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Public Health

HPER C501 Assessment and Planning in Public Health (3 cr.) Principles of community health assessment and program planning in public health, including social and epidemiological assessment; identification and prioritization of health issues, behaviors, and behavioral determinants; administrative and policy assessment; planning for program implementation and evaluation; and evaluation including personnel management and resource acquisition.

HPER C505 Public Health Foundations and Leadership (3 cr.) A survey course to prepare public health practitioners, researchers, and teachers with knowledge and skills to carry out broad public health functions in local, state, national, and international settings. Introduction to principles of leadership, comprehensive community needs assessment health promotion in diverse communities, and eliminating health disparities initiatives.

HPER C510 Organization and Administration of Public Health Programs (3 cr.) Covers the organizational structure and function of public health systems, policies, and programs at the local, state, and federal levels. Official agencies, voluntary agencies, and health-related activities in the private sector are considered.

HPER C512 Environmental Health Science (3 cr.) Components of environmental health and public sanitation programs. Topics include water supply, air and stream pollution, sewage treatment and waste disposal, insect and rodent eradication, energy alternatives, food and drug quality assurance, occupational health, radiological health, and communicable disease control.

HPER C514 Health Education in Occupational Settings (3 cr.) Approaches to developing comprehensive employee health education and health promotion programs in occupational settings. Topics include health risk appraisal; program design, implementation, and evaluation; employee health networks; and special instructional methods appropriate for the workplace. Reviews model employee health education programs from business and industry.

HPER C515 Health Education in Clinical Settings (3 cr.) An extensive study of health education programs in clinical settings, including historical background, recent legislation, health care delivery systems, roles and responsibilities of the educator, patient representation, program planning, and evaluation strategies. Examines instructional techniques and materials and reviews model programs. Field visitations may be required.

HPER C516 Introduction to Health Counseling (3 cr.) Reviews recent developments in mental health; implications for public health and school health programs; roles of health educators in supportive listening, crisis intervention, and appropriate counseling and referral strategies for contemporary health issues; and the development of health counseling as an evolving component of public health and medical care systems.

HPER C517 Workshop in Public Health (1-3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in public health are conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER C518 The Nature of Addictive Disorders (3 cr.) Focus on understanding contemporary theories of addiction including behavioral, psychological, biological, physiological, social/cultural, and other approaches. Topics covered include addictions found in youth/adults (e.g., drugs, sex, eating, Internet, gambling, work). Upon completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of addiction theories and the factors underlying addictive behaviors.

HPER C529 Health and Disease Disparities in Diverse Communities (3 cr.) Cultural and socioeconomic factors, gender, age, and regional factors all affect disparities in the health status of certain U.S. populations. Students evaluate research in social, behavioral, and health care use predictors of community health and develop strategies for public health, health service, policy, and other interventions for specific groups.

HPER C535 Contemporary Issues in Aging and Health (3 cr.) This online course examines aging issues and health inequalities among diverse populations, women's aging and health experiences, and the prospects for the aging baby boomer cohort. Graduate students evaluate the effectiveness of current public health programs and policies in meeting the needs of the rapidly growing diverse older adult population.

HPER C589 Models and Theories of Health Behavior (3 cr.) Selected theories and models of health behavior relevant to the practice of health promotion are examined. Students will be expected to determine which theories or models are appropriate for given populations, intervention settings/resources, and health problems. The content will focus on models of individual and interpersonal health behavior.

HPER C591 Public Health Statistics (3 cr.) An applied approach to the collection, organization, and interpretation of data pertinent to public health and vital statistics. The application of biostatistical methods, population data, morbidity and mortality rates, ratios, and life tables to public health.

HPER C602 Intervention Design in Public Health (3 cr.) P: HPER C589 and HPER C501, or equivalents. Designing and selecting public health promotion interventions and programs which are grounded in theory, based on data, and appropriate to the setting and community. Emphasis on social and behavioral interventions.

HPER C611 Epidemiology (3 cr.) An overview of epidemiology for disease monitoring, investigations, control, and prevention practice. Measures for disease surveillance, description, etiology, and analysis of individual and community strategies are covered. Simulations, case studies, and formal study proposal including literature review, chosen design and instrumentation, and control of validity threats are used.

HPER C615 / HPER K500 Health, Longevity, and Integrative Therapies for the Later Years (3 cr.) This interdisciplinary online course reviews health care, the biology of aging, new research in aging, and applications of integrative medicine for older adults. Students evaluate comparative effectiveness of integrative therapies and allopathic medicine for common chronic illnesses in the rapidly growing older adult population and critically analyze the "anti-aging" industry.

HPER C617 Seminar in Public Health (1-3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of public health are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER C640 Research in Public Health (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER C641 Readings in Public Health (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER C644 Field Experience in Public Health (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA minimum 3.0 and permission of instructor. Public health skills are developed through professional experiences in health settings facilitated by preceptors and supervised by faculty. Regular critiques will be held with supervisors; written progress reports and development of a major independent project are required. Graded by S/F only.

HPER C650 MPH Culminating Experience (2 cr.) P or concurrent: HPER C644 and authorization of academic advisor. Students demonstrate how public health competencies were attained and synthesized across the graduate training experience by developing an M.P.H. competency portfolio, delivering an M.P.H. competency presentation, and taking a comprehensive examination administered by the faculty. Graded on S/F basis only.

HPER C701 Advance Health Behavior Theory for Research (3 cr.) P: HPER C589 or other graduate course in health behavior theory; restricted to doctoral students. An analysis of the role of health behavior theory in research. Emphasis on exploring the conceptual and methodological issues associated with theory-based research and developing a proposal for a theory-based research project.

HPER C717 Advanced Seminar in Public Health (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status. Advanced topics in the area of public health are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER C777 Doctoral Seminar in Public Health (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and doctoral student status. Research techniques in public health are reviewed, and examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature are critiqued. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

Human Development and Family Studies

HPER F517 Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies (1-3 cr.) P: Varies depending on topic. Analysis and interpretation of various aspects of family study; stresses theoretical and/or empirical formulations with emphasis on critical discussion and evaluation. May be repeated twice for credit. Topics may vary.

HPER F531 Human Development I: Conception through Age 6 (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at children from preconception to age 6; balancing theory, application, and research, presenting a picture of the whole child situated in realistic, everyday cultural contexts.

HPER F 532 Human Development II: Ages 6-19 (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course incorporates scientific and personal experience in examining middle to adolescence developments. We will discuss theories on development and view our beliefs through the lenses of such theories, paying attention to ways research supports, questions, or contradicts perspectives in society about development.

HPER F533 Human Development 3: Adult Development (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. Emphasizes developmental reciprocity between adults and their multiple social, psychological, cultural, and biological environments. Promotes the student's examination of in-depth and specified focus in several salient areas for the purpose of deepening foundational understanding of adult development.

HPER F541 Effects of Divorce on Children (3 cr.) In-depth examination of how a parental divorce affects children both in the short term and years later. Particular focus is on how to minimize these effects and on how social attitudes and beliefs influence social policy.

HPER F542 Internship in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Professional internships in appropriate settings completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences must be approved in advance. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER F543 Family Life Education (3 cr.) Philosophy, principles, assumptions, and history of family life education, with emphasis on theoretically based curriculum development. Strategies, methods, and resources for developing curricula to address contemporary family life.

HPER F544 Parent Child Relationships: Theoretical, Research, and Practical Aspects (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social and behavioral sciences or equivalent. A thorough and comprehensive review and discussion of the theory, research, and practical aspects of tparent child relations within their culture and historic context.

HPER F546 Issues in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor; other prerequisites, depending on topic. Interrelatedness of different aspects of growth and development; review, discussion, and evaluation of current trends and issues in human development and family studies. Topic may vary.

HPER F550 Families, Culture, and the Atypical Child (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course focuses on families, culture, and the development of the atypical child. Specifically, we will discuss normal child development, what can go wrong during the growth process, and how different cultures perceive and deal with atypicality.

HPER F553 Teaching Sex Education (3 cr.) P: HPER F255 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Philosophy, content, methods, resources, and evaluation that relate specifically to the teaching of sex education.

HPER F555 Leading Family Process Discussion Groups (3 cr.) P: 3 credit hours of social science course work and interview with professor. Students will lead psycho-educational discussion groups in family process including family influences, communication, intimacy, parent-child relationships, loss, and divorce. Students will also be required to assist with various administrative tasks related to that discussion.

HPER F557 Stress and Resilience in the Family (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or permission of instructor. Research and theory on family stress and resilience. Covers important aspects of family stress such as social support, meaning construction, and coping. Also, addresses resilience factors that serve to ameliorate the effects of stress on families.

HPER F558 Workshop in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: HPER F150 or HPER F258 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics of relevance to individuals in HDFS and related disciplines are discussed in workshop fashion under direction of faculty. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER F559 Special Problems: Human Development and Family Studies (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Independent work on problems of special interest to student. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

HPER F560 Grief in a Family Context (3 cr.) P: 6 credit hours of social science courses. Explores the grief process within a family context. Includes emotional, psychological, somatic, social, and spiritual aspects of grief. Addresses influence of family on individual grief. Incorporates human development as well as family process. Includes implications for practitioners.

HPER F598 Non-thesis Project in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) Individual application of student's area of study to the solution of a problem, under supervision of an advisor. Not open to students who select a thesis program. Prerequisite: A detailed proposal must be submitted to supervising professor before work can begin. Open only to HDFS master's students.

HPER F617 Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of human development and family studies are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary. Course may be repeated with different focus with the consent of student's advisor.

HPER F640 Research in Human Development and Family Studies (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance. May be repeated with permission.

HPER F641 Readings in Human Development and Family Studies (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposal must be approved in advance. May be repeated with permission.

HPER F654 Conceptual Frameworks in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. Critical examination and survey of major HDFS theories and conceptual frameworks. Integrative analysis of the way contemporary research and practices are informed by theoretical bases. Addresses interplay between basic tenets of theories/conceptual frameworks and socio-historical context in which they developed.

HPER F656 Families and Health (3 cr.) The interface between the family and health systems. Explores relationship between family functions and various aspects of health and health care of family members. Emphasis on students' understanding of ways of using the strengths and overcoming the weaknesses of family systems in influencing health behavior.

School and College Health Education

HPER H500 Philosophy and Principles of Health Education (3 cr.) The philosophy and principles that provide the foundation for health and safety education as academic disciplines, including history of the professions, theories of health behavior, principles of learning applied to health communications, diffusion and adoption in health promotion, professional preparation, and areas of professional specialization.

HPER H502 Instructional Strategies for School and College Health (3 cr.) Application of innovative strategies for the teaching of health education. Attention is given to conceptualizing instruction, specifying instructional objectives, planning units and lessons, utilizing various instructional methods, selecting and using instructional materials, and evaluating teaching effectiveness.

HPER H510 Organization of School Health Programs (3 cr.) Consideration of the coordinated school health program (CSHP) as a health promotion model that contributes to both health and education outcomes. Addresses the role and function of CSHP at the national, state, and local levels. Includes strategies for addressing child and adolescent health across multiple program components.

HPER H511 Advanced Emergency Care (3 cr.) P: HPER H160 or equivalent. This graduate course includes research in emergency care, teaching techniques for first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and assisting with HPER H160 labs. Students who complete the course become eligible for American Red Cross Instructor authorization.

HPER H512 Understanding the Medicated Student/Client (3 cr.) A nonmedical introduction for teachers, administrators, agency personnel, and others who work with children or adults on sustaining prescription medications. Examines how such medications affect the performance of students or clients. Additional topics include drug actions, interactions, indications, contraindications, and side effects.

HPER H514 Health Education in Elementary and Middle Level Schools (3 cr.) Recommendations for providing comprehensive health education programs for elementary, junior high, and middle school children are proposed. Topics include assessment of child health needs, health observation and screening, subject-matter selection, curriculum planning, and evaluation. Creative teaching through health fairs, health museums, projects, gaming, simulations, and experimentation.

HPER H515 Human Sexuality Education in Schools (3 cr.) Competencies in human sexuality education are identified for teachers, administrators, nurses, and other school personnel. Specific activities include developing a comprehensive vocabulary in human sexuality education, establishing effective communication skills, and reviewing various educational techniques and materials relevant to the teaching of human sexuality.

HPER H517 Workshop in Health Education (1-3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in school and public health and related disciplines are conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasizes practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER H518 Alcohol and Drug Education (3 cr.) Alcohol and drug abuse in American society are probed in a comprehensive yet practical manner. Physiological, psychological, sociological, theological, and legal dimensions of the issue are explored through lectures, group discussions, guest speakers, and audiovisual presentations. Discusses principles of teaching and counseling in drug education programs.

HPER H519 Contemporary Issues in Health Promotion (3 cr.) Surveys a variety of contemporary issues related to lifestyle and health behavior, including Centers for Disease Control and prevention priority health risks. Social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health promotion, such as poverty, social capital, and mass communication, etc., will also be discussed.

HPER H520 Death Education (3 cr.) Helps prepare educators and health-related personnel dealing with death education and/or dying and death in the work setting. Educational methodology and materials, helping/supportive strategies, and background content about death and dying.

HPER H521 Consumer Health (3 cr.) Consumer decision-making models, interpretation and assessment of available information related to consumer issues, and identification of consumer awareness and protection resources. Emphasis on the health educator's role in a consumer-based society.

HPER H522 Promoting Women's Health (3 cr.) Examines the relationships of women to health and health care, with attention to health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes throughout the life span. Emphasizes current information related to women's health issues and the health educator's role in women's health.

HPER H524 Gerontology: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (3 cr.) An overview of areas in the study of aging, focusing on health, psychological aspects, and policy issues. Includes theoretical approaches to aging and current research in these areas. In-depth literature reviews provide focus and enhanced knowledge of chosen areas. Cross-listed with EDUC P513. Cannot be repeated as EDUC P513.

HPER H525 Computer Applications in Health Education (3 cr.) Computer applications specific to health education, with emphasis on computer-assisted instruction development and evaluation, instructional and office management, and health education research applications for statistical packages. Students select projects based on degree concentration and/or area of interest.

HPER H526 AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (3 cr.) In-depth examination of the health and social impact of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide, with particular attention to theoretical models of individual prevention behavior.

HPER H527 Practicum in College Death Education (3 cr.) Includes the study of death education methodology, preparation of learning activities dealing with death and dying, evaluation of student papers, and leading discussion sections of HPER H220 Death and Dying.

HPER H528 Issues in Substance Abuse (3 cr.) Various drugs including alcohol, sedative-hypnotics; narcotic-analgesics; cocaine; xanthines; cannabis; hallucinogens; and over-the-counter, prescription, and other substances causing health problems in our culture are identified and discussed. Emphasis on history, symptoms of use and abuse, and the role of the health educator in prevention and referral.

HPER H530 International Health (3 cr.) Major trends and issues related to international health, including health care systems, nutrition, family planning, distribution and nature of communicable and chronic diseases, and preventive measures in selected countries. Special emphasis on problems that can be prevented through health education programs.

HPER H540 Practicum in College Sex Education (3 cr.) Includes the study of sexuality education methodology, preparation of learning activities dealing with human sexuality, evaluation of student papers, and leading discussion sections of HPER F255 Human Sexuality.

HPER H555 Issues in Human Sexuality and Health (3 cr.) Issues, problems, and scientific concepts of human sexual expression in contemporary society, with particular attention to their relationships to individual health and the development of a healthy sexuality.

HPER H594 Health Program Evaluation (3 cr.) P: Previous program planning course/experience and advisor approval required. Covers concepts and procedures required to plan and conduct program evaluation in applied health settings. Identifies relevant evaluation concepts, measures, models, and techniques. Presents utilization-focused strategies for communicating program theory, involving relevant stakeholders, analyzing data, and reporting results.

HPER H599 Master's Thesis (1-5 cr.)

HPER H601 Curriculum Development for School and College Health (3 cr.) P: HPER H502 with B- or higher. The theory and practice of curriculum development in health education, including philosophy and principles of curriculum development; scheduling and sequence of health instruction; yearly, unit, and lesson planning; course of study preparation; evaluation strategies; and practical procedures for organizing a curriculum development project.

HPER H617 Seminar in Health Education (1-3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of health education are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER H623 School Health Program Management (3 cr.) P: HPER H510 or equivalent with a B- or better. Focuses on knowledge and skills to manage a local school health program, with emphasis on systems change theory, needs assessment, program planning, program management, coalition development, team building, social marketing and advocacy, policy development and implementation, and long-term sustainability.

HPER H635 Health Promotion in the 21st Century (3 cr.) Health promotion has evolved as a major strategy to improve population health. WHO defined it as enabling people to increase control over, and improve their health. The course provides health professionals with theoretical, technical, organizational, economic, political, and systems skills to establish and evaluate health promotion programs domestically and internationally.

HPER H640 Research in Health Education (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER H641 Readings in Health Education (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER H642 Internships in Health Promotion (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Professional internships in school or agency settings are completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences must be approved in advance and are available only upon completion of course work for a master's degree. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER H643 Practicum in Health (1-10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Practical learning experiences are completed in appropriate professional settings under the direction of a faculty member. Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER H645 Travel Study (1-10 cr.) P: Permission of sponsor. Planned study tours of school and public health programs throughout the United States and selected foreign countries are conducted under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Specific tours vary; course may be repeated for credit. Only S/F grades given.

HPER H653 Practicum in School Health Management (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Culminating practical management experiences are completed in appropriate school settings under direction of a faculty member. Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER H695 Acquiring and Managing External Funds for Health and Human Services (3 cr.) Develop skills to acquire and manage external funds for health and human services research and development in academic, public-, not-for-profit-, and private-sector agencies, including establishing a research or development career trajectory; identifying sources of funds in areas of interest; preparing a proposal and budget for funding; and managing funded projects.

HPER H717 Advanced Seminar in Health Behavior (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status. Advanced topics in the area of health behavior are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER H740 Research in Health Behavior (1-10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and consent of instructor. Research projects in the area of health behavior are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced doctoral students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER H741 Readings in Health Behavior (1-10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and consent of instructor. Planned readings in the area of health behavior are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced doctoral students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER H777 Doctoral Seminar in Health Education (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and doctoral student status. Reviews research techniques in health education and critiques examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

HPER H790 H.S.D. Dissertation (1-15 cr.)

HPER H799 Ph.D. Dissertation (1-30 cr.)

Nutrition Science/Dietetics

HPER N520 Food Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM C118 or equivalent. R: A course in organic chemistry. Advanced study in the chemical and physical properties of food as related to use, quality, and preparation. Students will conduct library research to prepare a critical review of selected topics in novel areas of food chemistry and technology.

HPER N525 Food Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) Must be taken concurrently with HPER N520. Application of principles and experimental procedures in food chemistry. Students will design and conduct an independent research project in food science in addition to weekly topical group laboratory experiments.

HPER N530 Advanced Human Nutrition (3 cr.) P: HPER N231 and CHEM C341/R 340 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. Function of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in human metabolism, energy balance, and review of current literature.

HPER N531 Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.) P: HPER N231 and PHYS P215, or equivalents. Emphasis on the physiology, etiology, and dietary intervention in various diseased states. Includes in-depth analysis and reporting of a disease state and the role of diet and clinical research in its management.

HPER N532 Advanced Human Nutrition II (3 cr.) P: HPER N530. Emphasis is placed on vitamins, minerals, water, and phytochemicals.

HPER N533 Medical Nutrition Therapy Application (2 cr.) P or concurrent: HPER N531. Application of diet therapy principles. Includes food preparation, designing special diets, and evaluating case studies. Effect of lifestyle and socioeconomic variables.

HPER N536 Community Nutrition (3 cr.) Emphasizes eligibility criteria and services available through community programs and includes service-learning activities in the community. Students apply knowledge of diet and health surveys and principles of community assessment and education to the development and implementation of a local nutrition intervention. (Fall)

HPER N539 Special Problems: Nutrition and Food Science (3 cr.) P: Consent of department. Independent work on problems of special interest. Topic may vary.

HPER N617 Seminar in Nutrition Science (1-3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of nutrition science are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit with permission.

HPER N620 Nutrition in Sports (3 cr.) P: HPER N231 and PHYS P215, or equivalents. The role of nutrition in athletic performance, especially the effects of various nutrition practices during training, competition, and recovery. Current concepts and controversies.

HPER N640 Research in Nutrition Science (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance. May be repeated with permission.

HPER N641 Readings in Nutrition Science (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance. May be repeated with permission.

Safety

HPER S501 Program Development in Safety Management (3 cr.) Program development in safety management is examined, including needs assessment, programming, and evaluation options. Past, present, and future management practices are critiqued; and selected safety management models (MBO, Keppner, Tregoe, MORT, Epidemiological, Systems) are analyzed. Adoption of management techniques consistent with current trends in safety risk decision making.

HPER S502 Instructional Strategies for Safety Education (3 cr.) Approaches to the preparation and delivery of comprehensive instructional programs in safety settings; topics include principles of program organization in safety education, specifying goals and objectives for safety instruction, planning lessons and units of instruction, identifying and utilizing methods and safety resource materials, and evaluating instructional effectiveness.

HPER S510 Organization and Administration of Safety Management Programs (3 cr.) Guidelines for the organization and administration of comprehensive safety management programs; topics include theories of management and supervision, program planning, staffing, reporting, record keeping, and budgeting procedures. Analyzes management models and administrative functions for programs in schools, colleges, business, industry, and government.

HPER S511 Driver Education and Transportation Safety (3 cr.) Administrative considerations in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of driver training and transportation safety programs. Problem areas include the development of advanced driving skills, road testing, insurance coverage, and the conduct and analysis of traffic and transportation surveys. Examines current research literature and areas of research need.

HPER S513 Safety Management in Business and Industry (3 cr.) Principles of safety management applicable to business and industrial settings, including accident causation theories, risk analysis and loss control, learning theories and behavioral factors applied to adult learners, selection of special educational techniques and materials, and program evaluation methods. Case studies, resource personnel, and field visitations.

HPER S517 Workshop in Safety Education (1-3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in safety education and related disciplines are discussed in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER S617 Seminar in Safety Education (1-3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of safety education are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER S640 Research in Safety Education (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER S641 Readings in Safety Education (1-5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER S642 Internships in Safety Education (1-10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Professional internships in appropriate settings are completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences must be approved in advance and are available only upon completion of course work for a master's degree. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER S643 Practicum in Safety Education (1-10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Practical learning experiences are completed in appropriate professional settings under the direction of a faculty member. Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER S717 Advanced Seminar in Safety Management (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status. Advanced topics in the area of safety management are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER S777 Doctoral Seminar in Safety Education (1-3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and doctoral student status. Reviews research techniques in safety education and critiques examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

Interdepartmental and Technical Courses

HPER T500 Current Interdisciplinary Topics (1-3 cr.) A flexible format course that facilitates the cooperation of two or more departments in presenting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of important topics of current mutual interest.

HPER T590 Introduction to Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Methods and techniques of research; potential and completed problems analyzed with view to selection of topics; standards for writing research papers.

HPER T591 Interpretation of Data in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Elementary and essential statistical and graphical techniques for analysis and interpretation of data; practice with actual data.

HPER T592 Statistical Techniques of Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Theory of advanced statistical techniques; practical applications with actual data.

HPER T593 Public Relations (3 cr.) Principles of public relations, human relations, identification, and analysis of publics, problem solving, and techniques in communication media.

HPER T594 Finance and Budgeting (3 cr.) Sources of revenue and budgetary procedures for public leisure service agencies. Fund management, financial analysis, purchasing, contractual agreements, and other fiscal concerns.

HPER T595 Construction and Analysis of Achievement Tests in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Principles of construction, selection, interpretation of written achievement tests in health and safety, physical education and recreation, and other evaluative procedures; analysis of standardized tests. Project required to apply principles involved.

HPER T691 Correlational Techniques (3 cr.) P: HPER T592. Multivariate statistical techniques and analytical procedures commonly used in applied research. The topics include matrix algebra, data screening, multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant function analysis, logistic regression, and principle components and factor analysis.

HPER T693 Experimental Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: HPER T592 with a grade of B or better. Principles and resources for designing and analyzing experiments using ANOVA models. Includes between and within subjects designs, factorial arrangements and nested designs, analysis of covariance, trends, statistical power, and effect size. Incorporates computer programs.