Orientation to Nursing and University Life. Research in retention of college students indicates that a course for entering first-year students, which promotes successful transition to the university, is a significant factor in increased retention. Provides students with academic and personal strategies for successful transition through a variety of learning activities. Introduces students to professional role of the nurse. Studies living invertebrate and vertebrate organisms during some lab meetings.
Laboratory is required.
Students who have credit in BIOL 1000 may not receive duplicate credit for this course. Includes development of behavior, physiological mechanisms of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion, learning, intelligence, individuality and personality and mental health.