Fall Semester: Monday & Wednesday
Choose from three different courses.
Fall 2022: Monday & Wednesday
Human Genetics is a dynamic course that incorporates the use of current genetic research techniques while exploring the ethical implications of such research in the past, present and future. You will research your own ancestry, engage in laboratory exercises and examine current genetic research. You will also analyze a genetics-based non-fiction book and make connections to the concepts that are presented in class.
Concepts Covered
- Nature of genetic material
- Patterns of inheritance
- Gene expression and regulation
- Genetic variation
- Evolution
- Genetics within society
This course provides foundational content for the Biomedical Research and the Biology and Prevention of Cancer Courses.
Assessment
Students may be assessed on their knowledge of genetic concepts through written exams, homework assignments, lab activities, and a book analysis.
Prerequisites
Students taking this course should have general knowledge of eukaryotic cells, their structure, function and the cell cycle.
Lead Faculty
Maurice Godfrey, PhD
Caring for a patient is more than just treating a health condition; it requires a lot of empathy and emotional skills along with medical know-how. This course will give you an inside look at what goes into caring for a patient. You will meet health care practitioners working in a variety of fields (including trauma, surgery and cardiology) and roles, such as nursing, advanced practice, attending physicians and more!
This course will benefit any student interested in a career in patient facing health care.
Activities
Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, class discussions, learner-centered projects, case studies, lectures, and simulation opportunities.
Assessments
Student knowledge may be assessed through written exams, skill demonstrations, book projects, research projects and small group presentations.
Prerequisites
Students taking this course should have general knowledge of potential patient settings (i.e., hospital, ambulatory, etc.) and pathways to health care careers (i.e., education and training needed).
Lead Faculty
Stacie Ethington
Interested in health care but not sure what area will be the best fit? This course lets you explore current issues and trends in health care under the guidance of experts in the field. Through discussion with healthcare professionals and possible site visits, you will be able to construct a personalized development plan for guidance in your college and career selection and planning. Topic of study may include those focused on the Allied Health professions.
This course allows an in-depth investigation into pathology that may be encountered by the health care professional in clinical practice. The relationship of clinical symptoms, lab values, and imaging findings will be covered for each disease process. The course is divided into content units. Weekly modules will focus on the pathology related to specific organ systems or disease processes.
Course Objectives:
- Investigate the different modalities in medical imaging.
- Relate clinical symptoms to possible imaging pathology.
- Analyze laboratory values pertinent to specific disease processes.
- Recognize imaging findings associated with specific disease processes
Assessments
Student knowledge may be assessed through written exams, small group presentations and weekly content assignments.
Prerequisites
Students should have a general understanding of the human body.
Lead Faculty
Kate Wampler, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT and Jana Koth, MPH, R.T. (R)(T)