Course Catalog 2005-2006

College of Health Professions and Biomedical Science

Health Sciences

Health science courses are concerned with fundamental issues in human health and disease and are, therefore, interdisciplinary in both scope and content. They have been designed not only for students anticipating careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, medical technology, physical therapy, cytotechnology, and numerous other health care professions and services, but for all students interested in individual and community health, the clinical and paramedical arts, and the biomedical sciences. Health sciences courses are listed under two designations: 1) Health Sciences; 2) other disciplines.

Health Science Courses

Health Sciences

Anthropology

Health and Human Performance

Microbiology

Social Work

Pharmacy

Philosophy

Courses

U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.

Health Sciences (HS)

U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

U 201 Living Well: Health and Disability 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. The development and implementation of exercise programs for individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illness.

U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 320 American Indian Health Issues 2 cr. Offered spring. Same as PHAR 320. An overview of the health issues, health care delivery and payment that affect American Indians.

UG 325 Clinical Issues in Geriatrics 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. An interdisciplinary seminar featuring didactic presentation and clinical demonstration of the assessment and management of health and social issues of older persons.

U 326 Geriatric Practicum 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., HS 325. Service learning experience in geriatrics in a setting compatible with the student=s major and interests.

U 327 Montana Gerontology Society Meeting 1 cr. (R-3) Offered spring. Attendance and participation in the Montana Gerontology Society meeting held annually in April.

U 389 Recent Advances in Clinical Medicine 1 cr. (R 3) Offered spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Weekly presentations throughout the semester by local clinical medical practitioners describing in non technical terms recent advances in their specialities

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

UG 430 Health Aspects of Aging 3 cr. Offered spring. Same as HHP and SW 430. Overview of the health aspects of aging in the United States including biological theories of aging, normal physiological changes associated with aging systems, common pathological problems associated with aging, cultural and ethnic differences in the health of elders, health promotion and healthy aging, and the health care continuum of care for older persons.

UG 440E Health Care and Public Policy 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., lower division course in Perspective 5 or consent of instr. or honors student. A multi-disciplinary examination of various economic, moral, legal, social and ethical concerns of importance in the formulation and implementation of public policy concerning health care and the health care system of the United States.

UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.