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FRN 320 - French Romanticism.
FRN 315 or equivalent.(3).
Readings from the works of the principal authors of Romantic movement: Chateaubriand, Lamartine, Hugo, Vigny, Musset.Offered infrequently.
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FRN 329 - 20th Century Literature in Translation.
FRN 212 or a sophomore class in (any) literature or consent of instructor.(3)H.
Practice in analysis of form and interpretation of content through a study of the principal forms of French literary expression in English translation with a focus on French/Francophone authors from the 20th century such as Proust, Gide, Sartre, Camus, Beckett, Robbe-Grillet, Breton and Prevert.
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FRN 346 - French as a Multi-Cultural Language.
FRN 315 or equivalent.(3)GS.
Exploration of the “Francophone” world outside Europe, including Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, the Near East and Southeast Asia. The status of French and its integration into the indigenous cultures as manifested in their literature.Offered infrequently.
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FRN 360 - Comparative Phonetics/The World’s Major Languages.
FRN 212 and prior or concurrent election of LIN 200 .(3).
Sound systems of American English, French, German, Spanish and other languages. Concentrates on the world’s major languages. Register-tone and contour tone languages. Acoustic phonetics. Problems of teaching French, German or Spanish pronunciation.Also listed as LIN 360 and SPN 360 .
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FRN 365 - Teaching of Foreign Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools.
FRN 212 ; prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 or EDS 360 .(3).
Designed for prospective teachers of foreign language in middle and secondary schools. Classroom layout for foreign language instruction. Teaching pronunciation and grammar. Teaching demonstrations by class members. Choosing and using textbooks; various theories of foreign language teaching; testing language skills. May be elected as FRN 365 by students with French as a minor for the secondary certificate.Also listed as EDS 345 and SPN 365 .
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FRN 369 - Introduction to the Romance Languages.
FRN 211 or SPN 211 , ENG 200 /LIN 200 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Presents major Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian, Catalan and Provencal). Examines Latin background, important historical influences. Offers mordern samples of Romance languagues through music and film.Also listed as LIN 369 .Offered infrequently.
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FRN 391 - Directed Readings.
FRN 212 and consent of Department Chair.(1-2).
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FRN 392 - Special Topics.
Consent of Department Chair.(1-3)H.
Seminars for advanced students. Titles, descriptions, and requirements of acceptable topics available from Department Chair.May be taken more than once if no topic is repeated.
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FRN 395 - Honors Research Methods.
Consent of French Honors Program Advisor.(1).
Research methods for French honors concentrators, to be taken in conjunction with a course numbered 300 or above chosen with the advice and consent of the French honors advisor.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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FRN 396 - Honors Independent Research.
Consent of French Honors Program Advisor Open only to Honors Program students in French.(3).
Graded ABCDE/Y.
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FRN 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Open only to Honors Program students in French.(4).
Credit and grade for FRN 495 is not given until successful completion of FRN 496 .Also listed as HON 495 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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FRN 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of FRN 495 .(4).
Also listed as HON 496 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 115 - World Regional Geography.
(3)S.
Global patterns of economic development, land use, population and human conflict. Where and how people live and interact with the environment in different parts of the world including problems of famine, trade, geopolitics and ethnic conflict.Also listed as INT 115 .
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GEO 116 - Human Geography.
(3)S.
Themes and concepts of human geography. Interplay of culture, population, land use and environment. Geographic patterns of language, religion, agriculture, settlements and related landscape features.
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GEO 150 - Physical Geography I.
(4)N/NL.
Forces, processes and systems of the landscape. Ground-level climatology, plant geography, and soils. Basic energy balance, moisture balance, soil and plant classification schemes; human influences on climate, vegetation and soils.Three hours lecture, two hours instructional laboratory.
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GEO 151 - Physical Geography II.
(4)N/NL.
Geophysical forces, processes and systems acting on or near the earth’s surface. Physical geology, geomorphology, and hydrology including basic rocks and minerals, mountain building, flood frequency, and glaciation.Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
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GEO 202 - Environmental Geology.
(4)N/NL.
Formation and classification of commonly occurring minerals, rocks and fossils. Geologic time scale, distributions in North America, economic uses, and environmental implications.Local field trips. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 203 - Introduction to Spatial Analysis.
(3).
Introduction to the science of maps and spatial analysis. Basic concepts of map construction; data evaluation and design issues related to thematic map preparation. Relationship between basic cartographic concepts and new techniques of spatial analysis used in computer mapping, remote sensing, and geographic information systems.
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GEO 216 - Modern Geography.
(3)S.
Examination of everyday events from a geographic perspective; emphasis on the logic of the geographic approach to social, economic, environmental, land use and health problems.
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GEO 265 - Geology of Michigan.
GEO 151 or consent of instructor.(3).
Geologic history of Michigan and its relationship to the landscape and natural resources of the state. Ancient mountain-building and the growth of ore deposits, through Paleozoic sedimentation and basin development to Pleistocene glaciation and the history of the Great Lakes. Geologic maps, charts, and sections. Description and identification of typical minerals, rocks and fossils.Local field trips.Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 272 - Principles of Hydrology.
GEO 150 , GEO 151 ; MTH 120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.(3).
Principles, processes and systems of terrestrial hydrology. Geographic and climatic contexts of global and regional water systems; water balance and exchange concepts; land use and water quality relations.Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 282 - Weather, Climate and Oceanography.
ENV 100 or GEO 150 or consent of instructor.(4)N/NL.
Elements of weather and climate over land and water including atmospheric circulation, precipitation processes, climatic regimes, and climate change. Atmosphere – ocean interactions, ocean circulation, and relations to El Nino, monsoonal flow, and hurricanes.Lecture and laboratory.
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GEO 285 - Environmental Hazards and Natural Disasters.
GEO 151 or consent of instructor.(3)S.
Survey of environmental hazards and resultant disasters, both natural and human. Floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, oil spills and nuclear accidents. Impacts on society and human responses at local, national and international levels.Lecture and discussion.
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GEO 297 - Professional Development I.
At least sophomore standing; declared concentration in earth science, physical geography, resource ecology or resource planning.(1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year.
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GEO 298 - Professional Development II.
At least sophomore standing.(1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year.
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GEO 299 - Professional Development III.
At least sophomore standing.(1).
Methods and techniques for data management, survey research, professional writing, report preparation, public presentations and other topics. A different topic taught each year.
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GEO 304 - Remote Sensing of the Environment.
GEO 203 , MTH 120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.(3).
Remote sensing techniques with emphasis on the techniques and procedures for extracting resource information from aerial photography. Application areas in land and water management, urban mapping, land use planning, and other resource areas.Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 330 - Oceanography.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 . Course(s) in geology and/or chemistry recommended.(3).
Basics of physical oceanography, including geology of ocean basins, physical and chemical properties of seawater, thermohaline circulation, and shore environments. Lecture only; for lecture/laboratory course, see GEO 430 .
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GEO 331 - Geomorphology and Soils.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 , or consent of instructor.(3).
Study of landforms, surface deposits, and soils. Erosional and depositional processes including streams, wind, waves, currents and glaciers, and their influences on the landscape formation and land use. Development of thought and modern trends in geomorphology.
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GEO 370 - Field Problems.
Two courses in physical geography or consent of instructor.(3-4).
Problems, methodology, and field techniques of physical geography. Problem design and field and laboratory instrumentation. Topics and instructor announced.Also listed as ENV 370 .Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 372 - Biogeography.
GEO 150 ; BIO 113 , BIO 111 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Geographic distribution of plants and animals, past and present, as influenced by geological, biological, geographical, human and other factors. Mass extinctions, geographic diffusion, major biomes, human evolution, environmental issues, biogeographical mapping techniques.Also listed as BIO 373 and INT 372 .
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GEO 380 - Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development.
GEO 150 , or at least sophomore standing and consent of instructor.(3).
Renewable energy types and their role – along with conservation strategies – in sustainable development. Emphasis on characteristics of solar, wind and geothermal energy and practical application of these energy types and associated technologies to sustainable development.
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GEO 385 - Energy Systems and Climate Change.
GEO 150 , GEO 282 .(3).
Examination of relationships between energy use and climate change. Natural cycles of climate change and anthropogenic climage change; investigation of climatic impacts of existing and proposed technologies (e.g., nuclear, clean coal).
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GEO 404 - Spatial Analysis Seminar.
GEO 304 ; RPL 370 , RPL 371 .(4).
Integration of spatial analysis techniques including remote sensing imagery, spatial databases acquired from public electronic files, or fieldwork; statistical analysis of data.Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 430 - Oceanography.
GEO 150 or GEO 151 . Course(s) in geology and/or chemistry recommended.(4).
Basics of physical oceanography, including geology of ocean basins, physical and chemical properties of seawater, thermohaline circulation, and shore environments. Lecture and laboratory. Not open to students with credit for GEO 330 .
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GEO 476 - Environmental Planning.
GEO 203 , GEO 331 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Environmental analysis for landscape planning and design. Data generation for land use plans, environmental inventories, impact statements. Sources of data, mapping techniques, graphic formatting, dissemination methods.Also listed as PUB 476 and RPL 476 .Graded ABCDD-N
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GEO 489 - Geoscience Teaching Practicum.
At least junior standing, three GEO courses, consent of instructor.(2).
For science concentrators interested in teaching practices and communication in earth science. Work with instructors as tutors, teaching assistants and research assistants in lectures, laboratories, demonstrations and special projects aimed at improving lower division science courses.May be elected twice.
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GEO 490 - Resource Science Departmental Seminar I.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Seminar on applied practice in resource science.Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 491 - Resource Science Departmental Seminar II.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Applied research in resource science, including supervised fieldwork.Graded ABCDN.
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GEO 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Physical Geography.(4).
Credit and grade for GEO 495 is not given until successful completion of GEO 496 .Also listed as .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Prior or concurrent election of GEO 495 and consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in Physical Geography.(4).
Also listed as HON 496 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 498 - Research in Geoscience.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research in physical geography, environmental science, and related fields, conducted independently or with faculty.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GEO 499 - Independent Study.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Field study and study of current literature on specific topics.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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GER 111 - Beginning German I.
Not open to students with more than one year of high school German except by departmental consent.(4)FL/GS.
Basic structures and patterns the student must know to understand written and spoken German. Active use of the language limited to oral and written exercises used to enhance knowledge of grammar as well as develop listening and reading comprehension skills.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.Graded ABCC-N.
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GER 112 - Beginning German II.
GER 111 or placement.(4)FL/GS.
Continuation of GER 111 Introduction of more complex structures and more active use of German. Further practice in reading texts adapted from newspapers, magazines, and literature.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.Graded ABCDD-N.
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GER 205 - Reading German.
GER 112 with a grade of B or better, or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department.(1).
Reading of representative modern prose for general comprehension. Designed to develop skills needed to read German at sight.Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.Graded ABCDN.
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GER 206 - German Conversation.
GER 112 or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Languages Department.(1).
Development of speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussion of readings and cultural materials from other media such as films, newspapers, and relevant online resources.Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.Graded ABCDN.
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GER 250 - Intermediate German.
GER 112 or placement.(4)FL/GS.
Intensive practice in spoken and written German complemented by review of structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on development of skills in conversational German together with reading of texts in German for an understanding of the cultural values of the German-speaking world.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.
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GER 392 - Special Topics.
Consent of Department Chair.(1-3).
Seminar for advanced students. Titles, descriptions and requirements of acceptable topics available from Department Chair.May be taken more than once if no topic is repeated.
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HCR 101 - Physical Fitness.
(2).
Lecture and physical activity focused on componets of physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Includes information on American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, dimensions of wellness, proper warm-up/cool-down techniques, contraindicated exercises, caloric intake and expenditure, proper nutrition, exercise motivation, and participation in a variety of activities that produce physical fitness.
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HCR 102 - Weight Training.
(2).
Lecture and physical activity focused on development of muscular strength and endurance following American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Weight machines and free weight used along with information of proper warm-up/cool down techniques, major muscle groups and functions, movement terminology, planes of motion, and high-risk exercises.
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HCR 103 - Aerobic Conditioning.
(1).
Introduction to aerobic conditioning as a component of overall health and physical fitness. Students participate in aerobic activities including walking, running, swimming, biking, aerobic dance and use of cardiovascular exercise equipment. American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for quality and quantity of exercise followed.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 104 - Volleyball.
(1).
Provides students with an opportunity to learn about, experience and play volleyball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills; recreational and competitive rules taught and applied.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 105 - Basketball.
(1).
Provides students with an opportunity to learn about, experience and play basketball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills. Recreational and competitive rules taught and applied to various play situations.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 106 - Beginning Golf.
(1).
A step-by-step process for learning basic swing fundamentals for the game of golf. Lectures and practice for different aspects of golf including putting, chipping, full swing fitness, rules and etiquette. Proper selection and club fitting.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 107 - Basic Stress Management and Relaxation.
(1).
Identification of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies including relaxation techniques for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being.
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HCR 108 - Introduction to Wellness.
(1).
Identification and exploration of the seven basic dimensions of wellness – social, physical, spiritual, environmental, mental, emotional, and occupational. Self-assessment and evaluation along with health promotion activities assist in the process of learning how to balance these dimensions for optimal well-being.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 109 - Swimming Skills and Conditioning.
(1).
Development and refinement of swimming skills and stroke mechanics; swimming as an aerobic conditioning activity. American Red Cross and American College of Sports Medicines guidelines followed. Open to non-swimmers and swimmers of all levels.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 110 - Racquet Sports.
(1).
Provides students opportunity to learn about, experience and play various racquet sports with the emphasis on racquetball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills; recreational and competitive rules taught and applied.May be repeated to a total of three credits.
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HCR 111 - Foundations in Coaching.
(1).
Presents the principles underlying effective coaching including code of ethics, coaching styles, teaching methods, understanding the coach’s role, and creating trust and respect. In addition, how to effectively communicate with athletes, recognizing over training and how to reduce risk of injury will be covered.
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HCR 112 - Martial Arts I.
(2).
Students learn fundamentals of martial arts in a structured and progressive manner while increasing physical fitness. Includes introduction to full range of skills (striking, grappling and self-protection) as well as martial arts history, philosophy and basics of Rapid Cognition Training. Designed for the beginner, but open to students with previous experience for refinement of basic skills taught in most martial arts systems. Rank belts may be earned upon completion.May be repeated for credit.
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HCR 113 - Biking on the Flint River Trail.
(1).
Students bike for fitness while becoming familiar with the natural attributes of the Flint River Trail, a linear park extending from the UM-Flint campus to Bluebell Beach and Stepping Stone Falls, with a popular 3-mile loop through Kearsley Park. (Students who do not own a bicycle or have one available for use should contact the instructor). May be repeated to a total of 3 credits.
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HCR 114 - Weight Management for Life.
(1).
Instruction on how to make healthy changes in eating, meal planning and physical activity to decrease risk of chronic disease and increase energy level and self-esteem. Positive behavior change encouraged through classroom instruction, group interaction and physical activity.May be repeated to total 3 credits.
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HCR 116 - Intermediate Golf.
(1).
Designed to provide information and enhance skills to achieve greater fundamentals for learning and playing the game of golf—short-game, bunker play, full swing, target and mental awareness, ball trajectory, videotape and 9 hole playing lesson.
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HCR 117 - Enhanced Stress Management and Relaxation.
(2)HW.
Thorough exploration of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being through participation in class discussions, a comprehensive inventory of relaxation techniques, and various self-assessments.
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HCR 119 - First Aid: Responding to Emergencies with Community CPR.
(2).
Provides knowledge and skills to help sustain life and minimize pain and consequences of injury/illness in an emergency situation. Lectures and hands-on practice of techniques (Adult, child and infant CPR certification). Not open to students with credit for HCR 120 .
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HCR 120 - Medical First Responder.
(4).
Introduction to technical knowledge and skills required to effectively perform basic emergency medical care (first aid and CPR). Lectures and in-class hands-on practice of techniques. Successful completion of the course results in certification in Emergency Response First Aid with CPR for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross. Not open to students with credit for HCR 119 .
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HCR 122 - Martial Arts II.
HCR 112 or consent of instructor.(2).
Introduction to new skills and evolution of skills acquired in HCR 112 ; focus on advanced concepts, techniques, fitness and further use of the Rapid Coginition Training methods. More advanced belt rankings may be earned upon completion of course.May be repeated for credit.
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HCR 130 - Introduction to Nurse Anesthesia.
(1).
Overview of the profession of Nurse Anesthesia, including scope and settings of practice, requirements and curriculum designs of educational programs. Basics of anesthesia, professionalism, professional organizations history and current issues within the field. Intended to assist students and RNs in their consideration of Nurse Anesthesia as a future career.
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HCR 150 - Fundamentals for Effective Healthcare Professionals I.
Admission into the Genesee Early College program.(1).
Overview of health career options including therapeutic, diagnostic, biomedical, informatics and service careers, as well as veterinary medicine and dental careers. Introduction to concepts of confidentiality and universal precautions. Students become certified in CPR and First Aid for health care workers.Offered at the Genesys Regional Medical Center.
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HCR 151 - Fundamentals for Effective Healthcare Professionals II.
HCR 150 , (1).
Building on HCR 150 , students explore professional conduct, patient’s rights, healthcare ethics, cultural, age and gender sensitivity, and communication.Offered at the Genesys Regional Medical Center.
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HCR 201 - Introduction to Health Careers.
(1).
Overview of health careers including job functions and responsibilities, academic prerequisites; designed to assist students in making appropriate health field career choices.
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HCR 203 - Personal Health.
(3)HW.
Discussion and laboratory experiences in individual health problems. Disease and health behaviors with emphasis on preventative health care. Exploration of the American health care system and current health issues of interest. Provides students with tools to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes.
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HCR 204 - Contemporary Issues in Sexual Health.
(3)HW.
Introduction to the study of sexuality and sexual health. Contemporary trends and issues in sexual behavior, including theoretical perspectives and research methods in sexuality from the biological basis of sexuality to sexual development through the lifespan. The social context of sexuality, gender roles, intimacy and love, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, contraception, and sexual assault’s impact on healthy decision making.
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HCR 205 - Professionalism for Health Careers
(1).
Introduction to the critical role of “non-clinical” skills and competencies necessary for a successful health care career. Emphasis on teamwork, respect for and value of difference, and interacting effectively with co-workers and clients. Student teams engage in problem-solving activities on various health science topics.
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HCR 220 - Introduction to Health Sciences.
(3).
Introduction to fields in the health sciences. Presentation of health sciences as a coherent group of disciplines addressing prevention, clinical, therapeutic, and administrative health care practices, and academic areas of study. Concepts of individual and population health, significant trends in health, service delivery, nature of services provided, career opportunities within selected fields, and relationships among those fields.
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HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States.
At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor.(3)S.
Status, institutions, attitudes and behavior related to health care in the United States. Delivery of services; evolution, structure and dynamics of health professions. Personal and institutional aspects of the health care system and their effects on planning, public policy, the sick role, physician-patient relationships, death and dying, the hospital, and health care politics.
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HCR 301 - Introduction to Health Information Systems for Administrators.
HCR 300 ; CIS 128 or NSC 373 .(3).
“Hands-on” overview of trends and innovations in information technology, use of information systems in routine health care management processes, and how data is captured throughout the process of providing patient care. Builds on basic microprocessing skills and presents various health care databases, e.g., medical record systems, ADT, laboratory, patient accounting, decision support, clinical, and financial information systems.
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HCR 304 - The Ethics of Health Care.
PHL 162 or PHL 168 or NSC 168 .(3)H.
Ethical and philosophical issues arising in and from the health care system. Problems and conflicts posed by interpersonal, professional and client relationships. Questions dealing with the right to live, the right to die, informed consent, sterilization, abortion, and human experimentation, and the just allocation of limited resources.
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HCR 305 - Public Policy and Health Care.
HCR 300 or consent of instructor.(3).
Health care policies and policy-making processes; trends in health care policy and their political, economic and social implications. The ideological basis for United States health care reform efforts will also be discussed.Also listed as POL 305 .
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HCR 319 - Public Personnel Administration.
At least junior standing.(3).
Selection and management of personnel in public organizations; evolution and development of merit systems. Effects of municipal unionization and collective bargaining on personnel relations in the public sector; accountability and productivity of public employees.Also listed as PUB 319 .
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HCR 325 - Issues in Women’s Health.
A course in anatomy and/or physiology and a course in psychology.(2)HW.
Physical and mental health issues of women. Anatomic and physiologic changes during development, pregnancy, and menopause. Medical-surgical disorders including infections and cancer. Sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, and the special needs of females in therapy. Women and violence, including sexual assault, abuse, and incest.Also listed as NUR 351 .
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HCR 330 - Medical Anthropology.
A course in anthropology or HCR 300 .(3)HW.
Anthropological perspectives on biological, environmental and socio-cultural factors shaping patterns of health, disease and illness. Comparative analyses of diverse medical knowledges and practices, power and inequality in health and illness experiences, interactions among differing medical systems in specific locales, and institutional frameworks for delivery of health services in a rapidly changing global context.Also listed as ANT 330 .
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HCR 351 - Special Topics in Gerontology.
(3).
In-depth exploration of issues of contemporary relevance to gerontology. Topics vary; may include dying and bereavement, promoting healthy aging, ethnogerontology, spirituality and aging, ethical issues and aging, gender issues in later life, chronic illness and aging, issues with Alzheimer’s disease.
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HCR 353 - Ethical Issues in Aging.
A course in gerontology or consent of instructor.(3).
Ethical and philosophical issues emerging from an aging society, such as provision of care (what kind, how much, by whom), issues around mental and physical capacity (dementia, medical treatment decisions), autonomy and competence, just allocation of resources. Critical and systematic analysis from multiple perspectives. Explicit and implicit effects of ageism and their implications.
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HCR 360 - Issues in Maternal and Infant Health.
HCR 300 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor.(3).
Current issues affecting maternal and infant health, including important risk factors for the mother and infant, current legislation affecting programs, ethical issues, and future directions.Offered infrequently.
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HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care.
(3).
The multi-dimensional nature of cultural competence and complexities in providing health service to culturally diverse populations. Students’ self-awareness, knowledge and skills addressed through discussions of reading, videos and practice exercises.
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HCR 363 - Introduction to Health Disparities.
SOC 100 or ANT 100 /INT 100 or consent of instructor.(3)HW.
Differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among racial and ethnic minority populations in the US. Emphasis on contributing factors including reduced access to health care, inequalities in income and education, cultural and family factors, individual behavior, racial discrimination, and the complex interaction among these factors.
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HCR 368 - Sociology of Health and Illness.
SOC 100 .(3)HW.
Sociological view of health, illness, and the delivery of medical care. Social and social-psychological factors involved in being ill; social relationships and organizations associated with medical treatment; roles of providers and patients; and national health care systems.Also listed as SOC 368 .
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HCR 376 - Health Care Administration.
HCR 300 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor.(3).
Administration of hospitals and managed care organizations. Extended care facilities and visiting nurse associations. Decision-making, organizational structure, trustee and medical staff relationships, third party payor relationships, and fiscal management of the health care institution.
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HCR 377 - Health Care Human Resources Administration.
HCR 300 .(3).
Examination of various leadership and human resources theories, principles, concepts, and techniques used by health care managers to maximize effectiveness of employees. Topics include role and functions of human resources management; job design, job analysis, and job evaluation; recruitment and selection; training and development; wage and benefit administration; and labor issues.
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HCR 379 - Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion.
At least sophomore standing.(3)HW.
Introduction to the field of health education. Includes the history, mission, and breadth of health education as both an academic discipline and a profession; outlines professional ethical responsibilities; and describes practice settings. Explores concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education. Exposure to a broad range of content specific topics in health education including: maternal and child health, aging, management of chronic disease, end of life, and women’s health. Introduction to health education research methods. Also aims to increase student self-awareness of how culture and biases influence their professional practice.
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HCR 380 - Strategies in Health Education.
HCR 379 ; MTH 090 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Introduction to basic principles in health education and health promotion, health education theories, needs assessment and data collection strategies. Basic strategies used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education and health promotion programs are examined. Experiential learning in focus group, in-depth interviewing and survey development included.
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HCR 384 - Issues in Program Implementation.
HCR 300 , at least junior standing. HCR 380 strongly recommended.(3).
Various issues which affect implementation of health programs, including resource allocation, educational strategy selection, marketing and public relations, grantsmanship, and political forces which affect change.
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HCR 385 - Health Care Program Evaluation.
HCR 300 , MTH 090 , at least junior standing.(3).
Developing a frame of reference for research and evaluation of health care programs. Research and evaluation methods, including setting objectives, measurement of attitudes, and presenting evaluation reports.
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HCR 386 - Media and Materials in Health Care Education.
At least junior standing.(3).
Guides students toward acceptance of the proper role and place of media in the health education process, and improves the students’ skills in the selection, production, use and evaluation of media in health education.
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HCR 388 - Directed Studies.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research on a specific problem in health care.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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HCR 390 - Internship in Health Care.
Consent of instructor.(3-6).
Work assignment in a health care agency as an intern who observes and participates in agency activities under the supervision of both agency and school staff. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars.Not required of students having a year of experience in a health agency comparable to that provided by the practicum.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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HCR 391 - UHWC Practicum.
Consent of instructor.(3-6).
Work assignments in the Urban Health and Wellness Center for health education students directed by UM-Flint faculty. Assignments vary reflecting current opportunities.May be repeated to total 6 credits.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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HCR 392 - Health Care Cooperative Experience.
At least junior standing, consent of instructor and co-op coordinator.(3-6).
Job assignment planned jointly by the student, the supervisor, and the Academic Advising and Career Center at the beginning of the cooperative work experience. Duties involved should relate to the student’s academic program and should increase in responsibility and difficulty during the period of the assignment. Preparation of a paper related to the work experience and problems encountered and handled.Graded Pass/Fail/Y.
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