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NUR 336 - Nursing Services with Childrearing Families Practicum Units: 2 When Offered: Fall, Spring Practicum application of nursing theory and research-based nursing services of children and adolescents. Focus is on changing health, teaching-learning and collaborative nursing activities with promotion/disease prevention, as well as the management of common acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of healthcare settings. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Six (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, as well as the management of common and acute and chronic medical diagnosis of mental health issues with individuals, families, and communities. A nursing theoretical perspective under girding nursing practice shall be emphasized. Various nursing services and treatment modalities are explored. Nursing services with special populations including the homeless and issues regarding abuse, neglect, 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/disease prevention, as well as the nurse-person, nurse-group, nurse-community patterns of relating, and management of common acute and chronic mental health problems with individuals and families. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Six (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 is designed to provide an introduction and overview of nursing research and writing. The course will be devoted to a discussion of the development of nursing research and its utilization in the practice of nursing. Additionally, the course will introduce basic terminology, principles of research, methods and designs of qualitative and quantitative nursing research with the goal of aiding the student to critically evaluate and utilize nursing research. The “So What?” connections between nursing theory and healthcare research and the possible importance for nursing practice and the profession will be regularly discussed. 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 a theoretical understanding of nursing concepts which are utilized in nurse-community processes while providing nursing services to individuals, families, communities, and aggregates of populations. The student will explore the role of the community health /public health nurse as an interdisciplinary collaborator with other members of the healthcare team. Changing healthcare systems and policies from a global perspective will be explored. 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 Practicum experience in community/public health nursing focusing on collaborative policy development, change, teaching-learning processes, the role, application of public health principles and nursing processes in the provision of nursing services with individuals/families and populations in a variety of community-based settings. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Nine (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: 0 When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer This practical experience includes observation, practice, and service to provide students with opportunities to apply nursing principles and practices in a global context. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of nursing as applied in different cultures are key components of this experience. Students will apply knowledge acquired in Community and Public Health Nursing and Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum to understand the role of worldview and culture in meeting practical needs in international communities. Grade Type: Pass/Fail Fee: Additional fee Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 420 and 421
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NUR 430 - Transcultural Patterns of Health Units: 3 When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN This course will examine patterns of health beliefs and values from a nursing theoretical perspective. Health beliefs determined by religion, culture, society, and history will be reviewed. The course will examine how views of health influences healthcare, the healthcare delivery system, and specific elements of health throughout the life span. An important component of the course will be examination of the professional nurse’s role and implications for nursing services. Application of nursing research in health beliefs and values will also be included. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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NUR 430G - Transcultural Patterns of Health Global Experience Units: 0 When Offered: Fall, Spring This practical experience includes observation, practice, and service to provide students with opportunities to apply nursing principles and practices in a global context. Cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as an understanding of nursing as applied in different cultures are key components of this experience. Students will apply knowledge acquired in Transcultural Patterns of Health to understand the role of worldview and culture, especially as they relate to health beliefs and values, in meeting healthcare needs in international communities. Grade Type: Pass/Fail Fee: Additional fee Prerequisite(s): Permission of the College of Nursing Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): NUR 430
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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 College of Nursing
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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: Nine (9) hours/week practicum Prerequisite(s): NUR 431 , 432 , and permission of the College of Nursing
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NUR 440 - Adult Health II Units: 4 When Offered: Fall, Spring Advanced study of theory and research-based nursing services of the young, middle and older adult. Focus is on the knowledge acquisition and management of complex acute and chronic illnesses and end of life processes. 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 Practicum course with focus on advanced application of theory and research-based nursing services for young, middle and older adults. Focus is on collaborative interdisciplinary management of complex adult health illnesses and situations in a variety of healthcare settings. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Nine (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 health-related issues of older adults. Major content areas include viewing the unique needs of elders from a nursing theoretical perspective. An interdisciplinary and collaborative health care provider approach will be given in the discussion of knowledge concerning physical, psychological, economic and social age related changes. The course will explore personal, cultural, societal attitudes toward aging for the purpose of an enhanced understanding from the elder’s perspective. 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 course focuses on the application for nursing knowledge with elderly persons and families. Emphasis is given to the collaborative application of biological, social, behavioral disciplinary knowledge with the practice and role description of the professional nurse. Nursing services shall be provided in a variety of settings including the community, assisted living facilities, acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and long term care facilities. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Three (3) hours/week in practicum setting 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 philosophical and ethical aspects of the professional role of the registered nurse are examined. The role includes but is not limited to the role of the provider of care. The course is designed to explore the meaning of becoming an effective member of the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on current issues of professional and legal accountability and responsibility, professional liability, advocacy, collective action, and the ethical responsibilities and decision making for the profession and changing 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 Concepts of management, leadership and followership, change-persistence and organizational structure as frameworks for managing policy development and delivery of nursing care to groups of clients in an acute care setting. The transition from student role to professional nursing role as provider, coordinator, and designer is emphasized. 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 course emphasizes the student experience of observing and assuming the role of nurse leader/manager in implementing quality improvement projects. Implications for nursing theory-driven practice, teaching-learning processes, change-persistence, and collaboration with other health care providers is emphasized. Mentors are selected and assigned to students by the course coordinator and/or nursing faculty. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Six (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 NCLEX review course shall be scheduled by Nursing for all graduating senior nursing students. 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: Six (6) hours/week of practicum
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NUR 499 - Senior Capstone Practicum Units: 3 When Offered: Fall, Spring, RN-BSN This practicum senior level course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a new graduate BSN professional nurse. The course provides an opportunity for the student to further develop leadership and practice nursing skills necessary for the beginning practitioner role. It also facilitates synthesis of the nursing knowledge and skills acquired in previous program courses in the provision of nursing care to individuals, families, and aggregates. Faculty in collaboration with the nursing administrators in healthcare agencies identify agency nurses who will assist students to achieve course/individual objectives in the agency. A nursing clinical faculty member and the selected agency nurse, i.e., Clinical Faculty, who is matched with the student assist the student to develop a Personal Objective Plan. The Plan is a set of individualized specific measurable objectives, which guide the student’s clinical learning experience while meeting course objectives. The Clinical Faculty, the student and Campus Faculty form a three person team which facilitates the implementation of the student’s plan. Grade Type: Letter Grade Practicum: Nine (9) hours/week Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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Nutrition and Food Sciences |
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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 and Research Methods 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: Fall 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: Fall 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 and NFS 101
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NFS 345 - Food Processing and Engineering Units: 3 When Offered: Fall 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: Spring 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: Spring 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: Fall 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 Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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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): Permission of the Department Chair
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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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Philosophy |
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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 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 (even years) 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
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PHI 301 - History of Western Philosophy I Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course is the first of a two-semester study introducing students to the history of Western philosophy. This first part begins with the origins of philosophy in ancient Greece and ends with the Late Middle Ages. Particular attention is given to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas. Grade Type: Letter Grade |
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PHI 302 - History of Western Philosophy II Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course is the second of a two-semester study introducing students to the history of Western philosophy. This second part begins with the origins of modern philosophy in the seventeenth century and ends with the twentieth century. Particular attention is given to Descartes, Hume, and Kant. 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
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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 , or PHO 330
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PHI 320 - Epistemology Units: 3 When Offered: Fall (even 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
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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
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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 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
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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 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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Photography |
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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 - Fundamental 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 - Fundamental 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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PHO 250 - Post-Production Units: 3 When Offered: Spring Through this course students will develop the technical foundation needed to process and retouch images with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will build a professional workflow utilizing digital asset management, image selection, and global adjustments with non-destructive methods. Further pixel adjustments will be made within Photoshop for advanced retouching. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional course fee Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 310 - Intermediate Commercial Photography Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course further explores the genres within Commercial Photography allowing students to begin focusing on a body of work specific to their niche within that genre. Further refinement through technical demonstrations and critique will allow students to begin to define an artistic style that is viable within the commercial marketplace. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 330 - Visual Storytelling Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course integrates a conceptual framework and narrative structure into the photographic process. Utilizing color, design and visual communication skills to evoke emotion, students will learn how narrative shapes messaging. The course supports students involved in a wide range of photographic disciplines where visual storytelling is critical to a work’s reception. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 332 - Studio Lighting Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course will implement a practical workflow within a controlled space, utilizing the tools and techniques of studio photographers. Students will gain an understanding of light quality and how it relates to ideas, and the emotional depiction of a subject. Students will understand how to craft their lighting to the specific subject they are photographing. Labs will be hands-on, integrating professional studio practices for digital capture and utilizing industry-wide workflow standards related to the latest software and hardware. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 105
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PHO 350 - Digital Printing and Color Management Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course presents students with the digital workflow techniques needed to produce archival photographs. File preparation, resolution selection, print-profiling, paper selection and soft-proofing techniques will be covered. Students will learn the techniques of digital color management by applying color profiles to produce archival prints for the purpose of promotional, gallery, and printed portfolios. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional course fee Prerequisite(s): PHO 250
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PHO 360 - Photo and Social Engagement Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course will explore photography within the intersections of narration, representation, participation and missional outreach. Students will be tasked to produce a personal project that responds to social concerns explored through the medium of photography and will present their work for critical feedback. The class will create a final group project that engages the community within a missional context. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 120
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PHO 362 - The Photographic Book Units: 3 When Offered: Spring (odd years) An advanced studio-based lab which will explore the traditions and practices of the photographic book from handbound artist books to more modern direct-to-publishing methods. Students will be encouraged to develop their own concepts and interpretations within the medium. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional course fee Prerequisite(s): PHO 330
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PHO 363 - Photographic Documentary Methods Units: 3 When Offered: Spring (even years) This course explores documentary photography, and the expanding modes of the genre, as an artistic medium. The emphasis of this class will be on the process of conducting research and gaining access to subjects, as well as the practice of editing and sequencing imagery to produce works that weave symbolism into photographic observation. The ethics of realism, from an art historical perspective, will be addressed through critical readings. Subjectivity and the capturing of human experience, will be emphasized over reportage. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 120
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PHO 400 - 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 Prerequisite(s): PHO 332
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PHO 415 - Advanced Commercial Photography Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course encompasses an advanced approach to both studio and location photography within commercial photography. Emphasis is placed on the creative application of lighting technique and style to further develop the student’s vision and commercial portfolio. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 310
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PHO 432 - Location Lighting Units: 3 When Offered: Fall Students will be able to approach locations efficiently to determine what artificial lighting methods to introduce, to create technically refined photographs. While also introducing these techniques creatively to further demonstrate mastery of photography through the use of location lighting. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional course fee Prerequisite(s): PHO 332
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PHO 433 - Studio Practice Units: 3 When Offered: Fall, Spring Studio practice is an upper division photography studio course in which students build upon their previous coursework. Through ongoing studio assignments, group critiques, and one-on-one meetings with faculty, students develop their photographic work and define a personal approach to their practice. Repeatable: May be repeated three (3) times for a maximum of nine (9) units Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PHO 330
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PHO 485 - Photography Business Units: 3 When Offered: Fall Students will understand and develop the principles of running a successful photography business. With a hands on practical approach in relationship to; self promotion, marketing, accounting, copyright, permitting, contracts, artist representation, and the procurement of work. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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PHO 499 - Portfolio and Gallery Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course prepares the students for their capstone show and the pending graduation into their post-undergraduate endeavors. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional course fee Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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PSC 133 - Survey of Physical Science Units: 3 When Offered: Fall A survey course designed to provide a foundation in the physical sciences by covering essential principles of motion and energy along with the structure and properties of matter. The application of physical science concepts to daily life will be emphasized. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): MAT 095 or sufficient SAT or ACT score
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PSC 133L - Survey of Physical Science Lab Units: 1 When Offered: Fall A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce physical science principles and to introduce basic physical science laboratory techniques. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional lab fee Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PSC 133
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PSC 201 - Special Topics in Physical Science Units: 3 When Offered: As offered Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of physical science. Topic varies for different semesters. Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic Grade Type: Letter Grade |
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PSC 399 - Independent Study Units: 3 When Offered: As offered An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest. Grade Type: Letter Grade |
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PSC 401 - Special Topics in Physical Science Units: 3 When Offered: As offered Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of physical science. Topic varies for different semesters. Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic Grade Type: Letter Grade |
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PSC 413 - Lab Techniques for Physical Science Teachers Units: 3 When Offered: As offered Development and practice of classical and modern lab procedures and philosophies including mathematical analysis. Practice, organization, and set up, to conduct various labs used throughout the physical sciences. Study of conformity to various lab situations, and how to improve and modernize existing or standard labs. Grade Type: Letter Grade Fee: Additional lab fee Prerequisite(s): PSC 133
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
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PTH 100 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course introduces the student to the field of physical therapy by covering the history and ethics of the profession as they relate to the healthcare system. The course addresses the development of the healthcare team, philosophy of rehabilitation, interviewing patients, inter-professional communication, cultural awareness, patient confidentiality, and the psychosocial impact of illness and injury. The scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant and basic documentation is emphasized. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
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PTH 110 - Medical Terminology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Units: 1 When Offered: Fall This course offers students interaction with the dynamic language of healthcare. Through comprehensive study, exercises, and case studies, students will have the opportunity to be immersed in the words, abbreviations, and symbols used in healthcare. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
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PTH 130 - Functional Kinesiology and Therapeutic Exercise Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course covers the study and application of human movement. Kinesiological function of muscle and muscle groups are discussed. Basic principles of therapeutic exercise are presented and applied. Developing skill competencies with manual muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, body mechanics, and posture are emphasized. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
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PTH 140 - Basic Clinical Skills Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course introduces fundamental physical therapy skills. Patient data collection and recording will be developed. The student begins to describe, recognize, and apply the functional status, progression, and safety of patients in mobility activities. Developing skill competency with goniometry, palpation, positioning, draping, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair management and mobility, vital signs, anthropometric measures, and aseptic techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 and 110
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PTH 150 - Preparation for Clinical Practice Units: 1 When Offered: Spring This course is designed to prepare the student for clinical experiences. Content will include reviewing the clinical handbook, Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI), and the clinical placement and assessment process. Written and oral communication skills specific to the clinical environment, professional behaviors, and clinical expectations are emphasized. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 , 110 , and 130
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PTH 170 - Physical Agents Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course prepares the student for safe and effective application of physical agents and therapeutic massage for patient treatment. Mechanisms of action, indication, precautions, contraindications, and treatment procedures are covered. Pain and skin assessments, specific to the use of physical agents and therapeutic massage, are included. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 and 110
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PTH 200 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course addresses special topics within physical therapy including cardiopulmonary, women’s health, environmental management and safety, health behaviors and wellness, pediatrics, and geriatrics. The role of the physical therapist assistant within specialized populations will be emphasized. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 , 140 , 170 , and 230
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PTH 230 - Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Units: 3 When Offered: Spring This course discusses basic pathologic conditions and principles commonly treated in physical therapy. Etiology, signs, symptoms, clinical course, primary medical interventions, and implications for rehabilitation of disorders are presented. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 and 110
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PTH 240 - Advanced Clinical Skills Units: 3 When Offered: Fall This course explores theory and application of advanced skills for specialized topics including prosthetics, orthotics, integumentary/wound care, dependent transfers, ergonomics, lymphedema, and aquatic therapy. Specific skills and equipment utilized in specialized areas will be presented and applied. The role of the physical therapist assistant within the progression of the physical therapy plan of care is addressed. Grade Type: Letter Grade Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 , 140 , and 170
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PTH 255 - Clinical I Units: 3 When Offered: Summer This course provides students with the opportunity to perform delegated patient care responsibilities in a physical therapy clinical setting, with supervision. Students complete a full-time clinical affiliation at a facility assigned by the program faculty. Grade Type: Pass/Fail Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
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