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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BSCI 1000 - Introduction to Health and Science

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The basic level bridge course is designed for students who are considering a career or major in the sciences and/or health professions. Through formal lectures, workshops and interactive exercises, students are presented with introductory content in basic sciences, health professions and research fundamentals, including the role of a scientist; the scientific method; public health and determinants of health; signs and symptoms of selected diseases; motion analysis; and study of viruses. The course includes a mandatory research component with an assigned faculty mentor, where students will propose and conduct a research study and present their findings.