Health Sciences - Nursing

This course examines medical vocabulary including root words, prefixes and suffixes used in various health professions. Students review the nervous, skeletal, cardiovascular, muscle and other major systems of the human body, and discuss terms related to physiology, anatomy and pathological conditions. Students will develop a working knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.

The study of developmental changes from the prenatal period through adolescence, with particular emphasis on how physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development interact in forming the whole person. Special attention will be given to theoretical perspectives, the contexts within which development operates (home/school), and the application of research to current topics.

A study of the anatomical structure of the human body. The basic concepts of anatomy—gross, microscopic, developmental, and clinical—will be studied by organ systems. Form-function relationships will be emphasized. This functional anatomy approach will explain how the shape and composition of the anatomical structures allow them to perform their functions.

An introduction to the major ethical theories including Aristotle’s Theory of Happiness, Kant’s concept of duty, Act and Rule Utilitarianism, Pragmatism, Ethical Egoism, and their contemporary versions; and to the major issues of our day such as abortion, euthanasia, the rights of animals, racism and sexism, professional conduct, capital punishment, war and peace, civil disobedience, law versus conscience, and environment and biological topics.