2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUS 491C - Chamber Ensemble: Guitar
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The Guitar Ensemble studies and performs advanced music of different musical style periods and genres. Students will develop musical skills through weekly coaching, rehearsals, and performance. The ensemble is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 095
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 079 , 088 , or 468
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MUS 491D - Chamber Ensemble: Winds
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The course is designed to provide musicians with the opportunity to explore chamber music written for various ensembles of wind instruments. Ensembles may include flute choir, clarinet choir, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, trombone choir, etc. Students will develop musical skills through weekly coaching, rehearsals, and performance. The ensemble is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by audition or instructor permission. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 095
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 079 , 084 , 085 , 464 , or 465
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MUS 491E - Chamber Ensemble: Jazz Combo
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Jazz Combo provides musicians with opportunities to study and perform standard, traditional, and contemporary jazz literature for small ensemble, and to develop individual improvisational skills. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor’s consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 095 or 096
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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MUS 491F - Chamber Ensemble: Jazz Ensemble
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a “big band” setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor’s consent. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 067 , 096 , or 097
Concurrent Requisite(s): MUS 072 , 079 , 080 , 081 , 082 , 083 , 084 , 085 , 086 , 087 , 088 , 089 , 460 , 461 , 462 , 463 , 464 , 465 , 466 , 467 , 468 , or 469
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MUS 491H - Chamber Ensemble: Chamber Singers
Units: 0-1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Chamber Singers gives experience in preparation and performance of recognized and new choral works as well as masterworks of Western music written for small choral ensembles. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for 0 units.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 093
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MUS 494 - Senior Recital and Project for Worship Arts
Units: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Worship Arts and Ministry students must plan, organize, lead, and execute a 60-minute senior recital or project. The vision of the event will be modeled after a “Night of Worship” setting and include select creative elements outside of music such as lighting, video, staging, and/or other artistic expressions. Student must complete Level 4 of the Worship Arts Proficiency.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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MUS 496 - Internship
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Under faculty supervision, students will be assigned to positions in music industry related to their area of study. The internship provides breadth and depth in real-world experiences within businesses and organizations, allowing for application of concepts and skills.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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MUS 497 - Studio Production Project II
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will record a 60-minute performance project of various ensemble configurations, including at least one soundscape. Selection of material and performance medium will be selected in coordination with the student’s applied instructor.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MUS 397
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Network Administration and Management |
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NAM 120 - Computer Programming for Network Administration
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
Introduction to computer programming using PowerShell. Covers problem solving methods, algorithm development, and modern programming methodologies. Topics include creating and executing PowerShell scripts, object-based scripting, implementing conditional logic, setting up loops, and creating functions. The objective of the course is to provide a methodology for implementing administrative related tasks using a robust scripting framework.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115
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NAM 320 - Computer and Operating Systems Architecture
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of computer operating systems. Topics covered include the fundamentals of computer organization, operating system theory, operating system architecture, Windows and Mac operating systems, UNIX/LINUX operating systems, mobile device operating systems, file systems, virtualization, hardware, storage, resource sharing, network connectivity, power interfaces, system set-up, interfacing with peripherals, installing operating system software, system testing and debugging, troubleshooting, and the planning and installation of application software.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NAM 470 - Voice over IP
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
This course focuses on the skills required to assess the telephony needs of an organization and explores the methodologies to select, develop, integrate, and administer the appropriate Internet-based solution. In addition, the course explores the technical aspects of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) including design, installation, maintenance, monitoring, administration, performance, VoIP systems and protocols, packet transmission and switching, VoIP signaling and call processing, scalability, standards-compliance, topological considerations and Quality of Service (QOS).
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CIT 465
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NAM 475 - Wireless Communications
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
This course explores the methodologies used to assess the wireless needs of an organization and the skills required to select, develop, integrate, and administer the appropriate wireless-based solution. Topics include the technical aspects of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular and satellite communications; the application of Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs), and Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWANs); applying the appropriate security; and evaluating, analyzing, designing, managing, administering and troubleshooting various wireless-based implementations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CIT 465
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NAM 480 - Network Engineering
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
This course explores the methodologies used to assess the data communication needs of an organization and the skills required to select, develop, integrate, and administer the appropriate network-based architecture. Topics include data communication networks and integration, flow control, VoIP, SDN, OSI model, compression and load balancing, VPN networks, storage, access-list configuration, firewalls, and advanced routing protocols. This course includes the opportunity to evaluate and analyze the interworking of various technologies utilizing a virtual Cisco based lab.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CIT 465
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NAM 495 - Network Administration and Management Program Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered & OPS
This course provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and demonstrate skills obtained throughout the program in the form of a enterprise level network related project, which involves the analysis of an organization’s network needs, the development of a network architecture, and the project management components needed for successful implementation. The course culminates with a final report/paper and presentation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CIT 330 , 380 , NAM 320 , 470 , 475 , and 480
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Nursing |
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NUR 101 - Introduction to the Nursing Profession
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, RN-BSN
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in health-related professions, to review the numerous career options in the health professions, and to explore the students’ calling and vocation. It will prepare students for entry into the nursing program by building the competencies necessary for gaining admission, successful progression, and considerations for entering the nursing profession.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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NUR 201 - Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
Units: 3
This course is designed to enhance an understanding of the history of the discipline and profession of nursing from a Biblical worldview. Parse’s humanbecoming paradigm, the ethos of human dignity, and living quality will be explored. Students will discuss the phenomenon of interest in nursing- humanuniverse, assumptions, postulates, and concepts of Parse’s theory and demonstrate true presence in the nurse-person relationship. Legal and ethical principles will be introduced.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional equipment fee
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 215 - Fundamental Skills for Nursing Practice
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This introductory course guides and prepares students to develop basic competencies necessary to meet the needs of diverse individuals throughout the lifespan. Using the nursing process, students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 2 hours/week theory Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 235 - Physical Assessment
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. The practicum provides students with the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection and auscultation in assessing clients across the lifespan in simulated and actual settings.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 2 hours/week theory Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 236 - Physical Assessment for the Licensed Registered Nurse
Units: 3
When Offered: RN-BSN
Presentation of a disease process as it relates to findings in a comprehensive assessment is required. Students will be expected to look at vital statistics of disease and research results in a critical manner. The course focuses on helping students improve skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data will be addressed. Students will have the opportunity to use interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation. The course will also explore faith integration and safely providing patient care with dignity, compassion and respect in all facets of the assessment process.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN-BSN program
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NUR 255 - Adult Health I
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This is the first of two Medical Surgical courses applying nursing theory and using evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 256
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NUR 256 - Adult Health I Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
In this practicum course, learners will apply nursing theory and use evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 255
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NUR 300 - Theoretical Foundations and Interprofessional Communication
Units: 4
When Offered: RN-BSN
This course is designed to enhance an understanding of the history of the discipline and profession of nursing. Parse’s humanbecoming paradigm, the ethos of human dignity, and living quality will be explored. Students will discuss the phenomena of interest in nursing- humanuniverse, assumptions, postulates, and concepts of Parse’s theory and demonstrate true presence in the nurse-person relationship.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN-BSN program
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NUR 301 - Communication and Informatics in Nursing Practice
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
In this course healthcare informatics and interprofessional collaboration/ communication principles including values, attitudes, and beliefs will be explored within the healthcare delivery system. Legal and ethical principles of the role of the nursing professional will be introduced. Students will develop skills for information literacy and clinical documentation.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 315 - Pathophysiology
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
Building on general principles of anatomy and physiology, students will develop an understanding of disease processes, prevention, clinical signs and symptoms, secondary effects and methods of treatment. Students will use evidence and vital statistics to explain normal and abnormal findings and link abnormal findings with disease processes.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 320 - Pharmacology and Nutrition
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
An introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology and nutrition with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic implications for major drug categories as well as natural products. Emphasis also on nutritional health promotion as well as therapeutic nutrition related to selected illness states.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 325 - Nursing Services with the Childbearing Family
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course emphasizes applying nursing theory and evidenced based clinical judgment in the care of low and high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, neonatal clients, and their families. The focus is on health promotion, risk reduction, family planning, and disease prevention.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 326
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NUR 326 - Nursing Services with the Childbearing Family Practicum
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
In this practicum course students will use theory and evidenced based clinical judgment in the care of low and high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal clients.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 325
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NUR 327 - Health Assessment and Promotion
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, RN-BSN
The course is designed to improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to health promotion, the early detection of illness and disease prevention within diverse populations. Techniques of interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection, and auscultation to perform a comprehensive assessment are demonstrated. The process of data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment findings are covered. Presentation of a disease process and integration of health promotion strategies as it relates to the findings of a comprehensive assessment is required.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN-BSN program
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NUR 335 - Nursing Services with the Childrearing Family
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course applies nursing theory and uses evidence-based clinical judgment in the care of children and adolescents with acute and chronic illnesses. Focus will be upon child growth and development and family-centered care.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 336
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NUR 336 - Nursing Services with Childrearing Families Practicum
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This practicum focuses on the application of nursing theory and nurse-family processes in providing evidence-based nursing services to children, adolescents, and their families. The course emphasizes clinical judgment in providing health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing care of pediatric clients with acute and chronic illnesses in diverse settings.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 335
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NUR 355 - Mental Health Nursing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to mental health nursing services and nurse-person and nurse-group communication patterns. Focus is on interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching-learning, and change-persistence patterns with health promotion, disease prevention, and care of individuals, families, and communities with acute and chronic mental health conditions. Nursing services with special populations including the homeless and issues regarding abuse, neglect, trauma, and substance abuse are explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 356
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NUR 356 - Mental Health Nursing Practicum
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Practicum learning experience of nursing services with persons who have the medical diagnosis of mental illness in both inpatient and community treatment settings. Focus is on the changing healthcare systems and collaborative health promotion and disease prevention, as well as the nurse-person, nurse-group, nurse-community patterns of relating, and care of individuals and families with acute and chronic mental health problems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 355
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NUR 375 - Research and Writing for the Health Care Professional
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This course introduces research skills and scholarly writing. Students learn to appraise and integrate research as it applies to nursing practice. The course will explore the development of nursing knowledge emphasizing current literature and recognizing research methods and designs. The goal is to aid the student to critically evaluate and apply nursing research.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 400 - Special Topics in Nursing
Units: 1-4
When Offered: As offered
This course offers a concentration upon a specific topic in the field of nursing. The topic varies by semester.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 420 - Community and Public Health Nursing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
The course focuses on theoretical concepts related to the role of the community/public health nurse as a collaborator within the healthcare setting. Determinants of health for aggregate and vulnerable populations will be explored. The community/public health nurse as a change agent at the local, national, and global policy level will be examined. This course meets the state published mandated reporting requirements for abuse and neglect of at-risk populations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 421
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NUR 421 - Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
Students will apply community/public health course information in a variety of community-based settings. Practicum experiences will include discussion of health promotion and disease prevention, case management, community assessment, and interdisciplinary project development. This course, together with the didactic course, will prepare the student to be eligible to apply for a Public Health Certificate after graduation. Students may only earn credit for NUR 421 or 421G .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 420
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NUR 421G - Community and Public Health Nursing Global Experience
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
Students will apply community/public health course information in a variety of community-based settings. Practicum experiences will include discussion of health promotion and disease prevention, case management, community assessment, and interdisciplinary project development. This course, together with the didactic course, will prepare the student to be eligible to apply for a Public Health Certificate after graduation. This course has an academic service learning component. Students may only earn credit for NUR 421 or 421G.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 420
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NUR 430 - Transcultural Patterns of Health
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This course examines cultural nursing theories and worldviews impacting healthcare decisions. Through critical reflection, students will integrate knowledge of cultures and worldviews to improve their communication, minimize cultural distress, and improve practice. Potential barriers to cultural care, ethical issues, and complimentary practices will be evaluated. Students may only earn credit for NUR 430 or 430G .
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 430G - Transcultural Patterns of Health Global Experience
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This course examines cultural nursing theories and worldviews impacting healthcare decisions. Through critical reflection, students will integrate knowledge of cultures and worldviews to improve their communication, minimize cultural distress, and improve practice. Potential barriers to cultural care, ethical issues, and complimentary practices will be evaluated. This course has an academic service learning experience. Students may only earn credit for NUR 430 or 430G.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 431 - Global Service-Learning in Nursing: Core Concepts
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This is the first of three courses in the Global Integration Studies: Global Health Nursing Minor. This course begins to prepare the student for engaging in healthcare globally. It provides a solid foundation of the concepts of cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounters and cultural desire based on Campinah-Bacote’s (2002) definition of cultural competence. Using Biblical principles and Parse’s Humanbecoming School of Thought (1998), students will develop the skills needed to provide relevant and meaningful nursing care to members of various population groups.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Previous ISP experience
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NUR 432 - Global Service-Learning in Nursing: Advanced Concepts
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This is the second of three courses in the Global Integration Studies: Global Health Nursing Minor. Building upon the Core Concepts of Global Service Learning in Nursing, students will compare and contrast nursing, healthcare and healthcare systems nationally and globally. This course will incorporate frameworks for Global Service Learning in Nursing from the National League of Nursing, Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization. Using Biblical principles and Parse’s Humanbecoming School of Thought (1998), students will develop a plan to provide relevant and meaningful nursing care to members of specific population groups.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NUR 431 and permission of the Dean
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NUR 433 - Global Service-Learning in Nursing: Immersion Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This is the third of three courses in the Global Integration Studies: Global Health Nursing Minor. Building upon the Core and Advanced Concepts of Global Service Learning in Nursing, students will apply cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, cultural encounters and cultural desire based on Campinah-Bacote’s (2002) definition of cultural competence to a specific global nursing population. Using Biblical principles and Parse’s Humanbecoming School of Thought (1998), students will implement a plan to provide relevant and meaningful nursing care to members of specific population groups. Involves travel as a group to selected local areas inside and/or outside of the U.S.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): NUR 431 , 432 , and permission of the Dean
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NUR 440 - Adult Health II
Units: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This is the second of two Medical Surgical courses analyzing nursing theory and applying evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with complex acute and chronic illnesses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 441
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NUR 441 - Adult Health II Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
In this practicum course, learners will analyze nursing theory and apply evidence based clinical judgment in the care of adult clients with complex acute and chronic illnesses.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 440
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NUR 450 - Nursing Services for the Older Adult and Family
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course focuses on the provision of nursing care for the aging population. Expected and unexpected health-related changes of older adults are explored. Emphasis is on living quality in health promotion and disease prevention. This course will examine how ageism impacts care of the older adult.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 451
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NUR 451 - Nursing Practicum with the Older Adult and Family
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This practicum allows students to provide nursing care for the aging population with expected and unexpected health-related changes. Students will participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities in a variety of settings.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 3 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 450
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NUR 460 - Ethics and Issues in Health Care
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
The course is designed to explore the meaning of becoming a member of the nursing profession. The philosophical and ethical aspects of the professional role of the Registered Nurse are examined. Emphasis is placed on current issues of professionalism, legal accountability and responsibility, liability, advocacy, collaboration, and ethical responsibilities of decision making within complex healthcare systems.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 470 - Christian Leadership in Nursing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This course emphasizes principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Leadership skills include prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination. Roles include provider and manager of nursing care in an interprofessional environment. Specific focus will be on transition to practice as an entry-level professional nurse.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 471
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NUR 471 - Christian Leadership in Nursing Practicum
Units: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This practicum allows students to demonstrate principles of nursing leadership and clinical reasoning to promote safe, quality patient care in a variety of settings. Prioritization, delegation, negotiation, collaboration, and coordination will be emphasized. This practicum culminates in a project designed to improve outcomes in health promotion and disease prevention.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 6 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 470
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NUR 494 - NCLEX Review
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course prepares students to pass the NCLEX-RN.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 498 - Senior Capstone Practicum
Units: 2
When Offered: As offered
LVN thirty (30) unit option only. This practicum course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a new graduate professional nurse. The course provides an opportunity for the student to further develop appropriate leadership and practice nursing skills necessary for the beginning practitioner role. It also facilitates synthesis for nursing knowledge and skills acquired in previous LVN option courses for the provision of nursing care to individuals and families.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 6 hours/week of practicum
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NUR 499 - Senior Capstone Practicum
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN
This final course practicum focuses on knowledge synthesis and role-readiness of a new graduate nurse. Clinical opportunities are provided utilizing preceptor partnerships to further develop leadership and nursing skills necessary for transition to practice.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Practicum: 9 hours/week practicum
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NFS 100 - Nutrition Basics for Sport Performance
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall
Course covers key topics of nutrition for student athletes outlined in the LANCERS’ Fuel Student Athlete Nutrition Manual. Course includes didactic and personalized learning experiences in nutritional and dietary assessments targeted to enhance healthy eating practices that support cognitive function and athletic practice while promoting proper nourishment of the body to optimize performance levels.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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NFS 101 - Introduction to Nutrition and Food Sciences
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This class provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of normal nutrition, food science and their relation to the health and physical fitness of individuals. Also includes a discussion of the career opportunities within nutrition and sciences, and the computer software pertinent to the field.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 300 - Lifecycle Nutrition
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This class will provide a rapidly moving study of nutrition in the lifecycle from infancy through advancing years. Emphasis will be placed on the application of nutritional requirements and guidelines in each age group to dietary planning and intake.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 310 - Community and Public Health Nutrition
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the community-based programs with nutrition components, including work-site wellness, health promotion, schools, day-care programs, and health clinics. Programs in these areas include nutrition screening and assessment, feeding programs and assistance, plus health promotion and disease prevention.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 315 - Experimental Foods
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Students will learn to apply basic nutrition and food science research designs to conduct experiments, interpret data, and write reports. The techniques used in the planning, preparation, development, and evaluation of new food products will be covered.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NFS 101
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NFS 320 - Nutritional Biochemistry
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Introduction to biochemistry with particular emphasis on nutrition and its effect on metabolism.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 101
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NFS 330 - Food Service, Organization, Purchasing, and Management
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Study of equipment, personnel, and cost in the management of large quantity food services. Includes guest professional lectures and site visits to local food service operations.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 335 - Food Chemistry
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course provides an introduction to theories on the molecular bases of chemical phenomena that dictate the behavior of foods. This is an integrated lecture and lab course. Laboratory sections will provide opportunities for students to observe, manipulate, and explore model food systems. The emphasis is on the major food components (water, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates) and how these food components behaves under conditions of particular relevance to food processing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): CHE 115 , 115L , and NFS 101
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NFS 345 - Food Processing and Engineering
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course examines the application of principles related to the conversion of raw materials into food products. Students will be exposed to principles and practices of food processing unit operations including materials handling, mixing, heating and cooling, quality control, packaging, food quality, and food safety.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 101
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NFS 355 - Food Sensory Analysis
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course emphasizes the principles and applications of instrumental methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis used in the physical, chemical, and instrumental examination of food products. The basic analytical tools for determination of moisture, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, and vitamins in food systems are introduced. Sensory methods are also employed in planning, preparation, developing new products, and evaluation of food products.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 400 - Special Topics in Nutrition and Food Sciences
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will teach advanced topics in specialized nutrition and food sciences areas such as sports nutrition, quantity foods, planning therapeutic diets, maternal and child nutrition, personal nutrition, nutrient-drug interactions, food safety, and current issues. The specific topic will be announced each semester.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 101
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NFS 420 - Quantity Food Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course will focus on the planning and execution of large quantity food production operations and banqueting in various food service environments. The student will obtain hands on experience in the management of large kitchens such as institutional, banquet, and a la carte restaurants.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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NFS 445 - Food Microbiology
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course covers the nature, physiology, and interactions of microorganisms in foods including foodborne diseases, effects of food processing on the microflora of foods, food preservation, food spoilage, and foods produced by microorganisms. Analytical techniques in detecting and quantitating microorganisms and their toxins in foods will be
practiced.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): BIO 205 and NFS 101
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NFS 455 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides a scientific basis for introduction to biochemistry and physiology of human chronic diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, cancer, metabolic disorders, with emphasis on nutrition-related principles and intervention.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NFS 320
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NFS 460 - Human Nutrition Assessment Lecture
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Scientific study on basis of nutritional assessment using anthropometric, dietary, biochemical, and clinical tests and criteria.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 101
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NFS 465 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course provides an advanced level of understanding of biochemistry, physiology, pathology of human chronic diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, cancers, metabolic disorders, with emphasis on nutrition-related mechanisms, metabolisms, and clinical interventions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 320 and 455
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NFS 475 - Advanced Human Nutrition
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Advanced-level nutrition biochemistry with particular emphasis on micro-nutrients, their roles in physiological metabolism, energy balance, physical activity, disease prevention, and emerging issues in maternal nutrition and offspring disease development will be covered.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): NFS 320 and Senior status
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NFS 491 - Internship in Nutrition and Food Sciences
Units: 1-4
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An internship provides nutrition and food sciences majors with valuable experience through working with professionals in their chosen field of study. Three (3) hours per week for 14 weeks of on-site work, observation, or participation are required for each unit of credit and 1-4 units may be taken in any one semester.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Nutrition and Food Sciences major and Junior status
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PHI 104 - Special Studies in Philosophy
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
An examination of specific areas of Philosophy.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 200 - Special Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Concentration on specific philosophical areas such as particular periods, traditional philosophical classifications, or individual philosophers.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 213 - Introduction to Philosophy
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course introduces students to the meaning and basic categories of philosophy such as epistemology and philosophy of religion. This is accomplished through an exploration of the primary issues and central figures within the discipline. Particular relevance is given to the development of a Christian worldview and the role philosophy plays in life and culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 233 - Basic Reasoning
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills involved in critical thinking such as the ability to recognize an argument and discern formal and informal fallacies. Application is made to issues that occur in everyday life.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 300 - Logic
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
A systematized study of the canons and criteria of validity in thought and its rational expression by considering the processes of reasoning and inference with applications in propositional logic, natural deduction, predicate logic, and induction.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213 or WLD 181
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PHI 301 - History of Western Philosophy I
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course traces the development of western philosophy from the Pre-Socratic thinkers through Immanuel Kant. Emphasis is placed on both interacting with primary source material and on understanding the broad trajectory, and paradigmatic shifts, that have shaped Western thought and culture.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 302 - History of Western Philosophy II
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This class considers the formative philosophical movements and thinkers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis is placed on both interacting with primary source material and on understanding the paradigmatic and cultural shifts brought about by the rejection of, and responses to, Classical and Modern philosophy.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 303 - Apologetics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course will examine the emergence of apologetics within the life of the church, highlight various approaches, arguments, and central figures, and the role of apologetics in development of a Christian worldview.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213 or WLD 181
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PHI 304 - Special Studies in Philosophy
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
An examination of specific areas of Philosophy.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 312 - Aesthetics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to philosophical aesthetics, which has been marginalized and often ignored in philosophical discourse during the past four hundred years. During the last few decades the questions posted by aesthetics have moved back into the center of the philosophical discussion, including the use of the concept by “post-modern” thinkers. The course seeks to bring the student into the longer conversation concerning beauty, “retrieve” important elements that have been lost, and provide a basis for further study.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ARC 210 , ART 242 , DES 310 , FLM 250 , GDM 310 , ILL 210 , PHI 213 , PHO 330 , or WLD 181
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PHI 320 - Epistemology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course is a study of the perennial questions in the philosophical discipline of Epistemology, or Theory of Knowledge. It provides an introduction to the major parts of an account of knowledge including the nature of belief, justification, and truth. In addition, this course surveys various problems including skepticism, relativism, and the objectivity of knowledge.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213 or WLD 181
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PHI 323 - Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
This course is an appraisal of the major metaethical positions within Western philosophy such as deontological, utilitarian, and virtue ethics in light of the Christian worldview for the purpose of analyzing and synthesizing theories regarding human conduct. Attention is given to major figures in the history of ethics as well as the nature of ethical language and the concept of value.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213 or WLD 181
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PHI 324 - Applied Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
An exploration of the application of various metaethical theories to ethical questions and issues that arise in various arenas of life. The study involves both the examination of methods as well as cases.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 343 - Philosophy of Religion
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course introduces students to the specific branch of philosophy known as philosophy of religion. This occurs through an examination of the major issues within the discipline such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious language.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 353 - Comparative Religions
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The historical development and key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 363 - Metaphysics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
This course is a study of the basic questions regarding reality as they have developed within Western philosophy. The study will examine such topics as matter, form, substance, and existence, and such movements as idealism, nominalism, realism, and materialism.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213 or WLD 181
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PHI 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
A course of study designed to afford superior students an opportunity to pursue independent work in an area of their personal interest. Supervision and evaluation provided by assigned Philosophy department faculty.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 400 - Special Studies
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Concentration on specific philosophical areas such as particular periods, traditional philosophical classifications, or individual philosophers.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 403 - Cultural Apologetics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
A study of the ways in which the truth of the Gospel and of the Christian worldview are reflected in popular culture through art, literature, film, music, and television.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213
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PHI 420 - Readings in 20th Century Epistemology
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course is a study of 20th Century Epistemology. It provides an introduction to the major figures and movements of contemporary epistemology.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213
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PHI 421 - Twentieth-century Ethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
A study of 20th century meta-ethics. The course provides an introduction, rooted in primary texts, of the major figures and movements of 20th century thought and seeks to investigate and assess these figures and movements in light of the convictions of the Christian worldview.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213
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PHI 422 - Twentieth-century Philosophy
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
A study of 20th century philosophy. The course provides an introduction, rooted in primary texts, of the major figures and movements of 20th century thought and seeks to investigate and assess these figures and movements in light of the convictions of the Christian worldview.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213
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PHI 433 - Apologetics: Theory and Method
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (even years)
An analysis of the various methods used, the logic employed, the philosophical assumptions utilized, and the potential effectiveness of the major approaches to the apologetic task currently debated by contemporary apologists.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHI 213
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PHI 482 - Bioethics
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course surveys the philosophical foundations for Christian morality and addresses a variety of contemporary bioethical issues, such as cloning, human enhancement, euthanasia, and disability.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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PHI 499 - Senior Project
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A senior capstone course designed to demonstrate the competence of Philosophy majors in the discipline and showcase their research and writing skills. The portfolio produced by the student in completion of this project must conform to the departmental guidelines for Senior Projects.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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PHO 105 - The Camera
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will understand, and become comfortable, with the foundational use of the camera by understanding exposure through metering and the relationship between - ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. Students will begin to implement foundational design elements through composition, and compression through different lens focal lengths. Students will produce and analyze photographs by employing professional photographic techniques and the introduction of a digital workflow.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
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PHO 110 - Commercial Photography
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course surveys contemporary genres within Commercial Photography. While introducing the practical skills of production and conceptual development, students will work to plan and execute camera-based assignments in the areas of editorial and advertising photography.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 120 - Fine Art Photography
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This introductory course explores the conceptual and expressive principals of Fine Art Photography through lectures, discussions, assignments and field trips. Students will submit their work for critique, refining the theoretical and practical skills needed to create meaningful imagery.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 140 - History of Photography
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course follows movements and themes in the history of photography from its inception at the turn of the 19th century to today. In this class, students will identify key works and discuss their significance in a historical context. On a more theoretical level, photography will be observed as cultural production that shapes personal and political ideology. Photographic examples will be presented from photojournalism, documentary, fine art, advertising, fashion and academia to more vernacular uses in everyday life. Through readings, discussions and assignments students will build the visual literacy needed to experience, understand and analyze images.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fee: Additional course fee
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PHO 200 - Special Topics in Photography
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course focuses on different topics in the field of photography each time it is offered.
Repeatable: May be repeated three (3) times for credit with change in topic
Grade Type: Letter Grade
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