Nursing IV
Nursing IV expands on the previous concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing I, II, and III. Nursing IV analyzes and applies the theoretical concepts related to the role of the professional nurse and examines comprehensive nursing care for patients across the life span who experience critical complex health problems. Applying evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and […]
Nursing III
Nursing III expands on the previous concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing I and II. Nursing III examines the theoretical concepts related to the delivery of comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing multiple health problems across the life span. Applying evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning, the course uses the nursing process as the […]
Nursing II
Nursing II expands on the previous concepts and competencies introduced in Nursing I. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of theory and practice skills for assessment, medication administration, and management of universal human needs in health promotion, education, documentation, and healthcare informatics. The course covers the holistic nursing care of patients and families during childbearing years, […]
Nursing I
Nursing I prepares students to deliver patient-centered holistic, safe, effective, and culturally appropriate care though the nursing process with shared decision making to a diverse population throughout the life span. Students develop a foundational understanding of theory and practice skills for basic assessment, medication administration, and management of basic universal human needs in health promotion, […]
Nursing Success Seminar
Introducing concepts basic to nursing education and practice, Nursing Success Seminar facilitates students’ success in the nursing program and the nursing profession. Learning activities help students develop study, test-taking, and time-management skills. Students learn about the history of the nursing profession and issues facing nurses, including legal and ethical issues in today’s healthcare climate. Discussions […]
Pharmacology
Pharmacology introduces the principles of pharmacology, focusing on the knowledge and skills required for safe and effective drug therapy. The course emphasizes the following pharmacologic information: sources of drugs, sources of drug information, drug legislation and standards, classification of drugs, drug calculation, drug action, factors affecting drug action, adverse effects of drugs, administration of drugs, […]
Medical Assistant Internship
In Medical Assistant Internship, students perform administrative and clinical skills and demonstrate professionalism under the supervision of qualified staff members. During the internship, students work in a physician’s office and clinical laboratory, as available, adhering to the assigned agency’s working hours and policies. The student is not paid for the internship. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of […]
Math in Our World I
Designed for Teacher Education students, Math in Our World I introduces mathematical thought through activities and discussions of several mathematical topics, including problem solving, various number systems (Egyptian, Roman, Babylonian, Mayan), arithmetic in different bases, properties of real numbers, and operations on rational numbers. The course also covers some geometry, measurement, data, and chance. These […]
Calculus I
Calculus I concentrates on limits, differentiation, and integration. It includes exponential, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. Students apply their learning to sketching curves, finding areas and volumes, and solving problems in the physical sciences and other fields. If time permits, the course introduces differential equations. (Prerequisites: MATH180W or POI)
Pre-Calculus
Using graphical, numerical, and algebraic approaches, Pre-Calculus covers floor, power, linear, rational, circular, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and absolute-value functions. The course also explores the quadratic functions forming circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. The course highlights where calculus uses these elements and functions, and concludes by introducing students to limits, numerical derivatives, and numerical integrals. If […]
College Algebra
In College Algebra, topics include linear, quadratic, and higher degree equations; rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic equations; graphs of functions; models and applications of functions; systems of linear equations; matrices and conic sections; sequences and series; and trigonometry.
Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning exposes students to a wide range of general mathematics. The course emphasizes and reinforces problem solving and critical thinking, along with the use of technology, as students become actively involved in solving applied problems. Topics include geometry, measurement, probability, statistics, finance, number theory and systems, functions and modeling, and selected subtopics related to […]