Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year SCIENCES FOR HEALTH PROGRAMS HSC2531  Medical Terminology  3.0   P A medical terminology course introduced in the context of the systemic organization of the body; includes a basic anatomical vocabulary as well as medical term abbreviations. It is designed to introduce the student to medical and technical terminology necessary for interpreting and understanding medical literature, physician's orders, and patient's medical records.... Full Description HSC1000  Introduction to Health Care  3.0   P This is an introductory health care class intended for entry-level students articulating into health-related professions and for students that may have an interest in pursuing a career in health care. The infusion of a global perspective in this course gives students a broader perspective of the diverse patient population and many of the culturally issues surrounding health and health care delivery. Upon successful completion of HSC1000, students will understand ways to improve their cultural communication skills, learn the ethical and legal responsibilities of the health care professional, as well as, understand the stages of growth and development and know how to complete a physical and psychosocial assessment. Students will practice how. Full Description MCB2010  Introduction to Microbiology  3.0   P This course provides an introduction to microbiology with emphasis on the role of bacteria, virus, and fungus in human health and disease. It includes principles of microbial biology and classifications; growth, metabolism, and genetics. It also includes microbial pathogenesis and epidemiology; infection control, immunology, and antibiotic drugs; and a survey of infectious diseases.... Full Description MCB2010L  Introduction to Microbiology Lab  1.0   P A laboratory experience in which students learn the various techniques necessary for the isolation and characterization of bacteria. Students are expected to work independently with attention to detail. Safety equipment is required.... Full Description BSC2084L  Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab  1.0   P A laboratory experience demonstrating human and microscopic anatomy and physiological processes. Includes exposure to human cadaver and fetal pig dissection. Safety equipment is required.... Full Description BSC2085L  Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab  1.0   P Laboratory topics include fetal pig dissection, human anatomy with cadaver, microscopic anatomy, measuring physiological parameters, and various computer software programs. Safety equipment is required.... Full Description BSC2084  Human Anatomy and Physiology  3.0   P Intended for allied health students requiring a one-semester anatomy and physiology course. This course presents an in-depth review of the body organization and structure. It also introduces the student to basic physiologic concepts as they relate to normal body function and maintenance of health. It is required for students in Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Care, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and EMS programs.... Full Description BSC2085  Anatomy and Physiology 1  3.0   P Intended for nursing and allied health students requiring a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence. This integrated course presents cell morphology and function, biochemistry, histology of tissues and embryology. The organ systems covered are integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This sequence meets the needs of numerous students including all pre-nursing students (bridge/generic ASN and BSN majors) and students who intend to articulate to an upper division health science program such as Health and Human Performance and Pharmacy majors. The course earns General Education credit under the Biological Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific Full Description BSC2086  Anatomy and Physiology 2  3.0   P "This is the second course in a two-semester sequence intended for nursing and allied health students. It uses an integrated approach to discuss topics of the main organ systems of the human body. These include: the endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems along with the topics of metabolism, energy use and fluid and electrolyte balance. This sequence meets the needs of numerous students including all pre-nursing students (bridge/generic ASN and BSN majors) and students who intend to matriculate articulate to an upper division health science program such as Health and Human Performance and Pharmacy majors. The course earns General Education credit under the Biological Sciences category for which Full Description BSC2086L  Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab  1.0   P Laboratory experiences include blood and cardiovascular testing, spirometry, urinalysis, human anatomy with cadaver and fetal pig dissection and various computer software programs. Safety equipment is required.... Full Description HUN1201  Human Nutrition 1  3.0   P This is a basic nutrition course designed to acquaint the student with each of the major nutrients, nutrient requirements, methods used for planning nutritionally adequate diets, guidelines for making informed food choices, and nutrition needs throughout the life cycle. Current nutrition issues/controversies are also discussed with the intent of helping students become more astute at identifying nutrition facts and fallacies. Suggested for nursing and dental hygiene majors.... Full Description MCB2000  Microbiology  3.0   P This is a microbiology course intended for science, engineering, biotechnology and pre-professional majors. It includes the study of bacterial genetics, metabolism, industrial applications of microbiology, properties of selected organisms and their diseases, and an introduction to molecular biological techniques as they relate to microbiology. The course earns General Education credit under the Biological Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including the analysis and interpretation of various types of data.... Full Description MCB2000L  Microbiology Lab  1.0   P Lab to support Microbiology.... Full Description PHY1007  Physics with Medical Applications  3.0   P This is a one semester course for students interested in entering an Allied Health program. It is a survey of topics in physics related to the health field, including applications of physics to principles of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and radioactivity.... Full Description PHY1007L  Physics with Medical Applications Lab  1.0   P This lab is for students interested in entering an Allied Health program. It is a survey of topics in physics related to the health field, including applications of physics to principles of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and radioactivity.... Full Description CHM1030  Elements of Chemistry  3.0   P Elementary principles of modern chemistry, including concepts of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and properties of solutions. Study of bonding formulas and balancing equations. Application principles of pH, electrolytes, and buffers are investigated. Designed for Health Related students. The course earns General Education credit under the Physical Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including analysis and interpretation of various types of data.... Full Description CHM1030L  Elements of Chemistry Lab  1.0   P Laboratory course to demonstrate the principles of elementary chemistry. Experiences include: basic measurement techniques, investigating physical and chemical properties, using gas laws, determining molarity, and acid-base titration. Safety equipment is required.... Full Description