PHLT 3757 - Health and Disease
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43618,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Email: joconnell02@ysu.edu
Joan O'Connell
Email: joconnell02@ysu.edu
Course Description
3757. Health and Disease. Study of the major chronic and communicable diseases affecting humans. Emphasis on etiology, prevention through health education and health promotion methods, and materials. Prereq.: None. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach 8th Edition | Zelman, et.al. | 978-0-13-342474-4 |
Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach (8th ed.)
Mark Zelman, Elaine Tompary, Jill Raymond, Paul Holdaway, Mary Lou Mulvihill
978-0-13-342474-4
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1, 2 & 3 | Introduction to Disease Immunity and Disease Infectious Disease |
Assigment due 8/30 Discussion posts due 8/26 and 8/30 Quiz chapter 1 due 8/30 Quiz chapter 2 due 8/30 Quiz chapter 3 due 8/30 |
| 8/31 | Chapters 4 & 5 | Cancer Heredity and Disease |
Assignment due 9/6 Discussion posts due 9/2 & 9/6 Quiz chapter 4 due 9/6 Quiz chapter 5 due 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapters 6 & 7 | Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders of the Blood |
Assignment due 9/13 Discussion posts due 9/9 & 9/13 Quiz chapter 6 due 9/13 Quiz chapter 7 due 9/13 |
| 9/14 | Chapters 8 & 9 | Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System |
Assignment due 9/20 Discussion posts due 9/16 and 9/20 Quiz chapter 8 due 9/20 Quiz chapter 9 due 9/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapters 10,11, & 12 | Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary System Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System |
Assignment due 9/27 Discussion posts due 9/23 & 9/27 Quiz chapter 10 due 9/27 Quiz chapter 11 due 9/27 Quiz chapter 12 due 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapters 13,14,& 15 | Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear Mental Disorders |
Assignment due 10/4 Discussion posts due 9/30 & 10/4 Quiz chapter 13 due 10/4 Quiz chapter 14 due 10/4 Quiz chapter 15 due 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Chapters 16 & 17 | Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System |
Assignment due 10/11 Discussion posts due 10/7 and 10/11 Quiz chapter 16 due 10/11 Quiz chapter 17 due 10/11 Assignment, quiz, and discussion post submissions will not be accepted after 10/11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.