Exploratory Courses
Summer 2024 Course Offerings
Consider these courses when building your schedule to further explore health and healthcare as a field of study and vocation.
Consult with your Academic Advisor when registering for courses to ensure your progress toward the completion of degree requirements.
Description:
- The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of molecular modeling and computational chemistry. We will spend each week studying a different molecular modeling method, including the theory that underlies the method and how to apply it to relevant research questions in areas such as structural biology, drug discovery, biochemistry, bioinformatics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Great fit for:
- Pre-health students
- Biology, chemistry, and computer/data science majors
Prerequisites:
- BBIO/BCHEM 364 (Biochemistry I) or similar (BIOC 405, BIOC 440, etc.)
Time / Location:
- Summer 2024 B-Term, MTWTh 11:45-1:45
- In-person at UW1 (Founders Hall) 021 at UW Bothell Campus
Questions / Registration Assistance:
- Contact academic advisor Chris Shaeffer at shaefc@uw.edu
Description: This course integrates the biochemical, sociocultural, and public health understandings of food & nutrition, exercise & fitness and overall health alongside one’s personal perspectives. The course content is designed to:
- Enhance physiological knowledge, create awareness of social and cultural context, and investigate personal ideas of food & nutrition, exercise & physical activity, and the impacts on overall health.
- Examine one’s own goals pertaining to these areas of health alongside challenges/strengths.
- Support creation and development of educational content for communities of interest.
Other Details:
- Instructor: Dr. Sunita Iyer
- SLN 10334
- 5 credits; SSc
- Hybrid, meeting on campus every Thursday 11:15am – 1:45pm (Full-Term)
- No pre-requisites or previous experience in health-related coursework needed. BHLTH 197 can be repeated for up to 10 credits.