Coursework
Throughout my time here at Clemson University, I had the privilege to take many different coursework related to the health sciences, French, and sciences that is foundational for my future career as a physician.
Health Science
Human Health & Disease (HLTH 2980)
An overview of behavioral, biological, and psycho-social factors associated with human diseases.
Introduction to Public Health (HLTH 2020)
Examination of the forces that have influenced current health delivery systems, practices, and trends, as well as examination into different health behavior related theories
Health Care Systems (HLTH 2030)
Introduction to the health care system, including its foundation, primary characteristics, resources, and processes
Public & Environmental Health (HLTH 4310)
Principles of environmental health emphasizing understanding various health concerns created by the interactions of people with their environment. Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on public health policy decisions.
Social Epidemiology (HLTH 3150)
Exploration of the current problems and issues associated with the health of population groups. The interrelationships of biological, sociocultural, behavioral, environmental, political, and economic risk factors and the health and illness patterns of those in population groups are examined.
Women's Health Issues (HLTH 3100)
Exploration of specific health needs of women, with emphasis on understanding and preventing problems of women’s health.
Epidemiology
(HLTH 3800)
Introduces epidemiological principles and methods used in the study of the origin, distribution, and control of disease.
Global Health
(HLTH 4700)
Deepens students’ knowledge of global health and how public health work is conducted internationally. Introduction to assessment of international health needs and designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs in international settings.
Determinants of Health Behavior (HLTH 2400)
Analysis of health behaviors based on psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors. Examination into health behavior theories
Research & Evaluation Strategies for Public Health (HLTH 4900)
Discussion of research in health. Focuses on analysis of reported research. Ethical, moral, and legal issues are discussed.
French
Intermediate French (FR 2010)
Intermediate French (FR 2020)
Intermediate French Conversation and Composition
(FR 3050)
Conversation, composition, and dictation, and the beginning of more serious reading of French prose.
Emphasizes reading nontechnical French prose more rapidly. Writing, speaking, and listening skills continue to be developed. Includes literary and cultural perspectives.
Practice in the spoken language stressing vocabulary building, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension.
French Short Story
(FR 3040)
Introduction to the study of French narrative literature and the elements of critical analysis through the examination of short stories spanning the medieval era to the present from both France and Francophone countries.
French Discussion Group (HON 2090)
French Civilization (FR 3070)
Readings and studies that heighten understanding of French and Francophone cultures. Included writing and speaking about various topics throughout the semester.
Study of significant aspects of French culture from its origins to the present.
French for Health Professionals I
(FR 3180)
Medical concepts and terminology in French. Designed for students interested in working in a healthcare setting.
French for Health Professionals II
(FR 4180)
Advanced study in medical concepts and terminology in French. This course is designed for students who plan to work in the health care professions. Case studies of health and health care in the Francophone world are also included.
French Translation Seminar (FR 4150)
Methods and theory of translation and a comparison of French and English structures. Practical exercises in translating from French to English and vice versa in a variety of texts.
Advanced French Conversation & Composition
(FR 4110)
Continuation of FR 3050 emphasizing greater fluency and sophistication in oral and written expression.
Sciences
Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1100)
Introductory course which integrates lecture & laboratory. Emphasizes a modern, quantitative, & experimental approach to explanations of structure, composition, dynamics, interactions, and evolution of cells and organisms.
General Chemistry I (CH 1010)
Introduction to the elementary concepts of chemistry through classroom & laboratory experience. Emphasizes chemical reactions & the use of symbolic representation, the mole concept & its applications & molecular structure.
Principles of Biology II (BIOL 1110)
Continuation of BIOL 1100, emphasizing the study of plants and animals as functional organisms and the principles of ecology.
General Chemistry II (CH 1020)
Fundamental Genetics (GEN 3000)
Essential Elements of Biochemistry
(BCHM 3050)
Continuation of CH 1010, treating solutions, rates of reactions, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemistry of selected elements, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Introductory course covering fundamental principles of genetics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasizes Mendelian genetics, physical and chemical basis of heredity, and population genetics.
Introduction to structure, synthesis, metabolism and function of biomolecules in living organisms.
General Physics I (PHYS 2070) + Lab (PHYS 2090)
Introductory course which covers such topics as mechanics, waves, fluids, and thermal physics.
General Physics II (PHYS 2080) + Lab (PHYS 2100)
Continuation of PHYS 2070. Covers such topics as electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics.
Organic Chemistry I (CH 2230) + Lab
(CH 2270)
Introductory course in the principles of organic chemistry and the derivation of these principles from a study of the properties, preparations, and interrelationships of the important classes of organic compounds.
Organic Chemistry II (CH 2240) + Lab
(CH 2280)
Continuation of CH 2230.
Functional Human Anatomy (BIOL 3150)
Introduction to the anatomical structures associated with all organ systems found in the human body at both the gross and microscopic level. Basic physiology is integrated to assist with understanding the function of the anatomical systems.
Human Physiology (BIOL 3160)
Study of the functional processes associated with the various organ systems in the human body. Students develop a basic understanding of the important and fundamental concepts in human physiology and how organ systems maintain homeostasis.
General Microbiology (MICR 3050) + Lab (MICR 3060)
Morphology, physiology, classification, distribution, and cultivation of microorganisms.