RESC 4801 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43273,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Heather O'Connell
Email: heoconnell01@ysu.edu
Course Description
4801. Special Topics in Respiratory Care. Focused research of a special problem/issue related to respiratory care. The topic of interest allows the student to participate in focused investigation of aspects of administration, clinical specialization, or research. May be repeated up to a total of 3 s.h. Prereq.: none. 1-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Appropriate posted readings as assigned, access to a multimedia computer system, appropriate software and access to the Internet is required to obtain blackboard access YSU email for communicating class information and supplemental information and participate in course activities. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read: General Format In Text Citations Reference List Format Review PowerPoint: RESC 4801 project options | Weeks 1 and 2 Introduction to the course Review of Syllabus . Project contract | Discussion 1: Project Choice and Rationale Discussion Complete Discussion Post Assignment 1: Submit Project contract |
| 10/26 | Read: General Format In Text Citations Reference List Format Review PowerPoint: RESC 4801 project options | Weeks 1 and 2 Introduction to the course Review of Syllabus Project Rationale. Project Contract | Discussion 1: Project Choice and Rationale Discussion Complete Discussion Post Assignment 1: Submit Project contract |
| 11/2 | Read: Independent Resource Curation Review and curate various professional resources (AARC, NBRC, CoARC, etc.) as well as related current literature that are needed to complete your independent project | Weeks 2 and 3 Project Progress | Module 2 Discussion - Project Progress Continue working toward completing your final project. If you are completing a time log, please add to that weekly as you will submit that as evidence of your completion in Module 3, Week 6, and reflect upon it in Module 4, Week 7. |
| 11/9 | Read: Independent Resource Curation Review and curate various professional resources (AARC, NBRC, CoARC, etc.) as well as related current literature that are needed to complete your independent project | Weeks 2 and 3 Project Progress | Module 2 Discussion - Project Progress Continue working toward completing your final project. If you are completing a time log, please add to that weekly as you will submit that as evidence of your completion in Module 3, Week 6, and reflect upon it in Module 4, Week 7. |
| 11/16 | Week 4 and 5 Mini Reflection | Module 3 Discussion: Mini Reflection of Project Milestone 2: Project Submission Independent Resource Curation | |
| 11/23 | Week 4 and 5 Mini Reflection | Module 3 Discussion: Mini Reflection of Project Milestone 2: Project Submission Independent Resource Curation | |
| 11/30 | Week 7 Project Reflection | Module 4 Discussion: Project Reflection Milestone 4: Project Reflection |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.