XSCI 3010 - Cultural Anthropology for the Health Sciences

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

The study of health, wellness, and fitness from an anthropological perspective. Course focuses on an understanding of the influences of culture, political/economic environments, and social factors on health behavior. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse dimensions of cultural norms and behaviors related to health behaviors, wellness risks, and protective measures. 2. Appraise diversity in illness experience and social meanings of disease. 3. Analyze how biosocial factors relate to disease distribution and health disparities. 4. Create methods of effective interaction, when working with culturally diverse populations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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