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NURS 422 - Nursing VII Health Care of the Adult: Gerontology Focus (3 cr) This course is designed to examine illness care, rehabilitation care, health counseling, and education for the gerontological client and family. This course builds upon knowledge gained in NURS 316 (Health Care of the Adult—medical-surgical focus). The diverse social, cultural, economic, and political components of older populations will be explored. Prerequisites: NURS 411 , 413 , 426 428 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 424 .
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NURS 424 - Nursing VII Clinical Component (3 cr) This clinical course is designed to provide opportunities for application and integrations of theory content of gerontological nursing. A variety of health care settings will be used to expose the student to a diverse social, cultural, economic, and political component of older populations. The student will apply the nursing process utilizing critical thinking skills to the multiple alterations in health for older populations. Prerequisites: NURS 411 , 413 , 428 , 426 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 422 .
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NURS 426 - Nursing VIII Health Care of the Adult With Complex Problems (3 cr) This adult health nursing course focuses on the therapeutic nursing interventions used to restore health to adults who are experiencing acute and/or complex health problems. Analyzes deviations from health with attention to the implications for the individual as well as the family in coping with health problems. Analyzes the client’s health care needs and the resources to meet them in collaboration with the client and health providers. Incorporates ethical and legal issues involving clients with complex needs. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 324 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 428 .
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NURS 428 - Nursing VIII Clinical Component (2 cr) This medical-surgical clinical course of adult health care nursing focuses on planning and providing care for persons with complex health needs. Complex and multisystem needs are explored in-depth. Selected clinical experiences in specialty areas ICU, CCU, ER, open heart surgery, and cardiac cath lab are arranged. Prerequisites: NURS 316 , 318 , 320 , 322 , 324 , 326 . Corequisite: Corequisite: NURS 426 .
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NURS 430 - Patient-Centered Care: Children & Families (4 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of children and families with emphasis on health promotion and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All 2nd-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All 3rd-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 431 - Performance Outcomes III (1 cr) In this lab course, the student will develop advanced nursing interventions aimed at providing patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All second-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All third-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 432 - Patient-Centered Care: Adult Health II (6 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of patients experiencing acute, life-threatening illness within vulnerable populations. Emphasis is placed on provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All 2nd-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All 3rd-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 434 - Management and Issues in Health Care (3 cr) This course is designed to examine current health care issues influencing professional nursing practice. The student is introduced to management principles and leadership roles and responsibilities within different health care organizations and settings. Prerequisites: NURS 415 , 417 , 426 , 428 .
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NURS 436 - Senior Capstone Seminar (1 cr) Focus is on preparing for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Emphasis will be placed on test-taking strategies and development of personalized plans of study to assist in preparing students for NCLEX-RN success. Prerequisites: Last semester pre-licensure senior students.
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NURS 438 - Patient-Centered Care: Childbearing Family (3 cr) This didactic and clinical course is designed to implement the nursing process in the care of the child-bearing family. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and the provision of safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care. Prerequisites: All second-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All third-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 441 - Information Management (3 cr) This didactic course includes concepts of basic computer skills, information literacy, information management and patient care technology. This course introduces and discusses public and institutional policies important to health care technologiy, communication, and documentation of interventions, with an emphasis on privacy, confidentiality, and security. This course will address technology issues important to the future of nursing and health care. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 442 - Patient-Centered Care: Population Health (5 cr) This didactic and clinical course includes concepts relevant to the interprofessional and intraprofessional role of the nurse in assisting communities to develop and implement plans for health promotion and injury prevention activities across the lifespan, with emphasis on health disparities and vulnerable populations. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 443 - Leadership (3 cr) This theory course focuses on leadership roles of the professional nurse. Concepts include leadership theory, professionalism, workplace issues, change implementation and conflict resolution, healthcare and regulatory policies, management and financial resources, role delineation and delegation, promoting a culture of quality and safety, and career development. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 444 - Capstone Immersion Experience (4 cr) This clinical course allows the student to assume the professional nursing role in providing safe, multi-dimensional, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare environments. Prerequisites: All third-semester nursing courses. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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NURS 445 - NCLEX-RN Preparation (1 cr) This didactic course focuses on preparing the student for the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX-RN). Emphasis is placed on test-taking strategies and development of personalized plans of study to assist students prepare for NCLEX-RN success. Prerequisites: Last semester pre-licensure senior students. Corequisite: All fourth-semester nursing courses.
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Nursing (Graduate) |
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NURS 510 - Health Care Delivery Systems: Political, Social, and Economic Influences (3 cr) This theory course is designed to further develop the knowledge, skills, values, meaning, and experiences necessary for assuming a leadership role in health care delivery services. The focus is on an in-depth assessment of socially and culturally diverse populations. Students explore the physiological and psychological variants in health which influence client outcomes. Content includes the analysis of common health disparities and the identification of evidence-based strategies to effect change. Health services delivery systems are analyzed for appropriateness in meeting the dynamic and ever-changing health profile of clients. This is the last course in the RN-to-BSN sequence, and is held as graduate credit on the graduate transcript.
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NURS 512 - Theoretical Foundation in Nursing (3cr) This course focuses on evaluating the factors and issues influencing the development of theory in nursing. Theoretical terminology and criteria for the evaluation of theories are examined. Linkages applied between theory, practice, and research is explored. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 510 .
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NURS 514 - Research Methods for Health Professionals I (3cr) This course provides a survey of research in nursing with a focus on evaluating nursing research for usability in practice. A major focus will be on quantitative research. Prerequisites: NURS 512 .
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NURS 516 - Research Methods for Health Professionals II (3cr) This course focuses on critiquing research as a method in evaluating evidence-based practice standards and guidelines. A major focus will be on qualitative research and outcomes.
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NURS 518 - Grant Writing (3cr) This course focuses on the formulation of a fundable project of study, identification of potential funding sources, and development of the elements in a proposal. Students will finalize a complete funding proposal, including problem statement, work plan, resource plan, evaluation methods, and budget. Prerequisites: NURS 512 . Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 514 .
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NURS 522 - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3cr) This course integrates concepts of assessment and evaluation into a nursing education framework. Students analyze assessment/evaluation concepts, models, and frameworks applicability for students, faculty, curricula, and programs. Prerequisites: NURS 512 and NURS 514 .
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NURS 524 - Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education (3cr) This course provides preparation for employment and development of competencies as educators in academic and other complex organizations. Course concepts include functioning within the education environment; teaching learning process; adult learning strategies; use of technology; research abilities; and developing effective communication skills with diverse groups. Prerequisites: NURS 522 .
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NURS 526 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3cr) This course is designed for persons who are or will be engaged in teaching within nursing education settings. The primary focus is the process of curriculum development; philosophical, social, political, economic, and professional issues that need to be considered in planning curricula; evaluating existing curricula; and changing curricula are examined. Prerequisites: NURS 524 .
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NURS 530 - Nursing Leadership Internship I (4cr) A practicum experience designed for application, demonstration, and synthesis of theory and competencies related to the roles of administrator or nursing education leader. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet individual learning goals in the context of preceptor supervised experiences. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 532 - Nursing Leadership Internship II (5cr) A practicum experience designed for application, demonstration, and synthesis of theory and competencies related to the role of nurse administrator or nursing education leader. Learning experiences are planned and negotiated to meet individual learning goals in the context of preceptor supervised experiences. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 540 - Advanced Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan (4cr) This course focuses on refining and strengthening advanced health assessment and clinical judgments across the lifespan and provides a foundation for planning therapeutic interventions for well and ill patients. A problem-focused and comprehensive database is developed and communicated through oral, written, and practicum methods. This included complete functional, spiritual and family assessment, health history, physical examination and appropriate laboratory and diagnostic data. Cultural and developmental variations of their patient will be emphasized. This course includes 50 hours of lab practicum. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 510 .
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NURS 541 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3cr) This course provides an advanced understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying human disease processes. The manifestation of pathophysiologic alterations will be analyzed in a systems approach as well as common diagnostic testing and pathologic processes. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 540 .
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NURS 542 - Advanced Pharmacology (3cr) This course focuses on the application of pharmacological agents (prescription and over the counter) used to treat acute and chronic health problems of vulnerable populations across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles and current research form the foundation for discussion of selected drug groups. Emphasis is given to indications, mechanisms of action, dosages, adverse side effects, cost containment, and patient education. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 541 .
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NURS 543 - Diagnostic Reasoning (2cr) This course is designed to further develop the advanced diagnostic reasoning skills necessary for advanced practice nurses through the use of case studies and simulation experiences. Corequisite: NURS 541 .
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NURS 544 - Genetics for the Healthcare Provider (3cr) This course provides an introduction to the clinical applications of genetics, providing the student with the most recent scientific knowledge as well as assisting them in applying this to their practice as an advanced practice nurse. Prerequisites: NURS 541 .
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NURS 545 - Primary Care-Women’s Health (3cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of women through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 60 practice hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 546 - Primary Care-Peds and Family (4cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of children and families through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 120 practice hours. Prerequisites: NURS 545 .
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NURS 547 - Primary Care-Adult I (3cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 120 practice hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 548 - Primary Care-Adult II (4cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 180 practice hours. Prerequisites: NURS 547 .
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NURS 549 - Primary Care-Gerontology (2cr) This course provides an opportunity for participation in the management of common acute (or episodic) and chronic conditions, which promote the health of older adults through advanced practice interventions. This course includes 60 practice hours. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 547 .
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NURS 550 - Role Transition (2cr) This course focuses on promoting role development and role satisfaction of the advanced practice nurse. Emphasis is placed on role adjustment, the advance practice nurse’s role in primary care, regulatory regulations, and marketing skills. Prerequisites: All 500-level NURS courses as required by program/concentration.
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NURS 600 - Transition to Doctoral Practice (1-9cr) This prerequisite course is intended for post-masters in nursing students requiring additional precepted clinical practicum hours to reach a total of 540 hours prior to full admission into the third year of the DNP program. The number of credits the student needs to complete will depend on the number of clinical hours completed in their masters in nursing program and will be negotiated between the program track coordinator and student. One credit is equivalent to 60 clinical hours. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.
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NURS 610 - Introduction to Health Informatics and Systems Thinking (3cr) Introduction to the field of nursing informatics, current state of the science, major issues for research and development. Includes theoretical models of nursing informatics; nursing roles; information processing and data management; data acquisition and data representation; information system standards, system architecture, and networking; evaluation; and ethical/social issues in healthcare informatics. The course will also include information on the delivery of consumer health information; Internet-based information delivery, access to patient information, and privacy issues; quality of consumers’ health information health literacy; design and development of consumer health information resources; consumer access to clinical information; and current research. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 612 - Translating Research into Practice I (3cr) This course focuses on advanced applications of evidence-based practice. The course emphasizes foundational and advanced concepts of evidence-based practice and requires application of principals of EBP, thorough literature searches, appraisals of literature and development of draft project proposal. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 610 .
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NURS 614 - Translating Research into Practice II (3cr) Synthesis of knowledge regarding implementation models and strategies used for translating evidence into practice is the focus of this course. Students explore organizational aspects of change influencing innovation, quality improvement, and program evaluation. Developing and preparing to implement and evaluate a translational science project is a component of the course. Prerequisites: NURS 612 .
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NURS 616 - Health Behaviors in Vulnerable Populations (3cr) This course focuses on an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and research literature that supports health behavior change in vulnerable populations. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate theories/models applicable to health behavior and to complete an intensive analysis of a health behavior relevant to their area of research. Prerequisite/corequisite: NURS 610 .
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NURS 618 - Healthcare Systems Quality and Improvement (3cr) This course provides an application of measurement, data management, and statistical analysis principles to quality improvement and patient safety challenges. The focus is on the importance and design of effective measures, the selection of appropriate analysis tools, and their application to quality and safety improvement challenges in healthcare. Prerequisites: NURS 610 and NURS 612 . Corequisite: NURS 614 and NURS 620 .
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NURS 620 - Strategic Resource Management in Nursing and Health Systems (3cr) The design and execution of strategies to manage human and financial resources within complex health systems. The course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about managing an organization’s human and financial assets, and (2) How to implement these strategies to achieve the organization’s objectives. Corequisite: NURS 614 and NURS 618 .
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NURS 622 - Emerging Diseases and Population Health (3cr) This course focuses on integration and synthesis of clinical prevention and population health for individuals and populations utilizing advanced nursing practice strategies for the promotion of health and prevention of disease across the life span. Prerequisites: NURS 616 .
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NURS 624 - Leadership in Complex Health Systems (3cr) This course focuses on the analysis and evaluation of theories and research that influence leadership in complex systems. Leadership is explored in the complex system domains of education, health service, research, informatics, and public policy. Internal and external sources of knowledge are evaluated and used to enhance leader behavior/s. Core competencies and strategies for leadership effectiveness are examined and evaluated. Prerequisites: NURS 614 , NURS 616 , and NURS 618 .
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NURS 626 - Statistical Inferences for Evidence-Based Practice (3cr) This course provides the student an opportunity to perform statistical analysis appropriate for use in evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Basic statistics course completed with a grade of B or better, and NURS 614 .
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NURS 630 - DNP Project (1-3cr) This course provides the student with an opportunity to investigate a clinical problem of relevance to the student’s practice setting. Students work under the direction of a faculty committee to prepare a written and oral report of their findings. This course may be split into 2 semesters, with completion in the final semester of the student’s academic program. This course includes 180 clinical practice hours. This course is repeatable once, to a maximum of three credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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NURS 632 - DNP Practicum (1-6cr) The course provides the opportunity for the student to have a mentored experience, under faculty supervision, where the DNP competencies can be explored and mastered in an area of the student’s choice. This course may be split into two semesters, with completion in the final semester of the student’s academic program. This course includes 360 clinical practice hours. This course is repeatable once, to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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PHAR 311 - Chemical Properties of Drugs (2 cr) Principles of chemical stability and chemical properties as they relate to drug molecules. Topics to be covered include functional group analysis, solubility, oil/water partitioning, organic acids and bases, and drug decomposition and metabolism.
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PHAR 402 - Physical Pharmacy (3 cr) Designed to teach students the basic principles related to physical phenomena and stability as well as introduce them to a variety of factors that influce drug dosage form design and stability.
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PHAR 408 - Pharmaceutics (3 cr) Parmaceutics builds upon the concepts discussed in physical pharmacy and focuses on drug dosage forms and delivery systems, their design, drug delivery to the body through a variety of routes, and factors affecting drug delivery.
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PHAR 409 - Immunology and Biotechnology (2 cr) Students will learn basic functions of the immune system, elements of the pharmaceutical applications of biotechnology, and be introduced to the chemotherapy of infections.
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PHAR 431 - General Biochemistry (4 cr) This course is designed to be a general introduction to biochemical compounds, processes, and concepts for students in the pharmacy program. Topics such as enzyme mechanisms, therapeutic use of enzyme inhibitors, effects of drugs on various metabolic pathways, signal transduction, and biotransformation provide basic information for subsequent pharmacy courses in the training of students for the practice of pharmacy, including passage of the Pharmacy Board examination. Four lectures per week.
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PHAR 443 - Fundamentals of Physiology (5 cr) Analysis of basic facts and concepts relating to cellular processes, organ systems, and their control. Three lectures, one conference, one lab per week.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Liberal Arts Study (3 cr) This course prepares students for a successful academic career through the cultivation of valued skills in the liberal arts such as critical reading and analysis; writing and discussion; and argument and debate. Students are exposed to a series of primary texts, complied by the course faculty, dealing with a range of diverse creative, intellectual, and ethical ideas, Students are also introduced to many helpful campus resources as well as university transition strategies such as time management, study skills, information literacy, note-taking, technology usage, and test anxiety coping skills.
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr) An introductory consideration of language, meaning, and inference; of knowledge, truth, and certainty; of types (schools) of philosophy; of arguments regarding the existence of God; and of values.
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PHIL 210 - Social Philosophy (3 cr) Analysis of theories of the nature of humans, social institutions, social ethics, social purposes, patterns of relationship, and the problem of freedom and regulation.
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PHIL 304 - Philosophy of Religion (3 cr) An analysis of certain elements of religious thought. Problems of religious language, knowledge and faith, and the existence of God and evil will be examined from various religious perspectives.
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PHIL 305 - History of Philosophy (3 cr) Survey of the major movements in philosophy from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
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PHIL 306 - Twentieth-Century Philosophy (3 cr) Emphasis on pragmatism, existentialism, and analytic philosophy.
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PHIL 315 - Ethics (3 cr) Problems of choice within the context of society as considered by representatives of various philosophical and Christian traditions.
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Photography/Computer Imagery |
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PHOT 281 - Basic Photography (3 cr) Fundamentals of black and white photography and darkroom techniques. Topics include basic film processing and printing; basic lighting and exposure selection; composition; and visual thinking. Previously titled Black and White Photography I.
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PHOT 282 - Intermediate Photography (3 cr) A continuation of Black and White I. Topics include fiber-based paper, working on a larger scale, and advanced printing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the production of a cohesive body of work in terms of concept. Previously titled Black and White Photography II. Prerequisites: PHOT 281 .
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PHOT 380 - History of Photography (3 cr) An introductory course which explores, through student emulation and experimentation, the compositional sensibilities and aesthetic strategies of both historic and contemporary photographers. From Fall 2013-Spring 2016, was renumbered to PHOT 280.
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PHOT 381 - Studio Photography (3 cr) This course serves as an introduction to the methodology and technology of studio photography. Emphasis is placed upon product and portrait photography, tabletop design, and lighting techniques. Prerequisites: PHOT 383 .
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PHOT 382 - Medium and Large Format Photo (3cr) This class will present a chance for students to experience image taking through the use of the analog process for large format imagery. Students will be introduced to 2 1/4, 4x5, and 8x10 film for camera and film. Prerequisites: PHOT 282 .
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PHOT 383 - Color Light in Photography (3 cr) This course is an introduction to the digital techniques, images, and history of color photography. Topics include how theory relates directly to the practice of making color imagery and the exploration of conceptual ideas and techniques for photographic exploration. Prerequisites: PHOT 281 .
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PHOT 385 - Digital Imagery (3 cr) An introduction to computer imaging for visual artists, in which students will learn the fundamentals of image manipulation through digital means. This course also will address the relationship of manipulated images in context of our current culture. Previously titled Computer Digital Imagery. Prerequisites: PHOT 281 .
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PHOT 387 - Web Presence for Photographers (3 cr) Students will learn the fundamentals of using digitally manipulated text and images in conjunction with Web page design as a means for visual communication. There will be an emphasis on HTML, Web site functionality, page layout, navigation, and viewer interaction. Previously titled Introduction to Web Art. Prerequisites: PHOT 385 .
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PHOT 389 - Image and Meaning (3 cr) As a continually evolving and expanding artistic medium, photography is becoming increasingly more difficult to define. Through research, theory, and practice, this course will investigate the current aesthetic trends in photography in the context of contemporary art and culture. Prerequisite/corequisite: PHOT 381 .
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PHOT 390 - Social Representation in Photography (3cr) This class will explore social photography image making, which is the collecting, editing and presenting of news materials for publication or broadcast that creates images in order to tell a story. It includes documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography, sports photography, and others. Prerequisites: PHOT 383 .
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PHOT 400 - Special Topics in Photography/Computer Imagery (3 cr) This course will vary in content with each offering as areas of particular interest or timeliness not covered by the regular curriculum are explored. Offerings may focus on a specific photographic or computer imagery process or style or on a specific area of content. Each course offering under this title bears a subtitle which indicates the specific subject covered. PHOT 400 is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
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PHOT 420 - Time-Based Media (3 cr) An introduction to video art and the relationship between image and sound in time-based media production. Emphasis is placed on the use of metaphor, sequencing, and linear/nonlinear narrative structures in regard to animation, video, and film. Prerequisites: PHOT 385 .
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PHOT 480 - Research in Photography I (3 cr) This course designed as a culminating experience within the concentration area of photography with emphasis on contemporary photographic issues. The development of a portfolio and artist’s statement as well as advanced standards of critical observation and analysis are expected. Prerequisites: PHOT 383 .
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PHOT 482 - Photography and Advertising (3 cr) This is an upper-division studio class that provides an insight into the concepts of creative thinking in photographic advertising and exposes students to new approaches in methods and techniques of producing single images for adverting, along with various components of advance studio work. Prerequisite/corequisite: PHOT 381 .
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PHOT 483 - Alternative Processes (3 cr) This class explores various photographic processes as a means of creating effects other than the standard rendition. Nonsilver, instant-print manipulations and other processes and techniques will be presented. Prerequisites: PHOT 282 .
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PHOT 486 - Advanced Photography (3cr) This course is designed as a continuing experience within the concentration area of photography with emphasis on research of contemporary issues. The development of a series of images that demonstrates a visual idea and a thorough exploration of a chosen process is expected. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisites: PHOT 383 .
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PHOT 487 - The Extended Image (3 cr) An advanced level studio course in which students will explore the relationship between the virtual space of a photograph and the physical space in which the viewer encounters the image. With an emphasis on presentation, students will extend the photograph beyond the confines of a frame. Prerequisites: PHOT 385 .
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PHOT 488 - Internship in Photography (3-6 cr) Supervised off-campus work experience in photography or an allied field. Seminars will be held to evaluate the integration of theory and practice. Prerequisites: Permission for the instructor. This course may be repeated for up to 6 hours.
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PHOT 489 - Research in Photography II (3 cr) This course is a continuing exploration of the visual experience within the concentration area of photography with emphasis on contemporary photographic issues. The development of a portfolio as well as advanced standards of critical observation, analysis, and written essays are required. Prerequisites: PHOT 480 .
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PHED 104 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education (3 cr) An introduction to teaching health and physical education. Topics include philosophy and history, psychological, sociological, and scientific principles of sport and physical activity, as well as career awareness, department procedures, the Shepherd University Teaching Model for skill acquisition, and general concerns related to teaching health and physical education.
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PHED 110 - Elementary School Physical Education Activities (3 cr) Students will develop a working knowledge of fundamental movement patterns as they relate to action songs, folk and square dance, games, creative movement, and rhythmical activities. Teaching methods, program planning, and teaching opportunities are emphasized. Elementary education majors only.
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PHED 215 - Fundamental Movements, Gymnastics, and Dance (3cr) This course is designed to provide physical education teacher education candidates with the content knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to teach developmentally appropriate progressions for fundamental skills/concepts, dance, and gymnastics. Previously titled “Teaching Tumbling and Gymnastics” (2cr). Previously numbered as PHED 315.
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PHED 225 - Teaching Games for Tactical Understanding (3 cr) This course is designed to assess technical and tactical performance capabilities of Physical Education Teacher Candidates (TC). The course aligns with PETE accreditation standards using a Tactical Games for Understanding and small-sided games (SSG) practice approach. Previously Team Sport Activities. Previously numbered as PHED 325.
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PHED 226 - Individual Sport Activities (3 cr) Teacher candidates will develop competency in the beginning Physical Education Teacher Education standards. Teacher Candidates will undergo a series of cognitive and motor skill developmental activities and assessments in this course as part of their preparation to teach preK-12 physical education. Previously numbered as PHED 326.
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PHED 246 - Aquatics (1 cr) This course emphasizes basic strokes, breathing techniques, and water safety skills, including survival floating and use of clothing as a flotation device.
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PHED 301 - Elementary Physical Education Methods (3 cr) Teacher candidates will learn and utilize physical education teaching models to develop and implement a specific unit of instruction in an elementary school setting. Previously Elementary School Physical Education I. Prerequisites: EDUC 320 .
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PHED 370 - Applied Anatomy and Physiology (3cr) An exploration of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on developing an understanding of the interrelationships of the body systems in maintaining homeostasis in both health and disease. Organ systems covered include the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine. This course emphasizes both the acute response to exercise and the long term adaptations associated with training. Prior to Fall 2013, offered at 4 cr with a lab component. Beginning Fall 2013, was Exercise Physiology, 3cr. Prerequisites: HLTH 225 .
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PHED 380 - Perceptual Motor Learning (3 cr) Examines how people learn motor skills through the Shepherd University Teaching Model for skill acquisition. Student will also learn how to recognize deficiencies related to motor learning and adjust teaching procedures to cope with inherent disabilities.
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PHED 400 - Current Issues and Trends in Health and Physical Education (3 cr) The course will examine readings and research associated with issues and trends in health and physical education in K-12 schools. Students will have the opportunity to apply previous peer teaching, field teaching, and observational experiences to case studies and current field observations. Focus will be on technology use, diversity, and disabilities, with an in-depth look at student and teacher behaviors. Prerequisites: PHED 225 , PHED 226 , PHED 301 .
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PHED 401 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education (3 cr) Acquaints students with the problems underlying the need for adapted physical education programs. Organization and administration of special physical education programs for the handicapped/ disabled are studied. Out-of-class field experience in an approved setting required.
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PHED 405 - Applied Kinesiology (3 cr) Study of the musculoskeletal system and its relationship to human movement. Students will identify anatomical and mechanical features of major joints of the body as well as muscles that operate them and how they interact to complete a motor skill. Prerequisites: HLTH 225 .
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PHED 406 - Leadership in Health and Physical Education (3 cr) This course is designed to provide an overview of the organization, management and application of physical education and health instructional and extra-curriculum programs in schools. Course includes discussion of national standards developed by various agencies as well as emerging issues and trends and their influences on curricular development. Previously titled Curriculum and Administration of Health and Physical Education. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
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PHED 410 - Tests and Measurements in Physical Education (3 cr) Students will learn how to develop an accountable means of grade assessment in physical education based on a sound philosophy of skill development. Prerequisites: EDUC 320 .
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PHED 431 - Secondary Physical Education Methods (3 cr) A focus on contemporary approaches to teaching secondary physical education with an emphasis on management of the learning environment, planning and implementation of effective instruction for student learning, and secondary curriculum development. Previously numbered EDUC 431. Previously titled Special Methods of Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary and Secondary Schools. Prerequisites: EDUC 320 .
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PHED 490 - Human Growth and Development (3 cr) This course will familiarize HPERS professionals with the major theories of human growth and development and the continuing research in the field. Students will develop an understanding of human development including the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains of each state of development. An emphasis will be placed on the role developmental stages play in the teaching and leading of physical activities for all ages. Previously titled Human Growth and Development for HPERS. Prerequisites: RECR 140 , RECR 210 or permission of the instructor.
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PHED 560 - Advanced Measurement and Assessment for the Physical Educator (3 cr) This course is intended to develop an accountable and dependable means of grade assignment in physical education rooted in a sound philosophy of skill/knowledge development. The course will further develop a sound assessment of program strategy that will incorporate both state and national intended goals and objectives. The course will be taught using PowerPoint presentation software and assignments will be made requiring presentation and statistical analysis on the computer. This course is intended to alleviate one of the most serious professional physical educator problems—grading accountability—in the discipline, while also providing a perspective of total program accountability through assessment.
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PHED 561 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr) This course examines the interrelationships among physical activity, physical education, sport and exercise, and psychosocial variables relating to these activities. Topics that may be included are socialization into sport, exercise, and physical activity; cultural values; aggression; motivation; and psychological benefits of physical activity, exercise adherence, and participation in physical education.
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