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Courses


 
  
  • MUS 191 - Special Seminar


    A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 192 - Special Topics


    A course approved by the Honors Committee in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisites: As listed in the Course Schedule and Honors Student Status; for other students with a 3.40 grade point average or higher, permission of the instructor.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 207 - Applied Music


    Continuation of MUS 108.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • MUS 208 - Applied Music


    Continuation of MUS 207.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • MUS 211 - Music Theory II


    Study of common practice harmony of the 17th and 18th centuries, four-part writing, cadences, non-harmonic tones, harmonic progressions and seventh chords.  Continuation of aural skills, sight-singing and improvisation.

    Prerequisite: MUS 111 and MUS 111A or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

    Concurrent Requirements: MUS 211A.
  
  • MUS 211A - Aural Skills II


    A continuation of aural skills study including sight singing, melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, and improvisation.

    Prerequisite:  MUS 111 and MUS 111A or permission of the instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

    Concurrent Requirements: MUS 211.
  
  • MUS 212 - Advanced Piano Skills


    An emphasis on keyboard skills rather than developing solo piano technique. The course will focus on harmonizing melodies, playing from chord nomenclature, simple score reading, and other practical piano skills.

    Prerequisite: MUS 311 and having passed the department piano proficiency exam.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUS 290 - Special Topics in Music


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 308 - Applied Music


    Continuation of MUS 307.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • MUS 311 - Music Theory III


    Study of chromatic harmony and modulatory procedures of the Baroque and Classical periods, and of extended chromaticism of the Romantic period. Students will compose style studies as well as analyze excerpts from musical literature.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 and MUS 211A or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

    Concurrent Requirements: MUS 311A.
  
  • MUS 311A - Aural Skills III


    A continuation of aural skills study including identification and dictation of melodic and harmonic progressions, sight singing, and improvisation.

    Prerequisite:  MUS 211 and MUS 211A or permission of the instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

    Concurrent Requirements: MUS 311.
  
  • MUS 312 - Musical Analysis


    Students will study a selection of musical compositions that share some fundamental similarities, yet require different approaches to analysis. Examples would be symphonic works, operas or chamber works. The course is designed both to teach methods of musical analysis and to give students an in-depth understanding of a particular body of musical literature.

    Prerequisite: MUS 311.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUS 313 - Composition


    Introduction of composition techniques. Students will have specific styles and forms of composition assigned, but also will be given an opportunity to compose in any media they choose. Students will present their works for performance at some time during the course (may be taped).

    Prerequisite: MUS 211 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUS 320 - Music History I


    A study of the history and literature of art music from Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The course will emphasize the development of various musical genres, relationships between music and society, and a study of individual composers’ styles through analysis, study of the theoretical premises of each period, and short compositional exercises in each style.

    Prerequisite: MUS 211.

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • MUS 321 - Music History II


    A study of the history and literature of art music from the late Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The course will emphasize the development of various musical genres, relationships between music and society and a study of composers’ individual styles through analysis. In addition, the segment on the late Baroque period will include theoretical exercises in contrapuntal techniques.

    Prerequisite: MUS 311.

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • MUS 334 - Conducting I


    This course presents the theory and practice of conducting -instrumental and vocal. Students will be given a variety of practical assignments and will be expected to do some conducting with one of the SVSU ensembles.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUS 390 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 395 - Independent Lab/Studio


    An independent research project in the discipline by a student; a cooperative research project with a faculty member or an advanced independent studio in a performing art. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 399 - Directed Study


    Directed study will be approved for the student who has discovered some specific topic of interest within a program emphasis which is mutually shared by a music faculty member. This will normally be the logical extension of subject initially encountered within a regularly scheduled course.

    Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of relevant courses and permission of instructor.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • MUS 407 - Applied Music


    Continuation of MUS 308.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • MUS 408 - Applied Music


    Continuation of MUS 407.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • MUS 421 - Twentieth Century Music


    The course will treat 20th Century music from both theoretical and historical standpoints. Students will learn the basis of each theoretical system (such as serialism, neoclassicism or minimalism), compose their own exercises in that system, and study the musical literature written in that system from both analytical and historical perspectives.

    Prerequisite: MUS 312 and MUS 321.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUS 434 - Conducting II


    Continuation of MUS 334, including increasingly complex technical problems and emphasis on the communication of musical intentions through physical gestures. Students will view videotapes of their own conducting and will also conduct an SVSU ensemble.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUS 497 - Senior Project


    This includes recitals, research, major composition(s) or other senior level projects.

    Prerequisite: Senior music major and unanimous approval of music faculty.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUSE 203 - Woodwinds Methods Class


    An introduction to the theory and practice of playing woodwind instruments. Students will be introduced to each instrument, learn how to start young students on them, and will learn to play selected instruments. All woodwinds will be covered.

    Prerequisite:  Music Education majors only, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 204 - Brass Methods Class


    An introduction to the theory and practice of playing brass instruments. Students will be introduced to each instrument, learn how to start young students on them, and will learn to play selected instruments. All brass instruments will be covered.

    Prerequisite:  Music Education majors only, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 205 - Strings Methods Class


    An introduction to the theory and practice of playing orchestral string instruments. Students will learn to play all bowed stringed instruments, and will learn the skills necessary for directing a school string ensemble, such as arranging, bowing and basic string maintenance.

    Prerequisite:  Music Education majors only, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 206 - Percussion Methods Class


    An introduction to the theory and practice of the percussion instruments. Students will be exposed to non-pitched drums and keyboard percussion instruments.   Students also will be exposed to tuned drums and the tympani.

    Prerequisite:  Music Education majors only, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 207 - Choral Methods Class I


    The study of methods and literature appropriate for school choral ensembles, along with the integration of vocal pedagogy in the choral classroom. Participation in and leadership of small and large choral ensembles through laboratory experiences.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 208 - Choral Methods Class II


    Continuation of the study of material presented in Choral Methods Class I, with additional focus on philosophies of choral singing, using technology in the classroom and choral curriculum development and assessment.  Continuation of laboratory experience with large and small choral ensembles.

    Prerequisite:  MUSE 207.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 303 - Teaching Elementary School Music


    The study of developmentally appropriate materials, methods and skills for teaching music in the elementary school. Topics include singing, listening, creative activities and the use of instruments in the general music classroom.  Lesson planning and teaching are done in class and in field practicum experiences.

    Credits:3 cr

    Notes: Limited to music education majors, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • MUSE 304 - Teaching Middle School Music


    The study of developmentally appropriate materials, methods and skills for teaching music in the middle school. Topics include singing, including the changing voice, the development of critical listening skills, creative activities, including music composition, and appropriate ensemble experiences for this level. Lesson planning and teaching are done in class and in practicum experiences.

    Prerequisite: MUS 303.

    Credits:2 cr

  
  • MUSE 305 - Teaching Secondary Music Ensembles


    Examines problems in the teaching and administration of contemporary instrumental and choral music classes. Topics include program goals and objectives, inventory management, rehearsals, selection of developmentally appropriate materials and techniques for the teaching of musical concepts in performance classes.  Lesson planning and teaching are done in class and in field practicum experiences.

    Limited to music education majors, or by permission of the instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUSE 306 - Technology in Music Education


    This course introduces students to computers and software used in the teaching and administration of school music programs. Topics include MIDI applications, synthesizers and keyboards and music instructional programs.

    Limited to music education majors and minors, or by permission of the instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUSE 309 - Arranging & Charting for School Music Ensembles


    This course introduces students to the basic concepts used in arranging and charting for school music ensembles. Students will use computer sequencers and notational programs to create arrangements appropriate for public school instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students also will create and chart marching band shows for bands of various sizes, using dedicated computer charting programs

    Prerequisite: MUSE 306.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUSE 314 - Foundations of Music Education


    An examination of the philosophical and psychological foundations of contemporary music education. Topics include aesthetic theories and their implications for music education, as well as a study of the application of learning and developmental theories of students (elementary, middle and secondary) to the teaching and learning of music.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • MUSE 413 - Music Education Seminar


    This course will be offered according to student demand and will deal with research in music education and curriculum. It is expected that the student will apply this course toward graduate work in music education or credits beyond the credential or a master’s degree.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, permission of instructor and completion or concurrent enrollment in student teaching in music.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 101 - Nursing Health Profession


    Professional nursing role is explored with students interested in the profession. Topics covered include historical foundations of nursing, current trends influencing the profession, and strategies for student success. This course helps students expand their world view of nursing and health care. This is an elective course open to all students and not required for the major.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 250 - Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing


    Focuses on principles of pharmacology and pharmacological aspects of the major categories of medications as used in nursing practice.  Special attention is given to the pathophysiology of disease processes, implications of the therapeutic treatment within nursing practice, and critical thinking and communication in medication administration.

    Prerequisite:  Admission to the Nursing program, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 252 - Nursing Across the Lifespan


    Focuses on selected theories and processes involved in human development as relates to health and nursing.  A holistic adaptation approach will be used to explore nursing implications from conception to later adulthood.

    Prerequisite:  Admission to the Nursing program, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 270 - Core Phenomenon & Nursing Interventions


    Explores origins, dynamics and theories related to human experiences such as safety, comfort, and motion. Examines perspectives for nursing interventions as they relate to these experiences.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Program

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • NURS 272 - Critical Thinking & Communicating in Nursing I


    Focuses on critical thinking and communication as major components of the organizing framework for nursing. Supporting processes such as leadership and the nursing process are explored, using an empowerment perspective.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 274 - Nursing Practicum I


    Develops competence in nursing practice through interventions with humans as individual persons. Focuses on knowledge unique to nursing as it is utilized in practice. Students begin to identify with the role of the professional nurse.

    Prerequisite:  Admission to the Nursing program, and BIOL 232, NURS 250, and NURS 252, or permission of instructor.

    Credits:5 cr

  
  • NURS 290 - Selected Topics in Nursing


    Selected topics related to nursing and the nursing profession.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: 200-level nursing and HS courses in program.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • NURS 300 - Transition


    Explores communication and critical thinking as major components of the organizing framework for nursing. Introduces nursing phenomena as they occur in individuals and families. Focuses on professional transition processes and research/theory-based nursing practice using an empowerment perspective.

    Prerequisite: Michigan RN License.

    Credits:4 cr

    Notes: This course is strongly recommended as the first in which RNs should enroll upon admission to SVSU.
  
  • NURS 310 - Exploration of Nursing History


    Exploratory process focusing on historical trends, issues and advances influencing the profession of nursing with emphasis on specific events in the United States. 



     

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 360 - Human Experience of Health Phenomena and Nursing Interventions


    Explores cognition, perception, and regulation as responses within altered life processes. Examines nursing interventions as they relate to these responses.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 270.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 362 - Critical Thinking & Communication in Nursing II


    Applies a critical thinking perspective to the research and teaching-learning processes. Expands understanding of communication to include groups.

    Prerequisite: NURS 272, MATH 132A or B or the equivalent.

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • NURS 363 - Critical Thinking & Communication For RNs


    Applies a critical thinking perspective to the research and teaching-learning processes. Expands understanding of communication to include groups. Enrollment limited to RN students.

    Prerequisite;  MATH 132A or B or the equivalent and NURS 300.

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • NURS 364 - Nursing Practicum II


    Expands competence in nursing practice through intervention with humans as individuals in varying contexts. Focuses on developing and testing of knowledge unique to nursing.

    Prerequisite: NURS 274; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 360 & 362.

    Credits:5 cr

    Notes: Refines students’ identification with role of professional nurse.
  
  • NURS 370 - Family Health Phenomena and Nursing Interventions


    Explores health as it is experiences by families. Major influences on the health of families such as culture, poverty, self-care, and wellness, are examined.

    Prerequisite: NURS 270, 272; RN Prerequisite: NURS 300.

    Credits:3 cr

    Notes: Interventions affecting family health are identified.
  
  • NURS 372 - Health of Populations I


    Explores human responses of families as they experience significant health events. Health issues of selected aggregates related to the family are examined.

    Prerequisite: NURS 270, 272.

    Credits:3 cr

    Notes: Focuses on interventions with the family.
  
  • NURS 374 - Nursing Practicum III


    Develops competence in nursing practice through interventions with families. Focuses on knowledge unique to nursing as it is utilized in practice with families.

    Credits:5 cr

    Notes: Expands the professional nurse role identity to acknowledge a family as client perspective.
  
  • NURS 390 - Special Topics in Nursing


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • NURS 393 - Directed Study in Nursing


    An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-3) cr

  
  • NURS 394 - Independent Research in Nursing


    An independent research project in the discipline by a student or a cooperative research project with a faculty member. The student and instructor must agree on a project before enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • NURS 396 - Field Studies


    Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, 2.50 grade point average, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

    Notes: May enroll only twice in one department.
  
  • NURS 406 - Faith Community Nursing I


    Explores health, healing, and wholeness in communities of faith from conceptual and historical perspectives. Examines values and beliefs of major world religions in relation to contemporary health issues. Expands understanding of professional accountability and competence to encompass relevance to practice as a faith community nurse. Completion of NURS 406, 407 & 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.

    Prerequisite: RN license or NURS 464.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 407 - Faith Community Nursing II


    Emphasizes the basic role and functions of the faith community nurse. Introduces key concepts and strategies necessary to begin organizing and administering health promotion activities within faith communities. Scope and standards of nursing practice, standardized nursing language and evidence-based content using NIC taxonomy are explored in relation to specific faith community nursing role functions. Completion of NURS 406, 407 and 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.

    Prerequisite: RN license or NURS 406.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 408 - Faith Community Nursing III


    Leadership aspects of practice in faith community nursing are discussed. Emphasizes coordination, management and evaluation of health programming within faith communities. Topics include mission and vision development, documentation and record keeping, role integration, collaboration with community agencies and maintaining professional competency. Completion of NURS 406, 407, and 408 are required for the nationally recognized certificate in Faith Community Nursing.

    Prerequisite: RN license or NURS 407.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 460 - Community Health Phenomena and Nursing Interventions


    Explores health as it relates to the community. Major influences on health of communities such as poverty, violence, and communicable diseases, are examined. Interventions affecting community health are identified.

    Prerequisite: NURS 360, NURS 362. RN prerequisite: NURS 362 and NURS 370.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 462 - Health of Populations II


    Examines the human response related to health issues of selected aggregates across the population. Focuses on nursing interventions as they relate to these aggregates.

    Prerequisite: NURS 360, NURS 362.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 463 - Family and Community Health Phenomena


    Explores health as it is experienced by families and communities. Relationship between families and communities is examined, including the major influences on and between each. Interventions affecting family and community health are identified. Enrollment limited to RN students

    Prerequisite: NURS 362

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • NURS 464 - Nursing Practicum IV


    Expands competence in nursing practice through intervention at the aggregate and community levels. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized and tested in practice with families, aggregates, and the community. Refines the professional nurse role identity to address the complexity of human need.

    Prerequisite: NURS 374; Prerequisite or Corequisite: NURS 460, NURS 462.

    Credits:(4-5) cr

  
  • NURS 466 - RN Practicum I


    Expands competence in nursing practice through intervention at the aggregate and community levels. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized, and tested in practice with families, aggregates, and the community. Refines the professional nurse role identity to address the complexity of human need. RN

    prerequisite: NURS 300 and prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 463. Required to register during the early registration period.

    Credits:4 cr

  
  • NURS 470 - International Health Care


    An international experience in healthcare that is outside the U.S.A., with both theoretical and fieldwork components.

    Prerequisite: Permission from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

    Credits:4 cr

    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with HS 470.
  
  • NURS 480 - Professional Role Development


    Integrates the processes and major components of nursing within the professional role. A transformational perspective in enacting the role is emphasized.

    Prerequisite: NURS 460, NURS 462.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 482 - Professional Issues


    Examines current issues as they relate to the nursing profession, health care and society. Emphasis is on issue analysis and resolution, utilizing processes and theories related to ethics, law, power, and politics.

    Prerequisite: NURS 460, NURS 462.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 483 - Integration of Professional Role and Issues


    Examines the professional role within the context of nursing standards, a transformational perspective and the issues relevant to the profession. Issue analysis and resolution is emphasized within the role, utilizing processes and theories related to ethics, law, power and politics.

    Prerequisite: NURS 300 and NURS 363.

    Credits:4 cr

    Notes: Enrollment limited to RN students.
  
  • NURS 484 - Nursing Practicum V


    Refines competence in nursing practice through enactment of selected roles. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized and tested in nursing practice with selected populations. Begins internalization process of the role of the professional nurse.

    Prerequisite: NURS 464 Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 480, NURS 482.

    Credits:(4-5) cr

  
  • NURS 486 - RN Practicum II


    Refines competence in nursing practice through enactment of selected roles. Focuses on nursing knowledge as it is developed, utilized and tested in nursing practice with selected populations. Begins internalized process of the role of the professional nurse.

    Prerequisite: NURS 483 or RN to MSN standing.




    Credits:(3-5) cr

  
  • NURS 490 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • NURS 491 - Pain Management Across the Lifespan


    Nursing diagnosis and interventions for acute and chronic pain. Topics covered are pathophysiology, pharmacological, complimentary, and interventional treatments. Assessing pain in verbally impaired individuals, cancer pain, end of life care, physical dependency, addiction and abuse will also be covered. This is an elective course open nursing students after their first practicum class.   

    Prerequisite:  NURS 274.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 492 - Issues in Neuroscience Nursing


    This course will discuss the role of the neuroscience nurse and the history of neuroscience nursing. Topics covered will include trauma to the brain and spine, stroke, brain tumors, and acute and chronic neurological diseases. Course will include instruction on stroke assessment using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Nurse care and current research evidence on the treatment the above mentioned conditions will be included.

    Prerequisite:  NURS 360, NURS 362, NURS 364.

    Credits:1 cr

  
  • NURS 493 - Directed Readings


    An organized plan of readings in one or more aspects of the discipline. The student and instructor must agree on a plan of readings prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, a 3.00 grade point average or higher, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-3) cr

  
  • NURS 496 - Field Studies


    Applications of the discipline in off-campus locations. The student and instructor must agree on the project before enrollment.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission, 2.50 grade point average, and a minimum of 12 credits in the discipline.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

    Notes: May enroll only twice in one department.
  
  • NURS 497 - Senior Project in Nursing


    An independent Senior project in the discipline.

    Prerequisite: Must be a Senior major in the discipline who has the instructor’s permission.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • NURS 498 - Honors Thesis


    Preparation and completion of an Honors Thesis. May enroll twice, one for the preparation of the proposal and once for its completion.

    Prerequisite: Honors students status and perm of the Thesis Advisor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • NURS 499 - Advanced Studies in Nursing


    Theoretical and/or applied study of selected topics within a specific area of nursing science.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • OT 302 - Foundations in Occupational Therapy


    Occupational therapy is introduced within the context of the Conceptual Framework of Therapeutic Occupation. Occupation from a historical perspective, the client-therapist rapport process, and clinical ethics will be addressed.  This course is required for all undergraduate occupational therapy courses or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 304 - Therapeutic Occupation


    The course focus is on occupational synthesis used to design occupational forms that are meaningful and purposeful to elicit occupational performance, adaptation, and compensation. Occupational analysis purposes and processes will be explored as a means to design and select individualized therapeutic occupations.

    Prerequisite: OT 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 413 - Developmental Structure and Neurologic Conditions


    Neurological and neuro­muscular systems are studied with selected conditions including etiology, symptoms, and occupational performance deficits resulting from disease or injury.

    Prerequisite: OT 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 423 - Development Structure and Orthotic Conditions


    The impact of various diseases and injuries on body structures and functions are studied. Selected orthopedic and musculo­skeletal conditions including the etiology, symptoms, and occupational performance deficits resulting from disease or injury will be addressed.

    Prerequisite: OT 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 433 - Developmental Structure Across the Lifespan


    The impact of various acquired and congenital conditions on occupational performance along the developmental continuum, with particular emphasis on pediatric and geriatric populations, is examined.

    Prerequisite: OT 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 443 - Developmental Structure and Psychosocial Conditions


    The impact of the etiology, symptomology and functional sequelae of psychiatric, psychosocial and developmental psychopathology are studied. The psychopathology and the conditions’ effect on occupational performance will be examined.

    Prerequisite: OT 302 or permission of instructor.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • OT 490 - Special Topics


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • PHIL 114 - Introduction to Logic


    An introduction to critical thinking and writing with an emphasis on improving students’ skills in developing and evaluating logical arguments. Topics include basic logical relationships, use of evidence and sources, precise definition, informal fallacies, analogical arguments, and writing persuasive and critical papers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 123 - Introduction to Western Philosophy


    An interdisciplinary introduction to Western history, arts, culture and ideas emphasizing philosophical contributions. The major philosophical traditions and problems originating between the Presocratic period and the 17th century will be emphasized.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 190 - Selected Topics Intro Philosophy


    A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the Course Schedule and the transcript.

    Prerequisite: As listed in the Course Schedule.

    Credits:(1-4) cr

  
  • PHIL 205 - Professional Ethics


    This course combines a survey of important ethical and public policy issues with a thorough grounding in the ethical traditions that have guided serious discussion of these issues historically, and the development of skills necessary to develop, articulate and defend logically a range of individual positions on these and related issues. The focus of the topics for each section will vary, but, following discussion of ethical theory, will include issues related either to business or health care.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 205A - Professional Ethics: Business [CI]


    An introduction to moral theory, with special attention to major ethical issues that arise in the practice of American business. These may include the morality of the free market, the nature of property, product liability, advertising, management versus employee rights, whistle-blowing, health and safety issues, affirmative action, comparable worth and the environment.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 205B - Professional Ethics: Health Care [CI]


    An introduction to moral theory, with special attention to moral issues that arise in the practices of nursing and medicine. These may include such issues as informed consent and proxy decision making, euthanasia, abortion, social justice and health care, concepts of health and disease, allocation of resources, and professional responsibilities and relationships.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 205C - Professional Ethics: Legal System [CI]


    An introduction to moral theory, with special attention to moral issues that arise in the practices of criminal justice and professions related to the United States legal system. These may include issues relevant to policy-making, the role of police, corruption and “the noble cause”, loyalty and whistleblowing, legal ethics, preventative detention, and corrections.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 210 - Applied Ethics


    An introduction to moral theory with special attention to: (a) social policies concerning life and death issues, or (b) issues in engineering and computer technologies.

    Prerequisite:  ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 210A - Applied Ethics in Law & Society


    Ethical issues considered may include abortion, euthanasia, war, animal rights, issues in social and criminal justice, and responsibilities to future generations.

    Prerequisite:  ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 210B - Applied Ethics in Engineering & Computer Technologies


    Ethical issues considered may include codes of ethics, corporate and social responsibilities, conflicts of interest, safety and risk assessment, and whistle blowing.

    Prerequisite:  ENGL 111.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 213 - South Asian Civilizations


    An introduction to the history, arts, culture and philosophical and religious ideas of India, Pakistan and the south Asian region, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and related traditions such as Jainism and Sikhism; also south Asian music, film, literature and customs

    Credits:3 cr

    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with HIST 213.
  
  • PHIL 214 - Symbolic Logic


    An introduction to elementary symbolic logic, the vocabulary and the rules for manipulating the items in this vocabulary and the rules for translating from logic to English and English to logic.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 214H - Symbolic Logic – Honors


    An introduction to elementary symbolic logic, the vocabulary and the rules for manipulating the items in this vocabulary and the rules for translating from logic to English and English to logic.

    Prerequisite: Honors students only.

    Credits:3 cr

  
  • PHIL 215 - East Asian Civilizations


    An introduction to the history, arts, culture and philosophical and religious ideas of China, Japan and the east Asian region, including Confusianism, Taoism, Shinto, Buddhism and related traditions; also east Asian music, film, literature and customs.

    Credits:3 cr

    Cross-Listed: Cross-listed with HIST 215.
 

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