These courses are for students interested in entering the health profession as a doctor, nurse or physical therapist. Understanding basic human anatomy and physiology is the foundation for those interested in health and/or healthcare careers. Classroom teaching supplemented with pathology laboratory tours, hospital tours, simulation labs and more.
Exploring Anatomy & Physiology (HLTH 095, 3 credits)
This is a great course for students thinking about a career as a nurse, doctor, physical therapist, nutritionist, athletic trainer and more! Understanding your body and the way it works is important information for those interested in healthcare or just wanting to know more about their own health. Classroom learning supplemented with lots of hands-on learning in simulation labs, movement labs, skill labs and more. This course is not a substitute for the Anatomy & Physiology course requirements for UVM major or minor.
Human Biology (BIO 003, 3 credits)
Learn about biological topics relevant to humans, such as cancer, human genetics, environmental toxicants and the biological concepts necessary for understanding these problems. Classroom teaching supplemented with pathology laboratory tours, hospital tours, simulation labs and more.
Science of Energy Balance ON-LINE (NFS 095, 1 credit)
Learn about energy and how it is related to nutrition and health. This online course is designed as an introduction to the concepts and components of energy utilization in nutritional science, and the “real world” application of these concepts to our daily lives. Students will learn the components of energy balance (intake and expenditure), the role of macronutrients and micronutrients, the use of nutrition labeling information related to energy balance, and how to apply all of this information to maintain a healthy body weight. Students will also calculate and analyze their personal energy intakes and expenditures over a three day period. This is an entirely online “Web-based” course. Students will have unlimited access to the course Website for the two week period of the course (July 16 – 27, 2012). Students are free to work through the lessons and activities at their own pace. However, students will be required to complete seven short (10 questions) online quizzes, complete pre-course assessments of knowledge and behavior related to energy balance, and another set of assessments after completing the course. Students will also be required to complete and submit a personal 3-day dietary record of all food intake, and a three day record of physical activity.
