View New Course Proposal New Undergraduate Course Proposal Form 1. Department and Contact Information Tracking Number Date & Time Submitted 707 2007-12-11 08:56:52 Department College Budget Account Number Community and Family Health Public Health HSC 10000 640500 PUB001 0000000 Contact Person Phone Email Jeannine Coreil, PhD 974-6698 jcoreil@health.usf.edu 2. Course Information Prefix Number Full Title HSC 4172 Women s Health: A Public Health Perspective Is the course title variable? Is a permit required for registration? Are the credit hours variable? N N N Credit Hours Section Type Grading Option 3 Class Lecture (Primarily) Regular Total Clock Hours Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum) 45 Women s Health: A PH Perspecti Prerequisites None Corequisites None Co-Prerequisites None Course Description From a public health perspective, this course will explore the multidimensional and multidisciplinary dimensions of women s health. The course will emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and overall well-being. 3. Gordon Rule Does this course meet the writing portion of the Gordon Rule? N http://www.ugs.usf.edu/ugc/proposals/view_new.cfm?id=707 (1 of 3) [2/8/2008 5:01:23 PM]
View New Course Proposal If you checked "yes" above, specify how the 6,000 words will be covered (exams, papers). N/A Does this course meet the computation portion of the Gordon Rule? N 4. Justification A. Indicate how this course will strengthen the Undergraduate Program. Is this course necessary for accreditation or certification? This course is unique in that it offers a public health perspective on women s health that is useful for students with and without a background in health. Historically the course has attracted students who are contemplating future studies in a healthrelated field and/or a career within public health. B. What specific area of knowledge is covered by this course which is not covered by courses currently listed? The University of South Florida offers no other course that focus on the public health perspective of women s health. The course included an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and women s health as is relates to public health. C. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? The course is approved as an elective for the undergraduate public health minor. Students with an interest in health, women s health, and gender issues would benefit from taking this course. The course evaluations have been positive. D. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, what was the enrollment? Fall 2006 22 Spring 2007 31 Fall 2007-26 E. How frequently will the course be offered? What is the anticipated enrollment? The course will be offered every semester. Enrollment has topped 31 students and is expected to rise. F. Do you plan to drop a course if this course is added? If so, what will be the effect on the program and on the students? (Please forward the nonsubstantive course change form regarding the course to be deleted to the Council secretary.) No. G. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) http://www.ugs.usf.edu/ugc/proposals/view_new.cfm?id=707 (2 of 3) [2/8/2008 5:01:23 PM]
View New Course Proposal The course instructor must have competency in or knowledge of women s health issues. Appropriate candidates will therefore hold, minimally, a Master s degree in a health related field and should additionally have knowledge of or experience in Public Health. Since this course is taught using Blackboard, experience with the Blackboard software is required. 5. Other Course Information A. Objectives / Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1.Understand women s health issues that affect women throughout their lifespan and be able to discuss these issues from a public health perspective of health promotion and disease prevention. 2. Explain the factors determining women s wellness over their life cycle and understand holistic healthcare. 3. Identify a variety of women s health issues across her lifespan. 4. Empower women to make informed decisions about their health and health care. 5. Empower men with whom women may be associated to take an active role advocating for women s health issues. 6. Understand the ways in which women can enhance their well-being physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. 7. View women as more than purely reproductive entities. 8. Understand population-based approaches to the assessment of women s health issues. B. Major Topics Health Prevention and Disease Promotion Public Health and Lifespan Approaches Historical Dimensions in Women s Health Women in the Workforce Economics of Women s Health Violence, Abuse & Harassment Nutrition, Exercise & Body Image Perspectives on Sexuality: Gender Identity & Lesbian Health Anatomy & Physiology Menstrual Cycle Gynecological Health Anatomy & Physiology Lecture Continued Contraception Unintended Pregnancy & Abortion Pregnancy & Childbirth Midwifery Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy Cardiovascular Disease Reproductive Tract Infections HIV/AIDS Reproductive Tract Infections Cancer Chronic Diseases Mental Health Substance Abuse C. Textbooks 6. Syllabus Alexander, L.L., LaRosa, J.H., Bader, H., & Garfield, S. (2007). New dimensions in women s health, 4th ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. Your college will forward an electronic copy of your syllabus to Undergraduate Studies when your course is approved for submission. http://www.ugs.usf.edu/ugc/proposals/view_new.cfm?id=707 (3 of 3) [2/8/2008 5:01:23 PM]
WOMEN S HEALTH: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE HSC 4933-003 Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am 12:15pm COPH Room #1023C Fall 2007 Heather B. Clayton, MPH Instructor: Heather B. Clayton, MPH Office Location: College of Public Health, Chiles Center, 2 nd floor Graduate Associate Cubicle 3 Office Hours: Tuesday 9:00am-11:00am or by appointment. Phone: (813) 974-8551 E-mail: hclayton@health.usf.edu [The best way to reach me] Textbook: Alexander, L.L., LaRosa, J.H., Bader, H., & Garfield, S. (2007). New dimensions in women s health 4 th ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. *Available at the Health Sciences Bookstore located at MDC 1021 on the USF Tampa Campus. Regular hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (974-4984). Course Description: The female population has special needs and concerns that merit study. However, within the female population itself, diversity of women s health exists as women come in different colors, shapes, sizes, and predispositions. In addition, women are exposed to epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural, legal, political and economic influences. This population-based course will provide the student with an overview of women s health across the lifespan. From a public health perspective, this course will explore the multidimensional and multidisciplinary dimensions of women s health, which include physical, mental, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. The course will also emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and overall well-being. The focus of this course will be to provide the student with the tools and techniques to make informed decisions about their own health and lives. Men and women will leave this class with an understanding of the diversity that exists within women s health, and will possess the knowledge to become stronger women s health advocates. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand women s health issues that affect women throughout their lifespan and be able to discuss these issues from a public health perspective of health promotion and disease prevention. 2. Explain the factors determining women s wellness over their life cycle and understand holistic healthcare. 3. Identify a variety of women s health issues across her lifespan. 4. Empower women to make informed decisions about their health and health care. 5. Empower men with whom women may be associated to take an active role advocating for women s health issues. 6. Understand the ways in which women can enhance their well-being physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. 7. View women as more than purely reproductive entities. 8. Understand population-based approaches to the assessment of women s health issues. 1
Course Requirements: Grading 3 Exams (worth 20% each) 60% Poster + Presentation 20% Website Review 5% Encyclopedia Project 10% Class etiquette (respectful behavior, arriving on time 5% class participation, etc.) Total 100% If you are having problems with the course material, make an appointment with me to discuss the options and develop a plan to assure you can successfully complete the course. 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 59 or below = F Exams (3 exams @ 20% = 60% Total) All exams will be comprised of multiple choice, short answer, and essay. Each exam will include only the subject matter listed prior to the exam date on the syllabus. Exam material will include information from the textbook, videos, class lectures/discussions and guest speakers. Make-up exams may be arranged in very rare circumstances; however, if you do not contact me BEFORE the exam, no make-up exam will be given. Poster + Presentation (20%) In groups of 3-4, students will choose a women s health topic from the National Women s Health Information Website (http://www.4women.gov/faq/). You will be assigned to your groups during Week 3 and you must choose your women s health issue by September 27 th. Your topic must be approved by the instructor. Your poster and presentation must include the following sections: 1. Introduction of the topic and definition of the health issue. 2. Discussion of the implications of the health topic for women throughout their lifespan. 3. Discussion of the current issues/findings/studies regarding your topic. 4. Discussion of the health disparities in relation to your topic. 5. Discussion of the social, economic and political implications of your topic. 6. Discussion of the implications of your health issue for the future of women s health. 7. Research a local agency in the Tampa Bay area or in your home town that provides services/care/treatment/counseling for your health issue. Contact the agency and interview a staff member. As an example, you may want to ask the following questions? a. What types of services do you provide for individuals with this particular women s health issue? b. What are the demographics of the population you serve? Do you primarily serve low-income populations, diverse populations etc? Are most of your clients pre-adolescent, adult or postmenopausal women? Further instructions on this assignment will be posted on Blackboard by your instructor. The Poster is due on the day that your group presents. 2
Website Review (5%) Each student will be required to review 5 websites on one approved topic. The nature of this assignment is to advance research and critical thinking skills by analyzing a variety of good and bad websites. Websites should be critiqued on the following criteria: authorship; content; current/up-to-date information; appropriateness of links provided; user-friendly; recommendations; and overall rating. Students must submit their Website Review on the template provided by the instructor (posted on Blackboard). Further instructions on this assignment will be posted on Blackboard. This assignment is due on Tuesday, September 18 th. Encyclopedia Project (10%) Students will compile a women s health resource encyclopedia. Each student will be assigned a letter(s) of the alphabet. From your assigned letter, you must choose a women s health issue that begins with that letter. Using the health issue you have chosen, you will develop the encyclopedia to include the following information: 1. Definition of the women s health issue. 2. Discussion of the signs and symptoms of the disease, issue or condition. 3. Discussion of the treatment options for the disease, issue or condition. 4. Discussion of the mechanism by which the disease, issue or condition is acquired. 5. Description of how the issue affects women across the lifespan. 6. Provision of at least four sources (websites, agencies, books, pamphlets) from which an individual can obtain valid information on the disease, issue or condition. 7. A reference section citing the sources you used for this project (Questions #1-5). Further instructions on this assignment will be posted on Blackboard by your instructor. This assignment is due on Thursday, November 15 th. Class Etiquette (5%) Respectful behavior, arriving on time class participation, etc. Attendance: The nature of the course and the importance of interaction make attendance and class participation critical to the student's learning. Students arriving late to class are a source of disruption and distraction to both the instructor and students. In an effort to reduce students arriving after the class begins attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. The instructor reserves the right to deduct points from your final grade if you are tardy. Students are expected to attend class, unless specifically excused by the instructor. To determine excused status, the student is expected to notify the instructor of impending absence or provide documentation of necessity of absence upon return to class. *Important*- If you miss three classes (unexcused), you will automatically drop a letter grade, if you miss four classes (unexcused), you will drop two letter grades and if you miss five classes (unexcused), you should not be taking this class. Cell Phones and Pagers, and other potential distractions: Students are asked to turn off or silence cell phones before class begins. IPODs, PDA s, newspapers, and other outside materials are not permitted in the classroom. The use of computers, or recording devices must be approved by the instructor. 3
Class Discussions: This course may involve highly sensitive and personal topics. You will not be expected to share your own personal experiences unless you so desire, but I do expect that all comments/questions will be met with respect and dignity. I will not allow anyone s comments to be ridiculed or derided, but I do expect you to actively participate in class discussions (part of the course specifics expectations). The nature of the class is to discuss sensitive and potentially embarrassing material. Sensitivity, peer support, acceptance, and diplomacy are expected in student interactions if we are to learn. Mutual respect among peers is demonstrated when students arrive on time, silence all phones and paging devices and participate actively in the discussion. Statement from the USF Provost s Office: "Disruption of the academic process is intolerable and contrary to university policy. It may result in a mandatory, fee-liable drops of the disruptive elements, suspension or dismissal from the university." Bonus: Article Review (3%) Throughout the semester, each student will have the opportunity to bring in 1 current and pertinent peer reviewed journal article that pertains to women s health and will be expected to discuss their article with the class. Any student who would like to participate in the Bonus Article Review will sign up for the day in which she or he will present their article a full week before she or he would like to present. On the day of presentation, the student must do/turn in the following: 1) a copy of the article 2) a paragraph summarizing the article s contents including the source (where you found the article) 3) a paragraph on what you found interesting about the article 4) a paragraph on how the article relates to the course content 3) present and discuss the article with the class. Please note that all elements must be included in the article review to receive full credit. Also, bonus articles will not be accepted past November 22 nd. Required Text: Alexander, L.L., LaRosa, J.H., Bader, H., & Garfield, S. (2007). New dimensions in women s health, 4 th ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc. Blackboard: Blackboard application will be utilized for this course and can be accessed through the USF portal at http://my.usf.edu. PowerPoint notes for the class will be posted on BlackBoard prior to each class session. Contacting the Instructor: The best way to reach me is by email. Please note the class title in the subject line of your emails. University Policy on Religious Observance: No student shall be compelled to attend class or sit for an examination on a day or time prohibited by his or her religious belief. In accordance with the University policy on observances of religious days, students are expected to notify their instructors if they intend to be absent for a class or announced examination the first week of class. 4
Disability: Any Student with a disability is encouraged to meet with me privately during the first week of class to discuss accommodations. Each student must bring a current Memorandum of Accommodations from the Office of Student Disability Services which is a prerequisite for receiving accommodations. Accommodated examinations through the Office of Student Disability Services require two weeks notice. All course documents are available in alternate format if requested in the student s Memorandum of Accommodations. www.sds.usf.edu Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: Students who receive or give test information may receive an F with a numerical value of 0 on the test. It is the option of the instructor to fail the student in the course. For the use of any prohibited device, such as a cheat sheet or recording, during the course of a classroom test to assist the student or other students, the student using such prohibited device may receive an F or FF in the course. As is stated in the USF Student Handbook Plagiarism is defined as literary theft and consists of the unattributed quotation of the exact words of a published text, or the unattributed borrowing of original ideas by paraphrase from a published text. On written papers for which the student employs information gathered from books, articles, or oral sources, each direct quotation, as well as ideas and facts that are not generally known to the public at large must be attributed to its author by means of the appropriate citation procedure. Citations may be made in footnotes or within the body of the text. Plagiarism also consists of passing off as one s own, segments or the total of another person s work (USF Student Handbook) Penalty for Academic Dishonesty will depend on the seriousness of the offense and may include receipt of an F with a numerical value of zero on the item submitted, and the F shall be used to determine the final course grade. It is the option of the instructor to assign the student a grade of F or FF (the latter indicating dishonesty) in the course. For more information on the University s policy on academic dishonesty and plagiarism go to http://www.sa.usf.edu/handbook/academics/importantacademicpolicies.htm. 5
Class Schedule: WEEK TUESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1 8/28 Course Overview Introductions What is Women s Health? WEEK 2 9/4 Historical Dimensions in Women s Health (Chapter #1) Website Review Assigned WEEK 3 9/11 Violence, Abuse & Harassment (Chapter #14) WEEK 4 9/18 Perspectives on Sexuality: Gender Identity & Lesbian Health (Chapter #4) Website Review Due Class meets in room 2003 WEEK 5 9/25 Test #1 Covers chapters 1, 2, 3, 9, 14, 15, part of chapter 4, and video(s). WEEK 6 10/2 Contraception (Chapter #5) WEEK 7 10/9 Unintended Pregnancy & Abortion (Chapter #5) WEEK 8 10/16 Midwifery Guest Lecture WEEK 9 10/23 Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (Chapter 8) WEEK 10 10/30 Cardiovascular Disease (Chapter #10) Reminder: Nov 3 rd last day to drop without penalty WEEK 11 11/6 HIV/AIDS Video or Guest Lecture 8/30 Health Prevention and Disease Promotion Public Health and Lifespan Approaches (Chapter #3) Introduce extra credit 9/6 Women in the Workforce (Chapter #15) Economics of Women s Health (Chapter #2) 9/13 Nutrition, Exercise & Body Image (Chapter #9) Group presentation assignments 9/20 Anatomy & Physiology Menstrual Cycle Gynecological Health (Chapter #4) 9/27 Anatomy & Physiology Lecture Continued (Chapter #4) Guest Lecture: Menstruation Group presentation topics identified 10/4 Contraception (Chapter #5) Encyclopedia Project Assigned 10/11 Pregnancy & Childbirth (Chapter #6) 10/18 Pregnancy & Childbirth Continued Video 10/25 Test #2 Covers chapters 4,5,6,8 and video(s) 11/1 Reproductive Tract Infections (Chapter #7) 11/8 Reproductive Tract Infections (Chapter #7) WEEK 12 11/13 Cancer (Chapter #10) WEEK 13 11/20 Mental Health (Chapter #12) WEEK 14 11/27 Substance Abuse (Chapter #13) WEEK 15 12/4 Class poster presentations EXAM WEEK Final Exam, Tuesday Dec. 11 th, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Test #3 Covers Chapters 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, HIV/AIDS, Disabilities, Global Perspectives, and video(s). 11/15 Chronic Diseases (Chapter #11) Encyclopedia Project Due 11/22 NO CLASS - Thanksgiving 11/29 Special Topics (Women with disabilities, global perspectives on women s health) 12/6 Class poster presentations Final Exam Review Note: The class schedule may be modified at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate the pace of the learning, discussion and interests of the class, and unplanned events. 6
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