Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS 197
HSC 398. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Three hours credit
An introduction to the basic principles of medical terminology and assistance in learning
the terms by applying them in clinical case histories, practice examples, and programmed
instruction. The course is intended primarily for students entering the health-related professions,
although it would benefit any student of the biological sciences. Prerequisites: BIO 103
(non-majors), BIO 251 or HSC 250, BIO/HSC 292, 293 (majors). Offered Spring Semester.
HSC 400. SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
Three hours credit
A course that addresses a variety of subjects germane to sports medicine. Most of
the emphasis is placed on reading and analyzing current research of sports medicine topics
and on preparing for the national certification exam for athletic trainers.
HSC 441. PARASITOLOGY
Four hours credit
Life cycles, epidemiological factors, interrelationships of parasite and host, and underlying
principles of treatment and prevention. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per
week. Prerequisite: BIO 112. Offered on demand.
HSC 444. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
Three hours credit
A course designed to assist future teachers in understanding the human response to exercise.
Prerequisite: HSC 361. Offered Spring Semester.
HSC 450. EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION
Three hours credit
A course providing knowledge and practical experience in exercise testing procedures and
in the principles and guidelines of safe and effective exercise prescription. Prerequisite: HSC
331 or 444.
HSC 451. PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH/FITNESS
Three hours credit
PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP
A course designed to cover knowledge and skills needed for establishing and administering
effective health/fitness programs. For senior majors in physical education.
HSC 470. FITNESS/WELLNESS INTERNSHIP
Five hours credit
Practical experience in an approved fitness/wellness agency. Senior students are assigned
to selected directors in local fitness/wellness oriented community organizations under the
general supervision of a university supervisor. Weekly seminars deal with problems encountered
in the internship program in such areas as instruction, management, records and
reports, program development, and supervision. No more than 7 additional hours may be
taken with the internship. Prerequisites: HSC 450 and 451 or concurrent enrollment.
HSC 495. INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND PRACTICE
Three hours credit
A capstone course designed to provide senior health science majors with opportunities
to study, discuss, defend and integrate Christian ethics in the health care arenas.
Prerequisite: THE 331.
Mathematics
MAT 096. BASIC MATHEMATICS
Three hours credit
An introduction to basic arithmetic with a primary emphasis on sets and set operations,
fractions, percent, decimals, graphs, basic equations,ratio and proportion, and basic metrics.
This course will not meet any university mathematics requirements but will serve the purpose
of preparing students for MAT 101. Offered every semester.
MAT 097. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
Three hours credit
A beginning course in algebra for students who have not had algebra in high school. The
course includes a review of general arithmetic, the real number system, the fundamentals of
algebra, linear equations, graphing, exponents and radicals, factoring, functions, systems of
linear equations, rational expressions and equations, and quadratic equations. The applications
of these concepts to real–life situations will be examined throughout the course. The
course will count as an elective in terms of credit hours (3 semester hours), but it will not
satisfy the general requirement of three hours of Mathematics for graduation.
MAT 099. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Three hours credit
A preparatory algebra course designed for students who have had only one year of algebra
in high school or those who need a review in algebra before enrolling in Math 111. The