PHYL 160 - The Science of Sleep KCC AA/DB and KCC AS/NS

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: BIOL 130, BIOL 171 or ZOOL 142. PHYL 160 is an introduction to the science of sleep, sleep research and medical disorders associated with sleep. This course will include an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system as it is related to sleep. The student will learn how to recognize healthy sleep and will be introduced to the methods sleep researchers use to diagnose both healthy and disordered sleep. Upon successful completion of PHYL 160, the student should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of how sleep is regarded in different cultures and environments. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of sleep research. Demonstrate an understanding of how sleep changes from infancy to the elderly. Demonstrate an understanding of polysomnography and other methods of analysis of sleep quality. Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of sleep centers in the central nervous system. Demonstrate knowledge of the neuroendocines and their effects on sleep. Demonstrate an understanding of sleep stages, patterns and other features associated with sleep and sleep disorders. Utilize and interpret physiological signals to evaluate sleep quality and sleep disorders. Demonstrate an understanding of how researchers evaluate sleep quality and sleep disorders. Demonstrate an understanding of current theory of why we sleep and possible causes of sleep disorders. 6

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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