Pre-Nursing Curriculum

This course deals with the basic principles of biology. Consideration is given to cell biology and structural and functional organization of plants and animals. Principles of reproduction, genetics, and ecology are introduced as well as a brief survey of the kingdoms of living organisms. Beginning course for all biology majors. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) (Offered every semester.) Corequisite: BIOL 110L

This course is designed to give the student a strong working knowlege of the microbial world, in both praxis in medicine, food microbiology, immunology, and research. This course is especially important for those going into health-related fields and enviornmental sciences. The goal is to stimulate the students to be able to think and discuss biological issues in a logical manner and to question statements that are not founded on facutal information. At the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the historic and current role of microbioloty in the natural sciences and be competent in culturing and identifying microbes. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) Prerequisite: BIOL 112, CHEM 111. Corequisite: BIOL 360L. (Offered fall semester.)

Basic principles of chemical reactions and descriptive chemistry are integrated in terms of atomic structure, bonding theory, molecular geometry, reaction rates, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week.) (Offered fall semester.) Corequisite: CHEM 111L

This course is designed to deal with all the human body systems as to structure and function. Material covered is intended for those planning to teach biology in high school or enter the allied health professions. (Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week.) (Offered fall semester) Prerequisite: BIOL 112, BIOL 150 Corequisite: BIOL 245L

This course introduces psychology as a science and emphasizes the interaction of social, cognitive, emotional, motivational, and organizational approaches to understanding human behavior. All students participate in a service learning experience in which they apply course concepts in real world situations and organizations. Discussions within this class include Christian perspectives on current issues in human behavior, cognition, and motivation. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement.

A self-directed study of medical terminology which covers basic roots, prefixes, suffixes and terminology of different systems of the human body. Students prepare for periodic vocabulary tests on their own time and schedule. The object of the course is to prepare the student for entrance into health fields by providing a review of vocabulary tools. (Offered online.)

A continuation of BIOL 245. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) Prerequisite: BIOL 245. (Offered spring semester.) Corequisite: BIOL 246L

A writing intensive course with special attention to the uses of expository writing and group discussion in interrogating culture, a sense of self, and one's calling. Through discussion of both fiction and non-fiction texts, students enhance the critical thinking ability required for meaningful academic communication (both written and oral) within the disciplines. Emphasis given to the development of thesis statements, logical organization, and the honest and effective use of sources in summary, analysis, and argument. Meets the general education written communication requirement. (Offered every semester.)

The aim of this course is to engage the student to contemporary theories and concepts about nutrition. This will include diet and exercise, pathology of eating disorders, and the effect of diet on emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Students will also begin analyzing the source of information. At the end of the course, the student will have acquired and discussed a number of current issues and be able to have an informed and logical view, and will understand the fundamentals of nutrition across the lifespan. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. (Offered every semester.)

This course will acquaint students with the major themes, theories and theorists in the field of human lifespan developmental psychology. Lifespan development is the scientific study of human development from conception to death. This course focuses on biological, cognitive, social, emotional, cultural, and religious aspects of human development, and aims to help students gain an understanding of human development across the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

A basic introduction to the post-digital/post-media theory and practice of public speaking, media communication and speech communication. The proliferation of platforms and a general decentering of who can speak (through social media) changes the way individuals communicate and changes the systems of communication individuals find themselves in. The goal of this course is to help broaden the student's knowledge of the entire systems and processes of Communication so that they become more skillful as an initiator and recipient of messages.

This course is a continuation of BIOL 110. It introduces gene replication, expression, and regulation; evolution; diversity of life, with phylogeny, characteristics, and importance of major phyla; and structure and function of selected plant and/or animal systems. (Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week.) Prerequisite: BIOL 110. Corequisite: BIOL 112L (Offered spring semester.)

This course introduces the student to critical thinking regarding the essentials of Christian faith, including the nature of orthodox Christian belief and the practices that Christians have historically engaged in as part of their commitment to the Church of Jesus Christ. The course considers how one uses the authorities of Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience as they form the bases for a Christian worldview. A visit to a variety of worship communities in St. Louis is included as a requirement of the course. Meets the general education Christian Thought requirement. (Offered every semester.)

Course content focuses upon basic concepts and operations in descriptive and inferential statistics. The areas of study will include measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, correlation and regression analysis, parametric (t-tests and ANOVA) and non-parametric (chi-square) tests of significance. A basic introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software is provided. Cross listed with SCWK 202. Meets the general education quantitative reasoning requirement.

Course content focuses upon basic concepts and operations in descriptive and inferential statistics. The areas of study will include measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, correlation and regression analysis, parametric (t-tests and ANOVA) and non-parametric (chi-square) tests of significance. A basic introduction to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software is provided. Cross listed with PSYC 202. Meets the general education quantitative reasoning requirement. (Offered every semester.)

The course explores various aspects of literature including literary analysis, creative writing, and the role of literature in a liberal arts education. In studying three genres (poetry, fiction, and drama) students will learn to analyze literary texts within a cultural context, explore the role of literary theory in this process, try their hand at creative writing, and consider the ways an understanding of how literature plays a role in a well-rounded liberal arts education and preparation for a chosen career. Meets the general education humanities/literature requirement. (Offered every semester.)

A study of the chief writers and types of American literature. Meets the general education humanities/literature requirement. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

A study of literary selections in various genres from diverse writers around the world. Meets the general education global foundations and humanities/literature requirements. (Offered spring semester.)

A survey of the major literary currents of Great Britain, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales through the study of selected major works by representative major writers. Meets the general education humanities/literature requirement.

An introduction to the literature of a cultural group other than the predominant culture group of the United States. Each time the course is offered it may examine a different literature. The different topics studied could range from African-American Literature to Chinese Literature to Irish Literature to Latin American Literature, but the course will always focus on introducing students to a variety of genres through an exploration of a different culture's literary productions. Meets the general education global foundation and humanities/literature requirements. Course may be repeated due to study of different topics. (Offered spring semester.)

An elementary study of the formal and historical aspects of architecture, sculpture, painting, and music, and an examination of their relation to Western civilization at its high points. Meets the general education creative and performing arts requirement. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 (Offered every semester.)

This course analyzes and discusses contemporary issues in the ethics of current and future medical practices globally. Topics include stem cell research, right to die, organ transplantation, health care for the uninsured and undocumented, GMOs, animal rights/abuse, and DNR. Prerequisite: 12 credits of biology. (Offerred fall semester.)

A thematic approach to major issues in philosophy, this course will survey areas of philosophy such as epistemology, ontology, language, ethics, morality, government, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science, among others. The course focuses more intently on the value and relevance of texts and thinkers, as opposed to studying them primarily in historical context. The course will introduce students to basic concepts in the discipline, and to thought-provoking primary sources from Plato to today. Students will also compare texts to related passages from the Bible, and consider how we read the Bible as a philosophical text.

Essentials of Spanish, oral and written: grammar, composition, conversation, and reading. Meets the general education world languages requirement when taken in conjunction with SPAN 102. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 must be taken before SPAN 102.

Essentials of Spanish, oral and written: grammar, composition, conversation, and reading. Meets the general education world languages requirement. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 must be taken before SPAN 102.

This course will survey various styles of American popular music from the early 20th century through the present. Students will have an active role in class discussions and engage with the material by providing examples from personal experiences. Genres covered include jazz, country, rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, urban fold, and more. Students are encouraged to have some experience in the fundamentals of music before enrolling. Meets the general education creative and performing arts requirement.

This course delivers economics from individually focused, microeconomics to the infrastructure focused, macroeconomics. This semester will provide a foundation for both business and non-business majors. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement. Offered: Fall semester.

This course is structured to be a more detailed, deeper coverage of both micro- and macroeconomics. This semester builds upon the broad, fast-moving introduction to the micro- and macroeconomics course. This course covers applied economics, or the rest of the economics story for business majors. At the completion of the course, students will have had comprehensive instruction and application of micro, macro, US, and global economics. Prerequisite: ECON 102 and PSYC/SCWK 202. Offered every semester.

An advanced survey course focusing on the description and interrelationships of the many agencies and institutions which comprise criminal justice; e.g., justice systems, law enforcement, corrections, etc. Agencies and institutions will be studied in their historical and social contexts and will be further examined by way of major theories and models of criminal justice. The various professional implications of criminal justice will be examined.

This course is an introduction to the study of criminal law in the United States and does not cover any specific federal or state law. Topics include the reliance of U.S. law on the Constitution and peripherally on the Declaration of Independence, the relationship of criminal law to civil law, U.S. criminal law and its relation to British common law, principles of criminal law, principles of criminal liability, complicity, inchoate crimes, defenses, justifications and excuses, crimes against persons, crimes against property, crimes against public order, and crimes against the state. (Offered fall semester of even calendar years.)

It is the goal of this course to devlop a greater understanding of the complexities of the law enforcement function-its intricacies and diversity. This will be done through a thoughtful consideration of the structure and functions of law enforcement and through exploring the topics of police and police functions. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

This class will introduce students to a critical study of corrections-the institutionalized system through which society incarcerates or otherwise punishes and supervises individuals identified as criminals. The course will consider the correctional system, with particular attention to the social forces that shape and are shaped by corrections. The course will focus on models and trends in corrections with application for both understanding society and preparation for practice. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

A basic course introducing the student to the concepts, theories, and methods employed in an objective scientific analysis of society, culture, social institutions and organizations, social control, deviancy, and social factors involved in personality development. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement. (Offered every semester.)

A survey of the history, development, and functions of the American system of government. The course focuses primarily on the federal level, but some attention is given to state and local levels. Major topics and issues include constitutionalism, federalism, and significant Supreme Court cases. The course also explores the legislative and electoral processes, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the American presidency, all primarily from a social-scientific approach. Related topics may include the relationship between media and politics, representations of govenment in film and television, and the political aptitude and attitudes of everyday Americans.

A survey of the major cultural, economic, and political developments in the United States since 1877. Topics and issues include America's increasingly international role; issues of race, gender, and equality; the role of ideas and intellectuals in modernity; and the transformation of politics and ideology in the twentieth century. The course will focus on themes of progress, internationalism, and the individual in society. Meets the general education humanities-history requirement.

A survey of the major cultural, economic, and political developments in the United States from colonialism to 1877. Topics and issues include pre-Columbian North America, European migration, forms of slavery and forced labor in the early colonies, the American Revolution, democracy in the Early Republic, antebellum slavery, and the American Civil War and Reconstruction. The course will focus on themes of slavery versus freedom, federalism, and democracy. Meets the general education humanities-history requirement.

This course explores the origin and historical development of various cultures throughout the world and the interplay of physical, economic, political, and social forces in the shaping of world civilization to 1500. Meets the general education humanities-history requirement. (Offered fall semester.)

This course explores the interactions among the diverse cultures around the world and the interplay of cultural, economic, political, and social forces shaping the world civilizations since 1500. Meets the general education humanities-history requirement. (Offered spring semester.)

The nature, functions, and values of social work are explored. Social work is presented as a problem solving process with wide applicability in the arena of human services; thus, social work is studied within a wide spectrum of situations and institutions. Corequisite: SOC101. Offered: Fall semester.

This course will take a deep dive into the issue of human trafficking, the landscape of the issue in our world today, a deeper understanding of what it is, and how it impacts our families, communities, nation and world. Students will learn from both a biblical, clinical and law enforcement perspective about the reality of this issue, how to prevent trafficking and how to work directly with survivors and communities to bring about societal change for justice. Students will learn how we are called as Christians to engage in issues that feed into the problem, vulnerabilities like poverty, racism, addiction, broken homes and more. Students will learn about strategies used from law enforcement to identify and circumvent networks of traffickers using network analysis. Students will complete in class activities to reinforce the lecture and examples of how social network analysis is used against various illicit networks. Students will read material and hear directly from survivors of trafficking and from those working in the field and write short reflection papers on what they have learned.

This course will take a deep dive into the issue of human trafficking, the landscape of the issue in our world today, a deeper understanding of what it is, and how it impacts our families, communities, nation and world. Students will learn from both a biblical, clinical and law enforcement perspective about the reality of this issue, how to prevent trafficking and how to work directly with survivors and communities to bring about societal change for justice. Students will learn how we are called as Christians to engage in issues that feed into the problem, vulnerabilities like poverty, racism, addiction, broken homes and more. Students will learn about strategies used from law enforcement to identify and circumvent networks of traffickers using network analysis. Students will complete in class activities to reinforce the lecture and examples of how social network analysis is used against various illicit networks. Students will read material and hear directly from survivors of trafficking and from those working in the field and write short reflection papers on what they have learned.

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques utilized in forensic science. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will explore the critical role of forensic science in the criminal justice system. Students will examine the role that biology, chemistry, and other science disciplines play in examining evidence and crime scenes. Meets the general education laboratory science requirement. $80 course fee. Corequisite: CRJS155L