| HSCI 1301 | Medical Terminology |
HSCI 1301 Medical Terminology (3-0). This course is intended to introduce students to the importance of the medical terminology in order to properly use it in a medical environment. This goal will be addressed through an examination of the terminology of the human body, starting with the general terms and then specializing on the various systems of the body, including the integument, muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary. Combined with on-line resources, students will acquire and understanding of how medical terms should be used, pronounced, and the meaning behind these terms. |
| HSCI 1302 | Intro to Health Sciences |
HSCI 1302 Introduction to Health Sciences (3-0). This course introduces students to the field of health sciences, covering fundamental concepts in healthcare, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, healthcare careers, ethics, wellness, and public health. Students will explore various healthcare pathways and develop skills necessary for success in health-related professions. Students will correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyles, and develop health promotion strategies. |
| HSCI 1302 | Intro to Health Sciences Pt. 1 |
HSCI 1302 Introduction to Health Sciences (3-0). This course introduces students to the field of health sciences, covering fundamental concepts in healthcare, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, healthcare careers, ethics, wellness, and public health. Students will explore various healthcare pathways and develop skills necessary for success in health-related professions. Students will correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyles, and develop health promotion strategies. |
| HSCI 1302 | Intro to Health Sciences Pt2 |
HSCI 1302 Introduction to Health Sciences (3-0). This course introduces students to the field of health sciences, covering fundamental concepts in healthcare, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, healthcare careers, ethics, wellness, and public health. Students will explore various healthcare pathways and develop skills necessary for success in health-related professions. Students will correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyles, and develop health promotion strategies. |
| HSCI 2340 | Pathophysiology |
HSCI 2340 Pathophysiology (3-0). This course builds on knowledge obtained in anatomy and physiology courses which provides information related to basic pathological processes that underlie diseases commonly found in clinical practice. The basics of each pathological processes are explained and illustrated by exploration of common diseases caused by that pathological process. Introduction of selected pathophysiologic concepts across the life span will be initiated in this course with emphasis on diagnostic data related to the concept. Equivalent courses: BIOL 1340 (through Summer 2022). |
