Jun 25, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIST 521 - Tudor and Stuart England (1417-1714)


    (3 S.H.)

    The transition from medieval to modern England, the Reformation, the Age of Elizabeth, and the constitutional and social conflicts of the seventeenth century. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 421. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 121 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 523 - Twentieth Century England


    (3 S.H.)

    England in the 20th Century from the height of imperial power and World War I to a Socialist government, Cold War and the rise of late 20th century conservatism. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 423. See Undergraduate Catalog. Offered as needed. Grade only.


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  • HIST 534 - Soviet Russia (1905-Present)


    (3 S.H.)

    The history of the Soviet Union and Russia during the 20th century. Topics include the 1905 and 1917 Revolutions, the development of the Soviet command economy, Stalin’s political purges and cultural revolution, World War II, and the Cold War. The course will also discuss the collapse of Soviet Communism and the Yeltsin era. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 434. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 122 and HIST 151, or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 561 - Latin American Social Revolution


    (3 S.H.)

    An analysis of Latin America’s major revolutionary movements of the twentieth century and their differing ideologies. Special emphasis on revolutionary movements in Mexico, Bolivia, Cuba, and Central America. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 461. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.


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  • HIST 569 - History of Brazil


    (3 S.H.)

    Brazilian history from discovery until the present. The course emphasizes Portuguese exploration and colonization, the development of slavery and its abolition, and Brazil’s experience with industrialization and world power status. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 469. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.


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  • HIST 577 - The Age of Jackson


    (3 S.H.)

    Traces the political, social, intellectual, and cultural development of the United States from the 1820s through the 1840s. Topics include Jacksonian politics, Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War, Northern society, the South and slavery, antebellum reform movements, and Romanticism. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 477. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 150. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 579 - The Civil War and Reconstruction


    (3 S.H.)

    Explores the culture and society of antebellum America, the origins of the war, the political and military development of the war. The course will then explore Reconstruction of the Southern political, social and economic orders and the Southern counterrevolution of the 1870’s. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 479. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 150 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 581 - American Westward Expansion


    (3 S.H.)

    Examines the historical West versus the mythical West. Compares stereotypes and popular images of the West and its inhabitants to the cultural, political and social diversity of the American West. Traces the development of Western history from first contact to the present. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 481. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 150 and HIST 151, or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 583 - The Progressive Era and the “New Era” Twenties (1901-1929)


    (3 S.H.)

    Consideration will be given to the cultural and economic crisis of the 1890’s, the progressive impulse, varieties of progressive reform, progressive foreign policy and World War I, postwar adjustment problems and select phenomena of the Twenties. The course will conclude with study of Herbert Hoover’s economic and political vision. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 483. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 151 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 584 - Depression, New Deal and War (1929-1945)


    (3 S.H.)

    The Depression of 1929 with emphasis on the economic, social, and psychological causes and consequences, the New Deal revolution, and the role of the United States in World War II. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 484. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 151 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 585 - Contemporary America 1945-Present


    (3 S.H.)

    The course explores the causes and consequences of the Cold War, U.S. involvement in the Korean War, and selected postwar problems in foreign policy, mass society, and social alienation. It also explores the reforms and social movements of the Great Society era and the development of contemporary conservatism and consumer-oriented neoliberalism. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 485. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 151 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 586 - American Intellectual and Cultural History


    (3 S.H.)

    The course focuses on the development of basic concepts in American political, religious, philosophical, scientific, and social thought, and on their impact on American culture from the colonial period to the present. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 486. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: HIST 150 or HIST 151 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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  • HIST 588 - American Constitutional History


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the origins, growth, and development of the United States Constitution in the context of American social and political history. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as HIST 488. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: History 150 or 151 or instructor’s permission. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Grade only.


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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 510 - History of Mathematics


    (3 S.H.)

    General view of the historical development of the elementary branches of mathematics. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 410. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: MATH 165 and MATH 210. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • MATH 520 - Numerical Analysis


    (4 S.H.)

    Numerical solution of equations, numerical interpolation, differentiation, and integration, numerical linear algebra, numerical solution of differential equations with analysis and use of algorithms and related software. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 420. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: CS 231 or CS 234, and MATH 260. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered fall semester of odd numbered years (e.g. Fall 2013, Fall 2015, etc.). Grade only.


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  • MATH 530 - Operations Research: Linear Programming


    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to linear programming, including the simplex method. Other topics chosen from duality, sensitivity analysis, and the transportation and assignment problems. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 430. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One linear algebra course. Offered periodically spring semester of odd numbered years (e.g. Spring 2013, Spring 2015, etc.). Grade only.


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  • MATH 535 - Operations Research: Modeling


    (3 S.H.)

    This course emphasizes mathematical model building: problem identification and model construction. Topics chosen from among network flow analysis, nonlinear mathematical programming, queuing theory, simulation, integer programming, and Markov chains. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 435. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: One calculus course. Recommended: One course in probability and statistics, and more than one course in calculus. Offered periodically spring semester of odd numbered years (e.g. Spring 2013, Spring 2015, etc.). Grade only.


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  • MATH 580 - Special Topics


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Exposure to mathematical topics not included in other courses. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MATH 480. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • MATH 600 - Problems in Mathematics


    (1-4 S.H.)

    Designed to allow post-baccalaureate students an opportunity to study mathematical topics in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 4 S.H. On demand. Grade only.


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Mathematics Education

  
  • MTED 589 - Special Topics


    (1-3 S.H.)

    Exposure to statistical topics not included in other courses. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MTED 489. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: Determined by topics. Grade only.


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  • MTED 600 - Problems in Mathematics Education


    (1-4 S.H.)

    Designed to allow post-baccalaureate students an opportunity to study mathematics education topics in depth under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a total of 4 S.H. On demand. Grade only.


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Music

  
  • MUS 522 - Music Seminar on Choral Techniques and Materials


    (2 S.H.)

    Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principals of programming, rehearsal techniques and organizations. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 422. See Undergraduate Catalog. Offered alternate years. Grade only.


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  • MUS 540 - American Art Music


    (3 S.H.)

    Music in America from the time of the Puritans to the present day. Historical, biographical material and audio/video listening examples, for the general student as well as for music majors and minors. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 440. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: MUS 109 or equivalent. Grade only.


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  • MUS 590 - Music for Today’s Schools: New Ideas in Music Education


    (1-3 S.H.)

    The objectives of this workshop are to offer new ideas or theories, elaborate on new trends, and offer guidelines for improvement of public school programs. Course content changes each year. May be repeated for credit. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as MUS 490. See Undergraduate Catalog. Grade only.


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Nursing

  
  • NURS 600 - Scientific and Ethical Foundations


    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides students the opportunity to critically analyze existing and emerging nursing, science, and ethical theories and concepts for use in nursing practice, education, and research. Research approaches, designs and methods are analyzed.  Emphasis is placed on development of analytic skills for reading and applying research in advanced nursing roles. Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Programs in Nursing; Pre or Co-requisite: STAT 601 - Statistical Methods for Health Care Research  or equivalent.
    Grade Only.


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  • NURS 604 - Health Policy and Quality Health Care Delivery


    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides a base for nurses in advanced roles to shape health care policy in the work place, organizations, communities, and government at the local, state and federal level. Issues shaping health care, such as analysis of the health care financing, patient quality and safety, and nursing practice models are analyzed. Tools for being a health care advocate are discussed.
    Grade Only.


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  • NURS 606 - Nursing Information Management & Decision Making


    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides a basis for healthcare informatics, information management and decision support for nurse leaders related to patient care outcomes, health care quality, and patient safety.
    Grade Only.


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  • NURS 608 - Organizational and Systems Leadership


    (3 S.H.)

    Culturally sensitive organizational and systems leadership skills necessary for improving healthcare outcomes, practice and safety are addressed. Focus is on leadership theories, principles of ethical leadership and professional communication strategies.
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  • NURS 612 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families


    (3 S.H.)

    Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical and evidenced-based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A co-requisite clinical of a family based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs.  Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Programs in Nursing. Co-requisite: NURS 613 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical . Grade Only


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  • NURS 613 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families Clinical


    (1 S.H.)

    This course provides the opportunity for application of the content from the co-requisite didactic course. Concepts related to health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention are analyzed from theoretical, and evidenced-based perspectives. Interventions for promotion of optimal health are designed with particular consideration for age and cultural differences. A community based practicum allows the student to explore possibilities for enacting the advanced practice role outside traditional biomedical settings and within the context of families and culturally specific beliefs. Co-requisite: NURS 612 - Advanced Health Promotion for Families . Grade Only


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  • NURS 614 - Evidence-Based Practice


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the conduct of clinical scholarship. Content includes transformational research approaches and evidence-based practice processes, including individuals, groups, populations, and systems addressed. Prerequisite: NURS 600 - Scientific and Ethical Foundations  Grade Only.


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  • NURS 616 - Molecular, Genetic and Immune Mechanisms in Disease


    (3 S.H.)

    Molecular, genetic and immune mechanisms will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment, risk reduction, disease prevention and disease management by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among mechanisms will be emphasized. Grade Only.


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  • NURS 617 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology


    (3 S.H.)

    This course includes principles of clinical pharmacology as a foundation for the appropriate use of medications in management of health and disease.  Major classes of drugs will be discussed in terms of actions; therapeutic effects; adverse, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions; indications and contraindications.  The importance of sound evidence-based principles in the selection of pharmacologic interventions with attention to safety, cost, simplicity, acceptability and efficacy will be stressed.  Appropriate patient education and monitoring for therapeutic and potential adverse outcomes will be explored. The responsibilities related to the use of prescription and non-prescription medications will be emphasized. Advanced practice students should consult with advisor regarding the placement of this course in the Plan of Study to meet requirements for credentialing.
    Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 618 - Advanced Pathophysiology  or consent of instructor. Grade Only.


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  • NURS 618 - Advanced Pathophysiology


    (2 S.H.)

    Advanced physiology and pathophysiology at the cellular, organic and systemic level will be explored as a basis for clinical assessment and management of health disruptions by advanced practice nurses. Integration of function among organ systems will be emphasized. The impact of psychosocial variables on physiologic function will be explored. Prerequisite: NURS 616 - Molecular, Genetic and Immune Mechanisms in Disease  or consent of instructor. Grade Only.


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  • NURS 619 - Advanced Health Assessment


    (3 S.H.)

    This clinical course builds on prerequisite knowledge of systematic and holistic health assessment of children, adults and gerontology clients.  Additional assessment tools for advanced nursing practice are provided.  Emphasis is on diagnostic reasoning and research based strategies for assessing health of individuals within the context of family and community.  Special emphasis is placed on age, gender, and cultural variations.  This course emphasizes diagnostic reasoning that guides the collection and interpretation of data to serve as a basis for advanced practice. Prerequisite: NURS 600 - Scientific and Ethical Foundations ; NURS 616 - Molecular, Genetic and Immune Mechanisms in Disease ; NURS 618 - Advanced Pathophysiology .
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  • NURS 629 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Prescribing Clinical


    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course is specifically designed for the post graduate certificate CNS student and is seeking a supervised clinical experience to become eligible for prescriptive authority.  The course requirements are specifically designed to meet requirements established by the revised MN Nurse Practice Act in 1999; however, the course requirements also meet criteria in other state nurse practice acts (students are assessed on an individual basis). The course focuses on assessment, measurement, diagnosis and management of disease-based and non diseased-based etiologies of acute and chronic illnesses among adults. Emphasis is placed on accurate and safe selection of specific pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions under the supervision of a provider who is licensed to prescribe pharmacologic agents. Prerequisites: Earned Master’s Degree in nursing with a CNS focus, NURS 617 - Advanced Clinical Pharmacology ; NURS 619 - Advanced Health Assessment  (or equivalent courses approved by the CNS focus faculty). Grade only.


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  • NURS 630 - Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Synthesis Seminar


    (3 S.H.)

    This course continues from N624 an in depth study of acute and chronic health conditions common in the adult/gerontology population. A theoretical and research base and evaluation of current evidence will be used to examine assessment and intervention strategies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, to address acute and chronic health conditions and human responses to illness. This course will provide students an opportunity to synthesize previous coursework in preparation for independent advanced practice.
    Prerequisites:NURS 624 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Seminar ; NURS 625 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Role II Clinical  Grade only. (First offering of this course will be 2014-2015.)


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  • NURS 631 - Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Synthesis Clinical


    (4 S.H.)

    This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate adult gerontology CNS competencies related to acute and chronic health conditions common in the adult/gerontology population. A theoretical and research base and evaluation of current evidence will be used to demonstrate assessment and intervention strategies, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, to address acute and chronic health conditions and human responses to illness. This course provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate a synthesis of previous coursework in preparation for independent advanced practice.
    Co-requisite:  . Offered spring semester. Grade only. Note: (First offering of this course will be 2014-2015.)


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  • NURS 651 - Information & Project Management


    (3 S.H.)

    This course builds on basic knowledge related to informatics and quality. Issues related to system development life cycle of information systems; methods of system analysis and design of electronic health records; and project management will be discussed. Prerequisites: NURS 606 - Nursing Information Management & Decision Making  or consent of instructor. Grade only.


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  • NURS 656 - Administrative Processes in Health Care and Nursing


    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course provides knowledge of health care organization design and behavior. Focus is on nursing care systems as they relate to the organization, labor relations, and personnel principles as they apply to the provision of nursing services. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program or consent of instructor. Grade only.


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  • NURS 676 - Acute Care Adults Seminar II


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults across the lifespan experiencing episodic illness or injury, exacerbation of chronic illness or terminal conditions in the acute care setting.  Evidence-based practice is emphasized with integration of theory, assessment and advanced therapeutics for application to patients in high acuity patient settings through all phases of hospitalization and illness.  In this course students will be prepared to diagnose, treat and follow patients with acute/critical health problems with emphasis placed on the high acuity conditions. 
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  • NURS 677 - Acute Care of Adults Clinical II


    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge and develop skills related to the role of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in management of patients with acute and complex health conditions and their families. Grade Only.


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  • NURS 678 - Acute Care Clinical Residency


    (3 S.H.)

    A clinical residency for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner students, which provides an opportunity to further enhance knowledge and skills related to management of acutely ill adults across the lifespan.  The residency also provides opportunities to apply theoretical and didactic knowledge in practice.  The goal of this residency is to provide an intensive immersion in a single practice setting with focus on continued development of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner role.
    Grade Only.


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  • NURS 685 - Individual Study in Nursing


    (1-3 S.H.)

    This course provides an opportunity for the qualified graduate student in nursing to work independently under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Topics may include research, development of special skills or clinical experience, selected readings, or review of a nursing problem. May be repeated for a total of 6 (six) credit hours. Contract with learning objectives, plan for accomplishments, and criteria for evaluation is necessary. Prerequisite: enrolled in the graduate nursing program and consent of instructor. Offered each semester. Grade only Note: Elective Course


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  • NURS 690 - Continuing Thesis/Evidence Based Practice


    (1 S.H.)

    Continuing enrollment for thesis or professional study when not registered for N615. This course is to be used for registration while actively working with thesis or evidence based practice project advisor when not enrolled in the above courses. May be repeated. Credits do not count for graduation. Prerequisites: permission of project advisor. Grade Only.


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  • NURS 700 - Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice


    (4 S.H.)

    This course focuses on theoretical perspectives and foundations for inquiry in the discipline. The structure of nursing knowledge (phenomena, concepts, and theories) will be evaluated for its relationship to practice. The interrelationship of theory, research, and practice will be analyzed. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP Program. Grade only.


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  • NURS 701 - Applied Biostatistics


    (4 S.H.)

    The goals of this course are to develop statistical skills necessary to evaluate critically biomedical research using advanced quantitative methods, to identify appropriate techniques for interpretation of results of independent research, and for presentation of results to improve clinical practice. Prerequisite: Graduate Level Statistics Course. Grade only.


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  • NURS 703 - Epidemiological Approaches to Population Health


    (3 S.H.)

    The focus of this course is on leadership, knowledge and strategies necessary to integrate evidence-based clinical prevention services and promote health for individuals, families, aggregates, and populations in various settings. Analysis of epidemiological, biostatistical, occupational, and environmental data is used in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical prevention services and population health approaches. Apply evidence-based clinical prevention services and population health promotion interventions. Pre-requisites:  and   or consent of instructor. Pre or co-requisite:  . Offered Spring annually. Grade only.


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  • NURS 738 - Contemporary Topics in Leadership


    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the reading of contemporary publications related to principles of leadership. The concepts outlined in the readings will be discussed and applied to the leadership role in structuring and implementing evidence-based practice projects. Grade only.


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  • NURS 739 - Learning about Teaching: Application of Nursing Education


    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to explore evidence about teaching methods, especially for the direct clinical setting. Teaching and learning theories will be explored, with application to a variety of clinical settings when teaching students, clinical staff, and/or patients. Best teaching practices will be applied, using educational research and evaluation methods. The intended audience is clinical educators, DNP students, and those who have not had nursing education focus courses or a nurse educator degree. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Offered yearly. Grade only. Note: Effective Spring 2014.


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  • NURS 775 - Clinical Scholarship


    (3 - 6 S.H.)

    This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate evidence-based practice strategies in a clinical setting.  Students will be actively working on their Clinical Scholarship project while working under the direction of their Clinical Scholarship faculty advisor.  A minimum of nine (9) Clinical Scholarship course credits will be required for the DNP.  Students will complete 60 clinical hours for each credit. Pre-requisites: NURS 701 - Applied Biostatistics . Offered Spring annually. Grade only.


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  • NURS 790 - Continuing Clinical Scholarship


    (1 S.H.)

    Continuing enrollment for clinical scholarship study when not registered for other clinical scholarship courses. This course is to be used for registration while actively working with clinical scholarship/scholarly project advisor. May be repeated. Credits do not count for graduation. Prerequisite: permission of project advisor. Pass/No Credit.


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  • NURS 798 - Continuing Registration


    (1 S.H.)

    This course allows continuing enrollment in the Consortium DNP program to complete the capstone project. It continues registration after completion of all other course requirements and may not be used to meet any other program or graduation requirement. Prerequisites: NURS 770 - Clinical Scholarship IV: Capstone  and consent of instructor. Grade only.


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Physical Education and Sport Science

  
  • PESS 613 - Independent Study in Physical Education or Sport


    (1-3 S.H.)

    A problems discovery and identification course. Each student selects a problem for intensive study and files a written report of his/her investigation and suggested solutions or recommendations. Prerequisites: Advance consent of cooperating faculty member and approval of topic outline. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PESS 620 - Psychology of Coaching


    (3 S.H.)

    Study of the emotional, attitudinal and personality problems of athletes, interpersonal behavior and motivational psychology. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PESS 626 - Planning of Facilities in Physical Education or Sport


    (3 S.H.)

    Principles and standards for facility planning, construction, use and maintenance. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PESS 629 - Sport Marketing Management


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the fundamentals of sport marketing management, including an industry review, a comprehensive analysis of planning and implementing the sport marketing mix, an examination of event management, and an appraisal of the strategic issues involved in managing a sport marketing organization. Sport Marketing Management will provide the student with a theoretical understanding and the managerial knowledge sufficient to advance the student’s role in a sport industry organization. Grade only.


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  • PESS 633 - Administrative Problems in Physical Education or Sport


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of administrative problems in physical education, recreation and tourism or sport settings. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PESS 636 - Sport Law & Ethics


    (3 S.H.)

    Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Course may be repeated when offered with different subject matter, content, and title. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PESS 642 - Sport Leadership/Internship


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of leadership principles in sport, and completion of an approved internship. Offered each semester, plus summer session. Grade only.


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  • PESS 645 - Sport Sales Management


    (3 S.H.)

    Sports Sales Management focuses on a diverse set of operational and financial sales management issues that commonly present themselves to sport organizations. This course examines market fundamentals, operational processes and financial managerial principles that affect sport organization sales success. The student will gain operational and financial managerial knowledge and understanding of sales management issues relevant to advancement of the student’s role in a sport industry organization. Offered summer session. Grade only.


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Physics

  
  • PHYS 500 - Seminars


    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course consists of one or more seminars offered from time to time on a variety of topics of physics. Students may repeat the course under a different topic. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 400. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 520 - Control Theory


    (3 S.H.)

    An introduction to the design, analysis and behavior of mechanical and electronic systems including study of the input and output characteristics and interactions of the functional blocks which comprise the system. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 420. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 222, and Math 270. (See undergraduate catalog.) Offered yearly. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 525 - The Physics of Semiconductors


    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the physics of semiconductors, pn junctions and transistors, fabrication of semiconductor devices including integrated circuits; and the electrical characteristics and behavior of these devices. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 425. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: PHYS 551 - Quantum Mechanics  Offered every two years. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 530 - Electromagnetic Theory I


    (3 S.H.)

    Electrostatics including Gauss’s Law and Laplace’s Equation, Magnetostatics. Introduction to Maxwell’s Equations. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 430. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 222, and MATH 270. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered every two years. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 531 - Electromagnetic Theory II


    (3 S.H.)

    A continuation of PHYS 530/430 with applications of Maxwell’s equations to waveguides, optics, and special relativity. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 431. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: PHYS 530 - Electromagnetic Theory I  or PHYS 430. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered every two years. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 540 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I


    (3 S.H.)

    Partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Orthogonal functions. Fourier series. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 440. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 222, and MATH 270. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 541 - Mathematical Methods in Physics II


    (3 S.H.)

    Eigenvalue problems. Sturm-Liouville theory. Matrix theory. Calculus of residues. Special functions. Laplace and Fourier transforms. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 441. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: PHYS 540 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I  or PHYS 440. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered on demand. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 551 - Quantum Mechanics


    (3 S.H.)

    A continuation of PHYS 340. Interpretation of wave functions. Systems in one dimension. Hermitian operators and angular momentum. Electron spin. Systems in two or three dimensions. May also be taken for undergraduate credit as PHYS 451. See Undergraduate Catalog. Prerequisite: PHYS 340 and MATH 270. (See Undergraduate Catalog.) Offered every two years. Grade only.


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