HES 1050-3 Dynamics of Health (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests
An introductory course that investigates contemporary health issues. Emphasis is placed on those health issues that most frequently confront the college student. Subjects surveyed are current biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence health in a changing society. Personal involvement in planning health improvement behaviors is encouraged through experiential learning. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)

HES 2000-3 Health Politics and Policy (3+0)
Prerequisite: minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests or permission of instructor
A basic study of the political issues impacting the planning and implementation of health care policy. Emphasis will be concentrated on the major factors that are dictating health care reform. The changing health care environment and the need for a universal/national health care policy will be considered. (General Studies, Level II, Social Sciences)

HES 2150-3 Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Level I mathematics requirement, and either ENG 1010 or the Level I communications requirement and HES 1050 or permission of instructor
This course is designed to acquaint students with a variety of nontraditional health and healing modalities in use in the United States today. It provides the basis for understanding the mechanisms and principles by which therapeutic responses are produced. The student will be required to develop and present a report related to a specific therapeutic modality. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

HES 2180-3 AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: satisfaction of the Level I math requirement and either ENG 1010 or the Level I communications requirement
This course is designed to acquaint students with the dynamics surrounding HIV disease. It provides a forum to discuss the biological, psychological, social, cultural, economical, ethical, legal, and political ramifications of HIV disease. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)

HES 2750-3 Introduction to Holistic Health (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: satisfaction of the Level I mathematics requirement and either ENG 1010 or the Level I communications requirement
This course is designed to acquaint students with the dynamics surrounding HIV disease. It provides a forum to discuss the biological, psychological, social, cultural, economical, ethical, legal, and political ramifications of HIV disease. (General Studies-Level II, Social Science)

HES 3050-3 Therapeutic Touch (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: HES 2150 or permission of instructor
This course will explore the scientific, theoretical and clinical foundations of therapeutic touch. Contemporary research findings will be presented and potential research designs will be identified. The course will blend both didactic and experiential learning into a balanced, grounded approach to this new version of an ancient caring and healing art.

HES 3070-3 Parental Health Care Issues (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: PSY 3250
This course is designed to prepare the student for providing anticipatory guidance to parents in promoting the biological, psychological, and social health of their children. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance and illness/injury prevention. Consideration is given to the management of health problems and available resources.

HES 3170-3 Introduction to Homeopathy (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: HES 2150 or permission of instructor
This course is designed to give the student an overview of homeopathy. The course will include the history, laws and principles, and use of homeopathy in the current health care system. Students will be introduced to various homeopathic remedies and their uses. Contemporary research findings will be presented and potential research designs will be identified.

HES 3300-1 Research (1 + 0)
Prerequisite: a statistics course prior to or concurrent
Corequisite: NUR 3400 or HES 3420
This course introduces health professions students to the research process and terminology and acquaints them with a variety of research methodologies for scientific inquiry.

HES 3310-3 Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: HES 2150 or HPL 1880 or permission of instructor
This course provides the basis for understanding the mechanisms and principles by which traditional Chinese medicine is practiced. The students will explore different therapeutic modalities. Course content includes traditional Chinese philosophy as applied to treatment in acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, T'ai Chi and Qi-Gong. This course requires individuals to be open to learning about different philosophical beliefs upon which Chinese medicine is based. (General Studies-Multicultural)

HES 3350-3 Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy I: Introduction to Basic Principles (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: HES 2150 or HPL 1840 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in a yoga class recommended
This course is an introduction to the basic principles underlying Ayurveda and yoga therapies. This course will cover the history of Ayurveda and yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Kleshas, breath and thought waves, subtle body theory, the stress response, chakra theory, Samkhya theory and Ayurveda, integrated yoga practice, tridosha theory, assessing vikriti, agni, ojas and prakriti, and daily and seasonal regimens for preventive health maintenance.

HES 3420-2 Research: Gerontology Critique (2 + 0)
Prerequisite: a statistics course prior to or concurrent
Corequisite: HES 3300
Students critique current gerontology research studies for applicability of the findings to the field of aging. Students identify researchable problems in the gerontology field and have experiential learning with steps of the research process.

HES 3450-3 Dynamics of Disease (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: completion of all Level I General Studies requirements, and BIO 1000 or BIO 1080 and 1090, or permission of instructor
This course is designed to acquaint students with the processes, dynamics, and treatments of disease. The student will explore potential and actual health problems. This course will not meet the pathophysiology requirement for nursing students. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

HES 3600-3 Ethical Decision Making in Health Care (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: major in health care related field
A course designed to assist nurses and others in health care fields to become familiar with an ethical decisionmaking model, apply ethical theories to dilemmas to determine courses of action and adopt an appropriate ethical decision-making framework for their own clinical practice.

HES 3650-1 Ethical Decision Making in Health Care (1 + 0)
Corequisite: NUR 3650 or HES 3660
This course assists nurses and other health care professionals to become familiar with an ethical decision making model, principles of biomedical ethics and selected normative theories of ethics in health care.

HES 3660-2 Ethical Decision Making: Application to Gerontology (2 + 0)
Corequisite: HES 3650
This course assists students who are interested in the field of gerontology to apply ethical values, principles and theories to dilemmas in the gerontology field and to adopt an appropriate decision making framework for their own gerontology practice.

HES 3750-3 Clinical Pathophysiology I (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: BIO 2320 or equivalent
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the nature of pathophysiology using major conceptual areas, as it evolves from the incipient stage to full development. Pertinent bio-chemical and metabolic derangements are correlated with the cellular structure of the body by applying systems theory. The student should have background knowledge in normal anatomy and physiology.

HES 3810-3
(BIO 3530) Physiology of Aging for Non-Biology Majors (3 + 0)
Prerequisites: BIO 1000 or equivalent, completion of all Level I General Studies course requirements or permission of instructor
This course views aging from both the biological and the physiological perspectives. Theories on the biology of aging and cultural variations of aging will be explored. The concepts of continuity and change will be used to study the cellular and molecular events throughout the lifespan that lead to aging and disease. Causes, physiological and pathological changes, and factors that contribute to life prolongation and the strengthening of physiologic competence to improve the quality of life as individuals age will be addressed. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HES or BIO. (General Studies-Level II, Natural Science)

HES 3820-3 Health Care Counseling (3 + 0)
This course is designed to prepare students to operationalize concepts and theories of health care counseling. The focus of this course is for students and professionals whose primary goal or role is not counseling, although counseling may be an important part of their responsibility. This course is designed for teachers, nurses, health educators and allied health professionals.

HES 4100-1-4 Gerontology Topics: Variable Topics (1-4 + 0)
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and/or permission of instructor
This course focuses on gerontology topics and skills needed in the field of gerontology. The course is designed to provide an educational forum for integrating the gerontology theoretical base and the study of special gerontology issues and problems. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.

HES 4520-3-6 Internship in Gerontology (0 + 6-15)
Prerequisites: SOC 1040 and PSY 3270 and HES 3810 or BIO 3530, and all but one gerontology orientation options course
Restrictions: Students desiring a minor or certificate in gerontology need to register for at least three semester hours; students desiring a major in gerontology need to register for at least six semester hours This course integrates and applies biological, psychological and sociological theories and all previously learned gerontology knowledge and skills to aging individuals in a gerontology setting. Student must meet with the gerontology advisor the semester before enrolling to arrange their internship site. (Senior Experience)

HES 4750-3 Clinical Pathophysiology II (3 + 0)
Prerequisite: HES 3750
This course provides an advanced understanding of pathophysiologic conditions utilizing systems theory. Pertinent bio-chemical and metabolic derangements are correlated with cellular structure to understand selected disease processes. The student should have background knowledge in normal anatomy and physiology.

HES 4970-3 Internship in Holistic Health and Wellness (1 + 6)
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the Health Professions department
This Holistic Health and Wellness capstone course allows the student to integrate and apply biological, psychological, sociological and cultural theories and all previously learned holistic health and wellness knowledge and skills to individuals in a health care setting. Under supervision, students will utilize all course work in collaborating with field experts in solving a problem related to holistic health and wellness. The holistic health and wellness area of study and the internship site are mutually agreed upon by the student, the faculty member, and the health setting. Students must meet with the Holistic Health and Wellness advisor the semester before enrolling to arrange their clinical site. The student spends one hour a week in seminar and six hours a week for 15 weeks in a clinical setting. (Senior Experience)