The prerequisite online courses offered through UWS help prospective
students fulfill the requirements for entrance into the chiropractic
program. The credits gained through these courses also go toward the
Bachelor of Science degree once a student is enrolled in the chiropractic
program. New courses will be added to the list below periodically, so check
back often for an updated list or contact the Admissions Office for
up-to-date course listings and guidance.
Special arrangements can be made for students who need less than the number
of credits indicated for each course below. We can accommodate students who
are short a few credits in any subject listed. Please contact our Admissions
Office to discuss your specific needs.
Note: courses that include a laboratory component require the student to
purchase a lab kit. Approximate cost is $200 plus S/H
Online Prerequisite Courses
UCHM240 - General Chemistry I – 5 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: Lesley Gilmer, PhD
Prerequisite: High school chemistry is recommended.
This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of chemical principles.
Topics include: the components of matter, chemical equilibrium, chemical
reaction types and solution chemistry, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum
theory, atomic structure, electron configurations, chemical bonding models.
There is a laboratory portion of this course is completed using a home lab
kit.
UCHM 250 - General Chemistry II - 5 qtr credits
Online Only
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisites: General Chemistry I. College-level math, reading, writing and study skills are highly recommended.
This course emphasizes critical skills and competency in organic and biological chemistry, solution properties, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, environmental chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments demonstrate qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques through the use of a laboratory kit purchased for home use.
UBIO240 – Introduction to Biology – 5 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: Kara Burnham, PhD
Prerequisite: N/A
This is an introduction to various facets of human biology including cell
structure and function, DNA structure and function, human development,
common human pathogens, bacteria and viruses. The laboratory
portion of the course is completed using a home lab kit.
UPHY250 - Introduction to Physics – 5 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: Lesley Gilmer, PhD
Prerequisite: Algebra
This is a course on general physics to help students master fundamental
knowledge of physics concepts. Topics include kinematics,
Newton’s Laws, and work energy. The laboratory portion of the
course is completed using a home lab kit.
UBCH240 – Introduction to Biochemistry – 5 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: Lesley Gilmer, PhD
Prerequisite: High school algebra and chemistry required.
This is an introductory biochemistry course covering topics such as
carbohydrate metabolism, proteins, enzymes, lipids, digestion and nutrition.
There is no lab experience with this course.
USTA 245 - Elementary Statistics – 4 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: Darcy Vavrek, N.D., M.S.
Prerequisite: undergraduate mathematics course
This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of modern statistical
methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, random
sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, simple linear regression, and
correlation. This course can be used to fulfill part of the Physics
prerequisite requirement for entrance into the Doctor of Chiropractic
program.
USOC 240 – Science and Health in Society – 4 qtr credits
Online only
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisites: N/A
This course will examine texts that deal with health and science from a
social, historical, and cultural perspective.
Students will read books, articles, essays, and short stories, respond to
their reading in writing, and explore issues raised in the texts.
The course will encourage students to examine their own expectations and
assumptions about the delivery of health care in their culture and to
reflect on their own present and future roles within the health care system.
Coming soon:
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
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