07-08 Undergrad Catalog | Health Science

Undergraduate Courses

200. Foundations of Health Education. (3:3:0) F, W

Introduction to health education, emphasizing the history, philosophy, and foundations of professional practice in school and public health settings.

201. Contemporary Issues for Student Athletes (2:2:0) F, W

Eligibility issues for intercollegiate student athletes. Skills relating to academic performance and career selection.

276R. Exploration of Teaching. (3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: major area preadmission requirements.

Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.

302. Computer Applications in Health Education. (3:1:0) F, W, Sp

Exploring computer applications in health sciences: health assessments, risk approvals, health program planning and database access, computer-assisted instruction, biostatistical health applications, medical-legal issues. Should be taken sophomore year.

320. Advanced First Aid and Safety. (3:3:0) F, W, Su

In-depth coverage of first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illness. Leads to first aid and CPR certifications.

361. School Health for Elementary Teachers. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp

Preparing for role as a health educator, emphasizing skill-based teaching methods and acquisition of teaching resources.

365. Health Behavior Theories. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Hlth 200.

Understanding health behavior change theories for individuals and populations. Practical application of related models and theories.

370. Consumer Health. (2:2:0) Independent Study also.

Current consumer health issues; selecting proper health products, services, and information; sources of consumer health protection.

375. Principles of Epidemiology. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 302, Stat 221.

Applying analytical tools to study acute and chronic disease to facilitate investigation and control of epidemics.

381. Health Education Teaching Methods. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 276R; fingerprinting and FBI clearance.

Teacher and student activities required for conceptual learning in health science.

383. Mind/Body Health. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp

Theories and research on the effect of emotions and attitudes on health: how negative emotions increase disease susceptibility and positive emotions encourage immune strength, health, and healing.

394. Public Health Education Methods. (3:2:1) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 302, Stat 221.

Health promotion interventions and strategies that influence behaviors and advance public health practices within communities.

395. Social Marketing in Public Health Education. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 302, Stat 221.

Social marketing, including formative research, audience analysis, segmentation, marketing mix, strategies, pretesting; application to public health education.

396. Program Planning and Evaluation. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 302, 394, 395, Stat 221.

Introduction to needs assessment, program development, implementation, and program evaluation in public health education.

402R. Driver and Safety Education Workshop. (1–7:0:2 ea.) Independent Study also.

Current safety education problems.

403R. Health Problems Workshop. (1–5:Arr:Arr.ea.)

420. Injury Prevention. (2:2:0) F, W Independent Study also.

Concepts and interventions for injury prevention; safety instruction.

421. Secondary Health Education Curriculum and Practicum. (4:3:Arr.) F, W Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 276R, 381.

Implementing meaningful, engaging instruction for secondary students in health education; program planning and evaluation; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance. Practicum required.

436. Sexuality Education in the Curriculum. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp

Preparing prospective teachers to teach sexuality education related to health curricula. Maturation, family health issues, parenthood, interpersonal skills, and related pedagogy issues.

444. Organization and Administration of Driver and Traffic Safety Education. (2:2:0) F Independent Study also.

Organization, administration, and supervision of high school driver education programs.

445. Driver and Traffic Safety Education. (4:2:4) W, Su Prerequisite: Hlth 444.

Prepares teachers to instruct classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of driver education.

446. Driver Simulators and Driving Ranges. (2:2:1) W, Su

Simulator and multiple-car driving range methodology, emphasizing operation and maintenance.

450. Women's Health Issues. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp

Overview of selected health topics affecting women's health status. Primary emphasis on steps to enhance personal health and fulfill divine roles from childhood through adulthood.

452. Environmental Health. (3:3:0) F, W, Su

Environmental factors as determinants of human health: ecosystem and population dynamics; biological, chemical, and physical hazards; risk assessment; economic, political, cultural, and genetic factors.

460. Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior. (3:3:0) F, W, Su

Physiological, psychological, sociological, and legal implications of drug use and addictive behaviors, emphasizing nature, cause, treatment, and prevention.

461. Chronic Diseases: Prevention and Control. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, PDBio 205.

Pathogenesis, epidemiology of major chronic diseases, health costs to society, at-risk populations, population-based prevention, and related best-practice interventions.

462. Infectious Disease. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, PDBio 205.

Human infectious disease risk factors; bacterial, viral, and parsitic agents; pathology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control; communicable, vector-borne, zoonotic, and bioterror diseases of public health.

466. Health and the Aging Process. (2:2:1) Independent Study also.

Theories of aging as a normal process, as a pathological process; health promotion and extension of life.

480. International Health. (3:3:0)

Identifying disease patterns in "developing" countries, exploring the social and cultural context of health, and reviewing behavior change strategies for improving well-being.

490. Current Issues in Public Health Education. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: health science major; junior or senior status.

Contemporary research, literature, and views as applied to public and international health.

491R. Mentored Research. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)

Collaboration with professors on mentoring grants or other public health-related research and initiatives.

496R. Academic Internship. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Hlth 451, 457, 482, 485.

On-the-job experience.

498. Public Health Education Career Preparation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Hlth 200, 302, 375, 394, 395, 396, 496R, Stat 221.

Preparation for employment, graduate school, and the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam. For senior-level public health education majors within six-months of graduation.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

550. Field Epidemiology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Applying epidemiologic methods to unexpected health problems when a rapid on-site investigation is necessary for timely intervention.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2007–2008 Graduate Catalog.