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Course Descriptions

Course Description Notes

Northern Kentucky University has established abbreviations for its various disciplines. These abbreviations, which are printed next to the name of each discipline in the following course descriptions, should be used in preparing course schedules and at other times when referring to specific courses.

Following course titles in parenthesis is the number of semester hours of credit in the course. Listed below the course title are the number of classroom and lab/studio hours in the course, course prerequisites and co-requisites, and the semesters in which the course is taught.

Many courses satisfy NKU general education requirements under guidelines of the Kentucky Transfer Policy. If a particular course is approved for general education credit, a two-letter general education category designation follows the course title. The category for which the course is approved is listed in full beneath the course description. The general education category designations are:

OC – Oral Communication
WC – Written Communication
AH – Arts and Humanities
QR – Quantitative Reasoning
NS – Natural Sciences
SB – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Please refer to the General Education section of this catalog for complete information.

The university reserves the right to withdraw or modify courses of instruction at any time.
 

Geology
  

  • GLY 125 Prehistoric Life - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall only
    The study of prehistoric life as documented in the fossil record. The course will cover the evolution of life over geologic time from simple forms in Precambrian through trilobites, dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and man. Emphasis is placed on the fossil record and prehistoric life of the tri-state region.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 130 Geology of National Parks - NS (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A study of the principles of physical geology using national parks as examples to illustrate the concepts presented. This will include the formation and occurrence of rocks and minerals, the internal processes that have acted to form underlying rock structures, and the surficial processes that have acted to form current landforms.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Natural Science
  

  • GLY 150 Introduction to Field Paleontology (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Taught: Summer only
    Introduction in methods of field paleontology. This will include safety procedures, collection and documentation of samples, and methods of scientific protocol for sample preservation.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • GLY 292 Research Experience in Geology (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department chair.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Original research work directed by one or more members of the geology faculty. May be taken more than once. Pass/fail grade only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 0.5

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  • GLY 294 Topics: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Special topics in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • GLY 315 Structural Geology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  and MAT 103  or placement.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Primary and secondary structures of the Earth’s crust.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 316L Geologic Field Trip (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Participation in an extended-duration field trip to study geologic features and processes that do not occur within the tri-state region.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • GLY 325 Geology of the Planets (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or AST 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to planetary science. Major topics include the history of the universe; the formation of solar systems; comparative geology of the terrestrial planets, moons, small solid bodies, and the gas/ice giant planets; the basic processes that shape the surface and interiors of planets; planetary atmospheres; extra-solar planets; and planetary missions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 330 Geomorphology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Description and interpretation of land forms.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 335 Earth Materials (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of the physical and chemical properties of common rock and ore- forming minerals and the igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock types that they form. The origin and development of rock systems.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 340 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or GLY 120 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Human interaction with the Earth’s geologic aspects; natural hazards, water resources, waste disposal, energy, mineral resources, and land use and planning.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 341 Soil Science (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A study of the way in which soils and geologic conditions influence environmental conditions and projects. Soil formation and soil properties to include composition and water relationships as well as erosion theory and control and re-vegetation will be covered.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 350 Field Paleontology (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Summer only
    Instruction in methods of field paleontology. This will include safety procedures, collection and documentation of samples and methods of scientific protocol for sample preparation. Students will identify and describe the results of paleontological collection and present the results for critical review.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 360 Introduction to Geophysics (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The course will present the background and theories used to investigate the Earth and its geophysical properties as they relate to seismology and tectonics. Students will become familiar with the common geophysical methods in terms of the basic theory, data collection, and interpretation of observations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GLY 392 Directed Research: Geology (1-4 credits)

    Hours: 1-4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Supervised research in an area of geology currently under investigation by one or more of the geology faculty.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • GLY 394 Seminar: Geology (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the concept of professional development and discussion of the abilities necessary for successful careers in geology. Written and oral reports required.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • GLY 396 Assistant: Undergraduate Laboratory (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Geology GPA of at least 3.00, junior standing and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Participation in planning, setting up, teaching, conducting reviews, and testing in an undergraduate laboratory course. For students majoring in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GLY 397 Special Projects: Geology (1-4 credits)

    Hours: 1-4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Completion of an independent project in geology.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GLY 399 Readings: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 20 semester hours in geology.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    For students able to do independent work.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GLY 402 Invertebrate Paleontology with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Summer only
    Major phyla in the fossil record; paleo-biological, systematic, and evolutionary aspects; collection and classification of local fossils.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 415 Earth Science Applications of GIS (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Introduction to use of geographic information systems for geological and environmental applications. Course covers data management, manipulation and presentation of digital data. Provides hands-on experience with GIS software.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 416 Geologic Field Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Summer only
    Introduction to the principles of geologic field methods applied to the mapping of geologic structures and the interpretation of geologic history. Course integrates the concepts of geologic investigation through field exercises in the Rocky Mountains.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 420 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Physical and biological basis of stratigraphy; processes of formation and environments of deposition of sedimentary rocks.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 425 Economic Geology (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An introduction to the geology of our energy, metallic, and nonmetallic natural resources. This course will cover the geologic factors that have led to their formation, the procedures applicable for their exploration, and the geologic conditions that control their environmentally responsible development. Laboratory included.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 435 Petrology and Petrography (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 335  and GLY 420 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Students will use petrographic analysis to identify minerals. Students will use this analysis to identify rocks and to evaluate rocks for geologic history as well as for economic applications.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 440 Applied Geophysics (3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Investigate the distribution of geologic materials and their geophysical properties in the shallow subsurface using geophysical field techniques in terms of basic theory, and data collection and interpretation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 445 Geophysical Modeling (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 119  or placement and GLY 360 .
    Taught: Fall only
    The background and theories used to model geophysical methods. The common geophysical modeling techniques in terms of synthetic, forward and inverse modeling procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 450 Hydrogeology (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 110  or GLY 120  and MAT 119 .
    Taught: Spring only
    Overview of groundwater’s physical and chemical properties and their corresponding principles as they pertain to geologic environments.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 455 Groundwater Resources and Management with Laboratory (4 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GLY 450 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Geologic and hydrologic factors that control the management of groundwater resources; emphasis placed on groundwater management, groundwater quality and groundwater remediation.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 461 Ecology and Geology of Coral Reefs (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Declared major in natural science.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Ecological and geologic processes in reef ecosystems. Benthic and pelagic biotic communities, reef development and erosion, sedimentation, ancient and modern reefs, responses to environmental change. Required field trip to marine research laboratory.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GLY 492 Directed Research: Geology (2-6 credits)

    Hours: 2-6 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 24 semester hours in geology.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Independent work in field, laboratory and library on research topic chosen prior to registration. Students must present at a local, regional or national meeting.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GLY 496 Externship: Geology (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Six hours of geology courses; declared major in Geology or Environmental Science.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Off-campus learning at institutions, universities, or businesses conducting geologic studies. Course may be repeated for new externship projects. For students majoring or minoring in geology or environmental science.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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German
  

  • GER 101 Elementary German I - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Fundamentals; introduction to German-speaking countries and cultures; development of skills in conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Culture and Creativity
  

  • GER 102 Elementary German II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 101  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of GER 101 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 201 Intermediate German I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 102  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Review and extension of basic language skills learned in GER 101  and GER 102 ; reading and discussion of cultural, linguistic, and literary subjects.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 202 Intermediate German II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): For students who have completed GER 201  or equivalent.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Continuation of grammar review and enhancement of language skills begun in GER 201 ; consideration of cultural and literary subjects as well.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 304 German Composition and Conversation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Advanced practice in writing German compositions and in oral conversation skills.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 307 Introduction to German Translation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introductory translation course providing an overview of the considerations that the translator must take into account when approaching a text. Attention is paid to the structural differences between German and English, cross-cultural differences in stylistics, writing with clarity and reference work. Students will have hands-on experience.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 310 Contemporary German Life (2-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Key issues in Germany since World War II as reflected in works of contemporary German authors. May be repeated once for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • GER 311 German Cultural History (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Eras, institutions, and issues in the history of Germany; readings primarily in German.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 320 Survey of German Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of major authors and movements from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 322 German Drama (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of major authors and texts in the history of German theater, including representative twentieth century playwrights; readings in German. May be repeated when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • GER 323 German Prose Fiction (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focus on novel, novella, or short story. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • GER 330 Studies in German Language Cinema (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or equivalent.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Survey of films produced in the German language. Emphasizes both the aesthetic aspects of the films as well as their historical, political, social and cultural content. May be repeated as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • GER 340 Business German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or equivalent.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of language for broad commercial purposes; cultural awareness in both social and professional situations; historic and contemporary views of government, labor, media, and industrial organization in German-speaking countries; business communication; German-American relations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 350 Methods of Teaching German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Theoretical and practical considerations of teaching German in secondary schools. Required of all students seeking teaching certification in German.
    Repeatable: No
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  • GER 401 German Phonetics and Pronunciation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of German on the 300 level or above or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of German sound system, how sounds are produced, which ones are used in German, and in what contexts they occur. Satisfies the linguistics requirement for German Education majors.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 402 Advanced German Grammar and Syntax (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 6 semester hours of German on the 300 level or above or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Study of German grammar through analysis of key linguistic structures and applied practice. Analysis of word formation, sentence structure, and semantics. Satisfies the linguistics requirement for German Education majors.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • GER 480 Studies in German Culture (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in culture and language of German-speaking countries. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

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  • GER 481 Studies in German Literature (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): GER 202  or appropriate placement score.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Topics in literature, literary history, and literary theory. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 12

    ♦
  

  • GER 499 Independent Study: German (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Readings in language and literature and culture.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦
  

  • GER 520 Readings: German (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Various literary, linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical topics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

    ♦

Health Communication
  

  • HCOM 305 Patient-Provider Communication (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor permission.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course is intended to help students understand the dynamics of patient-provider interactions in a health care setting. A variety of types of medical encounters will be examined with special attention paid to the role of narrative and rhetorical theory when analyzing communication between providers and their patients.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 315 Sociocultural Aspects of Health (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is focused on the role of sociocultural factors in the creation, understanding, and utilization of messages related to health. The course also focuses on sociocultural aspects of health as they relate to communication about health disparities, as well as approaches to addressing health disparities within underserved populations.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 450 Health Campaigns (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): CMST 403  and junior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course is designed to introduce students to health campaign planning, implementation and evaluation. Working in teams, the students will design, implement and evaluate a campaign for an outside client organization.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 480 Communication Technology and Health (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIN 355  and CMST 403 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course focuses on the role of information communication technology in improving health literacy and sensemaking including but not limited to understanding electronic medical records, patient-provider electronic interactions, online social support, online consent, privacy management, and health information seeking.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 485 Communicating Health Policy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): CMST 403 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course focuses on communication and debate about health policy.  It will examine US and global healthcare systems and policies and their impact on health outcomes.  It will describe the role   communication and debate have played in the effectiveness of policies development and their implementation.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 492 Directed Research (0-6 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0-6 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or Instructor Permission
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Research/creative experience that culminates in completion of one of the following: at least one peer-reviewed presentation/publication, an exhibition/performance, or at least one mentored, out-of-class presentation that exhibits the student’s project outcomes.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • HCOM 494 Special Topics: Health Communication (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): CMST 403  or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Examine significant topics in health communication. Topics vary semester to semester.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9 Hours
  

  • HCOM 495 Study Abroad (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): CMST 403  or permission of instructor
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Varies by topic. Course includes a classroom portion and a trip abroad.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6
  

  • HCOM 496 Health Communication Internship (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 12 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HCOM 450  and senior standing.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    This course involves selected placement of qualified students in off-campus health communication professions.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • HCOM 499 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): CMST 403  or permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department.
    Individually supervised work involving reading and analysis. Topic is selected before registration in conference with instructor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

Health Education
  

  • HEA 125 Foundations of Health Ed & Promotion (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and summer
    Foundational course examines health education as an emerging profession, explains the role of health educators within the field of community/public health, and implantation of health education programs in schools, community, and patient education settings.  Emphasis on health education concepts, settings, methods, research, philosophies, and beliefs.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 135 Safety and First Aid (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    First aid measures for injuries, emergencies, and sudden illness; skill training in all procedures; general safety education; accident causes and remedial action. American Red Cross certification in basic first aid and CPR for students passing the examinations.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 230 Personal Health and Wellness (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Major health issues/problems associated with lifestyle related behaviors and prevention strategies, Nutrition, physical activity and weight management, mental health, sexuality, environmental health, communicable and chronic diseases, consumerism, stress management, and aging.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 250 Health Education for Elementary Teachers (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 104 .
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Content and skills for developing, implementing, and evaluating health education in the P-5 classroom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 270 Community Health (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Examines community & public health principles, current delivery systems in the U.S.; major areas of community/public health, epidemiology, health care management, environmental and social behavioral health, health informatics, current issues and alternative solution; develop beginning skills in community assessment and health promotion strategies.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 320 Drug and Alcohol Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Spring only
    Effects of drug use and abuse on the individual and society. Personal, school and community approaches toward establishing intelligent use of drugs.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 350 Sexuality Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Fall only
    Current issues in sexuality education; psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of sexuality; dealing with controversial areas of sexuality; scope and sequence of sexuality education K-12.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 489 Field Experiences in Health Education (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 1 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): HEA 525 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Supervised practice teaching experience in elementary, middle, and high school setting. Integrated with methods course.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HEA 500 Theory & Behavior in Health Promotion (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HEA 125 , HEA 270  
    Taught: Fall and spring
     

     

    Presentation and analysis of determinants of health-related behavior, description of utilization of theory/model (behavioral and social science) common to health education/promotion research and interventions for community & public health; application of theories in practice. Emphasis on common theories used to design, implement, and evaluate health education/promotion interventions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 510 Research Methods in Health Promotion (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HEA 125 , HEA 270  
    Taught: Fall and spring
     

     

    Basic concepts of health education research.  Designs (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, participatory); data collection strategies; ethical issues/standards/training; develop pertinent research questions/hypotheses; develop proposals; data collection instruments; identify, critique/evaluate research in terms of design, technique, analysis and interpretation; explore and practice research dissemination; develop high quality health education research projects.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 520 Health Promotion Strategies & Methods (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HEA 125 , HEA 270  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Course emphasis on materials and methods used in community and public health settings to select/design, organize, present/deliver and evaluate health promotion programs that are contextually appropriate for a given audience/circumstance.  Political advocacy, media utilization, community organizing, educational presentations, material development, legislative action/involvement, address multicultural groups.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 525 Methods and Materials in Health Education (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): (undergraduates) admission to teacher education and 9 semester hours in health education or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall only
    Principles, methods, and techniques for developing, implementing, and evaluating health education in P-12 and other appropriate settings; theoretical foundations, teaching methodology and strategies, curriculum designs, and resource materials.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 530 Health Promotion Program Planning (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HEA 125 , HEA 270  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Theoretical and practical perspectives of community health planning. Emphasis on the major components of any planning model; needs assessment; priority setting; problems statement; program goals and objectives; and budgeting. Additional topics include: ethical issues related to community health program planning; influence of diversity on interventions; and grant writing.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 540 HP Program Implementation & Evaluation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 Classroom + 0 Lab Studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HEA 125 , HEA 270 , HEA 500 , and HEA 530  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Develop basic skills to implement, evaluate and manage community/public health promotion programs. Concepts, tools, data collection, analysis methods, designs used to evaluate (program process, impact and outcome effectiveness) and manage health promotion programs. Critique and conduct competent and interesting evaluations of health-related programs.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HEA 599 Topics: Health Education (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual or group study of a topic of current interest in health education. Topic selected by student with approval of instructor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 15

Health Informatics
  

  • HIN 101 Introduction to Health Informatics (1 Credits)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall Only
    This course will introduce Health Informatics including definitions, theory, technologies, workflow and expectations in the informatics field and professional organizations. Class material will involve discussions, computer lab and current trends.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 200 Introduction to Healthcare Operations (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    Examines the structure of healthcare delivery in the United States through a systems approach. Through analyses of the organization of healthcare delivery as an integrated system of functional components and applied studies, students will understand the healthcare workplace and roles within it, and how they are shaped by technology, practices and procedures.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 275 Information Management and Revenue Cycle (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Spring only
    Healthcare funding in the United States and the role of information management in these processes. Encompasses service reimbursement, computer and business systems involved, and the influence reimbursement has on healthcare delivery. Introduction of software and the role of medical coding in reimbursement, including symbols, abbreviations, and coding conventions.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 355 Foundations of Health Informatics (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 45 earned credit hours
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The Introduction to Health Informatics is an introduction to the concepts and trends in the Health Informatics field both locally and nationally. Several areas will be introduced that will provide baseline knowledge for a Health Informaticist.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HIN 356 Health Information Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIN 355 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Health Information Management is a course focusing on data management, requirements and standards, classification systems, and reimbursement in relation to healthcare processes. Provides health informatics and basic information systems knowledge for working in a health delivery environment or a health related organization and in the application of concepts through the use of clinical software. It is expected that students will be competent in the use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HIN 382 Healthcare Information Security and Privacy (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIN 355 .
    Taught: Fall only
    An introduction to the various technical and governance aspects of healthcare information security and privacy. Provides the foundation for understanding the key issues and regulations associated with protecting patient information and rights, along with determining the appropriate levels of risk management, data protection, and security incident detection and response.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HIN 392 Directed Research in Health Informatics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Research project relating to Health Informatics. Academic credits are awarded based on the defined project scope, deliverables and student learning objectives on a variable scale.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • HIN 396 Applied Heath Informatics (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Departmental permission.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Applied projects and experiential learning work experience relating to health informatics. Academic credits are awarded based on defined student learning objectives and coinciding project and/or practical work experience in the health informatics field (on a variable scale). Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours. 3 hours can be applied as an elective to the HIN minor.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • HIN 397 Health Informatics Project (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Applied projects relating to health informatics. Academic credits are awarded based on the defined project scope, deliverables and student learning objectives on a variable scale. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours. Only 3 hours can be applied as an elective to the HIN major or HIN minor.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HIN 450 Quality Management in Healthcare (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): HIN 275 .
    Taught: Fall only
    An introduction to principles of quality management including understanding of the various strategies used to assess quality within healthcare organizations, and the methods and techniques and technology used to achieve high levels of quality in both patient centric care and population health stakeholder organizations.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HIN 485 Health Informatics Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of department.
    Taught: Spring only
    Students will investigate and analyze current trends and research to refine their understanding of Health Informatics and to prepare to better utilize information technologies. It also focuses on setting the direction for Health IT resource planning and the development of policies and strategies. The class uses pertinent theories and cases to integrate academic experience into real world situations.
    Repeatable: No
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Health Science
  

  • HSC 101 Introduction to Health Professions (3 credits)


    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An overview of current health care systems and roles of various health care practitioners, to include communication, safety, professionalism and trends in the delivery of health care.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HSC 291W Writing in the Health Science - WC (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and either RAD 286  or RSP 286 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Introduction to methods of professional communication relative to health care delivery. Writing techniques used in health care will be emphasized, including charting, professional writing processes, conducting electronically based research evaluating sources and using sources correctly.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Written Communication II
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  • HSC 320 Advanced Nutrition (3 Credits)


    Prerequisite(s): BIO 126 .
    Taught: Variable-chck w/dept
    Study of nutrition and energy metabolism as it relates to normal and disease specific physiology; includes advanced study of macronutrients and micronutrients in humans, as well as energy metabolism and the relationship of these dietary components to health and disease.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 410 Healthcare Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 Lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing AND Health Science Major, Health Science Minor, Radiologic Science Major, Respiratory Care Major, Radiation Therapy Major or consent of the Health Science Program Director
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Basic applied management functions in the healthcare setting; personnel management, planning and organizing, policy making, and team leadership
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 413 Aging in Today’s Society (3 credits)


    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing AND Health Science Major, Health Science Minor, Radiologic Science Major, Respiratory Care Major, Radiation Therapy Major or consent of the Health Science Program Director
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Role of the older adult in society; promotion of health, support of continued learning, right to peaceful death. Theories of aging and ethical/legal concepts. Includes experiences with the older adult in the community, acute and long term care settings.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HSC 415 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing AND Health Science Major, Health Science Minor, Radiologic Science Major, Respiratory Care Major, Radiation Therapy Major or consent of the Health Science Program Director
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course presents an overview of the legal issues facing the health care industry.  It provides students with basic working knowledge of healthcare law and ethics. It is a comprehensive and inclusive review of a wide variety of health care legal issues. Students are provided with a realistic knowledge of health law and its application to the real world.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 421 Healthcare Research (3 credits)


    Prerequisite(s): STA 205   or STA 205R  with a “C” or higher and junior standing

     

    Health Science major, Health Science minor, Radiologic Science major, Respiratory Care major, Radiation Therapy major or consent of the Health Science Program Director.

     
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of the research process for health care professions; historical development of research in health care; role of research in scientific advancement of health care; development of ability to critique clinical health care studies.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 430 Health Professional as Educator (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of teaching and learning for the healthcare professional ethical principles, learning theories, teaching strategies, evaluation, instructional materials and technology; issues related to compliance motivation, literacy, and special populations will be discussed.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • HSC 440 Issues in Chronic Disease Management (3 credits)


    Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing

    Health Science major, Radiation Therapy major, Health Science minor, or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An in-depth study of the most common types of chronic disease that impact patient care and quality of life from a multidisciplinary viewpoint. Evaluation of the role of a case manager in relation to chronic disease management with a focus on factors that influence the prevalence and management of chronic disease.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 460 Concepts of Quality Patient Care (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Health Science major or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with dept
    Role development as a health care provider with respect to patient care in the clinical setting; patient management to include scopes of practice, ethical-legal issues, patient assessment and response, managing the critical care and special needs patient, and emergency preparedness.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 480 Global Perspectives of Health Care (3 credits)


    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing

    Health Science major, Health Science minor or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Discussion and research related to current issues and problems related to health care professions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • HSC 494 Topics in Healthcare (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Health Science major or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Focused study and analysis of a specific topic related to health care. May be repeated when topics vary, for a maximum of 9 semester hours. See Schedule of Classes for specific topic.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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