Southern New Hampshire University Courses

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

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An in-depth understanding of the human body is critical knowledge to anyone looking to work in healthcare. Starting at the cellular and molecular levels, you’ll concentrate on the organization of the human body as a symbiotic system. After gaining this baseline knowledge, you’ll dive deeper into specific systems. From terminology and identification to diseases and treatment, you’ll acquire key foundational knowledge about the human body and four of the 11 body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous.This course is the first of two examining the structure, function and interdependence of human body systems. The remaining seven systems are covered in the second SNHUx course, Anatomy and Physiology II. Combined, the two courses cover all body systems.You’ll also explore resources that walk you through the identification and treatment of different diseases for the four systems.As a verified track learner, you will have access to interactive case studies and will be able to check your understanding as you progress through the course materials with short quizzes and a final exam.After this course, you should be able to:Identify human body systems, organs, structures and their functionsIdentify anatomical locations of systems within the human body in comparison to other organ systemsUse correct terminology to describe the location of human body systems and body cavitiesDescribe the process of how homeostasis is maintained in human body systemsIdentify healthy and unhealthy functioning of human body systemsIdentify disease conditions that impact the integumentary, tissues, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems using scientific and evidenced-based researchDescribe research that supports strategies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease in human body systems

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

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An in-depth understanding of the human body is critical for anyone looking to work in healthcare. From terminology and identification to diseases and treatment, you can acquire the key foundational knowledge of the human body and seven of its 11 body systems: endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive.This course is the second of two examining the structure, function and interdependence of human body systems. The first course covers four of the 11 systems, including integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.You’ll also explore resources that walk you through the identification and treatment for different diseases.As a verified track learner, you will have access to interactive case studies and will be able to check your understanding as you progress through the course materials with short quizzes and a final exam.After this course, you should be able to:Identify human body systems, organs, structures and their functionsIdentify anatomical locations of systems within the human body in comparison to other organ systemsUse correct terminology to describe the location of human body systems and body cavitiesDescribe the process of how homeostasis is maintained in human body systemsIdentify healthy and unhealthy functioning of human body systemsIdentify disease conditions that impact the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, immune, lymphatic, reproductive and urinary systems using scientific and evidenced-based researchDescribe research that supports the cause and strategies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease in human body systems

Financial Accounting and Analysis

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Financial accounting and business analysis are growing fields that explore the various methodologies utilizing internal and external data to improve decision-making within an organization. Expertise in financial accounting and business analysis allows organizations to assess the data they have and the data they need to understand the health and future of the organization. Individuals with experience in these fields can better plan for the future by leveraging financial data, business management and prepare for future automation in many fields.The SNHUx Financial Accounting and Analysis MicroBachelors provides the foundational skills necessary for a career in business, accounting and data analysis, including knowledge and assessment of financial statements to help businesses with their long-term goals and success. You’ll finish this program with the ability to prepare financial statements, analyze financial information and to effectively communicate relevant information to stakeholders.This program is designed for individuals interested in leveraging data to support business decisions, regardless of prior experience. Whether you have experience working in accounting in your current role or are interested in the ever-expanding field of business analysis, this program provides the foundational skills necessary for your success.

Microbiology

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Looking to move into a healthcare role? Microbiology is a critical subject for anyone looking to work in the healthcare field. In this course, you’ll focus on the impact of pathogenic organisms and their role in immunology and disease.From terminology to treatment, you’ll learn about the characteristics of microbes, the mechanisms that cause disease, the effect on the human body and therapies that promote patient outcomes.Course content focuses on the etiology of microbial infections, the interaction between microbe and host, and preventive measures.For verified learners, interactive case studies can provide clarity into symptomatology, etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and best practices in the treatment of infectious diseases.After this course, you should be able to:Identify the functional characteristics of microorganismsDescribe the structural differences between microorganismsIdentify various types and categories of microorganisms that are related to disease presentationDescribe the mechanisms of microorganisms that cause diseaseDescribe various types of antimicrobial therapyDescribe the benefits, uses, risks and side effects of antimicrobial therapy for patient treatmentDescribe patient-care outcomes relating to antimicrobial therapyIdentify types of protective and preventative measures used to reduce disease causing microorganismsIdentify testing methods for evaluating effectiveness of protective and preventative measuresDescribe the impact of current protective and preventative measures on reducing infection and disease transmissionDescribe the effectiveness of various protective and preventative measures for reducing disease transmissionDifferentiate between protective and preventative measuresIdentify evidence-based prevention strategies for given diseasesCompare the impacts of infectious disease on various at-risk populationsDescribe the immune system response to infectionDescribe methods of enhancing immunity for prevention regarding various types of infectious diseasesEvaluate effectiveness of immune response manipulation for disease prevention

Business Analytics Foundations

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Business analytics is a fast-growing field that explores the methods of understanding data within an organization to improve decision-making. Expertise in analytics allows organizations to assess the data they have and the data they need to understand the health and future of the business. This program can help you build the foundational skills you need to succeed in business analytics - helping you gain knowledge in descriptive statistics, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals and linear regression.This program provides the foundational skills necessary for a career in business and data analysis, including knowledge of scripting languages and data analysis to solve real-world problems. Learners will finish this program with the ability to automate tasks and apply statistical methods to solve problems with Python.This program is designed for individuals interested in using data to support business decisions, regardless of prior experience. Whether you’ve worked with data in your current role or are interested in the expanding field of business analytics, this program will provide the foundational skills necessary for your success.We recommend students complete their Business Analytics Foundations courses in the following sequence:IT-140x - Starting February 2021MAT-243x - Starting February 2021 However, those with previous background knowledge or experience are free to complete the courses in whichever order they like.

Data Management with Python and SQL

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Data management is a growing field that explores the many ways of using data within an organization to improve decision-making. Expertise in data management allows organizations to assess the data they have and the data they need to understand the health and future of a business. Individuals with experience in data management can better plan for the future by leveraging data organization, data management and automation tools. This program can help learners build the foundational skills they need to succeed in data management using the Python programming language and SQL (structured query language). Through hands-on labs, learners will develop the skills necessary to create structured database environments using a relational database management system (RDBMS), such as MySQL, that incorporates basic processing functionality and allows for data management, data manipulation and data analysis. This content is designed for individuals interested in using data to solve problems, regardless of prior experience. Whether you’ve worked with data in your current role or are interested in the ever-expanding field of data management, this program can help you build the skills you need to succeed. Below you’ll find the recommended order for taking the courses in this program. Unless you have a background in these areas already and feel comfortable skipping ahead we recommend you start with the first course and work your way through the program. IT-140x - Starting February 2021DAD-220x - Starting February 2021

Scripting with Python

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The Python programming language is extremely powerful and commonly used to automate time-intensive activities/tasks for users. This makes Python a good skill to have for any job that requires automation to replace data in a file, rename multiple file names, update Excel spreadsheets or mine data from web pages. Python can be used as a steppingstone to enter some of the most exciting industries including data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software or full-stack development.Learning the fundamentals of programming concepts with Python includes data types, variables, decision statements, loops, functions and file handling. By developing simple scripts, you can understand how to use common scripting language constructs including lists, literals and regular expressions to build useful applications.After taking this class, you will be able to:Write Python scripts with confidence using best practices and coding standards:Evaluate control constructs for program flowWrite simple scriptsFormat scripts following code standards best practicesSolve problems before developing code by designing programs with pseudocode or flowcharts:Write pseudocode to support code designDraw a flowchart using design tools to support code designDevelop user interface for input and outputDevelop script syntax based on a problem statementDevelop fully functional programs using a Python interpreter:Determine the difference between an interpreter and a compilerRun script syntax with an interpreterWrite script syntax with an interpreterDevelop scripts in an integrated development environment (IDE)Fix script errorsValidate user inputs in program developmentThis is the first course in the introductory, undergraduate-level offering that makes up the larger Business Analytics Foundations and Data Management with Python and SQL MicroBachelors programs. We recommend taking them in order, unless you have a background in these areas already and feel comfortable skipping ahead.Scripting with Python - starting February 2021Structured Database Environments with SQL OR Applied Statistics with Python - starting February 2021NOTE : While this is generally a non-credit-bearing course, you may able to use this class with proper completion for 3 credits (1 course) toward a bachelor's degree at Southern New Hampshire University.

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

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Every business has a story. Accounting tells the financial story of a business. How much profit does the company make? Can the company afford to grow or pay its employees more? What are its assets and liabilities? Is the company in good credit or an investment risk? These types of questions can be answered through the use and understanding of the stories that financial statements tell.In this course, you will explore standard business activities and follow them through to the financial statement phase to determine how those activities then contribute to the company’s profits. After taking this class, you should be able to:Record and present financial information by applying the appropriate framework and guidelines of accounting for business transactions including: Creating various financial statements based on various forms of financial data.Analyzing financial data to inform decision-making using a given framework.Explaining financial information to stakeholders to support business practices.Determine asset accounts and their disclosure in the financial statements by: Applying valuation methods to value account inventoryDetermining account valuesDeveloping financial statementsDetermine liability and equity accounts and their disclosure in the financial statements by: Identifying types of liabilitiesDistinguishing between current and long-term liabilitiesEvaluating financial impacts of long-term debtExplaining the difference between retained earnings and owners' equity