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  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Provides an introductory course integrating the structure and function of the human body. This portion covers: fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology, the chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses. This course is a required course for students majoring in Exercise Science, Nursing, Health Science, and Medical Imaging. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Provides an introductory course integrating the structure and function of the human body. This portion covers: endocrine system, blood and defense mechanisms, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, nutrition, urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance, reproductive system, and growth and development. This course is a required course for majors in Exercise Science, Nursing, Health Science, and Medical Imaging. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Presents an overview of the morphology, metabolism, cultivation and control of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms with emphasis on public health aspects. Applied topics will include bioterrorism, epidemiology, food safety, immunology and infectious diseases. Not applicable to majors or minors in biology or health sciences. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. This course earns three GEPs toward Goal 5 Natural Sciences in general education.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Offers an opportunity for students majoring in Medical Imaging to participate in a 120-hour internship in a hospital or clinical site. Students will explore the various modalities of medical imaging through hands on experience. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the medical imaging profession as they are mentored by various hospital personnel including medical imaging technologist, nurses, and physicians. Students will have many opportunities to demonstrate responsible citizenship as they interact with both patients and hospital personnel. An internship program open only to those students majoring in Medical Imaging.
  • 0.00 Credits

    Provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and utilize skills from Biology 301 (Introduction to Health Care Practice) in a clinical setting. Biology 302 is a 400 hour clinical experience in which students will be integrated into a health care team and function as nursing assistants. Biology 302 is the second course in a two-course sequence and is to be completed during the summer immediately following enrollment in Biology 301. This is an elective for B.S. Health Sciences majors. Not offered every semester.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents the science of preserving biodiversity and sustaining the earth. The course draws on and synthesizes information from the fields of ecology, evolution, genetics, philosophy, economics, sociology and political science. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for preserving populations, species, biological communities and entire ecosystems in the face of growing human populations and their impact on the environment. The course brings scientific principles and theory to bear on problems of management for preserving the richness of life on earth. This course is an elective for Biology majors. Three hours of seminar per week. Not offered every semester.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An introductory course for health science students emphasizing the basic principles and concepts of microbial anatomy, classification, physiology, and their practical applications as well as developing aseptic techniques. Corequisite:    BSC 3271L
  • 0.00 Credits

    No Description Corequisite:    BSC 3271
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides a study of business and its environment, organization, operation, and the interrelationships with government and society. Students develop a broad base for further study in a specific area in business and the interconnectedness of business functions. Creation of a business concept and business plan will be completed in teams in order to develop an understanding of entrepreneurship.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides participants the opportunity to explore cultures and business practices of a country/countries outside the United States. The course develops awareness of cultural differences, cultural competencies, global mindsets, and the interrelationship of culture and business through an emphasis on practical activities. The course may include international travel, corporate and governmental office visits, and research.
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