HLTH 1- Introduction to Health
Instructor: Elizabeth Ghobrial
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Course Description
Physiological, psychological, and social perspectives of health. Emphasis on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that will contribute to a healthy individual.
To take this class, you must have daily access to a computer with an Internet connection, an email account, and experience using a web browser. You will also need to update your email address in CLASS-Web when you register.
Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.
This class begins Aug 20 and ends Dec 23.
On-Campus Meetings
There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus orientation to Online Learning on either Aug. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 2420, Aug. 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Room 2420, and Aug. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 2420. Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.
How This Class Operates
This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class. Some assignments will be done on your own; others will be done in groups. Active participation is required.
Communications will take place primarily via email and the class discussion boards. Other possible forms of communication include telephone and scheduling face-to-face meetings on-campus.
This course is divided into modules, and each module contains various activities. All the Modules will be accessible from the Course Materials area, but students will only be able to access currently active and open modules. All modules open at 12:05 a.m. on Mondays and close at 11:55 p.m. on Sundays. This course will cover:
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Understanding Personal Health
Module 3: Healthy Communication/Social Support
Module 4: The Mind and Health
Module 5: Nutrition and Health
Module 6: Weight Management & Physical Activity
Module 7: Drug Use and Abuse
Module 8: Environmental Health
Module 9: Sexuality and Health
Class Activities
In this class, in addition to completing the assignments and quizzes, you are expected to make frequent use of the discussion area in Blackboard. Posting questions, providing feedback to your classmates, and discussing health-related topics of interest to you are all part of your "attendance and participation".
Class Project(s)
Another major component of this course is the Course Final Project. There are two types of course project. You choose ONE type.
Type 1: Health Behavior Change - you select and change ONE of your
health behaviors, or…
Type 2: Two Health Research Projects
A) Personal Health Topic - you choose a health topic that is relevant
to your life and find out all that you can about it that is helpful
and/or interesting to you.
Examples: diabetes, depression, stress, nutrition, etc.
B) Health Opinion/Editorial - you select a current health topic, make
yourself knowledgeable about it, and write an opinion editorial on the
issue.
How Students are Graded
Grades will be based on the completion of the following:
Discussion/Participation – 30 points
Assignments – 60 points
Problem Sets – 60 points
Quizzes – 30 points
Reflective Journals – 20 points
Final Project – 50 points
Assignments carry a specific point value. Grades are based on the total number of points earned in the course:
Grade of A: 88%-100% of total possible points (220+ points)
Grade of B: 72%-87% of total possible points (180-219 points)
Grade of C/Cr: 55%-71% of total possible points (137-179 points)
Grade of D: 40%-54% of total possible points (100-136 points)
Grade of F: 39% or less than the total possible points (99 points or less)
Succeeding in an Online Course
Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, can't use a computer too well, have taken less than 21 units of college credit in your lifetime, and/or have a grade-point-average under 2.0, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.
Also, don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.
LPC offers a tutorial called "Succeeding in an online course" that will not only tell you if you are a good fit for online learning, but it also offers many strategies -- among other pertinent information -- that will help you succeed online. Please complete the tutorial.
Blackboard
This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the Blackboard Login Procedures page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.