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2012-2013 General Catalog 
    
2012-2013 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Music

  
  • MUSC 0990 - Recital Attendance

    0 credits

    This course requires attendance at approved musical events and concerts to broaden the student’s intellectual and musical horizons. For music majors and minors. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1410 , MUSC 2410 , MUSC 3410 , MUSC 4410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music

    3 credits

    This course is designed to expose the general student to the principal forms of traditional Western art music as well as multicultural music genres through the study of music history and literature. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • MUSC 1020 - Popular Music in America

    3 credits

    This course will explore the rich and diverse genres of popular music in America from their origins to their development in the 20th century. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • MUSC 1050 - Music of the World

    3 credits

    An introduction to music-cultural traditions in selected world cultures. Introduces content, scope, and methodology of ethnomusicology, focusing on understanding the musical styles, performance practices, and cultural functions of these musical traditions. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Fine Arts Knowledge Area
  
  • MUSC 1080 - Class Guitar

    1 credits

    A course in the basic techniques of playing the guitar. The student must supply his/her own instrument. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1100 - Fundamentals of Music Theory

    3 credits

    Topics covered are notation, meters, key signatures, scales, intervals, and triads for BFA Majors (musical theatre emphasis) and music majors who have not passed the entrance exam for MUSC 1110 . (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Departmental Placement
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I

    3 credits

    The first course in the music theory sequence, the course comprises primary triads, figured bass, non-harmonic tones, cadences, and voice leading. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Student must pass music theory entrance exam
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1130 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1120 - Music Theory II

    3 credits

    The second course in the music theory sequence, the course comprises all diatonic chords, sevenths, modulation, and further principles of voice leading. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 1110 
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1130 - Aural Skills I

    1 credits

    The first course in the aural skills sequence, the course covers melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation of diatonic materials. Exercises in solfege develop sight-singing abilities. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1110 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1140 - Aural Skills II

    1 credits

    The second course in the aural skills sequence, this course furthers abilities in dictation and sight singing and comprises all diatonic triads and intervals. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 1110  and MUSC 1130 
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1120 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1150 - Class Piano I

    1 credits

    A course to familiarize students with the fundamentals of piano playing, keyboard theory and interpretation. Prepares music majors for the piano proficiency examination. (Fall)

    Co-Requisite: MUSC 1100  for BFA in Theatre majors only
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1160 - Class Piano II

    1 credits

    The second course in the class piano sequence, further develops keyboard skills, including scales, chords, and improvisation. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 1150 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1170 - English & Italian Diction & Repertoire

    3 credits

    This course is designed to teach students the correct standardized pronunciation of English and Italian by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will learn pronunciation rules as well as study American, English, and Italian Art Song Literature. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 1620 - Introduction to Opera Production

    2 credits

    This course is designed to give students a broad base of understanding of opera including a brief overview of the history, basic acting techniques, stage terminology, and the basics for producing and directing a musical production and must be taken by voice majors prior to enrolling in MUSC 3370 . (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III

    3 credits

    The third course in the music theory sequence, this course introduces chromatic materials, including secondary dominants, Neapolitan, and augmented sixth chords. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1120 , MUSC 1140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2130 - Aural Skills III

    1 credits

    The third course in the aural skills sequence, covering dictation and singing of chromatic materials. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 1140 , MUSC 1120 
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 2110 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2140 - Aural Skills IV

    1 credits

    The fourth course in the aural skills sequence, this course furthers dictation and singing abilities in chromatic materials. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 2110 , MUSC 2130 
    Co-Requisite: MUSC 3070 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2180 - Music Technology

    3 credits

    A course to familiarize students with current hardware and software applications relating to music education, music notation, and recording. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1110  & MUSC 1120 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2320 - Keyboard Collaborative Arts

    2 credits

    The course covers collaborative piano techniques and performance practices as they relatd to chamber music with keyboard instruments. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: One semester of MUSC 1400 /MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2350 - Fundamentals of Conducting

    2 credits

    Development of basic conducting technique. Areas of study include conducting gestures, rehearsal planning and execution, and score analysis and interpretation. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MUSC 1120 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Average grade of B or higher in 2 credits of MUSC 1400 ; permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in 4 credits of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2420 - Piano Literature & Performance History I

    2 credits

    A survey course designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with keyboard literature and performance practice.  (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2430 - Piano Literature & Performance History II

    2 credits

    A survey course designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with keyboard literature and performance practice.  (Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: Two Semesters of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2670 - German Diction & Literature for Singers

    3 credits

    This course is designed to teach students the correct standardized singing pronunciation of German by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will learn pronunciation rules as well as study German Art Song Literature. (Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1170 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2680 - French Diction & Literature for Singers

    3 credits

    This course is designed to teach students the correct standardized singing pronunciation of French by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students will learn pronunciation rules as well as study French Art Song Literature. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 1170 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 2710 - Instrumental Literature

    2 credits

    A class designed to increase student knowledge in the literature available for their instrument. The course will explore solo and chamber music and excerpts from orchestral literature. (Fall even years, Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3000 - Principles of Teaching and Learning In Music Education

    3 credits

    This course is designed to provide an overview of Music Educations as a profession, the Teacher Education Program at SUU, and the tools needed to teach literacy in secondary music ensemble classrooms. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
  
  • MUSC 3070 - Form and Analysis

    3 credits

    A course surveying musical forms with analysis by sight and ear. Co-requisite: . (Spring)

    Co-Requisite: MUSC 2140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3200 - Athletic Band

    1 credits

    The Athletic Band is an auditioned group for the purpose of providing entertainment through high energy and high quality music at athletic events, specifically football and basketball.  High school band experience is highly recommended. Non-majors are encouraged to participate. The ability to play a band instrument proficiently is required. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Audition, permission of instructor.
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • MUSC 3210 - Brass Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Brass Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of brass instruments. The ensemble comprises of both music majors and non-music majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3220 - Woodwind Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Woodwind Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of woodwind instruments. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3230 - String Ensemble

    1 credits

    The String Ensemble performs standard repertoire of the literature for various combinations of string instruments. The ensemble comprises of both music majors and non-music majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3240 - Percussion Ensemble

    0.5 credits

    The Percussion Ensemble performs historically significant works for percussion, contemporary percussion literature and traditional non-Western world music. The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3241 - Advanced Percussion Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Advanced Percussion Ensemble performs advanced literature from the percussion ensemble repertoire.  The course is designed for students with considerable experience in playing and reading music. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • MUSC 3242 - Drumline

    1 credits

    The Drumline is a marching percussion ensemble that prepares and performs music of the marching percussion repertoire.  Music to be learned includes cadences, street beats, in-stands music and marching percussion show music.  The ensemble performs at university events such as athletic events and recruiting events.  The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3250 - Piano Ensemble

    1 credits

    The Piano Ensemble performs musical literature and studies performance practices as they relate to chamber music with keyboard instruments.  The ensemble comprises both music majors and non-music majors. Course may be repeated for up to 10 credits. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3260 - Pit Orchestra

    1 credits

    Practice and performance of music for musical theatre productions.  May be repeated for up to 4 credits. (Fall/Spring As Needed)

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3320 - Band

    1 credits

    This course involves the study and preparation of symphonic band literature as well as participation in marching and pep band units. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3330 - Jazz Ensemble

    1 credits

    An instrumental ensemble which specializes in performing jazz literature. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3340 - SUU Women Choral Ensemble

    1 credits

    The SUU Women’s Choral Ensemble is specifically designed to provide a choral experience for women’s voices, focusing on the exploration of quality literature from various stylistic and historical periods, and the development of vocal, choral, and musical skills. (As needed)

    Prerequisite: Audition required each semester and permission of instructor, and some musical background experience.
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3350 - Opus

    1 credits

    A highly select chamber choral ensemble performing advanced and diverse repertoire in many styles in frequent on and off campus performances. Admission by audition only. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3360 - Concert Choir

    1 credits

    Large select choral ensemble performing quality and diverse repertoire in many styles. Interview with director required. Major ensemble required for all vocal majors. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3370 - Opera/Musical Theatre

    2 credits

    This course involves the preparation and performance of compositions from the realm of opera and/or musical theatre. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3380 - Symphony Orchestra

    1 credits

    A course emphasizing the study and performance of the major symphonic literature. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in two credits of MUSC 2400 ; permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in four credits of MUSC 2410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3450 - Piano Pedagogy I

    2 credits

    A survey course for majors that covers historical and modern approaches to piano teaching and teaching repertoire.  This course also addresses the challenges confronting today’s studio teachers. (Fall odd years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 1410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3460 - Piano Pedagogy II

    2 credits

    A survey course for majors that covers historical and modern approaches to piano teaching and teaching repertoire.  This course also addresses the challenges confronting today’s studio teachers.  (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3450 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3500 - Music History I

    3 credits

    A survey course for majors and minors that covers musical styles, trends, and examples of the various periods of music history from ancient times to approximately 1750. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3510 - Music History II

    3 credits

    The second course of the music history sequence, this course covers musical styles, trends, and examples of the various periods of musical theory from 1750-1900. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3530 - Twentieth Century Music: History & Theory

    3 credits

    An in-depth course on music of the Twentieth Century, including historical developments, important composers, events, and styles, and theoretical aspects. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3070
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3700 - Brass Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching brass instruments. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Music majors accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3710 - Class Voice

    1 credits

    Familiarizes students with the fundamentals of singing and provides experience in the public performance of art songs. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3720 - Woodwind Methods

    1 credits

    This course is designed to prepare music education students in the pedagogy and methods of teaching woodwind instruments. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Music majors accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3740 - Percussion Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching percussion instruments. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3750 - String Methods

    1 credits

    Prepares music education students in the pedagogy, methods and techniques of teaching string instruments. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: Accepted into the Music ED program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3800 - Junior Recital

    0 credits

    A half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BA degrees. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 3900 - Music for Elementary Teachers

    1.5 credits

    A course designed to cover the principles and practices of music in the elementary school classroom. (Fall, Spring)

    Co-Requisite: ART 3900
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4060 - Orchestration & Arranging

    3 credits

    A course designed to teach the standard combinations of instruments and voices and how to utilize them in varying combinations as an arranger or composer. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3530 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4350 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting

    2 credits

    An upper division course designed to teach advanced baton techniques, score preparation, and basic rehearsal procedures for instrumental ensembles. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 2350 , MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3500 , MUSC 3510 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4360 - Advanced Choral Conducting

    2 credits

    An upper division course designed to teach advanced hand and baton techniques, interpretive skills, and pedagogy relating to choral ensembles. (Spring)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 2350 , MUSC 3070 , MUSC 3500 , MUSC 3510 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4400 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    1 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons, fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in two credits of MUSC 3400 ; permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4410 - Individual Applied Music Instruction

    2 credits

    Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class. Fee required. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in four credits of MUSC 3410 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4510 - Instrumental Pedagogy

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to increase student knowledge of instrumental music teaching methodologies. This course will explore tone production, posture, breathing, articulation, bowing, sticking, as well as current published methods and materials. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUSC 2140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4610 - Vocal Pedagogy for Singers

    3 credits

    Vocal Pedagogy is an upper division class designed to increase student knowledge of the vocal mechanism and teaching methodologies. This course will explore the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice including vocal sound, posture, breathing, phonation, resonation articulation, registration, and coordination. (Fall odd years)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4620 - Vocal Pedagogy Seminar

    1 credits

    This capstone project is designed as a practical application of the principals learned in Vocal Pedagogy for Singers. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 4610 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4700 - Choral Literature

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with chorale literature and its educational applicability. (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 , MUSC 4610 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4710 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature

    2 credits

    An upper division class designed to thoroughly familiarize the student with instrumental ensemble repertoire and its educational applicability. (Fall even years)

    Prerequisite: MUSC 2140 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4800 - Senior Recital

    0 credits

    A full or half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BMEd degrees respectively. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4810 - Classroom Management and Assessment in Music

    3 credits

    This course is designed to provide multiple planning/assessment models and classroom management perspective for Music Education majors.  An overall concert Unit Plan will be completed, and mock ensembles formed for secondary ensemble management practice. (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Ed Block
    General Education Course: No.
  
  • MUSC 4830 - Readings and Conference

    1 to 3 credits

    (P/F)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 4980 - Student Teaching

    2 credits

    (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  
  • MUSC 6990 - Special Projects

    1 to 3 credits

    General Education Course: No

Natural Resources

  
  • NR 1010 - Introduction to Natural Resources

    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
  
  • NR 3000 - Natural Resources 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)

    General Education Course: No

Nursing

  
  • NURS 3120 - Introduction of Health Assessment

    3 credits

    Health assessment across the life span through development of interviewing and physical assessment skills. Focuses on skills to conduct comprehensive health assessment. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3135 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3121 - Health Assessment for Registered Nurses

    3 credits

    Life span health assessment for RN’s. Enhance basic skills through further development of comprehensive health assessments including focused assessments. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3130 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

    4 credits

    Introduces pre-licensure students to fundamental nursing skills, communication, and problem-solving utilized in basic nursing care. Nursing concepts, processes, and practices provide nursing students with a firm foundation for nursing study. Credit hours four (four classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3135 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3135 - Level One Nursing Lab

    4 credits

    Nursing skills lab and supervised clinical experience to accompany NURS 3120  and NURS 3130  . Credit hours four (12 lab hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 3130 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3140 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

    3 credits

    Theoretical and practice concepts upon which nursing is based. Expectations for professional writing; evidence-based practice; historical evolution of nursing; health teaching; principles of health promotion; primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3141 - Professional Nursing Foundations

    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
  
  • NURS 3220 - Pharmacology & Therapeutic Interventions

    3 credits

    Pharmacotherapeutics and complementary interventions to facilitate coping and healing processes. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3230 - Care of Adults

    4 credits

    Conceptual basis for understanding acute physical health alterations in adult clients. Roles and responsibilities of nurses; physical, mental, emotional, social and environmental factors that alter health. Provide nursing care to adults in a variety of settings. Credit hours four (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
  
  • NURS 3235 - Level Two Nursing Lab

    4 credits

    Nursing skills lab and supervised clinical experience to accompany NURS 3230 . Credit hours four (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
  
  • NURS 3240 - Concepts in Mental Health Nursing

    2 credits

    Nursing concepts basic to mental health and wellness across the lifespan: common mental illnesses, therapeutic relationships; family dynamics; self-image/self-esteem; crisis intervention; group process; coping with acute and chronic illness; stress management. Credit hours two (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 3260 - Health Promotion & Education (Level Three)

    3 credits

    Health promotion and disease prevention for individuals and aggregates based on health risk factors; preparation for health teaching using teaching/learning principles, and assessment of learner needs and readiness to learn. Credit hours three (three 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
  
  • NURS 4330 - Care of the Family

    3 credits

    Needs of the family during childbearing and childrearing phases of family development. Emphasis on nursing actions to preserve, promote, and restore health of families in a variety of settings. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4335 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4335 - Care of the Family in Nursing Lab

    3 credits

    Nursing skills lab and supervised clinical lab to accompany NURS 4330 . (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4330 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4340 - Concepts in Geriatric Nursing

    2 credits

    Needs of older adults addressing emotional, social, physiologic and behavioral changes. Focuses on ageism, gender issues, chronicity, death and dying, loss, life review. Credit hours two (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
  
  • NURS 4350 - Community Health Nursing

    2 credits

    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. Credit hours two (two classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level Two courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4355 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4351 - Community Health Nursing for RN to BSN

    3 credits

    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. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4356 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4355 - Community Health Nursing Lab

    2 credits

    Nursing skills lab and supervised clinical lab to accompany NURS 4350 . (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all 3200 Level 2 courses
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4350 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4356 - Community Health Nursing Lab for RN to BSN

    1 credits

    Clinical lab experience using critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making in community settings working with individuals, families, groups, and aggregates to effect population-focused health outcomes. Credit hours one (three lab hours per week). (Fall)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into RN to BSN Nursing program
    Co-Requisite: NURS 4351 
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4360 - Nursing Theory & Research (Level Two)

    3 credits

    Theoretical and research base for nursing practice. Understanding nursing theory; research critique and application to enhance nursing practice. Credit hours three (three classroom hours per week). (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program and completion of all Level One courses
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4361 - RN Nursing Theory & Research

    4 credits

    Theoretical and research base for nursing practice. Understanding and applying basic research principles, research evaluation, and implementation of research process in practice. (Summer)

    Prerequisite: Admission to RN to BSN Program
    General Education Course: No
  
  • NURS 4430 - High Acuity Nursing

    3 credits

    Focus on care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. Credit hours three (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
  
  • NURS 4431 - High Acuity Nursing for the RN to BSN

    3 credits

    Focus on care of individuals across the lifespan with multiple complex health alterations. Students practice critical decision making in a variety of settings. Credit hours three (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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