Course Description
Electrocardiography and mechanisms/side effects of cardiopulmonary medications most likely encountered in clinical exercise settings. Particularly appropriate for students interested in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and clinical exercise testing. Prerequisite: KIN 375 or equivalent or permission of instructor; Corequisite: KIN 670 or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify and describe ECG dysrhythmia and discuss their possible causes and consequences.
- Analyze 12-lead ECGs in terms of conduction disorders, hypertrophy, and ischemia/infarction.
- Articulate the basic mechanisms of the major classes of cardiovascular and pulmonary medications, explain their side effects, and discuss how exercise tolerance and safety might be affected.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Exams | 75% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Journal article critique | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 92-100 | A |
| 90-91 | A- |
| 88-89 | B+ |
| 82-88 | B |
| 80-81 | B- |
| 78-79 | C+ |
| 72-77 | C |
| 70-71 | C- |
| Below 70 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is strongly encouraged and expected at all lectures and is absolutely required for all laboratory demonstrations and exams.
I welcome as many questions as you need to ask during class.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Goldberger, A.L. et al. Goldberger’s Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach (10th edition). Philadelphia: Elsevier-Saunders, 2024.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.