BIOL 190 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (4)
Inquiry-based course intended to strengthen reasoning skills and provide a firm foundation in basic principles of biology: process of scientific investigation, cells, macromolecules, metabolism, DNA, genetics, evolution and ecology. Intended for College of Health Professions majors who will take additional Biology courses. Not for Biology major/minor credit. Not open to those who successfully completed BIOL 115 or BIOL 201. GenEd II.A.
BIOL 213 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4)
Cell biology, histology, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Average of three laboratory hours per week. To receive Biology major credit, BIOL 214 must also be completed. Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 112, BIOL 190 or BIOL 201 with a grade of C or better.
BIOL 214 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4)
Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems. Average of three laboratory hours per week. To receive Biology major credit, BIOL 213 must also be completed. Students who successfully completed BIOL 325 may not take this course without departmental approval. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, BIOL 112, BIOL 190 or BIOL 201; and BIOL 213 with a grade of C or better.
BIOL 315 [515] MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (4)
Pathogenesis of bacterial, viral, rickettsial and fungal diseases with emphasis on medically important bacteria and microbiological techniques. Recommended for students pursuing a career in medical sciences. Prerequisites: BIOL 110, BIOL 112, BIOL 190 or BIOL 201; CHEM 111 or CHEM 106 (may be taken concurrently). Either this course or BIOL 318, but not both, may count toward Biology major or M.S. degree in Biology.
CHEM 105 CHEMISTRY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS I (4)
An introduction to the concepts of general chemistry, including states of matter, atomic structure and periodic table, molecular structure, chemical reactions, intermolecular forces, solutions, buffers and pH, and radioactivity. Laboratory includes data handling and chemical and instrumental techniques. This course may not be used as a prerequisite for the Chemistry major program. Three lecture hours and one three hour laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 115 or MATH 119 (either may be taken concurrently). GenEd II.A.
CHEM 106 CHEMISTRY FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS II (4)
An introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry using a functional group approach; physical and chemical properties and typical reactions of organic compounds; composition and properties of lipids,
carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, and the role of enzymes, vitamins and hormones. The laboratory introduces students to simple techniques of synthesis and analysis, including chromatographic and chemical methods. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or CHEM 115. GenEd II.A.
ENGL 102 WRITING FOR A LIBERAL EDUCATION (3)
Learning the critical methods of liberal education by writing college-level prose about significant books in four areas: the natural sciences, the humanities, the social sciences, and the fine arts. GenEd I.A.
HLTH 331 NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (3)
An in depth study of the chemical nature and utilization of nutrients; the composition, digestion, absorption of foods, and the normal nutritional requirements of the human body. Focus on nutrition and health, and nutrition and disease. Prerequisites: CHEM 105, BIOL 190 (lab only) or special permit only.
MATH 115 BASIC MATHEMATICS FOR THE SCIENCES (3)
Intended primarily for students in biology, natural sciences, environmental studies, medical technology and nursing. Functions and equations: linear, quadratic, exponential, trigonometric. Applications of concepts and skills to the life and physical sciences are stressed. Not open to those
who successfully completed MATH 119. Prerequisites: two years of algebra or DVMT 110 or MATH 109, and one year plane geometry. GenEd I.C.
PSYC 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Psychological theories, principles and methods, with focus on measurement and experimentation,
biopsychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality and adjustment, abnormality and psychotherapy, development and individual differences. GenEd II.C.2.
PSYC 203 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3)
Study of research and theories related to the overall development of the human throughout the life
span with an emphasis on physical, cognitive, social and emotional dimensions. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 102. GenEd II.C.2.
SOCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3)
Sociological concepts, theories, methods; a study of society and culture; the influence of the social environment on individual behavior. GenEd II.C.2.
Nursing Major Course Descriptions
NURS 332 Professional Nursing I: Introduction to Nursing (3)
Introduces students to the profession of nursing including the historical and theoretical basis of nursing and current issues facing the nursing profession. Prerequisites: Admission to major or sophomore standing with permission of the Department of Nursing
NURS 333 Professional Nursing II: Issues (3)
Advanced writing course for nursing that focuses on social policy and the contemporary issues and challenges of the healthcare system and nursing. Prerequisites: Completion of all junior level, first semester nursing courses
NURS 340 Pathopharmacology (5)
This comprehensive course focuses on human pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts as a basis for nursing practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the major
NURS 347 Health Assessment Across the Life Span (3)
Acquisition of skills for physical and psychosocial assessment across the lifespan. Prerequisites: Admission to the major
NURS 350 Nursing & Healthcare I: Foundations (5)
Utilizes the nursing process to guide the student in providing care in a variety of settings building upon theoretical, psychomotor & interpersonal concepts. Prerequisites: Admission to the major NURS 332: Professional I: Introduction to Healthcare; NURS 340: Pathopharmacology; NURS 347: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan; The above courses may be taken concurrently with NURS 350. NURS 350 may not be taken in advance of other required junior year, first semester courses.
NURS 352 Nursing & Healthcare III: Mental Health (4)
Focus on the nursing care of patients experiencing alterations in psychological and social behaviors that centers on application of therapeutic nursing interventions in a variety of community based environments. Prerequisites: junior level, first semester nursing courses
NURS 354 Nursing & Healthcare II: Adult Health and Illness (5)
Through the use of the nursing process, common health issues related to the adult client are examined. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of evidenced-based practice in the care of the adult client throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: All junior level, first semester nursing courses
NURS 416 Cultural Diversity in Health Care (3)
Transcultural health care principles, focusing on cultural influences on biological, psychological, sociological, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of individuals. Historical perspective to contemporary cultural health care.
NURS 435 Professional III: Research in Nursing (3)
The course develops the foundation to understand and utilize the research process in evidence-based nursing practice.
NURS 460 Nursing & Healthcare IV: Older Adults (2)
Utilizes the nursing process as it relates to the unique needs of older adults.
NURS 462 Nursing & Healthcare V: Family Health (4)
Nursing care of childbearing families. Application of critical thinking skills and therapeutic nursing interventions in a variety of community-based environments.
NURS 464 Nursing & Healthcare VI: Child Health (4)
Nursing care of children experiencing alterations in health. Students will apply critical thinking skills and therapeutic nursing interventions in a variety of environments.
NURS 480 Nursing & Healthcare VII: Adult Health and Complex Illness (3)
Examines the role of the nurse in providing care to adult clients with complex health care needs.
NURS 482 Nursing Practice VIII: Community Health (4)
Role of the professional nurse as provider and coordinator of care for complex families, aggregates, and communities.
NURS 484 Nursing Leadership and Management (3)
Leadership roles and management functions of the nurse as coordinator of care for clients across the life span in a variety of health care environments.
NURS 485 Clinical Practicum (3)
Clinical practicum that focuses on refining clinical knowledge and skills used in the professional practice of nursing.
NURS 486 Seminar (1)
Selected topic in nursing and healthcare through enhanced integration of knowledge in theory and practice.
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