KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - KIRKWOOD REGIONAL
CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Pre-Professional Academy
College Credit in
High School
Find your passion.
Get a head start.
Experience college with
rock star teachers.
Earn FREE college credit.
Experience
Rigorous academic
preparation for some of
today's most popular
pre-professional programs
at colleges and
universities.
Outcome
Successful academic
preparation of required
transfer level coursework
in pre-professional majors
at many colleges and
universities.
College Credits Earned: 14
The Kirkwood Pre-Professional Academy prepares students for Associates,
Bachelors and Graduate degrees in Pre-Professional Programs (Pre-Chiropractor,
Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Medicine, and other Pre-Professional-related
fields such as Exercise Science). If you are planning to transfer to a four-year
college or university after attending Kirkwood Community College, specific transfer
information can be found at www.kirkwood.edu/fouryeartransfer
College Credit Courses
Courses subject to change based on college curriculum. (Offered AM or PM)
FALL
BIO-151 | Nutrition | 3 College Credits
Designed to show the relationship between sound nutrition and good health.
Topics studied are: energy requirements, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins,
minerals, metabolism, physical exercise, dieting, weight problems, evaluation of
nutritional claims, vegetarianism, and proper nutrition during pregnancy and
lactation. Comments: Does not count as a Science course for the A.A. degree.
BIO-168 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab | 4 College Credits
Introduces the structure and function of the human body. Organization at the cellular and tissue level and selected
organ systems are emphasized. Laboratory activities (which include computer simulations, dissection, and/or human
specimens) reinforce current concepts. Prerequisite: one year of recent high school Biology or Chemistry with a
grade of B or higher strongly recommended, or completion of Basic Biological Concepts or other college-level
Biology course.
SPRING
SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 College Credits
Studies basic communication theory and practice including communication process, interpersonal relationships,
small group interaction and public speaking.
BIO-173 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | 4 college credits
Continues the study of human organ systems. Laboratory activities include computer simulations and human
specimens, correspond to structure and functions investigated. Prerequisite: BIO-168
Need To Know
Recent high school Biology/Chemistry with a grade of B or higher strongly recommended.
How to Get Started
Talk to your parents and your Guidance Counselor.