(Also offered as NUSC 1030.) Explores the biology of obesity including genetic predispositions and behaviors that increase obesity risk (dietary, physical activity, social, psychological), the obesigenic environment, including how communities are physically built, as well as the economic relationship to obesity risk, and policy and ethical implications for obesity prevention. Multi-level obesity prevention approaches that involve the individual, family, organization, community, and policy. CA 3.

Credits, prerequisites and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Course Committee.

Overview of health professions, team approach to health care delivery.

Introduction to the techniques and philosophies of traditional Martial Arts disciplines. Development of practical martial arts skills (varies by discipline), and building of a state of mind which permits the successful application of self-defense. This course may be repeated with a change of activity and/or skill level.

Introduction and mastery of medical terminology through presentation of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Disease processes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments that affect various body systems. Terminology associated with disease processes, symptoms, diagnosis, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and treatments that affect various body systems.

Courses taken in Allied Health and related areas as part of an approved Study Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit; may count up to six credits toward the major with consent of advisor and Department Head. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Production and processing of the characteristic foods of Italy. Summary of the Italian Mediterranean diet: definitions, culture, history, food consumption patterns, nutrient composition and potential health benefits. Emphasis on the difference in diet between Italians and Americans in relation to the health differences between the two populations. May not be counted toward the Allied Health Sciences major's group A or science elective requirements. CA 4-INT.

Essentials of the U.S. healthcare system, its history to present day structure including the role of the government and delivery systems; patient, ethical and legal responsibility; financing and reimbursement structures; and Allied Health professionals' practice within the system.

(Also offered as STAT 3005.) Introduction to biostatistical techniques, concepts, and reasoning using in a broad range of biomedical and public health related scenarios. Specific topics include description of data, statistical hypothesis testing and its application to group comparisons, and tools for modeling different type of data, including categorical, and time-event, data. Emphasis on the distinction of these methods, their implementation using statistical software, and the interpretation of results applied to health sciences research questions and variables.

Basic principles in tumor biology will be presented including the biochemical basis of cell transformation, proliferation, and metastasis. Molecular mechanisms by which environmental chemicals interact with DNA and other cellular components will be discussed. The role of proto-oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and their products will be covered. Biological markers of cancer risk and exposure will be included.

An overview of the structure and function of the human body in health and common pathologic conditions associated with each organ system. Does not satisfy the anatomy and physiology admission requirements for undergraduate or post-baccalaureate health programs that require anatomy and physiology with lab.

An interdisciplinary overview of the significant impact of brain and behavior conditions on health outcomes. Includes key concepts in brain biology, related mechanisms of behavior, risk factors to mental health, a survey of brain disorders and their impact on society, disparities in mental health care, and strategies to promote better outcomes.

An introduction to the evolving role of genetics and genomics in healthcare. Use of genetic testing in diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of disease. Importance of health professionals in patient education. Social and ethical implications of genetic testing and genomic medicine.

Provides Allied Health students actual work experience in their area of concentration. Students work with professionals in their concentration to meet objectives consistent with their major. Students may only count a maximum combined credit total of six credits toward the Allied Health major of International Study, Independent Study and Internship credits. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Individualized study in a specialized area in the field of allied health. Students may only count a maximum combined credit total of six credits toward the Allied Health major of International Study, Independent Study and Internship credits.

Wellness, holistic health, mind-body connection, health and wellness models, mental wellness, positive self-concept, preventing heart disease and cancer, licit and illicit drugs, stress management, diet, nutrition, weight control, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy lifestyle behaviors, application to life. All students are required to participate in at least one Community Based Outreach Engagement Program.

Mechanisms of innate and acquired immunity, antigen-antibody interactions, function of the human immune system in normal and diseased states.

Introduces cancer risk reduction education, causes, early detection methods, prevention, and public education.

Knowledge of the human factors and behaviors that have an impact upon the safety performance of employees in the workplace, and intervention strategies to improve individual and organizational safety performance.

The environmental health consequences of exposure to toxic chemicals, food contaminants and radiation. Basic principles of toxicology and topics such as cancer, occupational hazards, radiation, genetic biomonitoring, risk assessment techniques, risk/benefit analysis, social/legal aspects of regulating toxic chemicals, and other related topics.

Age-related physiological changes and pathologies, health behaviors and care issues unique to older populations, interdisciplinary approaches to diagnosis, treatment, prevention and health promotion.

Presents meaningful and constructive tools, methods and techniques for Health Care practitioners to plan, develop and deliver community based (outreach) Health Promotion programs which would provide opportunities to improve the quality of life as well as the quantity.

Emphasizes preventative health practices, which promote healthful lifestyles and reduce risk factors associated with disease. Designed to provide theory and concepts related to the development and maintenance of physical fitness, general health and performance.

Provides individuals the necessary knowledge and training to meet the criteria for certification recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in work activities related to hazardous waste sites and clean up operations involving hazardous substances. Mandatory off-site field exercise required.

Review of the application of worker's compensation laws to workplace injuries and illnesses inclusive of the handling of filed claims, available benefits, medical management, return-to-work programs, financial costs, interaction with workplace safety and health programs, and emerging issues.

Provides students in the department of Allied Health Sciences research experience under the guidance and supervision of a department faculty member; designed to engage a student in inquiry and investigation on a topic of interest. Guidelines, learning agreement, and supporting documentation required. Students may only count a maximum combined credit total of six credits toward the Allied Health major of international study, independent study, internship, and research credits.

(Also offered as PUBH 3303.) Aspects of public policy and social issues that affect the lives of persons with disabilities and their families, including federal legislation, discrimination in employment, the principles of self-determination, self-advocates' roles in planning and implementing policy, and bioethical issues surrounding life and death decisions.

The role of the healthcare professional in dealing with infectious diseases. Epidemiology and public health, healthcare epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosing of infectious diseases, overview of the major infectious diseases of humans.

Knowledge and skills necessary to develop a sustainable occupational health and safety management program in the workplace toward the goal of preventing illness and injury, and property damage.

Anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control, and communication of health hazards in the workplace.

Comprehensive overview of workplace health and safety regulatory processes and standards.

Knowledge and skills for achieving optimal relationships between humans and their work environment.

An overview to sociocultural aspects of health among the aging population in the United States. This course focuses on the implications of gender, race, social welfare, family relations, sociocultural relationships on healthy aging from the perspective of health professionals.

Instruction in basic life support skills, treatment of bleeding control and shock recognition, care for trauma victims, medical emergencies. Supervised practice experience and hands-on instruction of theory. Includes two observation experiences outside of classroom instruction. Meets the performance requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam. (Additional program costs apply).

Courses taken in Allied Health and related areas as part of an approved Study Abroad Program. May be repeated for credit; may count up to six credits toward major with consent of advisor and Department Head. Department Head consent required prior to study abroad. Students may only count a maximum combined credit total of 6 credits toward the Allied Health major of foreign study, Independent Study and Internship credits. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Investigation of a special topic in allied health related to the basic core or interdisciplinary areas. Credits and hours by arrangement.

Impact of issues in the workplace in promoting prevention of injuries and illness to workers, and protection of property and the environment.

Genetic testing and genome analyses with emphasis on topics relating to the clinical laboratories and to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Scientific and clinical aspects of genetics and genomics in health care integrated with case presentations, current literature, and discussions.

Research questions/hypothesis, finding and using research literature, ethical considerations, research design, sampling, measurement, reliability and validity, descriptive and inferential statistics, computer analysis of data, evaluating research, reviews of literature and proposals.

Develop scientific writing skills through completing a scientific research proposal.

Research questions/hypothesis, finding and using research literature, ethical considerations, research design, sampling, measurement, reliability and validity, descriptive and inferential statistics, computer analysis of data, evaluating research, reviews of literature and proposals.

Learning theory and counseling strategies; role of health professional as teacher and counselor; communicating with special groups, individuals and groups.

Individual, community and institutional health care needs and issues from a bio-medical and socio-cultural point of view. Health and its relationship to genetics, poverty, ethnicity, life-cycle events, ethics, etc.

Basic management principles and concepts of planning, organizing, supervising, controlling and evaluating in health care environments. Leadership, motivation, supervision, time management, labor relations, quality assurance/proficiency, financial management.

Experience with Allied Health Sciences course development and faculty assistance; independent inquiry under the guidance and supervision of an Allied Health Sciences faculty. This course may not be used to meet requirements for the Group A or Group B AHS major requirements. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Thesis research experience under the guidance and supervision of a department faculty member; designed to engage a student in advanced independent inquiry and investigation on a topic of interest. Research conducted in this course is intended to contribute to the completion of the student’s thesis in AH 4297W Honors Thesis in Allied Health Sciences. Learning agreement, and supporting documentation required.

(Also offered as OSH 4291.) Application of the principles and concepts of hazard assessment and safety management to an actual workplace under the supervision of an approved onsite supervisor. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 credits applied to the major. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Guided research in Allied Health.

Completion of written thesis based on student-designed honors research project under supervision of a faculty advisor.

Global (medical, cultural and economic) health challenges. Children's and women's health. Communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Social determinants of health and poverty. Health impact assessments. Improving the social determinants of health and poverty, including countries in conflict.

Application of action frameworks targeting structural, social, and intermediary determinants of physical and mental health inequities with the goal of eliminating inequities in health.

Exploration of a range of health issues and medical practices in South Africa through an interdisciplinary lens. Integrated learning model incorporates both classroom and field instruction to help students understand the fundamental principle of health as a human rights issue. Includes collaborative research projects and participation in a three-night homestay in a village in the remote HaMakuya area of Limpopo Province. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

This course emphasizes the biological and ecological nature of tropical diseases, the human health outcomes resulting from changes to weather and ecosystems, and how the health systems in place in different countries deal with these diseases. Instruction focuses on field-based experiential learning. This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.

Research and writing-intensive course designed to provide applied, action-oriented, experiential opportunities for undergraduate research. Through structured field and/or laboratory research experiences in Costa Rica, this course is designed for students to gain advanced, practical skills in relevant, community-based research exploring topics in health in the broadest sense (i.e. centering on human, animal, or ecosystem health). This course is offered in partnership with the Organization for Tropical Studies.