|
Website Catalog (In Development)
Course Descriptions
|
|
|
|
-
ADN 105 - Meeting Human Needs I The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts and philosophy of the nursing program. Gordon’s Eleven Functional Health Patterns, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs and the care of persons across the life cycle are presented. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion and health maintenance related to self and others.
The nursing process is introduced to guide the development of critical thinking skills in the delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts are introduced as they relate to healthy individuals across the life cycle. Under close supervision the student will use knowledge acquired in the classroom and lab in order to provide safe and effective care. The roles of the professional nurse are introduced. These include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring, teaching-learning, collaboration and management of care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 110 General Psychology
Credits: 7 Hours 4 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of this course the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates basic competency in a real or simulated simulation in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify the professional attitudes and roles of the nurse.
- Identify communication techniques used in patient interactions and documentation.
- Assess patient using Gordon’s Eleven Functional Patterns.
- Demonstrate safe and culturally appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by using Nursing Process and Maslow in decision making.
- Apply concepts of teaching/learning to educate patient.
- Identify resources available for planning patient care.
- Demonstrate safety and asepsis during basic nursing skills and medication administration.
- Recognize pharmacological principles involved in safe medication administration.
|
|
-
ADN 106 - Meeting Human Needs II The focus of this course is the care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to immunity, fluid and electrolytes, the integumentary system, surgery and health management. Classroom, theory, and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.
The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. The student provides care using knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis, under supervision in a variety of settings and further develops the eight roles of the associate degree nurse. The eight roles include: professional behavior, communication, assessment, caring intervention, clinical decision making, teaching-learning, collaboration, and managing care.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, PSY 110 General Psychology
Prior or Concurrent: BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, HST 210 Pharmacology, PSY 210 Human Development
Credits: 7 Hours 4 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 106, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates intermediate competency in the eight roles of the nurse which include: communication, professional behaviors, assessment, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and manager of care. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Health Perception/Health Management and Nutrition/Metabolic Function, the student will:
- Analyze personal professional behavior within boundaries of nurse-patient relationship and organizational policies.
- Use current technology available for documentation, data retrieval, and medication administration.
- Analyze assessments according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Implement a plan of care incorporating individual cultural and/or spiritual differences.
- Apply nursing process to clients experiencing pathologic changes across the life cycle using Maslow.
- Construct a teaching/learning poster presentation choosing a topic related to course content.
- Use resources available for planning patient care.
- Apply the principles of safety, medical, and surgical asepsis during clinical practice.
|
|
-
ADN 198 - Transitioning to the RN Role for LPNs and Licensed Paramedics This course transitions Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Paramedics to the scope and role of the Registered Nurse including professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring, teaching-learning, collaboration and management of care. The nursing process is used to initiate development of problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students will use knowledge acquired in the classroom and lab to demonstrate competency of skills in the provision of safe and effective patient care in the clinical setting. Successful completion of the course allows progression to the second year of nursing courses.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites:
To register for this course, students must be accepted into the nursing program, and also complete BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, ENG 110 College Writing I, and PSY 110 General Psychology prior to taking ADN 198 Transitioning to the RN Role for LPNs and Licensed Paramedics.
BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, PSY 210 Human Development, and HST 210 Pharmacology are prerequisites for enrollment in senior level nursing courses ADN 211 Meeting Human Needs III and ADN 212 Meeting Human Needs IV.
Credits: 4 Hours 2 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour, 1 Clinical Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Analyze personal professional behavior within boundaries of nurse-patient relationship and organizational policies.
- Utilize effective verbal skills and technology to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the healthcare team.
- Analyze assessments using theoretical models of care.
- Implement a nursing plan of care incorporating individual cultural and/or spiritual differences.
- Apply nursing process to clients experiencing healthcare changes across the life cycle.
- Relate the teaching-learning process to care of patients.
- Use resources available for planning patient care.
- Apply the principles of safety, medical, and surgical asepsis during patient care.
|
|
-
ADN 211 - Meeting Human Needs III The focus of this course is on the nursing care of people who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of: Nutrition/Metabolic, Elimination, and Sexuality/Reproductive. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems.
The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hour, 6 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes by incorporating the of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
- Accurately interpret assessments of maternal/child clients and clients with disruptions in endocrine, renal and GI systems, according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Apply nursing process in the care of clients experiencing disruptions in human functioning.
- Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
- Design teaching plans specific to maternal/child care, endocrine, renal and GI disorders.
- Collaborate with health team members in the provision of care.
- Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the life cycle.
- Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.
|
|
-
ADN 212 - Meeting Human Needs IV The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides nursing care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as in community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with direction.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, HST 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 212, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the ethical, legal and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues and therapeutically with clients.
- Accurately interpret assessments of clients with disruptions in hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic function according to Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns.
- Support clients and significant others experiencing disruptions in human functioning by incorporating the dimensions of human caring.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
- Design evidence based teaching plans specific to hematologic, vascular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and orthopedic disorders.
- Collaborate with health team members in provision of care.
- Develop an individualized and prioritized plan of care for clients based on variations in assessments across the lifespan.
- Maintain safety and asepsis at appropriate skill level.
|
|
-
ADN 213 - Meeting Human Needs V The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems related to Gordon’s health patterns of Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationship, and Self Perception/Self-Concept. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Applications specific to Leadership/Management and Mental Health Disorders are presented. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs across the life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of people with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied with an emphasis on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance. The student provides care to people in specialty and general medical/surgical units, long term care, as well as community settings. Students assume the nursing practice roles of the Associate Degree nurse with increasing autonomy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, HST 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours/Wk for 15 Weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 213, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Values/Beliefs, Role/Relationships, and Self Perception/Self-Concept, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the legal ethical and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Appraise therapeutic communication techniques regarding nursing ethics/values to meet patient, family and colleague needs.
- Evaluate patients across the life-cycle with a focus on patients with mental health disorders.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally competent care.
- Utilize the nursing process to evaluate clinical decisions involving management of patient care which includes patients, family support systems and resources.
- Implement evidence-based teaching plans specific to clients experiencing disruptions in mental health.
- Collaborate with patient, family and health care team to creatively solve problems.
- Delegate activities of assistive personnel.
- Maintain safety and asepsis while managing care in varied health care settings.
|
|
-
ADN 214 - Meeting Human Needs VI The focus of this course is on the nursing care of persons who have actual/potential problems related to the health patterns of Cognitive/Perceptual and Coping/Stress. Classroom theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Also integrated into this course are our beliefs about human caring, the nature of human beings, health and nursing. The concepts of hierarchy of human needs and life-cycle are applied to the nursing care of persons with common health problems. The nursing process is utilized as the modality through which critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care. Emphasis is placed on health assessment, health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance. The student provides care to persons in specialty and general medical/surgical units, as well as community settings. Students assume the roles of the Associate Degree nurse with increasing autonomy.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ADN 105 Meeting Human Needs I, ADN 106 Meeting Human Needs II, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II, ENG 110 College Writing I, HST 210 Pharmacology, PSY 110 General Psychology, PSY 210 Developmental Psychology
PRIOR and Concurrent: CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology and CLT 209 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or BIO 150 General Microbiology
Credits: 6.5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 1 Laboratory Hours, 6 Clinical Hours per week for 15 weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of ADN 214, the student will practice as a caregiver who demonstrates more advanced competency in the roles of the nurse. When caring for persons experiencing disruptions in Cognitive/Perceptual, and Coping/Stress, the student will:
- Demonstrate accountability within the legal ethical and regulatory framework of nursing.
- Appraise therapeutic communication techniques to meet patient and family needs.
- Evaluate patients across the life cycle with focus on patients experiencing disruptions in neurosensory function and patients with neoplastic disorders.
- Adapt interventions to provide coordinated, safe and culturally appropriate care.
- Utilize the nursing process to evaluate clinical decisions involving patients, family, support systems and community groups.
- Implement evidence-based teaching plans specific to clients experiencing disruptions in neurosensory function and with neoplastic disorders.
- Collaborate with patient, family and health care team to creatively solve problems.
- Supervise activities of assistive personnel.
- Maintain safety and asepsis in providing care to patient and family.
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
ANT 111 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
|
|
|
|
-
ANT 113 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
ART 112 - Beginning Photography Basics of camera design and operation, plus the fundamentals of photographic visualization and composition; line, form, color, light shadow. Darkroom procedures, film processing, basic printmaking, selecting printing techniques. (Students can sign-out cameras and other supplies from the Communications Department thus reducing the overall costs for photo supplies.)
Credits: 3 Cross-listed COM 112 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Control camera, composition, and photographic approach (sharp focus, shadow D.O.F., blur motion, frozen image, etc.)
- Make choices regarding film, paper, lens, filters and light to achieve a good quality photograph as a final product.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
ART 212 - Intermediate Photography Systems of precise exposure and processing control. Advanced black and white darkroom techniques. Introduction to color theory, processes and printing. Functional portfolio development. Introduction to digital electronic imaging. (Students can sign-out cameras and other supplies from the Communications department thus reducing the overall costs for photo supplies.)
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ART 112 Beginning Photography
Credits: 3 Cross-listed COM 212 Hours 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Operate a twins-lens camera, control negative density and print contrast making use of the zone system.
- Know how to light and operate “strobe lights.”
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
ASA 210 - Chemical Dependency Counseling I This course identifies the uniqueness of chemical dependency counseling by examining concepts, issues, and skills required to provide basic group therapy for chemically dependent persons. Group norms, goals, content, process, stages of group growth, group curative factors, group principles, and issues/problems of group dynamics and professional ethics are explored. Traditional theoretical models, such as Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Behavioral, REBT, and various perspectives will be explored relative to chemical dependency group counseling.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Prior or Concurrent: PSY 217 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify several types of groups.
- Demonstrate understanding of groups in a multicultural context.
- Identify general guidelines for group work with multicultural populations.
- Discuss critical issues related to ethical guidelines for group counselors.
- Identify main characteristics/issues/problems for beginning group leaders.
- Name special skills needed for opening and closing group sessions.
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of co-leading groups.
- Begin to identify personal style of group leadership.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of group development.
- Discuss theoretical approaches to groups.
- Identify main patterns of group dynamics.
- Be able to apply group leadership skills to working with chemically dependent populations.
- Critically discuss the nature of group therapy as it relates to curative factors.
|
|
|
|
-
ASA 230 - Family Issues in Chemical Dependency This course will introduce family theory including systems, structural, and experimental models. Critical issues involving family roles and dynamics specific to families with substance abuse issues will be emphasized. In addition, the ethical practice of assessment and intervention with families will be explored.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical perspectives of family therapy and how they apply to treatment of substance use disorders.
- Describe and apply the main steps in intervention and treatment planning with a family that has substance use disorders.
- Identify common treatment issues among diverse family structures.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
ASA 260 - Pharmacology and Chemical Dependency This 5 week module will cover content required for the Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) credentialing process. It will provide an introduction to the basic pharmacology of psychoactive drugs, with special attention to drugs with addictive potential. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic basis of drug action will be introduced and explored. The basic structure of the Central Nervous System (CNS) will be reviewed along with neurotransmitter function and dysfunction. The pharmacology of sedative-hypnotic drugs, stimulants, analgesics, and drugs used to treat psychological disorders will be explored in detail with regards to their pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacological attributes.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies, ASA 210 Chemical Dependency I or permission of instructor
Credits: 1 Hours 1 Class Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacokinetic processes.
- Apply the concepts of half-life, drug accumulation, efficacy, potency, and tolerance.
- Describe basic neuroanatomy with special attention to the neuron, receptors, and the synaptic cleft.
- Describe the major groups of neurotransmitters important in the action of psychoactive substances.
|
|
-
ASA 320 - Supervised Clinical Internship Up to 300 hours of internship practicum, under supervision, in a chemical dependency related facility are required to provide exposure and practice opportunities in the clinical, work and documentation skills of the profession. The student will enter the field work as an intern and will be subject to all legal, ethical, and professional standards required of staff members. Placement may include rehabilitation programs, detox units, prisons, hospitals, crisis centers, clinics or other recognized facilities that treat chemical dependency. A primary goal of the internship(s) is to evaluate the student under working conditions to ascertain readiness for clinical work in the field. Ethical principles and supervision are integrated into all areas of the experience.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ASA 110 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Studies, ASA 210 Chemical Dependency Counseling I (REQUIRED UNLESS WAIVED BY INSTRUCTOR)
Credits: 4 Hours 2 Class Hours, 16-20 Internship Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge of substance use disorders, based on counselor competencies, using ethical communication and treatment.
- Complete a client assessment, comprehensive treatment plan, diagnosis and discharge summary based on the American Psychiatric Association diagnostic criteria.
- Demonstrate organized documentation of a client’s verbal and behavioral responses to components of the treatment process.
- Utilize therapeutic techniques in client counseling in a practice environment.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BHM 201 - Hotel/Restaurant Internship I Career-related employment in the hospitality industry focusing on an area of interest in a hotel or restaurant. The intern will experience the opportunity to apply the theory learned in the program within a hospitality business setting. First year course work must be completed.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: 30 credit hours successfully completed toward Hotel/Restaurant Management degree
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate working competencies in any of the following areas, or other areas as agreed between the student and instructor.
Focus Areas–Hotel Internship:
Housekeeping Department
Personnel Department
Maintenance Department
Sales Department
Accounting Department
Food & Beverage Department
Front Desk Department
General Management
Focus Areas–Restaurant Internship:
Sanitation of Facility
Food & Beverage Preparation
Food & Beverage Service
Food & Beverage Management
Accounting Department
Personnel Department
Sales Department
Catering Department
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BHM 297 - Hotel/Restaurant Internship II Career-related employment in the hospitality industry focusing on an area of interest in a hotel or restaurant. The intern will experience the opportunity to apply the theory learned in the program within a hospitality business setting. Senior status.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BHM 201 Hotel/Restaurant Internship I and senior status required
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform the skills required of the profession, including: the ability to integrate theory and practice, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional behaviors, perform technical skills, and carry out the tasks related to their job assignment.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BIO 117 - Principles of Biology I To give science majors a working foundation of biology and to prepare them for transfer to a four-year institution and upper level biology courses. The biological principles covered include, but not limited to, Ecology, Conservation Biology, and Evolution. The underlying themes of unity and diversity of living organisms will be used to amalgamate the topics covered. Scientific methodology will be emphasized in both laboratory and lecture using current publications to support discussion as well as developing and executing scientific experimentation.
The laboratory includes physically demanding field trips. Accommodations can be made for students with disabilities. Students should have a strong background in high school biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite- Corequisite None
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of evolution to explain the unity and diversity of life.
- Field identify 40 trees common to the northeast forest community.
- Compare and contrast the hypotheses explaining the origin of life on earth.
- Using examples - explain the concept of emergent properties from the molecular level to the level of the biosphere.
- Using examples - list, discuss, and compare the various ecological levels of life on our planet and how human activities are placing these in danger.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
-
BIO 118 (WE) - Principles of Biology II A continuation of Principles of Biology I. To give science majors a working foundation of biology to prepare them for transfer to a four-year institution and upper level biology courses. The biological concepts covered include, but are not limited to: Cellular Structure and Function, Molecular Biology, and Genetics. The underlying themes of unity and diversity of living organisms will be used to amalgamate the topics covered. Scientific methodology will be emphasized in both laboratory and lecture using current publications to support discussion as well as developing and executing scientific experimentation.
Students should have a strong background in high school biology and chemistry.
Prerequisite- Corequisite None
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic cell morphology and function and molecular biology.
- Utilize knowledge of Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics in problems of inheritance and the role of mutation in organisms.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, compose, analyze, and critique scientific writing.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BIO 131 - Anatomy & Physiology I Normal structure (gross and microscopic) and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Emphasis on physiology in lectures and on anatomy in laboratory, stressing those aspects which have greatest relevance to the student’s curriculum.
Prior completion of high School and/or college biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize the anatomical structures and explain the physiological functions of cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
- Recognize how body systems interact with one another incorporating the foundational concept of homeostatic regulation.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including:
- An understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and
- Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BIO 150 - General Microbiology An introduction to a basic understanding of the biology of microorganisms, with a focus on bacteria. Course topics include biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, microbial ecology, microbial genetics, applied microbiology, microbial control, epidemiology, pathogenesis and microbial disease. Laboratory exercises reinforce those discussed in lecture. Prior completion of high school and/or college biology and chemistry is recommended.
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental biology of microbes and their metabolic characteristics that can be targets for antimicrobials and immunity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of microbial symbioses in the welfare of humans, including the role of microbes in the environment and microbiomes.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of the appropriate methods to analyze and identify microbes and to control the growth of microbes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common human pathogens and the diseases that they cause.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including
- An understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and
- Application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
-
BIO 200 - Ecology: The Everglades A scientific yet sensitive look at one of the world’s rare and endangered wilderness areas. Everglades ecology is studied through an extensive wilderness camping experience in Everglades National Park, involving a minimum of 90 hours of classroom and field instruction. Offered during the January Intersession.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: One semester of college biology and permission of department chairperson
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Illustrate knowledge of general ecological principles through successfully designing and implementing an assigned ecological field study.
- Use scientific methodology in the study of ecological principles by designing and implementing laboratory exercises that measure ecological principles.
- Through the debate process the student will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of wilderness areas as vital components of the world community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence and impact of the human population on wilderness areas through articulate discussion, journal entries, and debate.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
-
BIO 212 - Ecology An introduction to basic principles of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, population and community ecology. Labs have an emphasis on those ecosystems found in the N.E. U.S. Field studies will emphasize the use of the scientific method and approaches used by ecologists in the field.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BIO 117 Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: BIO 212L Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 4 Cross-listed ENV 212 Hours 3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply basic ecological principles to explain the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.
- Apply basic ecological principles in planning and conducting field and laboratory studies.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BIO 217 - Ecology of the National Parks A biological survey of our National Park System concentrating on the variety of ways living organisms respond and adapt to meteorological, geological, and ecological pressure.
This course requires an extensive field experience in several National Parks as well as an additional course fee.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: BIO 111 General Biology I or BIO 112 General Biology II or BIO 117 Principles of Biology I or BIO 118 Principles of Biology II
Corequisites: BIO 217 Laboratory
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours; 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Illustrate knowledge of general ecological principles through successfully designing and implementing an assigned ecological field study.
- Use scientific methodology in the study of ecological principles by designing and implementing laboratory exercises that measure ecological principles.
- Through the debate process the student will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of wilderness areas as vital components of the world community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence and impact of the human population on wilderness areas through articulate discussion, journal entries, and debate.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
BIO 299 - Independent Study An individual student project in a biological field which is beyond the scope of requirements of the courses offered by the department. Conducted under the direction of a Biology faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: 4 credits of college level work in biology and approval of Department Chairperson
Credits: (1-3) Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
- Dependent on the area of study.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
|
|
|