Syllabus
Winter 2010 (1/5 - 3/24)
Huma 50- Understanding and Managing
Stress- (4 units)
Instructor: K.D. Le (Huynh)
TTH 1:30-3:10PM
Phone: (408) 864-5673(absent)
Location: S57
(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.
Required Materials:
Textbook: Stress Management For Life, Olpin,
Michael and Hesson, Margie, Thompson Wadsworth
Publishers, 2007.
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 stressor. (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) 200
points
1
Final
Paper
100
points
Active participation,
attendance, in-class exercises, hmk 100
points
Total points
400
points
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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