Health Sciences
BIOL 230 - Introduction to Clinical Microbiology
An introduction to beneficial and harmful microorganisms that interact with humans. Students learn basic laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including techniques of identification and culture.
PH 250 - Health Disparities and Health Equity
Study the history, development, and current state of health disparities. Discuss the concept of disparity in a public health context and contributing factors. Covers theoretical frameworks and strategies to address health disparities.
PH 315 - Public Health
A critical examination of the major public health challenges facing our society. Delves into how the health of a population is shaped by environmental, cultural, social and economic factors, and by medical care.
PH 330 - Epidemiology
Study the meaning, scope, and applications of epidemiology to public health practice and the use of vital statistics and research data in the scientific appraisal of community health challenges.
PH 355 - Bioethics
Discusses ethical issues that arise in the health sciences, including clinical ethics, ethical issues in new technologies, public health ethics, and distributive justice. The course focuses on sound reasoning through discursive writing.
PH 360 - Health Law
Studies current health legislation, regulations, and standards. Covers the historical development of health programs, policies and procedures and their current legal status. Discussion of key court cases which have shaped health law in the US.