Pre-Nursing Degree Online Courses

The content of a writing course is writing. For students to become proficient writers in all disciplines, they need to learn how to read and analyze a variety of texts and then practice reading and analyzing texts from various disciplines. Through research and writing, students learn what others are saying and how to integrate those ideas into their own writing. Constant practice will guide students into developing their own voice and style. They will make conscious choices related to audience and academic conventions.

This course is designed to meet the quantitative needs of students pursuing majors in health care. The course will include a review of essential math concepts needed for dosage calculation including: fractions, percentages, measurements, conversions, and ratios. This course will help students in applying basic mathematical concepts to real world situations. Dosage accuracy is highlighted in scenarios that employ critical thinking skills. The course will also include a basic introduction to the statistical concepts of mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and z-scores, with an emphasis on medical examples.

This course emphasizes inquiry and investigation while introducing students to the unifying theories of modern biological science. Topics considered include foundational mechanisms of matter, energy, cells, genetics, and reproduction. The course is comprised of lectures, readings, discussions, written assignments, online assignments, and a laboratory component.

This one-term laboratory course, designed for nursing and health science majors, builds on general chemistry concepts to provide an overview of organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on applications to the chemistry of the human body. Topics include solutions and body fluids, acid-base chemistry, relation between structure and reactivity for biochemical molecules, metabolic pathways, and applications of nuclear chemistry. (Prerequisites or co-requisite: MAT 165 or an equivalent course.)

This course introduces the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and social-cultural perspectives are explored. Topics such as scientific method, statistical reasoning, neuroscience, learning, cognitive processes, development, psychological adjustment, therapy, social psychology, diversity and community are studied.

An investigation of the sacred literature of the Christian tradition. The course emphasizes essential skills in reading the Bible. It explores the covenant dealings of God with His people and the fulfillment of the covenant in Jesus Christ. Students read selected portions from the Old and New Testaments and explore Christian theological themes.

Did you know that our world is covered in microorganisms? This course explores the diversity of the microbial world, providing overviews on bacteria, Archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. A major emphasis is placed on how microorganisms cause disease, how the human body attempts to prevent disease, and how we can treat infectious disease. Other topics include microbial growth, metabolism, genetics, and environmental and food microbiology. The lab consists of a series of classic microbiology experiments that teach students how to visualize, culture, quantify, and identify microorganisms. A short self-directed research project allows students to design and implement their own experiment. (Prerequisite: BIO 120)

This course is part one of a study of the structure and function of the human body. Major topics include the introduction to the human body, cells, tissues and skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. Three lectures and one three hour lab period per week. (Prerequisite: BIO 120)

This course is part two of a study of the structure and function of the human body. Major topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive and urinary systems. Three lectures and one three hour lab period per week. (Prerequisite: BIO 315)

This course is a scientific study of human development from prenatal life through death, with emphasis on the interplay of psychological processes, heredity, and environment. This review addresses physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes across the lifespan. (Corequisite: PSY 102; Bachelor of Science Nursing students no prerequisite)

Students examine their methods of interpersonal communication in various contexts including dyadic, small group, and mediated communication. Individual activities and group work include both oral and written components. Class discussions and small group activities provide opportunities to practice and refine interpersonal communication skills. Objective exams and quizzes focus on cognitive learning of the principles and concepts in the various communication contexts. (COM 110 is one of the two choices for the communication general education requirement for all students. It is also a prerequisite for all communication majors.)

Students must complete 13 credits of general electives. For students planning to enroll in the Accelerated BSN program, you are advised to take the following electives, SSS 125, BIO 350, THL 355, THL 378.

Students must complete 6 credits, two classes from two different disciplines, from any of the following: ART 106, MUS 122, ENG 156, THR 103.

Students must complete 3 credits from any of the following: KHS 325, ECO 110, HIS 122, POL 132, SOC 151.