Wellness Focusing on the application of scientific facts and principles to current health issues, this course is designed to help foster intelligent decision-making in the areas of health needs and health behaviors. A study of communicable and chronic diseases with regards to disease description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis and prevention. An explanation of the biological, psychological, cultural and behavioral aspects of sexuality with emphasis on providing the student with practical and meaningful information pertaining to human sexuality and family life while encouraging the development of responsible sexual behaviors and attitudes. This course examines the effects of physical activity on health and disease. HLTH 310 Environmental Health Study of the environment as it relates to the total well being of the individual.
Special emphasis is placed on the threats to human health as a result of environmental degradation.
An examination of drug use and abuse in today's society. This course examines the principles of normal human nutrition applied to various stages in life, especially as they relate to disease prevention, fitness, and weight control. Factors that influence human nutrition needs and eating patterns are also covered. An examination of the history and politics of women's health and health care. Investigates contemporary health problems, prevention and self-care as well as medical alternatives so that consumers can make informed health care choices.