HEED 208, Health Education Syllabus

Spring 2023                                                             

Instructor: Sue Gin

Office Hours: W 11-12, or as arranged.  We can use confer zoom or canvas chat

Email: sgin@cuesta.edu  (best contact method)           

I will usually return your email within 24-48 hours, but I will try to reply sooner

Text: Access to Health, Mindfulness Edition by Donatelle, Rebecca J., 16th. edition

Catalog Description: Presents the major health problems facing non-dominant/minority ethnic groups related to acculturation, assimilation and biological variations. Various health belief systems, folk remedies, health practices, and attitudes toward health will be analyzed to promote prejudice reduction and understanding of cultural differences. A variety of non-traditional and experiential teaching/learning strategies will be used to examine alternative approaches to healthy lifestyles.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify barriers that minorities face when access or receiving health care in the U.S. today.
• Compare and contrast nutrient analysis of various ethnic diets. (Optional: Demonstrate accurate analysis of ingredients on a food label and/or nutrition assessment, identifying saturated fats, trans-fats, salt and refined sugar.)
• Describe lifestyle changes you have made or plan to make as a result of taking this health class
• Identify lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of major chronic or communicable diseases based on your family health history and/or current lifestyle choices
• Evaluate contemporary media, literature and institutions for discrimination and bias in multi-cultural health.
• Analyze examples of dominant and non-dominant group conflict.
• Explore various international health issues.

 

Course Requirements:

Exams: There will be 2 x 60-point tests during the semester. Exams will be multiple choice, matching, short answer, and paragraph form. These questions will include lecture notes, Power Points, videos, and the textbook. Exams must be completed before the deadline posted.

Quizzes: There will be 6 x 15-point quizzes. Quizzes will be matching and multiple choice.

Assignments and Discussions (12) must be submitted on or before the designated time and date.  Pay attention to the due dates.  There will be a reduction in points for late work.

 Instructor reserves the right to change grading/assignments/exams in case of extenuating circumstances.

Grading is based on the total cumulative points for all written assignments, exams, discussions, and quizzes. 

Approximate breakdown:

2 Exams (60 points each)

6 Quizzes (15 points each)

 6 Assignments (20 points each)

 6 Discussion/Assignments (10 points each)

 390  total points

 

Grading Scale:

A 93-100%         

A- 90-92%               

B+   88-89%       

B 83-87%         

B- 80-82%         

C+ 78-79%         

C 73-77%               

C- 70-72%   

D 60-69%        

F   0-59%

 

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

• Check Canvas regularly for class updates. I will use this site to send announcements, post homework, post grades and upload power points or links
• If you have questions, please use the discussion Q&A or contact me directly.  If I cannot answer your questions, I will assist in finding the correct resource for you. sgin@cuesta.edu.  
• You must adhere to the Cuesta College guidelines of academic honesty and Code of Conduct. Academic honesty is essential to the academic community. Students expect Cuesta College faculty to be fair, truthful, and trustworthy. Faculty expect Cuesta College students to share these same values. Students who violate these principles by cheating, plagiarizing, or acting in other academically dishonest ways are subject to disciplinary procedures.

Examples of Academic Dishonesty:

• Copying from another student’s exam.
• Giving answers or allowing another student to copy from your work or exam.
• Using prohibited notes or electronic devices during an exam.
• Taking a test for someone else.
• Submitting another student’s work as your own.
• Knowingly allowing another student to copy/use your work as his or her own work.
• Completing an assignment for another student.
• Plagiarizing or stealing other people’s thoughts, speeches or artistic works by not acknowledging them through proper citation or documentation.
• For a complete list of Student Code of Conduct violations and policies, go to: student code of conduct brochure

• If you stop attending class it is up to you to drop.
• Instructor reserves the right to make changes in syllabus and schedule depending on extenuating circumstances.
• Technology Support is available in person at the Open Lab desk or email them at: support@my.cuesta.edu

  Diversity and Inclusion Statement

It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well-served by this course, that students' learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity of culture students bring here be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender identity, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, and culture. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally, or for other students or student groups

Disability Statement

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact Disabled Student Services & Programs at Building 3300 on SLO Campus (546-3148) or on North Campus (591-6215) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities DSPS link 

Last day to drop without a W: Within first 20% of class

Last day to drop with a W: Within 60% of class