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Bio 115: Molecular and Cellular Biology

An introduction to the study of life at the molecular and cellular level, this course covers basic cell structure and function, biochemistry for the life sciences, basic molecular biology, and introductory genetics, including information flow from DNA to protein; and cellular utilization of energy, including cell respiration and photosynthesis.

Bio 115L: Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab

Generally taken with Bio 115 – Molecular and Cellular Biology.

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 201L: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab

Generally taken with Bio 201 – Human Anatomy and Physiology. Includes fundamental concepts and principles of anatomy and physiology from investigation of cell, tissue, and organ levels of several body systems, with special emphasis on skeletal, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems. A large portion of the semester will focus on cat anatomy.

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.

Bio 330: Immunology

The biological basis for the understanding of the molecular and cellular features of the mammalian immune system. Includes study of role of non-specific (innate) and specific (adaptive) systems in providing immunity to disease, and the topics of hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmunity, vaccination, and transplant rejection. 

Bio 496 : Internship (Owensboro Health Regional Hospital)

At the end of the junior year, the student is expected to have earned at least ninety-two (92) credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A twelve-month internship, comprised of several sub-units needed for the profession such as hematology, serology, and urinalysis, is then taken in the laboratory of an approved hospital. Brescia University accepts a maximum of thirty-six (36) internship credit hours applied toward the major; these hours focus on the knowledge and technical skills needed to pass the national certifying exam before becoming a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Brescia is affiliated with Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Inc., Owensboro, KY., for internship placements. The internship does not count as resident credit. In collaboration with the Office of Career Services, the academic advisor, and the OHRH program director, qualified students will apply for annual competitive internship placements by December 15.

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. 

Chm 101: General Chemistry I

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

Chm 101L General Chemistry I Lab

Generally taken with Chm 101 – General Chemistry I.

Chm 102: General Chemistry II

Intensive treatment of the principles of chemistry with analytical study of the anions and cations. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. 

Chm 102L: General Chemistry II Lab

Generally taken with Chm 102 – General Chemistry II.

Chm 301: Organic Chemistry I

Fundamentals of modern organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, mechanism, stereo-chemistry, analysis, and synthesis of organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. 

Chm 301L: Organic Chemistry I Lab

Generally taken with Chm 301 – Organic Chemistry I. 

Chm 302: Organic Chemistry II

Continuation of modern organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, mechanism, stereo-chemistry, analysis, and synthesis of organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. 

Chm 302L: Organic Chemistry II Lab

Generally taken with Chm 302 – Organic Chemistry II.