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MUS 2140 - Woodwind Class Credits: 1 hr
This techniques course provides actual experience on instruments. The fingering, care, and adjustments of the instrument are a part of the training. The selection of instruments, literature, and technical studies appropriate for various levels of development will be discussed. The application of technique to solo and ensemble playing and an introduction to all instruments of the family will be included.
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MUS 2150 - Brass Class Credits: 1 hr
Techniques in playing on brass instruments are provided in this course, as well as fingering, slide position, care and adjustments, knowledge of mouthpieces and embouchures, and the application of these techniques to solo and ensemble playing.
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MUS 2160 - Percussion Class Credits: 1 hr
This course provides an introduction to the basic rudiments of drumming, giving attention to roll phrasing and the adaptation of the rudiments to standard 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 exercises. Students are given opportunities to perform easy solos. This course is required of all instrumentalists on the music education track.
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MUS 2164 - Applied Music Credits: 1 hr
This course will provide instruction on any instrument/voice. This course will focus on the development of the fundamentals of playing/singing and include tone production, articulation, scales and literature. Literature appropriate to the students’ performance level will be assigned. Each level is progressive and determined by instructor based on student’s progress.
Note(s): Fall only
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MUS 2191 - Beginning Jazz Improvisation Credits: 1 hr
Beginning techniques in jazz improvisation will be studied. This course will involve learning jazz melodies and their chord/scale relatives as well as the study of some of the common melodic/ rhythmic patterns used in jazz.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 1201 and MUS 1202 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 2304 - Introduction to Music Education Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce prospective music teachers to the field of music education. This course will examine the historical, philosophical, and practical foundations for the teaching of music as well as provide an overview of the total music program in a variety of school settings. The assignments in this course have been designed to provide opportunities for students to critically examine and reflect upon issues related to their personal development as music teachers.
Pre-requisite(s): Music Major
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MUS 2390 - Survey of Music Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course deals with the importance of music in history. It also focuses on developing an understanding of the social and cultural forces that have influenced the musical masterpieces from various periods of music history. This course will include a unit on non-Western music.
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: April 19, 2011
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MUS 3038 - Special Topics in Music Credits: 1-3 hrs
This course includes individual research and analytical studies and/or creative activity in specialized areas of music. Topics to be considered will be determined by students and advisors and by the availability of qualified faculty. Students must make application during the semester prior to the desired time, stating the area(s) of research and the development plan. Enrollment will be by approval of the instructor. This course is designed to prepare those students interested in creative composition and individualized areas of music on the graduate level.
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MUS 3101 - Choral Arranging Credits: 1 hr
This course is a practical approach for the choral director. Arranging for groups of varied voices (e.g., treble, male, junior high with boys’ changing voices, etc.); rewriting parts to fit voices available; writing descants; reducing and expanding the number of parts; and writing instrumental accompaniments or obligations. Use of the music computer laboratory and software will be included in assignments.
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MUS 3131 - University Choir Credits: 1 hr
This ensemble provides an opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature. The choir performs frequently on campus and in the community, with periodic appearances out of town, on television, and with band and orchestra. Admission is by audition only. This ensemble is required of all voice majors.
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MUS 3211 - Music Activities in Elementary Schools (non-majors) Credits: 2 hrs
This course is directed toward the development of personal musical skills and understanding and the sharing of these with children at elementary levels of public schools. Topics include the rationale of music in the classroom, the effective use of music materials and equipment, building a repertoire of activities appropriate to children at various stages of development and learning ability, and effective methods of presentation.
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MUS 3226 - Instrumentation and Orchestration Credits: 2 hrs
This class procedure includes arranging for small ensembles and full band and/or orchestra. This will involve a practical application of the knowledge of transposing for instruments and applied knowledge of the purpose and range of each orchestral instrument.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2290, MUS 2291, MUS 2201, and MUS 2202.
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
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MUS 3227 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 2 hrs
This course will give students actual experience in the various aspects of operating a marching band program including recruitment, organization, drill design, budget, auxiliaries, various marching styles, and half-time show organization.
Pre-requisite(s): Two semesters of MUS 1126 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 3301 - Music Theory I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course reviews the fundamentals of music notation and proceeds to the study of melody, period structures, decorative pitches, diatonic triads, and simple harmonization of melody and bass. Equal emphasis will be placed on four-part writing, free harmonization analysis, and keyboard studies.
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MUS 3302 - Overview of the Music Industry Credits: 3 hrs
This course covers systems and subsystems of the music business including songwriting, publishing, managers and agents, unions and guilds, record production, record and concert promotion, contract negotiations, marketing, and career options. It also examines the sociological implications associated with the industry.
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MUS 3303 - Music Theory II Credits: 3 hrs
A continuation of Theory I, this course proceeds to the study of simple binary forms, diatonic sevenths, secondary dominants, and modulation.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 3301 Music Theory I
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MUS 3305 - Survey of Contemporary Popular Music Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed to cover a variety of musical styles, including jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, rock, standard-popular, and country western. Evaluation of performance in the various styles is a prime objective. Emphasis is placed on listening to selected recordings, aural analysis, and comparative discussions of the various style characteristics.
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
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MUS 3307 - Principles and Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary School Credits: 3 hrs
This course emphasizes materials and procedures for developing music experiences through creating, singing, playing, and listening. Consideration is given to Orff and Kodály methods, and current computer- assisted instructional software. Laboratory experiences in the public schools are a part of the semester’s activities.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3308 - MUS 3308 Principles and Methods of Teaching Music in Secondary School Credits: 3 hrs.
This course surveys the development of a music curriculum for secondary schools, problems in teaching, and the administration of vocal and instrumental organizations. Students will survey relevant literature, develop or rethink their philosophy of music education, and present their conclusions in a formal paper.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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MUS 3310 - Electronic Music Credits: 3 hrs
This course is structured to give students a basic understanding of the educational and creative value of electronic compositional procedures. In addition to offering a review of representative literature, the course will require student to compose using natural and electronic sound sources.
Note(s): This course is open to music and non-music majors.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 1301 or MUS 2290 and /or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 3313 - Music for Exceptional Children Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides introductory information, techniques and experiences related to music and exceptional children. Topics including legislation, school projects, and instructional strategies are examined. The application of both pitched and unpitched classroom instruments are studied. Field experiences are included in this course.
Pre-requisite(s): Music or Education Major
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MUS 3316 - History of Music I Credits: 3 hrs
This course presents a general study of the history of music from antiquity through the Baroque period. It stresses the culture of early civilization as it applies to the development of music. It includes the beginning of music notation, the evolution of opera, and the culmination of polyphonic style in Bach and Handel. This course will include a unit on non-Western music.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2290
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MUS 3317 - History of Music II Credits: 3 hrs.
This is a continuation of MUS 3216 beginning with a study of the history of the Classical period. The study includes the Romantic and Modern periods of musical development. Students will examine the music of the major composers in each period. Special attention will be given to listening and building ear repertory of selected compositions. This course will include a unit on non- western music.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2290
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MUS 3323 - Choral Conducting and Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide an advanced study of choral conducting techniques and their use as a medium form communicating tempo, dynamics, style, mood, phrasing, and other musical information to ensembles. It also includes study of the choral score, style and interpretation, aural criticism, and application of conducting techniques of choral singing. Students will participate in open score playing. Additionally, this course will survey materials and methods for school, church, and community choral groups.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2111
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MUS 3339 - Afro-American Music Credits: 2 hrs
This course examines the origin, growth, and characteristics of Afro-American music, and the cultural, socioeconomic, historic, and emotional factors which have influenced its development and influence upon the music of Europe and America.
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MUS 3340 - Non-Western Music Credits: 3 hrs
The primary focus of this course will be a study of the various musics of the world an dhow culture, religion and language impact music-making. A sutdy of musical instruments from Non-Western cultures will also be included in the course. (approved by ASCC 2006)
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MUS 3342 - Technology in Music Credits: 3 hrs.
Through hands-on activities, this course covers uses and applications of various modes of information technology to teaching and learning. Emphasis is on the ability of the student to demonstrate effective use and integration of various technologies into instruction in the classroom. It explores various utilizations of computers, media, and Information technologies in P-12 settings in ways that maximizes instruction and learning for students. It also covers development and uses of multimedia in the classroom, information communication and Internet resources, development of instructional web pages; and various technology integration strategies for the content areas. Additionally, this course will provide training in the use of computer for producing publication-quality music arrangements, transactions and original compositions including the generation of parts of the score. It will survey various tutorial programs and multimedia study modules for theory, keyboard skills and music history instruction.
Pre-requisite(s): None.
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MUS 3344 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a study of instrumental conducting techniques and their use as a medium form communicating tempo, dynamics, style, mood, phrasing, and other musical information to ensembles. It also includes study of band and orchestral scores, styles and interpretations, aural criticism, and application of conducting techniques of teaching instrumental music. Additionally, this course will survey literature materials and methods for school and community instrumental groups.
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MUS 3344-01 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature Credits: 1 hr
This course provides a detailed study of conducting techniques, score reading, and concepts of tempo and dynamics for future instrumental teachers. It places emphasis on practical application to groups under the supervision of the teacher.
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
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MUS 4130 - Senior Recital/Project Credits: 1 hr
This course is to be taken by all students who are preparing to present a senior recital, lecture recital, senior project or some combination of these, during the semester of registration.
Pre-requisite(s): Four semesters of major applied study. Please contact the appropriate instructor to discuss your project proposal. Instructor’s signature required.
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MUS 4130-01 - Senior Recital/Project Credits: 1 hr
This course is to be taken by all students who are preparing to present a senior recital, lecture recital, senior project or some combination of these, during the semester of registration. Prerequisites: Four semesters of major applied study. Please contact the appropriate instructor to discuss your project proposal. Instructor’s signature required.
Pre-requisite(s): Four semesters of major applied study. Please contact the appropriate instructor to discuss your project proposal. Instructor’s signature required.
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
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MUS 4228 - Commercial Music Arranging Credits: 2 hrs
Techniques, methods, and materials used in arranging traditional and original music for commercial purposes are illustrated and discussed. Music arrangements prepared for professional recording sessions are studied and analyzed. The practicum includes the preparation of arrangements for studio recording.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 2102 , MUS 2202 , and MUS 3226 .
Hours Per Week: (Two hours per week.)
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MUS 4230 - Artist Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course deals with the role of the artist manager in the music industry. Topics of study include: The Management Contract, Employing a Support Team, Mapping Out a Career Plan, Music Publishing, Media Exposure and Getting a Record Deal.
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MUS 4231 - Record Label Marketing Credits: 3 hrs
This course covers record label operation and business principles including the analysis of SoundScan reports, profitability, relationships with radio stations, advertising, publicity, distribution, retail, international issues, tour support and conducting marketing research.
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MUS 4312 - Studio Recording Techniques I Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide theoretical and practical experience in studio recording. Proper production techniques associated with the use of multi-track recording equipment and allied hardware will be applied.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 3310 Electronic Music and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 4313 - Studio Recording Techniques II Credits: 2 hrs
This course is a continuation of MUS 4202. In addition to the further development of traditional recording procedures, advanced computer applications will be explored.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 4312 - Studio Recording Techniques I
Hours Per Week: (Three hours per week.)
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MUS 4315 - Music Theory III Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, the focus of study is on all other chromatic or altered harmonies and more complex Baroque and Classical forms.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 3303 Music Theory II
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MUS 4316 - Music Theory IV Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of Theory III. It treats those materials studied in Theory III and includes an introduction to twentieth century harmonies, forms, and theories.
Pre-requisite(s): MUS 4315 Music Theory III
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MUS 4330 - Senior Project Credits: 3 hrs
This course is to be taken by all students pursuing a concentration within the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music who are preparing to present a senior project during the semester of registration. The project will be determined upon consultation with the student, advisor and instructor of the course.
Pre-requisite(s): Three semesters of major applied lessons and permission of the instructor.
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NUR 1303 - Talking the Talk: Healthcare Today Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on the development and delivery of effective communication strategies to achieve desired outcomes for audience frequently encountered by healthcare professionals. Students will be introduced to knowledge and concepts related to professional practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
Pre-requisite(s): Freshmen status
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Oral Communication
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NUR 2312 - Dynamics of Professional Nursing Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce the registered nurse student to concepts inherent in baccalaureate nursing education. The philosophy, conceptual framework, program purpose and objectives will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process, as well as knowledge and skills that bridge prior learning experiences with current professional nursing practice.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to RN-BSN or special permission
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NUR 2313 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: 3 hrs
This course guides students to become literate consumers of eveidenced-based information necessary to meet the basic health needs of individuals throughout the lifespan. Students will acquire basic and foundational knowledge needed to maintain a state of health and wellness. Students from various disciplines will be equipped to access eveidenced-based information and to make informed, collaborative decisions in the best interest of vulnerable population, subject to comprehension and evaluation for continuous principles of healthcare. Concepts and theories basic to the art and science of healthcare practice including therapeutic communication, professionalism, teaching/learning, critical thinking, and cultural awareness are also explored. The ability to apply scientific, microbial, physcial, physiological and psychosocial safeties is required.
Lab: Psychomotor competencies in foundational healthcare skills are performed using evidenced-based and best practice models through laboratory experiences in simulated healthcare environments.
Pre-requisite(s): For fall semester: Completion of at least 2 of the 4 required prerequisite science courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Student can only be enrolled in one prerequisite science course.
For spring semester: Completion of at least 3 of the 4 required prerequisite science courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Student can only be enrolled in one prerequisite science course.
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NUR 3102 - Adult Health Nursing I Credits: 10 hrs
This course focuses on the nursing care of adults with selected health alterations. Emphasis is on the use of the nursing process to assist individuals and their families to adapt to these alterations. Clinical experiences are planned to allow observational activities and implementation of the nursing process.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2313 , NUR 3312 , NUR 3314 , NUR 3316 and Admission to Upper Division.
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NUR 3117 - Clinical Reasoning Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to enhance the students’ ability to analyze questions and provide strategies for test-taking. In addition, this course will provide strategies to improve students’ critical thinking/clinical reasoning skills and their ability to problem-solve and make critical decisions in clinical. It is designed using the concept of problem-based learning to enhance clinical judgment and decision making.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 3314
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: February 19, 2013
Effective Date: Spring 2013
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NUR 3303 - Nursing Research Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the research process. Emphasis is placed upon the nurse as a research consumer and enhancement of her/his ability to participate in the research process. Opportunities will be provided for critical appraisal of research studies, and for the design of plans for investigating nursing problems.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2313 , NUR 3312 , NUR 3314 , NUR 3316 and Admission to Upper Division or special permission.
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NUR 3305 - Financial Management in Nursing Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare the nursing professional how to develop, maintain, and forecast financial stability within a changing health care environment. A systems approach is used to analyze the financial impact of health care decisions from a clinical perspective. Economic issues relevant to nursing practice and healthcare are explored. The role of the Administrative Nurse Manager in inter-professional financial planning for quality, safety, and financial stability is addressed. Key concepts covered include principles of financial stability, value-based service, advanced financial management, interpretation of financial statements, regulatory requirements imposed by payers and accreditors, advanced budgeting and variance analysis, forecasting, and productivity management.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 3303 and Statistics
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NUR 3307 - Global Health Nursing Credits: 3 hrs
This course uses a nursing perspective to explore global issues affecting personal, community, and international health and development. Using approaches from health promotion, population health, and primary health care are applied to help frame analysis. Nursing students are exposed to basic perspectives on health policy and significant world events on vulnerable populations is explored.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 3203 and NUR 4502
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NUR 3312 - Health Assessment Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on the development of health assessment skills. Emphasis is on normal findings and common alterations across the life span. This course is taught in sequence with Pharmacology for Nurses and Clinical Nursing Foundations.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Upper Division or special permission.
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NUR 3314 - Clinical Nursing Foundation Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide the student an opportunity to develop new nursing skills and integrate skills already learned in the provision of client care in selected health care settings. The course will also provide didactic learning opportunities for identified basic central core concepts that are integral to the health care settings utilizing the nursing process.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Upper Division
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NUR 3316 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credits: 3 hrs
This planned practicum will provide the student opportunity to utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process in the provision of client care in selected health care settings. In addition this course introduces the student to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse and therapeutic responses to medications, drug classifications, and basic principles of drug calculations.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Upper Division or special permission
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NUR 3318 - Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nurses Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of pathophysiology and how these concepts relate to disease processes and clinical practice across the lifespan. Students will examine phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function and the resulting human response.
Pre-requisite(s): BIO 2311 , BIO 2111 , BIO 2312 , BIO 2112 and Admission to Upper Division.
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NUR 3502 - Child Health Nursing Credits: 5 hrs
This course emphasizes concepts, skills and principles of nursing practice essential to family-centered care of children. Emphasis is on the promotion and maintenance of high level wellness for the child and family with selected health alterations. Planned practicum in selected health care settings provide opportunities to apply the nursing process as the student continues to develop role functions as caregiver, client advocate, teacher/counselor and collaborator.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2313 , NUR 3312 , NUR 3314 , NUR 3316 and Admission to Upper Division.
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NUR 3511 - Mental Health Nursing Credits: 5 hrs
This course is designed to assist students in developing knowledge and skills necessary for nursing care management of mental health needs of clients and their families in structured health care settings. Focus is on the application of the nursing process in establishing and maintaining nurse-client relationships. A planned clinical practicum in selected mental health care settings will provide the opportunity for students to exercise the roles of caregiver, teacher/counselor, and client advocate. Students will begin to assume the role of collaborator as it relates to the interdisciplinary mental health team approach.
Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2313 , NUR 3312 , NUR 3314 , NUR 3316 and Admission to Upper Division.
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NUR 4000 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3 hrs
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NUR 4103 - Adult Health Nursing II Credits: 10 hrs
This course builds upon concepts, principles, and skills presented in NUR 3102. Emphasis is on utilizing the nursing process in meeting the needs of adult clients with complex health alterations in: oxygenation of body cells, fluid and electrolyte balance, digestive and metabolic functions, neuro-sensory perceptual functions, mobility and coordination, immunity, cellular growth and integrity, and sexual and reproductive functions. This course also expands the student’s knowledge of major drug classifications and the nurse’s responsibility in the therapeutic use of drugs in adults with complex illnesses. Clinical experiences are planned to allow observational activities, implementation of the nursing process, including patient teaching. Nursing roles assume a greater dimension as students gain experiences through observation and caring for clients at more critical levels of the health and illness continuum.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of junior level nursing courses.
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NUR 4121 - Adult Health II Credits: 12 hrs
This course builds upon concepts, principles, and skills presented in NUR 3102. Emphasis is on utilizing the nursing process in meeting the needs of adult clients with complex health alterations in: oxygenation of body cells, fluid and electrolyte balance, digestive and metabolic functions, neuro-sensory perceptual functions, mobility and coordination, cellular growth and integrity, and sexual and reproductive functions. Nursing roles assume a greater dimension as students gain experiences through observation and caring for clients at more critical levels of the continuum.
Pre-requisite(s): junior level courses or by special permission.
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NUR 4201 - Content Synthesis for Nursing Practice I Credits: 2 hrs
This course provides the students an opportunity to synthesize previously learned nursing concepts and integrate these using clinical scenarios to enhance clinical judgment and decision making. The course will emphasize critical thinking using problem-based learning.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of junior level nursing courses
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NUR 4202 - Content Synthesis for Nursing Practice II Credits: 2 hrs
This course provides the opportunity for students to enhance their analytical thinking skills by using simulation and testing to master the management of simple and complex patient care situations. This course will emphasize performance on NCLEX style testing and the students’ ability to critically analyze patient care situations as evidence of their proficiency in clinical judgment.
Pre-requisite(s): Completions of junior level nursing courses (course is to be taken the semester the student is scheduled to graduate).
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NUR 4203 - Care of the Older Adult Credits: 2 hrs
This course focuses on principles and concepts related to gerontological nursing. Emphasis is on roles and functions of the nurse in meeting the needs of elderly clients who are well and those with functional pathological health alterations. Social, economic, legal, and ethical issues in maintaining and promoting wellness and safety are examined.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Upper Division and completion of junior level nursing courses.
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NUR 4304 - Leadership and Management of Care Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to examine the role of nurse managers and nurse leaders. Students will examine how ethical, financial, and health policy issues and concerns are linked in the health care delivery system. The course will address the role of the nurse manager or leader in developing a professional ethical framework, understanding the economic implications of health care, and shaping and formulating health policy. Emphasis is on legal and ethical considerations for responsible decision making. In addition, the course presents an overview of the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services. Students will explore relevant research in nursing management and leadership as it relates to health policy, finances, and ethics in the health care system.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of junior level nursing courses.
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NUR 4502 - Community Health Nursing Credits: 5 hrs
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop a holistic view of the biopsychosocial needs of individuals and multiproblem families in the community. Emphasis is on meeting the health needs of clients at different environmental settings.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all junior-level nursing courses.
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NUR 4511 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing Credits: 5 hrs
This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in the care of the childbearing woman and family during the complete maternity cycle. Emphasis is on nursing roles, concepts and skills relative to the promotion and maintenance of health in the childbearing woman and family. Alterations in the childbearing process are considered. A planned clinical practicum will provide opportunities for the student to demonstrate the roles of caregiver, teacher/counselor, client advocate, leader-manager, and research consumer in selected health care settings.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all junior-level courses or by special permission.
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PHI 2301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a critical examination of some of the classical questions of Western philosophy. Readings include excerpts from major philosophers, for instance: Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Marx and Nietzsche. The course will cover traditional issues in ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy or religion, and political philosophy. The emphasis of the course will be on developing critical and analytical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science
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PHI 2302 - Contemporary Moral Problems Credits: 3 hrs
Philosophical views and discussions of contemporary moral issues, for instance: abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, racial and sexual discrimination, sexual morality, and the morality of nuclear armament.
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PHI 2303 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a study of the basic principles of deductive reasoning. Focus will be on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These skills are vital for success in any of the post-graduate standardized tests, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
Student Learning Outcome: Quantitative Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Social/Behavioral Science
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PHI 3044 - Studies in Philosophy Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, a single philosopher, area of philosophy or philosophic problem will be studied in depth. This course is to be offered when there is sufficient interest in an area of philosophy of a particular philosopher and may be repeated for credit. Permission of the instructor is required.
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301 or PHI 2303
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PHI 3302 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the nature of science, explanations in science, the scientific world view, the social sciences as a science, truth and knowledge in a scientific context, the verification of theories, the social role of the scientist, values and ethics in science
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301 or PHI 2303
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PHI 3305 - Ethical Theory Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines theories of ethics including virtue theory, utilitarianism, deontological ethics and divine command theory, along with these theories’ implicit accounts of human nature and the good life. Topics to be addressed include: implications and criticisms of the differing ethical theories, meta-ethical issues, and differing versions of realist and anti-realist ethical theories.
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301
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PHI 3307 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3 hrs
This course will examine some of the central problems in the philosophy of religion. Issues to be addressed include; the origin and nature of religion and religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason, justifications and critiques of religious belief and naturalism and naturalistic explanation. The course will also address some major issues in western philosophy of religion such as arguments for and against the extensive of God, miracles, and the attributes of God.
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301
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PHI 3310 - History of Philosophy Credits: 3 hrs
This course covers the major periods in the history of Philosophy from Greek antiquity to medieval and modern philosophy, Kant and German Idealism, as well as American and 20th Century European Philosophy. The course will enable students to understand how central concerns of each period in philosophy from the nature of reality, justice, knowledge, and the self, were framed differently through study of the primary sources of the major philosophers of the period.
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301
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PHI 3312 - Introduction to Political Philosophy Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines different theories of justice and the state. Approaches and concepts to be addressed include, differing accounts of political liberty, the basis for our obligation to follow the law, differing accounts of human nature and the state, rights and duties, social contract theory, civil disobedience, liberty and equality, and criticisms of democracy. This course will draw from classic and contemporary philosophers such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Machiavelli, Marx, Rawls, and Nozick. The course is equivalent to POS 1302 . Students may not receive credit for both POS 1302 and PHI 3312.
Pre-requisite(s): PHI 2301
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PED 1100 - Team Sports Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed for student athletes and cheerleaders who participate in the institution’s intercollegiate sports program. Participation in a varsity sport or cheerleading is required.
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PED 1101 - Atypical Physical Education Credits: 1 hr
This course offers special activities for students who are unable for health reasons to participate in regular physical education classes. The student will work with a Physical Education faculty member to design a program of fitness activities appropriate to meet the needs of the individual. The course may be taken to meet physical education activity requirements. Requirement: A doctor’s statement indicating the reason the student is unable to participate in regular physical education classes and determination by department chair that student cannot participate safely in an existing course.
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PED 1105 - Self Defense Credits: 1 hr
This course is offered in collaboration with the Winston-Salem State University Police Department and will provide instruction and participation in the areas of crime victimization and basis defensive measures. The course is based on the RAD System, which educates women, children, men and seniors about defensive strategies using simple and effective tactics and a unique teaching methodology. The RAD system provided a comprehensive self-defense program of defensive tactics, techniques, and education.
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PED 1107 - Soccer Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of soccer. The student will be introduced to basic skills, terminology, rules and game strategy.
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PED 1109 - Swim Conditioning Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to increase or maintain physical fitness through distance swimming.
Pre-requisite(s): Permission of instructor and appropriate swimming skills.
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PED 1110 - Aerobics Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to provide physical fitness through aerobic exercise. An emphasis will be placed on aerobic dance.
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PED 1111 - Weight Training Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the necessary knowledge to train muscles effectively with the use of weights. The course can accommodate beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
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PED 1173 - Water Aerobics Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to help students to acquire or maintain adequate levels of physical fitness through conditioning and aerobic activities in the water. All activities will be performed in shallow water.
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PED 2000 - Midpoint Assessment Credits: 0
This is a non-credit course, which addresses assessment of academic progress, fitness, and sport skills. All Physical Education Majors must pass the course as soon as possible after earning 48 semester hours and before earning 80 semester hours. Students who have earned 80 semester hours without completing this course may not be allowed to register for specific courses. This is a pass fail course and no credit will be awarded.
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PED 2101 - Weight Control Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to help the student develop eating and exercise habits which will lead to life-long weight management.
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PED 2102 - Basic Athletic Training and Taping Clinical Lab Credits: 1 hr
This is a course that will provide basic skills needed to function as an entry-level Student Athletic Trainer (SAT). The course has a lab component. This laboratory will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate and apply entry level preventative taping techniques along with specific joint protection appliances.
Note(s): *** This class will be taken concurrently with PED 4000.***
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PED 2103 - Professional Preparation in Physical Education Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to prepare physical education (PED) majors for entry into the PED profession. Specifically, this course addresses the following topics: introduction to professionalsm, self-analysis, goal setting, resume writing, relevant practicum/volunteer experiences, and ethics. This course is designed to be taken immediately after students have completed 45 hours in the general education.
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PED 2104 - Introduction to Dance Credits: 1 hr
This course provides an elementary dance foundation in modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop and world dance forms. This class incorporates floor and standing work to increase joint mobility, efficient movement patterns, core strength, and proper support for dance movement and develop upper/lower connectivity. It explores space, time and energy and emphasizes individual and group dance experience. This course is for students with no dance training or those who wish to develop beyond the beginning level.
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PED 2105 - Beginning Swimming Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic skills of swimming and develop skills in the basic or standard swimming strokes. Students who complete this course will meet standards set by the American Red Cross for beginning and advanced beginning swimming.
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PED 2106 - Intermediate Swimming Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic skills of swimming and develop skills in the standard swimming strokes. Students who complete this course will meet the standards set by the American Red Cross for intermediate swimming.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2105 or permission of instructor.
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PED 2107 - Water Sports Credits: 1 hr
The student will be introduced to a variety of games which can be played in the water. Emphasis will be placed on skill development and enjoyment of the water.
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PED 2108 - Advanced Swimming Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to meet standards set by the American Red Cross for the regular and advanced swimming courses. Physical education majors must achieve the ARC certification for Advanced Swimming in order to meet the competency requirement.
Pre-requisite(s): PED 2106 or permission of instructor.
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PED 2111 - Folk, Social and Square Dance Credits: 1 hr
This course provides instruction and experience in the fundamentals of folk, social and square dance.
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PED 2112 - Net Games Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to acquaint the student with knowledge, fundamental skills and strategies of net games including tennis, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball.
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PED 2113 - Aerobic Conditioning Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to improve or maintain students’ levels of physical fitness through flexibility, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular activities. The major form of aerobic activity will be walking/jogging.
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PED 2114 - Beginning Racquetball Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the fundamentals of racquetball. Emphasis is placed on rules, fundamentals, and strategies of beginning racquetball. This course will provide a basic understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary for the enjoyment of racquetball as lifetime activity. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational racquetball.
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PED 2115 - Walking for Fitness Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces fitness through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program.
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PED 2116 - African Dance Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cultural dance forms which are traditional and contemporary with a focus on dance alignment, coordination, conditioning, and musicality.
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PED 2125 - Fencing Credits: 1 hr
The skills, knowledge and simple strategies essential to the enjoyment of this ancient form of swordplay will be presented in this course. Students will gain experience as competitors and officials. The history and etiquette of fencing will be emphasized.
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PED 2126 - Recreational Activities Credits: 1 hr
This course introduces the student to such activities as crafts, archery, croquet, angling, quiet games, shuffleboard, table tennis, horseshoes, and deck tennis.
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PED 2128 - Outdoor Leisure Pursuits Credits: 1 hr
An introduction to outdoor skills and adventure education activities will be presented in this course. Students will be exposed to activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping, orienteering, nature studies, ropes courses, and rock climbing.
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PED 2132 - Rhythm and Educational Gymnastics Credits: 1 hr
This course offers a foundational knowledge of rhythm, which is essential for the development of skilled movement. The course also introduces the student to educational gymnastics, including stunts, tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, and apparatus activities.
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PED 2133 - Beginning Tennis Credits: 1 hr
This course offers instruction in the fundamentals of tennis, such as forehand and backhand drives, service, rules, court play and etiquette. Students with intermediate or advanced skills will not be permitted to take this class.
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