HLTH 101
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Health and the Human Body
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
The course presents a holistic view of human health at the individual and population levels, including common functions and problems through a body-systems approach.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed
3
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3
Fixed
0
Title
Human Health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe practical aspects of human health from and individual and population level.
Title
Disease
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss the principal diseases, injuries, and conditions that affect mankind across the lifetime, including how they are acquired, develop, alleviated, controlled, and prevented.
Title
Body Systems
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and describe the organs and systems of the body, including location and function, as they related to common public health problems.
Title
Coping
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe how the body and mind cope with physical, biological, and life changes (e.g. healing, immune response, trauma, etc.)
Title
Stigma
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze stigmas and cultural barriers common in human health.
Title
The Soul
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe the relationship between physical health and spiritual health in terms of the human soul (D&C 88:15) and the mission of public health; including stewardship for one's soul and responsibility toward others.
