Course material will include an overview of human biology with an emphasis on practical application of preventive health measures and wellness. Lecture and discussion will revolve around the study of structure, function and pathology of organ systems. Laboratories will be conducted during regular class periods and include listening to the heart and lungs with the stethoscope, EKG, and reaction times. Open to all students but counts toward a major in biology only with department approval.
Biology 215: Genetics
BIOLOGY 325 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(5 semester hours)
Pederson, Cathy
Prerequisites: Biology 170 and 180 and one upper-level biology course
Students will learn about the major systems of the human body in both lecture and laboratory. Topics to be discussed include the musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Disease states will also be discussed. Laboratories will focus on the anatomy and physiology of each system as they are discussed in the lecture portion of the course. Laboratories will include dissection. Assessment will include 3 written examinations, lab practical examinations, and a final examination. Offered every year.
Education 111: Human Development: Birth-Middle Childhood
Education 113: Human Development: Adolescence - Young Adult
Geography 292: Population Geography
PSYC 231S - Child Development
(4 semester hours)
Zembar, Mary Jo
Prerequisite: Psychology 130 or Education 111 or 112.
The developmental study of children from prenatal development to preadolescence, with emphasis on motor, cognitive, language, social and personality development. Monthly observations of infants and children help students apply theoretical developmental models and research findings. Service-learning 100 is an available option. Final grade is based on essay exams, observation projects, and participation.
PSYC 243 - Community Psychology
(4 semester hours)
Brookings, Jeffrey
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” summarizes the purpose of this course: to introduce students to Community Psychology and the emerging sub-discipline of prevention science. Beginning with traditional, treatment-oriented approaches to mental disorders, we will trace the evolution of the community mental health movement into the broader discipline of community psychology, emphasizing current, research-based attempts to prevent psychological disorders and other problems (e.g., depression, AIDS, substance abuse, violent crime, homelessness) rather than treating them, and to promote wellness and competence. Class activities include lecture, discussion and debate; videos; guest speakers; and a field trip or two. Chapter quizzes, unit exams, individual and group projects.
Writing Intensive
PSYC 251 - Abnormal Psychology
(4 semester hours)
Little, Stephanie
Prerequisite: Psychology 150
This course covers the causes, diagnosis and, to a lesser degree, treatment of psychological disorders in adults. Various theories, models and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are investigated in the context of research and case studies. This advanced course primarily serves students interested in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, and related health specialties. Service-learning is an available option, both as part of a course assignment or as Service-learning 100. Final grade is based primarily on quizzes, conducting and writing up mock diagnostic interviews, research summary papers, and class participation.
Writing Intensive
Religion 378 R - Bioethics
(4 semester hours)
Nelson, Paul
This seminar introduces students to basic concepts, issues and arguments in bioethics. The readings are taken from the disciplines of biology, ecology, medicine, philosophy, religious ethics, law and policy studies. Goals for the seminar include (1) becoming familiar with a significant body of professional literature; (2) learning to identify moral issues, analyze moral arguments, and to make and defend moral judgments; (3) reflecting on what it means to be a physician or patient; and (4) exploring the relations between ethics, law and public policy. Topics include abortion, reproductive technologies, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, autonomy, paternalism, use of human subjects in research, access to health care, allocation of scarce resources, and environmental ethics. Writing intensive.
THDN 215N Dance Kinesiology
(4 semester hours)
Pinheiro, Ligia
Prerequisite: None
Understanding how the human body’s anatomical aspects apply to dance training is the goal of this course. We will look at the bone and muscle structures of the human body and their relationship to dance technique, movement efficiency, and injury prevention. Dance experience is not required; however, the course is designed to address dancers’ needs and concerns. Assessment is based on tests, class participation, a project, and in-class assignments.
