Jun 26, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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300- and 400-Level: Upper Division
500-Level and Higher: Graduate

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Music
	MUS 441 - General Music Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 350. Open only to music education majors. Students will develop skills and techniques for planning, delivering, and evaluating developmentally appropriate general music instruction grounded in theories of music learning, and the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive developmental characteristics of children. Topics include traditional and nontraditional music teaching approaches and methodologies, classroom management, assessment, and technology appropriate to general music teaching and learning. Course requires 15 hours of field experience. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 442 - Choral Methods [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 118, MUS 355, MUS 360. Open only to music education majors. Materials and methods for preparing and conducting vocal and choral ensembles in middle school, junior high school and high school settings. Includes the selection and preparation of repertoire related warm-ups, age/grade appropriate repertoire, and rehearsal planning and techniques. Laboratory class for music education majors as preparation for teaching secondary school vocal/choral music. Course requires 15 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 446 - Instrumental Methods [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 352, MUS 353, MUS 354, MUS 360. Open only to music education majors. Development of instructional methods for elementary, middle- and high-school instrumental ensembles, including specific strategies for concert, jazz and marching bands, and string-and full-orchestras. Strategies for recruiting and starting beginners, selecting or creating appropriate materials, and refinement of rehearsal skills. The course includes an in-class lab component during which students will practice rehearsing a peer ensemble. Students will also have an opportunity to continue developing performance skills on secondary instruments. Course requires 5 hours of field experience. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 447 - Curriculum and Assessment in Music [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 441, MUS 442, MUS 446. Open only to music education majors. Students will develop an understanding of sequential, developmentally appropriate curriculum in music across the K-12th grade span, and of assessment across all the grades and in all contexts for music teaching. Course topics include: scope and sequence, rubrics/rating scales, reliability and validity, types of assessments, appropriate use of assessment results, ethics, professionalism, advocacy, budgeting, and communication. Course requires 35 hours of field experience. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 451 - Orchestration [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MUS 234 or MUS 236 or permission of instructor. Study of characteristics and capabilities of orchestral instruments; writing for various instrumental combinations; correlated analysis of symphonic forms and orchestral techniques. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 452 - Career in Composition [3 credit(s)] The course is designed to study aspects of how to build and maintain a career as a composer in a competitive music industry. Defining and researching the many resources available to composers within this industry will be coupled with detailed assignments and projects focusing on proposal composition and the vital understanding of music publishing, commercial recording , commissioning, contracts and publicity. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 462 - Choral Conducting [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 118, MUS 355, MUS 360. Co-requisite: MUS 442. Open only to music education majors. An in-depth study of the preparation and implementation of choral rehearsals through the fundamentals of conducting. Practice and score reading and analysis, personal techniques, diction, and the development of appropriate and artistic conducting gestures for leading choral ensembles. Course participants will serve as a lab choir. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 466 - Instrumental Conducting [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MUS 351-354, MUS 118, MUS 360. Co-Requisite: MUS 446. Open only to music education majors. This course is designed to engage students in the development of skills involved in conducting contemporary instrumental ensembles. The course is weekly lab offered concurrently with MUS 446 Instrumental Methods. The focus of the class will be on using score analysis to develop a clear understanding of expressive qualities and technical challenges of the work and communicating musically with an ensemble through clear and effective gestures. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 476 - Extended Workshop [1-4 credit(s)] Special presentations offered by faculty or visiting specialists for professional development. Carries undergraduate or graduate credit. May be repeated for credit for a total of 16 credit hours with a change of topic. These workshops extend beyond the normal semester. Students will receive a “T” grade at the end of the semester and a grade for credit upon completion of the workshop. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 481 - Senior Recital [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Thirty-minute recital demonstrating appropriate level of competency. Required of all music majors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 482 - Full Recital [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Sixty-minute recital demonstration appropriate level of competency. Required of all applied music majors. May be repeated for credit for a total of 4 credit hours. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 485 - Composition Recital [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A recital of works for various media representing the creative accomplishments of composition study. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 493 - Special Topics [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics designed by faculty. May be repeated for credit for a total of 16 credit hours with a change of topic. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 496 - Independent Study [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Faculty-supervised independent study in areas of individual interest. May be repeated for credit for a total of 16 credit hours with a change of topic. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MUS 498 - Senior Project [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: To be elected by candidates pursuing the B.A. degree with a major in music at least one semester prior to graduation. The project is a focal point bringing together the various strands of the undergraduate’s career in a meaningful way. It represents individual work done under committee guidance, resulting in either a formal research paper, public presentation, or both. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
Nursing
	NUR 101 - Introduction to University Life [1 credit(s)] Introduction to University Life is a one-credit course that serves to orient students to the University as an institution in general and as an institution of higher learning specifically. As with any institution, the University has its own ‘spaces’ - physical, cultural, social, political and philosophical, to name a few. Students will get to know those spaces. Furthermore, students will spend considerable time getting to know the people, services and offices of the University. Students will leave this course knowing their way around Cleveland State University, both figuratively and literally. Also included are strategies to help make students successful. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Freshman Orientation Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 125 - Health and Wellness [2 credit(s)] Using a holistic approach, selected health behaviors which promote high-level wellness will be explored. Students will have an opportunity to clarify their own health values and assess their present health behaviors and life styles in order to make decisions relative to future health behaviors and lifestyles. Elective. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 200 - Theory and Professional Practice [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces the student to the purpose of theory development in nursing, selected nursing models, and the philosophy and conceptual framework of the CSU School of Nursing. Explores attributes, values, nursing history, and ethics that support the professional nurse practice. Emphasizes acquisition of knowledge and skills for facilitative and therapeutic communication and the appreciation of cultural diversity .Includes writing across the curriculum (WAC) assignment. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 215 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces concepts, principles, and theories of nursing practice in relation to levels of preventive care. Includes interpersonal and psychomotor skills as well as the use of the nursing process. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 216 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice - Clinical [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Applies the nursing process and principles from the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences to provide direct care to adult clients within structured settings who are experiencing health problems as a result of stressors. Psychomotor skills are learned and practiced in a skills laboratory prior to performance in a community-based setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 218 - Nursing Pharmacology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces the student to various classifications of drugs used in the care of clients experiencing stressors. Emphasis is on nursing implications. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 219 - Pathophysiology for Nurses [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. This course focuses on the exploration of various physiologic stressors by which disease occurs, the impact of the individual’s GRR on the response of the body and the effects of the disease on normal physiology. Selected disease entities will be examined by definition, epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic data and clinical manifestations. The clinical concepts of disease can be utilized by the professional nurse in the application of the nursing process in all settings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 220 - Health Assessment [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Designed to teach the student knowledge and skills to assess the health status of an individual. Content related to the use of techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 221 - Health Assessment - Lab [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Provides supervised laboratory practice to develop health-appraisal skills. A comprehensive assessment tool based on the stress framework is used. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 225 - Medical Surgical Nursing I [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focus on nursing care of adults and older adults. Theories/concepts of gerontological nursing, aging, long-term care, rehabilitation, and chronic illness are presented. Selected chronic health problems are discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 226 - Medical Surgical Nursing I - Clinical [6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the use of the nursing process in structured settings to plan care for patients from young adulthood through old age who have diseases of adaptation. Emphasis is on developing the student’s ability to provide tertiary preventive care. Psychomotor skills are learned and practiced in a skills laboratory prior to performance in a community-based setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 300 - Nursing Leadership & Management [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on leadership and management theories and concepts as they relate to the practice of nursing and the delivery of care in a variety of community-based settings. Emphasizes the use of change theory and quality assurance concepts. Approaches to developing leader/change agent and consultant/collaborator roles are explored. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 305 - Medical Surgical Nursing II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on care of patients from young adulthood through old age who are experiencing health problems as a result of stressors. Theories and concepts related to care of adults in acute-care settings are presented. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 305H - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Honors [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program and the Honors Program. Focuses on care of patients from young adulthood through old age who are experiencing health problems as a result of stressors. Theories and concepts related to care of adults in acute-care settings are presented. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 306 - Medical Surgical Nursing II/Clinical [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the use of the nursing process in acute care settings to plan care for adults from young adulthood to old age who have acute health problems as a result of stressors. Emphasis is on developing the student’s ability to provide secondary preventive care. Psychomotor skills are learned in a skills laboratory prior to performance in a clinical setting. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 310 - Nursing Research [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces the research process and the contributions of research to the improvement of nursing practice. Focuses on the critical analysis and interpretation of research reports and the development of strategies for implementation of research findings. (Must be completed for senior standing in the major.). General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 310H - Nursing Research - Honors [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Honors/Scholars Program and the Nursing Program. Introduces the research process and the contributions of research to the improvement of nursing practice. Focuses on the critical analysis and interpretation of research reports and the development of strategies for implementation of research findings. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 312 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the care of adults who have health problems related to psychosocial stressors. Theories and concepts related to therapeutic nursing-intervention strategies with individuals and groups are presented. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 312H - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurs - Honors [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program and Honors Program. Focuses on the care of adults who have health problems related to psychosocial stressors. Theories and concepts related to therapeutic nursing-intervention strategies with individuals and groups are presented. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 313 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Clinical [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the use of the nursing process to design therapeutic nursing interventions for clients experiencing psychosocial stressors. Emphasis is on the development of the therapeutic self which is used with individuals and groups in a variety of community-based settings to enhance the communication process and facilitate intervention strategies of a psychosocial nature. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 325 - Pediatric Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the care of children who are experiencing a variety of stressors, stress, and diseases of adaption. Theories, concepts, and principles related to the care of children and their families are presented. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 326 - Pediatric Nursing - Clinical [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the use of the nursing process to provide secondary preventive care in a variety of community-based settings to children experiencing health problems as a result of stressors. The impact of illness/disease on the development of children from infancy through adolescence will be evaluated. Psychomotor skills are learned and practiced in a skills laboratory prior to performance in a community-based setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 340 - Theory and Professional Practice [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only). Introduces the student to the need for theory development in nursing, selected nursing models, and the philosophy and conceptual framework for the School of Nursing. Attributes and values that support the professional are explored. Concepts related to community based practice are introduced. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and skills for therapeutic communication and the appreciation of cultural diversity. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 345 - Computer Literacy [3 credit(s)] This course Introduces the student to the use of personal computers, computer concepts, and information systems. Students will explore ways in which computers have impacted the delivery of health care. Students will learn the basics in the use of computers for Word processing, PowerPoint, Excel conducting library searches, and using the World Wide Web to locate health care information to improve nursing practice. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 346 - Professional Writing and Communication [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces the student to the need for professional communication in nursing through exploration Computer information sources, writing for professional journals and electronic media presentations. Attributes and skills that support a professional image are explored. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of writing skills and computer literacy. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 350 - Leadership and Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Focuses on leadership and management theories and concepts as they relate to the practice of nursing and the delivery of care in a variety of community-based settings. Emphasizes the use of change theory and quality assurance concepts. Approaches to developing leader/change agent and consultant/collaborator roles are explored. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 360 - Nursing Research [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. COM 303, PSY 311, SOC 354 or MTH 147; students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Introduces the research process and the contributions of research to the improvement of nursing practice. Focuses on the critical analysis and interpretation of research reports and the development of strategies for implementation of research findings. Must be completed for senior standing in the major. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 374 - Death and Dying: Care of Individuals and Family for Healthcare Professionals [2 credit(s)] Focuses on death and dying topics through the life span to include issues that affect health care workers. Topics include discussion on western philosophy about death and dying, personal assessment of death, cultural, spiritual and religious aspect of death and dying, grieving and bereavement, loss of child, loss of parent, loss of spouse and communication issues related to death and dying. This course will also look at ethical and legal issues and the healthcare providers role. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 380 - Maternal Newborn Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Explores primary preventive strategies that can be used to ameliorate stressors that affect the health of childbearing families. Theoretical issues related to developmental and situational stressors are presented. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 382 - Maternal Newborn Nursing - Clinical [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Focuses on the use of the nursing process to provide primary preventive care to childbearing families experiencing stressors. Psychomotor skills will be learned and practiced in a skills laboratory prior to performance in a community-based setting. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 408 - Gerontological Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Focuses on using the conceptual framework in planning and evaluating preventive strategies for the provision of nursing care to adults and families in the community. Theories, concepts, and principles related to adaptation of stressors are presented. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 409 - Gerontological Nursing - Clinical [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Focuses on the use of the nursing process to provide preventive care to adults in community-based settings who are experiencing health problems as a result of stressors. Emphasis is on implementing strategies to facilitate the client’s ability to adapt to stress. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 412 - Community Health Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. The focus of this course is community health care systems, the historical development, the major forces which shaped the current system and emerging directions for the future. Integration of nursing, community health concepts and trends provide an informational basis for the student to assess the health care needs of a community. The emphasis is on development of therapeutic nursing interventions which acknowledge primary preventive aspects of planning for the health of individualism groups, and populations experiencing economic, social, environmental, and technological stressors. Secondary and tertiary preventive strategies for maintaining health in a community based practice setting are presented. Principles of epidemiology and disaster planning will be discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 414 - Community Health Nursing - Clinical [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. The focus of this course is community health care systems, the historical development, the major forces which shaped the current system and emerging directions for the future. Integration of nursing, community health concepts and trends provide an informational basis for the student to assess the health care needs of a community. The emphasis is on the development of therapeutic nursing interventions which acknowledge primary preventive aspects of planning for the health of individuals, groups, and populations experiencing economic, social, environmental, and technological stressors. Secondary and tertiary preventive strategies for maintaining health in a community based practice setting are presented. Principles of epidemiology and disaster planning will be discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 415 - Medical Surgical Nursing III [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. This course focuses on the care of adults with life threatening health problems in a variety of settings. Explores preventative, secondary and quarternary strategies that augment functioning in clients with multi-system stressors. Emphasis is directed toward the application of the nursing process in this population. Collaborative problems will be described as will the role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary collaboration in client care. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 415H - Medical Surgical Nursing III - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program and Honors Program. This course focuses on the care of adults with life threatening health problems in a variety of settings. Explores preventative, secondary and quarternary strategies that augment functioning in clients with multi-system stressors. Emphasis is directed toward the application of the nursing process in this population. Collaborative problems will be described as will the role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary collaboration in client care. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 416 - Medical Surgical Nursing III/Clinical [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. This course focuses on the use of the Nursing Process in the care of adults with life threatening health problems in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on preventative, secondary and quaternary strategies that augment functioning in clients with multisystem stressors, Emphasis is directed toward the application of the nursing process in this population, Collaborative problems will be considered as part of the role of the professional nurse in interdisciplinary collaboration in client care. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 420 - Professional Role Practicum - Capstone [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Designed to provide the student with in-depth experience within a chosen field of practice. Emphasis is directed toward use of the nursing process within the parameters of the stress framework for the refinement of clinical skills in the delivery of quality nursing care for individuals, groups, families, or communities. Includes experience in operationalizing the entire role spectrum of the professional nurse. General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 420H - Prof Role Practicum Capstone - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program and Honors Program. Designed to provide the student with in-depth experience within a chosen field of practice. Emphasis is directed toward use of the nursing process within the stress framework parameters in refinement of clinical skills in the delivery of quality nursing care for individuals, groups, families, or communities. Includes experience in operationalizing the entire role spectrum of the professional nurse. The focus of the Nursing Honors Program in the senior year (NUR415H and NUR 420H) is to continue the thorough and rigorous exploration of an area of individual student interest in nursing and to build upon the learning and work accomplished in the Junior year. These assignments are intended to enhance existing coursework and are an extension of, or in addition to , the assignments that other undergraduate students complete in the nursing major. These activities support reflective professional practice, enhance faculty-student collaboration and communication, and demand rigorous academic written work and independent research by the honors student. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 425 - Professional Role Preparation [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Identifies and explores contemporary issues and future trends that have impact on the profession. Students will examine selected legal, economic, political, cultural, and ethical issues that act as stressors on the professional nurse, the practice of nursing, and the delivery of nursing care within the health-care delivery system. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 430 - Professional Seminar [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Identifies and explores contemporary issues and future trends that have impact on the profession. Students will examine selected legal, economic, political, cultural, and ethical issues that act as stressors on the professional nurse, the practice of nursing, and the delivery of nursing care within the health-care delivery system. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Focuses on community as client and the factors necessary to define, describe the client, and assess needs. Basic principles of the study, prevention, and control of diseases that impact a client will be discussed. Use of the nursing process to plan care for the community will be explored. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 441 - Community Health Nursing Clinical [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Focuses on community assessment. Students will use the nursing process to develop nursing interventions for communities with increased risk of illness, disability, or premature death. Emphasis is on health promotion, health maintenance, health education, and case management for the community. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 460 - Role Practicum [3 credit(s)] Perequisite: Students must be admitted to the Nursing Program. (Open to RN students only.) Designed to provide the student with in-depth experience within a chosen field of practice. Emphasis is directed toward use of the nursing process within the parameters of the stress framework in the refinement of clinical skills and in the delivery of quality nursing care for individuals, groups, families, or communities. Includes experience in operationalizing the entire role spectrum of the professional nurse. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 493 - Special Topics In Nursing [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program or permission of instructor. Study of health problems of particular groups. Topics arranged by mutual agreement of the students and the department. May be repeated up to 16 credit hours with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 494 - Human-Animal Interactions & Therapies [3 credit(s)] This course provides an overview of the history and the current understandings of the human-animal bond. Theories and concepts related to animal-assisted activities and therapies, as well as organizations, laws, and standards of practice will be explored. Through observation, research, presentations and case studies, students will be exposed to the many aspects of working with animals. This course is open to any student interested in learning about human-animal interactions and therapies. Possible areas are, but not limited to; nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, education, criminal justice, occupation therapy, physical therapy, and all areas of medicine. Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 496 - Independent Study - Nursing [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program or permission of instructor. Faculty-supervised independent study in one area of student’s interest. May be repeated up to 16 credit hours. . Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 498 - Health of Older Persons [3 credit(s)] This course is a comprehensive examination of aging and the aged, viewing the process as normal, but irreversible. The focus is on healthy aging and functioning of the older adult in the community. This course is appropriate for healthcare professionals and anyone else interested in the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, economic and environmental factors influencing health and healthcare delivery for the older adult. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt
	OSM 202 - Introduction to Business Analytics [3 credit(s)] Prereq: BUS/OSM 201 or equivalent. This course provides an introduction to the field of business analytics, which has been defined as the extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models, and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Building upon the general knowledge base of basic business statistics acquired in OSM 201, applications of advanced statistical methodology are presented; including statistical methods for rates and proportions, statistical methods for population variances, experimental design and the analysis of variance, the development and validation of multiple regression models, regression model-building, and times series analysis and forecasting. The application of selected advanced statistical techniques to business making situations is illustrated through the extensive use of Excel. Students actively participate in the delivery of this course through case and project presentations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 311 - Introduction To Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: BUS/OSM 201 or equivalent. Introduction to the design and management of manufacturing and service operations. Students will learn to recognize the basic tradeoffs associated with operations management decisions, to identify and quantify operating characteristics of different manufacturing and service systems, and to apply a variety of tools and techniques used by operations managers. Topics include product and service design, quality management and control, capacity planning, location decisions, facilities layout, supply chain management , JIT, and lean operations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 312 - Supply Chain Analytics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OSM 311. This course covers quantitative models commonly used in business and industries. Topics include transportation, assignment, and transshipment problems; network models; waiting line models; decision analysis. Examples of business applications will be used to establish the relevancy of the models. Cross-listed with CIS 312. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 313 - Material & Inventory Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Advanced study of the handling and storing of materials in different stages of production. Topics include purchasing, quantitative inventory models in deterministic and probabilistic situations, in-depth consideration of material requirements planning, material handling and transportation, and distribution inventory management. Student will gain a working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques, in the context of examples from business situations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 412 - Supply Chain Modeling [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. This course deals with the flow of goods and services through a distribution channel from supplier to the ultimate customer. Topics covered include history of supply chain management, efficient vs. responsive supply chain; network design; coordination with 3PL and 4PL companies; intermodal systems; cross-docking; vendor managed inventories and warehousing; demand management and bullwhip effect. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 413 - Production Planning & Control [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Advanced study of planning, scheduling, and controlling of activities related to the production of goods are examined. In-depth topics include manufacturing planning and control, short-term forecasting systems, demand management and order servicing, sales and operations planning (SOP), master production scheduling (MPS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), and distribution requirements planning (DRP). Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 414 - Material & Capacity Requirements Planning [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. This course provides an in-depth study of material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP) in the manufacturing environment. MRP uses master production schedule (MPS), bills of material (BOM), inventory data, and other planning factors to derive a schedule of planned purchase and factory orders to fulfill the MPS requirements. CRP considers the output of MRP and existing orders already in process to identify and help correct capacity shortfalls or imbalances. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 415 - Case Studies in Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. Examines classic and current issues in operations management using case studies. Provides extensive usage of Excel Software in decision making. Case study topics include supply chain management, e-commerce, JIT, enterprise resource planning, service operations management, customer service, purchasing, quality control, human resource management, and strategy. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 416 - Supply Chain Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of supply chain management, supply chain strategy, supply network design, demand planning and management, sourcing and procurement, buyer-supplier relationship management, ethical and sustainable sourcing, resource planning systems, domestic and global logistics management, service response logistics, distribution and inventory, lean supply chain systems, customer relationship management, performance metrics, supply chain disruptions and risk, sustainable supply chain management. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 417 - Lean Six Sigma [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. The primary focus of this course is to present techniques which are intended to synchronize and streamline the business processes where the non-value added activities and waste are the targets of the six sigma techniques. Topics include value stream mapping, 5S, set-up time reduction, six sigma, maintaining and improving equipment, small lot production, and level scheduling in pull production. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 419 - Operations Strategy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the development and implementation of operations strategy in manufacturing and service settings, and the interface and integration of this strategy with other functional areas such as marketing, finance, etc. Topics include strategic perspectives on the design and introduction of new products and services, competitiveness, capacity, quality, choice of process and technology, productivity management and supply network relationships. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 421 - Service Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of the instructor. A study of the design, control, planning, and evaluation of service systems, including service aspects of manufacturing firms. Topics include the strategy of designing and implementing service systems, measurement and improvement of their quality and productivity, and the roles of supply chain management, demand management and technology. Students will use quantitative tools to analyze service systems in order to measure and improve their performance, and apply these concepts and tools in the analysis of cases. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 422 - Project Management for Business and Technology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM Department chair. Designed to teach students how to design, implement and control “business” and “technical” projects. Students will be exposed to projects in product development, marketing, process improvement, and engineering projects to learn the differences and similarities in managing them as well as the human side of project management. The course coverage is intended for advanced undergraduate students and it is designed to help them get started as project managers. The course coverage also prepares students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam. Microsoft Project package will be used during lab hours. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 424 - Transportation Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311 or permission of Department chair. This course presents an in-depth study of transportation activities in supply chain systems. Specifically the transportation providers such as motor carriers, railroads, and intermodal services are covered, as well as the rules and regulations under which they operate. Ocean freight issues, the role of port authorities, cost and pricing strategies, and dealings with third party logistic providers are also covered, to illustrate the impact that transportation has on the global sales of goods and on international business. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 425 - International Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. Presents a thorough study of international logistics, and the advantages and pitfalls of managing productive systems outside the US. Using case studies, we will investigate multinational manufacturers and the effects of culture, language, politics, and trade agreements on global supply chain performance. Topics include history of international trade, operations in global business strategy, improving global supply chain performance, Japanese tier system for outsourcing, global quality standards, and global service operations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 427 - Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. In this course students will gain an in-depth knowledge of sourcing strategies, purchasing activities, and supplier relationships in supply chain networks. The emphasis is on the coverage of total supply processes that result in purchasing savings. Advanced topics included: types of purchasing; use of electronic communication and online auctions in purchasing; global purchasing; identification of suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contracts with suppliers; and supply law and ethics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 431 - Design of Survey Samples using SAS [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course presents the principal applications of sample surveys, survey design, criteria of a good sample design, and characteristics of simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. Case studies are used where appropriate to illustrate applications of survey sampling. This course also explains how to plan an experiment so that appropriate data can be collected and analyzed and a reliable conclusion can be drawn. Strong emphasis will be placed on the application of SAS software to actual data. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 433 - Data Analysis using SAS [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course presents practical applications of statistical methods by using SAS software. The emphasis is on giving students experience in solving business problems using appropriate statistical methods. The SAS topics to be covered include creating SAS data set, using SAS procedure, summarizing data, and interpreting outputs. Case studies and projects, with SAS applications, are used to show the application of statistical methods to business problems. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 434 - Multivariate Business Analytics using SAS [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. Develops applications of multivariate statistical methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis and structural equation modeling. SAS computer program for the various multivariate methods is used extensively. The emphasis is on the analysis of actual data from applied business data and case studies. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 435 - Applied Business Forecasting [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. A critical study of the forecasting methods available for use in business and nonbusiness organizations. The emphasis is on developing the ability to use regression and time series methods. An evaluation of forecasting techniques is also presented, including evaluation of accuracy, techniques for improving accuracy, and analysis of the appropriateness of each model. In addition, a number of statistical and forecasting software packages are demonstrated. This will enable the student to complete a series of forecasting projects that are required as part of the course. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 438 - International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a specifically arranged international field experience in supply chain management with focus on advanced manufacturing systems and logistics in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore and Hong Kong. Students will have the opportunity to observe firsthand world renowned supply chain management systems at some major companies like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony, etc. In addition, students will be exposed to the unique culture and business ethics of the country, which is essential for the success of their systems. Social events will be arranged with students from a local university to provide opportunities to experience the culture. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 442 - Innovation Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Business students with junior standing or permission of OSM Department Chair. Students learn how to manage and foster innovation from a general manager’s perspective. Topics covered include models describing the types of innovation, differences between incremental and radical innovation, protection of intellectual property, fostering creativity, and new product development processes, such as Stage-Gate. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 445 - Quality Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 311. This course covers the core principles of the management of quality in the production of goods and services and provides an in-depth treatment of statistical quality control techniques used in the implementation of these principles. Advanced topics include TQM, continuous improvement, control charts, sampling plans, process capability, and ISO 9000. Applicable computer software is used to implement the techniques. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 448 - Queuing & Simulation [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course covers the application of simulation and animation techniques to queuing systems using personal computers. Included are more complex systems such as those encountered in production, inventory, and service systems. The use of simulation software will be an integral part of the course. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 490 - Professional Internship in Operations & Supply Chain Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: The professional internship must be approved by the department chair (or the department internship coordinator) and by the director of student engagement by the end of the first week of the academic semester, and must be completed during the junior or senior year. The student must have at least junior standing and be a declared major in the College of Business to be eligible for this course. Requires professional operations and supply chain management work experience in an organizational environment that extends the curriculum and provides meaningful experience related to the student’s area of interest. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 491 - Special Problems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Department chair approval. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 493 - Special Topics in Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Department chair approval. Explores current issues or special topics in operations and supply chain management. Topics and course requirements will be announced by the department. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 496 - Independent Study [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing, approval of sponsoring professor and department chairperson, written proposal approval before registration. Flexible content/structure course to enable qualified students to pursue special areas of interest and competency; opportunity for independent study, field research, or other special assignments. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 499H - Honors Thesis in Operations and Supply Chain Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Restricted to senior OSM honors students. Requires the honors student to conduct an original research in supply chain management or business statistics under the supervision of an OSM faculty member. The thesis will be submitted as a written report. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Philosophy
	PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy [3 credit(s)] An elementary survey of leading themes, thinkers, movements, branches, and problems in Western philosophy. This course may be taught with an emphasis on themes and topics or from a historical perspective (or some combination of both). General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 120 - Reasoning and Argument [3 credit(s)] An introduction to logical concepts and principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, including validity, soundness, and symbolic representation of arguments. Focuses on building the skills involved in analyzing, evaluating and constructing arguments of various types. Includes a discussion of logical fallacies. Emphasis is placed on the application of concepts and principles to contexts and examples expressed in the language of daily life and public discourse. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 175 - Philosophy of Happiness [3 credit(s)] A critical examination of views regarding whether life has meaning, and conceptions of happiness, and the role happiness plays in creating a meaningful life. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 211 - Morals and Rights [3 credit(s)] An introductory survey of philosophical approaches to moral problems. Emphasis will be on theories about how we ought to act and about goals, rights and responsibilities appropriate to human beings. Current moral issues are analyzed and discussed. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 213H - Environmental Ethics - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Only students in the Honors Program are eligible to enroll. Course will examine different conceptions of nature, and different theories about the relationship of humans to their natural environment, that have shaped historically important moral theories as well as from contemporary philosophical writings in the area of environmental ethics and works of literature. Questions addressed will include: What are rights? Who/what should have them? What kinds of things, if any, are intrinsically valuable? What responsibilities do we have to future generations? General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 215 - Engineering Ethics [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the social impact of technology and its relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The case study method will be used: sources will include the history of science and technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered may include whistle blowing; and environmental, safety, and privacy issues. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 220 - Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction [3 credit(s)] This course introduces perennial philosophical problems and concepts through readings from great works of Western philosophy and classical works of fantasy and science fiction. Philosophical problems to be discussed include: the nature of reality, space and time; questions about knowledge; and alternative views of the good life and the good society. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 225H - Utopias, Dystopias, and Human Nature - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Course surveys utopian and dystopian visions from ancient times to the present, focusing on the relation between human nature and the structure of society. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

MUS 441 - General Music Methods

MUS 442 - Choral Methods

MUS 446 - Instrumental Methods

MUS 447 - Curriculum and Assessment in Music

MUS 451 - Orchestration

MUS 452 - Career in Composition

MUS 462 - Choral Conducting

MUS 466 - Instrumental Conducting

MUS 476 - Extended Workshop

MUS 481 - Senior Recital

MUS 482 - Full Recital

MUS 485 - Composition Recital

MUS 493 - Special Topics

MUS 496 - Independent Study

MUS 498 - Senior Project

NUR 101 - Introduction to University Life

NUR 125 - Health and Wellness

NUR 200 - Theory and Professional Practice

NUR 215 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

NUR 216 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice - Clinical

NUR 218 - Nursing Pharmacology

NUR 219 - Pathophysiology for Nurses

NUR 220 - Health Assessment

NUR 221 - Health Assessment - Lab

NUR 225 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

NUR 226 - Medical Surgical Nursing I - Clinical

NUR 300 - Nursing Leadership & Management

NUR 305 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

NUR 305H - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Honors

NUR 306 - Medical Surgical Nursing II/Clinical

NUR 310 - Nursing Research

NUR 310H - Nursing Research - Honors

NUR 312 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

NUR 312H - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurs - Honors

NUR 313 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Clinical

NUR 325 - Pediatric Nursing

NUR 326 - Pediatric Nursing - Clinical

NUR 340 - Theory and Professional Practice

NUR 345 - Computer Literacy

NUR 346 - Professional Writing and Communication

NUR 350 - Leadership and Management

NUR 360 - Nursing Research

NUR 374 - Death and Dying: Care of Individuals and Family for Healthcare Professionals

NUR 380 - Maternal Newborn Nursing

NUR 382 - Maternal Newborn Nursing - Clinical

NUR 408 - Gerontological Nursing

NUR 409 - Gerontological Nursing - Clinical

NUR 412 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 414 - Community Health Nursing - Clinical

NUR 415 - Medical Surgical Nursing III

NUR 415H - Medical Surgical Nursing III - Honors

NUR 416 - Medical Surgical Nursing III/Clinical

NUR 420 - Professional Role Practicum - Capstone

NUR 420H - Prof Role Practicum Capstone - Honors

NUR 425 - Professional Role Preparation

NUR 430 - Professional Seminar

NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 441 - Community Health Nursing Clinical

NUR 460 - Role Practicum

NUR 493 - Special Topics In Nursing

NUR 494 - Human-Animal Interactions & Therapies

NUR 496 - Independent Study - Nursing

NUR 498 - Health of Older Persons

OSM 202 - Introduction to Business Analytics

OSM 311 - Introduction To Operations Management

OSM 312 - Supply Chain Analytics

OSM 313 - Material & Inventory Management

OSM 412 - Supply Chain Modeling

OSM 413 - Production Planning & Control

OSM 414 - Material & Capacity Requirements Planning

OSM 415 - Case Studies in Operations Management

OSM 416 - Supply Chain Management

OSM 417 - Lean Six Sigma

OSM 419 - Operations Strategy

OSM 421 - Service Operations Management

OSM 422 - Project Management for Business and Technology

OSM 424 - Transportation Management

OSM 425 - International Operations Management