Spanish Language

SPAN 2020

Intermediate Spanish

Intermediate course to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures and basic vocabulary are reviewed systematically. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.

SPAN 3050

Intermediate Spanish Conversation & Composition

Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory.

SPAN 3150

Spanish for Health Professionals

Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.

SPAN 4190

SPAN 4180

Health and the Hispanic Community

Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations. Taught in Spanish.

Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals

Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry.

SPAN 4070

Hispanic Film

Films are "read" as texts that mirror Hispanic society. Besides learning about cinematographic techniques in Spanish, topics include comparative analysis of film and literature, film as propaganda, film as "blockbuster," and the cinematic depiction of social, cultural, and historical realities of Hispanic nations.

SPAN 3040

SPAN 3070

Intro to Hispanic Literary Forms

Introduction to the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay, including literary and critical theory, with readings in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Taken Abroad.

Hispanic World: Spain

Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spain from its origins to the present. Emphasizes the artistic, social, historical, political, and contemporary issues of the Iberian Peninsula. Taken abroad.

SPAN 4990

Selected Topics: History and Culture of Spanish Women

Explores the history of women in Spain, from the right to education, the right to vote, Francoist Spain, the transformation, and modern-day Spain.Taken abroad.

Health Sciences

HLTH 2020

HLTH 2030

HLTH 2980

HLTH 2400

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 3800

Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.

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 3150

Exploration of the current problems and issues associated with the health of population groups. The interrelationships of biological, sociocultural, behavioral, environmental, political, and economic risk factors and the health and illness patterns of those in population groups are examined.

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 4700

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.

Determinants of Health Behavior

Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories.

HLTH 4900

Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.

HLTH 3100

Women's Health Issues

Exploration of specific health needs of women, with emphasis on understanding and preventing problems of women's health.

Minor in Biological Sciences

BIOL 1100
Principles of Biology

Introductory course designed for students majoring in biological disciplines. Integrates lecture and laboratory and emphasizes a modern, quantitative, and experimental approach to explanations of structure, composition, dynamics, interactions, and evolution of cells and organisms.

CH 1010 & 1020
General Chemistry

Introduction to the elementary concepts of chemistry through classroom and laboratory experience. Emphasizes chemical reactions and the use of symbolic representation, the mole concept and its applications and molecular structure.

GEN 3000
Fundamental Genetics

Introductory course covering fundamental principles of genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasizes Mendelian genetics, physical and chemical basis of heredity, and population genetics.

BIOL 2220 & 2230
Human Anatomy & Physiology

Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Continuation covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance. Physiology is stressed.

Ch 2230 & 2240
Organic Chemistry

BIOL 4610
Cell Biology

In-depth analysis of how and where intracellular and extracellular molecules control general and specific cellular functions such as gene expression, secretion, motility, signaling, cell-cycle control and differentiation. Taught and graded at a level where students are expected to infer from and integrate cellular events.

BIOL 4200
Neurobiology

Broad background in neurobiology. Topics include neuroanatomical structure-function; conduction in the neuron; neurite growth and development; neuromuscular junction; chemistry, physiology, and pharmacology of specific neurotransmitters and receptors; visual process; axoplasmic transport; hypothalamic-pituitary regulation; theories of behavior; theories of learning and memory.

BIOL 4670
Hematology

Basic hematological principles as they relate to normal blood cell production, as well as in abnormal conditions that result in diseases of the hematological system. Clinical practice, ethics and controversies in hematology are discussed.