M1 Introduction, Resources, and To-Dos
Introduction
⭐ Interesting Fact: More than 200,000 preventable deaths occur in the US every year. Can you guess what the leading cause of these deaths is?
- Car accident? Nope.
- A fall? Not quite!
The leading cause is accidental poisoning. This includes drug overdoses, which took more than 107,500 lives in 2023. You may be wondering how someone accidentally poisons themselves (besides a drug overdose). This statistic highlights the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to safety in our daily lives, including things we may not be aware are dangerous.
Once again, welcome to the course! In week 1 of Personal and Public Safety, we will get to know the course and each other a bit more. We will review the Canvas course structure and the associated course requirements, as well as Chapter 1 information, including a look at the factors of safety and the components that determine hazard, risk, and loss. A review of behavior will also be examined to determine its influence on safety.
Please start by reviewing the information the welcome announcement (Announcements tab). Be sure to review how Canvas is structured for this class, what assignments are required, how each week is structured, and when assignments are due. Also, review the syllabus (Syllabus tab) and all the modules at the top of the Home tab starting at the Course Information (Start Here) module and going down through Module 1.
I'm excited for you to begin the course!
Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to do the following:
- Define common terms from the chapter readings and lectures.
- Explain safety management and the four factors of safety.
- Recall the ABCs of safety.
- Recall the components of the risk assessment code matrix and the associated levels of risk.
- Explain the different theories of accident causation.
You will demonstrate the accomplishment of these objectives by:
- Completing the M2 Quiz.
- Completing Exam 1.
- Completing the Disaster Preparedness Plan assignment.
- Answering discussion questions.
To-Dos
- First, watch the additional videos(🎦). These videos contain important introductory information to the course and are found in the table below.
- Second, review the other informational pages in the Course Information module, especially the syllabus and course calendar. They contain helpful resources and information you will want to refer back to as you work on the course. You will also want to familiarize yourself with assignments and due dates for the course by viewing the Syllabus tab.
- Third, participate in the introductory discussion. Let's get to know each other a little better as we start the course.
- Initial posts are due Tuesday (9/10), and reply posts are due Friday (9/13).
- Initial posts are due Tuesday (9/10), and reply posts are due Friday (9/13).
- Fourth, preview the Exam 1 Study Guide. Use the study guide to focus your learning as you progress through Modules 1-6. If you print the study guide and take handwritten notes on it, you will be able to use it for the quizzes and exams.
- Fifth, watch the instructor commentary videos (🚩). These are designed to help you see the big picture before delving into the details of the readings. They are on a separate page in the module. You can navigate there by clicking the Next button at the bottom of the page.
- Sixth, complete the readings (📗). You will read from our textbook and any other selections indicated in the table below.
- Take the Extra Credit Respondus Monitor Practice Test. Since we will be using the Respondus Monitor LockDown Browser for our exams, it is a good idea to test out the program on your computer to make sure it works. If you complete the practice test, it is worth up to 3 extra credit points.
Learning Resources
⭐ All of the learning resources listed below are required unless labeled otherwise.
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🚩 Instructor Commentaries |
📗 Readings |
🎦 Additional Videos |
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💡 Tip: Don't forget to use the Exam 1 Study Guide for note-taking as you review the learning resources!