Course Work & Artifacts
I took the following classes in pursuit of a degree in Language and International Health, and you can see examples of my work at the bottom of the page.
Spanish
SPAN 3010
Spanish Composition for Health Professionals
Intensive application of writing skills through exploration of health-related topics, accelerated review of grammatical structures, and exposure to medical vocabulary and concepts. Emphasis is on the relationship between health-related topics and society
SPAN 3040
Intro to Hispanic Literary Forms
Introduction to the basic structures and elements of fiction, poetry, drama, and essay, including literary and critical theory, with readings in 19th- and 20th-century Spanish and Spanish-American literature.
SPAN 3050
Intermediate Spanish Conversation/Composition I
Practice in spoken Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension. Includes written work to increase accuracy and assignments in the language laboratory
SPAN 3080
The Hispanic World: Latin America
Introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spanish-American countries. Emphasis is placed on the development of the political, economical, geographical, social, and artistic aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present.
SPAN 3150
Spanish for Health Professionals
Medical concepts and terminology in Spanish; designed for students who plan to work in professions related to public health care.
SPAN 4180
Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals
Technical Spanish for Health Management Professionals
Technical health communication course in Spanish with emphasis on managerial and business aspects of the international health industry
SPAN 4190
Health & the Hispanic Community
Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations. Taught in Spanish
Health Sciences
HLTH 2020
Introduction to Public Health
Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, health practices, and trends. Introduction of population and public health theories and models. General systems theory is introduced. Health majors are given enrollment priority.
HLTH 2030
Overview of Health Care Systems
Introduction to the American health care delivery system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources and processes. Fee-for-service, managed care, and integrated care organizations are discussed, and access, cost and quality of care are considered.
HLTH 2400
Determinants of Health Behavior
Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Introduces health behavior theories
HLTH 2980
Human Health and Disease
An overview of behavioral, biological and psycho-social factors associated with major human diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on best health practices. Health majors are given enrollment priority.
HLTH 3800
Epidemiology
Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.
HLTH 4900
Research and Evaluation Strategies for Public Health
Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed
Sciences
BIOL 1030
General Biology I & Lab
First in a two-semester sequence. Includes an evolutionary approach to cells, cellular activities, genetics, and animal diversity emphasizing the processes of science
BIOL 2220
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab
Basic introductory course in integrated human anatomy and physiology covering cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sensory organs. Physiology is stressed.
BIOL 2230
Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab
Continuation of BIOL 2220 covering endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems; fluid and electrolyte balance.
BIOL 4610
Cell Biology
In-depth analysis of how and where intracellular and extracellular molecules control general and specific cellular functions such as gene expression, secretion, motility, signaling, cell-cycle control and differentiation. Taught and graded at a level where students are expected to infer from and integrate cellular events
CH 1010
General Chemistry & Lab
Introduction to the elementary concepts of chemistry through classroom and laboratory experience. Emphasizes chemical reactions and the use of symbolic representation, the mole concept and its applications and molecular structure
CH 1020
General Chemistry & Lab
Continuation of CH 1010, treating solutions, rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemistry of selected elements, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
CH 2230
Organic Chemistry & Lab
Introductory course in the principles of organic chemistry and the derivation of these principles from a study of the properties, preparations, and interrelationships of the important classes of organic compounds.
CH 2240
Organic Chemistry & Lab
Continuation of CH 2230