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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
HS - Health Sciences
HS 203 Human Physiology (1)
A study of the fundamental functions of human organ systems and their significance to
human health. Intended for students interested in pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, allied health
or related fields; not intended for pre-medical students. Prerequisite: BI 115. Fall of even-
numbered years.
HS 242 Essentials of Human Anatomy (1)
A study of human gross and microscopic anatomy. Includes introductions to anatomical
terminology, basic cellular processes, embryology, and genetics, as well as a detailed
study of the major human organ systems in a studio format (lecture/lab combined).
Intended for students interested in pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, allied health or related
fields; not intended for pre-medical students. Prerequisite: BI 115.
HS 499 Investigations into Human Biology and Health (1)
A senior capstone exploration of a current problem in healthcare and/or human biology.
Students conduct a literature review and develop and execute a research project
investigating the problem. Topics and research approaches vary according to the interests
of the students and professor. Prerequisite: senior standing. Exploration term.
IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 111 A User’s Guide to the Liberal Arts (1)
A seminar introducing the idea of a liberal arts education through examining its historical
development and constituent disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on each
discipline’s fundamental assumptions, approaches, and interdependent methods.
IDS 115 History and Film (1)
An investigation of films on historical topics that explores the differences between how
history is presented on film and how it is presented in more traditional, written sources.
IDS 209 Entrepreneurial Thinking (1)
An exploration of entrepreneurship and an introduction to thinking like an entrepreneur.
Students will explore idea generation and learn the process of taking an idea from
inception to business launch. Key topics covered include idea generation, idea evaluation,
innovation, how to communicate one’s ideas effectively, and what it takes to be a
successful entrepreneur.
IS - International Studies
IS 101 Pre-Departure Topics for Study Abroad (½)
A required preparation for study abroad emphasizing experiential learning, class