Health Science Program

Prospectus

The Health Science Program provides students with an overview of the knowledge and research of health and the application to health improvement, including the prevention and treatment of human diseases and other poor health outcomes. This program offers three concentrations: Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Public Health.

Relevance and Demand

The Health Science Program is necessary in providing a mass of health professionals needed to address the chronic and emerging infectious disease epidemic in Guam and neighboring islands in Micronesia.

The goal of this program is to prepare students for graduate studies in health science or for health professions where they will be involved in the identification, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries; educating the public on prevention and self-management for healthy lifestyles; and designing, implementing, and evaluating programs necessary for promoting general wellness.

Career and Post-Graduate Possibilities

This degree will help prepare students for entry-level positions within the health and wellness industries, for entry into health research careers, or for entry into graduate or related professional programs. Concentration-specific options are described below.

Why UOG?

The Health Science Program at UOG provides training and internship opportunities relevant to Pacific Islanders and found only in Micronesia.

Learning Outcomes

Students in the Health Science degree program will demonstrate the following outcomes:

Apply theories to the study of health behavior change and promotion.
Design a research project that incorporates the principles of health promotion and disease/injury prevention.
Evaluate health interventions and research projects for their application of scientific principles and methods.
Explain the significance of health concepts relative to the fields of public health and kinesiology.
Demonstrate cooperative group skills through program planning and health intervention creation.
The ability to identify problems and arrive at solutions.

Health Science Concentrations

Pre-Physical Therapy

The concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy provides students with preparation for competitive entry into off-island programs leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). This option places a strong emphasis on physical and biological sciences as well as application knowledge. A six-credit internship is required, which consists of 300 hours of service in a selected setting, such as a hospital, an extended care facility, or a private clinic in which the student has an opportunity to use skills and knowledge under the supervision of a physical therapist. Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to entry into a physical therapy program at the doctoral level. Entry into these programs is competitively based upon experience and grades. The requirements for this concentration are based on the recommendations of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Exercise Science & Health Promotion

The professional concentration in Exercise Science and Health Promotion provides preparation for students desiring employment in the growing health promotion field and/or graduate studies in exercise science, health education, and related fields. The curriculum places an emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle. Students may use this concentration to prepare for certification as a Certified Personal Trainer or Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to these certifications. Interested students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss eligibility requirements. This concentration also requires students to take a 300- hour internship in a professional setting, such as community health agencies, Guam Memorial Hospital, or various wellness clinics or fitness centers.

Public Health

The professional concentration in Public Health is designed to provide students the opportunity to work as public health professionals and/or to enter into a Master of Public Health degree program. The curriculum offers courses related to the five core areas of public health (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy management, and social and behavioral sciences).

This concentration also requires students to take a 300-hour internship in a professional setting, such as community health agencies, the Department of Public Health & Social Services, the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, or various private groups that participate in services related to public health.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (120 credit hours)

Description	Credit
General Education	37
Core Requirements	41
Concentration Requirements	42
Total Credit Hours	120

Core Requirements (41 Credit Hours)

Note: HS-491 needs to be taken twice; topic cannot be repeated.

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
BI124	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I + This is the first part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and function of the human body. This part will examine the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems from the level of cells, to tissues, to organs, to the whole organism. Homeostatic control mechanisms in the healthy human for these systems will be stressed. The course includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The lab, BI 124L should be taken concurrently. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI124L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI124L is the laboratory portion of BI124 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II + This is the second part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body. In this part, aspects of the nervous, circulatory, immune, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems are investigated. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI125L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125L.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIO II LABORATORY + BI125L is the laboratory portion of BI125 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS200	HEALTH AND WELLNESS + Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to the concepts of physical fitness and wellness and the lifetime benefits provided through participation in an individualized program. Its lecture component provides an in-depth understanding of the hows and whys of health fitness as well as information most useful in helping students make healthful adjustments to their current lifestyles. The course also offers participation in an individualized exercise program with a choice of several different activities. Pre and post testing are done to determine improvement in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS216	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH + This course offers an overview of public health and the discussion of current topics, recent events and the most up- to-date key issues that affect the public's health. The major areas of public health are presented together with many of the applications to epidemiology, surveillance, environmental health, illness prevention, and public health policy making. Prerequisite: HS200.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS416	RESEARCH IN NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on the research process and the use of research in nursing. The roles of the consumer of research, critical thinker, and leader in professional nursing are integrated through the use of the research process. Prerequisites: HS405 MA387 and MA387L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS451	RESEARCH AND REPORT WRITING + This is a follow-up course to HS/NU416. Students will have the opportunity to use the work from HS/NU416 to write a research paper, report, and/or proposal for a grant. Prerequisite: HS416.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS491	CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on selected topics that are not otherwise covered in depth in regular Health Science courses. Themes that are covered include community partnerships and advanced topics in Health Science. Key concepts from the general education requirements and basic health sciences are integrated in this course. With different topics offered, this course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: HS216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS498	INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES + The course is a supervised internship or field placement in the areas of exercise science and health promotion which is designed to provide opportunities for experiential learning at an advanced level. Students pursue professional assignments (minimum of 20 hours per week) with an agency or organization which provides services related to the students preparation in physical education. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Consent of instructor.	6 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCES + The topics include exploring data in graphs and in numerical values, introducing basic probability theory for statistics, sampling distributions, estimation theory, testing hypothesis, correlation, linear regression, variance analysis, and non-parametric statistics. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, MA387L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MA161A or higher. Students enrolled in MA387 Statistics for Sciences for credit may not also earn credit for MA385 Applied Statistics.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387L	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE LABORATORY + MA387L is the laboratory part of MA387and MUST be taken concurrently. The purpose of lab is to reinforce concepts learned in lecture, with an emphasis on translating familiar statistical problems into SPSS tasks. It emphasizes the principles and criteria for selecting the appropriate statistical techniques as well as making proper conclusions. Students will get hands-on experience applying the topics covered to real datasets. Corequisite: Must take MA387 concurrently.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
NU112	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY + This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical language. A basic understanding of the language used in medicine and nursing will enable the health care professional or community member to communicate more effectively and efficiently with other members of the health professions. Analysis, spelling, pronunciation, and application of medical terms and abbreviations will be emphasized. This course is open to nursing majors as well as non-nursing majors. It may also be taken by restricted students.	2 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Choose one of the following (3 credits)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS405G	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers as overview of epidemiology and the epidemiology approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Concentration Requirements (42 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
BI157	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I + The first semester of a two-semester course covers basics of evolutionary theory and Sub-cellular through cellular biology. It is required for all biology majors and may be used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI 157L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L and grade C or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Students majoring in other programs or minoring in Biology may substitute another introductory science class for BI100 and BI100L or request a waiver of the prerequisite. Corequisite: BI157L.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI157L	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI157L is the laboratory portion of BI157 and MUST be taken concurrently. A major portion of this course focuses on original student research that emphasizes scientific experimentation, data analysis, and report writing. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Students majoring in other programs or minoring in Biology may substitute another introductory science class for BI100, BI100L or request a waiver of the prerequisite. Prerequisite: Grade C or better grade in both BI100 and BI100L and previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110(or higher.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI158	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II + The second semester of a two-semester course covers the fundamental of organismal through super-organismal biology. It is required of all biology majors and may be used by others to satisfy the general education requirements. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI158L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BI-157 & BI-l57L with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110 and MA-110 (or higher).	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI158L	PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY + BI158L is the laboratory portion of BI158 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BI-157 & BI-l57L with a grade C or better. Previous or concurrent enrollment in both EN-110 and MA-110 (or higher).	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH102	GENERAL CHEMISTRY + This course is designed for science majors and minors and emphasizes an in-depth study of modern chemical principles, theories, and laws pertaining to atomic structure, nature of the chemical bond, and stoichiometric considerations of all aspects of inorganic chemistry. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH102L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Demonstrated proficiency at the MA161 level or concurrent enrollment in 161a. Corequisite: CH102L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH102L	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH102L is the laboratory portion of CH102 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH102.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH103	GENERAL CHEMISTRY + This course is a continuation of CH102-102L with further study of reactions and stoichiometric problems. The periodic table is studied with emphasis on physical and chemical group properties. Thermo chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry are introduced with respect to data gathering and simple deduction. It includes three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH103L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CH102-102L, and MA161a or MA161b or MA165 or higher level, or placement at this level. (CH100-100L may be substituted for CH102-102L by program consent). Corequisite: CH103L.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
CH103L	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH103L is the laboratory portion of CH103 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH103.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS322	KINESIOLOGY + Kinesiology is the study of the human body from the viewpoint of the physical sciences. It is an essential part of the educational experience of students of physical education, dance, sport, and physical medicine. The function of the course is to contribute not only to successful participation in various physical activities, but also to the improvement of the human structure through the intelligent selection of activities and the efficient use of the body. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111 and BI124-124L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS324	EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY + This course is designed to assist potential teachers and others involved in activity programs to be safely effective in the gymnasium and on the athletic playing field. Study focuses on how the body, from a functional standpoint, responds and adjusts to exercise. Both acute and prolonged (chronic) exercises, as used in exercise training, are considered. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111, BI124-124L, BI125-125L, or consent of instructor required.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS350	TEST AND MEASUREMENT IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE + Students are taught how to administer various tests designed to measure improvement in physical education in terms of health and physical services. The three areas of concern are current trends in health and physical education, the specific qualities to be measured, and the explanation of administrative procedures in the practical use of tests. Also covered is the careful use of tests to accurately examine the achievement of educational objectives.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA203	CALCULUS I + This is the first semester of a standard calculus course. Topics include limits; continuity; the definition of derivatives; derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions; product, quotient, and chain rules; applications; and Riemann Sums. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA161b or MA165 or placement or equivalent.	5 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
PH210	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY + This course consists of experiments dealing with mechanics, heat, and sound. It acts as a laboratory for PH251. It meets for three hours weekly.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
PH211	INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY + This course consists of experiments dealing with electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic physics. It acts as a laboratory for PH252. It meets for three hours weekly.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
PH251	UNIVERSITY PHYSICS + This is the first of a two-semester course in general physics using applied calculus. Classical mechanics, heat and thermodynamics are considered. It includes four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: MA203 or concurrent enrollment.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
PH252	UNIVERSITY PHYSICS + A continuation of PH251, this course deals with classical electricity and magnetism, optics, wave motion and sound. It includes three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PH251.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
PY420	ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course covers the study of historical changes in theories and methods of treatment; theory of personality development; dynamics of adjustment; the symptoms, dynamics, therapy, and prognosis of various abnormal reaction patterns, both functional and organic; and modern theories and methods of diagnosis, therapy, and prevention. Prerequisite: PY101.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HS491	CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on selected topics that are not otherwise covered in depth in regular Health Science courses. Themes that are covered include community partnerships and advanced topics in Health Science. Key concepts from the general education requirements and basic health sciences are integrated in this course. With different topics offered, this course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: HS216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

*6 credits of HS491 or upper division, advisor-approved BI/CH/PY/SO courses

Exercise Science & Health Promotion Concentration (120 credit hours)

Description	Credits
General Education	38
Core Requirements	41
Concentration Requirements	41
Total Credit Hours	120

Core Requirements (41 credit hours)

Note: HS-491 needs to be taken twice; topic cannot be repeated.

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
BI124	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I + This is the first part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and function of the human body. This part will examine the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems from the level of cells, to tissues, to organs, to the whole organism. Homeostatic control mechanisms in the healthy human for these systems will be stressed. The course includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The lab, BI 124L should be taken concurrently. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI124L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI124L is the laboratory portion of BI124 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II + This is the second part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body. In this part, aspects of the nervous, circulatory, immune, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems are investigated. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI125L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125L.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIO II LABORATORY + BI125L is the laboratory portion of BI125 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS200	HEALTH AND WELLNESS + Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to the concepts of physical fitness and wellness and the lifetime benefits provided through participation in an individualized program. Its lecture component provides an in-depth understanding of the hows and whys of health fitness as well as information most useful in helping students make healthful adjustments to their current lifestyles. The course also offers participation in an individualized exercise program with a choice of several different activities. Pre and post testing are done to determine improvement in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS216	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH + This course offers an overview of public health and the discussion of current topics, recent events and the most up- to-date key issues that affect the public's health. The major areas of public health are presented together with many of the applications to epidemiology, surveillance, environmental health, illness prevention, and public health policy making. Prerequisite: HS200.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS416	RESEARCH IN NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on the research process and the use of research in nursing. The roles of the consumer of research, critical thinker, and leader in professional nursing are integrated through the use of the research process. Prerequisites: HS405 MA387 and MA387L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS451	RESEARCH AND REPORT WRITING + This is a follow-up course to HS/NU416. Students will have the opportunity to use the work from HS/NU416 to write a research paper, report, and/or proposal for a grant. Prerequisite: HS416.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS491	CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on selected topics that are not otherwise covered in depth in regular Health Science courses. Themes that are covered include community partnerships and advanced topics in Health Science. Key concepts from the general education requirements and basic health sciences are integrated in this course. With different topics offered, this course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: HS216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS498	INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES + The course is a supervised internship or field placement in the areas of exercise science and health promotion which is designed to provide opportunities for experiential learning at an advanced level. Students pursue professional assignments (minimum of 20 hours per week) with an agency or organization which provides services related to the students preparation in physical education. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Consent of instructor.	6 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCES + The topics include exploring data in graphs and in numerical values, introducing basic probability theory for statistics, sampling distributions, estimation theory, testing hypothesis, correlation, linear regression, variance analysis, and non-parametric statistics. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, MA387L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MA161A or higher. Students enrolled in MA387 Statistics for Sciences for credit may not also earn credit for MA385 Applied Statistics.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387L	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE LABORATORY + MA387L is the laboratory part of MA387and MUST be taken concurrently. The purpose of lab is to reinforce concepts learned in lecture, with an emphasis on translating familiar statistical problems into SPSS tasks. It emphasizes the principles and criteria for selecting the appropriate statistical techniques as well as making proper conclusions. Students will get hands-on experience applying the topics covered to real datasets. Corequisite: Must take MA387 concurrently.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
NU112	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY + This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical language. A basic understanding of the language used in medicine and nursing will enable the health care professional or community member to communicate more effectively and efficiently with other members of the health professions. Analysis, spelling, pronunciation, and application of medical terms and abbreviations will be emphasized. This course is open to nursing majors as well as non-nursing majors. It may also be taken by restricted students.	2 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Choose one of the following (3 credits)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS405G	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers as overview of epidemiology and the epidemiology approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Math Requirements

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
MA161A	COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY + MA161a includes algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. MA161b includes trigonometry, additional algebraic functions, sequences, series and probability. A student may receive credit for either the MA161a-b sequence or the MA 165 course, but not a combination of the two. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA115 or Placement.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

or higher level mathematics course

Concentration Requirements (41 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
AL185	HUMAN NUTRITION + This course introduces the basic principles of human nutrition, including nutrients, food sources for nutrients, and the national recommendations for a healthy diet. Applied nutrition and the study of current nutrition issues in health, the environment, and the Pacific region are critically reviewed.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
AL330	NUTRITION THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN + The nutritional requirements and diet recommendations of three different life span stages are examined. The stages include: (1) pregnancy and infancy, (2) early childhood and adolescence, and (3) adulthood and aging. Emphasis is placed on the special demands the various lifecycle stages impose on normal nutrition. Pre requisite: AL185. ED201 recommended.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
AL335	NUTRITION FOR HEALTH, FITNESS AND SPORT + This course focuses on nutrition for active people engaged in exercise for sport performance, recreation, or health and fitness. Nutritional needs for sport-specific training, weight status, team sports, and special populations will be discussed. Prerequisites: BI157-157L and BI158-158L, or BI124-124L and BI125-125L with grade of C or better, and AL185.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS104	CONDITIONING AND FITNESS + This is a program of exercise designed to develop strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination and power supplemented by weight training and aerobic conditioning.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS105	STRENGTH TRAINING + This activity course is primarily concerned with the development of muscular strength and the concurrent reduction of total body fat through a safe, personalized program of weight training. In addition to discussion on proper form and technique, the course considers the latest research findings on current topics such as steroid ingestion and protein supplementation.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS106	AEROBIC DANCE + This course offers fundamental instruction in exercise and physical fitness via fitness activities, with emphasis on regular, continuing and enjoyable participation. May be repeated for credit.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS210	HUMAN BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR + Understanding the basics of human biology and the relation between human biology and behavior is crucial for students, especially those in the allied health and human service professions. This is an overview course designed for undergraduate students who have no background in human biology and behavior. This course emphasizes core biological concepts as they relate to human behavior and health - how our bodies work, how our genes, environmental factors and disease - causing organisms affect our health. Special focus is on recent advances in biology, biological and behavioral development across the human lifespan, human problems/illness and biology, public health and biology, and ecosystems.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS322	KINESIOLOGY + Kinesiology is the study of the human body from the viewpoint of the physical sciences. It is an essential part of the educational experience of students of physical education, dance, sport, and physical medicine. The function of the course is to contribute not only to successful participation in various physical activities, but also to the improvement of the human structure through the intelligent selection of activities and the efficient use of the body. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111 and BI124-124L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS324	EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY + This course is designed to assist potential teachers and others involved in activity programs to be safely effective in the gymnasium and on the athletic playing field. Study focuses on how the body, from a functional standpoint, responds and adjusts to exercise. Both acute and prolonged (chronic) exercises, as used in exercise training, are considered. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in EN111, BI124-124L, BI125-125L, or consent of instructor required.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS350	TEST AND MEASUREMENT IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE + Students are taught how to administer various tests designed to measure improvement in physical education in terms of health and physical services. The three areas of concern are current trends in health and physical education, the specific qualities to be measured, and the explanation of administrative procedures in the practical use of tests. Also covered is the careful use of tests to accurately examine the achievement of educational objectives.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS355	HUMAN SEXUALITY + This course offers a broad overview of human sexuality from a multidisciplinary perspective: the biological, psychological, sociological, and cross-cultural. It provides some of the most current information in the field today and the opportunity for students to reflect on their personal values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding sexuality and to consider critical practice issues in his/her field.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
PA206	PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT + This course is an introduction to the history of public/private health care and the establishment of the present-day health care system. The class is designed to teach the conceptual difference between health and disease, wellness and sickness, and their changing patterns. Local and federal laws, policies, rules and regulations for the provision of physical and mental health, and social services are explored and analyzed. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical issues of health and social care.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS

Course	Credit Hours
Advisor-approved courses	At least 11

Public Health Concentration (120 credit hours)

Decription	Credits
General Education	42
Core Requirements	41
Concentration Requirements	37
Total Credit Hours	120

Core Requirements (41 credit hours)

Note: HS-491 needs to be taken twice; topic cannot be repeated.

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
BI124	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I + This is the first part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and function of the human body. This part will examine the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems from the level of cells, to tissues, to organs, to the whole organism. Homeostatic control mechanisms in the healthy human for these systems will be stressed. The course includes 3 hours of lecture each week. The lab, BI 124L should be taken concurrently. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI124L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY + BI124L is the laboratory portion of BI124 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI124.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II + This is the second part of a two-semester course in the study of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body. In this part, aspects of the nervous, circulatory, immune, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems are investigated. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, BI125L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125L.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI125L	HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIO II LABORATORY + BI125L is the laboratory portion of BI125 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: BI124, BI124L and Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI125.	1 credit hour	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS200	HEALTH AND WELLNESS + Health and Wellness is designed to introduce students to the concepts of physical fitness and wellness and the lifetime benefits provided through participation in an individualized program. Its lecture component provides an in-depth understanding of the hows and whys of health fitness as well as information most useful in helping students make healthful adjustments to their current lifestyles. The course also offers participation in an individualized exercise program with a choice of several different activities. Pre and post testing are done to determine improvement in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS216	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH + This course offers an overview of public health and the discussion of current topics, recent events and the most up- to-date key issues that affect the public's health. The major areas of public health are presented together with many of the applications to epidemiology, surveillance, environmental health, illness prevention, and public health policy making. Prerequisite: HS200.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS416	RESEARCH IN NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on the research process and the use of research in nursing. The roles of the consumer of research, critical thinker, and leader in professional nursing are integrated through the use of the research process. Prerequisites: HS405 MA387 and MA387L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS451	RESEARCH AND REPORT WRITING + This is a follow-up course to HS/NU416. Students will have the opportunity to use the work from HS/NU416 to write a research paper, report, and/or proposal for a grant. Prerequisite: HS416.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS491	CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES + This course focuses on selected topics that are not otherwise covered in depth in regular Health Science courses. Themes that are covered include community partnerships and advanced topics in Health Science. Key concepts from the general education requirements and basic health sciences are integrated in this course. With different topics offered, this course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: HS216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS498	INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES + The course is a supervised internship or field placement in the areas of exercise science and health promotion which is designed to provide opportunities for experiential learning at an advanced level. Students pursue professional assignments (minimum of 20 hours per week) with an agency or organization which provides services related to the students preparation in physical education. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Consent of instructor.	6 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCES + The topics include exploring data in graphs and in numerical values, introducing basic probability theory for statistics, sampling distributions, estimation theory, testing hypothesis, correlation, linear regression, variance analysis, and non-parametric statistics. The course consists of three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, MA387L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MA161A or higher. Students enrolled in MA387 Statistics for Sciences for credit may not also earn credit for MA385 Applied Statistics.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
MA387L	STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE LABORATORY + MA387L is the laboratory part of MA387and MUST be taken concurrently. The purpose of lab is to reinforce concepts learned in lecture, with an emphasis on translating familiar statistical problems into SPSS tasks. It emphasizes the principles and criteria for selecting the appropriate statistical techniques as well as making proper conclusions. Students will get hands-on experience applying the topics covered to real datasets. Corequisite: Must take MA387 concurrently.	1 credit hour	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
NU112	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY + This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in medical language. A basic understanding of the language used in medicine and nursing will enable the health care professional or community member to communicate more effectively and efficiently with other members of the health professions. Analysis, spelling, pronunciation, and application of medical terms and abbreviations will be emphasized. This course is open to nursing majors as well as non-nursing majors. It may also be taken by restricted students.	2 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Choose one of the following (3 credits)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
HS405	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers an overview of epidemiology and the epidemiologic approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: HS-216.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
HS405G	EPIDEMIOLOGY + This course offers as overview of epidemiology and the epidemiology approach to problems of health and disease. The major principles and methods of epidemiology are presented together with many of the applications of epidemiology to public health and clinical practice. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

Math Requirements

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
MA161A	COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY + MA161a includes algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. MA161b includes trigonometry, additional algebraic functions, sequences, series and probability. A student may receive credit for either the MA161a-b sequence or the MA 165 course, but not a combination of the two. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA115 or Placement.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS

or higher level mathematics course

Concentration Requirements (37 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits	Term Offered
BI225	BASIC MICROBIOLOGY + This course is a survey of the characteristics and significance of microorganisms from environmental, industrial, and medical perspectives. It includes two 2-hour laboratories and 3 hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: CH100, CHl00L, CH101, CH101L (note: For Biology Majors: CH102, CH102L and CH103, CH103L) AND Grades of C or better in BI157, BI157L and BI158, BI158L or BI124, BI124L and BI125, BI125L. Corequisite: BI225L.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
BI225L	BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY + BI225L is the laboratory portion of BI225 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course consists of three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisites: CH100, CHl00L, CH101, CH101L (note: For Biology Majors: CH102, CH102L and CH103, CH103L) AND Grades of C or better in BI157, BI157L and BI158, BI158L or BI124, BI124L and BI125, BI125L. Corequisite: BI225.	1 credit hour	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
AL389	EXTENSION PROGRAMS & PLANNING + The course reviews development and educational philosophy of the Cooperative Extension & Outreach in the U.S., Guam, and the Pacific Basin. Extension educational programs, planning and development methods, teaching tools, and related topics are explored. Prerequisites: EN111 and PY101 or SO101 or consent of instructor.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS210	HUMAN BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR + Understanding the basics of human biology and the relation between human biology and behavior is crucial for students, especially those in the allied health and human service professions. This is an overview course designed for undergraduate students who have no background in human biology and behavior. This course emphasizes core biological concepts as they relate to human behavior and health - how our bodies work, how our genes, environmental factors and disease - causing organisms affect our health. Special focus is on recent advances in biology, biological and behavioral development across the human lifespan, human problems/illness and biology, public health and biology, and ecosystems.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS
HS355	HUMAN SEXUALITY + This course offers a broad overview of human sexuality from a multidisciplinary perspective: the biological, psychological, sociological, and cross-cultural. It provides some of the most current information in the field today and the opportunity for students to reflect on their personal values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding sexuality and to consider critical practice issues in his/her field.	3 credit hours	SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS
MA161A	COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY + MA161a includes algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities. MA161b includes trigonometry, additional algebraic functions, sequences, series and probability. A student may receive credit for either the MA161a-b sequence or the MA 165 course, but not a combination of the two. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MA115 or Placement.	3 credit hours	FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS
PA206	PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT + This course is an introduction to the history of public/private health care and the establishment of the present-day health care system. The class is designed to teach the conceptual difference between health and disease, wellness and sickness, and their changing patterns. Local and federal laws, policies, rules and regulations for the provision of physical and mental health, and social services are explored and analyzed. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical issues of health and social care.	3 credit hours	FALL ONLY/ALL YEARS