CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course:
Term/Year:
HSC 3319: Introduction to Public Health (3 Credits)
Fall 2012
Class Time and Location: Thursday, 5:00 to 7:50 PM; Room: DH 203-E
Professor: Quintin L. Williams, Ph.D.
Office/Hours : BHS 429; Monday and Wednesday, 12 – 2 PM or by appointment
Phone/ Email : 773-995-2046, Qwilli22@csu.edu
Course Prerequisites : ENG 1280/BIOL 1080 or Consent of Chairperson
Course Description :
This course is an introduction to public health practice as a scientific discipline. It provides an understanding of the various approaches to public health practice; public health stakeholders; determinants of public health and the role of local, state and federal public health agencies in protecting the community’s health; ecological overview of the collaboration by local, state, federal and international public health agencies to assure a healthy global community.
Required Textbook:
Schneider, M.J. (2011). Introduction to Public Health, 3 rd
edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Incorporated, Sudbury, MA.
Course Objectives :
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
1.
Identify environmental, behavioral, cultural, and economic determinants of health.
(
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 1- Knowledge)
2.
Discuss the role of community members in the identification and resolution of public health problems. ( Bloom’s Taxonomy level 2- Comprehension)
3.
Promote health behavior for all people through education, maintenance, coordination, and management of programs. (
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 5- Synthesis)
4.
Question ways to prevent and reduce diseases and health disorders through the development of public health initiatives in health care practice ( Bloom’s Taxonomy level 4- Analysis)
5.
Describe the growing inequities in health status that exist in communities
6.
Illustrate how the public health system differs from the primary health care system.
( Bloom’s Taxonomy level 3- Application) nationally/internationally and the importance of program planning and policy
(
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 6- Comprehension)
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Community Health Program Outcomes:
Following completion of the community health program, the graduates will:
1 Apply psychological and sociological theories in explaining human behaviors in different clinical scenarios. (
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 3- Application)
2 Comprehend the factors that influence health and well being. (
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 2-
Comprehension)
3 Promote health and prevent disease by positively influencing the behavior of clients.
(Bloom’s
Taxonomy level 5- Synthesis)
4 Determine the individual and community health needs by using valid health information and appropriate evaluative methods. (
Bloom’s Taxonomy level 3- Application)
5 Understand the US health care system and respond ethically to health care dilemmas.
(Bloom’s
Taxonomy level 6- Evaluation)
6 Comprehend published research in public health. (Bloom’s Taxonomy level 2- Comprehension)
Course Objectives and Program Student Learning Outcome Link :
This course (HSC 3319) satisfies the Community Health program learning outcome competencies 1 to 6.
Course Requirements/Class Assignments:
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Each student is required to write a short term paper on any of the several public health problems currently confronting our community with in-depth analysis of health promotion intervention strategies for prevention and control of the selected health problem. The topic choice for the paper must have to be approved in advance by the course professor. Information on the problems should be selected from current public health journals and literature sources, but excluding Newspapers and Magazines. Few textbooks on the subject may also be consulted. The paper which must be between 5 and 6 pages in length, excluding references , should be typed double-spaced, with 12 Point font, and must meet the
APA style format citations and /references. Grades for the assignment will be based on both: the written paper contents, scholarly work, and oral presentation. Students are free to use drawings, pictures and/or handouts to enhance their final oral PowerPoint presentations . The paper must be submitted when due as tardiness will be absolutely unacceptable. (50 points)
Additionally Students:

Should keep a copy of paper for themselves and turn-in a copy to the instructor
 Number all references
 Web sites are discouraged unless they are government, i.e.., CDC, NIH, NCI, FDA, etc.,
 Wikipedia is not acceptable
(a) Oral paper presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint (20)
Paper due date: October 25, 2012
2.
There will be three (3) Examinations for the course – Test I, Mid-Semester and Final
Examinations.
The exams which will be from lectures, prescribed textbooks, and assigned readings where applicable, will be a combination of Essay and Multiple-choice Questions for a total of 100 points, each, for a total of 300 points . There will be short class revision sessions for students in periods preceding the examinations.
All examinations must be taken as initially scheduled. If a student misses an exam due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or accidental injuries he/she may be given a make–up exam at the discretion of the instructor and documentary evidence of the unforeseen circumstances. Such make-up examination, of course, cannot have an automatic guaranteed option.
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It is the policy of the University that mid-term grades of students performing below a “C” grade in any class are to be reported. This is intended to provide assistance to such students in a timely manner to prevent a failing grade. The grades of students performing below “C” in this class will be reported accordingly to appropriate authorities. Therefore students are encouraged to perform well throughout the semester.
Class Attendance and Participation:
Attendance, prior class preparation and class participation are essential. Therefore, students will be assessed on class lectures, take-home assignments and familiarity with course materials based on class participations. Excessive absences and/or lateness to class may result in grade reduction.
Students who come more than 30 minutes late to class will not be allowed into the class as this will disrupt the lecture sessions. Students who attend less than 75% of class sessions will be dropped from the course. In the event that a student is unable to attend lectures, due to unforeseen circumstances, he/she should contact the professor via email. Students’ attendance will be taken in each class period.
Withdrawal from courses: Students must file an Add/Drop form, in the Office of the Registrar, before the withdrawal transaction is official. Simply ceasing to attend or notifying the instructor is not sufficient and will result in the final grade of “F”.
Students will not be permitted to drop classes after the published deadline date for dropping classes without penalty of “F”.
Grading Criteria:
Term Paper = 50 Points
First Exam = 100 Points
Mid – Semester Examination = 100 Points
Final Examination = 100 Points
Class Presentations = 20 Points
Total points to be earned = 370 Points
Final Grading System:
A= (333 – 370); B= (307 – 332); C= (277 – 306); D= (240-276); F= (239 or less)
Grade Range: A=90 –100%; B=83 – 89%; C =75 – 82%; D = 65 – 74%; F = less than 65% or Academic Dishonesty.
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
Turnock, B.J. (2004, 3 rd
Ed.). Public health: What it is and how it works. Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Beaglehole, R., Bonita, R. (1998). Public health at the crossroads: Which way forward? Lancet,
35(9102), pp. 590-592.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2001). The future of the public health in the
21 st
century. Washington, DC: The National Academy Press.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2001). Who will keep the public healthy?
Educating public health professionals for the 21 st
century. Washington, DC: The National
Academy Press.
Mechanic, D. (2002). Disadvantage, inequality and social policy. Health Affairs, 21(3), pp. 48-76.
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COURSE SCHEDULE AND CALENDER
NOTE ** this schedule is tentative; it is for instructional planning only. It is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. It will be followed as closely as possible, but will only serve as a guideline**
- Please check Moodle regularly for class updates and announcements.
Week Date Topic/Lecture Course
Objective
Required
Reading
1-10 Chapter 1-3
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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10
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23-Aug.
What is Public Health
Why is Public Health Controversial?
Power and responsibilities of government
30-Aug. Epidemiology: The basic science of public health
6-Sept. Statistics: Making sense of uncertainty
13-Sept. The "conquest" and resurgence of infectious diseases
20 Sept.
Exam 1
27-Sept. The biomedical basis of chronic diseases
Genetic diseases and other inborn errors
4-Oct.
Do people choose their own health?
How psychosocial factors affect health and health behavior
11-Oct. Tobacco, Poor diet and physical inactivity as
Public health threats
18-Oct. Injuries are not accidents. Maternal/Child
Health
25- Oct. Exam 2
A Clean Environment: The basis of public health
Clean air: Is it safe to breathe?
1-Nov. Clean water: A limited resource
Solid and hazardous wastes: What to do with the garbage?
8-Nov Safe food and drugs: An ongoing regulatory battle
Population: The ultimate environmental health issue
15-Nov.
Is the medical care system a public health issue? Why the U.S. medical system needs reform. Class Presentations
22-Nov. (No Classes-Thanksgiving Holiday)
29-Nov. Class Presentation
TBA
Dec
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
1-10
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1-10
Chapter 3 - 6
Chapter 7- 8
Chapter 9-10
Chapter 11-12
Chapter 13-14
Chapter 15-16
Chapter 17-18
Chapter 19-20
Chapter 21-22
Chapter 23-24
Chapter 25-26
Chapter 29-30
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CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Health Studies
STUDENTS BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences courses are expected to:
1. Complete assigned readings prior to class.
2. Meet assignment, task and schedule deadlines.
3. Attend all classes and off campus visits and trips.
4. Be punctual to all classes and off campus visits and trips.
5. Contribute positively to classroom discussions and activities.
6. Maintain positive non-verbal demeanor in class.
7. Interact with peers and instructors in a respectful and professional manner.
8. Exhibit appropriate habits of self care, hygiene, and grooming.
9. Dress appropriately and decently to class. Tank tops, cut off shorts, “see through” dresses are not permitted.
10. Dress professionally (semi-formal or formal dress) for presentations and all arranged off campus visits and trips.
11. There should be absolutely no eating in the class while lectures are in session, Students violating this rule will be sent out of the class.
12. All cell phones must be silenced or set to vibrate during class time. If you make or accept a call during class time, you must leave the classroom for the duration of the call. During testing, all electronic devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, palm pilots, etc. must be put away in your bag and not used. If an electronic device is found with you during testing, you will not be allowed to complete the test. Similarly, if you leave the classroom during testing without the permission and supervision by the instructor, you will not be allowed to complete the test. Any violation of this policy on the use of electronic devices will affect your grade and standing in the program according to course, Department, College, and
University regulations and guidelines.
13. Abide by the University, College and Department policies, procedures and code of conduct.
Refer to the University catalog and Department Student Hand Book Manual for details.
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WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Student must file an Add/Drop form, in the Office of the Registrar, before the withdrawal transaction is official. Simply ceasing to attend or notifying the instructor is not sufficient and will result in the final grade of “F”. Students will not be permitted to drop classes after the published deadline date for dropping classes without penalty of
“F”.
Student may drop courses until the Friday of the ninth week of instructions during an eighteen (18) week semester or until the Friday of the second week of the instruction during a five (5) week term. The dates of the last day to drop a course or courses are published in the University calendar section of the class Schedule Bulletin for each semester or term.
DISABILITY STATEMENT
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this course should notify the instructor within the first weeks of the semester. Such students must be registered with the Abilities Office of Disabled Student Services
Offices, SUB 190, 9773) 995-4401.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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All emergencies occurring on campus, life threatening and non
‐ life threatening should be reported to the campus police by calling ext. 2111 from any campus phone and either 911 or (773) 995 ‐ 2111 from a cell phone. Evacuate a building when the fire alarm sounds, you smell gas or smoke, see fire or instructed to do so by staff or emergency personnel.
You may also receive instructions over the university’s public address system and Rave, the emergency notification system.
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If possible, assist individuals with disabilities who require assistance to egress from an upper floor or sub
‐ ground level floor of a building. Once an evacuation has been mandated, all evacuees should meet at a designated location where attendance must be taken. If anyone is missing, emergency personnel must be informed immediately. Visit www.getrave.com/login/csu for additional information.
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I have received the syllabus (including grading policy) for HSC 3319 – Intro to Public Health. The study objectives, grading policy, attendance policy and assignment requirements were explained by the instructor. I will obey all the rules and follow the grading policy specified in the syllabus.
I agree to respect the instructor and my classmates by arriving to class prepared and ready to participate.
I also understand that it is normal to have to spend two hours doing homework for each hour of actual class time .
Tutoring and additional help are available. The instructor may recommend you seek tutoring, but it is your responsibility to schedule the appointment.
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Reliable Phone Number
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Signature Date
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