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NCE 333 - People of the Appalachian Mountains
4 Hour(s)
From the Scots-Irish roots of its early settlers to its role in labor relations, the people of the Appalachian Mountains have created a way of life that differs from the rest of the United States. They are a people of great pride and conviction, yet they are often presented in the media as a simple-minded, inbred people who, while humorous to watch, pose a potential threat to outsiders. From the comic strip Snuffy Smith to the movie Deliverance and television series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, this culture remains a mystery or joke to most outsiders. This cross-cultural experience will provide students with an opportunity to learn about a culture similar in nationality and racial makeup, yet different in traditions, ethnicity and environment.
4 Hour(s) |
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NCE 341 - Health Care in Guatemala
4 Hour(s)
This course provides an introduction to the field of international health, using Guatemala as a focus of study. After an overview of the geography, history, and culture of Guatemala, there will be an emphasis on understanding factors that impact illness and injury, data assessment, and the development of meaningful solutions to identified problems. The semester long course will serve as preparation for a practicum experience in Guatemala. During the two week immersion in Guatemala, students will tour health care facilities in eastern Guatemala, Mayan, and colonial historical sites, and cultural points of interest. Students will also assist with mobile clinics in several villages and present a health education lecture.
SP
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, NRS 233
4 Hour(s) |
Nursing |
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NRS 100 - Health Care and Nursing
4 Hour(s)
This is the first course in the nursing major. It is designed to acquaint the student with three broad areas that encompass the professional nursing role. Students acquire a foundational ability to use appropriate professional language including the terms and abbreviations that are necessary for professional communication. The process of nursing is studied from the context in which the program is offered, including consideration of global, regional and institutional needs and expectations of the practicing nursing professional.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program or approval by nursing faculty
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 100L - Health Care and Nursing Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for NRS 100 .
0 Hour(s) |
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NRS 230 - Health Assessment
4 Hour(s)
The foundational concepts, scientific basis and theoretical constructs of effective therapeutic communication, interviewing, health history, and physical assessment across the life span are presented. Laboratory practice is designed to produce the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to conduct a systematic and accurate assessment of an individual’s health status. The ability to collect, organize, document and analyze health history and physical assessment data, as well as the ability to recognize and promote adaptive human responses are the expected outcomes of this course.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program, ANP 130 .
Pre-or Co-requisite: NRS 100 .
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 230L - Health Assessment Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for NRS 230 .
0 Hour(s) |
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NRS 233 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
4 Hour(s)
This course is an introduction to the scientific basis and theoretical foundations of professional nursing practice. Nursing theory is incorporated with nursing process to enable the student to identify basic health responses and intervene appropriately at the foundational level of care. The student learns to use a systematic framework to implement the nursing process and begins to recognize and apply nursing research to practice. A continued development of an attitude of inquiry is expected.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): ANP 130 , ANP 140 , NRS 100 , NRS 230
Concurrent with NRS 234
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 234 - Foundations - Practicum
2 Hour(s)
This course focuses on the application and integration of the nursing process to promote physical wellness. Simulated and actual client-care experiences provide an opportunity for student development and practice in the roles of professional nursing that assist the individual to regain or maintain an optimal health state. Therapeutic interventions related to fundamental needs across the life span are addressed and a basic skill level is expected as an outcome of the course.
FA, SP
S/U graded
Prerequisite(s): ANP 130 , ANP 140 , NRS 100 , NRS 230
Concurrent with NRS 233
2 Hour(s) |
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NRS 236 - Human Pathophysiologic Responses
4 Hour(s)
This course is focused on the alterations in cell, tissue and system mechanisms that manifest as health problems throughout the life span and prevent or limit individuals from making adaptive responses. Although the focus of the course is on the systemic pathophysiology of the individual, the response of the family are acknowledged as inseparable from the health state of a family member.
FA,SP
Prerequisite(s): ANP 130 , ANP 140 , CHE 101 , CHE 102
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 300 - Critical Inquiry in Nursing Research
2 Hour(s)
This course examines the concepts and the process of research. A systematic and critical inquiry into published nursing research and an understanding of its practice application(s) provide the course emphasis.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): NRS 233 , CMP 112
2 Hour(s) |
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NRS 300H - Critical Inquiry in Nursing Research Honors
2 Hour(s)
NRS 300H is an honors program course emphasizing critical reading, critical analysis, and effective writing in the context of professional nursing. Concepts and processes of research that undergrad evidence-based practice are examined. Students gain essential knowledge and experience in the search of electronic databases; the retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of empirical evidence; and the development and submission of a professional manuscript for publication.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the CU Honors Program, NRS 233 , CMP 112
2 Hour(s) |
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NRS 301 - Pharmacology
3 Hour(s)
Addresses pharmacology for the licensed athletic trainer and nurse. Students explore basic knowledge about major drug groups, physiological effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents, utilization of pharmacotherapeutic agents, and storage, dispensing, and tracking protocols for pharmacotherapeutic agents.
FA,SP
Prerequisite(s): CHE 101 /CHE 102 or higher, and ANP 130 /ANP 140 or higher
3 Hour(s) |
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NRS 310 - Mental Health Nursing Care
3 Hour(s)
This course focuses upon the theoretical principles of psychiatric/mental health nursing and on practical foundations for assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating within psychiatric/mental health situations to promote health. The course examines measures for identifying, supporting and fostering the abilities of individuals, families, groups, and communities to cope and assist mentally unhealthy individuals to higher levels of function and quality of life.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): BIO 212 , NRS 233, NRS 234 , NRS 236 , PSY 221
3 Hour(s) |
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NRS 316 - Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
4 Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the effects of selected physiologic problems on adults in inpatient care settings and the relevant nursing interventions to care for those problems. The content explores ways to promote physical and emotional health in the ill individual, across the adult lifespan, through a partnership with the patient and the patient’s support system.
SP.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 233
, NRS 234 , NRS 236 , NRS 301 , NRS 310 , NRS 322 ,
Corequisite: NRS 300 , NRS 310 , NRS 322
Concurrent with NRS 317 .
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 317 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum
5 Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the effects of selected physiologic problems on adults in inpatient care settings and the relevant nursing interventions to care for those problems. The content explores ways to promote physical and emotional health in the ill individual, across the adult lifespan, through a partnership with the patient and the patient’s support system.
SP.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 233, NRS 234 , NRS 236 , NRS 310 , NRS 322 , HSC 300
Corequisite: NRS 310 , NRS 322
Concurrent with NRS 316 .
5 Hour(s) |
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NRS 322 - Family-Centered Maternal Child Care
4 Hour(s)
The course focuses on the specialized health care needs of the childbearing family. The health responses of the family unit are emphasized as essential to the promotion and maintenance of health of the mother, newborn, child and adolescent. Students develop the necessary knowledge base to provide developmentally and culturally competent care and teaching for pregnancy, delivery and newborn nursing. The course provides the necessary knowledge base to maintain optimal health in the pediatric population with acute and/or chronic illness through the promotion of wellness behaviors in the child and family.
FA, SP
Prerequisite(s): Nursing major, NRS 233, NRS 234 , NRS 236 , PSY 221 , BIO 212
Pre-or Co-requisite: PSY 221
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 391 - Special Topics in Nursing
2 - 4 Hour(s)
2 - 4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 415 - Community Health Practicum
2 Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to apply evidence and theoretical principles of community and public health nursing in the community setting. Care is focused on health promotion and /or disease prevention in communities, populations, families,and individuals in a variety of settings.
FA
Prerequisite(s): NRS 300 , NRS 310 , NRS 316 , NRS 317 , NRS 322
Concurrent enrollment in NRS 416 .
2 Hour(s) |
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NRS 416 - Community Health Nursing Care
3 Hour(s)
This course provides a body of knowledge that allows the student to view the community as a complex system of forces. Public health and community nursing strategies will be defined and integrated to assess overall health of populations and communities. Students focus on the community as client, and learn to assess and analyze data from public health sources in order to plan and implement community nursing care utilizing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 300 , NRS 310 , NRS 316 , NRS 317 , NRS 322
Concurrent with NRS 415 .
3 Hour(s) |
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NRS 417 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
3 Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the effects of multiple diagnoses on adults in various clinical contexts (e.g. ER, ICU, sub-acute, community). Learners will gain knowledge and then are capable of assessment and management of patients with complex problems. The content explores ways to prioritize problems and interventions, use practice guidelines and outcome indicators in planning and implementing nursing care to ill individuals across the adult lifespan. Discussion related to ethical issues, cultural awareness and diversity along with supporting theories and models is integrated in all modules.
FA
Prerequisite(s): NRS 300 , NRS 310 , NRS 316 , NRS 317 , NRS 322
Concurrent with NRS419.
3 Hour(s) |
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NRS 419 - Advanced Medical Surgical Practicum
5 Hour(s)
This course continues and expands, in practice, the concepts of patient care introduced in the medical surgical nursing theory courses. The practicum and laboratory experiences focus on implementing the nursing process and skills with ill individuals from diverse populations and developmental levels in a variety of medical/surgical in-patient settings.
FA
Prerequisite(s): NRS 300 , NRS 310 , NRS 316 , NRS 317 , NRS 322
Concurrent with NRS 417 .
5 Hour(s) |
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NRS 429 - Health Policy and Administration
3 Hour(s)
This course provides an opportunity for the student to synthesize knowledge from all previous coursework and clinical experiences. Learners will have opportunities to work together to understand regional, national and global health care policy. Learners will achieve an understanding of leadership concepts and management skills, and will utilize these concepts as a basis for implementing change at the policy level.
SP.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 416 , NRS 417 , NRS 419 Co-requisite NRS 431
3 Hour(s) |
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NRS 431 - Capstone
4 Hour(s)
The course provides an opportunity for the student to synthesize knowledge from all previous course work and clinical experiences. The student will be provided with the opportunity to practice professionally through delegation of tasks, supervision of non-professional staff, and management of patient groups. Students will provide direct patient care for clients and families with complex health needs. This capstone will help prepare students for the workforce following graduation.
SP
Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 416 , NRS 417 , NRS 419
Concurrent with NRS 432 .
4 Hour(s) |
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NRS 432 - Professional Practice Preparation
1 Hour(s)
The professional practice lab experience provides opportunities for students to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their professional nursing skills. Along with faculty support, students are provided simulation experience, study group work, group review sessions, and professional practice experiences that will strengthen nursing knowledge and build confidence to practice as a nurse.
SP.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 416 , NRS 417 , NRS 419
Concurrent with NRS 431 .
1 Hour(s) |
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NRS 498 - Independent Study in Nursing
1 - 4 Hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the College of Health Science dean and consent of the chair of nursing and instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
Public Health |
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PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1
This course is designed to expose students to core topics in the area of public health. The course will examine varying health, environmental, and behavioral influences on the health of the public in the Unites States. The course will challenge students to think critically at the varying nature of public health and current events. Students will evaluate case studies and be provided with a basic didactic background. The course will be team taught and/or will include multiple guest speakers who can address the breadth of topics in this area.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 102 - Global Health
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1 and CCD
This course will introduce students to the main concepts of the public health field and the critical links between public health and social and economic development. Students will get an overview of various factors, including social, economic, and political issues on the health of individuals and of communities. The course will also introduce students to key concerns regarding nutrition, reproductive health, infectious diseases, and chronic diseases. The course will cover key concepts but be very practical in orientation. The course will be global in coverage but with an important focus on the developing world and on the health of the poor.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 114 - Biostatistics for Health Sciences
4 Hour(s)
This course provides an introduction to biostatistics, covering topics of interest for biomedical/health science fields including: descriptive statistics, proportions, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing applications, framing research questions, interpreting results, correlation and simple regression, and basic categorical data analysis. The computer programming language EXCEL will be used in this class.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101 or PBH 102 or ANP 130 and CMP 112
4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 210 - Public Health for Communities
4 Hour(s)
This course is designed to help students more effectively work with communities to make them healthier and stronger. Throughout the semester, students will 1) review common public health processes for assessing community strengths and needs, 2) explore their own beliefs, values, and biases and learn how they affect their interactions with cultures different than their own, 3) identify and learn about stakeholders in community health, and 4) learn about strategies to effectively partner with community members and organizations. Students will also have the opportunity to meet public health practitioners, learn about their professional roles and responsibilities, and benefit from their expertise.
FA
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101 and PBH 102
4 Hour(s) |
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2 Hour(s) |
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PBH 302 - Environmental Health
2 Hour(s)
This course is designed to introduce environmental health issues and key concepts related to environmental risk and policy. The specific topics covered during this course include air and water quality, food safety, vector-borne diseases, and pesticides. The goal of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of environmental health as it applies to the principles of public health practice from individual, organizational and political perspectives.
FA
Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisite PBH 101 , PBH 102
2 Hour(s) |
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PBH 303 - Occupational Health and Safety
2 Hour(s)
Work has an impact on physical and psychological health. In this course students will gain an understanding of the current state of occupational health and safety in the United States and globally and underlying theories of accident causation. Students will explore the enforcement of laws regulating occupational safety and health, physical and psychological hazards facing employees, and the roles of workers, employers and public health professionals in today’s complex work environments. New challenges in occupational health and safety, such as MRSA in the workplace and emergency preparedness, will also be addressed.
FA
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101
Corequisite: PBH 302
2 Hour(s) |
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PBH 312 - Public Health Policy and Administration
4 Hour(s)
This course is about making public policy in public health and in health care: what it is, who makes it, and how and when it is made successfully. The course aims (1) to highlight several selected critical public policy issues and (2) to build skills in critical, reflective thinking that will help the student in making decisions about, or advocating for, policies that reflect individual and societal values. In the study of public policy, there are two broad theoretical models for explaining the policy making process. One is the rational model that emphasizes economic analysis and rational decision making. The other model is based in political science. This course is built on the political science model and emphasizes the political context in which public policy is always developed.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101 , PBH 102
4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 320 - Principles of Health Behavior
4 Hour(s)
This course provides instruction in evidence-based strategies for changing health-related behaviors on an individual, group, and ecological level. Major theories and models will be reviewed; effective assessment and communication will be emphasized. These considerations will be applied to the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individual health behavior modification project. Anticipating and managing barriers to change on both individual and organizational levels will be addressed, as will strategies for engaging clients and evaluating the efficacy of intentions.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101
Note(s): Please note: PSY 260 will be accepted in place of PBH 320 for Psychology minors only.
4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 324 - Program Development, Assessment, and Evaluation in Public Health
4 Hour(s)
This course presents methods for the identification of population-based needs for public health intervention, development of programs to meet those needs, and evaluation of the effectiveness of these public health interventions. The course integrates several knowledge and skill areas including: research methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, proposal writing, budget planning, project management, and program evaluation.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PBH 101 , PBH 102 , PBH 210
4 Hour(s) |
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4 Hour(s) |
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PBH 480 - Public Health Internship
6 - 12 Hour(s)
Students are given the opportunity to apply public health theories and concepts to actual work experiences under the supervision of an external and capstone supervisor. This course is a part-time or full-time internship with an affiliated organization or facility actively engaged in the field of public health or in some cases an on campus experience. The purpose of the internship program is to enhance and develop personal growth in public health disciplinary knowledge, ethical behaviors, career development, interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities, and personal responsibility. Further, it is intended to complement and reinforce the academic goals of the institution.
(Course fee required)
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): Completion of major courses through PBH 324 , completion of internship application, and consent from program faculty. For Fall internships, applications are due April 1st; for Spring internships, applications are due November 1st; and for Summer internships, applications are due March 1st. Applications should be submitted to PBH 480 instructor.
6 - 12 Hour(s) |
Physical Education |
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PED 103 - Philosophy, Principles & History of Physical Education/Athletics
3 Hour(s)
Physical and Health Education/Athletics This course gives the student a broad historical, philosophical, and futuristic view of the physical education/athletics field. Principles of physical education/athletics are also introduced with emphasis on curricular development and design.
(Required course fee)
SP
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 209 - Core Concepts in Health
4 Hour(s)
This course studies the dynamics of health in modern life with special emphasis on health concepts relevant to Heath Education Teacher Education. Emphasis is on various health topics associated with physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual aspects. Every lesson will connect to the most recent youth health data captured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the national and Wisconsin “Youth Risk Behavior Survey.”
Lecture
Spring (Odd Years)
Prerequisite(s): PED 103: Philosophy, Principles & History of Physical Education / Athletics
4 Hour(s) |
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PED 214 - Teaching Outdoor Activities in Physical Education
2 Hour(s)
This course is designed to offer undergraduate students an in-depth experience with various outdoor skills for orienteering, outdoor survival, canoeing, mountain (wall) climbing, all season camping, safety outdoors, outdoor fitness (trail running, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking) and ropes course.
(Required course fee)
FA
2 Hour(s) |
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4 Hour(s) |
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0 Hour(s) |
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PED 309 - Fundamental Motor Skill Development and Motor Behavior
3 Hour(s)
Course materials provide an emphasis of performance of fundamental human movement patterns with an awareness of basic movement principles involving time, space, force and flow. The movement patterns will be related to everyday movement and physical education activities. This course is also an investigation of the nature of motor learning, the movement performance capabilities of the learner, and the role of the learning environment in facilitating the processes of fundamental motor skill learning and performance.
Lecture
Fall (Odd Years)
Prerequisite(s): None
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 310 - Methods in Elementary Physical and Health Education
3 Hour(s)
The course will introduce the knowledge and skills students will need to become an effective physical and health education teacher. The course will also assist the student in developing a beginning level of competency in writing educational objectives, lesson plans, unit planning, and student assessment. In addition, students will implement developmentally appropriate physical and health education activities for elementary school aged children.
(Required course fee)
FA (Even Years)
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 311 - Team Sports and Officiating
3 Hour(s)
This course gives students a background in the history, rules, equipment, values and the fundamental skills and techniques necessary to participate in and enjoy team sports. Officiating techniques in team sports are also included.
(Required course fee)
SP-Odd Years
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 311L - Team Sports and Officiating Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PED 311 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PED 312 - Individual/Dual and Lifetime Activities
3 Hour(s)
This course gives students a background in the history, rules, equipment, values and the fundamental skills and techniques necessary to participate in and enjoy individual and lifetime activities.
(Required course fee)
SP-Even Years
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 312L - Individual/Dual and Lifetime Activities Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PED 312 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PED 316 - Creating a Healthy & Active Lifestyle
4 Hour(s)
This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for developing and maintaining a healthy, physically active lifestyle throughout one’s lifespan. Major issues directly affecting one’s health such as physical fitness, movement skills and activities, health promotion and disease prevention, the effective use of leisure, and content in various wellness topical areas will be included.
Lecture
Spring (Even Years)
Prerequisite(s): PED103: Philosophy, Principles & History of Physical Education / Athletics
4 Hour(s) |
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PED 320 - Coaching Theory
2 Hour(s)
The course is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of coaching. The course introduces coaching philosophy, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport medicine, sport psychology, and sport management. This course is designed to examine theories and techniques in coaching through developing information, organization and management skills. Development of technical information, safety aspects and human relationships will also be studied.
SP
2 Hour(s) |
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4 Hour(s) |
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PED 333 - Curriculum and Assessment in Physical and Health Education
4 Hour(s)
This course will present advanced evaluation and assessment principals and methods of Physical and Health Education common at the elementary and secondary levels. The curriculum will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of major objectives across multiple media platforms. This course will also provide students with opportunities for practical application prior to the student teaching experience. Course content includes instructional strategies, materials, teaching aids, preparation of equipment, curricular evaluation, and other related techniques. Students will also plan, implement, and assess Physical and Health Education programs.
Lecture
Fall (Even Years)
Prerequisite(s): None
4 Hour(s) |
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PED 391 - Special Problems and Research
1-4 Hour(s)
This course is a study of a selected topic not covered in regular course offerings. Lecture and discussion. The topic will be announced prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
1-4 Hour(s) |
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PED 398 - Special Studies in Physical Education
1 - 4 Hour(s)
This course is a study of a selected topic not covered in regular course offerings. Lecture and discussion. The topic will be announced prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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PED 411 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport
4 Hour(s)
This course is designed to introduce to the student the skill, knowledge, and competencies necessary for planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating programs and activities for individuals who exhibit special physical, intellectual, and/or behavioral traits, or some other exceptional need. Special attention will be focused on the psychomotor domain. A 40-hour field placement is connected to this course.
Lecture
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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PED 411L - Adapted Physical Education and Sport Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PED411.
Laboratory
Fall
0 Hour(s) |
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PED 415 - Assessment and Program Evaluation in Adapted Physical Education
3 Hour(s)
This course introduces the core theoretical and practical background necessary to assess and evaluate the motor development and physical fitness needs of persons with disabilities. Students are able to administer various psychomotor assessment tools and apply the results in the design of an individualized motor program. Culmination and submission of the Adapted Physical Education License Portfolio will be incorporated into this course.
Lecture
Spring
Prerequisite(s): PED 411
3 Hour(s) |
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PED 421 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity
4 Hour(s)
This course presents an introduction to basic issues and current research in the psychology and sociology of American sport, physical activity, rehabilitation and leisure. Specific emphasis is placed on the social and psychological factors affecting an individual’s performance in motor activities.
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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PED 453 - Special Methods in Teaching Health Education
4 Hour(s)
This course is intended to introduce students to the general principles and methods of health education that are common at the elementary and secondary levels. This course is designed as a final capstone experience and will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of the major learning objectives prior to engaging in student teaching. Special emphasis will be placed on learner-centered approaches designed for various health content areas in K-12 education. Students will be exposed to instructional strategies, materials, teaching aids, preparation of equipment, health behavior theories, and other related techniques.
Lecture
Fall (Odd Years)
Prerequisite(s): PED209: Core Concepts in Health
4 Hour(s) |
Philosophy |
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PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
A historical introduction to the major fields of Western philosophy including logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. This course helps students better understand the world by studying significant interpretations of self, the world, and morality that have been offered by thinkers, past and present.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
A study of the principles and methods of logical reasoning. The class will focus primarily on formal mathematical deductive logic but will also include principles of inductive logic and Aristotelian syllogistic logic.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 106 - Ethics, Values and Judgment
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the variety of ethical approaches to moral and ethical issue. Students will examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of researching and evaluating them through the use of critical thinking skills and sound ethical reasoning. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest.
FA, SU
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 192 - Environmental Ethics
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
This course addresses historic philosophical and religious perspectives concerning the natural environment, including contemporary ethical responses to such global concerns as resource stewardship and management, technological change and impact, ecological diversity and sustainability, environmental politics and economics, energy use, population growth, and overconsumption. An emphasis will be placed on global resource challenges and social issues related to resource utilization.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 194 - Bioethics
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
This course explores contemporary topics in biomedical ethics through an understanding of foundational biological principles and multiple ethical perspectives. Students critically read, analyze, and discuss essays that contrast viewpoints on bioethical topics. Improvement of student writing is emphasized.
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 206 - Ethics
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
An introductory investigation of alternative systems for determining and justifying ethical values. The course explores both theories of conduct (What should I do?) and theories of character (Who should I be?) through an exploration of the contemporary significance of theorists such as Aristotle, Kant, and Mill.
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 206H - Ethics
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
An introductory investigation of alternative systems for determining and justifying ethical values. The course explores both theories of conduct (What should I do?) and theories of character (Who should I be?) through an exploration of the contemporary significance of theorists such as Aristotle, Kant, and Mill.
SP odd years
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Honors required
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 207 - History and Philosophy of Science
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
A study of the philosophical foundations of science. The class will discuss the nature, purpose and methodologies of scientific inquiry starting with Aristotelian science and tracing the development to the modern period. The class will also discuss the nature of scientific proof, the evaluation of evidence for scientific claims, and the formation and evaluation of scientific theories.
FA, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 210 - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
A discussion-based interdisciplinary course exploring the interrelated nature of fundamental ideas and methods used by philosophers, political scientists, and economists to study important socio-economic issues such as globalization, freedom and markets, citizenship and political power, and others.
FA
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 213 - Philosophy of Art
4 Hour(s)
General Education P1
This course introduces students to some of the most historically defining philosophical reflections on the notion of “art”. In particular it will offer insight into some of the most prominent discussions circa its relationship with the concepts of nature and beauty, its social and moral function, and its autonomy in relation to the human mind and the artist’s intention.
SP, odd years
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 298 - Independent Study in Philosophy
1 - 4 Hour(s)
Qualified students will undertake an independent study project. s: Junior or senior standing, approval of the divisional dean and consent of instructor.
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 307 - World Philosophy
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2 and CCD
This course is an introduction to the study of contemporary non-Western philosophy: philosophical traditions that originated and developed in the cultural regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Students will engage in an in-depth study of three works by contemporary thinkers that exemplify philosophical discourses of the three geographical and broad cultural areas identified. By means of the study of these distinct approaches to the discussion, for example, on the foundations of knowledge and reality, conceptions of the divine and the afterlife, ethical and political theories, students will be required to reflect on these works per se as well as in relation to their specific cultural and intellectual traditions, and to their intrinsic post-colonial character as reactions to distinctively Western and Classical philosophical and political theories.
FA, odd years
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PHI 308 - Philosophy of Religion
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
This is an advanced introduction to the main issues in the philosophy of religion. Topics that may be covered are the rationality of religious belief, cognitive experience of the divine, the compossibility of divine attributes, the efficacy of prayer, the problem of evil, and other issues that arise in philosophical theology.
SP, odd years
Also Offered As: REL 308
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 322 - Great Ideas in the History of Philosophy
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
An advanced survey of philosophical thought from the Pre-Socratics to Late Scholasticism. The course will trace the development of western philosophical thought and the seminal ideas of western civilization as found in the work of the leading thinkers of the ancient and medieval world.
FA, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 323 - Great Ideas in the Modern World
4 Hour(s)
General Education P2
An advanced survey of philosophical thought from the modern period beginning with Descartes through key 20th century and current philosophers. The course will trace the development of western philosophical thought and the seminal ideas of western civilization as found in the work of the leading thinkers since approximately 1600.
SP, even years
4 Hour(s) |
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PHI 398 - Independent Study in Philosophy
1 - 4 Hour(s)
Qualified students will undertake an independent study project.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, approval of the divisional dean and consent of instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
Physics |
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PHY 101 - Introductory Physics I
4 Hour(s)
General Education N1
The first course of a non-calculus based two-course sequence in the basic principles of physics covering the general areas of mechanics, thermal physics and fluids. The mathematical proficiency expected for this course is algebra and introductory trigonometry. This course satisfies the physics requirement for some majors, and pre-health professional requirements. (Credit cannot be received for both PHY 101 and PHY 203 .)
Four hours of lecture/discussion and two hours of laboratory per week
(Required course fee)
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 or higher
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 101L - Introductory Physics Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 101 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 102 - Introductory Physics II
4 Hour(s)
The second course of a non-calculus based two-course sequence in the basic principles of physics covering the general areas of wave motion (oscillations, waves and sound), light and optics, and electromagnetism. The mathematical proficiency expected for this course is algebra and introductory trigonometry. This course satisfies the physics requirement for some majors, and pre-health professional requirements. (Credit cannot be received for both PHY 102 and PHY 204 .)
Four hours of lecture/discussion and two hours of laboratory per week.
(Required course fee)
FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): PHY 101 Instructor consent is necessary for enrollment in PHY 102 without completion of PHY 101
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 102L - Introductory Physics Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 102
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 105 - Astronomy
4 Hour(s)
General Education N1
The course includes the study of the motions and structures of the earth, the moon, the sun, planets, stars and galaxies, and consideration of cosmological theories. The laboratory includes telescopic observational astronomy.
Labs are scheduled for twice a week but only meet once a week on average for three hours
(Required course fee)
FA, SP, SU
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 105L - Astronomy Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 105 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 203 - General Physics I
4 Hour(s)
The first course of a calculus level two-course sequence in the basic principles of physics covering the general areas of mechanics, fluids and wave motion. This course satisfies the physics requirement for some majors, and pre-health professional requirements. (Credit cannot be received for both PHY 101 and PHY 203.)
Four hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week.
(Required course fee)
SP
Prerequisite(s): MAT 160
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 203L - General Physics I Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 203 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 204 - General Physics II
4 Hour(s)
The second course of a calculus level two-course sequence in the basic principles of physics covering the general areas of heat, light, electricity and circuits, and magnetism. This course satisfies the physics requirement for some majors, and pre-health professional requirements. (Credit cannot be received for both PHY 102 and PHY 204.)
Four hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week.
(Required course fee)
FA
Prerequisite(s): MAT 160 and MAT 161 Instructor consent is necessary for enrollment in PHY 204 without the successful completion of PHY 203
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 204L - General Physics II Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY204.
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 301 - Electricity and Magnetism
4 Hour(s)
Physical principles underlying modeling of charges and currents, including circuit elements and fundamentals of analog electrical circuits are explored through lecture and laboratory. Topics will include the following: Maxwell’s equations, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in matter, potentials and the uniqueness theorem, current and voltage sources, resistors, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thevenin and Norton theorems.
Four hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week.
(Required course fee)
SP
Prerequisite(s): PHY 204 , MAT 207
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 301L - Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 301 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 303 - Modern Physics
4 Hour(s)
A course in the basic principles of modern physics treating the general subjects of atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology and quantum physics.
Four hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratory per week.
(Required course fee)
SP
Prerequisite(s): PHY 204 or PHY 102 and MAT 160 and MAT 161
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 303L - Modern Physics Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 303 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 304 - Classical Mechanics
4 Hour(s)
An intermediate course in mechanics including vector calculus, conservation laws of mechanics, and dynamics of a particle and of a rigid body.
Four hours of lecture/ discussion.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PHY 204 or PHY 102 and MAT 160 and MAT 161
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 320 - Thermodynamics
4 Hour(s)
An introduction to the basic concepts of thermodynamics, including temperature, thermal expansion, heat flow, calorimetry, the four Laws of Thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and fundamental theories of phase transitions, topics on gas, vapor, combined power cycles, refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures, and gas-vapor mixtures. Engineering applications will be emphasized alongside theoretical fundamentals.
SP
Prerequisite(s): PHY 204 , MAT 207
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 380 - Engineering Internship
4 Hour(s)
A work-oriented experience in applied physics. This is to be planned in advance with a physics faculty member. It does not count toward a minor in Physics . S/U graded.
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 396 - Special Problems and Research
4 Hour(s)
(Required course fee)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the divisional dean and consent of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 398 - Independent Study in Physics
1 - 4 Hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, approval of divisional dean and consent of the instructor
1 - 4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 450 - Advanced Experimental Physics
4 Hour(s)
In this advanced physics lab course, students design and complete a research project, discuss general physics topics and physics research, as well as attend seminars by physics and engineering professionals. Preparation for employment and professional skills development are emphasized.
The course meets for 5 hours per week.
(Required course fee.)
Fa
Prerequisite(s): PHY 301 or PHY 303
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 450L - Advanced Experimental Physics Laboratory
0 Hour(s)
Laboratory component for PHY 450 .
0 Hour(s) |
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PHY 480 - Work-Oriented Experience
4 Hour(s)
A work-oriented experience in applied physics. This is to be planned in advance with a physics faculty member. It does not count toward a minor in Physics .
S/U graded
4 Hour(s) |
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PHY 496 - Special Problems and Research
4 Hour(s)
(Required course fee)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the divisional dean and consent of instructor
4 Hour(s) |
Politics |
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POL 103 - Politics of the World’s Nations
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1 and CCD
A survey of political systems that introduces students to fundamental concepts and their applications in many nations. The course examines public institutions (legislatures, executives, courts) and political processes (voting, policy-making).
SP
4 Hour(s) |
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POL 141 - Intro to American Politics
4 Hour(s)
General Education S1
A broad survey of American national politics. Political Science majors should take this course before taking any other course in politics.
FA, SP
4 Hour(s) |
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