Author: Linda

CLASS MEETINGS
M 6:00-8:50 p.m.
Dinuba Voc Center
TEXT: Core Concepts in Health, Brief Eleventh Edition
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 and as copied on Blackboard page.

Contemporary Health Issues
DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Randy Whited DEPT OFFICE: 320C/EXT 409

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

COURSE CODE: 71015
ADVISORIES: ENGL 125 & ENGL 126 COURSE VALUE: 3 units Fall 2010

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 Fall 2010 Session is October 15, 2010.
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
2010 FALL SESSION
Sept 6: Monday
Nov 11: Thursday
Nov 25-26: Thurs-Friday
FINAL EXAM
Dec 13: 6-7:50
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
Aug 16-Aug 30
EXAM: Aug 30
1 Article (due Aug 30)
UNIT 2: Drugs
Chapter 7
Sept 13-Oct 4
EXAM: Oct 4
1 Article (due Sept 27)
UNIT 3: Alcohol & Tobacco
Chapter 8
Sept 27-Oct 25
EXAM: Oct 25
1 Article (due Oct 18)
UNIT 4: Nutrition, Weight Management & Fitness
Chapter 9, 10 & 11
Oct 25-Nov 22
EXAM: Nov 22
1 Article (due Nov 15)
UNIT 5: Reproductive Health, Diseases & Immunity
Chapters 5-6 & 12-13
Nov 22-Dec 6
EXAM: Dec 6
1 Article (due Dec 6)
FINAL EXAM Dec 13
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