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MUS 222 - Brass Methods (1)
Laboratory experience in pedagogical techniques as well as beginning through intermediate level performance techniques.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 231 - Woodwind Methods (1)
Laboratory experience in pedagogical techniques as well as beginning through intermediate level performance techniques.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 253 - Keyboard Harmony III (1)
Final preparation for the completion of the keyboard proficiency exam.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 154.
Offered each Fall.
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MUS 255 - Music Theory III (2)
A study of chromatic harmony and twentieth century techniques. Emphasis will be on a thorough analysis of complete shorter-to medium length compositions.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 156.
Offered each Fall.
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MUS 261 - Choral Conducting (2)
Basic conducting technique is developed in a laboratory setting for practical application with choral ensembles.
Prerequisites or co-requisites: MUS 154, 156, 166.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 262 - Instrumental Conducting (2)
Basic conducting and baton technique are developed in a laboratory setting for practical application in instrumental conducting. Includes the study of elements of instrumentation, score study, and transposition as they apply to instrumental conducting.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 261.
Offered Fall 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 265 - Aural Skills III (1)
Advanced sight singing and ear training including chromatic melodies, irregular meters, changing meters, jazz syncopations, transcriptions of popular idiom songs, and error detection three-voice examples.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 166.
Offered each Fall.
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MUS 271 - Diction I (1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the International Phonetics Alphabet (IPA) and its applications for the singer and choral conductor with particular regard to the English and Italian languages. While not intended as a substitute for proper study of a language, this course is designed to aid the student in producing clarity, accuracy, ease, and uniformity in the singing of these languages. This course is particularly helpful for the pre-service teacher to develop expertise needed for advanced choral and vocal instruction at the high school level.
Offered Fall 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 273 - Diction II (1)
A continuation of Diction I, with particular regard to the German and French languages.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 271.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 323 - Band Methods and Literature (3)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to direct concert, marching, jazz, and other school band organizations. Emphasis will focus on rehearsal techniques, the criteria for selection of music, understanding various systems of difficulty ratings, aesthetic concerns in the selection of music, programming, fund raising, and administrative issues for beginning, intermediate, and advanced ensembles. It will also include a study of band literature for elementary, middle school, high school, and college instrumental ensembles. Field experience lab required.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 262 or permission of department chair
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 330 - Hymnology (2)
A study of the origins and development of the Christian hymn and the part it plays in Christian worship. The materials presented will acquaint the student with the scope of Christian hymnody, its historical patterns, the environment from which it emerged, the contribution of significant individuals, and specific collections of hymns and tunes.
Offered at department discretion.
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MUS 333 - Choral Methods and Literature (3)
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. It will also include the study of choral literature for elementary, middle school, high school, and college vocal/choral ensembles. Field experience lab required.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 261, one semester of voice (class or applied).
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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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 Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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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 Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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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 Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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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 Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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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 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 366 - Music Theory IV (2)
A continuation of Music Theory III. Coursework includes elements in form and analysis, 16th and 18th century counterpoint, and an introduction to 20th century and jazz composition techniques, harmony and alternative analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 255.
Offered each Spring.
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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 2018 and alternate Fall 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 each Fall.
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MUS 375 - Music History I - Ancient through Baroque (2)
The student will examine the styles prevalent from ancient music practice through pre-tonal and early tonal periods, including medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Lectures and exercises will concentrate on basic differences in music, instrumentation, compositional practices and cultural contexts of the music from ancient sources through 1750. MUS 155, 165 or proficiency strongly recommended.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 376 - Music History II - Classical through Romantic (2)
The student will examine the styles prevalent through the late 18th and 19th centuries. Lectures and exercises will concentrate on basic differences in music, instrumentation, compositional practices and cultural contexts of the music from 1800 through 1900. MUS 155, 165 or proficiency strongly recommended.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 377 - Music History III - 1900 through the Present (2)
The student will examine concert musical styles in the 20th and 21st centuries, including classical music in Late Romantic, Impressionism, 12-Tone and Atonal, Avant-Garde, Neo-Classicism and other contemporary stylistic approaches. Lectures and exercises will concentrate on basic differences in music, instrumentation, compositional practices and cultural contexts. MUS 155, 165 or proficiency strongly recommended.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 384 - Music and Worship Arts Management (3)
The course examines the implementation, practice and administration of an effective music and worship arts program in the local church. Principles of the structuring, development, organization, and administration of a worship arts ministry, including budget, equipment, facility considerations, literature sources, relevant rehearsal methods, song and worship leadership techniques, volunteer management, and music production as it relates to church and parachurch worship, will be addressed and applied to church settings of different sizes and types. Training in the selection and presentation of various musical styles within the context of diverse worship traditions as well as the preparation of professional materials and portfolios are included in the course. A required internship of 45 clock hours is associated with this course. Junior standing is recommended.
Offered Fall 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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MUS 399 - Junior Recital (1)
A guided applied lesson (1 clock hour) geared toward a recital presentation at the end of the semester. Audition for faculty is required for presentation approval. Major requirements and/or applied instructor determine the length of the presentation (half or whole). Course counts toward applied music total as per major requirements.
300-level applied or permission of department chair.
Offered each semester.
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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 366. Junior standing recommended.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 435 - Music Ministry Practicum (1-2)
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 Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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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 464 - Integrating Music, Worship Arts, and Ministry (3)
Students will study how biblical and theological principles provide essential foundations for ministry through music and other worship arts. Through seminar discussions, readings, and other projects, students will also discover how historical and contemporary philosophies, practices, and cultural contexts have influenced and continue to impact the ministry of the church musician-artist. Student work will culminate in a personal theology for music and arts ministry which has theological integrity and programmatic quality.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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MUS 499 - Senior Recital (1)
A guided applied lesson geared toward a recital presentation at the end of the semester. Audition for faculty is required for presentation approval. Major requirements or applied instructor determine the length of the presentation (half or whole). Course counts toward applied music total as per major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 399, 400-level applied; or permission of department chair.
Offered each semester.
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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.
Offered each Fall.
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CMUS 122 - Music Technology (3)
The course covers basic technology concepts in multiple media formats relevant to musicians and music educators, such as sound reinforcement, production software, graphic and web design, video editing, presentations, notation, and spreadsheet/business software. The emphasis will be on music principles to facilitate work in music theory, production, and music education courses.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 153, 155, 165.
Offered each Spring.
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CMUS 210 - Commercial Recording and Performance Ensemble (½)
An ensemble designed to perform in the recording studio and/or live concerts in various formats and styles. Students will apply their emphases in music business, engineering, producing, songwriting/arranging and performance in real-world studio recording situations. Completed projects will be submitted to 25th Street Productions student group for label consideration. Musical performance, engineering, or business/organizational ability strongly recommended.
Offered each semester.
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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 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 2018 and alternate Fall 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 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 351 - Songwriting and Production (3)
Songwriting principles, including lyric writing, applied music theory in a popular songwriting context. Students will be required to write songs in various formats and styles, and use production techniques to record demonstration clips for publishing.
Prerequisite(s): CMUS 122; MUS 155, 165.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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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 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 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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CMUS 440 - Internship and Audio Portfolio (1)
An internship of 45 clock hours during which the student will create an audio portfolio appropriate for application to entry-level positions in the music business industry. See adviser for more details.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Offered each semester.
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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 351.
Offered Spring 2018 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. Patient 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 patient 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 patient 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.
The NURS 402/432 sequence is available to nursing and non-nursing majors as an option for meeting the Global Encounters component of the General Education Program.
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NURS 411 - Nursing Across the Lifespan IV: Theory (4)
Applies the nursing process, based on the Neuman Systems Model, to patients 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 patients (persons, families, groups, and communities) experiencing acute and complex care needs which may be life threatening. The specific needs of patients with acute systems alterations are considered. The focus is on the adult patient 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 patients 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 patients (persons, families, groups, and communities) experiencing acute and complex care needs which may be life threatening. Nursing care will be implemented for patients experiencing acute systems alterations. Provides experience in the complex nursing care of patients 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.
The NURS 402/432 sequence is available to nursing and non-nursing majors as an option for meeting the Global Encounters component of the General Education Program.
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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 200 - Central Questions in Philosophy (3)
An introductory study of central philosophical topics and thinkers. Through careful reading and discussion of foundational texts, students will be challenged to discuss and think clearly about a fundamental philosophical idea or theme such as the existence of God, the nature of goodness, justice, human nature, and knowledge.
Offered each semester.
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PHIL 211 - Introduction to Logic (3)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of logic. The course will cover informal logic, the use of syllogisms, and the basic elements of propositional and predicate logic.
Offered each Spring.
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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.
Offered at department discretion.
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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): Any 200-level philosophy course.
Cross-listed with THEO 343.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHIL 354 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)
A study of classical and medieval philosophical thought, with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Boethius, Anselm, Maimonides, and Aquinas.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level philosophy course.
Offered Fall 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHIL 355 - Renaissance and Modern Philosophy (3)
A study of the major philosophical developments from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century. We will give special attention to the end of scholasticism, the rise of modern science, and the writings of Descartes, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, and Nietzsche.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level philosophy course.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHIL 401 - Current Ethical Debates (3)
An advanced study of current ethical debates and controversies. The course will concentrate on a specific issue (or related issues) such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, war, animal rights, and reproductive technologies. The course may be repeated provided that the course topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level philosophy course.
Offered Spring 2019 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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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 105 - Spelunking (1)
Fee required.
Offered at department discretion.
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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 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 147 - Technical Rock Climbing (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 171 - Fundamentals of Canoeing (1)
Fee required.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 199 - Varsity Sports and Cheerleading (½)
Varsity athletes at Malone may register and receive 1/2 hour credit for each varsity sport in which they participate. Such credit is graded as Credit/No Credit. The student may enroll in PE 199 multiple times for elective credit only. The student must be eligible according to N.C.A.A. guidelines and complete the varsity season to receive credit.
Offered each semester.
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PE 215 - Anatomical Structure and Function (3)
The anatomical and structural analysis of the nervous and cardiopulmonary systems. A special emphasis is placed on osteology, arthrology, and myology. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 173 or permission of the instructor.
Offered each Fall.
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PE 231 - Initiative Games (2)
Designed to teach students how to create and lead games and activities that help participants to increase their sense of personal confidence, improve mutual support within a group setting, and develop an enhanced level of agility and physical coordination.
Offered each Spring.
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PE 332 - Motor Behavior (3)
This course encompasses the broad spectrum of work related to human performance. The course is designed to study the processes and variables that influence the rate, level, and retention of motor skill acquisition. Theories and principles are covered with specific consideration to the application of cognitive and psychomotor knowledge of fundamental skills for physical education and sport activity.
Offered Fall 2017.
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PE 380 - Theory and Practice of Coaching (3)
This course studies the philosophy, theory, techniques, strategies, and organization as applied to coaching a sport. Topics include coaching objectives, styles, and philosophies; evaluating and developing communication skills; teaching sport skills; nutrition for athletes; and team, risk, and self management.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PE 410 - Psychology of Coaching (3)
Psychological factors influencing the behaviors of those participating in athletics with an emphasis on practice factors, personality, motivation, and problem athletes.
Offered each Spring.
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PE 418 - Outdoor Leadership (3)
The theory and application of experiential education as applied in outdoor settings with emphasis on leadership, group work, evaluation, and adaptation to the participant’s own situation in order to promote physical, spiritual, and social growth.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PE 435 - Internship in Outdoor Leadership (1-3)
The internship is designed to give students practical experience in outdoor leadership.
Offered each semester.
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PHYS 100 - Physical Science Survey (4)
An introduction to the scientific view of the physical world with emphasis on an understanding of science and its uniqueness among the intellectual disciplines. Concepts and principles are primarily from the fields of physics and chemistry. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 or proficiency.
Offered each Spring.
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PHYS 213 - General Physics I (4)
Physics designed for the student who has had one year of high school physics. Suggested for biology, chemistry, and mathematics majors and pre-engineering students. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 150 or permission of the instructor.
Offered Fall 2017 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHYS 214 - General Physics II (4)
Physics designed for the student who has had one year of high school physics. Suggested for biology, chemistry, and mathematics majors and pre-engineering students. Includes one 2-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 213.
Offered Spring 2018 and alternate Spring semesters.
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PHYS 224 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (4)
Physics is the most fundamental and all-inclusive of the sciences, and lies at the base of scientific knowledge. By showing the beauty of physics, the depth of its basic principles, how physics applies to other fields as well as daily living, the basic goal of this course is to help students to see the world through eyes that know physics, to comprehend central concepts and employ key methods of inquiry of the natural sciences, and to become proficient in problem solving, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This calculus-based physics is for science and engineer majors and covers mechanics and thermodynamics.
Co-requisite(s): MATH 201.
Offered Fall 2018 and alternate Fall semesters.
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PHYS 234 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (4)
Physics is the most fundamental and all-inclusive of the sciences, and lies at the base of scientific knowledge. By showing the beauty of physics, the depth of its basic principles, how physics applies to other fields as well as daily living, the basic goal of this course is to help students to see the world through eyes that know physics, to comprehend central concepts and employ key methods of inquiry of the natural sciences, and to become proficient in problem solving, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This calculus-based physics course is for science and engineer majors and covers electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201; PHYS 224.
Offered Spring 2019 and alternate Spring semesters.
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