Student Expectations Students will be expected to question their own assumptions about human behavior, and to demonstrate their ability to research questions about this topic in both the popular and scientific behavior. With respect to tests, students are expected to integrate, synthesize, and discuss the material covered in lectures, videos and readings. Health topics with wide-ranging importance are examined. Issues are examined from various perspectives with special emphasis on the influence that individual health behavior decisions have on personal, societal, and global health status. A complex topic such as national health care insurance allows the investigation of political, economic, moral, and legal issues that impact decision making.
Students critically consider their own views on diverse topics and compare their views to others.
Nature of Course A variety of teaching methods are used throughout the course. Lecture time places an emphasis on interaction among students and the instructor. Small group discussions allow students a chance to exchange views with classmates who may have differing views. Class debates are scheduled to allow oral arguments on selected topics for which students have prepared written debate stances. Outside readings, with written summaries, provide opportunities for students to be informed of the latest health news from major news sources.