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Undergraduate Day Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Nursing
  

  • NUR 4102 - Maternal & Pediatric Nursing: Clinical

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides the clinical component to NUR 4104  and applies the concepts to pediatrics, labor and delivery, nursery, antepartum and postpartum clinical areas. The concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and illness for childbearing and childrearing families are reinforced in the clinical setting. The nursing process, based on General System Theory, is utilized while implementing compassionate, patient-centered, evidenced based care respecting patient and family preferences. Ethical and legal values and the Christian worldview are interwoven in a culturally congruent process in clinical settings. Maternal/child scenarios using simulation prior to direct patient care experiences are provided.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3223 , NUR 3123  ,NUR 3122  ,NUR 4303  ,NUR 4312 
    Corequisite: NUR 4104 
    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4104 - Maternal & Pediatric Nursing: Theory

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    This course applies nursing theory and critical thinking to the care of the childbearing family and children. Health promotion and optimal patient wellness are explored in the care of children from birth through adolescence and childbearing women and families from conception through delivery and birth. General System Theory, quality improvement concepts and the nursing process are used to develop culturally competent nursing actions to promote optimal wellness.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3223 , NUR 3303 , NUR 3302 , NUR 3323 , NUR 3332 
    Corequisite: NUR 4102 
    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4122 - Complex Nursing: Clinical

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides the clinical component to NUR 4123  and is the third of three Medical-Surgical clinical courses that provides a basis for the generalist graduate nurse. This course integrates complex learning concepts and advanced technical skills found within health promotion, disease prevention, and the disease process to the care of diverse adult and older adult populations, their affected families, and community systems. This course completes the transition from novice nurse to advanced beginner to design/manage/coordinate, implement, and evaluate evidenced based patient-centered care. The General System Theory is utilized to implement care for those experiencing complex needs in the changing 21st century health care environment. Critical thinking skills are used for decision making with specific needs of adults and older adults with potential, acute, and complex health problems, which may be life threatening. Ethical and legal values and the Christian worldview are interwoven in a culturally congruent process in each clinical environment. The complex clinical environments will include a variety of higher acuity settings and may include exposure to the emergency departments, step down units, and intensive care units.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3223 , NUR 3303 , NUR 3302 , NUR 3323 , NUR 3332 
    Corequisite: NUR 4123 
    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4123 - Complex Nursing: Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is the third of three Medical-Surgical courses that provide a basis for the generalist graduate nurse while building on NUR 3123 , NUR 3303 , and other pre-requisite nursing courses. The concepts of complex collaborative care and advanced skills provide preparation for practice within environments where enhanced technical and therapeutic interventions support patients with life-threatening conditions. Evidence based nursing care practice is focused on holistic, patient-centered care of diverse adult and older adult populations, as well as, their affected family and community systems. The nursing process, based on General System Theory, is utilized to implement care reflecting an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing management in the complex care environment. Ethical and end-of-life issues specific to patients with life-threatening conditions are explored.

    Prerequisite:  NUR 3303 , NUR 3302 , NUR 4104  ,NUR 4102 
    Corequisite: NUR 4122 
    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4143 - Critical Thinking in Clinical Nursing Practice

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course explores critical thinking within the context of nursing. The seminar format will provide an opportunity to apply critical thinking processes to real-life narrative clinical nursing scenarios using a systematic approach to critical thinking. Students will examine ethical and moral dilemmas applying Christian worldview.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3303 , NUR 3302 , NUR 3323 , NUR 3332 , NUR 3223 
    Availability: On Demand


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  • NUR 4203 - Nursing Leadership & Management

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides leadership and management theories as professional and associated behaviors are explored within the evolving 21st century health care system. The professional leader/manager will integrate core Christian world view values while exemplifying principles of altruism, integrity, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication, and accountability within a collaborative decision making process. This will require an understanding of financial and regulatory policies, quality improvement, and safety interconnected with the national and global implications of health care equity and social justice of a diverse population and their complex needs.

    Prerequisite: NUR 4104 , NUR 4102 , NUR 4123 , NUR 4122 
    Availability: Spring


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  • NUR 4303 - Community Nursing: Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides theories and concepts of community based nursing with an emphasis on health promotion for families and the community across the lifespan. Global and local health issues are critically examined and principles of compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic, spiritual nursing care are emphasized. The nursing process is used to integrate nursing actions promoting optimal wellness in the community.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3012 ,NUR 3203 ,NUR 3104 ,NUR 3112 ,NUR 3323 
    Corequisite: NUR 4312 
    Availability: Spring


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  • NUR 4312 - Community Nursing: Clinical

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course provides the clinical component to NUR 4312 and applies theories and concepts of community based nursing to families and the community across the lifespan. Principles of holistic nursing care of patients and their families in a diverse global society are practiced in various local community settings. Ethical and legal values and the Christian worldview are interwoven in a culturally congruent process in community settings. The nursing process and General System Theory are integrated to promote optimal wellness at the global and local levels across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite: NUR 3012 ,NUR 3203 ,NUR 3104 ,NUR 3112 ,NUR 3323 
    Corequisite: NUR 4303 
    Availability: Spring


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  • NUR 4313 - Applied Pathophysiology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course builds on basic pathophysiology, pharmacology, and prior nursing courses. The focus is the application of critical thinking to case studies of actual patients. Emphasis is on relating the pathophysiology of patients with complex/multiple disease processes to manifestations and treatment. This course must be taken concurrently with Pediatric and Maternal Nursing: Clinical or Critical Care Nursing: Clinical.

    Corequisite: NUR 4122  or NUR 4102 
    Availability: Consult Department


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  • NUR 4323 - Contemporary Nursing Stress Management Strategies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is a holistic synthesis of knowledge and application of stress management. Integration of systems thinking compliments experiential learning of common stress management techniques and their worldview implications. Stress management for both patient and healthcare provider is explored.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • NUR 4333 - End-of-Life Issues & Concepts

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents theories and strategies related to concepts of care at the end-of life. The emphasis is on the nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary team and the need for attention to cultural and spiritual factors influencing care at the end-of-life. There is currently a wide gap between the reality of end-of-life care, and the kind of care each would seek. This course is a guide to prepare nurses to be competent and compassionate professionals who can lead a transformation in care at the end-of-life.

    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4343 - Healthcare Policy: Economic and Ethical Analysis

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course applies basic, free-market, economic and ethical principles and Christian Worldview to selected general healthcare policies and healthcare policies directly related to or affecting nursing. Policy implications are also examined from the perspective of their impact on freedom in American society.

    Prerequisite: PLS 3003 
    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4353 - Christian Nurses and Alternative Healing Therapies

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents concepts and strategies related to alternative healing therapies. The emphasis is on an approach to wellness-which is concerned with the person as a whole-across the lifespan and as defined by the patient. Strategies related to integrating holistic methods of care delivery: emotionally, spiritually, physically, and culturally from an ethical/legal Christian Worldview are presented. This course is a guide to prepare nurses to honor and advocate for patients taking control of their well being.

    Availability: Fall


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  • NUR 4505 - Senior Preceptorship: Clinical

    5 Credit Hour(s)
    This comprehensive clinical course is the culmination of the baccalaureate nursing curriculum, integrating broad liberal education, nursing knowledge, technical skills, and core Christian worldview values in preparation of a professional career in a changing 21st century health care environment. The course combines a preceptorship (a one on one apprenticeship with a working registered nurse in a clinical or community setting) with reflective development. Students develop their own outcomes with guidance from their professor and preceptor. The preceptorship immersion experience provides opportunities to practice clinical reasoning, management and leadership theories, and evaluative skills within a diverse patient, family, and community health care environment across the lifespan. This clinical experience will integrate intradisciplinary and evidence based care supporting clinical judgments necessary for transition into professional practice.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all upper and lower division courses.
    Availability: Spring


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  • NUR 4710 - Professional Nursing Competency

    0 Credit Hour(s)
    Registration required for upper division nursing students. Course number repeats as needed

    Prerequisite: Upper division nursing status


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Oceanography
  

  • OCY 1041 - Oceans Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Laboratory and field experience for students enrolled in Introductory Oceanography. This course will allow students to see oceanography concepts in action.

    Corequisite:  
    Availability: Available: Spring, Summer (optional)


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  • OCY 1043 - Oceans

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory oceanography course designed for non-science majors. Students will become acquainted with basic concepts in the areas of Geological Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, and Biological Oceanography. Students will earn about coastal processes, water properties, seafloor topography, circulation patterns, and marine organisms. An emphasis will be on the interdisciplinary nature of oceanography. A companion laboratory (OCY 1041 ) is available for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements. This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Course.

    Availability: Available: Spring, Summer (optional)


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  • OCY 4111 - Physical Oceanography Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of physical properties of sea water, ocean currents, waves, and tides. Field trips.

    Prerequisite: BIO I and BIO II (BIO 1103  and BIO 1113 ) and accompanying labs (BIO 1101  and BIO 1111 ) or permission of the Instructor.
    Corequisite: OCY 4113 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • OCY 4113 - Physical Oceanography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of physical properties of sea water, ocean currents, waves, tides.

    Prerequisite: BIO I and BIO II (BIO 1103  and BIO 1113 ) and accompanying labs (BIO 1101  and BIO 1111 ) or permission of the Instructor.
    Corequisite: OCY 4111 
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • OCY 4121 - Geological Oceanography Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of shorelines, sediments, reefs, and the deep sea floor. Field trips.

    Prerequisite: BIO I and BIO II (BIO 1103  and BIO 1113 ) and accompanying labs (BIO 1101  and BIO 1111 ) or permission of the Instructor
    Corequisite: OCY 4123 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • OCY 4123 - Geological Oceanography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the ocean basins, coasts, reefs, and the deep sea floor.

    Prerequisite: BIO I and BIO II (BIO 1103  and BIO 1113 ) and accompanying labs (BIO 1101  and BIO 1111 ) or permission of the Instructor
    Corequisite: OCY 4121 
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • OCY 4133 - Chemical Oceanography

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the chemical nature of the oceans. The distribution of chemicals in the water column and in ocean floor sediments will be examined, along with the factors that determine chemical distribution. Chemical reactions that take place will be explored, and how these relationships shape the distribution of organisms.

    Prerequisite:   and  
    Availability: Even Falls


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Health and Human Performance
  

  • HHP 1001 - Recreational Physical Activity

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This participation course is designed to give the student basic knowledge of recreational activities to include but not limited to canoeing, cooperative games, pickleball, camping, snorkeling, and surfing.  Student will understand basic terminology and rules associated with each activity.

    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 1003 - Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instruction

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Participants will learn skills and techniques to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies and skills necessary to teach water safety and learn to swim courses.  Successful participants in this course will receive certification for the following certifications:  Lifeguard Training and First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration, Water Safety Instructor.

    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 1011 - Lifetime Sports

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This participation course is designed to give the students basic knowledge and skills of archery, badminton, bowling, cycling, golf, racquetball, and tennis.  Student will understand basic terminology and rules associated with each sport.

    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 1013 - Personal Health

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A survey of basic principles & issues in health. Topics include fitness, nutrition, human sexuality, stress management, & substance abuse.

    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 1021 - Team Sports

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This participation course is designed to give the student basic knowledge and skills in basketball, flag football, lacrosse, floor hockey, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball.  Student will understand basic terminology and rules associated with each sport.

    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 1061 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Survey of the components and benefits of physical fitness. Health related issues with attention to fitness assessment. Classroom learning combined with a variety of physical activities.

    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Tri Fit fitness assessment fee.


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  • HHP 1071 - SCUBA I

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic specialized instruction in skills and techniques used in SCUBA.

    Prerequisite: Prerequisite is swimming ability.
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Special Fee.


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  • HHP 2002 - Weight Training

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the health and fitness benefits associated with weight training. Students will learn fundamental exercise techniques associated with weight training which will assist them in developing an individualized fitness program. Students will receive additional information pertaining to proper nutrition as it is related to weight training and the development of a healthy lifestyle.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • HHP 2012 - Team Sports for the Physical Educator

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Teaching methods, strategies, skills, rules, terms, drills, lead-up activities and assessment for instructors of team sports in schools and other sport settings.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 2022 - Recreational Physical Activity for the Physical Educator

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Teaching methods and instructional materials for teaching a variety of recreational games and activities.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 2033 - Sports Officiating

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    To provide students with the skills, knowledge and practical experience necessary to become officials.

    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 2063 - Professional Foundations of Health and Human Performance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This is an introduction to the broad field of physical education covering the history of the profession, professional organizations, professional foundations, and career opportunities available in health,physical education, human performance and exercise science field.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063  is a prerequisite for all Physical Education majors and minors.
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • HHP 2071 - SCUBA II

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Actual dive participation and experiences in open water.

    Prerequisite: Open water diver certification (NAUI; PADI; YMCA).
    Availability: Fall/Spring
    Special Fee


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  • HHP 2302 - Aquatics, Gymnastics, and Dance for the Physical Educator

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Teaching methods, terminology, skills, and assessment for instructors of basic gymnastics, aquatics, and dance in recreational and school settings.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 ; Swimming ability required.
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 2342 - Lifetime Sports for the Physical Educator

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Teaching methods, strategies, skills, rules, terms, drills, lead-up activities and assessment for instructors of lifetime sports in schools and other sport setting.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 3003 - Nutrition for Athletes

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Basic concepts of nutrition including micro and macro nutrition, caloric balance, the food pyramid, weight gain and loss, the relationship between nutrition and human physiological processes.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • HHP 3013 - Clinical Exercise for Special Populations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide an overview of the pathophysiology associated with various chronic diseases and disorders, with emphasis on cancer, cardiopulmonary disease and diabetes.  Exercise program planning and implementation, utilizing evidence-based practice, will be reviewed.  An overview of the effects of pharmacological agents on exercise performance is included within the course content.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 


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  • HHP 3021 - Human Structure and Function Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    This laboratory course presents the integrative physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, renal, digestive, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems.  Cellular and metabolic regulation will be integrated into organ/systems regulation.  Normal and disease conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) will be used as illustrations.  The information in this course will be integrated into specific upper division courses and is directly applicable to those in the health sciences.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HHP 2063   (may be taken concurrently)  HHP 3023  (must be taken concurrently)
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 3023 - Human Structure and Function

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course presents the integrative physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, renal, digestive, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems.   Cellular and metabolic regulation will be integrated into organ/systems regulation.  Normal and disease conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes will be used as illustrations.  The information in this course will be integrated into specific upper division courses and is directly applicable to those in the health sciences.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HHP 2063  (may be taken concurrently), HHP 3021  (must be taken concurrently)
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 3073 - Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides practice in the selection and use of methods and materials related to teaching physical education in the elementary school. Field experience is included. Education, Physical Education K-12, and Exercise Science majors and minors only.

    Prerequisite: PE K-12: pass first screening and EDU 2133 ; PE concentration in Exercise Science: PHE 2163.
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 3163 - Teaching Physical Education in the Middle and High School

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Provides practice in the selection and use of methods and materials related to the teaching of physical education in the middle, junior high and senior high school. Field experience is included.

    Prerequisite: PE concentration in Exercise Science: PHE 2163
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 3233 - Kinesiology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will introduce basic terms and concepts of functional anatomy essential to the fields of exercise science and athletic training. Topics include a review of human movement science, assessment for human movement dysfunction, and corrective exercise. Emphasis is placed on the integrated relationships between structure and function of the skeletal-articular, myofascial, and motor control systems.

    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 3253 - Coaching Theory

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course focuses on the development of coaching and leadership skills as they relate to coaching youth sports and supervising staff and volunteers. Students engage in learning situations that will strengthen their skills in the areas of listening, empowerment, and motivation utilizing that latest approaches in the field of leadership. Professional ethics and current issues in youth athletics will be integrated into coaching and teaching methods.

    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 3263 - Physiology of Exercise

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine the impact of exercise and physical conditioning on various physiological systems of the human body. Specific focus will be given to investigating mechanisms responsible for skeletal muscle power, bioenergetics and metabolic efficiency, and cardiorespiratory endurance.

    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 3283 - School & Community Recreation

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Principles and practices in planning and implementing recreational programs in community settings. School recreational programming emphasizes tournament construction and organization of intramural activities.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 3293 - Adapted Physical Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Curriculum development and program planning in specialized physical education as applied to pupils with physical and/or mental limitations.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Falls


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  • HHP 3423 - Personal Fitness, Assessment and Exercise Prescription

    3 Credit Hour(s)

    Specific principles, concepts, and theories of physical fitness and conditioning, fitness testing, assessment, and evaluation and their applications to performance.

    *Personal training certification through ACSM

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 4003 - Biomechanics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will expand on principles of anatomy and kinesiology of human movement, to include sport kinematics,and kinetics, occupational ergonomics and orthopedic applications.  Biomechanics instrumentation and analysis will be introduced to amplification of kinematics and kinetics of human movements; introduction to high-speed videography, biomechanics instrumentation and computer analysis.  Study of human movement based on principles of anatomy and mechanics of motion.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063  , HHP 3233  (may be taken concurrently)
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 4023 - Motor Development

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introduction to the developmental aspects of human motor behavior across the life span. Focus on developmental stages, developmental characteristics, and other issues related to physical growth and motor development.

    Corequisite: HHP 3263 
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 4101 - Selected Topics in Physical Education

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.


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  • HHP 4102 - Selected Topics in Physical Education

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.


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  • HHP 4103 - Selected Topics in Health and Human Performance

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • HHP 4193 - Physical Education Organization, Administration, Class Management, Safety, Ethics, and Law

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine the various classroom management approaches, professional ethics, school law, safety, and the organization and administration of physical education programs.  Attention is given to management theory, supervision, purchasing, fiscal management, safety, legal liability, and classroom management procedures to ensure an effective environment.  The duties and problems of the athletic director.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 4203 - Advanced Clinical Physiology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course includes the study of various organ systems form an applied/clinical exercise perspective.  It will include hands-on exercise diagnostic testing and prescription, interpretation of responses to graded exercise (i.e., maximal oxygen uptake, heart response, blood pressure response, interpretation of ECG waveforms, and clinical symptoms).  This course provides clinical and laboratory experience of principles learned in previous coursework.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HHP 2063   and HHP 3263  (may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor
    Availability: Spring


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  • HHP 4333 - Trends, Issues, & Problems in Physical Education and Sport (TIPS)

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the current trends, issues, and problems related to the field of athletics, physical education, and athletic training.

    Prerequisite: HHP 2063 
    Availability: Fall


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  • HHP 4433 - Field Experience Internship

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Supervised practical-experience-laboratory course. Students experience on-the-job professional concerns. Placements made in public and private schools, community recreation departments, church recreation settings, or private agencies such as the YMCA or YWCA.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Availability: Fall/Spring


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  • HHP 4811 - Independent Project in Physical Education

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student.

    Prerequisite: Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • HHP 4812 - Independent Project in Physical Education

    2 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student.


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  • HHP 4813 - Independent Project in Physical Education

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the student.

    Prerequisite: Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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Philosophy
  

  • PHL 1053 - Asian Philosophy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    A study of the major systems of philosophy that originated in Chinese, Indian, and Japanese culture. The course will focus on the dominant features of Indian philosophy, Japanese and Chinese Buddhist philosophies, Confucianism, Taoism, and Tibetan spiritualism.

    Availability: Fall


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  • PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course offers a study of the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of the social sciences. The student will read seminal and contemporary writings pertaining to Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Politics, and other social sciences. Special attention will be given to new work that challenges traditional paradigms.

    Availability: Spring


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  • PHL 2003 - Creative Thinking and Effective Reasoning

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course aims to satisfy the need for thinking skillfully in today’s world. Our interactive and information laden world is also a fallacy rich environment. This course enables students to empower their critical thinking about the moral, legal, religious, political, and scientific discussions that surround them. However, not all thinking is critical. Therefore, this course also includes a treatment of creative thinking. Students will explore the art of expanding possibility; students will learn to think more freely and imaginatively about how the world could be.

    Availability: Spring


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  • PHL 3083 - Epistemology

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of the theory of knowledge. Topics include skepticism, belief, justification and warrant. Attention will be paid to primary texts, focusing on work in the 20th century.

    Availability: Even Springs


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  • PHL 3103 - Selected Topics in Philosophy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of selected special topic. May be repeated if course content is different.

    Prerequisite: C- or better in PHL 2003 


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  • PHL 3133 - Formal Logic Systems

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The Study of Formal Logic Systems including Predicate Logic, Propositional Logic and Modal Logic.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • PHL 3153 - The Culture Critics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    According to Martha Nussbaum, “philosophers ought to be lawyers for humanity.” This course focuses on select philosophers who have critically assessed the intellectual, moral, and political shortcomings of western culture in the modern era. Attention will also be given to the fact that while philosophers attack the ills of society they must protect themselves from corrosive forces at that same time. Select writings of Nietzsche, Foucault, Fukuyama, and other critics of culture will be discussed.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • PHL 3163 - Metaphysics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of metaphysics. Topics include ancient and contemporary approaches, the realism/anti-realism debate, freedom and determinism, and other issues.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • PHL 3173 - 20th Century Philosophy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course studies the history of philosophy of the 20th and 21st century. Topics include the rise of analysis, mid-century logical positivism, and the revival of metaphysics. Attention will be given to the renaissance of Christian Philosophy.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • PHL 3183 - Existentialism

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will be an exploration of what could be termed “existential thinking.” Such thinking is simply thinking about existence or life from the viewpoint of the exister. Its primary focus, therefore, is upon choosing or decision making, and on “becoming a self.” The exploration will take the form of careful reading and discussion of some of the most significant existential literature. Primary attention will be given to Soren Kierkegaard, usually regarded as the “father of existentialism.”

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • PHL 3193 - Ancient Philosophy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The Study of Ancient Greek Philosophy. Emphasizing readings from primary sources, this course covers the pre-Socratic Philosophers through Plotinus.

    Availability: Odd Falls


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  • PHL 3203 - Modern Philosophy

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the historical development of philosophical thought. Emphasizes selected readings of primary sources, specific contributions to philosophy, and pertinent biographical notes of the major figures in the field of philosophy from Rene Descartes to Kant

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • PHL 4003 - Aesthetics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course examines the complex questions and central issues of aesthetics. Investigates the various theories of what it is that all works of art share that gives them value. This includes a discussion of the definition of art as well as specific art forms such as architecture, music, literature, dance, movies, painting, and sculpture. This course also treats the role of art in contemporary life including postmodern perspectives as well as the idea of everyday aesthetics.

    Availability: Even Falls


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  • PHL 4143 - Ethics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Critical study of problems in moral judgment and evaluation with emphasis upon developing a proper response to major ethical issues from a Christian perspective in light of current ethical trends.

    Prerequisite: PHL 2003 
    Availability: Spring


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  • PHL 4703 - Senior Seminar

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Capstone course required for philosophy majors. This course provides an advanced opportunity for students to engage critically some aspect of a philosophical concern or problem and respond from a Christian perspective. This course is conducted as a seminar in which students discuss common reading assignments and present the results of their research. An important emphasis of this course is the completion of a research paper suitable for presentation at a philosophy conference or for publication in a philosophy journal.

    Prerequisite: Senior status as a philosophy major or minor (or permission of professor).
    Availability: Spring


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  • PHL 4753 - Philosophy of Mind

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The study of classic and recent work in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of action. Emphasis on the reading of primary texts.

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  • PHL 4813 - Independent Project

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Student-proposed research project for seniors with a major or minor in philosophy and whose academic proficiency in the field is deemed exceptional. A major research paper is required. Approval of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences is required.

    Availability: As needed


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Physics
  

  • PHY 1031 - The Cosmos Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Laboratory experience for students enrolled in  . This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Lab Course, for students wanting or needing a Natural Science Laboratory.

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    Availability: Fall


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  • PHY 1033 - The Cosmos

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    An introductory course designed for the non-science major. This course will cover the classical and modern concepts and theories of the universe. The startling discoveries of modern science such as black holes, time travel and the fate of the universe will be thoroughly discussed. The metaphysical consequences of these theories will be explored to help the student formulate a Christian worldview that includes an understanding of the laws of nature. This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Course.

    Availability: Fall


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  • PHY 1061 - Acoustics of Music Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Acoustics of Music Lab will give the student a hands-on experience with the mechanism and analysis of sound production. The basic properties of waves will be studied and used to analyze more complex waveforms. Lastly, different families of instruments will be studied using the techniques developed in the class. This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Lab Course, for students wanting or needing a Natural Science Laboratory.

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    Availability: Spring


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  • PHY 1063 - Acoustics of Music

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Acoustics of Music is an introduction to the science of sound of music. This class will cover the physical mechanisms of sound production and reception. The different families of instruments will be discussed comparing their frequency spectrums and how this gives rise to their timbre. A companion laboratory (PHY 1061 ) is available for students who are required to take laboratory courses in order to meet graduation requirements. This course counts as a General Education Physical Science Course.

    Availability: Every Spring


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  • PHY 2013 - General Physics I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The first semester of the introductory physics sequence that will be offered in the fall term. MAT 1853  or equivalent is a prerequisite for this class. Content includes mechanics, work, energy, circular motion, relativistic dynamics, fluids, simple harmonic motion, and mechanical waves.

    Prerequisite: MAT 1853  (C- grade or higher), high school physics, or permission of instructor.
    Corequisite: PHY 2111 
    Availability: Fall


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  • PHY 2023 - General Physics II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The second semester of the introductory physics sequence that will be offered in the spring term. PHY 2013  or equivalent is a prerequisite for this class. Content includes thermodynamics, electrodynamics, electromagnetic waves, optics, and relativistic dynamics.

    Prerequisite: PHY 2013  and PHY 2111  (C- grade or higher)
    Corequisite: PHY 2121 
    Availability: Spring


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  • PHY 2111 - Physics I Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Experiments in data analysis, measurement, motion, mechanics, heat, wave motion, and sound.

    Corequisite: PHY 2013  or PHY 2113 
    Availability: Fall


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  • PHY 2113 - Physics with Calculus I

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The first course of a two-semester sequence of physics for engineers and scientists. The content of the course Newtonian mechanics including motion, vectors, force, work, energy, collisions, rotational motion, equilibrium, gravitation, fluids, oscillations and waves.

    Prerequisite: MAT 2804 , (C- grade or higher) and high school physics, or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: PHY 2111 
    Availability: Fall


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  • PHY 2121 - Physics II Laboratory

    1 Credit Hour(s)
    Experiments in electricity, magnetism, optics, electronics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Emphasis on instrumentation.

    Prerequisite: PHY 2013  or PHY 2113  and PHY 2111  (C- grade or higher)
    Corequisite: PHY 2023  or PHY 2123 
    Availability: Spring


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  • PHY 2123 - Physics with Calculus II

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    The second of a two-semester sequence of physics for scientists and engineers. Content includes Coulomb’s law, electric fields and potentials, capacitance, currents and circuits, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, inductance, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, ray options, interference and diffraction.

    Prerequisite: PHY 2113  and PHY 2111 , (C- grade or higher)
    Corequisite: PHY 2121 
    Availability: Spring


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Political Science
  

  • PLS 2113 - American Federal Government

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Description of how Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court make decisions and the roles they play in the American system of government. Emphasis on public opinion, pressure groups, and political parties, and the process by which leaders are chosen. Required for all majors and minors in political science.

    Availability: Fall


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  • PLS 3003 - Freedom in American Society

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    This course will examine the significance of freedom in American society. Topics to be explored include: the historical roots of American liberty, with particular attention to the relation between liberty and religion; the nature of freedom as understood by the chief architects of the American political order; the relation between political and economic freedom; the nature of government and of the market process; the meaning of the rule of law; the changing conceptions of freedom throughout American political development; the chief threats to individual freedom that have emerged over the past several centuries; and contemporary challenges to the preservation of freedom.

    Prerequisite: ENG 1123 , HUM 1013  and HUM 1023 
    Corequisite: HUM 1033 
    Availability: Fall/Spring/Summer


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  • PLS 3013 - State & Local Government

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of state and local government including state constitutions, legislative, judicial and executive branches of state government; organization and powers of local government; government-in the sunshine laws and role of lobbyist. Fulfills one of the professional track requirements (2).

    Availability: Spring


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  • PLS 3113 - Methodology of Political Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of methods used by social scientists, including hypothesis development, data collection, research methods, sources of information, methods of testing and verification, and techniques of analysis. Required for all majors and minors in political science

    Availability: Fall


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  • PLS 3213 - Comparative Government: Western Europe

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Comparison of the formal and informal political institutions, including parliaments, cabinets, executives, political parties, pressure groups, and public opinion, in a variety of Western European settings. Comparisons made with the North American model. Required as one of four options for a major or minor in political science. Fulfills one of the Comparative track requirements (2)

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • PLS 3223 - Latin-American Politics

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Comparison of the twenty republics of Latin America, with emphasis on the following themes: authoritarianism versus democracy, personalism, and leadership change; role of the military, the Catholic church, labor, students, and business as power contenders; social and political conditions that lead to revolution or reform; and the role of the United States in the region. Required as one of four options in the major or minor in political science. Fulfills one of the Comparative track requirements (2)

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: Odd Springs


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  • PLS 3233 - Comparative Government: Eastern Europe & Russia

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Analyzes the evolution of political systems from communism to new forms of governance in Eastern Europe. Compares new political systems that have emerged. Emphasis on the formal institutions of government and informal institutions such as political parties, interest groups, mass media, and elections. Required as one of four options in the major or minor in political science. Fulfills one of the Comparative track requirements (2)

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • PLS 3243 - Politics of Developing Nations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of Third World politics; the struggle for independence; obstacles to the formation of a national identity; the political, economic, and social problems and the political institutions created to meet these problems. Required as one of four options in the major or minor in political science. Fulfills one of the Comparative track requirements (2)

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
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  • PLS 3313 - Political Thought

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of the major philosophers and their conception of the state, why it was created, what role the state plays for society, and the responsibilities of leaders and citizens. Required for all majors and minors in political science.

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: Fall


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  • PLS 3413 - International Relations

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Study of nations’ political, economic, and military interactions and the global eco-political order within which these actions occur. Focus on American, Russian, and Third World images, goals, and strategies (diplomacy, economy, propaganda, strategy) to understanding the decision-making process. Measures the nations’ power potential, including territory, population, natural resources, economic growth, and military capability. Required for all majors and minors in political science. Fulfills the global studies requirement.

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: Spring


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  • PLS 4103 - Selected Topics in Political Science

    3 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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  • PLS 4104 - Selected Topics in Political Science

    4 Credit Hour(s)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Prerequisite: ENG 1113  (C- or better)
    Availability: On Demand


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