2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Healthcare Management |
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HCM 4900 - Health Care Management Internship Credits: 12 SH
This course requires that the comprehensive examination be taken before the student engages in the semester long experiential internship. The internship requires the application and integration of professionalism and health care management knowledge and skills at an agreed upon and assigned health care facility or health care related institution, agency or company.
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Social Work |
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SOW 1103 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1 hr
This course is designed to help the freshman who intends to major in any of the disciplines in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Work become acquainted with the field and develop the essential skills necessary for success in that discipline. The course will provide the student with a supportive environment in which to develop or improve his or her reading, writing, oral communication, critical thinking, time-management, interpersonal, technological, problem-solving and test-taking skills. It will also expose students to a variety of other academic disciplines and fields of study. The goal of the course is to help the student make the appropriate adjustment to higher academic culture in general and to the student’s chosen field of study in particular.
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SOW 3101 - BSW Professional Seminar Credits: 1 hr.
This course introduces and monitors professionalism as evidenced in student’s writing skills, the use of scholarship, and the ability to exhibit positive behaviors that will ensure success in social work practice. In addition, This “professional development” seminar is a kind of general, all-purpose forum for discussion of a wide variety of issues related to research, teaching, and other aspects of graduate school and careers (particularly academic and practice careers) in Social Work. Also students will discuss and present their own original research projects. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3368, SOW 3375, SOW 3370 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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SOW 3302 - Social Work Research Credits: 3 hrs.
This course presents the conceptual foundations and methods of research in order to help students integrate research knowledge with professional social work practice. The process of research is followed from problem identification to the conceptualization of research questions, sampling, design, measurement, data collection, and analysis. The course makes use of examples and readings that focus on individuals, families, organizations, communities, and diverse cultures. Students engage in the critical analysis of traditional research methods from a diversity perspective, in addition to generating and evaluating alternative methods for their utility in social work. Prerequisite(s): MAT/PSY 2326 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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SOW 3363 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of social work. The course focuses upon the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and professional foundations of Social Work. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the social work profession, including social work fields of practice, social service agencies, and levels of social work practice. An examination of direct services (micro level practice) and administration/ planning (macro level practice) will be included in this course. Prerequisite(s): SOC 2301
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SOW 3368 - Social Welfare Policy I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will introduce fundamental concepts related to social policy, and explore the connection between social policy and social work practice. Working within a historical context we will examine the impact of social, political, and economic factors on social policy formation and implementation. Social policy will be examined from both strength- and problem-centered perspectives. Critical thinking will be encouraged as we examine the relationships between individual, institutional, and societal values. Key content areas such as the Social Security Act, health care policy, and welfare reform will be highlighted. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3363 and Admission to Upper Division.
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SOW 3369 - Social Welfare Policy II Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a continuation of SOW 3368. This course provides an assessment of policy as it directly affects service delivery. It examines the responsibilities and roles of a generalist worker in policy development, policy clarification, and change in policy implementation. A conceptual as well as analytic framework is presented for the understanding and analysis of social welfare policy. Further, resource allocation as it relates to policy, planning, and service deliver is presented. This course is also designed to help students toward a fuller understanding of the evolution of social welfare policies and services that pertain to families within rural/urban areas that are within rural and urban areas that are in the line with the program goals. The course aims at broadening students’ repertoire of various family policies pertaining to ethnic minorities and other oppressed populations, and how to advocate for improving family welfare policies and services to attain greater social and economic justice. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3368 and Admission to Upper Division.
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SOW 3370 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is the first part of a two part course that deals with human growth and development over the life-span. This course focuses on the development of the individual from conception through middle childhood and the impact of various aspects (i.e., family, groups, organizations, and community) of the social environment on that development. Content includes empirically based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3363 and Admission to Upper Division.
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SOW 3375 - Social Work Methods I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills generic to generalist social work practice. Key themes and concepts include: interviewing; relationship building; and assessment as they relate to community-based family practice. The course introduces practice models in relation to populations at risk. Personal and professional values will be discussed, along with the use of self, the importance of evaluation, research and ethics. This course focuses on introductory generalist practice models with diverse populations, with particular emphasis on interventions with vulnerable populations. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3363 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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SOW 3376 - Social Work Methods II Credits: 3 hrs.
This is the second practice course in the foundation curriculum. It is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills in order to work with groups and community organizations. The use of generalist social work models as it relates to both group practice and community-based practice provide the primary focus. Key themes and concepts include introductory group practice knowledge for developing various types of groups, groups for populations at risk, general stages of group practice, and assessing group work. Community-based practice themes and concepts include documenting a community, assessing and understanding community problems and concerns, generic community practice skills and the need for social planning and activism. This course focuses on introductory generalist practice models with diverse populations, with particular emphasis on interventions with rural populations and groups that experience social and economic injustices based on racial, ethic, sexuality, gender, religious, and other factors. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3375 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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SOW 3641 - Field Instruction I Credits: 6 hrs.
This course offers the student practical experience in a social agency. It enables the student to apply and test knowledge and skills gained in the classroom. Students spend a minimum of 16-18 hours per week in an approved agency setting under the supervision of a staff member. In addition, the students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their experiences. Arrangements to enroll must be made with the instructor of the course at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3368, SOW 3375, SOW 3370 and Admission to the Upper Division and Field Instruction.
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SOW 4302 - Applied Social Work Research Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides an overview of basic research methods and an introduction to basic statistics for social work. Students apply quantitative and qualitative research to promote understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. The content prepares students to utilize research to provide high quality services, initiate change, improve practice, policy, and service delivery systems as well as evaluate their own practice. Major research designs are reviewed, such as single system designs, and students develop skills in collecting, analyzing and using data. Sampling methods, data collection techniques, and statistical and graphical approaches to data analysis are emphasized. Students develop an understanding of probabilistic analysis, quantitative reasoning, and inferential statistics. Students are provided opportunities to do data analysis on microcomputers. The course integrates themes related to multiculturalism, social justice, social change, prevention, intervention and treatment. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3302 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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SOW 4340 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is the second part of a two part course that deals with human growth and development over the life-span. This course focuses on the development of the individual from middle adolescence/young adulthood through very old age and the impact of various aspects (i.e., family, groups, organizations, and community) of the social environment on that development. Content includes empirically based theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among individuals, groups, societies, and economic systems. Within the bio-psychosocial context of the person, each stage of development is examined from the psychosocial context of the person. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3370 and Admission to Upper Division.
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SOW 4343 - Ethics in Social Work Practice Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides an overview of the ethical and legal issues related to the human services professions. Topics include responsibility, competence, duty to warn, confidentiality, professional relationships, and research. Models of ethical decision making and critical thinking are emphasized. This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to examine literature related to ethical principles, ethical standards, and ethical decision making and responding effectively to ethical dilemmas in social work practice. Emphasis is also placed on understanding record-keeping, vicarious liability, informed consent, and confidentiality. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Upper Division and Field Instruction I.
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SOW 4641 - Field Instruction II Credits: 6 hrs.
This course is a continuation of SOW 3541. This course offers the student practical experience in a social agency. It enables the student to apply and test knowledge and skills gained in the classroom. Students spend a minimum of 16-18 hours per week in an approved agency setting under the supervision of a staff member. In addition, the students attend a weekly seminar to discuss their experiences. Arrangements to enroll must be made with the instructor of the course at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Prerequisite(s): SOW 3641 and Admission to the Upper Division.
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Swahili |
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SWA 1311 - Elementary Swahili I Credits: 3 hrs.
Elementary Swahili I is a proficiency-oriented course designed to help students develop language skills in Standard Swahili in all communicative areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction will include use of multimedia material in the language laboratory. No previous knowledge of Swahili is required. (Four periods per week)
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SWA 1312 - Elementary Swahili II Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is the second part of the introductory course to Standard Swahili. As a continuation of Elementary Swahili I, it introduces more advanced grammar components and cultural information. At the same time, the course emphasizes more fluency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing simple sentences in standard Swahili. (Four periods per week) Prerequisite(s): SWA 1311, assignment by placement examination, or consent of instructor.
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SWA 2311 - Intermediate Swahili I Credits: 3 hrs.
This course continues training in the Swahili language and cultural awareness skills begun in the Elementary Swahili sequence. The course affords students a survey of more advanced grammar, with emphasis on increasing conversational fluency, compositional skills, study of written texts in Standard Swahili, and discussion of grammatical variations. At the same time, the course emphasizes increased fluency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing short essays in standard Swahili. (Four periods per week) Prerequisite(s): Elementary Swahili II or consent of instructor.
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SWA 2312 - Intermediate Swahili II
This course is the second part of Intermediate Swahili. It continues training in the Swahili language and cultural awareness skills begun in the Elementary Swahili sequence and Intermediate Swahili I. The course affords students a survey of more advanced grammar, with emphasis on increasing conversational fluency, compositional skills, study of written texts in Standard Swahili, and discussion of grammatical variations. At the same time, the course emphasizes increased fluency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing short essays in standard Swahili.
(Four periods per week) Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Swahili I or consent of instructor.
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Exercise Science |
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EXS 1103 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to provide entering freshmen and new students with an orientation to the University. The student will become knowledgeable of the traditions of the university and be introduced to various academic concentrations, academic requirements and regulations, extracurricular activities, and other general information. Survival skills that enable the students to cope with academia and to develop a better understanding of themselves will be stressed. Class meets for one hour each week. Attendance is required.
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EXS 2122 - Physiological Basis for Human Movement Lab Credits: 1 hr.
This course is designed to teach students to understand human physiology in the conceptual framework on human movement through basic exercise science laboratory testing procedures. It also focuses on the important underlying foundation for the development of complete and ethical scientific writing. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2312 or PED 2321
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EXS 2130 - Field Experience for Exercise Science Credits: 1 hr.
This course allows the student to gain practical experience working with populations in exercise and recreation settings under the direct supervision of an exercise professional. Students, in conjunction with their university supervisor, will select a site in the community where they will volunteer to work for a minimum of 40 hours during the semester. Progress will be monitored by the university supervisor. Prerequisite(s): EXS 2202
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EXS 2202 - Foundations and Profession in Exercise Science Credits: 2 hrs.
This course introduces the potential professions and content areas related to the field of Exercise Science. Students will be introduced to prospective career tracts, profession, and certifications related to the field. This course will also address issued related to professional development and conduct.
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EXS 2322 - Aging and Health Credits: 3 hrs.
In this course, students will examine the physiological adaptations in the major organ systems that underlie changes in physical function and performance with aging. Special emphasis will be placed on exploring how aging of the neuromuscular system affects activities of daily living such as precision grip, maintenance of a static posture and recovery from large postural perturbations. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2312
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EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed for future coaches and students who desire academic and practical preparation in athletic training. It provides a theoretical background in the methods of preventing and treating athletic injuries, techniques of taping, bandaging, emergency first aid, and massage. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to address the science of human movement involving laws and principles governing force, motion and equilibrium which is inherent to the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, skeletal and neural systems of the human body. Furthermore, this course is intended to be a comprehensive examination of forces and the effects with specific applications to the human body in movement and at rest. Prerequisite: Prerequisite(s): EXS 3411
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EXS 3321 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is an in-depth study of the physiological aspects of exercise and training. The health aspects of exercise will be emphasized. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): PED 2321 or BIO 2312
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EXS 3411 - Functional Anatomy Credits: 4 hrs.
In this course the student will learn the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems. This information will be the basis on which mechanical principles of physics will be applied to study human movement. Lab included in course. Prerequisite(s): PED 2321 or BIO 2312
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EXS 4101 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab Credits: 1hr.
This seminar course addresses key topics in Exercise Physiology through the review of current literature. The course will emphasize the applications of method, techniques and design used in exercise physiology research. Student will be asked to understand, analyze and evaluate research publications through writing. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321
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EXS 4301 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3hrs
This course will investigate the physiological responses to exercise stress. This course will use a mechanistic approach to study cellular, systemic, metabolic, and systems physiology. Additionally, the students will learn the combined effects of nutritional and environmental effects of exercise, as well as the exercise response of diverse populations. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321
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EXS 4302 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3hrs.
This course focuses on students understanding the basic concepts of clinical exercise physiology and is designed to help students become prepared for employment in inpatient and outpatient clinical/rehabilitation settings. This course will provide a combination of classroom instruction and clinical laboratory testing experience teaching students a wide variety of specific health care skills, knowledge and processes within cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic systems. This course will specifically focus on the interpretation of the electrocardiogram at rest and during exercise(ECG), and furthermore the effects of basic medications, secondary prevention, risk factor management. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321 & EXS 3411
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EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3hrs.
This is an introductory level course that will aid students’ familiarization with psychological concepts and their applications in a sport and exercise environment. Students will be introduced to theories and research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course is designed to address psychological factors affecting an individual’s behaviors as they relate to sport performance, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation. In addition, the course will cover means to enhance performance in areas of sport, exercise, health and/or rehabilitation using psychological skills.
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EXS 4317 - Applied Research Credits: 3 hrs.
This course will examine research methods in the field of Exercise Physiology. This course will combine the knowledge base of Elementary Statistics with the core exercise science courses of Advanced Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Exercise Testing and Prescription to examine the research process. Prerequisite(s): MAT 2326. EXS 4301, EXS 4302, & EXS 4319
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EXS 4319 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to help the student apply physiological, clinical, and biomechanical principles to the exercise testing and development of physical activity programs for adults. The course will include development of technical and personal skills related to functional fitness assessment, exercise prescription, exercise leadership, and program management. Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321
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PED 4334 - Science of Resistance Training Credits: 3 hrs.
An in-depth study of skeletal muscle physiology and the cardiovascular, metabolic and neuromuscular adaptations to resistance exercise training. Exercise prescription for strength and endurance performance is emphasized. Students are prepared to attempt the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s certification exam. The class will focus on resistance training systems, basic principles of resistance training and benefit of resistance training. Although this is primarily a lecture-based course concentrating on the theoretical principles of resistance training, students will learn proper lifting and spotting techniques.
Prerequisite(s): EXS 3321, EXS 3411
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PED 4612 - Internship Credits: 9 hrs
This is the capstone experience of the Exercise Science Program. This course will include an extended experience with an agency, facility, or program involved in Exercise Physiology. The student will work under the direct supervision of a professional on site. The semester prior to enrolling for the actual course, the student will meet with Clinical Coordinator of the Exercise Science program to determine a proper site that may include Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Corporate & Community Health, or a variety of other settings. The course also requires the completion of the Exercise Science Senior Exam. Prerequisite(s): HED 4301, EXS 4301, EXS 4302, & EXS 4319
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