An introduction to the biological basis of human life, with emphasis on those organ systems and human behaviors that are most significantly involved in issues of health and illness. Human Biology will address most major organ systems and emphasize the relationship between structure and function, homeostasis, and the difference between normal and “diseased” states. This course partially fulfills the Natural Science requirement of the General Education program. Students are required to take at least 7 hours in the Scientific Perspective to meet requirements for General Education. Scientific Perspective courses have 3 learning outcomes. Each of these 3 learning outcomes must be addressed in the course (through lecture, lab, or other activities) and assessed in the course (through exams, papers, projects, etc.)
3.000 Credit hours

A rigorous and quick-paced study of the structure and algebraic properties of the real numbers, including equations (linear and quadratic) and inequalities, functions (polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), systems of equations, and trigonometric functions (including angles, measurements, and right triangle trigonometry). Cannot be taken if credit has already been received for MATH 1801. This course is intended (and a prerequisite) for those students who plan on taking either MATH 1701 or MATH 1801.

3.000 Credit hours

A study of the calculus of functions of a single variable. Topics may include techniques and application of differentiation, basic techniques of integration, applications of integration, elementary numerical integration, improper integrals, and I'Hopital's Rule.

4.000 Credit hours

Human cell structure and functions; tissue and organ systems: Skeletal, muscular, and nervous. Lecture and laboratory. 

4.000 Credit hours

An applied rhetoric course focusing on intensive practice in basic concepts of written communication; active reading skills, research strategies, MLA documentation conventions, principles of organization and coherence (prewriting, drafting, and revising practices), and surface correctness of sentences. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or placement.

3.000 Credit hours

A comprehensive and balanced study in the language and elements of the visual arts with a brief overview of art history.

3.000 Credit hours