HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology I

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.

Semester Hours: (3)

PHRA 1301 - Introduction to Pharmacy

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Examination of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Topics include definitions of a pharmacy environment, the profile of a pharmacy technician, legal and ethical guidelines, job skills and duties, verbal and written communication skills, professional resources, safety techniques, and supply and inventory techniques.

Semester Hours: (3)

PHRA 1305 - Drug Classification

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

An Introduction to the study of disease processes, pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, actions in the body, and routes of administration.

Semester Hours: (3)

PHRA 1209 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics I

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, mill-equivalent, units, intravenous flow rates, and solving dosage problems.

Semester Hours: (2)

PHRA 1102 - Pharmacy Law

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The legal and ethical constraints governing pharmacy technician and pharmacist responsibilities in practice settings

Semester Hours: (1)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores. (Reading)

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.

This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

Semester Hours: (3)

BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores, (Reading, Math)

This course is suitable for science majors and those students intending to pursue careers in health and allied fields. Topics include the nature, history and philosophy of science, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution and classification of living organisms.

This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

Semester Hours: (4)

BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores, (Reading, Math)

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses.
Emphasis is on the interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. 

This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

Semester Hours: (4)

PHRA 1349 Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Fundamentals of the diverse roles and practice of pharmacy technicians in an institutional pharmacy setting. In-depth coverage of hospital pharmacy organization, work flow and personnel, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, safety techniques, data entry, packaging and labeling operations, pharmaceutical compounding, inpatient drug distribution systems, continuous quality improvement and inventory control.

Semester Hours: (3)

PHRA 1391 Special Topics in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Prerequisites: PHRA 1305

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attributes and behaviors pertinent to the technology of occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

Semester Hours: (3)

ENGL 1302 Composition II

Prerequisites: Students must earn a "C" or better in ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

This course fulfills the Communication foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility

Semester Hours: (3)

BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II

Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with a grade of "C" or better.

Topics include the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals as well as principles of ecology.

This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

Semester Hours: (4)

BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 with a grade of "C" or better.

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is in the interrationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostatis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

This course fulfills the Life and Physical Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork.

Semester Hours: (4)

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

This course focuses on theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group and public speech. Students learn about communication theory, improve skills in communication with others, and make formal oral presentations.

This course fulfills the additional Communication component area option of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility.

Semester Hours: (3)

ECON 2301 Principles of Microeconomics

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores. (Reading, Math)

An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics includ international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.

Semester Hours: (3)

PHRA 1441 Pharmacy Drug Therapy and Treatment

Recommended Basic Skills prerequisite: TSIA scores

Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease.

Semester Hours: (4)

PSYC 2301 General Psychology

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores. (Reading)

Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior and mental processes.

This course fulfills the Social and Behavioral Sciences foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Empirical Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility.

Semester Hours: (3)

GOVT 2305 Federal Government

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores. (Reading)

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.

This course fulfills the Government/Political Science foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility

Semester Hours: (3)

MATH 1314 College Algebra

Prerequisites: Demonstrate College Readiness through appropriate placement scores. (Math)

In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.

This course fulfills the Mathematics foundational component area of the core and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, and Empirical Quantitative Skills.

Semester Hours: (3)