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New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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Student Learning Outcomes

Course Name: Contemporary Health Issues
Course Number: BIOL 5
Outcomes:
  • Students will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being.
  • Students will be able to compare and evaluate elements of a nutritionally healthy diet.
  • Students will be able to analyze problems in health care delivery in the U.S.
  • Students will be able to synthesize the interaction of multiple environmental hazards.
  • Students will be able to identify risk factors for intentional and unintentional injuries.
  • Students will be able to describe the effects of psychoactive drugs on multiple body systems.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the interaction between fitness and nutrition and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
  • Students will be able to describe risk reduction strategies for preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Students completing an assignment in Area E courses will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being.
  • Students will be able to identify the benefits of prenatal care and testing.
  • Students will be able to examine the effects of stress on physical and mental health.
  • Students will be able to describe the components of a behavior modification program.
  • Students will be able to identify patterns of disease and disability in the U.S.