Pre-Physician Assistant
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Pre-Physician AssistantFeatured Courses
As a student in the pre-physician assistant major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the pre-physician assistant profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various pre-physician assistant careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. A study of general biology: Science as a way of knowing — Scientific methodology and practice; literacy in biological literature and research, study of cells and molecular biology, cell organelles, inclusions, function, and a study of genetics.
BIO 343
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. A study of general principles of physiology, cell structure and function, cell metabolism and division. A survey of tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscle, and nervous system.
BIO 351
General Microbiology 4 credits
Lecture 2, Lab. 4. An introduction to the activities of bacteria and fungi. The laboratory will be concerned with the culture, physiology, and identification of the major groups of microbes. Emphasis is on pure culture technique and diversity of microbes in infection and disease.
BIO 489
Immunology 3 credits
This course details the components and function of the immune system. The generation of white blood cell types from the bone marrow is analyzed. The function of each type of white blood cell in providing resistance to infectious agents including bacteria and viruses is reviewed. Of particular emphasis is the role of chemical agents (cytokines) in initiating and coordinating the immune response. Topics of particular relevance include the genetic inheritance of immunity, the biology of immunodeficiencies, auto-immune diseases, allergies and hypersensitive reactions, vaccines, transplantation, antibody technology, gene therapy, and cancer.
CHEM 115
General Chemistry 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. General principles of chemistry: atoms and molecules, chemical reactions and reaction stoichiometry, phases of matter, electronic structure, bonding, molecular shapes, and intermolecular forces.
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Pre-Physician AssistantSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Pre-Physician Assistant Courses
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 cr.
BIO 112
General Biology II 4 cr.
BIO 343
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.
BIO 344
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.
BIO 351
General Microbiology 4 cr.
BIO 489
Immunology 3 cr.
CHEM 115
General Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 231
Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
CHEM 345
Introductory Biochemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 346
Introductory Biochemistry Lab 1 cr.
ENG 221
Intermediate Writing 3 cr.
ENG 328
Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 cr.
MATH 122
Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
MATH 184
Calculus I 4 cr.
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 445
Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
57 Total Credits