Faculty from different disciplines will provide in-depth coverage of selected topics in nutritional sciences as related to health and biological functions (e.g. nutrition and exercise, stress, and environmental interactions).

This seminar is designed to provide information on: (1 historical perspectives of mission work; (2) health, political, economic, and cultural diversities of mission sites in selected countries; and (3) eligibility and funding criteria for selected sites. This course provides an opportunity to learn about short-term humanitarian medical missions (sponsored by independent non-governmental and multi- denominational religious organizations). Health care professionals who have participated in medical missions will share their experiences.

This course provides an opoprtunity for application of selected aspects of the research process to a clinical nursing problem. Students work individually or in small groups. The specific nature of the reseach effort is negotiated with the faculty advisor and is under the direction of that advisor. A written scholarly report is the final product. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

This course reviews the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology applied to population focused health care and nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of epidemiologic reasoning in deriving inferences about the etiology of health outcomes from population data, and in guiding the design of health service programs.

This course examines the epidemiological, psychological, and theoretical perspectives of risk taking behavior and its health consequences across the lifespan. Fundamental risk concepts about individual and group risk taking behaviors, and models and practices that reduce risky behaviors are discussed. Selected topics include stress, tobacco, drug, alcohol, and medication abuse, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, eating disorders, occupational and sports activities, and violence.

Clinical practicum focusing on assessment of health status of individuals, families, and/or aggregates; identification of needs and planning for care with emphasis on prevention and health maintenance. Laboratory, three to 12 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.

Second clinical practicum which focuses on continued assessment of health needs of individuals, families, and/or aggregates which emphasizes planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nursing services. Laboratory, nine to 12 hours per week.

Individually arranged in-depth clinical practicum focusing on the development of leadership and clinical management skills and the application, refining, and synthesis of knowledge and skills developed in didactic and clinical courses. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits. Laboratory, nine to 24 hours per week.

Focus is on concepts, theories, and techniques for assessing families and communities and assisting individuals, families, and groups to maximize their health status. The evaluation of comunity resources to meet health care needs is emphasized. Research related to the influence of lifestyle, health habits, and coping with developmental and situational crises on health is reviewed. Selected field and observational experiences are included.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.