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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.","HLTH 4108 – Verbal Reasoning for Pre-Health  \nSection: 001  \nInstructor: A. Doyen Rainey  \nClass Hours & Location: F: 10:00-10:50 CB2 1.206  \nInstructor Email: [doyen.rainey@utdallas.edu](doyen.rainey@utdallas.edu) Office Hours: Wed 1:30-4:30 pm, FO 2.210  \nCourse Description:  \nThis 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.  \nRequired Materials:  \n• UT Dallas student email account  \n• Access to eLearning  \n• Orsay, David. 101 Passages in MCAT Verbal Reasoning. Examkrakers, 2008.  \nRecommended Materials:  \n• [AAMC.org-The Official Guide to MCAT 2015](AAMC.org-The Official Guide to MCAT 2015) ($19 [on Amazon.com](on Amazon.com))  \n• [AAMC.org-practice tests](AAMC.org-practice tests)  \n• [AAMC.org-Learning modules by Khan Academy](AAMC.org-Learning modules by Khan Academy) (FREE!)  \nCourse Objectives:  \n• Each student will create for himself or herself a personalized, effective pattern of thinking, reading, and writing in the classical tradition.  \nStudents will...  \no Practice inference skills  \no Practice logical reasoning and improve speed  \no Build vocabulary  \no Improve mental focus and reading effectiveness  \no Become familiar with the format, pace, and style of standardized reasoning tests  \nGrading:  \n• Attendance   40%  \n• Homework Completion......50% -IF YOU MISS A CLASS, CONTACT INSTRUCTOR ANDRETRIVE ASSIGNMENTS FROM ELEARNING.  \nLATE WORK ISNOT ACCEPTED.  \n• Final VR Test Completion..10%  \nAttendance:  \nThis 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.  \nArriving more than 5 minutes late constitutes a tardy, awarding only half credit for attendance. Arriving more than 15 minutes late constitutes an absence.  \nFor an excused absence, you must:  \n• Students observing a holy day must inform the instructor before the class day to be missed.  \n• Students missing class for an athletic or academic team performance must provide the appropriate paperwork  \n2 weeks before the class day to be missed.  \n• In the case of an emergency the student must notify the instructor by e-mail.  \nIF YOU MISS A CLASS, CONTACT INSTRUCTOR AND RETRIVE ASSIGNMENTS FROMELEARNING. 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