Health Science Program
Health Science Program
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:
- Behavior change skills and health promotion competencies
- The ability to critically analyze information relative to health and disease/injury prevention
- The ability to understand and apply scientific principles and methods
- Written and verbal capabilities
- The ability to work cooperatively in groups
- 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).
Students specializing in this concentration may select one of the following options:
- Minor in Health Services Administration
- Minor in Nutrition
- Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Qualification for the Registered Environmental
- Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) Exam
Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to the REHS/RS certification. Students interested in this certification must 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, 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 (124 credit hours)
| Description | Credit |
|---|---|
| General Education | 28 |
| Core Requirements | 41 |
| Concentration Requirements | 55 |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 |
Core Requirements (41 Credit Hours)
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ONLY/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 |
| NU344 | AGING: MYTH AND REALITIES + This course explores major issues and concepts pertinent to the study of the aging
process (gerontology). The prevailing theories of the social/biological aging process
and the economics, physical and psychological problems that might arise in late life
are presented. Students learn how these factors impinge on the well-being of the older
person and the social structure of a community. Aging as it occurs in different societies
and throughout history is discussed. Social myths and stereotypes are explored. An
overview of existing aging policies and special programs for the older population
is included, as is a section on dying, death and grieving.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/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 (55 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: Grade
C or better grade in both BI157 and BI157L or concurrent enrollment in both EN110
and MA110 (or higher). Corequisite: BI158L.
|
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: Grade C or better
grade in both BI157 and BI157L or concurrent enrollment in both EN110 and MA110 (or
higher). Corequisite: BI158.
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
|
4 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.
|
4 credit hours | SPRING ONLY/ALL YEARS |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/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 (124 credit hours)
| Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 32 |
| Core Requirements | 41 |
| Concentration Requirements | 51 |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 |
Core Requirements (41 credit hours)
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ONLY/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 |
| NU344 | AGING: MYTH AND REALITIES + This course explores major issues and concepts pertinent to the study of the aging
process (gerontology). The prevailing theories of the social/biological aging process
and the economics, physical and psychological problems that might arise in late life
are presented. Students learn how these factors impinge on the well-being of the older
person and the social structure of a community. Aging as it occurs in different societies
and throughout history is discussed. Social myths and stereotypes are explored. An
overview of existing aging policies and special programs for the older population
is included, as is a section on dying, death and grieving.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/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 (51 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| 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 |
| ED201 | HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT + This course covers the lifespan of human growth and development with special emphasis
on the formative years of the child and the role of parents, caregivers and teachers.
Through online and/or on-site observations, developmental patterns are studied in
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains. Prerequisite: PY-101.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PY101 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY + This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of psychology, to methods
for research in psychology, and to key finding from its subfields. Topics include
the biological bases of behavior sensation and perception, consciousness and altered
states, learning, human memory, problem-solving, motivation and emotion, development
across the life span, personality, stress and coping, psychological disorders, psychotherapy,
and social behavior.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Advisor-approved HS/BI/CH/CF/PE/PH/PY/SO courses | At least 9 |
Public Health Concentration (124-125 credit hours)
| Decription | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 25 |
| Core Requirements | 41 |
| Concentration Requirements | 55-56 |
| Advisor-Approved Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 124-125 |
Core Requirements (41 credit hours)
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ONLY/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 |
| NU344 | AGING: MYTH AND REALITIES + This course explores major issues and concepts pertinent to the study of the aging
process (gerontology). The prevailing theories of the social/biological aging process
and the economics, physical and psychological problems that might arise in late life
are presented. Students learn how these factors impinge on the well-being of the older
person and the social structure of a community. Aging as it occurs in different societies
and throughout history is discussed. Social myths and stereotypes are explored. An
overview of existing aging policies and special programs for the older population
is included, as is a section on dying, death and grieving.
|
3 credit hours | FALL ONLY/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 (55-56 credit hours)
|
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
Term Offered |
| BI100 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY + This is a one-semester course in general principles of environmental biology, conservation
of the environment, and human ecology. It does count as credit toward a major in biology
and toward the general education requirements. The course consists of three hours
of lecture weekly. The lab, BI100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Corequisite: BI100L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| BI100L | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY + BI100L is the laboratory portion of BI100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: BI100.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| 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 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: 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 |
| CH100 | INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY + This is a one-semester course for students preparing for technical training in natural
sciences or laboratory work. The course covers the elementary principles of inorganic
chemistry emphasizing nomenclature, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry. It includes
three hours of lecture weekly. The lab, CH100L, MUST be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:
Completion of MA085 a-b or MA089. Corequisite: CH100L.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CH100L | INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH100L is the laboratory portion of CH100 and MUST be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH100.
|
1 credit hour | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CH101 | INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY + This course covers basic concepts in organic chemistry and is tailored for students
preparing for technical training in the natural sciences. The course covers the chemical
and physical properties of simple carbon compounds and its applications. Corequisite:
CH101l. Prerequisite: CH100 and CH100L, or consent of instructor.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
| CH101L | INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY + CH101L is the laboratory component of CH101 and must be taken concurrently. The course
consists of one three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite: CH101 Prerequisite:
CH100 and CH100L.
|
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SO101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY + This course is a study of human society, its diversity, its nature, structure, and
processes including foundations of culture, social interaction, social controls, social
change and cross-cultural relations. Special emphasis is given to social processes
in Micronesia and the Western Pacific.
|
3 credit hours | FALL/SPRING/ALL YEARS |
Plus one of these four options:
| Option | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minor in Health Services | 15 |
| Minor in Nutrition | 16 |
| Social/Behavioral Emphasis | 15 |
| Environmental Health Emphasis | 15 |
Note: All students must meet with an advisor to discuss the apporpriate courses for each option.
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