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2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Music
  

  • MUS 132 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 141 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department. May take multiple sections concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 142 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department. May take multiple sections concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 151 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 152 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 161 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 162 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 171 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 172 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 181 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department. May take multiple sections concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 182 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individualized instruction to develop musicianship, technical facility and knowledge of the standard repertoire. All students enrolled in instrumental or vocal instruction are required to: participate in a performing ensemble (with advisement from a music faculty member); attend periodic Music Performance Classes; perform as a soloist once each semester; serve as a concert volunteer once each semester; and attend five performances presented or sponsored by the Music Department. May take multiple sections concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 191 - Applied Composition (1 to 2 cr.)

    Individual study of the techniques and materials of composing and arranging. Continuation of the projects and processes introduced in MUS 323.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 192 - Applied Composition (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 191 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • MUS 205 - Introduction to Music Technology (3 cr.)

    This course will serve as an introduction to the basics of music technology and sound production. Historical and technological principles of digital audio will be presented in a music technology lab environment. The course will focus on giving students a proficiency in music technology and the various aspects of recording techniques. Various hardware and software applications will be explored learning the tools of the modern production studio.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 226 - Aural Skills II (1 cr.)

    A continuation of Aural Skills I, incorporating materials from Music Theory II, including further work in scales, intervals, chord quality, melody, rhythm, harmonic function and form. Further development of performance skills including ear training, sight singing, keyboard harmony, elementary conducting patterns, and rhythmic reading. Includes self study in aural skills using ear training computer software. Course is taken concurrently with Music Theory II.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 130 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 230  
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  

  • MUS 230 - Music Theory II (3 cr.)

    Introduction to the diatonic harmonic system, including seventh chords, composition in four voices and the study of smaller musical forms. Lecture with Aural Skills II taken concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 130 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226  
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 231 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 232 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 233 - Voice Class (3 cr.)

    Group instruction in singing, designed to develop historical and technical knowledge of the instrument, elementary performance techniques, elementary ensemble performance, reading ability, and critical listening skills. Designed for all students.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 241 - Applied String Instruments (title varies) (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 141 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 242 - Applied String Instruments (title varies) (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 141 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 251 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 252 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 261 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 262 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 271 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 272 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 281 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 181 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 282 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 181 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 283 - Piano Class (3 cr.)

    Group instruction in piano, designed to develop historical and technical knowledge of the instrument, elementary performance techniques, elementary ensemble performance and reading ability. Designed for all students.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Arts GE5
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 291 - Applied Composition (title varies) (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 191  . Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
    Liberal Arts
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 292 - Applied Composition (title varies) (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 191 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 293 - Guitar Class (3 cr.)

    Group instruction in guitar, designed to develop historical and technical knowledge of the instrument, elementary performance techniques, elementary ensemble performance and reading ability. Designed for all students. Student must supply own guitar.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Arts
  

  • MUS 294 - Music Business (3 cr.)

    This course presents a broad overview of the music industry, and explains how its various segments operate on a day-to-day basis: where monies are generated, who the key players are, how deals are made and broken, how to protect the artist interests, and new developments in digital technology that are changing the way that music is marketed, promoted, distributed, and heard. This course presents the career opportunities that are available within the industry, and the knowledge needed.
    Liberal Arts
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101   or sophomore standing
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • MUS 303 - Music for the Piano from Classical to Modern (3 cr.)

    Study of style, form, genre, and compositional techniques of representative composers, in the piano repertoire from the Classic and Romantic periods through the Modern era. Attention is given to the relation of music to the culture and social institution of each period. Extra-class listening laboratory time assigned.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230  
    Semester(s) Offered: Rotating basis with other music history courses
  

  • MUS 304 - History of Instrumental Music (3 cr.)

    Study of style, form, genre, compositional techniques, representative composers, and repertoire from the Baroque period through the present. These elements provide a framework for score reading and critical analysis. Attention is given to the relationship of music to literary, dramatic, and visual arts.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230   or POI
    Semester(s) Offered: Rotating basis with other music history courses
  

  • MUS 305 - Advanced Techniques in Audio Post-Production (3 cr.)

    This course will build on the basics that students have learned in MUS205. The course will assume a competent knowledge of sound, sound production, digital audio workstation (DAW), and basic recording studio techniques. MUS305 is an advanced course which will be project based and geared towards individual student needs. The course will use the Audio Lab and use Apple’s LOGIC as well as AVID ProTools software.
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 205  or POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 306 - History of Opera (3 cr.)

    MUS306 is a history course about opera. Study of opera as genre, with consideration of style, form and compositional techniques of representative composers and repertoire. A range of topics include (1) the role of opera and the operatic in contemporary culture; (2) literary and musical dimensions of opera; (3) the effects of music as it reflects language and dramatic action.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230  or POI
    Semester(s) Offered: Varies
  

  • MUS 309 - Contemporary Music History: 1900 - Present (3 cr.)

    Study of style, form, genre, compositional techniques, representative composers, and repertoire from the Impressionist period through the present. These elements provide a framework for score reading and critical analysis. Attention is given to the relationship of music to literary, dramatic, and visual arts.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230   or POI
    Semester(s) Offered: Every other Year
  

  • MUS 310 - Topics in Music (3 cr.)

    Selected topics in music for research and in-depth classroom discussion, service learning and/or interdisciplinary thinking by students. Topics change with each offering and will focus on such topics as major periods and genres of music (including extensive listening and score study), aesthetics, music technology and its applications, writing about music, music and literature, and music and film, among others. Multiple writing assignments with revisions throughout the semester.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230 , and either MUS 301  or MUS 302 , or POI.
    Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • MUS 330 - Music Theory III (3 cr.)

    Completion of the study of the tonal system, including uses of chromatic harmony in phrase construction and larger forms. Analysis of sonata-allegro, rondo, and variation forms. Lecture with Aural Skills III taken concurrently.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 230 .
    Corequisite(s): MUS 326  
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 331 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 332 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 335 - Lyric Scenes Workshop (3 cr.)

    Emphasis on preparation of songs, ensembles and scenes from the lyric stage, with a focus on musical theater, opera and operetta repertoire. Exploration of basic acting principles from the perspective of the musical score and libretto. Application of scene study, score study, and vocal technique to inform the performer’s musical/dramatic interpretation. Public performance of staged “workshop” scenes. May be repeated once for credit. (Winter/Spring/Summer).
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Previous choral or vocal coursework is recommended. Audition required. POI.
  

  • MUS 341 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 141 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 342 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 141 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 351 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 352 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 361 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 362 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 371 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171  course description.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 372 - Topics: Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 381 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 181 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 382 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 181 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 383 - Piano Class II (3 cr.)

    Group instruction on the piano at the intermediate level, further development of music reading, music theory knowledge and performance techniques, study of important composers of piano music, including women composers. There will be one public performance at semester’s end.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 283   or POI
    General Education Category: Arts GE5
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 391 - Choral Ensembles (1 cr.)

    Large mixed chorus dedicated to developing a high level of individual and group musicianship, individual and group performance expertise, and performance of repertoire of the highest caliber. Selections are presented to students either from an oral tradition or from printed scores. Emphasis is placed on developing ensemble performance skills and increasing musical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 392 - Sinfonia (1 cr.)

    A string ensemble dedicated to the development of individual and group musicianship. Through individual practice outside of class, students achieve a degree of self-reliance which enables them to strengthen cooperative work skills in class rehearsals. Rehearsals will include discussion of rehearsal skills, practice methods, interpretation, and the style of the composer. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Audition required.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 393 - College Symphonic Band (0 to 1 cr.)

    The primary objective of this course is to prepare music for concert performance. In the process, students develop reading and ensemble skills, technical understanding of music, and gain insight into composers and their works. Open to all members of the campus community. No course prerequisites or audition required, but ability to read music and play a musical instrument is necessary. Maybe repeated up to eight times for credit.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 397 - Cardinal Singers (1 cr.)

    Select choral ensemble dedicated to developing a high level of individual and group musicianship, individual, and group performance expertise, and performance of repertoire of the highest caliber. Activities include development of reading and sight-reading abilities, and discussion of composers and works performed. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to eight times for credit.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Audition.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 398 - Chamber Ensembles (1 to 3 cr.)

    Small ensembles for students with previous experience in woodwind, brass, string and percussion instruments or voice. The ensembles will rehearse and perform chamber repertoire for various combinations of woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, percussion or voice, as determined by the instructor. May be repeated up to eight times for credit.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • MUS 430 - Music Theory IV (3 cr.)

    Study of music theory from the late Romantic Period through the Twentieth Century. Content includes advanced modulation techniques, chromatic harmony, post-tonal theory, atonal and twelve-tone techniques. Integrates composition, performance and analysis.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): MUS 330   (Music Theory III).
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  

  • MUS 431 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 131 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 432 - Applied Voice (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 431 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 441 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 141 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 442 - Applied String Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 441 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 451 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 151 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 452 - Applied Percussion (1 to 2 cr.)

    For a description of the course refer to MUS 451 .
    Liberal Arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 461 - Applied Woodwind Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 161  .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 471 - Applied Brass Instruments (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 171 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 481 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 181 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 482 - Applied Piano (1 to 2 cr.)

    Refer to MUS 481 .
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
    Fees: Music Fee $150.00
  

  • MUS 485 - Senior Seminar (3 cr.)

    Capstone course within music BA programs of study and within the Childhood Education 1-6 generalist concentration/arts specialization/focus in music. Students design critique and complete individual capstone projects that demonstrate synthesis of knowledge within their program of study and in related disciplines, as appropriate. Capstone projects must be approved by the faculty of record.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing, and 6 credits in 300-level music history, or POI.
    Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  

  • MUS 495 - Practicum: Music Production (1 to 3 cr.)

    Participation in and presentation of a major musical or musical-theatre production. Opportunity to perform on stage, or as accompanying musicians, stage managers, etc. May be repeated for credit.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): POI.
  

  • MUS 496 - Tutorial in Music Performance (1 to 2 cr.)

    Assist in planning, preparation, class demonstration and teaching of performance courses offered in the Music Program. May be repeated only once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, permission of supervising instructor and chairperson, a minimum GPA of 2.85.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • MUS 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
  

  • MUS 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • MUS 599 - Music Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.

Nursing
  

  • NUR 100 - Nursing Online Orientation (0 cr.)

    The orientation to the Online Nursing Program allows students to explore the online process at SUNY Plattsburgh including how to access resources, advising and campus departments, and the online learning platform.
    Semester(s) Offered: All
  

  • NUR 103 - Strategies for Nursing Success Seminar (1 cr.)

    This course provides students with skill development to successfully transition to collegiate life.  There is a focus on mindfulness, life balance, organizational skills, and academic success within the nursing program.  Concepts in medical terminology, writing within the discipline, professional comportment, diversity, and social justice issues are introduced.  
    Prerequisite(s): Must be a nursing major.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • NUR 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)

    Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
  

  • NUR 304 - Health Assessment (3 cr.)

    In this course, students will improve their skill in interviewing, data collection, and analysis, and comprehensive physical assessment.  Building on prior experience, students will apply clinical reasoning and judgement in the application of the nursing process.  Emphasis is on assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and client education, demonstrating consideration for issues related to age, gender, race, religion, spirit, culture, and environment.  Includes an applied learning laboratory.
    Prerequisite(s): RN to BS nursing student or POI.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • NUR 313 - Foundations of Nursing (4 cr.)

    This course provides students with foundational knowledge and skill in the culturally competent, holistic nursing care of individuals and families. Principles of care, professional development, use of the nursing process, critical thinking, and therapeutic communication skills are emphasized. This course includes class, clinical, and simulated learning experiences. Additionally, this course meets infection control requirements for professional licensing.
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 , BIO 202 , and BIO 326  (may be taken concurrently); must be a nursing major.
    Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 314 - Health Assessment and the Nursing Process (4 cr.)

    This course provides students with foundational knowledge and skill in health assessment.  Emphasis is on data collection, the use of the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning.  Assessment findings and the culturally competent care of the adult and older adult client are explored.  This course includes class, clinical, and simulated learning experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 313 , BIO 326 .
    Corequisite(s): BIO 327  
    Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 317 - Blameless (3 cr.)

    This course focuses on medical and psychiatric conditions of characters in media.  Individuals’ emotional and physical responses to trauma are explored, in the context of the social and economic determinants of health. Concepts considered are population health, equitable care, culture, social justice, and diversity with focus on health restoration. Will cover mature content which some may consider offensive. 
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 313  or RN-BS nursing student
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • NUR 326 - Health Promotion and Social Justice (3 cr.)

    Students explore self-perspectives on health and risk behaviors, gaining an understanding of their contribution to health. The experience of diverse individuals and family access to health is examined within a framework of social justice. Students engage in ethical decision making as they explore how the dimensions of environment, upstream thinking and health policy relate to health promotion. The underlying dynamics of health, such as self-efficacy, genomics and resilience are studied. Students explore the impact of cultural, social and ethnic diversity on health promotion. Evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy people in healthy communities is integrated.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 313  or RN-to-BS Nursing student.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  

  • NUR 327 - Application of Research in Nursing and Healthcare (3 cr.)

    This course introduces evidence-based practice as it relates to the science of nursing.  Findings of selected research studies are appraised and presented.  Ethical considerations and methods of protection of human subjects are integrated throughout the course.  Meets the advanced writing requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 161 , ENG 101 , LIB 200  
    Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  

  • NUR 328 - A Dialog in Health Equity and Social Justice (3 cr.)

    Students will examine concepts of social justice, social determinants of health, and issues of health equity.  Interventions and methods that may be used to address social injustices and public health inequities will be explored.  Theoretical frame works that impact equity and social change will be explored as students develop a complex understanding of health and community social justice.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • NUR 332 - Topics in Pathophysiology (3 cr.)

    This course provides students with a conceptual view of pathophysiologic processes related to common diseases. The summative impact of these altered health states on the human organism is explored.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 327  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester(s) Offered: Varies
  

  • NUR 342 - Informatics in Healthcare (3 cr.)

    The impact of computer technologies on administration, education, practice, and research are addressed in the context of healthcare and health information technology.  Students examine interdisciplinary applications of health information technology to data collection, planning, quality improvement, and management of care outcomes.  The efficiency of healthcare delivery in relation to computer technologies and decision making in complex health system are emphasized.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 347 - Pharmacology for Nurses (3 cr.)

    This course addresses pharmacological management across a client’s lifespan, defining the nurse’s role and responsibilities in drug therapy. Pharmacological principles including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicity will be introduced. Students will apply pharmacological principles for provision of safe client care and improved outcomes.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 314 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 350 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing and Healthcare (3 cr.)

    This course introduces the student to essential theories, concepts, and values of the nursing profession.  Emphasis on the development of the profession, social, political, and economic factors that influence nursing.  Career management and professional educational opportunities are explored.  Themes of social justice and cultural competence allow better treatment of diverse populations.  This course meets the standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Healthcare.
    Prerequisite(s): RN-BS Nursing Student; POI
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • NUR 352 - Standing on the Toes of Giants: Ethics and Healthcare (2 cr.)

    Students explore bioethics and integrate principles of ethical decision making into the role of the professional nurse.  Traditional ethical systems and historic perspectives of the ‘giants’ foundational to bioethics are examined and contrasted with contemporary practice based ethics models.  Students learn how to objectively and systematically validate bioethical decisions in patient centered care and nursing within the complex healthcare environment.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 350  (may be taken concurrently)
    Corequisite(s): NUR 350  
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • NUR 353 - Professional Communication in Extraordinary Nursing Care (2 cr.)

    Interpersonal, psychosocial, coaching and public communication concepts provide the basis for effective nursing interventions at the individual, family and population levels of care, which includes collaboration with other disciplines and organizations.  Major foci include health literacy, coaching, cultural sensitivity and cultural competency in effective communication.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 350  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • NUR 362 - Nursing Care of Adults I (6 cr.)

    This course focuses on responses of adult clients to alterations in health. The emphasis is on clinical decision-making to provide safe and effective client-centered nursing care. The role of the nurse in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of human response to selected health conditions is applied in clinical practice with individual clients. This course includes class, clinical, and simulated learning experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 313 ; NUR 314 ; NUR 332  (may be taken concurrently); and, cognate requirements must be completed with a grade of C or better.
    Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  

  • NUR 363 - Nursing Care of Adults II (6 cr.)

    Focus is on the nursing care of adult clients with altered health and function. Emphasis is on understanding the human response to disease processes. Evidence-based clinical decision-making will serve as the basis for providing care and delivering therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing alterations in health. Effective communication and comprehensive nursing care is expected and will be provided in all clinical and simulation experiences occurring in this course. This course includes class, clinical and simulated learning experiences.
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 347  , NUR 362  .
    Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  

  • NUR 370 - Maternal Child Nursing I (4 cr.)

    This course builds on theoretical foundations of nursing care, communication skills, and principles of health promotion with a focus on commonly occurring maternal and pediatric variations. Students will utilize critical thinking as they provide care for maternal and pediatric patients in hospitals and community settings.  This course includes lecture, clinical, and simulation experiences.  
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 314 , NUR 362 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
 

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