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Course Descriptions

Students should consult with the program chair if they are not sure of their preparation for a specific course. Course prerequisites specified are the minimum preparation required. In their first two university years, students need to work closely with their advisors to schedule the necessary General University Course Requirements and lower-division core courses to prepare properly for upper-division studies.
 

Bilingual Education
  

  • BLE 411 - History and Theory of Bilingual/ESL

    3 credits
    Investigation of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical background of bilingual/ESL practices in the United States. This course focuses on state and federal legislation and key terminology. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BLE 413W - Methods in Bilingual/ESL Education

    3 credits
    Detailed study of various instructional methods, strategies, and materials to promote high expectations of performance of bilingual/ESL students. Addresses program management and utilization of resources. Offered spring semesters.
  

  • BLE 415 - Equitable Assessment of English Language Learners

    2 credits
    This course addresses testing of students in the process of learning the English language. Students will examine assessment procedures as well as ethical standards and practices used in the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Equity and legal issues related to assessment practices will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on existing biases in assessment and non-discriminatory assessment practices and policies. Students will examine national, state, and local assessment policies. Offered Fall semester.
  

  • BLE 435W - Language, Culture, and Society

    3 credits
    Study of sociolinguistic interrelationships among language, culture, and socio-economic-political factors in societies; social processes of language change; semantics and worldview; sociolinguist issues in modern society. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 330 .
  

  • BLE 505 - Foreign Language Proficiency

    0 credits
    This course is a requisite for all bilingual concentration and/or endorsement candidtates as a measure of the foreign language proficiency level. All candidates must complete the ACTFL writing proficiency test and the ACTFL oral proficiency interview in the approved target language area and recieve a minimum rating of “Advanced Mid” for speaking and “Advanced Mid’ for writing as the passing proficiency level. The oral proficiency interview is an integrating test that addresses a number of abilities simultaneously and looks at them from a global perspective rather than from the point of view of the presence or absence of any given linguistic feature. The ACTFL writing proficiency test is a standardized procedure for the global assessment of functional writing ability. The candidate will read prompts in English and compose written responses in the traget language without the aid of dictionaries or grammer references.
  

  • BLE 520 - History/Theory Bil Ed

    2 credits
    This course is a study of the history, theory, and issues in bilingual education. Emphasis is on key court decisions, federal/state legislation and the impact upon bilingual/ESL education. Explores the design and implementation of programs and explores the interrelationship of language and culture and the impact upon learning.
  

  • BLE 522 - ESL in the Content Area

    2 credits
    The rationale, theories, goals, and practical applications of a comprehensive learner-centered ESL curriculum, will be studied, focusing on integrating the Washington EALRs, GLEs, and the ELDs. Various teaching and scaffolding strategies, as well as an overview of applicable assessment strategies are introduced.
  

  • BLE 523A - Applied Linguistics

    2 credits
    Review of historical trends in applied linguistics and their impact on elementary and secondary education. Strategies and techniques are reviewed and adapted for application with diverse populations in a multicultural setting.
  

  • BLE 523B - Applied Linguistics II

    2 credits
    An advanced survey of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics as well as their application to teaching ESL and composition. This class includes further linguistic field research based on study of electronic and printed professional journals. Prerequisite: undergraduate Introduction to Linguistics course or BLE/ENG 523. Cross-listed as ENG 523B .
  

  • BLE 526 - Lit & Bil/ESL Student

    3 credits
    Advanced study of teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing in the first and second language. Addresses the impact of culture in language acquisition. Emphasis on language acquisition and developing communication competence of English language learners. Reviews aspects of language learning including phonology, morphology and syntax. Addresses the analysis of language production as it applies in the classroom. Reviews formal and informal assessment procedures, instruments, and interpretation of assessment results. Explores research-based strategies.
  

  • BLE 527 - Inst Mthds Teach Bil/ESL

    3 credits
    This course emphasizes the development of teacher competency related to the teaching of English as a second language. Examines specific instructional strategies reflecting research and best practices. Emphasizes the development and implementation of effective instructional practices. Examines theories, procedures, and instruments used for testing English language skills for proficiency, placement, and identification of special needs. Includes informal assessment strategies.
  

  • BLE 530 - Educational Linguistics

    2
    This course provides a foundation in linguistics as it relates to educational theory and practice. More specifically, the course addresses the application of linguistics to the teaching and learning of K-12 English language learners. Topics include English structures and analysis, as well as pedagogical strategies to promote language acquisition.
  

  • BLE 532 - Culturally Responsive Practice

    2
    This course is designed to prepare educators to work in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.  Topics include identity, power, and privilege, as well as strategies for creating a culturally responsive, inclusive learning environment in the K-12 setting.
  

  • BLE 535 - Sociolinguistics

    2 credits
    An advanced study of sociolinguistics phenomena, including linguistic change, language preservation, bilingualism, and socio-political issues involving language, emphasizing their application to teaching ESL and composition. Includes further linguistic field research based on study of electronic and printed professional journals. Same as ENG 535.
  

  • BLE 540 - Historical and Legal Foundations of ESL/Bilingual Education

    2
    This course explores the history of ESL/Bilingual education in the United States and how it impacts and influences current practice. Discussion will include key court decisions, federal/state legislation and how each influences Bilingual/ESL Education, local policy, and professional leadership practice
  

  • BLE 542 - Second Language Acquisition

    2
    This course will provide an overview of language learning processes and theories related to second language acquisition.  The Washington English Language Proficiency Standards will be used to evaluate students’ levels of language proficiency within the respective language domains. The use of standards and proficiency levels in the design of differentiated instruction for English language learners will be discussed.
  

  • BLE 544 - ESL/Bilingual Program Design

    2
    This course will introduce the theoretical foundations that support the potential effectiveness of the various ESL/Bilingual program models, including the prism model, BICS & CALP, primary language and literacy development. The specific design, implementation and academic effectiveness of various ESL/Bilingual program models will be explored, and topics will include the acquisition and allocation of resources needed to support the various models.
  

  • BLE 546 - Understanding and Using Assessments for ELLs

    2
    This course will present theories, procedures, and instruments used at the state and local level for assessment and placement of ELLs, aligned with students levels of language proficiency within the respective language domains. Activities will include analysis of teaching and learning needs using disaggregated student achievement data. Various types of bias in assessment instruments will be discussed.
  

  • BLE 548 - ELLs in the Classroom

    2
    This course will engage leaders with research-based strategies to support a student centered, language rich learning environment and enhance the academic achievement of English language learners. Emphasis is on methods for integrating the Washington English Language Proficiency Standards and College and Career Ready Standards in instructional design, to include appropriate language targets, rigorous content targets, scaffold vocabulary instruction, and higher order thinking skills across the curriculum.
  

  • BLE 550 - Leadership Practicum

    2
    This course is a practical application of the principles of learning and leadership techniques in the ESL/bilingual context.  Emphasis is on demonstrating mastery of core competencies specific to the ELL/Bilingual Education endorsement. Seminar sessions and capstone projects including development of an action research plan will be required. Note: This is a required course for those who hold a teaching certificate and are adding an ELL or Bilingual Education endorsement.
  

  • BLE 572 - Practicum

    2 credits
    Note: This is required for those who hold a teaching certificate and are adding an ESL Endorsement. A practical application, with supervision and support, of the principles of learning and instructional techniques in the ESL classroom. Emphasis is on core competencies specific to the ESL endorsement. Seminar sessions will be required.
  

  • BLE 595 - Special Project

    3 credits

    A course designed to permit qualified students to pursue a researched-based approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Reference citations, tables and figures will follow the current American Psychological Association (APA) manual. Graded P/NP.

    Students will be expected to meet defined standards to receive a pass (P) grade. Course is designed to be completed in one semester. However, an option for an In Progress (IP) grade is available for students who need more time to complete the special project. An IP grade must be approved by both instructor and academic advisor.

    Students will only be allowed one extension past the original enrollment date to complete the requirements. After the one semester extension, students will be required to re-register for the course at the full tuition rate. Prerequisite(s):

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Biology
  

  • BIOL 110 - General Biology I

    3 credits
    Major ideas and processes of modern biological science at the molecular, cellular, organismal and community levels, and a study of the biological domains and kingdoms, including evolutionary relationships. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 110L .
  

  • BIOL 110L - Lab General Biology I

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 110 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 110 .
  

  • BIOL 111 - General Biology II

    3 credits
    A continuation of the major ideas and processes of modern biological science at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, and a survey of the animal systems, using the human as the primary example. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 or permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 111L - Lab General Biology II

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 111 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 111 .
  

  • BIOL 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    3 credits
    Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology including cellular and tissue organization and tissue organization and function, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and the nervous systems. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111  and CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 211L .
  

  • BIOL 211L - Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology

    1 credit
    Overview of the anatomy of the skeletal and muscular systems. Lab for BIOL 211 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 211 .
  

  • BIOL 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    3 credits
    Integrated study of human anatomy and physiology including general and special senses, the circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems and birth control. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 212L.
  

  • BIOL 212L - Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    1 credit
     Overview of the anatomy of the brain, eye, and heart, the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Lab for BIOL 212 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 212 .
  

  • BIOL 214 - Botany

    3 credits
    The study of plants (the tracheophytes); their anatomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, reproduction and classification. The importance of plants in their roles and relationships in nature and to man. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 214L .
  
  

  • BIOL 220 - Principles of Microbiology

    3 credits
    Identification, classification, physiology, cell structure; techniques for cultivation and control of microorganisms, and the role of microorganisms in environment, disease and immunity. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110  and CHEM 101  or BIOL 111  and CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 220L .
  

  • BIOL 220L - Lab Principles Microbiology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 220 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 220 .
  
  
  

  • BIOL 300 - Health Profession I

    1 credit
    This seminar series will acquaint students with a) health care careers, b) standardized admission exams and application services, c) secondary applications and interviews, and d) the first year of professional school. Mock interviews, applications, and admission exams will be completed as part of the series. Offered Fall semester.
  

  • BIOL 301 - Health Professions II

    1 credit
    This seminar series will acquaint students with a) health care careers, b) standardized admissions exams and application services, c) secondary applications and interviews, and d) the first year of professional school. Mock interviews, applications, and admission exams will be completed as part of the series. Offer Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):   or permission of Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 305 - General Ecology

    3 credits
    Principles and concepts of ecology as they relate to the individual organism, populations, communities, ecosystems; the role of humans in changing the environment. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110  ,   or equivalent;   Co-requisite(s): BIOL 305L .
  

  • BIOL 305L - Lab General Ecology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 305 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 305 .
  

  • BIOL 309 - Seminar

    1 credit
    Students acquire a variety of skills in scientific communication, such as oral and poster presentations, slide design, speaker critiques, scientific writing literature searching, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary literature sources. Students will attend all science-based seminars in the department and give a public poster presentation on a research or literature topic. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or department chair permission.
  

  • BIOL 310 - Advanced Nutrition

    3 credits
    This course will focus on the study of nutritional processes that underlie optimal functioning of the human body. Both normal and aberrant processes will be studied to obtain a grasp of the diseased state. Students will learn to recognize and describe the role of nutrition in the cause, prevention, and treatment of disease. The core portion of the course will stress the fundamentals of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition assessment of healthy and sick individuals. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of nutrition in preventing disease. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , CHEM 310  and CHEM 311 .
  

  • BIOL 317 - Plant Physiology

    3 credits
    Basic principles of the interactions between plants, atmosphere, soils, and water that regulate the growth processes. Mineral nutrition and soil chemistry as it relates to nutrient availability, and the signs and symptoms of mineral deficiencies will be discussed. The role of water, its uptake from the soil, and the importance of water as the solvent in regulating the biochemical processes that underlie plant metabolism will be included. Photochemical reactions such as photosynthesis, photorespiration, photoperiodism, and germination of certain light sensitive seeds are included. Offered alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 214 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 317L .
  

  • BIOL 317L - Lab Plant Physiology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 317 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 317 .
  
  

  • BIOL 318W - Genetics

    3 credits
    Basic principles of modern and classical genetics, including transmission and population genetics, medical genetics, and cancer. Emphasis is given in genetic variation and its role in evolution; and in genetics as an experimental science. The molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology component is covered as part of BIOL 330 Molecular and Cell Biology. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , CHEM 110  and MATH 221 .
  

  • BIOL 320L - Medical Microbiology Lab

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 320W . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 320W .
  

  • BIOL 320W - Medical Microbiology

    3 credits
    Emphasis in this course is placed on the identification, quantization, and regulation of both living, pathogens, and non-living, viruses, prions and infectious agents. The principles of immunology, epidemiology, food technology, bio-engineering, and techniques development also are discussed. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
  
  

  • BIOL 330W - Molecular and Cell Biology

    3 credits
    Metabolism, genetic control and energetics of cellular organisms and cells; organelle structure and function; membrane phenomena. Emphasis on quantitative as well as qualitative features of cell structure and function and upon the methods and instruments of the cell biologist. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 , CHEM 111  and MATH 096 .
  

  • BIOL 390 - Advanced Topic

    1-4 credits
    Independent study of specialized subject matter in biology. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 400 - Health Professions III

    1
    This seminar series will acquaint students with 1) health care careers, 2) standarized admissions exams and application services, 3) secondary applications and interviews, and 4) the first year of professional school. Mock intereviews, applications, and admission exam will be completed as part of the series. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 401 - Health Professions IV

    1
    This seminar series will acquaint students with 1) health care careers, 2) standarized admissions exams and applications services,3) secondary applications and interviews, and 4) the first year of professional school. Mock interviews, applications, and admissions exams will be completed as part of the series. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 409 - Seminar II

    1 Credit
    Students will give an oral scientific presentation to the department based on an approved literature or research topic. Students will attend all sciences-based seminars in the department. Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • BIOL 410A - Entomology

    3 credits
    Arthropods of the local area; with emphasis on the life histories, morphology, anatomys, behavior, ecology, collection, presentation and identification of insects. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410AL .
  
  

  • BIOL 410D - Vertebrate Zoology

    3 credits
    Survey of the major vertebrates with emphasis on morphology, phylogeny, systematics, morphonlogy, life history and ecology. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410DL .
  

  • BIOL 410DL - Lab Vertebrate Zoology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 410D . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410D .
  

  • BIOL 410E - Limnology

    3 credits
    A general study of biological, physical and chemical features of lakes and streams. Prerequisite(s):   ,   or equivalent. Co-requisite(s):  
  
  

  • BIOL 410F - Invertebrate Zoology

    3 credits
    Survey of invertebrate groups with emphasis on phylogeny, systematics, morphology, life history and ecology. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410FL .
  

  • BIOL 410FL - Lab Invertebrate Zoology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 410F . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410F .
  

  • BIOL 410H - Plant Taxonomy

    3 credits
    Major classification systems, emphasis on the flowering plants, their relationships, evolutionary trends, and morphological specializations with emphasis on the local flora. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 410HL .
  

  • BIOL 410HL - Lab Plant Taxonomy

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 410H .
  

  • BIOL 413 - Immunology/Serology

    2 credits
    Basic principles taught in college immunology are reviewed and their clinical application stressed. This course discusses the principles of test methods such as agglutination. IFA, EIA, etc., as they apply to serological diagnosis. Infectious disease serology, allergy testing, and autoimmune disorders are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 414 - Phlebotomy/MLS Orientation

    2 credits
    The orientation to Medical Lab Science and the MLS program includes professionalism, ethics, infection control, clinical lab and patient safety, probation/dismissal policies, the appeals process, expectations for interns, applicable federal laws governing clinical practicum in addition to lectures and group work regarding cultural competency and other concepts pertinent to technologist leader in today’s clinical lab. an Intern Handbook is given to all students. Phlebotomy includes lectures and demonstrations of proper venipuncture techniques. Practical experience is acquired under direct supervision during fall term. A comprehensive exam will be given at the end of the first semester. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MLS Program. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 416 - Mycology/Parasitology

    2 credits
    In this class students study the medically important fungi. Culture and identification methods are covered in the student laboratory. Extensive use of reserved slides as well as digital images allow for observation of unusual fungi. All medically important protozoans and helminths are discussed. Laboratory procedures include concentration methods and staining techniques. Observation of parasites is facilitated via use of preserved fecal specimens and slides. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 417 - Hematology

    3 credits
    This course consists of the study of the formed elements of the blood as seen normally and in the diseased states.Practicum includes manual techniques and automated methods.  Included in the course is the study of anemia and red blood cell disorders, leukemia and other white blood cell disorders as well as bone marrow interpretation. Extensive use made of digital images, and slide collections aid in the correlation of test result to disease diagnosis. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 418 - Urinalysis/Coagulation

    3 credits
    This practicum course includes manual and automated methods of macroscopic and biochemical analysis, microscopic analysis and special procedures. Correlation of laboratory results to clinical conditions is stressed. Digital images are utilized for clarification and unusual sediment findings. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 420 - Immunohematology

    3 credits
    Practicum includes manual and automated immunohematology principles and procedures in the hospital blood bank laboratories. Students receive individual instruction and hands-on experience, in typing, antibody detection and identification to include cross matching. Emphasis is placed on case studies and problem solving. Students tour the American Red Cross observing donor blood collection and component preparation and reference lab testing.  Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 421 - Preclinical Rotation Course

    4 credits
    This intensive course is required for entry into the hospital lab practicum rotations. Lectures on test theory, with a focus on the implication of anatomical and physiological conditions, will be followed by demonstrations and practice of specialized techniques used in the clinical setting. The course includes two weeks of chemistry, two weeks of hematology, two weeks of immunohematology and two weeks of microbiology. Practice in clinical laboratory techniques will include review of serum, plasma and whole blood preparation and testing and the enumeration and identification of blood cells and microorganisms. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 421L .
  

  • BIOL 421L - Preclinical Lab

    2 credits
    Lab for BIOL 421 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 421 .
  

  • BIOL 423 - Clinical Microbiology

    3 credits
    A study of microorganisms, both normal flora and pathogens, is undertaken. The practicum includes staining techniques, media used for isolation of aerobic and anaerobic organisms, means of identification of normal flora and medically important organisms, as well as susceptibility testing of pathogens. Also included in this course is the study of advanced organisms including mycobacterium, rickettsia, chlamydia, mycoplasma, spirochetes, and virology. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.
  

  • BIOL 425 - Pathophysiology

    3 credits
    This course will focus on the connection between altered or abnormal physiology and the pathological basis of disease. Human disease, mechanisms of causation and symptoms as well as treatment will be emphasized. The effects of aging and gender differences will be included where possible. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 318W , BIOL 330W , CHEM 310  and CHEM 311 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 425L .
  

  • BIOL 425L - Lab Pathophysiology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 425 . Co-requisite(s): BIOL 425 .
  

  • BIOL 430 - Developmental Biology

    3 credits
    This course will focus on animal growth, differentiation, and development, with an emphasis on humans and the molecular mechanism underlying morphogenetic processes and diseases. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):   and  
  

  • BIOL 430L - Lab Developmental Biology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 430 .
  
  

  • BIOL 435L - Lab Pharmacology

    1 credit
    Lab for BIOL 435 .
  

  • BIOL 440 - Clinical Lab Leadership I

    3 credits
    Basic management, education and leadership concepts applicable to all areas of the clinical lab setting to include lab safety, organizational principles, financial management of resources, decision-making and human resource management. Also included are laboratory information systems, professionalism, ethics and critical thinking. Group work, projects and case studies are tools used to engage students and facilitate their learning. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS Program.
  

  • BIOL 445 - Clinical Lab Leadership II

    3 credits
    A continuation of basic management, education and leadership concepts applicable to all areas of the clinical lab includes laboratory standards, regulatory agencies and requirements, principles of lab research, quality assurance standards and applications and continuous improvement. Service learning projects and case studies are used for developing skills such as teaching, team building, coaching and effective communication. projects begun during the first term are concluded. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS Program and  
  

  • BIOL 490 - Internship

    1-6 credits
    Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from coursework, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Only 6 semester credit hours of BIOL 490 and   may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 495 - Special Project

    1-6 credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member, and to produce a specific outcome. Only 6 semester credit hours of   and BIOL 495 and  BIOL 497W  may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 496 - Research Experience

    1-6 Credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to purse independent or original research experience on an approved topic under the direction of a faculty member. Only 6 semester credit hours of   and   and BIOL 496 may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
  

  • BIOL 497W - Senior Thesis

    1-4 credits
    An advanced course allowing a student to complete an independent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of the Program Chair.
  

  • BIOL 501 - Medical Physiology I

    5 credits
    The purpose of this course is to empower medical students with a basic understanding of human physiology needed for integration with other medical disciplines and competent clinical practice. This one semester combination of lecture and skills courses is a comprehensive study of normal human physiology and neurophysiology. It will focus on properties and functions of living cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems with special emphasis on integration and control mechanisms. The course includes an overview of the physiology of the human nervous system as it relates to perception, behavior, and the control of bodily functions. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BIOL 502 - Medical Physiology II

    5 credits
    A continuation of Medical Physiology I. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • BIOL 503 - Cellular Sciences I

    5 credits
    The purpose of this course is to empower medical students with the basic understanding of cellular sciences needed for integration with other medical disciplines and competent clinical practice. In this one semester combination of lecture and skills course, students will learn the structure and function of the human body’s most basic constituents and the roles of these components in normal body function and pathological processes. Major elements of the course include key concepts in biochemistry, nutrition/metabolism, molecular biology, and genetics that are necessary for competent clinical practice. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BIOL 504 - Cellular Sciences II

    5 credits
    A continuation of Cellular Sciences I. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):  
  

  • BIOL 505 - Medical Skills and Theory I

    4 credits
    This course will introduce the students to the medical theory and specific skills required to perform a complete medical history, a focused history of the present illness, and a screening, or general physical examination on patients. They will also learn how to accurately and clearly document their findings. Specific attention will be paid to gathering information about a patient’s family medical history, their activities of daily living, common laboratory screening tests, and a complete review of systems. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  

  • BIOL 507 - Biomedical Ethics

    3 credits
    This course will introduce students to major cases that helped shape medical ethics today. Cases on topics such as assisted reproduction, research on animals and humans, genetics, abortion, comas, and physician-assisted suicide will be discussed in class, not to debate what is right or wrong, but to discuss the ethical issues present in each. The specific theories or methods of analysis to be covered are: utilitarianism, case-based reasoning, and the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BIOL 508 - Research Theory and Techniques

    3 credits
    This theory and lab course will acquaint students with the scientific method, research project design, and relevant biomedical techniques utilized to collect/interpret data. Offered Spring semesters.
  

  • BIOL 509 - Health Professions I

    1 credit
    This seminar course will acquaint students with health care careers, standardized admissions exams and application services; secondary applications and interviews; and the first year of professional school. Mock interviews, applications, and admissions exams will be completed as part of the series. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BIOL 510 - Health Professions II

    1 credit
    A continuation of Health Professions I. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):  

Business Administration
  

  • BADM 101 - Introduction to Business Management

    3 credits
    A general survey of the business curriculum; accounting, administration, management, business economics, human relations, marketing, finance, quantitative methods, and environmental issues. Offered Fall semesters.
  

  • BADM 215W - Business Skills & Tech Comms

    3 credits
    Effective use of oral and written techniques to achieve objectives includes; study skills, research skills and methodology, time management, report writing, the role of the participant-listener, interpersonal skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques and internet access. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
  

  • BADM 255 - Survey of the Business Work Environment

    3 credits
    The student will study the behavior of people in the workplace. The focus will be on psychological, social, multicultural, and interpersonal relationships faced daily. The Case study method will be employed. Relationships are examined with the intent to facilitate organizational goals. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or permission of  Dept Chair.
  

  • BADM 315W - Advanced Communication for Managers

    3 credits
    Effective communications in organizations, including defining the problem and purpose of the communications, the audience, and the intended results. Focus on writing situational letters, reports, and interpersonal communications. Limited coverage of how to conduct meetings, conferences, visual representations, and the like. Case studies will also focus on multicultural and ethical considerations. Research methods are also covered in this course. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 215W  , or Junior standing, or permission of program chair.
  

  • BADM 318 - Managing Diversity

    3 credits
    This course is structured to introduce the student to issues of managing workplace culture and diversity situations. It will concentrate on demographic awareness and diversity challenges; relationships resulting from more women in the workplace; employees with disabilities, older workers; and race relations. Students will be introduced to the concepts of managing in the ever changing and unique workplace of today. Offered Spring semesters.
 

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