Pre-Health Sciences

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.

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.

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.

This course introduces students to medical terminology used within various health professions. Students will learn to use medical word parts – prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms. The structure and function of many of the body systems will be examined as it pertains to terminology, pathological conditions, clinical tests, surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and abbreviations. Commonly used terms from major systems are explored and emphasis will be placed on correct spelling.

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.

The focus of this course is to prepare students for academic success in the healthcare education programs by focusing on interpersonal skills as well as professional development strategies. Students will use research to explore career opportunities in the health-related fields including educational training, certifications, professional associations, current issues and trends, as well as ways to stay well-informed to the upcoming changes, technological advancements and best practices. The course will emphasize the importance of self-evaluation and reflection as tools for identifying the academic and career goals. Students will examine and develop, through practical sessions and activities, skills and personal traits that can have a positive effect in their career choices and professional development.

This course builds on the writing skills acquired in ENG107: College Writing. COM40 improves student writing skills at an advanced level to meet the expectations for professional communication in the health professions.The course establishes communication competency in three categories: writing and oral presentation for professional purposes; researching and writing for academic purposes applying elements of APA documentation; and reading, reflection, discussion, and writing about controversial topics through critical analysis. Students develop research, documentation, and evaluation skills using electronic databases. They employ both print and electronic media for writing and presenting research including the refinement of MS Word and PowerPoint skills. Self-directed assessment and peer review strategies are implemented. An analytical approach to reading, discussion, presentation, and writing for style and content emphasizes the use of logic, ethics, and audience awareness applied to the development of professional formats appropriate for the health science field.

This is an introductory biology course that focuses on the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems not covered in BIO 50, as well as the topic of genetics. This 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.

This course builds upon the foundation established in CHM 50 to prepare students for further studies in nursing, health science, and chemical technology programs. Topics will include, but are not limited to gases, liquids and solids, solutions, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, chemical equilibrium, and organic chemistry.

An introductory course covering the principles of statistics. The course is designed to cover selected topics thoroughly rather than skim lightly over a wide range of areas in statistics through calculations using scientific calculators and other modes of technology . This course would be suitable for students entering a post- secondary program where statistics is part of the curriculum or for students who are undecided as to their post- secondary program choice and want some exposure to statistics.

This is an introductory biology and chemistry lab course where students learn basic lab skills, perform experiments according to the scientific method, and use standard science lab documentation. This course is designed to prepare students for entry into the collaborative Nursing program and other health science programs that required advanced study in laboratory science.

This course is designed to help students apply basic physics principles relevant to health care vocations. Physical quantities related to motion, force, energy, fluids, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism and radioactivity will be defined along with their units. The relationships between these quantities will be used both qualitatively and quantitatively to solve simple applied problems.