Health Sciences – Associate Degree

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Bio 112: Introduction to Human Nutrition

Nutrition is the science of food. Students will be introduced to the six classes of nutrients, how the body utilizes the nutrients, and the role that good nutrition plays in good health. Other topics such as the impact of poor or under-nutrition during important stages of human development or the specialized dietary requirements for athletes may also be included. 

Bio 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology

An integrated study of human anatomy and physiology for biology and pre-professional allied health majors, using a body systems approach that emphasizes interrelationships between form and function at gross and microscopic levels of organization. Course content includes basic anatomical and directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; and study of major body systems, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems. 

Bio 305: Advanced Anatomy and Physiology

Exploration of fundamental topics in mammalian anatomy and physiology as a basis of human disease. Uses a case study approach to integrate current primary literature and application of diagnostic medical procedures. 

Bio 305L: Advanced Anatomy and Physiology Lab

Generally taken with Bio 305 – Advanced Anatomy and Physiology.

Bio 311: Microbiology

Study of basic concepts of microbial biology, including cell morphology, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, and ecology. Emphasis is on prokaryote growth/metabolism, culture, isolation, identification, and medical application in disease. 

Bio 311L: Microbiology Lab

Generally taken with Bio 311 – Microbiology. Covers the basic fundamentals of microbial sterile technique and axenic culture, with emphasis on microscopic, staining, and metabolic diagnostic tests for identification of prokaryotes.

Mth 250: Statistics for Social Sciences

An introduction to statistical concepts and communications used in social science research at both the descriptive and inferential level in preparation for Psy 405, Psy 410; and Pls 405. 

Psy 105 Introduction to Psychology

A survey of the main fields of psychology: the history and methods of psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, higher cognitive processes, developmental psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, personality theory, sexuality, intelligence, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, social psychology, and applied psychology.

Psy 300: Developmental Psychology

A study of human growth and development from conception to death. The course deals with physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and personality development at all age levels, and the respective theories; the effects of heredity and environment on the developmental process. 

Chm 100: Introduction to Chemistry

Basic chemistry, including an introduction to geology. Laboratory. Does not apply to a chemistry major.

Chm 101: General Chemistry I

Fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of modern chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week.

Mth 113: Survey of Calculus

The course introduces students to differential and integral calculus. 

Mth 211: Calculus I

In-depth coverage of calculus appropriate for study in mathematics, science, engineering, or other quantitative disciplines. Covers functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and foundations of integral calculus. 

Mth 111: College Algebra and Trigonometry I

College algebra from the perspective of functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and equations. This course is the intended preparatory course for more advanced study in mathematics — particularly calculus.