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Course Descriptions <br />ACC 200. Financial Accounting (3) <br />A survey of basic accounting theory and the application <br />of accounting principles, this course includes the <br />recording and summarization of business transactions <br />in the form of financial statements under the rules of <br />generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It is <br />designed for students have little or no prior knowledge <br />of financial accounting. <br />ALH 100. Introduction to Allied Health (3) <br />This class is designed as a preparatory class for allied <br />health students. The course will begin development of <br />skills needed to succeed in a patient centered health <br />care curriculum where students must be able to <br />assimilate knowledge and apply it in a medical <br />environment. The course will provide students with <br />behavioral and problem solving tools to develop <br />personal and professional strategies for success in the <br />health care field. <br />ALH 300. Allied Health Independent Study (0.5 - 4) <br />Semester hours: 7.5 - 60 depending on units <br />attempted. This course is designed for capable <br />students enrolled in an allied health program or <br />options of the program who wish to increase their <br />knowledge and experience in applied areas of patient <br />care or administration. Students will participate in <br />independent study on assigned areas under staff <br />supervision. Variable Unit Class. May be taken for <br />credit 4 times. <br />BIOL 225. General Human Anatomy (4) <br />54lecture hours, 54laboratory hours <br />This course presents a systemic approach to the study <br />of the human body. Lecture presentation begins with <br />an introduction of anatomical terminology and an <br />overview of cellular processes and tissue classification. <br />Students then learn the gross and microscopic anatomy <br />of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, <br />muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, <br />urinary, and reproductive. The laboratory component <br />of the course generally parallels and reinforces lecture <br />concepts through the use of models, histological slides, <br />skeletal materials and cadaver demonstration. <br />BIOL 226. General Human Physiology (4) <br />54lecture hours, 54laboratory hours <br />This course is designed to provide students with an <br />understanding of the function and regulation of the <br />human body and physiological integration of the organ <br />systems to maintain homeostasis. Course content will <br />include neural and hormonal homeostatic control <br />mechanisms, as well as study of the musculoskeletal, <br />circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, <br />reproductive, and endocrine organ systems. The basic <br />mechanisms underlying human life processes and <br />important diseases affecting normal human function <br />will be studied. Prerequisite Class: Human Anatomy or <br />successful completion of the chemistry pre -test. <br />BIOL 227. Medical Microbiology (4) <br />54lecture hours, 54 laboratory hours <br />This course presents information regarding the world <br />of microorganisms, to include bacteriology, mycology, <br />virology and the study of protozoa. There is a focus on <br />the structure, biology, and genetics of microbes in <br />relation to human disease and the immune system. <br />Basic aspects of microbiology including sterilization, <br />disinfection, and action of antimicrobial <br />chemotherapeutic agents, concepts of infection and <br />immunity and the study of certain selected infectious <br />agents are covered. <br />CIS 100, Computer Information Systems (3) <br />This course provides the essentials of computer <br />software applications including e-mail, spreadsheet, <br />database, presentation, and word processing software. <br />Students will also learn to use electronic library <br />resources to perform research and format research <br />papers. <br />CIS 300. Computer Information Systems (3) <br />This course provides a working knowledge of <br />microcomputers, microcomputer operating systems, <br />and computer applications used in the workplace. The <br />focus of this course is on productivity software <br />applications and professional behavior in computing, <br />including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, <br />presentation graphics, and business -oriented <br />utilization of the Internet. <br />COM 100. Human Communication (3) <br />This course is to help students to understand the <br />principles of communication theory and to begin to put <br />them into practice. Students will learn skills and <br />techniques essential to effective communication in <br />settings that include: intrapersonal (with oneself), <br />interpersonal (face-to-face), small -group (face-to-face <br />with a few), and public speaking (one to many). <br />Students will apply these skills and techniques through <br />practical exercises that can be incorporated into daily <br />life. Communication develops maturity and experience <br />relationships that run more smoothly, and become <br />more meaningful. Students will learn to function more <br />effectively and assertively in public and work <br />environments and develop a newfound ability to speak <br />effectively. <br />100 2020-2021 Catalog Pacific College <br />