HEED 1301. NUTRITION. 3 Hours.

This course offers a foundation in nutrition science and explores how food relates to the overall health of an individual. The curriculum includes functions of nutrients, food sources, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food labels and nationally established nutrition guidelines are addressed. By understanding classes of nutrients and their respective guidelines, students will gain the skills to make informed dietary choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. Credit will be granted in only one department.

HEED 2317. BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY. 3 Hours.

The physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Credit will be granted for one of these courses only. Students seeking certification in Health Education must enroll in HEED 2317.

HEED 3303. DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR. 3 Hours.

A survey of the psychoactive agents, their therapeutic uses, and social abuses. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, and tranquilizers. Offered as BIOL 3303, HEED 3303, and PSYC 3303; credit will be granted only once. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. Students seeking certification in health education must enroll in HEED 3303.

HEED 4191. CONFERENCE COURSE. 1 Hour.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area.

HEED 4192. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH. 1 Hour.

Designed to present topics in health not currently offered in existing curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

HEED 4291. CONFERENCE COURSE. 2 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

HEED 4292. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH. 2 Hours.

Designed to present topics in health not currently offered in existing curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

HEED 4340. PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH APPLICATIONS. 3 Hours.

Designed to integrate the information base of health studies into action plans for developing health education and promotion programs for organizations, agencies, and schools. Designed to integrate the information base of health studies into action plans for developing health education and promotion programs for organizations, agencies and communities. Includes planning and evaluation components recommended for students who plan to sit for ACSM/NPASPA certificate exam. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of KINE 2350.

HEED 4357. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 3 Hours.

This course provides a broad introduction to health psychology and its interface with the medical world. The course provides a balanced presentation of the important issues in the field, as well as specific content topics that are especially relevant today to better understand health and illness. Offered as BIOL 4357, HEED 4357, and PSYC 4357. Students seeking science requirement credit must enroll in BIOL 4357; students seeking Certification in Health must enroll in HEED 4357. Prerequisite: PSYC 1315 or BIOL 1333 or BIOL 1441 or BIOL 2457; junior standing recommended.

HEED 4391. CONFERENCE COURSE. 3 Hours.

Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

HEED 4392. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH. 3 Hours.

Designed to present topics in health not currently offered in existing curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.