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3.00 Credits
An examination of several disciplines from the perspective of sex and gender. Each discipline is reviewed, and sources of bias are identified. Special attention is given to new data and emergent paradigms generated by recent research in Gender Studies and their implications for traditional assumptions. Prerequisite: Three credits in Gender Studies elective courses. Course Type(s): GS
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A comparative study of the political, cultural, social, and economic status of women in the United States, Western Europe, Russia, Japan, Israel, and Third World nations. Also listed as Political Science 377. Prerequisite: Gender Studies 225. Course Type(s): GS
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3.00 Credits
Guided research of a selected topic under the direction of a member of the Gender Studies faculty. Prerequisites: Gender Studies 225, six credits in Gender Studies electives, and prior permission of the directing professor. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
Physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of addictive substances; legal and ethical concerns; alternative methods of dealing with stress in young adulthood; socially responsible behavior. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
Health from conception through senescence using a developmental approach. Examines the factors that influence health at each stage of life, including the effect of environmental, biological, and genetic influences and common deviations from health. Using this approach, the student will investigate the effect of political and economic policies, education, epidemiology, health promotion, and illness prevention programs. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
This course will be a comprehensive study of wellness and fitness and will include scientific principles and practical applications of exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. The health related fitness components, heart health, stress management, nutrition, weight management, and cancer prevention will be examined. Particular emphasis will be placed on the analysis of personal fitness and wellness status, and will lead to the creation and implementation of a behavior change program. The course will be delivered in a lecture/practical performance format. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the psychology of wellness and illness and the healing connections between the mind and body across diverse cultures. How stress is interpreted and expressed in different cultures will be explored. The healing practices and rituals of different faiths and cultural traditions will be explored. Course Type(s): CC
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the major health problems, health promotion, and wellness concepts which affect older people. This course offers an introduction to the physical and functional changes associated with human aging. Common illnesses which are often identified in older people will be discussed. In addition, the course will present factors believed to cause or influence the aging process, changes in physical function and quality of life. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course designed to provide the student with a factual background as well as an in-depth understanding of his or her own and others' sexuality and how it affects health. Focuses on developing an understanding of the essential components of human sexuality and its interrelationship with human development. Social, cultural, and developmental determinants will be examined for their influence upon human sexuality. Examines the relationship between human sexuality and professional nursing practice. Content will include: the use of a sexual history in the nursing assessment, sexually transmitted disease, effects of pregnancy and aging on sexuality, effects of medical, surgical and chronic health problems on an individual's sexual functioning and identity. The role of the nurse as an educator/counselor is discussed. Also listed as Nursing 324. Course Type(s): GS
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3.00 Credits
Health care needs/concerns of women from diverse cultures will be examined. The focus will be on African, Asian, Caribbean, and Latina perspectives of health beliefs, health practices, physical and psychological threats, ethical issues. Body image, sexuality, marriage customs, reproduction, childbirth, parenting, lifestyle choices, menopause, and aging will be examined within the context of culture and contrasted to those of western women. Also listed as Nursing 330. Course Type(s): CC, GS
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