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Health and Human Behavior

Art Medical History to Date

Amilcar Castellano Sanchez

Mon., 1:00PM – 3:30PM

This course encompasses the study of medical world history in the period that extends after the industrial revolution to current times.

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Challenges in Healthcare 2

Barbra Roller

Mon., Wed., 5:00 - 6:15 PM (Yearlong)

This course is intended primarily for premedical students or those planning to enter other graduate health professions. It provides a comprehensive overview of the US healthcare system, discusses public health issues, gender and health, end of life issues, and the role of technology in medicine, among other contemporary topics It provides clinical case studies and the opportunity for discussion and critical thinking.

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Pediatric Experiences in Narrative Medicine

Amilcar Castellano-Sanchez

Tues., 1:00PM-3:30PM

This course continues to explore the unbreakable -- yet not well-valued and sparsely characterized -- connection between the worlds of text (narrative, poetry, short stories, memoirs, interviews, imagery and film adaptations) to the worlds of medical ailments and medical practice focused to the pediatric experiences.

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Exploring Disability Culture: Why it Matters

Amy Paul-Ward

Mon. & Wed., 9:30AM-10:45PM (SUMMER A)

This course provides students with an introduction to topics related to Disability Culture. To understand the evolution of disability culture, we will begin by reviewing relevant interdisciplinary theories that highlight foundational concepts, ongoing debates, and critiques of the concept of disability as it relates to representation, access, and inclusion in everyday life.

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Life After Death

Jennifer Houston

Wed., 2:00PM-4:30PM

This course invites you on a thought-provoking journey that delves into the multifaceted dimensions of what happens when we die, the ways we cope with death, rituals of celebration and remembrance, and the lasting imprints we leave behind. Death, a universal experience, is intertwined with cultural, ethical, and personal considerations that shape our understanding of life and its meaning. In this course, we will explore the diverse ways that religions, societies, and even businesses navigate the journey from life to death, examining the rituals, practices, and ethical considerations that accompany this profound transition.

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Population Health in Latin America

Noel Barengo

Mons., Weds., 3:00P-4:15P

This course provides students with essential concepts, methods, and frameworks to understand and address health at the community level, emphasizing the interplay between individual, social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors. Covering 13 key topics, it examines the historical evolution of health systems, social determinants, epidemiological transitions, environmental challenges, and Indigenous health, while also exploring innovative policy interventions and the role of art and culture in shaping public health narratives. Through interactive case studies, students learn to analyze data, assess community needs, and design equitable interventions grounded in the Social Ecological Model. By integrating historical, structural, and artistic perspectives, the course prepares students to address health inequities and promote culturally informed, community-centered approaches to well-being across Latin America.

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Comparative Immunology and Socioeconomic Ramifications

Aileen Marty

Online

The course encompasses the scope of immunological functions and principles for bacteria, animals, and humans.

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Artificial Realities

Joaquin Pedroso & Sean Hermanson

Tues., Thurs., 11:00AM-12:15PM

Students will engage with classic works and foundational theories concerning the question of reality and will become versed in contemporary debates on the issue to develop a nuanced understanding of conceptual approaches to reality and its various dimensions and registers. Topics to be covered include holistic understandings of reality and existence, truth, perception and perspective, the nature and role of science, mind and consciousness, reality in art and culture, the relationship between power and reality, the meaning of reality, universes and multiverses, technology, and virtual realities.

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The Digital Fork: From Bites to Bytes

Natalie Yagual

Online

The purpose of this course is to explore the interdisciplinary intersection between pop culture, technology, and nutrition. This course will focus on the influence these areas have on our society. Students will analyze the relationship between media, digital innovations, and nutritional trends, how these areas interact to influence individuals, cultures, and movements across the globe.

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Music Cognition: An Exploration of the Mental Processes Underlying Musical Behaviors Copy

Ernesto Fernandez

Online

This course examines human development regarding how and when musical behaviors emerge and what methods improve musical practice. It takes a close look at how musicians’ brains process audio signals differently from non-musicians. It also explores arguments for and against the notion that music-making is an evolutionary adaptation in humans.

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Psychedelic Renaissance

Joseph Lichter

Mon., Wed., 12:30PM - 1:45PM

The course will have us look at the history and chemistry of psychedelics, serotonin receptors, neuronal activity and the glutamatergic system, psychedelics and gene expression, research methodologies used with such molecules, why the criminalization, why the continued research and the recent resurgence of interest in the last decade specifically towards therapeutic uses.

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Human-Centric Skills for Healthcare

Jason Bell

Tues., 5:00P - 6:15P

Human-Centric Skills for Healthcare explores the connection between emotional intelligence and business sustainability, and the development of soft skills critical to meeting patient expectations. The course emphasizes the development of public speaking and presentation skills. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the value of soft skills and appreciate their importance to careers in healthcare.

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Power of Play

Maikel Right

Thurs., 11:00A-1:30P

This course analyzes the anthropological, biological, and business implications and significance of play throughout the human experience.

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Capturing Healthcare: Where Excellence Meets Documentation

Lillybet Guillarte

Online

This comprehensive course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the critical field of healthcare documentation, with a specific focus on ethics and legal aspects. Students will explore the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare documentation across various healthcare disciplines, emphasizing the principles of ethics and the legal framework governing this essential sector.

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