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MUS 450 - Applied Music Lessons
Applied music lessons after having passed the Junior Standing Exam. . May be repeated for credit. Note: Course Topic number designates instrument or voice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior Standing Exam. Undergraduate Music Performance major.
Credits: 4
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MUS 510 - Special Topics in Music
Specific topics and approaches will be chosen jointly by interested students and the staff. Designed to address the undergraduate course issues not covered in regular offerings. 01-Piano Pedagogy and Literature; 06-Seminar in Contemporary Music; 11-Harpsichord;
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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MUS 600 - Research in Music
Survey of research procedure and scholarship in performance, music education, choral conducting or instrumental conducting.
Credits: 3
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MUS 650 - Topics in Choral Music
Concentrated study of approved topics in choral music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUL 531.
Credits: 3
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MUS 651 - Topics in Instrumental Music
Concentrated study of approved topics in instrumental music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUL 531.
Credits: 3
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MUS 698 - Special Studies in Music
Individual work on an approved project under the guidance of an graduate faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 600.
Credits: 2-4
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Music-History |
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MUH 550 - Music Period Course
An in-depth study of one of four style periods in western classical music. Offered by section number on a four-year rotating basis: Section 001 - Music of the Baroque Period: A study of music in the 17th and first-half of the 18th centuries from Monteverdi and Schutz to Bach and Handel; 002 - Music of the Classical Period: The changing style in form and content as evolved by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven viewed in historical content; 003 - Music of the Romantic Period: Study of musical expression during the 19th century with emphasis on the intellectual foundations of the romantic movement. Detailed analysis of representative works from Beethoven through Debussy; 004 - Music of the Twentieth Century: Trends in contemporary music and their relationship to the cultural and political life of our time. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUH 202 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MUH 650 - Topics in Music History
Concentrated study of designated topics in music history. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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Music-Literature |
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MUL 531 - Choral Literature and Performance Practice
Survey of choral literature from the Renaissance to the present.
Credits: 3
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MUL 541 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature and Performance Practice
Survey of selected instrumental ensemble literature from the standard repertory.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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Music-Organizations and Ensembles |
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MUO 502 - University Singers
Performance of choral concert repertoire. Public performance and extended concert tours. Five rehearsals per week. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 503 - Oratorio Society
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 504 - Collegiate Chorale
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of choral music appropriate for choral singers with limited background and training. No audition required; open to all students. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 505 - Marching Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of marching band repertoire beginning four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 506 - Concert Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance (on and off campus) of a variety of concert band literature appropriate for the general University instrumentalist. Attendance at rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 507 - Pep Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 508 - Symphonic Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 509 - University Orchestra
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 511 - Opera Workshop
Participation and a leadership role in the study and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 514 - UM Jazz Ensemble
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24 member) jazz ensemble. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 518 - Percussion Ensemble
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of percussion ensemble repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 520 - Chamber Jazz Ensemble
The rehearsal and performance of music for the Chamber Jazz Ensemble. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Some emmorization required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1
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Music-Performance |
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MUP 401 - Performance-Secondary Instrument I
Applied study in voice, keyboard, strings, winds and percussion instruments as a secondary applied area for the graduate student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2
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MUP 402 - Performance-Secondary Instrument II
A continuation of MUP 401. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2
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MUP 405 - Keyboard Musicianship
A comprehensive application of the study of harmony to the keyboard, directed towards the development of sight-reading and accompanying skills, keyboard score-reading, transposition, harmonization at sight, improvisation and the realization of figured bass or other chording schemes.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 212, MUY 214, MUP 216 or equivalent level, including completion of Piano Proficiency requirements.
Credits: 2
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MUP 511 - Advanced Chamber Music I
The study and performance of the standard ensemble literature for string instruments, wind instruments, and piano.
Prerequisites & Notes
Audition.
Credits: 2
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MUP 512 - Advanced Chamber Music II
A continuation of MUP 511.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2
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MUP 530 - Advanced Choral Conducting
Application of choral conducting in laboratory setting including works from the Renaissance through the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUP 341 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MUP 540 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting
Survey of literature for symphonic, concert, and marching bands. A study of performance problems and conducting techniques as related to these ensembles.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUP 345 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MUP 610 - Vocal Performance
Advanced study of vocal performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2
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MUP 611 - Keyboard Performance
Advanced study of keyboard performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2
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MUP 612 - String Instrument Performance
Advanced study of string instrument performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2
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MUP 613 - Wind Instrument and Percussion Performance
Advanced study of wind instrument and percussion performance with concentration on literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2
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MUP 695 - Graduate Recital
Presentation of a full-length public recital following preparation of appropriate literature under guidance of a graduate faculty member.
Credits: 2
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Music-Theory |
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MUY 410 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano I
The study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz.
Effective Fall 2006.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 212 and MUP 206 or permission of instructor. An audition and/or pretest may be required
Credits: 3
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MUY 411 - Chamber Jazz Arranging and Piano II
A continuation of MUY 410. The continued study of arranging for and performance on the piano as it pertains to Chamber Jazz.
Effective Fall 2006.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 410.
Credits: 3
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MUY 422 - Tonal Counterpoint
A study of contrapuntal techniques as practiced by composers of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 112 or permission.
Credits: 2
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MUY 451 - Form and Analysis
Analysis of the structure of musical compositions of various historical periods, including the study of common forms found in the standard concert repertoire.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 212.
Credits: 3
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MUY 452 - Orchestration
Study and practical application of scoring techniques for various instrumental groups, including orchestral and band transcriptions and reductions.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 212.
Credits: 3
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MUY 461 - Composition I (Small Forms)
Composition in the Variation Forms, including ostinato, ground motive, passacaglia, chaconne and theme with variations.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUY 212 or permission.
Credits: 2
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MUY 650 - Topics in Music Theory
Concentrated study of designated topics in music theory. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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Native American Studies |
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NAS 490 - Theory and Research Methods in Native American Studies
An advanced seminar that serves as the culmination of the Native American Studies minor. Focuses on the theory and research methods appropriate to the discipline. Emphasizes research paradigms and techniques useful for interpreting materials and collections dealing with Native American Studies.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
NAS 101, NAS 102 and 6 additional credits in the Native American Studies minor.
Credits: 3
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New Media |
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NMD 403 - Advanced Digital Narrative
Critical analysis of digital narrative and literary, cinematic, gaming, or graphic predecessors. Explores theoretical discourses relevant to studied genres, such as narratology, semiotics, cultural theory, game theory, gender theory, or post-colonial theory. Emphasis on understanding the function(s) of digital narrative and on developing skills to increase the sophistication of creative production.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 303 and NMD 306 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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NMD 404 - Advanced Time Art Studio
The final course in the Time-Based Art sequence and represents the most advanced level of investigation in time-based media. Students will conceptualize and create a series of individual projects working with time-based media. These projects may include but are not limited to, video, animation audio, interactivity and live digital performance. Additionally, students will research and discuss the work of existing Time-Based artists.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 304 and NMD 306 or permission.
Credits: 3
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NMD 424 - Year in Film II
The second part in a two-semester course in the process, theory, practice and problems of digital filmmaking. Concentrates on practical experience. Students will learn the cinematic process through direct development and production of short subject digital films. Structured as both an academic and “hands-on” approach to the language, method and theory of digital filmmaking. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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NMD 430 - Topics in New Media
An exploration of intermediate and advanced topics in multimedia production and design, including, among others, digital video production, software and hardware design or, electronic publishing. Designed to provide students with a deeper and more sophisticated experience with a multimedia issue, tool, or skill–or combination of all three.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 206; permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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NMD 490 - Independent Study in New Media
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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NMD 570 - Intermedia Studio I
Intended to provide an environment for guided independent art/research/production in intermedia. Emphasis placed on the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of this art form, awareness and manipulation of traditional art boundaries, and the exploration of non-traditional art media. This is an advanced graduate-level studio course emphasizing independent levels of work, theoretical engagement in the creative process and an ongoing commitment to individual studio praxis. May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to ART 570 and IMD 570.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate Standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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NMD 597 - Independent Study in New Media
Graduate level study and research in New Media or related areas directed by a graduate faculty member in New Media. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NMD 598 - Directed Study in New Media
A graduate-level readings course, laboratory or seminar study course arranged between instructor and individual graduate students, covering selected topics or areas whithin the field of New Media. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission into MALS or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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Nursing |
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NUR 404 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology
The basic concepts of pharmacology for health professionals, introducing pharmacodynamics and kinetics. Emphasis on clinical pharmacology of major drug categories and major drug interactions.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A course in physiology highly recommended. Corequisite: NUR 301 for Nursing majors
Credits: 3
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NUR 409 - Professional Issues: Leadership and Organization
Addresses health care policy within the framework of leadership and organizational theory, role and change theories. Students will have the opportunity to explore professional and ethical issues which affect the delivery of health care.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 304. Licensure as a registered nurse.
Credits: 3
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NUR 420 - Women’s Health
Explores political, economic and social factors influencing women’s health from a feminist perspective. Philosophic emphasis on concepts of creativity, humanistic care, the autonomy and unique individuality of each participant, and the growth and development of all participants.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 423 - Ethical Issues in Health Care
Major ethical theories and principles are introduced and framework provided for discussion of ethical issues.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Ethics Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 450 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Builds on previously learned knowledge to promote a greater understanding of the nurse’s role in the care of clients who have mental health needs. Content includes an overview of mental illnesses and major treatment modalities, with an emphasis on the use of the nursing process in patient care. A major focus is the therapeutic use of relationship and communication skills in all health care settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing in the School of Nursing. Corequisite: NUR 451.
Credits: 3
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NUR 451 - Clinical Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Clinical experiences offer students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in the direct care of patients. Helps students gain a greater understanding of mental illnesses and disorders, expand their knowledge of psychotropic medications, develop skills in therapeutic communication, and apply a broad range of therapeutic interventions that can be used in a variety of treatment settings. Students are expected to develop insight into their own preconceptions about mental illness, as well as greter self-awareness of personal responses to patient care situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 450 or corequisite NUR 450.
Credits: 2
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NUR 452 - Community and Population Health
Introduces students to the concepts and principles of community health care. Students will gain knowledge about communities and population health, health determinants, and epidemiology to assist clients in making choices that promote health and wholeness. Topics are population focused and take the form of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Students perform a population assessment, a cultural assessment, and propose community level interventions. Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 320, NUR 321, NUR 330 and NUR 331. Senior standing in the School of Nursing. Corequisite: NUR 453.
Credits: 3
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NUR 453 - Community Nursing Care Management
Focus on concepts and principles of community health nursing. Students are introduced to the role of the community health nurse and the community as a client. Students will use the functional health patterns framework for nursing diagnoses of individuals, families and communities. Current issues influencing the health of communities are examined. The clinical focus includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and restoration. A variety of clinical experiences are offered in community based settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 452 or concurrently. Senior standing in the School of Nursing.
Credits: 2
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NUR 454 - Clinical Adult Nursing Management
Students provide direct care to patients with acute and chronic complex health problems with emphasis on major life-threatening illnesses. Functional health patterns provide the basis for course organization. The role of the nurse in health promotion, illness management, independent and collaborative decision making, and professional issues encountered in practice are implemented under the direction of faculty in the acute care setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 440 or NUR 441 or concurrently. Senior standing in the School of Nursing.
Credits: 2
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NUR 460 - Special Topics in Nursing
Includes lecture, readings, literature search and discussion. Topics vary depending
on faculty and student interests as well as changes in the nursing profession
and health care delivery system.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 495 - Independent Study in Nursing
Individualized study with permission of the instructor. May or may not have an experiential component.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 502 - Families in Health and Illness
Theories of family structure and functioning, social issues affecting contemporary American families, and health-related research provide the framework for systematic assessment of family health needs and for development of nursing interventions. Provision of primary health care for families in rural communities will be emphasized. One-half of class time is spent in the classroom and one-half is conducted via WebCT for asynchronous online learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 503 - Advanced Health Appraisal and Physical Assessment: Nurse Practitioner
Health appraisal, health promotion and illness prevention throughout the lifespan. Covers nurse practitioner interviewing, history taking, physical assessment and health risk appraisal.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-4
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NUR 504 - Theory Development in Nursing
Historical development of nursing theories and the generation of scientific knowledge. Selected theories from other disciplines useful for understanding nursing phenomena are also presented. An electronic component is also part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 505 - Nursing Research
Explore inductive and deductive approaches to generating research emphasizing internal and external validity. Students will review and critique nursing studies and carry out an analysis project.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 506 - Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
Professional issues of advanced practice nurses including role development, legal and business aspects of practice and strategies to insure high quality of health care practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 522.
Credits: 2
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NUR 507 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced study of normal and abnormal human physiology with a focus on the physiological, genetic and biochemical basis of human disease. Provides a framework for nurses to understand and integrate clinical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic regimens.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 508 - Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Nurse Practitioner
This course is designed to prepare family nurse practitioner (FNP) students in drug therapy of individuals across the lifespan with emphasis on the primary health care setting. This pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics course is intended as an advanced course based upon previous knowledge that a nurse obtained in undergraduate education and clinical practice. One-half of class time is spent in the classroom and one-half is conducted via WebCT for asynchronous online learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 511 - Core Clinical Concepts
Prepares the nurse educator or clinical specialist to utilize core clinical concepts in nursing specialties within a specified theoretical framework under the direction of faculty prepared in
the specialty. Seminar or directed study.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 507.
Credits: 3-6
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NUR 512 - Curriculum and Course Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education
Introduces the student to curriculum and course development and evaluation in nursing education with emphasis on organizational frameworks, teaching-learning strategies and evaluation of learning. This course will be conducted through asynchronous distance education technology supplemented with in-class meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 514 - Field Experience in Nursing Education or Administration
Integrates theory in a reality context of the teaching or administration role; participates in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings pertinent to area of interest; integrates teaching/learning or management theories in a practice setting. Asynchronous BlackBoard discussions will supplement actual field experiences and faculty/student conferences.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 512 or administraton course approved by advisor.
Credits: 4
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NUR 520 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care: Neonate to the Adolescent
The first of three primary care clinical courses for Family Nurse Practitioners. Emphasis on assessment, evaluation and nurse practitioner care for children, from the neonate to the adolescent, as commonly encountered in a rural family practice setting. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503 and NUR 507. Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 521 - Nurse Practitioner Gynecologic and Reproductive Care of Women
Focuses on the nurse practitioner’s clinical assessment and management of the female client’s gynecologic, reproductive and sexual health.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503.
Credits: 4
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NUR 522 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults I
Assessment and primary care management of well adults and adults with common health problems. Emphasis is placed on primary health care of rural and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503, NUR 507, NUR 508, NUR 520 and NUR 521; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 523 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults II
Continuation of NUR 522 with emphasis on health care needs of older adults and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 502, NUR 522; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 692 - Epidemiology and Public Health
Analytic perspective on epidemiology, evidence-based practice, and public health.
Emphasis on current, real-world health issues and advancement of student skills
in the critique of research studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Basic math and statistical skills.
Credits: 3
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NUR 693 - Ethical Inquiry in Health Care
The influence of philosophical, cultural, ethical, legal, economic and political systems upon health care will provide the framework for examining contemporary issues. The process of ethical reasoning and analysis will be used with selected clinical cases to systematically examine ethical distress and ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 694 - Health Policy, Politics and Practice
Introduces students to health policies and political activities and their impact on health care and health care management systems, interweaving sociopolitical and ethical frameworks. Students examine the changing content of health care and critically evaluate the process of policy development, including the political role of health professionals and the fiscal impact of policy change.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student in nursing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 695 - Topics in Nursing
Concentrated study of designated topics in nursing. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 697 - Scholarly Project
An opportunity to integrate research, clinical and theoretical knowledge bases in a rigorous, faculty-guided project. Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis provide the framework for the project which may include philosophical, theoretical or clinical papers.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 698 - Independent Study in Nursing
Individual work on an approved project.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 699 - Graduate Thesis
None.
Credits: Ar
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Peace Studies |
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PAX 400 - Martin Luther King and the Beloved Community
The just community is a distinctively American idea, beginning with the vision of the Founders and renewed in the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. in envisioning an America - and a world - at peace through principles of social justice, reconciliation, non-violence and equality. This course looks at the concept of King’s Beloved Community as a way to peace through a multidisciplinary investigation focusing on the Civil Rights Movement and after, using the lens of multiple faith and ethically-based aspirations for community.
Prerequisites & Notes
One of the following: BLS 101, MLC 175, PAX 201, SOC 101, SOC 201, WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 401 - Women Activists: Warriors for Peace & Justice
This couse examines the lives of a diverse group of women who were committed activists attempting to create change. It examines the historical, social, and political circumstances that motivated these women to actively seek social transformation. It also looks at what some of the current generation of women activists/feminists have to say about peace and social justice issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 410 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation. Course offered via WebCT.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 451 - Mediation: Its Premises, Practices and Policies
Introduces students to the theory and practice of mediation. Participants will reflect together on the nature and origins of conflict and its impact on society and individuals. Students will acquire and practice the skills needed for effective conflict management.
Credits: 3
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PAX 452 - Advanced Study in Transformative Mediation
Students will deepen their understanding of the premises and principles of the transformative orientation to mediation practice. Students will consider how values and belief systems impact the development of mediation models or schools of thought. Includes skills development through intensive coaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 451 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 491 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace and Reconciliation
How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of the class journey as it explores forgiveness from academic, personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation and other forums, it looks at forgiveness as a tool for peace building.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 495 - Advanced Topics in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An advanced, interdisciplinary study of topics such as “Peace Education,” “Conflict Resolution in the Schools,” “Diversity Education,” etc. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 498 - Special Projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
Advanced individual study, research and written projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program. Arranged on request. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PAX 598 - Independent Graduate Study
Advanced research and writing projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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PHI 420 - Topics in Recent Continental Philosophy
A critical study of topics addressed by major movements and thinkers in continental philosophy since the turn of the century. Readings include works by Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Levi-Strauss, Derrida, Lacan, Foucault, Habermas and Gadamer.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 431 - Advanced Topics in the Philosophy of Art
A study of issues relating to the nature of art, its political and cultural significance, and its place in human life. Readings will be drawn from the history of philosophy and also from art history and art criticism. In different years, the course could focus on debates in the history of philosophy, on current approaches to art, on a particular artistic theory, or on a specialized theme in the philosophy of art. This course is valuable both for students in philosophy and for students working in art history or fine art.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 432 - Environmental Philosophy and Policy
A critical study of issues in environmental ethics and philosophy, with special emphasis on exploring ethical problems in areas such as technology, agriculture, economics, urban design and development, resource management, biodiversity or genetic engineering. Special attention will be given to discussion of environmental justice and the social and political implications of public policy.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions, Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior, senior or graduate standing or PHI 232.
Credits: 3
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PHI 454 - Foundations of the Human Sciences
A study of philosophical and ethical issues in the social sciences and history including: individualism and holism, structuralism/determinism versus voluntarism, explanation and interpretation, causes versus reasons, facts and values, predictability and rationality and relativism.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
One course in philosophy or two courses in history or a social science and junior, senior or graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 465 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
Individual and small group study of problems or systems of philosophical concern relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 466 - Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings.
Prerequisites & Notes
9 hours in philosophy and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHI 566 - Graduate Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings or on a graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 441 - Physical Electronics Laboratory
Theories and practices in the measurement of physical quantities using both analog and digital techniques. Primarily for physics and engineering physics majors; others admitted by permission.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lab 4.
Credits: 2
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