Course Descriptions By Program

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HSC101 - Foundations of Health Science

HSC 101 provides an overview of various health science/health care professions, their histories, their education and licensing requirements, employment trends, earnings potential and career paths. Professional healthcare providers share their personal stories, introduce you to how they work with the healthcare system, and describe what a typical day is like. This course also allows you to learn the importance that interdisciplinary collaboration plays throughout your career while exploring the various fields under the Health Science umbrella.

HSC110 - Anatomy and Physiology I

This course entails the study of the structures and functions of the human body. The course takes a systematic, level of complexity approach, beginning on the sub-cellular level and progressing to the study of entire organ systems. Specific systems that are studied include the integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.

HSC115 - Current Health Issues

Current Health Issues is a course designed to convey information concerning the individual’s role in establishing a healthful lifestyle as well as encouraging prevention of disease and a focus on healthful living. The basic themes from the text include personal responsibility, a commitment to prevention, practical applications of knowledge, and a focus on behavioral change.

HSC120 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Lab

This course, a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, entails the study of the structures and neuromuscular functions of the human body. The course takes a systematic approach to the study of the anatomy and physiology of the bones, joints, muscles and nerves. Laboratory experiences reinforce the didactic portion with prosected human cadavers, human skeletons, and a variety of anatomical models.

HSC210 - Culturally Competent Community Health

This introductory course explores the complex determinants of health and strategies to improve the health of communities. Learners will explore community and public health theories and principles that are useful for the delivery of health care for all individuals. Learners will examine current delivery systems in the U.S. and will be introduced to the major areas of public health, epidemiology, health care management, environmental and social/behavioral health.

HSC225 - Medical Terminology

The study of medical terminology introduces students to the language of medicine. Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Using a systems-approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, and clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.

HSC250 - Nutrition for Health and Wellness

This introductory course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of nutritional principles including the energy metabolism, digestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients. Additionally, the course will provide information on the role of macronutrients and micronutrients. Weight management and nutrition throughout the lifespan will be discussed.

HSC275 - Functional Kinesiology

The biomechanics of motor performance. Prepares students to analyze movement in order to teach, correct or improve human performance.

HSC290 - Therapeutic Modalities

This course will use face-to-face and also Multi-Modal delivery. Per article 41 of the CBA, Multi-Modal is the delivery of instruction using face-to-face classroom instruction in addition to synchronous and/or asynchronous online technologies. The laboratory portion entails student access to specific equipment as well as significant hands-on-instruction and assessment of student competency of the hands-on skills. As such, the laboratory portion will be face-to-face. The lecture portion will utilize synchronous and/or asynchronous online technologies

HSC310 - Special Populations and Pathology of Disease

This course examines the disease process on the system level as well as specific needs of physically active individuals considered a special population or with known disabilities. Special emphasis is placed upon pathologies commonly encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Students will also investigate the basic concept of disease and the impact the disease has on the well-being of an individual. In this class, students will engage in an intensive writing assignment to evaluate current trends in pathology and management of disease or disability and how this may be altered in physical activity.

HSC315 - First Aid & Personal Safety

First Aid and Personal Safety is a course designed to convey information to understand the cause-effect, prevention and treatment of emergency situations. This course is recommended to all students, especially students in the teacher education program. Two year certification if offered by the American Heart Association.

HSC325 - Physiology of Exercise

The course covers the scientific theories and principles underlying strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, training and conditioning in human movement.

HSC360 - Holistic and Alternative Medicine

This course explores and introduces the learner to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments and therapies, covering a broad range of healing philosophies. Topics include but are not limited to; traditional Chinese medicine, aroma therapy, chiropractic, reflexology, herbal medicine, etc. The role of the naturopathic physician will be explored within this course. Students will examine methods of delivery, safety, practitioner expertise, cost, and effectiveness of. This is a writing intensive course which students will select a CAM therapy or treatment of their choice to explore more. Students will construct a CAT paper to demonstrate their understanding of the topic they choose.

HSC425 - Health Science Capstone

Students will produce a major culminating piece of academic work that synthesizes health science concepts and/or a career path. This will take the form of a research activity including original research, creation of an educational resource or other extensive produced work that is approved by the course instructor. Additionally, students will outline a career path in the health sciences,develop a resumes, practice interviewing skills and learn necessary skills and etiquette for networking as a professional.