HLSC 101      Introduction to Health Sciences
This course is designed as an introduction to the field in health science. Students will explore the basic concepts related to this field including understanding one's role in health careers, protection against communicable diseases, facilities related to the healthcare profession, health insurance, ethics in healthcare, and workplace injuries. The course will also introduce the student to a wide array of health sciences professions, including, but not limited to, environmental health science, occupational health, ergonomics, radiological health, toxicology, clinical medicine, dental and nursing practice, drug discovery and safety assessment in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry, biotechnology, and careers in government agencies.
Credits: 3 hours
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HLSC 110      Personal Wellness
This course presents an overview of health behaviors and actions needed to achieve a combination of physical, mental, and social well-being through intelligent lifestyle choices. Effective strategies for staying healthy and improving one's health will be explored. Elements of stress management, preservation of physical and mental well-being, personal hygiene and strong social relationships will be discussed.
Credits: 3 hours
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HLSC 120      Anatomy & Physiology I
This course examines the structure and function of the human body from the molecular to the organismal level as they interact among all body systems across the life span. Instructors also attempt to correlate course materials with the clinical aspects of the application of physiological knowledge. Co-requisite laboratory exercises provide practical application of theoretical concepts. In this first term of two-term course, molecular biology, biochemistry, cellular biology, and histology are studied as well as the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
Credits: 4 hours
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HLSC 125      Medical Terminology
This course is designed to introduce the student to medical terminology. The major foci of this course are to acquaint the student in how medical terms are formed; how medical terms are applied to organs, body systems and pathological conditions; how common medical abbreviations are used; and how medical terminology is integrated into the medical record.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 160      Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is a continuation of NURSE 120. CO-requisite laboratory exercises provide practical application of theoretical concepts. Physiologic systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal, and reproductive are studied as well as embryology and genetics.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 230      Health Issues in Aging
This course focuses on promotion and maintenance of the health of the older adult population. The physiological and psychological domains, pharmacological, and nutritional considerations as affected by theories on aging socio-cultural influences, legal and ethical issues, and health care resources pertaining to older adults are explored. Assessments problems and strengths, interventions and outcomes specific to the older adult population are discussed. Opportunities are provided for interaction with the older adult population.
Credits: 2 hours
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HLSC 252      Human Growth and Development
This course provides a basic introduction to the theory for human growth and development across the life span. Emphasis is placed upon the biological and the psychosocial aspects of growth and development. Content is organized in a modified chronological order dividing information into major stages of growth and development across the life span.
Credits: 3 hours
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HLSC 345      Quantitative Analysis in the Health Sciences
This course focuses upon the skills required for the utilization of scientific findings in evidence-based care. The conceptual basis of descriptive and inferential statistics found in the properties of the normal distribution comprise the core of these skills. Using the normal distribution as a structure for understanding descriptive and inferential procedures, the course presents information necessary to the selection, computation and interpretation of basic statistics relevant to evidence-based care in the health sciences. Discussions of variables, measurement and tabular and graphic presentation of data precede the development of computation skills.
Credits: 3 hours
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HLSC 356      Spanish for Health Care Pre-Professionals
This course focuses on conversational Spanish, medical terminology in Spanish, and written/read Spanish. This course will provide the student with basic knowledge that will allow communication with clients who speak/read/write Spanish. This is a fast paced course and will require practice of the language outside of the classroom in order to master the material presented.
Credits: 3 hours
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HLSC 403A      Comparative Weight Loss I
This course explores the bio/psycho/social aspects of weight gain and obesity and compares common weight loss methods according to risk, benefits, and long term and short term implications. Correlations between lifestyle issues such as diet, sleep, stress, and exercise will be explored. Specific topics that will be addressed include risks of of overweight/obesity; common psychological issues for the overweight/obese; societal perceptions and barriers for overweight/obese individuals. This course consists of one hour if didactic work with one module per week for four weeks.
Credits: 1 hours
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HLSC 403B      Comparative Weight Loss II
This course explores the bio/psycho/social aspects of weight gain and obesity and compares common weight loss methods according to risk, benefits, and long term and short term implications. Correlations between lifestyle issues such as diet, sleep, stress, and exercise will be explored. Comparison of common medically recommended diets and diet programs and their efficacy/risks; exercise requirements for weight loss and weight maintenance. This course consists of one hour if didactic education with one module per week for four weeks.
Credits: 1 hours
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HLSC 403C      Comparative Weight Loss 3
This course explores the bio/psycho/social aspects of weight gain and obesity and compares common weight loss methods according to risk, benefits, and long term and short term implications. Comparison of pharmacologic weight loss options ad their efficacy/risks; non-prescription medications/nutraceuticals for weight loss and their efficacy/risks; and bariatric surgeries and efficacy/risks. This course consists of one hour of didactic work with one module per week for four weeks.
Credits: 1 hours
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HLSC 40HP      Special Topics
A course of study in a special area of interest in health sciences under individual faculty direction.
Credits: 1-9 hours
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HLSC 432A      Holistic Health Care: Medicinal Plants and Herbs
This course provides an in-depth exploration to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non-traditional cultural oriented healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will cover medicinal plants and herbs and related topics.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 432B      Holistic Health Care: Energy Medicine
This course provides an in-depth exploration to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non-traditional cultural oriented healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Energy Medicine and related topics.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 432C      Holistic Health Care: Relaxation Techniques
This course provides an in-depth exploration to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non-traditional cultural oriented healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Relaxation Techniques and related topics.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 432D      Holistic Health Care: Chinese Medicine and Hypnosis
This course provides an in depth exploration to the practice of Holistic Health Care which promotes and preserves the health of clients by integrating traditional and non-traditional cultural oriented healing modalities. Relevant to all health care providers and health care consumers, the content will include Chinese Medicine, Hypnosis and other related topics.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 434A      History of Healthcare: beginning to 1880's
This course is designed to examine, in depth, the rich and unique development healthcare as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present healthcare issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of healthcare history from Hippocrates and Florence Nightingale to the 1880's will be examined.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 434B      History of Healthcare
This course is designed to examine, in depth, the rich and unique development healthcare as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present healthcare issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of healthcare history from the Spanish-American War to the 1930's will be examined.
Credits: hours
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HLSC 434C      History of Healthcare: 1930's to 1950's
This course is designed to examine, in depth, the rich and unique development healthcare as a discipline, profession, art, and science from a historical perspective. Past and present healthcare issues will be identified and discussed. The social, philosophical, and political forces which have impacted the course of healthcare history from the 1930's, Public Health, WWII, to 1950 will be examined.
Credits: hours
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