This course is an exploration of the origin and development of the human species, heredity and population genetics, and diversity. Through study of the origin and development of human cultures will describe material cultures as well as social organization. Content includes political systems, religious beliefs and insights gained through linguistic study.

This course is an exploration of the origin and development of the human species, heredity and population genetics, and diversity. Through study of the origin and development of human cultures will describe material cultures as well as social organization. Content includes political systems, religious beliefs and insights gained through linguistic study.

This course will introduce the student to art as a form of communication. The focus will be on drawing and the introduction of foundation art techniques. The knowledge and skill acquired is related to enhanced assessment and visualization as part of the communication process. The course will enable the students to apply a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development. The course will enable the student to articulate a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development.

Literally the term ‘illustrations’ can be defined as any kind of visualization such as painting, drawing or photograph or other kind of art form that depicts or elaborates a story or a particular story poem of textual information. The Art 300 course is a continuation of Art 200 which will introduce the student to art as a form of communication. The course will enable the student to articulate a unique mix of skills in project management, understanding of science and breaking medical technologies, as well as the fundamentals of art, animation, design, and Web development. *Pre-requisite: ART 200: Medical Illustration I

This course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and functions of the human body through analysis of the body systems. The student will progress from the cellular structure and function of each system to homeostatic mechanisms among all systems and the external environment.

Lab portion of the Biology 200A: Human Anatomy

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of cellular and organ system physiology and pathophysiology. The course will include an introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of biological molecules including: carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids; and coverage of vitamins and their components, with emphasis on their relationship to disease states and drug therapy. The biological basis of common clinical disease states is also examined. Pathophysiology is described as a disruption of normal homeostatic mechanisms that progresses beyond the normal compensatory capabilities of the human body.

Lab portion of the Biology 200 B: Human Physiology

This course explores the response of the human body to illness and injury with respect to common disorders of the major physiologic systems. Clinical correlations are provided to assist the health professional in applying this knowledge toward proposing therapeutic interventions.*Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 200A; BIOLOGY 200B

This course is a descriptive course in inorganic and organic chemistry. Basic laws and chemical calculations are stressed with an emphasis on theory and technique of qualitative analysis. Organic chemistry includes the exploration of the principles underlying the chemistry of living systems providing an introduction to the chemistry of bioenergetics, metabolism, biosynthesis, and molecular physiology.

Lab portion of the Chemistry 151 A & B: General, Organic and Bio-Chemistry.

This course is an introduction to effective oral communication through study and experiences in analysis, synthesis, and presentation of informative and persuasive discourse in a public speaking forum.

This is a foundation course in critical reading and writing skills required for university studies. This course focuses equally on writing and critical reading of a diverse variety of literature; preparation of research papers in which students accurately, clearly, and coherently synthesize ideas and information from a variety of sources and points of view.

A beginning creative writing workshop that introduces students to techniques of imaginative writing in fiction, poetry, and drama in a constructive workshop setting that includes analysis of published literary works.

A survey of United States history from the Colonial Period to the present emphasizing major political, social, economic, and cultural developments.

Principles of quantitative reasoning, data presentation, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability, distributions of random variables, sampling distributions, interval estimation, and statistical inference, with multi-disciplinary applications.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of microbiology, including general aspects of the structure, metabolism, multiplication, genetics and classification of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses; the methods used to control these microorganisms, the human body’s natural defense mechanisms, and selected microbial pathogens.

Lab portion of the Microbiology 201: Microbiology

This course covers the basic nutritional needs of the body and the processes of metabolism, defining and contrasting catabolism and anabolism, and metabolic roles of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Considerable emphasis will be placed on alterations in metabolism and/or nutritional needs based on specific diseases, including diet therapy, evolving science and trends.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic implications for major drug categories as well as natural products, including principles of medication administration.

*Prerequisite: Chemistry 151A & B; Biology 200A & Lab; Biology 200B & Lab

This course presents a logical analysis of language and critical evaluation of arguments in everyday language; deductively valid and invalid argument forms; rudiments of inductive logic and scientific reasoning; informal fallacies.

This course utilizes analysis of empirical and normative factors involved in choice, types of ethical theory, and the nature of moral standards and judgments. Application of concepts will occur through investigation of value theories in philosophies of Eastern and Western cultures with emphasis on relevance to educational, aesthetic, religious and social problems. *Prerequisite: English – College Composition

A study of national, state, and local governments, national and state constitutions, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the political processes, issues, and policies of those governments.

This course provides a general survey of psychology including development of the individual, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion and perception.

This course is a survey of the theories, philosophies, and problems of sociology, analyzing human relationships through a study of concepts, institutions, cultural origins, and social interaction and change.

This course includes development and application of the following topics: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, Linear Programming and Graph Theory.

This course covers the techniques of history taking and physical examination of healthy individuals. The nurse uses these techniques when gathering and ordering data to identify patient health problems.

*Prerequisite: Chemistry 151 A & B; Biology 200A; Biology 200B; Philosophy 160; Microbiology 201; Sociology 100; English 101; Psychology 100;Mathematics 110

*Co-requisite: N220L

This course presents an exploration of psychosocial concepts, cultural and environmental factors relative to wellness-illness of individuals and family groups with special attention to physically ill individuals. Groups’ interaction is directed toward development of self- awareness as well as development of the professional role.

*Prerequisite: N250; N250L; N260

*Co-requisites: N300; N300L

Seminar is for student in their final quarter. Focus is on preparing for successfully transitioning into professional practice. The process and issues related to this role change will be explored. Personal and professional short- and long-term goals will be clarified.

*Prerequisite: All Nursing Courses

This course is an independent study. The student will be required to complete the contact hours as described in the syllabus under “Instructional Methods” and “Attendance”. These special topics course is an independent study which involves directed study through readings, projects, papers, community engagement, and/or focused seminars. Students pursue an area of interest with the guidance of the faculty mentor and create an original work focused on teaching and/or service. The course is intended to further student development through a process of applying leadership skills, assessing problems affecting quality health care delivery, and relating evidence-based practice in the delivery of care to vulnerable populations. The student is expected to complete a culminating project focused on University and Program outcomes and will upload the approved project on social media.

This course is an independent study. The student will be required to complete the contact hours as described in the syllabus under “Instructional Methods” and “Attendance”. These special topics course is an independent study which involves directed study through readings, projects, papers, community engagement, and/or focused seminars. Students pursue an area of interest with the guidance of the faculty mentor and create an original work focused on teaching and/or service. The course is intended to further student development through a process of applying leadership skills, assessing problems affecting quality health care delivery, and relating evidence- based practice in the delivery of care to vulnerable populations. The student is expected to complete a culminating project focused on University and Program outcomes and will upload the approved project on social media.