Courses Offered by the Department of Biobehavioral Health (BB H) with most recent syllabi available (click on course name for a recent sylabus)

PSU 014: BB H First Year Seminar (1)
Introduction for freshman to research and scientific communication using examples from the literature to develop critical thinking skills. Designed to develop a sense of community and teamwork among the students in the class and a relationship with their instructors.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 101: Introduction to Biobehavioral Health (3) (GHA)
Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behavior on health. Prerequisite: None.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 119: Behavior, Health, and Disease (3) (GHA)
Principles of health promotion, disease prevention and treatment of acute and chronic illness.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 143: Drugs, Behavior, and Health (3) (GHA)
Health aspects of use and abuse of licit and illicit drugs; related social
problems and prevention.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 146: Introduction to Health and Human Sexuality (3) (GHA)
An examination of human sexuality as it relates to health.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 203: (PSYCH 260) Neurological Bases of Human Behavior (3)
An introduction to biopsychology, emphasizing the structure and function of the human brain. Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 301: Values and Ethics in Human Development Professions (3)
Examines value systems, ethics, and regulations relating to issues in biobehavioral research.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 302: Diversity and Health (3) (US)
Examines the relationship of diverse personal and sociocultural factors like socioeconomic class, race/ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other factors to health; strategies for enhancing minority health will be presented. Prerequisites: PSY 002 or SOC 001
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 310W: Research Strategies for Studying Biobehavioral Health (3)
This biomedical writing intensive course surveys the various research methodologies used in biomedical research, including case, epidemiological, quasi-experimental and experimental approaches. Prerequisites BB H 101, STAT 200.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 311: Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral Health (3)
A review of literature relevant to the concepts and findings of different scientific domains as they apply to biobehavioral health. Prerequisites BB H 101, BIOL 110, PSY 002.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 315: Gender and Biobehavioral Health (3) (US)
Interdisciplinary study of gender differences in health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behaviors on health. Prerequisites: BB H 101
Course available in: [Spring]
BB H 316: Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion (3)
Basic exposure and skills development in theory and practice in health
promotion. Prerequisites: BB H 101
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 368: Neuroanatomy, Behavior, and Health (3)
This course will cover the functional macro- and micro- structure of the human nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, autonomic nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Prerequisites: BB H 101; BISC 004, or BIOL 141, or PSY 203
Course available in: [Spring]
BB H 410: Developmental and Health Genetics (3)
This course is a discussion of the genetic influences on development and the interrelationships between genetics and health. Prerequisite: BIOL 33 (or 222), STAT 200 (or 220 or 250)
Course available in: [Spring]
BB H 411: Research and Applications in Biobehavioral Health (3)
Research methods, multi-level analyses and applications in biobehavioral health.
Prerequisites BB H 101, BB H 310W, STAT 200 (or 220 or 250)
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 416: Health Promotion II (3)
Planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion prevention, and intervention programs; emphasizing evaluation. Prerequisite: BB H 310W, BB H 316
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 417: Advanced Applications in Health Promotion (3)
Advanced learning experience in health promotion applications in which students will actively participate in planning, implementing, evaluating health programs. Prerequisite: BB H 416.
Course available in: [Variable]
BB H 432: Biobehavioral Aspects of Stress (3)
Comprehensive discussions on the mechanisms of stress-induced diseases. Prerequisites BB H 101, BIOL 141.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring]
BB H 440 (HPA): Principles of Epidemiology (3)
Theory of epidemiology and significant case studies. Potential applications to health care. Prerequisite: BB H 101 or BIOL 110 or HPA 310; STAT 200 (220 or 250)
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 446: Human Sexuality as a Health Concern (3)
Examination of human sexuality as an integral part of basic health education and health care for persons of all ages. Prerequisite: BIOL 341 (waived).
Course available in: [Fall] [Summer]
BB H 451: Pharmacological Influences on Health (3)
Biological and behavioral aspects of therapeutic and recreational drug use and misuse, and their relationships to health. Prerequisites BB H 101
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 452 (NURS; WMNST): Women's Health Issues (3)
Exploration of major health issues concerning women today, with an emphasis on social, cultural, and medical influences. Prerequisites: BB H 101, BIOL 141
Course available in: [Variable]
BB H 468: Neuroanatomical Bases for Disorders of Behavior and Health (3)
Explores in detail and in depth the neuroanatomical and cellular/molecular bases for selected disorders of the human/mammalian central nervous system and their impacts on the victim, his/her daily life and his/her family and care givers. Prerequisites: BB H 368 or BB H 469 or PSY 203
Course available in: [Fall]
BB H 469 (BIOL): Neurobiology (3)
Comprehensive examination of neuroanatomy and physiology designed to integrate the principles of neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology and molecular biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 240W or BB H 368
Course available in: [Fall]
BB H 470 (BIOL): Functional and Integrative Neuroscience (3)
Comprehensive presentation of neurobiological function in motivated behaviors, motor and sensory function, learning and memory, development, sexual differentiation, and pathology. Prerequisite: BB H 469.
Course available in: [Spring]
BB H 494: Research Project (Variable Credit)
Supervised student activities on research projects conducted on an individual or small group basis.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]
BB H 496: Independent Studies (Variable Credit)
Supervised scholarly activities conducted on an individual or small group basis.
Course available in: [Fall] [Spring] [Summer]