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HSCI 100. Concepts in Health
Course content is formulated for those planning a career in K-12
education, including: psychosocial health and family life; alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs; nutrition; chronic and communicable disease;
consumer health; and environmental health. Standards and guidelines
for coordinated school health programs and comprehensive health education
are introduced. This course does not include instructional
methodology, and should not be taken by post-baccalaureate students to
meet state standards for the clear credential. (2 units) |
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HSCI 120. Health and Society:
An Ecological Approach
Nature and function of health in society through study of the fundamental
concepts of living systems and their implication in the processes of
health and illness in the human organism. Major health problems are
analyzed to contribute to the student's understanding of his or her role
as an individual and as a member of the community. Four hours lecture and
three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry
Level Mathematics examination. (GE=B.2) (5 units) |
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HSCI 216. Reproductive Health
Provides an overview of reproductive health issues facing men and women today, including but not limited to: human reproductive anatomy; self-care and medical examinations; commonly occurring reproductive disorders; symptoms and treatment including fertility-related disorders; birth control methods; abortion; threats to health during pregnancy; access to quality health care. Formerly HSCI 335. (2 units) |
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HSCI 218. Stress Management
Examines the history of stress-related research, sources of stress in modern society, the body's response to stress, and recent advances in psycho-neuro-immunology. Also included is the exploration of a variety of stress control techniques applicable to both personal and professional settings. Formerly HSCI 305. (2 units) |
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HSCI 225. Introduction to The Dietetic
Profession
An overview of the dietetic profession and careers in dietetics. Includes historical perspectives of the dietetic profession, professional organizations, ethics, future outlook of the profession, and traditional/nontraditional career options in nutrition and dietetics. (1 unit) |
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HSCI 244. Introduction to
Culinary Arts
The basics of food preparation and culinary skills; students will
learn about shopping, preparation and handling of food, food safety, and
selection and use of kitchen equipment and tools. Provides students
with basic food preparation and culinary techniques, appropriate for
non-majors. One hour lecture
and three hours laboratory. (2 units) |
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HSCI 245. Introduction to
Food Science
Application of scientific principles to the study of food; role of
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in food; principles of food safety.
Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 205. (5 units) |
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HSCI 271. Introduction to
Public Health
Introduction to health issues and needs in various types of communities,
and to the concepts underlying public
health efforts of public, private and voluntary organizations. Formerly
HSCI 371. (4 units) |
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HSCI 273. Software
Applications in the Health Sciences
Overview and application of a variety of software applications currently
utilized in health science-related programs, including but not limited to
assessment, planning, program implementation and management software;
statistical packages; regional and national databases; and integrated
applications. Formerly HSCI 373. Materials fee required. Two
hours lecture and three hours laboratory. (3 units) |
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HSCI 295. Special Projects in
Health Science
Individual investigation, research, study or survey of selected
problems. Prerequisite: consent of department. (Credit to be
arranged: 1 - 2 units) |
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HSCI 301. Principles of
Health Education for Health Educators
Foundations of the health education process. Role of a health educator in
school, community, work and hospital settings, as well as consultant in
health promotion activities. Course does not fulfill the state health
education requirement. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of instructor.
(4 units) |
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HSCI 303. AIDS and Society
The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to threaten the
cultural, economic and political stability of affected populations.
This course uses HIV/AIDS as an example for exploration of the local,
national and world community's historical, current and future social and
political response to this and similar health problems. (4 units) |
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HSCI 310. Health and Human
Sexuality
Relationship between health and human sexuality with a theme of prevention
of disease, disorder and dysfunction through education. Prerequisite:
HSCI 120 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 315. Statistics for the
Health Sciences
Introduction to the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data
acquired for health sciences and public health. Emphasis will be on
application rather than theory. Four hours lecture.
Prerequisite: HSCI 271 and 273 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 322. Air Pollution
Principles of air quality management, including health implications of
polluted air, applicable fundamentals of meteorology, air quality
regulations and current concepts in air pollution control technology.
Prerequisites: college-level courses in biology and chemistry. (2
units) |
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HSCI 324. Radiological Health
and Safety
Ionizing radiation and its effects on health. Methods of identification,
evaluation and control are emphasized. Prerequisites: college-level
courses in biology, chemistry and physics. (2 units) |
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HSCI 332. Health Education in
the Elementary School
Health education concepts and content applied specifically to grades K-6.
Stresses communication and instruction in health education for the
teacher/school nurse, emphasizing the uniqueness and personal nature of
health; techniques of health education; recognition of health education
and other aspects of normal health and diseases/disorders common in
children. Conforms with the State Framework for Education in the Health
Sciences. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of instructor. (4
units) |
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HSCI 342. Nutrition for Your
Health
Application of basic nutrition principles including functions of food and
nutrients in health and disease prevention through the life cycle;
understanding the impact of food choices and lifestyle on health;
discussion of
current trends, fads and fallacies in nutrition, including dietary
supplements. May not be counted
towards fulfilling requirements in the Nursing or the Nutrition and Food
Sciences Programs. (4 units) |
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HSCI 344. International
Perspectives on Nutrition
Study and comparison of the incidence and causes of malnutrition in
developing and industrialized nations. Discussion of political, economic,
ecological, and cultural factors influencing malnutrition. (4 units) |
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HSCI 345. Advanced Food
Science
Study of food processing technology including thermal processing,
dehydration, heat removal, and osmotic preservation. Food product
development and sensory evaluation of food. Fours hours lecture and three
hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 206 or equivalent and HSCI 245.
(5 units) |
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HSCI 350. Principles of
Nutrition
Physiologic and chemical roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins,
vitamins, minerals and water in the human body. Understanding of nutrition standards and relationship between foods and nutrients. Factors affecting absorption, utilization, and the need for nutrients. Formerly HSCI 362.
Prerequisites: CHEM 207, BIOL 223 and 224 or consent of instructor. (4
units)
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HSCI 352. Principles of
Environmental Health
Introduction to the effects of the physical, chemical, and biological
environments and their impacts on human health and well-being. Emphasis is
placed on the principles of assessment, evaluation and control of
environmental risks related to public health. Discussion topics include
air water and solid waste pollution plus food protection, radiation,
hazardous wastes and environmental impacts. Prerequisites:
college-level course in biology and HSCI 120. (4 units) |
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HSCI 354. Solid Waste
Management
Principles of solid waste management from generation and collection to
disposal. Includes evaluation of methods of waste disposal, and discussion
of relevant legislation. The contribution of solid waste to air, water and
soil pollution. Prerequisites: HSCI 352, college-level coursework in
biology and chemistry, or consent of instructor. (2 units) |
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HSCI 355. Health, Consumer
and Environmental Law
Health laws and regulations, basis for their enactment and impact on
facilities and programs, e.g. hospitals, health planning. Impact of
environmental law on public health and mechanisms involved in protecting
health consumers. Legal basis of the health care system and related
aspects. (4 units) |
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HSCI 356. Housing and
Institutions
Basic health principles and environmental quality considerations
associated with housing and institutions (for example, health care,
educational, penal). Relationship of housing quality to physical,
socio-economic and ethnic factors and their influence on health. (2 units) |
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HSCI 358. Water Quality and
Pollution Control
Major sources and control of water pollution. Includes discussion of water
legislation, wastewater treatment, quality control criteria for safe
drinking water and their impact on aquatic life. Prerequisites: HSCI
352, college-level coursework in biology and chemistry, or consent of
instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 359. International
Perspectives on Health
Study and comparison of patterns in personal and community health in
developing and industrialized nations. Introduction to the impact of
behavioral, ecological, economic and governmental factors on health status
and health care organization and delivery. Discussion of national,
regional, and international health problems and programs. (4 units) |
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HSCI 361. Principles of
Accident Prevention
Ecological and medical aspects of accident prevention in residential,
work, educational, medical and recreational environments. Legal aspects
and governmental organizations involved in accident prevention. (2 units) |
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HSCI 364. Drug and Alcohol
Use and Abuse
Analysis of factors influencing human use or abuse of drugs, alcohol and
other substances and their effects on the health and well-being of the
individual, family and society. (4 units) |
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HSCI 365. Nutrition
Throughout the Life Cycle
Nutritional needs through the life cycle. Factors that affect cultural,
ethnic and religious food preferences in individuals and groups.
Prerequisite: HSCI 350. (4 units) |
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HSCI 367. Human Disease
Mechanisms
Ecological and medical aspects of human disease and the body's response to
the disease process and the effects on normal function. Prerequisites:
HSCI 120; and either BIOL 223 and 224 or BIOL 200, 201 and 202. (4
units) |
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HSCI 374. Basic Audiometry
and Hearing Problems
Examination of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism.
Nature of the acoustic stimulus, hearing disorders, problems of the hard
of hearing and pure-tone audiometry. This course leads to the certificate
of registration as school audiometrist, granted by the California
Department of Health Services upon successful completion. (4 units) |
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HSCI 378. Peer Education
Training in Health Science
Content and methods related to peer education in Health Science. Small
group process, techniques in health counseling, accessing resources and
referrals and the development of presentation skills will be emphasized.
(4 units) |
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HSCI 379. Peer Education
Supervision in Health Science
Ongoing supervision for those students previously trained as peer
educators in health science who are currently providing services to the
CSUSB Peer Education Program. May be repeated once for credit. Graded
credit/no credit. Prerequisite: HSCI 378. (2 units) |
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HSCI 380. Toxicology
Principles of chemical toxicity and relationship to public health,
including principles, intoxication, disease, dose-response measurement,
mechanisms of action and principles of antidotal therapy. Specific
toxicologic studies as related to various food, drug, consumer, industrial
and environmental problems. Studies of various classes of chemical
intoxicants. Prerequisites: college-level biology and chemistry
courses. (4 units) |
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HSCI 381. Occupational Safety
Principles of industrial safety, including general principles; accident
control; industrial, mechanical, electrical, chemical and flammability
hazards; fire and explosion protection; accident investigation; industrial
safety inspections; record keeping; safety training and emergency
planning; methods of industrial safety management as a unifying theme. (4
units) |
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HSCI 382. Nutrition for
Health, Fitness and Sports
Addresses the nutrition needs of active people and athletes. Topics
include macro- and micro-nutrient requirements for fitness and sport.
Popular nutrition supplements and ergogenic aids used by active people and
athletes will also be discussed. (Also offered as KINE 382. Students may
not receive credit for both) (4 units) |
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HSCI 384. Nutrition
Assessment and Research Methodology
Integration and application of experimental designs and methods employed
in nutritional science research. Students will gain an understanding of
interactions among nutrients and metabolic functions through data
collection and analysis. Students will perform experiments and participate
in discussions of nutritional assessment methods involving anthropometric,
dietary, clinical and biochemical tests. One
hour lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: HSCI 350
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consent of instructor. (2 units) |
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HSCI 385. Food and
Culture: Traditions and Trends
Understanding of relationships among cultural, religious and geographical
locations to food consumed by people around the world. Comparison of
differences and similarities in types of food and cuisines.
Exploration of factors that affect types of food consumed and their
effects on nutrition and health status. Three hours lecture and three
hours laboratory. (4 units) |
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HSCI 399. Community Service
Project
Credit for performing academically related tasks in such agencies as
governmental, social service and educational institutions. May be repeated
for a total of six units. No more than six units of credit for Community
Service Project courses may be applied toward degree requirements. Graded
credit/no credit. Prerequisite: consent of department. (Credit to
be arranged: 1-2 units) |
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HSCI 401. Advanced
Environmental Health
An integrated view of the factors that contribute to illness, injury, or
death, and that affect the health status of individuals and populations.
Topics include epidemiology, demographics and statistics on health status,
determinants of health and illness, behavioral aspects of health and
preventive care. Environmental health laws and regulations as well as
compliance with current regulations are emphasized. The laboratory
emphasizes methods of measuring and evaluating environmental health risks
as well as field experience. Topics include: environments within
buildings, food sanitation, water sanitation and control, solid and
hazardous waste and control, air pollution and control, community noise
and control. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly HSCI
353. Prerequisites: HSCI 352, college-level course work in biology,
chemistry and physics is recommended or consent of instructor. (5
units) |
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HSCI 402. Principles of
Occupational Health
Principles of occupational health risks including anticipation,
recognition, evaluation, and control. Influence of workplace risks on
human health and their relationship to occupational medicine. Study of
occupational health laws and regulations as well as methods of compliance
with current regulations. Laboratory and field experience in topics that
include: toxic and hazardous chemicals, airborne chemicals, materials of
biological origin, noise, and electromagnetic radiation. Four hours
lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Formerly HSCI 353.
Prerequisites: HSCI 352 or consent of instructor. College-level course
work in chemistry and physics is recommended. (5 units) |
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HSCI 403. Vector-borne
Disease Control
Identification and control of insect and other vectors of diseases.
Discussion of major topics in vector ecology including natural and
chemical control methods and their impact on health and environmental
quality. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly HSCI 458.
Prerequisites: HSCI 352, college-level coursework in biology and
chemistry, or consent of instructor. (5 units) |
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HSCI 404. Women's Health
Issues
Analysis of biological, psychological and socio-cultural issues related to
the health and health care of women. Emphasis on responsibilities of women
in maintaining and promoting their health. (4 units)
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HSCI 415. Medical Care
Organizations
Analysis of the organization of health and medical care services,
resources, facilities, financial aspects and other related topics.
Prerequisite: HSCI 271 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 421. Community Mental
Health
Mental health care delivery system with emphasis on a community approach
to prevailing problems and issues. Methods of evaluating community and
school mental health education programs; survey of available resources. (4
units) |
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HSCI 422. Health Planning
Health planning systems and procedures. Prerequisite: HSCI 271 or
consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 423. Health and Wellness
of Older Adults
The physiological, sociological and psychological aspects of the aging
process. Disease prevention and health promotion concepts related to the
quality of life of older adults. (4 units) |
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HSCI 424. Health Facilities
Planning
Activities in health care facilities planning, for example, architectural,
engineering, contractual, environmental and other regulatory aspects.
Facility planning processes, environmental forces, administrative
coordination and historical development. (4 units) |
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HSCI 425. Hearing
Conservation and Noise Measurement
Principles of audiology and noise measurements and their application to
environmental and industrial hearing conservation programs. (2 units) |
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HSCI 432. School Health
Administration and Planning
Philosophical framework and history of the school health education
program, including organization, funding, administration, and legal
aspects. Emphasis on the roles of health teachers and school nurses
within the context of a coordinated school health program, including
parent-community advisory groups. Formerly HSCI 334 and 434. (4 units) |
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HSCI 433. School Health
Education
Health education concepts and content applied specifically to grades 7-12.
Stresses instruction in health education for the teacher/school nurse,
within the context of a coordinated school health system; teaching
strategies and their adaptation to special populations; the identification
and assessment of instructional resources; alignment with state and
federal standards for health education. Formerly HSCI 333.
Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 435. Health and Human
Development
Issues regarding the health and well-being of children and adolescents
will be emphasized including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social
development from an applied perspective. (4 units) |
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HSCI 436. Human Resource
Management in Ambulatory Care/Group Practice Management
Principles of effective human resource management as applied to
medical group and ambulatory care organizations. Issues involving
wage and hour laws, state and federal regulations of the work place,
recruitment and retention of staff, training, compensation and benefits,
professional credentialing, licensure and continuing education.
Previously offered as a topic under HSCI 452. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or
consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 437. Information Systems
as Applied to Ambulatory Care/Group Practice Management
Information system needs of medical group/ambulatory care organizations
including the selection of software and hardware for an integrated
information system. Solve problems related to the integration of
clinical and financial data, understand the development of electronic
medical records, patient scheduling systems, disease state management and
HIPPA regulations. Previously offered as a topic under HSCI 452.
Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 438. Financial
Management of Ambulatory Care/Group Practice Management
Financial requirements of medical groups and ambulatory care
organizations, including balance sheets and operating statement.
Financial analysis and planning, budgeting, coding, billing and
collecting, co-payments and deductibles, capitation and sub-capitation
techniques, accounts receivable and claims payments. Previously offered as
a topic under HSCI 452. Prerequisites: ACCT 211 and HSCI 120 or consent
of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 440. Family Health
Issues for Educators
Factors which influence the overall health status of today's adolescents,
their families and communities, including fitness, nutrition, substance
abuse, suicide, stress and sexuality issues. The role of the secondary
classroom teacher within the school health services and referral system is
emphasized. Course conforms with the State Framework for Education in the
Health Sciences for middle school and high school teacher candidates. May
not be taken for elective credit in school health or community health
concentrations. (4 units) |
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HSCI 441. Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Study of metabolic roles of macro- and micronutrients in the body using an integrated approach to explore the roles of nutrients in biochemical, physiological, and metabolic functions. Includes effects of metabolic diseases on physiological and biochemical functions of the body. Formerly HSCI 351. Prerequisite: HSCI 365 and 384, or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 442. Advanced Human Nutrition
Nutritional biochemistry and relevant topics in nutrition and dietetics. Emphasis on integration, interpretation, and application of nutrition research. Formerly HSCI 383 and 447. Prerequisite: HSCI 441 or consent of instructor. (2 units) |
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HSCI 443. Medical Nutrition
Therapy I
Nutritional screening and skills needed for dietary intervention in
disease processes; special emphasis on interrelationships between
pathophysiology of disease processes and dietary modifications to improve
quality of life. Formerly HSCI 368. Prerequisite: HSCI 441 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 444. Medical Nutrition
Therapy II
Continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy I. Further development and
skills and knowledge necessary for nutrition and dietary intervention in disease processes; special emphasis on
interrelationships between pathophysiology of disease processes and
dietary modifications that are part of the treatment of disease/disability
and/or to improve the quality of life. Formerly HSCI 369. Three hours
lecture and three hours activity.
Prerequisite: HSCI 442 and 443, or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 445. Community Nutrition
The role of public and private agencies in nutrition programs. Application
of nutrition principles to the improvement of the health status of
individuals and groups in the community. Emphasis on program the development, planning,
and evaluation of community programs and educational methods. Prerequisites: HSCI 273, 442, and 443, or consent of instructor.
(4 units) |
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HSCI 446. Senior Seminar in Dietetic Education
Current and future trends in dietetic education, dietetic internship programs, and application processes.Prerequisites: HSCI 225 and senior standing in the Nutrition and Food Science program . (1 unit) |
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HSCI 451. Principles of
Epidemiology
Distribution and dynamics of human health problems; principles and
procedures used to determine circumstances under which disease occurs or
health prevails. The broadened scope of epidemiology is examined through
case studies and community health approach. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or
consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 452. Special Topics in
Health Science and Human Ecology
Examination of selected topics of current interest in health science. May
be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 460. Strategic Planning
and Marketing in the Health Care System
Strategy-oriented management planning process, basic approaches and
methodologies employed in strategic planning and health care marketing;
economic and political forces which give form and shape to the health care
marketplace. (4 units) |
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HSCI 465. Foodservice
Production and Procurement
Principles and procedures of menu planning, quantity food production,
production scheduling, recipe adaptation, equipment operation, sanitation
and formula costing. Principles of procurement including purchasing,
selection, storage of equipment and quantity foods. Three hours lecture
and six hours laboratory. Prerequisites: HSCI 345 and 350, or consent
of instructor. (5 units) |
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HSCI 467. Foodservice Systems
Management
Distribution and management of resources in food service management:
personnel, facilities, materials, time and money. Prerequisites: HSCI
465 and either MGMT 302 or PSYC 302, or consent of instructor. (4
units) |
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HSCI 470. Health Behavior
Theoretical foundation for the development, analysis and interpretation of
individual and community influences on decisions which impact health
status. Strategies for health behavior modification. Prerequisites:
prior or concurrent enrollment in HSCI 120 and 301 or consent of
instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 471. Health Promotion:
Program Planning and Implementation
Introduction to the methods and processes of health promotion and
change programs for both individuals and groups; emphasis in program
design and implementation. Prerequisite: HSCI 470. (4 units) |
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HSCI 472. Program Evaluation
Theory of and practice in a variety of program evaluation strategies in
the school, community agency and/or health care settings.
Prerequisites: prior or concurrent enrollment in HSCI 471 and 498 or
permission of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 473. Instructional
Methods in Health Education
Theory, research and practice of a variety of individual, small group and
large group instructional strategies utilized in health education and
health behavior change programs in school, community and/or clinical
settings. Four hours lecture. Formerly HSCI 302. Prerequisite:
HSCI 273, 310, 342, 364, and 470; or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 474. Advanced Audiometry
Hearing tests, their objectives and uses for diagnostic and rehabilitative
purposes. Techniques for administering auditory tests and the
interpretation of their results emphasizing pure-tone audiometry.
Prerequisite: HSCI 374 or 425 or equivalent. (4 units) |
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HSCI 477. Environmental
Health Engineering
Methods used in designing systems which mitigate environmental
contamination of air, soil, and water. Topics include stream re-aeration,
kinetics of biological degradation, soil mechanics, adsorption and other
principles related to environmental media protection and renovation.
Prerequisites: HSCI 120 and 352. (4 units) |
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HSCI 478. Environmental
Health Management
Methods of management for promoting optimum environmental health,
emphasizing land use planning, environmental impact reporting, facility
planning and risk assessment. Prerequisite: HSCI 120. (4 units) |
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HSCI 489. Pre-Field Experience
Preparatory work for field assignments through classroom discussion,
agency contacts and experience. Prerequisites: completion of all
prerequisite courses with a "C" or better, prior or concurrent
enrollment in HSCI 310, 342, 364, 471 and 473( for public and school
health education majors); HSCI 415, 460 and 490 (for healthcare/ambulatory
care management majors); HSCI 432 and 433 (for school health education
majors); or consent of instructor.
(2 units) |
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HSCI 490. Health Service
Administration
Introduction to management theory and practice as they apply to the
administration of health service programs. Emphasis is placed on the
planning, analysis, organizing, staffing, directing and evaluation
functions necessary to administration of health service organizations.
Budgeting functions and processes are discussed as they relate to health
services administration. Prerequisite: HSCI 120. (4 units) |
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HSCI 492. Field Study:
Action/Research in Human Ecology and Health
Individual and team field studies and research in agencies with activities
relevant to career goals and interests. Graded credit/no credit. One hour seminar and twelve hours
field study per week. Prerequisite: HSCI 489 or consent of instructor.
A. Field Study I (5 units)
B. Field Study II (5 units)
C. Field Study III (5 units) |
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HSCI 493. Field Experience
Seminar
Analyzes the field experience, examines trends in the profession, and
prepares students for formal presentation of their internship project to
department faculty, agency preceptors and other students. Must be
taken concurrently with HSCI 495 until completion of field experience.
Prerequisite: HSCI 489. (1 unit) |
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HSCI 494. Internship in
Health Science
Internship option for students completing a second area of concentration
in health sciences or student teaching experience for school nurses.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. ( 1-5
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HSCI 495. Field Experience
Structured practical pre-professional experience in approved public or
private agency, health care or school settings. Graded
credit/no credit.
Prerequisites: HSCI 489; concurrent enrollment in HSCI 493; and signed
consent of program advisor.
A. A minimum of 240 hours of field experience for health care
management or ambulatory care management majors. (5 units)
B. A minimum of 320 hours of field experience for school or
community health education majors. (6 units) |
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HSCI 496. Internship in
Environmental Health
Individual studies in environmental health. Students will be placed with
public health agencies to gain applied and/or research experience. Graded
credit/no credit.
Prerequisites: health science majors with a concentration in environmental
health science and senior class standing or consent of instructor. (4
units) |
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HSCI 498. Undergraduate
Research Methodology in Health Science
Entry-level research methods and application to contemporary health
problems. Health data analysis and development of skills for determining
appropriate analytical techniques and procedures. Four hours lecture
and three hours data analysis laboratory. Materials fee required.
Formerly HSCI 598. Prerequisite: HSCI 315 or consent of instructor.
(5 units) |
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HSCI 499. Directed Reading
Library/literature research of special topic under the direction of a
faculty member. May be repeated for credit, a maximum of eight units may be applied toward graduation.
Units from Directed Reading may not be used by student for departmental
honors. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and
completion of basic course work in topic area. A written plan of study
must be submitted to and approved by the supervising faculty prior to
registration in the course. (1 to 4 units) |
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HSCI 505. School Nurse
Credential Program Orientation
Overview of the School Nurse Credential Program
including coursework, expectations, timelines and basic skills needed to
provide screening for vision, scoliosis, and dental needs. Graded
credit/no credit. Prerequisite: admission to the School Nurse
Credential Program. (2 units) |
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HSCI 510. Hospital
Administration
Organization and administration of hospital facilities
including planning and evaluation of services. Role of the hospital
as part of the community. Formerly HSCI 427.
Prerequisites: HSCI 271 and MGMT 302 or PSYC 302, or consent of
instructor.
(4 units) |
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HSCI 511.
Organization
and Management of Long-Term Care Facilities
Examination of the professional administrative role and managerial
concepts in long-term facilities, including nursing homes. Formerly
HSCI 455. Prerequisites: HSCI 271 and MGMT 302 or PSYC 302, or
consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 512. Clinical Operations
of Ambulatory Care/Group Practices
The management of physician practices, medical groups, and ambulatory care
organizations such as imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and
other outpatient services. Students will develop an understanding of
issues and acquire skills in the management of non-acute organizations
owned or substantially controlled by physicians. Previously offered
as a topic under HSCI 452. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of
instructor (4 units) |
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HSCI 513. Managed Care
Systems
Principles and process of utilization management, risk contracting,
capitation, provider contracting, contract negotiations, division of
financial responsibility and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
relationships, including quality outcomes measurements, patient
satisfaction, and the specialist referral process. Previously
offered as a topic under HSCI 452. Prerequisite: HSCI 120 or consent of
instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 525. Health Data
Analysis and Demography
Introduction to analysis of health data using statistical procedures,
development of skills for determining analytical techniques and procedures
for interpretation and presentation of resultant data; examination of
sources and evaluation of demographic data and relationships to such
topics as fertility, morbidity, mortality, population projection, life
tables and migration. Prerequisites: HSCI 451 and MATH 305 or
consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 530. Food-Borne
Illnesses and Their Prevention
Food-borne illnesses and food poisoning of microbial and chemical origins,
causation and environmental control measures; proper environmental control
measures; and proper environmental health conditions involved in storage,
transportation and service of foods in order to minimize health dangers.
Formerly HSCI 430. Prerequisite: HSCI 352 or consent of instructor.
(4 units) |
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HSCI 531. Bioterrorism
History, identification, properties and mode of transmission of agents of
bioterrorism, including preventive, control and treatment measures against
bioterrorism. Prerequisites: college level biology and chemistry
or consent of instructor. (4
units) |
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HSCI 540. School Health
Programs and Practices
Advanced examination of the teachers' role within a coordinated school
health program. State and national guidelines are also reviewed.
Prerequisite: must be a "2042" or Ryan credential candidate, or consent
of instructor. (4
units) |
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HSCI 550. Health Aspects
of Death and Dying
Investigation into how the realities of death and loss influence the quality
of a person's life and personal health status. The focus is on
assisting students and professionals to develop the skills necessary to
assist individuals deal with death, loss, grief, bereavement, and mourning
in the healthiest ways possible. (4
units) |
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HSCI 557. Hazardous Material
Control
Major methods for the control of hazardous wastes from generation through
disposal, including disease, environmental and legal aspects of hazardous
wastes as well as discussion of various disposal techniques. Formerly HSCI
357. Prerequisites: college-level biology and
chemistry courses. (4 units) |
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HSCI 558. Management of Water
Quality
Survey of water quality parameters and pollution control techniques.
Includes in-depth discussion on current topics in water legislation, water
pollution and its impact on public health, flood impacts, water
conservation options and drought management. Prerequisite: prior or
concurrent enrollment in HSCI 617 or consent of instructor. (4 units) |
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HSCI 561. Maternal and Child
Nutrition
Significance and role of nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and
childhood including undernutrition. (2 units) |
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HSCI 562. Issues in
International Nutrition
Incidence of malnutrition in developing and industrialized countries.
Focus on the multiple causes of malnutrition around the world including
food production and distribution, politics and economic policies. (2 units) |
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HSCI 590. Current Topics in
Health Administration and Planning
Presentation and analysis of a particular issue or topic in health
services administration or planning. May be repeated for credit as topics
change. (2 units) |
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HSCI 595. Independent Study
Research in special topics or projects including literature review for
laboratory and/or applied research under the direction of a faculty
member. A written report of the end product must be submitted and approved
by a committee of faculty. Review of literature alone on a specific topic
may not be used for independent study. A total of eight units may apply
toward graduation. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of
3.0, consent of instructor and departmental approval of a written proposal
of a project submitted on a standard application filed in advance of the
quarter in which the course is to be taken. (1 to 4
units) |
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