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MUS 100 - Music Appreciation 3 credits A survey of the basic rudiments of music making and a survey of the history of music. Intended for non-music majors.
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MUS 101 - Music Fundamentals 3 credits This course will provide instruction in the fundamentals of music theory and aural skills including: pitch notation, rhythmic notation, clefs, scales, intervals, chords, sight reading, ear training, and basic keyboard harmonization. Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 105 - American Popular Music 3 credits This course will survey the history of American Popular Music from its roots in Minstrelsy and Vaudeville, through Tin Pan Alley, Blues and Country, and Rock and Roll to the performance practice of today’s post-rock popular music. Topics of discussion will include the interplay in the 1960¹s between art music and rock music, as well as the cross influences of various genres on each other. Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 110 - Music Theory 1/ Sightsinging 3 credits Basic harmonic theory including scales, intervals, chords and basic part-writing. Term Offered: Fall semester |
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MUS 111 - Aural Skills 1 1 credits College level study of keyboard harmony, sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, and related aural skills, as they apply to and enhance the study of written music theory. To be taken concurrently with MUS 110 . Term Offered: Fall semester |
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MUS 120 - Music Theory 2 / Sightsinging 3 credits A continuation of the study of basic theory including Dominant 7th chords, Diminished 7th chords, other Diatonic 7th chords, secondary dominants, and modulations. Prerequisite(s): MUS 110 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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MUS 121 - Aural Skills 2 1 credits Continuation of work with harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing of figured bass, and employing of chords learned in MUS 120 . To be taken concurrently with MUS 120 . Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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MUS 133 - Private Voice Lessons 1 credits This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in voice. Enrollment in this course entails the private lesson fee per credit hour.. Prerequisite(s): MUS 031 and/or MUS 032 or placement by audition Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 141 - Flute Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 142 - Clarinet Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 143 - Saxophone Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 144 - Recorder Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 146 - Oboe Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 147 - Bassoon Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 151 - Trumpet Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 152 - French Horn Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 156 - Trombone Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 157 - Baritone Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 158 - Tuba Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 161 - Violin Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 162 - Viola Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 163 - Guitar Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 166 - Cello Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 167 - Bass Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 168 - Guitar and Autoharp Lessons 1 credits Intended for music education majors. Required for both vocal and instrumental music education. Term Offered: Even spring semesters |
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MUS 171 - Percussion Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 181 - Organ Lessons 1 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 182 - Piano Lessons 1 credits This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in piano, as covered in MUS 083 and MUS 084 . Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 183 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons 1 credits In an applied setting, students will learn to perform standard jazz repertoire, to interact skillfully in a jazz ensemble, to improvise using authentic techniques of the jazz idiom, to understand and utilize the essential elements of jazz theory, and to understand the history of jazz music and how to use it as a resource in developing their individual playing style. Prerequisite(s): Basic proficiency on your instrument Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 184 - Applied Harpsichord 1 credits Students will learn proper technique for playing the harpsichord, and will learn appropriate stylistic practice for performing music written for the harpsichord. Prerequisite(s): At least two semesters of MUS 181 or MUS 182 or approval from the Music Department Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 210 - Music Theory 3/ Sightsinging 3 credits A continuation of music theory including the study of altered chords including borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, chords of 9th, 11th and 13th. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 Term Offered: Fall semester |
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MUS 211 - Aural Skills 3 1 credits Continuing the study of keyboard harmony (i.e. harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing of figured bass, and employing of chords learned in MUS 210 ), sight-singing, melodic dictation, rhythmic dictation, harmonic dictation, and related aural skills, as they apply to and enhance the study of third semester music theory. To be taken concurrently with MUS 210 . Prerequisite(s): MUS 121 Term Offered: Fall semester |
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MUS 220 - Music Theory 4 / Sightsinging 3 credits A study of Post Romantic and Twentieth century theory. Prerequisite(s): MUS 210 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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MUS 221 - Aural Skills 4 1 credits Continuation of MUS 211, including sight-singing, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic dictation, as they apply to and enhance the study of fourth semester music theory integrated with harmonizing melodies at the keyboard, realizing figured bass, and employing contrapuntal techniques as learned in MUS 220. To be taken concurrently with MUS 220. Prerequisite(s): MUS 211 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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MUS 230 - Conducting Fundamentals 2 credits An introduction to conducting which provides the fundamentals of hand and stick techniques, basic problems encountered in conducting and opportunities for actual practical experience.
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MUS 233 - Private Voice Lessons 2 credits Enrollment in this course entails the private lesson fee per credit hour. Prerequisite(s): MUS 133 Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 240 - Accompanying 2 credits The basic techniques and principles of accompanying vocal and instrumental ensembles including sight-reading, part-playing, transpositions, and reading from open score. Term Offered: Odd fall semesters |
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MUS 241 - Flute Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 242 - Clarinet Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 243 - Saxophone Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 244 - Recorder Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 246 - Oboe Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 247 - Bassoon Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 251 - Trumpet Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 252 - French Horn Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 256 - Trombone Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 257 - Baritone Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 258 - Tuba Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 261 - Violin Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 262 - Viola Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 263 - Guitar Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 266 - Cello Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 267 - Bass Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 271 - Percussion Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 281 - Organ Lessons 2 credits Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 282 - Piano Lessons 2 credits This course is intended for those who are beyond the beginning level of instruction in piano, as covered in MUS 083 and MUS 084 Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 284 - Applied Harpsichord 2 credits Students will learn proper technique for playing the harpsichord, and will learn appropriate stylistic practice for performing music written for the harpsichord. Prerequisite(s): At least two semesters of MUS 181 or MUS 182 or approval from the Music Department Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 302 - Music History 1 3 credits A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 Term Offered: Even fall semesters |
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MUS 303 - Music History 2 3 credits A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Baroque and Classical Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 Term Offered: Even spring semesters |
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MUS 305 - Music History 3 3 credits A detailed study of the various styles, composers, genre, and masterpieces from the Romantic and Twentieth Century Eras. Music will be viewed in its social, political and cultural context. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 Term Offered: Odd fall semesters |
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MUS 310 - Materials of Twentieth-Century Music 3 credits A detailed study of the theory and history of twentieth-century art music. Beginning with the chromatic harmony and extended tonality of the late Romantics the course will cover topics including Impressionism, Neo-Classicism, Atonality, Serialism, and aleatoric procedures, as well as more recent trends. The course will feature intense score analysis and written theory exercises meant to give students a practical understanding of the diverse means of musical expression developed over the course of the century. Prerequisite(s): MUS 210 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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MUS 313 - Music Arranging 3 credits Vocal and instrumental ensembles are studied through analysis, score-reading, and listening for the purpose of writing and arranging for various musical groups. Projects in scoring and arranging for several ensembles are completed. Prerequisite(s): MUS 220 Term Offered: Odd spring semesters |
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MUS 340 - Vocal Pedagogy 2 credits This course examines basic vocal anatomy, analysis of vocal problems and corrective procedures, and the use and care of the vocal mechanism. Intended for music majors with a vocal education emphasis and vocal performance emphasis. Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of Voice class or Voice Lessons Term Offered: Odd fall semesters |
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MUS 342 - Piano Pedagogy 2 credits Explores the methods, materials, and objectives of effective piano pedagogy. Includes studio management, pedagogical methods and practical experience in piano instruction. Intended for music majors with piano performance emphasis. Prerequisite(s): 2 semesters of any combination of MUS 084 , MUS 088 or MUS 182 Term Offered: Even spring semesters |
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MUS 345 - Piano Pedogogy 2 2 credits In this course students will develop the skills necessary to successfully teach piano to intermediate, late intermediate and early advanced level students of all ages. Students will learn to organize, manage, and adjudicate piano auditions, festivals, and competitions. Prerequisite(s): MUS 342 or consent of instructor Term Offered: Even fall semesters |
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MUS 350 - Choral Conducting and Literature 3 credits Continued development of conducting skills with special emphasis on conducting choral music and the literature of choral music from the Medieval Era through the Twentieth Century. Prerequisite(s): MUS 230 Term Offered: Odd spring semesters |
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MUS 351 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature 3 credits Continued development of conducting skills with special emphasis on conducting instrumental music and the literature of instrumental ensemble music. Prerequisite(s): MUS 230 Term Offered: Odd fall semesters |
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MUS 360 - Form and Analysis 3 credits A concentrated study of the structural features of various instrumental and vocal forms. Emphasis on larger forms: development types, fugal, and large sectional forms. Prerequisite(s): MUS 220 Term Offered: Odd fall semesters |
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MUS 370 - Counterpoint 3 credits A study of eighteenth century contrapuntal styles, forms and techniques. Written exercises lead to the analysis and writing of short suite type movements, canons, and fugal forms. Prerequisite(s): MUS 210 Term Offered: Even spring semesters |
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MUS 398 - Junior Recital 1 credits Performance majors must present a recital of a half-hour in duration in their junior year. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 411 - Piano Literature 2 credits A study of the piano literature from the seventeenth century to the present by listening, analyzing and performing. Intended for music majors with a piano performance emphasis. Prerequisite(s): MUS 303 and MUS 305 Term Offered: Odd spring semesters |
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MUS 420 - Opera 2 credits A historical survey of the development of opera from the time of Monteverdi through contemporary opera. Prerequisite(s): MUS 303 and MUS 305 Term Offered: Even fall semesters |
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MUS 430 - Symphony 2 credits A historical survey of the development of the symphony from the Pre-classical era through the Twentieth Century. Prerequisite(s): MUS 303 and MUS 305 Term Offered: Odd spring semesters |
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MUS 440 - Composition 2 credits A study of the essential features and techniques necessary for serious composing. Regular assignments will be shared and analyzed in class. Prerequisite(s): MUS 220 Term Offered: Every semester |
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MUS 490 - Music Internship Variable credits Special work in music or music related area either on or off campus. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Term Offered: See department chair |
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MUS 498 - Senior Recital 1 credits All music majors shall present a senior recital. Performance majors must present a recital of one hour in duration; all other majors present a recital of half-hour duration. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Term Offered: Every semester |
Nuclear Medicine Technology |
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NMT 101 - Foundations of Radiation Science 3 credits This course includes an introduction to atomic nuclei, nuclear decay and ionizing radiation (especially gamma- and X-rays). Instrumentation used to detect radiation will be considered along with the effects of radiation on biological systems. This course will include guest lectures from a wide range of specialties including physics, chemistry, biology and nuclear medicine. 3 lec.
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NMT 490 - Job Shadowing 1 credits |
Neuroscience |
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NEU 325 - Neuroanatomy 4 credits A survey correlating structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. This course will include examination of the human and other vertebrate nervous systems both the gross and microscopic levels. 3 lec, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NEU 401 - Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 3 credits This course examines contemporary evidence related to our current understanding of attention, motor control, executive functioning, perception, memory, language, consciousness, emotion and ethical reasoning. 3 lec. Prerequisite(s): NEU 201 or PSY 101 with grade of C or higher Term Offered: Even fall semesters |
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NEU 435 - Sensory Neuroscience 3 credits This course provides a comprehensive overview of systems controlling vision, audition, touch, olfaction, and taste. Additionally, this course examines pathology specific to sensory systems. 3 lec. Prerequisite(s): NEU 201 or PSY 101 with a grade of C or higher Term Offered: Even spring semesters |
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NEU 490 - Neuroscience Internship Variable credits By arrangement with department. Term Offered: See department chair |
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NEU 498 - Independent Research Variable credits Term Offered: See department chair |
Nursing |
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NUR x91 - Special Topics Variable credits |
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NUR x99 - Independent Study Variable credits By arrangement with instructor.
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NUR 200 - Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 credits Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Competencies utilized as a framework for introduction to the professional nurse role. Introduction to the development of the Christian professional nurse focused on providing patient-centered care utilizing evidence-based practice. Introduction to leadership and interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 120 , CHE 161 , CHE 168 , BIO 202 with a grade of C or better. Admission to Nursing program. Term Offered: Fall semester |
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NUR 215 - Spanish for the Healthcare Professional 3 credits Application of basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and expressions to situational dialogues in healthcare situations. Opportunities to participate in healthcare-related speaking, listening, and conversing on a basic level in Spanish and develop an awareness of variances regarding dialect and culture. This course does not count toward the GenEd foreign language requirement.
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NUR 305 - Health Assessment 3 credits Classroom and laboratory experiences intended to develop students’ abilities in assessing the physical, spiritual, and educational needs of diverse patient populations within the context of current evidencebased practice standards. Emphasis on patient-centered care, safety, and interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication. Utilization of informatics and technology in the laboratory and clinical setting. 2 lec, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 240 , BIO 342 , NUR 200 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 315 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NUR 315 - Foundations of Nursing Practice 2 credits Fundamental instruction in the nursing process, critical thinking, and nursing care skills. Nursing principles such as medication administration and documentation are incorporated. Utilization of informatics and technology for assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care. Professional communication and teamwork/collaboration emphasized. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated. 2 lec Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 240 , BIO 342 , NUR 200 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 305 and NUR 317 . Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NUR 317 - Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab 1 credits Three-hour laboratory including fundamental instruction in the nursing process, critical thinking, and nursing care skills. Nursing laboratory scenarios and discussion of patient care experiences for the realization of basic and safe patient-centered nursing care. Nursing principles such as medication administration and documentation are incorporated. Utilization of informatics and technology for assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient care. Professional communication and teamwork/collaboration emphasized. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated. Prerequisite(s): BIO 342 , NUR 200 , BIO 225 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 305 and NUR 315 . Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NUR 320 - Pharmacology 3 credits Pharmacologic principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and toxicology. Discussion of the mechanism of action of prescribed drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal drugs, and dietary supplements. Exploration of patient-centered considerations and medication safety principles. Interdisciplinary teamwork/collaboration and communication emphasized. Delineation and evaluation of the nursing process in relation to drug therapy. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 ; For non-nursing majors: BIO 225 , BIO 255 and consent of the instructor Term Offered: Fall semester |
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NUR 330 - Gerontological Health 2 credits Gerontological Health Nursing theory focusing on the health care needs of older adults across the health-Illness continuum. Analysis of current evidence-based practice standards and systems-based practice for the aging adult. Emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction for the aging adult. Exploration of common diseases in the aging adult including dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, arthritis, and other chronic illnesses. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 and NUR 315 Term Offered: Fall semester |
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NUR 335 - Mental Health 2 credits Introduction to the role of the professional nurse in the care of individuals, families, and communities with a variety of mental health disorders. Exploration of the impact of mental health issues in healthcare systems and the community. Focus on safe, patient-centered care through the use of therapeutic communication and collaboration within the nurse-client relationship. Exploration of the role of the professional nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary care team using evidence-based interventions for mental health issues. Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 337 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NUR 337 - Mental Health Practicum 1 credits Clinical practicum experience focusing on the mental health care needs of patients throughout the lifespan in inpatient and community based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and nformatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical, 8 weeks. Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 and concurrent enrollment in NUR 335 Term Offered: Spring semester |
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NUR 338 - Gerontological Health Practicum 2 credits Clinical practicum experience focusing on the health care needs of aging adults in long-term care and community-based environments. Application of the scientific nursing process and informatics/technology in simple care situations for the development of patient-centered and evidence-based care plans and the implementation of nursing interventions based upon assessment. Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, communication and teamwork/collaboration as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Spiritual, professional, intellectual, social and educational domains evaluated throughout. 6 hr clinical. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 , and concurrent enrollment in NUR 330 .
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NUR 340 - Community Health 2 credits Nursing theory focused on community and population-based health care. Exploration of health education, disaster preparedness, environmental health, epidemiology and health care policy within a systems-based practice approach. Application of the scientific nursing process on communities and populations, emphasizing health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, communication, and quality improvement measures. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Term Offered: Fall semester |
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NUR 345 - Cultural Health 2 credits Examination of cultural influences on the health, wellness, and disease states of individuals, populations, and communities and the nurse’s role at the microsystem and macrosystem levels. Development of awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and perceptions. Exploration of the application of evidence-based transcultural nursing principles to patient care and healthcare interactions. Prerequisite(s): BIO 225 , BIO 255 , NUR 305 and NUR 315 Term Offered: Fall semester |
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NUR 347 - Cultural Health Immersion 1 credits Examination of cultural influences on the health, wellness, and disease states of individuals, populations, and communities and the nurse’s role at the microsystem and macrosystem levels. Development of awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs and perceptions. Exploration of the application of evidence-based transcultural nursing principles to patient care and healthcare interactions. Prerequisite(s): BIO 255 , NUR 305 , NUR 315 and NUR 345 Term Offered: J-term only |
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