WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DIVISION:
Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies (KHS)
PROGRAM AREA:
Health Education
COURSE #/SECTION:
HE 3500 sections 001 & 002
COURSE TITLE:
Human Disease
COURSE CRN:
25847 & 27262
TERM/YEAR:
Winter 2017
COURSE CREDIT:
3 semester credit hours
COURSE LOCATION:
Online
INSTRUCTOR:
Fawne Allossery
OFFICE ADDRESS:
489 College of Education Building
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment only
TELEPHONE:
(313) 577-8291
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
BLACKBOARD WEBSITE:
http://blackboard.wayne.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will include an in-depth study of body system impairments from disease, injury or
congenital abnormalities that relate to morbidity and mortality in the United States. Signs,
symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment will be covered.
MAJOR AND MINOR TOPICS COVERED:
Diseases, contributing factors and prevention
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, discussion, online learning
TEXTBOOK:
All material you are expected to access will be made available to you in Blackboard.
Supplemental resources will be obtained through use of the Internet.
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
1
Course Outcomes: (CO)
Aligned Module Level Outcomes: (MLO)
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Analyze the major diseases linked to
morbidity and mortality in the United
States from a public health
perspective.
HE
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Module 1: List the top 3 causes of death in the US.
Module 1: List the leading causes of morbidity and
mortality in the US and then describe why they are a
major public health problem.
2. Describe the relationship between
disease, race and gender.
Module 1: Describe how the top 3 causes of death
differ based on race and gender.
3. Differentiate between acute, chronic,
genetic and autoimmune diseases.
Module 2: Describe the difference between acute
chronic, genetic and autoimmune diseases.
Module 2: Identify a disease as acute chronic, genetic
or autoimmune based on its characteristics.
4. Describe the major causes for a wide
variety of acute diseases as well as the
signs and symptoms (S&S), prevention
and treatment.
Module 2: Differentiate between “disease” and
“illness.”
Module 2: Use the chain of infection to discuss acute
disease.
Module 2: Describe the mode of transmission, signs
and symptoms, prevention and treatment for several
acute diseases.
Module 2: Use Internet resources to describe an acute
disease including mode of transmission, signs and
symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Module 2: Describe the issues around antibiotic use,
including why their use is not a wise choice for Upper
Respiratory Tract Infections.
Module 2: Analyze appropriate use of aspirin products
in children.
3500
Winter
2017
Page
2
5. Describe the major causes for a wide
variety of chronic diseases as well as
the signs and symptoms (S&S),
prevention and treatment.
Module 3: Differentiate between “risk factors” and
“disease.”
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) (including the
pathogenesis and consequences of atherosclerosis).
Module 3: Differentiate between TC, HDL and LDL
and indicate appropriate levels for each.
Module 3: Describe ways to improve blood lipid
profiles (i.e. TC, HDL and LDL).
Module 3: Describe how symptoms of myocardial
infarction (MI) different for the elderly and women.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
stroke, S&S, treatment (tx), prevention (prev), and the
role of physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
cancer, S&S, treatment, prevention and the role of
physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
diabetes, S&S, treatment and prevention and the role of
physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
respiratory diseases, S&S, treatment and prevention and
the role of physical activity in tx and prev.
6. Describe the major causes for a wide
variety of genetic diseases as well as
the signs and symptoms (S&S),
prevention and treatment.
Module 4: Identify multiple genetic diseases, including
but not limited to female cancers for which there is a
genetic component, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s, sickle cell anemia and other diseases of
interest to students and describe their S &S, treatments
and prognosis.
Module 4: Discuss the pros and cons of screening for
genetic disease.
Module 5: Identify multiple autoimmune diseases,
including but not limited to lupus, multiple sclerosis,
celiac, cystic fibrosis, and other diseases of interest to
students and describe their S &S, treatments and
prognosis.
7. Describe the major causes for a wide
variety of auto-immune diseases as
well as the signs and symptoms
(S&S), prevention and treatment.
8. Analyze the risk factors that contribute
to chronic disease and describe ways to
change modifiable risk factors.
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
3
Module 1: Discuss the role of the risk factors stress and
smoking on disease.
Module 1: List and discuss the categories of risk
behaviors identified by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention and their relationship to disease.
Module 6: Describe the dietary habits linked to
morbidity and mortality.
Module 6: List practical tips for lowering salt and fat in
the diet and ways to increase the intake of antioxidant
vitamins.
Module 6: Describe the health benefits of a “plant
based” diet.
Module 6: Connect specific Dietary Guidelines to
chronic disease risks.
Module 6: Analyze the use of “weight” as a risk factor
for disease.
9. Analyze the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans and describe their role in
promoting health and preventing
disease.
Module 6: Connect specific Dietary Guidelines to
chronic disease risks.
10. Analyze the role of physical activity in Module 6: List the health benefits of physical activity.
Module 6: Describe hypokinetic disease and link it to
disease prevention and treatment.
chronic disease discussed.
Module 6: Differentiate between “physical exercise”
and “physical activity.”
Module 6: List the components of fitness and apply
the FITT formula to them.
Module 6: Describe other methods of exercise that do
not include the FITT formula.
Module 6: Describe the research regarding physical
activity and CHD and exercise and cancer. Module 3:
Identify the major causes and types of stroke, S&S,
treatment (tx), prevention (prev), and the role of
physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
cancer, S&S, treatment, prevention and the role of
physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
diabetes, S&S, treatment and prevention and the role of
physical activity in tx and prev.
Module 3: Identify the major causes and types of
respiratory diseases, S&S, treatment and prevention and
the role of physical activity in tx and prev.
11. Access a variety of Internet and
research based health information,
analyze it for validity and use it to
explain something or support
arguments.
12. Use Blackboard effectively to post to
the discussion board, access materials,
post assignments and take exams.
Module 2: Use Internet resources to describe an acute
disease including mode of transmission, signs and
symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Module 3: Analyze the content of videos (either You
Tube or TED talks)
Module 4: Discuss the pros and cons of screening for
genetic disease.
Module 4: Analyze websites for accuracy.
Module 5: Differentiate between measures of weight to
assess health.
Module 1: Post an introduction to the discussion board
in Blackboard.
Module 1: Take a quiz in Blackboard.
Modules 2 and 4: Discussion Board Assignment Posts.
Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: Post assignments to
Blackboard.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
Your grade will consist of the average of total points that you earn on the assignments listed
below. A full description of assignments and rubrics can be found in module where they are due.
All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the due date, uploaded to Blackboard.
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
4
Assignments at a Glance
Syllabus Quiz (20 points). Read the syllabus carefully. Read the Web Agreement. The
Syllabus Quiz is posted in Module 1. Complete the quiz by 11:59pm on January 13. It
cannot be made up.
Introduction: (35 points). Instructions for this assignment are placed in Module 1.
Complete your introduction by 11:59pm on January 15. Replies are due by 11:59pm
on January 18.
Discussion Board: (70 points). You have two Discussion Board requirements this
semester worth 35 points each. You will be required to submit a thoughtful, researchbased, grammatically correct response to a question based on the topic for that module.
You are also required to reply to three of your classmates’ assignments. Directions and
rubrics are in the modules where you will complete the assignments. The initial post must
be completed by 11:59pm on Sunday and your replies are due by 11:59pm the
following Wednesday. The discussion boards close at midnight on Thursday. If you miss
the assignment, there is no opportunity to make it up.
Module Assignments: (275 points)
You will have ten module assignments that require you to engage with the material in a
comprehensive way. These are worth 25-30 points each, explained in detail in the
modules and due by 11:59pm on the assigned days.
You Tube or TED Talk Video Analysis: (50 points).
For this assignment, you will access two YouTube or TED talk videos related to a
chronic disease of your choice. Each video must be a minimum of seven minutes long
and it cannot be one that was provided for your review in the HE 3500 materials. This
assignment will be explained in detail in Module 3 and is due by 11:59pm on February
19.
Website Analysis Assignment: (50 points).
In this day and age, we have access to more information than we could possibly use.
However, it is not always an easy task to decide if that information is accurate or not.
This assignment will give you practice finding information and determining its
accuracy. You need to find two websites that have information about disease or disease
prevention. One website must be a site that contains accurate information and the other
website must be site that contains inaccurate information. This assignment will be
explained in detail in Module 4 and is due by 11:59pm on March 5.
Comprehensive Final Exam: (100 points).
You have a comprehensive final exam that will be comprised of multiple choice, fill-in,
short answer, and a case study. It is due by 11:59pm on April 30.
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
5
#
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
A.
B.
C.
A.
B.
A.
B.
C.
Assignment
Points
Due
Module 1 (January 9 – January 22)
Syllabus Quiz
20
By 11:59pm on January 13
Introduction Assignment
35
By 11:59pm on January 15
Module 1 Assignment
30
By 11:59pm on January 22
Module 2 (January 23 – February 5)
Module 2 Assignment 1
25
By 11:59pm on January 29
Module 2 Assignment 2
35
By 11:59pm on January 29
Module 2 Assignment 3
30
By 11:59pm on February 5
Module 3 (February 6 – February 19)
Module 3 Assignment 1
25
By 11:59pm on February 12
You Tube/TED Talk
50
By 11:59pm on February 19
Assignment
Module 4 (February 20 – March 5)
Module 4 Assignment #1
25
By 11:59pm on February 26
Module 4 Assignment #2
35
By 11:59pm on February 26
Website Analysis
50
By 11:59pm on March 5
Module 5 (March 6 – March 26 includes Spring Break)
Module 5 Assignment #1
25
By 11:59pm on March 12
Module 5 Assignment #2
35
By 11:59pm on March 26
Module 6 (March 27 – April 16)
Module 6 Assignment #1
25
By 11:59pm on April 9
Module 6 Assignment #2
30
By 11:59pm on April 9
Module 6 Assignment #3
30
By 11:59pm on April 16
Comprehensive Exam – Due April 30 - 100 points – Upload by 11:59pm
600
Total
GRADING SCALE:
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
HE
3500
Winter
2017
%
93-100%
90-92.99%
88-89.99%
83-87.99%
80-82.99%
78-79.99%
73-77.99%
70-72.99%
68-69.99%
63-67.99%
60-62.99%
Below 60%
Page
6
Points
558-600 points
540-557 points
528-539 points
498-527 points
480-497 points
468-479 points
438-467 points
420-437 points
408-419 points
378-407 points
360-377 points
0-359 points
EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE INITIATED BY ME AND ANNOUNCED. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR YOU
TO MAKE UP AN ENTIRE SEMESTER’S WORTH OF WORK IN APRIL.
Class Policies
Questions/Comments for Instructor and Classmates:
If you have questions about the class – where do I post something? How do I do something? Etc.,
post them to the Discussion Board: Questions/Comments for Instructor and Classmates. Feel free
to answer someone’s question if you know the answer. If you have questions specific to me, send
me an E-mail: [email protected]
Professionalism/Attendance:
It is my expectation that you will behave, perform, and conduct yourself as a true professional.
This includes the content and style of your online communications and the nature of
communication with me. As a future professional, I expect you to exhibit professionalism in all
areas including honesty, integrity, industry, and reliability.
True professionals in any field are prompt, reliable, and report to work when scheduled.
Therefore, it is my expectation that you will be prompt, reliable, and faithful to reading materials
and completing assignments. If you are having difficulty completing an assignment on time, I
expect an email notifying me in advance.
Assignment Due Dates:
Excellent students do not turn work in late; therefore, ASSIGNMENTS MAY NOT BE
TURNED IN LATE WITHOUT SEVERE GRADE PENALTY.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gsQSEgFPM&feature=youtu.be
Assignments submitted to drop boxes are due by 11:59pm on their due date. Starting at 12:00
AM your grade will drop 20 percent every day (including weekends) until the assignment is
submitted. After 5 days it will not be accepted at all, since the grade is an obvious 0.
Assignments submitted to discussion boards are due by 11:59pm on their due date. The
discussion boards will close at 12:00am and cannot be made up. You may submit assignments
early, but you may NOT turn them in late.
Spelling and Grammar:
College graduates should be able to communicate well in both oral and written formats.
Therefore, all assignments must be properly written. For the first 4 weeks, I will correct and
comment on grammar and writing issues so you have a clear understanding of what I mean by
the policy above. Beginning the week of February 6, grammar and spelling will be included in
your grade for each assignment.
Here’s a picture of the words commonly used incorrectly and their correct usage:
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
7
There are also a wide variety of websites available for help – simply Google: “grammar help.”
Finally, Wayne State University has a Writing Research and Technology (WRT) Zone that can
assist you. The WRT Zone (floor 2, UGL) provides individual tutoring consultations free of
charge for students at Wayne State University. While the center serves both graduate and
undergraduate students, undergraduate students in General Education courses, including
composition courses, receive priority for tutoring appointments. The WRT Zone serves as a
resource for writers, providing tutoring sessions on the range of activities in the writing process –
considering the audience, analyzing the assignment or genre, brainstorming, researching, writing
drafts, revising, editing, and preparing documentation. The WRT Zone is not an editing or
proofreading service; rather, students are guided as they engage collaboratively in the process of
academic writing, from developing an idea to correctly citing sources. To schedule an
appointment, in-person or online, consult the WRT Zone website:
http://clas.wayne.edu/WRITING/.
Communication with instructor:
Communication between instructor and student is very important. If you are having problems in
the course or personally that may affect your participation or grade in the course, please contact
me as soon as possible. DO NOT wait until the end of the semester or until you have missed
assignments to talk with me. If you haven’t heard from me within 48 hours after a sent e-mail,
assume I didn’t get it and send it again. Please identify in the subject line both yourself and
the course you are in when you communicate with me. E-mail is the best form of
communication.
Blackboard:
I use Blackboard and WSU E-mail for all communication with students. If you don’t read your
WSU E-mail, then you need to forward it to the address you do read as you are responsible for
anything I send you. Directions for forwarding your E-mail can be found at:
http://www.is.wayne.edu/DRBOWEN/OnlineLife/ForwardingIfActivated.htm
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
8
If you are unfamiliar with Blackboard, there is a tutorial for you to go through that will
familiarize you with how it works:
http://computing.wayne.edu/blackboard/index.php
Understanding Blackboard is absolutely crucial for completing online classes. There are few
things in life I can guarantee but one thing I can tell you from experience. BLACKBOARD
GOES DOWN EVERY SEMESTER! The fact that an assignment has a due date doesn’t
mean you have to wait until that date to submit it. Early submissions are always welcome.
If you wait until the last minute to upload your assignment and Blackboard goes down, you
WILL get a late penalty. If it is truly a Blackboard problem, call the WSU HelpDesk
immediately (313) 577-4778 and report the problem. They will give you a Ticket Number.
Record this number and send it to me. I will verify with them that it was a Blackboard
problem. If you do not do this, late penalties will be in effect. Do not wait until the minute
something is due to turn it in – plan ahead!
A Note About Research:
All of your assignments require a critical assessment of the materials that you are provided in
each module as well as outside research on valid and reliable sites. Wikipedia is NOT a valid and
reliable source and should not be referenced in assignments. The library has put together a
resource to help you. It can be found at:
http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/c.php?g=174745&p=1153061
Grade Changes:
Pay attention to your grades in Blackboard. If I have recorded your grade incorrectly, let me
know as soon as possible.
University Policies and Student Handbook:
As a student at Wayne State University, you are required to know the policies described in the
Student Bulletin. The policies in this course are guided by the policies described in the student
bulletin. You may access the WSU Student Bulletin at: http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu/ubkoutput/index.html
Enrollment:
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure proper enrollment in classes. You are advised to review
your official class schedule during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Should you identify an error
in your class schedule, you should correct it with the registrar. If registration errors are not
corrected and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially
enrolled, you are advised now that you will not receive a grade at the end of the semester.
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism:
The College of Education has a “zero tolerance” approach to plagiarism and other forms of
academic dishonesty. (See Academic Integrity) http://doso.wayne.edu/academic-integrity.html
Plagiarism includes copying material (any more than 5 consecutive words) from outside texts or
presenting outside information as if it were your own by not crediting authors through citations.
It can be deliberate or unintended. Specific examples of academic dishonesty, including what
constitutes plagiarism, can be found in the University’s Undergraduate Bulletin
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
9
These university policies are also included as a link on Blackboard within each course in which
students are enrolled. It is every student’s responsibility to read these documents to be aware
which actions are defined as plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Sanctions could include failure
in the course involved, probation and expulsion, so students are advised to think carefully and
thoroughly, ask for help from instructors if it is needed, and make smart decisions about their
academic work.
Specific Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism Policy for all Health Classes:
This policy pertains only to those instances where the instructor is reasonably certain that
plagiarism has occurred. Instructors will discuss the policy and his/her specific referencing
requirements for their class, however, it’s the students’ responsibility to understand and comply
with this policy. Additional responsibilities of the student are contained in the paragraph above.
• All materials (tests, assignments, etc.) submitted to Blackboard will be submitted through
Safe Assign and students will be able to view the report.
• Instructors will review the Safe Assign reports prior to grading the assignment.
• If an instructor determines that plagiarism has occurred, the assignment will not be
graded and the following policies will be in effect.
o 1st Offense – The student must re-do the assignment until the instructor deems it
satisfactory. A grade of “F” will be given on that assignment and the final grade
will drop 1 complete letter. This policy will be in effect even if the grade drop
moves the student to a non-passing grade.
o 2nd Offense – A grade of “F” will be assigned in the class.
Enrollment/ Withdrawal Policy:
Beginning in Fall 2011, students must add classes no later than the end of the first week of
classes. This includes online classes. Students may continue to drop classes (with full tuition
cancellation) through the first two weeks of the term.
Students who withdraw from a course after the end of the 4th week of class will receive a grade
of WP, WF, or WN.
WP will be awarded if the student is passing the course (based on work due to date) at the time
the withdrawal is requested
WF will be awarded if the student is failing the course (based on work due to date) at the time
the withdrawal is requested
WN will be awarded if no materials have been submitted, and so there is no basis for a grade
Students must submit their withdrawal request on-line through Pipeline. The faculty member
must approve the withdrawal request before it becomes final, and students should continue to
attend class until they receive notification via email that the withdrawal has been approved.
Beginning in Fall 2011, the last day to withdraw will be at the end of the 10th full week of
classes. This semester, that date is Sunday, March 26, 2017. The withdrawal date for courses
longer or shorter than the full 15-week terms will be adjusted proportionately.
Attention Students with Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, you will need to register with
Student Disability Services (SDS) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The
Student Disability Services (SDS) office is located at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate
Library in the Student Academic Success Services department. SDS telephone number is
313577-1851 or 313-202-4216 (video phone). Once you have your accommodations in place, I
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
10
will be glad to meet with you privately during my office hours to discuss your special needs.
Student Disability Services’ mission is to assist the university in creating an accessible
community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in their
educational experience at Wayne State University.
Please be aware that a delay in getting SDS accommodation letters for the current semester may
hinder the availability or facilitation of those accommodations in a timely manner. Therefore, it
is in your best interest to get your accommodation letters as early in the semester as possible.
Religious Observance Policy:
Because of the extraordinary variety of religious affiliations represented in the University student
body and staff, the Wayne State University calendar makes no provision for religious holidays. It
is University policy, however, to respect the faith and religious obligations of the individual.
Students who find that their classes or examinations involve conflicts with their religious
observances are expected to notify their instructors well in advance so that alternative
arrangements as suitable as possible may be worked out.
Collection of Student Assignments for Accreditation Purposes and Course Samples:
Assignments completed for this course may be used as evidence of candidate learning in
national, regional and state accreditation reports of health programs. Some will be used as
samples in future classes. Names and other identifying elements of all assignments will be
removed before being included in any report or on a course site. Students who do not wish their
work to be used for accreditation purposed or course samples must inform me in writing by the
end of the semester. Your participation and cooperation in the review of our programs and in
assisting future students is appreciated.
Class Content
Module 1: Introductions to course/syllabus, assignments and expectations for class attendance
and participation. Introductions of yourselves to each other; leading causes of morbidity and
mortality; relationship between disease and gender as well as disease and race.
Module 2: Disease process; acute/chronic/genetic/autoimmune. Disease vs Illness; Specific
acute diseases.
Module 3: Risk factors vs. disease; Specific chronic disease - CHD/stroke/atherosclerosis;
effects of physical activity on CHD, Cancer; effects of physical activity on cancer, Respiratory
Disease, Diabetes and the impact of exercise on diabetes.
Module 4: Genetics, epigenics, genetic testing, genetic counseling and specific genetic diseases.
Module 5: Auto-immune and other diseases based on student interest as reflected in the survey
and a disease of your choice that has not been covered.
Module 6: The role of nutrition (Dietary Guidelines, Supplements, fad diets, plant based diets)
and physical activity in disease prevention and formation.
HE
3500
Winter
2017
Page
11