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(NURS) Nursing (720) |
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NURS 322 - Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on foundational knowledge to plan and provide safe, professional, and culturally appropriate evidenced-based care to patients.
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 333 , and NURS 354 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 331 - Health Assessment 2 Credit Hours
Health assessment as the basis for nursing intervention and practice, incorporating interviewing skills, health history, physical examination, and cultural variations.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 201 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 313S , NURS 314 , NURS 319 , NURS 352 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; minimum student level – junior.
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NURS 333 - Health Assessment for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on holistic assessment of the adult patient.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 354 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 334 - Health Assessment for the Registered Nurse 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on holistic health assessment and health promotion across the lifespan to build on initial nursing preparation and to enhance and/or develop knowledge and skills for a broader scope of practice.
Contact Hour Distribution: Didactic 2; Clinical 1.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 343 - Transcultural Nursing for the Registered Nurse 3 Credit Hours
Focus on transcultural nursing perspectives with opportunities for the RN to formulate a deeper understanding of the influences of culture on people’s actions to promote, maintain, and restore health.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 350 - Healthcare Informatics 3 Credit Hours
Introduces the RN to the use of information and technology in the health care environment. The learner will explore the relationship between healthcare informatics and the safety and quality of patient care, specifically communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and clinical decision support.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 351 - Pharmacotherapeutics for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Principles of drug action and the therapeutic application of major pharmacological classification of drugs currently used in clinical nursing practice.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 319 and CHEM 110 *.
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
Comment(s): 6 hours of anatomy and physiology are required.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 352 - Pharmacotherapeutics I 3 Credit Hours
Basic principles of drug action and the therapeutic application of select major pharmacological classification of drugs currently used in clinical nursing practice. Calculation of correct medication dosages
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 *.
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NURS 353 - Pharmacotherapeutics II 2 Credit Hours
Principles of drug action and the therapeutic application of select major pharmacological classification of drugs currently used in clinical nursing practice.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 352 .
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NURS 354 - Leadership I for the Accelerated Student 1 Credit Hours
Emphasis is on the development of personal attributes necessary for professional practice Focuses on theories and principles of interpersonal capacities and strategies used in any health care setting.
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , and NURS 333 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 362S - Clinical Immersion II 4 Credit Hours
Provides the opportunity to practice health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance for patients. Focuses on unique needs of patients experiencing acute and chronic physical conditions with an emphasis on foundational skills and assessments building on nursing knowledge, communication skills, and critical reasoning. Experiences are in a variety of settings, supplemented with simulation and service-learning experiences.
Contact Hour Distribution: 4 Lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 313S , NURS 314 , NURS 319 , NURS 331 , NURS 352 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 353 , NURS 363 .
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NURS 363 - Nursing Care of the Adult I 3 Credit Hours
Knowledge of concepts required to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to adults with commonly occurring medical-surgical problems and diseases
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 311, NURS 319 , and NURS 352 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
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NURS 371R - Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours
Provides concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to search, analyze, critique, and synthesize nursing research for application to evidence-based practice.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 210 * or CMST 240 *; ENGL 102 *, ENGL 132 *, ENGL 290 *, or ENGL 298 *.
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NURS 378R - Honors: Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of NURS 371 . Provides concepts, knowledge, and skills needed to search, analyze, critique, and synthesize nursing research for application to evidence-based practice. Students work with course faculty and/or course mentor to develop a significant project/presentation.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): CMST 210 * or CMST 240 *; ENGL 102 *, ENGL 132 *, ENGL 290 *, or ENGL 298 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; admission to Chancellors Honors, Haslam Scholars, or College of Nursing Honors Program; minimum student level – junior.
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NURS 383 - Population Health and Global Health Perspectives for the Registered Nurse 5 Credit Hours
Focused didactic and clinical opportunities for the RN to examine the community health/global health nursing care needs of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Learners will participate in community health/global health programs within a community to promote and maintain health.
Contact Hour Distribution: Didactic 3; Clinical 2.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 388R - Nursing Honors Mentorship 1 Credit Hours
An individualized course in which the student collaborates with a faculty mentor to create a program of learning which supports academic and professional goals.
Repeatability: May be repeated once.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; admission to Chancellors Honors, Haslam Scholars, or College of Nursing Honors Program; minimum student level – junior.
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NURS 401 - Pharmacotherapeutics for the Registered Nurse 4 Credit Hours
Emphasis on advancing the RN’s knowledge of the nursing implications of basic principles of drug action and the therapeutic application of select major pharmacological classification of drugs currently used in clinical nursing practice.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 405 - Clinical Immersion III 2 Credit Hours
Provides beginning students the opportunity to practice health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance within a specialty area such as childbearing women, children, individuals with mental health conditions, requiring critical care or aging adults. Builds on the foundation of nursing knowledge, communication skills, and critical reasoning to address unique needs of the specialty population selected. Experiences are in a variety of settings, supplemented with simulation.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 Lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 353 , NURS 362S , NURS 363 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , NURS 462S .
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NURS 411 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing 3 Credit Hours
Promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for women during childbearing years, their newborns, and families. Physiological, environmental, cultural, and behavioral factors and issues that impact reproductive women and childbearing are addressed.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 353 , NURS 362S , NURS 363 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , NURS 462S .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
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NURS 412 - Pediatric Nursing 3 Credit Hours
Promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for infants, children, and families. Emphasis on developmental stages, family processes, health promotion practices, and cultural influences.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 362S .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 461 , NURS 462S .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
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NURS 415 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on using, integrating, and synthesizing knowledge from natural and behavioral sciences to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to childbearing women and their neonates.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 432 , NURS 433 , NURS 444 , NURS 445 , NURS 454 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 419 - Nursing Care of Adults for the Accelerated Student 4 Credit Hours
Focus on maintenance and restoration of health for adults with commonly occurring acute, chronic, or complex health needs. Emphasis on critical indicators of underlying conditions, quality of care, and end of life care. Comparison of nursing needs of older adults to younger populations.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 333 , and NURS 354 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 420 - Clinical Immersion II for the Accelerated Student 4 Credit Hours
Emphasis is on maintenance and restoration of health for adults with commonly occurring acute, chronic, or complex health needs. Emphasis on critical indicators of underlying conditions, quality of care, and end of life care. Comparison of nursing needs of older adults to younger adult populations.
Contact Hour Distribution: 4 lab hours (180 clinical hours).
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 333 , and NURS 354 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , and NURS 422 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 422 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on using, integrating, and synthesizing knowledge to provide high quality evidenced based care to patients experiencing bio-psycho-social issues and mental disorders.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 333 , NURS 354 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 432 - Population Health for the Accelerated Student 2 Credit Hours
Emphasis is on the primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of health problems. Concepts of community and population health affecting culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 415 , NURS 433 , NURS 444 , NURS 454 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 433 - Clinical Immersion IV for the Accelerated Student 2 Credit Hours
Emphasis on leadership to examine the impact of innovation, practice excellence, intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and population health with specific population and/or setting. Builds on all previous clinical immersions to synthesize the scientific process, evidence based practice, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving to support clinical decision-making. Experiences are in a variety of settings, supplemented with simulation and service-learning experiences.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lab hours (90 clinical hours).
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 415 , NURS 432 , NURS 444 , NURS 454 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 444 - Pediatric Nursing for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on using, integrating and synthesizing knowledge from natural and behavioral sciences to provide high quality, evidence-based care to pediatric patients and their families.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 415 , NURS 432 , NURS 433 , NURS 445 , NURS 454 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 445 - Clinical Immersion III for the Accelerated Student 4 Credit Hours
Provides students the opportunity to practice health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance with 1 or 2 of the following patient populations/settings: childbearing women, children, individuals with mental health conditions, aging adults, adults (acute care or primary care), or critical care. Builds on the foundation of nursing knowledge, communication skills, and critical reasoning to address unique needs of the specialty population selected. Experiences are in a variety of settings and supplemented with simulation.
Contact Hour Distribution: 4 lab hours (180 clinical hours).
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 415 , NURS 432 , NURS 433 , NURS 444 , NURS 454 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 452 - Nursing Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Leadership and management competencies needed by professional nurses to be full partners in inter-professional teams to affect change, to improve quality of care, and to reflect on their own development.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , NURS 462S .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 482 , NURS 483S .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; minimum student level – senior.
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NURS 454 - Leadership II for the Accelerated Student 2 Credit Hours
Leadership and management competencies needed by professional nurses to be full partners in inter-professional teams to affect change, to improve quality of care, and to reflect on their own development. Focus on issues related to transition to professional nursing practice.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 354 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 , NURS 471R .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 415 , NURS 432 , NURS 433 , NURS 444 , NURS 445 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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NURS 455 - Nursing Leadership and Management Dimensions 3 Credit Hours
Explores the foundations for decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking/reasoning skills, as well as management and leadership skills needed to address the leadership and management problems presented in the workplace.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 457 - Honors: Nursing Leadership 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of NURS 452 . Leadership and management competencies needed by professional nurses to be full partners in inter-professional teams to affect change, to improve quality of care, and to reflect on their own development.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , NURS 462S .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 482 , NURS 483S .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; minimum student level – senior.
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NURS 461 - Nursing Care of the Adult II 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on using, integrating, and synthesizing knowledge from natural and behavioral sciences to high-quality, evidence-based care to adult patients and their families.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 353 , NURS 362S , NURS 363 , NURS 371R .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 462S .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Master of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
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NURS 462S - Clinical Immersion IV 4 Credit Hours
Provides the opportunity to practice health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance for patients and families. Builds on all previous immersion practica to synthesize the scientific process, evidence, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving to support clinical decision-making. Experiences are in a variety of settings, supplemented with simulation and service-learning experiences.
Contact Hour Distribution: 4 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 321 , NURS 353 , NURS 362S , NURS 363 , NURS 371R .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 .
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NURS 470 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
In-depth study of selected nursing topics, problems, or issues not covered in other courses. Topics determined by faculty and student interest.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Master of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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NURS 471R - Nursing Research for the Accelerated Student 3 Credit Hours
Provides the student with the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary to search, analyze, critique, and synthesize nursing research for application to evidence-based nursing practice.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 333 , NURS 354 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (accelerated track); minimum student level – senior.
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NURS 472 - Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours
Provides the RN with the concepts, knowledge and skills necessary to search, analyze, critique, and synthesize nursing research and to function as an integral member of team activities which support the application of evidence-based nursing practice (EBP).
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 482 - Population Health 3 Credit Hours
Builds on the foundation of nursing knowledge, communication skills, critical reasoning to understand the unique needs of populations. Evidence-based strategies for health, wellness, and disease prevention with care coordination for vulnerable groups are highlighted.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , and NURS 462 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 483 .
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NURS 483S - Clinical Immersion V 2 Credit Hours
Provides students the opportunity to practice health promotion, restoration and maintenance with patient populations. Builds on the foundation of nursing knowledge, communication skills and critical reasoning to address the unique needs of a population. Experiences are in a variety of settings and supplemented with simulation and service-learning.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 Lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , and NURS 462S .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 452 , NURS 482 .
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NURS 488R - Nursing Honors Capstone 1 Credit Hours
An individualized senior level course conducted with the guidance of the honors students’ faculty mentor. The capstone project will demonstrate scholarship, basic understanding of the research process and relevance to professional trends and issues.
Repeatability: May be repeated once.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major; admission to Chancellors Honors, Haslam Scholars, or College of Nursing Honors Program; minimum student level – senior.
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NURS 491 - International Studies 1-3 Credit Hours
Participation in selected health and nursing care in foreign countries.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Master of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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NURS 493 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Nursing or health-related topic not covered in other nursing courses.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Master of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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NURS 494 - Capstone Course for the Registered Nurse 4 Credit Hours
Focus on the development of a professional e-portfolio, including a personal philosophy of nursing and strategic plan for lifelong learning and continued professional development.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 *, ENGL 132 *, ENGL 290 *, or ENGL 298 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (RN track).
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NURS 496 - Preparation for Professional Licensure 1 Credit Hours
Preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam to promote success in obtaining professional licensure.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 lecture.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 405 , NURS 411 , NURS 412 , NURS 461 , and NURS 462S .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NRSP 495 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major.
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(NUTR) Nutrition (726) |
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NUTR 100 - Introductory Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
Nutritional concepts, current consumer issues in nutrition, nutritional needs through life cycle, and international nutrition concerns and/or issues.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
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NUTR 104 - Sports Nutrition and the Female Athlete 1 Credit Hours
Nutritional concepts focusing on the female athlete, including the optimal training diet; balancing energy with activity; positive fueling before, during, and after sports events; and sorting out nutritional supplements.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 104 and NUTR 105 .
Registration Permission: Instructor permission only.
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NUTR 105 - Sports Nutrition and the Male Athlete 1 Credit Hours
Nutritional concepts focusing on the male athlete, including the optimal training diet; balancing energy with activity; positive fueling before, during, and after sports events; and sorting out nutritional supplements.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both NUTR 104 and NUTR 105.
Registration Permission: Instructor permission only.
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NUTR 201 - Careers in Nutrition 1 Credit Hours
Overview of nutrition-related careers. Routes to meeting academic, registration, and experience requirements.
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NUTR 302 - Life Span Nutrition 3 Credit Hours
Physiological development and psychosocial factors that influence nutrient needs and nutrition behaviors of individuals across the life span. Nutrition education strategies for various age groups.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 100 *.
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NUTR 303 - Nutrition and Dietetics Management 3 Credit Hours
Management with specific application to nutrition and dietetics practice settings including: foodservice systems, leadership, marketing, organizational design, facilities planning and design, quality improvement, human resources, budgeting and financial resources, and strategic management.
Recommended Background: HRT 210 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 311 - Physiological Biochemistry 4 Credit Hours
Biochemical principles underlying physiological events in animals. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Role of vitamins and minerals as coenzyme and prosthetic groups. Action of drugs and hormones.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 * or BCMB 230 , with a C or better; CHEM 260 , with a C– or better.
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NUTR 313 - Vitamins and Minerals 3 Credit Hours
Functional properties and interrelationships among vitamins and minerals as they apply to human nutrition.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 311 or BCMB 401 , with a C or better; and CHEM 260 , with a C– or better.
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NUTR 314 - Energy Metabolism and Metabolic Integration 3 Credit Hours
Integration of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism as applied to nutrient utilization and requirements in humans.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 311 or BCMB 401 , with a C or better; and CHEM 260 , with a C– or better.
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NUTR 315 - Nutrition Assessment 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process, including validated malnutrition risk screening tools, with a focus on mastering knowledge of all domains of the nutrition assessment. Introductory pharmacology and dietary supplements will be addressed.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 3.0 GPA, NUTR 100 * and NUTR 311 , BCMB 230 , CLAS 273 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 302 , NUTR 313 , NUTR 314 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition major.
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NUTR 316 - Nutrition Assessment Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Hands-on experiential training and practice in nutrition screening and across nutrition assessment domains; orientation to the electronic health record; electronic Nutrition Care Process Terminology (eNCPT); case practice in basic nutrition assessment and diagnosis and documentation. Includes 45 practicum hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 100 * and NUTR 311 ; BCMB 230 ; CLAS 273 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 302 , NUTR 313 , NUTR 314 , NUTR 315 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition major; preference given to Nutrition-Dietetics concentration.
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NUTR 320 - Nutrition Research Design and Methods I 2 Credit Hours
Scientific method, basic study design, identifying primary research, critically evaluating peer-reviewed scientific nutrition literature, introduction to evidence-based guidelines.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 100 * and STAT 201 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition major.
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NUTR 330 - Foodservice Management Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Hands-on experience rotating through various positions in a largescale foodservice operation.
(RE) Corequisite(s): HRT 210 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only. Priority given to students in the dietetics concentration.
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NUTR 410 - Professional Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 Credit Hours
Code of ethics, professional behavior including leadership/teamwork, scope of practice/standards of professional practice, governance, licensure, payment systems (coding/billing), development of professional e-portfolio.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only. Minimum student level – senior.
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NUTR 412 - Food and Nutrition in the Community 3 Credit Hours
Influence of health characteristics, geographic, social, economic, educational, and cultural factors on food and nutrition programming. Relationship of community food and nutrition problems to programs and services for families and communities with particular attention to disease prevention and public policy.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 302 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 415 .
Comment(s): NUTR 413S is a corequisite for students in the dietetics concentration.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 413S - Food and Nutrition in the Community Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Application of principles of concepts introduced in NUTR 412 (Food and Nutrition in the Community). Students will work in the community. Successful completion of 20 hours of service learning is required.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 302 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 412 and NUTR 415 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only. Priority given to students in the dietetics concentration.
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NUTR 415 - Clinical Nutrition I 3 Credit Hours
Nutritional genomics in practice; obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer risk factors, prevention, pathophysiology, treatment, and evidence-based nutrition intervention.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 313 , NUTR 314 , and NUTR 315 with a C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 416 - Clinical Nutrition II 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to methods and calculations in nutrition support. Diagnosis, pathophysiology, management, evidence-based guidelines for nutrition intervention, and case scenario discussion of diseases and disorders including those of the GI tract, liver and biliary system, exocrine pancreas, neurological diseases and disorders, pulmonary disease.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 415 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 420 - Nutrition Research Design & Methods II 2 Credit Hours
Reading and interpretation of the nutrition research literature, including statistics. Development of skills in asking a practice question, planning data collection, collecting and analyzing data to inform future nutrition and dietetics practice. Understanding ethics in human research.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 320 and STAT 201 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 421 - Diet and Physical Activity Assessment 1 Credit Hours
Skill development in diet and physical activity assessment in children and adults.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 100 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Junior or senior nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 422 - Nutrition Education & Counseling 3 Credit Hours
Introduction of communication, education, and counseling skills for aiding change in eating habits, with emphasis on skill development in client-centered counseling, using the Nutrition Care Process as a framework.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 315 and NUTR 316 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 415 .
Comment(s): Preference given to Nutrition majors in the Dietetics Concentration.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 425 - Clinical Nutrition I Practicum 1 Credit Hours
Case-based experience in nutrition intervention for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Progression in practice experience from peer simulations to work with standardized patients for integration of nutrition education and client-centered nutrition counseling. Use of the electronic health record and application of evidence-based practice guidelines.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 315 , NUTR 316 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 415 , NUTR 422 .
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only. Priority given to students in the dietetics concentration.
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NUTR 426 - Clinical Nutrition II Practicum 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to clinical nutrition practice application in a community healthcare setting.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): NUTR 315 , NUTR 316 , NUTR 415 , NUTR 422 , NUTR 425 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NUTR 416 .
Comment(s): Open only to those students who have been accepted to the MS Nutrition Concentration: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only.
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NUTR 450 - Special Topics: Nutrition 1-3 Credit Hours
Developments, issues, and problems in nutrition. Topics will vary.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Nutrition majors only; minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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NUTR 490 - Introduction to the Dietetic Internship 3 Credit Hours
Applications of clinical, food service, and management theories to dietetic practice.
Comment(s): Restricted to dietetic intern students.
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NUTR 492 - Field Experience: Nutrition 1-3 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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NUTR 493 - Directed Study: Nutrition 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual student/faculty experience.
Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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(PBRL) Public Relations (841) |
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PBRL 270 - Public Relations Principles 3 Credit Hours
Theories and principles of public relations. Overview of public relations in management of business, government, institutions and organizations. Brief case studies and public relations projects.
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PBRL 310 - Advertising and Public Relations Design 3 Credit Hours
Study, use, and application of design, color, type, and layout styles as they affect concept development in the creation of promotional materials. Analysis of organizational goals and how they mold strategic and conceptual development. Application of relevant computer software for creation of promotional material.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 270 or ADVT 250 .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 320 - Public Relations Writing 3 Credit Hours
Mechanics of effective writing for various media to achieve organizational goals. Overview of governing communication and persuasion theories. Focus on implementation of research-based, planned, and managed techniques in a lab setting.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 270 ; PBRL 310 ; JREM 200 *.
(RE) Corequisite(s): PBRL 380 .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 340R - Advertising and Public Relations Research Methods 3 Credit Hours
Secondary data and primary research techniques for advertising and public relations decisions.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 270 or ADVT 250 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): MATH 115 * or STAT 201 * or STAT 207 *.
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 370 - Public Relations Cases 3 Credit Hours
Oral and written analysis of current and classic case studies in public relations. Ethics, professional organizations, publications, research, and forms of public relations. Methods of communication and persuasion.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 340R .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 380 - Public Relations Professional Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Exploration of career choices in mass communication. Resume and letter writing, interviewing, and portfolio preparation.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 270 .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 400 - Public Relations Law and Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Exploring legal and ethical issues that affect the practice of public relations.
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PBRL 420 - Advanced Public Relations Writing 3 Credit Hours
Advanced mechanics of effective writing for various media to achieve organizational goals and produce professional-quality public relations materials. Advanced understanding of governing communication and persuasion theories. Focus on implementation of research-based, planned, strategic, and managed techniques in a lab setting.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 320 .
Comment(s): Students will receive credit for the course with a D, but they must have a C or better to use it toward major requirements.
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PBRL 430 - Crisis Communication 3 Credit Hours
Emphasis on practical and theoretical applications to preparing for and engaging in crisis communication and management, including risk communication and issues management.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both PBRL 430 and PBRL 530.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
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PBRL 461 - Social Media 3 Credit Hours
(See ADVT 461 .)
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PBRL 470 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit Hours
Research, planning, and communication and evaluation of major public relations campaigns. Oral and written presentation of a public relations project from inception to completion. Requires extensive out-of-class work.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 320 and PBRL 370 and ADVT 250 .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 470S - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit Hours
Research, planning, and communication and evaluation of major public relations campaigns. Oral and written presentation of written public relations project from inception to completion. Requires extensive out-of-class work.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 320 and PBRL 370 and ADVT 250 .
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 490 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Topics vary.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
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PBRL 491 - Foreign Study 1-15 Credit Hours
Approval of hours and topic by advisor required prior to registration.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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PBRL 492 - Public Relations Internship 1-3 Credit Hours
Approved internships and other supervised practice in public relations.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PBRL 340R .
Registration Restriction(s): Permission of instructor.
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PBRL 493 - Independent Study 3 Credit Hours
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Public relations major.
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(PERS) Persian (744) |
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PERS 161 - Elementary Persian I 3 Credit Hours
Taped language program.
(Same as ASST 161 .)
Grading Restriction: ABC/N grading only.
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PERS 162 - Elementary Persian II 3 Credit Hours
Taped language program.
(Same as ASST 162 .)
Grading Restriction: ABC/N grading only.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PERS 161 .
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PERS 261 - Intermediate Persian I 3 Credit Hours
Taped language program.
(Same as ASST 261 *.)
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
Grading Restriction: ABC/N grading only.
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PERS 262 - Intermediate Persian II 3 Credit Hours
Taped language program.
(Same as ASST 262 *.)
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (CC)
Grading Restriction: ABC/N grading only.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): PERS 261 .
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(PHIL) Philosophy (745) |
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Topics such as knowledge and belief, the meaning of life, the existence of God, freedom of the will, human nature and values, and mind and its place in a material universe. Writing-emphasis course.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH)
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PHIL 107 - Honors: Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of PHIL 101 *.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH)
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PHIL 130 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to practical reasoning in natural language. Designed to enhance skills in recognizing, analyzing, evaluating, and constructing arguments.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
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PHIL 200 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH)
Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
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PHIL 235 - Formal Logic 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to formal deductive systems – propositional and predicate logic.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (QR)
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PHIL 244 - Professional Responsibility 3 Credit Hours
Critical analysis of selected texts from philosophy and other fields dealing with responsibility and the nature of professionalism. Theoretical principles and analytical skills applied to selected case studies and other detailed descriptions of professional practice from engineering/architecture, business/accounting, and at least one of law/politics, the helping professions (social work, human services, ministry), or teaching. Writing-emphasis course.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH) (OC)
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PHIL 252 - Contemporary Moral Problems 3 Credit Hours
In light of ethical theory, issues such as euthanasia, capital punishment, reproductive technologies, sexual ethics, diversity, war, world poverty, employment practices, and the environment. Writing-emphasis course.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (AH) (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 *, ENGL 132 *, ENGL 290 *, or ENGL 298 *.
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PHIL 255 - Sustainability Ethics 5 Credit Hours
An introduction to the concept and ethical implications of sustainability.
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