Courses
NUR 101 Introduction to Nursing Practice 7.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to Nursing Practice is the first course of four focused on adult nursing. This course explores the roles of the nurse in relation to providing patient-centered care to patients with common medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process in relation to course content. Course content emphasizes health promotion, disease/injury prevention, disease management, and health maintenance. Themes of pharmacotherapeutics, gerontological considerations, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, as well as patient education and advocacy are explored. This course incorporates critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, assessment, and technical skills, into classroom and clinical learning experiences. A structured experience in the simulation lab is included to integrate the nursing process with new nursing interventions. Course content will focus on common health problems related to fluid and electrolytes, pulmonary, neurologic, cardiovascular, urinary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal disorders, problems of metabolism, sensation/ perception, and circulation. Clinical experiences will be conducted in subacute care settings. 7 credit hours (60 hours theory, 135 hours clinical) Prerequisite: Take BI-126 BI-127 BI-128 BI-129 BI-161 BI-162ý& FYWS-125 MA-105 PS-110
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 110 PHYSICS OF HOLLYWOOD 3.0 Credit(s)
In PY 110, students will use the laws of physics and Fermi-type estimation techniques, to critically assess the credibility of the physics in Hollywood movies.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CM 133 EUROPE IN FILM 3.0 Credit(s)
Students in this class will explore representations of Europe in film and shoot their own video exploration of a nearby city or town.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
RAD 101 RADIOGRAPHY I 8.0 Credit(s)
Designed to provide the student with an orientation to radiography the course includes: a review of program policies and procedures, professional organizations and standards, medical terminology, an intro to image acquisition and evaluation, basic equipment operation and quality control, basic radiation protection, and patient care and education. Additional skills taught are phlebotomy and electrocardiogram techniques and vital signs. Imaging procedures are included with an emphasis on lecture-laboratory study of RAD 101 required Competencies. Following classroom/lab activities, students are scheduled for supervised clinical education. The student is assigned to clinical experience two days a week mastering RAD 101 required competencies. Along with assisting the radiographer, emphasis is placed on interpersonal communication skills with peers, staff, and patients. Prerequisite: Take BI-206 BI-207 BI-208 BI-209 MA-106ý& FYS-125 or FYWS-125
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NUR 122 LPN TRANSITION COURSE 1.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic tenets of the program in nursing as well as the conceptual framework. Emphasis is placed on a health needs assessment and the implementation of the nursing process through the use of the nursing care plan. This course is open to licensed practical nurses who are participating in the Connecticut Articulation Model for Nurse Educational Mobility. Prerequisite: Take BI-128 BI-129 BI-161 BI-162 MA-105 PS-110 ps-251
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
NUR 123 FAMILY CONCEPTS IN NURSING 4.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to utilize the nursing process caring for families during the childbearing and the child-rearing years through adolescence. Course content will focus on common, acute, chronic, and complex healthcare concerns for the population. Throughout the course, issues of legal, ethical, and professional accountability will be addressed as they pertain to the care of the maternal newborn and pediatric population. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, evidence-based practice, safety, and population nursing trends are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences will be conducted in acute/subacute care settings. 4 credit hours (45 hours theory, 42 hours clinical) Prerequisite: Take NUR-101 NUR-120
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
RAD 112 RADIOGRAPHY II 8.0 Credit(s)
Radiography II is designed to provide the student with a continuation of image acquisition and evaluation, equipment operation, to include image receptors continuation of geriatrics, bariatric and patient care and education, with an emphasis on medical emergencies and pediatric patients. Imaging procedures with an emphasis on lecture-lab study of RAD 112 required competencies are included. Following classroom/lab activities, students are scheduled for supervised clinical education. The student is assigned to clinical experience two days a week mastering RAD 112 required competencies, with an emphasis on trauma, geriatric and pediatric techniques. Prerequisite: Take RAD-101 PS-110
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NUR 124 Adult Nursing II 6.0 Credit(s)
Adult Nursing II is the second of four courses focusing on care of adult patients. This course explores the roles of the nurse in relation to providing patient-centered care to patients with common medical/surgical health problems. Course content emphasizes health promotion, disease/injury prevention, disease management, and health maintenance. Continuing themes of pharmacotherapeutics, gerontological considerations, safety, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, as well as patient education and advocacy are explored. This course incorporates critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment into classroom and clinical learning experiences. A structured experience in the simulation lab is included to integrate the nursing process with new nursing interventions. Course content will focus on common health problems related to fluid and electrolytes, pulmonary, neurologic, cardiovascular, urinary, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal disorders, problems of metabolism, sensation/ perception, circulation, and perioperative care. Students are offered experience in pre-, peri-, and post-operative nursing care. Clinical experiences will be conducted in acute/subacute care settings. 6 credit hours (45 hours theory, 126 hours clinical) Prerequisite: Take NUR-101 NUR-120
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
NUR 190 LPN TO RN ARTICULATION BRIDGE 3.0 Credit(s)
Sponsored by the League for Nursing and the Directors of Connecticut LPN, Associate degree and Diploma nursing program as one of the requirement of the statewide Connecticut LPN to RN Articulation Plan. This 3 credit course is designed to facilitate successful entry of practical nurse graduates into the third semester of the registered nurse program. It provides theoretical and clinical content from the first two semesters of the registered nurse program in those areas not presented in the Connecticut practical nurse education programs. It has been approved by the Articulation Oversight Committee and the Directors of Connecticut associate degree and diploma nursing programs to meet the three credit LPN to RN transition course requirement of the statewide articulation plan The basic level LPN to RN Articulation Bridge Course is an online course designed to expand on the breadth and depth of the common content from practical nurse education programs and to introduce new theories, processes and skills specific to statewide registered nurse programs.
BI 185 BIO & PSYCH OF CONSERVATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course connects the two sciences of biology and psychology by exploring topics in nature conservation related to the biological perspective and human attitudes.
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years
CY 125 CYBERSECURITY EXPLORATIONS 1.0 Credit(s)
Introduction to cybersecurity principles and concepts through a variety of instruction techniques, including online gaming, guest lectures, collaborative activities such as hands-on exercises, group discussions, and capture-the flag exercises.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
SP 153 INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL SPANISH 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces essential medical vocabulary and grammatical structures, addressing the needs of today's student and medical professionals requiring a working knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: Take SP-102
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CSE 125 CSE EXPLORATIONS 1.0 Credit(s)
This course provides a hand-on introduction to the School of Computer Science and Engineering programs and allows students to learn about each program in more detail by completing hands-on learning exercises in a laboratory environment. This course is offered by a team of SCSE faculty and each cohort will rotate through program-specific laboratories.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MU 117 GOSPEL CHOIR 1.0 Credit(s)
This course is a university choir performing various styles of Gospel music: Spirituals, Anthems, Contemporary and Traditional Gospel music. Within this nurturing environment students will learn music, healthy-singing techniques, tradition and context, and will build a sense of community.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HMG 101 HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND TRANSCULTURAL HE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the essential elements of U.S. healthcare - the history, the nature of the current health system and its future direction. It provides an overview of the management of the system.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department