Programs

Health Minor 15 credits

This minor offers students the opportunity to explore the field of health from a multidisciplinary perspective.

REQUIRED CORE (6 Credits):

Course Number

Course Title

Course Credits

CBIOL 1101

Biology with Lab*

3

CBIOL 2502

Essentials of Health

3

Choose THREE (9 Credits):

Course Number

Course Title

Course Credits

CBIOL 2101

Biology II

3

CBIOL 2202

Genetics and Ethics

3

CBIOL 2203

Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab

3

CBIOL 2204

Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab

3

CBIOL 2602

Applied Nutrition

3

CBIOL 3300

Infectious Diseases

3

CBIOL 3310

Epidemiology

3

CBIOL 4210

Women and Health

3

CHLTH 2451

Alternative and Complementary Medicine

3

CHLTH 3300

Child and Adolescent Health

3

CHLTH 3400

Health in the Developing World

3

CHLTH 4410

Environment and Health

3

CPHYS 1308

Investigations in Chemistry

3

CPHYS 3210

Life Chemistry: Drugs in Our Lives

3

CSOCL 2406

Health, Illness and Society

3

CBIOL, CHLTH, CNSCI, CPHYS 3888 Selected Topics as approved

CBIOL 1101

Biology with Lab

3 credits

This course introduces the core concepts in modern biology, with an emphasis on the way of thinking in science. Topics covered include an introduction to organisms and ecology, evolutionary theory, Mendelian genetics, biological chemistry, and biology of the cell. This course meets for four hours weekly in order to integrate laboratory experiences. Offered every semester.

CBIOL 2101

Biology II with Lab

3 credits

In this course, students will build upon the material from Biology I, by examining the underlying processes and emerging properties of living systems, and applying that understanding in laboratory and field work. Topics to be covered include the molecular basis of biological reactions; biology of the cell; plant systems; animal systems; metabolism; reproduction; genetics; evolution; and populations and ecosystems. Offered every Spring Prerequisite: CBIOL 1101 or equivalent.

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