Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2015-2016
HEAL 103 - NUTRITION
Long Title: NUTRITION
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Concepts underlying the science of nutrition: food composition, calories and needs for energy, special nutrients, and nutritional deficiencies.
HEAL 119 - INTRO TO HEALTH & WELLNESS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Description: Designed to help students develop a greater understanding and appreciation of health and well being, as it relates to themselves and others around them, and for students to apply health and wellness knowledge in their personal life to improve their health.
HEAL 132 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Long Title: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course introduces the student interested in medical and health professions to a large vocabulary of medical language which develops skills in understanding and remembering new words. It describes word origins, basic terms in anatomy and terms pertaining to each body system as well as pharmacology and medical equipment, and many frequently used medical terms, abbreviations and symbols.
HEAL 208 - CHEM ALTERATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
Long Title: CHEMICAL ALTERATIONS OF BEHAVIOR
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Examination of social, cultural psychological, physiological causes and effects of drug use and abuse. Individual, family, and community factors related to prevention and treatment will be addressed.
HEAL 212 - CONSUMER HEALTH AND THE MEDIA
Long Title: CONSUMER HEALTH AND THE MEDIA
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Study of factual information and guidelines that enable consumers to act intelligently in selecting health products and services, with emphasis on the economic aspects of health.
HEAL 222 - PRIN PUBLIC&COMMHEALTH
Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Principles of Public & Community Health examines aspects of the community that relate to health including health issues within community subgroups; identification and analysis of community health programs; organizational patterns and functions of voluntary and governmental health agencies and coordination of community health programs.
HEAL 306 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
Long Title: HUMAN SEXUALITY
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Designed to explore the physiological, psychological, and sociological parameters of human sexuality, while providing accurate information and helping students develop healthy attitudes toward sexuality. Cross-list: SWGS 306.
HEAL 313 - FOUNDATIONS HEALTH PROMO&EDUC
Long Title: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Kinesiology
Description: Foundations of Health Promotion/Health Education is designed to introduce students to the discipline of health education and the practice of health promotion. The course explores critical issues in the field of health promotion, accountability and professional preparation, professional ethics, credentialing and the changing technology in the field. Intended for Health Science majors only.
HEAL 350 - UNDERSTANDING CANCER
Long Title: UNDERSTANDING CANCER
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Examination of cancer from a biological, psychological and sociological perspective with emphasis on cancer epidemiology, prevention, and early detection.
HEAL 360 - VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
Long Title: VIOLENCE IN AMERICA: A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course presents an overview of issues concerning violence using a public health perspective. Information will be presented and discussed concerning several domains pertinent to violence, including family violence, intimate partner violence, community violence, and workplace harassment.
HEAL 379 - INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Long Title: INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Internship experience for upper-level health sciences majors. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
HEAL 380 - DISPARITIES IN HEALTH IN AMER
Long Title: DISPARITIES IN HEALTH IN AMERICA
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course explores the aspects of race and ethnicity that influence health, public health policy, and the management and practice of healthcare, as well as, the trends which drive ethnic demographic transition including an aging white population, declining white birth rate, immigration of non-whites, and the higher birth rate of minority groups. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 580. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 380 if student has credit for HEAL 580.
HEAL 407 - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Long Title: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Study of communicable, noncommunicable, and behavioral diseases with emphasis on the disease process and basic epidemiologic methods. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 507. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 407 if student has credit for HEAL 507.
HEAL 422 - THEORY&MODELS HLTH BEHAVIOR
Long Title: THEORIES AND MODELS OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): HEAL 222
Description: Theories & Models of Health Behavior is designed for the student interested in public and community health or health psychology. This course examines the current theories and models of health behavior and their application to the field of health promotion/health education. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 522. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 422 if student has credit for HEAL 522.
HEAL 460 - PLAN/EVAL: HEALTH PROGRAMS
Long Title: PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Junior
Prerequisite(s): HEAL 222
Description: Planning & Evaluation of Health Promotion provides the student with the technical skills for planning and evaluation of health promotion, health education, and disease prevention programs including collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 560. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 460 if student has credit for HEAL 560.
HEAL 495 - INDEPENDENT STUDIES
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Junior
Description: Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty supervision. Department Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
HEAL 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Long Title: INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Junior
Description: Independent study or directed reading on an approved project under faculty supervision. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
HEAL 498 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable for Credit.
HEAL 499 - TEACH PRACTICUM HEALTH SCIENCE
Long Title: TEACHING PRACTICUM IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Advanced teaching experience for upper level students who have demonstrated particular aptitude and interest in one area of kinesiology. Students will assist in conducting a course in which they have previously excelled. The student will learn techniques in course management, instruction, and evaluation. Department Permission Required. Recommended prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing, declared major in Health Sciences, and at least an "A-" in the course serving as the practicum. Repeatable for Credit.
HEAL 507 - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Long Title: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Study of communicable, noncommunicable, and behavioral diseases with emphasis on the disease process and basic epidemiologic methods. Graduate level students only. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 407. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 507 if student has credit for HEAL 407.
HEAL 522 - THEORY&MODELS HLTH BEHAVIOR
Long Title: THEORIES AND MODELS OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Theories & Models of Health Behavior is designed for the student interested in public and community health or health psychology. This course examines the current theories and models of health behavior and their application to the field of health promotion/health education. Graduate level students only. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 422. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 522 if student has credit for HEAL 422.
HEAL 560 - PLAN/EVAL: HEALTH PROGRAMS
Long Title: PLANNING AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Planning & Evaluation of Health Promotion provides the student with the technical skills for planning and evaluation of health promotion, health education, and disease prevention programs including collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. Graduate level students only. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 460. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 560 if student has credit for HEAL 460.
HEAL 580 - DISPARITIES IN HEALTH IN AMER
Long Title: DISPARITIES IN HEALTH IN AMERICA
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course explores the aspects of race and ethnicity that influence health, public health policy, and the management and practice of healthcare, as well as, the trends which drive ethnic demographic transition including an aging white population, declining white birth rate, immigration of non-whites, and the higher birth rate of minority groups. Graduate level students only. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HEAL 380. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEAL 580 if student has credit for HEAL 380.