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Infectious Diseases: An Application to Everyday Life. (HLTH 2210)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
In this course, you will learn about infectious diseases and disease concepts, with emphasis on prevention and control of infectious diseases in the individual, family and community. You will study a broad spectrum of infectious-disease topics, including disease causes, transmission, outbreaks, and personal and family protection. You will debate the influence of geography, culture, politics and economic factors on infectious diseases. In class, you will discuss common diseases such as influenza, food-borne illnesses, and sexually transmitted diseases; as well as more exotic diseases, such as pandemic influenza, newly emerging diseases, and diseases caused by bioterrorism.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Ayurveda: The Art of Living (HLTH 2215)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This hands-on course provides an overview of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of healing that focuses on bringing balance to the whole person through food-based therapies, yoga, and meditation. You will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda that specify constitutional types, how Ayurveda assesses the effects of behavior on health, and understand how Ayurvedic approaches can be applied for living a full and healthy life.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Yoga: The Science of the Mind (HLTH 2220)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This Yoga Alliance approved course provides an overview of yoga history, theory (philosophical and psychological), ethics and contemplative practices. You will learn the relationship between yoga’s history, theory, ethics and its contemplative practices such as pranayama (breath control), chanting, and meditation. Using yoga’s understanding of the mind, you will apply and reflect on a variety of ethical and contemplative practices.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Yoga Teacher Training Program and Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Emergency Medical Responder (HLTH 2249)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course presents information essential for providing emergency care in the event of injury or illness. Course material is specifically designed for those with a job-related duty to act in the event of acute injury or illness. This course fulfills the requirement for those students entering the Law Enforcement program. The Minnesota First Responder Certificate is earned upon successful completion of the course requirements.
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Effects of Drugs on Children and Adolescent Health (HLTH 2255)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course takes a unique approach to learning the effects of drugs on children and adolescents from a physical, social, emotional, and mental health perspective. You will evaluate addiction theories; gain an understanding of basic licit and illicit drug pharmacology; learn about family dynamics and the role of school and the community in the lives of this population; and develop awareness around the best practices for drug education, interventions and treatments for children and adolescents. Must be taken A-F.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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