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MUSC 6930 - Studies in Music Theory 3 credits
Topics in this course will include theory analysis of electronic, popular, commercial and film music, from the development of electronic music, with Vladimir Ussachevsky, to the present. Using concepts derived from the analysis, students will compose original works in the style or genre under review. The focus will be on analysis and composition, using theoretical concepts taught at the undergraduate level, and reviewed in this course.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree programs or permission of instructor.
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MUSC 6940 - Studies in Music History 3 credits
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the historical uses of music technology and techniques used to create collaborative artistic performances, from early inception in the 20th century to current professional projects. Topics of study include the historical and contemporary models of artistic collaboration and current multimedia technologies in various genres of music. Specific artists, groups, festivals and technologies will be studied along with their impact on their time as well as current trends. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Music Technology degree programs, or permission of instructor.
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MUSC 6950 - Special Topics: Music Studio Technology 2 credits
The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. This course is to be taken in the final semester prior to graduation and is open by permission of instructor only. The course culminates in completed Capstone Project that can be presented to the graduate committee. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project , for which students should be concurrently enrolled. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only
Co-Requisite:
MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project ,
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MUSC 6960 - Special Topics: Music Performance Technology 2 credits
The course is designed to help students prepare the Capstone Project, which is the culminating experience of the major. Topics include research, development, implementation, and completion of the Capstone Project. This project should show synthesis of skills learned in the program, as well as application to the student’s artistic/professional experience and ambitions in the music industry. This course is to be taken in the final semester prior to graduation and is open by permission of instructor only. The course culminates in completed Capstone Project that can be presented to the graduate committee. The final presentation of the Capstone Project takes place in MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project for which students should be concurrently enrolled. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only
Co-Requisite: MUSC 6970 - Capstone Project
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MUSC 6990 - Special Projects 1 to 3 credits
General Education Course: No
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Natural Resources |
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NR 1010 - Introduction to Natural Resources Management 3 credits
Survey of the professions of Forest, Range, and Wildlife management and relationship of conservation and multiple uses of wildland resources to the welfare of the state and nation. Three lectures per week. (Fall)
General Education Course: Life Science Knowledge Area
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NR 3000 - Wildlife Ecology and Management 3 credits
Course will cover principles of wildlife ecology and management, agencies and organizations, and policies and current issues. Students will learn about and practice survey techniques, habitat assessment techniques, trapping, GIS and radio- telemetry. Three hours of lecture per week. (Spring)
Prerequisite: NR 1010 or BIOL 1010
General Education Course: No
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Nursing |
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NURS 3120 - Introduction of Health Assessment 3 credits
Introduces health assessment across the life span through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 3135
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3121 - Health Assessment for the RN to BSN 3 credits
Enhances health assessment across the life span through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills for the RN. Learning objectives focus on developing skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3130 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 4 credits
This course introduces pre-licensure students to fundamental nursing skills, communication, and problem-solving utilizing basic nursing care. Students will learn nursing concepts, processes, and practices and will attain a firm foundation for nursing study. Four credit hours (four classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 3135
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3135 - Level One Nursing Lab 4 credits
This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings to accompany NURS 3120 and NURS 3130 . Four credit hours (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 3130
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3140 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 3 credits
Introduces theoretical and practice concepts upon which nursing is based through exploration of professional writing, evidence-based practice, historical evolution of nursing, health teaching, and principles of health promotion for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3141 - Foundations of Professional Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 credits
Theoretical concepts of professional baccalaureate nursing. Expectations for professional writing and presentations; critical thinking, self-evaluation; evidence-based practice; and historical evolution of nursing. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Summer)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3160 - Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice 2 credits
This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4351 for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (3 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3220 - Pharmacology & Therapeutic Interventions 4 credits
Focuses on pharmacotherapeutics and safe application in the nursing process. Four credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3230 - Care of Adults 4 credits
This course provides the conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. The roles and responsibilities of nurses; physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental factors that alter health are addressed. Students will learn to provide nursing care to adults in a variety of settings. Four credit hours (four classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 3235
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3235 - Level Two Nursing Lab 4 credits
This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings including hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 3230 . Four credit hours (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 3230
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3240 - Concepts in Mental Health Nursing 2 credits
This course focuses on nursing concepts basic to mental health and wellness across the lifespan including common mental illnesses, therapeutic relationships, family dynamics, self-image/self-esteem, crisis intervention, group process, coping with acute and chronic illness, and stress management. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
General Education Course: No
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NURS 3261 - Health Promotion & Education for the RN to BSN 3 credits
Exploration of health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan based on health risk factors, preparation for health teaching using teaching/learning principles, and assessment of learner needs and readiness to learn. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Summer)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program, RN to BSN
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NURS 4320 - Care of the Family - Maternal Newborn 2 credits
Focuses on needs of the family during childbearing phases of family development emphasizing nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care to women and infants. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4355
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NURS 4330 - Care of the Family - Pediatric 2 credits
Focuses on needs of the family during the childrearing phase of family development emphasizing nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Students will learn to provide nursing care for the pediatric patient. Two credit hours (Two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4335
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4335 - Care of the Family in Nursing Lab 3 credits
This course provides clinical experience in the nursing skills lab and other supervised healthcare settings including hospital and community sites to accompany NURS 4330 . Three credit hours (9 lab hours per week) (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4330
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4340 - Concepts in Geriatric Nursing 2 credits
Examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic and behavioral changes. Focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program or RN to BSN Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4341 - Concepts in Geriatric Nursing for the RN to BSN 2 credits
Examines the needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic and behavioral changes. Focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, and life review. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Two credit hours (two classroom hours per week). (Fall)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing programs, RN to BSN
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NURS 4350 - Population Care 4 credits
Theory, concepts and practices of population focused nursing. Emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Includes health promotion, disease prevention, health teaching, and identification of community resources for implementing change to promote population health. Credit hours 4 (four classroom hours per week).
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4355
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4351 - Community Health Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 credits
Introduces theory, concepts and practices of community health nursing. Emphasis on culturally sensitive care for individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Includes identification of community resources for implementing change to promote community health for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 4356
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4355 - Community Health Nursing Lab 2 credits
This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4350 . Two credit hours (6 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4350
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4356 - Community Health Nursing Lab for the RN to BSN 1 credits
This course provides clinical experience in supervised healthcare settings in the community to accompany NURS 4351 for the RN. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (3 lab hours per week). (Fall)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 4351
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4361 - Nursing Theory & Research for the RN to BSN 4 credits
This course provides experience in understanding and applying basic principles, evaluation, and implementation of research in evidence based practice. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Four credit hours. (Summer)
Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN Program
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4430 - High Acuity Nursing 3 credits
Focuses on multiple complex health alterations across the lifespan. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4435
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4431 - High Acuity Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 credits
Focuses on multiple complex health alterations across the lifespan. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 4436
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4435 - High Acuity Nursing Lab 2 credits
Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making abilities when working with clients experiencing complex health problems requiring high acuity nursing care. Two credit hours (six lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4430
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4436 - High Acuity Nursing Lab for the RN to BSN 1 credits
Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving and clinical decision making abilities when working with clients experiencing complex health problems requiring high acuity nursing care. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (three lab hours per week). (Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
Co-Requisite: NURS 4431
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4440 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing 3 credits
Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving and clinical decision making abilities when working with clients experiencing complex health problems requiring high acuity nursing care. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (three lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program or RN to BSN Nursing program and completion of all Level Three courses
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4441 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing for the RN to BSN 3 credits
RN students participate in exploration of the nursing role in the context of current legal, ethical, moral, economic and political issues which impact health. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing Program
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NURS 4550 - Leadership & Management in Nursing 3 credits
Discusses historical and contemporary management and leadership concepts while providing additional focus for the BSN by exploring self-application techniques and models through individual leadership abilities and styles. Three credit hours (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One, Two and Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4555
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4551 - Leadership & Management for the RN to BSN 4 credits
Discusses historical and contemporary management and leadership concepts while providing additional focus for the RN by exploring self-application techniques and models through individual leadership abilities and styles. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Four credit hours (four classroom hours per week). (Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program and completion of all Level One, Two and Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4556
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4555 - Leadership & Management in Nursing Lab 4 credits
Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making as part of a preceptor experience in advanced care settings with application of leadership and management principles. Four credit hours (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One, Two and Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4550
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4556 - Leadership & Management Lab for the RN to BSN 1 credits
Clinical lab experience using a faculty guided/student designed model, utilizing critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making while applying leadership and management principles. This course is designed for the student enrolled in the RN to BSN program. One credit hour (three lab hours per week). (Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program and completion of all Level One, Two and Three courses
Co-Requisite: NURS 4551
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4830 - Readings and Conferences 1 to 3 credits
Guided reading and discussions for the RN to BSN Nursing student. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
General Education Course: No
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NURS 4850 - Independent Research 2 credits
Working with nursing faculty students actively participate in the research process. The end result is a well-written, APA-style paper, poster, or other presentation format which students will share in an appropriate academic forum. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Faculty Approval
General Education Course: No
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Nutrition and Food Science |
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NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 credits
Introduction to science of nutrition and relationship of food intake and health. Covers nutrient requirements and food selection to meet requirements. Students evaluate their food intake and eating behaviors and learn to be informed consumers of nutrition information. Minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned to be counted in a Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other nutrition course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: Life Science Knowledge Area
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NFS 1200 - Sigma Delta Omicron 1 credits
Student affiliate of American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Enhances leadership skills while exploring career opportunities. Includes experience in planning professional catering services. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required
General Education Course: No
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NFS 1240 - Culinary Arts 2 credits
Discussion of influence of type and proportion of ingredients, manipulation techniques, and methods of preparation to obtain a standard food product. Lab experiences will accompany and support discussion. A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other nutrition course. Instructor permission required. Must be a Human Nutrition: Pre-Dietetics major to enroll. (Spring)
Co-Requisite: NFS 1245
General Education Course: No
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NFS 1245 - Culinary Arts Lab 1 credits
Lab experiences designed to accompany and support the discussion of ingredients, manipulation, techniques, and food preparation methods discussions in NFS 1240 . A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor as a prerequisite for any other nutrition course. Instructor permission required. Must be a Human Nutrition: Pre-Dietetics major to enroll. (Spring)
Co-Requisite: NFS 1240
General Education Course: No
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NFS 2020 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3 credits
Application of nutrition principles to the human life cycle: nutrient functions, needs, sources and alterations during pregnancy, lactation, growth, development, moderation and aging. A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other nutrition course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020
General Education Course: No
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NFS 2140 - Nutrition of the Infant and Child 3 credits
Comprehensive look at child nutrition from conception through age 12. Nutrient needs, practical application of what/how to feed, and CACFP menu requirements discussed. (Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020
General Education Course: No
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NFS 3020 - Nutrition as Related to Fitness & Sports 3 credits
Designed to provide coaches, teachers, athletic trainers, physically active people, and competitors with the most recent factual information on sound nutrition. Includes information on essential nutrients, metabolism during exercise, specific problems experienced by athletes or highly active people; myths, erogenic aids, and current interests. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020
General Education Course: No
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NFS 3040 - Nutrition Assessment 3 credits
Introduction to the profession of Dietetics, medical terminology, assessment of nutrition status, and the nutrition care process. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. Instructor permission required. Must be a Human Nutrition major to enroll. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020 and NFS 2020
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NFS 4040 - Nutrition Communication and Counseling 3 credits
Communication and counseling skills/strategies to enhance dietary change. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. Must be a Human Nutrition Major to enroll. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020 and NFS 2020
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NFS 4050 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3 credits
A theoretical and practical base for diet modification & nutritional therapy in a variety of disease states. Will include pathophysiology and medical terminology. A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other nutrition course. Must be a Human Nutrition major to enroll. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 1020 , NFS 2020 , CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4200 - Food Science 3 credits
Scientific principles underlying modern food preparation. Relationship to food preparation of physical and chemical properties of food components and their systems. Minimum grad of C (2.0 and above) must be earned to be counted in a Nutrition major or minor. Must be a Human Nutrition : Pre-Dietetics major to enroll. Instructor permission required. (Fall)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in the following: NFS 1240 , NFS 1245 and one of the following chemistry series: CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1115 , CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1125 or CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215 ,CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 . (NOTE: Human Nutrition majors must take CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215 , CHEM 1220 /CHEM 1225 )
Co-Requisite: NFS 4205
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4205 - Food Science Lab 2 credits
Lab experiments designed to illustrate the effect of varying ingredients and preparation procedures in the quality of the product. Two labs per week. Minimum grade of C (2.0 or better) must be earned to be counted in a Nutrition major or minor. Must be a Human Nutrition:Pre-Dietetics major to enroll. Instructor permission required. (Fall)
Co-Requisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 4200
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4480 - Community Nutrition 3 credits
Introduction to public health nutrition, epidemiology, food programs, and national nutrition monitoring. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Human Nutrition major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in Two upper division NFS courses and Instructor Permission.
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4830 - Readings and Conferences 1 to 4 credits
(P/F)
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4840 - Cooperative Education 1 to 8 credits
(P/F)
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4850 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 5 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission & two upper division nutrition courses
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4860 - Nutrition Practicum 1 to 8 credits
Hands-on nutrition experience in a professional environment. Requires 45 hours of work per credit hour. Must be a Human Nutrition major to enroll. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission & a minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in two upper division nutrition courses.
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4890 - Internship 1 to 12 credits
(P/F)
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4920 - Workshop/Study Abroad 1 to 5 credits
Intensive nutrition learning experiences outside traditional classroom or lab. Must be arranged by a nutrition program faculty member and receive approval by the department chair. May be repeated for credit, up to 10 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
General Education Course: No
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NFS 4990 - Senior Seminar in Nutrition 1 credits
Culmination of student research involving presentations on current topics in nutrition. Emphasizes student initiative, participation and leadership. Requires integration and application of knowledge acquired in previous coursework. Instructor permission required. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) in NFS 3020 and also in one of the following: , , or
General Education Course: No
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Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism |
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ORPT 1030 - Introduction to Backpacking 2 credits
This course is designed to offer students the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to efficiently backpack in wilderness settings on their own. The course will cover navigation, trip planning and logistics, outdoor living skills, environmental integration, nutrition and ration planning, equipment selection and risk management. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No.
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ORPT 1035 - Winter Backpacking & Travel Techniques 2 credits
Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques will help students to manage the unique systems and procedures needed to comfortably backpack in the snow. In this course we will utilize several methods of self-propelled travel including snow shoes and cross-country skis. The course will cover topics including: the 10 essentials, appropriate clothing and layering systems, snow shelters, winter camping, nutrition and hydration, avalanche terrain, snow stability, and weather. (Spring)
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ORPT 1050 - Canyoneering I 1 credits
Basic canyoneering skills to be safe, efficient and independent canyoneers. Topics: equipment, belays, anchors, rigging, rappelling, and problem solving. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1055 - Canyoneering 2 2 credits
Canyoneering 2 builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in Canyoneering 1. Topics include rope ascending, anchor building, sequencing, and passing knots. (Fall)
Prerequisite: ORPT 1050 or instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1350 - SCUBA 1 1 credits
The SCUBA 1 course provides students with the training required for successful completion of the PADI Open Water Scuba certification. Class consists of academic work as well as hands on use of scuba diving equipment in a confined water setting (swimming pool). There is a fee for this course that will range from $275 or more, depending on current certification costs and equipment rental prices. Students need to be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1355 - SCUBA 2 1 credits
This course will build on information and skills developed in ORPT 1350 - SCUBA 1 (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1360 - SCUBA Rescue 1 credits
This course expands on students existing knowledge about how to prevent problems while diving, and how to manage them if they occur. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1365 - SCUBA Dive Master 1 credits
This course will help expand dive knowledge and hone diving skills. Dive Master training will help develop leadership abilities and promote greater awareness for supervising dive activities and assisting instructors with student divers. (As Needed)
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1527 - Climbing 1 1 credits
An active lifestyles class focused on learning basic climbing skills: knots, equipment care and use, belaying, communication, climbing movement, and rappelling. (Offered annually)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1528 - Climbing 2 2 credits
Climbing 2 builds upon the skills and knowledge developed through Climbing 1. Topics include lead climbing and belaying, intermediate rescue skills, anchor cleaning and assessment, and site management. Students with considerable climbing experience may qualify for this course without taking Climbing I. (Spring)
Prerequisite: ORPT 1527 or instructors approval
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1542 - Wilderness First Responder 3 credits
Wilderness First Responder skills emphasize accepted medical protocols for situations requiring extended patient management in extreme environments with limited equipment. WFR certification fees are applicable and may vary from year to year. Students need to check with the ORPT Director for current costs. (P/F) (Summer)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1610 - Skiing/Snowboarding 1 1 credits
This course will help students interested in improving their skiing or snowboarding skills to do so. It is appropriate for first-timers or seasoned winter enthusiasts. Additional fees accompany this course which are dependent on ski resort prices. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1611 - Skiing/Snowboarding 2 1 credits
This course is aimed at helping intermediate-level skiers and snowboarders develop the skills needed to move into more advanced terrain and tricks. Additional fees will apply to this course.
Prerequisite: ORPT 1610 - Skiing/Snowboarding 1 or Instructor Approval
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 1625 - Skiing (Nordic) 1 credits
This course will explore the winter environment using cross-country skis. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 2000 - Outdoor Skills Seminar 1 to 3 credits
A special topics course designed to develop outdoor recreation and leadership skills. Topics will vary depending upon demand. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 2040 - Americans in the Outdoors 2 credits
Examines human values, uses, and management of natural settings at the individual, community, and societal levels. Topics include: psychological responses to nature, history of U.S. park and natural resource management, environmental sociology and politics, and nature in non-Western cultures. (Spring)
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ORPT 3000 - Foundations in Outdoor Rec 3 credits
Professional foundations of outdoor recreation: history, philosophy, leadership, ethics, economic significance, professional competencies, skills, career opportunities, settings, trends & issues. (Fall, Spring)
Co-Requisite: ORPT 3005
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 3005 - Foundations Practicum Lab 1 credits
The Foundations Practicum Lab is a co-requisite for ORPT 3000 . This lab will give students a hands-on experience through volunteering for an outdoor recreation organization or agency. (Fall, Spring)
Co-Requisite: ORPT 3000
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 3030 - Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 credits
Principles of wildland recreation management including: characteristics of recreation use and users, introduction to planning concepts, management of wildland recreation facilities and infrastructure, and integration with other natural resource uses. (Fall)
Prerequisite: ORPT 3000
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ORPT 3040 - Leadership in Outdoor Rec 3 credits
Leadership theory and skill development for outdoor recreation professionals. Topics include: judgment & decision making, management, professional ethics, theory, & back country living skills. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: ORPT 3000
Co-Requisite: ORPT 3000
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 3050 - Risk Management & Safety for Outdoor Rec 3 credits
Study of laws affecting recreation services and professional development of risk management protocols and procedures. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 3060 - Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 credits
This course examines the social, psychological, and geographic influences on human behaviors in outdoor recreation settings. An emphasis is placed on current research and critical challenges affecting recreation management. (Fall)
Prerequisite: ORPT 3000 or Instructor Permission
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ORPT 4020 - Interpretation 3 credits
Planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating interpretation for cultural and natural resources in order to create opportunities for meaningful experiences and to support management objectives. (Fall even years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 2500
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4030 - Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education 3 credits
A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary outdoor education programs that promote environmental literacy in wilderness, community and education settings utilizing inquiry and experiential education teaching methods. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4500 - Recreation Ecology 3 credits
Examines the effects of outdoor recreation activities on biophysical resources. Students will review current knowledge concerning impacts of recreation on wildlife, plants, soil, air, and water resources, and ecological processes. Students will also learn and practice methods for assessing and monitoring resource conditions. (Spring)
Prerequisite: ORPT 3000 , GEOG 2900 , and ORPT 3060
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ORPT 4600 - Outdoor Rec Policy & Planning 3 credits
Course will cover foundations of natural resource recreation policy and planning: policy history, key agencies, wildland recreation policy, rec planning, management practices, & the NEPA process. (Fall odd years)
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4740 - Organization & Admin for ORPT 3 credits
Organization, administration, and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs. Topics include: Planning, programming, evaluation, budgeting, human resources, risk management, policy, & procedures. (Fall)
Prerequisite: ORPT 3000
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4745 - Organization and Administration Lab 1 credits
The Organization and Administration Lab provides student with an opportunity to apply the processes and information from ORPT 4740 into their own program. The lab will include implementation of a program plan and an in-depth evaluation of that program. (Spring)
Prerequisite: ORPT 4740
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ORPT 4860 - Outdoor Recreation Skills Practicum 1 to 4 credits
This course is designed to give outdoor recreation majors and minor experience leading, teaching, and developing skills in the outdoor recreation field. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission; declared ORPT major or minor
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4890 - Outdoor Recreation Internship 1 to 8 credits
Professional experience in a departmental approved leisure services program. May be repeated up to 8 credits. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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ORPT 4900 - ORPT Senior Seminar 3 credits
A capstone course: ORPT majors will complete a capstone project to investigate current trends, issues, research, and professional standards in the field. Students will also prepare for internships. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Senior standing and ORPT major/minor
General Education Course: No
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PLGL 1100 - Introduction to Law 3 credits
Introduction to the origin of our legal system and the theories giving rise to our common law, civil law, ethics, substantive and procedural law, and statutory law systems, with emphasis on legal terminology in our contemporary legal system. Review of the court system and emphasis on our state courts and an overview of substantive law and legal assistant skills. (On-Campus: Fall, Online: Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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PLGL 1200 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism 3 credits
This course instructs as to ethics rules for legal professionals, as well as an overview of the paralegal profession including duties, responsibilities, employment setting, and job seeking information and techniques, as well as basic skills needed to perform as a paralegal within a legal environment. (Online: Fall)
General Education Course: No
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PLGL 1400 - Legal Interviewing, Investigation, Case Prep 3 credits
Strategies, techniques, and tactics of interviewing witnesses and clients including investigation procedures, preparation of reports of cases from intake to litigation. Includes a study of court rules and procedures with appropriate legal terminology. (Online: Fall)
General Education Course: No
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PLGL 1500 - Family Law 3 credits
Law and theory relating to family law dissolution of marriage, separation custody, adoption, change of name, guardianship, support, and separation agreements. (Online: Spring)
General Education Course: No
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PLGL 1600 - Criminal Law & Procedure 3 credits
This course introduces the student to basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural aspects with an emphasis on the constitutionally protected rights of the accused in the criminal justice system, as well as proceedings involved in criminal litigation and related skills to support that process. (Online; Fall)
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PLGL 1700 - Torts 3 credits
This course provides a study of the law relating to personal injury and damages to persons and property. Topics covered include negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, misrepresentation, bad faith, malpractice, and various miscellaneous torts and works’ compensation with emphasis on the role and skills of the paralegal in tort litigation. (Online: Fall, As Needed)
General Education Course: No.
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