Courses offered through Northwestern Health Sciences University 's Pre-Professional Program are available to prospective chiropractic students who are interested in completing their undergraduate science prerequisites. Priority for enrolling in these courses is given to students who have already applied to Northwestern College of Chiropractic.

Pre-professional courses are offered every Fall, Winter, and Summer term.

To assist chiropractic applicants in completing their science prerequisites, Northwestern offers
a two-course sequence in General Chemistry; a two-course sequence in Organic Chemistry;
and a two-course sequence in Fundamentals of Physics/Biomechanics at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. These courses are offered in an accelerated format which allows students to complete a full-year course sequence in only one trimester. In addition, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 are offered at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota. These two courses must be taken sequentially. They are not offered in an accelerated format.

For information on course dates, times and classrooms, contact the Office of Admissions at (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409.

Registration for all courses is completed through Northwestern Health Sciences University. A copy of the Pre-Professional Official Registration Form is available online or you may obtain a copy from the Office of Admissions at (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409.

All courses are Northwestern courses and will appear on a Northwestern Health Sciences University transcript. Students interested in applying for financial aid, if eligible, should apply through Northwestern.

NORTHWESTERN COURSES OFFERED AT INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

These courses are offered in an accelerated format which allows students to complete a
full-year course sequence in only one trimester (15 weeks):

• Both General Chemistry courses (CHEM2160 and CHEM2161) can be completed in
  one trimester. Both courses are offered fall, winter and summer trimesters.
• Both Organic Chemistry courses (CHEM2058 and CHEM2059) can be completed in
  one trimester. Both courses are offered during fall, winter and summer trimesters.
• Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS2040) and Biomechanics (PHYS2050) can be completed
  in one trimester. Both courses are offered during fall, winter and summer trimesters.

Course Descriptions and Fall 2008 Schedule: Inver Hills Community College

CHEM2160 General Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Description: This course investigates the composition, phases, and chemical reactions of matter. The course has a laboratory component.
Dates: 9/03/08 - 10/23/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Room S133
Lab: Tue 6 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Room HH320

CHEM2161 General Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 2160 or equivalent
Description: This course explores advanced concepts in chemistry. These include acid-base chemistry, kinetics, various aspects of equilibrium, and thermodynamics. The course has a laboratory component.
Dates: 10/27/08 - 12/11/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Room S133
Lab: Tue 6 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Room HH320

CHEM2058 Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 2161 or equivalent
Description: This course begins with a review of basic chemical concepts applied
to organic molecules and then explores organic chemistry nomenclature, structural isomerism, and stereochemistry. The laboratory component includes general lab techniques and understanding of basic laboratory concepts.
Dates: 9/03/08 - 10/23/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Room HH124
Lab: Mon 6 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Room HH316

CHEM2059 Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 2058 or equivalent
Description: This course focuses on the properties, reactions and synthesis of major organic functional groups. The laboratory component provides experience
in synthesis, purification, and instrumental analysis of organic molecules.
Dates: 10/27/08 - 12/11/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 4:00 - 5:50 p.m. Room HH124
Lab: Mon 6 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. Room HH316

PHYS2040 Fundamentals of Physics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: One-year high school algebra or equivalent
Description: Students learn the fundamentals of physics with emphasis on areas that apply to understanding the human body. Topics include matter, energy, force, work, power, motion, electricity, light, heat, sound, magnetism, and medical imaging. The course has a laboratory component.
Dates: 9/03/08 - 10/23/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 2 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Room S136
Lab: Thu 6 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. Room S134

PHYS2050 Biomechanics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 2040 or equivalent
Description: This is an introductory course on the resolution of forces involved in human movement. Includes principles of physics governing human motion (force of gravity, work, energy, laws of motion, etc.), the application of force in relation to center of mass, displacement, velocity, acceleration, buoyancy, and the analysis of movement.
Dates: 10/27/08 - 12/11/08
Lecture: Mon, Tue, Wed 2 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Room S136
Lab: None

COURSES OFFERED AT NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (NWHSU)

Northwestern offers Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (PSBS1211 and PSBS1212)
each trimester at the University’s campus in Bloomington, Minnesota. These two courses
must be taken sequentially. They are not offered in an accelerated format.

Course Descriptions and Fall 2008 Schedule: NWHSU

PSBS1211 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Credits: 4.5
Description: Students will learn the design and function of the systems of the human body, with emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous and integumentary systems. The laboratory includes observation of prosected human cadavers.
Dates: 9/03/08 - 12/13/08
Lecture: To Be Announced
Lab: To Be Announced

PSBS1212 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Credits: 2.5
Prerequisite: PSBS 1211 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 or equivalent
Description: Students will learn the design and function of the systems of the human body, with emphasis on the cardiovascular; endocrine; respiratory; digestive; urinary and reproductive systems; and the sensory organs. The
laboratory includes observation of prosected human cadavers.
Dates: 9/03/08 - 12/13/08
Lecture: To Be Announced
Lab: To Be Announced

For more information on the Pre-Professional Program, please contact the Office of Admissions
at (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409.