Course
Descriptions
School
of Health Sciences (HSC)
Course
Schedules
Distance
Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for
offering in a distance learning format include: HSC 520, 523, 526, 529, 530, 547.
HSC 503 Health Implications of Obesity 3(3-0) F, Sp
Obesity and overweight will be studied with special emphasis
on diet, nutrition, and exercise. Modes of prevention and
treatment will also be discussed.
HSC 505 Work Injury Prevention 3(3-0)
The study of etiology, epidemiology, treatment, management and
prevention of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal injuries in
workplace settings. Prerequisites: HSC 211 or HSC 214.
HSC
506 Health and Physical Development in Late Life 3(3-0)
This course examines in depth the processes of normal
aging as well as important issues affecting the health of
older adults. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or permission of
instructor.
HSC
508 Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community
3(Spec)
This course addresses the realities of sexual aggression, and
how schools, corporations, and communities can educate their
respective populations on these topics. Identical to PES 508.
Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Prerequisites: PES 143 or permission of the instructor.
HSC
510
Independent Reading Experience 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Individual reading—an experience designed for professional
enrichment. 4 hour maximum. CR/NC only.
HSC
512
Special Topics in Health Education 1-12(Spec) D
In-depth consideration of relevant, pertinent health issues.
HSC
514
Biostatistics and Epidemiology 3(3-0)
This course presents biostatistics and epidemiology concepts,
principles and methods as they apply to problems within
community and public health environments. Prerequisites: MTH
105; HSC 317; or permission of instructor.
HSC
515
Health Promotion in the Workplace 2(2-0)
Content includes needs assessments, organization and
management of health promotion programs in the workplace.
Guidelines for implementation and evaluation will be studied.
Prerequisites: 6 hours of health fitness related credit or
permission of instructor.
HSC
516
Travel Course in Health Education 1-6(Spec) D
Topics scheduled to study health education, private and
voluntary health care programs, museums, hospitals, health
clinics, city and school health programs. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
HSC
517
Drugs and the Elderly 2(2-0)
An introduction to medication practices and problems among the
elderly, and study of selected drugs and their effects on the
aging individual. Prerequisite: HSC 390 or permission of
instructor.
HSC
519
Death Education and Suicide Prevention 3(3-0) Sp
A holistic study of the cultural, spiritual, legal, ethical,
psychological and controversial aspects of death. Emphasis
will also be placed on suicide prevention. Prerequisites: must
have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework.
HSC
520
Health Service Administration 3(3-0) F, Sp
Analysis of organizational patterns, planning procedures,
fiscal management, personnel management, and other
administrative concerns.
HSC
522
Consumer Health Education 2(2-0)
Issues of consumer health related to the individual, the
community, and society.
HSC
523
AIDS Education 1(1-0)
A concentrated study of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,
including the origin, prevalence, spread, disease process,
psychosocial aspects and implications for society.
Prerequisites: HSC 106, or teaching certificate, or permission
of instructor.
HSC
524
Workshop on Health Fitness 2(Spec) D
Guidelines for fitness appraisals and exercise prescription
for healthy and high risk adults.
HSC
525
Sexually Transmitted Disease Workshop 1 (Spec) D
Concentrated study of sexually transmitted diseases, modes of
transmission, and role of public health agencies and schools
in coping with the problem.
HSC
526
Mental Health 3(3-0) F, Sp
Concentrated study of mental health and illness as related to
home, school, and community.
HSC
527
Sex Education Workshop 1(Spec) D
Concentrated study of sex education and roles of home, school,
and community. Not open to students with credit in HSC 222.
HSC
528
Smoking and Health Education Workshop 1(Spec) D
Concentrated study of physiological, psychological,
sociological, and educational aspects of smoking. Not open to
students with credit in HSC 235.
HSC
529
Alcohol Education Workshop 1(Spec) D
Concentrated study of physiological, psychological, and
sociological aspects of alcohol education. Not open to
students with credit in HSC 235.
HSC
530
Drug Abuse Workshop 1(Spec) F, Sp
Concentrated study of the effects of drugs and narcotics.
Roles of home, school, and community in drug education. Not
open to students with credit in HSC 235.
HSC
532
Diversity Issues in the Health Professions 1(1-0) F, Sp
Developing an understanding of diversity issues in order to
become a more effective multiculturally competent health
practitioner. Prerequisites: HSC 106 or HSC 317; or permission of the instructor.
HSC
534
Workshop in Principles of Cardiovascular Health and
Disease 1(Spec) F, Sp
Concentrated study of the physiological aspects of the
cardiovascular system and its adaptation to stress.
HSC
535
Family Planning Programming 1(Spec) D
Analysis of the methods of family planning and family planning
programming, and their effects on population control.
HSC
537
Stress Reduction Workshop 1(Spec) F, Sp
Systematic evaluation of stress and methods used to
effectively reduce stress so that a healthier life style is
possible.
HSC
538
Development of Proposals and Reports in Health Administration 3(3-0) Sp
Emphasize format, content, and writing skills necessary for
administration of health programs to prepare proposals,
reports, and publications.
HSC
540 Medical Aspects of Health 3(3-0)
A study of the medical specialist’s role including
philosophy, recent concepts, and advances in the profession.
Team-taught by medical specialists. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or
equivalent.
HSC
542 Patient Education Programming 3(3-0)
Organization and administration of patient education programs
in in-patient ambulatory and community settings.
HSC
544 Biostatistics 3(2-1) F, Sp
Computation of vital statistics' rates and other statistical
methods applicable to problems in public health.
HSC
545 Health Planning 3(3-0) F
Study of strategic and operational planning methodologies
employed by administrators, educators and planners in health
care facilities, community health agencies and health
programs. Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of
instructor.
HSC
546 Microcomputer Applications to the Health Sciences
3(3-0) D
Microcomputer applications in school and community health,
health services administration, health promotion and exercise
science. Application of current software utilized by the
health fields. Prerequisites: CPS 100, BIS 104, or permission
of instructor.
HSC
547 Health Risk Identification and Management 3(3-0) F, Sp
Health risk factors associated with cardiovascular and other
chronic diseases will be identified and studied. Management,
and risk to morbidity and mortality will be emphasized.
HSC
550 Stress Test Administration 3(2-2) F
Course in theory and methods of administering exercise stress
tests using different modes of exercise and consideration of
different populations. Includes classroom and practical
experience.
Prerequisite: HSC 214,
HSC
215,
HSC
220,
HSC
310; or permission of
instructor.
HSC
551 Stress Testing Interpretation 3(3-0) Sp
Course in analysis of information gained from exercise
testing, studying deviations from normal, and applications of
exercise test information in adult fitness and cardiac
rehabilitation programs. Prerequisites: HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 220, HSC 310
and HSC 550 or permission of instructor.
HSC
553 Cardiac Medications 3(3-0) Sp
An in-depth examination of medication utilized by cardiac
patients or those persons with risk factors associated with
cardiovascular disease. Prerequisites: HSC 214 and HSC 215 or
permission of instructor.
HSC
555 Health Education in the Elementary School 3(3-0) D
Various
components of the elementary school program: instruction, curriculum,
services, and administration.
HSC
560 Clinical Pharmacology I 3(3-0)
An
introduction to drug pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, followed by
pharmacotheraphy of drugs affecting the autonomic and peripheral
nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Prerequisites:
admittance to Physician Assistant program or approval of instructor.
HSC
561 Clinical Pharmacology II 3(3-0)
Continuance
of Clinical Pharmacology I with pharmacotheraphy of drugs affecting the
central nervous system, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems and anti-neoplastic
and anti-infective agents. Prerequisites: HSC 560; admittance to the
Physician Assistant program or approval of instructor.
HSC
565 Clinical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases 3(3-0)
A study of
the diseases produced by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and
parasites. Case presentations, diagnostic methods and treatment will
also be included. Prerequisites: admittance to Physician Assistant
program or approval of instructor.
HSC
570 Financial Aspects of Health Service Organizations
3(3-0) Sp
This course addresses the main issues surrounding financial
administration of health services organizations, particularly
hospitals. Prerequisite: ACC 201.
HSC
571 Legal Issues of Health Services Organizations 3(3-0) F
The issues studied are hospital liability, informed consent,
medical staff appointments, tort and health services, ethical
issues related to health care.
HSC
572 Quality Improvement in Health Services 3(3-0) Sp
Basics, implementation and application of quality management
and improvements specific to health care. Statistical
principles and illustrative cases are presented.
Prerequisites: HSC 520 or permission of instructor.
HSC
580 Teaching Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Schools
2(2-0)
A workshop designed to meet P.A. 226 guidelines for teacher
qualifications in sex education and reproductive health by
providing insight into the content of quality K-12 sex
education programs. Identical to HEV 580. Credit may
not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Prerequisites: a teaching certificate or approval of the
instructor.
HSC
582 Regional Human Anatomy 5(3-4)
A regional approach to the structure of the human body,
concentrating on the interrelationships of different
anatomical structures and their clinical applications.
Prerequisites: HSC 214; admission to physical therapy program,
the physician assistant program or permission of instructor.
HSC
583 Anatomy of Joints 1(0-2)
Study of the normal anatomy of joints of the body, common
injuries and clinical applications will be included. Students
will dissect selected joints. Prerequisites: HSC 214 and HSC 582 or permission of instructor.
HSC
585 Wellness at the School Work Site 1(1-0)
Theory and practice of wellness programs for school district
employees will be explored along with health risk behaviors.
Prerequisites: completion of 80 semester hours of
undergraduate credit. Experience in schools or permission of
instructor.
HSC
591 Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Long-Term Care
3(3-0)
This course covers the legal and regulatory issues inherent to
the long-term care industry in the United States. In addition,
this course serves as preparation for individuals wishing to
sit for the National Association of Board of Examiners Exam
("National Exam"). Prerequisites: undergraduate
students must have completed 56 credit hours; HSC 571
recommended.
HSC
592 Administrative Issues in Long-Term Care 3(3-0)
This course covers the facility management issues of long-term
care administration, including aspects of business, regulation
and human resources. Prerequisites: undergraduate students
must have completed 56 credit hours; HSC 570
recommended.
HSC
593 Resident Care Issues in Long-Term Care Administration
3(3-0)
This course covers the residential and clinical aspects of
long-term care administration. Prerequisites: undergraduate
students must have completed 56 credit hours.
HSC
595 Health Administration Internship 6(6-0)
This course provides the capstone professional experience
at a health organization and the opportunity to apply
professional skills, knowledge and behaviors learned in the
classroom. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 317,
HSC
407,
HSC
520,
HSC
570,
HSC
571 and permission of advisor for undergraduates; HSC
520,
HSC
570,
HSC
571,
HSC
607 and permission of advisor for graduate students.
HSC
597 Physiological Responses to Abused Substances 3(3-0)
Study of how the body responds to substances, the mechanisms
of action, therapeutic uses, and health implications of drugs
that are abused. Prerequisites: HSC 235 or equivalent or
permission of the instructor. HSC 211 recommended.
HSC
598 Nature and Dynamics of Destructive Health Habits
3(3-0) F
Etiologies and recovery strategies of substance abuse, eating
and sexual disorders and the detrimental health habits which
undermine healthy lifestyles. Prerequisites: HSC 235 or
permission of instructor.
HSC
599 Issues for Substance Abuse Workers 1(1-0) Sp
A capstone course for students in Substance Abuse Education,
dealing with certification, specific populations, employment
opportunities, professional conduct, and current research in
the field. The course is designed to tie together diverse
subjects covered in previous courses in the Substance Abuse
Minor. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: HSC 235, HSC 236, HSC 598;
or permission of instructor.
HSC
601 Computerized Health Care Systems 3(3-0) D
Applications of computer technology to the health care
environment, evaluation of existing health care systems,
implementation of new systems. Identical with CPS 601. Credit
may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Does not
count on any CPS degree program. Prerequisites: permission of
instructor, prior work experience and/or course work in health
science administration, or prior work experience and/or course
work in mainframe computers.
HSC
604 Epidemiology 3(3-0) Sp
Factors related to the manifestation of infectious and
non-infectious diseases, including tracing their sources,
controlling spread, and initiating measures to prevent
recurrences.
HSC
605 International Health Education 3(3-0) D
Survey course identifying and examining specific health
problems, as well as the total health care delivery system of
countries throughout the world.
HSC
607 Health Service Organizations: Origins, Systems, and
Applications 3(3-0)
Macro-level examination of healthcare systems--their
evolution, method of delivery, components, functions, costs,
problems, and current prospective for change. Prerequisites: HSC
317 or HSC 407 or HSC 520 or permission of instructor.
HSC
612 Individualized Learning Experiences 1-10(Spec) F, Sp, Su
A three-person advisory board will assign health-education
learning experiences based on needs, background, and projected
goals. Students must have the approval of their academic advisors before registering for the course. CR/NC only.
HSC
617 Community and Public Health 3(3-0) F, Sp
Problems of public health, public health services available to
the community, and organization of programs of local, state,
and national health agencies.
HSC
619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project
1(1-0)
A
non-credit course intended for students who have completed all
program credits but still need to use university resources to
complete their degree requirements.
HSC 620 Adult Health Education Theory and Practice 3(3-0) F
Application of adult learning theories and educational methods
and strategies applied to health education and health
promotion.
HSC
631 Physiology of Exercise 4(3-2) D
Physiological basis of human movement and its application to
training and performance. Identical with PES 631. Credit may
not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Prerequisites: graduate status.
HSC
640 Curriculum Design in Health Education 3(3-0) D
Systematic development of learning components for the health
profession.
HSC
646 Methods of Instruction and Allied Health Profession
3(3-0) D
A course designed to familiarize the student with the theory
and application of teaching methodologies for the health
professional. Not open to students with credit in HSC 346.
HSC
650 Analysis and Interpretation of Research and Literature
3(3-0) Sp
Critical analysis of published information in the field of
health, spanning the range from popular literature to
scientific reports.
HSC
670 Research Methods for Physical Education and
Sport, Health and Recreation 3(3-0) F, Su
Basic research methods and techniques essential in performing
and interpreting scientific studies. Recommended: 6 hours of
graduate course work completed prior to enrollment. Identical
to PES 670. Credit may not be earned in more than one of
these courses.
HSC
680 Managed Care: Origins, Organizations, and Operations
3(3-0)
Covers managed care programs, structures, practice models,
role of physicians and other clinicians, capitation
cost-accounting, and forms of reimbursement. Prerequisites: HSC
520 and HSC 607, or permission of instructor.
HSC
700 Program Evaluation in the Health Fields 3(3-0) Sp
Major concepts, issues, and methodologies concerning the
evaluation of health services delivery systems will be
presented. Included is design, reporting, and utilization of
findings.
HSC
727 Professional Seminar 3(3-0) Sp
The study of health education/health promotion which includes
history, foundations, literature, ethics and philosophy,
professional standards and practice at the state, national and
international levels. Prerequisites: 20 completed hours in
health education or permission of instructor.
HSC
791 Independent Study 2-3(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Taken as 3 credits for Substance Abuse option, Counseling
Master's. Taken as 2 credits for Health Education Master's.
Not for students taking HSC 798. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: HSC
670 or CED 695.
HSC
798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp
CR/NC only. Prerequisite: HSC 670.
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