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BIOL 233	BIOL 233 Microbiology for Nurses Course Credits: 3 A study of pathogenic microorganisms and the control of infectious diseases. Topics include (i) the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths; (ii) immunity, immunology, and immunization; (iii) sterilization, disinfection, chemotherapeutic agents; and (iv) epidemiology and public health microbiology. This course is only open to nursing students. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 241 and 242 NB: Students may only take one of BIOL 233 or BIOL 333 for credit.
BIOL 241	BIOL 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Course Credits: 3 An introductory course in human anatomy and physiology focusing on the structure and function of the cellular, histological, integumentary, skeleton, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic systems. Special attention will be given to the interaction of these systems in maintenance of homeostasis and adaptations during performance and disease conditions.
BIOL 242	BIOL 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Course Credits: 3 An introductory course in human anatomy and physiology focusing on the structure and function of the nervous, digestive, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems in addition to immunity and acid-base balance. Special attention will be given to the interaction of these systems in maintenance of homeostasis and adaptations.
BIOL 333	BIOL 333 Introduction to Medical Microbiology Course Credits: 3 A study of pathogenic microorganisms and the control of infectious diseases. Topics include: (i) the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths; (ii) infectious diseases of temperate and tropical climates; (iii) immunity, immunology, and immunization; (iv) sterilization, disinfection, chemotherapeutic agents; and (v) epidemiology and public health microbiology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281 NB: Students may only take one of BIOL 233 or BIOL 333 for credit.
MATH 108	MATH 108 Statistics for Health Care Students Course Credits: 3 Students specializing in the field of nursing will explore applied statistics at an introductory level. The focus is on developing the conceptual aspects of the subject rather than the mathematical foundations and assumes no prerequisite except elementary algebra. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, the normal, t-, chi-square and F-distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Applications are directed towards health and biological studies. Cross-listed: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203 Prerequisite(s): Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11 or equivalent. NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
NURS 113	NURS 113 Clinical Skills I Course Credits: 2 This course focuses on knowledge and laboratory practice of clinical skills related to the basic nursing care of individuals. Includes introduction to nursing process and basic nursing concepts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Co-requisite(s): NURS 114 NB: Pass/Fail course
NURS 114	NURS 114 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing Course Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the foundational knowledge, skills, reasoning, and values required to embody the professional identity of a nurse in the provision of collaborative, safe, competent, ethical, compassionate and evidence-informed person-centered care. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Co-requisite(s): NURS 113
NURS 123	NURS 123 Clinical Skills II Course Credits: 2 This course builds on knowledge and laboratory practice of clinical skills related to the basic nursing care of individuals. It focuses on knowledge, clinical and health assessment skills, including biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of health. It emphasizes techniques to gather health related data, including taking a health history and performing a physical examination, with the purpose of identifying patient care needs and formulating a plan of care. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of 1st semester of Bachelor of Science in Nursing program NB: Pass/Fail course
NURS 124	NURS 124 Communication & Covenantal Caring Course Credits: 2 This course explores the concepts of communication and collaboration with an emphasis on the skills and competencies nurses require to build strong interpersonal relationships with patients, interprofessional teams, and colleagues. Covenantal caring as foundational to interpersonal relationships and the influence of Christian values and beliefs are explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 113, 114

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