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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 

Natural Resources Management

  
  • NRM 351 - Forest Ecology


    The study of forests as integrated ecological systems; energy transfer; nutrient cycling; communities; succession; disturbance; and their roles in productivity and management. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 210 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 352 - Forest Resource Measurements


    Principles of applications in measuring forest resources. Measurements of trees and stands for volume, quality, growth, land areas, and other forest resources. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 210, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 371 - Landscape Ecology


    The causes, development, quantification, and ecological consequences of spatial patterning on the landscape. Importance of scale; organism response to landscape patterns; natural- and human-caused disturbance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 221 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 389 - Cooperative Education in NRM


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • NRM 420 - Soil Genesis and Classification


    Students will study the formation and classification of soils and relate their importance to resource management. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 440 - Integrated Resources Management


    Natural resources management exercises; project and strategic planning; map and quantitative integration techniques; group dynamics. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 210, 442, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NRM 442 - Natural Resources Policy and Administration


    Policy and administrative principles; case studies on the evolution of policy in the United States; current issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 444 - Applied Geographic Information Systems


    Enhances knowledge in the areas of data capture, database management, spatial analysis, and cartographic display. Project-based course capitalizing on the benefits of experiential learning. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 344 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NRM 451 - Foundations of Silviculture


    Principles of silviculture and their applications to the major forest types of the United States. Site and management requirements of important tree species. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 210, 351, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NRM 452 - Forest Management


    Principles of forest management at stand and forest levels; forest growth, regulation, harvesting, and multiple-use management. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 210, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NRM 460 - Watershed Management


    Principles of watershed management for analysis and control of water yield, timing, and quality in single- and multiple-use situations. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 210 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NRM 472 - Geospatial Analysis


    Integrative, interdisciplinary investigation into ecosystem habitats. Biophysical interactions and extrapolation of community to landscape level analysis. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM 344, GEOG 324, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NRM 480 - Independent Study


    Independent Study

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NRM major and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • NRM 483 - Applications in Forest Management


    Students will participate in actual forest management activities in order to gain practical, hands-on experience in the design and implementation of forest management treatments. S/U grading.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • NRM 493 - Topics in NRM


    Topics in NRM

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-4, R12)
  
  • NRM 593 - Topics in NRM


    Topics in NRM

    Credits: (1-4, R12)

Nursing

  
  • NSG 101 - Introduction to Professional Nursing


    Introduction to Professional Nursing Introduces pre-licensure students to essential competencies for nursing. 1 Lecture

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Required prerequisite for subsequent nursing courses with a required minimum grade of 3.0 (B)

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 301 - Professional Transitions in Nursing


    The development of the profession and of professional nurse roles and the processes through which they are conducted.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: NSG 398 & NSG 399.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 302 - Community Health Nursing I: Theory


    Concepts of population-focused nursing practice; protection and promotion of health for individuals, families, communities and aggregates.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 305, 384.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 303 - Spiritual Dimensions of Nursing


    Meaning of spirituality from multiple perspectives and historical relationships with nursing explored.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 304 - Stress Management and Health for the Caregiver


    Designed for health professionals, students in health professions and other caregivers to learn stress management and self-care.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 305 - Community Health Nursing III: Intervention Project


    Community assessment, planning and intervention for health promotion in population-focused nursing practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 302, 384.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 306 - Exploration of Complementary and Alternative Healthcare


    Exploration of complementary and alternative healthcare technologies and methodologies.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 310 - Foundations of Nursing


    Fundamental nursing concepts and processes essential to promoting health and maintaining wellness. Focuses beginning practitioner on care across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  Admission to the major

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 311

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 311 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum


    Application of fundamental nursing concepts.  The nursing role is explored within the context of individual, family and community health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     PREQ:  Admission to the major. COREQ:  NSG 310.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 312 - Nursing Assessment thru the Lifespan


    Professional nursing observation and physical assessment of the individual in healthcare delivery systems. Basic systematic assessment skills used within the nursing process framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ.:  Admission to the major

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 311

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NSG 313 - Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing


    Effects of chemicals used in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Emphasis on safe application of basic pharmacotherapeutic knowledge.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  Admission to major

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 311

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 314 - Nursing Informatics


    Introduction of the synergistic use of nursing knowledge, information and computer sciences unique to nursing informatics. Explores impact on practice and patient centered care.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  Admission to major

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 311

    Credits: (1)

  
  • NSG 315 - Nursing Ethics and Health Policy


    Overview of professional issues and ethics in nursing and healthcare: exploration of health policies impacting nursing practice and healthcare.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  Admission to the program

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 310

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 320 - Concepts of Adult Nursing


    Introduction of the synergistic use of nursing knowledge, information and computer sciences unique to nursing informatics. Explores impact on practice and patient centered care.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ.: NSG 310, 311, 312, 313

    CO-REQ.: NSG 321

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 321 - Adult Nursing Practicum


    Continued practical application of nursing process with emphasis on nursing science applicable to individuals experiencing chronic alterations in health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 310, 311, 312 and 313

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 320

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 322 - Concepts of Geriatric Nursing


    Overview of nursing science specific to care of the aging older adult with emphasis on complex physiologic, emotional and spiritual patient needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ:  Admission to the Nursing Program

    CO-REQ:  NSG 310 and 311: Foundations of Nursing

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 323 - Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing II


    Continued exploration of effects of chemicals used in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Incorporation of patient teaching and application of pharmacotherapeutic knowledge.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 313

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 324 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice


    Introduction to the intellectual skills needed to identify, conduct, report and critique nursing research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 310, 311 and 314

    CO-REQS.:  NSG 320 and 321

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 327 - Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing I


    This course explores five of nine essential components key to a baccalaureate level nursing education as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Successful completion of 1st three years of RIBN program and NCLEX-RN. COREQ: NSG 302, 305, 322, and 384.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 328 - Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing II


    This course explores four of the nine essential components key to baccalaureate level nursing education as outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NSG 327. COREQ: NSG 329. NSG 471, NSG 472, and NSG 473.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NSG 329 - Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Practicum


    This course helps the associate degree-prepared nurse transition to the roles and responsibilities of a baccalaureate-educated nurse through practicum experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: NSG 327. COREQ: NSG 328, NSG 471, NSG 472, and NSG 473.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NSG 340 - Basic Nursing Skills


    Psychomotor nursing skills, scientific principles and nursing procedures essential to the assessment and care of patients. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab. Placement: Junior year, Fall semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission into the nursing major.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 341 - Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics I


    Nursing responsibility for pharmacotherapeutic management with emphasis on study of prototype drugs in each of the major drug classifications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the nursing sequence.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 342 - Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics II


    Core drug knowledge and client variables are applied to nursing management of drug therapy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 341. COREQ: 357 and 387.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 345 - International Missionary/Volunteer Nursing


    A thorough examination of culture, nursing care, and missionary/volunteer work in a locale outside of the United States.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 346 - Pathophysiology for Nursing


    A study of human physiological changes which are the cause or result of pathologic or disease processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ/COREQ: BIOL 291/BIOL 292; or Registration by permission of Instructor; Minimum grade of B (3.0) in NSG 101; Students may only repeat the courses once for a total of two attempts. 

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 350 - Dimensions of Professional Nursing


    The development of the profession and of professional nurse roles. 1 Lecture, 1 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to nursing major.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 353 - Nursing Science I


    Fundamental nursing processes and concepts; emphasis on health of clients across the lifespan. 4 Lecture, 1 Seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Admission to the nursing sequence. COREQ: 383.

    Credits: (5)
  
  • NSG 357 - Nursing Science II


    Concepts of health care, health promotion, illness care, and nursing roles in adult health acute care settings are presented.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340, 341, 350, 353, 383. COREQ: 342, 387.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 360 - Health Care of Women


    Review of women’s health care, the functions of women’s bodies, and personal responsibility for health.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 383 - Clinical Practicum I


    Application of psychomotor skills, interpersonal and nursing processes to the care of individuals; emphasis on the nursing role in health maintenance. S/U grading. 12 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior standing. COREQ: 353.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 384 - Community Health Nursing II: Practicum


    Application of wellness concepts and health promotion in the nursing care of families and other groups in community settings. S/U grading. 6 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 302, 305.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 387 - Clinical Practicum II


    Application of concepts of health care, health promotion, illness care and nursing roles in adult health acute care settings. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 340, 341, 350, 353, 383. COREQ: 342, 357.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 389 - Cooperative Education in Nursing


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 355.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • NSG 393 - Topics in Nursing


    Topics in Nursing

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-4, R12)
  
  • NSG 398 - APA Writing Style and Format


    Writing style and formatting as outlined in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 399 - Clinical Update for RN’s


    Registered nurse students demonstrate or provide documentary evidence of satisfactory level of competence in basic professional nursing knowledge and skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 301, 398.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 405 - Gerontological Nursing


    The aging process, health assessment, and promotion in the aged; identification of frequent alternations in health and appropriate nursing interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • NSG 406 - Critical Care Nursing


    Application of nursing process to the care of the critically ill patient.  Combines web-based instruction and on-campus simulation lab experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 468.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 408 - Perspectives in International Nursing Leadership


    A comprehensive exploration of global nursing issues within a travel study opportunity to collaboratively build leadership skills and establish learning partnerships.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NSG 410 - Concepts of Adult Nursing II


    Continuation of nursing process with emphasis on nursing science applicable to adults experiencing acute alterations in health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 320 and 321

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 411

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 411 - Adult Nursing II Practicum


    Continuation application of the nursing process with emphasis on nursing science applicable to individuals experiencing acute alteration in health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 310 and 311

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 410

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 412 - Concepts of Maternal/Child Nursing


    This course is a continuation of the nursing process with emphasis on the nursing art and science applicable to the childbearing and childrearing family.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 320 and 321

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 413

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NSG 413 - Maternal/Child Nursing Practicum


    Application of nursing process with emphasis on the nursing science of childbearing and childrearing concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 320 and 321

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 412

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NSG 414 - Advanced Technology & Pharmacotherapeutics


    This course is designed to increase knowledge of and ability to apply advanced pharmacology and technology to nursing practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 310, 311, 313 and 323

    CO-REQS.:  NSG 410 and 411 

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 420 - Synthesis of Nursing Concepts


    Synthesis of program outcomes for transition into nursing practice as a graduate nurse.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 421

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 421 - Synthesis of Nursing Practicum


    Application of program outcomes for transition into professional practice as a graduate nurse.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     PREQ.: NSG 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414

    CO-REQ.: NSG 420

    Credits: (3)

  
  • NSG 422 - Concepts of Community/Mental Health Nursing


    Integration of concepts of community and mental health nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 423

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 423 - Community/Mental Health Nursing Practicum


    Application of the art and science of nursing specific to patients in community/mental health settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 422

    Credits: (4)

  
  • NSG 424 - Concepts of Nursing Leadership in Management


    Integrates concepts of nursing leadership and management. Overview of concepts and skills of dynamic and creative leadership and management for high quality patient centered nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    PREQ.:  NSG 410, 411, 412, 413 and 414

    CO-REQ.:  NSG 421

    Credits: (2)

  
  • NSG 433 - Patient Education


    Practice of patient education, standards and guidelines for patient education, specific areas and settings for patient education.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 460 - Nursing Leadership I: Theory


    Leadership theory in the management of clients, peers, and other healthcare providers in nursing service settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 483, 484.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 461 - Basic Nursing Leadership and Management


    Leadership theory in the management of clients, peers, and other healthcare providers in nursing service settings for the Pre-licensure nursing student.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ:  Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 466 - Nursing Science III


    Application of the nursing process for complex client models, including the childbearing family, the child and family, and the mentally ill client.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357, 387. COREQ: 486.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • NSG 468 - Nursing Science IV


    Concepts of health care, health promotion, illness care, and nursing roles for clients with complex health care needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357 and 387. COREQ: 488.

    Credits: (5)
  
  • NSG 470 - Nursing Research


    Research design in the study of nursing problems; interpretation of research emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 471 - Nursing Research I: Research Process


    Research design in the study of nursing problems; research process emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 472, 473.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 472 - Nursing Research II: Critical Reading


      Research design in the study of nursing problems; critical reading emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor. COREQ: 471, 473.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 473 - Nursing Research III: Clinical Application


    Research design in the study of nursing problems; clinical application emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.  COREQ: 471, 472.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 476 - Advanced Concepts and Issues for Nursing Practice


    Analysis of advanced concepts and issues as they relate to nursing practice in complex health care environments.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 478 - Intermediate Physical Assessment


    Focus on developing assessment skills for conducting a health status examination on the adult client.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Registered nurse or senior nursing student.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 479 - Global Health Issues in Infancy Childhood


    Examination of selected global health issues in children from infancy to adolescence.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 480 - Independent Study


    S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • NSG 482 - Readings in Nursing


    Readings in Nursing

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 483 - Nursing Leadership II: Practicum


    Application of management principles in the care of clients with complex health problems through the study of leadership. S/U grading. 6 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 460, 484.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 484 - Nursing Leadership III: Intervention Project


    Nursing leadership and management assessment, planning, analysis, and intervention plan for selected site of student’s choice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 460, 483.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 486 - Clinical Practicum III


    Application of nursing strategies to the care of the child-bearing family, the child and family, and the mentally ill client. S/U grading. 12 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357, 387. COREQ: 466.

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 488 - Clinical Practicum IV


    Care of populations with complex health care needs, with focus on illness prevention and health promotion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 357 and 387. COREQ: 468.

    Credits: (6)
  
  • NSG 501 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Roles and Professional Issues


    Advanced Practice Nursing: Roles and Professional Issues

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 510 - Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing


    Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 511 - Research for Advanced Practice Nursing


    Research for Advanced Practice Nursing

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 516 - Economics and Organization of Health Care


    Economics and Organization of Health Care

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 517 - Pathophysiology for the Adv. Practice Nurse


    Pathology at the cellular, tissue and system levels. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission (full or provisional) to the Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, Post Master’s Certificate for FNP or MSN in Nursing Administration program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 602 - Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnosis


    Advanced Diagnostics and Physical Assessment

    Credits: 1
  
  • NSG 603 - Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Diagnostics


    Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Diagnostics

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 618 - Survey of Pharmacotherapeutics


    Survey of Pharmacotherapeutics

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 622 - Advanced Pharmacology


    Advanced Pharmacology

    Credits: (4)
  
  • NSG 623 - Advanced Health/Physical Assessment


    Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 624 - Family Health Prom. in the Rural Community


    Family Health Prom. in the Rural Community

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 625 - Clinical Management I


    Clinical Management I

    Credits: (1)
  
  • NSG 627 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Diagnostics and Procedures


    Advanced Practice Nursing: Diagnostics and Procedures

    Credits: (2)
  
  • NSG 630 - Advanced Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists


    Advanced Physiology for Nurse Anesthetists

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 631 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists I


    Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists I

    Credits: (3)
  
  • NSG 632 - Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists II


    Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthetists II

    Credits: (3)
 

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