Explores health concerns of individuals identifying as women across the lifespan, with focus on social and environmental factors impacting well-being. Ideal for future professionals in fields such as public health, healthcare, psychology, social work, education, and law. This course provides insights for those seeking to promote health for women.
Athena Title
Women's Health
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HPRB 3150E
Prerequisite
COMM 1110 or BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 2103H or BIOL 2103S or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H or PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1030H or PSYC 1101E or HPRB 1710 or HPRB 1710E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will compare and contrast gender, race, and class differences in morbidity, mortality, and the prevalence of chronic conditions.
Students will investigate specific health concerns of the birth experience, discuss issues surrounding high-risk pregnancies, and examine the health effects and outcomes of reproductive technologies associated with infertility.
Students will discuss issues surrounding the health concerns of women across the lifespan (adolescence - elderly).
Students will identify symptoms and discuss treatment options for reproductive system disorders, disorders of the breasts, nutritional disorders, and illnesses common to women (diabetes, systemic lupus, erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis).
Topical Outline
Introduction and Overview
Taking Care of Ourselves
Sexuality, Sexual Health, and Controlling our Fertility
