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Eastern |
I. Instructor: Anita
Sego, M.S.
Office: Lantz 1164
Office Hours: MWF
Phone: 581-6206; Health Studies
Office - 581-5761
Email: alsego@eiu.edu
http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfals1
II.
Course Description: An examination
of the factors in the physical, biological, and social environment that
influence the magnitude and character of health problems, goals and solutions within a community.
III. Course Outcomes: At the end of this course the student will be able to:
v
Have an
understanding of the historical developments of community health and be able to
discuss the history of community and public health from its past to present day
in the United States (IA1).
v
Be able to
describe how the Health People 2010 goals and objectives will differ from
Health People 200 Goals and Objectives (IID1; IID2; IIC1 and IIID2).
v
Be able to
explain what a governmental health organization is and give examples of one of
each of the following levels; international, national, state and local (IIIA1;
and IIIA3).
v
Be able to
identify the role of governmental and private agencies in improving the health
population within a community (IIIC3; and IIID1).
v
Have an
understanding of the factors associated with the aging process, senior
citizens; their needs, services for life’s later years (VIIA3).
v
Understand some
factors related to the use of drugs of abuse in the American Society (VC1).
v
Be familiar with
occupational safety and health protection and prevention at the worksite IIIA1,
VD2, and VD3).
v
Be familiar with
the relationship between violence and interpersonal actions needing community
health services (VIA2; VIC2, and VID4).
v
Describe health
problems that impact the community and be able to identify steps used to
resolve these problems. (IA1).
v
Be able to
explain the basic concepts of Epidemiology: counting and analyzing for planning
and programming and the use of statistical analysis as used in Epidemiology.
(IVA1-IVD2)
v
Understand the
various etiological agents (microorganisms that cause communicable diseases.
(VIB2; VID1-VID4).
v
Understand the
difference between chronic disease and communicable diseases and have the
knowledge to enable her or him to begin practicing various behavioral patterns
associated with prevention of these diseases. (VID1-VID4).
v
Be able to
explain the various factors and problems which impact the environment and be
able to develop strategies that will result in a life-style that positively
affects the environment (VA1-VD3).
v
Develop and
learn to employ safe behavioral practices in their life. (IA1).
v
Be familiar with
the basic components of a community nutrition program and be able to help
themselves and others develop a health eating pattern (VA1-VD3).
v
Have an understanding
of the historical developments in community health and how it has progressed
from a sad past to dynamic future in mental health care (IA1-IC2; VA1-VD3; VII
A1; VIIA1-VIID2).
v
Be knowledgeable
concerning the various research and community health program initiatives being
carried out relating to mental illness.
Also, understand the issues to deinstitutionalization of the mentally
ill. (VIIA1-VIID2).
v
Understand the
various activities comprised in a comprehensive school health program
(VIIA1-VIID2).
v
Be able to
explain the factors associated with health and wellness. (IC2; IIA1).
v
Understand the
specific health problems faced by minorities and how socioeconomic factors may
affect their health status. (IC2; IB2 and 3; IIIC3).
v
Develop an
understanding of child and maternal health and how it may be a measure of
community’s well-being (IVD1).
IV. Course Requirements
A. Exams - Exams are based on material from class lectures, readings,
assignments and videos. Examinations
may include both multiple choice and essay questions.
B. Attendance and participation in all aspects of the course are required for
success in this class. Arrangements to make up missed assignments must be
done before an absence occurs.
REMEMBER: If you are not in class you cannot get credit
for participation. You must be able
to present written excuses for absences for which you request an excuse or have
permission for the Student Health Services to say that you have been to Student
Health Services. Chronic absences will
not be excused without a physician permit.
Sports or University Activity absences must have written documentation
in order to be excused.
C.
Assignments are requested to be turned in on time, however in the case
of late assignments the following procedure and grading will be enforced: Late assignments will only be accepted for
two weeks after the assigned due date.
After the first week, a five-point penalty will be deducted from your
assignment score. NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFTER THE TWO WEEK EXTENSION. No late exams will be accepted. PAY ATTENTION TO THE EXAM DATES POSTED ON
WEBCT. Students who miss their scheduled presentation
date will only be allowed to make-up the presentation if time permits and will
be assessed a 30% point deduction penalty for the project.
V. Assignments/Evaluation
A. Sixteen Chapter Quizzes are posted at the beginning of the semester. The quizzes are open-book, open-note and may
be taken from the first day of class until the posted dates on WebCT for each
exam. The first eight tests are due
before midterm; the second eight tests are due before the last day of class
prior to final exam week. (285 points)
B. Book Report and Short Presentation on health-related book - 50 Points
E. Attendance/Participation – 185 Points (5 points per day with up to 3
instructor excused absences)
F. Group Activities – In Class – 150 Points
G. Individual Writing Assignments (3 article reviews; must complete article
review form, attach it to a copy of the article, and present the information to
the class). – 30 points
700
Points Total: A - (630-700) B - (560-629) C –
(490-559) D – (420-489) F (<420)
VI. Tentative Course Outline
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Week |
Topic/Activity |
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Jan 9-13 |
Introduction &
Expectations/Chapter 1 |
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Jan 16 |
No Class - Martin Luther King's Birthday |
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Jan 16-20 |
Chapter 2 |
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Jan 23-27 |
Chapter 3 - Pick your book for your book report by |
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Jan 30 - Feb 3 |
Chapter 4 |
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Feb 6-10 |
Chapter 5 |
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Feb 13-17 |
Chapter 6 |
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Feb 20-24 |
Chapter 7 |
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Feb 27 - March 3 |
Chapter 8 (Mid Term--all
quizzes for the first half are due on WebCT on |
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March 6-10 |
Chapter 9 |
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March 13-17 |
Spring Break - No Class |
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March 27-31 |
Chapter 10 |
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April 3-7 |
Chapter 11 & 12 |
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April 10-14 |
Chapter 13 &
Chapter 14 |
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April 17-21 |
Chapter 15 & 16 |
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April 24-28 |
Book Reports |
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April 28 |
All Quizzes Must be
Completed on WebCT by December |
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May 3 |
Final Exam Meeting
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VII Texts
1. An Introduction to Community Health, McKenzie, James E., Robert R.
Pinger and Herome E. Kotecki. Fifth Edition. Jones and Barlett Publishers.
Academic Integrity:
A violation of the university policy on Academic Integrity in any shape,
manner, or form will result in a hearing
before the Judicial Review Board. This pertains to attendance, quizzes,
tests, assignments, or any material relating to this course.
Students with Disabilities:
If you believe you will need accommodations for disability, please make an
appointment to meet with me after
class. You may also wish to contact the Director of the Office of
Disability Services at 581-6583.
Distractions/Disruptive Behavior:
A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher
Education (