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Introduction to Forensic Pathology

FOMED 101 Online • Dana Katherine Scully

This 10 week fully online class begins September 20th, 2023

Dr. Scully
Dr. Dana Scully, MD

Hello! It is great to have you here with me. My name is Dana Scully and I have been working as a Forensic Pathologist for the past 3 decades and bring my experience in the field as well as my time spent as an instructor at the FBI academy at Quantico. Throughout my career I have had the amazing opportunity to see some of the wildest and most interesting cases that this field has to offer and am excited to share those stories with you as we explore Forensic Pathology together. After spending so much time in the field it is great to return to the classroom and be part of your educational journey. If you want to learn a little bit more about me you can watch this short video, otherwise feel free to get started reading through this page to get an idea of what is coming up in week one of our course.

I'll see you online!

~Scully

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Please feel free to call me Scully or Dr. Scully

How This Course Works

  • This is an 10-week, fully online course that begins on September 20th, 2023.

  • This class does not meet in Zoom. Your learning will be conducted asynchronously (which means "not live") in Canvas.

  • There is no required textbook. All of your required readings will be included in our course modules in Canvas.

  • Interacting with your classmates during a course can help improve your own success. As such, This is not a self-paced course. The timing of materials and conversations with your peers throughout each of our weekly modules has been designed to help you manage all the information from our lessons and classwork. If you ever need help managing how to learn in this class please feel free to reach out! I work with students all the time to help work through the pacing of this course and the life that happen outside of it.

  • This class is organized into one-week modules that open each Tuesday morning.

  • Each module contains readings and videos, a study guide, a quiz, and collaborative activities. All materials in Canvas will have detailed instructions for what I want you to do and get out of the individual assignments but if you ever have any questions feel free to reach out! I write my instructions to try to meet everyone where they are but you all are unique in how you process information so never hesitate to ask me questions from simple to complex. Odds are I just haven't put it in a way that you connect with!

Our Pact

What you can expect from me:

  1. I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.

  2. I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to ensure you meet our course outcomes in a meaningful manner.

  3. I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.

  4. I will be actively present in your learning.

  5. I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.

  6. I will reach out to you when I sense that you need support.

  7. I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Is there anything else you would like to add to this list? If so, you will have the opportunity to make a suggestion in our Orientation module during our Orientation Survey!

What I will expect from you:

  1. You will treat me and your peers with dignity and respect.

  2. You will strive to be an active participant in this course and aim to meet due dates.

  3. You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.

  4. You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.

  5. You will strive to regularly contribute to collaborative activities to ensure other members of the community have ample opportunity to read/listen, reflect, and respond to your ideas.

  6. You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, expect them. We will get through them together.

  7. You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and mistakes are part of learning and growing.

Is there anything else you would like to add to this list? If so, you will have the opportunity to make a suggestion in our Orientation module during our Orientation Survey

Week 1 Success Kit

Below is a quick outline of the start to our course. Only two assignments are due in the first week, but this will be the time to identify any barriers you may be facing so you can just focus on the course moving forward! Completing the Getting to Know You Discussion will let me know you were able to log in and interact in the course. If you don't complete the discussion I will reach out and see whats up and we can figure out if you just needed the extra reminder or if you just have too much on the plate right now. Whatever the reason, I have worked with many students just like you to succeed in this course!

Week 1 Tasks
Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday
(First Day of Term)		 Thursday Friday Saturday & Sunday
Task I send out Syllabus Time to review the Syllabus Log in and start orientation module Due: Getting to Know You Discussion Due: Orientation Survey Catch up on Week 1 materials, or get started on next weeks module!

How to Get Your Questions Answered?

Need individual help with our class?

I am here for you! I respond fastest if you contact me through the Canvas Inbox, but you can also reach me at dana.scully@ccs.spokane.edu.

  • If you contact me Monday-Friday, I will respond within 24 hours (usually much sooner). I will also reply during the weekends but I might be slower.

  • I'm also happy to arrange times to meet individually in Zoom, in my office on campus, or call you directly via phone if that's preferred. Just let me know!

Need help that is not specific to our course?

Visit our SFCC Virtual Campus or SCC Campus Resources found in your course navigation on the left side of the screen.

  • Getting help is a sign of your commitment to caring for yourself and doing your very best work. These sites include all the information you need to get connected to academic advising, student resources, or answer questions that might help you succeed outside of the classroom during your academic career!

Need help with Canvas?

You can call Canvas phone support at 844-394-9022 to have someone help you navigate any Canvas issues you might be facing. If you don't want to talk on the phone you can also message the Canvas support team Links to an external site. anytime. If you are trying to find an answer to a Canvas question you can also look through Canvas' student Guides Links to an external site. or our Canvas Guide for CCS students.

Need help with your Bigfoot Email or Canvas Login?

Our IT team can help get you access to your Bigfoot email and your Canvas login. You can call them directly at 509-533-HELP (4357) Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m (or) you can email them at itsupportcenter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do I need to do if I have a disability that might impact my participation?

If you have a health condition, disability, or accessibility need that may require accommodations in order to fully participate in this class, you have access to a variety of services at SCC & SFCC as directed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

You're encouraged to contact Disability Support Services. DAS can help you identify appropriate accommodations, identify needed documentation of your need for accommodation (IEP/504 from high school, Veteran/DV, clinical documentation or evaluations), and submit accommodation requests for your courses. Information about disability accommodations will be regarded as confidential.

SFCC Disability Access Services

Email: sfcc.das@sfcc.spokane.edu
Phone: 509-533-4166
Office: SFCC Building 30, Room 104
SFCC Disability Access Services Webpage

SCC Disability Access Services

Email: das@scc.spokane.edu
Phone: 509-533-7169
Office: SCC Building 15
SCC Disability Access Services Webpage

Canvas Accessibility Help Guide

What do I do if I am going to be away for religious observation?

Community Colleges of Spokane will grant reasonable accommodation so that grades are not impacted for students who are absent for reasons of faith or conscience, or for an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Such absences must be requested in writing on the Class Absence Request form within two weeks of course start. There are no additional fees associated with this request. https://scc.spokane.edu/About-Us/Public-Disclosures/Right-to-Know/Faith-Conscience-Absence-Policy

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