Prerequisite: High School Biology

Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit per week

This course explores the structure and functions of various systems in the human body, the structure and function of the cell with emphasis on the DNA and RNA. Coverage includes the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Students will have an opportunity to prepare and observe tissue specimens for histology and cytology in the laboratory.

Prerequisite:  BIOL 111

Lecture 3credits, Lab 1credit per week

This course involves the structure and functions of the gastrointestinal, genitor-urinary, respiratory and cardiovascular systems of the human body. Students will also observe specimens in the laboratory to enhance their understanding of theoretical concepts.

Prerequisite: BIOL 111; BIOL 112

Lecture 2 credits and Lab 1 credit per week

This course deals with the nature of bacteria and disease producing organisms, their habits and methods of reproduction and the relationship of these organisms to disease in the human body. The student is exposed to the various agents and approaches utilized to halt and prevent the growth of micro-organisms.

Prerequisite:  High School Mathematics

Lecture 2 credits, Lab 1 credit per week

This course will focus on the fundamental principles of chemistry which are applicable to health science professions. The students will be exposed to atomic and molecular structures, the properties of electrolytes and non-electrolytes. The chemistry of food nutrients, blood, alcohols, liquids and solutions will be discussed.

Prerequisites: PSYC 204, NURS 205                                                                  

This course includes basic principles of nutrition, the study of normal and therapeutic nutrition, food nutrients and allowances for various ages. Coverage includes the physiology of food metabolism, food habits and its effects on health as well as intervention for various nutritional deficiencies.

Lecture 1credit, Lab 1credit per week

This course deals with the fundamental principle of physics.  It includes content related to energy, power, levers, optic mirrors, radiation, animal mechanics, fluids in motion, motion of molecules in solution, heat and heat flow and their application to health.

Prerequisites: PSYCH 105, SOCI 105

This course includes the study of the physical, mental and psychological stages of the individual from conception to old age. Emphasis is placed on the various theories of development and their implications for nursing care.

This course will expose the students to basic sociological concepts and explore influences of social and cultural factors upon the behaviour of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Prerequisites: MATH 121, PSYCH 105

This course introduces the student to the various statistical methods for the analysis of data. Topics include preparation and use of graphs and tables, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability and sampling and tests of significance and association.