Biobehavioral Health (BB H)

BB H 019 HEALTH AND DISEASE ( 1) Essentials of communicable and chronic disease control.

BB H 019S HEALTH AND DISEASE ( 1) Essentials of communicable and chronic disease control.

BB H 043 DRUGS IN SOCIETY ( 1) An exploration of the health-related aspects of drug use and abuse.

BB H 045 ALCOHOL AWARENESS EDUCATION ( 1) A course designed to raise awareness relative to the use and abuse of beverage alcohol.

BB H 046 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY ( 1) An examination of health concerns related to sexuality and sexual behavior.

BB H 046S INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY ( 1) An examination of health concerns related to sexuality and sexual behavior.

BB H 048 (GHA) VALUES AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR ( 1.5) Examination of issues that impact the social, emotional, and physical well-being of college students through a values and decision-making process.

BB H 101 (GHA) INTRODUCTION TO BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behavior on health.

BB H 101H (GHA) INTRODUCTION TO BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) Introduction to interdisciplinary study of health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behavior on health.

BB H 119 (GHA) BEHAVIOR, HEALTH, AND DISEASE ( 3) Principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic illness. This course is designed for non-BB H majors.

BB H 143 (GHA) DRUGS, BEHAVIOR, AND HEALTH ( 3) Health aspects of use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs; related social problems and prevention. Designed for non-BB H majors.

BB H 145 PEER ALCOHOL EDUCATOR TRAINING ( 2) Study of alcohol physiology and issues related to alcohol use on campus. Skill for peer alcohol educators will be covered.

BB H 146 (GHA) INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SEXUALITY ( 3) An examination of human sexuality as it relates to health.

BB H 148S COPING WITH COLLEGE: A FIRST YEAR TRANSITION SEMINAR ( 2) Exploration of effective learning strategies, university resources, academic requirements and planning, career development issues in discussion-centered environment.

BB H 203 (PSYCH) NEUROLOGICAL BASES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR ( 3) An introduction to biopsychology, emphasizing the structure and function of the human brain.

BB H 251 (US) STRAIGHT TALKS I: ADVANCED SEXUAL ORIENTATION/GENDER IDENTITY PEER EDU CATION ( 3) Exploration of social justice issues, diversity leadership, and group facilitation skills related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally issues.

BB H 296 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

BB H 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

BB H 301 VALUES AND ETHICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONS ( 3) Examines bases for choices among values in personal and professional relations in human development processes and supporting services.

BB H 302 (US) (AAA S) DIVERSITY AND HEALTH ( 3) Examine the relationship of diverse personal and sociocultural factors to health, like socioeconomic class, race-ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or SOC 001

BB H 310W RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR STUDYING BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) Surveys the various research methodologies used in biomedical research, including case, epidemiological, quasiexperimental and experimental approaches. Prerequisite: BB H 101 , STAT 200

BB H 311 INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION IN BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) A review of literature relevant to the concepts and findings of different scientific domains as they apply to biobehavioral health. Prerequisite: BB H 101 , BIOL 110 , PSYCH 100

BB H 315 (US) GENDER AND BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) Interdisciplinary study of gender, examining the interaction of biological, behavioral, and sociocultural factors on health differentials throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: BB H 101

BB H 316 FOUNDATIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH PROMOTION ( 3) Basic exposure and skills development in theory and practice in health promotion. Prerequisite: BB H 101

BB H 320 HEALTHWORKS CORE PEER EDUCATION TRAINING ( 1) Core training, for students accepted into the Healthworks Peer Education Program, to provide reliable health-related information to their peers.

BB H 321 HEALTHWORKS ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG PEER EDUCATION TRAINING ( 2) To train students accepted into the Healthworks Peer Education Program, to provide reliable alcohol and other drug information to their peers. Concurrent: BB H 320

BB H 322 HEALTHWORKS SEXUAL HEALTH PEER EDUCATION TRAINING ( 2) To train students accepted into the Healthworks Peer Education Program, to provide reliable sexual health information to their peers. Concurrent: BB H 320

BB H 323 HEALTHWORKS WELLNESS PEER EDUCATION TRAINING ( 2) To train students accepted into the Healthworks Peer Education Program, to provide wellness information to their peers. Concurrent: BB H 320

BB H 346 PEER SEXUAL HEALTH PROMOTION ( 3) Provides information, process, and program presentation skills to peer/ sexuality educators for promotion of sexual health among diverse groups.

BB H 368 NEUROANATOMY, BEHAVIOR, AND HEALTH ( 3) The neuroanatomical bases of behavior, health, and disease. Prerequisite: BB H 101 ; BI SC 004 , BIOL 141 , or PSYCH 260

BB H 410 DEVELOPMENTAL AND HEALTH GENETICS ( 3) Discussion of genetic influences on development and the interrelationships between genetics and health. Prerequisite: BIOL 133 or BIOL 222 ; STAT 200 , STAT 220 , or STAT 250

BB H 411 RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS IN BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH ( 3) Research methods, multi-level analyses, and applications in biobehavioral health. Prerequisite: BB H 101 , BB H 310W , STAT 200

BB H 416 HEALTH PROMOTION II: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION ( 3) Planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion, prevention, and intervention programs; emphasizing evaluation. Prerequisite: BB H 310W , BB H 316

BB H 417 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH PROMOTION ( 3) Advanced learning experience in health promotion applications in which students will actively participate in planning, implementing, evaluating health programs. Prerequisite: BB H 416

BB H 420 DEVELOPING STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ( 3) Planning, developing, and implementing strategies for stress management programs for health education professionals in school, community, and corporate settings.

BB H 422 SAFETY EDUCATION ( 3) Principles and practices of accident prevention; home, school, highway, work, and public places. Prerequisite: HL ED 060 , 3 credits in psychology

BB H 432 BIOBEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF STRESS ( 3) Comprehensive discussion on the mechanisms of stress-induced diseases. Prerequisite: BB H 101 , BIOL 141 , BB H 310W or equivalent

BB H 440 (H P A) PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY ( 3) Theory of epidemiology and significant case studies; potential applications to health care. Prerequisite: BB H 101 or BIOL 110 or H P A 310 ; STAT 200 or STAT 250

BB H 440 (US;IL) (H P A) PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY ( 3) Effective Date: FA2008 Theory of epidemiology and significant case studies; potential applications to health care. Prerequisite: BB H 101 or BIOL 110 or H P A 310 ; STAT 200 or STAT 250

BB H 444 HEALTH ISSUES IN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ( 3) An introduction to health promotion strategies in employee assistance programs. Prerequisite: KINES 060 , KINES 443

BB H 446 HUMAN SEXUALITY AS A HEALTH CONCERN ( 3) Examination of human sexuality as a integral part of basic health education and health care for persons of all ages. Prerequisite: BB H 101

BB H 451 PHARMACOLOGICAL INFLUENCES ON HEALTH ( 3) Biological and behavioral aspects of therapeutic and recreational drug use and misuse, and their relationships to health. Prerequisite: BB H 101

BB H 452 (NURS;WMNST) WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES ( 3) Exploration of major health issues concerning women today, with an emphasis on social, cultural, and medical influences. Prerequisite: BB H 101 , BIOL 141

BB H 453 ORIENTATION TO THE HEALTH EDUCATION PRACTICUM ( 1) Orientation to and preparation for the health field experience. Prerequisite: sixth-semester standing

BB H 458 (WMNST) CRITICAL ISSUES IN REPRODUCTION ( 3) Examination and analysis of the new reproductive technologies from the standpoint of medical ethics, feminism, and sociocultural influences. Prerequisite: BIOL 141 or PSYCH 100

BB H 468 NEUROANATOMICAL BASES FOR DISORDERS OF BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH ( 3) An examination of the anatomical/cellular/molecular bases for human central nervous system disorders and their impacts on victims/families/caregivers. Prerequisite: BB H 368 , BB H 469 or PSYCH 260

BB H 469 (BIOL) NEUROBIOLOGY ( 3) Comprehensive examination of neuroanatomy and physiology designed to integrate the principles of neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology and molecular biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 240W

BB H 470 (BIOL) FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE ( 3) Neurobiological function in motivated behaviors, motor and sensory function, learning and memory, development, sexual differentiation, and pathology. Prerequisite: BIOL 469

BB H 494 RESEARCH PROJECT ( 1 -12)

BB H 494H SENIOR HONORS THESIS ( 1 - 6) Independent study related to a student's interests directed by a faculty supervisor and culminating in the production of a thesis. Prerequisite: approval of honors thesis advisor

BB H 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

BB H 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

BB H 501 BIOBEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS IN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PROCESSES ( 3) Examination of theories and basic processes for understanding individuals as dynamic biobehavioral complex systems functioning through continual inter- actions. Prerequisite: graduate status

BB H 502 (PSY) HEALTH: BIOBEHAVIORAL PERSPECTIVES ( 3) Introduction to the role of psychology in maintaining health and in treating nonpsychiatric disorders.

BB H 503 BIOBEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS IN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT: PROCESSES AND INTEGRATION ( 3) Examination and integration of basic processes for understanding individuals as dynamic biobehavioral complex systems functioning through continual interactions. Prerequisite: or concurrent: BB H 501

BB H 504 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTION STRATEGIES ( 3) Evaluation of intervention strategies from a biobehavioral health context. Theories of change processes as they pertain to health are analyzed. Prerequisite: BB H 502 , BB H 503

BB H 505 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH STRATEGIES ( 3) Research strategies in behavioral health investigations are examined. Designs and data analytic models relevant to biobehavioral research are included. Prerequisite: coursework in research design and/or introductory statistics

BB H 521 STRUCTURAL EQUATINO MODELING ( 3) Structural Equation Modeling with LISREL and Amos. Confirmatory factor analysis; regression and path analysis with manifest/latent variables; special applications. Prerequisite: HD FS 519 , HD FS 526

BB H 551 WORLD HEALTH PROMOTION ( 3) Analysis of the various health problems that affect humans throughout the world; emphasis will be placed on personal health issues.

BB H 552 CURRENT HEALTH EDUCATION ISSUES ( 3) Analysis of scientific and political foundations of current issues within health education tasks, with emphasis on research and action implications.

BB H 555 WOMEN'S HEALTH STUDIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION ( 3) Analysis of the status of women as consumers and providers of health education, with emphasis on theories and influencing factors.

BB H 590 COLLOQUIUM ( 1 - 3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.

BB H 594 RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 -18) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.

BB H 595 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

BB H 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES ( 1 - 9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

BB H 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

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Effective Date: Current

Review Date: 06/20/2008

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