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GEOL 495 - Research Methods in Geology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
In this course, students work as a research group on a semester-long project in the faculty member’s geological sub-discipline. Students will perform an extensive literature review, develop the methodology to answer the research question, participate in data collection and analysis, and communicate the research findings to the department and the wider university community. The opportunity also exists to present the research findings at a professional conference or in a scientific journal publication depending on the quality and significance of the results. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 495)
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GEOL 496 - Seminar in Geology (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in geology, earth science or chemistry/geology
This course focuses on the development of thought concerning current global models and/or continuing controversies in geology. One credit will be earned per semester for a total of two credits to be awarded at the end of the second semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of two credits. (Formerly EASC 496) May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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GEOL 497 - Research in Geology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
In this course, students work independently on a research project in consultation with a faculty mentor. The project may be designed solely by the student or through discussions with the faculty mentor and culminates with a research paper. The course is intended for more advanced students who have completed course work related to the research project. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (Formerly EASC 497)
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GEOL 498 - Internship in Earth Science (3-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
This course provides an opportunity for earth science majors to gain practical job experience in some aspects of earth/environmental science. Possible internships include positions in local, state and federal agencies as well as private corporations and consulting firms. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (Formerly EASC 498)
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GEOL 499 - Directed Study in Earth Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually. (Formerly EASC 499)
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GEOL 503 - Directed Study
(Formerly EASC 503)
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GEOL 560 - Special Topics in Earth Science (variable credit)
This course will cover special topics of current relevance in earth science education. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable with the consent of advisor. (Formerly EASC 560)
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NSCI 526 - Earth: Inside and Out (3 credits)
Though the geologic record is incredibly ancient, it has only been studied intensely since the end of the 19th century. Since then, research in fields such as plate tectonics and climate change, and exploration of the deep sea floor and the inner Earth have vastly increased our understanding of geological processes. This course delves into the five questions listed below in order to understand how our dynamic planet evolved and what processes continue to shape it. In the process, learners will get to know the museumʼs Hall of Planet Earth, explore geologic time, and gain an understanding of how scientists study vast Earth systems. Ho w do geologists “read” the rocks ? Determining the age of rocks is key to the concept of geologic time and to understanding the Earth, because in geology the present is the key to the past. Ho w has the Earth evolved ? Understanding how the atmosphere evolved over time - and how the emergence of life affected the process - exemplifies the way scientists make historical deductions from rocks. W ha t causes climate and climate change ? Studying the geologic record shows that we are living in an interglacial interval a mere 10,000 years long, between much longer Ice Ages. W h y are there ocean basins, mountains and continents ? The course ventures next into Earthʼs dynamic interior, where the continuous motion of the mantle drives plate tectonics and helps shape conditions on the planetʼs surface. W h y is the Earth habitable ? Finally, a journey to volcanic springs on the deep-sea floor reveals that organisms can live on the chemical energy of the Earth. This discovery has led to profound reflections about the ways in which the various parts of our planet, including living systems, interact with each other. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 527 - Water: Environmental Science (3 credits)
Central to all ecosystems, water is essential to life as we know it. It shapes our planet on every level, from the chemical properties of the H2 O molecule to its central role in global climate. Poised to be to the 21st century what oil was to the 20th , water is also a critical environmental issue. Where do we find it? Is it safe to consume? Who has access to it? How can we manage this precious resource to provide an adequate supply to all the species that depend upon it? This course will focus on why water is such a critical resource, the effect of human consumption on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the social, economic, and environmental implications of water management. The course begins with an overview of the role of water as a key component of planetary systems, the many ways humans use water and the cumulative effects of human activity on Earth’s freshwater supply. It describes the link between water and biodiversity and the services that freshwater ecosystems provide, with a particular focus on wetlands. It considers how this finite resource is distributed across the planet, moves on to the effect of water quality on human health and concludes with an overview of the key challenges that affect water management on a global scale. During each week of the course, case studies provide learners with in-depth, real-world and diverse exposure to these issues. They also provide opportunities for rich discussion. The studies include the history and hydrology of the Colorado River and the tradeoffs of water management; the livelihoods that revolve around the Mekong River and its fertile delta; the clean-up of wastewater through constructed wetlands in Augusta, Georgia; water supply and management in the New York City watershed; and the complexity of sharing water resources among the eight countries that share southern Africa’s Zambezi River Basin. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 528 - The Ocean System (3 credits)
Why is the ocean so big? Why is it salty? How deep is it? How does the ocean work ? Starting with these simple questions, this seminar investigates this complex system by looking at the way its components - the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and biosphere - interact. The course begins by considering how plate tectonics shape ocean basins and where the water that makes up the oceans originated. The ocean’s physical characteristics have framed the origin and diversification of life across a variety of ecosystems. The course looks in depth at habitats such as coral reefs, mangrove forests, tidal zones and deep-sea hydrothermal vents, as well as the characteristics of marine organisms ranging from plankton to porpoises. The middle section of the course examines the unique properties of the water molecule. The fact that water exists as solid, liquid, and gas and has extraordinary heat-trapping ability has important implications for Earth’s climate and local weather. So does the action of waves, wind, and density variations, which drive deep-sea and surface currents. Learners emerge with an understanding of the role that symbiotic relationships and other biological adaptations have in the dynamics of oceans, and how this is threatened by human activities. Throughout the course, profiles show oceanographers at work with technologies such as ocean-going robots and core-drilling programs that herald a new era of ocean exploration. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 538 - Climate Change (3 credits)
This course explores the science of climate change. Students will learn how the climate system works; what factors cause climate to change across different time scales and how those factors interact; how climate has changed in the past; how scientists use models, observations and theory to make predictions about future climate; and the possible consequences of climate change for our planet. The course explores evidence for changes in ocean temperature, sea level and acidity due to global warming. Students will learn how climate change today is different from past climate cycles and how satellites and other technologies are revealing the global signals of a changing climate. Finally, the course looks at the connection between human activity and the current warming trend and considers some of the potential social, economic and environmental consequences of climate change. During each week of this six-week course, participants will utilize essays, multimedia, other websites and online discussion forums to explore a facet of climate science. A weekly case study will focus on contemporary research on some aspect of the climate system. These include biologist Gretchen Hofmann, who studies the effect of ocean acidification on sea urchins; geologist Dorte Dahl-Jensen, who analyzes Greenland ice cores to reconstruct climate history; and meteorologist Alan Robock who investigates the effects of volcanic eruptions, nuclear weapons, and other human activity on the climate system. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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German |
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LAGE 101 - Elementary German I (3 credits)
See the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” on the Global Languages and Literatures Department website.
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAGE 102 - Elementary German II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LAGE 101; or see the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” on the “Global Languages and Literatures” section of this catalog
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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Global Religious Studies |
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GRST 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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GRST 200 - Introduction to World Religions (3 credits)
Religious expression has been an essential part of the human experience throughout recorded history. Among other things, religion has been a catalyst for social change and conflict, a means of expressing social and personal identity, a tool of political control and of revolution, and a statement of the way people and cultures understand their purpose and place in the world. Studying the way religion has influenced historical events, cultural frameworks, and personal experiences is an important avenue for understanding human society and interaction. A basic level of global religious literacy is therefore essential if one wishes to be a global citizen. This course is an introduction to global religious studies, a field of study that draws from many different academic disciplines. We will be taking a cross-disciplinary approach to enable students to recognize, understand, and appreciate the diversity of the world’s religious traditions. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM)
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GRST 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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GRST 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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GRST 400 - Global Religious Studies Capstone (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GRST 200; and four of the GRS minor elective courses; and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor; and consent of the coordinator of the Global Religious Studies minor
This course is designed to showcase a student’s accumulated understanding and application of the GRS minor program outcomes. The capstone is a project driven course where the student, in consultation with the instructor, determines the project. Offered annually.
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GRST 499 - Directed Study in Global Religious Studies (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
This course is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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GBST 196 - Introduction to Global Studies (3 credits)
This course introduces students to concepts, methods and themes related to Global Studies to better understand and analyze globalization and global inter-connectedness. Students learn the pedagogy of various academic disciplines, how they collect and analyze data and how to apply discipline-specific and interdisciplinary perspectives to analyze global social problems and challenges. Offered fall semester.
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GBST 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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GBST 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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GBST 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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GBST 496 - Senior Seminar in Global Studies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GBST 201 and consent of program coordinator; restricted to seniors
This writing intensive senior seminar is designed to provide students with a capstone integrative learning opportunity culminating in a senior thesis. Special attention is given to methodological issues regarding cross border analysis and understanding of the complex interconnections that characterize our contemporary world through the analysis of a major theme. Offered spring semester.
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GBST 499 - Directed Study in Global Studies (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
This course is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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MENA 260 - Introduction to Middle East and North Africa (3 credits)
Civilization in the Middle East and North Africa is richly incrusted with deep history, various cultures, faiths, and traditions. This introductory provides analytical frameworks drawn from the social sciences and humanities to understand geopolitical, intellectual and artistic continuity and change in this region. Students will learn about the cradle of ancient civilizations and three world religions. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CHUM; CGCL)
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MENA 360 - MENA Study Abroad - All majors (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Approved application through Study Abroad Office
Open to all majors, MENA 360 is a Core Curriculum Speaking-intensive short-term course that offers hands-on unique international interdisciplinary academic experiential way of travel to one or several countries of the Middle East and North Africa region. Offers real world learning by way of practical experience and cultural awareness and understanding of the local people, language, religion, natural environments, socio-economic life patterns, and intercultural communications. Repeatable for different itineraries, up to a maximum of 6 credits. Offered spring and summer semesters. (CSOC; CGCL; CMCL; CSPI)
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GRPP 501 - Graduate Program Planning (1 credit)
The planning and development of a coherent program of graduate study appropriate to the student’s academic and professional background and objectives. Graduate students who have been accepted into a master’s degree program should enroll under the direction of their advisor(s) immediately after acceptance by the College of Graduate Studies and prior to enrolling in any additional courses. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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GRPP 502 - Maximizing the Graduate Student Experience (1 credit)
This course offers an innovative way to make the most of the graduate school experience. Students will benefit from strengthening key academic skills such as writing, research, data analysis and presentation, public speaking and time management. Graded on (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall, spring, summer.
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LAGR 101 - Elementary Modern Greek I (3 credits)
See the “Foreign Language Placement Policy” in the Global Languages and Literatures Department website.
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principle objective of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAGR 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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LAGR 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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LAGR 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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LAGR 499 - Directed Study In Greek (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required.
This course is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently.
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HEAL 102 - Health and Wellness (3 credits)
Attitudes and practices as they influence effective living: common adult health problems; community health standards and services; special problems of community health.
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HEAL 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in health allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in health allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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HEAL 200 - Principles and Practices of Health Education (3 credits)
This introductory course is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of the process and context of health education and health promotion. Students will receive information and resources that will enable them to begin developing the competencies and skills of entry-level health educators. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 205 - Foundations of Public Health (3 credits)
This introductory course is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of the purposes, processes and contexts of public health. Included will be the history of public health, the core functions and current issues.
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HEAL 210 - Issues in Male Health (3 credits)
This course will address relevant topics as they pertain to issues in male health. The course will examine issues in male health throughout the lifespan (i.e., from birth until death) and will incorporate various aspects of health ranging from physical and emotional to spiritual and occupational.
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HEAL 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in Health allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in Health allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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HEAL 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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HEAL 300 - Current Issues in Health (3 credits)
Designed to acquaint the students with current health issues and trends related to the school and community. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 310 - Introduction to Informatics for Public Health (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 205
This introductory course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of Informatics and its application to Public Health. Students will develop skills in the use of technology and applications in the various aspects of public health practice. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 315 - School and Community Health (3 credits)
This course will provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and issues in school and community health and will examine basic community and school health principles. The personal, social, and environmental factors influencing the health of communities and schools will be explored. The course will also examine the historical and structural foundations of community and school health.
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HEAL 354 - Entrepreneurial Approach to Health and Wellness (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 102 or consent of instructor
This course focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills for participants in the rapidly expanding health and wellness industry. Students will develop competencies so they can be successful health entrepreneurs, own health businesses, be self-employed or manage businesses for employers. Offered annually.
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HEAL 360 - Health Care in the U.S. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor
This course is designed to provide an overview of the U.S. health care delivery system. Course topics include health care delivery, health care financing, and health care regulation. A major focus of the course is on the ways in which health care is structured and how the different aspects of the system interact with one another. Offered annaully.
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HEAL 385 - Epidemiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200, which may be taken concurrently; or HEAL 205, which may be taken concurrently
Epidemiology is the study of how health and disease are distributed in populations and the factors that influence disease distribution. This course will introduce basic epidemiological methods used in the study of health problems. It will focus on the tools and epidemiologic methods used in identifying, preventing and controlling disease. The course will also examine major chronic and infectious diseases – their etiology, transmission and prevention.
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HEAL 401 - Human Sexuality (3 credits)
This course deals with issues of sexual response, including dysfunction and reproduction. Also included are discussions of sexual styles and expressions as they impact upon the biosocial and political climate of the times. Topics of in-depth analysis may focus upon IVF issues, fertility control and sexually transmitted diseases. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 404 - Cultural Diversity in Health and Disease (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 200-level or above health course or consent of instructor
This course is a study of health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of underserved cultural groups in the society, including but not limited to Native Americans, Hispanics, Latinos and Blacks. The focus is on the influence of cultural differences in health behaviors and practices in the etiology, prevention and treatment of diseases and health conditions. The course addresses the complexities involved in providing culturally appropriate health care and prepares participants to become culturally sensitive.
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HEAL 405 - Drugs in Society (3 credits)
Study of the impact of the environmental and cultural values affecting the drug using population. Views on subculture and alternative life styles and the forces that shape them. Understanding trends of modern treatment facilities and rehabilitation procedures. Emphasis on alternatives to drug use. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 406 - Health Behavior Change and Disease Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 200-level or above health course or consent of instructor
This course is designed to equip students with concepts of empirically tested theories and strategies of health behavior change and disease management. Selected acute/chronic diseases and health conditions such as diabetes, selected cancer types, metabolic disorders, childhood obesity, chronic respiratory disorders, selected dental and eye diseases, HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases and mental disabilities will be covered.
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HEAL 407 - Stress Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the phenomenon of stress, and its relationship to specific illness, diseases and dysfunctions. The course also provides students with opportunities to practice, apply and demonstrate stress intervention and management techniques. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 450 - Health Promotion Strategies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200 and HEAL 451
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study, apply and demonstrate various strategies and techniques appropriate to the diverse approaches of health education. The focus of the class is on planning and implementing health education and health promotion activities. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 451 - Program Planning in Health Promotion (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200 or HEAL 205; and HEAL 385
This class is designed to give students the tools and skills they need to design conduct, and evaluate health education programs in the various settings for health education. Assessing needs, formulating objectives, session/lesson planning, evaluation purposes, methods and designs will be covered. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CWRM)
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HEAL 452 - Research and Evaluation in Health (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 451
This course is designed to give students the tools and skills they need to design and conduct health program research and evaluation. Evaluation research purposes, levels, methods, designs and measurement issues will be covered. Some basic statistics will be included.
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HEAL 471 - Nutrition (3 credits)
This course deals with the relationships between diet and disease prevention, cultural eating patterns, dysfunctional eating behaviors and issues relating to nutrition through the life span, as well as concerns related to food safety and the impact of technology. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 477 - Environmental and Consumer Health (3 credits)
This course will utilize an ecological systems approach to examine current environmental and consumer concerns that affect health. Students will explore the impact of the environment on human health as well as the impact that humans have on the health of the environment. Students will also be provided with the information and skills that will enable them to make healthful and environmentally sound decisions regarding consumer health products, practices and services. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 481 - Selected Health Issues (1-3 credits)
Designed to bring to the educator the latest information regarding selected health issues. Three issues will be offered each time the course is given and experts in the field will be brought in to deal with each topic. Given in modular form for 1-3 credits.
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HEAL 484 - Death and Dying Education (3 credits)
A study of the health issues (physical, emotional and social) related to terminal illness and death. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 486 - Honors Thesis in Health (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Commonwealth or Departmental Honors in Health Studies; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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HEAL 490 - Senior Seminar in Health Education (1 credit)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200; and HEAL 315; and HEAL 385; and HEAL 450, which may be taken concurrently; and HEAL 451
This course serves as a capstone course for health education majors. A review of the concepts and skills addressed in the major courses and their applications to the discipline of health education will serve to prepare students for the National Certified Health Education Specialist exam. Student portfolios will be submitted and assessed. Also included will be a focus on job preparation skills.
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HEAL 491 - Field Based Pre-Practicum in Health (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to teaching health education in an off-campus setting.
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HEAL 492 - Practicum in Student Teaching – Health (12 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance and good standing in teacher preparation program and satisfactorily completed department teacher preparation program courses and admission to the Professional Education Program
Full-time teaching for one semester with supervision provided by members of the department.
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HEAL 495 - Practicum in Student Teaching – Elementary Health (Health/Family and Consumer Science) (6 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 491 and acceptance into student teaching
This course is designed to provide the student with faculty-supervised student-teaching experience in health education with grades K-6. This practicum is full-time for one quarter (8 weeks). Students will be evaluated using standards and guidelines set by AAHE, the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework.
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HEAL 496 - Practicum in Student Teaching-Secondary Health (Health/Family and Consumer Science) (6 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 491 and acceptance into student teaching
This course is designed to provide the student with faculty-supervised student-teaching experience in health education with grades 7-12. This practicum is full-time for one quarter (8 weeks). Students will be evaluated using standards and guidelines set by AAHE, the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework.
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HEAL 498 - Field Experience in Health (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 451 and a cumulative GPA of 2.8; or consent of the department
A field experience offers qualified students the opportunity to gain practical off-campus experience in health education/promotion. Placements are made in both public and private agencies and are designed to strengthen students’ competencies in the CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) areas of responsibility. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits.
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HEAL 499 - Directed Study in Health (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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HEAL 501 - Health Promotion Project (3 credits)
Individual health promotion project is planned, implemented and evaluated under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor.
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HEAL 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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HEAL 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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HEAL 504 - Seminar in Health Promotion Theory and Literature (3 credits)
This course is designed to orient the graduate student to the process of a formal literature review and the subsequent theory that ensues. The student will be required to complete a comprehensive literature review and deliver a formal seminar report.
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HEAL 511 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Health Promotion (3 credits)
This course will develop competencies needed to both produce and consume research in health promotion and allied areas. Via the development of a research proposal, students will gain an understanding of such research techniques as problem formulation, literature review, sampling, hypothesis construction, research design, instrumentation and data analysis. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 518 - Quantitative Methods in Health Promotion and Epidemiology (3 credits)
This is an introductory course in quantitative methods in epidemiology and health promotion. The course includes inferential and descriptive techniques as well as life table construction and epidemiological rates, ratios and proportions.
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HEAL 519 - Scientific and Philosophical Foundations of Health Promotion (3 credits)
The focus of this course is on surveying and providing the historical/philosophical foundations of health promotion and providing a scientific basis for the development of health promotion programs.
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HEAL 520 - Designing and Administering Health Promotion Programs (3 credits)
Analysis and skill development in administration of health promotion programs in a variety of settings with emphasis on administrative issues, staff development and consultation.
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HEAL 581 - Special Topics in Health Education (1-3 credits)
Special topics in health education are presented with special emphasis on application in the field. Topics are given in modules of 1-3 credits each. Repeatable for different topics.
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HEAL 595 - Internship in Health Promotion (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: 15 graduate credits must be completed or consent of instructor
An internship offers qualified students the opportunity to gain practical experience within their major area of interest. Placements are designed to complement a student’s program focus.
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HLSC 100 - Athletic Taping and Bracing (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in a Health Science concentration
This course will include basic athletic taping and bracing techniques commonly used to prevent athletic related injuries in the physically active population. Students will be educated on the variety of protective equipment utilized in athletic populations in addition to rehabilitative settings. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly ATTR 100)
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HLSC 120 - Medical Terminology (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Health Science majors; or consent of instructor
This course provides an introduction to medical terminology through presentation of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. It provides meanings for these medical terms in the context of the structure and function of the human body. Offered fall semester.
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HLSC 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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HLSC 230 - Emergency Medical Response (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course will prepare the student to appropriately respond to emergency medical situations. Students will learn the necessary skills to provide immediate care to patients experiencing medical illness and/or orthopedic trauma. Students will be taught the skills required for certification in emergency medical response through the American Red Cross. Obtaining certification is optional. To obtain certification, students must pass all written and practical examinations with a grade of 80% or higher and pay an additional fee to the American Red Cross. Offered fall, spring, summer semesters
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HLSC 240 - Introduction to Allied Healthcare Professions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Health Science majors
Students will explore the allied health professions. The goal of the course is to familiarize future allied health professionals with issues related to their careers, as well as with the resources and skills needed to pursue the educational paths toward achieving careers in allied health. Included will be the scope of practice, professionalism, the health care system and reform. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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HLSC 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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HLSC 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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HLSC 340 - Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 385
This course introduces evidence-based practice as it relates to the allied health professional. Emphasis is placed on identification and clarity of research questions, research appraisal and interpretation of research articles, evidence based practice, systematic inquiry and integration of research finding into the health science profession. Offered spring semester.
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HLSC 344 - Therapeutic Intervention (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HLSC 240
This course is an introductory analysis of therapeutic intervention including: the healing process and pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injury; goals of rehabilitation; flexibility; strength training methods and protocol; aquatic therapy; pharmacological and psychological considerations; as well as therapeutic modality intervention. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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HLSC 368 - Medical Sign Language (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in Health Science concentrations; or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to sign language and vocabulary specific to the medical field and Deaf culture for medical professionals. It will be comprised of traditional in-class sign language acquisition and skill building. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to have basic sign language interactions with deaf patients of all age ranges including, but not limited to, asking about and answering common procedural questions, using finger spelling and learning specific approaches needed to interact successfully with deaf patients. Additionally, students will understand specific topics and concerns pertinent and foundational to Deaf culture that will assist them to understand the perspectives and needs for their deaf patients. Open to students dealing with clinical populations in medical settings. Offered annually. (Formerly ATTR 368)
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HLSC 400 - Emergency Medical Technician Training (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in a Health Science concentration; or consent of instructor
The primary focus of this course is to prepare the students to successfully pass the Massachusetts EMT Practical Skills Exam and The National Registry of EMT’s written cognitive exam. The successful candidate will be taught how to effectively care for sick, injured and critically ill/injured patients in accordance with the Massachusetts State Treatment Protocols. Additional components of the class include eight hours of required ambulance observation ride-alongs or eight hours of observation time in the emergency room of a local hospital emergency department. An alternative to an ambulance ride-along would be to spend eight hours with the BSU Police Department as they respond to EMS calls for assistance. Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly ATTR 400)
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HLSC 410 - Nutritional Concepts for Health Care Practitioners (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Health Science majors
This course presents an overview of the relationship between nutrition and exercise during training and competition. Students will learn and apply sports nutrition concepts such as energy metabolism, nutrient requirements, dietary assessment and recommendations, meal planning and weight management. In addition, research studies which suggest the evidence and the rationale for the current nutritional recommendations will be reviewed. Offered fall semester. (Formerly ATTR 410) (CWRM)
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HLSC 438 - Applied Functional Anatomy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 289 with a minimum grade of “C”; restricted to students enrolled in a Health Science concentration
This course is designed to develop an understanding of human musculoskeletal function. The course presents the principles of movement control, biomechanics, muscle and joint physiology, and joint structure that govern normal function. These principles are applied to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. Normal posture and gait are also explored. This course emphasizes normal function. This is the foundation for understanding deviations from the normal that lead to pathological function. Offered annually.
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HLSC 460 - Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in Health Science concentrations or consent of instructor
This course aims to assist the practitioner with mastering competencies related to the psychosocial intervention and referral domain. Students will develop skills that will assist them to recognize, intervene, and refer when appropriate, patients exhibiting socio-cultural, mental, emotional and psychological behavioral problems/issues. Offered annually. (Formerly ATTR 460)
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HLSC 498 - Field Experience in Health Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Health Science majors; and minimum overall GPA of 2.5; and minimum major GPA of 2.75; and successful completion of at least 54 credits; and consent of instructor; formal application required
This course provides students the opportunity to observe and document how working professionals perform their job responsibilities. Students gain limited practical experience within their selected concentration. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of interest for the student. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities and limitations, and understand the implications of their actions. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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HLSC 499 - Directed Study in Health Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required.
This course is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently.
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HSED 499 - Directed Study in High School Education (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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HSED 515 - Strategies for Teaching High School Advanced Placement in Content Areas (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Mass Insight Education Summer Institute
This course is designed provide high school teachers of Advanced Placement courses with the most current content and innovative teaching strategies in their discipline. The course will examine current AP frameworks, instructional design and assessment. Current content in the discipline will be the cornerstone for the course. Participants will engage in hands-on unit planning, evaluation of syllabi and textbooks, labs, analysis and reflection of other activities specific to their content area. The course includes in-and out-of-class assignments. In addition, pre- and post-workshop assignments may also be required. Examples of course assessment include but are not limited to: presentations; instructional unit plans; and/or other assessments specific to your content area.
Course sections will be offered for teachers of each of the following AP courses: Biology, Calculus, Capstone, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Physics, Spanish, Statistics and U.S. History. Pre-AP training sections may also be offered in: Biology, Chemistry, English Language Arts, Mathematics and Physics.
HSED 515 is a five-day intensive course offered through a partnership of Mass Insight Education AP Summer Institute and Bridgewater State University. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies. Repeatable in different content areas and levels (new or experienced AP teacher): may earn a maximum of 12 credits. Offered summer session. Note: Students may NOT receive additional credit for repeating the same MIE Summer Institute content area course level in subsequent MIE Institutes.
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HIST 111 - Western Civilization to the Reformation (3 credits)
The course surveys the major developments from the genesis of Western civilization to the establishment of absolute monarchy. These developments include the Near Eastern, the Graeco-Roman, and the Judeo-Christian traditions of our civilization. Offered annually. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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