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MUS 332 - Choral and Vocal Methods (2)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to direct all types of choral ensembles at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Course content will focus on vocal warm ups, sight-singing instruction, rehearsal techniques, programming, assessment, choreography, and administrative issues such as auditioning, touring, and scheduling. Field experience is included. Lab required.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 261, one semester of voice (class or applied).
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 334 - Choral Literature (2)
This is the study of choral literature for elementary, middle school, high school, and college vocal/choral ensembles. Areas covered include the criteria for selection of music, understanding various systems of difficulty ratings, aesthetic concerns in the selection of choral music, concert programming to achieve aesthetic performances, developing appropriate lesson plans utilizing concepts within choral music, and contemporary educational techniques and their use of choral music as a means to educational goals.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 261.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 341 - Piano Pedagogy (3)
A course in the teaching of piano to beginning students of all ages. Includes a survey of teaching methods and materials, pedagogical theories and principles, studio organization and procedure, and a practicum in individual and group instruction. Practicum: Each student is required to teach two beginning piano students for a 12-week period.
Prerequisite(s): 200 level in piano.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 342 - Piano Literature (2)
A survey course of the teaching methods and materials for piano students intermediate through early advanced levels. Special attention will be given to teaching editions, repertoire selection, memorization, technique as it applies in the literature, contest and recital preparation, practice techniques, individual and group instruction, and music organizations. Practicum: Continue to teach two students per week for fourteen weeks.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 341.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 351 - Vocal Pedagogy (2)
An introduction to the teaching of solo vocal technique. Participants will learn to identify and teach proper breath management, resonation, phonation, and articulation. Practicum: Each student is required to teach a beginning voice student for a ten-week period.
Prerequisite(s): 200 level in Applied Voice.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 352 - Vocal Literature (2)
This course is designed to familiarize each student with a broad range of song literature. Special emphasis will be given to songs useful for teaching voice. Practicum: Each student is required to teach a voice student for a 10-week period utilizing the techniques and repertoire studied in class.
Prerequisite(s): 200 level in Applied Voice.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 356 - Form and Analysis (2)
A study of the more common forms in tonal music including simple and complex binary, simple and complex ternary, rounded binary, theme and variations, the Classical sonata-cycle, and fugue. Attention will be given to extended works with thorough analyses of complete movements, including works scored for orchestra.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 255.
Offered each Fall.
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MUS 358 - Orchestration (2)
Introduction to scoring for the orchestra and the band, including scoring exercises for each instrument family, making piano reductions, transcribing piano works, score engraving, and part extraction. Students will be required to use music notation software.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 156.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 362 - Instructional Music Technology (3)
A survey of current music technology and its application in the classroom. Includes keyboards/synthesizers, sequencing, notation, and other educational software and hardware.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 154, 156, 166 or permission of the department chair.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 367 - Music for Early and Middle Childhood Education (3)
This course will cover the fundamental procedures, methods, and materials of teaching music in the early and middle childhood setting. Topics include age-related musical development, Orff, Kodaly, and Dalecroze techniques, and different learning styles. Field experience is included.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 253, 255, 265. Junior standing recommended.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 371 - Music History and Literature I (3)
An historical survey of the development of music from ancient music to the classical period through a study of the composers and their works. Includes non-European music.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 153, 155, 165.
Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 372 - Music History and Literature II (3)
An historical survey of the development of music from the classical period to present day through a study of the composers and their works. Includes non-European music.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 153, 155, 165.
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 374 - Survey of World Music (3)
The course is designed to offer opportunities to explore music of various cultures. In addition to receiving an overview of music from non-Western cultures, students will develop new understanding of other cultures and explore ways in which musical traditions help to elucidate cultural differences.
Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 383 - Church Music Administration (2)
Principles of the structuring, developing, organizing, and administration of a church music program including budget, equipment, and facility considerations. Training in the selection and presentation of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. Includes an internship of 45 clock hours. Junior standing recommended.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 421 - Teaching Music in the Secondary School (3)
This course will cover the fundamental procedures, methods, and materials of teaching music classes, performance and non-performance, in the secondary school. Field experience is included.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 356. Junior standing recommended.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 435 - Music Ministry Practicum (2-3)
An individually designed practicum of observation, planning, and teaching in two of three worship settings – traditional, contemporary, or blended – under the supervision of a qualified church musician. Specific guidelines will be determined. Two consecutive semesters of enrollment in the practicum are required during Fall and Spring of the senior year. Application must be made during the Spring semester of the junior year.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of the department chair.
Offered each semester.
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MUS 441 - Marching Band Techniques (2)
This course is designed to provide the pre-service teacher with the knowledge and skills required to design and implement marching band shows. Topics covered include marking styles, 8 to 5 drill design, pinwheels and special moves, curvilinear drill design supplies, computer drill design software, and musical implications for field performance.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
Group or individual studies in areas such as orchestral and choral literature, composition, contemporary music, pedagogy, counterpoint, and repertoire. Open only to juniors and seniors who are majors in this department and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of Department Chair.
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MUS 463 - Integrating Music and Ministry (3)
Students will study how biblical and theological principles provide essential foundations for ministry through music and worship. Students will develop a personal theology for music ministry which has theological integrity and programmatic quality.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Cross-listed with EDMN 463.
Offered at department discretion.
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CMUS 121 - Introduction to Music Industry Principles (2)
Introduction to the basics of commercial music, including music business; publishing; careers and philosophy; review of popular and classical music styles and cultures as used in the CD, performance, and film industries; plus an overview of technology, MIDI, recording, and live sound reinforcement.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 121, 131 or proficiency
Offered each Fall.
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CMUS 122 - Music Technology (3)
Music synthesis, using analog and digital synthesizers, advanced MIDI applications and software within the context of music pre- and post-production.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 121; MUS 121, 131. Co-requisite(s): MUS 153, 155, 165
Offered each Spring.
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CMUS 210 - Electroacoustic Music Ensemble (½)
A flexible ensemble consisting of electronic and acoustic instruments. Performances will be created using computer and/or hardware based sequencing in conjunction with live performances. A variety of styles will be performed with an emphasis on popular music. Regular attendance is required. Counts for major ensemble participation for Music Production majors only.
Offered each semester.
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CMUS 230 - Commercial Music Practicum (1)
An internship in commercial music which requires 45 hours in the field.
Enrollment by permission of the department. Repeatable up to 2 credit hours. This course does NOT replace CMUS 430, the required internship course in the music production major.
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CMUS 241 - Introduction to Recording and Sound Reinforcement (3)
Basic recording, including studies in equipment, signal flow, effects, and recording techniques. Live recording and sound reinforcement emphasized.
Offered each Fall.
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CMUS 251 - Jazz Theory and Songwriting (3)
An approach to music theory as used in the music industry, including extended chords and voicings, polyrhythm and hemiolae, and popular song crafting and lyric writing.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 154, 156, 166; CMUS 122.
Offered at department discretion.
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CMUS 313 - Studio Theory, Physics of Sound, and Acoustics (3)
A study of the technical characteristics of recording studio components including equipment maintenance, studio acoustics, microphone design, and electronic and acoustic sound generation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 154, 156, 166; CMUS 122.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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CMUS 314 - The History and Philosophy of Christian Music in Worship (3)
A study of Christian music as the basis for exploring the role of music in today’s worship, tracing its evolution from earlier times.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 154, 156, 166; CMUS 122 or permission of department chair.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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CMUS 321 - Advanced Music Technology (3)
Advanced MIDI techniques, sample theory, application and manipulation; introduction to SMPTE and other synchronization methods.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 122.
Offered each Fall.
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CMUS 331 - Music Production (3)
Work in production from the perspective of the commercial recording studio, including basic commercial arranging, budgeting, song development and form for various styles and mixed media, such as rock, jazz, orchestra, and ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 122, 251.
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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CMUS 341 - Introduction to Multi Track Recording (3)
Introduction to multi-track techniques, using 8-track analog recording equipment. Concentration will be on live studio microphone usage and recording.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 241.
Offered each Spring.
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CMUS 411 - Advanced Recording Techniques I (3)
24-track techniques, including operation of digital recording equipment, and mastering.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 341.
Offered each Fall.
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CMUS 412 - Advanced Recording Techniques II (3)
Continuation of CMUS 411.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 411.
Offered each Spring.
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CMUS 420 - Audio Portfolio (1)
The student will create an audio portfolio appropriate for application to entry-level positions in the music business industry.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Offered each semester.
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CMUS 430 - Internship (1-4)
A variable-credit course, providing credit for professional, off-campus, supervised internship experience. The credit may vary from 1 to 4 semester hours depending upon the number of clock hours worked in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Offered each semester.
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CMUS 433 - Music Business Survey (3)
An entrepreneurial approach to the study of the commercial music industry including recording companies, publishing, and the role of the independent commercial musician.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
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CMUS 471 - Audio for Video Techniques (3)
A course designed to use music/sound technology in post-production and multimedia applications, including sound effects and music scoring for film. The student will be expected to develop and write sound and music tracks to a dramatic or other time-line presentation, such as film or radio drama, using audio, sample, and MIDI techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 321.
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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NURS 112 - Introduction to Professional Nursing (2)
Examines components of the provider of care role, the professional role, and coordinator of care role. As provider of care the student studies communication principles, medical terminology, and math for medications. Under professional role behaviors, principles of critical thinking are utilized as a foundation for the nursing process. Involvement in professional nursing student organizations is required. In the coordinator of care behaviors, health care settings and the various roles of the nurse such as change agent, leader, and patient advocate are introduced.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 211 - Foundations in Nursing: Theory (3)
Identifies selected basic theoretical nursing concepts, knowledge, and scientific rationale with skills, attitudes, values, and behaviors which assist the professional nurse in the delivery of quality care. Considers selected basic needs and plans strategies toward meeting those needs to enhance optimal health need satisfaction. Presents the Neuman Systems Model as the theoretical framework and the nursing process as the methodology utilized to meet the needs of persons across the lifespan. NOTE: Transfer students must have School approval before registering for this course.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 112; BIOL 131, 132; two additional support courses from among PSYC 121, 220; CHEM 115; BIOL 371.
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NURS 212 - Nursing Across the Lifespan I: Theory (2)
Stresses nursing strategies, pharmacology, critical thinking skills, nursing knowledge, concepts, and role behaviors utilized within the nursing process based on the Neuman Systems Model. Applies nursing knowledge in preparation for clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 211, 213, 221. Prerequisites or co-requisites: NURS 252; BIOL 371; PSYC 220.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 213 - Foundations in Nursing: Clinical (1)
Incorporates nursing concepts and knowledge in laboratory and clinical practice of beginning nursing skills. Utilizes the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to develop therapeutic interventions. The goal of these interventions is optimal health. Provides three clock hours of laboratory or clinical practice per week. The clinical setting is the long-term care facility.
Offered each Fall. Transfer students must have School approval before registering for this course. Course fee.
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NURS 214 - Nursing Across the Lifespan I: Clinical (2)
Applies theoretical knowledge in the provider of care role with persons needing low and intermediate acuity care. Utilizes the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to meet the needs of persons across the lifespan. Includes six hours of clinical practice per week. Clinical settings include adult medical and surgical units in acute care facilities. Course fee.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 221 - Health Assessment (3)
Utilizes the nursing process with an emphasis on assessment, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to determine the health status of persons. Interviewing techniques, health history taking and physical exam skills are introduced. The integration of health assessment in clinical practice and documentation of data are implemented. Provides two hours of theory and one hour (three clock hours) of laboratory or clinical practice per week.
Offered each Fall. Transfer students must have School approval before registering for this course.
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NURS 252 - Nutrition and Health (2)
A study of the principles relating to normal nutrition. An emphasis is on the role of nutrients in the maintenance and promotion of health for persons across the lifespan. Individual nutritional analysis is included as planning and teaching about healthy nutrition are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): Lab science course.
Offered each semester.
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NURS 311 - Nursing Across the Lifespan II: Theory (4)
Introduces the concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and disease process for persons and families in various stages of development across the lifespan. Applies knowledge from the physical and social sciences within the context of planning nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 371; CHEM 115; NURS 212, 214, 252, 353; PSYC 121, 220; or School approval.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 312 - Nursing Across the Lifespan III: Theory (4)
Stresses caring for persons, families, and groups across the lifespan who are experiencing a variety of acute and long-term health care problems. Integrates the concepts of adaptation and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 311, 313, 354.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 313 - Nursing Across the Lifespan II: Clinical (4)
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, in the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and the integration of knowledge with disease processes. Client population includes persons and families in various developmental stages. The professional role of the nurse is developed as students practice in various clinical settings. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Clinical settings are in maternity and medical and surgical acute care facilities. Course fee.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 314 - Nursing Across the Lifespan III: Clinical (4)
Focuses on the application of critical thinking and the integration of knowledge with disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostics, and nutrition to formulate and implement a nursing plan of care. The client population of concern is persons, families, and groups experiencing acute and long-term health care problems. Continues to expand the professional role of the nurse. Clinical settings include pediatrics, psychiatric, medical, and surgical units in acute and long-term care facilities. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Course fee.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 353 - Pathophysiology and Applied Therapeutics I (2)
Part I of a comprehensive study of human pathophysiology with application in the areas of diagnostic studies, diet therapy, and pharmacotherapeutics. Students discuss the biologic basis for altered health in persons across the lifespan. Rationale for nursing care and teaching for the client undergoing diagnostic procedures will be examined. Pharmacologic agents and diet therapy are applied to case scenarios for maintenance and promotion of health.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131, 132 or permission of the instructor.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 354 - Pathophysiology and Applied Therapeutics II (2)
Part II of a comprehensive study of human pathophysiology with application in the areas of diagnostic studies, diet therapy, and pharmacotherapeutics which builds on knowledge acquired in NURS 353. Students will demonstrate a cumulative knowledge for the biologic basis of altered health in persons across the lifespan. Rationale for nursing care and teaching for the patient undergoing diagnostic procedures are examined. Pharmacologic agents, diet therapy, and knowledge from NURS 353 are applied to case scenarios for maintenance and promotion of health.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 402 - Health-Focused Cultural Theory (2)
This course facilitates the study of personal cultural values, beliefs, and biases. Knowledge is gained about values, beliefs, and practices that influence the health practices of various cultural and ethnic peoples and groups. Modalities for assessment and intervention for attainment of high-level wellness that are acceptable by ethnic and cultural groups are studied. Also includes cultural simulations, brief encounters with cultural/ethnic groups in the local area, and interactions with representatives from various cultural groups. Planning will take place for the 45-hour cultural encounter course (NURS 432).
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Offered each semester.
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NURS 411 - Nursing Across the Lifespan IV: Theory (4)
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to clients with emotional and preventive health care needs. Emphasizes mental health/illness from psychological, social, behavioral, cognitive, and spiritual perspectives. Addresses the health care needs of persons, families, groups, and communities from the perspective of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Theories pertaining to psychiatry, pediatrics, family, and community are presented.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 312, 314, 402.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 412 - Complex and Critical Care Nursing: Theory (4)
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to clients (persons, families, groups, and communities) experiencing acute and complex care needs which may be life threatening. The specific needs of clients with acute systems alterations are considered. The focus is on the adult client although infants and children are included as well as the family and the community.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 411, 413, 432.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 413 - Nursing Across the Lifespan IV: Clinical (4)
Facilitates the wholeness of clients by focusing on optimal health and emotional health care needs within the home, pediatric, community and various health care settings. Includes twelve hours of clinical experience per week in psychiatric, mental health, pediatric, and extended health care facilities, home, school, public health, and other community settings. Course fee.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 414 - Complex and Critical Care Nursing: Clinical (4)
Applies nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model to clients (persons, families, groups, and communities) experiencing acute and complex care needs which may be life threatening. Nursing care will be implemented for clients experiencing acute systems alterations. Provides experience in the complex nursing care of clients in step-down units, intensive care units and emergency departments. Includes twelve hours of clinical practice per week. Course fee.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 420 - Nursing Research (2)
Provides the student with an overview of knowledge development, a focused study of the research process and quantitative methodology, as well as statistical applications. Selected nursing study reports are reviewed and critiqued. Student groups are assisted in a literature review and the formulation of a research problem.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 312, 314.
Offered each Fall.
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NURS 422 - Research Activity (1)
A continuation of the NURS 420 course with student groups participating in the collection and/or analysis of data for a research project. The project, real or simulated, is reviewed and then attention is given to the collection and analysis of data as well as the communication of findings. Student groups work independently with a faculty member as facilitator and consultant. Students communicate data analysis/findings via a written report and the completion of a poster.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 420.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 432 - Health-Focused Cultural Application (1)
This course provides the student an opportunity to observe nursing and health-related activities in a culture which is outside the student’s own life experience. During this course students will begin to understand, develop relationships with, and observe nursing and health-related activities within cultures different from their own. Students will also demonstrate commitment to service and health promotion within the selected cultures. Each student will spend time within a culture outside the United States or within sub-cultures in the United States. Each student will identify an individual cultural destination after developing a statement of personal interest and identifying professional health-related goals for the experience. Includes 45 clock hours of cultural observation. The completion of NURS 402 and NURS 432 fulfills the Cross-Cultural Encounter component of the General Education Program.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 402.
Offered each semester.
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NURS 442 - Professional Nursing: Leading and Managing (3)
Provides leadership and management theories as professional behaviors are examined and practiced. Students participate in clinical assignments with nurse preceptors in a variety of settings. Self-assessment activities help students identify styles, strengths, and weaknesses and plan for future development. Includes theory and clinical practice. Course fee.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 450 - Independent Study in Nursing (1-2)
An elective study under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Permits exploration of special topics within or associated with the realm of nursing practice.
Offered on demand. Enrollment by permission of the Dean.
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NURS 460 - Nursing Seminar (1-2)
Presents a topic of interest requested by students or faculty. Topics will vary from semester to semester and will introduce new content or enlarge upon content introduced in a nursing course.
Offered on demand. Enrollment by permission of the Dean.
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NURS 462 - The Professional Role (1)
Addresses the role of the professional nurse and the practice of professional nursing. Special attention is given to the scope of practice at the state level and the responsibility and accountability of the student in preparation for licensure. Topics include the licensure process, career planning, certification, graduate study, role transition, testing, and self-directed study. Independent student assignments relate to NCLEX-RN preparation and test-taking strategies. Standardized testing provides reports as NCLEX-RN readiness is determined. This course consists of didactic content and assigned lab hours for self-directed study and standardized testing.
Offered each Spring.
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NURS 475 - Caring Externship (2-4)
Provides opportunity for students to increase their nursing skills and to obtain an involvement or commitment experience under the direction of a full-time or adjunct faculty member.
Offered on demand. Enrollment by permission of the Dean.
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
This course will introduce students to the purpose and nature of philosophical inquiry. Through careful attention to foundational texts, students will explore a cluster of philosophical questions addressing the meaning of happiness, the nature of right and wrong, the nature of knowledge and reality, and the intellectual integrity of religious belief. Students will also be expected to learn to read critically, write concise reflection papers, and engage in dialogue with the instructor and fellow students about issues of enduring philosophical importance.
Offered each semester.
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PHIL 211 - Introduction to Modern Logic (3)
This course aims to develop students’ ability to think critically and coherently by introducing them to the fundamental principles of logic. While this course will cover basic elements of informal logic, its emphasis will be on quantitative methods of reasoning such as propositional and predicate logic.
Offered each semester.
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PHIL 232 - Ethics: God and the Good Life (3)
This course introduces students to various theories of moral deliberation and decision. It also introduces students to fundamental moral concepts such as law, happiness, duty, and virtue. Students will have opportunity to reflect on the roles these concepts play in the Christian moral life.
Offered each semester.
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PHIL 262 - Theories of Human Nature (3)
A study of competing theories of human nature such as dualism, monism, naturalism, and existentialism. Students will also consider the scientific, theological, and political assumptions that shape contemporary views of human identity, dignity, and existence.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHIL 301 - Political Philosophy (3)
An examination of key ideas and figures dealing with foundational issues of political life, with a particular focus on themes of order, freedom, justice, and power.
Cross-listed with POL 301.
Offered each Fall.
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PHIL 343 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
It is the purpose of this course to examine classical questions in philosophy of religion as well as to consider current trends in the discipline. The course will include an examination of theistic proofs, the nature and activity of God, talk about God, as well as other closely related topics. This design is intended to provoke thought and reflection as well as to hone philosophical skills.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Cross-listed with THEO 343.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHIL 345 - Epistemology (3)
An in-depth study of the scope and structure of knowledge, the problem of skepticism, and the nature of rationality. Special attention will be given to competing theories of justification, the nature of intellectual virtue, and the rational integrity of religious belief.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHIL 351 - Ancient Philosophy (3)
A survey of major Western philosophers and philosophical movements from the early Greeks to the late classical period, with special attention to Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHIL 352 - Medieval Philosophy (3)
A survey of the rise of Christian Philosophy and its subsequent development. The course will consider the ways in which Augustine, Boethius, Anselm, Aquinas, and others explored and developed the views of their Ancient predecessors and proceeded to make important advances in philosophical understanding.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHIL 353 - Modern Philosophy (3)
A survey of the major Western philosophers and philosophical movements from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The collapse of Medieval Scholasticism and the rise of European Rationalism and Empiricism will be central foci of this course.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHIL 401 - Contemporary Philosophical Trends (3)
This course will examine a specific area in modern and contemporary philosophical thought. Topics will vary depending upon current philosophical interests. The course will offer the opportunity to engage in an in-depth examination of a current philosophical discussion. Students will interact with the current writings of significance in the discipline of philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.
Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHIL 450 - Advanced Topics (1-3)
An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or in a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.
Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair. Political Science
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PHIL 460 - Senior Seminar (1)
This is a one-credit-hour senior seminar required for all philosophy majors. It provides students with a summative review of salient and unifying themes covered in their coursework. Students will also have the opportunity to research a specific topic within its broader historical context and must pass a comprehensive examination as a condition for passing the course and completing the major. Offered each Spring.
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PE 100 - Personal Wellness (2)
Designed to be the introductory course in physical education, lifelong personal fitness, and wellness. Emphasis is placed on health-related physical fitness and current wellness issues, including those that are gender and age-specific. The concept of personal stewardship is stressed, relative to the integration of faith and learning. Special attention is given to fitness assessment and lifestyle modification. (Not available for credit/proficiency by exam.)
Offered each semester.
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PE 102 - Power Volleyball (½)
Offered each Fall.
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PE 103 - Beginning Tennis (½)
Personal rackets required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 104 - Intermediate Tennis (½)
Personal rackets required.
Offered on demand.
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PE 105 - Spelunking (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Spring.
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PE 107 - Leisure Time Sports (½)
Offered each Spring.
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PE 110 - Bowling (½)
Fee required.
Offered each semester.
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PE 112 - Softball (½)
Offered on demand.
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PE 120 - Golf (½)
Fee required.
Offered on demand.
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PE 121 - Principles of Aerobic Exercise (1)
Offered each semester.
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PE 130 - Archery (½)
Offered each semester.
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PE 132 - Badminton (½)
Offered on demand.
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PE 133 - Backpacking (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 135 - Advanced Backpacking (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Spring.
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PE 137 - Bicycling (½)
Offered on demand.
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PE 140 - Adapted Physical Education Activities (½)
For those physically unable to enroll in the regular physical education program. A physician’s description of physical disabilities and limitations is prerequisite. An appropriate physical education activity will be developed.
Offered each semester. Enrollment limited. May be repeated.
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PE 141 - Racquetball (½)
Fee required.
Offered on demand.
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PE 142 - Pocket Billiards (½)
Offered each semester.
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PE 143 - Walking for Health (½)
Offered on demand.
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PE 147 - Technical Rock Climbing (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 160 - Creative Movement (1)
Offered each Spring.
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PE 163 - Strength Conditioning (½)
Offered each semester.
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PE 171 - Fundamentals of Canoeing (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 175 - Beginning/Intermediate Swimming (½)
Fee required.
Offered on demand.
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PE 183 - Snow Sports (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Spring.
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