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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: One psychology course. Beginning with an eff ort to defi ne normal and abnormal behaviour, this course will trace the historical eff orts to understand the deviations from normal behavior and the causes of mental illness. The course will conclude with a description of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures used to treat mental illness. A library component is included.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PS 101, and EN 101. This course examines the theory and research in motivation. Motivation will be examined from biological, learned, cognitive and multiple perspectives by reviewing the major theorists, their theories and research from these theories. Some basic motivational systems will be examined, including hunger, sexual response, attraction, and performance and aggression. The role of emotion and how it may sustain or undermine motives and goal directed behaviors will be discussed. Theories of self-motivation and self-regulation will be covered, including the need to seek thrills, the need to achieve, and the need to set goals. A library components is required.
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3.00 Credits
Based on student interest, topics such as Preschool through Adolescent Development (PS 108) will be off ered.
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4.00 Credits
The fi rst half of a two-semester course, beginning with the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization and expanding into the structure and function of the integumentary system, muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, lymphatic system, and immune system. A library component is included.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SC 101 with a grade of C or higher. This course continues with the study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis placed on the endocrine system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, reproductive system, and urinary system. A library component is included.
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4.00 Credits
The course begins with a general introduction into the nature of biological science and its signifi cance in our everyday lives. It continues with the organization of matter, inorganic and organic molecules, followed by cellular biology, cellular division, genetics, ecology, evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology. It concludes with the study of the fi ve kingdoms-Prokaryatoe, Portista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia-and the study of viruses as separate entities. A library component is included.
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3.00 Credits
This course will help students become aware of the role that essential nutrients play in maintaining overall health. Course content will focus on how the components of the digestive system carry out their life supporting functions to maintain homeostasis and how metabolic processes involving nutrients maintain life. The role of nutrient supplements and phytochemicals is explored. Diets for athletes, fad diets, weight and body composition eating disorders and food safety are covered extensively. Students will analyze their personal nutrient intakes by using diet analysis software.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MA 106 with a grade of C or higher, or placement into MA 107- 110. This course will provide a survey of the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry and their application to health-related issues. Topics to be included in inorganic chemistry are scientifi c measurements, energy and matter, atoms and elements, compounds and their bonds, chemical reactions, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and nuclear radiation. Organic chemistry topics will include: alkenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones, organic acids and esters, amenes and amides. The study of the biochemical molecules-lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids-will also be included. Laboratory work is a required component of this course. A library component is included.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to make intelligent decisions regarding the maintenance and improvement of personal health. Topics shall include the study of emotional health; food and nutrition; drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse; prevention and treatment of communicable and non-communicable disease, sexuality and birth control, and safety and accident prevention.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure and function of the major organ systems of the human body. Discussions will include normal and abnormal physiology with emphasis on the interaction of these systems in health and disease. In addition, the eff ects of the environment, nutrition, and exercise will be examined. A library component is included.
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