- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- MATH 1110 .
HLSC
16 courses with the subject HLSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course presents current issues and information on professionalism and medical ethics for Health Sciences professionals. Specific areas that will be investigated include: what it means to be a professional, career development strategies, the role of service for the professional, ethical issues for healthcare providers, the ongoing process of developing an ethical practice, withdrawing care from the terminally ill, and other current issues in the national media.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- HCAP 3800 and junior standing.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- HCAP 2010 / HCAP 2011 , HCAP 3800 ; HLSC 3050 , or permission of Instructor.
This course describes the biological and physiological basis for health care to MCH populations including pregnant women, infants, and individuals through age 21. Using an evidence-based approach to MCH care, this course examines the use of current epidemiologic and analytic literature to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and technologies used to prevent, diagnose, and treat clinical problems of women, mothers, infants, children, and adolescents. The course addresses the role of nutrition in the prevention of chronic diseases in women and children and its influence on normal childhood growth and development.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of Natural Sciences requirement or consent of the instructor.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- HCAP 3800 .
This course examines major trends and issues related to international health including health care systems, nutrition, family planning, distribution and the nature of communicable and chronic diseases, and preventive measures in selected countries. Special emphasis is placed on problems that can be prevented through health education programs.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
This course serves as an introduction to a variety of health care options currently available in our society. Students will explore basic concepts of pharmacology, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, psychological effects on health, oriental medicine, techniques of healing movements, healing touch, and manipulation techniques. Students will be exposed to a variety of viewpoints and encouraged to critically evaluate different theories of health and health care.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- Completion of Natural Sciences requirement.
To function within the health care system, health providers must be able to articulate their profession’s concept of health within the context of medical management of common health conditions. Students learn how to search the World Wide Web to locate instructional resources and to gather clinically related evidence to solve problems. In this process, they learn about the underlying pathophysiology, diagnostic, and treatment procedures, while collaborating with other students in completion of online and face-to-face assignments. As students examine the internal and external factors that impact human health, they can learn about the care of common health conditions and roles of various practitioners.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- MATH 1110 .
This course provides an overview of the major areas of environmental health. The areas of emphasis include food protection, air, water and land pollution, hazardous waste, population concerns, and noise and radiation hazards.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- HCAP 3800 or permission of instructor.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts, functions, applications, technologies, and trends pertaining to automated geographic information systems (GIS) applicable to health sciences. Topics include GIS hardware and software considerations, data resources, and technical issues and applications in GIS.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
This specialized course will consist of an in-depth study of the human musculo-skeletal system. The course will include, but is not limited to, the skeletal system which will include landmarks, the articular system, the muscular system with an emphasis on structure and function. The course will also include a discussion regarding human posture and human gait. This course is designed for students who intend to continue their education at the graduate level in professional areas such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, and medicine.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- Senior standing and departmental permission.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 2210, 2211 , BIOL 2220, 2221 ; HCAP 2010 / HCAP 2011 ; HIMA 1010 , HIMA 1040 ; HLSC 4010 .
This course provides an assessment of geriatric issues important to health care professionals. Normal aging, disease processes associated with aging, psycho-social factors, health care service delivery, advocacy and other relevant considerations will be addressed with the goal of enhancing a practitioners’ effectiveness in working with the geriatric population.
- Subject
- HLSC
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026 - 2027 Undergraduate Catalog
- Source
- catalog.tnstate.edu
Source: Tennessee State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59