Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Human Communication Studies

Courses are designated as HCOM in the class schedule.

  
  • HCOM 472 - Voice and Craniofacial Disorders (3)


    Disorders of voice; disorders of articulation and resonance caused by orofacial pathology. Anatomical and physiological bases, assessment, diagnosis, management and interdisciplinary aspects.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 344 .

  
  • HCOM 474 - Neurology and Neurogenic Communicative Disorders (3)


    Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as they relate to speech, language, hearing and swallowing. Clinical characteristics of neurogenic language disorders, apraxia of speech and dysarthria. Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment. Lecture, demonstration and clinical observations.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 ; or postbaccalaureate credential student.

  
  • HCOM 475 - Fluency Disorders (3)


    Theories of development and remission of stuttering, constitutional and environmental risk factors. Clinical characteristics of stuttering. Contemporary approaches to assessment and treatment. Lecture, demonstration, clinical observations and exercises.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 .

  
  • HCOM 476 - Clinical Methods and Procedures (3)


    General principles and procedures for assessment and treatment of individuals with communicative disorders. Lecture, demonstration, clinical observations and supervised clinical experience.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 241  or LING 351 ; HCOM 242 , HCOM 307 , HCOM 344 , HCOM 352 ; HCOM 472 , HCOM 474  or HCOM 475 ; or postbaccalaureate credential student.

  
  • HCOM 485 - Aural Rehabilitation Practicum (1)


    Aural rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children and adults in on- and off-campus facilities. Sign language background recommended. Credit/No credit only.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458  or HCOM 558A ; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HCOM 489A - Public School Practicum in Communicative Disorders (4)


    Meets the directed teaching requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. Approximately 100-150 clinical clock hours.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574 , HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan; passing score on CBEST; application approved prior to semester of practicum. Corequisite: HCOM 490 .

  
  • HCOM 490 - Seminar: Speech and Hearing Service in Schools (2)


    Problems and challenges unique to the student clinician in organizing and managing the speech and hearing program in the school. Clinician’s role; planning, scheduling, case finding, treatment program reporting and other responsibilities.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders. Corequisite: HCOM 489A .

  
  • HCOM 492T - Proseminar in Speech Communication (3)


    Current research topics in the concentration areas of persuasion and argumentation, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication and organizational communication will be presented. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units.

    Prerequisite: appropriate theoretical coursework and consent of instructor.

  
  • HCOM 495 - Internship in Communication Studies (3)


    On-site involvement with communication frameworks as they function in ongoing organizational settings. Working in an organization and seminar activities. Application for internship must be submitted prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisites: 9 units of upper division coursework in the major.

  
  • HCOM 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)


    Consult “Student-to-Student Tutorials” in this Catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

  
  • HCOM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Open to upper-division students in speech communication only with signed consent form from department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

  
  • HCOM 500 - Research in Speech Communication (3)


    Research design and methods used in historical, descriptive and experimental research in speech communication.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 300 , HCOM 308 ; admission to M.A. program.

  
  • HCOM 501 - Seminar in Speech-Language Pathology (1)


    Introduction to requirements for the M.A. degree in communicative disorders, including the requirement for demonstrating knowledge-based and skill-based competencies. Students start a portfolio for documentation of competencies and demonstrate a number of competencies within this course. Credit/no credit only.

    Prerequisite: admission to the M.A. program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 509 - Qualitative Research Methods (3)


    Perspectives in qualitative research methodology in communication studies (ethnography, naturalistic inquiry, case study, phenomenological research, textual/content analysis, archival analysis). Interpretive design; application of standards; data analysis; reporting conclusions.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 300 .

  
  • HCOM 510 - Seminar in Interpersonal and Relational Communication (3)


    Theoretical and empirical examination of interpersonal and relational communication. Generation of theoretical frameworks and/or heuristic models of concepts and process under investigation.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 313 HCOM 324 , HCOM 420  or admission to the graduate program.

  
  • HCOM 520 - Seminar in Group Communication (3)


    Small group communication theory. Small group variables, methods and outcomes, and group process as a learning tool.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 324 .

  
  • HCOM 522 - Seminar in Intercultural Communication (3)


    Theory and methodology in intercultural communication research. Specific variables examined include attribution, values, communication competence and acculturation/adaptation. Practice in completing original research in intercultural communication.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 320 .

  
  • HCOM 525 - Seminar in Organizational Communication (3)


    Theoretical postulates concerning managerial and organizational communication. Research findings and case studies relating to communication determinants and organizational effectiveness. Communicative relationships among individuals, the work unit and the organization.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 324 , HCOM 326 , HCOM 420  or admission to the graduate program.

  
  • HCOM 530 - Seminar in Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)


    Rhetorical theories and critical methods. Major figures and schools of thought from Classical to contemporary era.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 330 ,  HCOM 430 , HCOM 432  or HCOM 438 .

  
  • HCOM 535 - Seminar in Argumentation and Persuasion (3)


    Leading theories and empirical research on argumentation and persuasion. Strategies of effective advocacy and compliance-gaining. Laboratory research and applied settings. Ethical issues related to argumentation and persuasion.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 332 , HCOM 334  or admission to the graduate program.

  
  • HCOM 536 - Seminar in Communication and Rhetorical Theory (3)


    Analyze rhetorical and communication theories. Comparisons and contrasts of the epistemological bases of empirical and humanistic inquiry.

    Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in Communication Studies.

  
  • HCOM 542 - Neurologic and Clinical Aspects of Speech, Language and Cognition (3)


    Neuroanatomy as it relates to speech, language and cognition; the neuropsychological bases of consciousness, attention, sensation, perception, higher mental functions, language and motor speech; emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and management of neurogenic communicative disorders.

    Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 543 - Seminar in Dysphagia (3)


    Theory and clinical aspects of dysphagia. Physiology of normal swallow, etiologies of dysphagia, clinical and instrumental assessment, diagnosis and management.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 544 - Seminar in Neurogenic Speech, Language and Cognitive Disorders (3)


    Theory and clinical aspects of neurogenic speech, language and cognitive disorders. Standardized and informal assessment, differential diagnosis, prognosis and management, including evaluation of the validity of clinical practice guidelines through the analysis of published research.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 554 - Seminar in Multicultural Issues in Communicative Disorders (3)


    Critical analysis and review of evidence-based practice and clinical research involving the delivery of speech and language services to clients from culturally-linguistically diverse backgrounds. Case study review and applied clinical assessment, treatment and instruction activities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Individual Student Schedule.

  
  • HCOM 558A - Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language Disorders in Adults (3)


    Supervised experience in assessing and treating adults with speech and language disorders. Weekly individual and group conferences. Approximately 25-40 clinical clock hours. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 542  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

  
  • HCOM 558C - Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders and Differences in Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds (3)


    Supervised experience in assessment and treatment of clients from culturally/linguistically diverse populations. Students will acquire and demonstrate clinical skills and competencies associated with the delivery of services to these populations. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 558A  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders and approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

  
  • HCOM 559A - Advanced Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders (3)


    Advanced clinical practice under supervision with children and/or adults. Off-campus program in hospitals, clinics and other rehabilitation facilities. Approximately 150 clinical clock hours.

    Prerequisites: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574 , HCOM 576 , HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

  
  • HCOM 559B - Advanced Clinical Practicum: Communicative Disorders (1-3)


    Advanced clinical practice, under supervision with children and/or adults. Off-campus program in hospitals, clinics and other rehabilitation facilities. Approximately 50 clinical clock hours per unit. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 units.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 458 , HCOM 543 , HCOM 558A , HCOM 571 , HCOM 573 , HCOM 574 , HCOM 576 , HCOM 577 ; admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Clinical Practicum Plan.

  
  • HCOM 564 - Autism Spectrum Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology (3)


    Communication disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (current theories, diagnostic process, co-occurring conditions, the role of speech-language pathologists in multi-disciplinary approaches to assessment and intervention planning, critical review of relevant research).

    Prerequisites: HCOM 577  and admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 571 - Seminar in Fluency Disorders (3)


    Reading assignments, seminars, lectures and case reviews to enable students to develop a framework for understanding the etiology and maintenance of stuttering and to develop their own approaches to assessment and treatment.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.

  
  • HCOM 573 - Seminar in Voice Disorders (3)


    Review classification of voice disorders (perceptually); examine instrumental assessment of such disorders (acoustically); and emphasize a comprehensive physiological, perceptual and acoustic work-up of individual cases.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.

  
  • HCOM 574 - Seminar in Phonological Disorders (3)


    Develop critical thinking and analytical skills related to current issues in linguistic theories on the assessment and treatment of phonological disorders in children.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.

  
  • HCOM 576 - Seminar in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)


    Historical service delivery approaches; symbol sets and systems; assessment and management strategies for persons with severe physical and speech impairments; advocacy approaches for the disabled.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders.

  
  • HCOM 577 - Seminar in Child Language Disorders (3)


    Principles of language assessment and intervention based upon psycho-linguistic theory and current research on language disordered children. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills related to the assessment and treatment of language disorders in children.

    Prerequisites: admission to the graduate program in communicative disorders; approved Individual Student Schedule.

  
  • HCOM 597 - Directed Graduate Research (3)


    Individual research study, under the supervision of the chair of the student’s advisory committee.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .

  
  • HCOM 598A - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .

  
  • HCOM 598B - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .

  
  • HCOM 598C - Thesis (2)


    The selection, investigation and written presentation of a selected problem in the field of speech.

    Prerequisite: HCOM 500 .

  
  • HCOM 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Open to graduate students only with signed consent from department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.


Humanities

  
  • HUM 350 - Life and Culture Abroad (3)


    Interdisciplinary course providing a broad background to culture and civilization abroad. Social, historical and cultural approach to contemporary societies abroad. Examines traditions and institutions to help understand the 21st century way of life abroad. Related field trips. (Course only offered as part of CSUF Study Abroad Programs.) May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • HUM 399 - Directed Study (1-3)


    Supervised individual study. May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

  
  • HUM 495 - Humanities Internship (3-6)


    Supervised internship requiring course project and 120 hours (3 units) or 240 hours (6 units).

    Prerequisite: upper division standing.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HUM 496 - Social Sciences Internship (3-6)


    Supervised internship requiring course project and 120 hours (3 units) or 240 hours (6 units).

    Prerequisite: upper division standing.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HUM 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Independent research project in humanities or social sciences. May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HUM 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    May be repeated once for credit with different content. No more than three units may be taken in any one semester.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of home department graduate advisor.


Health Science

Courses are designated as HESC in the class schedule.

  
  • HESC 101 - Personal Health (3)


    Basic concepts relating to health and well-being from a holistic perspective. Mental, emotional, physical and socio-environmental dimensions of health, sexuality and relationships; nutrition and physical fitness; use and abuse of drugs; health care services and current health problems.

  
  • HESC 102 - Prevention and First Aid (2)


    The hazards in environment. Care and prevention of accidents. Standard first aid certification by the American Red Cross granted upon successful completion of requirements.

  
  • HESC 115 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety (3)


    How environmental and safety hazards influence public health and sustainability. Multiple perspectives on water, air, and solid waste pollutions, sustainability and public safety issues. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • HESC 133 - Introduction to Gerontology (3)


    Multidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (GERO 133 , SOCI 133 , HESC 133, HUSR 133  and PSYC 133  are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of the G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • HESC 203 - CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (1)


    Provides knowledge and skills necessary to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses in the community. Successful completion provides American Red Cross certifications in infant, child and adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and standard first aid. Credit/No Credit only. (HESC 203 and KNES 203 are the same course)

  
  • HESC 220 - Concepts in Health Science (3)


    Theoretical and practical issues of Health Science as a profession. History, status, resources, roles in various settings, legal and ethical issues in health education.

    Prerequisites: HESC major, non-freshman.

  
  • HESC 300 - Integrative Health (3)


    Theoretical and philosophical foundations of integrative health. Differences between biomedical and integrative approaches to health promotion, prevention, and treatment, Eastern and Western therapies, and various global medical systems.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, or minor in Pre-Health Professions.

  
  • HESC 301 - Promotion of Optimal Health (3)


    Advanced health concepts and practices. Common health problems, causative factors and methods for prevention. Preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; integrating physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors that inhibit or facilitate optimal health. Elective for nursing majors only. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: non-freshman; completion of G.E. Category A.1 or A.2.

  
  • HESC 303 - Professional Rescuer CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid (3)


    Prerequisites: KNES 210; junior or senior standing. For students considering working in medical and health-related fields who must obtain Professional Rescuer (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications. Back injury prevention, stress management and cardiovascular function.

  
  • HESC 321 - Drugs and Society (3)


    Habit-forming substances such as alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, hallucinogens, and related drugs, stimulants and depressants. Social, historical and legal aspects of the drug problem are considered.

    Prerequisite: non-freshman; completion of G.E. Category A.1 or A.2.

  
  • HESC 325 - Consumer Health (3)


    Analyze and evaluate health information, products and services; medical quackery, fraudulent health practices, and laws and agencies protecting the consumer. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: non-freshman; completion of G.E. Category A.1 or A.2

  
  • HESC 338 - Barrios and Health (3)


    Links between urban environments and health. How community development and the grassroots help shape health in barrios. Requires service learning with non-profit organizations. (CHIC 338 and HESC 338 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • HESC 342 - Stress Management (3)


    Nature of stress and physiological and psychological effects of prolonged stress responses. Short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management and goal setting) for management of stress. Health Science may not count this course for General Education. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 342 and KNES 342 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category E; at least sophomore standing.

  
  • HESC 349 - Measurement and Statistics in Health Science (3)


    Measurement theory and statistics used to evaluate health and human performance, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in different environments. Lecture, discussion, cooperative learning and field observation. Active participation and experiential learning. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: non-freshman; completion of G.E. Category A.1 or A.2.

  
  • HESC 350 - Nutrition (3)


    Concepts of nutrition as they relate to nutritional needs, practices and problems throughout the life cycle. Nutritional counseling and education of individuals/groups toward health promotion and disease prevention. Open to non-nursing majors. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 ; junior or senior standing.

  
  • HESC 353 - Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being (3)


    Integrating physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization and individual differences in human behavior. Kinesiology majors may count KNES 353 for the major only, but count HESC 353 for the major and G.E.; health science majors may count HESC 353 for the major only, but count KNES 353 for the major and G.E. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (HESC 353 and KNES 353 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.

  
  • HESC 356 - Health Educ Sec Teachers (3)


    Assists secondary teachers promote and protect the health and well-being of middle and high school students. Designed to satisfy the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for health education, including nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Prerequisite: senior or postbaccalaureate standing.

  
  • HESC 357 - Health Educ Elem Teachers (3)


    Teacher’s role in the comprehensive school health system. Designed to satisfy the Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for health education, including nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

    Prerequisite: senior or postbaccalaureate standing.

  
  • HESC 358 - Contemporary Issues in Children’s Health (3)


    Overview of common causes of, interrelationships between, and prevention of morbidity and mortality among children and youth; preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; connections between health and learning are explored. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: non-freshman; completion of G.E. Category A.1 or A.2.

  
  • HESC 400 - Program Design in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)


    Provides skills necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating human movement and/or health promotion programs for specific target populations. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220  or minor in Health Science.

  
  • HESC 401 - Epidemiology (3)


    Applying epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents and geriatric problems. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220   and HESC 349  or KNES 349  or SOCI 303 .

  
  • HESC 402 - Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System (3)


    Addresses concepts related to U.S. health services organization, delivery, financing, and quality assessment and improvement. Historical influences and trends, contemporary challenges, and strategies to address these challenges are examined.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 .

  
  • HESC 405 - Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)


    . How work style, equipment and environment contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction through injury prevention and rehabilitation of the worker. (HESC 405 and KNES 405 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior, KNES 202  or HESC 220 ; or graduate standing

  
  • HESC 410 - Community Health Education (3)


    Multiple settings for community health education practice and professional roles and skills that are required for health educators. Identification of community health education concepts with application to various segments of the nation’s health. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220  or minor in Health Science or Pre-Health Professions.

  
  • HESC 411 - Promoting Health in Diverse Populations (3)


    Impact of cultural variables on health/illness. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to underrepresented groups. Identifying cultural competence skills that are essential for health educators. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 ; or minor in Health Science or Pre-Health Professions; or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 415 - Environmental Health (3)


    Overview of environmental factors such as noise, water and land pollutions, pests and contaminants that influence human and ecological health on the regional scale. Methods of control to prevent diseases from environmental agents.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220  or minor in Health Science.

  
  • HESC 416 - Global Issues in Environmental Health (3)


    Overview of environmental factors such as air pollution, population dynamics, urbanization, and energy production that influence human and ecological health on the global scale. Methods of control to prevent diseases form environmental agents.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HESC 420 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology (3)


    Areas in chronic disease epidemiology, the leading causes of death and disability, and the risk factors related to causes and the prevention of disease. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite:HESC 220 , HESC 401 .

  
  • HESC 421 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)


    Applies epidemiological concepts to the study and control of infectious diseases in human populations. Epidemiological profile, including agents, modes of transmission, occurrence, clinical characteristics and prevention methods of specific infectious disease.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , HESC 401 .

  
  • HESC 424 - Health Policy (3)


    Health policy actors and processes in the United States. Roles of Congress, the President, bureaucracy and interests groups in health policy and policy process are explored, including an introduction to policy analysis.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , POSC 320 , or POSC 509 .

  
  • HESC 425 - Alternative Healing Therapies (3)


    Framework for understanding the philosophies, principles and use of alternative healing therapies. Includes analyzing research to demonstrate effectiveness and experiential learning.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220  or minor in Health Science.

  
  • HESC 430 - Health Psychophysiology I (3)


    History, theory, research, physiology and applications of biofeedback and other self-regulatory techniques. By completing HESC 430 and 431, the student will meet the requirements to sit for the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America exam.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 210 /KNES 210 , PSYC 101  and two 300-level PSYC courses.

  
  • HESC 431 - Health Psychophysiology II (3)


    Didactic training and lab experience in the treatment of psycho physiological disorders incorporating biofeedback therapy. Work completed will meet the practical and mentoring (supervision) requirements for Biofeedback Certification Institute of America certification in general biofeedback.

    Prerequisites: HESC 430  and junior standing.

  
  • HESC 440 - Determinants of Health Behavior (3)


    Contemporary research on the health effect of human behavior. Introduction to theoretical foundations and practical applications of behavior in the context of health: physical, psychological, cultural and social health. Current issues and theories of health behavior. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220  or minor in Health Science.

  
  • HESC 450 - Applied Health Promotion in Aging Populations (3)


    Promotion/risk reduction program content, development, implementation and evaluation. Topics include weight control, stress management, substance abuse, physical fitness and accident prevention. (GERO 450 and HESC 450 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and HESC 220 ; or kinesiology or sociology major; or health science or gerontology minor; or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 455 - Designing Health Education Curricula (3)


    Theory and skills necessary to develop curriculum based on analysis of individual, community and societal needs and interests. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220  or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 460 - Worksite Health Promotion (3)


    Philosophy, rationale and guidelines for developing health promotion programs in the corporate setting. Unique considerations in assessing needs, planning and implementing programs, evaluating effectiveness and coordinating activities in the workplace are discussed. (HESC 460 and KNES 460 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: Non-freshman and HESC 220  or KNES 202 ; minor in Health Science; or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 461 - Occupational Health and Safety (3)


    Occupational health principles, including anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of occupational hazards are presented to heighten awareness of workplace hazards on human health. Occupational health laws, regulations and methods of compliance.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 462 - Environmental Toxicology and Health (3)


    Fundamental toxicological concepts including absorption, distribution, storage, biotransformation and elimination of toxicants, target organ toxicity and risk assessment. Toxicological effects of environmental agents such as pesticides, industrial chemicals, household chemicals, and food contaminants.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing

  
  • HESC 463 - Air Pollution and Health (3)


    Health effects of air pollutants on local, regional, and global scales are addressed. Health effects of urban smog, particulate matter, indoor, outdoor, and occupational exposures. Health implications from global warming, ozone-depletion and acid rain.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing

  
  • HESC 465 - Introduction to International Health (3)


    Issues in international health emphasizing core disease conditions. Introduction to leading causes of death and disability within an international context as well as programmatic and policy responses to improve international health.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 470 - Childhood Obesity, Nutrition and Social Context (3)


    Multidisciplinary approach to understanding childhood obesity in diverse/underserved populations, including basic biological processes, the role of nutrition, health consequences and cultural factors associated with childhood obesity.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , HESC 350 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HESC 471 - Obesity, Policy and Hispanic Communities (3)


    Structural approach to understanding obesity in immigrant Hispanic communities. Lectures and activities emphasize role of federal and local health/nutrition policy and the built environment on obesity in immigrant Hispanic communities. (HESC 471 and CHIC 471 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: HESC 220  and HESC 350 ; or minor in Health Science, Pre-Health Professions or Food Studies; or graduate standing

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HESC 472 - Nutritional Assessment (3)


    This course provides an overview of nutritional assessment. Students will gain practice in and understand four primary nutritional assessment techniques: anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , HESC 350  and junior or senior standing.

  
  • HESC 475 - Health Science Planning, Research and Evaluation (3)


    Identification and application of concepts related to health science planning, research and evaluation. Analyze planning and research designs applicable to health professionals, as well as tools for measurement of health status at individual, community, national levels. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , HESC 349 , HESC 401 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HESC 480 - Transdisciplinary Perspectives on HIV/AIDS (3)


    Multilevel complexity of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from the perspective of several disciplines within an overreaching public health context. Analysis at the levels of individuals and physical, social-structural and cultural environments.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220  and HESC 401 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 481 - Health in a Global Society (3)


    Health effects of globalization. Health concerns arising from political, economic and social interconnectedness and the need to find common solutions to ensure human health worldwide.

    Prerequisite: HESC 220 , minor in Health Science or graduate standing.

  
  • HESC 494 - Health Science Practicum (1-3)


    A requirement for health science majors offering an opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate special community-based projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/no credit only.

    Corequisite: HESC 220 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • HESC 495 - Internship in Health Science (3)


    Supervised observation and field experience in community health settings as conducted by government, voluntary, professional or industrial/corporate organizations. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: HESC 220 , all HESC 400-level classes except HESC 475 ; senior standing.

  
  • HESC 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a paper, project, comprehensive examination or performance. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units; only three units in any one semester.

    Prerequisite: minimum of 15 upper-division health science courses; junior or senior standing.

  
  • HESC 500 - Issues in Public Health (3)


    Historical perspectives, definitions and discussion of current public health issues. Prepares public health professionals to draw on knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to define, critically assess, evaluate and resolve public health problems.

    Prerequisite: admission to MPH program.

  
  • HESC 501 - Advanced Methods in Epidemiology (3)


    Advanced application of epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of diseases and other health problems. Emphasis is given to study design, data quality, statistical analysis and causal inference.

    Prerequisite: admission to MPH program.

  
  • HESC 508 - Statistical Methods in Health Science (3)


    Statistical theory, data collection procedures, techniques for analysis and interpretation of data.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • HESC 509 - Qualitative Research and Field Methods in Health (3)


    Theory, epistemology, sampling, data collection, data analysis and reporting results in qualitative research and evaluation. Field work in communities and applications to health.

    Prerequisite: Admission to graduate degree program.

 

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