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2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Science (HSC) Courses

Health Science

Courses

Health Science

  • H SC 150 - Medical Terminology

    (1 unit)

    Development of medical vocabulary emphasizing the building of terms utilizing prefixes, combining forms and suffixes. Includes medical terms for application in the interpretation of medical records.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 1 hour)

  • H SC 210 - Contemporary Health Issues

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Course that fulfills the A2 GE requirement.
    Develop a scientific understanding of contemporary health issues enabling one to examine, interpret, evaluate and apply to individual personal health; includes health related issues experienced throughout the life cycle and an identification of community health resources.

  • H SC 227 - Drugs and Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Completion of the G.E. Category A.
    Study of psychoactive drugs with primary attention to alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, narcotics and other drugs; examination of trends, philosophical issues and behavioral practices associated with drug use and dependence. Includes physiological psycho-social, legal, historical, philosophical and political aspects; treatment-rehabilitation activities and programs; and drug abuse prevention education.

    Not open for credit to students with credit in H SC 327 or H SC 427.

  • H SC 250 - Public Health Aspects of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 205  or BIOL 207 
    Introduction to communicable and non-communicable diseases including their epidemiology, global disease burden, pathophysiology, treatment and prevention strategies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture)

  • H SC 301 - Orientation to Health Science

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Open to Health Science majors, pre-majors and minors only. Freshmen excluded.
    Overview of philosophy of Health Science Department Orientation to degree requirements, career opportunities, and theoretical and practical issues of health education as a profession.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 333 - Latino Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease Prevention

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses and Upper-division standing.
    Explores nutrition-related and contextual factors associated with the high rates of chronic disease among diverse Latino-specific subpopulations and provide culturally-relevant strategies for prevention.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as NUTR 333 . Not open for credit to students with credit in NUTR 333 .

  • H SC 400 - Principles of Epidemiology

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 403 .  Open to Health Science majors and minors only.  Upper division standing.
    Application of epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents, and geriatric problems.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours).

  • H SC 401 - Community Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 301 . Open to Health Science majors and minors only.  Freshmen excluded.
    Concepts of community health education with emphasis on community organization; application of these concepts to health education activities of official, voluntary and professional health agencies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 402 - Applied Concepts of Community Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 301 , H SC 401 , and H SC 421 . Open to Health Science majors and minors only.  Upper division standing.
    Identification and application of concepts unique to community health education; includes examination of theoretical foundations, marketing and promotion techniques, and application of health education strategies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 403 - Community Health Statistics

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundations, one or more explorations courses: upper division standing and a grade of “C” or better in SOC 170  or PSY 110  or STAT 108  or STAT 118  or HDEV 190 .
    Representative topics are descriptive statistics, sample designs, central tendency, and variability. Statistical tools for inferential analyses include hypothesis testing and parameter estimation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours).

  • H SC 405 - Health Education Program Evaluation and Measurement

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 403  and H SC 421 . Open to Health Science majors only.  Upper division standing.
    Research designs, standardized measurements, data collection, analysis, and reporting are used to develop evaluation skills to assess program outcomes. Program activities promoting behavior change in communities, organizations, groups and individuals are evaluated.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 3 hours).

  • H SC 407 - Health Equity & Social Justice in the US

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation, one or more Exploration courses and upper-division standing. 
    Explores social determinants of health associated with health inequities in the U.S. Students will learn about historical and current social justice and ethical issues affecting positive health outcomes and access for diverse and vulnerable populations.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 411A - Health Science for Elementary Teachers

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
    Corequisite: Current CPR Certification required.
    Contemporary teaching of health education in elementary schools; emphasizes coordinated school health, drugs, sexuality, nutrition, child abuse, violence, community and human ecology. Based upon California Health Framework, meets state credential requirements.

    Not open for credit to health Science majors or minors.

  • H SC 411B - Health Science for Secondary Teachers

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
    Corequisite: Current PR Certification required.
    Contemporary teaching of health education in secondary schools; emphasizes coordinated school health, integrating health content and instruction into other subjects, drugs, sexuality, nutrition, child abuse, violence, community and human ecology. Based upon California Health Framework, meets state credential requirements.

    Not open for credit to health Science majors or minors

  • H SC 420 - Global Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
    Analysis of current health problems in the world; examination of contributing social, psychological, physical, legal and cultural factors; international programs for the improvement of world health; structure and functions of world health agencies and organizations.

    Course fee may be required.

  • H SC 421 - Health Behavior

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. Open to Health Science pre-majors, Health Science majors, Health Science minors, Human Development majors, Kinesiology-Fitness pre-majors and Kinesiology-Fitness majors only. 
    Survey of contemporary research on the health effects of human behavior. Special emphasis is given to current issues of health behavior, decision-making in contemporary society, values clarification and contemporary theories of behavior change (e.g., health belief model).

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 422 - Environmental Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
    Examination of reciprocal relationship existing between man and his environment, with the emphasis directed toward the health related consequences of man’s actions in the environment.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 423 - Consumer Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing
    Effective selection of health information, products and services; medical quackery and fraudulent health practices; laws and agencies protecting the consumer; health care delivery systems; and influences of corporate control on the consumer movement in contemporary society.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 425 - Human Sexuality and Sex Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing. 
    Biomedical, sociological, and psychological aspects of human sexuality, the communication of sexual information, the implementation, content and evaluation of family life and sex education in the schools.

  • H SC 430 - School Health Program

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:  A grade of “C” or better in H SC 301 . Open to Health Science majors and minors only.  Freshmen excluded.
    Intensive analysis of the philosophy, organization and legal aspects of the school health program. Includes school and community coordination for a team approach to health education for the school age individual.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 435 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:  A grade of “C” or better in H SC 421 . Open to Health Science majors and minors only.  Upper division standing.
    Health promotion/risk reduction program content, development and implementation for use in corporate, hospital and public settings. Intended primarily for Health Science majors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 3 hours)

  • H SC 440 - Applied Concepts of Health Science

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 430 . GWAR portfolio course or score of 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Exam. Health Science majors and minors only. Upper division standing.

     
    Identification and application of the concepts and modes of inquiry unique to the discipline of health science; development of appropriate curriculum based upon an analysis of individual, school and community needs and interests.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 485 - Internship in Community Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in H SC 402  and H SC 405 . Open to Health Science majors only. Department consent. Upper division standing.
    Preparation for and introduction to work experience in a community health organization. A minimum of 120 hours work experience in a community health organization under direct supervision of a preceptor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity).

  • H SC 486 - Internship and Careers in Community Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Open to Health Science majors only. H SC 485  and consent of instructor.
    Culminating experience in a community health setting. Assess needs, plan and implement health education programs and strategies. Evaluation of work experience in a community health organization where a minimum of 120 hours work experience required under the direct supervision of a preceptor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours activity)

  • H SC 490 - Independent Studies in Health Science

    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Students conduct independent library or laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member and write a report of the investigation.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

  • H SC 497 - Selected Topics in Health Science

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:   Department consent. Freshmen Excluded.
    Group investigation of selected topics.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.

  • H SC 500 - Principles of Epidemiology

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 403  or equivalent.  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Application of epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents, and geriatric problems.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours.)

  • H SC 503 - Advanced Community Health Statistics

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 403  or equivalent.  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Analysis of quantitative health related data. Topics include mean and percentage comparisons, multiple regression, logistic regression and survival analysis. Use of computers is required.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours)

  • H SC 507 - Health Equity and Health Disparities Research in the US

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite:  H SC majors only.
    Explores socioeconomic, biologic, environmental, and institutional factors associated with health issues and disease. Students will learn about research and interventions to affect positive health outcomes and access for underserved, underrepresented diverse populations.

    Letter grade only(A-F).

  • H SC 508 - Administrative Relationships in Health Education Programs

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Health Science majors only.
    Introduction to administrative theory; investigation of administrative responsibilities and functions implicit in school health or other health education programs.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 528 - Advanced Environmental Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 500 .  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Organization and methods for promoting human health by controlling environmental factors.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 534 - Advanced Latino Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease Prevention

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC and FCS majors only.
    Explores nutrition-related and contextual factors associated with the high rates of chronic disease among diverse Latino-specific subpopulations and provides culturally relevant strategies for prevention.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as FCS 534 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 534 .

  • H SC 535 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 421  or consent of instructor.  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Health promotion/risk reduction program content, development and implementation for use in corporate, hospital and public settings. Intended primarily for Health Science majors.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 3 hours)

  • H SC 537 - Culturally Responsive Nutrition Promotion for Latinos

    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Family and Consumer Sciences and Health Care Graduate majors only.
    Explores the need and methods to develop culturally and linguistically relevant nutrition education with a focus on the Latino population. Students analyze, evaluate, and create culturally competent nutrition interventions for the Latino community.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as FCS 537 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 537 .

  • H SC 570 - Theoretical Concepts and Issues in Health Science

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Identification and analysis of current trends, philosophies and issues in health science.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 581 - Curriculum Development in Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in Health Science or related field.
    Principles of curriculum development; selection and evaluation of resource materials; theory and practice in measurement in health education.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 585 - Health Education Internship

    (3-6 units)

    Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy and department consent.
    Extended applied experience under guidance of faculty and preceptors in an approved health education practice setting.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (240 hours of field placement or the equivalent experience.) May be repeated to a maximum of 3-6 units in different semesters.

  • H SC 590 - Independent Study

    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Independent research conducted under the supervision of a full-time faculty member resulting in a written report of the investigation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.

  • H SC 597 - Selected Topics in Health Science

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Group investigation of selected topics. Topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.

  • H SC 624 - Seminar in Community Analysis and Program Planning

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in Health Science or related field; H SC 402  or department consent. Open to HSC graduate students only
    Process and techniques of community analysis and program planning.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 625 - Advanced Community Health Education

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in Health Science or related field; H SC 624  or department consent.
    Students will participate in the advanced study of educational and related theory applicable to the conduct of health education programs in a community context. Coursework focuses on promoting change; identifying community needs, and developing a professionally written NIH-style grant proposal.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 626 - Integrative Seminar in Public Health

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 570 , advancement to candidacy.  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Summative critical analysis of current methodologies, research, and practices in public health and health education in particular. Synthesis of coursework, internship, and other relevant experiences in the graduate program.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 696 - Research Methods

    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Health Science majors only.
    Introduction to research methodology in the area of Health Science.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 697 - Directed Studies

    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy.  Department consent. Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Independent investigation of research problems in health education.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

  • H SC 698 - Thesis

    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: H SC 696 , advancement to candidacy.  Department consent.  Open to HSC graduate students only.
    Planning, preparation and completion of an approved thesis.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.