HES100 ONLINE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Joann Pell , M.S., R.D. Office: FW-12
Phone: 623.845.3804
Email: joann.pell@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Online Address:https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/
Online Virtual Office Hours TBA
Land Office Hours: 1-130p T/R and 5:30-6p on M

Section #	Start Date*	End Date	Enrollment Deadline
13428	8/24	11/20	8/27

WELCOME
Welcome to HES 100 Online! This 13 week class will give you the opportunity to explore many facets of your personal health and wellness. It is designed to give you a chance to reflect on your current health habits in a variety of areas (nutrition, fitness, relationships, stress management, sexual health, HIV/AIDS, immunity, cancer & cardiovascular health to name a few), learn about the "gold standard" of health in each area and to think/explore & question how this information impacts your health . You will also get a chance to interact and learn with fellow classmates through the internet class discussion group. Lastly, I hope this class gives you enough tools & information to keep you happy, healthy and on a wonderful journey towards optimal health & wellness. Good Luck!

ABOUT ONLINE CLASSES
This online course follows a semi-structured format. It IS NOT an open entry-open exit class. There are due dates for
quizzes, discussion questions and projects. There are penalties for late postings of any class requirements listed below. Students who begin after the official start date must complete the same requirements in a more compressed time period. Students will complete readings, 13 assignments, blog activity and 4 discussion forum topics to meet course requirements. Students will be evaluated on assignments and completeness of discussion topic/forum responses.

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LOGGING IN & MAINTAINING STATUS IN THE CLASS
You must log in and start meeting the requirements of the class (post chp 1 assignment and discussion question) by 8/30 @ 11:59p. Otherwise, you will be withdrawn. You need to meet the requirements of the class and submit assignments on time or you will not pass this class. Not maintaining status in the class (posting assignments on time) will result in a "F" grade.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore Health/Wellness concepts by focusing on personal nutrition, weight control, stress, fitness, sexual health, relationships and prevention of life threatening diseases.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
After completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate his/her own health and lifestyle habits and develop a plan to improve or maintain their overall health and well being.

TEXT: A TEXTBOOK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS: Core Concepts in Health 11th Ed by Insel (McGraw Hill Publishing). It is available @ GCC Bookstore , Amazon.com or through McGraw Hill) Do not purchase the "Brief Ed"!

ACCESSING USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR BLACKBOARD
You need a MEID (Maricopa Enterprise ID) username /password for Blackboard entrance. Go to Blackboard home page at: https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/. Click on the "New User" link. Select "Student Link". You are now at the SPAT tool (Student Personal Administration Tool). Follow instructions to enter your information and obtain your Blackboard username/password.

USING BLACKBOARD
Blackboard is the online platform that will be used to deliver your course. .Blackboard is located at : https://ecourses.maricopa.edu/webapps/login/ If you have trouble logging in, call the blackboard helpdesk 24/7 at 1-888-994-4433.

BLACKBOARD HELP
Blackboard help desk available 24/7: 1-888-994-4433
A Blackboard Quick Reference Guide/ Manual is available to download here: http://web.gccaz.edu/studenthelpdesk/bbbasics.pdf
A Blackboard orientation tool is available at:http://www.gccaz.edu/hd/tutorials/blackboard/
Blackboard help links and video demonstrations are available here: http://www.maricopa.edu/blackboard/help.html

STUDENT HELP
The student help desk is located in High Tech Center 2, Room 130 (HT2-130) on GCC Campus. The webpage is: http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/studenthelpdesk/. The phone # is: 623.845.HELP (4357) The student help desk can assist you with the ePalette, student email, Blackboard or general questions regarding software you are using for the course. Contact your INSTRUCTOR for questions or problems with grading or course content!

SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have any disabilities which may hinder your learning the material presented in this class, please set up an appointment with special services and complete the appropriate forms as soon as possible. You will need to make an appointment to meet with one of the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) staff to determine eligibility for accommodations based on your documentation of disability. Even if you do not have documentation, you are encouraged to meet with DRS to discuss your options. DRS staff can be reached at the following numbers:(623)845.3080 TTY-623.845.3086. Inform your instructor as well!

TIPS TO GET STARTED
Online classes require diligent work, even more so than a traditional face to face class.. Expect to spend 8-10 hours per week on this course. I suggest opening each chapter under Course Materials Tab @ Blackboard and read the objectives. Listen to the podcast. Next, read the text and take notes using the chapter outline. Then look at the study questions. Can you answer them? Lastly, complete the required assignments and/or discussion forum. Check the Announcement center frequently!

COMMUNICATION
Communicate with instructor via email @ Blackboard. You must set up your "personal information" once you are in your course to receive and send emails. I can't tell who "blackbird@ yahoo.com" is...so please make sure your email address is valid and contains your name, HES100 section number in the address, subject or your email message. You are responsible for maintaining your email address in the course! If you change it, please change it in Blackboard as well!

WILL I NEED TO VISIT THE GCC CAMPUS "IN PERSON"?
Students will not be required to come to the GCC campus unless they choose to use the campus computer labs to complete their assignments. Communication and completion of course requirements can be done entirely online. I am available in my main campus office (FW-12) for a few hours per week. Please check my schedule if you would like to stop by!

WHAT TYPE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTER SKILLS DO I NEED
Students should be familiar with the Internet. They should be able to click through a web page, and know how to send and receive e-mail.Students can complete this course on campus (in the High Tech Centers) or off campus (must have access to the Internet and have a browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer, Firefox etc).

LOGGING IN & MAINTAINING STATUS IN THE CLASS
You must log in and start meeting the requirements of the class (post chp 1 assignment and discussion question) by 8/30 @ 11:59p. Otherwise, you will be withdrawn. You need to meet the requirements of the class and submit assignments on time or you will not pass this class. Not maintaining status in the class (posting assignments on time) will result in a "F" grade.

TECHNOLOGY PROBLEMS
Please do not wait until the last minute to post assignments or any other course requirement. Online classes have their 'inherent ' limitations....computer crashing, servers crashing...etc! Leave yourself enough time to deal with these problems if they arise! Penalty points for late postings will be assessed regardless of the problem.

SYLLABUS CHANGES
From time to time, changes may be made in the syllabus to accommodate class changes and enhance learning. Changes will be communicated to students via email and course messages.

COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS:

CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS
A chapter assignment is required for each chapter. (total 13 for the course). They are a combination of Multiple Choice, True/ False questions, and short answer questions. Expect to spend approximately 1-1/2- 2 hours completing each chapter assignment. Late assignments (past due date) will be assessed a 5 point penalty for each late day. Assignments posted 1 week or more past the due date will be given a zero. Assignments are posted in the " Chapter Assignment" tab @ Blackboard

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
There are 4 discussion questions on various topics. Each discussion question will be worth 25-30 points. Access the discussion forum at "discussion/email" tab in your Blackboard course. Late discussion responses will be assessed a 5 point penalty for each late day. Discussion responses posted one week or more past the due date are given a 0.

HEALTHY LIVING BLOG
Students will blog 1 health behavior change during the semester. The blog is located in Blackboard under the "Healthy Living Blog" tab at Blackboard. Completed blogs are due by the due date (11/8). There are no extensions for this assignment. Late blogs will be given a zero (0).

READING ASSIGNMENTS
Chapters listed on the course schedule should be read prior to completing chapter assignments and discussion forums. Use the chapter outline to help read the text chapters!

EXTRA CREDIT:
There are 5 extra credit questions embedded in the chapter outlines and study guides. Each worth 5 points. Find and answer them within one week of the assignment due date for that chapter.

PLAGIARISM
I expect every student to produce his/her original, independent work. The internet has volumes of material. Please do not copy, cut & paste material directly from the internet to your assignments. I expect you to read and summarise in your own words. A warning and 5 point deduction from the assignment will be assessed for the 1st infraction. The student will be assessed an F and dropped from the course for the 2nd infraction.

Any student whose work indicates a violation of the MCCCD Academic Misconduct Policy (cheating, plagiarism) can expect penalties as specified in the Student Handbook, which is available through Student Services at 623.845.3812.

GRADING POLICY/POINTS AVAILABLE
(13) Chapter Assignments: 35-50 points each
(4) Discussion Questions - 25-30 points each
(1) Healthy Living Blog - 25 points
Total Points available:Approximately: 635

All assignments, tests, projects and the final course grade will be determined by the following scale: 90 - 100% = A 80 - 89% = B 70 - 79% = C 60 - 69% = D* < 59% = F*

--"just remember to stay on top of it and it will fall into place."

-- "that the chapter outlines and assignments really helped in understanding the topics "

-- "The class is very informative and if you stay on schedule it seemed like it was over almost too fast."

--"Communicate with your cyber classmates. It makes it more fun!"

--"This class is a great class to take-be prepared to have to "work at" your assignments--but the work will reap benefits, as you will love the information you will learn in this class. the instructor is extremely helpful!"

--"It is probably as much work as a traditional class. You have to be willing to dedicate time to sit down and study independently, which is hard for me! Once you are home, it is easy to get distracted. You must be self-motivated!"
--"Make sure to not just do the homework, but make sure you use the book and chapter outlines as well."

--"Stay on top of it!"

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