CHPR 130: Human Nutrition (HUMBIO 130)
The study of food, and the nutrients and substances therein. Their action, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease. Emphasis is on the biological, chemical, and physiological processes by which humans ingest, digest, absorb, transport, utilize, and excrete food. Dietary composition and individual choices are discussed in relationship to the food supply, and to population and cultural, race, ethnic, religious, and social economic diversity. The relationships between nutrition and disease; ethnic diets; vegetarianism; nutritional deficiencies; nutritional supplementation; phytochemicals. The material in this course is an introduction to the field and the target audience is undergraduates. It may be of interest to graduate students unfamiliar with the field. Graduate students enroll in
CHPR 130. Undergrads enroll in
HUMBIO 130. CHPR master's students must enroll for a letter grade.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
CHPR 230: Sexual Function and Diversity in Medical Disciplines (FEMGEN 230A)
Focus is on development of personal and professional skills to interact with people across the diverse range of human sexuality, from childhood (pediatric) to older ages (geriatric), with consideration of gender identity, sexual orientation, sociocultural (predominantly U.S., not global) and religious values, and selected medical issues (e.g. hormonal therapy, disabilities, e.g. spinal cord injury, etc. with discussion of sexual taboos and unusual sexual practices that you might encounter in a general medical setting. CHPR master's program students must enroll in
CHPR 230 for a letter grade and priority for enrollment will be given to current CHPR students. For fourth unit, students must also attend
INDE 215 Queer Health & Medicine and complete assignments for that section, but do not enroll in that class. For WAYs, undergrads enroll in
SOMGEN 130.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Stefanick, M. (PI)
SOMGEN 130: Sexual Diversity and Function Across Medical Disciplines
Focus is on development of personal and professional skills to interact with people across the diverse range of human sexuality, from childhood (pediatric) to older ages (geriatric), with consideration of gender identity, sexual orientation, sociocultural (predominantly U.S., not global) and religious values, and selected medical issues (e.g. hormonal therapy, disabilities, e.g. spinal cord injury, etc. with discussion of sexual taboos and unusual sexual practices that you might encounter in a general medical setting. For the 4th unit, students must also attend
INDE 215 Queer Health and Medicine and complete the additional assignments for that section but do not enroll in that course.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Stefanick, M. (PI)
WELLNESS 130: Meditation
Introduces diverse forms of meditation practice in both theory (contemplative neuroscience, phenomenological traditions) and practice. Practices in guided imagery, compassion, loving kindness, positive emotion, mindfulness and mantra meditation will be offered to enhance stress management and well-being. While meditation practices emerge from religious traditions, all practice and instruction will be secular.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
Instructors:
Meyer Tapia, S. (PI)
;
Schisler, R. (PI)
WELLNESS 130A: Meditation
Introduces diverse forms of meditation practice in both theory (contemplative neuroscience, phenomenological traditions) and practice. Practices in guided imagery, compassion, loving kindness, positive emotion, mindfulness and mantra meditation will be offered to enhance stress management and well-being. While meditation practices emerge from religious traditions, all practice and instruction will be secular.
Last offered: Summer 2023
WELLNESS 132: Breathwork for Wellbeing
Discover the power of the breath as a gateway to reach a meditative state of mind. Combine meditative practice with activities that inspire connection and purpose through community building and mindful leadership. Learn through breathwork, meditation, lecture, class discussion, experiential learning, and yoga. Cornerstone of the course is evidence-based SKY Meditation technique that utilizes the breath to quiet the mind, supporting a deep experience of meditation and a practical approach to happiness. Course requirements include attendance at a mini-retreat (see "notes" section). Also note:
Wellness 132 was previously offered as
MED 130.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Tang, J. (PI)
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