Health Sciences with Clinical Studies Specialization Transfer to USD

This is a combined lecture and lab course that covers the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry: atomic structure, compounds and bonds, chemical equations and stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, acids and bases, redox and nuclear chemistry.
Pre-requisite: Take MAT-102 or demonstrated preparedness for MAT-121

This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
Pre-requisite: Recommended ACT Composite of 22. Students may complete aýwriting sample to gauge preparedness for the course and thenýaccess instructional staff and resources in the CometýLearning Center both before and during the course to beýsuccessful.

This course addresses linear functions and inequalities, quadratics, conics, polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear systems, matrices and determinants. Additional topics may include sequences, series, permutations, combinations, and probability. Completion of Pre-requisite course or alternative assessment required for enrollment.
Pre-requisite: MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra or ACT Math Score of 21 orýALEKS assessment score of 32.

This course introduces students to the scientific study of mental processes and behavior with emphasis on psychological theories. This course explains the importance of evidence-based approaches in practice and literature. Students apply critical thinking in relation to research methods and ethics in the field of psychology.

This course introduces students to the College's expectations, environment, and resources so that students may become more competent participants in the learning process.

This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology, histology and articulations.
Pre-requisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higherý2) 2 semesters of High School Biology with a B- or better 3)ýCompletion with a C- or better in BIO 163 Essentials ofýAnatomy & Physiology 4) Instructor Permission to enroll inýthe course

This is a combined lecture and lab course that covers the basic elements of organic chemistry and biochemistry: alkanes and their derivatives, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, the chemistry of cell metabolism and the chemistry of heredity.
Pre-requisite: Take CHM-122 or CHM-166;

This course is a continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on developing more complex, sophisticated forms of exposition. It includes a research paper requiring library research, documentation, and bibliography.
Pre-requisite: Take ENG-105 Composition I

This course addresses theory, techniques, and applications of statistical analyses; descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, estimation, test of hypotheses, ANOVA, linear regression, and nonparametric procedures. Computer skills and use is needed throughout.
Pre-requisite: MAT-102 or Higher An ACT Math score of 22 or  an ALEKSýassessment score of 33 may be used in lieu of theýpre-requisite course.

This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts used in the study of human social interaction with emphasis on group aspects of social behavior. Subject areas include research methods, theory, culture and social structure, socialization, groups and formal organizations, deviance and social control, stratification, race and ethnicity (including whiteness), major social institutions, and social change.

This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course
Pre-requisite: Take BIO-168

This course provides an introduction to the study of short fiction, poetry, and drama.
Pre-requisite: Take ENG-105;

This course examines the process of human development. It covers the entirety of people's life span from embryogenesis to death through the biopsychosocial lens.
Pre-requisite: Take PSY-111;

This course utilizes an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to studying gender, race, class, sexuality and other markers of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.

The course combines theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. Practice of skills is through presentation and exercise.

This course explores the creative process emphasizing art as a visual form of communication. It presents useful criteria for evaluation and enjoyment of art through the development of visual vocabulary and knowledge of art processes, as well as art in a historical context.

This course presents the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Topics covered include digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Also included are vitamins, minerals, physical activity, maintenance of a healthy body weight, nutritional needs throughout the entire life cycle, and evaluation of nutritional claims.
Pre-requisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 orýhigher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- orýbetter OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- orýbetter and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- orýbetter 3) Completion with a C- or better in BIOý163  Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology or Chemistry (CHMý122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in theýcourse

This course combines lecture and lab activities for the study of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Topics covered include morphology, physiology, genetics, culturing techniques, identification, control, disease and disease resistance of microbes.
Pre-requisite: Take BIO-116 or BIO-168

This course introduces fundamental theories of moral behavior, examines important concepts and arguments used in moral reasoning, and applies ethical theories to contemporary personal and social issues.

This course will introduce students to theories of psychopathology, behavioral changes, and treatments associated with abnormal behavior. All categories and disorders within the DSM-5-TR will be evaluated. Emphasis on the public's view of stigma and misinterpretation of abnormal disorders will also be addressed.
Pre-requisite: Take PSY-111;