Health Science (HLSCI.BS)

An introduction to the U.S. health care system accompanied by a brief survey of the major health professions and paraprofessions utilized in meeting the health care needs of modern society.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in FMPT-HSC (Freshman Major Pre-Test Health Science).

The study of food and its relationship to the well-being of the human body with emphasis upon metabolism, nutritive value and quantitative requirements of food at different age and development levels. The selection and eating of foods at different economic, social and cultural levels are also studied.

Prerequisites

CHYS-131, CHYS-132, CHYS-135, CHYS-161 or CHYS-162 (OR EDUC-199 OR PHED-201 for Education majors)ANDBIOS-110 or BIOS-161 (OR EXSC-205 OR EXSC-215 for Exercise Science and Health/Wellness Education majors)

A course designed to prepare pre-professional students for the rigors of applying to and attending graduate school. It is intended to enhance entrance exam scores for health professional schools.  This Seminar should be taken during the second semester Sophomore year or first semester Junior year.

Prerequisites

BIOS-231 and MTHS-135 or BIOS-261.

A beginning laboratory course in standard techniques for isolation, culture, and identification of microorganisms, to be taken alongside a lecture course in microbiology. Investigations in this laboratory consist of extensive use of microscopes and bacterial culture reagents to emphasize phenotypical differences in bacteria to facilitate understanding of microbial life and microbial metabolism. Requires co-requisite enrollment in either HSCS-233 or BIOS-331.

Prerequisites

HSCS-232 or BIOS-333 or BIOS-361 or CHYS-361.

A survey of the study of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. The character of microbial organisms and infectious diseases is included with emphasis on modes of transmission, diagnosis, treatment, management, and control. Bacterial metabolism and human immune responses are covered to facilitate complete understanding of bacterial life cycles. Not open to Nursing majors. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-330L.

Prerequisites

BIOS-332 or BIOS-361 or CHYS-361.

Designed for Biology and Health Science majors.  A systematic study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems and their role in support, movement, integratory, and control of the human body.  An emphasis upon cells, cell processes, and tissues preceed consideration of these systems.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-332L.

Prerequisites

BIOS-232 or BIOS-361 or CHYS-361.

Designed for Biology and Health Science majors.  A systematic study of the structure and function of the human cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.  Lecture and laboratory emphasize the role of these systems in the maintenance and continuation of life.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-333L as well as BIOS-333S (Service Learning).

Prerequisites

BIOS-332.

An introduction to the basic principles of medical terminology and assistance in learning the terms by applying them in clinical case histories, practice examples, and programmed instruction. The course is intended primarily for students entering the health-related professions, although it would benefit any student of the biological sciences.

Prerequisites

BIOS-333.

A capstone course designed to provide senior health science majors and pre-professional students with opportunities to study, discuss, defend and integrate a Christian world view into the health care arenas.

Prerequisites

THEO-231 and 90 hours minimum.

The first semester of a two semester sequence for majors in the biological sciences. The focus is on the foundational principles and concepts of life on planet earth. The processes of science are applied to the study of the nature of life. Life's chemistry, organization, continuity and diversity are addressed. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-161L and FMPT-BIO (Freshman Major Pre-Test-Biology).

Prerequisites

High school biology and chemistry or permission of the instructor.

An introduction to techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.  The primary emphasis is on the analysis of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making processes.  Topics include sampling methods, summaries of data, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, correlation, and regression.

Prerequisites

ACT mathematics score of 19 or SAT equivalent, or completion of MTHS-099 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the math placement exam.

A foundational level chemistry course for Health Science majors.  The course examines components of matter and measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, nuclear medicine and safety, periodic table, bonding, polarity, hydrogen bonding, ions and electrolytes, chemical reactions, equillibrium, solutions, acids and bases, pH, and gases foundational for health science fields.  Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-131L.

Fundamentals of organic and biochemistry as observed in living systems in health and disease.  Organic functional groups, nomenclature, properties and reactions, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Requires co-requisite enrollment in CHYS-132S (Service Learning).

Prerequisites

CHYS-131 or CHYS-161 with a grade of C- or better.

Introductory concepts in organic and biochemistry will be reinforced by the use of basic qualitative techniques to identify various organic functional groups, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. In addition, the synthesis and isolation of naturally occurring organic and biochemical compounds will be introduced. 

Prerequisites

CHYS-131 or CHYS-161 with a grade of C- or better.

An introductory course in developmental psychology that emphasizes significant developmental issues and challenges that occur physically, cognitively, and socially across the lifespan.

Prerequisites

PSYC 200