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BI 313 CELL BIOLOGY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Covers advanced topics in eukaryotic cell biology with emphasis on cell identity, protein transport, and cellular physiology. Laboratory work includes cell culture, immuno-cytochemistry, and other biological analyses. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Pre: BI-201 BI-203 CH-152 CH-154
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BI 314 SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
BI 312 focuses on investigation of the physiology of vertebrate systems. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, neural, muscular, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and excretory physiology. Laboratory instruction includes practical investigation and research projects into the physiology of vertebrates. Prerequisite: Pre: BI-201 BI-203 CH-152 CH-154 with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ENG 370 MASTERPIECES OF WORLD LIT. 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
IT 380 DANTE & THE ITALIAN LITERARY TRADITION 3.0 Credit(s)
An advanced literature course focusing on Dante Alighieri's Commedia, in particular the Inferno. Also treats Dante's influence on the Italian literary tradition through contemporary times. Prerequisite: Take IT 202 or IT 201 or by placement
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
ENG 382 HISTORY OF THEATER 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
NU 376 CARE MGMT: INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES 4.0 Credit(s)
This course is for the registered nurse student and is focused on the elements of care management of individuals and families across the healthcare continuum. This course will expand upon the concepts of care transitions from hospital to the community setting with an emphasis on the challenges related to transitioning such as financial management, resource utilization, and overall care coordination. Care management for individuals and families requires an understanding of family systems and the interaction of individuals with their family during healthy actual or potential health issues. A family assessment will be utilized to allow the registered nurse student the opportunity to develop a plan that will promote a safe and productive transition to the community. Students will engage in analytic discussion to further develop their understanding of family systems, systems of care, clinical practice, and community nursing roles. Personal reflection on one's own practice in contemporary nursing will be included in order to allow the student to think holistically, ethically, and morally as they grapple with real-world challenges and contemporary care management issues in our healthcare environment. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN-to-BSN Nursing Major and NU-305, NU-315ýNU-325, NU-335 NU-355 and NU-345; ýor acceptance to the RN-to-MSN Nursing Major andýNU-315, NU-325, NU-501, NU-530, NU-575, NU-601 and NU-6
Offered: Modules Odd Semesters All Years
SP 397 SPANISH MAJOR PORTFOLIO 1.0 Credit(s)
This course is a one-credit senior capstone experience which assesses the aggregate quality of a student's writing and speaking abilities as seen throughout the entire major. Students must save their work from several years' worth of major classes and, within the parameters of the portfolio's requirements, upload their work to an online portfolio site. To be offered and taken during student's senior/final year.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
HI 396 Senior Seminar-Special Topics 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is for seniors who have taken HI 301 The Historians Craft where they will complete a major paper. Prerequisite: Take HI-301
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PS 389 CELTIC CONNECTIONS & ENRICH THE BRAIN 3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Engaging with Irish preschoolers, visiting the aquarium and creating enrichment activities for the animals, participating in a Celtic Cub Scavenger Hunt, immersing yourself in meditation in an Irish forest during Shinrin-Yoku and being exposed to Irish music and language through guest speakers and excursions. These are just some of the experiences you will have in this course which offers an applied approach to understanding neuroscience, the intersection between psychology and biology. Students will examine key concepts in neuroscience including neuroplasticity, language acquisition, learning, stress, and environmental enrichment in applied settings. Prerequisite: Take PS-110 or BI-111
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years
AR 373 THE ARTS ABROAD 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: Summer Semester Contact Department
MA 314 GEOMETRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers advanced theories of Euclidean geometry and introduces non-Euclidean geometries such as spherical and hyperbolic. Prerequisite: Take MA-301 with Minimum Grade of C, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
NU 387 POPULATIONS & GLOBAL HEALTH 5.0 Credit(s)
This course is for RNs and focuses on global communities as consumers of health services. The different perspectives, sensitivities, and application of knowledge unique to nursing of populations, communities, and societies are identified. Effectiveness of nursing practice is explored in relation to the problems, priorities, attitudes, culture, and resources of aggregates, groups, the community, and global health needs. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the RN-toBSN Nursing Major and NU-305, NU-315,ýNU-325, NU-335, NU-345, NU-355, and NU-376 ýor acceptance to the RN-to-MSN Nursing Majorýand NU-315, NU-325, NU-501, NU-530, NU-575, NU-60
Offered: Modules Even Semesters All Years
SW 391 RESEARCH PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR 3.0 Credit(s)
Research Practicum and Seminar is a continuation of Research Methods SW390. Students will learn techniques of project implementation, data analysis and report writing/dissemination and presentation. Pre-Requisite: SW 390 Prerequisite: TAKE SW-390
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EX 414 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR ENDURANCE 2.0 Credit(s)
This course covers advanced concepts in exercise prescription for endurance athletes. Consideration for special-case athletes, such as the diabetic or overweight athlete, will also be explored.
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years
TRS 306 NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to the basics of Koine Greek, including vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: Fall Semester All Years