Courses

Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behavior on health.

Surveys the various research methodologies used in biomedical research, including case, epidemiological, quasiexperimental and experimental approaches.

A review of literature relevant to the concepts and findings of different scientific domains as they apply to biobehavioral health.

Basic exposure and skills development in theory and practice in health promotion.

Research methods, multi-level analyses, and applications in biobehavioral health.

Theory of epidemiology and significant case studies; potential applications to health care.

A study of the fundamental concepts of biology, including the evolution of the major groups of organisms. This is the first biology course taken by students who intend to major in biology. It provides a foundation in the basic concepts that govern life, including the evolutionary processes that have led to the biodiversity seen today.

Human heredity and evolution, individual and social implications.

Normal structure and function of the animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems.

The nutrients: food sources and physiological functions as related to human growth and well-being throughout life; current nutrition issues.

Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications.

Descriptive Statistics, frequency distributions, probability and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation.

The role of human biology and evolution in culture, society, and behavior.

The biological basis of human behavior within the context of primate biology, behavior, and evolution.

Examination of human aging from a biological perspective. Population demographics, physiological and pathological changes, and healthy lifestyles are discussed. Students who have passed BIOL 409 may not schedule this course.

Introduction to organic chemistry, with emphasis on the properties of organic compounds of biochemical importance.

Climate predictions for the coming century are utilized to examine potential impacts on regions, sectors of society, and natural ecosystems.

Energy utilization and technological development, energy resources, conversion and consequences on the local and global environment, and future energy alternatives.

Exposure to energy efficiency in day-to-day life to save money and energy, and thereby protect the environment.

A survey course in microbiology for non-majors, this course focuses on the roles of microbes in human health and disease, agriculture, biotechnology, and other areas of societal impact.

Selected techniques used to observe, identify, and count bacteria; effects of chemical and physical agents on microorganisms. The combination of MICRB 106 GN and 107 GN must be taken to receive General Education credit in biology.

An introduction to biopsychology, emphasizing the structure and function of the human brain.

Causes, dynamics, symptoms, and treatment of neuroses, psychoses, personality disorders, and other psychological disorders of adulthood.

Principles of the voice mechanisms, preventing vocal abuse, and promoting vocal health across the lifespan.

Explores the economic, social, psychological, and political aspects of the deaf culture and its interaction with the majority hearing culture.

Introduction to consumers' role in health care decisions, including health benefits, physician and hospital choice, and end-of-life choices.

Examination of the social, political, historic, and scientific factors in the development and organization of health services.

Health care from an individual, family, and community standpoint illustrated with specific diseases and health problems.

Theory, research, and methods of social/behavioral/biological sciences related to developmental processes and intervention during infancy and childhood.

Social, behavioral, and biological development and intervention throughout adolescence.

Physiological, psychological, and social development and intervention from young adulthood through old age.

Survey of individual and family formal and informal intervention efforts; historical and current perspectives and approaches.

Family functions over the life course; family from a multidisciplinary perspective, emphasizing adaptation and change.

Dynamics of family interaction; effects of parenthood, sibling and intergeneration relationships on family solidarity.

Conceptual analysis, assessment, and empirical investigation of normal and deviant development, prenatal through first two years of life.

Processes of development during childhood from birth to adolescence. Emphasis on theory, method, and empirical research.

Conceptual analysis and empirical investigation of interrelationships between developmental processes during the period of pubertal growth.

Processes of development and change of behavior from early adulthood through old age, emphasizing theory, method, and empirical research.

Developmental principles; physical growth; linguistic, intellectual, emotional, and social development from infancy to maturity.

Applying psychological knowledge to develop and maintain effective personal adjustment and well-being and positive social relations.

Overview of the field with an emphasis on how psychological research contributes to an understanding of health and behavior.

Leisure from historical and contemporary perspectives, including forces shaping leisure behavior, and relationships among leisure, the environment, and social institutions.

Examines bases for choices among values in personal and professional relations in human development processes and supporting services.