HS 410 -

Institution:

Western Illinois University

Subject:

Description:

Human Diseases. (3) An overview of human diseases commonly affecting humans. Emphasis on organic, systemic, disseminated, and multisystem diseases. Genetic, behavioral, and environmental approaches will be applied. Prerequisites: HS 250; Micr 200 or its equivalent; Zool 230 and 231 or their equivalents; or permission of instructor. ( formerly CH 411) Principles of Epidemiology. (3) Public health problem solving methods emphasizing biostatistics and epidemiology. Methods of epidemiologic investigation and research are included. Prerequisites: HS 302 or 410 and senior standing, or permission of instructor. ( formerly CH 412) Public Health Administration. (3) Overview of administrative responsibilities and organizational patterns of local, state, and national public health agencies including core functions and essential public health services. Includes focus on emergency preparedness and response, performance measurement and improvement, and communication. Prerequisites: 15 s.h. of professional health courses and senior standing, or permission of instructor. ( formerly CH 413) Community Health Program Development and Evaluation. (3) Focuses upon developing the skills necessary to carry out program development-assessing needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating-in community health settings . Prerequisites: HS 313 and 9 s.h. of community health or health education courses, or permission of instructor.( formerly CH 414) Ethical Conduct and Conflict in Health Sciences. (3) Students will interpret ethical codes of conduct as set forth by professional organizations; conflict arising from existing and evolving codes of conduct will be examined using case studies as an arena for discussion. Prerequisites: 15 s.h. of professional health courses and senior standing, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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