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Dr. Priftakis
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Dr. Priftakis
Department
Biological Sciences
Office Location
P313

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PSY3405 D919 ”Critical” Health Psychology, Fall 2015

PSY3405 D919 ”Critical” Health Psychology, Fall 2015

This course provides an overview of existing psychological and epidemiological findings on the relationship between behavior and disease. The course explores how behavior, emotion and cognition can influence disease processes and examines the impact of stress and perceived control of one’s destiny on coronary, immune and infectious diseases and symptoms. The biological processes of several relevant chronic illnesses are covered as well as related racial and social economic health disparities. Templates for understanding and treating chronic illness including social support, referral and interventions for optimal physical and mental health are discussed. The interdisciplinary theme of this course will provide an overview of extant literature on theories of health psychology within the context of critical race theory, epidemiology, research methods, philosophy of science, biological anthropology, sociology, as well as applied health/medical fields for an enriched understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to health and illness. Lectures and in-class activities as well as films, guest lecturers, and interactive computer programs make up this textbook-free course with required readings made available through CityTech’s OpenLab and Open Educational Resources (OER).

BIO2311 Anatomy & Physiology I, Fall 2016

BIO2311 Anatomy & Physiology I, Fall 2016

This is the first part of a two semester course. It covers the anatomy and physiology of the cell, tissues, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body. This course includes Lab, where concepts and theories presented in Lecture will be applied.

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OER Fellowship

OER Fellowship

This is a collaborative space for faculty in the Open Educational Resources (OER) Fellowship, and anyone interested in OERs and open pedagogy.

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