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Nursing
	NUR 404 - Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing [3 credit(s)] This course examines the application of the nursing process as it relates to cultures and culturally appropriate practices/care in the United States. The SON theoretical framework is used in planning and evaluating care for patients from diverse cultures in a multicultural workplace. The course will improve student awareness and respect for diverse cultures, religion, gender, and lifestyle. Theories, concepts and principles related to adaptation of stressors are discussed. Ethical and legal aspects of caring are also explored. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 405 - Gerontological Nursing [3 credit(s)] This course will use the SON’s theoretical framework in planning and evaluating preventive strategies in the provision of health care for the older adult in multiple settings. Theories, concepts and principles related to the adaptation of stressors are presented. Ethical and legal aspects of caring through the aging process are also explored. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	NUR 408 - Gerontological Nursing [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: 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 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 418 - Primary Preventive Strategies for Communities [3 credit(s)] The focus of this course is community health care systems including the historical development, the major forces which shaped the current system, and emerging directions for the future. The 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. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient 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 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 460 - Role Practicum [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: 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 470 - Nursing Capstone (BSN) [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: NUR 330, NUR 334, NUR 338, NUR 348, NUR 350, NUR 361, NUR 404, NUR 405, NUR 418, NUR 471. (Open to RNs only or by course faculty permission). The course provides an over-arching health care experience that emphasizes leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and quality improvement. The capstone experience includes health care interactions with individuals, groups, families, and/or communities. 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
Occupational Therapy
	OTH 130 - Occupation and the College Student I [2 credit(s)] This course introduces the concept of “occupation” as defined by occupational science. Students will learn to describe occupation using specific terminology, including habits, routines, rituals, identity, motivation and individual time use. Students will explore the scientific evidence related to occupation and its influence on wellness, well-being, and health, with a particular focus on post-secondary student occupations. Students will learn strategies that are supported by scientific evidence to organize, plan, and reflect on their post-secondary journey, develop strategies and skills to support the various components of education-related occupations, and explore ways to be successful and healthy. Objective as well as subjective patterns of occupation will be examined. Through reading, class discussions, and activities, students will gain insight into occupational science, develop research and analytical skills, examine the impact of personal lifestyle and activities, and understand the integral role of occupations across the lifespan. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	OTH 230 - Occupation and the College Student II [1 credit(s)] Pre-requisite: OTH 130. This course furthers student knowledge about the concept of occupation as defined by occupational scientists. Students will explore scientific literature about the human experience, exploring sensation and sensory processing and health promoting occupations. Students will build upon skills learned in OTH 130 by adjusting personal and professional goals to facilitate student success while working on skills for student success. Through reading, class discussions, and activities, students will gain insight into occupational science, develop research and analytical skills, examine the impact of personal lifestyle and activities, and understand the integral role of occupations across the lifespan. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	OTH 231 - Occupation and the College Student II Lab [2 credit(s)] Co-requisite is OTH 230 or permission of instructor. This lab-based course provides active practice in concepts of occupational science as they apply them into their personal and professional contexts. In lab, students will explore and practice skills learned in OTH 230 lecture through innovative and interactive activities. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt
	OSM 202 - Introduction to Business Analytics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in 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 310 - Business Modeling and Decision Making [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: BUS 201/OSM 201 or equivalent. This course teaches the principles and methods of applying mathematical modeling and analysis to business problems. Topics include data exploration and preparation, classification and prediction methods, forecasting, and decision making under uncertainty. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 311 - Introduction to Operations Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Completion of at least one college-level math course and junior standing. Introduction to the design and management of manufacturing and service operations. Students will learn to recognize the basic tradeoffs associated with operations management decisions, identify and quantify operating characteristics of different manufacturing and service systems, and apply various 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. OSM majors must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ or better. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	OSM 312 - Supply Chain Analytics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: BUS 201. This course covers descriptive, predictive, prescriptive analytics tools commonly used in business. Topics include data visualization, Regression, Forecasting with data, and linear non-linear programming for transportation, assignment, and transshipment problems. Examples of business applications will be used to establish the relevancy of the models. 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 - Predictive Analysis in Supply Chain Management [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: OMS/OSM 202 or equivalent. This course presents practical applications of statistical methods by using computer software. The emphasis is on giving students experience in solving business problems using appropriate statistical methods. Topics to be covered include creating data set, using software procedure, summarizing data, and interpreting outputs. Case studies and projects 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 444 - Negotiation Strategies for Managers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102, and department consent. In this course students will become familiar with the basics of negotiating process and strategies within a business context. Other elements that effect negotiations such as effective communication, decision making and problem solving and gender differences will give the student a wider understanding of the process. Role playing will give the students the opportunity to use new concepts in a learning environment. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient 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 121 - Critical Thinking [3 credit(s)] The aim of this course is to help you improve your ability to distinguish truth from fiction, good reporting from bad reporting, and good arguments from bad arguments. We will do this by introducing the basics of arguments and a systematic method of evaluating them and then applying that method to a variety of domains, including scientific studies and political speeches. 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 216 - Data Ethics [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: GenEd Eng/Comp. This course examines the social and ethical issues related to data collection, analysis, and processing. Topics will include philosophical investigations of informational privacy, informed consent, and algorithmic processing of data. Skills developed will include ethical analysis, argument construction, and writing for an audience. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient 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
	PHL 240 - Health Care Ethics [3 credit(s)] An introduction to major ethical theories and the principles of bioethics. This knowledge will be applied to the analysis of ethical problems that arise in clinical practice. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 252 - African-American Social Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of major African-American philosophers, with an emphasis on their views about the nature of race and racism and about appropriate responses to racism. The course will explore the philosophical roots of these themes, with special attention to the influences from the history of philosophy, including Marxism, American pragmatism, and existentialism. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 254H - Philosophy of Gender and Race [3 credit(s)] Philosophers have approached questions about race, gender, and sex in a variety of ways including ontological questions about race and gender (ex: Are these “natural” or “essential” characteristics? Or are they social/cultural constructs? How are race and gender related to questions about identity?) and questions about social justice (ex: Theories of oppression including how various types of oppression and privilege can intertwine.) This class will focus on some combination of these questions, but may be weighted more heavily toward one than the other in any given semester. This class will also use a broad understanding of race and gender as it will likely include discussion of ethnicities, nationalities, and sexuality. General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 255 - Non-Western Philosophy [3 credit(s)] This course introduces students to the rich philosophical traditions of the non-western world. Emphasis is on non-contemporary traditions of metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy and logic. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 261 - Ancient Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the beginnings of Western philosophic thought from Thales through the Hellenistic period, with extensive consideration of Plato and Aristotle. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 262 - Medieval Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Surveys the development of philosophy during the middle ages. Philosophers from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe are studied, in the Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Greco-Roman, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 263 - Modern Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. A continuation of the examination of Western philosophic thought up to the 19th century, including Continental Rationalism (Descartes, Leibnitz, Spinoza, and Kant) and British Empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, and Hume). Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 264 - Introduction to Political Philosophy [3 credit(s)] This course will survey major themes in social-political philosophy. These may include the proper relationship between citizens and their government, the justification for government, the relationship between law and individual liberty, and the role government should have in the economy. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 283 - Introduction to Ethics [3 credit(s)] An introduction to ethics through the study of the history of ethics. This course traces the development of fundamental themes and problems of ethics in the Western philosophical tradition through readings drawn from leading philosophers. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Arts and Humanities Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 305 - Philosophy Seminar [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. This course may take a variety of forms. It could be a study of one or two prominent philosophers, it could be a specific topic in philosophy, or it could be a specific area in philosophy. This course is repeatable. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 313 - Environmental Ethics [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students will read excerpts from original texts of moral theorists, e.g. Aristotle in order to be able to identify, use and critique some major ethical theoretical approaches, e.g., a deontological approach. These studies will form important background knowledge to be put to use in the analysis of issues in environmental ethics. Classic and contemporary works in environmental ethics will be examined in order to enrich our knowledge of the ongoing debates and the developing agenda of the subject, noting the growing importance for social decision-making. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 321 - Philosophy of Art [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of art and aesthetic experience, including personal, social and political significance. Issues explored may include artistic concepts pertaining to form and content, representation and expression, meaning and truth, critical interpretation and evaluation Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 331 - Philosophy of Religion [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the relations between various philosophical systems and historical religions; theories of faith and knowledge, including a discussion of proofs for the existence of God. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 332 - Symbolic Logic [3 credit(s)] A course in elementary symbolic (or mathematical) logic, including propositional (or sentential) logic, and predicate logic (or quantification theory). Required for philosophy majors. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 341 - Philosophy of Law [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. The meaning and role of law in human life and contemporary society, with reference to social and political problems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 345 - Philosophy of Science [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the assumptions and methodology of scientific explanation and its philosophic implications. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 353 - Philosophy of Feminism [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of classical and contemporary views on the nature of woman; the variety of response within the feminist movement to the situation of women in modern society; emphasis is placed on discovery of underlying philosophical presuppositions concerning human nature, human good, equality, masculinity, and femininity. Discussion of these underlying philosophical presuppositions will likely include critiques of canonical views and alternate theories developed by feminist philosophers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 361 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of some of the key movements in recent continental thought. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Foucault, Gadamer, Levinas. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 362 - American Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the thought of American philosophers, including Peirce, James, and Dewey. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 363 - 19th Century Thought [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. This course is a survey of competing 19th-century world views and methodologies. Excerpts from the works of philosophers such as Mill, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche will be examined, and the relevance of their views to 20th-century philosophy will be explored. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 377 - Philosophy and Language [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the philosophical origins of traditional grammar and of transformational grammar; pertinent insights by thinkers, including Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Katz; special attention to the tenability of claims made by transformational grammarians from the viewpoint of philosophical consistency. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 405 - Prominent Philosophers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentrated study of the writings of outstanding philosophers (normally no more than one or two philosophers in any one offering). Usually offered every semester. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 410 - Studies in the History of Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Study of a particular philosophical movement and its assumptions, methods, and implications. This course is repeatable. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 411 - Ethics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and one course in Philosophy. An examination of the assumptions, methods, and content of major theories of ethics, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 428 - Bioethics: Special Topics [3 credit(s)] This course examines special topics in bioethics. This course is repeatable with change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 432 - 20th Century Philosophy: The Analytic Tradition [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHL 131 plus another Philosophy course numbered higher than 260. Study of the development of analytic philosophy in the 20th century. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Frege, Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Austin, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 440 - Moral Reasoning and Bioethics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHL 240 or PHL 428 or permission of the instructor. This course will examine the moral foundations of contemporary reasoning in bioethics through the evaluation and application of prominent ethical theories as they bear upon case studies in bioethics. Students will consider how normative, intermediate, and applied theories inform our thinking about institutional practices such as informed consent, resource distribution, and medical paternalism. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 441 - Clinical Issues in Bioethics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHL 240 or PHL 428 or permission of the instructor. This course will examine how the intersections of gender, race, autonomy, and trust inform our understanding of the ethical issues that most frequently arise in clinical healthcare settings. Students will leverage this knowledge to engage in bioethical debates involving topics such as professionalism, informed consent, justice, and healthcare at the end-of-life. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 442 - Policy Issues in Bioethics [3 credit(s)] Policy issues in bioethics reviews the role of governments in developing and implementing health-care policies. Readings and discussion will cover such topics as surrogacy, transplantation, problems of financing, the allocation of resources, and experimentation. This course is typically offered online Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 443 - Bioethics and the Law [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: PHL 240 or PHL 428 or permission of the instructor. Students will learn rudimentary legal research skills, the structure of the American legal system, and constitutional foundations of health-care law as applied to some classical and contemporary legal issues which may include death and dying, transplantation, genetic and reproductive law, human subjects research, and employee testing for drug use. This course is typically offered online. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 446 - Ethics of Human Reproduction [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHL 240 or PHL 428 or permission of the instructor. This course will explore some combination of the following topics: abortion, contraception, the medicalization of birth, the autonomy of pregnant women, assisted-reproductive technologies, and genetics and parenthood. The focus will be on the ethical issues related to these topics. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 450 - Philosophy of Mind [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An investigation into classical and contemporary accounts of the concepts of person and action. Issues such as the mind-body problem and the problem of other minds will be discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 451 - Social and Political Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and one course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. The logic of social and political institutions. A philosophical examination of the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights and political obligation. Philosophers studied may include historical figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Hurne, Kant, Marx and Mill as well as contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Dworkin Okin and Young. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 471 - Theory of Knowledge [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of theories concerning the nature and extent of knowledge. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 481 - Metaphysics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of the problems concerning the nature of reality. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 491 - Senior Seminar in Philosophy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Open only to students who have taken 20 or more hours of philosophy in previous semesters including at least two courses higher than 260, or by permission of instructor. Topic will vary. Course focuses on building analytical, research and writing skills in philosophy. Required for Philosophy majors. This course is repeatable for a total of six credit hours. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Philosophy. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 495 - Philosophy Capstone [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Approval of Undergraduate Advisor. This is a one-credit independent study course completed in conjunction with another upper-level course. The regular upper-level course will provide the content while this independent study will focus on the capstone requirements. Specifically, the student will meet once a week with the instructor to discuss the primary course readings, the final paper project, and whether it would be beneficial to do any additional readings. The instructor will also work with the student on the final paper and final paper presentation. Finally, the student will also complete a short reflection essay about his/her experience as a philosophy major. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHL 496 - Research in Philosophy [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Application for permission to register for PHL 496 must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to the enrollment in the course. Course is closed to freshmen and non degree student. Exhaustive research on a philosophic problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. May be repeated for credit. Click here for the schedule of courses

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NUR 404 - Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing

NUR 405 - Gerontological Nursing

NUR 408 - Gerontological Nursing

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 418 - Primary Preventive Strategies for Communities

NUR 420 - Professional Role Practicum - Capstone

NUR 420H - Prof Role Practicum Capstone - Honors

NUR 425 - Professional Role Preparation

NUR 440 - Community Health Nursing

NUR 460 - Role Practicum

NUR 470 - Nursing Capstone (BSN)

NUR 493 - Special Topics In Nursing

NUR 494 - Human-Animal Interactions & Therapies

NUR 496 - Independent Study - Nursing

NUR 498 - Health of Older Persons

OTH 130 - Occupation and the College Student I

OTH 230 - Occupation and the College Student II

OTH 231 - Occupation and the College Student II Lab

OSM 202 - Introduction to Business Analytics

OSM 310 - Business Modeling and Decision Making

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

OSM 427 - Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Management

OSM 431 - Design of Survey Samples using SAS

OSM 433 - Predictive Analysis in Supply Chain Management

OSM 434 - Multivariate Business Analytics using SAS

OSM 435 - Applied Business Forecasting

OSM 438 - International Field Experience in Supply Chain Management

OSM 442 - Innovation Management

OSM 444 - Negotiation Strategies for Managers

OSM 445 - Quality Management

OSM 448 - Queuing & Simulation

OSM 490 - Professional Internship in Operations & Supply Chain Management

OSM 491 - Special Problems

OSM 493 - Special Topics in Operations Management

OSM 496 - Independent Study

OSM 499H - Honors Thesis in Operations and Supply Chain Management

PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

PHL 121 - Critical Thinking

PHL 175 - Philosophy of Happiness

PHL 211 - Morals and Rights

PHL 213H - Environmental Ethics - Honors

PHL 215 - Engineering Ethics

PHL 216 - Data Ethics

PHL 220 - Philosophy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction

PHL 225H - Utopias, Dystopias, and Human Nature - Honors

PHL 240 - Health Care Ethics

PHL 252 - African-American Social Philosophy

PHL 254H - Philosophy of Gender and Race

PHL 255 - Non-Western Philosophy

PHL 261 - Ancient Philosophy

PHL 262 - Medieval Philosophy

PHL 263 - Modern Philosophy

PHL 264 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

PHL 283 - Introduction to Ethics

PHL 305 - Philosophy Seminar

PHL 313 - Environmental Ethics

PHL 321 - Philosophy of Art

PHL 331 - Philosophy of Religion

PHL 332 - Symbolic Logic

PHL 341 - Philosophy of Law

PHL 345 - Philosophy of Science