FRS 002NN — Sec. 001 — (2 unit) — CRN 53670 — W 3:10-5:00 PM — 2116 Hart
Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease

Instructor: Lorena Garcia, Department of Chicana/o Studies, College of Letters and Science

Description: A disproportionate number of US Latinos compared to White non-Latinos suffer from obesity, a major risk factor for several chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. This course will introduce students to the epidemiology of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. By the end of this course, students will be able to 1) define and better understand obesity, diabetes and heart disease, 2) identify differences in obesity, diabetes and heart disease among Latinos, and 3) recognize key factors that may be useful for public health prevention and intervention efforts in obesity, diabetes and heart disease among Latinos.

Format: The seminar will meet for 2.5 hours each week for eight weeks. The class will be divided between informal lectures, open discussions and student oral presentations. There is no textbook required in the seminar. Students will be required to present a short paper, the topic will be chosen in consultation with the instructor. Grading: The course grade will be based on a short paper (Final) (5-7 pages, 50%), oral presentation (40%), and class participation (10%).

About the Instructor: Professor Garcia is an epidemiologist and a new faculty member in Chicana/o Studies. Her research interests include epidemiologic studies on Latino health, injury and violence prevention, and acculturation. Current research projects include HIV risk among high-risk populations, US-Mexico border health and health care utilization/access.