Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses
ART 310 Exploring Art (3 cr)
An introduction to the visual arts with an emphasis on the viewing, understanding and appreciation of representative art works. An exploration of the elements of art including style, structure and meaning.
BIO 101 General Biology (With Lab) (4 cr)
Explores fundamental principles and concepts of Biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. The laboratory component emphasizes lecture topics and includes studying invertebrate and vertebrate organisms.
BIO 132 Health Science Microbiology (With Lab) (4 cr)
This course is designed to convey general concepts, methods and applications of medical microbiology. Topics include immunology, bacteriology, virology and mycology; the morphology, biochemistry, and physiology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi; the diseases caused by these microorganisms and their treatments; and the immunologic, pathologic and epidemiological factors associated with diseases.
BIO 133 Health Science Anatomy (With Lab) (4 cr)
This course offers basic concepts in human anatomical structures. It includes all major body systems with emphasis on histological, developmental and gross anatomy. The accompanying lab will reinforce lecture through animal dissection and human prosection.
BIO 134 Health Science Physiology (With Lab) (4 cr)
This course studies detailed human physiology of the nervous system (CNS, PNS, Special Senses, Autonomic Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System.) It studies cellular physiology, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, muscle physiology, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. It also teaches the balances that must occur in the human body in fluid/acid-base/energy/temperature. The accompanying lab will reinforce lecture through hands-on experimentation.
BIO 302 Pathophysiology (3 cr)
This course presents a study of the etiology, pathogenesis and manifestations of common conditions and dysfunctions seen in health care.
CHE 101 General Chemistry (With Lab) (4 cr)
This course teaches basic principles of general chemistry with an emphasis on topics that are particularly related to health sciences. Topics include solubility, concentration units and stoichiometry, nomenclature, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, liquids and solids, diffusion, electrolytes, osmosis, thermochemistry, gas laws and organic and nuclear chemistry. The accompanying lab will reinforce lecture through hands-on experimentation.
CSP 999 Community Service Project (0 cr)
This course prepares students to be contributing citizens in the community in which they live.
ECN 202 Economics (3 cr)
This course is a survey analysis of micro and macro economics. An analysis of the fundamental concepts and principles of production, price, distribution, money and banking is included.
ENG 101 English Composition I (3 cr)
Students will focus on the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. This course also addresses the basic elements of composition including organizing ideas for paragraphs and larger units of writing and employing logic, evidence,and persuasion.
ENG 330 Special Topics in Literature (3 cr)
This course explores representative literature on a focused topic, such as “Stories of Healthcare” or “The Literature of Mental Illness.” Students will investigate representation of the health care industry and health care workers within the literature, study the biographical information available on selected authors, learn to apply literary terms and theories to the literature and develop their skills in writing about literature.
ENG 350 Advanced Composition (3 cr)
This course teaches the methods of expository and persuasive writing. Students will learn to formulate questions, gather information, analyze sources and properly acknowledge them, support assertions with strong and detailed evidence and shape information, evidence and tone to meet the demands of a specific context and reader.
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GED 499 Directed Study (1-4 cr)
This course allows a student to pursue a topic or a course of readings in an area of the liberal arts and sciences under the direction of a faculty member. A student may earn from one to four credit hours per course. Permission of the Dean of Academic Affairs is required.
HIS 236 History of the Modern World (3 cr)
This course offers a survey of Western history from 1600 to the present, concentrating on economic, political, scientific, and intellectual influences during this period.
MAT 095 Pre-Algebra (3 cr)
This course is designed as a preparation course of math concepts for health care professionals. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, working with whole numbers and their negatives, English and metric conversions, fractions, decimals and percentages, proportions and probability, solving equations and applications, order of operations and interpretation of graphs and charts.
MAT 105 College Algebra (3 cr)
This course is a foundational course in algebra. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and inequalities and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations. Real world applications are presented within the course content, and a functional approach is emphasized.
MED 101 Medical Terminology (1 cr)
This course provides a solid foundation for interpreting, understanding and using medical terms. Basic prefixes, suffixes and root words are emphasized as a method of acquiring and retaining knowledge. Exercises stressing spelling, pronunciation and use of medical terms are included.
MKT 320 Marketing Strategies (3 cr)
This course examines variables and techniques for marketing organizations. Topics include customer behavior, competition in the market, advertising, promotion, branding, customer satisfaction strategies, consumer satisfaction measurement and reporting.
MUS 311 Exploring Music (3 cr)
A survey of musical forms, styles and structures, focusing on perceptive listening to masterpieces from selected historical periods and musical genres.
NTR 205 Nutrition (3 cr)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and how diet relates to health. Promotion and maintenance of optimal health through nutrition and current nutritional issues encountered by health care professionals will also be explored.
NTR 300 Applied Nutrition (3cr)
This course presents the application of clinical nutritional concepts for the care of patients cross the lifespan. A synthesis of dietary management and education for acute and chronic disease conditions as well as nutritional health promotion will be the focus of the course.
PHA 202 Pharmacology (3 cr)
This course is designed to give students an overview of the general principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Topics include the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs, major drug classifications and the dosages, therapeutic uses and actions, drug interactions and adverse drug reactions of the commonly prescribed drugs.
PHI 110: Critical Thinking in a Diverse World (3 cr)
This course introduces the strategic concepts and skills of critical thinking as a foundation for providing competent health care in an ever-changing, diverse society. Units explored include the fundamentals of critical thinking, critical thinking for life and learning, essential skills of applied critical thinking in a diverse world and essential skills of applied critical thinking in health care contexts.
PHI 280: Caring in a Diverse Health Care Environment (3 cr)
This course facilitates an integration of personal and professional values that form the foundation for a philosophy of care giving, and prepares students for the realities and challenges of care giving in their health care profession. The course examines dimensions of self-care to enhance preparation for a career in a health care profession. It explores the holistic care of others including vulnerable and culturally diverse patients, with a focus on suffering, faith, hope, healing, and death and dying. Applications for culturally sensitive care giving for diverse patients include an examination of religious beliefs and cultural health traditions, and the impact of diversity in the health care workplace.
PHI 301 Critical Thinking (3 cr)
This course explores the nature and applications of critical and creative thinking in life, learning and health care practice. Topics considered include the dispositions of an ethical reasoner, the universal elements of thought and the evaluative standards for monitoring and the strategic skills for improving one’s thinking abilities.
PHI 302 Applied Critical Thinking (3 cr)
This course gives an advanced exploration and application of concepts and skills essential for practicing critical thinkers and competent health care professionals in a diverse society. Opportunities are provided to develop proficiency in identifying and managing complex client problems and outcomes. Units explored include key issues in critical thinking, learning and life applications of critical thinking and developing advanced critical thinking skills as applied in providing competent, professional health care.
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PHI 320 Bioethics (3 cr)
This course provides future health care professionals with structured opportunities to strengthen their ethical decision-making skills and their understanding of key terms, ethical standards and moral theories. Students will examine a number of clinical cases and contemporary controversies and their connection with personal ethics, the law and religion. Special emphasis will be given to how different cultures, religions and belief systems make life and death decisions. An investigation of issues, principles and theories in bioethics including a close examination of specific cases will be discussed.
PHY 101 Physics (with Lab) (4 cr)
This course is designed to gain an understanding of the physics of everyday phenomena. Emphasis is given to developing critical thinking and reasoning skills toward the practical application of concepts in physics. Topics include measurement and analysis, motion, force, gravitation, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation of energy, fluids, thermal physics, gases, electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, quantum mechanics and relativity. The accompanying lab will reinforce lecture through hands-on experimentation.
PSY 101 General Psychology (3 cr)
This course explores the discipline of psychology by examining central theories, scientific research and application of psychological principles on topics such as learning, motivation, emotion, personality, social psychology and memory. Students learn to apply various psychological concepts to their experiences in everyday life. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of psychology in health and social behavior.
PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
This course examines biological, environmental and psychological factors involved in human life span development from conception to death. Cognitive, physical, emotional and social aspects of age-related change are explored from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Issues in life span development are examined through major developmental themes including nature vs. nurture, universal vs. specific and continuous vs. discontinuous aspects of development. Students also explore specific topics more in-depth by learning and applying developmental assessment strategies.
PSY 203 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
This course is a descriptive and explanatory survey of major behavior disorders from both clinical and theoretical perspectives. Included are diagnostic categories (such as depression and schizophrenia), etiology and treatment of maladaptive or abnormal behaviors.
PSY 301 Psychology of Aging (3 cr)
This course will examine the aging process from historical, theoretical and research perspectives. Emphasis will be on exploring the biological, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual changes and experiences unique to individuals in the latter stages of life.
SOC 102 Sociology (3 cr)
This course surveys the definition, scope, basic concepts and theories of sociology. It examines the scientific approach to the study of society and includes practical application of concepts. Topics include socialization, group formation, deviance, norms, institutions and social stratification.
SPA 101 Spanish I (3 cr)
Pronunciation, vocabulary and the essentials of grammatical structures with an emphasis on aural-oral practice in the learning of spoken Spanish.
SPA 102 Spanish II (3 cr)
Continuation of 101 with increased emphasis on spoken Spanish.
SPE 105 Small Group Communication (1 cr)
An introduction to group formation and processes, including strategies of interaction and strategies for the individual as an effective participant/leader in task-oriented groups.
STA 402 Statistics (3 cr)
A survey of nonparametric and inferential statistics and their application to the research process. Emphasis on understanding and evaluating statistical analysis in published research.
STA 408 Introduction to Research (3 cr)
This course introduces the basics of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and provides a conceptual basis to interpret and evaluate research. The student will identify the application of research to nursing knowledge and practice. Examples of research will be critiqued.
THE 201 Christian Theological Tradition (3 cr)
This course is an exploration of the origins, historical developments and practices of the major Christian theological traditions. Through biblical, theological, historical and critical reflection, students will be able to understand the basic systematic integrity of the various traditions, develop a greater respect for the unity and diversity of faith and practice among Christians and engage in a lifelong process of discovering and learning truth, growing spiritually and meaningfully participating in positively shaping their world as individuals and health care professionals.
THE 220 New Testament Studies (3 cr)
This course is an intensive survey, analysis and discussion of the New Testament. In addition to understanding the themes of each biblical book with respect to standard methodology of biblical interpretation, students will engage in an in-depth examination of the caring and curative ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in selected Gospel accounts and explore those aspects which are relevant to their lives and practice as effective health care professionals.
THE 334 Religions of the World (3 cr)
This course is an exploration and critical analysis of the origins, beliefs, practices and developments of the major world religions along with their impact on humankind with special attention given to aspects relevant for providing caring/competent health care of those from diverse religious backgrounds.
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