LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM
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| CODE |
COURSE |
CREDITS |
| LA 100 |
Basic Composition
This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students will practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They will build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of,purposes of,and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
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3 |
| LA 101 |
Seminar in Thinking & Writing
Students will develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
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3 |
| LA 102 |
Connections
Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.
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1 |
| LA 150 |
Faith, Religion & Society
An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. Fee.
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3 |
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Mathematics |
3-4 |
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Language Study |
3-6 |
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Science with Laboratory |
3-4 |
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U.S. Cultures |
3 |
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Western Cultures |
6 |
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Global Perspectives |
3 |
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Artistic Expression |
3 |
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Theology |
3 |
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Philosophy |
3 |
| LA 400 |
Senior Integrative Seminar
A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Juniors and seniors only. Fall, spring, and summer. 3 credits.
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3 |
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| Total Credits |
39-48 |
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses
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| CODE |
COURSE |
CREDITS |
| BL 141 |
Medical Terminology
An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.
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1 |
| BL 203 |
Microbiology
Study of structure and function of microbes, with emphasis on bacteria and viruses and immunology. Primarily for majors in dietetics, nursing, medical technology, and physician assistant. Prerequisite: one semester of college chemistry and either SBL160 or SBL214. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.
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3 |
| BL 204 |
Microbiology Laboratory
Methods of studying microbes, parasites, immunology. Identification of one unknown bacterial strain. Writing Intensive course. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.
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1 |
| BL 214 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
A detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomical studies include gross, histological, and cytological perspectives and are correlated with physiology. Functional studies emphasize homeostatic, regulatory, and integrative mechanisms. Pathophysiological processes are compared with normal anatomy and physiology. Course is designed to meet the requirements of allied health majors (dietetics, medical technology, nursing, physician assistant, prephysical or pre-occupational therapy). Prerequisite: at least one semester of college chemistry or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: SBL215. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| BL 215 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
Designed to reinforce concepts learned in BL214. Topics include: histology, gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, physiology of nerves and skeletal muscle, cardiovascular physiology, analysis of blood and urine, digestive enzymes, effects of drugs on heart function. Corequisite: SBL214. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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1 |
| BL 216 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Continuation of topics begun in SBL214. Corequisite: SBL217. Prerequisite: SBL214. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| BL 217 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
Continuation of topics begun in SBL214, reinforcing topics covered in SBL216. Prerequisite: SBL215. Corequisite: SBL216. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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1 |
| CH 100 |
Chemical Principles
Designed to introduce the allied health student to essential and basic chemical concepts. The topics include matter, energy, the metric system, atomic theory, the periodic table, ionic and molecular bonding and structure, the mole and mass relations in chemical reactions, kinetic, equilibrium, gases, solutions, an introduction to acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry. Designed for allied health students. With SCH101, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| CH 101 |
Chemical Principles Laboratory
Experiments conducted in the laboratory course complement the concepts discussed in the lecture. With SCH100, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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1 |
| CH 120 |
Organic Chemistry Principles
Provides the allied health student with an introduction to acidbase chemistry, as well as the structures, properties, and reactivities of the major functional groups of organic compounds. Computerized molecular modeling is integral to the course. Prerequisites: SCH100 and SCH101 or the equivalent. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| CH 121 |
Organic Chemistry Principles Lab
Experiments conducted in the laboratory course complement the concepts discussed in the lecture and includes computerized molecular modeling. Prerequisites: SCH100 and SCH101 or the equivalent. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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1 |
| CH 202 |
Biochemical Principles
An introduction to the chemistry of living systems with an emphasis on the basic relationships of molecular structure to biological function. Analysis of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and major metabolic pathways. Designed for allied health students. Prerequisites: SCH120 and SCH121, or the equivalent. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| PY 223 |
Lifespan Development
An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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3 |
| OR |
| PY 280 |
Abnormal Psychology
Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110 or permission of instructor. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.
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3 |
| SS 250 |
Introductory Statistics
Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and ? 2. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.
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3 |
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| Total Credits |
30 |
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