College Courses for High School Students

UANT 105 – CULTURAL DIVERSITY (D) (W) 
This course introduces students to the study of human cultural diversity. By examining different cultural systems from around the world, students learn concepts and methods for investigating why humans think and behave the way they do. This course provides students with the competence to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. It also enables students to see the world through a different cultural lens and reflect critically on the cultural beliefs and practices that govern their own lives. Topics include race, ethnicity, nationalism, language, gender, sexuality, religion, warfare, political organization, economic systems, migration, healing, kinship, marriage, and the family. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UBIO 115 – HUMAN NUTRITION 
This course is an introduction to the science of nutrition. Human nutrient requirements, nutrient absorption, malnutrition (overconsumption as well as underconsumption), recommended dietary guidelines, and topics of current interest are covered. Special attention is paid to helping students evaluate their own nutrition practices. Designed as a science elective for nonscience majors. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UENG 101- Reading, Thinking and Writing 
Success in college calls for curiosity, engagement, and a willingness to be challenged, as well as having a strong foundation in reading, writing, and thinking. First-year students at Widener begin their college career with ENGL 101, a course designed to prepare undergraduates for serious academic inquiry, full participation in the intellectual life and mission of the university, and sustained self-directed learning throughout the curriculum. Students have the opportunity to select a section of ENGL 101 focused on a particular theme or topic. Through a variety of challenging reading and writing assignments engaging with the topic of choice (including a common reading), students become more careful and discerning readers. They will express insights and craft sustained arguments supported by carefully chosen evidence from primary and secondary material, and they will strengthen their ability to ask questions, evaluate, and synthesize complex information and draw conclusions. No prerequisites 

UPSY 105 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 
A general introduction to scientific psychology, including biological psychology, development, learning, memory, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Psychology majors must receive a “C” or better in this course to satisfy psychology major requirements. 
3 credits, no prerequisites

UALH 115 – INTRO TO PATIENT CARE 
This course is designed to prepare Diagnostic Medical Sonography students for clinicals. It combines an understanding of the elements of patient care with hands-on experience in handling, patient transfer, managing critical situations, infection control, emergency medical situations, ethics and law, first aid, communicating with patients, HIPAA, and sterile techniques. 
1 credit, no prerequisites 

UANT 105 – CULTURAL DIVERSITY (D) (W) 
This course introduces students to the study of human cultural diversity. By examining different cultural systems from around the world, students learn concepts and methods for investigating why humans think and behave the way they do. This course provides students with the competence to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. It also enables students to see the world through a different cultural lens and reflect critically on the cultural beliefs and practices that govern their own lives. Topics include race, ethnicity, nationalism, language, gender, sexuality, religion, warfare, political organization, economic systems, migration, healing, kinship, marriage, and the family. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UCOM 290- INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
This course introduces students to principles of interpersonal communication. The course examines basic verbal and nonverbal elements that affect communication between individuals in a variety of interpersonal and small group contexts: friendship, romantic relationships, marriage, the family, the social peer group, and the work group. 
No prerequisites 

UMUS 101- MUSIC IN HISTORY: MEDIEVAL BAROQUE
An introduction to the language of music and a survey of music in Western civilization from the Middle Ages through Bach. 
No prerequisites 

UALH 111 – Medical Terminology 
Allied health, like any other professional discipline, has its own specialized lexicon. Those in the various fields of allied health must understand this shared language not only to interact with other professionals but also to carry out career responsibilities. In this entry-level course, students learn and practice medical terminology-from anatomy and physiology to diagnostics and technology. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UALH 220 – HEALTH CARE AND LAW  
This course covers interrelationships of law and medicine. Topics include the legal organization of health care providers, status of the doctor-patient privilege, the patient's 'Bill of Rights,' analysis of a malpractice case, law of criminal insanity, restrictive covenants in employment contracts, and the definition of death. Emphasis is placed on developing national policies and practices relating to the delivery of health care. 
No prerequisites

UCOM 275 – PUBLIC RELATIONS FOUNDATIONS
This course introduces the field of public relations, its functions, and its various applications. It examines basic concepts and principles of public relations and the history of the field. The basic public relations process-research, planning, execution, evaluation-is applied to a course project.
No prerequisites 

UHIS 102: Western Civilization III (1815 to Present)
A study of select themes in European history from the French Revolution to the present. Topics of special interest include the emergence of liberalism, nationalism, the growth of industrialization, socialism, and militarism.
No prerequisites 

UALH 111 – Medical Terminology 
Allied health, like any other professional discipline, has its own specialized lexicon. Those in the various fields of allied health must understand this shared language not only to interact with other professionals but also to carry out career responsibilities. In this entry-level course, students learn and practice medical terminology-from anatomy and physiology to diagnostics and technology. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UALH 115 – INTRODUCTION TO PATIENT CARE 
This course is designed to prepare Diagnostic Medical Sonography students for clinicals. It combines an understanding of the elements of patient care with hands-on experience in handling, patient transfer, managing critical situations, infection control, emergency medical situations, ethics and law, first aid, communicating with patients, HIPAA, and sterile techniques. 
1 credit, no prerequisites 

UPSY 105- INTODUCTION TO PSYCHOLGOY 
A general introduction to scientific psychology, including biological psychology, development, learning, memory, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Psychology majors must receive a “C” or better in this course to satisfy psychology major requirements. 
3 credits, no prerequisites 

UENG 101- READING, THINKING AND WRITING
Success in college calls for curiosity, engagement, and a willingness to be challenged, as well as having a strong foundation in reading, writing, and thinking. First-year students at Widener begin their college career with ENGL 101, a course designed to prepare undergraduates for serious academic inquiry, full participation in the intellectual life and mission of the university, and sustained self-directed learning throughout the curriculum. Students have the opportunity to select a section of ENGL 101 focused on a particular theme or topic. Through a variety of challenging reading and writing assignments engaging with the topic of choice (including a common reading), students become more careful and discerning readers. They will express insights and craft sustained arguments supported by carefully chosen evidence from primary and secondary material, and they will strengthen their ability to ask questions, evaluate, and synthesize complex information and draw conclusions. 
No prerequisites