# Health Science (HSCI) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/32503

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### HSCI 193 — HEALTH SCIENCE SPECIAL TOPIC

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

### HSCI 202 — HEALTH SCIENCE

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** PH 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 3 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/hsci.md); Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/hsci.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.

### HSCI 203 — WOMEN'S HEALTH SCIENCE

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 2 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/hsci.md); Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/hsci.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents major health issues of special significance to women cross culturally. Emphasis will be placed on current trends in the prevention of chronic diseases and health disorders, the promotion of a positive body image, and self-empowerment. Identification of significant cultural obstacles of access for women's health care by non-dominant groups are presented. In addition, traditional, as well as, experiential and cooperative teaching/learning strategies will be used to explore the application of lifestyle changes to individual health beliefs and practices.

### HSCI 204 — STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION)

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **C-ID:** KIN 101
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Provides information and training in the immediate and temporary emergency care in case of accident or illness. The student will learn to assess a victim's condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, C.P.R., and AED certificate examination(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements.

### HSCI 208 — MULTICULTURAL HEALTH SCIENCE

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/hsci.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/hsci.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Examines the major health problems facing non-dominant/minority ethnic groups related to acculturation, assimilation, and biological variations. Various health beliefs systems, folk remedies, health practices, and attitudes toward health will be analyzed to promote prejudice reduction and understanding of cultural differences. A variety of non-traditional and experiential teaching/learning strategies will be used to examine alternative approaches to healthy lifestyles and to develop a personal health plan.