Examines lifestyle factors and influences which decrease the possibility of premature disease and death and promote a longer and healthier life. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practices which have the most profound impact on health. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of major issues in health promotion and disease prevention. Including an examination of lifestyle choices that have the greatest impact on promoting health and wellness and preventing disease within the context of college life and beyond. This course provides a detailed exploration of the specific causes of premature mortality and introduces activities and practices that can be applied to a lifestyle to improve health and help prevent disease.

No Prerequisites

2

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Allison Slade
3.0
30 reviews

Lecture

SH 1431
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10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
55 / 70
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SH 1431
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10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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ESSW9 . 4 Months Ago

For a whopping two units, you must pay for a required textbook, pay for online proctoring, and complete 5+ 20-30min assignments a week. Two units, you guys. I don't know how this is allowed. There is far too much work for a useless class that does not fulfill any requirements. I regret taking this but I am graduating.

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ESS2 . 8 Months Ago

She gives a lot of weekly assignments and quizzes that you must complete for a good grade. You must attend in class lectures to really get a good grade as well. If you do not show up or slack off then you will not get a good grade. She is also not a good lecturer and really does not teach well. All she does is talk about how she used to play bball.

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ESS131 . 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Slade has to be one of the worst professors at UCSB, she likes to speak to students like children. She doesn't seem to have a clue what she assigned and what she didn't. For an UD elective, the workload is ridiculous considering there isn't even an associated major. Read the book, skip the lectures, or just don't take anything with Dr. Slade.

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ESS131 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

She cares about attendance which is weird given that she teaches adults; must be a power thing. However... the class was easy and informative. I hope her son is doing well. You get the opportunity to learn from his bad habits.

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ESS2 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Speaks very fast in lectures. Lots of reading and weekly quizzes, but they're for credit, not graded, so that is good. No extra credit, no curves, you get the grade you earned from doing the work all quarter or not. Weekly participation forums in class. Overall, do the work, be present, and you will do well.

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ESS2 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Class is super interesting but a lot of work for a 3 unit class. Two exams 75pts each, final paper (research) 100pts. Weekly participation assignments that total 100pts and easy hw assignments worth 100pts (can re do q until you get 100). Do NOT take this class if you hate bio or if you are looking for an easy A!!! Personally really enjoyed it :)

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