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MTH 63 – MATH FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE

This course is designed to prepare students to apply math concepts in health care settings.

Fundamental math techniques of arithmetic, ratio & proportion, linear equations, manipulation of

formulae, and dimensional analysis will be related to unit conversion, dosing, dilutions &

solutions, IV calculations, and other problem solving applications found in health care vocations.

Numeracy skills, including accuracy, will be stressed.

ENG 107 – COLLEGE WRITING

This course provides the foundations for college level reading and writing expectations. Emphasis is

placed on the application of analytical thinking and written communication in response to various

forms of text from a wide variety of disciplines. Stylistic, structural, and grammatical components

will be assessed through reading and writing assignments.

BIO 50 – BIOLOGY I

This is an introductory biology course that focuses on cell biology and the anatomy and physiology

of selected human organ systems. The course is designed to prepare students for entry into the

collaborative nursing program or other health science programs that require advanced study in

biology and pathology.

CHM 50 – PREPARATORY CHEMISTRY I

This is an introductory chemistry course that is designed to prepare students for further studies in

nursing, health science, and chemical technology programs. Topics will include, but are not limited

to: matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical

reactions, the mole, and stoichiometry.