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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the normal aging process in addition to a variety of chronic conditions experienced by older adults. The focus of the course will be on non-pharmacological intervention strategies for older adults residing in community and clinical agencies. Intervention examples include stress management, animal-assisted therapy, storytelling, autobiographical writing, bibliotherapy, adventurebased activities, air mat therapy, and "simple pleasures"activities. Other topics of study will include attitudes, stereotypes, and social issues that affect older adults today. Off-campus service learning experiences will be expected along with in-class discussions. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to health-related research with an emphasis on understanding the research process and becoming a consumer of research. Critique of health-related research findings to health professions and their application to professional practice is a major component of this course. Prerequisite or concurrent: PSY201D or MAT 120D. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
The in-depth study of general nutritional practices applied to athletes and other individuals who are physically active. The course will emphasize basic cellular metabolism as it relates to energy production and expenditure during the course of preparation and training for athletics and physical activity. Weight control, use of ergogenic aids and nutritional supplements will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ALT, EXS, HEF major; CON 252; SPM 330 or concurrent. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the concepts and principles basic to the development and maintenance of the community's health. The epidemiological process guides the survey of current major health issues. The course focuses on the health issues of groups in the community at local, state, national, and global levels. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on dying, death, and bereavement in contemporary Western society within the context of theory, research, and practice. Issues around sudden death and dying from a chronic and/or terminal illness will be explored. Selected topics include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, palliative and hospice care, pain and symptom management, physician assisted suicide, family caregiving at the end of life, advance care planning, pregnancy loss, and the death of a child. Normal grief will be differentiated from pathological or traumatic grief. Finally, the continuum of services (e.g., support groups, psycho-educational groups, Internet chat groups) that are available for bereaved persons will be explored. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This is a multi-disciplinary elective course which presents multiple perspectives on improving the health of populations in the interconnected global environment. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an interdisciplinary examination and study of issues and policies surrounding alcohol and other drugs. Emphasis is placed on epidemiology; pharmacology; theoretical models; strategies for prevention, treatment, and relapse prevention; needs of special populations; and ethical, legal, and sociopolitical aspects surrounding addiction. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an analysis of different criminological perspectives on white-collar crime, and focuses on some specific types of white-collar crime: occu- pational crime, corporate crime, syndicated crime, and political crime. Prerequisite: CRM 215J. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to crime and penal policies in Maine, including official and unofficial crime statistics; common crimes; white-collar crimes; and selected aspects in crime control. The course presents interstate comparative analysis, and several guest lectures by Maine speakers. Prerequisite: CRM 215J. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to methodological issues in criminology. The emphasis is on critical evaluation and application of the basic instruments of inquiry. Students will learn how to "do" criminology,as well as how to assess existing criminological literature. Prerequisite: CRM 215J. Cr 3.
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