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HEALTH SCIENCES
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The following courses, offered by the Health Sciences Programs in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, are available to undergraduates across the University and pertain to the secondary field in health sciences. Prerequisites may be established for the courses. For information on bachelor's degree programs in health sciences, please contact the Office of Admissions, Health Sciences Programs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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| 101 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness (3) |
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Comprehensive introduction to the psychological and social aspects of health and wellness. Emphasis on the development of communication skills and the establishment of caring relationships. Discussions of special situations such as working with dying patients and patients with self-destructive behaviors. |
| 102 |
Pathophysiology (3) |
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Biomedical and scientific framework for the understanding of human disease mechanisms and biologic processes. Lecture presentations cover infectious, immunologic, cardiovascular, genetic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neoplastic, reproductive, renal, hematologic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal diseases. |
| 103 |
Health Policy and the Health Care System (3) |
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Incorporates economic theory and policy analysis methodology to analyze the impact of changes in the health care system on the practice of health sciences professionals and the quality and process of health care. Development of critical thinking skills through review of current medical literature. |
| 104 |
Management of Health Science Services (3) |
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Application of management and organizational principles to the delivery of services provided by health sciences disciplines. Issues addressed include information systems, leadership, team building, fiscal management, human resources management, quality improvement, and management of conflict and change. |
| 105 |
Ethics for Health Professionals (3) |
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Basic issues, approaches, and requirements of ethically acceptable decision making with patients, including patient confidentiality, conflicts of interest, allocation of scarce resources, occupational risks in health care, and professional responsibility for overall quality of care. |
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