The typical content of the required prerequisite courses should include some or all of the following in the course description:
Biology
General or Cell Biology would fit the intent of the prerequisite course. A biology course should examine the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living things. An acceptable biology course classifies and describes organisms, their functions, how species come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the environment. This course is often a requirement to enroll in Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Chemistry
A General Chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry course should be concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. Chemistry is a physical science related to studies of various atoms, molecules, crystals and other aggregates of matter whether in isolation or combination, which incorporates the concepts of energy and thermodynamics in relation to the spontaneity of chemical processes. Courses that integrate a lab section would be helpful. Chemistry courses will build foundational knowledge to be used in Materials Science.
Physics
Introduction to Physics/Mechanical Physics is the science studying the concept of matter and its motion, as well as space and time — that deals with concepts such as force, energy and mass. Courses that refer to Newtonian Mechanics would generally meet the intent of the physics prerequisite. Courses that integrate a lab section would be helpful. Concepts and principles covered in this course will be required for Biomechanics.
Human Anatomy & Physiology
A Human Anatomy & Physiology course should include the study of anatomical structures and functions of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. The content should include the study of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, as well as the concepts of development, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance. Identification of anatomical structures on cadavers should be included.
College Algebra or Higher Math
This course should include the study of functions including, but not limited to, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential, systems of equations, and matrices. Ideally content should also include trigonometric functions, identities, equations, and applications.
Psychology
This course should survey the major principles of psychology. Introduces the history of psychology, human development, personality, abnormal behavior, social psychology, feelings and emotions, research methodologies, experimental psychology, psychophysiology, learning and memory, altered states of awareness, sleep and dreams, and industrial and organizational psychology.