Coursework
Linguistic Proficiency
FR 1020- Elementary French
Multimedia course for beginners that combines video, audio, and print to teach the fundamentals of the French language and culture. Emphasizes communicative proficiency (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing).
FR 2010- Intermediate French
Brief review of FR 1010 and FR 1020, with conversation, composition, and dictation, and the beginning of more serious reading of French prose. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
FR 2020- Intermediate French
Emphasizes reading nontechnical French prose more rapidly. Writing, speaking, and listening skills continue to be developed. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
FR 3050- Intermediate French Conversation & Composition I
Practice in the spoken language stressing vocabulary building, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Requires written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.
FR 3120- Writing in French I​
Study of the vocabulary, syntax, and stylistics in short compositions and creative papers in French, on both fiction and non-fiction topics.
FR 3070- French Civilization
Study of significant aspects of French culture from its origins to the present.
FR 3040- French Short Story
Introduction to the study of French narrative literature and the elements of critical analysis through the examination of short stories spanning the medieval era to the present from both France and Francophone countries.
FR 4120- French and Francophone Cinema
Examination of cinematic practice as a discourse and the role it plays in the representation of social relations, particularly race, ethnicity, class, power, sex, and gender in the French-speaking world. May include a study of major directors, genres, and movements. Taught in French. Films with English subtitles.
FR 4180- French for Health Professional II
Advanced study in medical concepts and terminology in French. This course is designed for students who plan to work in the health care professions. Case studies of health and health care in the Francophone world are also included.
FR 3180- French for Health Professionals I
Medical concepts and terminology in French. This course is designed for students who plan to work in the health care professions.
FR 3080- FR Linguistics I
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Health Science
HLTH 2020- Introduction to Public Health
Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. Introduction of population and public health theories and models. General systems theory is introduced.
HLTH 2030- Overview of Healthcare Systems
Introduction to the American health care delivery system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources and processes. Fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations are discussed, and access, cost and quality of care are considered.
HLTH 2400- Determinants of Health Behavior
Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories.
HLTH 2980- Human Health and Disease
An overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices.
HLTH 3800- Epidemiology
Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease. Health majors are given enrollment priority.
LANG 3910- Medical Anthropology
Offers an introduction to medical anthropology, emphasizing the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective in studying health, illness and medicine; provides a survey of major theoretical frames, concepts and methods in the field; and attends to application of anthropology in medicine, nursing and public health in the emerging global context.
HLTH 4000- Impacts of Substance Use
Topics in health selected to meet special and individualized interests of students.
HLTH 4700- Global Health
Deepens students’ knowledge of global health and how public health work is conducted internationally. Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings.
HLTH 4750- Principles of Healthcare Operations Management and Research
Provides a foundation in concepts, structure, and analysis that enables an understanding of the importance of production/operations management within health care organizations and systems. Includes training in operations research methods and objectives.
HLTH 4980- Improving Population Health
Critical examination of current and emerging issues in improving public health practice and population health. Covers examples in empirical and applied research, revealing future trends in population health.
HLTH 4900- Research and Evaluation Strategies for Public Health
Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.
Science
BIOL 1030- General Biology I
First in a two-semester sequence. Includes an evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity emphasizing the processes of science.
BIOL 2220- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed.
BIOL 2230- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Continuation of BIOL 2220 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed.
CH 1050- Chemistry in Context
The chemistry of societal issues including air quality, global warming, acid rain, and alternative energy sources is discussed in the context of their impact on society.
CH 1060- Chemistry in Context II
Continuation of CH 1050. Topics include the chemistry of nuclear energy, new energy sources, nutrition, medicines, new materials, and genetic engineering. May not be taken as a prerequisite for organic chemistry.
SOC 2010- Introduction to Sociology
Sociological perspective: the study of contemporary groups, organizations, and societies in terms of human social behavior, social change, social structure, and social institutions.
Psychology
PSYC 2010- Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to the study of behavior. Analysis of the biological bases of behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception, human development, social behavior, and the application of basic principles to more complex phenomena such as education, personal adjustment, and interpersonal relations
PSYC 3060- Human Sexual Behavior
The subject of sexual behavior is approached from the psychophysiological, behavioral, and cultural points of view. Evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives are considered.
PSYC 3890- Psychology of Religion
Various topics in psychology are covered. A basic understanding of psychological concepts is required.
PSYC 4430- Infant and Child Development
Cognitive, emotional, and social development from conception through childhood (up to age 12). Major theories and research findings are covered.
PSYC 3400- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Survey of current theory and research concerned with the psychological aspects of human growth and development across the entire lifespan. Major topics include developmental methods, physical maturation, cognition, socialization, personality, psycholinguistics, intelligence, learning, behavior problems, and exceptionality.