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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXASRHAB 3200 Physical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability ISummer 2015Course Information | Tech Requirements | Access & Navigation Requirements | Communications | Assessment & Grading Scholarly Expectations | Course Policies | UNT Policies COURSE INFORMATIONPhysical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability ISummer 2015RHAB 3200, 3 Credit HoursProfessor / Instructor Contact InformationName: Jessica BrooksEmail: Jessica.brooks@unt.eduLocation: Department of Disability & Addiction RehabilitationChilton 218G Office hours: Mondays 1 to 3 pmEmail via Blackboard or regular email or call (940) 565-4938Required Textbook Falvo, D. (2013). Medical and psychosocial aspects of chronic illness and disability. 5th Edition. Gaithersberg, GA: Aspen Publishers. (Text also used in RHAB 3400).Course DescriptionThis is the first of two courses addressing disabilities, the impacts of disabilities, and what we can do to deal with those impacts. In this course, we will address issues of health and wellness, stress, adjustment to disability and the differential impact of disability within different life stages. Later portions of the class address the nervous system and the sensory systems of hearing and vision, examining potential disorders and diseases of those systems. The course also examines the impact of these disorders on day-to-day life activities and adaptations or accommodations that help individual’s function effectively in work, school, and community settings.Course ObjectivesBy the end of the semester, students should be able to:1.Identify stages of psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual response to physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.2.Understand how the process of human development is impacted by disability.3.Describe the effects of stress on physiological functioning and how mind, body, and spirit interact in illness and in health.4.Demonstrate a general knowledge of the most commonly encountered disorders of the sensory and nervous systems.5.Demonstrate a working knowledge of common medical terminology related to the sensory and nervous systems.6.Demonstrate ability to apply at least two stress management/wellness skillsTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS / ASSISTANCESoftware necessary to use Blackboard:Browser Requirements.Java for BB Learn: for step-by-step instructions for upgrading to the recommended Java Version, click here. Recommended 3rd Party Applications ACCESS & NAVIGATIONAccess and Log in InformationThis course was developed and will be facilitated utilizing the University of North Texas’ Learning Management System, Blackboard Learn. To get started with the course, please go to: You will need your EUID and password to log in to the course. If you do not know your EUID or have forgotten your password, please go to: . How the Course is Organized Each week we will have a different learning module. In the module you will find a variety of materials consisting of lectures, web readings, discussion boards, assignments, quizzes & assessments and announcements. The course schedule is located on the main course page and gives an overview of course topics and timelines.How Students Should Proceed Each Week for Class Activities Course materials are based on a Monday through Sunday schedule. Course modules (lectures and related materials) are designed to open on Monday of each week, and will remain open thereafter. Unless otherwise stated, assignments and exams will open Monday morning of the designated week and be due by that Sunday evening at 11:59 pm. Please check the course schedule for details. Although weekly announcements are typically posted each week as a reminder of that week’s activities, students are expected to follow the course schedule. Student SupportThe University of North Texas provides student technical support in the use of Blackboard and supported resources. Course Technical Support: Holly.Mitchell@unt.eduThe student help desk may be reached at: Email: helpdesk@unt.edu Phone: 940.565-2324Web: COURSE REQUIREMENTS?1.?The student will access and follow all course instructions found on the course main page and in the weekly/unit content area of the Blackboard course.2.????The student will access all online lectures provided in each learning module.3.????The student will complete the assigned ‘online’ exams/quizzes by accessing the ‘assessment’ tool in the Blackboard course. 4.????The student will respond to posted online course discussion questions using the Blackboard discussion tool.5.????The student will complete and submit assignments electronically using the Blackboard assignment drop box tool/MUNICATIONSEmail, discussion boards, and announcements are used regularly in this course. Interaction with Instructor: I regularly communicate with the entire class via course announcements. Also, I use the email tool in BlackBoard to communicate with students. Note: If you do not regularly check your university e-mail account, please forward it to your personal email provider. ASSESSMENT & GRADINGAssessmentsThis?course has a series of assignments and assessments to assist you in achieving the course learning objectives. Each week you will work on various combinations of assignments, activities, discussions, readings, research, etc. which will be made available to you?by each Monday and close on the following Sunday.Exams in this course will cover the required textbook reading and the content of the online lectures.? Complete the exams online by accessing the Blackboard exam tool.? The exams will be timed and grades made available to students following the submission of the exam. If you lose Internet connectivity during the exam, log back in immediately and continue on with the exam. Save your answers often (every 5-10 minutes). If you experience any issues while taking the exam, you must contact the Blackboard Helpdesk immediately so that your issue is documented with a helpdesk ticket number. Considerations regarding exam issues will be made by the instructor on an individual basis based on the documentation.The learner will be an active and engaged participant in discussion forums within his/her learning community by analyzing, constructing/creating, and evaluating information presented within the textbook, external readings/resources, student research, and class activities. The discussion forums are related to the assigned chapter readings, external resources and activities. Upon completion or near completion of the assigned readings and activities, you are expected to engage in an ongoing discussion/debate with your learning community peers. Your contributions to the discussion forums will be graded for quality not quantity, timeliness of your contributions, and a detailed analysis of linking together theory (readings) to application (activities). GradingGrades will follow UNT standards. Grades will be reported on a point system. The total points will determine your class letter grade. Tests (300 points possible): There will be three tests in this course, test 1, test 2 and a final examination. Material for the tests and final exam are drawn from assigned readings/text, lectures, and weekly assignments. Each test is worth 100 points.Other Assignments (700 points):There will be multiple assignments and discussion boards throughout the semester. Detailed instructions and grading rubrics will be distributed throughout the semester. Assignments for the course include web exercises (2) worth a total of 100 points, case studies (3) worth a total of 200 points, a film analysis (1) worth 100 points and an interview (1) with a person with a disability worth 200 points. There will also be discussion board postings (2) worth a total of 100 points. 3094990177801,000-900 = A899-800 = B799-700 = C699-600 = D599-under = F001,000-900 = A899-800 = B799-700 = C699-600 = D599-under = FTotal Points Possible for Semester = 1,000Assignment Submission InstructionsAll written assignment attachments should be saved in a Microsoft Word file format or converted to a PDF prior to submission. All assignments will have due dates posted. Any submission after the due date will have points deducted. In the event of technical problems with submission of assignments please contact the Blackboard Helpdesk and the instructor so that your issue is documented.Participation / DiscussionsThis course relies upon the use of discussions, exercises, and activities to ensure that students grasp the material. Thus, the importance of participation and attendance cannot be understated. Your participation is demonstrated through conscientious preparation for class. This occurs through completion of scheduled readings, discussion boards, assessments and assignments that convey your perspective on the topic under discussion. Please feel free to ask questions and seek clarification.SCHOLARLY EXPECTATIONSStudents are expected to follow appropriate guidelines for academic performance by doing their own work and by crediting material from other authors and sources adequately. Cheating or misrepresenting the work of others as your own will result at a minimum in a failing grade in the course. You are encouraged to become familiar with the information posted by the University Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Student Handbook (). These policies regarding student conduct and academic apply to this class.COURSE POLICIESWritten AssignmentsBecause clear and understandable written communication is an essential skill of all helping professionals, all papers and reports submitted in this course must be done with the use of word processing software and be thoroughly proofread by the student for clarity and organization of content, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Poorly written papers will not be graded or may be returned for revision before being given a grade. Papers returned for such revision will be treated as late papers. Also, spelling and grammar will be evaluated in all written assignments.Assignment PolicyEach assignment will have a clearly marked due date. Assignments are also listed on the course schedule. Late Work Late work will have points deducted. Late work is defined as any work turned in after the close of class, the day it is due. Assignments will not be accepted for partial credit after the cutoff date listed on the assignment (typically a week after the due date). Exams cannot be submitted for partial credit. IncompletesStudents are expected to complete the course within the session time frame. An Incomplete Grade ("I") is a non-punitive grade given only during the last one-fourth of a term/semester and only if a student: (1) is passing the course; and (2) has a justifiable and documented reason, beyond the control of the student (such as serious illness or military service), for not completing the work on schedule. The student must arrange with the professor to finish the course at a later date by completing specific requirements. After a one-year period, if the work has not been completed, grades of "I" will default to "F". Grades of incomplete should be considered as an absolute last resort and are not appropriate for cases of procrastination or poor time management.Copyright NoticeSome or all of the materials on this course Web site may be protected by copyright. Federal copyright law prohibits the reproduction, distribution, public performance, or public display of copyrighted materials without the express and written permission of the copyright owner, unless fair use or another exemption under copyright law applies. Syllabus Change PolicyDuring the course of the semester the syllabus, course information, due dates may require modification. If this occurs you will be notified through a course announcement. Policy on Server Unavailability or Other Technical Difficulties The University is committed to providing a reliable online course system to all users. However, in the event of any unexpected server outage or any unusual technical difficulty which prevents students from completing a time sensitive assessment activity, the instructor will extend the time windows and provide an appropriate accommodation based on the situation. Students should immediately report any problems to the instructor and also contact the UNT Student Help Desk: helpdesk@unt.edu or 940.565.2324. The instructor and the UNT Student Help Desk will work with the student to resolve any issues at the earliest possible time. AccommodationsReasonable accommodations are available to students with disabilities. Students must go through UNT’s Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to request an accommodation. Students are also responsible for informing instructor of their need for an accommodation and working with ODA to ensure documentation is provided to the instructor. For more information, please visit the ODA website at or call (940) 565-4323.RESOURCESUNT Portal: Blackboard Student Resources: Technical Support: Library Information for Off-Campus Users: Computing and Information Technology Center: Labs: General access computer lab information (including locations and hours of operation) can be located at: POLICIESAcademic Honesty PolicyYou are encouraged to become familiar with the University's Policy of Academic dishonesty found in the HYPERLINK "" \t "window-1" Student Handbook. The content of the Handbook applies to this course. If you are in doubt regarding the requirements, please consult with me before you complete any requirements of the course.ADA PolicyThe University of North Texas is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 – The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.Important Notice for F-1 Students taking Distance Education Courses: Federal RegulationTo read detailed Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations for F-1 students taking online courses, please go to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations website at . The specific portion concerning distance education courses is located at "Title 8 CFR 214.2 Paragraph (f)(6)(i)(G)” and can be found buried within this document: The paragraph reads: (G) For F–1 students enrolled in classes for credit or classroom hours, no more than the equivalent of one class or three credits per session, term, semester, trimester, or quarter may be counted toward the full course of study requirement if the class is taken on-line or through distance education and does not require the student's physical attendance for classes, examination or other purposes integral to completion of the class. An on-line or distance education course is a course that is offered principally through the use of television, audio, or computer transmission including open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, or satellite, audio conferencing, or computer conferencing. If the F–1 student's course of study is in a language study program, no on-line or distance education classes may be considered to count toward a student's full course of study requirement.University of North Texas Compliance To comply with immigration regulations, an F-1 visa holder within the United States may need to engage in an on-campus experiential component for this course. This component (which must be approved in advance by the instructor) can include activities such as taking an on-campus exam, participating in an on-campus lecture or lab activity, or other on-campus experience integral to the completion of this course.If such an on-campus activity is required, it is the student’s responsibility to do the following:(1) Submit a written request to the instructor for an on-campus experiential component within one week of the start of the course.(2) Ensure that the activity on campus takes place and the instructor documents it in writing with a notice sent to the International Student and Scholar Services Office. ISSS has a form available that you may use for this purpose.Because the decision may have serious immigration consequences, if an F-1 student is unsure about his or her need to participate in an on-campus experiential component for this course, s/he should contact the UNT International Student and Scholar Services Office (telephone 940-565-2195 or email internationaladvising@unt.edu) to get clarification before the one-week deadline. ................
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