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This course will introduce fundamental concepts of the human body and how physiological systems are coordinated that allow us to perform routine and complex tasks. Do we take for granted how our body functions? Of course we do. We donât think about the simple tasks that allow us to function daily such as walking to class. From a physiological perspective, this action requires a host of coordinated events that will determine the ultimate success (or failure) of such actions. We must receive signals from the brain to contract our muscles; there must be enough energy within our muscles to fuel contraction; and we must be physically able to perform the task. What if, for example, your class was on the top of Mt. Everest? Your walking and breathing would definitely change, but what is the physiological explanation for this? We will explore topics of human science through core principles of biology, chemistry, and physics and we will examine how the body adapts to the stress we impose on ourselves or experience from outside elements. Specific discussions on locomotion, aging, the mechanisms of fatigue, and systemic responses to injury will be highlighted to understand the boundaries of human functioning.
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To become conversant in the terminology and technology associated with human health, disease, and health care in order to effectively participate and communicate in health care administration. Case studies and other applications will be analyzed and discussed that relate to todayâs preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative practices. Mastery of the concepts and terminology presented will provide a fundamental vocabulary of human health and disease employed in modern health care practice and its management.
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A series of lectures and laboratory experiences devoted to the anatomy of the human are presented. Basic biological, principles are introduced and the integrative systems of the body are also studied. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory. Parallel Courses: CHEM-001 or HSCI-110. Fall.
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A series of lectures and laboratory experiences devoted to the physiology of the human are presented. The circulatory respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems are studied in detail. Laboratory experiences include blood pressure determination, cardiovascular physiology as demonstrated on the dog, and urinalysis. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: HSCI-101, CHEM-001 or HSCI-110. Parallel course: CHEM-002 or HSCI-111. Spring.
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This seminar is focused on the critical analysis and thinking about communication and the rise of health as a science looking at institutions, enterprises and sensibilities of science. Weekly discussions by seminar participants concentrate on studying the influence of major figures in the development of health science during the past two millennia. Particular focus is placed on the rapid emergence of genetics and the role of DNA in science communication during recent decades and their implications for the future. Primary, secondary, and tertiary sources in a broad range of scientific topics are discussed during the seminars to illustrate the variety of health science communication approached that have been and are in use. The primary objective is to develop proficiency in oral, written and electronic forms of scientific communication. As part of achieving this objective each student discusses part of a chapter in James Watson's DNA; The Secret of Life and creates an annotated bibliography and oral presentation on a health science topic of their choosing related to communication in the health sciences. This seminar is open to any undergraduate student. Human Science majors should take HSCI 175 during the same semester as Research in Health Care.
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This is a one semester introductory biological chemistry lecture non-laboratory course primarily intended for undergraduate nursing and international health majors. It is also suitable for other students who desire a one semester introduction to or foundation course in general, organic and biochemistry. HSCI-110 will not fulfill pre-medical, pre-dental or graduate school requirements for a general chemistry course with laboratory.
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This is a one semester biochemistry lecture non-laboratory course primarily intended for undergraduate nursing and international health majors. It is also suitable for other students who desire a one semester biochemistry survey course with human clinical applications. HSCI-111 will not fulfill pre-medical, pre-dental or graduate school requirements for a laboratory biochemistry course.
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Credits: 2
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This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the form and function of DNA and RNA, genomic organization, cytogenetics, principles of simple and complex inheritance, whole genome association, and genomic diversity in disease. Translational and clinical applications will be emphasized throughout the course, utilizing case presentations, problem-based learning, workshops, and lectures.
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A series of lectures and laboratory experiences devoted to the pathogenic bacteria and viruses of humans. The mechanism of pathogenicity, the clinical picture of the disease, prophylaxis, and therapeutic are discussed. The laboratory experiences include identification of pathogens in sputum, spinal fluid, blood, urine, and stool cultures. Aseptic technique is stressed in the laboratory. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM-001 and -002 or HSCI-110 and -111, HSCI-101 and -102 or permission of the instructors. Fall.
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This course provides foundational knowledge which a health care professional needs to understand illness, its manifestations in a person, the anatomical and physiological basis for prevention and treatment. Genetics, biological and other agents of disease are discussed. The body's response to disease is examined with an emphasis placed on the inflammatory response. The disorders discussed are representative of those commonly occurring in the population.
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of molecular biology and the techniques used such as gel electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, cloning, sequencing, mutagenesis, transfection, transformation, protein purification and identification, immunoassys, etc. Students learn theory and design of these techniques in lecture and then experience these techniques in the laboratory. The course aims to allow the student to read articles in current journals (e.g. Cell, J. Biol. Chem., Science, Nature, etc.) and understand the terminology and methodology utilized in the study.
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Credits: 3
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This seminar course will examine the role of studentsâ teamwork, leadership skills, developmental theory and community dynamics to improve the health and well-being of college students toward Healthy Campus 2010 goals. The dynamics of community on a university campus as the milieu within which health promotion takes place will be integrated throughout the course.
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Credits: 1
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The field of immunology studies how the body distinguishes between what is self and what is non-self. Although we are accustomed to thinking about immunology with respect to pathogens and disease, the function of the immune system in fighting microbes is really a manifestation of its fundamental role as a system whereby the body knows itself. Throughout our lives, the immune system gathers and interprets information about the body. When something is not right, whether it is due to a microbial pathogen, or traumatic tissue damage, or cells growing abnormally to become a tumor, or the presence of transplanted foreign tissue, our immune system is activated to try to restore homeostasis. When it malfunctions it contributes to disease. In this course, we will learn the basic principles governing the functioning of the human immune system. The first few lectures will refer to the immune response to microbial infections. Defense against infection was the first function of the immune system to be recognized and is the best understood. Infection makes a story that has a beginning, middle, and end, and you should be able to tell that story about half way through the course. Once we learn how the cells and molecules work together to fight infection, we will then be able to consider them with regard to allergens, venoms, blood transfusions, tissue transplants, autoimmune diseases, cancer, immunodeficiency and vaccinations. Open to Human Science Majors or others with permission of the instructor. Fall, Senior Year.
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This is a survey course that examines the basic foundations of human sexuality, incorporating topical issues of interest and importance. The course will discuss the psychosocial impact of human sexuality on individuals and society. Students are encouraged to develop and maintain a personal philosophy concerning sexual decision-making and behavior. The course will include the biological, developmental, and scientific aspects of human sexuality. One credit of this course is a service-learning requirement. Students will apply what they learn to design and implement a sexual health promotion program for the Georgetown University community.
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Credits: 3
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This course will provide a comprehensive study of the human body using exercise as the principal paradigm. Both anaerobic and aerobic exercise provide extensive benefits for the human body at multiple levels. The class is designed to integrate the biochemical, cellular, and systemic processes in response to exercise. We will examine numerous physiological systems including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, nervous, psychological, and immune function during short and long-term exercise scenarios. Important biochemical pathways, i.e., glycolysis, the Krebâs Cycle, lipid and free fatty acid mobilization and utilization, will be studied within the context of the bodyâs needs during or after exercise. The study of specified cells, such as skeletal muscle fibers, will be highlighted. We will also examine how the body recovers from exercise or injury induced by exercise.
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Much of what we know about daily aspects of wellness is based on anecdotal or limited evidence. Wellness is optimal quality of life; being healthy in body and mind. What exactly is the evidence of wellness and how does one analyze the data that exists? What additional data would we want to know and how can we accomplish that? This requires input from multiple disciplines and knowledge of different levels of evidence and research. This course will provide students with the knowledge of the existing evidence, how to interpret this evidence and afford them the expertise to evaluate new data in the future.
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This course will build upon concepts learned in prerequisite courses in chemistry, human biology and pathophysiology, aiming toward a deeper understanding of the molecular and cellular processes that underlie human health and disease. It will prepare the student for advanced study in genetics, biotechnology, and immunology. Topics include cell structure, intermediary metabolism, structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, membranes and compartmentalization, signaling, growth control, and cell organization and interaction. Each topic will be presented with emphasis on its explanatory value with respect to disease states and therapeutic approaches. In the laboratory, students will learn experimental techniques in molecular cell biology and gain experience in writing scientific papers.
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Students will work in an institution or agency in a field appropriate to their career goals. Together with faculty and a preceptor at the agency, each student will develop a plan with the following essential components: There should be a "product" developed by the end of the internship. This product should be of value to the agency hosting the intern and may take many forms such as: document, poster presentation, national meeting, policy plan, notebook of data, etc. This "product" will be presented formally to the rest of the Human Science majors at the end of the internship semester (or other approved time). Spring, Senior Year.
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Health Impacts of the Environment analyzes those aspects of environmental health that are governed by interactions with physical, chemical, biological and social factors in the global environment and result in disease outcomes in human populations. The complexity of addressing environmental health problems requires multidisciplinary approaches for successful resolution. Input from experts in the fields of medicine, public health, economics, engineering, law, business, safety, statistics, epidemiology, life sciences and related fields of knowledge is essential for the development, implementation, and success of the control strategies necessary to address environmental health issues. This course surveys all aspects of environmental health impacts, focusing on issues most relevant today.
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This is a seminar course during which observed changes in human physiology during extended habitation in extreme environments will be analyzed and discussed during class in terms of disease categories, preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in relation to environmental and occupational health. Class discussions are led by faculty and students taking the course on selected areas of physiological adaptation. Presentations by students and faculty include critical reviews of the literature and presentation of new observations such as student generated data of physiological changes to extreme environments obtained using a human patient simulator or physiological monitoring/measuring devices and or instruments in discovery environments created by course participants including applicable reference data from the published literature.
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