UHP Academy Seminars
Public Understanding and Misunderstanding of Medical Science
Course: UHPA 004
Credit: 1 UHPA credit
Time: 5:30-7:35PM
Days: Wednesday (first class Aug 21, last class Oct 2)
Location: TBD
Instructors: Jamie Yannayon and Anna Komsa
Register for "Public Understanding and Misunderstanding of Medical Science"
Description:
This course focuses on how the public understands and misunderstands
medical science as related to the health care sector. We will engage in
discussions about science communicators, media and communication pathways,
public perception of science, and the implications of how the public
understands of science in social, political, and other general contexts.
Collaborative learning and discussion will be the basis for this course. Course participants are expected to share their own experiences, ideas, connections, and questions in every class. We will analyze science communications and explore the relationship between the public and science through interactive and creative assignments. Projects and assignments will be open-ended and subject to each student?s interests within the scope of the course. Outside of the classroom, course participants will be expected to complete weekly relevant readings, short weekly assignments, and at least one project that spans multiple weeks. The goal of these assignments is to discover and investigate science communication pathways that can feed classroom discussions.
The central focus of the course is how the public receives, perceives, and understands medical science via mass media and communication pathways. We will first identify and examine these communications. Then we will evaluate how experts and science communicators approach creating those large scale communications. Finally, the course will analyze how science communication and public understanding of science influences politics, economics, and other major components of modern-day society.
Topics in this course include but are not limited to biomedical research and technology, public health, health care administration and policy, health care economics, epidemiology, pharmaceuticals, as well as applied life and natural sciences. This course will not specifically cover the history of science or medicine, science and medical education, or high-level academic research publications.
The ultimate goal of this course is to inspire students to pursue effective communication opportunities as experts in their respective fields.
Controversial Topics in Agriculture
Course: UHPA 005
Credit: 1 UHPA credit
Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM
Days: Tuesday (course meets first half of the semester)
Location: TBD
Instructors: Kim Schreiber, Colby Gupton, and Daniel Alvey
Register for "Controversial Topics in Agriculture"
Description:
In this six week one credit hour course, we will explore the various topics
dividing agriculture and its future. Though less than two percent of the
country's population works in agricultural production directly, these
issues impact everyone's daily lives. In an age where we are facing an
ever-growing population, there is an increased struggle to meet the demand
for food, fiber, and natural resources, leading agriculturalists to use
innovative methods to feed the world. As agriculture advances to meet
global demands, the public must become knowledgeable about the industry and
formulate educated opinions about where their food comes from. This course
will go beyond what is broadcasted through various media networks and allow
students to explore both sides of the controversial topics in the
agricultural industry through discussions, research and presentations.
Historical Conspiracy Theories of the 20th and 21st Century
Course: UHPA 006
Credit: 1 UHPA credit
Time: 5:00 – 7:00PM
Days: Tuesday (course meets first half of the semester)
Location: TBD
Instructors: Kelly Cravener and Sam Dearstyne
Register for "Historical Conspiracy Theories of the 20th and 21st Century"
Description:
From the assassination of JFK to NASA landing on the moon, society
continues to debate and question the legitimacy of prominent events in
history. We will explore critical events in the world?s history that have
developed several conspiracy theories over time. This course is focused on
group discussions and debates that will challenge students to think
critically and develop personal opinions.
"God is Dead!": The Consequences of Nietzsche's Philosophy on the Individual and Society
Course: UHPA 007
Credit: 1 UHPA credit
Time: 6:30 – 8:3000PM
Days: Wednesday (course meets first half of the semester)
Location: TBD
Instructors: Campbell Dean
Description:
This course will investigate the moral consequences of Friedrich
Nietzsche's famous proclamation, "God is dead!" Throughout the course, students will discover Nietzsche's revolutionary moral philosophy by
discussing excerpts from works such as "Beyond Good and Evil, The
Anti-christ, The Gay Science, On the Genealogy of Morals" and more. Other
topics such as "The Will to Power", affirmation, herd mentality, and
nihilism will also be explored to get a better grasp on the philosopher
that changed the world.
Directed Study
Course: UHPA 100
Credit: 1 UHPA credit
Time: TBD
Days: TBD
Location: TBD
Instructor: TBD
- Review the Directed Study Guidelines
- Complete the Directed Study Contract
- Register for UHPA 100
Directed Study is a self-designed course in which a small group of 2-5 UHP students pursue reading, thinking, and dialogue under the guidance of an NCSU faculty or staff member. Students who take a Directed Study typically do so to explore topics in more depth than can be done in typical undergraduate courses, or to explore topics not offered within the curriculum. For more information, see the Directed Study Guidelines.
For more information, contact Aaron Stoller