Health
Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness (HLTH 1505)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
You will develop an understanding of the cultural and historical background of meditation in major world religions. You will examine current research on meditation, mindfulness, and health. You will develop your ability to enter a calm and centered state of awareness through working with the body, the breath, and the mind.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052 or completion of
READ 0100 or
ESOL 0042
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Environmental Issues in Health and Wellness (HLTH 2200)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
This course is an introduction to the principles of toxicology and how environmental agents, such as pesticides and pollutants, affect human health, specifically in the areas of disease and injury. You will assess your toxicant risk and ecological footprint and use these results to research various methods on how to improve your environmental health, such as sustainable agriculture and green living. This course also explores how you can use the environment to promote health and actually heal the mind and body.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Health and Aging (HLTH 2205)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course investigates the aging process. You will analyze the aging process physiologically and behaviorally and determine how well you are aging. You will mindfully engage the aging community and investigate various health systems and options for the elderly. You will also develop and apply effective strategies for healthy aging.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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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:
3.00
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. You will also learn 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 score 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:
2.00
Lab Credits:
1.00
Description:
This course uses the Public Achievement model to take 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 score into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052.
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