Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 465 HTHS 2830 - Health Sciences Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Directed Readings in Health Sciences areas. Must have departmental approval. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. HTHS 2904 TD - Information Resources in the Health Professions Credits: (1) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] Intended for students interested in the health professions, this one-credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and research skills. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic and clinical success and lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on resources in the health sciences. Completion of this course meets part D of the WSU Computer and Information Literacy requirement. Cross-listed as LIBS 2904 . HTHS 2990 - Health Sciences Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: (Offered only as needed) Presentations, group discussions and analysis of selected topics, designed to prepare the Health Science major for career opportunities in the job market and applying for Health Professions professional programs. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours. HTHS 3240 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (3) Typically taught: (Not currently offered. Restructuring content) Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a "system approach" with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies. Students taking the 3240 course for upper division will also be required to write a 10 page paper on an application of pharmacological principle applied to a drug class. Students taking HTHS 2240 cannot take HTHS 3240 for credit. Prerequisite: (Recommended) HTHS 1101, HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111. HTHS 3328 - Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] Biological interactions among cellular injuries, genetic disorders, neoplasia and inflammatory and immune disorders. A course in anatomy and physiology and/ or pathophysiology with a "C" or better is strongly recommended. May be repeated once for credit. WSU Online class only. HTHS 3329 - Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] Interpretation of disease pathogenesis and pathological symptoms. A course in anatomy and physiology and/ or pathophysiology with a "C" or better is strongly recommended. May be repeated once for credit. WSU Online class only. HTHS 3410 - Foundations of Health Science Technology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] (Offered only as needed) The purpose of this course is to teach the student fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in dental and medical equipment. It will be focused on criteria used by dental and medical personnel to make technology and pharmacology decisions. HTHS 3412 - Health Science Technology Applications Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] (Offered only as needed) The purpose of this course is to teach students fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in specific medical devices. The student will develop an understanding of different health science manufactured products and services and will receive exposure to industry representatives. Prerequisite: HTHS 3410. HTHS 4010 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams Credits: (3) Typically taught: (Offered only as needed) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as apriority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DENT 4010 and NRSG 4010 . May be repeated twice for credit. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog