This course is designed for students who have only one year of high school algebra and provides the algebraic skills necessary to begin conceptualizing abstract mathematical concepts in preparation for College Algebra. Topics covered will include Number Systems, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Lines, Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials, Exponents, Rational Expressions and Quadratic Equations.

Prerequisite(s): Meet placement guidelines MAT 108 Beginning Algebra with a grade of “C” or higher

This course provides the students opportunities to practice organizing and writing research-based papers highlighting critical thinking. Library and research skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: COM 105 and COM 101 (if applicable) with a grade of “C” or higher.

This course provides the students opportunities to practice organizing and writing research-based papers highlighting critical thinking. Library and research skills will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: COM 105 and COM 101 (if applicable) with a grade of “C” or higher.

Elementary Statistics is an introductory study of the fundamentals of modern statistics and probability. The main topics covered include descriptive methods, inductive statistics, probability, estimation and tests of hypotheses, along with other topics as time allows.

Prerequisites: Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of “C” or better OR MAT 110 with a grade of “C” or better.

College Algebra is a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra. Topics include analyzing graphs of functions and equations (including symmetry, intercepts, left- and right- hand behavior, asymptotes and transformations); utilizing functional notation; determining the domain and range of a function; writing an equation that describes a function or a circle given its description; using graphs of functions for analysis; performing arithmetic combinations and compositions of functions; finding the inverse of a function; and solving equations, inequalities and systems of equations by various methods (including matrices).

Prerequisites: Meet Placement Guidelines OR MAT 109 with a grade of “C” or better OR MAT 110 with a grade of “C” or better.

This course offers information concerning normal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development changes that occur in a person from birth to death. Specific information identifying factors which influence human development and changes in family structure and living during the life cycle are covered.

Prerequisites: None.

This course will serve as an overview of the major fields within psychology with an emphasis on developing an understanding of psychology as the science of human thought and behavior. The learning outcomes and competencies meet or exceed the outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents.

Prerequisites: None

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutritional principles that can affect everyday lifestyles. Topics to be covered include: food selection, macronutrients and micronutrients and their function within the body, digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy balance, and water and electrolyte balance. Possible topics to be covered include: use and function of supplements, alcohol metabolism, food safety, sports nutrition, eating disorders, pregnancy and nutritional concerns, and geriatric nutrition.

Prerequisite(s): None

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic nutritional principles that can affect everyday lifestyles. Topics to be covered include: food selection, macronutrients and micronutrients and their function within the body, digestion and absorption of nutrients, energy balance, and water and electrolyte balance. Possible topics to be covered include: use and function of supplements, alcohol metabolism, food safety, sports nutrition, eating disorders, pregnancy and nutritional concerns, and geriatric nutrition.

Prerequisite(s): None

This course will offer students one-on-one work experience with clinical instructors to refine clinical laboratory skills within a designated clinical affiliate laboratory. This clinical internship will include a minimum of 440 hours of clinical experience. This course will integrate knowledge gained in all MLT courses with practical experience in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all courses in the Medical Laboratory Program.