Pre-Dental Hygiene Program

• BIO 110 Biology Concepts (4 credits) - The first course for biology majors. A grade of C- or better in this course is a prerequisite for all biology courses in the biology concentration. A study of the microscope, basic cell structure and function, DNA replication, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, evolution, population biology, and diversity. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: One year of high school biology or BIO 102 Biology for General Studies
   
• BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4 credits) - Study of the anatomic structure of the human organism. The 11 organ systems of the human and representative quadrupeds will be examined in detail with lecture, dissection, and other laboratory exercises. Dissection is required of all students taking this course. An understanding of human anatomy is beneficial for students that will ultimately enroll in advanced courses of cell biology, histology, comparative vertebrate embryology and anatomy, and parasitology. Having training in human anatomy is also beneficial for students interested in health-related and biomedical careers. (3 hours lecture and one 3 hour lab) $20 class fee required.Prerequisite: BIO 110 Biology Concepts
   
• BIO 340 Human Physiology (4 credits) - A study of the fundamental physiological processes of the human body. Functions of the 11 organ systems will be studied. (3 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab) $20 class fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 220 Human Anatomy and CHE 106 General Chemistry I
   
• BIO 385 Microbiology (4 credits) - Topics of study detail the structure and physiology of microorganisms including mechanisms of pathogenesis. Beneficial aspects of microorganisms are also discussed with regard to both the human body and the environment. Lab techniques include microbial identification, enumeration procedures and student designed research. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Class fee $20 required. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in BIO 110 Biology Concepts, and CHE 106 General Chemistry I

• CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4 credits) - Emphasis on nomenclature, atomic structure, bonding, gaseous and liquid states, equilibrium, and stoichiometry. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHE 102 Chemistry for General Studies
   
• CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4 credits) - A continuation of CHE 106 General Chemistry I with emphasis on kinetics, redox reactions, molecular geometry, hydrolysis, electrochemistry, and solubility products. Qualitative analysis included. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 106 General Chemistry I, or instructor permission
   
• CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3 credits) - Students will acquire knowledge of the elements and models of communication in a variety of situations. In particular, students will learn about the nature of interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and organizational communication. Beyond this, the student will prepare and present speeches and public presentations in interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public speaking settings, and contexts. “C” or above required for educator preparation students.
   
• ENG 102 Composition Skills (3 credits) - This course provides instruction and practice in a variety of writing, reading, and critical thinking skills, with emphasis on forming experiences, ideas, and opinions into a coherent essay. The types of writing assignments vary among instructors, but students can expect to write expressive, analytical, and persuasive essays, some of which will involve the use of secondary sources. This course will hone students’ grammatical and punctuation skills, as needed. Grade below “C” receives no credit.
   
• ENG 206 Workplace Writing (3 credits) - This course focuses on writing genres commonly used in professional workplaces, including correspondence (letters, memos, and emails) as well as reports, proposals, and lab reports. Students will learn to write polished, professional communication, focusing content for specific audiences and contexts. The instruction emphasizes audience and situational analysis, clarity, professional tone and style, as well as elements of format and pattern, research, and revision techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 102 Composition Skills or an equivalent course
   
• FCS 207 Nutrition (3 credits) - A study of the basic nutrients and their relationship to physical, mental, and emotional health. Nutritional requirements and dietary planning for all age groups. The use of the computer for dietary analysis, evaluation of the analysis, and application to daily eating habits.
   
• PSY 101 General Psychology (3 credits) - An overview of human behavior from various psychological perspectives. Topics covered include learning, maturation, biological foundations, motivation, perception, personality development, personal awareness, abnormal behavior, and social behavior.
   
• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - An introduction to the study of human social behavior, society and its values, social organization, institutions, and processes. Some topics included are socialization, minorities, deviance, gender roles, the family, social stratification, and social change.

12-hour series
Students must elect one 12-hour series in one specific area of study – e.g., humanities, social sciences, or English. All courses in the 12-hour series must have the same prefix.

Example of a 12-hour series: PSY 101 General Psychology, PSY 230 Life Span Development, PSY 316 Social Psychology, and PSY 345 Health Psychology

A total of 24 hours in biology will also satisfy the requirement.

Art/Humanites electives
6 credit hours required. Examples of arts and humanities electives: English literature, philosophy, art history, or drawing.

Social science elective
3 credit hours required. Examples of social science electives: sociology, economics, political science, geography.