Biology - Major in Biology Program

Required Courses:
CSD 101 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

These rapidly growing interdisciplinary professions are devoted to helping individuals manage or overcome communication challenges. Students will gain a general understanding of prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation issues for persons with speech, language, and hearing disorders in clinical and educational settings. 3 credits.

CSD 105 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism

A study of the anatomy and physiology of structures involved in speech, language, and swallowing. Course includes the anatomical and physiological mechanisms of phonation, and articulation. Also studied is the central nervous system's relationship to speech mechanisms. Prerequisite: EXSC 101/L. Restricted to Communication & Sciences Disorders majors only. 4 credits.

CSD 110 Introduction to Research and Writing in Communication Sciences and Disorders

The focus of this course is to provide the foundation of research literacy and understand the link between research to evidence-based practice in the field of speech-language pathology. Fulfills requirement: Critical Thinking through Writing. Prerequisite: CSD 101. CSD major recommended but not required. 3 credits.

CSD 220 Speech and Language Development

This course is an examination of early speech development and the articulatory system. Language development related to the core areas of language competence: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics will also be explored. Prerequisite: CSD 101 and 105. 3 credits.

CSD 231 Phonetics

A study of phonetic theories and the use of International Phonetic Alphabet symbols in analyzing, categorizing, and transcribing the sounds of the world's languages, focusing on American English. The course emphasizes understanding the processes involved in the production of specific phonemes. The laboratory section of the course focuses on developing students' skills in broad and narrow transcription. 3 credits.

CSD 311 Audiology I

Course examines the principles of auditory reception. Students will study the classification of hearing disorders and the behavioral and electro physical measurement of hearing, including subjective and objective testing procedures. Prerequisite: CSD 105. 3 credits.

CSD 312 Aural Rehabilitation

The study of the fundamental aspects of auditory rehabilitation, including individual and group amplification systems, auditory training, speech reading, and counseling with children and adults. Prerequisite: CSD 311. 3 credits.

CSD 321 Speech Science

This course introduces students to the acoustic and psychoacoustic properties of sound, including voice and speech production. An emphasis will be placed on analysis of the speech signal. Prerequisite: CSD-105. 3 credits.

CSD 324 Neuroscience Communication

This course provides a thorough understanding of nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to speech, language, and hearing. Principles of molecular biology, systems theory, neuromuscular control, somatosensory processing and complex cognitive function are included. Select communication disorders are discussed to highlight the effects of breakdowns in nervous system function during speech, language, and hearing processes. Prerequisite: CSD 105, and EXSC 101. 3 credits.

CSD 350 Introduction to Clinical Practicum

This course is required as the initial field experience for speech pathology and audiology majors and is designed to introduce students to general therapy and assessment procedures across the disciplines. The course provides a supervised clinical experience in which the student clinician observes individuals how have various speech, language, or hearing impairments under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Students will learn the role of a speech language pathologist and the scope of the profession. They will also address ethical consideration of the profession. Fulfills requirement: Oral Communication. Prerequisite: CSD 101, 105, 220, 231, and 321. 3 credits.

CSD 351 Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Students will learn to identify cultural and linguistic differences that may have an impact on the speech and language of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students will be able to describe normal language acquisition in bilingual children and contrast differences from communication disorders. Fulfills requirement: Human Diversity. Prerequisite: CSD 101, and CSD 220. 3 credits.

CSD 352 Psycholinguistics

This course will delve into the comprehension and production of linguistics, speech, and literacy. Connections of foundational information to language acquisition and neurocognitive content will be explored. Students in the CSD program will connect the concepts to communication disorders that will be addressed in the graduate programming. Prerequisite CSD 101, 220, and 231. 3 credits.

HSC 170 Statistics for Health Professionals

This is an introductory statistics course for health care professionals. This course will provide foundational knowledge about types of variables, probability, hypothesis testing, choosing correct statistical tests, data collection and management, producing descriptive statistics, and applying and interpreting the results of parametric and non-parametric statistical tests to health-related datasets. A student may not receive credit for more than one of HSC 170, MAS 170, and MAS 270. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning. 3 credits.

or MAS 170 Elementary Statistics

An introduction to elementary descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on conceptual understanding. A student may not receive credit for MAS 170 after completing MAS 372. A student may not receive credit for more than one of HSC 170, MAS 170, and MAS 270. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Natural Science Analysis. 3 credits.

PSY 110 General Psychology

This course is designed as an introduction to the conceptual and methodological foundations of psychological science. Through a broad exploration of neuroscience, cognition, social processes, development, and psychopathology, the course provides a conceptual background for understanding behavior, and active engagement with the scientific process including the addressing of connections between research and theory, and the role of empirical data, in understanding psychological processes. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. 3 credits.

PSY 220 Lifespan Development

This course provides an overview of developmental phenomenon focusing heavily on the prenatal environment through adolescence and highlighting adulthood and aging. Further, we will go beyond a 'milestone approach' to developmental psychology - in other words, rather than just memorizing what ages and stages children acquire certain skills, we will strive to understand why and how those skills are developing. Students will learn to articulate the relationship between theory and data and synthesize information to critically evaluate current developmental theories and apply developmental concepts to real-world issues. This course cannot be completed by students who have already taken PSY 238. 3 credits.

SLP 601 Language Disorders I: Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

This course on language disorders focuses the nature, assessment, and treatment of language disorders in infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Students learn language assessment practices and treatment strategies that are developmentally appropriate for young children that concentrate on improving communication between young children and their communication partners. Prerequisite: CSD 220. 3 credits.

SLP 602 Phonological and Speech Sound Disorders

Students learn about the nature, assessment and treatment of speech or phonological disorders in children. Students will review normal aspects of articulation and phonological development, learn the causes for speech sound disorders and discuss articulation or phonological assessment practices and treatment strategies that are developmentally appropriate for children. Students must be accepted into the post-bacc graduate SLP program. 3 credits.

SLP 604 Communication Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Students learn about the nature, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pragmatic Language Deficits. Students will learn the impact of Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan, detailing the role of the speech-language pathologist in diagnosis and treatment. 2 credits.

SLP 605 Clinical I: On-Campus

This course is the first on-campus supervised clinical experience for students. Students will be supervised by ASHA certified speech-language pathologists and apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. Students will develop clinical skills such as self-analysis, decision- making using evidence based practices, progress monitoring, documentation and professional practice. Fulfills requirement: Immersive Experience. 3 credits.

SLP 607 Hearing Seminar

Students will receive hands on opportunities using audiometric testing instruments and exploring audiological intervention methods within the scope of speech-language pathology. The students in this course will conduct community hearing screenings and evaluations. 1 credit.

SLP 620 Augmentative and Alternative Communication

This course provides students with the opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) across the lifespan. Students will engage in hands-on learning of assistive and AAC technologies that support communication and participation across all environments. Students will engage in problem-based learning to design individualized AAC systems with appropriate representation, organization, and selection techniques. Students will learn how to program and navigate trial and funding mechanisms for assistive technologies. Fourth-year status in the speech pathology program; or by permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

SLP 621 Language Disorders II: School Age

This course examines the nature, assessment, and treatment of language disorders in elementary, middle, and high school children. Students learn about definitional and diagnostic issues for the school-aged population and then learn treatment approaches in detail, with special attention to language and literacy interventions aimed at improving phonological processing and oral and written language comprehension and expression. Prerequisite: SLP 601. 3 credits.

SLP 625 Clinical II: On-Campus

This course is the second on-campus supervised clinical experience for students. Students will be supervised by ASHA certified speech-language pathologists and apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. Students will develop clinical skills such as self-analysis, decision making using evidence based practices, progress monitoring, and documentation and professional practice. 3 credits.

One of the following:
BIO 111 General Biology I

A rigorous study of basic biological principles, designed for science majors. Topics emphasized include basic biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, embryology and histology. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Corequisite: BIO 111L. 4 credits.

EXSC 101 Anatomy and Physiology I

A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and fluid and electrolyte balance. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Corequisite: EXSC-101L. 4 credits.

One of the following:
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I

An introduction to chemistry for the science major. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, and calculations involving chemical concentrations, gas laws and bonding. Fulfills requirement: Natural Science Analysis. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHM 113 or 115, if not previously completed. 3 credits.

CHM 113 Introductory Laboratory I

Laboratory course to accompany CHM 111. Experiments provide exposure to both quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include stoichiometry, synthesis, standard curves, spectrophotometry, quantitative analysis, and gas laws. In addition to the use of essential laboratory equipment and instrumentation, there is a strong emphasis on the use spreadsheets to organize and analyze data. Fulfills requirement: . Corequisite: CHM 111, if not previously completed. 1 credit.

Or
PHY 103 General College Physics I

This course provides an algebra-based introduction to the fundamental concepts and laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, with laboratory work in each area. The mechanics unit covers translational motion, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, statics, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound. Fulfills requirement: Quantitative Reasoning,Natural Science Analysis. Corequisite: PHY 103L. 4 credits.