AL 100 Introduction to Health Care (3)
An introduction to health care, including an overview of the various health care professions and professional associations, ethical and legal responsibilities, communication methods, patient assessment tech- niques, basic medical terminology and other fundamental skills.

AL 320 Introduction to Disease (3)
An introduction to the study of diseases, their causes and compli- cations, and the modern practices of diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: BI 250, 275 or concurrent.

AL 221 Introduction to Disease Lab (1)
Principles of diagnostic methods and treatment of selected diseases applicable to health information technology. Prerequisite: concurrent with AL 320.

AL 360 Independent Study in Allied Health (1-3)
A research project of extensive reading or research in one of the Allied Health Disciplines, or engagement in a field experience. May be carried on in absentia. Students will be required to prepare and gain approval of both the department chair (Allied Health) and the supervising faculty member of a comprehensive learning contract. Independent Study may be taken for one, two or three credit hours.

AL 375 Health Care Delivery Systems (3)
An overview of the different factors which impact the health care delivery system. This course will address the social, legal, and economic questions that affect the delivery of health care.
Prerequisite: HT majors, Junior standing, or consent.

AL 390 Special Topics in Allied Health (1-3)
Selected topics related to allied health which vary from semester to semester. Announced in advance. Prerequisite: Specified on each topic.