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Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions offers a variety of natural science college level courses for students preparing to enter into one of our health care related programs.
Courses are taught by highly qualified LLU faculty with years of experience in preparing students for careers in various health-related professions. Taking introductory natural science courses is a great way to prepare for future courses taught within our health-related degree programs by some of the same professors. Most courses are taught in the evenings for the convenience of working professionals who want to further their education.
Because of space limitations, priority enrollment is given to students who are planning to pursue a degree program at Loma Linda University. Others will be accommodated pending space availability. These courses are extremely popular and you are encouraged to apply early!
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Biology
AHCJ 241 - Microbiology (2.5 units 1230-4pm Fri) - Winter
History, classification, morphology, growth, control, transmission, and pathology of selected bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia, and parasites. Host defenses against microbial pathogens, including specific and nonspecific immunity.
Pre-requisite - College level chemistry course (AHCJ101); 1 of 2 course sequence
Pre-requisite - College level chemistry course (AHCJ101); 1 of 2 course sequence
AHCJ 242 - Microbiology (2.5 units 1230-4pm Fri) - Spring
History, classification, morphology, growth, control, transmission, and pathology of selected bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia, and parasites. Host defenses against microbial pathogens, including specific and nonspecific immunity.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ241; 2 of 2 course sequence
History, classification, morphology, growth, control, transmission, and pathology of selected bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsia, and parasites. Host defenses against microbial pathogens, including specific and nonspecific immunity.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ241; 2 of 2 course sequence
AHCJ 250 - Anatomy and Physiology I (5 units 6-930pm) - *Course availability TBD*
A 5-unit course covering structure and function of: cells; primary tissues; the integument; osseous tissue and the skeletal system; muscle tissues and skeletal muscles; as well as an introduction to the nervous system.
No Pre-requisite; 1 of 2 course sequence
A 5-unit course covering structure and function of: cells; primary tissues; the integument; osseous tissue and the skeletal system; muscle tissues and skeletal muscles; as well as an introduction to the nervous system.
No Pre-requisite; 1 of 2 course sequence
AHCJ 251 - Anatomy and Physiology II (5 units 6-930pm) - *Course availability TBD*
A 5-unit course covering the organization and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the visceral organ systems.
Pre-requisite AHCJ 250; 2 of 2 course sequence
A 5-unit course covering the organization and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the visceral organ systems.
Pre-requisite AHCJ 250; 2 of 2 course sequence
Chemistry
AHCJ 101 - Introductory Chemistry - *Course availability TBD*
Basic survey of matter, energy, and measurement. Includes atoms and molecules; chemical bonding; chemical reactions and reaction rates; gases, liquids, and solids; solutions and colloids; acids and bases; nuclear chemistry.
Pre-requisite - High school algebra or equivalent; 1 of 3 course sequence
Basic survey of matter, energy, and measurement. Includes atoms and molecules; chemical bonding; chemical reactions and reaction rates; gases, liquids, and solids; solutions and colloids; acids and bases; nuclear chemistry.
Pre-requisite - High school algebra or equivalent; 1 of 3 course sequence
AHCJ 102 - Introductory Organic Chemistry - *Course availability TBD*
Introduces the study of compounds that contain carbon. Covers alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds; alcohols, phenols, ethers, and halides; aldehydes and ketones' carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ101 or equivalent; 2 of 3 course sequence
Introduces the study of compounds that contain carbon. Covers alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds; alcohols, phenols, ethers, and halides; aldehydes and ketones' carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ101 or equivalent; 2 of 3 course sequence
AHCJ 103 - Introductory Biochemistry - *Course availability TBD*
Introduces the chemistry of living systems, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; enzyme chemistry; bioenergetics, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism; biosynthetic pathways; protein synthesis; chemical transmitters and immunoglobulins; body fluids, nutrition, and digestion.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ101, AHCJ102 or equivalent; 3 of 3 course sequence; Lab Fee Required
Introduces the chemistry of living systems, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; enzyme chemistry; bioenergetics, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism; biosynthetic pathways; protein synthesis; chemical transmitters and immunoglobulins; body fluids, nutrition, and digestion.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ101, AHCJ102 or equivalent; 3 of 3 course sequence; Lab Fee Required
Mathematics
MATH 121 - College Algebra (4 units - Online) - Every Term *See GE Consortium Information Page*
College level course in algebra for majors in the Liberal Arts: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry.
This is a GE consortium Course. Please review the GE consortium information page for details. Course availability can be found on the Course Schedule.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra
College level course in algebra for majors in the Liberal Arts: polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; theory of polynomial equations; analytic geometry.
This is a GE consortium Course. Please review the GE consortium information page for details. Course availability can be found on the Course Schedule.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra
MATH 122 - Trigonometry (4 units - Online) - *Course availability TBD*
Study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar coordinates, and introduction to vectors.
This is a GE consortium Course. Please review the GE consortium information page for details. Course availability can be found on the Course Schedule.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 121
Study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and their graphs, identities and proofs related to trigonometric expressions, trigonometric equations, solving right triangles, solving triangles using the Law of Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar coordinates, and introduction to vectors.
This is a GE consortium Course. Please review the GE consortium information page for details. Course availability can be found on the Course Schedule.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 121
Physics
AHCJ 111 - Introductory Physics (4 units) - *Course availability TBD*
Focuses on mechanics and properties of matter and heat; emphasizes concepts.
No Pre-requisite; 1 of 2 course sequence
Focuses on mechanics and properties of matter and heat; emphasizes concepts.
No Pre-requisite; 1 of 2 course sequence
AHCJ 112 - Introductory Physics (4 units) - *Course availability TBD*
Focuses on sound, light, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity; emphasizes concepts.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ111; 2 of 2 course sequence
Focuses on sound, light, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity; emphasizes concepts.
Pre-requisite - AHCJ111; 2 of 2 course sequence
Statistics
AHRM 475 - Healthcare Research and Statistics (4 units) - Fall & Spring Online
Statistical methods presented in the context of healthcare research. Rationale for research questions, definition of populations, roles of variables, reliability and validity of research tools, common research designs, internal and external validity of research designs. Descriptive statistics, confidence interval, hypothesis testing concepts, t-tests, chi-square tests, correlation and regression, Interpretation of computer output. Evaluation of healthcare literature.
No Pre-requisite (a general math assessment is required during the first week of class)
Statistical methods presented in the context of healthcare research. Rationale for research questions, definition of populations, roles of variables, reliability and validity of research tools, common research designs, internal and external validity of research designs. Descriptive statistics, confidence interval, hypothesis testing concepts, t-tests, chi-square tests, correlation and regression, Interpretation of computer output. Evaluation of healthcare literature.
No Pre-requisite (a general math assessment is required during the first week of class)
These course sequences are accepted prerequisites for allied health, nursing, and public health programs at Loma Linda University and are transferable to other colleges and institutions.