NOTE: SYLLABUS SUBJECT TO REVISIONS THIS IS PROVIDED TO GIVE YOU AN OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE; FINAL SYLLABUS WILL BE PROVIDED THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS PH101-001 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits) Fall 2014 SYLLABUS Course Meeting Time and Location: 11:00 am 12:15 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays N101 Lapham Hall Course Description: Public health is concerned with the health of the community as a whole. A public health perspective views the health of a population as influenced by social, cultural, behavioral, biological, environmental, and economic factors. Public health researchers and practitioners work to prevent disease and promote health in populations through scientific research, policy development, and health education. In addition to examining the population health approach to public health, this course will present the principles of evidence-based public health and tools, provide an introduction to the history, science and principles of public health, and will provide an overview of the US health care system, as compared to health care systems in other developed countries. Instructor: Lori Ahrenhoerster Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Email: ahrenho2@uwm.edu (I make every attempt to reply within 24 hours) Office Location: Lapham Hall 230 Office phone: 414-229-2239 Office hours: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 and by appointment Prerequisites: None Course Objectives: This course will: 1. Explore how public health is an integral part of many historical and contemporary social, economic and political issues and policies 2. Compare and contrast the key organizational features, roles, and functions of the public health and healthcare systems including the roles of various health disciplines in each. 3. Explain how epidemiology, social/behavioral sciences, health communication/ information, health policy and law, and environmental health sciences provide the foundation for understanding and improving the public s health. 1
Required Readings: Riegelman, Richard K. & Kirkwood, Brenda (2014). Public Health 101: Healthy People-Healthy Populations. Second Edition Jones & Bartlett Learning: Burlington, MA. ISBN: 978-1284045284 ( PH101 on syllabus) Additional readings are posted, or will be posted, on D2L. These readings will be posted a minimum of one week before the class period that they are due. Please be sure to check D2L regularly for assigned readings. ( D2L on syllabus) Learning Outcomes 1. Identify eras in the historical development of public health and ways that public health affects literature and the arts, current events, and daily life 2. Illustrate the interdisciplinary, cross-cutting or ecological character of public health and the contributions of a range of disciplines and professions to improving health 3. Explain the basic principles of epidemiology, including rates, risk factors, disease determinants, causation, and public health surveillance 4. Explain how public health can utilize the following to improve the health of populations: a. health information and health communications b. social and behavioral interventions c. health policy and law 5. Explain the impact of the environment and communicable diseases on the health of populations 6. Explain the burden of chronic diseases on morbidity and mortality and approaches to prevention and early detection 7. Describe basic organization, access, and evaluation of health care and public health systems and the contributions of health professionals 8. Identify the roles of public health in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and health disparities 9. Identify the roles of public health in disaster prevention and management 10. Learn the public health approach--problem, etiology, recommendation, implementation and evaluation--and apply to a new public health problem 11. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of a potential intervention 12. Synthesize the principles and tools of public health as applied to a new public health problem 2
Course Requirements: Assignment Percent of grade DYR & DYL Quizzes 15 Attendance & participation in group discussions and case studies 10 This Is Public Health assignment 10 Exam 1 15 Current Event 10 Healthy People 2020 Paper 25 Final Exam 15 Grading is based upon the following scale: 94 100% A 90 93% A- 87 89% B+ 84 86% B 80 83% B- 77 79% C+ 74 76% C 70 73% C- 67 69% D+ 64 66% D 60 63% D- <= 59% F Exams: There will be two exams in this course one mid-term and one final. The final will be two-thirds new material, and one-third review from the first exam. Specific Assignments: A more detailed assignment sheet and rubric will be posted on D2L for each of the following course components, but a brief explanation is given here. Each assignment is due in the corresponding D2L dropbox no later than 11:59 pm on the day it is due. Points will be deducted for all late assignments 5% per day. Did You Read? (DYR) or Did You Listen? (DYL) Quizzes: Following each chapter assigned to read, you will have a brief online quiz which must be completed before the beginning of the class discussing that topic. Additionally, every guest speaker period will have a Did You Listen? (DYL) quiz where you will be required to write down 5 things you learned during the guest lecture. Any missed quizzes cannot be made up, but your lowest score will be dropped at the end of the semester, and you will be able to replace one additional score with extra credit, if you participate in an extra credit opportunity. This is Public Health: Find examples of Public Health in your surroundings. Use the sticker provided in class, or paste the graphic available online, to label, and photograph them. Post three images to the D2L site, then choose one to write a 200-250 word paragraph on how it represents Public Health. 3
Current Event assignment: Find, share, and summarize a recent (June 2014 or later) current event article that mentions a public health issue. You will be placed into a small group for this activity, which will be posted on D2L. Due dates will vary, and you will need to post and summarize one article, including the contribution(s) of public health to the situation, and to post a meaningful comment on all other articles within your group. More information will be shared in class and on D2L. Healthy People 2020 Paper: Choose one of the twelve Healthy People 2020 health indicators and write a paper giving a brief explanation of the indicator, identifying at-risk groups, and planning and evaluating Public Health interventions aimed at this group. Sections of the assignment will be completed as drafts throughout the semester prior to final submission. The use of correct APA style citations throughout the assignment is required see multiple examples on the D2L site and consider visiting the Writing Lab. Use of the assignment rubric is also encouraged. Attendance, Participation and Case Studies: Discussions and activities are designed to help you explore concepts, integrate readings and lectures, and learn from your classmates. Thoughtful and consistent participation in class sessions will benefit both you and your classmates. Case studies allow students to practice being a public health worker by discussing the topics we cover in class with colleagues. You will frequently complete questions that are paired with a case study during class time in your assigned group. You only receive credit for attendance and participation if you are present during the Case Study days (which are unannounced). Additionally, attendance may be taken at random during discussion days, even if they don t include a case study assignment. Missed case studies cannot be made up, but one will be dropped at the end of the semester and you will be able to replace one additional with extra credit, if you participate in an extra credit opportunity. Extra credit: Throughout the semester, extra credit opportunities may arise. Extra credit can ONLY be used to replace either a Case Study grade or a DYR/DYL quiz grade (you may choose). You are allowed a maximum of two extra credit score replacements up to one CS and one quiz. If you know of a possible extra credit opportunity, mention it to the instructor if the opportunity is available to anyone in class, it may be added. Format: This course is composed of lecture, discussion, and in-class activities. In addition, we will have guest speakers and you will be shown video clips that pertain to the course. Technology Policy: Unless you have a documented need for assisted devices or are using an electronic version of the textbook, technological devices (including, but not limited to laptops, tablets, smart phones) are not allowed during class. If you use an online textbook and want to use it in class, you must inform the instructor at the beginning of the class. Study Requirements: In an undergraduate 3 credit class, you should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week in class, on course readings, assignments and assessments. Routine quizzes and assignments provide a check to insure that you keep up with readings and class work. 4
Course Evaluations: The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health administers end of semester course evaluations. Students enrolled in this class will receive an evaluation via PantherMail during the last full week of the semester, and they must complete it before the last day of final exams. If you do not use your PantherMail, then please forward all messages to your primary email account, so you do not miss this correspondence. General Information: In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an outbreak, or any other public health emergency, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, you will be provided an addendum to this syllabus that will supersede this version. Grade of Incomplete : Students are expected to complete all course work by the designated deadlines during the semester. Grades of Incomplete will only be assigned when students are unable to complete the requisite number of research hours and all assignments. Contesting a grade: Students are expected to contact the instructor within 2 weeks of receiving a grade on any assignment if the student feels she/he was graded unfairly. Accommodation for Religious Observance: Students will be allowed to complete examinations and other requirements in advance of religious observance given that the student informs the instructor at the beginning of the semester or no later than 3 weeks prior to absences related to religious observance. Drop/Withdrawal/Repeat Policies: A student may drop a full-term course(s) through the end of the eighth week of classes. Comprehensive information on UWM policy: Specific points are mentioned below. The policy can be found at http://www.uwm.edu/dept/secu/syllabuslinks.pdf. Special Needs: Students in need of special accommodations in order to meet course requirements are expected to contact the instructor as soon as possible to make arrangements. Academic Misconduct Policy: In accordance with the Board of Regents, faculty/staff and students of the UW-System, we believe that academic honesty and integrity are fundamental to the mission of higher education. In fairness to all students and to promote academic integrity, the instructors of this course accept responsibility to deal effectively with any instance of academic dishonesty should it occur. Students who violate academic standards as set forth in UWS Chapter 14 and UWM Faculty Document 1686 will be confronted and must accept the consequences and sanctions levied against them for their actions. The most common forms of academic dishonesty are cheating and plagiarism. Within the context of research endeavors, academic misconduct includes falsification of data. 5
Course Outline Week 1 2 3 4 5 Date Topic Assignment DUE 9/2 Intro to the course, the syllabus, and D2L 9/4 9/9 History of Public Health Readings (quiz and reading due next class period) and Assignment GIVEN PH101: Ch. 1 (quiz) D2L: 10 Great PH Achievements (2) This Is Public Health Assignment (due 9/18) 9/11 D2L: Ten Things to Know About Health 9/16 9/18 Local Health Departments Guest Speaker: Eric Gass, PhD Milwaukee Health Department No class work on Chapter 9-12 readings and TIPH assignment This Is Public Health assignment due PH101: Ch. 9, 10, 11 & 12 (quiz) Fill in worksheet based on reading 9/23 Public Health Institutions & Systems; Infrastructure 9/25 9/30 and Cost; Health Professions; US Health Care Institutions; Health Care Systems PH101: Ch.2 (quiz) 10/2 Evidence-based Public Health: P-E-R-I-E PH101: Ch. 3 (quiz) 6 7 8 9 10 10/7 Public Health Data & Communications 10/9 10/14 10/16 10/21 10/23 Health Communications Social Determinants of Health Health Behaviors/Change Theory Guest speaker: Lori Bokowy CBHP PhD Student Mid-term evals & grades Exam 1 (PH101 Ch. 1-4, 9-12; D2L readings) Health Policy and Law Guest Speaker: Linnea Laestadius, PhD, MPP Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health 10/28 Ethics, Genetic Counseling and Interventions, 10/30 Non-communicable Diseases 11/4 11/6 Communicable Diseases and Vaccines STI's: Disparities & Partner Notification Strategies Guest Speaker: Steve John CBHP PhD Student HP2020 Paper (due in pieces on 10/23, 11/6, 11/20 & 12/2) PH101: Ch. 4 (quiz) Study; make single page of notes for test Current Event Assignment given (due dates vary) PH101: Ch. 5 (quiz) PH101: Ch. 6 (quiz) Ph101: Ch. 7 (quiz) PH101: Ch. 8 (quiz) 6
11 11/11 Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Guest Speaker: Paul Biedrzycki Milwaukee Health Department PH: Ch. 13 (quiz) 11/13 Environmental Disease and Injury Food and Drugs Chapter 14 (quiz) 12 13 11/18 The future of PH 11/20 11/25 Environmental Justice Public Health and the Arts Waterborne Disease Guest Speaker: Chelsea Weirich, EOH PhD Student D2L readings: Health, equity and built environment To Grow On D2L readings: TBD D2L reading: Statistics Chapters 11/27 No class: Thanksgiving Complete HP2020 14 15 12/2 Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Public Health HP2020 Paper Due Genomics & Endocrine Disruptors in PH 12/4 Guest Speaker: Everett Tate EOH PhD Student All Extra Credit Due Maternal-Child Health and Early Intervention 12/9 Guest Speaker: Darcy Dubois, BSW D2L reading: First Nine Months Milwaukee Health Department 12/11 The Lifecourse Perspective Study and make single page of notes for final Final Exam 12/16 (2/3 from Ch. 5-8, 13-14; 1/3 review) 10:00-12:00 Noon 101 Lapham Hall 7