Description:
This class is designed to provide a critical analysis of factors which affect personal and community health. Primary emphasis is placed upon self-empowerment and disease prevention in a culturally diverse community. General topics include communicable and non-communicable disease; phyusical fitness, weight management, and nutrition; human reproduction and sexuality; stress management and mental health; drug use and abuse; and environmental health. Course satisfies Section A, Area 5 of the associate degrees' requirements.
Class section and times: 4570 - Three hours each week arranged for Online Participation. Study and assignment hours are additional.
Instructor Office and Office hours:
Office: PE 214; Monday, Wed, and Fridays from 5:30 to 6 pm. Special meetings can be arranged by request. Instructor is available via email and phone during the fall for virtual office hours. Office phone: 213-763-3733.
Students with disabilities who need any assistance or accommodations should contact the instructor. The DSPS office is available to assist in accommodating a disabled student.
Textbooks and Instructional Supplements:
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Donatelle, Health, The Basics 8th edition ISBN: 0321523024
ECC Custom Edition has a different cover. ISBN: 978-0-555-00939-0 and comes packaged with MyHealth Lab access code.
- Website: http://youth.net/ecc/ch1F08.htm
Required Materials for class:
Textbook, email, and connection to the Internet are required. You need your own personal email id. You can not share an email with a friend.
Topics Covered by the week:
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Unit:
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Topics and Assignments
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1
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Aug. 25 to Sept. 14 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 1-4 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Student User Agreement, Expectations, Edit Moodle Profile, Introduction, Vision of 80, Comprehensive Health Assessment, Assessing Stress, Family Health Portrait
- Unit Test #1
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2
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Sept. 15 to 28 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 5-6 in textbook; instructor prepared readings and WWW resources
- Assignments: Sexual Attitudes, News Article, Discussion on Internet Dating, Discussion on Plan B Morning After Pill, Qualities of a Good Parent.
- Unit Test #2
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3
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Sept. 29 to Oct. 12 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 7-8 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Caffeine Consumption, Alcohol Problems?, News Article, Smoking Discussion
- Unit Test #3 and Smoking Quiz
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4
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Oct. 13 to 26 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 9-11 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Assess Your Weight, 7-Day Diet Analysis, Exercise Barriers, News Article
- Unit Test #4
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5
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Oct. 27 to Nov. 6 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 12-13 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Assess Your Risk for Heart Disease, Pathogen Worksheet, STD Worksheet, STD Discussion, News Article
- Unit Test #5
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6
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Nov. 7 to Dec. 3 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 14-17 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Insurance Coverage, Health Consumer, Funeral Planning, News Article, Environmental Self-Assessment
- Unit Test #6
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Final Exam
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Term Project and Class Evaluation due Dec. 10, 2008 |
Current Events: You will be required to locate articles on health and topics covered in this class. They can be collected from a reliable news or health agency site on the Internet. Each current event will be posted to the Internet using the form provided for submissions in the Virtual Classroom. Each current event assignment will include the following:
- URL to the complete article
- Summary of the article
- Did the article come from a reliable source?
- Your opinion of the article (i.e. accurate, sales hype, poorly done research, surprise)
- How this information relates to you or some member of your family (or future family) or what was new to you.
Grading:
Grades are awarded on total points obtained during the semester. Points are given for completed assignments, term project, and exams and optional extra credit opportunities. If you need to travel during the semester, you can work ahead and/or submit assignments slightly late. You are responsible for getting all of your work completed by the final day of the term.
Point Break-down for Grades - this will change if there are more or less assignments than anticipated.
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Letter Grade
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Points Needed if 1835 Total points
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A = 90%
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1650
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B = 80%
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1460
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C = 70%
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1280
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D = 60%
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1100
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