through six years of age. 75 hours.
Sociology - 3 semester credits: VN 40
This course introduces contemporary sociology as a science and explores the relationship between individuals and recognized intuitions. Research methodology is explored as well as established scientific methods. Globalization and multiculturalism are introduced as newer prospective in sociology. At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to explain the science of sociology and the impacts the dynamics of individuals and their social contexts, understand the importance of cultural changes and its effects on society, describe the various methodologies used in sociological research, define social deviance and discuss the impact on society, explain stratification and social classes, explain gender difference and gender inequality, identify the diversity in the family structure and the impact the family structure has on society, understand the connection between work economy and identity 75 hours.
Anatomy/Physiology - 4 semester credits: VN 50
This course provides an introduction to the structure of human anatomy with emphasis on the organ and systems levels. The course of physiology is an overview of human physiology. The foundations of physiology are explored utilizing the basic principles of physics, chemistry, cell biology and biochemistry. The study of anatomy and physiology is presented with lecture and laboratory components that emphasize the concepts presented during class lecture. At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to describe the reasons for studying and describe the relationship between structure and function, list the major levels of organization of living organism, name the 11 organ systems of the human body and the major components of each, discuss the main structural elements and physiological functions of the cell, list the functions and components of the integumentary system, describe the features of epidermis and dermis, name and locate bones of the axial skeletal systems, name and locate the bones of the appendicular skeletons, describe the dynamics movements of the skeletons, differentiate between three types of muscle tissue, describe the functions of the appendicular musculature, identify and locate the principle appendicular muscles of the body, together with their origins, insertions, and describe their innervations, name the four major classes of cells in the human body, and describe their characteristics, define homeostasis and describe negative feedback, list and describe general cell function, describe protein syntheses and cell division, explain cellular membrane functions, describe the major components of the nervous system and the direction of information flow within and among the components, describe the major classes of neurotransmitters, describe the autonomics nervous system and dual innervation, describe the differences between skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, identify the majors components of the cardiovascular system and their functions, explain the blood flow through the cardiovascular system, explain the composition of blood and describe the functions of each components, discuss the interactions between fluids and electrolytes balance in the body, describe whole body metabolism, explain thermoregulation, discuss hormonal regulation of growth, explain fertilization, implantation and pregnancy, describe the difference between humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity, define mellitus and describe the difference between Type 2 and Type 2 diabetes, discuss the treatment and management of diabetes mellitus.105 hours.
2014-2015
CATALOG
Microbiology - 3 semester credits: VN 60
This course is an overview of microbiology. The foundations of microbiology are presented beginning with the relationship of microbes and daily life, through the pathologic disease processes. Environmental and industrial applications for microbiology are explored as new areas of development. The laboratory component of the course emphasizes the concepts presented during class lecture. At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to discuss general principles of microbiology, summarize the role of microbes in human welfare and human disease, define and describe the structure of the atom, define and describe organic and inorganic compounds, distinguish between the features and uses to prepare a specimen for microscopic observation, discuss and describe the overall cell structure of the eukaryotic cells, identify metabolic processes involved in the production of energy, summarize major anabolic pathways, describe the formation of biofilms and their potential for causing infection, describe binary fusion and bacterial growth, discuss physical and chemical methods of microbial control, classify gene mutations and describe the consequences of each type of mutation, recognize the tools, techniques, and applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering, differentiate between various taxonomic classification systems and discuss the criteria used for classifying microorganisms, describe general structural and functional characteristics of virus, define epidemiology and describe epidemiology investigations, differentiate innate from adapative immunity, define diagnostic immunology and identify its usage, describe microbial diseases of the eye, identify signs and symptom , modes of transmission, and treatment for common disease of nervous systems, identify its usage, describe microbial diseases of the eye, identify signs and symptom , modes of transmission, and treatment for infections of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, identify its usage, describe microbial diseases of the eye, identify signs and symptom , modes of transmission, and treatment for infections of the respiratory systems, identify its usage, describe microbial diseases of the eye, identify signs and symptom , modes of transmission, and treatment for infections of the digestive systems, identify viral diseases and fungal diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system, discuss signs and symptoms, modes of transmissions, and treatments for common diseases of the urinary systems, discuss signs and symptoms, modes of transmissions, and treatments for common diseases of the reproductive systems, discuss the impact and necessity of microbes and microbiology in the environment, discuss the applications of microbes and microbiology in industry. 60 hours.