Schedule of Classes
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Fall '99Section seat counts current as of: Sep 22 09:30HLTH Health( Health and Human Performance) HLTH105 Science and Theory of Health; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD.The scientific and philosophical bases for various theories of health, including health, wellness, individual control and limitations of health status, and holistic health. HLTH106 Drug Use and Abuse; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. An interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary drug issues and problems. The course will examine physiological, psychological, social, philosophical, historical, legal and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on those general motivations for drug use that attend life on the college campus. HLTH140 Personal and Community Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Meaning and significance of physical, mental and social health as related to the individual and to society; important phases of national health problems; constructive methods of promoting health of the individual and the community. HLTH150 First Aid and Emergency Medical Services; (2 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Lecture, demonstration and training in emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, shock, poisons and bone injury treatment and childbirth. American Red Cross and Heart Association of Maryland Certification awarded. HLTH230 Introduction to Health Behavior; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. USP Distributive Studies Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course. Psychological, social psychological, and sociological approaches to the following health areas: development of health attitudes and behavior, patient-provider interaction and the organization of health care. HLTH285 Controlling Stress and Tension; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. USP Distributive Studies Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences Course. Health problems related to stress and tension. Analysis of causative psycho-social stressors and intervening physiological mechanisms. Emphasis on prevention and control of stress through techniques such as biofeedback, meditation and neuromuscular relaxation. HLTH289 Topical Investigations; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
HLTH340
(PermReq)
Curriculum, Instruction and Observation;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
HLTH371 Communicating Safety and Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. The communication and evaluation of safety and health information. Emphasis on various types of communications and recipient factors which contribute to their success or failure. HLTH377 Human Sexuality; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Formerly HLTH 477. The biological and developmental aspects of human sexuality; the psychological and emotional aspects of sexual behavior; sexual identity; the historical, cultural, social, linguistic, legal and moral forces affecting sexual issues; the importance of communication, disclosure and intimacy in interpersonal relationships; and research trends in the area of human sexuality. HLTH386 (PermReq) Experiential Learning; (3-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisite: permission of department. 56 semester hours.
HLTH389
Topical Investigations;
(1-3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
HLTH391
(PermReq)
Introduction to Community Health;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
HLTH420 (PermReq) Methods and Materials in Health Education; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisites: HLTH 105 or HLTH 140. The purpose of this course is to present the interrelationships of curriculum planning, methodology and the selection and use of teaching aids and materials. Special problems associated with health teaching are discussed. Students become familiar with a variety of resources as well as planning for and presenting demonstration lessons. HLTH430 Health Education in the Workplace; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. A survey of the role of health education in work settings. Examination of occupational stress, the health effects of shift work, women's health in the workplace, health education approaches to informing workers and management, and health promotion programs in the workplace. HLTH471 Women's Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. CORE Diversity (D) Course. Also offered as WMST 471. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: HLTH 471 or WMST 471. The historical, physiological, psychological, and sociological mechanism mechanisms which contribute to women's health. Topics will include gynecological concerns and reproductive health; nutrition, exercise; violence; substance use/abuse; and the health of special populations. Recommended for junior and senior women. HLTH476 Death Education; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Examination of the genesis and development of present day death attitudes and behavior by use of a multidisciplinary life cycle approach. HLTH487 Adult Health and Developmental Program; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Training and experience in a clinically oriented development program for the aged. First two class meetings will be Saturday, September 4 and Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 9am in the Stamp Student Union, room 2111. Students must attend first meeting. HLTH489 (PermReq) Field Laboratory Projects and Workshop; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
HLTH490
(PermReq)
Principles and Techniques of Community Health;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
HLTH491 (PermReq) Community Health Internship; (12 credits) Grade Method: S-F. Prerequisite: HLTH 490. For community health majors only. Integrating theory with practice in a community health setting. HLTH665 Health Behavior I; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. The psychological, social psychological, and sociological theories of health behavior. The relation of health knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, intentions, and behavior to preventive, illness, sick-role, and health utilization behaviors. HLTH680 The Dynamics of Coping with Stress; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: HLTH 285 or permission of department. Opportunity for health educators to explore the interaction of psychological, physiological, and behavioral responses to stressful environments. Intended for health education programs in interdisciplinary settings. Pre-requisite: HLTH 285 or permission of department. HLTH688 (PermReq) Special Problems in Health Education; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
HLTH710
Methods and Techniques of Research;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
HLTH720 Epidemiologic Concepts and Methods; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Introduction to the discipline of epidemiology and its applications to health issues and practices. The course will cover basic epidemiologic concepts and methods. HLTH761 Environmental Health; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Prerequisite: HLTH 605, HLTH 760. Overview of the chemical, physical and biological hazards present in our living and working environment and their effects on human health. Topics include: exposure assessment, industrial hygiene and safety, pesticides, community and indoor pollution, food-borne diseases, solid and hazardous wastes, water resources, risk assesment, ecological issues and environment laws. HLTH775 (PermReq) Health Education Program Planning and Evaluation; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisites: HLTH 710 and permission of department. A systematic approach to the planning and evaluation of Health Education programs. Diagnosis of the social, psychological, educational and administrative aspects of the health education program. Program monitoring, rigorous methods of impact assessment, and the measurement of efficiency. HLTH785 (PermReq) Internship in Health Education; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. Prerequisites: {HLTH 665; and HLTH 775; and HLTH 780}; or permission of department. The application of previously acquired skills and knowledge to the planning, conduct, and evaluation of health education. Emphasis on education designed to affect and use psychosocial influences of health behavior. The setting of the internship will depend upon the student's background and career goals.
HLTH799
(PermReq)
Master's Thesis Research;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
HLTH899
(PermReq)
Doctoral Dissertation Research;
(1-8 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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