Nursing Transfer to Briar Cliff

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 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 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 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 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 presents the basic concepts of information systems and computer literacy. The course incorporates theory as well as hands-on practice, which focuses on spreadsheets and database management systems (DBMS).

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 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 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 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 is a combined lecture and lab course that covers the principles of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, periodicity, nomenclature, equations and stoichiometry, physical states of matter and energy transfer processes and nuclear chemistry. It is strongly recommended...Pre-requisites: High School Algebra II or MAT 121 College Algebra and High School Chemistry or CHM 122 Introduction to General Chemistry.
Co-requisite: Take MAT-121

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 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;

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 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

Surveys the basic forces and events that shaped American life from the Reconstruction era to the present.

A general course designed to make the student more aware of musical form, media, genres, musical periods, and the essential role of music in life and culture. Emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.

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 focuses on understanding basic concepts of how to live in and navigate a modern, diverse world.  It utilizes an intersectional approach to diversity, by understanding, situations, workplaces, communities and organizations as combinations of people representing various status and experiences.  These include, but are not limited to, status combinations of: Culture, gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality, social class, immigration, religion, age, ability, urban or rural living experiences, and, educational attainment. Special focus is on learning how to live, work and function in ways inclusive and accepting of diversity. This course is recommended for majors outside of Psychology and Sociology.