Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college and employment. This course encourages students to develop a growth mindset and make wise choices. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Medical Terminology 10501101 Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Gen Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 Overview of the human anatomy / physiology using a body-systems approach, emphasizing the interrelationships between form / function at the gross and microscopic levels.( Prerequisite: C or better in Labbased Chemistry OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w / C or better; AND Next Gen Rdg score greater /= to 263; OR ACT Rdg score greater /= to 17; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor at 920- 498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Biochemistry 10806186 Covers organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within Nursing and other Allied Health careers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fluids and acids. Discussion of biological functions and their relationship to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA.( Prereq: Gen Chemistry w / C or better OR 2 semesters labbased high school chemistry w / C or better) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Basic Lab Skills 10513110 Explores laboratory science career options and the fundamental principles and procedures performed in the laboratory. You will utilize basic laboratory equipment. You will follow required safety and infection control procedures and perform simple laboratory tests.( Prerequisite: Accepted into Medical Laboratory Technician program) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Phlebotomy 10513111 provides opportunities for you to perform routine venipuncture, routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures.( Student must be 18 years old to enroll in phlebotomy course.( Prerequisite: Accepted into Medical Laboratory Technician program or Phlebotomy certificate; Corequisite: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
QA Lab Math 10513113 Focuses on performing the mathematical calculations routinely used in laboratory settings. You will explore the concepts of quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technician program) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Urinalysis 10513114 Prepares you to perform a complete urinalysis which includes physical, chemical and microscopic analysis. You will explore renal physiology and correlate urinalysis results with clinical conditions.( Prerequisites: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills, 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology; Corequisite: 10-513-113, QA Lab Math) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Basic Hematology 10513120 Covers the theory and principles of blood cell production and function, and introduces you to basic practices and procedures in the hematology laboratory.( Prerequisites: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; 10-806- 177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; 10-513-113, QA Lab Math; 10-513-111, Phlebotomy) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Basic Immunology Concepts 10513115 Provides an overview of the immune system including laboratory testing methods for diagnosis of immune system disorders, viral and bacterial infections.( Prerequisite: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Blood Bank 10513109 Focuses on blood banking concepts and procedures including blood typing, compatibility testing, work ups for adverse reaction to transfusions, disease states and donor activities.( Prerequisites: 10-513-115, Basic Immunology Concepts) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Coagulation 10513121 Introduces the theory and principles of coagulation and explores mechanisms involved in coagulation disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disease and monitor treatment.( Prerequisites: 10-513-110, Basic Lab Skills; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; Pre / Corequisite: 10-513-120, Basic Hematology) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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