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AHE-208 Clinical Laboratory Procedures 3 Credits
This course emphasizes performance in the clinical laboratory. The processes of safety and
infection control are reviewed. Main focus of the course includes waived testing, point of
care testing, quality control assurance, and specimen handling and collection. Prerequisite:
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Theory (AHE115) or Advanced Clinical Skills (AHE201).
AHE-209 Allied Health Practicum Seminar 1 Credit
This seminar is an inter-disciplinary course that provides a broad overview of the medical
workplace. Taken concurrently with an Allied Health Practicum, it includes discussions of the
internship experience, employment opportunities as well as job search skills. Co-requisite:
Practicum Patient Care Assistant (AHE204) or Practicum Medical Assistant (AHE205) or
Practicum Phlebotomy Technician (AHE206) or Practicum Laboratory Assistant (AHE207).
AHE-299 Medical Interpreting Internship 1 Credit
Students will be placed in a 30-hour internship to be completed over the course of the
semester at a local healthcare facility under the direct supervision of a professional interpreter
and mentor. This internship will consist entirely of active interpreting. Co-requisite: medical
Interpreting II (AHE102).
NHP180 Medical Terminology 3 Credits
This course provides instruction in the development of basic medical terminology.
Competency in medical terminology promotes effective communication among members of
the healthcare team.
Arabic
ARB-101 Elementary Arabic I 3 Credits
This course is a beginning class in modern standard Arabic. The course begins with exposure
to the alphabet, basic vocabulary, and expressions of greetings. The course then focuses on
the spoken and written language used in contemporary life in Arab countries. The course
works on all skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing presenting pertinent
grammar in context. The course is not intended for native speakers or students who have
studied this language within the last three years.
ARB-102 Elementary Arabic II 3 Credits
A continuation of Elementary Arabic I (ARB101), this course emphasizes conversational skills
and sentence structure. The course stresses practical applications of the Arabic language. The
course meets General Education “Humanities” Requirement Area 6. Prerequisite: Elementary
Arabic I (ARB101).
Astronomy
AST-102 Astronomy/Lab 4 Credits
This course covers an introductory study of basic astronomy, including the planets, the
apparent motions of celestial objects, the seasons, constellations, comets and meteors,
stars, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe. The course includes current
events in space exploration. The course meets General Education “Science and Technology”
Requirement Area 5. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 1.5 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills
II (ENG095) and a grade of C or better in Foundations of Algebra (MAT097) or placement
equivalency.
Biology
BIO-105 Introduction to Biology/Lab 4 Credits
This course will investigate the major biological concepts that connect all forms of life and is
designed for students with little or no background in science. Topics will include the process
of scienti�c inquiry, the cell as the basic unit of life, metabolism, cellular reproduction,
genetics, evolutionary theory and principles of ecology. Laboratory work will introduce
students to the basic investigative techniques used to study life’s processes. There will be
no animal dissection in this course. This course will satisfy the General Education area �ve
requirement (Science & Technology) for all programs and may be used to satisfy the biology
prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO203). The course will not satisfy the general
biology requirement of the Associate in Science: Biological Science Program. Course meets:
3 hrs lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), a grade of C or better
in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT093), and Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement
equivalence.
BIO-108 Human Biology/Lab 4 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students pursuing careers in the health �elds to the
structure and function of the human body. It is intended to help students with a limited
scienti�c background grasp the fundamental concepts of biology as well as human anatomy
and physiology. Pathophysiology, genetics and relevant clinical aspects are discussed with
each system so that students can apply their clinical learning. This course does not substitute
for programs that require BIO203 and BIO204. Open to all students and satis�es General
Education “Science and Technology” Requirement Area 5. Course meets 3 hrs. lecture; 1.5
hrs. lab. Note: May be used as a prerequisite for Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (BIO203).
Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), a grade of C or better in Foundations of Mathematics
(MAT093), and Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement equivalent.
BIO-111 Food/Nutrition 3 Credits
This course covers a study of plant and animal sources of human food, their nutritional
values, and the way they are utilized by the body in health and disease. Topics include
the selection of an adequate diet, evaluation of nutrition status, nutrition in pregnancy and
lactation, nutrition in infancy and in aging, weight control, alternate food patterns, ethnic
foods, and nutrition-related health problems. The department recommends this course for
students in Allied Health programs. The course is offered in the Center for Self-Directed
Learning only.
BIO-115 Nutrition Science & Lab 4 Credits
This course covers a study of plant and animal sources of human food, their nutritional values,
and the way they are utilized by the body in health and disease. Topics include chemistry
and biology of food, personal nutrition evaluation, nutrition-related health problems, and
global food and nutrition issues. Laboratory exercises introduce students to the diagnostic
procedures used by nutritionists and to reinforce learning of nutritional theory. A background
in biology or chemistry is not required. The course meets General Education “Science and
Technology” Requirement Area 5. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 1.5 hrs. lab. Prerequisites:
Writing Skills II (ENG095), a grade of C or better in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT093),
Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement equivalency.
BIO-120 Introduction to Biotechnology & Lab 4 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the �eld of biotechnology designed for students in
all programs of study. General principles of biology, their applications in biotechnology
and the concepts and work practices of the biotechnology industry will be presented. The
medical, social, political, and ethical implications of recombinant DNA technology and the
Human Genome Project will be discussed. Career opportunities in biotechnology will also
be presented. Students will be introduced to basic investigative techniques and procedures
used in Biotechnology research. Labs are designed to reinforce lecture concepts. This course
meets General Education “Science and Technology” Requirement Area 5. Course meets: 3
hrs. lecture; 1.5 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), Foundations of Mathematics
(MAT093), and Reading Skills (RDG095) or placement equivalency.
Biology
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