Here you will find a short description of each course below, along with links to syllabi and other course information.
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A comprehensive overview of medical language. This course takes a body-systems approach to presenting the medical terminology associated with anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments. Designed for all students interested in health sciences or a career in medicine.
This course will compare and contrast multiple health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect healthcare professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry.
Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first semester of a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence that focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Course module topics include the atomic and molecular levels of organization, cell biology and metabolism, microbiology, and the integumentary, skeletal and muscular body systems. Weekly integrated laboratory sessions serve to enhance the lectures through discussions, data analysis, hands-on activities, and activities utilizing cadaver specimens and interactive digital cadaver technology. This course meets the life science (LS) general education learning outcomes for the university.
Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II is the second semester of a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence that focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Course module topics include: the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular (blood), cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels), respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive body systems. Laboratory sessions serve to enhance the lectures through discussions, data analysis, hands-on activities, and activities utilizing cadaver specimens and interactive digital cadaver technology.
Case Studies in Health Sciences is a course designed for students wishing to explore the interdisciplinary nature of health care using case study models. Each case study focuses on a disease process. Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and a study of a variety of health professionals including their educational and training requirements. Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management and prevention. The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care.
An introduction to the pathophysiologic disruptions of normal human body function, this course will emphasize disease mechanisms and the body’s response to restore homeostasis. Units of study include foundational concepts of cellular injury, genetics, acid-base, electrolyte, fluid balance and functional alterations of the immune, hematologic, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems.
Laboratory and computer exercises involving analysis of both clinical and laboratory data. Students evaluate signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various pathological conditions and diseases.
One two-hour laboratory session per week.
Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a “system approach” with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies.
Directed Readings in Health Sciences areas. Must have departmental approval.
May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Intended for students interested in the health professions, this one-credit hour course will assist in developing information literacy and research skills. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic and clinical success and lifelong learning. Emphasis is placed on resources in the health sciences.
Pharmacology Principles and Clinical Applications is an upper division course designed for students who are pursuing a career in health, health education, or the health professions. This course will focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of drug action, evidenced-based medicine, organ-systems approach to differential therapeutics, and topics of current relevancy. In addition, students will present on a pharmacology case or topic of their choice.
Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues is a course that will emphasize disease mechanisms and the body’s response to restore homeostasis by presenting an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. This course describes the etiology, developmental considerations, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disease processes. Units of study focus on the interactions of cellular injury mechanisms, genetic disorders, neoplasia, and inflammatory and immune disorders.
Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems is a course that will emphasize the mechanisms of disordered physiology that underlie disease conditions by analyzing the mechanism(s) of different disease states. Particular attention will be given to etiology, pathogenesis, developmental and environmental influences, and clinical manifestations. Units of study focus on the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems.
The purpose of this course is to teach the student fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in dental and medical equipment. It will be focused on criteria used by dental and medical personnel to make technology and pharmacology decisions.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
The purpose of this course is to teach students fundamental technological and pharmacological principles used in specific medical devices. The students will develop an understanding of different health science manufactured products and services and will receive exposure to industry representatives.
This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the fall semester will be required and there is a required research paper.
This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the spring semester will be required and there is a required research paper.
This course is part of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Electroneurodiagnostics (END), a partnership between 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and the END program at the University of Utah. Students will complete lecture and lab hours primarily at the University of Utah. In addition, five meetings during the spring semester will be required and there is a required research paper.
This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting.
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