Health Sciences & Technology Academy
 Class Session Outline  Assignment Details
West Virginia University
College of Human Resources & Education

CI 692J: Public Health Applications for Science Instruction

Class Session Outline

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There are 13 weeks of sequential class sessions in this outline, beginning with the week of Sept 5-9 and ending the week of Dec 5-9. The week of Thanksgiving--November 21-25--is omitted from this class session outine and we do not have a final exam the week of Dec 12-17. For each week of "Class Session," there in "in-class activities" (class contact time, listed in column 2 below) and "out-of-class" activities (listed in column 3 below).

The cumulative contact time required for all class sessions in a 3 credit course is 45 contact hours (this is 37.5 actual hours if you remove "break" time). The second column of the following outline lists the main “Activities” that we will complete each week for the "contact time." Some of this contact time is completed through attending the Fall workshop and conducting HSTA club meetings. The remainder is completed through initiating, participating, and monitoring threaded discussions in the VISTA Discussion folders (http://vista.wvu.edu:8080). Therefore, please study thoroughly the material about "What Constitutes Threaded Discussions" as well as the rubric for threaded discussions. We will begin the threaded discussions the week of Oct 2-7.

For each 1 hour of "contact time," at least 2 hours of "out of class" reading/study/writing etc are expected in a graduate class. The third column lists the out-of-class readings and other assignments that are to be completed outside of the class contact time. The reading assignments listed are necessary background and preparation for the next week of "contact time" (especially the discussion folder postings). Refer to the "Readings" section in the Syllabus for the URL link to on-line assigned readings, and to your text Urban Sprawl and Public Health for readings assigned therein. Other assignments listed also are to be completed/due by the next class session unless stated otherwise.

Please check your email at least twice a week and respond to the instructor if requested.

Immediately below and after each class session are a set of links that provide access to any of the class sessions. This allows you to navigate quickly. Use your back button on the web browser to return to the links.

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Week

Class Contact Time:
In Class Activities
(These are to be completed as part of "attending class." In addition to the below, check your email for messages from the instructor at least twice a week and respond via email as requested by the instructor.)

Out of Class Readings and Other Assignments
(These are to be completed by the next session unless stated otherwise. Refer to the Syllabus web page for the links to on-line readings/resources. Refer to the Assignment Details web page for directions on completing each assignment)

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(9/5-9/9)

 
  • Read thoroughly each of the web pages on the top navigation bar for this course web site. Email the instructor by 9/9 confirming you have done so along with any questions that you may have.
  • Conduct HSTA Club meetings.
  • Read the 3 "On-line Preworkshop Readings" listed on the Syllabus
  • Begin Reaction and Reflection Paper assignment (due at Fall Workshop)
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(9/12-9/17)
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Attend Fall Workshop (or attend on 9/23-24); at workshop, provide presentation on your reaction and reflection paper and HSTA club meetings/plans to date . As part of the Saturday afternoon, attend (a) both parts 1 and 2 of the Walkability sessions OR (b) the New Lifestyles Project and Food Composition/Pedometers sessions.
  • Reminder: check your email for messages from the instructor at least twice a week and respond via email as requested by the instructor.
  • Examine/read 1 to 2 of the on-line resources and databases listed on the Syllabus under "Other Course Resources".
  • Continue Reaction and Reflection Paper assignment (due 9/16 if attending 9/16-17 Fall Workshop or 9/23 if attending 9/23-24 workshop)
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
3
(9/19-24)
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • If you attended the 9/16-17 Fall workshop: Email the instructor a brief reflection (~200 words) about what you learned and ideas for applying such in HSTA club and classroom.
  • If you did not attend 9/16-17 Fall workshop: Attend 9/23-24 Fall Workshop and provide presentation on your reaction and reflection paper and HSTA club meetings/plans to date. As part of the Saturday afternoon, attend (a) both parts 1 and 2 of the Walkability sessions OR (b) the New Lifestyles Project and Food Composition/Pedometers sessions.
  • Continue Reaction and Reflection Paper assignment (due 9/16 if attending 9/16-17 Fall Workshop or 9/23 if attending 9/23-24 workshop)
  • Begin reading Chapters 1 (What is Sprawl) and 2 (Origins of Sprawl) of course text, Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)

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(9/26-30)


  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • If you attended the 9/23-24 Fall workshop: Email the instructor a brief reflection (~200 words) about what you learned and ideas for applying such in HSTA club and classroom.
  • Begin preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapters 1-2 of the text reading.
  • Reminder: check your email for messages from the instructor at least twice a week and respond via email as requested by the instructor.
  • Finish reading Chapters 1-2 of course text, Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Read instructor's example of "Initiating Post" in Chapters 1-2 VISTA Discussion Folder
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(10/3-7)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapters 1-2 text reading, and post your message to VISTA by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor your own discussion by replying to at least 3 persons who posted to your discussion. Also, participate in the threaded discussion initiated by the instructor.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapter 3 (Evolution of Urban Health) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapter 3
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Begin On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(10/10-14)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 3 (Urban Health) text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapter 4 (Air Quality) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapter 4
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(10/17-21)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 4 (Air Quality) text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapters 5 (Physical Activity, Sprawl and Health) and 6 (Injuries and Deaths from Traffic) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapters 5-6.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(10/24-28)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 5-6 text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Reminder: Check your email for messages from the instructor at least twice a week and respond via email as requested by the instructor.
  • Read Chapters 7 (Water Quality and Quantity) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapter 7.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
9
(10/31-11/4)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 7 text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapter 8 (Mental Health) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapter 8.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

Class Sessions (Weeks)
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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(11/7-11)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 8 text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapter 9 (Social Capital, Sprawl, and Health) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapter 9.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)
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(11/14-18)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapter 9 text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • Read Chapter 10 (Health Concerns of Special Populations) and 11 (From Urban Sprawl to Health for All) of Urban Sprawl and Public Health.
  • Begin preparing initiating post for chapters 10-11.
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper assignment (due Nov 28) and Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)
No Class Session during Thanksgiving Break Week

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Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)

12
(11/28-12/2)
  • Finish preparing your "initiating" post to stimulate your threaded discussion on Chapters 10-11 text reading, and post your message by Tuesday.
  • Participate in at least 3 colleague's threaded discussions and monitor by replying to at least 3 persons in your own threaded discussion.
  • Conduct HSTA Club Meetings
  • On-Line Resources and Databases Reflective Paper due via email on 11/28
  • Planning for HSTA club meetings
  • Continue Lesson Plan assignment (due Dec 12)
Course Evaluation: Details will be provided about accessing and submitting an anonymous on-line course evaluation.

Class Sessions (Weeks)
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Session
Class Contact Time Activities
Out of Class Readings and Assignments (for next week)

13
(12/5-9)
  • Conduct HSTA club meetings
  • Finish writing reflection for the lesson plan you implemented with HSTA club students. Post that lesson plan and reflection to the "Lesson Plan" VISTA folder no later than Dec 12.
Course Evaluation: Details will be provided about accessing and submitting an anonymous on-line course evaluation.

 

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Last Updated on Sept 13, 2005, by Jim Rye