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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
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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
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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 190 .
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of human response to selected health conditions is applied in clinical practice with individual clients. This course includes class, clinical, simulated learning experiences, problem-based learning, and skills review. Upon completion of this course, the student will be prepared to be certified in culturally competent care and palliative care.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 313 , NUR 314 , NUR 332 ,cognate requirements must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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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 332 , NUR 347 , NUR 362 .
Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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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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NUR 375 - Our Global Crisis of HIV/AIDs: What is your role? (3 cr.)
We explore meaningful perspectives and personal and professional responsibilities in the global response to HIV/AIDs. Students utilize a culture of inclusiveness through discourse on the social determinants of the disease, vulnerability of living with HIV/AIDs, and the basic element of the disease; including prevention and treatment. We examine crucial policy issues and the human face of hope.
General Education Category: Global Issues
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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NUR 380 - Global Field Study: Cultural Diversity in Health and Wellness (3 cr.)
This course is a field experience in a foreign country, which promotes an understanding of the beliefs, values, environment and lifeways of people during health, and illness, and the variety of meanings these terms carry for members of differing sociocultural populations.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
General Education Category: Global Issues
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NUR 385 - Abi-Guzunt! Be Healthy! Judaism, Health and Healing (3 cr.)
This course explores the historical and cultural contexts of Judaic health and healing in a multicultural world. Relationships between Judaism and the Holocaust are considered across the continuum of the life experience. The impact of Jewish lifeways and Talmudic teachings, including mysticism and folklore and effects on individual and community health are examined. Jewish feminism and bioethical principles are explored as well as the concepts of Zionism and sovereignty on public health policy. The impact of poverty and community on human rights and justice is analyzed.
Liberal Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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NUR 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.
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NUR 425 - Public Health Nursing (4 cr.)
This course focuses on the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. The role of the nurse in public health serves as the framework for the course. This course includes classroom, applied learning experiences and low fidelity simulation.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all junior-level nursing courses.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 428 - Management and Leadership (4 cr.)
Examines the nurse as leader and manager in health care and as critical to the provision of quality care in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on systems theory, ethical decision-making, and communication skills essential to working effectively with groups and organizations. Students will learn the importance of nursing’s influence in the development of health policy. Students develop college-level proficiency in oral discourse through discussion, debate, review, and reflection. The nurses’ role in quality healthcare systems, injury prevention, and safety are highlighted throughout the course. Students work with nurse managers and nursing leaders to apply the principles of management and leadership in a practice setting. This course meets the requirements for oral expression.
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all junior level nursing courses, including NUR 327 ; also NUR 350 for RN students.
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 435 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (4 cr.)
Mental health concepts and selected theoretical frameworks are used to prepare the student as a provider of mental health care. The student will identify mental health and psychosocial risks in vulnerable populations, and promote, maintain, and restore mental health. Legal, ethical, cultural, and social justice issues are emphasized, with the need for inter-professional collaboration. The course provides clinical experiences in acute care and community settings.
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of all junior level nursing courses.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 437 - Policy and Politics in Healthcare and Nursing (3 cr.)
Students will synthesize knowledge and skills necessary for policy analysis and advocacy. Exploration of role formation, transition, and agency as part of a significant body in the politics of healthcare. Emphasis on advocacy for patients, practice and profession through public policy engagement. Integration of skills for improved visibility and influence. Meets oral expression requirements. Applied learning in public policy (Field trip)
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): NUR 327 , RN-BS student or POI
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 455 - Population and Preventative Health (3 cr.)
The national core competencies of bacculaureate preparation in public health nursing and QSEN competencies serve as an integrated framework for this theory course. Students examine trends in upstream thinking that influence the evolution of health systems within an ecological context. The focus is on disparate populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. Students will explore the global burden of disease with a focus on access to care, primary prevention and health promotion in a multicultural environment. Emergency preparedness including bioterrorism and public health ethics are examined.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 327 , NUR 350
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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NUR 456 - Population and Preventative Health Practicum: Applied Learning Experience (2 cr.)
Students will engage in an applied learning clinical practicum experience in population preventative health, completing a clinical service project that supports the course objectives and concepts. This experience requires a total of 80 hours. Clinical practice will focus on achieving the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential to safe, competent, professional practice and/or will enrich safe clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 455 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): NUR 455
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 457 - Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (2 cr.)
This course addresses the professional role of the nurse as a quality and patient safety leader in the healthcare environment. Students use an interprofessional, evidence-based approach to examine healthcare quality and patient safety as they influence patient care and outcomes. Emphasis is on analyzing concepts related to healthcare outcomes data, performance improvement, adverse outcomes managements, and system/human factors in healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 , NUR 327 , NUR 353 , MAT 161 , LIB 190 .
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
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NUR 458 - Moving Forward: Leadership in Healthcare (3 cr.)
This course addresses the professional role of the nurse as a leader. Students participate in seminars and explore innovative approaches to vision and creativity, change theories, leadership development, promoting excellece in complex care systems and modern leadership models. Students gain an understanding of the social economic and technological forces driving organizational dynamics in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, critical thinking, problem solving, empowerment, and on the development of communication skills essential to working effectively with groups and organizations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 161 , LIB 190 , NUR 304 , NUR 327 , NUR 350 , NUR 352 , NUR 353 ; May be taken concurrently with NUR 459 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 459 - Leadership and Quality Practicum: Applied Learning Experience (1 cr.)
Students apply the knowledge, concepts and skills acquired in leadership, quality and safety to healthcare organizations. The focus in this practicum is to learn about leading and managing in complex adaptive systems. Students collaborate with a clinical expert in the role of nurse manager, leader, or administrator.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 327 , NUR 350 , NUR 352 , NUR 353 , RN License, RN program (NUR 457 and/or NUR 458 may be taken concurrently)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 464 - Nursing Care of Adults III (5 cr.)
This course focuses on nursing care of patients who have acute, complex, health alterations. Intensive, trauma, and emergency nursing care is addressed, with focus on health restoration. Incorporation of high tech and intensive nursing care and the nurses’ role in complex pharmacotherapy is analyzed. Collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide safe, compassionate, holistic, culturally relevant, evidence-based, and patient-centered care is emphasized. This course includes class, clinical, and simulated learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 363 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 466 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (5 cr.)
Synthesis of core knowledge and skills in preparation for entry level professional practice. Review of the professional body of knowledge necessary for entry into practice and licensure. Exploration of role formation, transition, and continued professional development. Emphasis on advocacy for patients, practice and profession. Focus on career planning and professional advancement. Practicum experience enables students to demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills in working with other members of the health care team. Credits: 5 (3 lecture, 2 clinical).
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in nursing; completion of fall semester senior nursing courses and general education requirements.
Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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NUR 473 - Maternal Child Nursing II (3 cr.)
This course builds on Maternal Child Nursing I, with emphasis on therapeutic management of maternal and pediatric patients experiencing complex and high-risk alterations in health status. Genetic, environmental, psychosocial, physiological and developmental influences in caring for children experiencing complex alterations in health are considered. Content related to domestic violence and childhood abuse and neglect is also addressed. Meets requirement for professional nurse licensure on reporting child abuse and neglect. This course includes lecture, clinical, and simulated learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 370 .
Fees: Nurse Testing Fee $120.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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NUR 496 - Nursing Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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NUR 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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NUR 499 - Independent Study in Nursing (1 to 4 cr.)
Individualized theoretical/clinical independent study in an area of interest with the guidance of a selected faculty member. Approval of the proposal by the advisor, the faculty sponsor and the department chairperson.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in nursing
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PHI 102 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr.)
Central problems of philosophy explored in an historical context, including metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, political philosophy, or other existential issues.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHI 104 - Moral Problems (3 cr.)
Introduction to moral problems in contemporary society. Emphasis on how to identify real world moral problems, and possible solutions to these, through case studies about current events, literature, or film. Practice includes good ethical reasoning by reflection, discussion, and writing.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 112 - Introduction to Logic (3 cr.)
Systematic development of logical reasoning, critical thinking, and other widely applicable analytic skills. Involves practice in analyzing reasoning patterns. Promotes increased logical coherence in thinking and writing.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHI 115 - Philosophical Dialogue (3 cr.)
Introduction to philosophical dialogue both as a genre and as an effective method of ethical and critical inquiry. Students develop skills in effective communication and critical thinking by class performances of dialogues, participating in and facilitating philosophical dialogue, and by evaluating peer contributions according to established criteria for philosophical dialogue.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Oral Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 125 - Science and the Supernatural (3 cr.)
A course devoted to the philosophical issue of distinguishing science from pseudoscience. Popular beliefs in astrology, scientific creationism, parapsychology and other purportedly supernatural phenomena will be methodologically and historically examined and contrasted with scientific explanations.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 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.
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PHI 210 - History of Western Philosophy to 1500 (3 cr.)
History of Western Philosophy from the pre-Socrates to Nicholas of Cusa. Pre-Socratics, Aristotle, Stoics, Epicureans, Plotinus, St. Thomas, Scotus, Ockham. Relation of medieval sciences to philosophy. Relevance of late medieval period.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 211 - History of Western Philosophy from the 1500s (3 cr.)
Impact of the scientific revolution and reformation of philosophy, discussion on the works of Bacon, Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, Kant, Mill, Hegel and Marx.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 213 - Symbolic Logic (3 cr.)
Introduction to the language, methods, and content of deductive logic. Topics include truth-tables, syllogisms, syntax and semantics of sentential logic and predicate logic systems, and proofs of validity in sentential logic and predicate logic.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 220 - Virtue and the Good Life (3 cr.)
This course compares the formative philosophical thought of Ancient Greece and Rome to Asian and Middle Eastern philosophies. It focuses on the concepts of virtue, beauty, justice and living a good life, which influence social and cultural institutions. This course works towards a cross-cultural understanding of philosophical theories and promotes global awareness.
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: World Cultures
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 230 - Social and Political Philosophy (3 cr.)
Analysis and evaluation of central ideas in social and political philosophy, such as the individual’s relation to the state, the foundation of human rights, social responsibilities, and the scope of legitimate freedom.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 240 - Asian Philosophy (3 cr.)
Survey of Middle- and Far-East philosophies and their views and systems with special emphasis on Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic Philosophies.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: World Systems
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 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.
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PHI 311 - Existentialism (3 cr.)
Origins and principles of existential thought. Analysis of concepts, such as alienation, inauthenticity, absurdity, dread. Representative readings in Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, Marcel.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 PHI credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 312 - Ethical Theory (3 cr.)
Study of the fundamental theories and concepts of ethical life. Topics may include moral emotions and sentiments, free will, responsibility, moral weakness, duty, integrity, autonomy, rights, ethical reasoning, virtues and vices, and accounts of the good life. Issues such as egoism, altruism, ethical pluralism and moral relativism are also discussed. Ethical theories may include care ethics, virtue ethics, natural law theory, utilitarianism, Kantianism, contract and discourse ethics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 313 - Metaphysics (3 cr.)
Study of being, reality, substance, relation. The ways in which philosophers organize and systematize knowledge of reality. Inquiry into relation of systems to reality. The development of metaphysics. Critique. Metaphysics and religion and science.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
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PHI 314 - Aesthetics (3 cr.)
Philosophical approaches to art and beauty. Problems concerning interpretation and evaluation of works of art; aesthetic attitudes and experiences; imagination and representation; and, definitions of art.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 316 - American Philosophy (3 cr.)
A critical survey of movements and figures in American philosophy from the Colonial Period to the present. Emphasis on transcendentalism, pragmatism and neo-pragmatism.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three philosophy credits,Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 320 - Philosophy of Religion (3 cr.)
Rigorous exploration of the grounds for a variety of religious perspectives, both Eastern and Western, contrasted with naturalism. The existence and nature of God, and of the Self/soul. The relationship between religion and science, and between religion and ethics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in philosophy, or sophomore standing, or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 324 - Theory of Knowledge (3 cr.)
Basic concepts concerning human knowledge, truth, perception, memory, certainty, meaning and verification.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
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PHI 325 - Philosophy of Science (3 cr.)
Analysis of such key scientific concepts as explanation, prediction, law and theory, theoretical constructs, space and time, operationalism, validation of theories.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
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PHI 328 - Nietzsche (3 cr.)
Comprehensive examination of the work of Nietzsche, including his concepts of self-overcoming, the eternal recurrence, the overman, Nietzsche’s attack on Christianity and his place and influence upon such contemporary movements as existentialism and positivism.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 350 - Environmental Ethics (3 cr.)
Exploration and evaluation of the relations between humans and their natural environment. To what extent and in what circumstances are we morally responsible for the natural environment? To whom or what are we responsible? How are these responsibilities justified? Topics may include animal rights, feminist and non-Western perspectives, science and values, wilderness preservation. When appropriate, issues of local concern will be emphasized.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three credits of philosophy orSophomore standing or EXP 101 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 360 - Topics in Philosophy (3 cr.)
Specialized study of a particular topic in philosophy. Topics will vary with instructor and semester but may include: emotions, ethics and animals, nature, culture and the hunt.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHI 361 - Nature, Culture, and the Hunt (3 cr.)
Examination of ethical and conceptual issues related to hunting. Topics include: animal welfare critiques, hunting codes and their ethical significance, conservationism and hunting, hunting and the local food movement, hunter behavior, sport, commercial, and subsistence hunting, game animals.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 362 - Ethics and Animals (3 cr.)
Survey and analysis of ethical issues about animals. Topics may include: animal rights, hunting, vegetarianism, animal reason and emotion, and political activism on behalf of animals.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 364 - Outdoor Ethics (3 cr.)
Exploration of the ways in which outdoor recreational activities lead to the development of environmental ethics. Topics may include: the concept of leisure activities, the commercialization of outdoor recreation, and the effects of competition on the ethical status of outdoor practices.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, or EXP 101 , or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 365 - Food Justice (3 cr.)
Study of the ethical issues that emerge from how food is grown, produced, transported, and distributed. Topics may include farmworker rights, food insecurity, food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, and activism on behalf of food justice.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 366 - Crime and Punishment (3 cr.)
Applied ethical issues about moral responsibility. Particular case studies are drawn from famous trials in criminal law. Topics may include: moral appraisability for actions and character, duress, role responsibility, collective responsibility, mental illness and responsibility, moral praise and blame.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 395 - Ethics in Action Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Internship or Practicum. Examination of the ethical dimensions of community service or professional activities through practice, reflection, discussion, and writing. Students must fulfill at least 45 hours of community service or practicum activity in the same semester in which they are enrolled in PHI 395.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 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.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 405 - Career Preparation for Philosophy Majors (1 cr.)
Prepares philosophy majors and minors for graduate school, internships or careers after graduation. Students identify their philosophical expertise acquired in the philosophy curriculum: critical reasoning and public dialogue skills, argumentative writing, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary thinking. Activities may include: applying for internships, graduate or professional school, identifying career paths, and marketing oneself (résumé, social media networking, and interviews).
Prerequisite(s): Philosophy major or minor; junior standing
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 419 - Topics in Philosophical Ethics (3 cr.)
Examines issues in the recent literature of philosophical ethics. Topics vary but may include some of the following: metaethics, moral epistemology, friendship and moral theory, feminist ethics, biology and ethics, moral responsibility.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHI 230 or PHI 312 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 433 - Philosophy of Aristotle (3 cr.)
Intensive study of the works of Aristotle. Aristotle’s influence in the Moslem world, during the Middle Ages, and upon modern thought.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG101, six philosophy credits or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 490 - Advanced Writing in Philosophy (4 cr.)
Special topics on major figures, problems, or movements. Provides extensive writing practice in various modes of written expression, such as expository essays, position papers, discussion papers, critical essays, or reading journals. Students must complete a major project emphasizing the critical processes of writing, including drafting, editing, and revising. Open only to junior and senior philosophy majors.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , junior or senior philosophy major.
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Students will assist in the instruction of a course under the supervision of a faculty member. A signed contract specifying activities will be filed in the department. May be repeated once for up to six credits. Liberal arts credit.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): by invitation only, GPA 3.0.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 498 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
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PHI 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.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 599 - Independent Study (3 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.
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PED 102 - Strength and Cardiovascular Conditioning (1 cr.)
Application of fitness and wellness principles to develop muscular endurance, strength, power and cardiovascular endurance. Emphasis on the development of a personal lifetime fitness program. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree. Must be Fitness Center member to enroll.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 109 - Self Defense Training (1 cr.)
Self-protection in the modern world. Students will learn mental awareness techniques (3 state of awareness), Fight-Flight-Freeze Syndrome, and assessing the 5 Levels of Attacks.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 129 - Martial Arts (1 cr.)
Introduction to a variety of traditional and modern martial arts forms and skills. Different forms of martial arts will include Basic Shaolin Kempo Karati, Joi-Jitsu and Shalolin Kung-fu. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 134 - Ice Skating (1 cr.)
Course emphasizes development of basic ice skating skills. Class discusses selection of proper equipment and safety. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree. Skates available for rental.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 138 - Beginning/Intermediate Swimming (1 cr.)
Designed for the non-swimmer or novice swimmer to improve their swimming skills and aquatic fitness conditioning. Emphasis on skill development and personal safety practices to be safe in or around the water. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 142 - Beginning Tennis (1 cr.)
Introduction to beginning tennis. Course emphasizes skill development and knowledge for beginners in tennis. Class discusses equipment, etiquette and basic terms and rules. Course maybe offered on P/F based on participation or letter grade based on skill improvement and knowledge depending on instructor. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 191 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 192 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 193 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 194 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 199 - Independent Study (1 to 12 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.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 201 - CPR/AED/First Aid (1 cr.)
Provides the student with knowledge and skill to handle first aid emergencies and basic first aid. American Red Cross certification will be issued at the completion of course for individuals meeting Red Cross standards.
Fees: Red Cross Course Fee $38.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 203 - Waterfront Lifeguarding (3 cr.)
Skill and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of pool and waterfront aquatic facilities safe in and around the water and respond to emergencies in pools and waterfronts. Successful completion of all components of the course will certify the student in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/Waterfront/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Prerequisite(s): American Red Cross preliminary swimming test.
Fees: Red Cross Course Fee $48.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 204 - CHAMPS/Life Skills (3 cr.)
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education (NCAA.org). Prepares student-athletes to develop skills for academic success and an appreciation for their responsibilities as citizens in the global community, and to demonstrate, in written assignments and oral presentations, critical understanding of academic issues as they relate to the student-athlete.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 210 - Introduction to Fitness & Wellness Leadership Major (2 cr.)
An introductory course to the Fitness and Wellness major, designed to offer students the necessary information to start on their path to become successful fitness and wellness professionals. It includes an overview of career options and material to develop a personal program that promotes lifetime fitness, preventive health care, and personal wellness. The emphasis is on teaching students how to stay healthy and realize their optimal well-being first, before starting to lead others.
Prerequisite(s): Fitness and Wellness Leadership major.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 212 - Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (3 cr.)
This course is designed to recognize the personal trainer as a professional in the continuum of creating healthy lifestyles. In more detail, the information discussed inside and outside the classroom will a) introduce the students to the tools and scientific evidence to help build safe and effective programs for a variety of clients and b) prepare the students for PED 214 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 214 - Advanced Personal Fitness Training (3 cr.)
This course will enable the student to test and evaluate individuals and to prescribe effective exercise programs tailored to their particular needs and based on the latest evidence. The information discussed inside and outside the classroom will offer specific advice for working with individuals with diseases and health conditions, so they can safely benefit from the advantages of exercise. Additionally, the student will learn clinically-proven behavioral strategies for motivating people to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): PED 212
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 220 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Basketball (2 cr.)
The organization and administration of coaching a basketball program. Emphasis given to team strategy, offensive and defensive theories, coaching philosophies and overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 222 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Baseball and Softball (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach either a baseball or softball program. Emphasis on development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall administration of a youth, high school or college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 224 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Ice Hockey (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach an ice hockey program. Emphasis to development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 225 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Track and Field (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach a track and field program. Emphasis will be given on training theory, coaching distance/middle distance, sprints/relays, hurdles, jumps and throws and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 227 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Soccer (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach a soccer program. Emphasis given to the development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 271 - Wellness and Fitness in Contemporary Society (3 cr.)
Examines how current lifestyle in society influences an individual’s wellness decisions and how an individual’s wellness decisions affect changes in society. Basic knowledge of fitness, exercise, nutrition, disease, injury and their relationship to overall wellness. An overview of training and conditioning methods and general exercise program design. Individual considerations for positive health and wellness.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring, Summer
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PED 299 - Independent Study (1 to 12 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.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 301 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Experience as a teaching assistant in appropriate Physical Education courses. Students may serve as TA only four times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 302 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 303 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 304 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
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PED 305 - Exploring Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide students, seeking a career as a physical educator, a coach, an athletic trainer, a sports medicine professional, or even a sport psychologist, with information concerning human behavior in sport and exercise settings. It also offers an overview of sport and exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice, conveys fundamental principles of professional practice, and captures some of the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.
Prerequisite(s): major in Fitness and Wellness Leadership BS
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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