Foundations of Health Science

Course # 404000
Instructors: Mrs. Spitzka (B102) and Mr. Sandhu (B100)
School Phone: (209) 933-7480

Course Goals:
This course studies the major systems of the body. Students will also study introductory concepts
of diseases, treatments, public health, medical terminology and insurance, and health science
careers. This course is designed for students with a strong interest in the health or medical field
of study and is a component course of the Health SLC. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, (STDs),
Human Reproduction, Childbirth and Contraception methods will also be introduced.

Topics Explored:
1) Homeostasis, Levels of Organization, and Scientific Method
2) Body Planes, Cavities, Directions, and Medical Terminology
3) Integumentary System
4) Skeletal System
5) Muscular System
6) Nervous System and Mental Health
7) Sensory Systems: Touch, Taste, Smell, Hearing, and Vision
8) Respiratory System
9) Cardiovascular System and Blood
10) Immune System and Chain of Infection
11) Endocrine System
12) Illicit Substances (Drugs)
13) Digestive System and Nutrition
14) Urinary System
15) Male Reproductive System
16) Female Reproductive System
17) Sexually Transmitted Disease and Contraception
18) Fetal Development and Childbirth
19) Health Careers Research
Grading Distribution: (all values are approximate)
60% Classwork, Labs, Posters, Term Papers, and Active Participation (20%)
40% Tests, Quizzes, and Research Projects

Course Requirements:

to 1 Binder: Please keep all your Cornell Notes neat and organized along
with this syllabus. Please keep all assignments in your binder.
Notebook with pages that can tear out.
Pencils / markers / colored pencils / highlighters - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN
PENCIL AND PAPER EVERYDAY TO CLASS! Students will often be
required to take Cornell Notes in class.
Lots of binder paper.

Classroom Rules:
1. Respect your classmates, your teacher, and your classroom.
2. Do not cause any disruptions: talking out of turn, yelling, screaming, profanity, vulgarity,
bullying, or misbehavior of any sort.
3. Cell phones are to be switch off and put away. Unauthorized phone use in class will
result in confiscation. Students may use phones for academic purposes only if the
instructor grants permission.
4. Do not vandalize desks, tables, or chairs (i.e. sticking gum under desks, scraping words
onto tables, etc). Please clean up all messes.
5. As this is a laboratory classroom, no eating or drinking in class (plain water is ok).
6. No Hats, No Hoodies, No Headphones, Thank you!
7. A verbal warning will be given for the first violation of any of these rules. After
this, a phone call may be made to the parents. If the problem persists, a disciplinary
referral will be made. Electronic devices may be confiscated and sent to the main
office and will be made available only after school.

TARDIES / UNEXCUSED ABSENCES POLICY

Tardy students may lose their daily participation points. Students are expected to be on
time and ready for class, with notebooks out and ready to work. Please be on-time to class each
day.
Students with any Unexcused Absences (A.K.A. ditching class or truancy) will lose their
daily participation points. They also will not be able to make up any missed classwork or
homework. Excessive unexcused absences can result in a failing grade. Make up work may be
assigned for School-Verified Excused Absences only at the teachers discretion.

Syllabus Contract and Consent

I have read the syllabus and understand what is expected of me and the consequences of
not meeting those expectations. I understand the classroom rules and agree to abide by
them or otherwise risk disciplinary action.
I also give consent for my child to be educated in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),
human reproduction, male and female anatomy and physiology, childbirth and
contraceptive methods as appropriate with respect to the health science curriculum.

Print Parent/Guardian Name__________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________

Date__________________

Parent/Guardian Phone # ____________________________

Print Student Name _________________________________
Student Signature___________________________________
Period______________

Please complete and return to your instructor. Thank you.

Date__________________