282 DEPARTMENT Health Sciences Department Chair: Dr. Marie Kotter Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 109 A Telephone Contact: Shari Nevitt 801-626-6505 Professors: Jim Hutchins, Marie Kotter; Associate Professor: Carol Naylor; Assistant Professors: Kraig Chugg, Curtis DeFriez, Kathryn Newton; Instructor: Louise Tate; Adjunct Faculty: Cathryn Clayton, Nicholas Dean, LeAnne Gundy, Fred Henderson, Brad Marden, Roger Nichols, Brent Richardson I he Associate of Science in Health Sciences (ASHS) prepares students for entrance into a wide variety of health professions currently housed in the Dumke College of Health Professions (DCHP) such as Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Health Information Systems and Health Administrative Services. It also serves as a preparatory associate's degree for other Weber State University Bachelor of Science majors including Anthropology, Gerontology, Health Education, Human Performance, Recreation, Social Work, Technical Sales and many Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) programs. Health Sciences associate of science (as) » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. A course grade of "C" or higher is required for all Health Sciences courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60 credit hours is required for graduation - 20 of these are required Health Sciences courses and 40 are required general education courses. Advisement Students may contact an advisor in the Dr. Ezekiel R Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Advisement Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6136, Email healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate of Science requirements. The following courses required for the AS Degree in Health Sciences will also fulfill general education requirements: CHEM PS 1010*, COMM HU1020 or COMMHU2110, HTHS LSI 110, MICR LSI 113, NUTR LSI020, PSY SSI010, SOC SS/DV1010. Consult with Academic Advising or the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Advisement office regarding general Course Requirements for AS Degree Health Sciences Courses Required (14 credit hours) HTHS 1101 Medical Terminology (2) HTHS LSI 110/1111 Biomedical Core (8) or ZOOL 2100/2200 Human Anatomy/Human Physiology (8) or HTHS 1105/1106 Technology-Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology (8) HTHS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology (3) HTHS 2231 Introductory Pathophysiology Laboratory (1) Health Sciences Support Courses (6 credit hours) Select an additional 6 credit hours from the following Health Sciences courses: HTHS 1103 Introduction To Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society (3) HTHS 1108 Biocalculations for Health Professions (5) HTHS 1120 Case Studies in Health Sciences (3) HTHS 1130 Common Medicines (3) HTHS 2240/3240 Introduction to Pharmacology (3) HTHS 2830 Health Sciences Directed Readings (1-3) HTHS TD2904 Information Resources in the Health Professions (1) HTHS 2990 Health Sciences Seminar (1-3) NEUR 2050 Introduction to Neuroscience (3) Required Support Courses (18 credit hours) CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3) or other General Education Chemistry course* COMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) or COMM HU2110 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) MCRLS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) NUTR LS1020 Foundations in Nutrition (3) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) SOC SS/DV1010 Introduction to Sociology (3) * Students interested in Nursing will want to choose CHEM PS/SI1050 or CHEM PS/SI1110 which will add an additional 2 credit hours. Interdisciplinary Minors The Health Sciences Department participates in the interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll in this program should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES - HTHS HTHS 1101. Medical Terminology (2) Su, F, S Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pre- professional and workers in health related fields. HTHS 1103. Introduction To Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society (3) This course will compare and contrast diverse 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 health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry. HTHS 1105. Technology-Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology (4) F This course teaches fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology that are required for further studies in nursing, allied health, and related disciplines. It is designed to be offered in a technology- enhanced environment (via Ednet to off-campus sites). Four hours of Ednet and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. Open to concurrent enrollment students only. HTHS 1106. Technology-Enhanced. Anatomy & Physiology (continued) (4) 5 Prerequisite: HTHS 1105. Four hours of Ednet and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. Open to concurrent enrollment students only. HTHS 1108. Biocalculations for Health Professions (5) F, S Fundamental mathematical concepts using health professions applications will be taught. Topics include: basic arithmetic, pre-algebra, beginning algebra, geometry, and statistics applied to solutions, dosage calculations, electrolytes, acid base balance, circulatory and urinary function, pulmonary function testing and energy and metabolism. This course does not meet the University's quantitative literacy requirement. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog