This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 10 / 32 2024-2025 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook April 15, 2025 P. 91 General Education Course Selections (9/16/2024) Effective with the January 2025 start date, remove the following Natural Sciences courses: BSC2087C Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 BSC2089C Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 Effective with the January 2025 start date, add the following Natural Sciences courses: BSC2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 BSC2094C Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Updated course descriptions BSC2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (effective Winter quarter 2025) 60 hours, 5 credits In this course, students will begin their study of the structure and function of the human body. They will examine topics including basic chemistry and cell biology, tissues, and the body's integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems. They will also learn and apply medical terminology. Students will complete laboratory exercises coordinated with course content, including microscopic observation, experimentation, study of anatomical models, and dissection activities. Pre- or corequisite: PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body in programs that specifically require this course; otherwise, None BSC2094C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (effective Winter quarter 2025) 60 hours, 5 credits In this course, students will continue their study of human anatomy and physiology that began in Human Anatomy and Physiology I. They will examine the circulatory, immune and lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Students will complete laboratory exercises coordinated with course content, including microscopic observation, experimentation, study of anatomical models, and dissection activities. Prerequisite: BSC2093C Human Anatomy and Physiology I E102 Pathway to Patient Care Seminar (effective Spring quarter 2025 (2/27/2025) 0 hours, 0 credits This seminar course prepares students for completing the HESI® Admission Assessment exam and exploring career opportunities in healthcare. Students will learn skills to support effective studying and test-taking in the HESI® Admission Assessment exam in the areas of Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Basic Math Skills, and Anatomy and Physiology. Prerequisite: Student must have evidence on record with the University of a qualifying Cumulative HESI® Admission Assessment exam score that is within 24 months of the date the student starts in the program. EEC1202 Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Instruction (effective Spring 2025) 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides a foundation for establishing curriculum and instruction practices for children from Birth to Age 8. This course will connect developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) to developing young children's individual goals and curriculum to support learning across domains and content areas. Pedagogical methods and approaches for early childhood programming will be introduced. This course is aligned with the educational requirements of the CDA Credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. Prerequisite: None
