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MET 1185 - JUNIOR SEMINAR FALL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Seminar is designed to acquaint the student with engineering practice outside of the academic arena. Speakers from industry and private practice are invited to discuss various aspects of “real world” engineering.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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MET 1186 - JUNIOR SEMINAR SPRING
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Seminar is designed to acquaint the student with engineering practice outside of the academic arena. Speakers from industry and private practice are invited to discuss various aspects of “real world” engineering.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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MET 1187 - SENIOR SEMINAR FALL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Seminar is designed to acquaint the student with engineering practice outside of the academic arena. Speakers from industry and private practice are invited to discuss various aspects of “real world” engineering.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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MET 1188 - SENIOR SEMINAR SPRING
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Seminar is designed to acquaint the student with engineering practice outside of the academic arena. Speakers from industry and private practice are invited to discuss various aspects of “real world” engineering.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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MET 1195 - SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Students are organized into project teams, various project ideas are considered, a final project topic is chosen and researched, and a formal proposal is written. This course should be taken the semester prior to the senior design project course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MET 1198 - SPECIAL PROJECTS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Directed study, independent study or internship designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MET 1199 - SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Applies previously learned material, such as motion and forces in mechanisms, fluid power systems, and mechanical components analysis, to a design. Project involves design of a new or modified mechanical system with demonstrated feasibility.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: MET 1195
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Middle Level Education |
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MLED 1101 - READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The course will examine specific methods in how to conduct reading and writing lessons designed to help self-extending learners to become proficient, fluent readers in grades 4-8. Students will be introduced to learning theories, research, philosophies, and instructional practices related to a developmental approach to literacy instruction. Differentiated strategies, management of lessons and routines, and methods for assessing reading/language arts will be examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Middle Level Education (JMLED-BS); PREQ: MLED 1151; CREQ: MLED 1113
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MLED 1102 - WRITING DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course deals with the writing process in middle level grades and how these processes evolve in conjunction with language acquisition and development. Approaches for facilitating writing process development will be emphasized.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1111 - FIELD PRACTICUM 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Course will be taken during the first term of the upper-level program; the first of three such courses prior to student teaching. Students will be assigned to a middle school cooperating teacher, 4-8, for a minimum of 20 hours for observation and participation. Students will be asked to focus on the teacher’s instructional strategies related to individual students, including those with particular problems or challenges.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MLED 1144 or MLED 1121 or MLED 1141 or MLED 1131
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MLED 1112 - FIELD PRACTICUM 2
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1113 - FIELD PRACTICUM 3
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1121 - MATHEMATICS METHODS FOR THE MIDDLE-LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduces students to mathematics teaching-learning theories, strategies, experiences, and issues in mathematics education. Principles and techniques of lesson planning and assessment will be explored. Varied activities and professional growth of the middle level mathematics teacher, resources and materials, differentiated instruction techniques, and student-centered approaches will be examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MLED 1111
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MLED 1131 - SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS FOR THE MIDDLE-LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide both the theoretical and practical background necessary for planning, implementing, and assessing a social studies program in grades 4-8. The intent is to provide a foundation for long-term growth. Becoming a social studies teacher requires broad knowledge, reflection on educational theory and purposes, an understanding of schools and institutions, and an ability to transform knowledge into meaningful learning experiences. The course will focus on how to present social studies concepts, with an emphasis on how to address the Pennsylvania academic standards for geography, history, economics, and civics & government and the national council for the social studies themes.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MLED 1111
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MLED 1141 - SCIENCE METHODS FOR THE MIDDLE-LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will examine the major concepts, theories and trends in science education. The content is designed to provide a teaching pedagogy for middle level education majors. Materials, methods and strategies for teaching life, physical and earth sciences to grade levels 4-8 will be presented. The course will seek to help pre-service teachers develop an understanding of ways to help children acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills essential to science literacy.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MLED 1111
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MLED 1144 - ENGLISH METHODS FOR THE MIDDLE LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduces students to English/language arts teaching-learning theories, strategies, experiences, and issues in English education for the middle level classroom. Principles and techniques of lesson planning, content and curricula, academic standards, teaching methods, classroom management, and assessment will be explored and analyzed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MLED 1111
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MLED 1151 - GENERAL METHODS FOR MIDDLE LEVEL GRADES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1170 - LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course emphasizes reading and writing as cognitive processes. Vocabulary development in content areas, reading comprehension, and current reading assessment practices are examined. Strategies for content area literacy development, evaluation of instructional resources, instructional interventions, and study skills for the inclusive middle level classrooms will be the focus. Prerequisite: admission to an upper-level secondary education program.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Middle Level Education (JMLED-BS)
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MLED 1191 - MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENT TEACHING
Minimum Credits: 5
Maximum Credits: 14
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1195 - MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 2
Designed to provide teacher candidates with the basic elements of professional development and career opportunities during student teaching. Emphasis is on professionalism, interviewing, resumes, professional meetings and other appropriate topics. Must be taken during student teaching term.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MLED 1196 - MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR (US)
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Designed to provide teacher candidates with the basic elements of professional development and career opportunities during student teaching. Emphasis is on professionalism, interviewing, resumes, professional meetings and other appropriate topics. Must be taken during student teaching term.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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Military Science |
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MILS 0011 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ARMY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 0011 is offered during the fall term. This freshman course is an introduction to army ROTC. Course instruction includes survival techniques, first aid, wear of the military uniform and organization, role and branches of the U.S. army.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MILS 0012 - ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 0012 is offered during the spring term. This freshman course is an introduction to army ROTC. Course instruction includes leadership and management, drill and ceremonies, land navigation, basic, pistol/rifle marksmanship and organization and role of the U.S. army reserve and national guard units.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MILS 0021 - LEADERSHIP & DECISION MAKING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 0021 is offered during the fall term. This sophomore course is an introduction to army ROTC. Course instruction includes the total army concept, army rank and structure, leadership and management, land navigation and drill and ceremonies.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MILS 0022 - ARMY TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 0022 is offered during the spring term. This sophomore course is an introduction to army ROTC. Course instruction includes group communication, decision making and problem solving techniques, military history, leadership and management and land navigation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MILS 1031 - TRAINING MANAGEMENT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 1031 is offered during the fall term. This junior course prepares the army ROTC student for commissioning into the U.S. army as a second lieutenant. Course instruction is coupled with practical exercises in tactical and technical military subjects with particular emphasis on leadership development, problem solving and decision making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MILS 1032 - APPLIED LEADERSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
MILS 1032 is offered during the spring term. This junior course prepares the army ROTC student for commissioning into the U.S. army as a second lieutenant. Course instruction is coupled with practical exercises in tactical and technical military subjects with particular emphasis on leadership development, problem solving and decision making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MUSIC 0062 - CONCERT CHOIR
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Open to all students interested in developing musical techniques. The repertoire includes music of all periods from the Renaissance to the present.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0063 - CHAMBER CHOIR
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The chamber choir is a select group of singers that come from the UPJ concert choir. Admission into this ensemble is by audition only.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0065 - WOMEN’S CHORUS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The women’s chorus performs literature from all historical periods. Admission into this ensemble is by audition only.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0069 - CONCERT BAND
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Open to all students interested in ensemble playing. Rehearsals twice a week. Performs concerts and participates in sports events. A varied repertoire is performed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0123 - BASIC MUSICIANSHIP: CLASS VOICE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed for non-voice majors who want to develop their singing and sight-reading skills. It provides an introduction to posture, breathing, tone production, diction, and interpretation, while introducing students to the elements of music theory and notation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0212 - INTRO TO WESTERN ART MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The course presents the historical unfolding of the major achievements of music in Western culture from Gregorian chant to the twentieth century. The course assumes no ability to read musical score; the emphasis is on developing intelligent and creative listening skills.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0223 - HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC TO 1750
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A study of selected master works of Western art music in a historical context from Gregorian chant through Johann Sebastian Bach. Emphasis is on musical understanding through critical listening, score study and lectures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0225 - HIST WESTERN MUSIC SINCE 1750
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course surveys the music of the classical, romantic and modern periods. Selected genres such as symphonies and masses will be analyzed, along with specific composers from these eras. Special attention will be given to stylistic and structural procedures. Emphasis will be on listening in a more critical fashion. No ability to read music is assumed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0413 - THEORY AND EAR-TRAINING 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the basic materials of music. Students will be introduced to such topics as note/rest values, intervals, rhythm and meter, key signatures, scales and triads. Students will become familiar with how to notate these elements, both by sight and aural recognition. Concepts will be practiced through singing and writing. This course assumes no ability to read music.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0414 - THEORY AND EAR-TRAINING 2
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of the materials learned in theory and ear-training 1. New topics will include triads and their harmonic functions within a key, sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation and beginning part-writing. Students will demonstrate learned knowledge through singing, keyboard playing and composition. This course does assume the ability to read music.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: MUSIC 0413
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MUSIC 0425 - WRITING ABOUT MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on how to write critical and analytical papers on the subject of music. Students are expected to learn musical terminology and how to use that terminology in a paper. Students will be asked to attend events such as concerts, lectures, rehearsals, and film viewings.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0531 - VOICE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This course provides group and individual instruction in vocal techniques. Topics will include posture, breath support, diction and sight-singing. Ability to read music is assumed for this course. In addition, students must have choral or private voice study experience.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0641 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MUSIC 0712 - JAZZ
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The course focuses on the chronological development of jazz from its beginnings on the plantation to its present state as a world concert music. Various influences such as spirituals, ragtime and blues will be examined. The primary focus of the course will be of listening and analyzing jazz in a more critical fashion.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0845 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Topics for this course will be chosen by the instructor for each subsequent time the course is offered. This course will allow students to do in-depth exploration of a given topic.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0846 - THE BEATLES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will take an in-depth look at the Beatles’ music, personalities, compositional techniques, and their influence on our culture from the 1960’s into the 21st century. The major emphasis of this course will be focused on student listening skills and the fostering of a deeper appreciation for the Beatles and their music.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NATSC 0080 - INTEGRATED SCIENCES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An overview of the concepts, principles, and processes of science essential for teaching in the elementary school. Topics covered include physical science, life science, and earth/space science. The course may be taken prior to, or after, admittance to the education division.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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Nursing |
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NUR 0020 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING CARE
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course will examine mechanisms that produce disease and injury, the ways in which the body responds to these mechanisms, and the clinical manifestations produced by the body’s response.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0980 and NUR 0051
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NUR 0051 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides a broad overview and synthesis of the issues and trends most relevant to the practice of professional nursing. Historical, contemporary and potential influences on professional nursing practice are reviewed. An emphasis on the unique and varied roles of nurses in today’s interdisciplinary health care environment are examined within the context of individual, family, community, and global health. Characteristics and major changes in health care delivery systems (federal, state, and local) are discussed. Components of professional nursing values and core practice competencies are presented. The concept of an evidence-based approach to clinical practice is introduced. Critical thinking strategies are introduced in the context of the nursing process.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 0066 - NUTRITION FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on nutrition for clinical practice for nurses. Food for energy and the major nutrients are considered for the promotion of health and for medical nutrition therapy for selected disruptions of health. Emphasis is placed on nutrition assessment and interventions in relation to the goals of the current healthy people document and dietary guidelines for Americans.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0970 and CHEM 0190
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NUR 0067 - NURSING RESEARCH: AN INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL APPRAISAL AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The primary objective of this course is to assist students in becoming intelligent consumers of research to provide the basis for evidence-based practice and provision of culturally-congruent care. Students gain an understanding of the application of quantitative and qualitative research processes to the development of nursing knowledge and the contributions of research to the evidence base of nursing practice. Students are expected to implement the steps of evidence based practice. Students are to identify clinical problems and search the literature for information about the problem. Students are expected to critically appraise research articles, distinguish between useful, valid research and that which cannot or should not be applied to nursing practice.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 0080
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NUR 0080 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE 1
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course focuses on the concepts of communication, therapeutic intervention, and decision-making as they relate to the nursing process. Techniques of assessment of the physical, psychological, and developmental dimensions of the individual are explored through a variety of learning strategies. Variations of expected findings based on influences such as age, social condition, and culture are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic interventions of safety, hygiene and comfort, health assessment and health promotion.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0970 and NUR 0051; CREQ: NUR 0020
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NUR 0080C - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE 1 CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide clinical experiences related to the theory provided in Foundations of Nursing Practice 1. Techniques used in the assessment of the physical, psychological and development dimensions of the individual within an acute care setting are demonstrated. Variations of findings based on influences such as age and culture are identified. Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic interventions of safety, hygiene and comfort, health assessment and health promotion.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 0080
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NUR 0081 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE 2
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course builds on the fundamental skills learned in NUR 0080. The focus is on direct practice and correct manipulation of equipment during the performance of psychomotor skills. During laboratory sessions, students will have the opportunity to practice simulated clinical skills. The nursing process and clinical reasoning will serve as the framework for decision-making during skill performance. Through active laboratory participation, the student will demonstrate self-direction as a learner.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0020 and 0080 and 0087
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NUR 0082 - NURSING MANAGEMENT OF ADULT WITH ACUTE/CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on the nursing care of adults, including older adults, with acute and/or chronic illnesses. Students will be guided in critical thinking exercises and the use of therapeutic interventions and research findings in the management of adults. Nursing process, critical thinking, and decision-making serve as the framework for acquisition of knowledge for the management of patients. Societal and cultural influences will be emphasized.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0020 and 0087; CREQ: NUR 0081
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NUR 0082C - NURSING MANAGEMENT OF ADULT WITH ACUTE/CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course focuses on the nursing care of adults, including older adults, with acute and/or chronic illnesses. Students will be guided in critical thinking exercises and the use of therapeutic interventions and research findings in the management of adults with acute and/or chronic illnesses. During clinic, students will have the opportunity to practice clinical skills learned in the lab. Nursing process, critical thinking, and decision-making serve as the framework for acquisition of clinical psychomotor skills. Common concepts of care will be emphasized, including societal and cultural influences.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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NUR 0086 - NURSING INFORMATICS
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on concepts relevant to the practice of nursing informatics. The course emphasizes information technology applications and the principles of nursing informatics from a current and historical perspective. Learners will examine the analysis of healthcare data and its transformation to nursing knowledge. Nursing language concepts and their importance in clinical information system development will be identified. Learners will examine information technologies that manage clinical information and support patient care. Social and ethical issues in the context of clinical information systems will be examined. The impact of evolving/emerging information technologies on healthcare provider and consumer roles will be discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 0087 - PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examination of the major categories of pharmacologic agents and application of pharmacologic concepts to clinical nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physiologic actions of the drugs, expected patient responses, major side effects, and implications for nursing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0970 and CHEM 0190; CREQ: BIOL 0980
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NUR 0088 - INTRODUCTION TO BASIC STATISTICS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to descriptive statistics and parametric and nonparametric statistical tests that are commonly used by researchers in the health sciences and appear in published research reports. Emphasis is placed on student mastery of concepts and principles that are fundamental to descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as interpretation and critical appraisal of their use in research studies. Opportunities are provided to manipulate data, perform basic statistical tests, and summarize findings in tabular, graphical, and narrative form.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY IN NURSING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This course is independent study in a topic in nursing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 1050 - NURSING CARE OF MOTHERS, NEWBORNS AND FAMILIES
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course provides an introduction to the process of childbirth and the dynamics of the childbearing family. It explores the areas of health promotion, physiologic changes associated with pregnancy, high risk conditions associated with pregnancy and the development of the fetus and newborn. Emphasis is on adaptation to the biopsychosocial needs of the childbearing family with sensitivity to the cultural needs and ethical issues of a diverse population. Critical thinking, problem solving, stress adaptation, role, family and nursing theories provide a major focus for understanding childbearing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0066 and 0082
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NUR 1050C - NURSING CARE OF MOTHERS, NEWBORNS AND FAMILIES CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course provides an introduction to the process of childbirth and the dynamics of the childbearing family. It explores the areas of health promotion, physiologic changes associated with pregnancy, high risk conditions associated with pregnancy and the development of the fetus and newborn. Emphasis is on adaptation to the biopsychosocial needs of the childbearing family with sensitivity to the cultural needs and ethical issues of a diverse population. Critical thinking, problem solving, stress adaptation, role, family and nursing theories provide a major focus for understanding childbearing. Clinical experiences reflect a diversity of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and community programs that provide services to the childbearing family.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1050
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NUR 1052 - NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on the unique health and developmental needs of infants, children and adolescents with an emphasis on family-centered care. The course incorporates principles of assessment, planning and implementation of nursing interventions appropriate for health promotion, wellness, health restoration and various complex health problems. Nursing approaches are based on the use of best evidence, developmental perspectives, and cultural competence with a focus on critical thinking.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0066 and 0082
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NUR 1052C - NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on nursing practice for restoration and maintenance of health in children in various stages of development within their families and the broader social contexts in which children grow and develop. Nursing approaches used in the clinical setting are based on the use of best evidence, developmental perspectives, and cultural competence. The nursing process is applied to the child and family to minimize the effects of stressors which have resulted in a disruption of health. There is an emphasis on critical thinking and decision making as the student applies theory to nursing care.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1052
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NUR 1054 - NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course is designed to ensure competency in providing evidence-based nursing care to older adults and their families, across a continuum of health care settings. Attention is given to the complex interaction of acute and chronic co-morbid conditions, interdisciplinary collaboration, the recognition of risk factors, valid and reliable health assessment, and individualized and evidence-based care for older adults across a continuum of health care settings. The influence of attitudes, age, gender, race, culture, religion, language, lifestyle, technology, and health care policy on the biological, psychological, and social functioning of older adults is considered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0082
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NUR 1054C - NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course is designed to ensure competency in providing evidence-based nursing care to older adults and their families, across a continuum of health care settings. Attention is given to the complex interaction of acute and chronic co-morbid conditions, interdisciplinary collaboration, the recognition of risk factors, valid and reliable health assessment, and individualized care for older adults across a continuum of health care settings. The influence of attitudes, age, gender, race, culture, religion, language, lifestyle, technology, and health care policy on the biological, psychological, and social functioning of older adults is considered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1054
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NUR 1060 - NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course is designed to teach basic psychiatric mental health nursing concepts and their application to clinical practice. Classroom learning is focused on developmental, psychological, and biological theories in order to enhance understanding of psychiatric illness. Major psychiatric illnesses throughout the lifespan as well as contemporary methods of treatment are addressed. Emphasis is placed on understanding the unique contributions of social and cultural factors to mental health.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0067
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NUR 1060C - NURSING CARE OF CLIENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on nursing practice of health promotion and restoration in individuals with mental health problems. Application of theoretical concepts and nursing interventions is the focus of the clinical experience in acute, chronic, and community mental health settings. Emphasis is placed on understanding the unique contributions of social and cultural factors in the development of treatment plans for clients experiencing psychiatric problems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1060
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NUR 1061 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An independent study is a student-initiated experience planned to permit students to pursue an area of interest in nursing with guidance of a faculty preceptor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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NUR 1074 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course enables the registered nurse student to further develop critical thinking, leadership abilities, communication and decision-making skills in the development and implementation of an evidence-based clinical capstone project to enhance patient care quality. A systematic approach is used to identify a clinical topic for evidence-based literature review, presentation, and evaluation. Each student identifies specific learning activities for the practicum, which relate directly to a selected culturally diverse environment. Under the guidance of faculty and a clinical preceptor, didactic seminars, assignments, and mentored clinical practicum are used to foster independence and self-direction for all students.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0067
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NUR 1077 - SCHOOL NURSE SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the professional nurse for certification as a school nurse in Pennsylvania; both the theory component (NUR 1077) and the practicum (NUR 1078) are required for eligibility. The role of the school nurse is explored through the historical, legal, ethical, research and practice perspectives. The biological, physical, developmental, behavioral, cultural and psychosocial needs of children of all ages in the school setting are examined. Throughout the course, current evidence related to school nursing and Pennsylvania educational requirements is applied to the health needs of school age children, including those with special health and learning needs, the culturally diverse and English language learners (ell’s). The independent and collaborative aspects of the school nurse role are explored.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: COREQ: NUR 1078
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NUR 1078 - SCHOOL NURSE PRACTICUM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the professional nurse for certification as a school nurse in Pennsylvania; both the theory component (NUR 1077) and this practicum (NUR 1078) are required for eligibility. This course provides the required 100 hours of clinical practicum experience in elementary, middle and high school settings. The nursing care of children requiring acute, chronic and episodic care is performed under the guidance of an experienced school nurse. Throughout the course, the application of the nursing process and evidence-based approaches are employed when providing nursing services to school age children. Interdisciplinary care and management for school age children with special health and learning needs, including the culturally diverse and English language learners (ELL’s) is emphasized. The independent and collaborative aspects of the school nurse role are explored within the school setting.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1077
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NUR 1085 - ETHICS IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the domain of clinical ethics as a foundation for developing ethical expertise in nursing practice. The course focuses on contemporary nursing and health care issues that raise personal and professional ethical concerns. Emphasis is placed on cultural differences, current legislation, political and religious controversy, economic constraints, and professional commitment related to the resolution of the identified ethical dilemmas. The process of ethical analysis and reasoning is used to resolve representative patient and health care situations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 1100 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Study of a special topic in nursing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 1120 - ADVANCED NURSING MANAGEMENT ADULT ACUTE/COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on the patient centered nursing care of adults experiencing acute and complex illnesses. Emphasis is placed on the prioritization and decision making processes of nursing care and the nursing responsibilities associated with translating, integrating and applying medical/surgical management, evaluation of outcomes, health promotion, and support for individuals and families experiencing acute and complex health problems. This course will also discuss the increasing diversity of this nation’s population as expressed through age, racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, spiritual and sexual orientation. Discussions will occur with the effect of socio-economic differences and how it may affect the patient’s overall health care. Discussion of interdisciplinary collaboration healthcare professional is emphasized.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 0066
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NUR 1120C - ADVANCED NURSING MANAGEMENT OF THE ADULT WITH ACUTE/COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This clinical course focuses on the nursing care of adults with acute and complex illnesses in a hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on using the nursing process to assist students with the development of priority nursing goals and in applying critical thinking skills to patient care. The clinical nursing responsibilities include interpretation of diagnostic studies, medical/surgical patient management, evaluation of outcomes, health promotion, and support for individuals and families experiencing acute and complex health problems. This course includes application of cultural diversity awareness training to the nursing process. Clinical learning is focused on developing and refining the knowledge and skills to manage patient care as part of inter-professional teams. Clinical experiences are offered in acute care, critical care, and monitored units.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1120
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NUR 1121 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on the nursing management of the adult who experiences an acute or complex illness with an alteration in multiple body systems. The students’ ability to apply the nursing process, using critical thinking skills, is expanded through classroom and case study activities. Professional competence is enhanced through the utilization of high fidelity human simulation technology.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 1052 and 1054 and 1060
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NUR 1121C - ADVANCED CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course focuses on the nursing management of the adult who experiences an acute or complex illness with an alteration in multiple body systems. The students’ ability to apply the nursing process, using critical thinking skills, is expanded through clinical activities. Collaboration with interdisciplinary health professionals in health promotion and restoration is fostered
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1121
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NUR 1127 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Students will explore epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services. The health care needs of selected at-risk populations will be examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 0067
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NUR 1127C - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Students will experience independence and collaboration with community-based clinicians in a variety of settings. Students will have opportunities to apply epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services at the individual, family, and aggregate levels.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1128
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NUR 1128 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Students will explore epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services. The health care needs of selected at-risk populations will be examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 1052 and 1054 and 1060
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NUR 1128C - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
The overall objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad introduction to community health and the role of nursing within this context. Students will experience independence and collaboration with community-based clinicians in a variety of settings. Students will have opportunities to apply epidemiology; health promotion and disease prevention within groups; individual and family case management; community assessment and intervention; environmental hazards; and factors influencing the delivery of and access to community health services at the individual, family, and aggregate levels.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1128
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NUR 1134 - TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Students synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing roles and increase their understanding of their responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of individuals, families and aggregates. Theory related to professional nursing roles, patient care management, and leadership is presented. In addition, health care policy related to specific nursing issues is examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NUR 1050 and 1060 and 1120
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NUR 1134C - TRANSITION INTO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE CLINICAL
Minimum Credits: 6
Maximum Credits: 6
This course is designed to facilitate the transition into professional practice through preceptorship with registered nurses in a variety of settings. Students synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing roles and increase their responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of individuals, families and aggregates. Theory related to professional nursing roles, patient care management, and leadership is presented. In addition, health care policy related to specific nursing issues is examined.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1134
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NUR 1154 - NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
This course is designed to ensure competency in providing evidence-based nursing care to older adults and their families, across a continuum of health care settings. Attention is given to the complex interaction of acute and chronic co-morbid conditions, interdisciplinary collaboration, the recognition of risk factors, valid and reliable health assessments, and individualized care for older adults in acute and skilled nursing facilities. The influence of attitudes, age, gender, race, culture, religion, language, lifestyle, technology, and health care policy on the biological, psychological, and social functioning of older adults is considered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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NUR 1680 - INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS AND MOLECULAR THERAPEUTICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This is an introductory course that focuses on the fundamentals of genetics. The course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of genetic concepts so that this knowledge can be utilized to understand current and future genetic theories and therapeutics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 1906 - DIRECTED INDVIDUAL RESEARCH
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
This course involves student participation in individual research supervised by a member of the department faculty.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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NUR 1990 - SENIOR SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The goal of this course is to support the senior student’s successful progression to entry-level professional nursing practice. Classroom activities and self-directed learning will prepare students to attain the benchmarks associated with professional licensure and provide a foundation for the continuous self-evaluation and life-long learning required to support professional nursing practice (AACN, 2008).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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PHIL 0013 - CONCEPTS OF HUMAN NATURE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to some ways in which ethical and social thought has been influenced by different views of human nature. Readings are from such authors as Plato, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, and Freud.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0083 - INTRO TO PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to some classical problems of philosophy. Topics vary, but might include skepticism, free will, the existence of god, and the justification of ethical beliefs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0120 - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course deals with moral and philosophical issues having to do with humanity’s relationship to the environment and humanity’s duties toward future generations and perhaps to nature itself. It will deal both with theory and with practice.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0209 - HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The aim of this course is to introduce students to some of the main achievements and leading ideas of ancient Greek philosophy up to classical times. Emphasis will be on understanding and evaluating the arguments and ideas of the Greek philosophical tradition.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0213 - HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to the philosophical period from Descartes through Kant. Special attention is given to at least one rationalist, one empiricist, and Kant.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0214 - BIOETHICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Bioethics is the study of the ethics of life and death. Some of the topics to be covered in this class include: abortion, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, capital punishment, distribution of heath care resources, and human and animal experimentation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PHIL 0220 - INTRODUCTION TO EXISTENTIALISM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This introductory level course explores the central existentialist question of how to be a genuine individual or self through reading of several major authors, such as pascal, Kierkegaard, Dostoievski, Nietzsche, and Sartre.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PHIL 0230 - PHILOSOPHY AND FILM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This is an introductory aesthetics course dealing with philosophy and film.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PHIL 0303 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An examination of philosophical theories concerning good and evil, right and wrong, and virtue and vice, and their implications for some specific moral issues.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0320 - SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to some traditional philosophical perspectives on the nature of society. Philosophers studied might include Plato, Hobbes, Marx, and Twentieth-Century social theorists.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PHIL 0333 - POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This introductory level undergraduate course studies several important views on the nature and justification of government, such as those of Plato, Hobbes, and Marx.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0353 - PHILOSOPHY AND PUBLIC ISSUES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The aim of this introductory undergraduate course is to encourage systematic and clear thought about issues of public importance by philosophic reflection which emphasizes the implications of different moral and political theories for these issues.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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PHIL 0440 - MINDS AND MACHINES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This introductory level course is devoted to explicating and critically evaluating the thesis that the human mind, or at least its cognitive faculty, can be understood as a computing machine. Readings are primarily from contemporary authors, and include both scientists and philosophers.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PHIL 0445 - PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A course that reviews questions about the nature and value of technology and moves on to issues of intellectual property rights in digital media and aesthetic analysis of digital media.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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PHIL 0474 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A critical examination of the rationality of faith in the existence of god. Traditional arguments both for and against the existence of god are considered, along with pragmatic justifications of faith based upon its beneficial consequences.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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