Nursing

Fall. Credit, Four hours. The course emphasizes the structure and function of the human body and uses a systemic approach incorporating both anatomy and physiology. Includes a survey of body tissues and muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems. Labs involve dissection, study of human specimens, and basic experiments in physiology. The course fulfills requirements for admission to nursing schools and many allied health programs. The course does not fulfill requirements for medical and dental schools or biology major. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Spring. Credit, Four hours. The course emphasizes structure and function of the human body and uses a systemic approach incorporating both anatomy and physiology. NRSG 202 continues with endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Labs involve dissection, study of human specimens, and basic experiments in physiology. The course fulfills requirements for admission to nursing schools and many allied health programs. The course does not fulfill requirements for medical and dental schools or the biology major. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

Spring. Credit, Four hours. This course introduces students to core principles and concepts of microbiology. Topic areas include microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses), microbial taxonomy, technology used to study microorganisms, microbial life cycle/metabolism and host-microbe interaction. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.

TBA. Credit, Three hours. This course introduces nutrition science knowledge that emphasizes 1) basic biochemical functions and interactions of macronutrients/micronutrients and effect on human physiology, and 2) how nutrition research is used to develop dietary recommendations for individuals and specific populations.