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NURS 471 - Leadership and Health Policy in Nursing Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Corequisites: NURS 438C or NURS 479C.
Students integrate the concept of leadership roles, principles, theories, models, and health policies in healthcare practice. Emphasis is on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for interdisciplinary leadership in the clinical setting.
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NURS 473 - Emerging Therapies for Health Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Upper division standing or permission of instructor.
Examines therapies becoming accepted by Americans as complements or alternatives to traditional Western medical practices. Focuses on non-toxic and noninvasive approaches to achieving and maintaining wellness and healing for the body, mind and spirit.
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NURS 477C - Clinical Practicum for ABSN III Credits: (4)
Prerequisites: NURS 361 .
Corequisites: NURS 423, NURS 461.
During this practicum, students participate in clinical experiences that complement the accompanying nursing theory courses. Students reach the self- directed level of clinical performance.
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NURS 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in the School of Nursing.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student and the faculty member with whom the student works. (Honors project may be a written or a written and performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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NURS 490 - Contemporary Nursing Issues and Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Accepted into the MSN Nursing program.
Incorporates the generalist nursing knowledge common to baccalaureate nursing education as delineated in AACN The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. Students will explore and analyze current issues facing the professional practice of nursing as a foundation for advanced nursing education.
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NURS 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Available to nursing students in upper division. Provides opportunity to pursue an in-depth topic relevant to nursing. See “Independent Study ” for approval procedure.
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Nutrition and Dietetics |
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NUTR 214 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A study of the fundamentals of nutrition science and its relationship to health at various stages of life.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Health and Wellness.
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NUTR 300 - Medical Terminology Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Develops language skills necessary for effective communication in the health care setting.
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NUTR 301 - Introduction to Professions in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture
Students are introduced to different career paths in nutrition, including educational preparation to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, areas of specialization, and professional issues in the discipline.
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NUTR 303 - Nutrition Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: NUTR 300 , NUTR 316 .
Introduces the systematic approach and techniques for collecting, classifying, and synthesizing important and relevant data to describe nutritional status, related nutritional problems, and their causes.
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NUTR 310 - Food Service Management I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 and admission to upper division NUTR.
This course presents the basic principles and current practices of foodservice management. It is the first of a two-part sequence.
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NUTR 315 - Food Service Management II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 310 , BIOL 334 .
Presents the basic principles and current practices of foodservice management. It is the second part of a two-part sequence. It includes the National Restaurant Association’s Servsafe® Certification program.
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NUTR 316 - Life Stage Nutrition I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , CHEM 122 and admission to upper division NUTR.
Examination of nutrition needs for pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence, including normal nutrition as well as nutrition therapy for common conditions affecting these life stages. Physiological, psychological, and cultural aspects characteristic of each of these phases of the lifespan will be related to nutritional requirements and eating behaviors.
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NUTR 317 - Life Stage Nutrition II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 316 .
Examination of nutrition needs throughout the aging process, including normal nutrition and survey of nutrition therapies for common conditions affecting the older adult. Physiological, psychological, and cultural aspects characteristic of each of these phases of the lifespan will be related to nutritional requirements and eating behaviors.
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NUTR 320 - Food Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , CHEM 122 , BIOL 334 , and admission to upper division NUTR.
Basic chemical structure and nutritional value of standard foods, concepts related to the selection and preparation of standard food products, and the effects of storage, food processing and preparation on the composition of foods. Students learn the concepts related to the selection and preparation of standard food products.
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NUTR 325 - Food Preparation Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , BIOL 334 , CHEM 122 .
Corequisites: NUTR 320 .
Introduction to basic food preparation skills with emphasis on appropriate techniques to provide for nutritious, aesthetically pleasing, and safe foods.
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NUTR 364 - Field Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: NUTR 301 , NUTR 310 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 320 .
Provides junior level NUTR students the opportunity to integrate previous course work with practical field experience. Includes 5 hours of instruction and 75 on-site practicum hours.
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NUTR 401 - Career Development in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 301 , NUTR 364 .
Provides guidance to graduating seniors in the Nutrition and Dietetics major regarding advanced study, supervised practice, credentialing and employment options.
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NUTR 404 - Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 415 , NUTR 425 .
A comprehensive overview of the research process including hypotheses, literature review, research design, data collection, and interpretation of results. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of evidence based dietetic practice.
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NUTR 405 - Community and Cultural Nutrition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 317 .
Presents different governmental levels of nutrition programs. Introduces the skills needed to assess, plan, and evaluate community nutrition programs with considerations for cultural, socioeconomic, and psychological factors of the community.Students will study the cultural food patterns and the means of assessing and meeting nutritional needs of a community.
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NUTR 414 - Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 214 , CHEM 122 , BIOL 310 & BIOL 311 and admission to upper division NUTR.
Presents a detailed study of the macronutrients and their role in human intermediary metabolism and physiology.
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NUTR 415 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 414 .
Presents a detailed study of the micronutrients and their role in human intermediary metabolism and physiology.
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NUTR 416 - Emerging Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 320 , NUTR 317 , NUTR 415 .
Students learn novel areas of research and discourse in nutrition and dietetics.
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NUTR 420 - Diet Planning and Preparation Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: NUTR 316 , NUTR 317 , and NUTR 320 .
Emphasizes food preparation and menu planning for special diets. Food science principles will be highlighted, as well as culinary and presentation skills.
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NUTR 425 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 303 and NUTR 415 .
NUTR 425 and NUTR 426 , Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II present the evidence-based application of the Nutrition Care Process as conducted by the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist resulting in the prevention, delay or management of diseases and/or conditions.
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NUTR 426 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 425 .
NUTR 425 and NUTR 426, Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II present the evidence-based application of the Nutrition Care Process as conducted by the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist resulting in the prevention, delay or management of diseases and/or conditions.
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NUTR 435 - Nutrition Counseling and Education I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 303 , NUTR 320 , and NUTR 415 .
Presents current best practice techniques in nutrition counseling and education, including professional issues for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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NUTR 436 - Nutrition Counseling and Education II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: NUTR 435 .
Integrates best practice techniques in nutrition counseling and education, including professional issues for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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NUTR 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 cumulative and major GPA.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by student and faculty member with whom student works.
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NUTR 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
Investigation by the student in areas of interest under the direction of an advisor.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
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OTAS 111 - Human Movement for Occupation I Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Introduces students to the following foundations of human movement: osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology, arthrokinematics, and biomechanics. Students begin to analyze occupational performance based on their knowledge of human body systems.
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OTAS 121 - Foundations of the Profession I Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Provides an orientation to the profession of occupational therapy in the context of current and emerging practice areas. An overview of the history, philosophy, ethics, tenets, and core values of the profession is presented. Students are introduced to the concepts of theory, models, frames of reference, and client-centered practice.
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OTAS 130 - Human Movement for Occupation II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: OTAS 111 .
Corequisites: OTAS 140 .
Provides students with a broader perspective into the foundations of human movement. Students apply foundation topics presented in Human Movement for Occupation I to specific muscles of the human body, and perform in-depth occupational analysis. Basic pathological conditions related to each area of the body are presented.
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OTAS 140 - Foundations of the Profession II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: OTAS 121 .
Corequisites: OTAS 130 .
Builds on topics presented in Foundations of the Profession I. Additional topics include basic patient care skills, evidence-based practice, activity analysis, management, professional development, and the application of the current Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (OTPF). The practice environment, the roles of health care professionals, and a variety of influences on occupational performance are examined and discussed. The impact of culture, learning styles, and self-awareness is also explored.
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OTAS 170 - Behavioral Health - Principles and Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: PSYC 120 or (PSYC 121 and PSYC 230 ).
Corequisites: OTAS 170C .
Students learn the roles of occupational therapy practitioners working with individuals who have behavioral health challenges. Frames of reference, basic group process skills, therapeutic use of self, and various intervention techniques are presented as they apply across settings and populations.
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OTAS 170C - Behavioral Health Fieldwork - Level I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour clinical.
Corequisites: OTAS 170 .
Students observe and interact with individuals with behavioral health challenges. Students are assigned to diverse settings that provide a variety of behavioral health services. On-site supervision is provided at each setting. In addition to observation, students are provided with opportunities to develop communication skills and professional behaviors.
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OTAS 201L - Therapeutic Media Lab Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lab.
Prerequisites: OTAS 140 .
Examines therapeutic use of purposeful and meaningful occupations with diverse client populations. Students learn how to design, select, and complete goal directed client-centered activities.
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OTAS 203 - Pathologic Conditions - Effects on Occupation Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: OTAS 130 .
Presents selected pathological conditions across the lifespan and their effects on occupational performance. Students explore the holistic process and begin to explore the role of occupational therapy during intervention.
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OTAS 220 - Pediatrics - Principles and Techniques Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: OTAS 201L , OTAS 203 .
Corequisites: OTAS 220C , OTAS 255 .
Examines the developmental process from birth to adolescence. Students explore pediatric diagnoses and related effects on development and occupations. Theories and practice models/frames of reference are examined and applied to guide the evaluation and intervention processes. Laboratory activities reflect current and emerging intervention processes and techniques.
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OTAS 220C - Pediatric Fieldwork - Level I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour clinical.
Prerequisites: OTAS 201L , OTAS 203 .
Corequisites: OTAS 220 .
Students observe and provide hands-on services in pediatric occupational therapy settings, under the supervision of experienced occupational therapy personnel and other healthcare practitioners. Students continue to develop communication skills and professional behaviors through interactions with clients, families, healthcare practitioners, and facility staff.
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OTAS 235 - Physical Dysfunction – Principles and Techniques Credits: (5)
Instructional Method: Five hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: OTAS 201L , OTAS 203 .
Corequisites: OTAS 235C , OTAS 255 .
Examines the occupational performance of young adult to geriatric clients with physical dysfunctions. Students explore a variety of medical conditions and related effects on occupations. Theories and practice models/frames of reference are examined and applied to guide the evaluation and intervention processes. Laboratory activities reflect current and emerging intervention processes and techniques.
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OTAS 235C - Adult/Geriatric Fieldwork - Level I Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour clinical.
Prerequisites: OTAS 201L .
Corequisites: OTAS 235 .
Students observe and provide hands-on services in adult/geriatric occupational therapy settings, under the supervision of experienced occupational therapy personnel and other healthcare practitioners. Students continue to develop communication skills and professional behaviors through interactions with clients, families, healthcare practitioners, and facility staff.
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OTAS 255 - Assistive Technology Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: OTAS 201L , OTAS 203 .
Corequisites: OTAS 220 , OTAS 235 .
Provides opportunities to explore and experience various assistive technology as it applies to Occupational Therapy intervention and practice. Students learn to grade and adapt the environment, tools, materials, occupations, and interventions to reflect the changing needs of the client.
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OTAS 270C - Fieldwork - Level II-A Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Six hours clinical.
Prerequisites: OTAS 255 .
Corequisites: OTAS 285 .
Students develop the skills of a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Students have the opportunity to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services under the supervision of an experienced OT practitioner. The fieldwork experience is designed to promote clinical reasoning appropriate to the occupational therapy assistant role and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
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OTAS 271C - Fieldwork - Level II-B Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Six hours clinical.
Prerequisites: OTAS 255 .
Students develop the skills of a competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Students have the opportunity to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services under the supervision of an experienced OT practitioner. The fieldwork experience is designed to promote clinical reasoning appropriate to the occupational therapy assistant role and to develop professionalism and competence in career responsibilities.
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OTAS 285 - Professional Seminar Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: OTAS 255 .
Corequisites: OTAS 270C .
This capstone course prepares students for the national certification exam and the application process for state licensure. This course also addresses students’ readiness for entry-level practice, responsibilities to the profession, and the requirements for maintaining professional credentials.
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OURS 100 - Introductory Seminar in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Works Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Designed to expose students to new perspectives on research, scholarship, and creative works and to encourage students to recognize their own potential as researchers. Through presentations and discussions of ongoing projects across varied disciplines, students will gain knowledge and exposure to faculty research, dissemination pathways, and professional development. Students will prepare a faculty mentored research plan for the next semester.
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OURS 200 - ARO Research Experiences Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One lecture hour.
Prerequisites: OURS 100 or permission of the instructor.
Students will develop and successfully deliver research presentations, discuss their research with each other throughout the semester and publicly present their findings at the end of the course.
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Peace Studies |
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PEAC 200 - Introduction to Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Overview of the main issues and various disciplinary approaches to the study of conflict, conflict management, and world security; introduction to alternative paradigms for conflict management and resolution; introduction to a variety of world order systems.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives.
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PEAC 280 - Introduction to the Concepts, Process, and Practice of Mindfulness Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
The purpose of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of mindfulness through the study of the concepts and practices of mindfulness, and the research on mindfulness. The emphasis in the course is upon engaging in mindfulness practices. Students will explore skills and attitudes that enhance self-awareness and self-regulation, and social awareness and inter-relational mindfulness. Students will study how fostering inner peace promotes outer peace in the world. The course will offer opportunities to cultivate these skills in students’ daily lives with opportunities to apply what they learn to their academic and professional interest areas.
Note(s): A daylong retreat is a required component of this course.
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PEAC 300 - Special Topics in Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Concentrated study on specific areas in Peace Studies. May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be reviewed by the Peace Studies Advisory Committee who will make recommendations to the Peace Studies Program Director.
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PEAC 489 - Peace Studies Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours research.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of thesis proposal by PEAC Committee.
Students research and write a senior thesis appropriate to the topical focus of their program of study, supervised by an interdisciplinary committee which may be chaired in the students’ major departments.
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PEAC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Instructional Method: One to six hours of independent study.
Prerequisites: PEAC 200 and permission of the PEAC Committee.
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PEAC 499 - Senior Portfolio Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Peace Studies minor, senior standing.
Students will prepare (under the direction of a Peace Studies faculty mentor) a Senior Portfolio of work produced in courses taken for the minor, show how they are all thematically connected, and prepare a public presentation of these examples of work.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 111 - Introduction: Knowledge, Reality, and the Human Condition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy through an examination of fundamental questions about the nature of reality, the possibility of knowledge, and the human search for meaning. By reading and discussing the work of several major philosophers, students learn to engage in careful and critical reflection on their own lives and on what it means to be a human being.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities.
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PHIL 112 - Introduction: Ethics and Society Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy through the study of ethics. Readings from major philosophers focus questions about value in human life and actions. Topics covered may include the nature of ethical reasoning and moral obligation, the value of morality to the individual and society, how ethics helps us understand our place in the universe, and how ethical ideas clarify moral problems facing society.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities.
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PHIL 200 - The Origins of Western Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduces students to philosophy by tracing the development of the discipline from its origins in ancient Greece to the decline of the ancient world in the 4th and 5th centuries CE. Through an examination of the work of such thinkers as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, students learn to engage in careful and critical reflection on both the human and the natural world and to experience the sense of wonder that animates the discipline of philosophy.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Humanities. Students cannot earn credit for both PHIL 114 and PHIL 200.
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PHIL 201 - Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Traces the development of Western philosophy from the end of the Roman Empire through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the beginnings of the modern world. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical systems of major figures such as St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas.
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PHIL 213 - Critical Reasoning and Argumentation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course aims at advanced student skills and dispositions in critical reasoning and argumentation. It moves from review of general critical thinking competencies applicable to thinking within all domains and subjects, to the introduction and study of more domain-specific competencies in legal, moral, and scientific reasoning.
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PHIL 215 - Bioethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Focuses on the field of bioethics, including the study of theoretical approaches in bioethics, principles and historical precedents in bioethics, legal aspects, and methods applicable to practical ethical decision making regarding bioethical issues, dilemmas, and problems. Examination of ethical and legal issues in landmark and contemporary cases build a foundation for clinical application.
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PHIL 290 - Selected Issues in Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
An introductory examination of a particular social issue of interest to contemporary philosophers. Issues may include current events, technology, feminism, or medicine, among others. This course may be taken up to three times with a different topic each time.
Note(s): This course may be taken up to three times with a different topic each time.
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PHIL 305 - Early Modern Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three credits hours of philosophy.
Traces the development of Western philosophy from Descartes in the late-16th century through Hume in the mid-18th century. Emphasis is placed on the metaphysical and epistemological systems of such major philosophers as Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, and Hume.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for PHIL 202 may not receive credit for PHIL 305.
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PHIL 306 - Late Modern Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three credit hours of philosophy.
Traces the development of European philosophy from Kant to Nietzsche. Philosophical movements including German Idealism, Positivism and 19th Century Materialism, and Existentialism will be examined.
Note(s): Students who have received credit for PHIL 203 may not receive credit for PHIL 306.
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PHIL 310 - Professional Ethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines contemporary ethical issues presented by various disciplines and professions in light of ethical theories. This course will focus on ethical questions and problems that arise in a variety of professions including medicine, law, nursing, education, social work, and journalism.
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PHIL 320 - Metaphysics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines basic theories of reality such as materialism, idealism, and dualism. Among the philosophical issues addressed are the following: the nature of mind, the mind-body problem, free will and determinism, the nature of space and time, and proofs concerning the existence of God.
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PHIL 330 - Theories of Knowledge Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Investigates the nature, extent, and sources of human knowledge and the relation between the concepts of knowledge, belief, and truth. Major theories which are examined include empiricism and rationalism.
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PHIL 340 - Symbolic Logic Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy or mathematics.
This course in formal logic presents various methods and principles of symbolic logic for use in appraising arguments for validity and invalidity. Topics covered include truth tables, rules of inference, proof procedures, quantification theory, and the logic of relations.
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PHIL 350 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy or religious studies.
Examines major approaches to the philosophical understanding of religion. It investigates a number of specific issues within contemporary philosophy of religion such as those of religious “truth, faith,” and “experience.”
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PHIL 360 - Existential Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Detailed study of the origins and historical development of the 20th century movement in philosophy called existentialism. Through a careful reading of both literary and philosophical texts, students explore such fundamental existential themes and issues as freedom, responsibility, anguish, alienation, authenticity, and death. Special emphasis is given to major thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Sartre.
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PHIL 366 - Philosophy Travel Course Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Office of Student Affairs and instructor.
This course combines a selected topic in philosophy with international or domestic travel, providing opportunities for “on location” study of especially the history of philosophy, in line with the department’s commitment to that history. It provides for combining the content of existing PHIL courses and/or new or specialized course content with travel.
Note(s): This course may be taken twice for credit with a different topic each time.
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PHIL 375 - Philosophy of Law Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Examines the central historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of law. Includes an in-depth study of the central conceptual problems with philosophy of law today, the historical development of the concept of law in Western thought, and the unique issues that arise when the rule of law is envisioned on a planetary scale.
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PHIL 380 - Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
Explores various theories and philosophical issues concerning the nature of creativity and the nature and significance of art in all of its forms. Students engage in a critical examination of such questions as these: what exactly do we mean by a “work of art?” What is beauty? What is an aesthetic experience? How are aesthetic values related to other sorts of values? What sort of truth can be found in art?
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PHIL 390 - Ethical Theory Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Three hours of philosophy.
An in-depth examination of perennial problems and issues in ethical theory. Texts of major philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hume and Kant are used to focus discussion of topics such as the nature of justice, happiness and the good life, duty and moral obligation, and moral virtue.
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PHIL 421 - Topics in Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Six hours of philosophy and junior or senior standing.
An in-depth examination of the work of one major philosopher; a single school or movement in the history of philosophy; or a particular philosophical problem, theme, or issue of contemporary interest. Emphasis is placed on the careful reading and critical discussion of primary philosophical texts.
Note(s): This course may be taken twice with a different topic each time.
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PHIL 430 - Emerging Trends in Bioethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to ethical theory and methods of moral reasoning as tools for analyzing bioethical problems of the twenty-first century that arise from emerging medical technology and changes to law and health policy. The bioethical issues will vary to reflect current events and debates. Examples may include the impact of changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on rural health and human service delivery, the efficacy and safety of telemedicine and telecounseling, and the ethical implications of new advances in genetic medicine.
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PHIL 440 - Cultural Perspectives in Bioethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; or permission of instructor.
Introduces students to a set of interdisciplinary issues concerning intra- and inter-cultural value and perspectival differences, including their impact on healthcare treatment decisions and/or end of life issues. The “set of interdisciplinary issues” will vary. Examples are: the impact of religious and holistic healing practices on the medical profession; the worlds of injured and PTSD-suffering veterans and their care; visual and performing arts in healthcare.
Note(s): This course will be delivered on-line.
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PHIL 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, and minimum of 3.5 GPA in all courses and in philosophy.
Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. In order to receive honors credit, the student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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PHIL 490 - Philosophy Internship Credits: (3-12)
Prerequisites: 18 hours of Philosophy; junior or senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major; approval of the department chairperson.
Offers an opportunity through experiential learning to apply Philosophy skills in a career-oriented atmosphere. The internship consists of a one or two semester placement with a business, governmental agency, or service organization interested in utilizing a philosophy background and critical and analytic thinking skills, research and writing skills, and knowledge of issues addressed in the study of philosophy.
Note(s): Grading will be on A-F basis. No more than 3 credit hours may be applied toward the requirements for the major.
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Philosophy & Religious Studies |
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PHRE 202 - Current Topics in Ethical Inquiry Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: CORE 201 or the equivalent.
Examination of an ethical topic/issue with a focus on the relationship between reading, writing, and thinking and on the rhetorical principles that inform successful oral and written communication.
Note(s): This course can be used to substitute for CORE 202 - Topics in Ethical Inquiry.
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 301 - Meteorology Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 221 .
Cross-Listed: PHYS 301
Basic principles of meteorology, including earth’s atmosphere, insulation, humidity, adiabatic processes, large-scale circulation of the atmosphere, mid-altitude weather, violent weather phenomena, and climatology.
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PHSC 350 - Physical Science Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: University Core B mathematics and science requirements.
An analysis and synthesis of physical systems.
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PHSC 402 - Methods of Science Teaching Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and a major in one or more of the sciences.
Designed to facilitate the preparation of secondary science teachers. Students will examine and utilize various instructional strategies for teaching science in grades 9-12.
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PHSC 420 - Selected Topics in Physical Science Credits: (3-4)
Instructional Method: Three or four hours of lecture or lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: Completion of University Core B Natural Sciences requirement.
Selected topics in physical science treated at an in-depth level. A specific course syllabus will be available when the course is offered. A student may take this course for credit more than once provided the topic is different each time.
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PHSC 431 - Energy and the Environment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 or PHSC 122 or CHEM 112 .
A study of energy, its many forms and uses, how it is converted from one form to another, and the environmental consequences of those conversions.
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PHSC 450 - Energy and Environment for the Elementary Classroom Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Completion of University Core B Natural Science requirement.
The course will cover topics relating to energy and the environment. By examining the many forms and uses of energy, how it is converted from one form to another, and the environmental consequences of those conversions, students will conduct activities that can be readily incorporated in the elementary classroom. Activities will be correlated with national and state science education standards. Course activities will also make use of the learning cycle method of instruction as a model for science lesson designing and presentation.
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PHSC 488 - Final Honors Thesis Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of physical science general education requirements, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in physical science, senior standing.
Cross-Listed: PHYS 488
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in physical science a student must conduct research and write a thesis. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final thesis.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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PHSC 490 - Internship Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 :PHYS 112 or PHYS 221 : PHYS 222 or ASTR 111 :ASTR 112 or CHEM 111 :CHEM 112 , six hours of required courses in the Physical Science major at the 300-level or above, and departmental approval.
Application of skills and techniques learned in the classroom to real life situations. Participating students submit a program proposal to the sponsoring agency and supervising instructor. Agency may pay student for work performed.
Note(s): Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 3 credits. This course will be graded P/F.
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PHSC 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Hours and credit to be arranged in consultation with faculty member with whom the student will work on the Independent Study. For important additional information, see “Independent Study .”
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Physical Therapy Assistant |
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PTAS 104 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Corequisites: PTAS 107L
Designed to orient the student to the physical therapy profession. The student begins to define the role of the physical therapist assistant and is introduced to relevant information about history of the profession, ethics, and practice.
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PTAS 107L - Foundational Physical Therapy Interventions Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lab.
Corequisites: PTAS 104
Students develop basic clinical skills utilized in physical therapy practice including: assessment of vital signs, principles of body mechanics, positioning, draping, transfers, gait training, wheelchair management, and basic exercise. Students also develop communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and other health care professionals.
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PTAS 108L - Clinical Assessment Skills Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PTAS 149 .
Corequisites: PTAS 151 .
The student performs basic collection, interpretation, and appropriate documentation of patient care data within the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role. Areas of content include: goniometric measurement of joint range of motion, manual muscle testing, balance measurement, pain assessment, functional assessments, and anthropometric measures.
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PTAS 149 - Introduction to Functional Anatomy Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Corequisites: PTAS 104
Students are introduced to human movement and anatomical systems as they apply to the profession of physical therapy. Content includes: terminology, structure of joints, muscles and connective tissues, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and biomechanics.
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PTAS 151 - Functional and Applied Anatomy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lab.
Prerequisites: PTAS 149 .
Corequisites: PTAS 108L .
Students learn musculoskeletal anatomy and palpation of the trunk and extremities. Students apply this knowledge to joint special tests and pathologies as well as posture and gait analysis.
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PTAS 162 - Physical Agents for the PTA Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: PTAS 151 .
Corequisites: PTAS 202 .
Students are introduced to the theory and safe application of physical agents utilized in physical therapy practice. Additionally, the principles and application of therapeutic massage are introduced and performed.
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PTAS 175C - Introduction to Clinical Environment Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Forty clinical hours.
Prerequisites: PTAS 108L .
Corequisites: PTAS 162 .
Teaching, learning, and mentoring of occupational therapy students in the fieldwork setting are explored. Supervisory relationships and models, administration, and models of assessment in clinical education are examined.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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PTAS 202 - Principles of Therapeutic Exercise Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: PTAS 151 .
Corequisites: PTAS 162 .
Students develop an understanding of normal exercise physiology, responses to exercise, and principles of exercise program design. Students design and implement exercise programs addressing flexibility, strength, aerobic conditioning, and balance.
Note(s): This is the lab component.
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PTAS 203 - Pathologic Conditions Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PTAS 151 .
Corequisites: PTAS 162 .
Students gain knowledge regarding illness and disease processes commonly encountered in the physical therapy setting. Students also develop an understanding of the PTA’s role in monitoring potential complications that impact rehabilitation.
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PTAS 220 - Psychosocial Aspects of Therapy for PTA Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: PTAS 175C , PTAS 203 .
Corequisites: PTAS 237 , PTAS 238 .
Student identify and discuss psychological reactions and behavioral changes seen in physical therapy patients and family/caregivers that impact rehabilitation. Effective interaction between patient and physical therapist assistant is emphasized.
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PTAS 237 - Management of Medically Complex Conditions Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: PTAS 162 , PTAS 203 .
Corequisites: PTAS 245 , PTAS 245 .
Students develop an understanding of the theories and therapeutic techniques needed to treat a wide variety of conditions associated with medically complex patients.
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