Health Sciences – Physician Assistant

This course will provide practical experience (135 hours or more) in an allied health setting of interest to the student. Students will observe the routines of  practicing professionals to gain a better understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in the field. Students will have the  opportunity to develop skills, attitudes, and behaviors that will help them be successful in the future. 

A study of structure, metabolism, growth, and reproduction of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria. Course includes laboratory.

This course provides an exploration of cellular function on a molecular level. The major focus of the course is on protein chemistry; topics include protein structure, folding, synthesis, and function. Skills such as technical writing, database information retrieval, data analysis, and critical thinking are highlighted. The laboratory is research-based and will primarily explore the relationship between protein misfolding and human disease. Techniques include protein purification, electrophoresis, and spectroscopic characterization.

A study of the concepts of classical and contemporary genetics. The action of genetic mechanisms at various levels of biological organization (molecular, cellular, organismal, and population) and in a variety of cells and organisms is included.