Course Objectives and Expectations

A study of factors which influence personal health. Attention given to the value of good health practices; examination of self and lifestyle for disease risk; and preventive measures for hearth disease and cancer. Topics include stress, mental health, sexual reproductive health, sex roles and living with others, nutrition, exercise and weight control.

Materials & Text   (required) B.E. Pruitt & Jane J. Stein, Decisions for Healthy Living, Second Ed. Skyline Bookstore: Scan Tran #882, #2 pencil, Red legal size folder. The T-Factor Fat Gram Counter  Skyline Bookstore

Attendance:

 You should know that I have zero tolerance for unexcused absences or tardiness. Every student is expected to be in class on time for every scheduled class session. Your participation is a vital part of the class experience. If you are not in class, both you and your classmates miss the opportunity to gain from your experience. If you are too sick to come to class you should inform me that you will be absent BEFORE the class session that you will miss. You can do this by e-mailing me at lowell@smccd.edu.

 The following is a PARTIAL list of UNACCEPTABLE reasons for tardiness or absence: 

• I have an appointment.
• I have to work.
• I have an admission's interview for another college. 
• I got locked out of my apartment. 
• I couldn't find my car keys. 
• I couldn't get a parking spot.
• My alarm/roommate/friend did not wake me up. 
• Traffic was bad. 
• I was having one of those days so I went back to bed.

 Students' who do not respect this attendance policy can expect to have their final grades docked. If you think this view is too restrictive or unreasonable, have another class that will make you late, or simply don't believe me, you should  take this class another semester. 

Roll Sheets will be passed in the first five minutes of each class period. Each student to SIGN THEIR OWN  INITIALS ONLY! If you sign another students name, for what ever reason, that student will be deducted for one week of attendance points. Each day students will earn 3 points. That is 9 points per week, times 18 weeks. Just do the math!

Course Content:

Course Topics:

Topics will be covered in approximately the order listed ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE on the Web.. I will make every effort to cover the topics listed on the dates listed. Is is my experience that some topics stimulate a great deal of discussion and others only stimulate a lot of discussion. Therefore, we may have to adjust the assignments as the course progresses. You will be informed of any changes in the Web "Announcements".

• Chapter 1: Health: Your Personal Responsibility
• Chapter 2: Managing Your Mental Health
• Chapter 3: Coping with Stress
• Chapter 4: Eating Smart
• Chapter 5: Maintaining Proper Weight
• Chapter 6: Keeping Fit
• Chapter 7: The Health Effects of Smoking and Drinking
• Chapter 8: Understanding the Dangers of Drug Use
• Chapter 9: The Health Threats of Unintentional Injuries and Violence
• Chapter 10: Reducing the Risk for Chronic Disease
• Chapter 11: Reducing the Risk for Infectious Disease
• Chapter 12: Sexuality: Developing Healthy Relationships
• Chapter 13: Planning a Family
• Chapter 14: Healthy Aging: Growing Older and Facing the End of Life
• Chapter 15: Living in a Healthy Environment
• Chapter 16: Making Health Care Decisions

Syllabus

Health Science 100 AA

Health Education

Spring 2007

Dates: January 16, 2007 - May 24, 2007

Health Education Instructor: Ms. Lowell

Office: Building 1, Room 1220

Email: lowell@smccd.edu

Spring 2007

Dates: January 16, 2007 - May 24, 2007

Health Science 100 AA - General Health Education

Hsci 100 AA – CRN 37774 (T Th 8:10-9:25am)

Health Education Instructor: Ms. Lowell

Office: 1220: Classroom:   2108

Email: lowell@smccd.edu

Office Hours: MWF 8-9am; TTh 10-11am.

Required Text: Decisions for Health Living ; B.E. Pruitt, Jane J. Stein, ISBN: 0-321-10671-7

Materials: Skyline Bookstore: Scan Tran #882; #2 pencil; Legal size red folder (Health Folder);

Dates to Remember : Start Date- Jan 16, 2007; Refund Date - Jan 29, 2007

Census Date -Feb 5, 2007; * ACAD Cutoff Date -Feb 09, 2007

Last Drop Date : Feb 9, 2007

(* ACAD Date is last day to drop without appearing on transcript.)

Declared Recess  March 17, 2007  (Saturday Skyline Only)

Spring Recess April 2-8, 2007

Last Day to WITHDRAW from Semester Length Course April 26  (14th Week)

Last Day of Class: May 24, 2007

COMMENCEMENT  May 25, 2007

Grading:

Total of Earned Points: Attendance, Guest Lecture, Film Notes, Chapter Homework, Chapter Quiz, Special Assignments, Class Cooperation, Participation & Red Health Folder.

Grading Scale:

100%-93%=A

92%-82%=B *

81%-70%=C

69%-60%=D

59%-0%=F

* Note : 92% is a B grade

Student with special needs :

In coordination with the DSP&S office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an accommodation letter, please meet me during my office hours to discuss your needs. For more information, please contact DSPS office at (650) 738-4280.

Attendance:

You should know that I have zero tolerance for unexcused absences or tardiness. Every student is expected to be in class on time for every scheduled class session. Your participation is a vital part of the class experience. If you are not in class, both you and your classmates miss the opportunity to gain from your experience. If you are too sick to come to class you should inform me that you will be absent BEFORE the class session that you will miss. You can do this by e-mailing me at lowell@smccd.edu

Students' who do not respect this attendance policy can expect to have their final grades docked. It is your responsibility to officially withdrawn within publish deadlines to avoid penalty grades and fee obligations. If you think this view is too restrictive or unreasonable, have another class that will make you late, or simply don't believe me, you should take this class another semester.

  Roll:

Roll will be taken the first five minutes of each class period. No talking or taking care of personal business during class period. Please respect your fellow students.

Rules:

One make-up quiz allowed for ONE quiz missed. The date will be announce at the end of the semester. No late homework assignments. No sharing of assigned documents. No sharing of quiz answers.

Students are required to have an E-mail If you do not have one, go to the student center and sign up for a free E-mail address. If you change your e-mail address, change it on the class web so you can receive daily class messages and announcements. If you do not have a computer at home, Skyline College has computers at the Learning Center Building 5. Turn Cell Phones OFF.

Tentative Teaching Schedule : Topics will be covered in approximately the order listed ANNOUNCEMENT PAGE on the Web. (http://www.smccd.net/accounts/lowell/hsci100/announce.html). I will make every effort to cover the topics listed on the dates listed. It is my experience that some topics stimulate a great deal of discussion. Therefore, we may have to adjust the assignments as the course progresses. Changes will be posted on this above Web Address "Announcements" on Email. Check it DAILY! See update date and time.

Week 1:  Health: Your Personal Responsibility p1

Week 2:  Managing Your Mental Health p20

Week 3:  Coping with Stress p35

Week 4:  Eating Smart p48

Week 5:    Maintaining Proper Weight p64

Week 6:     Keeping Fit p79

Week 7:    The Health Effects of Smoking and Drinking p95

Week 8:    Understanding the Dangers of Drug Use p114

Week 9:    The Health Threats of Unintentional Injuries and Violence p131

Week 10:   Reducing the Risk for Chronic Disease p149

Week 11:    Reducing the Risk for Infectious Diseases p172

Week 12:    Sexuality: Developing Healthy Relationships p198

Week 13:    Planning a Family p214

Week 14:    Healthy Aging: Growing Older and Facing the End of Life p237

Week 15:    Living in a Healthy Environment p256

Week 16:    Making Health Care Decisions p275

FINAL GRADES: 

Final Grades for the Spring 2007 Semester will be available on WebSMART at www.skylinecollege.edu beginning June 9, 2007

Body Measurements   pdf