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EXSC 430 - Applied Nutrition
Credits: Three
The course outlines metabolism, thermodynamics and nutritional requirements associated with the performance of exercise. Course emphasis is on maximizing physical performance through nutrition periodization. Course topics include in-depth coverage of nutrient quantities and qualities, and the timing of nutrient consumption as they relate to exercise performance and training adaptations. This course will involve a comprehensive case analysis and evidence based practice to develop appropriate nutrition recommendations for athlete/client populations. The course will also delve into the efficacy and relevance of supplementation.
Prerequisite: EXSC 320
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EXSC 431 - Exercise Related Pharmacology
Credits: Three (3)
The course discusses general terminology, concepts and principles of pharmacology in the field of exercise science. Topics include relevant drug categories, common dosage, ranges and routes of drug administration with an understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms of action and interaction (contraindications, side effects and implications) of various pharmacological agents. Emphasis will range from drugs used for hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, cardiac abnormalities, CVD, cardiac arrhythmias, orthopedic problems and common illnesses.
Prerequisite: EXSC 330
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EXSC 440 - Fitness Management
Credits: Three
The course examines management principles relating to facility design, budgeting, purchasing, marketing, fitness center program development (front-end & back-end offers, special promotions), and personnel issues in the field of exercise and wellness.
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EXSC 450 - Health Promotion, Disease & Disability
Credits: Three
The course discusses the personal, cultural and environmental factors affecting participation in health promotion, disease and disability prevention activities; examining the application and relevance of the concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education. The importance of providing appropriate, individualized health and wellness care that is sensitive to the ethnic, racial, gender, and age differences within and across diverse populations is stressed and the role of the wellness practitioner is emphasized.
Prerequisite: EXSC 320
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EXSC 451 - Current Health Issues
Credits: One
The course addresses issues relevant to exercise science, wellness and sports medicine. The course provides a broad overview of the many dimensions exercise plays on health promotion, wellness, and sport. Topics covered include health organizations, communicable and chronic diseases, socioeconomic issues, environmental issues, and other topics related to epidemiology, as well as a review of program planning, development of interventions, and implementation of programs.
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EXSC 480 - Advanced Program Design
Credits: Three
The course builds upon program design principles and periodization. Emphasis will be placed on examining outcomes associated with various resistance training programs. A strong application of acute program variables (frequency, intensity, tempo, rest, volume) will be analyzed through case studies. Principles of precision, progression and integration are discussed and applied.
Prerequisite: EXSC 320
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EXSC 490 - Exercise Science Practicum
Credits: Six
The course provides a culminating experience for the BS in Exercise Science program. Students complete 300 supervised contact hours (50 contact hours per credit hour) in a setting of their choice, from a list of designated university partners. Supervised field experiences may include fitness, wellness, sports training, exercise physiology and/or motor control. Students may also choose to include research, management or community fitness projects.
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EXSC 491 - Exercise Science Capstone
Credits: Three
The senior capstone course integrates the knowledge, concepts and professional skills gained from prior coursework in exercise science. Students choose between two different options: (1) an applied project in which the student develops a hypothetical applied case and intervention program for a client or team in order to synthesize and demonstrate the ability to understand, develop, and advance the principles of exercise science or (2) conduct a research project in which the student displays the development of research techniques, including the ability to define a research problem, write hypotheses, review the literature, apply a research design, collect and analyze data, and interpret the results.
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FIN 215 - Personal Finance
Credits: Three (3)
Studies the basic analytical tools needed for personal financial planning and decision making. Topics covered will include the monitoring and management of personal finances, protection of financial resources, financial investment and growth, and long-term financial planning.
Prerequisite: MATH-116 or higher
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FIN 312 - Principles of Finance
Credits: Three (3)
Students examine basic financial management of business firms: a) procurement, b) allocation and c) control of funds; corporate financial behavior; financial instruments and markets; and the analysis and interpretation of investment and profit performance.
Prerequisite: ACCT-210, ACCT-211
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FIN 319 - Financial Institutions
Credits: Three (3)
This course examines the functions and practices of the major types of financial institutions in our economy. Students will understand the basic operations of - and issues surrounding - commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, finance companies, venture capital firms, investment banks, and brokerage firms. Students will also learn the basic functions of the Federal Reserve System.
Prerequisite: ECON-201, FIN-312
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FIN 350 - Survey of Careers In Finance
Credits: One (1)
This course will expose students to various careers in financial services, including corporate finance, commercial banking, investment banking, financial advising, money management, insurance, operations support, compliance, etc., for those trying to choose a career path.
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FIN 351 - Succeeding as a Financial Advisor
Credits: One (1)
This course is intended to provide prospective and new financial advisors with the perspective required to be a better decision maker and to avoid some of the most common pitfalls of new advisors.
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FIN 352 - Investment Banking
Credits: One (1)
This course is an in-depth look at raising capital on Wall Street through investment banking. Students will learn to distinguish between primary and secondary markets, equity issues, bond issues, IPOs, private placements, and careers in investment banking.
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FIN 353 - Financial Services Compliance And The Regulatory Environment
Credits: One (1)
Financial Services firms all share a common concern - regulatory compliance. This course covers the core compliance issues that someone considering, or training for, a career in financial services will face, including ethics, privacy, advertising and correspondence, trading and prohibited transactions, product appropriateness, fiduciary requirements and social networking.
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FIN 354 - Commercial Bank Management
Credits: One (1)
This course is an introductory look at how commercial banks are managed. Students will examine interest rate risk management, loan portfolios and the regulatory environment of commercial banks. Careers in commercial banking will be explained.
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FIN 355 - Understanding Insurance
Credits: One (1)
This course covers the role of insurance in managing risk. Various types of insurance, including property/casualty, life, health, disability, professional and mortgage, will be explained. Students will examine careers in the insurance industry.
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FIN 356 - International Financing Decisions
Credits: One (1)
This course examines international financing considerations regarding foreign direct investment, international capital andamp; money markets, multi-national firm operations, and the diversification of portfolios through foreign securities. Additionally the course will cover importing andamp; exporting procedures, international trade law, customs andamp; compliance, intercom terms andamp; insurance, financing foreign trade, and currency risk.
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FIN 357 - Securities Operations
Credits: One (1)
This course will examine the mechanics of trading securities, options, and futures. This includes quotation, order activation, order execution, settlement, and clearing. Students will examine various order types, required documentation andamp; communications, relevant regulations, and prevalent procedures associated with trading various financial instruments. Additionally, students will learn about the tools necessary for the transfer of funds, the systems in place for trading of financial instruments, and the technical necessities of a modern broker-dealer.
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FIN 370 - Intermediate Finance
Credits: Three (3)
This is an advanced course in financial management of corporations. Topics include valuation techniques, risk and capital budgeting, capital markets, investment banking, long term debt and lease financing, common and preferred stock financing, dividend policy and retained earnings and international financial management. Emphasis will be put on current events in finance and the relationship between finance and the economy.
Prerequisite: BUS-241, FIN-312
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FIN 401 - Financial Industry Exam Preparation 1
Credits: Three (3)
This course prepares students for licensing in the securities industry. The course exposes students to topics in the securities industry, including governmental regulation, necessary documentation, the role of a broker/dealer, the role of a registered representative, opening client accounts, equity securities, debt securities, options, funds, annuities, and suitability requirements.
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FIN 415 - Securities Analysis/Investment Techniques
Credits: Three (3)
Students are introduced to financial investment alternatives, security markets, analytical techniques and portfolio management theories.
Prerequisite: FIN-312
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FIN 420 - Sport Finance
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores contemporary examples from marketing sponsorship, facility construction and sport law to illustrate the crucial role that money plays in any sport business. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the receipt, disbursement and utilization of funds can foster future growth in the sport businesses. The course will deal with such issues as sports financial analysis, capital structuring and capital budgeting, profitable distribution systems and the management of financial risk.
Cross-listed: SPTM-420
Prerequisite: FIN-312
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FIN 450 - Financial Planning
Credits: Three (3)
This course involves the study of financial planning and the process involved in helping clients determine and meet their financial objectives. Investment strategies and wealth management will be considered along with retirement planning and the transfer of an individual’s estate after death.
Prerequisite: FIN-215
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FIN 496 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
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FIN 497 - Topics in Finance
Credits: Three (3)
This course will cover timely advanced topics within financial services.
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FIN 499 - Financial Services Internship
Credits: Three (3)
Internship in Financial Services.
Prerequisite: Permission of supervising faculty
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FIN 601 - Financial Industry Exam Preparation 1
Credits: Three (3)
This course prepares students for licensing in the securities industry. The course exposes students to topics in the securities industry, including governmental regulation, necessary documentation, the role of a broker/dealer, the role of a registered representative, opening client accounts, equity securities, debt securities, options, funds, annuities, and suitability requirements. Additionally, this course challenges student to apply security industry fundamentals through projects and case studies.
Prerequisite: FIN-630
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FIN 620 - Financial Statement Analysis
Credits: Three (3)
This course will provide the skills necessary to interpret and analyze financial statement information by discussing the four key financial statementsand analyzing the financial information to evaluate profitability, liquidity and risk. Topics also covered include traditional ratio analysis and interpretation, accounting rules and quality of earnings, warning signs of financial distress, and SEC reporting requirements.
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FIN 621 - Investment Alternatives And Portfolio Construction
Credits: Three (3)
The practical management of portfolios containing varied financial assets. This course examines the issues in, and the procedures for, portfolio management. There is an emphasis on personal portfolio management by individual investors.
Prerequisite: FIN-630
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FIN 625 - Financial Institutions, Money and the Economy
Credits: Three (3)
This course helps students understand the functions of money and the financial system in the economy. It examines the functions and main products and services of the major types of financial institutions, and how they manage their business risks. Students will analyze the operations of and the issues faced by commercial banks, thrifts, insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds, finance companies, venture capital firms, investment banks, and brokerage firms.
Students will review the applications of the time-value-of-money concept and analyze the behavior of interest rates. They will study the economics of money supply, the banking system, and monetary policy. Students will learn the basics of central banking and the Federal Reserve System. After taking this course, students will understand the workings of the financial system and the goals and limitations of monetary policy; they will have a more-informed perspective on the various issues surrounding money, finance, and government policies related to money and banking.
Prerequisite: FIN-630
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FIN 630 - Corporate Financial Policies
Credits: Three (3)
Students examine areas of concern for financial managers: the
financial analysis of the firm, including ratio analysis and fixed
and variable cost analysis.
Prerequisite: ACCT-610
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FPAR 206H - Reading Rock & Roll
Credits: Four (4)
This course will explore rock andamp; roll’s origins, contexts, images, lyrics, and the music itself. Students will consider how the music creates meaning and what the relationship of rock andamp; roll is to American culture and history.
Cross-listed: HUM-206H
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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FPAR 210 - Performance Workshop I
Credits: Three (3)
A course designed for people who desire experience for public presentations and/or performances. Various strategies will be employed including acting, oral interpretation, mime and improvisation.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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FPAR 211 - Performance Workshop II
Credits: Three (3)
This course continues the individual and group performance work of FPAR 210.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
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FPAR 212 - Taking Stage: Drama at Maryville
Credits: 0-3
This class is for students who wish to be directly involved with the Maryville University Drama Club’s Fall or Spring on-campus play productions. Students enrolled in this course may choose to take on such roles as performers (pending a successful open audition), set design/production, stage crew, lighting, sound, costumes, props, and music. Opportunities are also available to work with print/social media advertising. Meeting times will be determined by the production schedule.
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FPAR 261 - Writing for Stage and Screen I: Storytelling
Credits: Three
This workshop-style course focuses on the art and craft of dramatic writing. By first examining dramatic works of literature as well as cinematic screenplays, students will learn and practice style and techniques that are geared towards composition for a visual medium, whether that be in theatre or film. Then, students will compose and workshop their own original story outline that will become either a short 10-minute play or screenplay of a short 10-minute film. Students will then have the opportunity to either stage their short play or shoot their short film using their iPads.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Cross-listed: ENGL 261/361, FPAR 361
Prerequisite: ENGL101
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FPAR 297 - Special Studies
Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
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FPAR 362 - Writing for Stage and Screen II: Production
Credits: 3
This workshop-style course continues the work done in ENGL / FPAR 261 - Writing for Stage and Screen I: Storytelling. Students will continue to learn and practice style and technique suited for composition of either a short 10-minute play or a short 10-minute film. Through workshop, students will then work on developing, casting and directing rehearsals of their narratives, or learn the craft of camera work and editing of their short films-all with the intention of featuring these completed projects in an end-of-semester showcase for the class and invited Maryville community.
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FPAR 497 - Special Studies
Credits: Three (3) to Four (4)
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
General Education Area: Fine Arts
Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
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FREN 101 - Elementary French
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces structures of French with emphasis on basic grammar and colloquial language.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
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FREN 102 - Elementary French II
Credits: Three (3)
This course reviews basic grammar and conversation with emphasis on composition, reading and speaking French.
General Education Area: Foreign Language
Prerequisite: FREN-101
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FRSC 119 - Murder to Trial
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces students to the
interrelationship between the investigation of a
crime, the process of forensic evidence and the
use of that evidence at trial. Students will be
taken to a mock crime scene where they will learn
through experience as they collect evidence they
will process in the lab and conclude with a mock
trial.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: CRIM-119
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FRSC 151 - Introduction to Forensic Science
Credits: Four (4)
Introductory course that highlights all aspects of forensics as an umbrella of the work associated in the forensic process. The course will introduce topics such as ethics, observing and obtaining physical evidence, as well as a survey of the techniques and instrumentation (chromatography, spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, immunoassay techniques, polymerase chain reaction, spatter patterns, digital imaging, document examining, and electronic data collection and storage) used in the analysis of physical evidence (organic and inorganic materials, soil, glass, body fluids, hair, fibers, paint, DNA, bloodstains and patterns, arson evidence, fingerprints, explosive residue, tool marks, documents, and computer and internet evidence).
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: CHEM-103
Corequisite: FRSC-151L
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FRSC 151L - Required Lab - Frsc 151
Credits: Zero (0)
Introductory laboratory experience that accompanies Introduction to Forensic Science
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: FRSC-151
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FRSC 211 - Introduction to Criminal Investigations
Credits: Three (3)
This course is a comprehensive approach to the examination and treatment of physical evidence as it relates to the criminal justice system. Students will be involved in an interactive learning experience tied to the securing and preserving of crime scenes and maintaining the integrity of trace evidence for future court proceedings.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Cross-listed: CRIM 211
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FRSC 303 - Forensic Biology
Credits: Four (4)
This course covers biological evidence and techniques used in forensic science. Concepts and application of serology and molecular biology techniques to analyze biological evidence collected during criminal investigations, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and other RNA/DNA techniques.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: FRSC-151, BIOL-260, CHEM-204
Corequisite: FRSC-303L, BIOL 260L
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FRSC 303L - Required Lab - Frsc 303
Credits: Zero (0)
Laboratory experience that accompanies Forensic Biology.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: FRSC-303
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FRSC 311 - Forensic Chemistry
Credits: Four (4)
This course focuses on the analytical and instrumental methods used in the forensic sciences with a particular emphasis on the analysis and characterization of trace evidence, to include separations, mass spectrometry, and atomic/molecular spectroscopy.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Prerequisite: CHEM-204, CHEM-353, and FRSC-151
Corequisite: FRSC-311L
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FRSC 311L - Required Lab - Frsc 311
Credits: Zero (0)
Laboratory experience that accompanies Forensic Chemistry.
General Education Area: Natural Science
Corequisite: FRSC-311
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HCPM 100 - Introduction to Healthcare Industry & Management
Credits: Three (3)
This course lays the foundation of the healthcare system as it relates to healthcare management. It focuses on the history, evolution, and development of the present American health care system including the role of the various health care providers.
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HCPM 102 - Healthcare Operations
Credits: 3.00
Students will examine operational concepts related to delivering quality, consistent, and cost-effective patient care within a variety of organizations and across the healthcare system. Topics include finances, project management, patient flow performance management, process improvement and supply chain management.
Prerequisite: HCPM 100
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HCPM 109 - Healthcare Terminology
Credits: Three (3)
A basic-level medical terminology course for those who plan to be involved or are already involved in the healthcare management field. The course will cover the definition, spelling and pronunciation of medical word roots and combining forms, prefixes, suffixes and medical abbreviations. Healthcare management terminology is also addressed in this course.
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HCPM 210 - Professionalism and Communications in the Healthcare Setting
Credits: Three (3)
Students will gain knowledge of how to effectively communicate within healthcare settings. Consideration will be giving to understanding the range of stakeholders in healthcare settings, the impact of social media, how to effectively communicate with patients and families, and the role of communicating for purpose and policy change. In addition, students will develop personal communication skills and gain understanding of the importance of collaborative problem-solving, cultural sensitivity, and the need for continuous learning through presentations, case studies and written assignments.
Prerequisite: HCPM-100 or HEPR 107
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HCPM 211 - Healthcare Management
Credits: Three (3)
The topics in this course are designed to provide healthcare managers knowledge and access to resources that will allow them to direct operations within their organizations. In addition to applying a systems/process improvement approach to studying healthcare operations, the course content will focus on staff development, identifying and utilizing business partners, facilities planning and maintenance, purchasing and asset management, benchmarking, and the development of a marketing and communications plan.
Prerequisite: HCPM-101 or HCPM-102
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HCPM 230 - Healthcare Human Resource Management
Credits: Three (3)
Students will enhance their managerial skills through deeper understanding of recruitment and retention of personnel, training and evaluation practices, compensation and benefit systems, in addition to the impact of legal and regulatory environment, as well as learn about legal, behavioral, and administrative aspects of personnel management.
Prerequisite: HCPM-101 or HCPM-102
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HCPM 331 - Quality and Compliance
Credits: Three (3)
This course applies continuous healthcare quality management and performance improvement principles to the healthcare setting, focusing on practical applications and methodologies. Includes data collection and analysis; regulatory, accreditation and patient safety compliance; patient satisfaction; etc.
Prerequisite: HCPM-101 or HCPM-102
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HCPM 341 - Revenue Cycle Management
Credits: Three (3)
Students will gain an in depth understanding of revenue cycle management.Topics include the evolution and current practice of CPT and ICD coding, including focus on chronic conditions, claims submission and processing, determining medical necessity, payment methodologies (including value-based payment systems) and accounts receivable management strategies.
Prerequisite: HCPM-211 or SRLM-212
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HCPM 360 - Healthcare Informatics
Credits: Three (3)
Students will learn about the evolution of software and technology in the healthcare environment and learn how to identify what technology is appropriate based on the needs, size, specialty and sophistication of a medical practice. They will also gain an understanding of federal mandates, such as “MACRA”, “MIPS”, etc., relate to technology. A discussion of privacy and security standards as related to HIPAA, including the application of HIPAA requirements as related to healthcare management software, will be undertaken. Students will learn how to maneuver through the software and technology selection, negotiation and implementation process through case studies and written assignments.
Prerequisite: HCPM-100 or HEPR-107
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HCPM 451 - Medical Law and Risk Management
Credits: Three (3)
Students will examine decision making along the legal and ethical dimensions of healthcare management. Course concepts include the current health care environment and the types of practices and licensing and certification of health care professionals; criminal law and torts that are relevant to the health profession, as well as ethical theories, morality, employee and patient rights and responsibilities, consent, legal reporting, professional liability, and end-of-life issues. Additionally, students will explore various risk management strategies, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures to prevent or minimize the impact of adverse events.
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HCPM 455 - Financial Management in Healthcare
Credits: Three (3)
Students will learn how to apply financial management principles to healthcare management and healthcare systems. Topics will include resource allocation, cost analysis, and funding sources as well as how financial decisions are made, reported, and implemented in healthcare management.
Prerequisite: HCPM-341
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HCPM 456 - Patient Partnering/Population Health Management
Credits: Three (3)
Patient partnership and engagement is the key to a successful healthcare organization/system. In this course, students will have the opportunity to examine formal and informal programs and strategies used to make this partnership and engagement enhance the healthcare organization’s performance, quality care and outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Prerequisite: HCPM-211 or SRLM-212
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HCPM 460 - Public Health
Credits: 3.0
This introductory survey course provides an overview of public health in the United States, its core functions, and specific health issues that impact the health of the population.
Cross-listed: HEPR-460
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HCPM 490 - Healthcare Management Practicum & Seminar
Credits: Three (3)
This is a 16-week course in which students will first explore their personal/professional growth through reflection, guided activities, and class discussions. During the second half of the course, students will have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the context of an approved field-based experience under the supervision of the course instructor. Practicum requires completion of 50 clock hours on site over a seven-week period, along with coursework relevant to the student’s practicum experience.
Prerequisite: Must be taken after all HCPM courses have been completed, and within the last 12 hours of the program.
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HCPM 491 - Healthcare Management Capstone
Credits: Three (3)
The capstone project is the culmination of the student academic experience. In this course students will examine current healthcare policy and emerging trends. They will be asked to identify one or more current problem, initiative, or issue in healthcare management and analyze that topic from multiple perspectives drawing on knowledge gained throughout the program.
Prerequisite: HCPM-490
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HEPR 103 - Introduction to Deaf Studies
Credits: Three (3)
Students will be presented with basic factual information about individuals having severe hearing loss/deafness. Topics to be discussed will include prevalence of hearing loss/deafness, various cultures within the Deaf community, rearing children who are deaf, social stigmas associated with deafness, educational and employment opportunities available, various forms of sign language used in the Deaf community, and future of sign language usage within the hearing impaired/Deaf population in light of increased cochlear implant surgery.
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HEPR 107 - Foundations of Health Care
Credits: Three (3)
The course offers an initial study of individual health with an
emphasis on wellness and prevention. The second focus of the course
is on the history, evolution, and development of the present
American health care system including the role of the various
health care providers.
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HEPR 108 - Medical Terminology
Credits: Three (3)
A Medical Terminology course for health professionals consisting of information regarding the pronunciation, spelling, definitions of medical terms; an in-depth review of Greek-Latin roots/prefixes/suffixes, medical abbreviations, medical chart review; and supplemental studies of documentation which will enhance the application of the acquired medical terminology in clinical settings.
Note: Some sections of this course may be offered online.
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HEPR 109 - Healthcare Terminology
Credits: Three (3)
A basic-level medical terminology course for those who plan to be involved or are already involved in the healthcare management field. The course will cover the definition, spelling and pronunciation of medical word roots and combining forms, prefixes, suffixes and medical abbreviations. Healthcare mangement terminology is also addressed in this course. This survey course is not recommended for students majoring in the health professions.
Cross-listed: HCPM-109
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HEPR 150 - Intro to Gerontology
Credits: Three (3)
This course provides a multidisciplinary perspective of the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of aging. An overview of the issues that significantly impact the older adult, their family and society is presented. The demographics profile of America’s older adult serves as a basis for explaining issues related to physical and mental health changes, role transitions, care and living arrangements for the older adult.
Cross-listed: SRLM-150
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HEPR 197 - Aging and Physiological Adaptation
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the processes of aging, using several theoretical frameworks and practice models to promote understanding of the biophysical and psychosocial domains of the aged person. Strategy and intervention toward health promotion is emphasized.
Cross-listed: SRLM-197
Prerequisite: SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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HEPR 204 - American Sign Language I
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces the students to American Sign Language, the language used by members of the Deaf community in the United States and Canada. Focuses on dialogues in ASL, basic expressive and receptive skills in ASL, grammar rules. Awareness of deaf culture also is included.
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HEPR 205 - American Sign Language II
Credits: Three (3)
American Sign Language 2 is a continuation of the basic aspects of American Sign Language (ASL) taught in ASL 1 with an emphasis placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills. Students will focus on mastering fingerspelling, giving directions, numbers, facial expression and sentence structure. Students will also further develop the conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation. Along with the focus on language, will be a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture
Prerequisite: HEPR-204
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HEPR 206 - American Sign Language III
Credits: Three (3)
This class will continue to focus on vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication and cultural knowledge at an advanced level. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to communicate fluently with native ASL signers. Material covered in class will provide linguistic principles of American Sign Language at the advanced level and grammatical structures for complex sentences. ASL expressive presentations will be performed in small groups and on an individual basis. An increased focus is on the improvement of a student’s ability to express him/herself using ASL.
Prerequisite: HEPR-205
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HEPR 220 - Introduction to Health Professions
Credits: 3
This course is primarily for students planning a career in health care or a health related field. It will provide an introduction to a variety of health professions, strategies for career planning and include the concepts of professionalism, ethics, interdisciplinary health care, as well as world health issues and health policies. The course will also include basic health care skills and practices including universal precautions and body mechanics. This course is not meant for the Pre-Med major, but does not exclude the Pre-Med Student from enrollment.
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HEPR 228 - Introduction to Positive Psychology
Credits: Three (3)
Positive Psychology is an emerging field that involves the study of satisfaction among workers, policies that result in the strongest civic engagement, and how people’s lives can be most worth living. Positive Psychology focuses on building factors such as resilience, coping skills, protective factors, and strengths so that people may not just face and manage the problems of life but flourish and thrive. This course will involve an exploration of positive emotion, meaning and purpose, positive relationships, and positive accomplishments. Students will also learn about factors that influence levels of happiness, and strategies to increase well-being, life satisfaction, and longevity.
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HEPR 242 - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Credits: Three (3)
This course presents the behavioral, affective, cognitive, physiological and causative theories of delirium and dementia. The assessment of individuals with cognitive impairment and interventions for the related disorders are discussed. The course also examines the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease on the total family functioning. The impact of this disease on the physical, emotional and social health of the caregiver is explored. Caregiver burden is defined and ways of assisting the caregiver are outlined.
Cross-listed: SRLM-242
Prerequisite: SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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HEPR 244 - Changing Face of Aging in a Multicultural Society
Credits: 3 (Three)
This course explores the multicultural and social issues associated with aging and their effect on the elderly person. The course will examine the societal and cultural viewpoints that surround social issues, including the impact of how Baby Boomers are changing the definitions of aging and advocating for new programs that address their specific needs. In addition, an examination of care giving and its relationship to culture will be emphasized.
Cross-listed: SRLM-244
Prerequisite: SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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HEPR 298 - Pharmacological and the Elderly
Credits: Three (3)
The course focus is pharmacological therapies prescribed for common illnesses in the aged, with regard to complex drug regimes, polypharmacy, potential for drug-drug interruptions, side effects, and drug metabolism in the elderly. In the course, health promotion and disease prevention behaviors are discussed in relation to physiological changes associated with aging and disease states.
Prerequisite: SRLM-150 or HEPR-150
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HEPR 299 - Exercise and Rehabilitation In The Aged
Credits: Three (3)
This seminar course discusses the issues and concerns about exercising and rehabilitation programs in aged population. Topics discussed in class include: effect of exercise on the older adult, physiological characteristics of the elderly, precautions for the aged, starting an exercise program, and rehabilitation concerns for the older adult.
Prerequisite: HEPR 150/SRLM 150
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HEPR 300 - Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the theoretical and conceptual aspects of cultural healthcare. Topics include culture and ethnicity, cultural variations in response to actual or potential problems of health and illness; review of research literature; and methods of caring for and treat individuals with culturally influenced responses.
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HEPR 307 - Issues in ASL/Deaf Studies I
Credits: Three (3)
Contemporary issues dealing with individuals having significant hearing impairment or deafness will be covered in four units. Topics will include:(1) Deafness in the Media/Movies, (2) Black Deaf People’s Studies, (3) Deaf Women’s Studies, and (4) Employment for Individuals with severe hearing impairment or deafness.
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HEPR 308 - Issues in ASL/Deaf Studies II
Credits: Three (3)
A continuation of contemporary issues facing individuals with severe hearing impairment or deafness. Topics to be discussed will include (1) ramifications from acquired severe hearing impairment/deafness, (2) dynamics of oppression from hearing loss, (3) oral traditions in the Deaf community, and (4) educational options for those with severe hearing loss/deafness.
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HEPR 310 - History of Health Care
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the history of a health profession from its
earliest beginnings to the present. The development of the
profession from a social and cultural aspect is emphasized.
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HEPR 314 - Chinese Medicine
Credits: Three (3)
This course will explore the history, principles, practices, use and outcomes of traditional Chinese medicine. It provides an overview of the field and focuses on specific traditional Chinese medicine practices and how they are utilized in alternative, complementary and integrative healing. Cultural, ethical, legal and professional issues will be explored.
Observations and interviews of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners will be utilized.
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HEPR 332 - Awareness Through Movement
Credits: Three (3)
This course explores the principals of movement
developed by Moshe Feldenkrais. It utilizes his
book, Awareness Through Movement and his ideas of
precisely directed attention during gentle easy
movement to develop the sense of self that allows
for improved action in the surrounding
environment.
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HEPR 333 - Movement Techniques for Health Care Providers
Credits: Two (2) - Three (3)
This course examines physical, philosophical, psychological and spiritual disciplines that are based on the premise that the mind and the body must be developed together in order to achieve optimal health and happiness. Students will use their own lives as laboratories for applying these techniques and reaping the benefits. Students will learn how to utilize these disciplines to achieve self-awareness, personal goals, and professional success.
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HEPR 350 - Counseling for Health Care Professionals
Credits: Three (3)
This course is an introduction to more effective ways to communicate, skills/techniques of counseling and the dynamics of the professional/client relationship. Where possible, application is made to the health profession setting.
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HEPR 355 - Counseling Skills for Healthcare Professionals
Credits: 3 (Three)
This course provides an introduction to core counseling skills that incorporates therapeutic listening and empathy communication techniques, crisis management, etc. related to professional/client relationships across cultures-specifically in health profession settings.
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HEPR 370 - Fitness, Wellness And Nutrition
Credits: Three (3)
This course will provide a thorough introduction, discovery, analysis, and integration of the normal components of exercise, fitness, nutrition, and wellness throughout the lifespan. Bioenergetics, neuromuscular and metabolic response and adaptations to exercise, environmental influences, and training optimization will be addressed.
Prerequisite: CHEM-104, and BIOL-394
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HEPR 400 - Health Care Ethics
Credits: Three (3)
This course provides an overview of the discipline of ethics in the healthcare context. Ethical theories and approaches are studied, followed by an exploration of general bioethics issues. The course then proceeds into a more specific focus on ethical issues that will face the individual health care practitioner. The goal of this course is to provide the basic ethical tools necessary for recognizing ethical issues and working toward the resolution of ethical problems.
Self-awareness tools, case studies, and exams and assignments that emphasize analysis and application will be used to facilitate the development of the ethical dimension of the students growth as competent and caring health care professionals.
Prerequisite: HEPR-107
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HEPR 420 - Clinical Epidemiology
Credits: Three (3)
This course introduces the student to epidemiological methods: the study of disease occurrences in the human populations, making predictions about individual patients regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, and to the application of epidemiological data in clinical patient care. A core component of the course will be using four different recurrent models to emphasize epidemiological methods and ideas
Prerequisite: HEPR-108
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HEPR 430 - Genetics for Health Care Professionals
Credits: Three (3)
An interprofessional course for students in the health professions. Students will study transmission genetics, DNA and chromosomes, population genetics, genetics of immunity and cancer and ethical aspects of genetic counseling.
Prerequisite: BIOL-102
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HEPR 440 - Health Care Systems
Credits: Three (3)
This course is designed to integrate information about health care systems and the delivery of health care in the United States. Future trends, historical development, political, economic, scientific, educational, and social factors in health care will be assimilated. Information pertaining to ideas, beliefs, customs, and practices concerned with ensuring health, as well as preventing and curing illness and diseases will be presented. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and Disablement models will be integrated throughout this course. As a capstone course, information presented in health care systems will be synthesized, evaluated, and experienced through a service learning project.
Prerequisite: HEPR-107, and HEPR-400
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HEPR 460 - Public Health
Credits: Three (3)
An introductory survey course providing an overview of public health in the United States, its core functions, and specific health issues that impact the health of the population.
Cross-listed: HCPM-460
Prerequisite: HEPR 107 or HCPM 100
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HEPR 470 - Healthcare Policy
Credits: 3 (Three
Students will examine the policy, structure, and trends of heathcare delivery in the US, and then compare those to health services in other countries across the globe.
Prerequisite: HEPR 107, HCPM 100
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