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Pathway
to Health Professions Program: Course Descriptions
ANAT
101 Anatomy & Physiology I (5 credits)
ANAT 102 Anatomy & Physiology II (5 credits)
ANAT 103 Anatomy & Physiology III (5 credits)
ANAT 202 Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
ANAT 420 Advanced Anatomy I (4 credits)
ANAT 421 Advanced Anatomy II (4 credits)
HSAD 210 Health-Care Ethics (3 credits)
HSAD 309 Advanced Health-Care Ethics (3 credits)
HSCI 201 Health Assessment Thru Lifespan (4 credits)
HSCI 204 Clinical Health Informatics (3 credits)
HSCI 301 Pharmacology I (3 credits)
HSCI 302 Pharmacology II (3 credits)
HSCI 310 Introduction to Clinical Research (3
credits)
HSCI 311 Clinical Trials Protocol Design
(3 credits)
HSCI 312 Clinical Trials Protocol Execution (3
credits)
HSCI 315 Current Issues in Clinical Research
(3 credits)
HSCI 325 Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
HSCI 326 Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology (4
credits)
HSCI 337 Genetics and Health (3 credits)
HSCI
430 Developmental Anatomy (4 credits)
HSCI
470 Readings in Health Sciences (3 credits)
HSCI
480 Special Topics in Health Sciences (3 credits)
HSCI
490 Senior Research Project (3 credits)
PHGY
325 Physiology (5 credits)
PHGY
382 Pathophysiology (5 credits)
STS 345 Statistics for Health Sciences (4 credits)
STS
350 Advanced Statistics for Clinical Sciences (4 credits)
UNIV
101 The Drexel Experience (2 credits)
Courses
that are taught by other Colleges:
BIO
102 Biology I: Cells and Tissues (4 credits)
BIO
104 Biology II: Growth and Heredity (4 credits)
BIO 106 Biology III: Organismal Biology (4 credits)
BIO 226 Microbiology for Health Professionals
(5 credits)
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM 103 General Chemistry III (5 credits)
COM 310 Technical Communication (3 credits)
COM 320 Science Writing (3 credits)
CS 161 Introduction to Computing (3 credits)
ECON 498 Economic Analysis of Healthcare Systems
(4 credits)
ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading (3 credits)
ENGL 102 Persuasive Writing and Reading (3 credits)
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading (3 credits)
MATH 101 Introduction to Analysis I (4 credits)
MATH 102 Introduction to Analysis II (4 credits)
NFS 200 Nutrition I: Principles of Nutrition (4
credits)
NFS 203 Nutrition II: Nutrition in the Life Cycle
(4 credits)
PHYS 152 Physics for Life Sciences I (4.5 credits)
PHYS 153 Physics for Life Sciences II (4.5 credits)
PSY 101 General Psychology I (3 credits)
PSY 120 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
SOC 120 Sociology of the Family (3 credits)
SOC
125 Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
ANAT
101 Anatomy & Physiology I (5 credits)
This course is a general study of the structures and physiology
of the human body. Fundamental concepts of microscopic tissue structure,
gross structures of organs, and body system organization are taught.
The course consists of both lab and lecture material. The lecture
portion deals mostly with the general principles, while in the laboratory,
the student participates with practical examination of microscopic
sections, tissues, and organs, and the anatomical layout of human
cadavers. The cell, tissues and musculoskeletal system will be covered
in this course, as well as muscle and nerve physiology.
ANAT 102 Anatomy & Physiology
II (5 credits)
This course is a continuation of ANAT 101. This course is a general
study of the structures & physiology of the human body. Fundamental
concepts of microscopic tissue structure, gross structures of organs,
and body system organization are taught. The course consists of
both lab and lecture material. The lecture portion deals mostly
with the general principles, while in the laboratory, the student
participates with practical examination of microscopic sections,
tissues, and organs, and the anatomical layout of various human
cadavers. The nervous, endocrine and digestive system will be covered
in this course.
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ANAT 103 Anatomy & Physiology
III (5 credits)
This course is a continuation of ANAT 101 & 102. This course
is a general study of the structures and physiology of the human
body. Fundamental concepts of microscopic tissue structure, gross
structures of organs, and body system organization are taught. The
course consists of both lab and lecture material. The lecture portion
deals mostly with the general principles, while in the laboratory,
the student participates with practical examination of microscopic
sections, tissues, and organs, and the anatomical layout of various
human cadavers. The cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary
and reproductive systems will be covered in this course.
ANAT 202 Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
This course is designed to bridge the gap between Anatomy &
Physiology and Advanced Anatomy. Anatomy of the head, neck, thorax,
abdomen and pelvis is reviewed. Relationships of surface and internal
structures from different bodily systems are emphasized. The analysis
is supported by illustrations, CT scans, and MRI images.
HSAD 210 - Health-Care Ethics I (3 credits)
This course addresses introductory concepts and basic issues in health-care ethics. The topics include but are not limited to decision-making, professionalism and advocacy, confidentiality, truth-telling and informed consent.
HSAD 309 - Advanced Health-Care Ethics (3 credits)
This course builds on the foundation provided in Health Care Ethics and discusses such issues as chronic care, end of life, beginning of life, distributive justice and the right to health care.
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ANAT 420 Advanced Anatomy I (4 credits)
This course introduces the fundamentals of Gross Anatomy. Emphasis
is placed on the regional study of the head, neck, back and upper
extremity. Special attention is directed to study of the brain and
spinal cord. Laboratory materials include human cadavers, models,
radiographs, CT scans, MRI images and relevant web sites.
ANAT 421 Advanced Anatomy II (4 credits)
This course is a continuation of ANAT 420. Emphasis is placed on
the regional study of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and lower extremity.
Laboratory materials include human cadavers, models, radiographs,
CT scans, MRI images and relevant web sites.
HSCI 201 Health Assessment Thru Lifespan
(4 credits)
Course focuses on health assessment across the lifespan. The focus
is on the development of interviewing skills, assessment of health
status, and physical examination skills for the beginning health
professional student.
HSCI
204 Clinical Health Informatics (3 credits)
This course is designed to examine computer technology and tools
of the Internet with a focus on the use of cyber-technology and
selected computer applications. The automation of data management
through information systems, expert systems, and telecommunication,
and the impact of these technologies on health care education, practice
and research are addressed.
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HSCI 301 Pharmacology I (3 credits)
This course introduces health professional students to the principles
of pharmacology and drug therapies, pharmacologic-therapeutic classes
of drugs and important drug information resources.
HSCI 302 Pharmacology II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of HSCI 301. This course will focus
on the common drugs used in the treatment of disorders of cardiovascular,
renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, anti-infective
and anti-inflammatory agents, immune and biologic modifiers and
chemotherapeutic agents, and miscellaneous hematologic, dermatologic,
ophthalmic, and otic agents. Strategies to prevent medication errors
in health care agencies will be discussed.
HSCI 310 Introduction to Clinical
Research (3 credits)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the clinical
research process. Topics include informed consent, regulatory issues,
specific groups conducting clinical research and the phases of drug
development. Upon completion of this course the student should have
a broad understanding of the regulatory and organizational aspects
of clinical research.
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HSCI 311 Clinical Trials Protocol
Design (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the foundations of clinical
research. The student learns the ethical and regulatory requirements
of designing a research study. Topics include experimental design,
recruitment, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and data handling.
At the conclusion of the course, the class will work together to
write a research proposal.
HSCI 312 Clinical Trials Protocol Execution
(3 credits)
This course builds on the foundations of HSCI 311 by focusing on
conducting a clinical research study. Topics include informed consent,
research team member roles and management of the clinical trial.
Special populations and special research techniques are also included.
The student identifies means of preventing scientific misconduct
through proper monitoring.
HSCI 315 Current Issues in Clinical
Research (3 credits)
This course is designed to discuss current issues impacting clinical
research practice. Topics include ethical issues, scientific issues
and operational issues. There is also an opportunity to learn strategies
for obtaining a position in clinical research and identify organizations
that support clinical research practice.
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HSCI 325 Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
This course examines the acute and chronic effects of exercise on
human physiological response and adaptation. Topical areas studied
include neuromuscular physiology, cardiopulmonary physiology, energy
metabolism, nutrition, exercise evaluation, body composition, and
exercise prescription. The influence of environmental factors and
clinical conditions on the response to exercise is also presented.
HSCI
326 Applied Anatomy & Kinesiology (4 credits)
This course applies the foundations of anatomy and physiology to the study of human movement with emphasis on normal motions of the musculoskeletal system. Topical areas include musculoskeletal anatomy and function, neuroanatomy, biomechanics, and lever systems. The course introduces the influence of musculoskeletal disease and injury on normal human movement.
HSCI 337 Genetics and Health (3 credits)
This course will discuss the implications of the Human Genome Project
and how to apply genetic knowledge to patient knowledge to patient
care in the following ways: identifying those in need of further
genetic testing, offering genetic information, recording genetic
information, referring patients and families for further genetic
information and evaluation, support informed choice regarding health
decisions, advocacy for privacy, confidentiality, and non-discrimination
with regard to genetic information, and participate in management
of patients with genetic conditions. The ethical consideration as
they relate to genetics will also be explored.
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HSCI 430 Developmental Anatomy (4
credits)
This course expands upon the student’s knowledge of anatomy
by describing the events involved in the formation of organ systems
in the developing human. The laboratory portion of the courser examines
congenital defects of the systems studied and discusses possible
causes and treatments from a clinical perspective.
HSCI 470 Readings in Health Sciences (3 credits)
This course is designed to allow upper-class students to pursue
specialized interests in specific topics in the health sciences.
HSCI 480 Special Topics in Health
Sciences (3 credits)
This course covers topics of particular interest to students in
health sciences. In different terms, a variety of topics will be
presented to the students.
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HSCI 490 Senior Research Project (3
credits)
In HSCI 490, the student, with faculty supervision, plans and executes
a term project that will integrate the academic and practical knowledge
the student has acquired in his/her curriculum. Examples of projects
include the following: developing/implementing a teaching tool or
a teaching plan, conducting a small clinical research study or evaluating
data specific to management patterns that promote effective health
care. The student develops objectives relevant to the project, critiques
the literature, presents a plan for implementation, and completes
the term project.
PHGY 325 Physiology (5
credits)
Presentation of organ function with emphasis on the integration
of neural and humoral control mechanisms.
PHGY
382 Pathophysiology (5 credits)
Introduction to disturbances of normal function and basic mechanisms
involved in diseases of major organ systems. Presentation of the
general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions
and syndromes.
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STS 345 Statistics for Health Sciences
(4 credits)
Covers statistical measures; frequency distributions; histograms;
binomial, normal, t, F, chi- square distributions; elementary probability
theory; quality control; correlation; and hypothesis testing with
an emphasis on application to the health sciences.
STS 350 Advanced Statistics for Clinical
Sciences (4 credits)
This course focuses on statistical methods that are appropriate
for clinical trials research. The subject of medical research and
common clinical research designs are introduced. Use of NCSS and
SAS statistical software is initiated during a review of basic statistic
methods. Advanced statistical methods used in clinical trials are
also covered.
UNIV 101 The Drexel Experience (2
credits)
“The Drexel Experience” is a two credit course over
two terms taken by all freshmen at the University. It has been designed
to acquaint students with the essence of campus life and there various
curricula and as such is a valuable first course for all students
on our campus. Underlying the design of the course is our belief
that Drexel is both a curriculum and a community. The students who
will profit most from their experiences are those who take an active
role in the life of the Drexel community while mastering their chosen
fields of study.
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BIO
102 Biology I: Cells and Tissues (4 credits)
Covers function of cells and tissues at the molecular, cellular,
and organ level, with emphasis on human physiology.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
BIO 104 Biology II: Growth and Heredity
(4 credits)
Covers growth and development of selected lower and higher organisms,
with emphasis on the replication, transmission, and regulation of
genetic material.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
BIO 106 Biology III: Organismal Biology
(4 credits)
Examination of the various forms of life, with emphasis on evolutionary
relationships, environmental interaction, and economic importance.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
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BIO 226 Microbiology for Health Professionals
(5 credits)
This course will introduce health professionals to the fundamentals
of Microbiology, beginning with a survey of the microbial world
(prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses). Students will learn how to
identify and classify microorganisms, and examine how microbes grow
and how their growth can be controlled in the environment and in
vivo. Students will explore how microbes interact with host organisms
to cause disease and elicit an immunological response. The quarter
will end with a focus on common microbial diseases, studying the
diseases organized according to the host organ system affected.
The accompanying lab will introduce students to basic microbial
techniques to isolate, culture and study microbe and explore various
applied aspects of microbiology.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
Covers fundamental principles of chemistry, stoichiometry, atomic
and molecular structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry,
and periodicity.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Chemistry
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CHEM
102 General Chemistry II (4 credits)
Covers chemical equilibrium, including acid-base equilibria in solution;
electrochemistry; organic chemistry; polymers; and petroleum.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Chemistry
CHEM
103 General Chemistry III (5 credits)
Covers organic functional groups, biochemistry, inorganic and coordination
compounds, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Chemistry
COM
310 Technical Communication (3 credits)
Develops skills in communicating technical information. Focuses
on writing letters, resumes, proposals, reports, and instructions.
Offers extensive writing practice along with exercises and presentations.
This is a writing intensive course.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
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COM
320 Science Writing (3 credits)
A workshop course in writing on scientific subjects. Includes analysis
of the current market for science writing; examination of exemplary
pieces of science writing; instruction in finding article ideas,
interviewing, and working with editors; and production of feature-length
articles. This is a writing intensive course.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
CS
161 Introduction to Computing (3 credits)
Covers concepts of modern computing in the microcomputer context
and programming techniques.
College: College of Engineering
Department: Computer Science
ECON
498 Economic Analysis of Healthcare Systems (4 credits)
This class examines the health care industry from an economic perspective.
Economics is basically the study of consumers trading dollars for
goods and services and sellers exchanging goods and services for
dollars. The theory of economics is not a set of conclusions, but
rather it is a technique used to evaluate the world. The goal in
this course is to teach this technique within the context of health
care.
College: Bennett S. LeBow Coll. of Bus.
Department: Economics
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ENGL
101 Expository Writing and Reading (3 credits)
Develops students' abilities to read and write expository academic
discourse. Teaches students how to read with understanding; how
to access print and technological sources; how to research, plan,
draft, revise, and edit academic essays and reports. Requires students
to write expository essay and to keep a journal to express their
responses to material read and study in the course.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
ENGL
102 Persuasive Writing and Reading (3 credits)
Develops students' abilities to read and write persuasive academic
discourse. Teaches students to think and read critically, to evaluate
and use print and technological sources effectively, and to present
a written argument effectively. Requires students to write persuasive
essays and research papers and to keep a journal to express their
responses to material read and studied in the course.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
ENGL 103 Analytical Writing and Reading
(3 credits)
Develops students' skills in critical and analytical reading and
writing through a study of literature. Teaches students techniques
to help them understand and appreciate literature. Requires students
to read, analyze, and write essays and research papers about selected
works of poetry, drama, and fiction and to keep a journal to express
their responses to the literature studied.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
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MATH
101 Introduction to Analysis I (4 credits)
Covers linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions;
systems of linear equations; elementary linear programming; matrix
algebra; inverse; and mathematics of finance.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Mathematics
MATH
102 Introduction to Analysis II (4 credits)
Covers limits, continuity, derivatives, indefinite and definite
integrals, and applications.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Mathematics
NFS
200 Nutrition I: Principles of Nutrition (4 credits)
Covers principles of human nutrition, including energy metabolism.
Covers physiological mechanisms and food sources of carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals in relation to optimal
human health. This is a writing intensive course.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
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NFS
203 Nutrition II: Nutrition in the Life Cycle (4 credits)
Covers nutrition in human life cycles with emphasis on prenatal,
maternal, infant, childhood, adolescent, adulthood and later maturity.
Also covers nutrient requirements and typical health and disease
problems of each stage of the life span. Laboratory activities provide
application of nutrition topics in preventive health activities
related to the life span, with emphasis on diet- evaluation techniques.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
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PHYS
152 Physics for Life Sciences I (4.5 credits)
An introduction to physics in a two-quarter sequence, including
applications for the life sciences. Topics include describing motion,
Newton's laws, gravitation, energy, momentum, angular motion and
dynamics, statics, fluids, vibrations, waves and sound. Includes
weekly labs to enrich class material. High School physics not required.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Physics
PHYS
153 Physics for Life Sciences II (4.5 credits)
A continuation of PHYS 152. Topics include heat and thermodynamics,
electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, special relativity, induction,
electromagnetic waves, wave optics, and geometrical optics. Includes
weekly labs to enrich class material.
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Physics
PSY
101 General Psychology I (3 credits)
Reviews the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of psychology,
with emphasis on the concepts of motivation, learning, and perception,
and their psychological foundations.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Psychology
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PSY
120 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
Examines the nature of developmental processes-perceptual, intellectual,
emotional, and social-and the factors influencing and limiting them.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Psychology
PSY
240 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
Offers advanced course in the general study of personality. Focuses
on the way our society defines, explains, and handles behavior perceived
as deviant and "normal." Requires field trip. This is
a writing intensive course.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Psychology
SOC
101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
Examines principles underlying human interaction in simple technological
societies, including learning and development of social roles; development
and meaning of culture and social organizations; and special institutions
in the society, such as the family, class structure, and power structure.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
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SOC
120 Sociology of the Family (3 credits)
Examines structure and functions of the family and the roles, relationships,
problems, and opportunities of family living from a variety of perspectives.
Uses lectures, field experiences, and discussion.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
SOC
125 Sociology of Aging (3 credits)
Introduces the multidisciplinary scientific study of the causes
and consequences of aging, its history, methods of research, major
theoretical approaches, and empirical findings.
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
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