Course: HED 209, Consumer Health

Days & Times: Mondays 6 -9 pm

Professor: Andrew P. Jenkins, Ph.D., (Melody S. Madlem, Ph.D.)

Office: Health Education Dept., PE Building, Rm 136, phone 963-1041, jenkinsa@cwu.edu, website WWW.cwu.edu/~jenkinsa

Office hours: Give me a call and let’s schedule a time

Final Exam:. Mon. June 6 6-8 pm. Bring two #2 pencils and one 3x5 note card.

Required Text: Cornacchia & Barrett (1995) Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions, 6th Edition, Times Mirror/Mosby Publishers.

The goal of this course is to increase student awareness and knowledge of a variety of health issues from a consumer's standpoint. This class emphasizes "real world" situations and the application of defensive consumerism. Various topic areas including the health marketplace, health facts and frauds, health services, alternative health care, nutrition, fitness, and consumer protection will be explored.

We will read about each topic and discuss them in class. We will participate in class activities to enhance our learning about each topic. Please do the required reading each week so that you may be able to contribute to the discussions in an informed manner. Be sure all of your assignments are top-quality! (Typed, proofed, college level).

The Philosophy of this course is that learning should be both interesting and rewarding to your college career and life after college. It is my goal to make learning both informative and entertaining. I love humor employ it in the classroom. Please do not assume that this means the coursework will not be taken seriously and that quality will not be expected in your homework and quizzes.

The Classroom environment is one of adult learning and interacting. I teach in a manner which requires the student to be active in class and outside of class. I try to teach fun, "different" classes. Please do not sit back and let learning pass you by. I expect you to contribute to the discussions daily and become a part of the process of learning. You may bring a beverage to my class but eating or tobacco use of any type are not allowed. Please leave a clean classroom. You may relax but sleeping, reading, side-talking, and listening to "Walkmans" are not allowed. Discussion of personal opinions and experiences are encouraged. You may speak freely but please be respectful of others (i.e. no foul language).

The Quizzes at the end of each section will cover: assigned chapters from Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions, any handouts, library reserve reading, lecture/discussion notes, and guest speaker's comments. Note cards are not allowed with quizzes. Quiz score sheets will be posted in the classroom following each quiz. (100 pts.)

The Take-Home Papers will consist of activities, essays, reaction papers, and article reviews. They are to be typed, proofed and college quality, one page only. (1-3 pts)

The Final Exam will cover: all reading to date, all lectures/discussions, speaker's comments. (200)

A Single Study Card may be used during the final exam. Study cards are 3 x 5 note cards of each individual student's own design. You may not share cards in or out of class. Borrowed or copied cards are not allowed and are considered cheating. Each card must bear your name in ink. You may use one note-card with the final exam.

Weekly assignments (if given) and class activities will receive a one, two, or three grade and will be applied to boost your term total.

GRADING POLICIES

Grading: All quizzes, papers, and the Final Exam will be graded on a percentage correct basis. At the end of the quarter all percentages will be averaged and a grade assigned. (Example: 99+98+97+98+195/6=97.8 avg.) Reminder: the final exam score will be doubled, hence, it is worth 200 % pts.

The scoring of letter grades is as follows:

SCORE	LETTER	SCORE	LETTER
94-100%	A	77-79	C+
90-93	A-	70-76	C
87-89	B+	60-69	D
83-86	B	00-59	F
80-82	B-

p Grade boosting (up to 5 % pts) may be awarded based on class participation and student attitude. Grading standards for this course may be lowered but will never be raised. Grades may also be lowered due to poor attendance.

p I can not give out grades or test scores over the phone. Scores will be given out in class and in person in my office.

p There are no make-ups or late quizzes barring death or very serious injury/illness (a judgment call which I make). If you miss a class it is up to you to get the assignments and notes from a classmate. If you are going to miss more than one day of class or a quiz, contact the Student Affairs Office and me ahead of time.

p If you can not attend the Final Exam on the assigned day and time do not enroll in this course. I must adhere to the posted university schedule.

p In the event of national holidays, class will not be held. You may be excused from class for religious holidays or school sponsored athletic or music participation only if you contact me at the beginning of the quarter.

p If you have a learning disability or other personal problem that effects your learning, please meet with me in my office at the beginning of the quarter in order that considerations, if warranted, can be made.

p In order that there be no misunderstanding of expectations or grading policies in this class, please review this syllabus thoroughly. As always, if you have any questions please see me during office hours in room 136 Physical Education Building or call me at 963-2481

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, unauthorized prior possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, and, tampering with the academic work of other students.

Course Policies

1) Suspicion of cheating or academic dishonesty will result in failure of the exam or assignment pending a meeting with the professor.

2) Confirmed cheating or academic dishonesty will result in failure of the course (F) pending meetings with the professor and the Office of Student Affairs whereupon misconduct proceedings are likely to be initiated.

3) Note that suspicious and prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to looking about the room during an exam or directing their attention to space other than their personal desktop; possessing any form of unauthorized notes; borrowed or copied notecards; cribnotes; symbols; or open notebooks; and communicating with anyone other than the proctor; plagiarizing or presenting as your own any written information not originally authored by yourself.

4) Unless otherwise directed, after completing an exam, do not return to your desk. Please leave the exam room quickly and quietly. You may not take the exam with you.

5) If you need to know your final grade before the official reports are sent out, please provide me with a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope at the final exam or the end of the term.

Additional tips and advice To get the most out of this course follow these guidelines:

a) Keep up to date on your assigned reading. Don't get caught looking uniformed!

b) Do your best on the take-home assignments. Most students profit at the end of the term by the extra percentage points attained through the successful completion of the take-homes.

c) You are solely responsible for keeping up with class notes and assignments. Establish a "buddy system" with a classmate so that you may cover for each other in the event of absences.

d) Health education courses can be difficult and challenging. Form a study group with your classmates.

d) If you miss more than one class meeting, contact the Office of Student Affairs and ask them to notify me officially.

e) Get the most out of your educational experience--participate, don't vegetate!
Sit in the front of the class and become involved. Please express your opinions and experiences openly. Ask questions!

f) If you would like to review your quiz scores or score sheets, please make an appointment with me.

Consumer Health

Tentative Calendar and Reading List

WEEK

TOPIC

READING

Syllabus

Introduction What is Consumerism PowerPoint

History

1, 2, 3

Sources of health inf.

Advertising Assignment

3, 4, 5

Orthodox Health Care, Chiropractic & Quackery

5, 6, 8

Quiz I

Old Time Health Gurus

Alternative Health Care

Over-the Counter Drugs

Beauty Aids

Sun Exposure

Cosmetic Surgery

20, 21

Nutrition Fads

Nutrition Labeling

12, 13, 14

Quiz II

Health Devices

Special Topic or overflow

*Catch-up Day or Final Review

All reading

Please understand that this is a tentative calendar and will probably change slightly due to the availability of guest speakers and the speed at which the classroom activities, lectures, and discussions progress through the material. Additional reading and assignments may also be assigned. I will keep you posted as the term progresses. * "Catch-up Day" allows us the flexibility to add in material or presentations as they come up during the term. If material is added, the calendar will be advanced.

SUMMER SESSION

Course: HED 209, Consumer Health

Days & Times: Summer Session MTWThF 11:30-12:40

Instructor: Andrew P. Jenkins, Ph.D.

Office: Health Education Dept., HPEL Building, Room 136, 963-1041, e-mail jenkinsa@cwu.edu website at www.cwu.edu/~jenkinsa

Required Text: Cornacchia & Barrett (1995) Consumer Health : A Guide to Intelligent Decisions, 6th Edition, Times Mirror/Mosby Publishers.

SUMMER Calendar and Reading List

WEEK	TOPIC	READING
	Syllabus Introduction History	1, 2, 3
	Sources of health inf. Why people fall prey to quackery Advertising	3, 4, 5
	Orthodox Health Care, Chiropractic & Quackery	5, 6, 8
	Quiz I Old Time Health Gurus Alternative Health Care	2 Chapter 8 Therapeutic Touch PP
	Over-the Counter Drugs	19
	Beauty Aids Sun Exposure Cosmetic Surgery	15, 21
	Nutrition Fads Nutrition Labeling	12, 13, 14 pp 344-348
	Quiz II Health Devices Exercise Clubs	15, 23
	Health Insurance	25, 26
	*Catch-up Day or Final Review	All reading

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