Courses

This course is designed for professional nursing and general college students. Included are a general survey of human histology and the study of structure and function of organ systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems. Structure and function of sensory organs are also included in the course. Should be taken with BIO 153L. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the detailed study of cells, tissues, the structure and function of the skeleton, the muscles, and the nervous and endocrine systems of the human body using laboratory experience and demonstration. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 153. (1 unit; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the study of structure and function of the circulatory (blood, heart, blood vessels, and circulation), lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Should be taken with BIO 163L. Recommended prerequisite: BIO 153. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology II. Included is the study of circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems using laboratory experience and demonstration. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 163. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A study of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses in the human environment. Should be taken with BIO 205L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This laboratory experience is meant to demonstrate and reinforce topics covered in BIO 205 Human Microbiology. Students will gain hands-on experience in various microscopy, staining, and culture techniques that will be applied to the identification and classification of various microorganisms. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 205. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer, & Online)

A survey of Organic and Biochemistry topics with special emphasis on metabolic processes and applications to medicine and health. Should be taken with CHE 112L - Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences Lab. Prerequisites: CHE 102, or 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Organic and Biochemistry and introduce students to laboratory experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of these disciplines. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 112. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the health science majors, to review the numerous career options in the health, exercise, and allied health professions, and to explore the student's calling and vocation. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

The course is designed to provide the students with a basic foundation in the ways in which health care is delivered to patients in the United States. The course will explore the matrix of insurance companies, financing, patient rights, and physician liabilities as it creates a contemporary illustration of how environmental factors influence and shape our current system. The primary foci will be the delivery, financing, and regulation of healthcare in the US. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course provides grounding in ethical theories and principles as they relate to and impact current health care issues and policies. Students are introduced to a variety of frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy analysis. Current trends in the contemporary health care arena are analyzed through the use of case studies. Recent health care issues are presented including euthanasia, fertility interventions, mental illness, genetic engineering, multicultural issues, economics, public policy, professional ethical codes, and other relevant topics. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course is an introduction to lifespan development which incorporates the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual growth of individuals from conception through older adulthood with application to health care. Lecture only. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

A general survey of Cultural Anthropology from a behavioral, cognitive, and material perspective and viewed as a social science, focuses on cultural factors that affect human behavior, including a brief overview of the four major fields of anthropology. Topics include cultural change, language, family, religious practices, economic subsistence patterns, and political power systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course provides students with a greater perspective of the ways in which various cultures engage with and understand health and illness. Students will gain understanding of the political and economic structures embedded within health systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

This course provides an overview of various health information systems, with emphasis on case studies of systems utilized in areas such as patient care, clinical decision-support, disease and demographic surveillance, imaging and simulation, and safety and environmental assessment. Fundamentals of proposing, reporting, and refereeing evaluation studies are covered. Legal and ethical issues related to training, security, confidentiality, and the use of informed consent are also addressed. (3 units; Fall & Online)

Students will explore the current forces driving the push toward quality outcomes and accountability at all levels and settings of healthcare, while focusing on the philosophy of continuous improvement through teamwork and statistical thinking. Students will use structural tools for analysis, decision making and performance measurement. (3 units; Fall & Online)

The purpose of this course is to focus on the use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions regarding health. The seminar will focus on the following contexts of health: the multidimensional nature of health communication; understanding empirical research in health communication; behavioral theories in health communication; rhetorical theories in health communication; legal and ethical concerns in health communication; the communication of risk and uncertainty; and the design of health campaigns. Students will be required (a) to research and prepare a health communication strategy for use in a specific context and (b) to design an accompanying print or hypertext document to be used in that context. (3 units; As offered)

This course introduces students to the basic pathogenesis of disease in human beings. The course will describe the most common disorders as they relate to each major body system while exploring the etiology, risk factors, diagnostic and prognostic procedures of each disease. This course also studies the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the human lifespan. (3.0 units; As offered & Online)

This course addresses the exploration and application of education, psychosocial, and spiritual components of health behaviors. Behavior change theory, principles, predictive models, and their application to health behavior change programs and interventions will be investigated. (3 units; As offered)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of the health care policy process in the United States. Students will gain an understanding of how the health care system works and how health care policy has been made in the U.S. Review and analysis of current various proposals for health care reform will be conducted. Prerequisite: HSC 104. (3 units; As offered & Online)

This course provides an introduction to clinical research design with statistical analysis. The emphasis will be on the student designing her or his practical research project by the end of the semester. Content would include developing the research question, choosing the (1) study design, (2) study subjects, (3) measurements (independent and dependent variables), data management (including designing the data collection form) and statistical analysis (including sample size estimation and power), ethical issues, implementation, and publication of results. Prerequisites: STA 144, and Junior or Senior status. (3 units; As offered & Online)

Major areas include personal, family, and community health, including the effects of alcohol, dangerous drugs and narcotics, degenerative and infectious diseases, and tobacco on the human body. Exploration of community resources related to health issues is offered. Meets California Teacher Credential requirements. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)

Study of the community-based programs with nutrition components, including work-site wellness, health promotion, schools, day-care programs, and health clinics. Programs in these areas include nutrition screening and assessment, feeding programs and assistance, plus health promotion and disease prevention. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A study of the dynamics, cultural implications, diagnostic symptoms of abnormal behavior including neuroses, psychoses, personality disorders, psychosomatic reactions and other abnormal behavioral patterns. Textual and lecture attention will be given to the relationship of etiology and treatment from psycho-physiology and psycho- pharmacology perspectives. School of Behavioral Science majors may not take this course for credit toward their major. Prerequisite: Health and Human Sciences or Nursing major. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course focuses on the interaction between personal patterns of behavior and social influences, paying particular attention to media influence and a history of social and psychological perspectives. Students will consider the dynamic between environment and heredity (nature/nurture) as they explore several facets of human behavior. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Fall)

This course explores a diversity of family systems, both modern and historic. Focusing on case studies and theoretical perspectives in anthropology, students will explore the tangible roles family and gender play in everyday life throughout the world. Using the comparative perspective (ethnology), students will shape their perspectives about family and gender through the exploration of cultural groups and the extent to which they employ dynamic family and gender roles. (3 units; Fall, odd years)

This course provides a supervised internship in a community-based setting. The student will work in their chosen field of study, under the supervision of a professional, and will periodically report their practicum experience to the instructor to reflect their field experience. The course entails two major components: (1) internship experience, (2) review and assessment of the student's attainment of professional competencies. A total of 90 hours of on-site work, observation, or participation is required. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

The course is designed to be a culminating exercise for students to reflect upon, evaluate, and assimilate knowledge and experience they have gained by participating in a research or internship opportunity prior to this course. Students in the capstone will prepare a presentation (both oral and written) that will focus on that experience. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of Department Chair. Additional course fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: HSC 480. (3 units; Fall/Spring)