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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

12. Courses

 
  

  • MUS 109 - Group Keyboard Skills II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 107 , Music Majors Only
    Two hours laboratory. This course is designed to help the music major devlop the basic technical skills of piano playing and to reinforce theoretical concepts learned in other classes through practical application. This course is a continuation of MUS 107 .
  

  • MUS 110 - University Chorus

    Credits: 0-1

    A vocal ensemble which performs a variety of historical and contemporary literature.
    Note: Repeatable. Open to all students.
  

  • MUS 112 - New Horizon

    Credits: 1

    A vocal-instrumental ensemble specializing in contemporary popular music styles. The ensemble represents MUW in performances throughout the year.
    Note: Repeatable. Open to all students. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 114 - Chorale

    Credits: 0-1

    A select vocal ensemble which performs a variety of choral literature.
    Note: Repeatable. Open to all students. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 115 - Chamber Singers

    Credits: 0-1

    A select vocal ensemble specializing in music written for smaller ensembles to include music from all periods of music history, both sacred and secular.
    Note: Repeatable. Open to all students. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 116 - Male Ensemble

    Credits: 1

    A vocal ensemble which performs a variety of choral literature for male voices.
    Note: Repeatable. Open to all male students. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 121 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano, or voice. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only.
  

  • MUS 122 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 123 - Class Piano

    Credits: 2

    Class instruction in basic keyboard techniques. Class Piano is intended for students who have not received previous instruction in piano.
    Note: MUS 123 may be repeated once.
  

  • MUS 125 - Elective Piano, Voice, Instruments

    Credits: 1

    Elective courses are for students not majoring or minoring in music.  Meets weekly for one-half hour.
    Note: Repeatable. A fee is required. Meets weekly for one-half hour.
  

  • MUS 126 - Class Guitar

    Credits: 2

    Class instruction on basic functional guitar techniques.
  

  • MUS 127 - Secondary Instrument, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Repeatable. Music majors and minors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 127B - Secondary Instrument, Brass

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors or minors only. Instructor permission required.
  

  • MUS 128 - Class Voice I

    Credits: 2

    Class instruction in basic vocal techniques. Class Voice I is intended for students who have not received previous instruction in voice.
  

  • MUS 129 - Class Voice II

    Credits: 2

    Class instruction in basic vocal techniques. Class Voice I is intended for students who have not received previous instruction in voice.
  

  • MUS 135 - Great American Theatre Musicals

    Credits: 3

    A study of artistic and technical development of the Broadway musical presented in a workshop exploration of music and scenes extracted from representative works.
  

  • MUS 151 - Introduction to Music Therapy I: Foundations

    Credits: 1

    An introduction to, and survey of, music therapy and the music therapy profession.
  

  • MUS 152 - Introduction To Music Therapy II: Populations

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 151 
    A study of the potentials of music therapy with a variety of clinical populations including examination of the levels and areas of music therapy practice.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 201 - Theory III

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 101 -MUS 102 
    A continuation of the study of music theory, including extended harmony, counterpoint, and contemporary compositional practices.
  

  • MUS 202 - Theory IV

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 101 -MUS 102 
    A continuation of the study of music theory, including extended harmony, counterpoint, and contemporary compositional practices.
  

  • MUS 203 - Theory Lab III

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 103 , MUS 104 
    Advanced sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
  

  • MUS 204 - Theory Lab IV

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 103 , MUS 104 
    Advanced sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony.
  

  • MUS 205 - Music Education Praxis Preparation

    Credits: 1

    This course is designed to help students prepare to take the music education portions of the Praxis exam required for graduation and certification. Students will learn test taking strategies as well as review content that will likely be presented on the examination.
  

  • MUS 207 - Group Keyboard Skills III

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 107  and MUS 109 , Music Majors Only
    Two hours laboratory. This course is designed to help the music major further develop technical skills of piano playing and to reinforce theoretical concepts learned in other classes through practical application. This course will continue developing the piano skills the student has gained in MUS 107  and MUS 109 .
  

  • MUS 209 - Group Keyboard Skills IV

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 107 , MUS 109 , and MUS 207 , Music Majors Only
    Two hours laboratory. This course is designed to help the music major further develop technical skills of piano playing and to reinforce theoretical concepts learned in other classes through practical application. This course will continue developing the piano skills the student has gained in MUS 107 , MUS 109 , and MUS 207 .
  

  • MUS 215 - Diction for Singers

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair of Music
    Instruction in phonetics for singing in Italian, French, German, and English.
  

  • MUS 220B - Brass Instruments

    Credits: 1

    Note: Music majors or minor only. Instructor permission required.
  

  • MUS 220PR - Percussion Instruments

    Credits: 1

    Group instruction in teaching percussion instruments, including methods and materials of instruction for the music educator.
    Note: Music majors or minors only. Instructor permission required.
  

  • MUS 220S - String Instruments

    Credits: 1

    Group instruction in teaching string instruments, including methods and materials of instruction, for the music educator.
    Note: Music majors or minors only.
  

  • MUS 220W - Woodwind Instruments

    Credits: 1

    Group instruction in teaching woodwind instruments, including methods and materials of instruction, for the music educator.
    Note: Music Majors or minors only. Instructor permission required.
  

  • MUS 221 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 222 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 226 - Advanced Guitar for Music Therapy

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 126  or permission of instructor
    Class instruction of functional guitar skills for use in Music Therapy.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only
  

  • MUS 231 - Percussion for Music Therapy

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 252  
    Class instruction of functional percussion skills for use in Music Therapy
    Note: Music Therapy majors only
  

  • MUS 242 - Computers in Music

    Credits: 3

    A combination lecture/laboratory course where students learn computer basics as they relate to music. Topics include computer music notation, MIDI sequencing, digital recording, digital sound processing, digital mastering, CAI software for music instruction, and music applications for the internet.
  

  • MUS 251 - Clinical Skills I

    Credits: 1

    A survey of structured instrumental, vocal, and movement techniques with an emphasis on development and application of leadership and music performance skills in therapeutic and recreational settings.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 252 - Clinical Skills II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 251 , MUS 121  (piano) or MUS 127  (piano).
    A survey of improvisational instrumental, vocal, and movement theory and techniques, with an emphasis on development and application in therapeutic settings.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 253 - Music Therapy Observation

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 
    Observation and/or clinical practicum in music therapy.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 255 - Psychology of Music

    Credits: 2

    A study of the basic psychological and acoustical processes of music as it relates to culture, perception, emotion, development, cognition, preference, and learning.
  

  • MUS 256 - Music Therapy Research Methods

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: PSY 101 , MUS 255 
    An introduction to music therapy research methods with an emphasis on the reading, evaluation, and application of research findings and techniques in music therapy practice.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 301 - History Of Music

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 105 
    A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.
  

  • MUS 302 - History Of Music

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 105 
    A study of the growth of music from the ancient systems and instruments through twentieth century developments, including music of Western and other cultures.
  

  • MUS 303 - Music Therapy Professional Skills

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Junior standing
    An examination of the issues which the music therapy student must be aware of as they plan for life after graduation. Topics include preparing for the professional internship, obtaining board certification, and establishing a career as a music therapist.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 304 - Music for Children

    Credits: 3

    A consideration of the fundamental principles, techniques, and procedures for teaching music in the elementary schools, grades K-8. Opportunities for reading and using current literature and materials are included.
    Note: Open to General Education majors only.
  

  • MUS 305 - Form and Analysis

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: MUS 202 
    A study of musical structure and style with analysis of representative works in the history of music.
  

  • MUS 306 - Arranging and Orchestration Techniques

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Music Majors Only, MUS 101 , MUS 102 , MUS 103 , MUS 104 , MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 
    Two hours lecture.  A course covering the skills needed to arrange for various choral and instrumental ensembles.  Course will discuss voice parts and the instrumental families, their notation, ranges, timbres and best use; planning an arrangement; voice leading, voicing and density, chord substitution, and expanding sequential chordal movement; rhythmic patterns and turnarounds. Students will also create original arrangements for a variety of choral and instrumental groups.
  

  • MUS 309 - Improvisation Techniques I

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 204 
    A laboratory in the techniques of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of popular music improvisation.
  

  • MUS 310 - Improvisation Techniques II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: MUS 204 
    A laboratory in the techniques of melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic elements of popular music improvisation.
  

  • MUS 315 - Conducting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 
    A study of the fundamentals of choral and instrumental conducting.
    Note: Must be enrolled concurrently in MUS 114 .
  

  • MUS 316 - Choral Conducting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: MUS 201 , MUS 202 , MUS 203 , MUS 204 , MUS 315  Current enrollment in MUS 114  or MUS 115 
    An indepth study of the art of choral conducting along with study of period-specific literature and choral techniques.
  

  • MUS 320 - Music Education Materials and Methods

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Music Education majors.
    Preparation for teaching music at the elementary and secondary levels, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, playing fretted and other instruments, rhythmic activity, general music classes, theory, and choral groups.
  

  • MUS 321 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 322 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice.  Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 323 - Piano Pedagogy

    Credits: 3

    A survey of materials and principles related to piano teaching.
  

  • MUS 324 - Voice Pedagogy

    Credits: 3

    A survey of materials and principles related to vocal teaching.
  

  • MUS 325 - Secondary Music Methods

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: Music majors only. Others by permission of the Department Chair of Music
    Preparation for teaching music at the secondary level, including measurement and evaluation of learning and skill development. Areas of emphasis are singing, general music classes, and choral ensembles.
  

  • MUS 331 - Music Business

    Credits: 3

    A general study of the music industry and music business opportunities. Includes copyrighting, publishing, music licensing, unions and guilds, artist management, contracts, and music merchandising.
  

  • MUS 351 - Music Therapy with Children

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 
    Music therapy theories and techniques for children with special needs including developmental and physical disabilities, mental illness, and medical conditions.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 352 - Music Therapy with Adults

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 
    Music therapy theories and techniques for adults and older adults with special needs including mental illness, medical conditions, traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accident, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 353 - Clinical Practicum I

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 ,
    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 354 - Clinical Practicum II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 
    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only. ED 401 , ED 407  Professional Education Semester - Music. (3, 9) These courses, listed under Education. ED 407  is taught by music faculty.
  

  • MUS 421 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 422 - Major Brass Lessons, Music Composition, Piano, Voice

    Credits: 2

    Individual instruction in piano or voice. Music majors must take each above listed course in their major area. Meets weekly for one hour.
    Note: Music majors only. Audition required.
  

  • MUS 451 - Music Therapy Principles

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , and passing score on all proficiency exams
    A study of current treatment theories and philosophies and their relationship to the principles of music therapy.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 452 - Music Therapy Practices

    Credits: 2

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 451 , and passing score on all proficiency exams
    A study of music therapy ethical, cultural, and political issues as they relate to professional music therapy practice.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 453 - Clinical Practicum III

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354 
    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • MUS 454 - Clinical Practicum IV

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 151 , MUS 152 , MUS 251 , MUS 252 , MUS 353 , MUS 354 
    Field experience (observation and participation) in an approved clinical facility.
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  
  

  • MUS 460 - Music Therapy Internship

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework for the music therapy major
    A 1020-hour approved clinical internship undertaken with the approval of the Music Therapy faculty advisor and the Department Chair of Music
    Note: Music Therapy majors only.
  

  • NU 104 - Math Application for Nurses

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    This elective course will enhance the student’s understanding of basic mathematic skills and their eventual application to accurate calculation of drug and solution dosages. Basic math concepts of number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, and systems of measurement will be reviewed and practiced for future computation of drug dosages.
    Note: Open to non-nursing majors. This course cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
    Fall and Spring Semesters
  

  • NU 105 - Pre-Nursing Seminar

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    This elective course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with an overview of the nursing school experience. The student will participate in weekly one hour seminars to explore the realities of nursing school and help develop skills for success.
    Note: Open to non-nursing majors.
    Spring Semester
  

  • NU 106 - Learning Strategies for Nursing

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 
    This elective course is designed to help the beginning student adapt to the nursing curriculum and to facilitate learning in NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Provides the beginning nursing student an opportunity to improve reading and study skills and practice critical thinking.
  

  • NU 110 - Basic Life Support

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.
    Note: NU 110 is for certification.
  

  • NU 111 - Basic Life Support

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    Prerequisite: None
    This elective course is designed to provide basic information about the incidence, risk factors, and emergency care of cardiac and non-cardiac sudden death. Students will learn one- and two-rescuer American Heart CPR, foreign body airway obstruction management and pediatric resuscitation.
    Note: NU 111 is for recertification.
  

  • NU 112 - Pharmacology and Drug Therapy in Nursing

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142  and MA 113  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 . Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 144 , NU 145 .
    A course designed to prepare the student for medication administration. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, the nurse’s role in medication administration, classification of drugs, indications for groups of drugs, side and toxic effects, nursing measures, systems of measurement for drugs and calculation of dosages and solutions.
  

  • NU 114 - Nursing I

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 115 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 .
    A basic course designed to familiarize the student with the nature of nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Emphasis is placed on the study and practice of the basic techniques of nursing care and the application of scientific principles.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 115 - Nursing I Clinical

    Credits: 2

    90 clinical hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113  Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 116 , PSY 206 , EN 101 . Clinical course for NU 114 .
    Designed to familiarize the student with the basics of clinical nursing and the nurse’s role in meeting the health needs of society. Clinical focus is fundamental skills of nursing care.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 116 - Nursing Role I

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , PSY 206 , EN 101 .
    The focus of this course is to delineate the role of the nurse as a member of the profession and a provider of care.
  

  • NU 124 - Nursing II

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 125 , NU 126 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 .
    This course introduces the student to the health-illness continuum and to the psychological and pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homeostasis of individuals.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 125 - Nursing II Clinical

    Credits: 2

    90 clinical hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 126 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Clinical course for NU 124 .
    Focuses on the human needs common to all persons. Experiences include clients with psychological and pathophysiological alterations with one or more basic needs.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 126 - Nursing Role II

    Credits: 1

    15 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 124 , NU 125 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 
    The focus of this course is to promote and facilitate the nurse’s accountability and responsibility related to the role of member of profession and provider of care in various health care settings and introduce concepts of management of care.
  

  • NU 144 - Nursing Transition

    Credits: 4

    60 contact hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 145 .
    Designed to facilitate the Licensed Practical Nurse’s skills and role transition to that of registered nurse. Includes content on the registered nurse’s role and function that was not part of the student’s LPN education and serves as a basis for entry into the second year nursing courses.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 145 - Nursing Transition Clinical

    Credits: 1

    45 clinical hours
    Prerequisite: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131 w/lab, FN 225 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 112 , NU 144 . Clinical course for NU 144 . Selected skills from NU 115  and NU 125  are validated for entry into the third semester clinical course.
    Experiences focus on the human needs common to all persons and introduces the student to pathophysiological mechanisms which cause alterations in homestasis in all individuals.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 214 - Nursing III

    Credits: 5

    75 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 215 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 215 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.
    This course continues to focus on the health-illness continuum in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals. Emphasis is given to the relationship(s) that exist between the pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 215 - Nursing III Clinical

    Credits: 4

    180 clinical hours
    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 . Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145  Concurrent enrollment for Generic Program: NU 214 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective. Concurrent enrollment for Advanced Placement Option: NU 214 , NU 216 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, Clinical course for NU 214 .
    Experiences focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  
  

  • NU 224 - Nursing IV

    Credits: 4

    60 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Prerequisites for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 225 , NU 228 , NU 235 , COM 101 .
    A continuation of NU 214 , this course provides further content in relation to alterations and interferences in homeostasis of individuals and pathological aspects of physiological and/or psychological conditions.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  

  • NU 225 - Nursing Clinical IV

    Credits: 3

    135 clinical hours
    Prerequisite: for Generic Program: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , NU 126 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216  Prerequisites for Advanced Placement Option: BSB 141 , BSB 142 , MA 113 , PSY 206 , EN 101 , BSM 131  w/lab, FN 225 , Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, NU 112 , NU 144 , NU 145 , NU 214 , NU 215 , NU 216 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 224 , NU 228 , NU 235 , COM 101 . Clinical course to NU 224 
    Continues to focus on utilization of the nursing process involving pathological aspects of physiological and psychological interferences. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge learned from all previous nursing courses which includes providing client care through management/leadership in a variety of health care settings.
    Note: For each theory nursing course with an accompanying clinical course a grade of “C” or above is required in the theory course with a grade of “C” or better in the associated clinical course in order to progress. If this does not occur, both the theory and the clinical course must be retaken together.
  
  

  • NU 230 - ECG Interpretation

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: NU 112 , NU 114 , NU 115 , NU 116 , NU 124 , NU 125 , and NU 126  or NU 112 , NU 144 , and NU 145 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 214 , NU 215 , and NU 216 .
    This elective course introduces the student nurse to the principles and criteria utilized in basic cardiac rhythm interpretation. The course focuses on the necessary foundation needed to understand the normal electrical system of the heart; the systematic interpretation approach to dysrhythmias; and the different topics related to the heart including pacemakers and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
  
  

  • NU 275 - Computers in Healthcare

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Pre-nursing/nursing major or permission of the Baccalaureate Nursing Department Chair
    This elective course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of word processing and the World Wide Web specific to health care professionals.
  

  • NU 276 - Cultural Diversity in Health Care

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Pre-nursing/nursing major or permission of Baccalaureate Nursing Department Chair
    This elective course is designed to broaden the student’s perception and understanding of transcultural concepts related to health care.
  

  • NU 291 - Medical Terminology for the Health Professions

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    This elective course is an introduction to the interchangeable word parts that are used in different combinations to build medical terms. It utilizes online methodology and a structured textbook and in teaching the most commonly used medical terms for the body systems; anatomical, physiological and pathological conditions; terms for special procedures, laboratory and pharmacology; and selected medical abbreviations. This course is targeted for those planning careers in one of the health professions as well as those who desire to better understand terms used by health professionals.
  

  • NU 296 - Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nursing

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or A & P I and A & P II. This is a Nursing Prerequisite Course.
    This course builds on prerequisite knowledge in human anatomy and physiology, and is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of alterations in normal anatomy and physiology and/or disease states for common health problems. Emphasis is placed on the etiology of the signs and symptoms for these common disease states, thereby preparing the learner to understand the medical management of the health problem, as well a providing as basis for assessment and the development of a nursing plan of care.
  

  • NU 300 - Pharmacology in Nursing

    Credits: 4

    60 contact hours
    Prerequisite: NU 301 , NU 325 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 328 , NU 329 , NU 330 
    This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse in using pharmacological agents. Content is organized around broad classifications of drugs with emphasis placed on mechanism of action, uses, routes, side effects, significant adverse reactions, contraindications, drug interactions, and nursing implications.
  

  • NU 301 - Introduction to Basic Nursing Skills

    Credits: 3

    Theory (2.5) 37.5 contact hours; Laboratory (.5) 15 laboratory hours
    Prerequisite: completion of lower division courses. Concurrent enrollment: NU 325 .
    This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the skills and knowledge necessary to assist clients in performing basic activities of daily living.
  

  • NU 302 - Nursing Retention

    Credits: 2

    30 contact hours
    This course is designed for students who are eligible for readmission into the BSN program and must be taken prior to applying for re-entry into the nursing program.
  

  • NU 310 - Basic Nursing Concepts for Student Success

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: NU 301  NU 325  
    The purpose of this elective course is to augment basic nursing content introduced in the NU 301 & NU 325 courses in order to enhance critical thinking and study skills to improve student success.
  

  • NU 325 - Concepts Utilized in Professional Nursing I

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of lower division courses Concurrent enrollment: NU 301 
    This course focuses on the concepts and issues relevant to professionalism in nursing, communication, and the holistic realm of nursing practice.
 

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