HLTH 4108 - Verbal Reasoning for Pre-Health

Sep 4, 2026

HLTH 4108 develops professional-level verbal text analysis for students preparing for science and health professions. The course trains learners to interpret connotation, content, and rhetorical structure; assess relationships and authorial perspective; and practice answering reasoning questions. Students build a personal, effective reading and writing pattern in the classical tradition through inference, logical reasoning, speed improvement, vocabulary growth, mental focus, and familiarity with standardized test format, pace, and style. Grading covers attendance, homework completion, and a final VR test.

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HLTH 4108 – Verbal Reasoning for Pre-Health Section: 001 Instructor: A. Doyen Rainey Class Hours & Location: F: 10:00-10:50 CB2 1.206 Instructor Email: [doyen.rainey@utdallas.edu](doyen.rainey@utdallas.edu) Office Hours: Wed 1:30-4:30 pm, FO 2.210 Course Description: This course develops professional-level text analysis skills critical to lifelong success in science and the health professions. Students analyze connotation, content and rhetorical structure, evaluate relationships and authorial perspective, and practice answering questions. Required Materials: • UT Dallas student email account • Access to eLearning • Orsay, David. 101 Passages in MCAT Verbal Reasoning. Examkrakers, 2008. Recommended Materials: • [AAMC.org-The Official Guide to MCAT 2015](AAMC.org-The Official Guide to MCAT 2015) ($19 [on Amazon.com](on Amazon.com)) • [AAMC.org-practice tests](AAMC.org-practice tests) • [AAMC.org-Learning modules by Khan Academy](AAMC.org-Learning modules by Khan Academy) (FREE!) Course Objectives: • Each student will create for himself or herself a personalized, effective pattern of thinking, reading, and writing in the classical tradition. Students will... o Practice inference skills o Practice logical reasoning and improve speed o Build vocabulary o Improve mental focus and reading effectiveness o Become familiar with the format, pace, and style of standardized reasoning tests Grading: • Attendance 40% • Homework Completion......50% -IF YOU MISS A CLASS, CONTACT INSTRUCTOR ANDRETRIVE ASSIGNMENTS FROM ELEARNING. LATE WORK ISNOT ACCEPTED. • Final VR Test Completion..10% Attendance: This discussion-based class involves collaborative learning and interactive exercises to explore a variety of topics. It is critical that you attend entire classes, take part in the activities, and contribute to the class dynamic. Arriving more than 5 minutes late constitutes a tardy, awarding only half credit for attendance. Arriving more than 15 minutes late constitutes an absence. For an excused absence, you must: • Students observing a holy day must inform the instructor before the class day to be missed. • Students missing class for an athletic or academic team performance must provide the appropriate paperwork 2 weeks before the class day to be missed. • In the case of an emergency the student must notify the instructor by e-mail. IF YOU MISS A CLASS, CONTACT INSTRUCTOR AND RETRIVE ASSIGNMENTS FROMELEARNING. LATE WORK ISNOT ACCEPTED. Course Schedule: 1. 8/28/2015: Intro, Personal Info Sheets, discuss MCAT VR format and scoring 2. 9/4/2015: Intro to Epistemology – How humans find truth 3. 9/11/2015: Logic and Fallacy I – Analyze claims for validity 4. 9/18/2015: Logic and Fallacy II – Analyze claims for validity 5. 9/25/2015: Strengthen and Weaken – Would strengthen or weaken ? 6. 10/2/2015: Correcting Fallacies 7. 10/9/2015: The End of Logic 8. 10/16/2015: Reading Like a Judge 9. 10/23/2015: Wax On, Wax Off 10. 10/30/2015: Applied Critical Reading 11. 11/6/2015: 4 Common Foils 12. 11/13/2015: Direct Reference 13. 11/20/2015: Inference 11/27/2015: HAPPY THANKSGIVING 14. 12/4/2015: Metacomprehension Final Exam (online) BONUS -Jedi Mind Tricks (online) Technical Support If you experience any problems with your UTD account you may send an email to: [assist@utdallas.edu](assist@utdallas.edu) or call the UTD Computer Helpdesk at 972-883-2911. Student Conduct & Discipline The University of Texas System and The University of Texas at Dallas have rules and regulations for the orderly and efficient conduct of their business. It is the responsibility of each student and each student organization to be knowledgeable about the rules and regulations which govern student conduct and activities. General information on student conduct and discipline is contained in the UTD printed publication, A to Z Guide, which is provided to all regi

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What skills does HLTH 4108 focus on developing?

The course builds professional-level text analysis skills, including interpreting connotation, content, and rhetorical structure, evaluating relationships, and understanding authorial perspective.

How are students graded in this course?

Grades are based on attendance (40%), homework completion (50%), and final VR test completion (10%).

What are the attendance rules for tardiness and absence?

Arriving more than 5 minutes late counts as a tardy with half credit for attendance, and arriving more than 15 minutes late counts as an absence. Excused absences require notifying the instructor with the appropriate information or documentation.

Sep 4, 2026

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