May 13, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.  Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level.  Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.

The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.

An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term.  The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.

Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar.  Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.

Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student.  Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.

The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.

 

 

Music

  
  • MUSC 4066 - Counterpoint II


    2 cr.

    Advanced concepts in contrapuntal styles with an emphasis on the 18th century counterpoint practices. Analytical techniques and composition are included and culminate in the composition of a four-voice fugue.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3066  with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • MUSC 4067 - Survey of the Music Industry


    3 cr.

    An overview of the music industry, including careers, publishing, recording, and merchandising.


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  • MUSC 4068 - Survey of Ensemble Music for the Piano


    2 cr.

    Survey of piano concert and ensemble music written for one or more pianos. Music for elementary and intermediate level students will be emphasized.


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  • MUSC 4069 - Band Repertoire


    3 cr.

    Introduction to band composers and their literature. A chronological approach to the available band literature and its composers.


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  • MUSC 4070 - Band History and Literature


    3 cr.

    History of bands, original compositions and transcriptions for band.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4071 - Composition II


    2 cr.

    Musical composition instruction based on methodologies of the 20th and 21st century with an emphasis on chamber music writing.

    Prerequisite(s): Two credits of MUSC 3071  and approval of the music theory faculty.


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  • MUSC 4072 - Composition


    3 cr., Maximum - 6 cr.

    Compositions in one or more movements for various solo instruments, vocal and instrumental ensembles and full orchestra. Students enrolled will serve as supervised tutors for 1070, 1071, and 1072.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4071 .


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  • MUSC 4073 - Band Arranging


    3 cr.

    Scoring for woodwind, brass and percussion instruments and for full band. Transcribing from piano, organ and orchestral literature. Scoring for the marching band.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4077 .


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  • MUSC 4074 - Form and Analysis


    2 cr.

    Intensive study of the larger musical forms.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3072 or approval of the head of the Division of Music.


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  • MUSC 4075 - Electronic Music Composition


    3 cr.

    A “hands-on” course utilizing the electronic music lab and oriented toward skills in composing art music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1094 , or approval of the head of the Division of Music.


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  • MUSC 4076 - Choral Conducting


    2 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2073 .


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  • MUSC 4077 - Orchestration


    2 cr.

    Technical and tonal characteristics of orchestral instruments. Arranging for string, woodwind and brass choirs and for full orchestra.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2004 .


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  • MUSC 4079 - Instrumental Conducting


    2 cr.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2073 .


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  • MUSC 4081 - Analysis of Contemporary Music


    2-3 cr.

    An overview of techniques used in the analysis of the music of the 20th century and beyond.


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  • MUSC 4082 - Organ History and Literature


    3 cr.

    Organs and organ literature from the Gothic era to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4083 - Woodwind Literature


    3 cr.

    Solo and chamber music written for woodwind instruments.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4084 - Brass Literature


    3 cr.

    Solo and chamber music written for brass instruments.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4086 - Survey of Music Theatre


    3 cr.

    A survey of the history and literature of the music theatre, 1800 to the present, with emphasis on 20th century works and composers.


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  • MUSC 4087 - Voice Pedagogy


    2 cr.

    A study of the teaching methods, techniques, and materials for the voice studio.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 3041  or senior standing.
    Required of all vocal performance majors.


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  • MUSC 4090 - Full Recital


    1 cr.

    The preparation of a full recital for public performance including music appropriate to the senior level of applied study or composition.


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  • MUSC 4091 - Historical Survey I


    3 cr.

    The first of a two-course sequence covering the major eras of Western music. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from approximately 1750 until the present, as well as the influence of other cultures on Western music. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works from a variety of time periods. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research. For music majors, open to others by approval of the head of Division of Music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .
    Required course for all B.M. and B.M.E. majors, regardless of concentration.

    F


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  • MUSC 4092 - Historical Survey II


    3 cr.

    The second of a two-course sequence covering the major eras of Western music. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from Classical Antiquity until approximately 1750 as well as the influence of other cultures on Western music. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works from a variety of time periods. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research. For music majors, open to others by approval of the head of Division of Music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .
    Required course for all B.M. and B.M.E. majors, regardless of concentration.

    F


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  • MUSC 4093 - The Romantic Era


    3 cr.

    Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of the 19th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on this repertoire. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092  or approval of the head of Division of Music.
    F, even


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  • MUSC 4094 - Contemporary


    3 cr.

    Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres of the 20th century, as well as the influence of other cultures on this repertoire. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092  or approval of the head of the Division of Music.
    Sp, odd


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  • MUSC 4095 - Orchestral Literature


    3 cr.

    Orchestral music from the Baroque period to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4096 - Song Literature


    3 cr.

    Music for solo voice from the Baroque period to the present with particular attention to the Romantic period.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4097 - Keyboard Literature


    3 cr.

    Music for keyboard instruments from the English virginal school to the present.


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  • MUSC 4098 - Choral Literature


    3 cr.

    Choral music from the Renaissance to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 1093 .


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  • MUSC 4099 - The Classic Era


    3 cr.

    Upper level course designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Topics include discussion of major composers, styles, and genres from the middle of the 18th century until the early 19th century. Composers and their works are situated within a larger cultural and historical context. Emphasis is placed on aural identification and written analysis of representative works. A research paper and accompanying assignments form a significant portion of the course grade. Students will be introduced to electronic resources for music research.

    Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4092  or approval of the head of the Division of Music.
    Sp, even


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Music Education

  
  • MSED 3008 - Practicum in Instrumental Technique


    1 cr.

    A laboratory ensemble of music education students to gain further experience on minor applied instruments—strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion; also provides opportunity to develop conducting skills.

    Prerequisite(s): one credit of minor applied instrument to be played in the ensemble.


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  • MSED 3022 - Materials and Methods in Vocal Music in the Elementary School


    3 cr.

    Vocal class and rehearsal management, methods, and materials in the elementary school.


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  • MSED 3032 - Materials and Methods in Vocal Music in the High School


    3 cr.

    Vocal class and rehearsal management, methods, and materials in the secondary school.


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  • MSED 3035 - Music Education for the Elementary Grades


    3 cr.


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  • MSED 3036 - Music Education for the Elementary Grades


    3 cr.


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  • MSED 4001 - Special Problems


    1-3 cr.


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  • MSED 4003 - Instrument Repair


    3 cr.

    Practical methods of maintenance, adjustment, and repairs of musical instruments.


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  • MSED 4005 - Band Directors Workshop


    3 cr., Maximum - 9 cr.

    A “refresher” course for instrumental music education teachers emphasing the basic concepts of the marching band. New concepts and teaching techniques in marching band will be discussed. Also, related areas such as administration, arranging, new music, charting, auxiliary units, and marching percussion will be covered. Films and video tapes will be used extensively.


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  • MSED 4007 - Piano Teachers Workshop


    3 cr., Maximum - 9 cr.

    A course for piano teachers, including instructional procedures, methods and materials, and teaching demonstrations.


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  • MSED 4009 - Choral Directors Workshop


    3 cr., Maximum - 9 cr.

    A course designed for choral directors including vocal techniques, choral literature and interpretation, rehearsal methods, and teaching techniques.


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  • MSED 4012 - Music Education Workshop: Basic


    3 cr.

    A course designed to instruct teachers and supervisors of elementary music in singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, arranging, and selecting music.

    (Formerly MSED 411A)


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  • MSED 4013 - Music Education Workshop: Intermediate


    3 cr.

    A course designed to instruct teachers and supervisors of elementary music in singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, arranging, and selecting music.

    (Formerly MSED 411B)


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  • MSED 4014 - Music Education Workshop: Advanced


    3 cr.

    A course designed to instruct teachers and supervisors of elementary music in singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, arranging, and selecting music.

    (Formerly MSED 411C)


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  • MSED 4017 - General Music Program in Elementary and Secondary Schools


    3 cr.

    Detailed consideration of the general music program, with special attention given to materials and methods of teaching.


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  • MSED 4019 - The Marching Band


    3 cr.

    Fundamentals organization, precision drill and pageantry; charting and rehearsal procedures and musical problems.


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  • MSED 4020 - Drill Design Techniques


    3 cr.

    A course designed to provide advanced drill design techniques including music analysis, interpretive writing, horn placement, drill teaching techniques, and element correlation.

    Prerequisite(s): MSED 4019  or equivalent.


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  • MSED 4024 - Methods, Materials, and Administration of Instrumental Music


    3 cr.

    Methods of organizing and materials available for teaching instrumental music. Emphasis is also placed on classroom and rehearsal management, organization, personnel, scheduling, and equipment.


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  • MSED 4054 - Multicultural Music Education


    1 cr.

    Overview and application of characteristics of music from other cultures. Course explores the role of music in the social life of all cultures.


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  • MSED 4055 - Student Teaching in Vocal Music


    6, 9, 12 cr.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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  • MSED 4056 - Student Teaching in Instrumental Music


    6, 9, 12 cr.

    Must be admitted to Teacher Education.


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  • MSED 4090 - Choral Repertoire


    3 cr.

    A survey of the choral octavo literature at the high school through collegiate level; in conjunction with selection of materials and programming.


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  • MSED 4091 - Introductory Workshop in Orff-Schulwerk


    3 cr.

    Basic Orff-Schulwerk techniques, including body movement, soprano recorder, percussion, vocal performance, improvisation, and arranging.


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  • MSED 4092 - Intermediate Workshop in Orff-Schulwerk


    3 cr.

    Intermediate level Orff-Schulwerk techniques, including modal harmonization, irregular rhythms, alto recorder performances, and more extensive improvisation and arranging.

    Prerequisite(s): MSED 4091  or equivalent.


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  • MSED 4093 - Advanced Workshop in Orff-Schulwerk


    3 cr.

    Advanced Orff-Schulwerk techniques including original composition, complex form, movement, and instrumental arrangements, tenor and bass recorder performances, and advanced improvisation.

    Prerequisite(s): MSED 4092  or equivalent.


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  • MSED 4095 - The Use Of Musical Instruments in General Music Education


    3 cr.

    A course designed to provide basic playing ability of the following instruments: autoharp, melody bells, recorder, guitar, piano, dulcimer, and the various Orff melodic and percussion instruments.

    Prerequisite(s): MSED 3022  or MSED 3035  or equivalent.


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  • MSED 4096 - The Advanced Use of Musical Instruments in General Music Education


    3 cr.

    Course designed to improve the students playing proficiency on the following classroom instruments: guitar, recorder, autoharp, melody bells, dulcimer, piano, and the various Orff melodic and percussion instruments.

    Prerequisite(s): MSED 4095  or equivalent.


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Nursing

  
  • NURS 2000 - Nursing Concepts


    2 cr.

    Introduction to nursing concepts, including school philosophy, objectives, and the curriculum framework. The major component of the framework being the nursing process, human needs, levels of health intervention, and objectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in: BIOL 1014 , BIOL 1015 , BIOL 1016 , BIOL 1017 , BIOL 2014 , BIOL 2015 , BIOL 2028 .


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  • NURS 2002 - Transitions in Nursing


    2 cr.

    An introduction to professional nursing and concepts related to role socialization and transition. Includes clinical/laboratory experience with emphasis on the nursing process, major nursing theories, and trends and issues in nursing.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the coordinator.
    For Licensed Practical Nurses only.


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  • NURS 2004 - Health Assessment


    3 cr.

    Basic techniques essential to the assessment of health status in the individual across the life span.

    Prerequisite(s): Registration or credit in NURS 2009  or NURS 2002 , and NURS 2011 , NURS 2013  and NURS 2080  or current Registered Nurse Licensure.


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  • NURS 2009 - Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice


    7 cr.

    This combined theory and clinical course introduces the student to safe patient-centered care, communication, and psychomotor nursing skills to promote and maintain health. Students identify basic human needs and provide nursing care to 1-2 patients in a variety of settings. 

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2000 , NURS 2080 . Registration or credit in NURS 2004 NURS 2011 , and NURS 2013 .


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  • NURS 2011 - Introduction to Gerontological Nursing


    2 cr.

    In this course, students will differentiate between normal aging changes and those resulting from lifestyle choices and disease processes. Students address common health issues of older adults such as hyperpharmacy, immobility, and nutritional deficits. Students will explore personal and societal attitudes toward aging.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2000  and NURS 2080 . Registration or credit in NURS 2004 , NURS 2013 , and NURS 2009  or NURS 2002  or NURS 2020 .


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  • NURS 2013 - Computing for Nurses


    1 cr.

    Students in this course will access and evaluate electronic sources of healthcare information, discuss technological innovations in healthcare, explore the nurse’s role in development and use of technology and information management systems, and examine the relationship of technology to quality patient care and safety.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2000  and NURS 2080 . Registration or credit in NURS 2004 , NURS 2011 , and NURS 2009  or NURS 2002  or NURS 2020 .


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  • NURS 2017 - Concepts of Nursing and Health Care


    3 cr.

    Introduction to professional nursing, nursing history, theories, therapeutic communication techniques, and health promotion throughout the life span.

    Prerequisite(s): Registration or credit in NURS 2016 .


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  • NURS 2020 - Professional Nursing Concepts


    3 cr.

    A transitional course to advance the registered nurse’s career in the professional role.

    Prerequisite(s): Registration or credit in NURS 2013  ; current RN licensure.


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  • NURS 2021 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing I


    6 cr.

    Application of nursing process in meeting basic needs of individuals across the life span including clinical experience in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 .


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  • NURS 2022 - Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics I


    1 cr.

    Medication dosage and calculation and drug administration.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 .


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  • NURS 2080 - Basic Principles of Pharmacology


    3 cr.

    An introduction to basic pharmacological principles, therapeutics, classifications, effects, and mechanisms of drug action. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge of drugs used in patient care settings by health care professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1014 , BIOL 1015 , BIOL 1016 , and BIOL 1017  or BIOL 1020 .
    (Formerly PHAR 2080)


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  • NURS 3000 - Neonatal Health Promotion


    3 cr.

    Extensive study of the newborn’s adjustment to extrauterine life, including clinical experiences in Level I and II Nurseries.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of NURS 2004 , NURS 2005 , NURS 2007 , NURS 2016 , or approval of the Director, School of Nursing.


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  • NURS 3009 - Adult Health Nursing 1


    8 cr.

    This combined theory and clinical course focuses on safe patient care for adults with acute and chronic diseases. Designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring health issues in individuals and their designees, the course will allow the student to provide care to one or two adult patients in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2009 , NURS 2011 , NURS 2013 . Registration or credit in NURS 3011 .


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  • NURS 3010 - Mental Health Nursing


    3 cr.

    This course focuses on safe, patient centered care for adults with mental illness. Designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring mental health issues in individuals and their designees, this course will allow the student to provide care to one or two adult patients in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2011 , NURS 2013 , and NURS 2009  or NURS 2002 . Registration or credit in: NURS 3011 , and NURS 3009  or NURS 3012 , NURS 3013 , and NURS 3014 .


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  • NURS 3012 - Adult Health 1 Theory


    4 cr.

    This theory course for licensed practical nurses (LPN) focuses on concepts of safe patient centered care for adults with acute and chronic diseases. This course is designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring health issues in individuals and their designees.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2002 , NURS 2004 , NURS 2011 , NURS 2013 , NURS 2080  and credit in NURS 2009 . Credit or registration in NURS 3010 , NURS 3013 , NURS 3014 , current Practical Nurse License in Louisiana, and a minimum of one year of acute or long-term care experience.


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  • NURS 3013 - Adult Health 1 Practicum A


    2 cr.

    This clinical course for licensed practical nurses (LPN) focuses on safe patient centered care for adults with acute and chronic diseases. This course is designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring health issues in individuals and their designees. The course will allow the student to provide care to one or two adult patients in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2002 , NURS 2004 , NURS 2011 , NURS 2013 , NURS 2080 , and credit in NURS 2009 . Credit or registration in NURS 3012 NURS 3014 , and NURS 3010 , current Practical Nurse Licensure in Louisiana, and one year of acute or long-term care experience.


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  • NURS 3014 - Adult Health 1 Practicum B


    2 cr.

    This clinical course for licensed practical nurses (LPN) focuses on safe patient centered care for adults with acute and chronic diseases. Designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring health issues in individuals and their designees, the course will allow the student to provide care to one or two adult patients in a variety of settings.
     

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2002 , NURS 2004 , NURS 2011 , NURS 2013 NURS 2080 , credit in NURS 2009 , credit or registration in NURS 3010 , NURS 3012 , NURS 3013 ; and current Practical Nurse License in Louisiana, and one year of acute or long-term care experience. Credit for NURS 3014 Adult Health 1 Practicum B will be awarded upon the successful completion of NURS 3013 .


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  • NURS 3021 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing II


    7 cr.

    Application of the nursing process to chronically ill adults with commonly occurring health problems in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 , NURS 2021 , NURS 2022 .


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  • NURS 3023 - Care of Children


    4 cr.

    Application of nursing process in care of healthy and ill children and their families.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 , NURS 2021 , NURS 2022 .


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  • NURS 3025 - Childbearing Family


    4 cr.

    Application of the nursing process in the care of the childbearing family.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 , NURS 2021 , NURS 2022 .


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  • NURS 3026 - Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics II


    1 cr.

    Application of pharmacological concepts to the nursing care of adults, children and childbearing families.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 , NURS 2021 , and NURS 2022 .


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  • NURS 3027 - Pathophysiology for Nursing I


    2 cr.

    Pathophysiological foundations of nursing care of adults, children, and child bearing families with chronic illness.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2004 , NURS 2016 , NURS 2017 , NURS 2021 , NURS 2022 .


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  • NURS 3028 - Adult Health Nursing 2


    6 cr.

    This course focuses on safe patient centered care for adults with complex acute and chronic diseases. Designed to integrate concepts related to commonly occurring health issues in individuals and their designees, the course builds on previous nursing course work. The student will provide care for two to three adult patients in a variety of settings.
     

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3010 , NURS 3011 , and NURS 3009  or NURS 3012 , NURS 3013 , and NURS 3014 .


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  • NURS 3029 - Maternal Child Health Nursing


    6 cr.

    This course presents theoretical and clinical concepts relative to the health and illness needs of families during pregnancy, childbirth, and childhood in a variety of settings. The impact of culture on the family unit, knowledge of human growth and development, safe patient-centered care, and the utilization of the nursing process are used to make evidenced-based clinical decisions and improve quality of health care. Holistic and individualized interventions incorporating informatics are utilized and evaluated to deliver optimal health care. Clinical experiences are selected to emphasize professionalism, clinical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and clinical management skills.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3010 , NURS 3011 , and NURS 3009  or NURS 3012 , NURS 3013 , and NURS 3014 .


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  • NURS 3030 - Nursing Synthesis 2


    1 cr.

    This course will focus on creation of student structured study plans based on self-analysis of previous testing performances to enhance student success.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3010 , NURS 3011  and NURS 3009  or NURS 3012 , NURS 3013 , and NURS 3014 .


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  • NURS 3032 - Childbearing Family Health


    5 cr.

    Application of theoretical and clinical components relative to the health and illness of childbearing families. A progressive score in both the classroom and clinical component is needed for progression. A failure in either component will require that both components (theory and clinical) be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3004 , NURS 3005  or NURS 3007  and NURS 3008 .


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  • NURS 3034 - Nursing of Children


    5 cr.

    Application of theoretical and clinical components in providing care for the child and family in health and illness in individuals and groups. A progressive score in both the classroom and clinical component is needed for progression. A failure in either component will require that both components (theory and clinical) be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3004 , NURS 3005  or NURS 3007  and NURS 3008 .


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  • NURS 3035 - Medical-Surgical Emergencies


    3 cr.

    This course focuses on in-depth coverage of specific medical-surgical emergencies that a nurse may encounter outside the critical care setting.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3004  and NURS 3005  or NURS 3007  and NURS 3008 , or approval of Director, School of Nursing.
    Sum


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  • NURS 3036 - Reducing Infant Mortality: The Nurse’s Role


    3 cr.

    Addresses the impact of infant mortality on society and the needs and risks of vulnerable women of childbearing age and their infants.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3004  and NURS 3005  or NURS 3007  and NURS 3008 , or approval of Director, School of Nursing.
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  • NURS 4000 - Adult Health Nursing 3


    8 cr.

    Incorporating concepts from all previous nursing course work, this course focuses on critically ill and emergent needs of the individual. The student will provide care for two to four patients in a variety of acute care settings.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3028 , NURS 3029 , and NURS 3030 . Credit or registration in NURS 4002 .


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  • NURS 4001 - Nursing Research: Evidence Based Practice


    3 cr.

    This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of evidence based practice as it is used to enhance the delivery of quality, safe patient centered care. Students will learn the basic skills needed to help them read and understand nursing research, critically appraise research evidence and use evidence to develop an evidence-based nursing practice.
     

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2020  or (NURS 3028 NURS 3029 , and NURS 3030 ).


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  • NURS 4002 - Nursing Synthesis 3


    1 cr.

    This course will utilize case studies to optimize clinical judgment. The content of this course will build on strategies utilized in Nursing Synthesis 1 and Nursing Synthesis 2 to enhance student success on NCLEX.
     

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3028 NURS 3029 , and NURS 3030 . Credit or registration in NURS 4000 .


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  • NURS 4004 - Mental Health Nursing


    4 cr.

    Application of nursing process in classroom and clinical settings related to mental health and illness in individuals and groups. A progressive score in both the classroom and clinical component is needed for progression. A failure in either component will require that both components (theory and clinical) be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3032 , NURS 3034 .


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  • NURS 4005 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing


    7 cr.

    Application of nursing process in classroom and clinical settings related to advanced adult health nursing in individuals and families. A progressive score in both the classroom and clinical component is needed for progression. A failure in either component will require that both components (theory and clinical) be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 3032 , NURS 3034 .


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  • NURS 4026 - Research


    1-3 cr., Maximum - 6 crs.

    Investigative study of special problems by students with particular needs in nursing education, practice, and administration.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Director, School of Nursing.
    (Formerly NURS 438A)


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  • NURS 4027 - Practice


    1-3 cr., Maximum - 6 crs.

    Investigative study of special problems by students with particular needs in nursing education, practice, and administration.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Director, School of Nursing.
    (Formerly NURS 438B)


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