2019-2020 BSC Catalog

190 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
HRC 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Human Rights and Conflict Studies (1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
HRC 300 Colloquium on Human Rights (¼)
A capstone experience for the minor in human rights and conflict studies. For this project,
students in the minor come together, under the guidance of a faculty member (or
members) to share their various perspectives on human rights and create (individually or
communally) a final product, which can take several possible forms, such as an
integrative essay, performance, or community action plan. Prerequisite: completion of the
area requirements for the HRC minor; the fifth course may be taken concurrently.
HRC 434 Introduction to International Human Rights Law (1)
A seminar on international law with an emphasis on human rights. Concepts and
principles, functions and processes associated with international law are applied to
general categories of human rights. Special attention is paid to the International Criminal
Court, war crimes, genocide, children’s rights, human trafficking, modern slavery,
workers’ rights, gender and health issues, the environment, indigenous rights, torture, and
punishment. Student engagement with a human rights institution is a requirement. (Also
listed as PS 434.) Prerequisite: at least junior standing. Spring of odd-numbered years.
HS - Health Sciences
HS 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Health Sciences (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in health sciences.
HS 200 Introduction to Nutrition (1)
An introduction to the science of human nutrition and dietetics. Topics include essential
nutrients and their relationship to health and metabolism, dietary recommendations for
wellness, and an overview of nutritional requirements across the life cycle. Prerequisite:
BI 110. Spring.
HS 203 Human Physiology (1)
A study of the fundamental functions of human organ systems and their significance to
human health. Intended for students interested in pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, allied health
or related fields; not intended for pre-medical students. Prerequisite: BI 115. Fall.
HS 242 Essentials of Human Anatomy (1)
A study of human gross and microscopic anatomy. Includes introductions to anatomical
terminology, basic cellular processes, embryology, and genetics, as well as a detailed
study of the major human organ systems in a studio format (lecture/lab combined).
Intended for students interested in pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, allied health or related
fields; not intended for pre-medical students. Prerequisite: BI 115. Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020