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: 4574 - Eight hours each week need to be arranged for Online Participation. Study and assignment hours are additional. Participation can be done at any time during the week and students are strongly encouraged to schedule regular time each week to do the class.
Instructor Office and Office hours:
Office: PE 214; Special meetings can be arranged by request. Instructor is available via email and phone for virtual office hours. Daytime 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/ch1Sp09.html
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: (This is subject to change as needed due to technical difficulties that might arise with the multimedia in the course.)
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Unit:
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Topics and Assignments
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1
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June 22 - June 29 - 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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June 30 to July 8 - 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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July 9 to July 15 - 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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July 15 to July 22 - 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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July 23 to July 31 - 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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August 1 to August 10 - 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 August 13, 2009 |
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 0f 1785 Total points
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A = 90%
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1600
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B = 80%
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1420
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C = 70%
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1240
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D = 60%
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1060
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Late Policy:
Assignments submitted on time and up to one week late will be awarded full points. Assignments submitted between one and two weeks late will receive a maximum of half credit. No points will be given to assignments submitted later than two weeks past the due date. Tests are not accepted late. When the test closes, it is not reopened and no make-up tests are given in the class. Tests are DUE with the unit but the tests are set to CLOSE later. This permits students maximum time to get their textbooks and use them for the tests. All tests are untimed and open book, open note.
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