BIO 55 - Orientation to Health Care

    Recent Professors
    AMY CHOVNICK
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    44–46 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIO 55
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    Examine physiological, psychological, ethical, social, and public health issues. Introduce the workings of the human body and mind and explore the relationship between health and larger cultural and societal issues. Introduce medical terminology. Review diseases, including causes, symptoms, how they affect the body systems, and treatment options available. Investigate, analyze, and evaluate professional opportunities, educational requirements and personal characteristics with the intent to acquire insight into careers in the allied health field, with specific focus on transfer science, clinical programs (pre-nursing, EMT, surgical technology, medical assisting), and health administrative support. Gain the academic framework and perspective necessary to pursue a career in health sciences, as well as benefit anyone confronting health care issues in today’s complex world.