HLTH — Health Sciences: Catalog Entries

12 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information.

HLTH 101 — Introduction to Health Sciences(3 cr.)

Surveys the health professions and the structure of the health care system in the United States. Introduces core concepts in public health and clinical practice.

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HLTH 110 — Personal and Community Health(3 cr.)

Examines the behavioral and environmental determinants of individual and community health. Topics include chronic disease prevention, mental health, and health disparities.

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HLTH 210 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I(4 cr.)

First course in a two-semester sequence covering the structure and function of the human body. Weekly laboratory sessions include cadaver and model-based study.

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HLTH 211 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II(4 cr.)

Continues the study of human body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive physiology. Laboratory work builds on skills developed in the first course.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 210

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HLTH 230 — Nutrition Science(3 cr.)

Covers the biochemical and physiological basis of human nutrition across the lifespan. Emphasis on evaluating dietary guidelines and nutrition-related disease prevention.

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HLTH 250 — Introduction to Epidemiology(3 cr.)

Introduces the study of disease patterns and risk factors within populations. Students learn to interpret and critique epidemiological study designs.

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HLTH 310 — Health Policy and Systems(3 cr.)

Examines how policy decisions shape access to and quality of health care in the United States and abroad. Case studies address insurance, regulation, and health equity.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 101

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HLTH 330 — Biostatistics for Health Sciences(3 cr.)

Introduces statistical methods commonly used in health research, including hypothesis testing and regression. Emphasis on interpreting results from the public health literature.

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HLTH 350 — Health Behavior and Promotion(3 cr.)

Explores theoretical models used to explain and change health-related behavior. Students design a health promotion intervention for a selected population.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 110

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HLTH 410 — Global Health(3 cr.)

Examines health challenges and interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Topics include infectious disease control, maternal health, and global health governance.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 250

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HLTH 430 — Research Methods in Health Sciences(3 cr.)

Trains students in the design and execution of health-related research, from proposal writing to data analysis. Prepares students for the senior capstone project.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 330

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HLTH 495 — Senior Seminar in Health Sciences(4 cr.)

Capstone course requiring students to complete an original research or applied practice project addressing a current health issue. Includes a formal presentation to faculty and peers.

Prerequisite(s): HLTH 430

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