HPrf 100W Writing Workshop
Development of skills in scientific and technical writing. Class includes how to write a
critical review of published writing, a business letter, and a scholarly paper; an oral presentation is also required.
Prerequisites: English 1B (with a grade of C or better). Completion of core GE, satisfaction
of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing.
3 units
HPrf 134. Complementary and Alternative Health Practices
Philosophical, historical, clinical, and scholarly aspects of complementary
and alternative medicine and associated health practices used in the US, with
emphasis on scientific clinical investigation and evidence based efficacy.
Prerequisite: Completion of Core GE courses or consent of instructor
HPrf 135. Health Issues in a Multicultural Society
(available on campus and online)
Multidisciplinary interpretation and evaluation of consumer health issues.
Impact of cultural variables (including communication methods, socioeconomic
status and traditional beliefs) on health and illness. Interaction of individuals
in families and other groups.
Prerequisites: Completion of core GE, satisfaction
of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at CSU if Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100 course is required.
3 units
HPrf 180. Individual Studies
Individual work on special topics by arrangement.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, instructor consent and division director approval.
Repeatable for credit.
C/NC
1-5 units
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HPrf 260 Multidisciplinary Health Promotion in Later LIfe
Multidisciplinary assessment and planning. Principles or promoting
health and preventing disability in later life. Physical, psychological,
social, cultural, spiritual and evironmental factors that affect length
and quality of life.
Prerequisite: Biol 66 or Gero 108 or
instructor consent
3 units
See NUFS 260
HPrf 295. Research Methodology
Focus on general research methods such as the concept of scientific methods,
the logic of research design and applicability of theoretical and experimental
approaches in the health professions.
Prerequisites: Stat
95 (or equivalent).
3 units
