Accelerated Nursing Option

Course Descriptions for Prerequisite Courses

Below are the UMass Boston course descriptions for the prerequisite courses in the Accelerated Nursing Option. The descriptions below have been provided for your convenience. Please refer to them to assess if the courses you have taken will fulfill the prerequisite requirements for the Accelerated Nursing Option. If you are unsure if your courses will satisfy the prerequisite requirements, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will make the determination when your completed application is reviewed in February.

Anatomy & Physiology I (this course must be less than 10 years old to transfer into the Accelerated Nursing Option)

BIOL 207 Anatomy and Physiology I (pg. 235 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
A study of the human organism, correlating structure and physiological mechanisms. Emphasis on skin, the special senses, and the skeletal , articular, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. The course is designed specifically for and is required of students majoring in nursing or exercise and health sciences, but it may be open to others who have met the prerequisites, on a space-available basis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or  equivalent.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences (N)
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab hrs, 4 Credits

Anatomy & Physiology II (this course must be less than 10 years old to transfer into the Accelerated Nursing Option)

BIOL 208 Anatomy and Physiology II (pg. 235 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
Continuation of BIOL 207.  Emphasis on the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory and reproductive systems. This course is designed specifically for and is required of students majoring in nursing or exercise and health sciences, but it may be open to others who have met the prerequisites, on a space-available basis.
Prerequisites: BIOL 207. .
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences (N)
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab hrs, 4 Credits

Microbiology (this course must be less than 10 years old to transfer into the Accelerated Nursing Option)

BIOL 209 Medical Microbiology (pg.235 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
An introduction to viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa which may be pathogenic to humans and animals; and to immunology, epidemiology, and clinical microbiology. The laboratory introduces sterile techniques, maintenance of pure cultures, isolation, identification, and immunological methods. For nursing majors. Biology majors should take BIOL 334 for microbiology.  
Prerequisites: BIOL 111; CHEM 115-118, or equivelent.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences (N). 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab hrs, 4 Credits
Staff

BIOL 334 Microbiology (pg.237 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
The study of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to include their characterization, classification, and relationship to humans and the environment. Lecture topics include microbial biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, pathogenic bacteriology, food and industrial microbiology, and ecology. The laboratory emphasizes aseptic techniques to isolate, culture, observe, and identify bacteria. 
Prerequisites: BIOL 210 or 212, and CHEM 116 and 118.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab hrs, 4 Credits

Statistics (Please note only one statistics course is required)

ECON 205
Statistical Methods (pg. 118 2007-2009 catalog)
A non-calculus introduction to statistical inference aimed at familiarizing students with common statistical concepts so they will be able to make intelligent evaluations of technical reports. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability, including the normal distribution; hypothesis testing, including t-tests; analysis of variance; regression and correlation. Students will also learn and use Microsoft Excel.
Prerequisite; MATH 114Q or MATH 115 (or placement into MATH 129 or 130)
Distribution I Area: Math and Computer Science (M). 
Distribution II Area: Mathematics (MT) 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

SOCIOL 350
Elements of Social Statistics (pg. 216 2007-2009 catalog)
Fundamentals of social statistics; special emphasis on probability, tests of significance, and measures of association.
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics (MT) 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
Mr Movahedi, Mr  Schutt, Mr Youngreen, and staff

PSYCH 270
Statistics (pg. 203 2007-2009 catalog)
The applied study of the scientific method in the behavioral sciences. Fundamental statistical concepts and techniques are surveyed and used, with primary emphasis on the logic underlying the use of descriptive and inferential tools in scientific inquiry. Topics include parametric and non-parametric statistics, e.g., correlation and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or 101 and MATH 114Q.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Languages (M)
Distribution II Area: Mathematics (MT) 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits
Mr Blaser, Ms Wainwright

MATH 125
Introductory Statistics (pg. 263 2007-2009 catalog)
Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable the development of inferential statistics; and inferential  statistics.
Prerequisite: A suitable score in math placement test B or MATH 114Q or MATH 115.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Languages (M). 
Distribution II Area: Mathematics (MT) 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

MSIS 111
Managerial Statistics (pg. 288 2007-2009 catalog)
Provides the student with basic statistical techniques needed for business decision making in areas such as operations management, quality improvement, marketing research, finance, and general management. The course examines collection and presentation of data, frequency distribution, basic probability, statistical inference, and regression. Students use statistical software for data presentation and analysis.
Prerequisite; MATH 129
Corequisite; MSIS 110 
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

EHS 280
Statistics for Health Professionals (pg. 303 2007-2009 catalog)
This course focuses on basic concepts of statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability; concepts of test validity, reliability, and objectivity and on basic techniques used in inferential statistics.  Emphasis will be placed on interpreting scientific peer-reviewed research in the field of exercise and health sciences. 
Prerequisite; MATH 114Q or equivalent
EHS and Nursing students only
 3 Credits

Growth and Development (through the life span)

NURSNG 230 - Life Span Growth and Development  (pg. 298 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
This course is designed to examine theories and concepts of normal growth and development. Ranges in human growth, development and behavior for each stage throughout the life cycle, birth through death, are emphasized. The course explores the influence of family, society and culture on health maintenance behaviors and perceived health needs for each developmental stage.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

Nutrition

BIOL 108 - Intro to Nutrition (pg. 235 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
Introduction to the elements of nutrition with emphasis on nutrition for humans; examination of food stuffs and nutritional quality, physiology of food utilization, food quality regulations, and the global ecology of food production. No background in the natural sciences is required.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences (N). 
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences (NS)
3 Lect. Hrs, 3 Credits

EHS 150 - Intro to Nutrition (pg. 302 2007-2009 undergraduate catalog)
This course examines ways in which nutrition promotes health, influences disease, and affects exercise and sports performance. A major goal is to have students better understand the role nutrition plays in their own health. Participants evaluate popular diets, and dietary supplements, examine current nutrition recommendations, and acquire confidence in making sensible nutrition recommendations.
Prerequisites: EHS and Nursing students only
3 Credits

Social Behavioral Science Elective

Below is the description of what type of courses are considered for Social Behavioral Science credit at UMass Boston.

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB] : Students will learn about the nature and development of human behavior and institutions through time, in order to become aware of the complex and ambiguous nature of changing human experience.

For a listing of courses that will transfer to UMass Boston for Social Behavioral Science elective credit, please visit Distribution Courses.

If you would like additional information on the Accelerated Nursing Option, please contact Enrollment Information Services at 617-287-6000 or by email at Enrollment.Info@umb.edu.