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Frederick
Community College HE 201 – Stress Management SPRING 2010
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Class begins: 1/23/2010 |
Class ends: 5/14/2010 |
Last Day to
Withdraw: 4/09/2010 |
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Instructor
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Name: Melissa Bard |
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E-mail: mbard@frederick.edu |
Phone
Number: 717-860-7086 |
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Contact
Hours: email and by
appointment for in-person meeting |
Campus
Mail Box #: n/a |
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Course
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus
Meetings: n/a |
On-campus
Exams: n/a |
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Prerequisites: EN50A and EN52 or
ESL 95 and ESL 99 |
Corequisites: n/a |
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Course
Description: |
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A
wellness course designed to aid students in understanding the nature and
sources of stress. Stress management
coping strategies and relaxation techniques will be introduced. |
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Core
Learning Outcomes: |
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Upon
completion of this course students will be able to:
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Instructional
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Independent
reading, class discussion, individual activities. |
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How is this
course organized:
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Weekly
reading assignments, exercises, and discussion topics; objective exams. |
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Text(s)
and Course Materials: |
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Seaward,
Brian Luke (2009). Managing
Stress: Principles and Strategies for
Health and Well-Being, 6th Edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Seward,
Briann Luke (2008). The Art of Peace
and Relaxation. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. |
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Progress
Report: |
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Students
will know their current grade standing following the completion of each
graded assignment. |
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Evaluation
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Tests
/ Papers / Projects / Participation
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Point
Value
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Final Grade Scale |
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3
Exams Workbook
Exercises Participation
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100
points each (300 possible) 10
points each (150 possible) 25
points possible 475 total points possible |
Grades
will be computed on a point system as follows: A
= 435-475 B
= 394-434 C
= 353-393 D
= 311-352 F
= 310 and below |
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If
the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the
grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to
administer additional tests. |
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Student Services |
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A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx. Students with disabilities who are in need
of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services
should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at
301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the
Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. |
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Participation
Policy: |
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To
maintain the highest quality of academic work, students are expected to
participate fully in all course activities. In
case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in
official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the
requirements of the course. |
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Email Policy: |
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Email
is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student
communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address
is available to all students in this course. However,
students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this
course only for the purpose and the duration of this course. Students
who are concerned about the privacy of their personal email address are
reminded of commercially available products that allow them to create unique
email addresses specifically for the purpose and duration of this course. The
instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries
(grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24
to 48 hours. |
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Academic
Integrity: |
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Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the
FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.
As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.
More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at
http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
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You must
send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available
at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm |
Topical Outline (ONLINE
and HYBRID COURSES)
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Week |
Subject |
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1 |
Reading: Chapter 1, The Nature of Stress Reading: Chapter 10, Journal Writing Online
Discussion: Introductions Exercise
1.1: Inventory: Are You Stressed? Exercise
10.6: Lessons Learned |
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Reading: Chapter 2, Physiology of Stress Reading: Chapter 3, Stress and Disease Reading: Chapter 4, Toward a Psychology of Stress Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
3.1: Physical Symptoms Questionnaire |
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Reading: Chapter 5, Stress Emotions Reading: Chapter 6, Stress and Personality Reading: Chapter 7, Stress and Spirituality Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
6.6: Perfection vs. Excellence |
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Reading: Chapter 8, Cognitive Restructuring Reading: Chapter 9, Behavior Modification Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
9.2: Behaviors I’d Like to Change |
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Exam
1 Exercises
1.1, 10.6, 3.1, 6.6, and 9.2 are due |
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Reading: Chapter 11, Art Therapy Reading: Chapter 12, Humor Therapy Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
12.1: In Search of the Proverbial
Funny Bone |
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Reading: Chapter 13, Creative Problem Solving Reading: Chapter 14, Communication Skills Reading: Chapter 15, Resource Management Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
13.4: Creative Problem Solving Exercise
15.9: Time and Money |
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Reading: Chapter 17, Breathing Reading: Chapter 18, Meditation Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
18.1: Too Much Information |
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Reading: Chapter 19, Yoga Reading: Chapter 20, Mental Imagery Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
20.1: I Have a Vision: The Art of Visualization |
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Exam
2 Exercises
12.1, 13.4, 15.9, 18.1, and 20.1 are due |
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Reading: Chapter 21, Music Therapy Reading: Chapter 22, Massage Therapy Reading: Chapter 23, Tai Chi Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
22.1: Self-Assessment: Body Work |
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Reading: Chapter 24, Muscle Relaxation Reading: Chapter 25, Autogenic Training Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
24.1: Progressive Muscular Relaxation Exercise
25.2: The Power of Suggestion |
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Reading: Chapter 26, Clinical Biofeedback Reading: Chapter 27, Nutrition and Stress Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
27.2: Self-Assessment: Nutritional Eating Habits |
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Reading: Chapter 28, Physical Exercise Reading: Chapter 16, Additional Coping Techniques Online
Discussion Topic Exercise
16.5: Sweet Forgiveness |
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Exam
3 Exercises
22.1, 24.1, 25.2, 27.2, and 16.5 are due |
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NOTE: Your instructor reserves
the right to make changes to this outline as needed. |