Course Descriptions - Prefixes M-P

MATF1001 Foundations of College Mathematics 3 cr. (non-graduation credit)
This foundational math course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to review all basic arithmetic concepts necessary to succeed in other math courses. In addition, the student is taught ways to combat math anxiety that may have hindered success in math in the past.

The Math for Health Sciences course is designed to provide mastery of the fundamental mathematical concepts related to nursing, which are also germane to the field of veterinary technology. Students will begin with a review of basic mathematical and selected algebraic concepts and progress to application of those skills in nursing and veterinary mathematics. The importance of correct dosage calculations and the ramification of errors will be emphasized. Material will be presented in a variety of formats similar to those encountered in the practice of nursing and veterinary medicine.

MATH1200 College Algebra 3 cr.
The topics covered include properties of number systems, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, radical equations, absolute value equations, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing and verbal problems. Prerequisite: MATF1001 or MATF1002 or successful completion of the math placement test. A grade of C or better is required for graduation from the Veterinary Technology program.

MATH1300 Contemporary Topics in Math 3 cr.
Designed for the Liberal Arts and Education majors. Topics will include the following: set theory, logic, numeration systems, number theory, operations with the real numbers, mathematical systems, geometry, counting methods, probability and statistics, consumer mathematics and computer functions.

MATH1301 Contemporary Mathematics for Managers 3 cr.
Review and advance the student’s mathematical abilities so that they are able to work with the most essential mathematical techniques for use in business and other workplace situations. Emphasis is placed on using basic algebraic methods to represent the mathematics inherent in these situations, and in solving simple equations.

MATH2001 Functions and Pre-calculus 3 cr.
This course incorporates algebra, the basics of trigonometry and a review of geometry and will serve as a foundation for the study of physics, biomechanics and exercise physiology. Students will learn to solve algebraic equations and to apply them to word problems dealing with time, rate and distance. Students will also study logarithmic and exponential functions, tangents, cosine and sine, vectors, forces. Prerequisite: MATH1200.

MATH2200 Statistics 3 cr.
An introductory course for students having backgrounds limited to precalculus mathematics. Areas treated are statistical methods, sampling, probability, frequency distributions, estimations, correlation and tests of significance. Prerequisite: MATH1200 or permission of the instructor.

MATH2202 Calculus 3 cr.
Designed for students entering the fields of business and economics. Topics include algebra review, functions, mathematical modeling, limits and continuity, differentiation, the chain rule, application of the derivative for: maximum and minimum in profit inventory costs and production, elasticity for demand, the antiderivative and integration. Prerequisite: Permission of the respective Dean.

MATH3700 Quantitative Methods in Management 3 cr.
Quantitative procedures used to study underlying structure of decision-making problems in business and industry. Topics include linear programming, simulation, project management and inventory control as well as limitations of the management science methodology. Prerequisites: MATH1200 and MATH2200.

MGMT1000 Introduction to Business 3 cr.
This course is about principles of the business sector of our society. Students are exposed to the areas of business and its environment, legal forms of business ownership and operations of business. Emphasis is on the interrelationships of managing human resources, marketing, production, financing, and control aspects of business. Business-government relations, small business management and franchising and career opportunities in the field of business are explored.

MGMT2200 Principles of Management and Leadership 3 cr.
This course sets forth the basic functions of management and the role of a manager from an operational as well as from an environmental viewpoint. Guiding principles and practices which increase management effectiveness are analyzed.

MGMT2300 Portfolio Class (Required to open a Portfolio) 2 cr.
Taking a step back and analyzing who you are and what makes you tick are the main focuses of the Portfolio class. Why do you do the things that you do; think the things that you think; feel the ways that you feel? How have you become the person that you are today? The Portfolio class meets for ½ day on Saturday and concentrates on analysis of prior life experience necessary for the development of the portfolio and the creation of your autobiography. Students will also learn how to document professional training and develop experiential learning essays using the Kolb Model. Students will have eight weeks after the class to complete their autobiographies and portfolios.

MGMT2500 Small Business Management 3 cr.
This course is about the principles and practices necessary to the formulation of a small business. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and small corporations are considered. Aspects of insurance, inventory funding, employee relationships, and legal matters are studied.

MGMT2505 Small Business Entrepreneurship 3 cr.
This course will allow students to understand and evaluate small businesses from potential ownership perspective. Topics include starting vs. buying a small business, developing a business plan, financial aspects of the business, legal and licensing requirements, franchises as alternative, and revenue/value creation.

MGMT2600 Introduction to Quality Management (TQM) 3 cr.
An overview of total quality management style of management and the potential costs of quality. Introduction to management theories by W. Edward Demming, Phillip B. Crosby and Joseph Juran. Opportunity to do independent work in conjunction with classroom study. Prerequisite: MGMT1000 or permission of the instructor.

MGMT2801 Fundamentals of Farm and Stable Management (3 credits) sophomore year. This course would involve discussions of the operation, application, and maintenance of farm and stable equipment and building structures. Included would be the business aspects of horse production, equine liability laws, equine insurance concerns, and employee and customer/client relations. Pre-requisite: ANSC1601.

MGMT2900 Career Internship 3 cr.
Arrangements are made for students to gain practical experience by working with managerial personnel in selected businesses.

MGMT2909 Cooperative Education for Business 3 cr.
Management students are placed in a variety of positions which offer exposure to the application of general management techniques. A minimum of 144 hours is required. Open to sophomores either fall or spring semester. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA.

MGMT3000 Management 3 cr.
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and practice of management in contemporary organizational settings. Special emphasis is placed upon the international environment, and issues of diversity.

MGMT3100 International Business 3 cr.
A broad-based introduction to management within the framework of international competition. The concept of international business is addressed as a global economic entity. Students deal with strategies, problems and opportunities faced by businesses engaged in international operations. Prerequisite: MGMT1000.

MGMT3190 Communications Strategies & Techniques for Managers 4 cr.
Students practice and analyze workplace communications while improving such skills as writing, presenting, participating in meetings, and listening. The role of manager in the flow of organizational communications and the ways in which thought and communications augment each other are key themes. The writing process, construction of logical arguments, analysis of audience, and one’s own communication objectives are addressed within the context of communication strategies that fulfill career and organizational objectives. This course develops students’ understanding of and appreciation for their individual learning styles. Students are introduced to the concept of lifelong learning and create their own options for lifelong learning.

MGMT3200 Financial Management 3 cr.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of financial functions in firms and the responsibilities of the financial manager. Financial concepts and tools for use in effective financial decision making and problem solving are also explored. Prerequisites: MGMT1000 and ACCT1001.

MGMT3205 Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
This course surveys current theory and practice of psychology applied to industrial and organizational settings. Topics include work motivation, employee attitude assessment, leadership, stress in the workplace, and performance appraisal. Emphasis is placed on the work environment at all levels.

The focus of this course is a study of organizational theory and applications. This course uses concepts from social behavioral sciences to introduce and analyze organizational change in business and public organizations.

MGMT3300 Contemporary Economics 3 cr.
This course involves a study in the U.S. economic system, including supply and demand, markets and competition, prediction and costs, and money and banking. This course also looks at current economic policies and the effects on the individual, the firm, organizations, and the nation.

MGMT3350 Managerial Decision-Making 3 cr.
In this course, the student will learn, and learn how to apply, methods for defining business problems and opportunities; establish decision goals; analyze and create alternative solutions and pathways to dealing with problems and seizing opportunities; making choices and establishing assessment plans; putting decisions into action; monitoring performance, and creating and, when necessary, activating contingency plans. Students will also study common decision traps and how to avoid them, different managerial and leadership styles labeled democratic, autocratic, collective-participative, and consensus, be able to use influence diagrams and decision trees to deal with uncertainty, and how and when to search for more information. Cases, simulations, and role-play will be used. Prerequisites: ACCT1002, MGMT2200, and MKTG2104.

MGMT3400 Human Resource Management 3 cr.
An analysis and examination of the human resource management functions. Theories and concepts leading to the effective utilization of human resources in organizations will include manpower planning, recruiting, selection and employment, training, promotion, compensation and discipline. Case studies will focus on problems associated with human resource applications in actual organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT2200.

This course explores accounting from the perspective of the users of accounting information in management decision making. Students will gain insight into the role that accounting and accounting information play in modern organizations. Emphasis will be placed on accounting principles, concepts, and methodologies as they relate to information critical to evaluating and organization’s performance and strategic alternatives.

 

This course, designed for the non-financial professional, provides students with a broad overview of financial concepts and applications utilized in management decisions. Focus will be placed on the financial components of business activity with the goal of increasing financial reasoning skills as they apply to the total organization.

 

This course examines the structure of problems, the approaches to problem solving, and the thought processes that managers use to define problems and reach decisions. In the study of problem solving and managerial decision-making, students recognize their own decision-making style.

 

By providing an overview of personnel policy and procedure in organizations, this course reviews the philosophy of personnel management, the function of the HR department and the context of their application in organizations.

MGMT3705 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility (On-Line Delivery) 3 cr.
Ethics are guides to “right” actions & behaviors. In this course the nature of ethics, concepts and alternatives to ethics, corporate social responsibility, employer/employee relationships, business practices, and professional ethics will be examined. The course draws on your job and personal experience while examining these topic areas.

MGMT3890 Managing Diversity in the Changing Workplace 3 cr.
The increasing diversity of the American workforce and expanding economic interdependence among nations requires that managers deal creatively with the cultural dimensions of management. The course will employ readings and experiential learning to explore and articulate perceptions of difference in order to increase management effectiveness.

MGMT4000 Business Research Methods 3 cr.
This course teaches students skills and techniques for conducting, writing, and evaluating research projects. Coursework focuses on problem definitions, research planning, instrument design, data collections, and sampling techniques.

MGMT4100 Business Policy and Strategy 3 cr.
This is designed to be a capstone course in which students are encouraged to develop their managerial skills through the analysis of problems in various-sized businesses. This course integrates major management functions of marketing, finance, accounting, production, etc. In each situation, the student identifies the problem and formulates a course of action of business strategy. This course is only open to seniors who have completed all major courses.

All organizations can benefit by focusing their efforts on improving customer satisfaction and expense control. The Project Management: Tools and Techniques course will help you develop these skills. The course covers: Defining Needs and Opportunities; The Project Management Process and its Benefits; Scheduling Work Activities; Project Management Software; Time/Cost Trade-Offs; Resource Planning; Cost Forecasting and Control; and Team Development and Effectiveness.

MGMT4190 Statistical Techniques for Managers 3 cr.
The course provides an overview of basic data analysis and descriptive statistical methods useful in making business and organizational decisions. Presents statistical techniques to help students better understand research reports, business plans, and financial and marketing data.

This course examines the contexts within which global enterprises operate, and develops the skills required to succeed in the global economy. It addresses the impact of economic, political, social, and natural environment on corporate strategies, operations, and efficiencies. A focus on management issues is enhanced by attention to those regarding ethics and technology, as well as the changing career paths occasioned by globalization.

 

The course focuses on strategic thinking to help organizations plan for the future. The course examines modern concepts of strategic planning, especially in terms of increasing environmental and organizational complexity.

 

In this course, students synthesize learning from all the Required Courses. They apply content knowledge from the various disciplines to real-world organizational situations. Also, they reflect on the skills developed during the program and the future direction of their professional lives.

MGMT4900 Career Internship 3 cr.
This course integrates classroom studies with practical experience. Supervised work experience in management or human resources. Twelve hours per week for twelve weeks (minimum). Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA and permission from advisor.

MGMT4950 Senior Seminar 3 cr.
Senior seminar meets to hear visiting business leaders discuss business strategy, interviewing skills, and professional advancement. Students also focus on refining and expanding their personal learning portfolios, a topic broached in MGMT 1000 and re-emphasized in every subsequent business course (e.g., students will present work as Word documents, including original submissions and later reflective pieces, which they will be reminded to hold on to; and students will be given access to a College computer drive where they can submit these works while maintaining their privacy). A third element of this seminar will be the creation and presentation of a viable business plan, representing an entrepreneurial opportunity for the student or for another person or team. Pre-requisites: MGMT3950, MGMT3350, and senior standing.

MKTG2101 Advertising 3 cr.
This course studies advertising as a tool of business: its functions, how to write and display it, where to publish it, the operating side from the standpoint of agencies, media, campaigns, and the testing of results.

MKTG2104 Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
This course is designed to be a concentrated study of the marketing of consumer and industrial products on the retail, wholesale, and manufactory levels. Marketing functions are defined and described along with an analysis of the various marketing processes. Classroom work includes a study of related case materials.

MKTG3001 Marketing Management 3 cr.
In this course, students solve marketing problems from a management point of view. Emphasis is on analyzing marketing situations, identifying problems, determining solutions, implementing corrective action, and planning strategy. The student learns how the marketing management functions are applied to produce an effective marketing program. The case study method is applied. Students who have taken MKTG2104 with a grade of C or better may substitute another marketing or business course with approval of advisor. Prerequisite: MKTG2104.

MKTG3005 Consumer Behavior 3 cr.
An analysis of marketplace and consumer behavior as determined by characteristics of age, sex, geographic location, income levels, educational background, etc. Examines the uses of test marketing and its relation to decision making. Prerequisite: MKTG2104.

Global Marketing focuses on the international/cultural approach to international marketing and trade, the competitive environment, and culture and its impact on human behavior. In addition, adult learners gain perspectives relative to global opportunities and trends in marketing, trade agreements, and how to develop global strategies. The “Four P’s” of product, price, place, and promotion receive thorough review, as seen from a global perspective. Emphasis is placed throughout the courses on culture and how to weave marketing strategies within the world-wide environment while, at the same time, being sensitive to the cultural nuances within various international markets.

MKTG3300 Principles of Sales 3 cr.
This course will offer an opportunity to develop proper selling techniques. The elements of a sale are explored and developed to the point where students are able to evaluate sales presentations. Prerequisite: MKTG2104 or MKTG3001.

MKTG4001 Marketing Research 3 cr.
This course involves the collection, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of data for use in the marketing management process. Modern research techniques are studied. Prerequisite: MKTG3001.

MKTG4200 Retail Marketing 3 cr.
An overview of retail marketing at the operational level. This course considers problems of store location and layout, buying, reviewing inventory and stock control, pricing, merchandising and promotion. Prerequisite: MKTG3001

MKTG4300 Marketing Seminar 3 cr.
An advanced discussion of marketing principles, this course studies new trends in marketing research, techniques, strategy and evaluation of success and failure. Prerequisite: MKTG3001

NURS1103 Health Assessment 3 cr.
Health Assessment provides the student with the knowledge and skills required for obtaining a health history and performing a physical, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual assessment on individual adults and families across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, identification of normal/anticipated findings, common variations, beginning skill acquisition, and documentation of collected data. Maternal (obstetrical), newborn and detailed family assessment will be addressed in NURS 2202. Students are required to pass the didactic and lab components of this course. Co-requisite: NURS1104, BIOL2503

NURS1104 Fundamentals of Nursing 4 cr.
Nursing I introduces students to basic nursing concepts, scientific principles, and nursing skills necessary to meet the health care needs common to all patients. Using the nursing process and the Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs (National League for Nursing, 2000) as a framework, students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote optimal wellness in the adult client’s physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual dimensions. The college lab and clinical practicum experiences afford the student with opportunities to apply and refine acquired nursing skills. Students are expected to achieve a minimum grade of 85% or higher on the math competency exam prior to clinical assignments. Remediation is prescribed for the student failing the initial exam. The student is given three attempts to pass this competency. Students are required to pass the didactic, college lab, and clinical practicum components of this course. Co-requisite NURS1103, BIOL2503

NURS1105 Nursing II 10 cr.
Nursing II focuses on the care of selected clients experiencing common illnesses. The care of the adult medical-surgical client is viewed from the perspective of building on the core competencies. The physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions of health are considered in prioritizing and implementing nursing interventions to promote client stability. Pharmacological and nutritional principles are integrated throughout the course. The classroom, college lab, and clinical learning experiences within this nursing course build upon previously acquired knowledge. Students are expected to achieve a minimum grade of 85% or higher on the math competency exam prior to clinical assignments. Remediation is prescribed for the student failing the initial exam. The student is given three attempts to pass this competency. Students are required to pass the didactic, college lab, and clinical practicum components of this course. A grade of 75 or better is required on the final examination in Nsg II in order to progress. Prerequisites: C or better in NURS1103, NURS1104, and BIOL2503. Co-requisite BIOL2502, BIOL2504

NURS2201 Nursing III 10 cr.
Nursing III is designed to further build upon the nursing knowledge and skills acquired in the preceding nursing courses (NURS1103, NURS1104, NURS1105). Students refine their ability to use the nursing process in the care of adult and pediatric clients with medical-surgical conditions of increased complexity. The effect of significant illness on the adult and pediatric client’s psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions of health are considered with greater intensity. Pharmacological and nutritional principles are integrated throughout the course. During the associated college lab and clinical practicum experiences students have the opportunity to apply and refine acquired nursing knowledge and skills. Students are expected to achieve a minimum grade of 85% or higher on the math competency exam prior to clinical assignments. Remediation is prescribed for the student failing the initial exam. The student is given three attempts to pass this competency. Students are required to pass the theoretical, college lab, and clinical experience portions of this course. A grade of 75 or better is required on the final examination in Nsg III in order to progress. Prerequisites: C or better in NURS1105, BIOL2502, BIOL2504. Co-requisite: PSYC1107

NURS2202 Nursing IV 10 cr.
Nursing IV considers the dimensions of health in all aspects of client care. The developmental and sociocultural dimensions of client health are highlighted with the inclusion of nursing care for the childbearing family. The psychological dimension is considered more deeply in relation to the client having mental and/or emotional difficulties. Community nursing care is expanded to include perinatal clients, mental health clients, indigent and medical-surgical clients. The principles associated with the management of cli4ent care are broadened to include principles of delegation and organization of care for a group of clients. Students build upon knowledge and skills acquired in all previous nursing courses while learning new content in areas of maternal-infant care and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Students are expected to achieve a minimum grade of 85% or higher on the math competency exam prior to clinical assignments. Remediation is prescribed for the student failing the initial exam. The student is given three attempts to pass this competency. Students are required to pass both the classroom and clinical components of this course. A grade of 75 or better is required on the final examination in Nsg IV in order to progress. Prerequisites: C or better in NURS2201; Co-requisite: NURS2205

NURS2205 Seminar in Nursing 2 cr.
The role of the associate degree nurse upon entry into practice in the contemporary health care system is considered. Personal, ethical and legal aspects of nursing care are discussed along with issues and trends in nursing practice. The total development of the associate degree nurse for nursing practice and as a citizen is considered in applying the principles of management of client care as defined in Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs (National League for Nursing, 2000). Prerequisites: C or better in NURS2201; Co-requisite: NURS2202.

NURS3001 Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Practice      3 cr.
This course provides the history of nursing and the development of nursing knowledge. This course explores the values and competencies expected of the baccalaureate level student. The course also focuses on selected philosophical and theoretical principles in nursing practice. These foundations may be applied to an array of nurse practice settings and disciplines. Prerequisites: MA RN licensure; open only to students enrolled in RN-BSN program.

This course provides the discussion of holistic theory and the various techniques available for interventions with clients in the health care system. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging field of complementary/alternative modalities (CAM). The legal, ethical, and professional implications for the nurse related to CAM will be discussed.   Prerequisites: MA RN licensure; open only to students enrolled in RN-BSN program.

 

This course will enhance the nurse’s knowledge of pharmacology and its therapeutic effects on clients. Content will present the principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology in the treatment of specific diseases. Generic and trade names, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, drug interactions, dosage, and administration will be discussed. The role of pharmaceutical agents in the prevention, treatment, and management of disease states will be discussed. Drug effects on age-specific client populations and documentation requirements will be reinforced. Prerequisites: MA RN licensure; open only to students enrolled in RN-BSN program.

 

This course provides the baccalaureate nursing student with the foundations for the knowledge of the research process and the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze, critique, and evaluate nursing research. This course applies the concepts and principles acquired in all prerequisites and Level I & II courses. The student will utilize theory-based nursing research to define and improve patient outcomes. Prerequisites: MATH 2200; NURS3001 

 

This course provides the opportunity to apply nursing theoretical principles to the implementation phase of performing a holistic physical and health assessment. This health and physical assessment will include clients as individuals and groups and will explore normal as well as abnormal findings. Emphasis is on assessment, competent technical skills in examination, and the ability to critically analyze the implications of abnormal findings. Methods for group assessment, intervention, and evaluation are included. Lecture is accompanied by a three-hour lab. Prerequisites: MA RN licensure; open only to students enrolled in RN-BSN program.

 

This course explores the theoretical basis of effective nursing management and leadership. Effective skills of nurse leaders/managers in practice settings are analyzed and discussed. Selected current issues and trends in management/leadership and nursing are integrated into the course content. Participation with a nurse in a leadership or management position will allow the student an opportunity to analyze the application of leadership principles. Prerequisites: MA RN licensure; open only to students enrolled in RN-BSN program.

 

This course applies the concepts and principles acquired in all prerequisite and levels I-III courses to the care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. This course requires the student to actively participate in the clinical setting as part of NURS4002 Independent Practicum. This course highlights the nurse’s role in healthcare systems to meet our global society. It is designed to discuss practice issues which include health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, wellness, cultural issues, and healthcare technology systems in the community setting. Prerequisites: Completion of all NURS3000 courses with a grade of   “C” or better. Co-requisite: NURS4002 .

 

The nurse will experience an independent practicum to develop his/her role as a baccalaureate nurse practicing in a healthcare setting. An array of healthcare settings and disciplines may be utilized e.g. hospice, psychiatric setting, community, obstetric-gynecology, or a primary care/specialty clinic. Prior to the start of the practicum, clinical goals and objectives must be formulated to facilitate the student’s progress. The practicum is designed to be completed in two consecutive semesters with the focus in community health. Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level courses with a C or better. Co-requisites: NURS4001

 

The nurse will continue in the second clinical course as an independent practicum with a nurse preceptor to develop his/her role as a baccalaureate nurse practicing in a healthcare setting. An array of healthcare settings and disciplines may be utilized e.g. hospice, psychiatric setting, community, obstetric-gynecology, or a primary care/specialty clinic. The student may elect to continue in the same setting as Independent Practicum I. Prior to the start of the practicum, clinical goals and objectives must be formulated to facilitate the student’s progress. The practicum is designed to be completed in two consecutive semesters with the focus on community health. The student has the option to change the focus to holistic health care, management and leadership, or the role of the nurse educator during this practicum. Prerequisites: Completion of all 3000 level courses with a C or better and completion of NURS4002 with a grade of C or better. Co-requisites: Enrollment in a Nursing elective.

This course is designed to develop the role of the baccalaureate nurse as a provider and manager of client care and as a member of the profession. Personal, ethical, and legal aspects of nursing care are discussed along with issues and trends in nursing practice for a diverse client population. This course must be taken in the last semester of program completion requirements or as the final Bachelor of Science in Nursing course. Prerequisites: NURS4001 and NURS4002.

 

This course further develops the nurse’s knowledge and techniques of holistic practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing the skills needed and exploring the avenues available to implement complimentary/alternative modalities (CAM) into nursing practice. A variety of holistic modalities will be explored. Prerequisites: C or better in all NURS3000 level courses.

 

This course nurtures the development of the student’s own philosophy of nursing leadership. This elective builds on NURS3102 Business of Nursing. The impact of the political system on health care policy will be reviewed. Students will develop skills in formulating management skills but will concentrate on the role of a nurse in a leadership role. Emphasis will be placed on the nurse’s professional role, concepts of vision, creativity, and leadership in complex health care system with a focus on the power of politics. Prerequisites: C or better in all NURS3000 level courses. Co-requisite: Enrollment in NURS4003

 

This course is designed to develop the student as a client, family, and community health nurse educator. Principles of program development and presentation skills for age-appropriate populations will be the emphasis of this course. Students will research, develop, and present a healthcare educational program during the course while utilizing the appropriate principles. Prerequisites: C or better in all NURS3000 level courses.

 

This course focuses on health education strategies which can be incorporated into primary care. It integrates the core competencies and concepts of health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. Wellness promotion of individuals and groups will be discussed as well as the need for risk factor reduction, screenings, and early intervention. The role of the nurse in educating individual clients as well as the availability of and involvement in community health promotion efforts will be addressed. Prerequisites: C or better in level 3000 courses and NURS4001

OPER3001 Production and Operations Management 3 cr.
This is an introduction to the operating functions of a firm. Emphasis is on problem-solving skills using analytical techniques. Includes production planning and inventory control, quality control, forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling and work-study. Prerequisite: MATH2200.

PHIL1001 Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr.
Introduction through analysis of primary source selections to five philosophical models of the universe: classical realism, idealism, naturalism, existentialism, and either positivism or analytic philosophy. Within each of the models the following areas will be studied: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of justice, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of religion and concluding or summary statement giving an overview of the model.

PHIL1102 The Good Life 3 cr.
This course will examine various conceptions of the good life. Everyone has opinions about that. We will examine some of these, as well as pertinent philosophical texts, in order to ask how different opinions can be supported by evidence and reasonable argument, and to clarify concepts that have more than one meaning. We will practice asking and answering these questions in the course of talking about the good life and its various components such as love and marriage, and citizenship and freedom.

PHIL3001 Ethics 3 cr.
The student will be able to recognize and define the various types of formal logic processes used in argumentation and distinguish between valid and invalid arguments. The student will be able to identify the six basic types of value systems and distinguish between the variations in the systems.

PHIL3200 Ethics in Veterinary Medicine 3 cr.
A comprehensive introduction to ethical issues in veterinary medicine. This course examines the nature and function of veterinary ethics as it applies to animals and veterinary practice, moral theory and the law. Fundamental concepts include the human-animal bond, animal welfare and animal rights. Ethical challenges of such relevant topics as animal research, euthanasia, ethics in the workplace and high-tech veterinary medicine are also discussed. A grade of C or better is required for graduation in the Veterinary Science program. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

This course is an examination of the various schools of moral philosophy and their application to ethical dilemmas that commonly arise in the medical field. The first half of the course emphasizes various formal ethical theories, such as teleological and deontological theories, which address the different approaches used in the creation of a personal code of ethics and the ethical principles guide a profession or a society. The second half of the course will have the student analyze common health care dilemmas and apply the theoretical principles and practical methods used in reaching ethical solutions to ethical problems. The areas of health care delivery, health care policy, and biomedical research will be addressed and the impact of current health care regulations will also be considered. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of the physical sciences. Topics covered will pertain to the fields of physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on how these various disciplines impact our everyday life activities. Throughout the course, opportunities to investigate application of various subject matter will be provided in weekly laboratory sessions. Topics will include: properties and states of matter, chemical reactions, multiple forms of energy (i.e. electrical, magnetic, sound, light, and heat), space and time, and the evolution of the universe.

PHYS2001 Physics I 4 cr.
This is an introductory algebra based course.  The course introduces natural laws of physics which covers linear and circular motion, gravitational and frictional forces, rotational motion, work and energy, momentum, fluids, thermal physics, and wave motion. Prerequisite: MATH1200 Algebra.

PHYS2002 Physics II 4 cr.
Students will be introduced to the laws of physics which apply to electricity, magnetism, optics and nuclear energy. Special emphasis will placed on the relevance of other basic science material to such topics as nerve conduction, sensory transduction, diagnostic techniques (i.e. ultrasound, NMR, EKG, etc.), and nuclear medicine. Prerequisite: C or better in PHYS2001.

PSYC1001 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
An introduction to the basic concepts and fundamental principles of human behavior using the historical background of psychology as a foundation, and present theory and research as a tool to explore principles of learning, human development motivation, stress, personality, interpersonal skills and mental health.

PSYC1002 Developmental Child Psychology 3 cr.
This course examines the major child development theories and research; their practical implications for parents, educators, and child care workers. Physical, cognitive, language, social personality, and moral development from conception through middle childhood are the focus of this course. Current issues such as the working parent, child abuse, divorce, etc. are explored and discussed.

PSYC1003 Basic Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis 3 cr.
This course is the first in a three-course sequence that, when successfully completed in conjunction with specific fieldwork requirements, prepares the participant to sit for national board certification examination at the associates level in applied behavior analysis (BCABA). The course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis, along with a discussion of some of the ethical standards within the field.

This practicum is designed to provide students with the supervised independent fieldwork to meet the experience requirements that, in conjunction with the ABA course sequence, will allow the student to sit for board certification as an associate behavior analyst (BCABA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Students are placed with an agency that provides ABA services where they will work approximately 24 hours a week over a 14 week semester. As part of the practicum, the student will attend a group supervision session on campus every other week and be observed by an individual supervisor at their practicum site on the alternate weeks. An additional fee of $1,000 will be charged for this course.

PSYC1107 Human Growth and Development 3 cr.
This course will emphasize the biological, psychosocial, cognitive, sexual, cultural, and moral development of the individual from conception through old age. The theories of Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, Kubler-Ross and other prominent psychologists will be applied to specific problems in the developmental process.

PSYC2001 Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.
Discusses circumstances everyone faces, from birth to death. Topics include loneliness and love, turning points, friendship, human sexuality, marriage lifestyles, and the process of aging and death.

PSYC2002 Psychology of Personality 3 cr.
Major theoretical approaches to understanding personality including psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive as well as the less traditional Gestalt and Reichian approaches are critically examined. Theoretical material will be applied to real-life experiences in a variety of experiential formats. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

This course is the second in a three-course sequence that, when successfully completed in conjunction with specific fieldwork requirements, prepares the participant to sit for national board certification examination at the associates level in applied behavior analysis (BCABA). The course will teach the student how to conduct descriptive behavioral assessments, and how to display and interpret data in single-subject designs. Prerequisite: PSYC1003.

This practicum is designed to provide students with the supervised independent fieldwork to meet the experience requirements that, in conjunction with the ABA course sequence, will allow the student to sit for board certification as an associate behavior analyst (BCABA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Students are placed with an agency that provides ABA services where they will work approximately 24 hours a week over a 14 week semester. As part of the practicum, the student will attend a group supervision session on campus every other week and be observed by an individual supervisor at their practicum site on the alternate weeks. An additional fee of $1,000 will be charged for this course.

PSYC2105 Social Psychology 3 cr.
This course provides the student with a working knowledge of how social situations affect behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Topics include attraction, attitudes, prejudice, social
roles, aggression, social perception and group dynamics. Readings will explore theories, research and application. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC2203 Understanding Diversity 3 cr.
In the United States, the rapidly changing demographics of the population have increased cultural diversity at all levels in all segments of society. The course will incorporate discussion of gender, socioeconomic status, religion, race, and ethnicity, as they affect various aspects of interpersonal interactions. Students will work "from the inside-out", learning to recognize the impact of their own cultures on their existing world views, and then comparing their cultural assumptions to those of people from other groups with the goal of developing more positive relations across cultures. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or SOCI1001

PSYC2205 A Place Called Home 3 cr.
We will explore the image of “home” from various perspectives including the visual arts, psychology, literature, architecture, spirituality, culture and history.  Using these various frames of reference, students will deepen their capacity to reflect on their life experience and the way they make meaning in their lives. Readings and activities will be designed to let “home” be the catalyst for releasing the imagination, encouraging students to pursue in depth their own exterior and interior realities.

PSYC2300 Adolescent Psychology 3 cr.
This course will provide an introduction to the study of the adolescent from the onset of puberty to the beginning of adulthood. Topics will include biological, social, cognitive, moral, and identity development. Special emphasis will be given to at-risk populations, for the purpose of exploring prevention and intervention programs for youth. Prerequisite: PSYC1002 or PSYC1107.

PSYC2505 Community Systems and Intervention 3 cr.
This course offers an overview of community systems with an emphasis on system thinking. The student will become familiar with the history of human services including conditions creating the need for human services. Current models for individual and systemic interventions will be presented. Attitudes, values, and skills needed for entry-level positions in human services will be presented and explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology (PSYC1001).

PSYC2603 Brain and Behavior 3 cr.
This survey course examines how biological factors influence behavior. Topics include organization of the brain, how the nervous system works, how body chemistry affects emotions, and genetic/temperament factors. These topics are applied to normal and abnormal behavior such as learning disabilities, sexuality and psychotic disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC1001, BIOL1001/1002 or BIOL1005/1006.

PSYC2806 Educational Psychology 3 cr.
Theories of learning, instruction, curriculum, assessment and evaluation will be explored as they apply to pedagogy in a variety of educational contexts. The course will focus on behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic learning theories as well as the learning principles that will serve as a general background for becoming an effective, reflective educator.  Prerequisite: A 1000-level psychology course.

PSYC2807 Assessment and Evaluation of Learning 3 cr.
This course will provide students with an overview of both traditional and authentic methods of assessment and evaluation. Topics presented will include portfolio design and development, modes of self-evaluation, performance assessment and evaluation, a rubric-based approach to assessment and reporting, and how curriculum and assessment are aligned. The constructivist theory of teaching and learning will be used throughout the course.

PSYC3003 Strategies for Changing Behavior 3 cr.
This course is the third in a three-course sequence that, when successfully completed in conjunction with specific fieldwork requirements, prepares the participant to sit for national board certification examination at the associates level in applied behavior analysis (BCABA). This course will review methodologies used to design ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions. Prerequisites: PSYC1003 and PSYC2003.

This practicum is designed to provide students with the supervised independent fieldwork to meet the experience requirements that, in conjunction with the ABA course sequence, will allow the student to sit for board certification as an associate behavior analyst (BCABA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Students are placed with an agency that provides ABA services where they will work approximately 24 hours a week over a 14 week semester. As part of the practicum, the student will attend a group supervision session on campus every other week and be observed by an individual supervisor at their practicum site on the alternate weeks. An additional fee of $1,000 will be charged for this course.

PSYC3100 Cognitive Psychology 3 cr.
An introduction to how the human mind processes information. Topics include perception, attention, memory, learning and problem solving. The related topics of intelligence are covered. Practical applications in educational and clinical settings are considered. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002 and any PSYC2000+ elective.

PSYC3200 Psychology of Family 3 cr.
This course surveys psychological issues related to the family. Family is defined to include diverse forms. Current theory and research are applied to topics such as partner selection, roles and relationships, stress and coping, domestic violence, and clinical interventions for family dysfunction. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC3305 Group Counseling 3 cr.
This course will expose students to the theories and techniques of working with clients in groups. The course will focus on group work as a method, and its relationship to other counseling techniques. Students will gain theoretical and experiential knowledge of group process, including leadership, membership, developmental stages, and types of groups. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to PSYC2002 and PSYC3400 or PSYC3402.

PSYC3400 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
This course studies important issues in mental/health illness. Problems in defining abnormality are discussed. Biological, psychodynamic, behavioral and family systems are examined. The wide spectrum of abnormal behavior from mild to severe as well as current trends in the treatment of these disorders, are discussed. This course may include field trips. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC3402 Child Psychopathology 3 cr.
The goal of this course is to examine psychological theory, research and practice as it relates to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorder of children. Prominent theories of developmental psychopathology will be integrated with current research in the child behavior disorders. Specific topics to be covered include attention-deficit disorder, conduct problems, fears and phobias, depression, autism and childhood-onset schizophrenia, eating disorders, sleep disorders, and elimination disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 and PSYC1002 or PSYC1107.

PSYC3603 Positive Psychology 3 cr.
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. This course will consider human functioning at several levels, including biological, experiential, personal, relational, and cultural. The pillars of Positive Psychology as proposed by Dr. Seligman, the pleasant life, the good life and its corresponding signature strengths, and the meaningful life will all be explored. Enhancing the quality of life through Czikszentmihalyi’s groundbreaking work on FLOW will expand the initial concepts of Positive Psychology. The topics of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and schema therapy, based on the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, will all be addressed in their relationship to optimal human functioning.

PSYC3700 Sports Psychology 3 cr.
This course provides an introduction to the psychological variables that affect motivation, goal setting performance, anxiety and aggression in sport. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC3902 Psychology Internship I and Seminar 3 cr. (offered in fall semester)
This course is based on a service-learning model, and provides students with an introduction to the experience of working in a professional capacity in a human service setting. Students will complete 100 hours of related work at the placement site. Hours may include direct consumer contact, professional training's, supervision meetings, attendance at interdisciplinary meetings, home visitations, supervised assessments, and completion of related documentation. Students will receive on-site supervision on a regular basis, and will attend a weekly seminar on campus. Students are expected to work with the course instructor a minimum of 1 semester in advance to select a placement setting, arrange for initial interviews, and establish specific learning goals tailored to the individual student's needs. Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC3400 or PSYC3402, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of the internship coordinator.

PSYC3903 Psychology Internship II and Seminar 3 cr. (offered in spring semester)
Supervised fieldwork in community agencies, hospitals, courts, or other related settings. Students also meet with faculty and other internship participants for discussion, integrating their practical experience with psychological theory and research. Prerequisites: PSYC3400 or PSYC3402; 2.0 QPA in upper-level Psychology courses and permission of internship coordinator.

PSYC4001 Research Methods 3 cr.
Introduction to basic methods used in behavioral and social sciences research. Topics include hypothesis formation, design of experiments, statistics and interpretation of research. Ethical issues are also examined. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 and one 3000-level course.

PSYC4200 Contemporary Issues in Psychology 3 cr.
This course is a seminar format focusing on current "hot topics" in psychology. Students are exposed to current theories and research relevant to the topic and are encouraged to explore current unresolved controversies related to the area of study. Specific topics will vary from year to year with repetition occurring no more often than three years. Open to juniors and seniors in Psychology. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in PSYC4001.

PSYC4300 Substance Abuse Treatment in Groups 3 cr.
This course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks for developing skills in the area of substance abuse counseling methods, treatment modalities, and referral systems and procedures. Specific issues involving clients with substance dependency will be examined and will include substance dependent older adults, dually diagnosed clients, and patients with physical challenges. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for establishing and leading groups with substance abusers. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to accurately diagnose substance-related problems and coordinate this diagnosis with appropriate treatment plans. Prerequisites: EXSC3205 and PSYC3305.

PSYC4301 Counseling Children 3 cr.
This course sets the stage for understanding the child and family of today and tomorrow - their personas and the social, cultural, educational, and psychological environments that help shape them. Course focus will be on combining and integrating counseling skills with the therapeutic process, emphasizing how the counselor relates to the child and parent. Emphasis is placed on the process and practice specifically applied to the counseling of children and their parents. Course topics include problems in society and their effect on children, establishing a therapeutic relationship, choosing treatment strategies, counseling the developing child, individual and group counseling approaches, behavioral approaches with children, and counseling with parents. Prerequisites: PSYC2002 and PSYC3402 or PSYC3400.

PSYC4306 Counseling Theory and Practice 3 cr.
This course offers an overview of several contemporary theoretical models of helping, and covers the skill needed to begin professional interviewing and counseling. Ethics and multicultural understanding are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSYC2002, and PSYC3400 or PSYC3402.

PSYC4600 Senior Seminar in Psychology 3 cr.
This is a capstone course requiring students to engage in an in-depth examination of a psychological issue. The student will carry out an original research project, provide an educational presentation, and produce a career portfolio. Prerequisites: PSYC4001.

Students will engage in a minimum of 420 hours of supervised practicum at an advanced level, in professional settings geared toward individual student interests. Practicum students are required to engage in 35-40 hours of professional service per week, for minimum of 12 weeks. Students will be assigned to site supervisors and specific experiences will be tailored to individual interests. Students will complete a portfolio related to their experience, and will present a formal case study or empirical study to the Department of Teacher Education and Family studies upon completion of practicum hours. Students are expected to meet with the field placement coordinator for a minimum of 1 hour every two weeks. On site supervision is provided more frequently.