NURS 150 - Physiology

3 units (fi 6)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-0-0)

An introduction to human physiology. Available to all students. Corequisite: NURS 140. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Note: In Fall term, this course is not open to students currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. These students must take courses as outlined in the Course Sequence for their program in the University Calendar. In other terms, this course is open to all students, including those currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.

INT D 120 - Microbiology for Health Professionals

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This Introductory course in medical microbiology is designed for students enrolled in health care related programs. Students will be introduced to the basics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions), the immune system, infection control, transmission of infection, epidemiology, antimicrobials, disinfection and sterilization. Medically relevant examples will be explored in consideration of the principles of antibiotic stewardship. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in their program. Credit may be obtained for only one of INT D 120 or MMI 133.

NURS 335 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment

4 units (fi 8)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

The focus is on the health assessment of the adult, and expected health assessment findings throughout the lifespan. The course provides a beginning foundation of the nursing process as framework for developing assessment skills and use of clinical technologies necessary for determining client health status and provision of care. Note: Available only to nursing students in the After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.

INT D 120 - Microbiology for Health Professionals

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This Introductory course in medical microbiology is designed for students enrolled in health care related programs. Students will be introduced to the basics of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions), the immune system, infection control, transmission of infection, epidemiology, antimicrobials, disinfection and sterilization. Medically relevant examples will be explored in consideration of the principles of antibiotic stewardship. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in their program. Credit may be obtained for only one of INT D 120 or MMI 133.

NURS 150 - Physiology

3 units (fi 6)(EITH/SP/SU, 3-0-0)

An introduction to human physiology. Available to all students. Corequisite: NURS 140. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Note: In Fall term, this course is not open to students currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. These students must take courses as outlined in the Course Sequence for their program in the University Calendar. In other terms, this course is open to all students, including those currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.