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Health Informatics and Information Management

This curriculum is designed to meet the admission requirements of the School of Health-Related Professions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Students pursuing this program should take business, computer, communication, statistics, and science courses to be most prepared for transfer.


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FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
    MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Business BAD 1113
    BAD 1113 - Introduction to Business. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business careers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Business BAD 1113
    BAD 1113 - Introduction to Business. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business careers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Business BAD 1113
    BAD 1113 - Introduction to Business. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of business. Main topics include current business and economic environment, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, financial management, and business careers. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Business Statistics BAD 2323
    BAD 2323 - Business Statistics. (Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or appropriate placement score for MAT 1613). Introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Computer Applications in Business & Industry BAD 2533
    BAD 2533 - Computer Applications in Business & Industry (Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills). This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • *Natural Science w/Lab (4)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
    BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Prerequisite: ACT Composite of 18 or BIO 1134). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Principles of Accounting I ACC 2213
    ACC 2213 - Principles of Accounting I (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or higher or placement score for MAT 1233 or higher). Study of the fundamentals and application of financial accounting principles that relate to business. The topics to be covered include the accounting cycle and the accounting systems for service and merchandising businesses. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Computer Concepts CSC 1113
    CSC 1113 - Computer Concepts. This is an introductory digital competency course which includes concepts, terminology, operating systems, electronic communications, security risks, digital ethics, applications, and emerging technologies. Concepts are demonstrated and supplemented by hands-on computer use. Three hours lecture. One hour laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • Humanities Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2524
    BIO 2524 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Prerequisite: BIO 2514). A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Principles of Accounting II ACC 2223
    ACC 2223 - Principles of Accounting II (Prerequisite: ACC 2213). A continuation of ACC 2213. The topics to be covered include corporate accounting concepts, managerial accounting concepts and internal business decision making to include various business structures. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Business Communications BAD 2813
    BAD 2813 - Business Communications (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course develops written and oral communication skills for future professionals among multicultural audiences with emphasis on principles of writing business messages, generating reports and presentations, and preparing communications for employment. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • Humanities Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours

Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.


*Choose from the following Natural Science Electives:

BIO 1134 General Biology I

BIO 1813 Medical Terminology for Health Professions

CHE 1114 Chemistry Survey

CHE 1214 General Chemistry I

PHY 1114 Introduction to Astronomy

PHY 2244 Physical Science I

PHY 2254 Physical Science II


UMMC Requirements:

Have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of academic credit (exclusive of physical activity, military science, dogmatic religion, and vocational courses) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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