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Semester:
Fall 2009 |
Instructor:
Dr. Mark Tomita |
Ph.:
530-354-6910 (cell) |
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Time:
Tues/Thurs CHC
160 9:30AM-10:50AM (#C1322) MC
253 2:00-3:20PM (#M6383) |
Office
Hours: Before/After Class |
E-Mail: mtomita@csuchico.edu |
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Office
Location: Outside of Class |
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Assigned Readings: Insel, P. M., & Roth, W. F. (2007). Core Concepts in
Health (10th Ed. Update). NY: McGraw-Hill. NOTE: Those items below with an asterisk (*) are from lecture notes
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Date |
Topic |
Reading Assignments |
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Aug
25 Tues |
Introduction |
Introduction Course Learning Objectives (MS Word Syllabus) |
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Aug
27 Thurs |
Taking
Charge of Your Life |
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Sept
1 Tues |
Stress |
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Sept
3 Thurs |
Psychological
Health |
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Sept
8 Tues |
Intimate
Relationships and Comm. |
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Sept
10 Thurs |
Dwarfs:
Not a Fairy Tale (Video) & Discussion |
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Sept
15 Tues |
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4,
Video) |
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Sept
17 Thurs |
Sexuality,
Pregnancy, and Childbirth |
Ch. 5 Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth, Part 2 Group
Assignment: Sexuality Group Exercise & Handout |
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Sept
22 Tues |
Conception
to Birth (Video) & Discussion |
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Sept
24 Thurs |
Teen
Dreams (Video) & Discussion |
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Sept
29 Tues |
Psychoactive
Drugs |
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Oct
1 Thurs |
History
of Marijuana (Video) & Discussion |
Alcoholics Anonymous Paper Due (10
pts.) |
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Oct
6 Tues |
Intervention:
Addiction (Video) & Discussion |
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Oct
8 Thurs |
Alcohol
and Tobacco |
Blacking Out Paper Due (50 pts.) Group
Assignment: Read and Discuss Blacking Out |
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Oct
13 Tues |
Meth
Epidemic (Video) & Discussion |
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Oct
15 Thurs |
Exam 2 (Chapters 5, 7, 8,
Videos) |
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Oct
20 Tues |
Nutrition
Basics |
Food Labels- Kosher Foods, Handout (Print This) |
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Oct
22 Thurs |
Exercise
for Health and Fitness |
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Oct
27 Tues |
Super
Size Me (Video) & Discussion |
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Oct
29 Thurs |
Weight
Management |
Watch
YouTube Videos: Manuel
Uribe (His Struggle) |
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Nov
3 Tues |
Cardiovascular
Disease |
Ch.
12 Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer |
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Nov
5 Thurs |
Cancer Breast
& Testicular Self-Exams, Skin Cancer (Video) & Discussion |
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Nov
10 Tues |
TBA |
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Nov
12 Thurs |
Exam 3 (Chapters 9-12,
Videos) |
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Nov
17 Tues |
Immunity
and Infection, STDs |
Ch.
13 Immunity and Infection, STDs* |
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Nov
19 Thurs |
Infectious
Diseases |
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Nov
24 Tues |
Avian
Flu (Video) & Discussion |
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Nov
26 Thurs |
Thanksgiving- No Class |
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Dec
1 Tues |
The
Challenge of Aging |
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Dec
3 Thurs |
Conventional
& Complementary Med |
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Dec
8 Tues |
Personal
Safety |
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Dec
10 Thurs |
Environmental
Health |
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Exam 4 (Chapters 13-17,
Infect. Diseases, Videos) Sec. C1322 TTh
9:30-10:50AM Sec M6383 TTh
2:00-3:25PM |
Thursday, Dec 17 CHC 160, 9:30AM Tuesday, Dec 15 MC 253, 3:00PM |
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Not in textbook.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Grade & Expectations: Your course grade
will be computed as follows:
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Item |
Important Dates |
No. |
Points |
Total Points |
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Exams |
Sept 15, Oct 15,
Nov 12, TBA |
4 |
100 |
400 |
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Blacking Out Paper |
Oct 8 |
1 |
50 |
50 |
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Class Participation |
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30 |
30 |
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Alcoholics Anonymous Paper |
Oct 1 |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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TOTAL POINTS
POSSIBLE |
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490 |
EXAMS
Exam testing format
includes: matching, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answers,
essays. There are no make-up exams. GE Transfer Writing Requirement: All
general education transfer courses such as Health 2 must include a minimum of
2,500 words. This requirement is being met through in-class group exercises,
homework, and papers.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS PAPER (10 PTS)
One to two pages,
single space, 12 point letter size, one inch margins. MUST BE
SUBMITTED AS AN MS WORD FILE BY E-MAIL. Write in the e-mail SUBJECT
LINE, AA PAPER. Instructions: Go to the Butte-Glenn AA web site (http://www.aabutte-glenn.org).
Find a meeting in Butte County. Attend a meeting and write: 1) What were your
first impressions of the meeting, 2) what happened during the meeting, 3) after
the meeting was over, what are your impressions now.
BLACKING OUT PAPER (50 PTS)
Minimum of four (4) pages, single space, 12 point letter size, one inch
margins. MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN MS WORD
FILE BY E-MAIL. For the GE Writing Requirement, you will write a paper
about a blacking out experience from alcohol. If you’ve never had one, please
have a friend who has had the experience help you with all of the details
necessary for the writing assignment. Use only fictitious (fake) names when
writing your paper. It’s okay to write your paper in the first person using “I”
statements. To submit the paper to the instructor, attach the MS Word file in
e-mail and send. Your paper will need to address the following, but you are
encouraged to add whatever information you want to make the story interesting.
The more you write, the better the story.
1. Tell us
something about yourself. This discuss can cover just about anything about you,
your family, and your friends. Describe yourself, the kind of person you are,
etc. Include related discussions about alcohol consumption, smoking, etc.
2. Tell us what in
morbid detail about the events leading up to the blacking out incident such as
what you were thinking, who was there, where you were, was there a party, and
so on. It’s important to talk about what was happening in your mind during
time, and why you were drinking more and more. Be honest.
3. Tell us in
detail what you last remember, any sketchy memories, and what you were thinking
about. Was the blackout memory loss or partial or complete?
4. Tell us what
happened after you woke up after the blackout. Give us any other details such
as did you fill in the missing memories, who helped
you fill in the blanks, did you and others do something out of character, etc.
5. Provide an
analysis of the experience. What do you think about what happened? You should
have at least one or two paragraphs talking about this.
What Will Happen to the ANONYMOUS Stories: The instructor will give
different student groups stories to read and discuss in group. The stories,
because they are anonymous, may be published and used in the classroom. If you
prefer your story not be published, please tell the instructor.
GROUP EXERCISE PARTICIPATION (30 PTS):
Students are
required to attend class and participate in group exercises. There are no make
ups for group exercises. If you do not participate in group exercises, you will
not get credit for it.
GRADING SCALE
The grading scale
that will be used for this course is based on the number of points accumulated:
A 90-100, B 80-89, C 70-79, D 60-69, F <60. Course grades may be curved at
the end of the course at the discretion of the instructor.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
1) Be on time for
class. Class will start promptly at the designated class time; 2) During exams, calculators, translators, or any other electronic
or reference material will not be allowed, and Butte College rules for testing
will be in effect. Talking and looking around the room while testing is in
effect will result in a zero score for that exam; 3) Be polite, courteous, and
cordial with fellow students and instructor; 4) Take written notes during
class; 5) Students with recognized disabilities should identify themselves to
the professor the first day of class and proper documentation must be submitted
to the professor to be eligible for alternate testing methods; 6) Students are
expected to attend all classes; 7) No eating or drinking in class, and 8)
students are responsible for dropping and adding courses using the correct
college administrative procedures.
EXTRA CREDIT
If extra credit opportunities
arise during the semester, students will be notified in class. The professor
may offer extra credits points on days where there are very few students
attending class. Also, during the Aging Lecture, extra credit points are
usually offered on a first come first served basis.
SEE FURTHER EXPLANATION ABOUT COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS AT
THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
HLTH 2 - Health and
Wellness 3 units. (Butte-Glenn Community College)
Recommended Prep:
Reading Level IV; English Level III. Transfer Status: CSU; UC 3 hrs lecture/1 hr
directed study. The study of health and wellness, involving every aspect of
living: psychological, emotional, spiritual, physical, behavioral,
environmental, and social. The course provides the basic knowledge and
understanding of all these health and wellness issues in today's society giving
the information and inspiration needed to make healthful decisions and changes.
This course is available via distance education. Graded only.
COURSE LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Course learning objectives identify what the
student is expected to learn in a course. Your exams are created directly from
the learning objectives below. Use these
objectives as the guide for studying in this course. The learning objectives
with an asterisk (*) at the end of the objectives mean that the materials were
available from the professor, and is not in your textbook. By the end of each course segment, the
student will be able to:
Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: health, wellness, disease (infectious and chronic), target
behavior, self-efficacy, internal locus of control*, health value*, social
learning theory*..
2. Identify and describe the six dimensions
of wellness and a wellness lifestyle.
3. Identify the major public health
achievements of the twentieth century.
4. Identify major goals of the US national
Healthy People initiative.
5. Explain the importance of personal
decision making and behavior change in achieving a wellness lifestyle.
6. Identify and describe the influence of
gender, ethnicity, income, and disability on health.
7. Discuss the available sources of health
information and how to think critically about them.
8. Describe how to develop a behavior change
plan.
Chapter 2 Stress: The Constant Challenge
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: stress, eustress, stressor,
homeostasis, stress response, epinephrine, general adaptation syndrome, stress
factors (primary, predisposing, precipitating, reinforcing)*, hassle*, uplift*.
2. Explain what stress is and how people
react to it-- physically, emotionally, and behaviorally.
3. Describe the relationship between stress
and disease.
4. List common sources of stress.
5. Describe techniques for preventing and
managing stress.
6. Develop a step-by-step plan to manage
stress.
7. Describe hassles and uplifts, and how they
are related to stress.*
Chapter 3 Psychological Health
1. Define the following terms and recognize and
example of each: psychological health, self-esteem, self-concept, autonomy,
defense mechanism, anxiety, phobia (simple, social), depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. Describe what it means to be
psychologically healthy.
3. Explain how to develop and maintain a
positive self-concept and self-esteem.
4. Describe common psychological disorders
and list the warning signs of suicide.
5. Explain the different approaches and types
of help available for psychological problems.
Chapter 4 Intimate Relationships and
Communication
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: gender role, nonverbal communication, sexual orientation,
homosexual, heterosexual, cohabitation, codependent, self-disclosure, feedback,
conflict, conflict resolution.
2. Explain the qualities that help people
develop intimate relationships.
3. Describe different types of love
relationships, and the stages they often go through.
4. Discuss relationship options available to
adults today.
5. List some characteristics of successful
families and some potential problems families face.
6. Explain some of the challenges of being a
parent/child, foster parent/child, and adoptive parent/child.*
7. Discuss conflict resolution principles and
strategies for resolving conflict.
Chapter 5 Sex and Your Body, Childbirth
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: sexuality, gonads, vagina, penis, scrotum, testis, ovary,
clitoris, prepuce (foreskin), circumcision, glans,
androgens, estrogens, testosterone, sex chromosomes, puberty, erectile
dysfunction, organism, nocturnal emissions.
2. Describe the structure and function of the
female and male sex organs.
3. Discuss the menstrual and ovarian cycles.
4. Describe how the sex organs function during
sexual activity and list common causes of sexual problems.
5. Describe guidelines for safe, responsible
sexual behavior.
6. Describe sexual dysfunctions.
7. Identify and discuss the stages of labor
and delivery.
8. Discuss prenatal and postpartum care of
the woman.
9. Discuss complication related to labor,
delivery, and birth.
10. Discuss birthing alternatives.
Chapter 7 The Use
and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: drug, psychoactive drug, intoxication, addictive behavior,
substance abuse, dependence (substance, physical), tolerance, withdrawal,
dose-response function, depressant, hallucinogen, codependency, caffeine,
over-the-counter medication.
2. Discuss the concepts of addictive behavior,
substance abuse, and substance dependence.
3. Explain factors contributing to drug use
and dependence.
4. List the major categories of psychoactive
drugs and describe their effects, methods of use, and potential for abuse and
dependence.
5. Discuss social issues related to
psychoactive drug use and its prevention and treatment.
Chapter 8 Alcohol and Tobacco
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, proof value, metabolism, blood
alcohol concentration (BAC), cirrhosis, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), alcohol
abuse, alcohol dependence, alcoholism, binge drinking, emphysema, chronic
bronchitis, environmental tobacco smoke, mainstream smoke, sidestream
smoke.
2. Explain how alcohol is absorbed and
metabolized into the body.
3. Describe the immediate and long-term
effects of drinking alcohol.
4. Discuss the effect of binge drinking and
alcohol abuse in college students.
5. List the reason why people start using
tobacco and why they continue to use tobacco.
6. Explain the short- and long-term health
risks associated with tobacco use and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
Chapter 9 Nutrition Basics
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: essential nutrient, digestion, calorie, protein, amino
acids, fat (saturated, unsaturated, polyunsaturated), trans fatty acid/trans
fat, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein,
omega-3-fatty acid, carbohydrate, glucose, fiber (soluble, insoluble, dietary),
vitamins, antioxidant, minerals, anemia, osteoporosis, daily values, vegetarian
(vegan, lacto, lacto-ovo, pesco),
kosher (dairy, pareve, meat)*.
2. List the essential nutrients, and describe
the functions they perform in the body.
3. Identify and discuss the functions of
major minerals.
3. Discuss the USDA Food Guide Pyramids for
vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal planning.
4. Explain how food labels are used to make
informed choices about foods.
5. Construct a typical holiday meal and calculate
calories and grams of fat from meal, and discuss what issue
are involved in eating during the holiday season and celebrations.*
6. Discuss food similarities and differences
between racial and ethnic groups.*
7. Explain why foods, medicines, and other
consumables are kosher.*
8. Identify kosher symbols on food and
medicine labels.*
9. Explain how processed foods and medicines
become kosher.*
Chapter 10 Exercise for Health and Fitness
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: physical fitness, cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body
composition, target heart rate, resistance exercise, isometric/anabolic
steroids, isotonic exercise.
2. List the health-related components of
fitness.
3. Explain the wellness benefits of physical
activity and exercise.
4. Describe how to develop each of the
health-related components of fitness.
5. Discuss how to prevent fitness-related
injuries.
6. Explain the Physical Activity Pyramid.
Chapter 11 Weight Management
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: fat (essential), percent body fat, overweight, obesity,
body mass index, body image, diabetes (type 1 and 2), resting metabolic rate,
eating disorder, binge-eating disorder, purging.
2. Discuss different methods for assessing
body weight and body composition.
3. Explain the health risks associated with
overweight and obesity.
4. Explain factors that may contribute to a
weight problem, including genetic, physiological, lifestyle, and psychosocial
factors.
5. Describe lifestyle factors that contribute
to weight gain and loss, including the role of diet, exercise, and emotional
factors.
6. Identify and describe the symptoms of
eating disorders and the health risks associated with them.
7. Calculate body mass index, and determine
body mass index using a height-weight chart.
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: cardiovascular disease, capillaries, hypertension, atherosclerosis,
plaque, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart attack,
stroke, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
2. List the major components of the
cardiovascular system and describe how blood is pumped and circulated
throughout the body.
3. Describe the risks factors associated with
cardiovascular disease.
4. Discuss the major forms of cardiovascular
disease and how they develop.
Cancer
1. Define the following terms and recognize and
example of each: cancer, tumor (malignant, benign), biopsy, lymphatic system,
metastasis, bone marrow, carcinogen, chemotherapy, remission, mammograms, Pap
test, PSA blood test, melanoma, ultraviolet radiation, sun protective factor
(SPF).
2. List and describe common cancers- their
risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatments, and approaches to prevention.
3. Discuss some of the causes of cancer and
how they can be avoided or minimized, and describe how cancer can be detected,
diagnosed, and treated.
4. List specific actions to lower one’s risk
of developing cancer.
5. Describe how to conduct a testicular and
breast self-examine.
6. Describe how to protect the skin from sun
damage.
Chapter 13 Immunity and Infection and
Sexually Transmitted Diseases*
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: infection, pathogen, lymphatic system, systemic infection,
macrophage, killer T-Cell, B-Cell, antigen, antibody, autoimmune disease,
histamine, incubation, prodromal period, vaccine,
allergy, allergen, bacterium, bacteria, endemic, virus, contagious, epidemic,
pandemic, fungus, prions, parasite, sexually
transmitted disease (STD).
2. Define the following diseases: pneumonia,
tuberculosis, influenza, West Nile virus*, hepatitis, mad cow disease, HIV/AIDS,
SARS*, plague*, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human
papilloma virus (HPV), genital warts, herpes, H5N1 avian flu.
3. Describe the process by which the
infectious diseases are transmitted.
4. Explain how the immune system responds to
an invading organism.
5. List the major types of pathogens, and
describe the common diseases they cause.
6. List strategies for protecting yourself
against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Chapter 14 The
Challenge of Aging
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: aging, glaucoma, arthritis, presbyopia,
cataracts, osteoporosis, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
life expectancy, grief, bereavement, mourning.
2. List strategies for healthful aging.
3. Explain the physical, social, and mental
changes that may accompany aging, and discuss how people can best confront
these changes.
4. Describe the practical considerations of
older adults, including housing, finances, health care,
and transportation.
5. Explain the grieving process and how
support can be offered to adults and children who have experienced a loss.
Chapter 15 Conventional and Complementary
Medicine
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: over-the-counter medication, generic drug, complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM), conventional medicine, medical doctor, doctor
of osteopathic medicine, pharmaceuticals, podiatrist, optometrist, dentist,
allied health care providers, nurse practitioner*, physician’s assistant*,
false positive, false negative, antibiotic, acupuncture, managed-care plan,
health maintenance organization (HMO), preferred provider organization (PPO),
Medicare, Medicaid.
2. Explain the self-care decision making
process and discuss options for self-treatment.
3. Describe the basic premises, practices,
and providers of conventional and complementary/alternative medicine.
4. Explain how to communicate effectively
with a health care provider and how to evaluate different forms of treatment.
5. Identify and discuss what information is
contained on a typical label for over-the-counter and prescription medicines.
6. Identify where health provider information
may be obtained online from the State of California, and list the information
that is publicly available on every licensed health professional in the State
of California.
Chapter 16 Personal Safety
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: intentional/unintentional injury, Heimlich maneuver,
leisure injuries, work injuries, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel
syndrome, stalking, cyberstalking, sexual
assault/rape, statutory rape, date rape, incest, sexual harassment, first aid,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency medical services (EMS) system.
2. List the common types of unintentional
injuries and strategies for preventing them.
3. Describe factors that contribute to
violence and intentional injuries.
4. Discuss different forms of violence and
how to protect yourself from intentional injuries.
5. List strategies for helping others in an
emergency situation.
Chapter 17 Environmental Health
1. Define the following terms and recognize
and example of each: environmental health, heavy metal, polychlorinated
biphenyl (PCB), sanitary landfill, air quality index, fossil fuels, smog,
temperature inversion, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone layer,
asbestosis, asbestos, pesticides, decibel.
2. Describe the methods used to deal with the
classic environmental concerns of clean water and waste disposal.
3. Discuss the effects of rapid increases in
human population and list factors that may limit or slow world population
growth.
4. Describe short- and long-term effects of
air, chemical, and noise pollution and exposure to radiation.
5. Outline strategies that individuals,
communities, and nations can take to preserve and restore the environment.
Group Exercises/Class Participation
1. Contribute to group exercises by
completing Wellness Worksheets and sharing information with other students.
2. Identify and discuss what concepts were
learned during group exercises.
3. Identify and discuss the main concepts and
issues expressed in health videos and other audiovisual aids viewed in class.
Learning Objectives and Studying for Hlth 2
1. Write a test item from a learning objective.*
2. Discuss how learning objectives define
what the student is expected to learn in Hlth 2.*
3. Discuss study strategies for Hlth 2.*
Health Videos
1. Discuss the main points of each video and explain
how such information may be applied to personal or community health.*
FOR EACH VIDEO (IN-CLASS), ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
a) What is the main point of this video?
b) What happened in the video? Please
provide specific details.
c) How may we apply the health information
from the video?
Alcohol Abuse Papers
1. Discuss and analyze the process of an
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
2. Discuss what factors are associated with
blacking out.
3. Describe the process of blacking out.
STANDARD COLLEGE INFORMATION
Student Support Services on Campus
To assist your
academic performance in the course the following services are available;
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Service |
Days |
Hours |
Location |
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Campus Safety and Security (ph. 530-895-2351) |
M-F |
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Career and Employment Services (ph. 530-895-2340) |
M-F |
7A-5P |
Campus Ctr. |
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Center for Academic Success (ph. 530-895-2386) |
M-F |
8A-5P |
LRC |
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Counseling and Advising (ph. 530-895-2378) |
M-F |
8A-5P |
Campus Ctr. |
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EMERGENCY (PICK UP ANY
RED PHONE) |
M-F |
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ESCORTS, CAMPUS
(ph. 2351 or RED PHONE) |
M-F |
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Financial Aid (ph. 530-895-2311) |
M-F |
7A-4:45P |
Campus Ctr. |
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Student Health Clinic (ph. 530-895-2441) |
M-F |
7:30A- 12:30P, 1:30P- 4:30P |
Quad 3, Rm. 103 |
Code of Conduct
It is expected that students share respect and obey standards of student conduct. Charges of misconduct may be imposed upon students who violate provisions of college regulations. The Student Conduct Code, disciplinary action, student due process and grievance policy can be found in the Catalog, Student Handbook, Schedule of classes, Office of Student Services, etc.
Academic Integrity
This class will be conducted in accordance with the College Student Code of Conduct and Standards of Academic Honesty. Violations of standards of academic honesty will be reported to the college disciplinary office for appropriate action.
Disclaimer
From time to time this syllabus statement may need to be amended. Students will be notified of syllabus changes during a regularly scheduled class. It will be the responsibility of the students to ensure they posses the latest version of the class syllabus.
Academic
Accommodations
Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if a student’s documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to such requirements, services, facilities or programs. A student with a disability who will be requesting a modification, accommodation, or access to an auxiliary aid is required and responsible for identifying himself/herself to the instructor and, if desired, to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office. Students who consult or request assistance from the DSPS Office regarding specific modifications, accommodations or use of auxiliary aids will be required to meet timelines and procedural requirements established by the DSPS Office.
Personal Classroom
Expectations
This class will be conducted in accordance with acceptable behavior as described in the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct can be found in the Butte College Catalog and the Student Handbook. These resources are available in the College Bookstore, the Associated Students’ Office, and on Butte’s webpage (www.butte.edu). After this statement, it is appropriate to list further conduct expectations one might have as the instructor of a particular course.
Disruptive Behavior
Classroom behavior that seriously interferes with either (1) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or, (2) the ability of other students to profit from the instructional program (Examples: excessive noise, profanity, unauthorized use of cell phone, beepers, etc., sleeping, tardiness, disrespect, CHEWING TOBACCO)
Other Expectations
Students are expected to provide advanced notice of absence and meet homework, project deadlines, and exams.
Revised August 8,
2009