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 - Four hours each week arranged for Online Participation. Study and assignment hours are additional.
Instructor Office and Office hours:
Office: PE 214; Special meetings can be arranged by request. Instructor normally at office or in PE 214 on Fridays from 5 to 5:30 pm
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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 Text: Hahn, Dale B and Payne, Wayne A. Focus on Health. McGraw-Hill, 8th Edition, 2006.
- Website: http://youth.net/ecc/ch1sum07.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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Feb. 11-27 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 1-3 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Orientation to ETUDES Course Management Software and taking online classes
- Assignments: Student User Agreement, Introduction, Vision of 80, Comprehensive Health Assessment, Assessing Stress, Family Health Portrait
- Unit Test #1
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2
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Feb. 28 to Mar. 16 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 4-6 in textbook; instructor prepared readings and WWW resources
- Assignments: Assess Your Weight, 7-Day Diet Analysis, News Article #1, Exercise Barriers
- Unit Test #2
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3
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March 17-30 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 7-9 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Caffeine Consumption, Alcohol Problems?, News Article #2, Smoking Discussion
- Unit Test #3 and Smoking Quiz
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4
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Mar. 31 to April 20 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 10-12 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Cardio Risk Factors, News Article #3, Pathogen Worksheet
- Unit Test #4
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5
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April 21 to May 11 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 13-15 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: STD Worksheet, STD Discussion, Sexual Attitudes, Parenting Qualities, News Article #4, Is There Abuse in Your Life?
- Unit Test #5
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6
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May 12-25 - This unit includes the following topics, readings and assignments:
- Reading: Chapters 15-17 in textbook; instructor notes, and WWW resources
- Assignments: Insurance Coverage, Health Consumer, Funeral Planning, News Article #5, Environmental Self-Assessment
- Unit Test #6
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Final Exam
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Term Project and Class Evaluation due June 5, 2007 |
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 summer, 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.
Points That Constitute the Grading Scale (this is representative and may be subject to change)
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Assignments
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Incomplete/
Fair
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Neat/Complete/
Excellent
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Total Points
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| Assignments/Assessments |
varies
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varies
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Up to 1105
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| Current Events (5 total) |
10 each
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25 each
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Up to 150
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| Term Project |
50-75 points
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200 points
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200
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| Written Tests (100 points ea) |
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600
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| Participation in class discussions (4) |
15 points each
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135 points total
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135 points
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| Approximate Total Points |
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2170 points
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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 2170 Total points
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A = 90%
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1950
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B = 80%
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1725
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C = 70%
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1500
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D = 60%
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1300
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