May 14, 2024  
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses


Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.

 

Marketing

  
  • MKT 427 - Social Media and Electronic Marketing


    3-0-3

    Examination of how companies use social media and the Internet to increase competitiveness and to create market value. Examination of the social and cultural ramifications of the increased use of mobile and electronic media. Understanding of how firms use new electronic resources to develop and market new products and services, to communicate more effectively, to build relationships with consumers, to expand into new markets and to add value to current practices.

    PR: MKT 301 .
  
  • MKT 428 - Advanced Marketing Research


    3-0-3

    This course is an advanced, applied course in research methodology. Students will be involved in designing programmatic research, including collecting and analyzing quantitative or qualitative data and preparing a written manuscript. Students will have a firsthand experience by executing and completing a research project.

    PR: MKT 323 I  or MKT 327 .
  
  • MKT 460 - Special Topics in Marketing


    1-3

    Varied content provides an opportunity for faculty and students to accommodate their interests. May be repeated up to three times with different topics. 

    PR: CI.
  
  • MKT 496 - Academic Internship


    3 hours

    Student will work in a professional setting under a faculty member who provides guidance and works with the student and on-site work supervisor to integrate work experiences and the student’s educational and professional goals. Development of a learning contract.

    PR: See general requirements for academic internships in this catalog; CI.
  
  • MKT 498 - Directed Study in Marketing


    3-0-3

    In-depth study in the marketing discipline in an individualized program designed by the student and the faculty sponsor. Alternatively, independent study may involve working with an individual faculty member on a research project in which students have the opportunity to see firsthand how new knowledge and understanding are developed in the business disciplines. To pursue independent study, students develop a learning contract with the faculty sponsor and will typically produce a significant term paper or project. At most, six hours of MKT 498 may be counted toward a degree program.

    PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean; CI.
  
  • MKT 499 - Marketing Strategy


    3-0-3

    This is an integrative course which serves as a capstone for the marketing degree. This course emphasizes developing and applying strategic principles to marketing planning, including customer analysis, market segmentation, product policy, forecasting, pricing, distribution, and integrated marketing communication. The focus is on strategic decision-making. This course includes a firsthand experience using a live case format and the development of a detailed marketing plan.

    PR: MKT 322 I  and MKT 323 I .

Music

  
  • MUS 051 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-1

    Applies lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. Half hour lesson per week with independent practice hours each week. Music fee. Required for music minor.

  
  • MUS 096 - Beginning Piano


    2-0-1

    Course for non-music majors designed to develop basic keyboard skills. Includes solo and ensemble literature from traditional style periods and basic skills encompassing reading, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation and scales. Taught in a class setting.

  
  • MUS 097 - Beginning Piano


    2-0-1

    Course for non-music majors designed to develop basic keyboard skills. Includes solo and ensemble literature from traditional style periods and basic skills encompassing reading, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, improvisation and scales. Taught in a class setting.

  
  • MUS 101 - Elementary Theory I


    3-0-3

    Fundamental training in scales, keys, notation, meter, rhythm, chord structures, part writing and application to the keyboard. Elementary sight singing and ear training.

  
  • MUS 102 - Elementary Theory II


    3-0-3

    Continuation of MUS 101 .

    PR: MUS 101  or CI.
  
  • MUS 105 - Orientation to Teacher Education


    1-0-1

    Orientation to the field of music education; familiarization with the practices of teachers at various levels (P-12).  Information about the teacher education sequence and career opportunities in education.

  
  • MUS 108 - Improvisation


    1-0-1 or 1-0-0

    Beginning to advanced musical improvisation in various styles including jazz, fusion, bebop, blues and others. Uses prerecorded and computer-assisted rhythm sections. Offered to keyboardists and instrumentalists. May be repeated up to 7 times. Taught in a class setting.

    PR: CI.
  
  • MUS 110 - Opera Workshop


    0-2-1

    Rehearsal and performance of scenes from opera literature.

  
  • MUS 111 - Concert Choir (Foundations F4b)


    3-0-1

    This singing group offers qualified students an opportunity to become acquainted with a broad variety of choral music. In addition to presenting on-campus concerts each semester, the choir tours biennially. No audition requirements. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 111a - Concert Choir


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Concert Choir.

  
  • MUS 115 - Women’s Ensemble


    3-0-1

    Women’s performance ensemble dedicated to the rehearsal, study and performance of women’s choral literature from the Medieval era to the 21st century. Open by audition to any woman, freshmen through seniors. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 115a - Women’s Ensemble


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Women’s Ensemble.

  
  • MUS 121 - Berry Singers (Foundations F4b)


    3-0-1

    This chamber vocal ensemble of mixed voices is open to all college students who can qualify by audition. The Berry Singers limits participation to 24 voices and presents a variety of examples of choral art best suited to small ensemble. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 121a - Berry Singers


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Berry Singers.

  
  • MUS 130 - Wind Ensemble (Foundation F4b if taken 3 times for credit)


    3-0-1 or 3-0-0

    Open to qualified students by audition. These groups perform literature from all style periods and present concerts on and off campus. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 130a - Wind Ensemble


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Wind Ensemble.

  
  • MUS 131 - Orchestra (Foundation F4b if taken 3 times)


    3-0-1

    Open to qualified students by audition. These groups perform literature from all style periods and present concerts on and off campus. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 131a - Orchestra


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Orchestra.

  
  • MUS 132 - Chamber Music


    2-0-1

    Study and performance of literature of all periods for various woodwind, percussion and brass-ensemble combinations.

  
  • MUS 132a - Chamber Music


    2-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Chamber Music.

  
  • MUS 141 - Jazz Ensemble


    3-0-1

    This ensemble consists of full sections of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, rhythm-section instruments and other instruments as needed. The group performs contemporary jazz/rock/pop music of all styles. Membership is open to all college students.

  
  • MUS 141a - Jazz Ensemble


    3-0-0

    Zero-credit option for Jazz Ensemble.

  
  • MUS 151 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One hour less per week with independent practice hours each week. Freshman level lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 190 - Instrumental Training


    2-0-1

    General introduction to the basic techniques of performance for string, brass, woodwind, percussion and fretted instruments for non-instrumentalists. Not applicable to the music major’s degree for instrumentalists majoring in music education. Includes pedagogical techniques and proficiency in each area.

  
  • MUS 191 - String Methods


    2-0-1

    Class instruction in string instruments.

  
  • MUS 192 - Woodwind Methods


    2-0-2

    Class instruction in woodwind instruments.

  
  • MUS 193 - Brass Methods


    2-0-1

    Class instruction in brass instruments.

  
  • MUS 194 - Percussion Methods


    2-0-1

    Class instruction in percussion instruments.

  
  • MUS 195 - Voice Class


    2-0-1

    Class instruction in voice for non-vocal majors.

    PR: CI
  
  • MUS 196 - Class Piano


    2-0-1

    Sequence of courses in functional use of piano employing group and individual techniques designed to develop keyboard proficiency for music majors. Successful completion satisfies piano-proficiency requirements. Basic keyboard skills include scales, arpeggios, harmonization, transposition and improvisation.

  
  • MUS 197 - Class Piano


    2-0-1

    Sequence of courses in functional use of piano employing group and individual techniques designed to develop keyboard proficiency for music majors. Successful completion satisfies piano-proficiency requirements. Basic keyboard skills include scales, arpeggios, harmonization, transposition and improvisation.

    PR: MUS 196  or CI
  
  • MUS 198 - Vocal and Choral Methods


    2-0-1

    Study in methods of teaching vocal production in the choral setting.  Considerable emphasis will be place on breathing, phonation, diction and intonation.  Consideration is given to child and adolescent vocal technique.  Designed to develop teaching skill.

  
  • MUS 199 - Guitar Methods


    2-0-1

    Class instruction in guitar.

  
  • MUS 201 - Intermediate Theory I


    3-0-3

    Continuation of MUS 101 -MUS 102 . Triads, seventh chords, ninth chords, non-harmonic tones, chromatic alteration. Diatonic and chromatic modulation. A study of 18th-century contrapuntal writing and 20th-century compositional techniques. Ear training and sight singing.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI.
  
  • MUS 202 - Intermediate Theory II


    3-0-3

    Continuation of MUS 201 .

    PR: MUS 201  or CI.
  
  • MUS 215 - Appreciation of Music (Foundations F4b)


    3-0-3

    Understanding of musical style, structure, media and forms, explained and illustrated by performances and recordings. Open to students in all departments. May not be counted toward a major or minor in music.

  
  • MUS 228 - Topics in Music


    1 to 3 hours

    Special topics in music offered on demand for areas of study not covered by the regular music curriculum.

  
  • MUS 229 - Introduction to Diction


    2-0-1

    Introduction of the International Phonetic Alphabet.  Course will include application of IPA to the rules of singing in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin and English languages.

  
  • MUS 230 - Italian Diction


    2-0-1

    This course provides the voice student the skills needed to sing in Italian. Advanced phonetic guidelines will be taught wiht the use of IPA. The student will learn to transcribe, translate, recite and perform pieces in French, with ultimate goal of being able to communicate expressively through singing.

  
  • MUS 231 - German Diction


    2-0-1

    This course provides the voice student the skills needed to sing in German. Advanced phonetic guidelines will be taught wiht the use of IPA. The student will learn to transcribe, translate, recite and perform pieces in French, with ultimate goal of being able to communicate expressively through singing.

  
  • MUS 232 - French Diction


    2-0-1

    This course provides the voice student the skills needed to sing in French. Advanced phonetic guidelines will be taught wiht the use of IPA. The student will learn to transcribe, translate, recite and perform pieces in French, with ultimate goal of being able to communicate expressively through singing.

  
  • MUS 246 - World Music (Foundations F3b and F4b)


    3-0-3

    Style and function of music in non-traditional style including the music of Asia, Eastern cultures, Africa, South America, Europe and Autralia, as well as the development of American musical forms including jazz and popular music.  Satisfies Foundations F3b and F4b.  (Last update: 11/10/16)

  
  • MUS 251 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hour each week. Sophomore music lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 255 - Introduction to Music History


    2-0-2

    This class is a survey of the style periods of music history from the 5th Century to the present. Emphasis is placed on style traits, genres, and significant composers and historical events shaping the development of Western classical music.

  
  
  
  • MUS 300 - Seminar in Composition


    2-0-1

    Developing compositional skill, extending from creative-style explorations to synthesis of a personal style expressed in a complete work. May be repeated for credit.

    PR: CI.
  
  • MUS 301 - Form and Analysis


    2-0-2

    Theory and analysis of musical forms, including binary, ternary, sonata, rondo and dance forms. Harmonic analysis of representative works.

    PR: MUS 202  
  
  • MUS 302 - Music Technology


    3-0-3

    Music technology software and hardware. Primary focus is on computer-assisted music notation, MIDI sequencing, and basic digital audio recording. Lab activities will place emphasis on the operation and components of hardware and software in the typical music notation, MIDI, and digital audio lab. Students will complete independent projects in areas such as music notation, MIDI sequencing, and digital audio recording. Basic composition and arranging techniques will also be addressed. 

    PR: MUS 202  
  
  • MUS 305 - Music Curriculum


    3-0-3

    Examination of the fundamentals of music curricula for preschool through secondary education including content, style and technique for music teaching; includes school-based field experience.

    PR: Admittance to Teacher Education Program.
  
  
  • MUS 328 - Conducting I


    3-0-2

    Introduction to Conducting. Focus on basic conducting patterns, cueing, score study, and other basic conducting skills. Special attention to individual development, including preparation of school groups for concert and contest.

    PR: MUS 101  and MUS 102 .
  
  • MUS 329 - Conducting II


    2-0-2

    Development of intermediate and advanced gestural skills in conducting. Additional focus will be placed on rehearsal organization, rehearsal techniques, score reading, score preparation, error detection/correction, and leadership skills. Students will gain valuable experience working with both choral and instrumental ensembles. 

    PR: MUS 328 .  
  
  • MUS 330 - Choral Conducting


    3-0-2

    Continuation of MUS 328.  Discussion and class performance in areas of rehearsal technique, advanced conducting analysis, and continued development of general conducting skills.  Videotaping as well as written and verbal critique of conducting included. 

    PR: MUS 101  , MUS 102  , and MUS 328  .
  
  • MUS 331 - Instrumental Conducting


    3-0-2

    Continuation of MUS 328.  Discussion and class performance in areas of rehearsal technique, advanced conducting analysis, and continued development of general conductng skills. 

    PR: PR: MUS 101  , MUS 102  , and MUS 328  .
  
  • MUS 346 - Women in Music


    3-0-3

    An introduction to women making music from the Middle Ages to the present. Topics include composers and their music, performers, iconography and ramifications of gender in vocal and instrumental genres. Emphasis on historical context and reception.

  
  • MUS 347 - Literature and History of Music I


    2-0-2

    The history of Western music from early Greek and Hebrew music through the Renaissance with an effort to pinpoint divergent idioms.

    PR: MUS 101 -MUS 102 .
  
  • MUS 348 I - Literature and History of Music II


    3-0-3

    The history of Western music from the beginning of the baroque period through the Classic period.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI
  
  • MUS 349 I - Literature and History of Music III


    3-0-3

    The history of western music from the beginning of the Romantic period to the present day.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI
  
  • MUS 351 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hours each week. Junior level lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 390 - The Music Industry


    2-0-2

    Overview of the music industry regarding arts business and concert management, sales and promotion, professional associations and organizations, publishing, instrument manufacturing, recording industry, legal and financial services, retailing and wholesaling. Includes field trips.

  
  • MUS 402 - Music Education


    2-0-2

    Materials and basic philosophy of the aims of music education in the early childhood, middle-grades, junior- and senior-high school music programs. Instructional management for clinical practice.

    PR: Admittance to Teacher Education Program .
  
  • MUS 403 - Vocal Pedagogy


    3-0-3

    The course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through the college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of vocal music. 

  
  • MUS 404 - Brass Pedagogy


    3-0-3

    The course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through the college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of brass instruments. 

  
  • MUS 405 - Percussion Pedagogy


    The course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through the college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of percussion instruments. 

  
  • MUS 406 - String Pedagogy


    3-0-3

    The course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through the college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of string instruments. 
     

  
  • MUS 407 - Woodwind Pedagogy


    3-0-3

    The course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through the college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of woodwind instruments. 
     

  
  • MUS 422 - Instrumental Literature


    3-0-3 or 2-0-2

    Instrumental literature, from Baroque to the present.  Music for public school wind and orchestral ensembles will be heard, discussed and analyzed.  Field experience is required for music education majors.  (Last update: 10/13/16)

    PR: MUS 202  ; Music Education majors: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  
  • MUS 423 - Elementary Music Methods and Curriculum


    3-0-3

    Explores methods and strategies of teaching general music in the elementary school classroom.  Other topics include how to teach children to sing properly, how to teach musical concepts and basic skills such as sight-reading and active listening, and how to incoporate technology into the elementary music classroom.  Field experience required. 

    PR: Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  
  • MUS 424 - Secondary Instrumental Music Methods and Curriculum


    3-0-3

    Comprehensive study in methods of teaching instrumental music for the middle and high school.  Considerable emphasis will be on philosophy, objectives and teaching techniques of the various instrumental ensembles.  Field experience required. 

    PR: MUS 202  ,  Admittance to the Teacher Education Program.
  
  • MUS 425 - Secondary Choral Music Methods and Curriculum


    3-0-3

    Comprehensive study in methods of teaching choral music for the middle and high school.  Considerable emphasis will be on philosophy, objectives and teaching techniques of the various choral ensembles.  Field experience required. 

    PR: MUS 202  , Admittance to Teacher Education Program
  
  • MUS 439 - Choral Literature


    3-0-3 or 2-0-2

    Choral literature, both sacred and secular, from early Renaissance to the present.  Music for public school choral ensembles will be heard, discussed and analyzed.  Field experience is required for music education majors. (Last update: 10/13/17)

    PR: MUS 202 ; Music education majors only: admittance to the Teacher Education Program. 
  
  • MUS 440 - Percussion Literature


    3-0-3

    This class is a survey of percussion solo and chamber literature from the 17th Century to the present. Emphasis on historical perspectives, tracing the development of percussion genres, aspects of performance practice techniques, performances of representative works, and general score analysis.

  
  • MUS 441 - String Literature


    3-0-3

    This class is a survey of string solo and chamber literature from the 17th Century to the present. Emphasis on historical perspectives, tracing the development of string genres, aspects of performance practice techniques, performances of representative works, and general score analysis.

  
  • MUS 442 - Opera Literature


    3-0-3

    Standard masterworks of opera literature from 1600 to present.

  
  • MUS 443 - Brass Literature


    3-0-3

    This class is a survey of brass solo and chamber literature from the 17th Century to the present. Emphasis on historical perspectives, tracing the development of brass genres, aspects of performance practice techniques, performances of representative works, and general score analysis. 

  
  • MUS 444 - Vocal Literature


    3-0-3

    Song literature from 1600 to the present. Particular emphasis on interpretive problems. Class performance stressed.

  
  • MUS 445 - Woodwind Literature


    3-0-31

    This class is a survey of woodwind solo and chamber literature from the 17th Century to the present. Emphasis on historical perspectives, tracing the development of brass genres, aspects of performance practice techniques, performances of representative works, and general score analysis. 

  
  • MUS 446 - Piano Accompanying


    1-2-1

    Instruction and practical experience in accompanying.

  
  • MUS 447 - Piano Pedagogy


    3-0-3

    This course is designed to provide learning experiences for undergraduate performance majors while focusing on pedagogical issues encountered from the elementary through college level. This course will be a survey of various methods, materials, and techniques utilized in the teaching and performing of keyboard instruments.

  
  • MUS 450 - Piano Literature


    3-0-3

    Survey of literature for piano from various periods of piano composition including analysis and performance.

  
  • MUS 451 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hours each week. Senior level lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 9 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic problems relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
  
  • MUS 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Advanced study of individual research of specific problems.

    PR: JS or SS, music major and approval of school dean.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 311 - Professional Nursing Practice- Foundations


    6-6-8

    This course is an introduction to the role of the professional nurse and the Quality and Safety Essentials of Nursing (QSEN) competencies. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning is emphasized in the role of the direct caregiver. Basic nursing concepts are applied to providing direct care, maintaining patient safety, and achieving quality care. Case study presentations, campus/simulated lab experience, and clinical laboratory experiences will be utilized to teach selected knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the role of direct caregiver.

    PR: Admittance to Nursing program CR: NUR 312 , NUR 313 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 312 - Physical Assessment


    3-3-4

    This course introduces the basic nursing skills required in physical assessment related to the care of individuals, families, and populations. It encompasses three distinct components: physical assessment, basic skill simulations, and laboratory/ clinical performance.

    PR: Admittance to the Nursing program. CR: NUR 311 , NUR 313 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 313 - Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology


    4-0-4

    This combined course will examine foundational pathophysiology, principles of pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (using prototypes) and the nursing process in medication administration for health promotion, treatment, and symptom management. The nurse’s role in minimizing risk to patients and promoting a culture of safety will be emphasized and other variables impacting pharmacology such as age, gender, culture, genetics/genomics, and use of herbal supplements will be explored.

    PR: Admittance to the Nursing program. CR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 321 - Professional Nursing Practice-Families


    4-6-6

    This course introduces the student to the nursing care of childbearing women, infants, children, and their families by building on previous nursing concepts. The nursing process will serve as the organizing framework to examine normal pregnancy and the developing child, common complications during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period, and major health concerns in children. Theoretical knowledge, clinical practice, and simulated experience will be integrated to prepare students for the nursing roles of direct caregiver, manager, and advocate of health for the childbearing family.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 , and NUR 313 . CR: NUR 322 I , NUR 323 , and NUR 324 .  
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 322 I - Professional Nursing Practice- Vulnerable Populations


    4-6-6

    This course examines nursing care of vulnerable populations. Specific health disparities, many prioritized by Healthy People 2020, will be highlighted and include: mental illness, health risks of older adults, terminal illness, family abuse, lifestyle health threats, and children with medical concerns. Concentration will be placed on application of the nursing process, role of the nurse as patient-centered advocate, and use of interdisciplinary resources. Clinical practice hours include acute and chronic mental health, outpatient oncology, and community-based settings.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 , and NUR 313 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 323 , and NUR 324 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 323 - Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II


    2-0-2

    Specific to the nursing care of families, vulnerable populations, and communities, this combined course will continue to examine the foundational principles or pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (using prototypes) and the nursing process in medication administration for health promotion, treatment, and symptom management. The nurse’s role in minimizing risk to patients and promoting a culture of safety will be emphasized and other variables impacting pharmacology such as age, gender, culture, genetics/genomics, and use of herbal supplements will be explored.

    PR: NUR 313 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 322 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 324 - Professional Nursing Practice- Local/ Global Community


    3-0-3

    This course is the study of community health science and professional nursing practice of populations (local and global). The purpose of the course is to explain the relationship of human behavior, economics, and environment to health and wellness and to promote the health of populations. The nursing process, as it applies to populations, will be utilized during clinical experiences in community settings.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 322 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 410 - Cross Cultural Immersion (Foundations F3a)


    1-4-3

    This course is a cultural immersion experience and includes participant observation in an international or national healthcare and educational setting. The purpose of the course is for students to discover and discuss community level factors that collectively influence the health of the community and its citizens.

    PR: all 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Summer

  
  • NUR 411 - Professional Nursing Practice- Adult


    1 - 5-12-9

    This course provides an understanding of the nurse’s role in the management of acute and chronic care of patients and the nurse’s contribution to best health care practice. This course will address nursing care issues from a physiologic, and psychosocial context. Nursing informatics will be integrated throughout the course with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, use of analytical skills of critical thinking and clinical reasoning to validate decision-making, and promotion of safe and effective care.

    PR: All 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 410 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 412 I - Evidence-Based Practice


    3-0-3

    This course is a study of basic research principles as the process to develop an evidence-based practice model. The course will focus on the ability to identify practice issues, evaluate research findings, use research and clinical evidence to make informed practice decisions, and identify potential research problems that may improve patient care outcomes.

    PR: All 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

 

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