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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies (HP)
- http://usc.edu/medicine/hp
- D class assignments for undergraduates available; phone (213) 740-1060.
- Registration only upon permission of the department concerned. D class assignments are assigned by the academic department.
Introduction to strategies for promoting health and wellness. Includes self monitoring of health risk behavior, goal setting, and behavior changes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 40551R | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 73 of 110 | Ricky Bluthenthal | ONLINE |   | |
| 40565R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | TBA | |
Nutrition as it relates to health promotion across the lifespan and disease prevention. Discussion of nutrients, factors affecting food choices, food safety and global nutrition issues.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 40552R | 060 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 40 | Paige Berger | ONLINE | |
Introduction to concepts of global health and disease control. Issues of globalization, global governance, emerging diseases, infectious disease treatment, and outbreak challenges.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40572R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 40 | Laura Ferguson | ONLINE | | |
| 40575R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 34 of 36 | Heather Wipfli | ONLINE | |
Individual research apprenticeship in health related fields under supervision of a departmental faculty member. Graded CR/NC. Departmental approval.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40557D | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 0 of 25 | David Glasgow, Elahe Nezami | ONLINE | | |
| 40559D | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 15 of 30 | Kairos Llobrera, Nadia Sellami, Elahe Nezami | ONLINE | |
Overview and analysis of predictors and consequences of health-related behaviors; theoretical viewpoints and strategies for behavior change. Recommended preparation: HP 200
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40558R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 56 | David Black | ONLINE | |
Intermediate statistics for health behavior studies; topics include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, and use of computer software in data analysis.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40554R | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 50 | Amanda Goodrich | ONLINE | | |
| 40567D | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 50 | Amanda Goodrich | ONLINE | | |
| 40574R | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 46 of 47 | Farzana Choudhury | ONLINE | |
Introduction to the design, conduct and evaluation of health behavior research studies; quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and analysis. Recommended preparation: HP 340L
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 40556R | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 44 of 45 | Kimberly Miller | ONLINE | | |
| 40569D | 060 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 31 of 45 | Roksana Karim | ONLINE | |
Comparison of national and international differences in health status as influenced by cultural practices and lifestyles within geographic, economic, and political environments. (Duplicates Credit in former HP-400m)
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40594D | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 48 of 48 | Claradina Soto | ONLINE |  |
Examines the primary goals and methods of epidemiology, the study of factors that influence health and disease in individuals and populations.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40566R | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 58 of 60 | Mariana Stern | ONLINE | |
Survey of occupational and environmental health. Introduction to epidemiology, exposure assessment, toxicology, policy development, risk assessment, and effects of urban development on health.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40570R | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 50 | Edward Avol | ONLINE | Word (67849 KB) | |
Examines the nature and roots of health disparities among women,men, and different ethnic and age groups; methods for reducing such disparities; strategies for prevention services.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40571R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 25 of 40 | Nancy Boley Cruz | ONLINE | |
Patterns and prevalence of violence; psychosoical, environmental, and biological influences on violent behavior; youth gangs; drugs and violence; family violence; and prevention and intervention strategies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40573D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Joel Milam | OFFICE | |
Provides a broad examination of issues in HIV/AIDS, including behavioral, social, biological, clinical and ethical dimensions of the pandemic in the U.S. and elsewhere.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40561D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | OFFICE | |
Examination of causes and consequences of obesity, with emphasis on health risks of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Recommended preparation: HP 230.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40576R | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 32 | Paige Berger | ONLINE | |
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein; introduction to vitamins, minerals and dietary modifications in various pathological conditions. Recommended preparation: HP 230.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 105A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40581D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | OFFICE | |
Covers phases of worksite health promotion: research, design, implementation and evaluation; concerns regarding escalating medical costs and the role of health promotion in offering substitutes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40590R | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | OFFICE | |
Overview of causative factors and demographic distributions of the major chronic diseases in the western world; edpidemiologic concepts and research designs. Recommended preparation: HP 320
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40578R | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-8:20pm | Monday | 31 of 35 | Victoria Cortessis | ONLINE | |
Discussion of global environmental changes, including climate change, air pollution, water pollution, radiation, and their impacts on human health.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40553R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 20 | Edward Avol | ONLINE | Word (65936 KB) | |
Overview of traditional Eastern approaches toward health and disease; relevance to modern health issues, emphasizing a comparison between traditional Chinese and modern Western medicine. Recommended preparation: Fundamentals of Medicine
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40584R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 25 of 35 | Sivarama Vinjamury, Jenny Yu | ONLINE | Word (301971 KB) | |
Survey of the development of healthy and the prevention of health-risk behaviors during adolescence. Prevention and promotion techniques will be explored emphasizing cultural differences.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 40586R | 060 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 38 of 55 | Panayiota Courelli | ONLINE | |
Overview of the impact aging populations will have on global institutions from a variety of perspectives. Examination of public health policy issues.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the GERO department but may qualify for major credit in HP. To register, enroll in GERO 483.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36284R | 607 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 2 of 30 | Jessica Ho | ONLINE | | |
| 36257R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Jessica Ho | ONLINE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Open to HP majors only. Recommended preparation: HP 350L
- Corequisite: HP 340
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40585D | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 45 of 85 | David Glasgow, Elahe Nezami | ONLINE | |