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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Courses
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MG 101 - Introduction to Management Credits: (4 credits)
Examination of the decision-making process for both individuals and groups. Discusses principles and techniques of business relating to the planning, organizing, coordinating, leading, directing, and controlling of the business enterprise. Discusses day-to-day problems faced by managers and solutions to them.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Define basic terminology used in the management field;
- Explain key management concepts and apply them to real life situations;
- Be conversant with contemporary management policy issues;
- Explain diverse management forces that affect respective business policies.
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MG 201 - Organizational Behavior Credits: (4 credits)
Examines management, organization theory and behavior in organizations. Covers such topics as individual motivation, interpersonal communications, dynamics of small groups, organizational structure and the role of managers. Emphasis is on analysis and understanding of human behavior and leadership in organizations with special attention to managerial and policy implications.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MG 101.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe and apply the variety of organizational behavior concepts in real world scenarios;
- Develop and practices teh skills needed to analyze and understand organizational situations in terms of OB theories and concepts;
- Analyze and describe different concepts related to management, leadership and decision making;
- Develop an awareness of student’s own individual behaviors and needs utilizing Myers Briggs Type Indicator and describe the impact of these behaviors;
- Develop and demonstrate responsible, professional behavior, both as an individual contributor and as a member of a team;
- Practice skills needed to respond appropriately to organizational situations using OB concepts.
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MG 302 - Human Resource Management Credits: (4 credits)
Emphasizes principles, methods and procedures in human resource management and labor relations. Topics include job analysis, job description, employee motivation, performance appraisal, as well as coverage of the various personnel functions and the nature of union-management relations and international aspects as they evolve within the business organization.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MG 101.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Develop student’s knowledge of human resource management terms, concepts and practices;
- Develop fundamental knowledge of compensation and benefits, known as total rewards;
- Gain knowledge regarding performance management and appraisal;
- Create the ability to identify and analyze the components of HR management decisions;
- Through cases studies, practice analyzing and problem solving various employee relations issues;
- Learn and apply various federal and state employment laws that govern human resources compliance practices.
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MG 310 - Operations Research Credits: (4 credits)
Provides an introduction to the planning and controlling of operations within an organization. Deals with analytical methods employed, the design of the system, and the control devices for both quality and quantity.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: AC 210, MG 101, MA 205.
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MG 335 - Customer Service Management Credits: (4 credits)
This course examines the role of customer service in achieving a firm’s long-term goals and how customer service provides a hard-to-replicate competitive advantage. The course reviews the service attributes customers most desire and how companies can change their internal operations to meet the customer service needs. Specifically, the course explores the principles of both world-class leadership and human resource policies and how both are essential to delivering great service. The course includes the development of a hypothetical business and an associated service strategy.
Prerequisite/Corequisite MK 201
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MG 402 - Business Policy and Strategy Credits: (4 credits)
Course examines how an organization resolves complex problems within the constraints of the integrated global economy. Develops an ability to view the organization as a whole and understand how and why the various functions are interdependent.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Apply concepts from academic journals to future roles as top managers or business consultants;
- Develop strategic decision-making skills through a deep analysis of a selected organization and a group presentation of that analysis;
- Apply the student’s business knowledge and knowledge gained from other courses to the strategic decision-making process;
- Provide a strong foundation for graduate study, professional service, and career advancement.
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MK 201 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: (4 credits)
Emphasizes basic decision-making tools and analytic processes by the marketing manager including: product policy and new product development, distribution and channel systems, personal selling and mass selling techniques, pricing, promotion, and marketing program implementation.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe the seven (or more) ‘P’s’ of marketing;
- Evaluate new and traditional methods of marketing;
- Apply basic marketing concepts to current business situations;
- Compare approaches to marketing as they apply to market segmentation;
- Take part in group presentations related to marketing specific products or services;
- Use an integrated approach to developing consistent brand identities;
- Compare and contrast marketing research methodologies;
- Evaluate marketing on the international or global levels;
- Apply legal, moral, and ethical dimensions of marketing;
- Analyze marketing decisions.
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MK 301 - Integrated Marketing Communications Credits: (4 credits)
Introduces the student to the development and use of advertising strategies for both products and services. Explores the full range of print and broadcast media along with the role of collateral materials.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MK 201.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Understand the marketing communications framework;
- Identify the mission, vision, objectives and strategic plan of a company and how these elements play a role in marketing communications;
- Be able to collect the appropriate company data and information to accomplish marketing communications objectives;
- Conduct and analyze primary research;
- Define target audiences and create applicable messages;
- Create a professional marketing communications plan for a “live” client;
- Utilize various forms of communications in business settings.
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MK 303 - Retailing Credits: (4 credits)
Exposes the student to modern concepts and procedures in retail store management, covering consumer behavior, store location, layout, buying, pricing and promotion.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MK 201.
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MK 304 - Sales Management Credits: (4 credits)
Examines the sales function and its place in business. Reviews traditional areas of sales management including planning and direction of sales efforts and patterns of organizing
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MK 307 - Customer Service Credits: (4 credits)
Introduces the student to the increasing role of service in providing superior value to the customers. Explores the critical importance of leadership, empowerment, and a holistic and comprehensive approach to designing an operating environment or culture in delivering superior service. Specific areas of investigation will include customer value, customer loyalty, core service attributes and service reward systems.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Explain what leads to good and bad customer service;
- Examine business situations using emotional and social intelligence;
- Take part in group presentations related to customer service situations in light of theories discussed in class;
- Apply legal, ethical, and moral dimensions of customer service;
- Assess loyalty and loyalty programs for an industry;
- Create a situation where customer intimacy has an impact on service;
- Develop a program that integrates co-creation of value with another area of customer service;
- Apply the ‘Complaint-as-gift’ approach to customer service;
- Compare and contrast live and online customer service;
- Examine customer relationship management (CRM) systems;
- Compare and contrast internal and external customers.
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MK 401 - Marketing Management Credits: (4 credits)
Presents an in-depth study of marketing principles, plans and programs enabling students to make effective decisions for all or part of an organization’s marketing efforts. Text readings and case studies expose students to a broad range of marketing problems large and small, profit and nonprofit, in retail, wholesale and manufacturing business.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MK 302.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Analyze the strategy of a company and develop a marketing plan to achieve strategic goals;
- Create marketing tactics aligned with big data analytics;
- Formulate a loyalty program to achieve marketing objectives;
- Compare and contrast business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) approaches to marketing;
- Decide the best approach for branding a company;
- Develop a plan that takes an organization through the process of market segmentation to targeting and positioning its brand;
- Create a marketing strategy for an organization relative to the competitive marketplace;
- Integrate ethical ideals into marketing strategy through plans related to sustainability conscious capitalism and other areas of corporate citizenship;
- Propose a pricing strategy for an innovative product or service;
- Formulate an integrated marketing communications (IMC) plan;
- Develop a marketing plan for a company expanding internationally.
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MK 500 - Strategic Marketing Credits: (3 credits)
This graduate level course will require students to integrate strategy with marketing and apply a systems-thinking approach to the development of a brand that aligns with organizational strategy and core ideology. Significant focus will be placed on sustainability and innovation, as well as the impact of dynamic environments and hypercompetitive markets.
Notes Junior and senior students only with approval.
Offered in both classroom and online formats. See schedules for current offerings.
Students must earn a “B” or better in this class or it will have to be repeated and this may delay a student’s ability to move forward in the program.
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MS 401 A - Senior Research (SR) Credits: (2-4 credits)
Provides senior students an opportunity to carry out high-quality scientific research.
This is a Sustainability-Related (SR) course.
Notes Students will work closely with faculty on a mutually agreed project with the ultimate goal of the research being published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and/or presentation of results at a scientific conference. Additionally, the final project will be presented to the College community during spring semester at the annual “Student Research Seminar.”
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MS 401 B - Senior Research Credits: (2-4 credits)
Provides senior students an opportunity to carry out high-quality scientific research.
Notes Students will work closely with faculty on a mutually agreed project with the ultimate goal of the research being published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and/or presentation of results at a scientific conference. Additionally, the final project will be presented to the College community during spring semester at the annual “Student Research Seminar.”
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MS 404 - Special Topics in Marine Science Credits: 1-4 credits
MS 404 Special Topics course is inherently a special opportunity. Each Special Topics course presents either some new, experimental course design, or new subject matter content that does not fit into existing courses. Each Special Topics course comes with its own course title, description, prerequisites (if any) and objectives.
Special Topics is a course in an area of Marine Science of particular interest to the instructor and/or the students registered. It is offered to provide flexibility and variety to the program while giving the student the opportunity to study an uncommon topic in considerable depth.
Prerequisites, level and number of credits to be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Various, by specific course offering.
Learning Outcomes Due to the changing courses offered under the Special Topics banner, it is extremely difficult to give concrete course outcomes. The course outcomes for a special topics course will, however, be congruent with the institutional outcomes of the College and of the Environmental Science & Marine Science programs.
Cross-listed ES 404
Frequency of Offering: Each Special Topics course will be offered just once. |
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MU 250 - Guitar I Credits: (4 credits)
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MU 251 - Guitar II Credits: (4 credits)
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NN 202 - Nutrition Credits: (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the principles of normal nutrition. Assessment of nutritional status and normal nutrient requirements of different age levels and life stages are explored. Nutritional care as part of professional nursing practice is emphasized.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: CH 105.
Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Possess a basic understanding of the chemical composition of foods;
- Possess a basic understanding of how major nutrients function in the body;
- Describe general nutritional requirements at different stages of the life cycle;
- Have the tools to recognize credible resources for nutrition information;
- Become familiar with the general techniques used for nutritional assessment and evaluation of dietary adequacy;
- Become familiar with the most prevalent disorders and diseases that require nutritional intervention and treatment;
- Describe multiple factors that influence nutrient intake;
- Recognize the significance of nutrition as it impacts health and health care deliver.
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NS 100 - Science for Elementary Education Credits: (4 credits)
It will acquaint students with the basic concepts of physics, life and earth sciences. Emphasis is on the knowledge, attitude and skills that will construct a solid foundation in the science content area.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of subject matter of three science disciplines; Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science;
- Relate the major concepts of science disciplines to each other and show how these disciplines are interconnected;
- Demonstrate scientific processes such as posing questions, observing, investigating phenomena, interpreting findings, communicating results, and making judgments based on evidence;
- Identify current initiatives in science education, i.e., Project 2061; and to become familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards as well as the state science standards.
Notes This course is designed for elementary education majors. The course will include a three-hour in-class session, plus a one-hour lab component.
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NS 405 - Natural Science Internship (SR) Credits: (2 - 4 credits)
This internship integrates classroom theory with professional “hands on” application and in the context of a learning experience. Students participating in an internship will gain knowledge and skills in their area of interest that will benefit them in their future careers or in graduate school.
This is a Sustainability-Related (SR) course.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status, NS major or minor, minimum 2.5 GPA overall and in major, and permission of the supervising faculty member and the Department Chair.
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NU 105 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Credits: (3 credits theory)
This course introduces students to the nursing profession and contemporary healthcare. Students examine nursing as a profession and a career with a focus on core healthcare professional competencies. The core competencies of a patient-centered care; teamwork and collaboration; evidence-based practice; quality improvement; safety, and informatics are explored in relation to nursing.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. (Essential VIII);
- Demonstrate an awareness of complex organizational systems. (Essential II; Teamwork and Collaboration);
- Describe the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research. (Essential III: Evidence-Based Practice);
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques. (Essential VI: Teamwork and Collaboration);
- Describe inter- and intraprofessional communication and collaborative skills including negotiation and conflict resolution. (Essential VI; Teamwork and Collaboration);
- Explain the role of the nurse in assessing the health/illness beliefs, values, attitude, and practices of individuals families, groups, communities, and populations. (Essential VII: Patinet-Centered Care);
- Identify and discuss the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct for professional nurses. (Essential VIII: Safety);
- Explore telecommunication technologies to assist in effective communication in a variety of healthcare settings. (Essential IV; Informatics);
- Discuss the impact of socio-cultural, economic, legal, and political factors that influence healthcare delivery and nursing practice. (Essential V: Patient-Centered Care);
- Assume responsibility for personal and professional behaviors. (Essential VIII).
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NU 309 - Evidence Based Practice Credits: (3 credits theory)
This course focuses on the role of nurses as research consumers and highlights how consumers of research contribute to the development of evidence-based practice. Students gain an understanding of the research process, how to read research critically, and the ability to understand and evaluate quantitative, qualitative, and outcomes research reports and to summarize research evidence to make changes in practice. Knowledge generated from nursing research when integrated with clinical expertise and patient needs provides a framework for making clinically effective individualized decisions.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MA 205.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research. (Essential III);
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice. (Essential III);
- Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research. (Essential III);
- Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources. (Essential III);
- Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. (Essential III);
- Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes. (Essential III).
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NU 314 - Maternal Newborn Nursing Credits: (4 Credits: 3 Credits - Theory, 1 Credit - Clinical)
Using a holistic approach, this course guides the student in the application of the nursing process to meet the needs of maternal and newborn patients. It includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, newborn care, care of the high-risk pregnancy, and postpartum complications. Acute and chronic health conditions occurring in high-risk childbearing families are discussed in relation to their impact on individuals and their families.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU 212, NU216
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Implement holistic, patient-centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, physiology & pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management for childbearing families and newborns (AACN, IX, 3);
- Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and patient’s support network (AACN, IX, 4);
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences, including measures for effective pain management (AACN, IX, 5);
- Implement patient and family care around grief and loss in childbearing, including support of rituals and respect for patient and family preferences (AACN, IX, 6);
- Provide appropriate patient/family teaching that reflects development stage, age, culture, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations to foster patient engagement in their care (AACN, IX, 7);
- Implement evidence-based nursing interventions as appropriate for pregnancy through childbearing, including newborn care of patients and interventions for promoting health (AACN, IX, 8);
- Provide nursing care based on evidence that contributes to safe and high quality patient outcomes during pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum, as well as newborn care (AACN, IX, 11);
- Create a safe environment that results in high quality patient outcomes in the maternal child setting (AACN, IX 12);
- Demonstrate the application of psychomotor skills for the efficient, safe, and compassionate delivery of patient care (e.g. fetal heart monitoring and phototherapy)(AACN, IX, 16);
- Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, inter-professional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care (AACN, III, 6);
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and patients to provide spiritually and culturally appropriate health promotion and injury prevention interventions as it relates to maternal & newborn care. This includes safety in the home setting and recognizing signs and symptoms of depression (AACN, VII, 7).
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NU 390 - Nursing Care of the Adult II Credits: (5 credits: 3 credits - Theory, 2 credits - Clinical)
This course expands on concepts presented in NU 301, Nursing Care of the Adult I. Students provide holistic, patient-centered care to individuals and families with complex needs in a high acuity environment. The student implements evidenced-based interventions and uses critical thinking as they organize and prioritize care.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU 301.
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NU 400 - Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing Credits: (4 Credits: 3 Credits Theory, 1 Credit Clinical)
This course is based on the belief that psychiatric / mental health nursing is integral to all areas of nursing. It is built upon a fundamental understanding of human behavior and examines the impact of major mental illness on the individual in the context of the family and community, explores treatment options and issues, and emphasizes the evidenced-based principles and practice of psychiatric / mental health nursing. The student will obtain a basic understanding of the mental health continuum and the causes, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric disorders across the life span. Emphasis is placed on application of therapeutic communication techniques, psychiatric assessment skills, and the nursing process.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: PY 101, SO 201, NU 390
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Evaluate professional behaviors and articulate knowledge of the standards and scope of practice of psychiatric nursing and the legal and ethical aspects of psychiatric nursing. (Essentials VIII number 1) Professionalism;
- Develop comprehensive awareness of the global aspects of psychiatric care and collaborate with others in planning safe holistic nursing plans of care for people at risk for or with diagnosed mental illness, and people who are distressed, suffering, or in need of psychosocial support, guidance or helpful information. (Essentials IX #1) Holistic care;
- Explore effective therapeutic communication with client, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team. Also, sets and maintains appropriate professional boundaries. (Essentials IX #4) Communication outcome;
- Explore critical and systematic thinking and nursing judgment in the provision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in partnership with the multidisciplinary health care team, persons with mental health problems and mental illnesses and their families. (Essentials IX # 9, # 13, Essential III #6 and Essential VI #2) Critical thinking outcome;
- Adapt the need for safety and utilize continual assessment methods to manage the detection, prevention, intervention and post-intervention phases of crisis situations with persons with mental health problems and mental illnesses. (Essentials IX #13) Safety outcome.
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NU 405 - Community Nursing Credits: (5 Credits: 3 credits - Theory, 2 credits - Clinical)
This course develops knowledge and skills in theory and practice of community nursing. Students learn about community nursing specialties, practice sites, an dpopulation-based nursing and demonstyrate application of public health theory, communication, and teamwork skills.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU 390, NU 315, NU 314
Co-requisites: NU 304, NU 406
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Assess health/illness beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. (AACN VII);
2. Use evidence-based practices to discuss health teaching, health counseling, screening, outreach, disease and outbreak investigation, referral, and follow-up throughout the lifespan. (AACN VII);
3. Assess and analyze heath, healthcare, and emergency preparedness needs of a defined population (AACN VII);
4. Apply clinical judgment and decision-making skills in choosing appropriate, timely nursing care during disaster, mass casualty, and other emergency situations (AACN VII);
5. Collaborate with others to develop a holistic intervention plan that takes into account determinants of health, available resources, and the range of activities that contribute to health and
the prevention of illness, injury, disability, and premature death;
6. Demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of community needs identification using the nursing process (AACN VII);
7. Participate in clinical prevention and population-focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and equity (AACN VII);
8. Advocate for high quality and safe patient care as a member of the interprofessional team (AACN VI).
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NU 406 - Nursing Leadership and Management Credits: (4 Credits - Theory)
Facilitates student synthesis of curricula concepts into a framework for professional nursing. Students demonstrate integration and synthesis of knowledge from the sciences, humanities and nursing in classroom discussions. Emphasis is placed on moral, ethical, legal and political implications for nursing practice.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU390, NU 314, NU315, PH 200.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to effectively implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives within the context of inter-professional team (AACN II);
2. Demonstrate an awareness of complex organizational systems (AACN II);
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of organizational structure, mission, vision, philosophy, and values (AACN II);
4. Apply leadership concepts, skills and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, health team coordination, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a
variety of settings (AACN II);
5. Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure, process and outcomes to identify clinical questions and describe the process of changing current practice (AACN II).
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NU 408 - Charge Nurse Experience Credits: (2 Credits)
The Charge Nurse Experience is an elective clinical opportunity of 80 or more hours designed for senior nursing students who have successfully completed NU 406 or NU 506 or an equivalent Nursing Leadership / Management course that has been accepted in transfer by the Department of Nursing as having met the requirements of NU 406 or NU 506. In this experience the senior student is paired with an experienced charge nurse or unit manager in the Long Term Care or acute care setting. Through 80 or more hours of one-on-one work with the charge nurse or unit manager the student learns to apply leadership and management principles and concepts learned in NU406 or NU506. By the end of the clinical the student is able to demonstrate unit management and leadership as allowed per appropriate state Board of Nursing rules and regulations under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or unit manager.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU 406 or NU 506 or an equivalent course accepted in transfer by the Department of Nursing.
Co-requisite: NU 420
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NU 410 - Critical Care Nursing Credits: (2 credits)
This Nursing elective focuses on further development, critical examination, and the synthesis of nursing care of individuals with life-threatening illness and their families. Previous nursing knowledge and skills are built upon with emphasis on the nursing process, problem-solving, organizing and setting priorities in an intensive care unit.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU405, NU406.
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NU 411 - International Nursing Credits: (2 Credits)
The International Nursing elective investigates caring for populations of diverse cultural backgrounds. This elective explores compassionate caring for people of different cultures, international opportunities for nurses, health issues of developing nations, human trafficking, personal safety and more. Nearly every nurse in practice will work with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: NU 204
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Explain the domains and concepts of the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence;
- Identify variant characteristics of culture and barriers to culturally competent health care;
- Apply the 12 domains of Cultural Competence Model to people of different heritages;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the health issues of developing nations, human trafficking, and personal safety;
- Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of transcultural research;
- Participate in self-awareness practices (reflection of knowledge, values, ethics, and beliefs) to optimize assessment and interactions with patients of different cultures.
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NU 416 - Clinical Ethics Credits: 3 credits
This elective is designed to explore the ethical issues facing clinicians in the workplace. This course will provide an opportunity for small group discussion in which students will explore their own beliefs, biases and wisdom related to these issues. Topics will include patient self-determination, informed consent, end-of-life decision making, advocacy, truth-telling, confidentiality, ethics consultation process and more. Students will have the opportunity to assess their own moral agency and to develop basic skills in recognizing and addressing ethical challenges.
Prerequisite/Corequisite NU 390 (Nursing of the Adult II)
NU 314 (Maternal / Newborn Nursing)
NU 315 (Nursing Care of Children)
NU 400 (Mental Health Nursing)
NU 405 (Community Nursing)
NU 406 (Nursing Leadership & Management)
Co-Requisite:
NU 420 (Nursing Internship)
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Recognize ethical challenges in the workplace;
- Use ethical tools to analyze and determine the best approach to resolving an ethical issue;
- Demonstrate respect for the moral agency of self and others;
- Demonstrate ethical knowledge and self-awareness by participating in ethics case discussion with peers;
- Recognize personal limitations when dealing with an ethical challenge and when to engage an ethics committee.
Frequency of Offering: Spring Semester Only |
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NU 417 - History of Nursing Credits: 3 credits
Focuses on historic themes, trends and events in nursing in the United States, demonstrating their relevance to contemporary issues in the profession. Students will examine social, political, economic and cultural factors of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that influenced the developing profession of nursing. Students will study the historic dimensions of topics reflecting nursing leadership and significant events of particular time periods.
Prerequisite/Corequisite NU 390 (Nursing Care of the Adult II)
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Investigate major historical themes, trends and events in nursing in the United States (Essential VIII);
- Examine how social, political, economic and cultural issues in the U.S. influenced the development of the profession of nursing (Essential IX);
- Explore the impact of selected historical figures on their respective eras (Essential VIII);
- Analyze the influence of past persons and events in relation to contemporary nursing issues and practices (Essential VIII);
- Analyze the influence of women’s history on the development of the nursing profession, education and image (Essential IX).
Frequency of Offering: Spring Semester |
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NU 420 - Nursing Internship Credits: (4 Credits Clinical )
This internship provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to think in complex ways as they apply nursing knowledge and skills to new and unpredictable situations.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: NU 405, 406, and all NU300 level courses
Notes Offered every spring.
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NU 422 - Stress Management Credits: 3 credits
This course will focus on physiological, psychological and sociological stressors that affect ehalth and well being of individuals. This course will provide an understanding of how these different stressors affect physical and mental performance in everyday life. Stress reduction techniques and coping mechanisms will be discussed to promote better health and maintain wellness.
Cross-listed HE 204
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PC 101 - Physics I Credits: (4 credits)
This course is devoted to the study of the atomic structure of matter and its interactions. The primary focus is on classical mechanics and thermal physics, topics that are a fundamental part of the conceptual framework for all of physics and chemistry.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: MA 201.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Identify linkages between physics and other disciplines such as chemistry, biology, exercise science, and environmental science.
2. Explain how physics influences current and emerging technologies.
3. Discuss classical and modern physics concepts at a conceptual level.
4. Solve problems using mathematics and physical reasoning.
5. Develop physics content in a project related to your field of study or interests.
6. Test hypotheses related to custom physics content.
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PC 102 - Physics II Credits: (4 credits)
A continuation of PC 101, in which the concepts of electric and magnetic fields are emphasized, and which extends the study of the atomic structure of matter to include the role of electrons.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: Completion of PC 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PC 103 - Astronomy Credits: (4 credits)
This course examines the solar system, stars, galaxies, the universe and the influence of extraterrestrial impacts on Earth.
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PE 101 - Instructional Skills and Techniques 1 – Invasion games Credits: (2 credits)
Introduces the basic skills and techniques for invasion games. Topics included but not limited to be football, soccer, and basketball. While learning basic skills, student attention is focused also on the process of teaching, as well as skill acquisition.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1, InTASC Standard #1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning
experiences. Student Artifact(s): Weekly Reflections- learner development K-12 students; Class Discussions;
2. InTASC Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.Student Artifact(s): Weekly Reflections - diversity; Class Discussions;
3. InTASC Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Student Artifact(s): Weekly Reflections - Context and Learning; Class Discussions;
4. InTASC Standard #4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. Student Artifact(s): Reference lists, lesson purpose, learner objectives, In class Discussions;
5. InTASC Standard #5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, Weekly Reflections, class discussions;
6. InTASC Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, weekly reflections, class discussions;
7. InTASC Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
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PE 102 - Instructional Skills and Techniques 2 – Net games Credits: (2 credits)
Introduces the basic skills and techniques for net games. Topics included but not limited to be volleyball, badminton, tennis. While learning basic skills, student attention is focused also on the process of teaching, as well as skill acquisition.
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PE 104 - Instructional Skills and Techniques 4 – Outdoor activities Credits: (2 credits)
Introduces the basic skills and techniques for canoeing/kayaking, hiking, orienteering, low elements ropes and adventure based games. While learning basic skills, student attention is focused also on the process of teaching, as well as skill acquisition.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Knowledge:
a. Content Literacy: Related to appropriate general and professional knowledge specific to individual
disciplines.
b. Technology Literacy: Related to state-of-the-art technologies employed to strengthen
performance in all personal and professional areas.
c. Cultural Literacy: Related to today’s diverse learners. This encompasses the behavioral
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively enable all learners to achieve.
2. Pedagogy:
a. Instructional Strategies and Instructional Models: Related to teaching effectiveness, learning
outcomes, and assessments. This includes skillful and varied methodology with diverse learners
incorporating problem solving, critical thinking, and reflection.
b. Management Strategies: Related to the curriculum and the orchestration of the learning
environment. This includes facilitating classroom dynamics that model fairness and respect.
3. Dispositions:
a. Leadership Strategies: Related to personal and professional conduct. This includes professional
development and a demonstrated commitment to continuous personal advancement.
b. Affective Strategies: Related to modeling acceptance and collaboration. This includes recognition
of self and student worth, and the importance of fostering social, emotional, moral, and spiritual
growth.
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PE 105 - Instructional Skills and Techniques 5 – Aquatics Credits: (2 credits)
Introduces the basic skills and techniques for swimming and diving. While learning basic skills, student attention is focused also on the process of teaching, as well as skill acquisition.
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PE 106 - Instructional Skills and Techniques 6 – Dance/elementary games Credits: (2 credits)
Introduces the basic skills and techniques for activities appropriate for elementary level physical education including: educational gymnastics, low organization games, fundamental motor skills, rhythms, and folk, social and square dancing. While learning basic skills, student attention is focused also on the process of teaching, as well as skill acquisition.
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PE 107 - Instructional Skills: Lifeguarding Credits: (2 credits)
This course introduces the basic skills, techniques, and procedures necessary for Lifeguard certification by the American Red Cross.
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PE 208 - Skill Themes and Movement Concepts Credits: 2 credits
This course introduces the physical education teacher to movement vocabulary and movement concepts. In order to participate with confidence and enjoy physical activities such as games, sports, gymnastics and dance, students in grades PK-12 need to acquire skills that combine both motor skills and movement concepts. This course includes the physical education content of educational gymnastics, rhythms, dance, fundamental motor and loco-motor skills.
Prerequisite/Corequisite None
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Explain how movement themes are used to organize movement concepts;
- Identify the progressions of activities in each skill theme;
- Demonstrate the motor and movement skills;
- Classify the motor and movement skills into movement themes and movement concepts;
- Diagnose motor and movement skill errors in students and provide corrective feedback for improvement;
- Write learning objectives outcome, and/or learning targets for lessons that utilize skill themes and movement concepts;
- Assess students as they learn motor and movement skills and concepts.
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PE 303 - Methods in Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Credits: (4 credits)
Introduces traditional and modern teaching methodologies in physical education. Learning experiences include theoretical investigation of curriculum at the elementary, middle and secondary school levels, planning for instruction and guided observations at each level. This course provides the foundation for the student teaching experience.
Notes Restricted to physical education majors.
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PE 305 - Methods in Teaching Elementary Physical Education and Assessment Credits: 4 credits
This course offers the prospective teachers instructional methods and assessment techniques appropriate for the K-5 grade span. The prospective teacher demonstrates knowledge and skills learned from this course through community learning experiences.
Prerequisite/Corequisite PE 208 Skill Themes and Movement Concepts.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe and apply content knowledge for teaching physical education in the K-5 grade span;
- Describe and apply specialized pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching physical education in the K-5 grade span (implements, demonstrations, explanations, instructional cues, feedback; rules, routines, expectations, transitions);
- Create and write measurable, developmentally appropriate performance-based short and long-term objectives aligned with State and/or SHAPE America outcomes for K-5 physical education;
- Plan and implement progressive and sequential content that aligns with short and long-term objectives that address the diverse needs of all learners;
- Design learning experiences that engage students in meta-cognition strategies for analyzing performance and results on declarative, procedural and strategic knowledge;
- Indentify and create authentic, formative, and summative assessments that measure student progress and achievement toward lesson and unit goals and objectives.
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PE 306 - Methods in Teaching Middle and Secondary Physical Education and Assessment Credits: 4 credits
This course offers the prospective teachers instructional methods and assessment techniques appropriate for the 6-12 grade span. The prospective teacher demonstrates knowledge and skills learned from this course through community learning experiences.
Prerequisite/Corequisite PE 208 Skill Themes and Movement Concepts, and PE 305 Methods in Teaching Elementary Physical Education and Assessment.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe and apply content knowledge for teaching physical education in the 6-12 grade span;
- Describe and apply specialized pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching physical education in the 6-12 grade span. (Use of instructional models; Project based, Teaching Games for Understanding, Sports Education Model, Personalized System of Instruction, Cooperative learning, etc.);
- Create and write measurable, developmentally appropriate performance-based short and long-term objectives aligned with State and/or SHAPE America outcomes for middle and high school physical education;
- Plan and implement progressive and sequential content that aligns with short and long-term objectives that address the diverse needs of all learners;
- Design learning experiences that engage students in meta-cognition strategies for analyzing performance and results on declarative, procedural and strategic knowledge;
- Plan and implement Fitness Education lessons according to State Learning Results;
- Identify and create authentic, formative and summative assessments that measure student progress and achievement toward lesson and unit goals and objectives.
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PE 315 - Adapted Physical Education and Mainstreaming Credits: (4 credits)
PE 315 offers undergraduate students an experience-based approach to document and apply differentiated and research based teaching strategies while working with individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. Students will plan, assess, document and reflect on teaching and learning experiences in physical fitness, motor skill acquisition and social interactions for individuals with disabilities in a school or community setting.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. InTASC Standard #1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements- learner development K-12 students; Class Discussions;
2. InTASC Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements - diversity; Class Discussions;
3. InTASC Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements - Context and Learning; Class Discussions;
4. InTASC Standard #4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. Student Artifact(s): Reference lists, lesson purpose, learner objectives, class Discussions;
5. InTASC Standard #5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, GIST Summary Statement, class discussions, journal reflections;
6. InTASC Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, GIST Summary Statement, class discussions, journal reflections;
7. InTASC Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. Student Artifact(s): lesson plan, journal reflections, GIST Summary Statements, class discussion, assessments;
8. InTASC Standard #8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements, class discussions.
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PE 316 - Motor Learning Credits: (4 credits)
Explores the theories of learning in relation to acquisition of motor skills and motor development. Includes such topics as memory, feedback, attention, perception, conditions of practice and skill acquisition.
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PE 320 - Tests and Measurements in Sport and Physical Education Credits: (4 credits)
Focus upon the construction/selection, administration, evaluation and interpretation of tests which measure physical fitness, skill-related fitness, psychomotor sports skills, knowledge and attitudes. Includes the interpretation of research related to teaching and learning in physical education. Statistical procedures are used to explain results. Computers and appropriate software are also introduced.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Knowledge:
a. Content Literacy: Related to appropriate general and professional knowledge specific to individual disciplines.
b. Technology Literacy: Related to state-of-the-art technologies employed to strengthen
performance in all personal and professional areas.
c. Cultural Literacy: Related to today’s diverse learners. This encompasses the behavioral
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively enable all learners to achieve.
2. Pedagogy:
a. Instructional Strategies and Instructional Models: Related to teaching effectiveness, learning
outcomes, and assessments. This includes skillful and varied methodology with diverse learners incorporating problem solving, critical thinking, and reflection.
b. Management Strategies: Related to the curriculum and the orchestration of the learning
environment. This includes facilitating classroom dynamics that model fairness and respect.
3. Dispositions:
a. Leadership Strategies: Related to personal and professional conduct. This includes professional development and a demonstrated commitment to continuous personal advancement.
b. Affective Strategies: Related to modeling acceptance and collaboration. This includes recognition of self and student worth, and the importance of fostering social, emotional, moral, and spiritual growth.
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PE 405 - Applied Skills/Practicum Credits: (2 credits)
Provides practical experience in teaching physical education activities.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe the characteristics of physical education teachers who create positive environments for students;
- Describe management protocols such as rules, routines, and expectations that teachers developed for the class;
- Identify and analyze components of developmentally appropriate learning experiences that were aligned with local, state, and national standards;
- Describe management protocols, such as rules, routines and expectations that teachers developed with classes and create one’s own management protocol for each grade span;
- Describe and provide examples from your observations regarding the meaning of “teaching with a purpose” and state the purpose of your lesson in your fourth lesson plan;
- Describe the concept of task progression (Graham) and employ the technique in the fourth lesson plan assignment;
- Create 4 lesson plans;
- List the cues you would use when planning the fourth lesson plan;
- Identify components of a successful lesson and apply components of previous lessons to the creation of one’s own lesson plans to the fourth lesson, which will not be observed;
- Analyze the important link between planning and teaching;
- Describe the difference between subject centered and student centered teaching/instruction;
- Defines pedagogical terms used in teaching physical education;
- Describes Hellison’s personal and social responsibility model and Canter’s
- Identify describe, and analyze different kinds of assessment that can be used to foster student learning and that informed the teacher’s decision making and create or choose one assessment to put in your fourth lesson plan.
- Create 4 reports for parents informing them of the child’s progress.
- Uses journaling to link observations to assigned reading and one’s personal beliefs.
Notes Each student is required to complete internships in two field assignments under the supervision of an experienced on-site instructor.
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PE 407 - Seminar in Physical Education/Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation Credits: (4 credits)
Includes the theoretical and practical issues surrounding curriculum design and program evaluation in physical education.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Corequisite: PE 408 Supervised Student Teaching.
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PE 408 - Supervised Student Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 12 Credits
This course provides a laboratory experience in which the student observes and teaches under the guidance of a certified physical education teacher in a local school with close supervision by a Saint Joseph’s College faculty member. This teaching experience, 15 weeks, will be at two levels chosen from elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12).
Notes Requirements for student teaching include the following: a 2.7 cumulative average overall and 3.0 in major; a recommendation from the Physical Education Coordinator.
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PE 412 - Special Topics in Physical Education Credits: (1–4 credits)
Allows students to explore specific areas within the broad disciplines of physical education. The subject matter of this course will vary depending on student interest and faculty resources.
Notes Topic and subject matter of the course will be announced in advance of each semester the course is offered.
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PE 415 - Directed Independent Study in Physical Education Credits: (1-4 credits)
Permits superior students to study special topics of their choice.
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PH 200 - Human Nature and Ethics Credits: (4 credits)
A study of seminal philosophical questions and their relevance to what it means to be a human being. Topics include key theories of reality and knowledge and a substantial focus on ethics, including ethical theory and applied ethical issues.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Identify key concepts and terms in philosophy;
- Explain basic philosophical theories and their significance;
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reading skills;
- Apply ethical theories to particular moral issues;
- Demonstrate writing proficiency appropriate for a mid-level undergraduate class.
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PH 204 - Philosophy of Gender Credits: (4 credits)
A study of human nature focusing on the theme of gender and using folk tales as a primary source of enlightenment.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe basic features of human nature, especially as these relate to gender;
- Analyze folktales in order to determine what they may tell us about human nature and/or gender;
- Write a well-reasoned and articulated paper on the issue of human nature and/or gender.
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PH 213 - Modern Philosophy Credits: (4 credits)
A detailed study of the major themes characterizing modern philosophy drawing from the writings of such authors as Descartes, Hume, and Kant.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Identify and explain the significance of key terms and theories featured in the modern era of Western Philosophy;
2. Demonstrate critical thinking via the evaluation of philosophical arguments;
3. Practice articulating ideas orally;
4. Demonstrate writing proficiency appropriate for a mid-level undergraduate class.
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PH 214 - Contemporary Philosophy Credits: (4 credits)
A detailed study of the major themes characterizing contemporary philosophy drawing from the writings of such authors as James, Wittgenstein, and Heidegger.
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PH 216 - Bioethics Credits: (4 credits)
A study of the contemporary approaches to decision-making regarding biomedical issues. The principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy and justice will be discussed, along with their application to current problems of treatment and the allocation of resources.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Identify and use key concepts in bioethics;
- Articulate relevance of moral theories to contexts in medicine and biotechnology;
- Demonstrate writing proficiency appropriate for a mid-level undergraduate class;
- Practice articulating ideas orally;
- Demonstrate critical thinking via the evaluation of arguments.
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PH 217 - Phenomenology Credits: (4 credits)
A study of the essential nature and structure of consciousness from the first-person perspective. Topics discussed will include transcendental reduction, phenomenological and natural attitudes, intentionality, being, time, and Dasein.
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PH 219 - Ethics and the Good Society Credits: (4 credits)
This is an applied ethics course devoted to the examination of some of the most pressing moral problems facing contemporary societies. Topics include: war, poverty, the environment, abortion, euthanasia, privacy, intellectual property, capital punishment, genetic engineering.
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PH 220 - Feminist Philosophy Credits: (4 credits)
An introduction to issues in feminist philosophy, including: the role of feminist philosophy within the discipline of philosophy; the assessment of the place of women in the history of philosophy; and feminist contributions to the areas of epistemology, ethics, and politics. Attention will be given to questions regarding the role of objectivity and impartiality, relationships such as family and friendship, and the representation of difference in political life.
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PH 221 - Good and Evil: Philosophical Perspectives Credits: (4 credits)
A survey of philosophical reflection on the nature of good and evil. Topics include: the metaphysics of goodness and evil; theories of the good life; moral good and evil; natural evil and suffering; institutional evil; evil and the existence of God; literary depictions of good and evil; language about value; value pluralism and monism; practical responses to evil.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate familiarity with philosophical concepts of goodness and evil and their significance;
- Articulate central ideas and influence of some of the main figures in the Western philosophical tradition;
- Demonstrate familiarity with recent philosophical work on the problem of evil;
- Show improved ability for thinking critically;
- Show improved ability to communicate relevant ideas through writing and speech.
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PH 222 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 4 credits
A detailed study of the major themes characterizing ancient and medieval philosophy drawing from the writings of such authors as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and Anselm.
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PH 225 - Happiness, Character, and Well-Being: Psychological and Philosophical Perspectives Credits: 4 credits
An interdisciplinary study of psychological and philosophical perspectives on the nature of well-being and dispositions of character. Topics include: subjective and objective conceptions of happiness; situationalism; rationality and adaptive preferences; measurement of happiness; neurological/cognitive/emotional dimensions of happiness; psychotherapy; and implications for social structures, institutions, and policies.
Cross-listed PY225
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PH 301 - Metaphysics Credits: (4 credits)
A study of the most fundamental elements of reality. Topics may include such key concepts as existence and non-existence, God, purpose, physical and non-physical, possibility and impossibility, necessity and contingency, freedom and necessity, substance and attributes, cause and effect, and unity and plurality.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: PH 200.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Describe the basic metaphysical theories found in the history of philosophy;
- Explain Heidegger’s 20th century response to past metaphysical theories;
- Write a well-reasoned and articulated paper on a metaphysical topic;
- Demonstrate critical thinking and reading skills.
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PH 302 - Philosophy of Knowledge Credits: (4 credits)
A study of the central philosophical topics concerning knowledge, including its definition, sources, and value; epistemic paradoxes; and the possibility of various kinds of skepticism. The course devotes substantial attention to the application of epistemological concepts to particular areas of social life: science, the media, politics, religion, and communication.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: PH 200.
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PH 304 - Social and Political Philosophy Credits: (4 credits)
An examination of the origin and foundations of social and political life, including such topics as justice, liberty, rights and duties, law, and the notion of the good.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: PH 200.
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PH 305 - The Moral Self Credits: (4 credits)
An examination of classical and contemporary theories concerning the nature of the moral self. Attention will focus on the issues of moral motivation and development. Topics to be discussed will include the role of emotions, appeals to self-interest, the place of impartiality, the assignment of responsibility, and the relation of ethical, social, and political systems to certain conceptions of the moral self.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: PH 200.
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PH 401 - Seminar I Credits: (4 credits)
Advanced study of a single philosopher or philosophical theme. Emphasis is placed on independent study and critical analysis leading to a final paper of professional quality.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: PH 200, and one 300-level Philosophy course.
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PH 402 - Seminar II Credits: 4 credits
Complement to PH 401 focusing on a different philosopher or philosophical theme.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisites: PH 200, and one 300-level Philosophy course
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PH 410 - Directed Study Credits: (4 credits)
Permits superior students to study specific philosophical topics which fall outside the regular course offerings.
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PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: (4 credits)
Focuses on basic themes such as ideology, the political spectrum and nationalism. The major ideologies are analyzed including capitalism, socialism, communism, fascism and modern post-industrial concepts. Students are encouraged to view contemporary contentious issues in light of their history and possible future developments.
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PS 102 - American Government and Politics Credits: (4 credits)
Begins with a discussion of the founding of the United States and the Constitution and follows with an analysis of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of our government. Controversial issues of political science are debated, with each student choosing one issue for further analysis.
Learning Outcomes Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Students will be able to identify and analyze several of the most important features of American government and politics;
- Students will become familiar with and be able to discuss one specific controversial political issue through reading, writing and leading a discussion on a topic of their own choosing;
- Students will demonstrate awareness through discussion and examination of how film can influence one’s appreciation of political and historical events and personalities, and be able to differentiate between a creative feature film and a documentary.
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PS 201 - Comparative Politics Credits: (4 credits)
Examines different social, economic and cultural factors which have given rise to the unique political institutions in several selected countries. An effort will be made to examine the ties between the developed and developing countries.
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PS 202 - International Relations Credits: (4 credits)
Focuses on the critical issues of relations between the United States and other major countries in the 20th century, the period during which American global hegemony emerges. The role of the American presidency and State Department is also examined from the perspective of the style of leadership practiced.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
- Attain a basic understanding of International Relations (IR). As such, students will become familiar with:
- historical forces that have shaped the current international system;
- different theoretical orientations employed by the discipline;
- primary actors, institutions, and trends that currently shape the international system;
- the role of international economic forces in shaping political outcomes in the international arena.
- Develop and apply critical analytical skills and theory in evaluating international events. Students thus will be asked to assess real world situations in in class activities and assessmentsl
- Improve academic writing: two short papers specifically designed to push students to improve their analytical and persuasive writing capabilities will therefore be assignedl
- Attain basic geographical literacy of the current nation-state system.
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PS 214 - Religion & Politics of Islam Credits: (4 credits)
Provides an introduction to the central experiences and teachings of Islam. Course topics include: Muhammad, Qur’an, Sunna, Shi’ah, Sufis, relationships to Judaism and Christianity, the problems of modernity, and Islam in North America.
Cross-listed TH 214
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PS 303 - Constitutional History of the United States Credits: (4 credits)
The evolution of the Constitution with emphasis upon key Supreme Court decisions and their application. Analyzes the correlation of Court interpretation of law to contemporary history.
Cross-listed This course is cross-listed as HY 301.
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PS 306 - Politics and the Media Credits: (4 credits)
This course studies the link between politics and mass media in the United States, from historical beginnings in the 18th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on national political candidates and movements, but case studies of local races and contests will be studied as well.
Cross-listed This course is cross-listed as CO 350 .
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PS 310 - Urban and Regional Governance Credits: 4 credits
This course surveys the surprising variety of options for governing America’s towns, cities and urban regions, examining the strengths and weaknesses of methods such as home rule, regional cooperation, city-county consolidation, and formal urban regional government. Students will survey major urban issues such as poverty, sprawl and transportation/land use planning, crime, education and housing and consider analytical tools for comparing outcomes of different policy solutions. The course will also consider the politics of the regional consolidation process.
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PS 312 - Globalization Credits: 4 credits
This course focuses on the economic and political dimensions of globalization, specifically highlighting if and how this phenomenon is transforming interstate relations and other dimensions of political life. Successful completion will give participants understanding of: (1) contested theories and histories of globalization; (2) how contemporary international economic forces shape policy choices within and between states; (3) the roles that multilateral institutions including the United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank play in processes of globalization; and (4) the role of non-state actors, such as NGOs and terrorist groups, in shaping contemporary globalization.
Prerequisite/Corequisite Prerequisite: None, but helpful if students have PS 202.
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PS 313 - History of Modern Italy Credits: (4 credits)
Analyses the period from the nineteenth-century unification of Italy until the present day. It concentrates on the development of Italian Nationalism and its later transformation into Fascism by Mussolini. The study of contemporary democratic Italy will finally demonstrate the consequences of the shortcuts by which the country had been unified and the sense of common identity among its citizens had been created.
Cross-listed This course is cross-listed as HY 313.
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PS 315 - Foreign Policy Credits: 4 credits
This course investigates the techniques of statecraft - the practical formulation and implementation of a government’s policy objectives as a single actor on the vast world stage. The course emphasizes techniques of statecraft such as economic tools, bilateral diplomacy, leader summits, negotiation, activity in international fora, use of military force, and non-violence. The semester also covers competing theories of foreign policy as well as crisis management, utilizing a major case study and a realistic foreign policy simulation.
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