HLTH 4 - Women and Health

Instructor: Donna Orviss
Email Instructor dorviss@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone: 510-723-6915

Course Description

Health issues that affect women in contemporary American society. Exploration of current health concerns, legislation, medical practices, attitudes and behaviors that promote health and wellness.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins August 17th and ends December 19th

On-Campus Meetings

Students will meet on campus on the following Wednesdays from 6:30-9:55 p.m., in Room tba: August 19, September 30, November 14, and December 9..

Optional On-Campus Orientations

You can also attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

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.

Stay up-to-date by checking announcements and assignments weekly. Assignments disappear from Blackboard 1 week after the due date. Unless otherwise instructed, all responses should be posted in the discussion board or emailed to me by the due dates.

Please devote 3 hours per week online and 3 hours per week for studying.

Students are required to attend the first class meeting to receive an add number.

Textbook Information

Contemporary Women's Health: Issues for Today and the Future, 3rd edition. Kolander ISBN# 978-007-3529653

This textbook is on reserve in the Chabot library. It can be checked out for 2 hours at a time.

How Students are Graded

Students will be graded on quizzes, essays, discussion board posts, and attending and participating in at least 2 on-campus meetings.

If you have questions about the timing of the submission of assignments, please contact me at dorviss@chabotcollege.edu
If you have questions about the functions of Blackboard, please go to Blackboard help section, fill out the request form and someone will contact you to assist with troubleshooting the problem.

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, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

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.

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 How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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