Prerequisite Courses
Before entering the first courses in the nursing major (Nursing 241 and 242) in the Fall Quarter, students must complete the eight prerequisite courses listed below, with a minimum grade of "C" in each course. Some of these courses may be offered only once per year. It is recommended that prerequisites courses be taken within the past ten years. See the Department of Nursing for current course policy.
| Course Description | Quarter Units | Semester Units |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy with Lab BIOL 250 |
5 | 3 |
| Human Physiology with Lab BIO 255/256 |
6 | 4 |
| Microbiology with Lab BIOL 260 |
5 | 3 |
| Inorganic or Organic or Combination Chemistry with Lab CHEM 150 or CHEM 203 or CHEM 211 |
5 | 3 |
| Elementary Statistics MATH 140 or PSYC 200 |
5 | 3 |
| Public Speaking COMM 108 |
5 | 3 |
| Advanced English Composition ENGL 110 |
5 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking CSU Area A3 (PHIL 102 or SOC 120) |
5 | 3 |
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