BIO 140 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
Lecture topics include animal cell structure and function, tissues, and a survey of human physiological systems. Course emphasizes cells, tissues, genetics, integument and the musco-skeletal and nervous systems. Labs are correlated with lectures. Three lectures and three lab hours per week.
BIO 141 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
Continuation of BIO 140. Topics include: cardiovascular physiology, respiratory system, lymphatic system, respiratory physiology, and the digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIO 140. Three lectures and three lab hours per week.
BIO 300 Microbiology 4 credits
An introduction to the field of microbiology with and emphasis on pathogenesis, immune responses, chemotherapy, pathogenic organisms, epidemiology, sterilization, disinfection, and the responsibilities of health care professionals in preventing infection. Three lectures and three lab hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 141.
WRI 1100 Writing in the Public Sphere 3 credits
The course guides students in the process of improving writing skills. Through individual work and peer groups, the course offers instruction in writing as a revising and editing process for the creation of an effective thesis statement and cogent paragraphs in balanced written pieces ending in the completion of a required portfolio. Prerequisite: by placement exam.
PSY 100 General Psychology 3 credits
General introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and findings of contemporary psychology.
PSY 208 Life Span Development 3 credits
A one-semester course designed to cover all the significant stages of development including infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
HS 207 Nutrition 3 credits
An introductory course in human nutrition that includes that includes the importance to optimum physical and emotional health. The nutrients- carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, water, vitamins, and minerals- are studied as to their composition, usage in the human body, where found in food, how digested and utilized in the human body. Body requirements, patterns of diet for various groups, and specific conditions as well as social and cultural influences on food selection are studied.
REL 205 Moral Values and Health Issues 3 credits
Study of moral issues that are of current importance and Christian ethics on these issues. Selected topics include abortion, new reproductive technologies, genetic research, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, the death penalty, sexual ethics, race, war and nonviolence, and the environment. Student participation, analysis and discussion.
