HLTH 21
Contemporary Health Concerns


Course Description

This course examines the development of understanding and attitudes relative to individual, family, community, international, and global health medical issues and needs. Topics include health consumerism, mental health, stress, drugs and addiction, infectious and chronic degenerative diseases nutrition, weight management, fitness, sexual health and reproduction, and environmental concerns. Students will learn about common lifestyle behaviors with an emphasis on self-help and preventable aspects of medical care.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
37324 HLTH 21 53Z ······· TBA-TBA Barbara Liechty ONLINE

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-02-17 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
HLTH-021.-53Z: This is a 6 week online lecture class that begins on February 18, 2025 (In observance of the February 17th Presidents Day. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the students own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. information about the Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3882. The Student online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.


Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement
See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
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