SyllabusHuma 50- Understanding and Managing
Stress- (4 units)
Office: Counseling Center (SCS 212)
Phone number: (408) 864-5673 Final Exam schedule for Winter 2012: http://www.deanza.edu/calendar/winexams.html
What to Expect
This is a hybrid course which combines
online and classroom learning. This is a reading, an activity driven and group/classroom discussions,
experiential course in which your participation is essential. You should
expect to spend about 12 hours a week which includes class and
homework assignments. You will attend class each Friday from 9:30 to 11:15AM. Many of
the assignments and testing will be done online through Catalyst. You are expected to
complete work each week according to perspective week in Catalyst. When you
choose to log in will be up to you, as long as you complete the
assignments on time. Many assignments have a Thursday, midnight deadline.
You will be more successful if you log in on a regular basis. Course Description: We will discuss what stress is, how stress develops, investigate
stress-related disorders, and explore ways of coping/dealing with various life stressors. Activities
will include lecture and group discussions, guest speakers, self-assessment
inventories, group and individual exercises, exams, and group project.
Required Materials:
Textbook: Stress Management For Life, Olpin,
Michael and Hesson, Margie, Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2010. (Second Edition)
Please use this link www.cengagebrain.com to purchase the textbook on-line or visit the De Anza bookstore.
ICC’s:
Communication and Expression, Critical Thinking, Physical/ Mental Wellness and
Personal Responsibility.
SLO:
- Distinguish
and list the physiological symptoms when under stress and critique its
impact on the body.
- Develop
and apply stress management strategies that can be used to reduce the
physiological symptoms of stress.
Student Learning Outcome Assessment: Questions
from the 3 objective exams will determine how well you have met the Student
Learning Outcome for this course as they relate to the 4 topic areas listed
below. 1. Physiological
symptoms of Stress 2. Impact of Stress symptoms
on the body3. Stress
Management strategies to reduce stress 4. Relaxation
techniques to reduce stressGrading:
Final Grade is based on the total number of
points from all four assignments. All
four assignments must be completed in order to pass this course. (*Assignment 2,
3, and 4 counted as 2 assignments with the lowest point exam disregarded)
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Final
Grade
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Total Points Achieved
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A+
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361 and above
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A
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350-359
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A-
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340-349
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B+
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330-339
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B
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320-329
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B-
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305-319
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C+
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290-304
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C
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280-289
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D+
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265-279
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D
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250-264
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D-
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235-249
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F
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234 and below
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Assignment
#1: Complete 14 Individual and group Assignments (100 points) *Assignment
#2: Objective Exam 1 (Stress, Self-Assessment, Science of Stress,
Mind & Body Connection, Perception, Thoughts & Choices) (100 points) *Assignment
#3: Objective Exam 2 (Mindfulness, Emotions, Values, Spirituality,
Time & Money Management, Guided Imagery) (100 points) *Assignment
#4: Objective Exam 3 (Social
Support, Relationships, Communication, Healing Environment, Healthy Life
Styles, Meditation, Yoga, and other Stress reduction strategies) (100 points) Assignment
#5: Write a final five-page essay that identify the 5 top stressors
in your life, rank them (1-10), identify them as acute, chronic, or daily
hassle, and identify 1-3 new stress reduction strategies and relaxation
techniques for each stressors. (100 points)
* One
exam with the lowest score out of the 3 will be disregarded. However, questions
on that exam listed under assessment to measure student learning outcome will
still be considered for the purpose of course assessment.
3 Objective Exams (NO make-up exams; drop one or keep all) 200
points
1
Final
Paper (only if you decided to drop 1 exam)
100
points
Active online & in class participation,
attendance, homework assignments 100
points
Total points
400
points
Grading rubric for the on line Discussion Forums
You should plan to check in to the Discussion Forums to post and respond to new postings several times a week.
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Unsatisfactory
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Full credit
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Quality of postings
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Postings are not relevant to the question assignments.
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Postings reflect the readings and discussion/lecture topic focus. Use of critical thinking/real world application is evident.
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Quantity of postings
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Responds to the question posted and one of the following:
- neglects to respond to any postings OR
- dominates the thread with excessive postings
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Responds to at least 2 other peers/participants.
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Timeliness of posts
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Posts meet the other criteria but are posted at the end of the week when class discussions have moved on to other topics.
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Responses occur early enough in the week
to allow others to provide feedback and contribute to the discussion in a
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Attendance:
To benefit fully from the course, involvement in discussion,
exercises, and lecture is important. 2 absences will be allowed for the
quarter. (increment of 5 points deducted for
each excessive absence. Example: 5 pts deducted for 3rd absence, 10 pts for 4th absence, so on) The instructor reserves the right to fail
students from class with more than 2 absences. Extra credit for
perfect attendance (next grade level. Example: C+ to B-). Other extra credits, please visit my web site. Cell phones must be turned OFF in class. Please
phone or email if you are unable to attend class. DO NOT SIMPLY STOP ATTENDING
CLASS!!! You must drop yourself if you plan on stopping this course. Dropping and adding is the student's responsibility.
Note: De
Anza College honors academic integrity and encourages respect in creating a
healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students. Any
students disrupting this class or caught cheating in class will receive an F
for the course and will be dismissed from class. Administrative follow-up may
result.
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