You must use a user name and password after the first week of class. Without these you will not be able to access the course materials. The format of your username and password are clearly posted on the main page of your course. If you still need assistance with your username and password please go to this page and read the instructions: http://www.bcconline.com/orient/password.htm, to receive further assistance.

In the box below please type, I understand that after the first week of class I must use my assigned user name and password to access all HEAL 1 course materials including lecture notes and quizzes.

Instructor: Taylor Puryear

Office: T-11 in the Technical building above the Gym/ Training Center G7 in the Gym

Phone: Office 252-2411 ext. 7338/Training Center ext. 7226/Cell 760-792-7141

Office Hours: T & TH 8:30-9:00am  M-TH 2:00-3:00pm

Email: tpuryear@bcconline.com

In the box below please confirm that you understand when your instructor is available and where he can be reached.

Text: Hales, D. An Invitation to Health, (2010–2011 14th Ed) with Profile Plus 2006 CD-ROM. Pacific Grove, Ca (ISBN 1-111-29316-3). If you do not purchase the book at the BCC bookstore, it will not come with the CD-ROM and has the following ISBN 0-538-73655-0. You will need to purchase the CD-ROM separately (ISBN 0-495-763-73X) from the bookstore or use the alternative assignments.

In the box below type, I have textbooks for HEAL 1 or I will have it by the end of the first week of class

One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.

In the box below type the following information:

As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.

* Units: 3
* Lecture: Online
* Prerequisite: None

1. To become familiar with all areas of health, in order to make intelligent decisions concerning your overall well-being.

2. To promote constructive attitudes regarding the use of substances including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

3. To foster nutritional and physical conditioning patterns which promote Physical wellness.

4. To become better equipped to choose and evaluate products and services.

1. You will take an initial evaluation test, the wellness inventory wheel, which introduces students to all areas of wellness.
   
2. You will sign a health contract for a specific behavior you would like to change.
   
3. You will demonstrate your ability to think reflectively and formulate personal opinion by preparing a paper on one of the suggested topics or other topic of your choice.
   
4. You will take a stress survey to determine your level of stress the past year.
   
5. You will participate in online discussion boards identifying personal experiences pertaining to related topics.
   
6. You will analyze the completeness of your diet by examining a 3-5 day period of food intake.
   
7. You will identify various birth control practices. Examine sexually transmitted diseases and take a survey to determine your attitudes about them.
   
8. You will organize a Holographic Will and take a survey exploring options when life ends.

In the box below type the one objective and SLO that interests you the most from the list above and a personal objective of your own relating to this class.

* Quizzes
* Assignments
* Nutritional Analysis/Change paper
* Discussion Boards
* Tests
* Position Paper

Profile Plus CD-ROM Instructions:

1. Fill in the My Profile information as shown in the example below and click Continue

2. Under Select a Chapter, click on the Chapter indicated for a lesson as circled below:

3. Click Self-Surveys/Activities as circled below:

4. Click the link for the assignment indicated in the lesson as circled below:

5. Follow the activity instructions (clicking Continue on each page until you reach the Submit Data For Assessment button as circled below:

6. After clicking Submit Data For Assessment, click the EMAIL button as circled below:

7. Click OK to confirm the instructor’s email address. At this point, you should either print a copy of the results for your records, or click EMAIL again and send a copy to your own email.

Week 1

Lesson 1 -- Chapter 1 (Your Invitation to Healthy Change)

• Quiz 1
• Assignment 1/Wellness Inventory (pg. 28-35) or from Chapter 1 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
• Discussion 1 a/b
• All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 1

Lesson 2 -- Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 (Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being/Taking Care of Your Mind)

• Quiz 2
• Assignment 2/Well Being Scale (pg. 61-62) or from Chapter 2 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
• Discussion 2
• All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 2

Lesson 3 -- Chapter 3 (Personal Stress Management)

• Quiz 3
• Assignment 3/ Student Stress Scale (pg. 87-88) or Stress Test from Chapter 3 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
• Discussion 3

All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 3

Lesson 4 -- Chapter 5 (Joy of Fitness)/ Chapter 6 (Personal Nutrition)

• Quiz 4
• Assignment 4 (both below)
  • Target Heart Rate-Level of Activity (pg 134) or Exercise Prescription from Chapter 4 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
  • Nutritional Analysis/Food Log/Change paper (See Roman Numeral X in syllabus)
• Discussion 4

All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 4

Lesson 5 -- Chapter 7 (Managing Your Weight)

• Quiz 5
• Assignment 5 (both below)
  • 5A Girth Measurements (Ch5-pg 151 Waist-to-Hip Ratio) or from Chapter 6 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
  • 5B Weight and Health: disease risk based on BMI (Ch5-pg 150 Fig 5.9) or from Chapter 6 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
• Discussion 5

All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 5

Lesson 6 -- Chapter 8 (Communication and Relating)

• Quiz 6
• Assignment 6/How Strong Are the Communication and Affection in Your Relationship (pg 258) or from Chapter 7 on the Profile Plus CD-ROM
• Discussion 6

All three components above equal Q.U.A.D. 6

Week 9

In the box below type: I understand that I must complete all weekly exercises, quizzes, discussion questions, exams and the position paper or I will be dropped from the class. I further realize that it is my responsibility to seek help from the instructor when I am confused about an assignment. It is also my responsibility to check the instructors posting area several times each week for instructions, comments, and possible changes involving the class.

The following grading scale is based on the total number of points possible:

Grading Scales:

In the box below type: I understand and agree to abide by the grading scales listed above.

Submitting to the discussion boards each week is considered attendance for this class. Discussion board will be closely monitored, discussion/participation are worth points!! Reading the instructor posts in the instructor posting area is critical for success in this class. Instructor comments, changes in assignments, the syllabus and extra-credit work are posted here several times each week. Please do not post in the instructor posting area.

In the box below type: I understand and agree to the participation/discussion policy and will read the instructor posting area each week.

In the box below type: I understand there is no make up work in this course and that failure to post each week to the discussion group can result in failure of the course.

YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!

It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.

It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/  or by calling (760)252-2411 x 7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/  and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.

By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette, and to post to the discussions.

When emailing your instructor:(tpuryear@bcconline.com) include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson # or the words: problem, question or comment. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.

You must briefly explain situation in the subject line, i.e., HEAL 1-- Position Paper-- Problem. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email, I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.

Remember I do not usually answer email on the weekends, so 48 hours response time does not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there may be a longer turn around time.

Assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies as quickly in the future.

A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email or call me with your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.

At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/  I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.

In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.

You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware, you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.

If your question pertains to class materials you should email tpuryear@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and the instructor does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.

In the box below type, I understand there is one physical meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.

• An Internet browser to access web pages. Netscape 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0 or the equivalent is the minimum.
  
• An email address to receive class materials. A free email account such as Yahoo is acceptable.
  
• The ability to structure your own time to do the readings and weekly assignments and be prompt. There are no make-ups. Be sure to schedule the exams in your personal scheduler. The exams are a significant portion of your grade.
  
• The ability to create and submit college level written materials, competency with using email, the discussion groups, the web, and word processing. If you do not have Internet access you may use the computer lab on campus; be sure to check times available for each lab to coordinate with your schedule.

In the box below type, I understand and have the ability to meet the requirements listed above. Further I have the necessary materials to complete this course.

Online classes are administered under the Distance Education division and as such there are no regular class meetings. Sometimes the terminology and/or the breadth of the class may seem to be daunting or overwhelming to you. If so, you may also attend on campus classes when possible for extra reinforcement. Check the schedule for time and place. Please identify yourself to the instructor prior to the start of class.

In the box below type, I understand I can attend class courses if I need additional help, or that I may contact bctutorial@bcconline.com if I need to have a tutor for this course.

X. Nutrition Analysis/Change Paper:

Nutritional Analysis/Change Paper Roman numeral X in syllabus. For 3 days, you will be responsible for logging your food consumption. With respect to your food intake, you are responsible for keeping track of what you consume, and how much you consume. Do this every day do not try to remember 2 or 3 days later. Go to your personal account on MyPyramid Tracker at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov and enter the information for each day separately into the program. You will have an opportunity to display results and get a hard look at how you treat your body. SUBMIT the results to the instructor according to the instructions, as this is how I will reward credit to you for completing the task. Your 20 points will be based on task completion….not on how much, how little, or what you eat!! Your 60 points (20 for each day) will be based on task completion….all three days not just one or two. After looking at your analysis do the change paper. See the syllabus X. under nutritional analysis/change paper for guidelines for the paper and for submission instructions.

1. Keep an accurate food record of all food and drink consumed for three days (2 week days and 1 weekend day).

a. Write down your daily intake as you are consuming the food and drink. Do not trust your memory for later in the day or the next day.

b. Be as specific as possible

2. Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on Super Tracker under Popular Topics on the left. From the Super Tracker screen, click the Create Your Profile link under GET Started on the right and follow the instructions to create your personal account. Click on Food Tracker under My Coach Center. Use the nutrition analysis program to analyze your diet for three separate days.

a. Use your three day log to enter the information into the Food Tracker for each day separately (not all three days at the same time).

b. After you've entered all three days of food intake, click My Reports in the blue menu banner, then click Nutrients Reports in the sub-menu. Enter the start and end date of your three day window. Click Create Report to generate your report.

c. Export the report as either PDF, Excel or Word document using the export option above the Create Report button.

d. Attach the exported file to an email, and email it to the instructor under the subject heading of Health 1 Nutritional Analysis.

3. Use the Nutrients Report you created above to analyze your diet for all six of the following: carbohydrates, protein, total fat, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber.

a. Evaluate your results based on the Target established for your profile compared to your Average Eaten.

b. Write a one to two page paper on what areas you need to increase and/or decrease and why. Also tell me what methods (foods, total kcals) you will use to make the increase and/or decrease changes.

c. Make a word document, attach it to an email, and email it to the instructor under the subject of Health 1 Diet Change.

XI. Position Paper

Position Paper Guidelines

Topic

The paper is to consist of your position (how you believe, how you feel) on a controversial health issue of your choice. There are some suggestions listed below, however, your choice need not be confined to the list. At any rate, please check with the instructor before you begin writing just to be sure you understand the assignment and to approve your topic. This paper does not require documentation therefore do not put anyone else's thoughts into it.

The content of the paper should include the following:

10pts 1.) The topic should clearly be explained and identified, as if the instructor knows nothing about the topic.

10pts 2.) Your thoughts and feelings on subject matter,

10pts 3.) Why you feel the way you do (use personal examples, past experience, etc. to explain this part).

10pts 4.) Why others may feel and act differently than you, even though you may not agree.

10pts 5.) Give reasons why you think they may feel differently.

Length of paper should be 2-3 pages typed and double spaced, with no font larger than 11. Use a cover page with a title and your name. Place it in a Word document (or similar program) and attach it to an email with the subject heading of Health 1 Position Paper. Your paper is confidential, graded by only the instructor.

Sample topics:

Test tube babies
Medical transplants
Holistic medicine
Premarital sex
Legalization of Marijuana
Faith healing
Interracial relationships/marriages
Same sex relationships/marriages
Smoking
Quarantine of Aids victims
Date rape
Sex education in schools
Birth control
Euthanasia (mercy killing)
Sexually transmitted disease
Kids having kids
Single parents
Child abuse
Sexual harassment
Animals in research
Discriminatory laws protecting gays/lesbians

Paper Due Date: End of eighth week

XII. Syllabus Disclaimer

A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate. Students will be notified.

In the box below type: I understand the course schedule and agree to abide by it. I realize that a syllabus is not a contract between and instructor or student, but rather a tentative outline of the course material.

Disability Statement: