California State University, Chico  

Department of Health & Community Services (HCSV)

Community Health

HCSV 321-01 & 02

 

 

Instructor: Dr. Holly Nevarez

Office: Butte 628                                                                    Phone: 898 – 5013

Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am – 12:30       Email: hnevarez@csuchico.edu  

                           Wednesday 9 – 11am

                                               

 

This web-enhanced course presents an analysis of the fundamental principles upon which school, community, and population health are based. The contributions of federal, state, and local organizations to national goals for health promotion and disease prevention are examined. In addition, the course explores the fundamental social, political, organizational, and behavioral aspects of public health in school, community, and worksite settings.

 

 

Required Textbook:

McKenzie, J.F., Pinger, R.R., & Kotecki, J.E. (2005). An introduction to community health. (5th ed.) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ISBN: 0-7637-2953-1

 

 

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

1.      Explain the basic characteristics of communicable, chronic, mental, and environmental health problems.

2.      Identify and describe the major specific health problems facing a community.

3.      Identify the major issues concerning health problems and their solutions.

4.      Describe the basic characteristics of community organizations which deal with community health problems.

5.      Explain the various methods for dealing with community health problems.

6.      Describe and evaluate the effects of local community organizations on local community health problems.

7.      Assess community health education needs in relation to national and state health objectives.

8.      Search online databases, Internet resources, and print-sources of research and program literature.

9.      Assess the quality, effectiveness and appropriateness of health education interventions/programs.

 

Grading, Evaluation, & Assignments

Students have the opportunity to earn 550 points.  Points are earned based on performance in the following areas:

           

Exams (3 @ 100 points each)                                             300 points

            Community Health Agency Project/Presentation  100 points

            Top 10 Reasons Project                                                        50 points

            In class work/homework                                                       100 points

            Total points                                                                           550 points

 

Exams: There will be three exams worth 100 points each.  There will be NO make-up tests given after the scheduled exam date and time.  If you have to miss an exam for ANY reason, you must make arrangements with the instructor & take the make-up test BEFORE the scheduled exam.  Students who miss and exam and contact the instructor afterward will not be allowed to make-up the exam.  Exams will include multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions and will cover all information present in class and in reading assignments through out the term.  Review sessions and study guides will be provided at the discretion of the instructor.

 

Community Health Agency Project/Presentation: This is a team project (2 people per team).Guidelines are available on the portal. 

 

Top 10 Reasons Project: This is an individual project. You are to create a poster, brochure, or some other media that highlights the top 10 reasons that your agency’s health condition or issue is important to the community. Guidelines are available on the portal.

 

In-class work: At times there will be assignments given in class. You must be present in class the day the work is assigned in order to complete the assignment and receive credit.  No late assignments or make-up assignments will be accepted.

 

Extra Credit: There will be some opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. These will be announced in class when available.

 

Other Important Notes:

ό      Assignments are due by 5pm on the due date either to me in person or in my department mailbox (Waldo 607).

ό      I do not except emailed assignments.

ό      All assignments must be spell-checked and proofread.

ό      The PowerPoint presentation is not available to students. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to get the necessary information/notes from another student.

Grade

Points

Percent

Grade

Points

Percent

A

511.5 - 550

93 – 100

C

410.5 - 423

73 – 76

A-

495 - 511

90 – 92

C-

385 - 401

70 – 72

B+

478.5 – 494.5

87 – 89

D+

368.5 – 384.5

67 – 69

B

456.5 - 478

83 – 86

D

346.5 - 368

63 – 66

B-

440 - 456

80 - 82

D-

330 – 346

60 – 62

C+

423.5 – 439.5

77 - 79

F

< 329.5

< 60

The Rules:

  • Students with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations must first register with Disability Services (DSS). Students who have established the appropriate relationship with DSS should notify the instructor so reasonable accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

 

  • CHEATING: The guidelines for the CSU Chico Academic Honesty Policy, as stated in the University Catalog, will be fully adhered to in this course. Cheating of any kind is not viewed favorably by this instructor. If you are caught cheating/plagiarizing on an assignment, test, or any project related to this course, you will immediately FAIL the assignment, test, or project and be reported to Student Judicial Affairs.
    • PLAGIARISM: is considered cheating.  Written work will be checked using turnitin.com.  As with all types of cheating, those who plagiarize will receive an F on the assignment and be reported to Student Judicial Affairs.

 

  • CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Appropriate classroom behavior is expected of the instructor and all students. Inappropriate and disruptive classroom behavior including inappropriate language and gestures, class disruptions, disrespect to other students or instructor, and other behavior as determined by the instructor will not be tolerated and will result in possible removal from the class and/or disciplinary action as per the university catalog.

 

  • CELL PHONES: Cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode during class.  Students using cell phones during class will be asked to leave.

Content

Week              Date                            Topic/Assignment                                         Chapter(s)

1                      8/22                            Introduction                                                   

8/24                            Community Health                                         1

2                      8/29                            Organizations                                                2

8/31                            Organizations/Epidemiology: Disease      2, 3

3                      9/5                               Epidemiology: Disease                               3

9/7                               Epidemiology: Prevention                            4

4                      9/12                            Catch up or review day

9/14                            Test #1

5                      9/19                            Community Organizing                                 5

9/21                            Community Organizing/School Health        5, 6

6                      9/26                            School Health                                                6

9/28                            Health Care System: Structure                    13

7                      10/3                            Health Care System: Function                     14

10/5                            Environmental Concerns                              15

8                      10/10                          Environment & Health                                   16

10/12                          Workplace Safety & Health                          18

9                      10/17                          Catch up or review day

10/19                          Test #2

10                    10/24                          Maternal, Child, & Infant Health                   7

10/26                          Maternal, Child, & Infant Health/                 

Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults           7, 8

11                    10/31                          Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults           8

11/2                            Elders                                                             9

12                    11/7                            No class, work on Top 10 Project

11/9                            Minorities                                                       10

                                    Top 10 Project Due

13                    11/14                          Mental Health                                     11

11/16                          Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs               12

14                    11/21 & 11/23           No class, Thanksgiving Break, Enjoy!

15                    11/28                          Injuries                                                            17

11/30                          Agency Reporting Day

                                    Community Health Agency Project/Presentation

16                    12/5                            Agency Reporting Day

                                                            Community Health Agency Project/Presentation

12/7                            Catch up or review day

12/12  (T)                   Final Exam Section 01      12 – 1:50p

                                                in our regular classroom

12/12  (T)                   Final Exam Section 02      2 – 3:50p

                                                                        in our regular classroom