Course Info: NS-0154
| Course | NS-0154 Science of Stress |
| Long Title | Science of Stress |
| Term | 2018S |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science Center 333 on T,TH from 9:00-10:20 |
| Faculty | Cynthia (CJ) Gill |
| Capacity | 25 |
| Available | 4 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This class satisfies distribution. |
| Description | Stress is a daily part of our lives that has become an intense subject of interest among scientists and the medical community. The body's responses to stress are linked to multiple health problems, but stress can also be overused as an explanation. In this course, we examine the scientific evidence for the links between stress and human health issues such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. This includes readings of primary scientific research papers and coverage of basic physiological mechanisms in humans and other animals. Students learn techniques to measure stress, stress hormones and glucose regulation. In addition, as community service outreach, students develop projects to explore the effectiveness of stress relief options in the college community. |