CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH SCIENCE 33 Instructor: Office: Hours: Pamela Elzie, MEd. MUB 353 By Arrangement Only CRN: Email: Voicemail: 52063 [email protected] (415) 452-7404 COURSE OVERVIEW This course will give students a basic familiarity with key concepts and principles associated with causes and consequences of illness and the promotion of individual, family, and community health. Class meetings will consist of a variety of activities (i.e. group work, discussions, lectures, and guest speakers) Emphasis will be on thinking critically about what influences personal health choices, where and how to access health information. COURSE ADVISORIES ESL 140 or placement in 150, OR completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 90 LEARNING OUTCOMES Examine the multiple dimensions of health and the development of health goals and priorities. Compare the leading causes of illness and death among populations, and health inequalities among populations within the United States and between nations. Analyze the factors that influence and determine the health and illness of individuals and populations based on public health and other social and behavioral science research. Describe the US healthcare system and access to services. Explain the rights of health care consumers and strategies for the successful navigation of health care systems. Analyze the causes, consequences, possible treatments and strategies for prevention of selected health issues such as major chronic and infectious diseases, mental health, reproductive health and drug and alcohol use and misuse. Identify personal behaviors that increase health risks and may promote wellness. CLASS MEETING MW 9:10 AM – 11:45 AM Room MUB 340 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Health the Basics (10th Edition) by Rebecca J. Donatelle. The textbook is available at the CCSF Bookstore. Companion Website: www.pearsonhighered.com/donatelle CLASS WEBSITE SM14hlth33lz.weebly.com COURSE POLICIES & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Attendance and Assignments Attendance is mandatory. Arrive to class on time. At the beginning of each class, the instructor will take attendance. Please remember to let the instructor know at the end of class if you arrived late. A student with more than 1 absence will be dropped from the course. Two late arrivals or early departures equal 1 absence. Students are required to inform the instructor by email prior to any absence. Absences do not extend assignment due dates. Students who are absent from class are responsible for submitting assignments by the assigned due date. Complete assigned readings before the next class meeting. Come to class prepared to discuss the assigned reading. Homework Assignments are due on the assigned dates. Late assignments will not be accepted, unless the student and instructor have negotiated and mutually agreed upon an alternative submission date in advance. Assignments will receive a 10 point deduction for each day past due date. Technological issues are not considered valid reasons for late submissions. All assignments must be typed using 12-point font. Hand written and emailed assignments will not be accepted. Student Name, Assignment Title, Date, and Course Time, must be included on all assignments. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Academic or Intellectual Dishonesty~ Students are required to include correct citation when using the work of other’s. Cheating or Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Cheating is defined as taking an examination or performing an assigned, evaluated task in a dishonest way, such as by having improper access to answers. Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the language and thought of another author and representing them as your own. All students are expected to adhere to the “Rules of Student Conduct”. ACADEMIC/INTELLECTUAL DISHONESTY (plagiarism, cheating) will result in automatic failure of the course. Silence Cell Phones and other Electronic Equipment. Students are not permitted to use cell phones, iPods, tablets, etc. during class. Electronic games, text messaging, and checking email are also prohibited during class. Participation~ Part of learning is sharing your experiences, asking questions, and actively engaging with classmates. Participation will be evaluated on attentiveness, being prepared for class, taking notes, working in groups, presenting with groups, asking relevant questions, completing in class assignments, and contributing to class discussions. Students who are not physically in class (ie. arrive late or depart early) lack full participation. STUDENT SERVICES Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), offers supportive services for students with a wide range of disabilities. Communicate with the Instructor if you have special needs. DSPS is located in Rosenberg Library Room #323 (415) 4525481. http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/en/studentservices/studentcounseling/dsps.html Learning Assistance Center (415) 452-5502 http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/en/student-services/learning-resources/learningassistance-center.html Link Center (MUB 3rd Floor) Health Education resources, peer mentoring, computers and printers available for student use. (CLOSED/SM14) DATE TOPIC READ ASSIGNMENTS NOTES Monday Introductions Syllabus Review class handouts Form Assignment/Project Groups Health & Wellness Chapter 1 6/16 Wednesday 6/18 Monday 6/23 Wednesday 6/25 Monday 6/30 Wednesday 7/2 Personal Community Environmental Influences Community Resource Mapping Community Resource Mapping DUE: 6/23 (IA) Handout available Online Healthcare Systems Consumer Rights Chapter 16 Inequalities And Health Literacy Supplemental Reading Psychological Health Chapter 2 Managing Stress Chapter 3 Final Group Project In-Class Meeting Community Resource Mapping DUE: TODAY Psychological Health Scavenger Hunt Handout Available online DUE: 6/25(GA) Psychological Health Scavenger Hunt DUE: TODAY Identify FINAL PRESENTATION group Topic. Develop presentation outline. Medical Family Tree (IA) DUE: 7/7 Monday 7/7 Preventing & Fighting Disease Chapter 12 Medical Family Tree (IA) DUE: TODAY https:familyhistory.hhs.gov/f hh-web/home.action Personal Food Plan (IA) DUE: 7/9 Wednesday 7/9 Monday 7/14 Wednesday 7/16 Monday 7/21 Wednesday 7/23 Nutrition Chapter 9 Physical Fitness vs. Physical Activity Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Alcohol & Tobacco Chapter 8 STI’s & Other Infectious Diseases Chapter 13 FINAL PROJECTS Personal Food Plan (IA) www.choosemyplate.gov DUE: TODAY Fitness Plan (GA) DUE: 7/14 Fitness Plan (GA) DUE: TODAY HEALTH & WELLNESS Journal DUE: 7/23 HEALTH & WELLNESS Journal DUE: TODAY GROUP PRESENTATIONS *Regular Class Session GA = Group Assignment (3) IA = Individual Assignment (3) ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Community Health Recourse Mapping/IA (50 Points) Students research and identify health resources within given community. Psychological Scavenger Hunt/GA (50 Points) Utilizing the Internet, and other reliable sources students locate reliable psychological resources in the local community. Fitness Plan/GA (50 Points) A comprehensive plan is devised to incorporate regular physical activity into existing lifestyle. My Plate/IA (50 Points) Complete the My Plate interactive program to create a “Personalized Daily Food Plan”. Family Health Tree/IA (50 Points) Create a Family Health Tree to gain a better understanding of the personal risk factors that have the potential to affect personal health. Health & Wellness Journal/IA (100 Points) Nine “in-class” journal entries required over the course session. Group Presentation/GA (100 Points) Research collaboration to solidify specific topic knowledge. GRADING Assignments Group Presentation Health & Wellness Journal Participation 250 POINTS 100 POINTS 100 POINTS 50 POINTS TOTAL 500 POINTS A = 100 – 90% B = 89 – 80% C = 79 – 70% D = 69 – 60% F = below 60%