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Course Info for PSYC - 237 - 01, Fall 2023
Class number: 3099 Title: Health Psychology Department: Psychology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 35 Current enrollment: 30 Available seats: 5
Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: WF: 1:30PM-2:45PM, LSC - 138-9 Instructor(s): Chin, Brian
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Course Description:
This course will examine the impact of biological, behavioral, psychological, and social/cultural factors on human health and wellness across the lifespan. We will focus on the principles of health behavior and behavior changes, including experiential learning assignments that will involve students monitoring and modifying their own health behaviors (e.g., sleep, physical activity, healthy eating). We will also explore other topics including stress and coping, the etiology and treatment of specific diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancer, depression), and applications of specific psychological/behavioral interventions (e.g., mindfulness-based interventions) to improve physical and mental health outcomes.