CLASS MEETINGS
MW 8:00-9:15 a.m.
Dinuba Voc Center
TEXT: Core Concepts in Health, Brief Tenth Edition Update, Wellness sheets
AUTHORS: Insel/Roth
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Co
6 882-Scrantons

Course Objectives
To introduce the student to a comprehensive study of personal and community health. This course will review health issues at the local, state, and national levels.
Course OUTCOMES
To recognize connections between personal health, behaviors, social interaction and environmental issues. To use a behavior modification plan to improve overall health and wellbeing. To value the impact of wellbeing of the body and person. To practice appropriate life choices issues.
GENERAL CLASS RULES
1. There will be assigned seating in this class.
You are expected to arrive to class on time.
3. If you leave prior to the end of the class hour you will be marked absent.
4. All cell phones or anything disruptive to class must be turned off and put away when in class.
5. No texting, note passing or signing will be tolerated during class lecture, presentations or activities. No napping! Sorry no guests allowed.
6. It is expected that you read each unit before class session to interact in discussion and activities. It is expected that you complete all assignments and activities on time.
7. You are expected to follow Reedley College policy and guidelines regarding cheating, plagiarism and behavior. See catalog.

Contemporary Health Issues 1
DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Michael White DEPT OFFICE: 320C/EXT 409

INSTRUCTOR: L.LAUNER
OFFICE: By Appt
PHONE: 859-2266
E- MAIL: linda.launer@reedleycollege.edu

COURSE CODE: 71986
ADVISORIES: ENGL 125 & ENGL 126 COURSE VALUE: 3 units Spring 2009

ATTENDANCE will be recorded on a daily basis. If a student misses (3) consecutive class meetings without notifying the instructor, the student MAY be dropped from the course. NOTE: You may be dropped during the first two weeks of class if you do not attend class and do not notify the instructor of the absence. Withdrawal from the class is the final responsibility of the student.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The final drop date for the Spring 2009 Session is _____________
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact me as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you require additional study materials or need help with note taking.
NO CLASSES DURING
2009 SPRING SESSION
Jan 19: Monday
Feb 13: Friday
Apr 6-10: Spring Break
FINAL EXAM
May 20, 2009 8-9:50
GRADES
Each unit will be valued at 100 points each
Unit Exam 50 %
Article 25%
Activity 25 %
Total points = 500 points
Each Unit Exam is mandatory. An optional comprehensive exam will be offered during the scheduled final exam date to replace your lowest exam score from Units 1-5.
I will not accept late work or make-up assignments, exams or quizzes. This means you need to be in class and do the work as assigned.
GRADE ASSIGNMENT will be achieved as follows from a total of 500 POSSIBLE POINTS:
A = 450-500
B = 400-449
C = 350-399
D = 296-349
F = < 295)
NOTES & HANDOUTS
You can find notes, assignments, grades and other relevant information for this class on Blackboard at: www.reedleycollege.edu.
LECTURE & EXAM DATES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
UNIT 1: Wellness, Stress & Mental Health
Chapters 1, 2 &3
Jan 13-Feb 2
EXAM: Feb 4
1 Article (due Feb 2)
UNIT 2: Drugs
Chapter 7
Feb 9-Feb 25
EXAM: Mar 2
1 Article (due Feb 25)
UNIT 3: Alcohol & Tobacco
Chapter 8
Mar 4-Mar 18
EXAM: Mar 23
1 Article (due Mar 18)
UNIT 4: Nutrition, Weight Control & Fitness
Chapter 9, 10 & 11
Mar 25-Apr 15
EXAM: Apr 20
1 Article (due Apr 15)
UNIT 5: Diseases & Immunity
Chapter 13
Apr 22-May 11
EXAM: May 13
1 Article (due May 11)
FINAL EXAM May 20
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