Investigate the social, cultural, and economic impacts of development and globalization on human societies. Discuss anthropological critiques of development discourse and neoliberal globalization, and analyze how global processes such as migration, tourism, and transnational capitalism affect local communities, cultures, and livelihoods.
Explore the cultural significance of food, eating practices, and dietary habits. Discuss anthropological theories of foodways, including food taboos, culinary traditions, and food symbolism, and analyze how cultural factors such as religion, ethnicity, and social class influence food production, distribution, and consumption patterns in different cultural contexts.
Investigate the cultural construction of gender roles, identities, and sexual practices. Discuss anthropological theories of gender, including feminist anthropology, queer theory, and intersectionality, and analyze how cultural beliefs, norms, and institutions shape gender inequality, sexual diversity, and power dynamics in different cultural contexts.
Explore the experiences, identities, and rights of indigenous peoples around the world. Discuss anthropological theories of indigeneity, colonialism, and cultural survival, and analyze how indigenous communities mobilize for land rights, cultural preservation, and political autonomy in the face of historical and ongoing colonization.
Explore the classification and origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Discuss the processes of rock formation, including magma crystallization, sediment deposition, and metamorphism, and analyze how petrologists use rock textures, mineral compositions, and field observations to interpret Earth’s geological history.
Explore the factors that shape personality traits and patterns of behavior across the lifespan. Discuss theories of personality, including the psychodynamic, trait, and social-cognitive perspectives, and analyze psychological research on the stability and change of personality traits over time, as well as the role of genetics, environment, and life experiences in personality development.
Examine the stigma surrounding mental illness and its impact on individuals seeking mental health services. Discuss the role of psychiatric-mental health nurses in destigmatizing mental health conditions and promoting holistic wellness.
Investigate the physiological and psychological effects of chronic stress on the body and mind, including dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, inflammation, and increased risk of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Explore evidence-based strategies for managing stress and promoting resilience, such as mindfulness-based interventions and stress-reduction techniques.
Examine the importance of sleep for physical and mental health, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Discuss the physiological processes underlying sleep regulation, including circadian rhythms, sleep architecture, and the functions of REM and non-REM sleep stages. Explore the health consequences of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders, such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless leg […]
Explore the impact of nutrition on immune function, inflammation, and host defense mechanisms, and its implications for infectious disease susceptibility, autoimmune disorders, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Discuss the immune-modulating properties of specific nutrients, such as vitamins (e.g., vitamin C, vitamin D), minerals (e.g., zinc, selenium), omega-3 fatty acids, and phytochemicals, and the importance of a […]
