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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.
 

Music
  

  • MUSM 353 History of Music III: Mid 19th and 20th Centuries (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112  
    Taught: Fall only
    Music in western civilization from ca. 1850 to the present. Required of all students majoring in music as an upper division history and literature course.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 360 General and Vocal Music P-8 (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 309 , EDU 311  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Fall only
    Rhythm band and Orff instruments; review of teaching methods, review of materials in music series, methods and objectives for each grade level, KERA policies and procedures.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 361 Teaching Choral Music: Middle Grades (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Spring only
    This course integrates formal knowledge in the university classroom with field experiences in order to prepare pre-service music educators to teach grades 6-8 choral music students in their first two years of a vocal music class.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 362 Teaching Choral Music: Secondary (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course is designed to prepare choral-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and maintain a comprehensive choral music program at the secondary level.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 363 Teaching Instrumental Music: Middle Grades (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Spring only
    This course integrates formal knowledge in the university classroom with field experiences in order to prepare pre-service music educators to teach 6-8 instrumental music students in their first two years of instrumental music class.

     

     
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 364 Teaching Instrumental Music: Secondary (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): EDU 311  and C or better in MUSM 365  and Passing of Music Education Four Semester Check.
    Taught: Fall only
    This course is designed to prepare instrumental-emphasis music education majors to synthesize the knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop and maintain a comprehensive instrumental music program at the secondary level.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 365 Conducting I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 111 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to the craft of conducting. Beat patterns, left hand, entrances, releases, dynamics, terminology, styles of articulation, and baton technique. Instrumental and choral music.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 366 Conducting II (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUSM 365  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Spring only-even years
    Continued refinement of skills developed in MUSM 365 ; score study techniques, terminology, and transposition.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 367 Marching Band Techniques (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 212 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Survey of organizational and instructional issues relating to teaching marching band.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 371 Jazz & Commercial Music Theory (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112  with a C or better.
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Fundamentals of jazz and commercial music theory, including chord and scale nomenclature, common progressions, forms, and reharmonization.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 373 Jazz Arranging I (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 112  with a C or better.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Study of basic harmonic and melodic analysis, chord construction, rhythms, chord/scale relationships, nomenclature, and voice leading in the jazz idiom.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 374 Jazz Arranging II (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 373 .
    Taught: Spring only-even yrs
    Advanced concepts of jazz theory, composition, and arranging.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 375 History of Jazz (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 353 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd yrs
    Overview of the major stylistic periods of jazz from its origins through the late 1970’s.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 380 Composition for Commercial Media (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 381  or MUSM 351  
    Taught: Spring only-even years
    Project-based course that allows for creative application of music technology to various media including corporate/training videos, documentaries, film, gaming, televisions, and other visual media.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 381 Music Technology I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 312 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Introduction to essential terminology and industry-standard tools for audio music creation and editing.  To develop critical listening skills, familiarizes students with digital audio workstations (DAWs), MIDI dequencers, VST plug-ins, and virtual instrument technologies in both recording and composing applications.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 382 Music Technology II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 381 .
    Taught: Spring only-even years
    Builds upon concepts from MUSM 381 with specific attention to the integration of audio and video in audio production and/or music composition.  Students learn basics of time-code, issues related to post-production, foley, ambience, and sound design.  Students have the opportunity to study film/video scoring, and issues specific to video editing.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 383 Mixing Techniques I (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 351  or MUSM 381  
    Taught: Spring only
    The course covers more advanced application of current hardware and software technologies in integrated analog/digital studio environments. Course topics include system set-up and interconnections, file management, system synchronization; aspects of digital recording consoles/mixers, paged architecture, I/O , word clock, sample rate, bit depth, and more advanced applications of DAW technology.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 384 Mixing Techniques II (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 383 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Builds upon knowledge of MUSM 383  and includes continued study of core techniques with increased attention to post production, mastering, and developing critical listening and aesthetic consideration.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 394 Special Topics in Music (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    In-depth study of specialized topics in music. May be repeated for credit up to 9 semester hours when topics vary.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

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  • MUSM 399 Independent Study: Music (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual creative or research projects; projects, directed by members of the faculty, must be approved before registration.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: No Limit

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  • MUSM 441 Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): 4 semester hours of MUSA 140 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Directed readings, discussions and evaluations of vocal pedagogical philosophies; studies of the teaching materials and physical and psychological problems in the teaching of voice; observation of voice lessons and supervised teaching.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 471 Jazz Styles and Analysis (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 274 , MUSM 374 , MUSM 375 , and 8 semester hours of MUSA courses.
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Capstone course utilizing information from previous courses to better understand the social, musical, and cultural implications of jazz.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 472 Jazz Pedagogy (2 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 375 .
    Taught: Spring only-odd years
    An in depth study of the techniques, processes, and management of a jazz program in the school setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 487 Advanced Music Production (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom +0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): MUSM 380  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    The course is an intensive, project-oriented audio production course requring more advanced audio production skills.  Topics will include recording audio for video, applied media aesthetics, sound design, and various post-production techniques.
    Repeatable: No
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  • MUSM 496 Senior Capstone (0-4 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 0-4 Lab Hours
    Prerequisite(s): MUSA 296 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Bachelor of Arts majors only. An independent project under close supervision of a faculty member: a recital, an internship, a research paper, a creative project, or a collaboration. A proposal must be approved by the department chair and three full-time faculty including the project supervisor by midterm of the preceding semester.
    Repeatable: No
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Neuroscience
  

  • NEU 101 Neuroscience for Life: Sex to Society - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A transdisciplinary course that covers the fundamental principles of neuroscience and their applications to critical and current issues in interpersonal relationships and society. Case studies will be drawn from a multitude of disciplines such as marketing, communications, political science, sports, law, and education. GENERAL EDUCATION: Individual & Society.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NEU 150 Orientation to Neuroscience (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Neuroscience issues and applications, methodology, career opportunities, and postgraduate options. Classroom discussions, faculty panels, guest lectures and written essays.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NEU 301 Neuroanatomy (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  or PSY 100 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 301L .
     
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Functional and anatomical organization of the nervous system covering classic animal models in neuroscience as well as the human brain. Discussion of techniques used to identify cells and tissues of the nervous system.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 301L Neuroanatomy Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  and PSY 100 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 301 .
    Taught: Fall only-odd years
    Laboratory to accompany NEU 301 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 302 Neurosignaling (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  or PSY 100 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 302L .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Overview of electrical and chemical signaling in the nervous system with an emphasis on neurotransmitters and hormones in mammalian systems. Will cover autocrine, paracrine and endocrine signaling. Stimuli and response mechanisms.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 302L Neurosignaling Laboratory (0 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 151  or PSY 100 .
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 302 .
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Laboratory to accompany NEU 302 .
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 401 Brain, Behavior and Immunity (4 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NEU 301   or NEU 302  or PSY 311  or BIO 349  
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 401L
    Taught: Fall only-even years
    Students will examine interactions among the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems, and the consequences of these interactions for health and behavior. The critical role of the immune system in brain development and early-life inflammatory events in the etiology of psychopathology (autism, schizophrenia), and neurodegenerative conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s) will be highlighted.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NEU 401L Brain, Behavior and Immunity Lab (0 credits)

    Hours: (0 classroom + 3 lab/studio)
    Co-requisite(s): NEU 401  
    Taught: Fall only, even years
    Laboratory course to accompany NEU 401 . Students will gain skills in data collection and analysis prior to designing and conducting a novel experiment related to brain-immune-endocrine interactions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 491 Neuroscience Capstone (3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of neuroscience program director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    The Neuroscience capstone is a mentored, independent, experiential learning experience culminating in a final thesis and oral presentation.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 492 Neuroscience Research (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Development and completion of a neuroscience research project chosen in consultation with instructor. Final project report is required. For students majoring or minoring in neuroscience.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 493 Neuroscience Seminar (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): PSY 311  or consent of instructor.
    Taught: Spring only
    Serves as a capstone experience for students in the neuroscience minor and major. Readings and discussions directed at large-scale issues in neuroscience, typically achieved through review of the current literature. Intended to stimulate critical thinking and integration of material learned in earlier courses in the neuroscience minor and major.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NEU 494 Special Topics in Neuroscience (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    In-depth study of specialized topic in neuroscience. May be repeated for credit once if the topic is different.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 495 Neuroscience Study Abroad (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and 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

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  • NEU 496 Neuroscience Internship (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of Neuroscience Program Director.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Experiential learning at institutions, universities, or businesses specializing in neuroscience or its applications. Open only to students majoring or minoring in Neuroscience.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NEU 499 Independent Study in Neuroscience (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 3-9 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 291W  and permission of instructor.
    Taught: Fall, spring, summer
    Independent study in neuroscience. Student will work with a faculty mentor on an experiential learning experience applying the techniques and methods of neuroscience to address a specific problem in the field.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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Nursing Baccalaureate
  

  • NRS 201 Transition to Nursing (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Interactive course providing students opportunity to explore concepts and strategies supporting adaptation and successful transitioning into the baccalaureate nursing program.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 1
  

  • NRS 210L Development of Clinical Nursing Skills (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L , PSY 220, and STA 205 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: BIO 202  and BIO 202L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 215 , NRS 215P , NRS 220  and NRS 220L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Active learning pedagogy of skills demonstration, supervised practice, simulation and skills testing for the acquisition of basic and complex nursing skills required for professional practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 215 Fundamental Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 210L  and NRS 215P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Introduction to the nursing process, foundational nursing concepts, and theories relevant to the implementation of nursing care and health promotion to clients across the lifespan.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 215P Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 215 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of foundational concepts and theories necessary for the care of clients in hospitals and extended care facilities performance of basic nursing skills under supervision of nursing clinical faculty.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 220 Holistic Health Assessment of the Adult (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 220L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Principles of assessment of existing or potential client problems Physical condition, psychological status, development level, sociocultural- economic history with the goal of planning nursing care.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 220L Holistic Health Assessment Laboratory (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 209 , BIO 209L , BIO 126 , CHE 115 , CHE 115L  and PSY 220.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 220 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of holistic health assessment techniques in the laboratory setting.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 250 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 215  and NRS 220 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 255  and NRS 250P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories needed to support adaptation of clients requiring multiple nursing interventions for health maintenance and for commonly occurring alterations in health status.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 250P Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum (4 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 8 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of theoretical concepts in the delivery of nursing care for adult clients.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 255 Pathopharm Concepts and Principles (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 215  and NRS 220 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 250P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts essential for understanding and treating alterations in organ and system function basic to nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 299 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN program and consent of instructor.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Applicable for lower division credit only.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 300 Remediation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 339L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 350P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Required course for traditional students who score below the benchmark score of 900 on the fundamentals specialty exam (V1 and V2), which consists of guided remediation of prior curricular content.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3
  

  • NRS 310 Concepts of Community and Public Health Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310P , NRS 320 , NRS 330  and NRS 339L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Principles of population based nursing care in community settings, health promotion, health education, epidemiology, community health problems, health policy and advocacy.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 310P Concepts of Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Serving in a variety of community agencies, the health status of diverse client groups, who are defined as at risk groups, are evaluated and health needs met through a population assessment, teaching, screening and evaluation of community health.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 315 Theories and Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310 , NRS 320 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Study of the nature of theory development in nursing. Evaluation of selected nursing theories as they relate to professional nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 320 Principles of Research for Application to Professional Nursing Practice (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 330  and NRS 339L .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Overview of the research process for nursing professionals, historical development of research in healthcare, role of research in scientific advancement of nursing; development of ability to critique clinical healthcare studies and become knowledgeable consumers when integrating nursing research into practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 330 Principles of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250  and NRS 255 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to support nursing practice across the lifespan along the mental health continuum for all.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 330P Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories to support nursing practice across the lifespan along the mental health continuum for all.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 339L Clinical Reasoning I (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 250 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Clinical reasoning and judgment are examined in relation to other modes of thinking used in providing quality health care. Students will be expected to demonstrate how safe, high-quality care can be dependent upon their ability to reason, think, and make evidence based decisions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 350 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310 , NRS 315 , NRS 320 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350P , NRS 360  and NRS 370 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to support adaptation of clients requiring multiple nursing interventions.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 350P Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories needed to support adaptation of adults requiring multiple nursing interventions in acute care settings.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 360 Principles of OB and Newborn Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 370 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Explores the cultural and nutritional aspects; communication techniques, pharmacotherapy, teaching and learning concepts, and nursing roles involved in health promotion, protection and crisis management of the childbearing client and family.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 360P Principles of OB and Newborn Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 360 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts of health promotion and crisis management in the care of childbearing families.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 365 Foundations of Nursing Scholarship (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): STA 205  or STA 212
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Overview of nursing theory and the research process and its role in evidence-based practice. Students will evaluate and integrate evidence from multiple sources to inform nursing practice and improve healthcare outcomes.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 3

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  • NRS 370 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 310  and NRS 330 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Emerging trends in nursing education, professional nursing practice; study of ethical frameworks and legal factors influencing decision- making in nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 400 HESI-RN Exit Test Preparation (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 415P .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450 , NRS 450P .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A systematic review of nursing concepts tailored to the aggregate results of the HESI Medical-Surgical (V1 and V2) results, This course is required for students that have scored less than 900 on the V1 and V2 Medical-Surgical specialty exam.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 401 NRS 401 HESI-RN Exit Test Preparation II (1 credit)

    Hours: 1 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 , NRS 415P ; HESI-RN Exit V1 score < 900
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450 , NRS 465P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    BSN Program remediation course that entails a systematic review of curriculum material tailored to individual reports from HESI-RN Exit V1 results. This course is required for all traditional BSN and ABSN students who did not achieve a benchmark score of 900 on the HESI-RN Exit V1.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 415 Principles of Pediatric Nursing (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: INF 355.
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415P , NRS 420 , NRS 439L  and NRS 440P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Concepts and theories to promote health and support care for children And families in pediatric settings.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 415P Pediatric Nursing Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Application of concepts and theories in the care of children and their families.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 420 Concepts and Principles of Leadership Management (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 440P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Leadership concepts and management functions in healthcare environments; selected theories of leadership and management; collaboration for decision-making and effecting change.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRS 425 Leadership Concepts in Nursing Practices (4 credits)

    Hours: (4 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360  
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 460P  
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Overview of nursing ethics, and professional standards as they apply to the practice of nursing. Students will analyze the role of the professional nurse as leader in the profession and healthcare delivery.  The focus is nursing leaders as vanguards of the profession of nursing.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4
  

  • NRS 439L Clinical Reasoning II (1 credit)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 2 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 420 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Advanced application of clinical reasoning to integrate simulated patient scenarios. Assessment and analysis of the scenario, and implementation and evaluation; planning decisions will be critiqued in relation to their theoretical accuracy and patient care priorities.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 440P Nursing Capstone 1 (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350  and NRS 360 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415  and NRS 420 .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Under close faculty guidance the student will be placed with a clinical preceptor to: (1) conduct a needs assessment within their identified clinical or community setting identifying a nursing problem; (2) develop a written proposal to address the problem; (3) implement the intervention in the chosen setting with the preceptor.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 450 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450P .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Concepts and theories needed to provide nursing care of people for prevention of and assistance with complex health problems.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 450P Advanced Medical Surgical Practicum (2 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 4 lab/studio
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Utilization of theoretical concepts in holistic management of adult clients.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • NRS 460P Nursing Capstone Project (3 Credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 350 , NRS 350P , NRS 360 , NRS 360P , and NRS 370 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 415P , NRS 420 , and NRS 439L .
    Taught: Fall and Spring
    In-depth exploration of a topic of student’s selection that integrates nursing and Foundation of Knowledge (FOK) courses, and demonstrates relevance to professional nursing practice. This is a student driven, project focused course, which is facilitated in either the academic or clinical setting.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

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  • NRS 465P Transition to the Professional Practice Role (4 credits)

    Hours: 0 classroom + 8 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 415 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 450  and NRS 450P .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Clinical practice for role of professional nurse in a supportive environment; opportunities to manage and prioritize care for groups of clients, increase clinical competence; delegate nursing care to other healthcare workers; discuss issues affecting healthcare/healthcare professionals.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 4

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  • NRS 480 Remediation of BSN Concepts (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 Classroom + 0 Lab/Studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRS 450 .
    Co-requisite(s): NRS 465P .
    Taught: Fall and spring
    A remediation course that provides a systematic review of BSN nursing concepts in preparation for completion of the NCLEX-RN Exam.
    Repeatable: No
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  • NRS 494 Special Topics: Bachelor of Science Nursing (1-4 credits)

    Hours: 1-4 classroom + 1-4 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Varies with topic (see Schedule of Classes).
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Various advanced topics in nursing.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦
  

  • NRS 499 Independent Study (0-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BSN program and consent of the BSN Program Director.
    Taught: Fall and spring
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Applicable for upper division credit only.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 6

    ♦

Nursing Registered Professional
  

  • NRP 399 Independent Study (1-3 credits)

    Hours: NA classroom + NA lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and program director prior to registration.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 441L Nursing Leadership Practicum (6 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): NRP 401 , NRP 410 , NRP 411 , NRP 413L , NRP 415L , NRP 434  and NRP 435 /NRP 435L .
    Co-requisite(s): NRP 441 .
    Taught: Fall only
    Integration of didactic content in a practice setting for experienced nurses; clinical experience in a selected healthcare agency in a leadership role with an approved preceptor.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 470 Role Transformation (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to RNBSN program.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Concepts and theories providing the foundation for development of the registered nurse into the role of the professional baccalaureate prepared nurse.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 471 Concepts of Professional Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470  
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Identifies the basis of nursing and inter-professional theories as they relate to the practice of professional nursing.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 472 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): STA 205 .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    An introduction to nursing research focusing on the fundamentals of the research process, levels of evidence and quality of evidence for nursing practice.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 473 Quality Care for Vulnerable Populations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Overview of models and theories of vulnerability; focusing on social determinants of health, heath disparity, and culturally appropriate strategies to address the effects of vulnerability.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 474 Models of Care Delivery (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Explores models of care delivery related to health care quality measures, safety measures, and public policy in a variety of settings.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 475 Population Centered Health in the Community (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Explores global and community health concepts focusing on population bio-psyco-social and spiritual well-being. Strategies included for population health equity and the utilization of assets and resources to create an environment for health promotion.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 476 Impact of Genetics and Genomics on Health (2 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 202 , BIO 202L , BIO 208 , BIO 208L , BIO 209 , and BIO 209L .
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Recognizes the relationship of genetics and genomics to the health and care of patient and families across the lifespan.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 477 Leadership in Nursing (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: NRP 470 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Examines the foundations of leadership and management theories and concepts in a variety of healthcare settings.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 478 Nursing Leadership Practicum (4 credits)

    Hours: 4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite OR Co-requisite: HIN 355 , NRP 471 , NRP 472 , NRP 473 , NRP 474 , NRP 475 , NRP 476 , and NRP 477 .
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    A culminating experience integrating knowledge from previous courses to design, implement and lead an interdisciplinary team project to improve outcomes in an appropriate health care or community - based setting.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • NRP 494 Topics: Special Topics in Nursing (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 1-3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course is a special topics course of a current interest/issue in the field of nursing not covered in other nursing courses. The special topics for this class are selected from current topics in the field of nursing. Depending on the topic, the course may be a didactic or clinical practicum course.
    Repeatable: Yes
    If Repeatable, Max. Credits: 9

    ♦
  

  • NRP 499 Independent Study in Nursing (1-3 credits)

    Hours: 2 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN program and consent of the program director.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    Individual readings, research, and/or projects relating to professional nursing practice and developed by students in consultation with faculty prior to registration; written agreement to include purpose, objectives, instructional activities, time frame, and evaluation method. Not intended to substitute for any course offered on a regular basis. Applicable for upper division credit only.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦

Organizational Leadership
  

  • LDR 117 Introduction to Supervision (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course explores the responsibilities and competencies of an effective supervisor. Students will gain a better understanding of applied skills including planning, organizing, and directing their followers. Supervisory techniques for staffing and delegating are examined. Supervisory practices such as decision-making and effective communication are introduced and explored.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • LDR 160 Leadership Around the World - AH (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course will explore the basic theories, trends, and practices for leadership from varying global perspectives. Leadership theories are often taught from a Western perspective. This course discusses these historical Western perspectives, while also introducing students to how leadership is viewed and practiced around the world.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Global Viewpoints
  

  • LDR 180 Leading Social and Cultural Change - SB (3 credits)

    Hours: (3 classroom + 0 lab/studio)
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course examines foundational theories and practices of leadership used to bring about social and cultural change. Viewed through historical and contemporary lenses, students are introduced to common threads and unique differences of the leadership process involved in social and cultural change on local, national, and global levels.
    Repeatable: No
    General Education Credit: Cultural Pluralism
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  • LDR 205 Human Relations in Organizations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Explores human relations concepts and promotes intrapersonal and interpersonal skill development for personal and professional growth. Students will gain an understanding of human and organizational behaviors and skills will be built in personal and group communication, conflict resolution, ethical use of power, diversity appreciation, motivation, networking, and structuring values.
    Repeatable: No
  

  • LDR 300 Foundations of Leadership (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts and foundational theories of leadership to facilitate the development of a personal understanding of the nature of leadership. The evolution of leadership theory and research is explored and its implications for understanding leadership as a phenomenon and the practice of leadership. Course encourages the application of learning to analysis of practical leadership problems and examples of leaders from diverse sectors such as business, nonprofit, government, social change, military, science, popular culture, and athletics.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • LDR 308 Leadership Development (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    This course focuses on concepts and skills for leadership development. Students examine organizational, leadership, and human development theories with consideration towards the application of knowledge and skills towards their personal leadership development and growth. Special focus placed on increasing the capacity of the individual to lead and develop others.
    Repeatable: No
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  • LDR 310 Research Methods in Leadership (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
    Taught: Fall, spring, and summer
    Explore theoretical and empirical concepts of research design and analysis for the field of leadership. Students learn to identify and interpret quality research in leadership. Specific focus is placed on scholarly writing, communication, and developing critical analysis and thinking skills to become good consumers of social science research.
    Repeatable: No
    ♦
  

  • LDR 315 Leading People in Organizations (3 credits)

    Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
    Taught: Variable, check with department
    This course discusses the core to every organization-its people. Specific focus on interface between humans and organizations, ethical and legal responsibilities, attracting, developing, and retaining organizational members with competencies for success in global, virtual, diverse, and innovative organizations. Other themes: leader’s role in championing continuous learning/development, forming psychological contracts.
    Repeatable: No
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