1. Review contributions of psychology to the enhancement of health
2. Review contributions of psychology to the prevention and treatment of disease
3. Identify health risk factors, particularly as they pertain to life style
4. Review the health care system focusing on the system within the United States,
   but also how it relates to other systems such as socialized medicine
5. Discuss the application of psychological principles to applied health problems.
   Sample topics include lowering high blood pressure, controlling cholesterol,
   managing stress, alleviating pain, smoking cessation, etc.

1.  Introduction to cellular anatomy/physiology, relation to aging and genetic
    diathesis
2.  Review of cancer, relationship to lifestyle
3.  Review of digestive system and disorders such as nutrition, obesity and other
    eating disorders
4.  Review of cardiovascular health
5.  Psychological stress
6.  Drugs and substance abuse, placebo effects
7.  Exercise, psychology of activity
8.  Respiratory system and disorders
9.  Sensory and nervous system disorders
10. Infectious and viral diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases
11. Childbirth and pediatric disorders
12. Consumer health and health care

The class will adhere to the policies set forth in the
Undergraduate Bulletin.