General Studies

This course introduces incoming students to the science of learning. The course will address beliefs about learning, factors in successful learning, principles for achieving deep processing, orienting tasks, ways to optimize learning, including how to ask the right questions, concept mapping, practicing retrieving and using information, functions of proper note taking, how to highlight, and the best ways to study in a group. The course will also address what to do after failing an exam.

This course introduces incoming students to the culture and expectations of Bryan College of Health Sciences.  The course will address academic integrity, college-level research, APA documentation, classroom etiquette, time management, professional communication, HIPAA regulations, and cultural awareness.  

This course focuses on basic structure of and a system for building medical terms. Pronunciation, spelling, defining terms and common medical abbreviations are included.