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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(GEOL) Geology (424)

  
  • GEOL 205 - Age of the Dinosaurs

    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of the major groups of dinosaurs. Skeletal structure, ecology, environments, evolutionary history, and extinction.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the geology major. Students may not receive credit for both 205 and 207.
  
  • GEOL 207 - Honors: Age of the Dinosaurs

    4 Credit Hours
    Students in this course will attend the lectures of Geology 205 and complete all assignments for that class. In addition, the students will participate in a field trip, hands-on exercises, and discussion sessions with the instructor.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour discussion and 1 field trip.
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 207 and 205.
  
  • GEOL 208 - Honors: Earth as an Ecosystem: Modern Problems and Solutions

    4 Credit Hours
    Students in this course will attend the lectures of Geology 202 and complete all assignments for that class. In addition, students will participate in field trips, site sampling, and research discussions with the instructor.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hour discussion and 2 field trips.
    Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 208 and 202.
  
  • GEOL 310 - Mineralogy

    4 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the concepts of crystal chemistry, x-ray diffraction, optical mineralogy, and geochemical analysis of the important rock-forming minerals. Laboratory includes hand-specimen, x-ray diffraction, and microscopic identification of minerals.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 120.
    (DE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 130.
    Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses.
  
  • GEOL 320 - Paleobiology

    4 Credit Hours
    Critical analysis of the preserved record of ancient life, with emphases on recognition of evolutionary patterns, processes, and extinctions. Interpretation of ancient environments and the integrated use of fossils and other geological features in solving problems of geologic correlation and age dating. Statistical and qualitative approaches applied to field and laboratory data.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses.
  
  • GEOL 330 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

    4 Credit Hours
    Study of the properties of crystalline rocks, the processes that produce them, and the tectonic environments in which they form. Topics include interpretation of rock textures, phase diagrams, geochemical and isotopic compositions, magma generation and differentiation, effects of temperature, pressure, and fluids on mineral equilibria and kinetics.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 310.
  
  • GEOL 340 - Earth Sedimentary Processes

    4 Credit Hours
    Earth surface processes applied to interpretation of the stratigraphic record ― weathering and soil formation, the hydrologic cycle, physical sediment transport, biological and chemical sedimentation, and sediment diagenesis.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    Recommended Background: Two 100-level geology courses or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 370 - Earth Structure and Geophysics

    4 Credit Hours
    Stress and strain. Mechanics and recognition of geologic structures ― faults, joints, folds, foliations, lineations, microstructures. Introductory plate tectonics and introductory earthquake and reflection seismology. Laboratory ― geologic map interpretation, cross-section construction, fabric diagrams, fault-plane solutions, strain analysis, and seismic interpretation. Field work includes field observation and measurement, recording data, and regional geology.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 142.
    Recommended Background: 310, 330, 340, and Physics 135 or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 380 - Planetary Geoscience

    4 Credit Hours
    Geologic, geophysical, and geochemical systems and processes at planetary scales. Topics include accretion, differentiation, outgassing, seismology, magnetism, geochronology, remote sensing, processes modifying surface morphology and materials, geochemical cycles, and planetary exploration.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 330 and 370.
  
  • GEOL 425 - Data Analysis for Geoscientists

    3 Credit Hours
    An overview of sampling schemes, data analysis, and statistical methods as applicable to earth sciences.

    Recommended Background: Introductory geology and introductory calculus, or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 440 - Field Geology

    5 Credit Hours
    Summer field course for advanced undergraduate geology majors and first-year graduate students in geology. Taught off-campus and requires the full time of the student. The course provides a synthesis of the major aspects of the geological sciences in a societal context. Field techniques demonstrated, practiced, and applied to the solution of geologic problems.

    Recommended Background: At least 16 hours from 310, 320, 330, 340, 370.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 450 - Process Geomorphology

    3 Credit Hours
    Integrative approach to the development of the surface of the Earth based upon case histories, maps, remote sensing imagery.

    (Same as Geography 450.)
    Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
    Recommended Background: Two 100-level or 200-level geology courses or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 451 - Planetary Geomorphology

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of planetary processes and geomorphology. Important planetary processes, including impact cratering, volcanogenic, fluvial, Aeolian, glacial/periglacial, coastal, and tectonic processes will be evaluated in terms of their physical effect on planetary surfaces and their resultant geomorphic expression. Course will include instruction and utilization of GIS.

    Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 455 - Basic Environmental Geology

    3 Credit Hours
    Applications of the geological sciences toward a comprehension of the effects of geological processes on humans and the effects of human activities on the Earth’s environments.

    Recommended Background: Two 100-level or 200-level geology courses or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 456 - Global Climate Change

    3 Credit Hours
    Examines natural and anthropogenic changes in global climate systems. Topics include biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases and the water cycle, including water resources and pollutants and changes in the biosphere (extinctions) as both cause and effects of physical global changes. Historical (baseline) dynamics are compared to current changes in order to predict human impacts and suggest technical and policy solutions.

    Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 459 - Introduction to Oceanography

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of oceanography, including physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes and patterns. Emphasis on the physical, chemical, and geologic structure of the oceans and their role in oceanic circulation, global climate change, and the biogeochemical evolution of the oceans through geologic time.

    Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 460 - Principles of Geochemistry

    4 Credit Hours
    Applications of chemical principles to geologic systems with emphasis on problem-solving techniques. Topics include phase diagrams, partitioning of trace elements, thermodynamic principles for evaluating stabilities of mineral assemblages, aqueous solutions, and applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes to geologic systems.

    Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour tutorial.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 130 and Mathematics 142.
    Recommended Background: 330.
  
  • GEOL 470 - Applied Geophysics

    3 Credit Hours
    Basic principles of data collection, processing, and analysis for several common geophysical techniques will be presented through lectures, computer assignments (labs), and field work. Passive (earthquake) and active (reflection and refraction) seismology, potential fields (gravity and magnetics), heat flow, electromagnetics (including ground penetrating radar), and electrical techniques will be covered.

    Contact Hour Distribution: One 3-hour meeting per week consisting of lecture, computer lab, or field work. One optional day or weekend field trip will be scheduled.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 141 and Physics 135.
    Recommended Background: 8 hours from 330, 340, or 370 or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 473 - Principles of Near-Surface Geophysics

    3 Credit Hours
    Basics of several standard near-surface geophysics techniques (for example, seismic reflection, seismic refraction, surface wave and GPR, electrical resistivity, magnetics, and EM), using state-of-the-art field equipment to develop the skills necessary to process and interpret data. Includes a significant field component.

    Recommended Background: Introductory calculus.
  
  • GEOL 485 - Principles of Hydrogeology

    3 Credit Hours
    Physical principles of flow, flow equations, geologic controls, aquifer analysis, water well design/testing, and introduction to transport processes.

    (Same as Civil Engineering 485.)
    Recommended Background: Introductory calculus, physics, and geology.
  
  • GEOL 490 - Special Problems in Geology

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at the convenience of the department with focus on specialized topics in the geological sciences.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
  
  • GEOL 491 - Foreign Study

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 493 - Independent Study

    1-12 Credit Hours
    Student- or instructor- initiated independent study.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
    Credit Restriction: Maximum of 3 hours may be applied to the geology major.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 497 - Honors: Senior Thesis

    3 Credit Hours
    Student- or instructor-initiated independent study resulting in completion of an approved senior thesis.

    Credit Restriction: Applies only to honors geology concentration or Chancellor’s Honors.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

(GERM) German (433)

  
  • GERM 101 - Elementary German I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to German.

    Credit Restriction: Not available to students eligible for 150.
    Comment(s): If at least two years of German were taken in high school, a placement exam is required.
  
  • GERM 102 - Elementary German II

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to German.

    Credit Restriction: Not available to students eligible for 150.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 101.
  
  • GERM 123 - Intensive Elementary German

    6 Credit Hours
    Introduction to German.

    Credit Restriction: Not available to students eligible for 150.
    Comment(s): This course is equivalent to 101 and 102. If at least two years of German were taken in high school, a placement exam is required.
  
  • GERM 150 - Elementary German Transition

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to prepare students for enrollment in German 201.

    Credit Restriction: Since 150 is a review of elementary German, students who receive credit in this course may not also receive credit for any other 100-level German course and, therefore, also forfeit the 6 hours of elementary language credit awarded through placement examination.
    Comment(s): If at least two years of German were taken in high school, a placement exam is required.
  
  • GERM 201 - Intermediate German I

    3 Credit Hours
    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 102 or 123 or 150.
  
  • GERM 202 - Intermediate German II

    3 Credit Hours
    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 201.
  
  • GERM 215 - German Special Topics

    3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • GERM 223 - Intensive Intermediate German

    6 Credit Hours
    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 102 or 150.
    Comment(s): This course is equivalent to 201 and 202.
  
  • GERM 301 - Introduction to German Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Writing emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 or 223.
  
  • GERM 302 - Introduction to German Literature

    3 Credit Hours
    Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 or 223.
  
  • GERM 305 - Readings in German

    3 Credit Hours
    Topics in both literary and nonliterary fields. Students or student groups are encouraged to suggest topics for future courses. Writing-emphasis course.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 or 223.
  
  • GERM 311 - Conversation and Composition

    3 Credit Hours
    Recommended Background: 202 or 223 or departmental placement exam.
  
  • GERM 312 - Conversation and Composition

    3 Credit Hours
    Recommended Background: 202 or 223 or departmental placement exam.
  
  • GERM 323 - German Film

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the German cinema from the earliest days to the present. Writing-emphasis course.

    (Same as Cinema Studies 323.)
  
  • GERM 331 - Elements of German for Upper-Division and Graduate Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Elements of language, elementary and advanced readings and a final 10,000 word translation project.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading.
    Credit Restriction: No credit for students who have completed 123.
    Comment(s): Open to graduate students (for undergraduate credit) preparing for language examinations and upper-division students desiring reading knowledge of the language.
  
  • GERM 332 - Elements of German for Upper-Division and Graduate Students

    3 Credit Hours
    Elements of language, elementary and advanced readings and a final 10,000 word translation project.

    Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading.
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Credit Restriction: No credit for students who have completed 123.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 331 or 301.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 302 or 311 or 312.
    Comment(s): Open to graduate students (for undergraduate credit) preparing for language examinations and upper-division students desiring reading knowledge of the language.
  
  • GERM 350 - German-Jewish Topics in Literature and Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    Selected themes, issues, figures, movements, and problems in the German-Jewish relationship as reflected in literature and culture from the 1750s to the present. Variable content. Writing-emphasis course.

    (Same as Judaic Studies 350.)
    Repeatability: May be repeated with approval of department. Maximum 6 hours.
  
  • GERM 363 - Modern German Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    German culture from the mid-19th century to the present ― customs, art, music, literature, society, and state. Readings in English for non-majors and in German for majors. Fulfills upper-level distribution requirement for foreign studies for those who have not satisfied the history requirement with Western Civilization. Writing-emphasis course.

    Credit Restriction: Major credit, but no foreign language credit.
  
  • GERM 411 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

    3 Credit Hours
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
  
  • GERM 412 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

    3 Credit Hours
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
  
  • GERM 415 - German Special Topics

    3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 202 or 223.
  
  • GERM 416 - Metropolis Revisited

    3 Credit Hours
    The 20th-century German or Austrian metropolis in the mirror of history, literature, theory, art, architecture, and music. Taught in English.

    (RE) Corequisite(s): 102 or 123.
  
  • GERM 419 - German Fairy Tales and Literary Fantasies

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of how and why forms of literary fantasies ranging from apocalyptic dreams to enchanted visions have changed over the centuries. Strong interdisciplinary component tracing interconnections between philosophy, psychology, religion and literary history, as well as exploring the relationship between literary, musical and artistic representations of specific themes. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 420 - Selected Topics in German Literature from 1750 to the Present

    3 Credit Hours
    Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 425 - Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    (See French 425.)
  
  • GERM 426 - Methods of Historical Linguistics

    3 Credit Hours
    Phonetics, distinctive feature analysis, sound change types, nature of sound change, principles of reconstruction, and fundamental assumptions about language change through time. Non-phonological linguistic change, language families, and Proto-Indo-European and other proto-languages.

    (Same as French 426; Linguistics 426; Russian 426; Spanish 426.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301 or 302.
  
  • GERM 431 - Images of Nature and the Body in German Culture

    3 Credit Hours
    Representations of nature from idyllic refuge and object of praise to scientific object and precarious resource. Other themes include sexuality, the body, childhood, and aging. Discussions based on literary and documentary texts and films. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 432 - German Creative Thinking: Interdisciplinary Dialogues

    3 Credit Hours
    Interdisciplinary connections between German literature and art, music, philosophy, theatrical praxis, psychology, dance, anthropology, history, and the sciences. Comparative analyses of literary and non-fictional texts, films, and other media. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 433 - Nation, Race, and Ethnicity

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of cultural constructions of nation, race, and ethnicity and how they have challenged each other and developed in German-speaking countries since the 18th century. Close study and analysis of fiction, non-fiction, and films that address controversial topics such as assimilation, integration, racial/ethnic identity formation, and multiculturalism. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 434 - Extraordinary Wo(Men)―Outcasts, Rebels, Martyrs, and Saints

    3 Credit Hours
    Examination of German texts and visual media that have challenged mainstream thinking throughout the centuries. Strong interdisciplinary component focusing on literary and artistic forms that depict struggles involving religion, politics, and gender. Writing-emphasis course.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 435 - Structure of the German Language

    3 Credit Hours
    Contrastive English-German segmental and suprasegmental phonemes, contrastive English-German linguistic structures, selected topics in advanced German grammar and syntactic analysis.

    (Same as Linguistics 435.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 436 - History of the German Language

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of the German language from Indo-European through Proto-Germanic, Old High German, and Middle High German to New High German. Internal and external linguistic history of German speech.

    (Same as Linguistics 436.)
    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 301 and 302.
  
  • GERM 477 - German Honors

    1 Credit Hours
    Preparation of a proposal and an outline for an honors paper.

    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.
  
  • GERM 478 - German Honors

    1 Credit Hours
    Preparation of a proposal and an outline for an honors portfolio.

    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.
  
  • GERM 485 - Business German

    3 Credit Hours
    German used in fields of business, government, administration, and economics.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 and 312.
  
  • GERM 490 - Internship

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Career-related experiences in the United States or abroad.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Registration Restriction(s): German major/language and world business concentration.
  
  • GERM 491 - Foreign Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.
  
  • GERM 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.
  
  • GERM 493 - Independent Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
  
  • GERM 494 - German Community Service Practicum

    1 Credit Hours
    Supervised by the director of the lower-division German program. Students assist German classes at local schools or they perform supervised service with local institutions that promote awareness of German culture among the general public.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours. (Maximum 1 hour per semester.)
    (DE) Prerequisite(s): 411 or 485.
    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.
  
  • GERM 497 - Senior Honors

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Preparation of an honors paper or an honors portfolio, and oral presentation of the senior honors project to the German faculty.

    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of program chair.

(GLBS) Global Studies (440)

  
  • GLBS 250 - Introduction to Global Studies

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Sociology 250.)
    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
  
  • GLBS 393 - Global Justice and Human Rights

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Philosophy 393.)
  
  • GLBS 482 - Special Topics in Global Cinema

    3 Credit Hours
    (See Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures 482.)
  
  • GLBS 491 - Foreign Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Comment(s): Requires advance approval of hours and topic by program chair.
  
  • GLBS 492 - Off-Campus Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Comment(s): Requires advance approval of hours and topic by program chair.
  
  • GLBS 493 - Independent Study

    1-15 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
    Comment(s): Requires advance approval of hours and topic by program chair.

(HSP) Haslam Scholars Program (446)

  
  • HSP 195 - Summer Leadership Program

    1 Credit Hours
    An intensive study of leadership in society.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to first-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 197 - Research for Nationally Competitive Scholarships

    1 Credit Hours
    Review of and preparation for nationally competitive scholarship competitions.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to first-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 258 - Foundations of Modernity

    3 Credit Hours
    This interdisciplinary seminar examines the significant ideas that have shaped western civilization from their ancient roots through their medieval development into modernity.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH)
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to first-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 268 - Perspectives on Globalization

    3 Credit Hours
    This interdisciplinary seminar examines the significance of the globalization of ideas and economies.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to second-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 288 - Energy in the Modern World

    3 Credit Hours
    This interdisciplinary seminar examines the problems and possibilities in applying and using energy in the modern world.

    Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to second-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 348 - Service Learning Project/Internship

    3 Credit Hours
    Students will complete a service-learning project or internship. Topics vary.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to third-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 491 - Study Abroad Program

    3 Credit Hours
    Interdisciplinary study abroad. Topics vary.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to second-year Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 497 - Honors Thesis I

    3 Credit Hours
    Substantial scholarly, scientific, or artistic endeavor representing the capstone of a student’s undergraduate education.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 498 - Honors Thesis II

    3 Credit Hours
    Substantial scholarly, scientific, or artistic endeavor representing the capstone of a student’s undergraduate education.

    Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to Haslam Scholars.
  
  • HSP 499 - Senior Colloquium

    1 Credit Hours
    Thesis research presentation seminar.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
    Comment(s): Required of and limited to Haslam Scholars.

(HLTH) Health (449)

  
  • HLTH 110 - Personal Health and Wellness

    3 Credit Hours
    Information and behavior necessary to approach health and wellness scientifically and to develop confidence in judgments affecting personal health and wellness.

    Credit Restriction: Students who have received credit for 330 may not receive credit for this course.
  
  • HLTH 200 - Seminar in Human Sexuality

    2 Credit Hours
    Problems and responsibilities of being male and female as they relate to health and wellness.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
  
  • HLTH 225 - Alcohol/Drugs and the College Student

    2 Credit Hours
    Problems related to use and abuse of substances potentially harmful to health and wellness. Covers alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other substances.

    Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
  
  • HLTH 300 - Health Education, Promotion, and Behavior

    3 Credit Hours
    Health education goals, roles, target populations in school, community and health care settings. Health careers and opportunities. Health behavior and intervention techniques. Health appraisal techniques and health promotion strategies.

  
  • HLTH 305 - Health of Adolescents

    3 Credit Hours
    Profile of health needs, interests, and behaviors of adolescents and attention to the roles and functions of practitioners relating to youth and youth culture.

  
  • HLTH 306 - Health Instruction in Elementary Grades

    3 Credit Hours
    School health program for the child in elementary grades. Students become familiar with organizing and presenting health content, health materials, health curricula, community resources, and communicating healthful lifestyle.

  
  • HLTH 310 - Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care

    3 Credit Hours
    Theory and practice of first aid and emergency care. Provides essential information for developing functional first aid capabilities of lay persons. Course leads to advanced first aid and emergency care certification. Applicant must be at least 18 years old for certification.

  
  • HLTH 330 - Wellness For Health Professions

    3 Credit Hours
    Emphasis on taking personal responsibility for one’s health. Includes topics related to the healthy lifestyle and provides specific guidelines of how to change inappropriate behaviors.

    Credit Restriction: Students who have received credit for 330 may not receive credit for 110.
  
  • HLTH 375 - Health Communications

    3 Credit Hours
    Communication strategies for health educators in various settings. Emphasis on interpersonal relationships, public relations, leadership, small group processes, health teams, and effective use of media.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 300 or Public Health 300.
  
  • HLTH 400 - Consumer Health

    3 Credit Hours
    Major consumer health care providers and health care services. Selecting, purchasing, evaluating, and financing medical and health care services/products.

    (Same as Public Health 400.)
  
  • HLTH 404 - Alcoholism and Alcohol Education

    3 Credit Hours
    Factors which make alcoholism a serious health and safety problem. Various types of instructional/educational and intervention programs.

  
  • HLTH 406 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement

    3 Credit Hours
    Aspects of dying, death and handling the trauma of loss. Medical, financial, physical, legal, and social implications of death.

    (Same as Safety 406.)
  
  • HLTH 420 - Sex Education as it Relates to Human Sexuality

    3 Credit Hours
    Science of human sexuality. Emphasis on the trends, issues, and content of sex education.

  
  • HLTH 425 - Women’s Health

    3 Credit Hours
    Factors influencing women’s health and women as consumers in nation’s health service delivery systems. Study of health problems/concerns of women and techniques for prevention, maintenance and/or correction.

    (Same as Women’s Studies 425.)
  
  • HLTH 426 - Health Education Program Planning

    3 Credit Hours
    Principles of curriculum development, administration, implementation, methodology, and evaluation.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 300 or 375.
  
  • HLTH 430 - Suicide and Crisis Intervention

    3 Credit Hours
    Factors which make suicide a serious health problem. Assessment, intervention, and prevention techniques.

  
  • HLTH 435 - Substance Use and Abuse

    3 Credit Hours
    Drug and alcohol abuse problems and suspected causes. Pharmacology of drugs and effects on society. Strategies for intervention and education.

  
  • HLTH 465 - Aging and Health

    3 Credit Hours
    Aging process in a health perspective as it relates to health promotion and wellness of the aged.

 

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