustrated medical
dictionary. Williams & Wilkins.
LECTURE:
MWF 9:00 - 9: 50 a.m.
EXAMINATIONS:
There will be four (4) hourly exams given during the semester. The dates
of these exams
will be given in advance. Make up exams WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Of the four
hourly exams, one of them will be a vocabulary exam. A comprehensive final
exam (covering MSFS 225a & b) will be given at the end of the semester
and will follow the final exam schedule set by the University.
There will be approximately eleven (11) quizzes given throughout the
semester. Each quiz will be worth ten points. At the end of the semester,
I will drop the lowest quiz score. Thus, the possible total points you
could earn for quizzes in this class is 100. Quizzes will be given WITHOUT
previous notice. Since I will be dropping the lowest quiz score, quizzes
WILL NOT BE MADE UP UNDER ANY CONDITION.
LABORATORY SESSIONS:
These sessions include embalming practice, dissection sessions, supplementary
lectures, guest speakers, and other activities appropriate for the class.
You will be present the entire lab period or until the instructor informs
you to leave. Students leaving early will be considered absent.
Each lab session will be worth 5 points. Grades will be evaluated on
participation (both with dissection and clean-up), attitude, proper dress,
and attendance. Following any embalming preparation, individuals that participate
will be required to shower. (Individuals will be responsible for providing
their own towels, soap, etc...)
Any student that is not present, or who is tardy for lab, will lose 5 points
for that day. You will be allowed to make up one lab session, however,
it must be made up within the same week that you miss lab. If time does
not permit you to make up the lab within the same week you miss, you must
attend two lab sessions the following week and you will be given an assignment
to work on.
At the end of the semester your total points will serve as your embalming
lab grade. Since presentations, speakers, and field trips might be scheduled
during scheduled labs, the total possible point value for Embalming Lab
will be approx. 60 points.
LABORATORY CLOTHING:
Each student will use the locker they were assigned during the Fall semester.
All personal items may be kept in the lockers in the shower rooms (this
includes books and purses). Personal items will not be allowed in the lab
area. SIUC scrubs and lab coats will be required along with a change of
shoes. NO ONE will be allowed to participate in lab without the
proper clothing. This means you must change into scrubs and proper shoes
for EVERY lab. All clothing MUST be kept clean. You must
have street clothes to change into after each lab.
Students dressed for lab (in scrubs and lab coats) will not be permitted
to leave the lab/locker room area. If you are seen wearing your scrubs
and/or lab coat outside of lab, you will lose your lab points for that week.
If you take them home to clean them, put them back in a bag to return them
to your locker. Society in general does not accept the picture of someone
walking around with a scrub outfit on (that may be dirty or stained) with
Mortuary Science written on it. Be considerate of others and respect the
profession. Don't wear your scrubs from your car to lab. Remember. . .
scrubs, shoes, etc... can serve as fomites.
ATTENDANCE AND CLASS POLICY:
ATTENDANCE AT EACH CLASS SESSION IS REQUIRED!!! Class attendance should
be regarded as an obligation, and all students are expected to attend and
be punctual at each class session. Attendance will be taken at the beginning
of every class. Attendance will be worth 9 points each week. Zero (0)
points will be earned by any student who is absent, who walks into class
late (after the instructor has begun), who does not pay attention in class,
or who does not participate in the class discussion. Students who miss
three class sessions will be referred to the University=s Early Warning
System.
Please do not talk, sleep, read the newspaper, or work on any other class
assignments during the class session. If you choose to do so, you will
be dismissed from class, marked absent, and/or cause the class to have a
pop quiz or additional assignment.
GRADES:
Grades will be determined on a percentage basis as applied to the total
number of possible points accumulated during the semester. The percentage
breakdown is as follows:
90% or above earns you an A
80 - 89% earns you a B
70 - 79% earns you a C
69% or below earns you an F
TESTING POLICY: As mentioned above, make-up exams are not permitted.
When exams are given I will grade them and return them to you as soon possible.
I allow students to discuss questions on their exam grades if handled in
an appropriate manner. Students may mark questions at the top of the first
page of their exam and I will review their concerns. In addition, you may
always come to my office to discuss a grade or to review an old exam. I
do not release my answer keys to students, thus it is important when tests
are reviewed in class that you take time to record the correct answers for
the questions you missed.
INSTRUCTOR:
Mrs. Cydney Griffith, M.S.Ed.
OFFICE:
Hours: M 10:10 AM - 12:00 PM
T 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM W 1:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
Location: CASA Building - Room 18C
Phone: (618) 453-7214 (office)
(618) 453-7211 (department office)
Fax: (618) 453-7020
E-mail: cgriffit@siu.edu
Please note the instructor will be available to answer any questions
regarding the class requirements, assignments, and/or any other matters
which may arise during the course of the semester. An open door policy
will ensure that any/all student concerns are addressed as they arise.
If the office door is closed, however, please speak to a receptionist in
the office and wait or leave a message.
MODIFICATIONS, OR ADDITIONS TO THIS SYLLABUS MAY BE MADE BY THE INSTRUCTOR,
AT NEED.
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