HE242 Stress & Human Health “The greatest wealth is health.”  ~Virgil

CONTACT INFO… Shannon Carr, MPH carrsh@ohsu.edu 503-494-3484 Available to meet by appointment Web: http://spot.pcc.edu/~scarr

KEYS TO SUCCESS Read the assigned chapters. Come to class on time and be prepared for discussion of chapters assigned that day. Find a friend to fill you in when you miss class. Ask questions…

METHODS OF EVALUATION 2 Exams Attendance/Participation Stress Portfolio Discussions

EXAMS There will be 2 exams given during the term. Questions will be based on textbook, lecture and films shown in class. You may use one page of notes front and back.

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION Be committed to being in class. You will lose 5 points each time you miss a class. Your first absence will be excused so use it wisely! Participate in class, don’t be shy but please be respectful. Please do not sleep or visit during class and silence your cell, no texting. Laptops should only be used for taking notes. Do not use the Internet during class.

ASSIGNMENTS Assignments are meant to be beneficial to you and should assist in evaluating your current health status. Please take the time to complete them! Late assignments will not be accepted. Be prepared to submit them before the due date or via email if you are not able to attend class the day they are due. Overview of Assignments Stress Portfolio Discussions

INTRODUCTIONS Who are you? What is your #1 source of stress? How do you currently cope with stress? What do you hope to get from the class?

Where do we go from here…