2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

204 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
HS 242 Essentials of Human Anatomy (1)
A study of human gross and microscopic anatomy. Includes introductions to anatomical
terminology, basic cellular processes, embryology, and genetics, as well as a detailed
study of the major human organ systems in a studio format (lecture/lab combined).
Intended for students interested in pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, allied health or related
fields; not intended for pre-medical students. Prerequisites: BI 115 and BI 125.
HS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Health Sciences (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
HS 297, 397, 497 Internship in Health Sciences (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
HS 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Health Sciences (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
HS 475, 499 Investigations into Human Biology and Health (1)
A senior capstone exploration of a current problem in healthcare and/or human biology.
Students conduct a literature review and develop and execute a research project
investigating the problem. Topics and research approaches vary according to the interests
of the students and professor. Prerequisites: HS 203 and HS 242 (or equivalents) and
senior standing. HS 499: Exploration term.
IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 101 What the Best College Students Do (½)
An exploration of successful learning at Birmingham-Southern College, including
consideration of how college students learn best, how to design a liberal arts education
that meets individual interests and needs, and how to anticipate learning beyond college.
Course projects and assignments draw on other curricular and co-curricular activities,
inviting students to be intentional about how to get the most from their learning
experiences and learning opportunities at Birmingham-Southern College. For first-year
students. One and one-half hour meeting per week.
IDS 111 ES A User’s Guide to the Liberal Arts (1)
A seminar introducing the idea of a liberal arts education through examining its historical
development and constituent disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on each
discipline’s fundamental assumptions, approaches, and interdependent methods. An
Explorations in Scholarship designated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024