SyllabusDe Anza College
Fall 2009 (9/22-12/11)
Huma 50- Understanding and Managing
Stress- (4 units)
Instructor: K.D. Le (Huynh)
TTH
11:30-1:10PM
Phone: (408) 864-5673(absent)
L63
(408) 864-5400 (Appointments)
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.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding the different stressors in your own life
- Analyze
how the body/mind responds to a stressor
- Question
perceptions and beliefs which affect the appraisal of a stressor
- Evaluate cognitive, behavioral, environmental & physiological techniques to
reduce stress
- Formulate
an individualized program/plan of stress management strategies
Required Materials:
Textbook: Stress Management For Life, Olpin,
Michael and Hesson, Margie, Thompson Wadsworth
Publishers, 2007.
Grading:
3 Multiple Choices
Tests (NO make-up exams; drop one) 200
points
1
Final
Paper
100
points
Active participation,
attendance, in-class exercises, hmk 100
points
Total points
400
points
Grading format for
class:
A+ above 360 pts, A 350-359 pts, A-340-349 pts, B+ 330-339 pts, B 320-329 pts, B- 305-319 pts,
C+ 290-304 pts, C 280-289 pts, D+ 265-279 pts, D 250-264 pts, D- 235-249 pts, F below 235 pts
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) The instructor reserves the right to fail
students from class with more than 2 absences. Extra credit for
perfect attendance (next grade level). 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.
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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