California State University, Chico      

Community Health: HCSV 321

 

 

Instructor: Dr. Holly Nevarez                                                 Phone: 898 – 5013

Office: Butte 628                                                                    Email: hnevarez@csuchico.edu

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 10 – 11am

                          Tuesday 9 – 11 am

                                               

Course Description:

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

 

Recommended Readings:

·         McKenzie, J.F., Pinger, R.R., & Kotecki, J.E. (2005). Student note-taking guide to accompany: An introduction to community health. (5th ed.) Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ISBN: 0-7637-3485-3

·         Twenge, Jean M. (2006). Generation Me. Free Press. New York. ISBN: 0-7432-7697-3

·         Barry, John M. (2004) The Great Influenza: The epic story of the deadliest plague in history. Penguin Books. London. ISBN: 0-14-303448-0

 

Helpful Websites:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:  www.cdc.gov

Central Intelligence Agency: https://www.cia.gov

Healthy People 2010: http://www.healthypeople.gov

U.S. Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov

Jones & Bartlett Publishers: http://health.jbpub.com/communityHealth/5e/index.cfm

 

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 600 points.  Points are earned based on performance in the following areas:

           

4 Exams                                                                                  350 points

            Health/Population Issue Report                                                30 points

            Community Agency Class Presentation                                  50 points

            Community Agency Day Tri-fold                                              50 points

            Other work                                                                              120 points

            Total points                                                                             600 points

 

Exams: There will be four exams. Two worth 100 points each and 2 worth 75 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 presented in class, in reading assignments, and in homework assignments.  Review sessions and study guides will be provided at the discretion of the instructor.

 

Health/Population Issue Report: This is a 3-page paper to describe the issue being addressed by the agency you have signed-up to work with.  For some agencies this will be a health issue (ex: diabetes), while for other agencies this will focus on special needs of a specific population (ex: disabled children). See project description for more details. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

 

Community Agency Class Presentation: You will present information about your agency in class. You will present this information in approximately 10 – 15 minutes. Due after the presentation will be a copy of your notes or PowerPoint & references. See project description for more details. TEAM  PROJECT

 

Community Agency Day Tri-fold: For this project you will create a tri-fold display for your agency. This will be presented to your classmates at the Agency Fair during the last week of class.  See project description for more details. **This is a Portfolio assignment.** TEAM PROJECT

 

Other work: Homework will be assigned 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.

 

Other Important Notes:

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

ü      I do not except emailed assignments.

ü      All assignments must be spell-checked and proofread.

ü      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

555 - 600

93 - 100

C

435 – 458.5

73 - 76

A-

537 – 554.5

90 - 92

C-

417 – 434.5

70 - 72

B+

519 – 536.5

87 - 89

D+

399 – 416.5

67 - 69

B

495 – 518.5

83 - 86

D

357 – 398.5

60 - 66

B-

477 – 494.5

80 - 82

F

< 356.5

<60

C+

459 – 476.5

77 - 79

 

 

 

 

The Rules:

  • Students with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations must first register with Disability Services (DSS).

 

  • CHEATING: The guidelines for the CSU Chico Academic Honesty Policy, as stated in the University Catalog, will be fully adhered to in this course. If you are caught cheating/plagiarizing on an assignment, test, or 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. 

 

  • CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Appropriate classroom behavior is expected of 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                      1/23 & 1/25                  Introduction                                                    

                                    Community Health                                          1

 

2                      1/30 & 2/1                    Federal: Goals (Healthy People 2010)           

                                                                 & Organizations                                         2

                                    Epidemiology: Disease & Prevention             3, 4

 

3                      2/6 & 2/8                      Epidemiology: Disease & Prevention             3, 4

                                    Community Organizing                                   5

2/8                               Health/Population Issue Report due

 

4                      2/13 & 2/15                  How to find community agencies                  

 

5                      2/20                             Test #1: 100 points

                        2/22                             Health Care System: Structure                      13, 14

                                                                 & Function             

 

6                      2/27 & 3/1                    Maternal, Child, & Infant Health                       7

 

7                      3/6 & 3/8                      School Health                                                  6

 

8                      3/13                             School Health                                                  6

 

                        3/15                             Test #2: 75 points

 

9                      3/20 & 3/22                  No Class, Spring Break!!

 

10                    3/27 & 3/29                  Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults              8

 

11                    4/3 & 4/5                      Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs                  12

 

12                    4/10 & 4/12                  Workplace Safety & Health                             18

                        Injuries                                                             17

 

13                    4/17                             Elders                                                              9

                        4/19                             Test #3: 100 points

 

14                    4/24 & 4/26                  Minorities                                                         10

                                                            Mental Health                                                  11

 

15                    5/1 & 5/3                      Environmental Health & Concerns                 15, 16

 

16                    5/8                               Agency Day

                                                            Community Agency Day Tri-fold

                                                            Peer evaluation due

5/10                             Catch up or review day

 

Final Exam     5/17 (TH) 10 - 11:50a  Test #4: 75 points