Dance-3 Scientific Concepts of Health (02010 + 02015) Summer 2025
I. Course Description:
Welcome to Dance 3!
Enjoy learning how science can motivate you to live a healthier life!
Why are scientific principles relevant to our lives? How can we use scientific principles to enhance our overall health? How can you use science aid in successful aging? Can you make simple changes to improve your overall wellness? This course will emphasize personal health behaviors that contribute to overall wellness and disease prevention.
Here is a video describing the Class Materials Links to an external site.and a Welcome Video.
II. Learning Objectives/Pedagogical Goals
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Approach the concept of health from a scientific perspective by describing the scientific principles that dictate the function of the human body, wellness, and disease.
Identify and analyze scholarly, evidence-based research in the form. of primary scientific research articles pertaining to health and wellness.
Describe and interpret the current scientific principles of nutrition, exercise, and applications of this knowledge to daily life.
Apply the scientific method to a self-subject experiment. You will apply these methods to test one dimension of wellness that needs enhancement in your life.
Be able to synthesize scientific evidence and apply the knowledge into practice in your life.
III. Course Requirements
Computer and Internet Connection
You will need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection in order to study remotely this quarter. If your professor plans to host live online meetings via Zoom and expects students to interact in the meeting. You will need a laptop with a built-in webcam or a webcam and earbud headphones with micLinks to an external site. to participate in a voice chatLinks to an external site. meeting. You can also join the meeting via the Zoom app Links to an external site.installed on a smartphone.
Access to the EEE+ Canvas Course Space
Students are expected to login to the Canvas Course Space every day. It is a student’s responsibility to get familiar with the Canvas featuresLinks to an external site. as the course materials and assignments will be delivered via the EEE+ Canvas system. Please visit the Canvas student supportLinks to an external site. page to find out how to reach out for help. You can also contact the OIT Help Desk at [email protected] or call (949) 824-2222 for assistance.
Update the Canvas Setting and Notification (Required!)
UCI students are given a UCI gmail accountLinks to an external site., but it may not be accessible in certain countries. Thus, it is very important that you update the Canvas settingsLinks to an external site. and notificationsLinks to an external site. to ensure you receive the important messages and announcements from your professor. Click on “setting” to add another email address and/or a cell phone number to receive notifications. Click on “notification” to configure how you receive Canvas notifications.
IV. Required Readings and Textbook
Textbook (eBook): Connect Core Concepts in Health, 18th BIG
Insel, Connect Core Concepts in Health, BIG, 18th edition
-Option 1: Package of the textbook with Connect access code card ISBN: 9781265217389
-Option 2: Stand-alone Connect access code card ISBN:9781265216856
Access code is available for purchase at the UCI bookstore or online from McGraw Hill Connect.Links to an external site. Note: You MUST purchase the access code to gain access to weekly online homework. This is our class-specific section web address:
For step-by-step registration instructionsLinks to an external site.:
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST USE YOUR @UCI.EDU EMAIL AND
YOUR NAME MUST MATCH EEE/CANVAS EXACTLY
Additional Articles will be posted in the weekly module.
V. Assignment Descriptions
Reading and Lecture Videos
The weekly reading and the lecture videos are available on the Canvas course site. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have done the reading by participating in the video content questions, lecture quizzes, or reading discussions. The content questions are not timed and can be retaken twice.
Quizzes
A quiz is required every other week to determine mastery of the content of the lectures, readings, and discussions. The quizzes are timed and you cannot retake them.
Class Discussion Board
Knowledge does not flow like information from one source (teacher) to an empty vessel (students) but rather comes about through interaction in dialogue. Active participation in class discussions online —which means listening to others, asking questions, and seeking helpful answers—is expected. Your initial post is due on Tuesday and then two additional posts in response to your peers are due by Thursday.
Annotated Bibliographies and Reflections:
You will have two different types of assignments:
An Annotated Bibliography: Using the provided questions, you will read, analyze, and reflect upon a primary scientific research article.
A Material Reflection: Weekly reflections will be given with specific prompts to evaluate the ability to synthesize material and apply concepts to your daily life.
Scientific Project:
The main goal of this project is to apply principles of the scientific method to a self-experiment based on one of the dimensions of wellness of your choosing. Please read the detailed instructions and rubric on Canvas. This project will be broken up into five sections to be completed throughout the course. Each section of this project is a final submission, and will build on the previously submitted section. All submissions for this project throughout the class are final. Your FINAL for this class will be submission of the Results/Discussion and Abstract.
VI. Grading Methods
Activity
Notes
% of Grade
McGraw Hill Connect
SmartBook activities for each chapter are due on Wednesdays by 11:59 pm.
15%
Content Questions
You will be assigned questions to assess mastery of content due by 11:59pm on Wednesdays.
10%
Weekly Quizzes
Quizzes will be given on Fridays due at 11:59 pm PT on Canvas.
15%
Scientific Project
The Scientific Project is submitted in six sections, due at specified times during the quarter. NO late assignments will be accepted.
35%
Annotated Bibliographies and Reflections
Annotated Bibliographies and Reflections will be due throughout the quarter– a set of scientific articles will be provided with clear instructions and a rubric to complete the assignment. Due on Fridays by 11:59 pm.
10%
Discussion Board
Weekly Posts using scientific evidence to aid in understanding multidimensional wellness, including an initial post on Tuesday and two subsequent classmate response posts per topic. A total of three posts for full credit.
15%
Total
100%
EEE Grading Scale (UCI)
The current grading scheme for this assignment
Name:
Range:
A+
100 %
to 96.5%
A
< 96.5 %
to 93.5%
A-
< 93.5 %
to 90.0%
B+
< 90.0 %
to 86.5%
B
< 86.5 %
to 83.5%
B-
< 83.5 %
to 80.0%
C+
< 80.0 %
to 76.5%
C
< 76.5 %
to 73.5%
C-
< 73.5 %
to 70.0%
D+
< 70.0 %
to 66.5%
D
< 66.5 %
to 63.5%
D-
< 63.5 %
to 60.0%
F
< 60.0 %
to 0.0%