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HSC 3032 Foundations in Health Education
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Explores the philosophy and principles that provide the
foundations of health education as an academic discipline and
as a profession. Emphasis will focus on health education in our
society, theoretical basis, settings, ethical issues, current issues,
marketing, planning and future outlook in the field
HSC 3034 Advances in Health Sciences Technology
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Introduces the student to current regional, state, national and
international trends and issues in the health sciences. Lectures
will cover recent topics in this area followed by class discussion
of the topic. In addition, each student will be assigned a series
of articles related to the topics that will be covered during the
semester in lecture to stimulate and broaden class discussion
HSC 3406C Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Study and practice of standard first aid procedures which are
essential for survival in emergency and disastrous situations.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation method will be included. Red
Cross certification will be available to students who meet current
standards. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may
not be earned in both HSC 3402C and HSC 3406C
HSC 3535 Introduction to Medical Terminology
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This distance learning course is designed to familiarize students
with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health
professions. Students will employ a systematic, word-building
approach to master the complex terminology of the medical field.
The self-paced approach requires excellent time management
skills, computer skills, and commitment by the student. The
coursework will be presented through the textbook, with practice
exercises and tests for each course unit will be submitted
electronically. Working knowledge of how to use personal
computers, including knowledge of word processing and Internet
searching is required prior to this course. Credit may not be
received in both HSC 3535 and HSC 3534
HSC 3555 Pathophysiology
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Disease as an abnormal biological process. Selected
physiological processes and basic concepts of body response
to pathology will be explored. Approach appropriate to students
of nursing, allied health, medicine, and biology. Recommended
prerequisite; one course in anatomy and physiology. Credit may
not be received in both HSC 3555 and HSA 3550
HSC 4050 Health Sciences Research Seminar
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Will center on discussions of contemporary research in the
health sciences. The instructor will select key papers on a variety
of recent advances in pharmaceuticals, surgical techniques and
other areas of medical technology for discussion by students.
At the beginning each student will be assigned a project which
will include a written paper on a specific topic in health sciences
research that they will present and defend in class
HSC 4104 Health Aspects of Stress Management
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
A study of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects
of stress as related to overall health. Anger, fear, and depression
and their underlying mechanisms related to the stress response
on health and disease will be examined. Emphasis is on
identification of stressors, methods of prevention and coping
strategies. Group activities and individual assignments provide
opportunities for personal analysis
HSC 4120 Consumer Health Education
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Enables students to make intelligent decisions about the health
care marketplace. Basic information regarding health care
products, services and consumer protection will be of central
focus
HSC 4133 Health Aspects of Human Sexuality
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
A study of physical, mental, emotional, social, and psychological
phases of human sexuality as they are affected by male and
female relationships. Emphasize a holistic perspective on
sexuality. Lectures by the instructor and experts from the
community will provide an overview of the major issues in
sexuality. Assigned readings will provide detailed information.
Group activities and individual assignments will provide
opportunities for personal analysis and growth with regard to a
wide variety of topics
HSC 4143 Drugs in Society
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Provides students with knowledge of the use and abuse of
drugs in American contemporary society. Emphasis on the
physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of drug
use and abuse on personal and community health. Concepts of
prevention, education and control will be covered. Material and
Supply Fee will be assessed
HSC 4211 Human Environmental Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
An online course with an overview of major environmental
issues facing society at the dawn of the 21st century.
Ecological concerns will be matched with specific elements
related to personal and community health, emphasizing the
interrelatedness of the two and conveying an awareness of how
current environmental issues directly affect your own life