2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Not all of the courses listed herein are offered every semester. Some courses may be offered during the fall or spring semesters, summer sessions and short sessions and some on alternating yearly cycles. For a listing of current course offerings, the Registrar’s Office publishes a schedule of classes prior to the beginning of each semester.
The University encourages students to plan the course program for their degrees during their freshman and sophomore years. Course planning should be done with the help of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite study must be successfully completed before the student enters certain courses. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has successfully completed the prerequisite courses prior to studying on the higher level. The following descriptions contain the necessary information on prerequisites. Note: The University reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.
Course Numbering
000—099 No degree credit
100—299 Lower level degree credit
300—499 Upper level degree credit
Course Sequencing
Information regarding course sequencing is included with the course description.
Special Topics Courses
Periodically, newly developed courses, or those not offered regularly, are presented under the Special Topics designation. These are listed in the semester schedule of classes with course numbers of 240 for lower level credit and 340 for upper level credit. Since the courses may be offered by any department, the course prefix will be that of the discipline offering the course. The specific topic and course description can be found in the current schedule of classes.
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Humanities |
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HUM 120: On Being Human A Study of the Humanities
This course will further encourage and foster critical thinking skills through the close exploration of a variety of core readings in the humanities; a study of a variety of disciplines in the humanities: myth, literature, art, theater, music, film, television; and through discussion of a variety of themes: religion, morality, happiness, death/life/love, controversy, and freedom.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 128: College Algebra 3 credits
Provides students with basic algebraic skills. Covers algebraic concepts including linear, fractional and quadratic and exponential equations and graphs. Also covers basic trigonometry for right triangles. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MAT 165: Pre-Calculus 3 credits
Covers sets, algebraic operations, functions, graphs, complex numbers, polynomials, exponential functions, trigonometric functions, systems of linear equations, and sequences. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 180: Finite Math I: Logic, Combinatorics, Probability & Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
Introduction to set theory, symbolic logic, combinatorics, and probability. This course emphasizes quantitative, critical thinking skills in an informal setting. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 198: College-Level Statistics
College-Level Statistics not equivalent to MAT 351 . For Transfer Credit Evaluation Only.
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MAT 200: Structures of Mathematics I 3 credits
Designed for elementary education majors. Examines structure of arithmetic as it relates to algebra. Covers arithmetic concepts, number system properties, various bases, numeration systems, and problem solving. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school algebra, ASP 110 , or instructor’s permission.
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MAT 201: Structures of Mathematics II 3 credits
Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 200 or instructor’s permission. Designed for elementary education majors. Continuation of Structures of Math I. Examines fundamental concepts of algebra, number theory, measurement and geometry, probability, statistics, and more problem solving.
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MAT 240: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special Topics in Mathematics
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MAT 255: Calculus I 4 credits
This is an introduction to Calculus as applied in the Social or Life Sciences. Its focus is interpreting a narrative quantitatively. Topics include: limits, derivatives, techniques of finding derivatives of polynomials, exponential and log functions, derivatives of sums, differences, products, quotients, and composites of functions, continuity, differentiability, maxima, minima, extreme value theorem, higher derivatives and their applications, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, anti-derivatives and indefinite integrals, integrating polynomials, exponential and inverse functions, integration by substitution, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, area between curves, tables of integrals, separable differential equations, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, second order partial derivatives, extrema of functions of two variables, and integration over two variables. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or MAT 165 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 256: Calculus II 4 credits
This course is a continuation of Calculus I. Beginning with a review of differentiation and integration; it introduces trigonometric functions while it reviews polynomials and exponential functions. Emphasized are applications of definite integrals and techniques of integration. Infinite sequences and series are studied. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 255 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 280: Finite Math II-Linear Systems & Models and Mathematics of Finance 3 credits
This course provides students with applied mathematical skills utilizing linear equations, matrices, and exponential functions. Topics include: modeling with linear equations, matrix operations, and mathematics of finance. Three hour lecture. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 290: Geometry 3 credits
This course attempts to acquaint the student with the amazing properties of lines, circles, triangles, and other geometric figures. It is designed for students who intend to teach mathematics. The course is taught using compass and straight edge constructions.
Prerequisite(s): High School geometry.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 350: History of Mathematics 3 credits
This course consists of a survey of major math concepts and personalities in mathematics over the last 5,000 years.
Prerequisite(s): At least two previous math courses.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 351: Statistics I 3 credits
Designed for use in behavioral science, education, environmental studies, nursing, computer applications, natural science, and business. Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics with data handling emphasized. Includes measures of central tendency, distribution, normal distribution, T-distribution, hypothesis testing, correlation, linear regression, analysis of variance, chi-square and non-parametric analytical techniques. Offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): Algebra proficiency.
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MAT 352: Statistics II 3 credits
Applied statistical methods in the student’s area of specialization. Designed for use by education, natural, environmental, or behavioral scientists. Data mining is taught. Students are required to build predictorial models from data sets chosen from their respective disciplines. Students are required to use statistical analysis software and to work independently in their specialty.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 351 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 357: Abstract Algebra 3 credits
Introduces theory of groups, rings, and fields.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 180 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 370: Calculus III 4 credits
Continuation of Calculus II. Includes vectors, partial differentiation, infinite series, polar coordinates, and multiple integrals, directional derivatives, line integrals, and an introduction to differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 256 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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Music |
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MUS 100: Music History 3 credits
Introduction to the elements of music, survey of 1600 years of Art Music in western civilization. Includes style periods, names, dates, and personalities significant in musical developments. The major roles of music and the musician in society are studied. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized. Offered Fall.
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MUS 120: History of Rock & Roll 3 credits
The historical and stylistic development of Rock, through its major trends, influential personalities and its interrelationship with our society is studied. Offered Winter, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 156: Class Piano 3 credits
Develops musicianship and keyboard skills such as basic reading of music notation, hand positions, and keyboard harmony. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 162: Chorus 3 credits
This ensemble performs both accompanied and acapella choral works from the Classical, Folk, and Popular repertoires. The ensemble rehearses weekly and performs at least one concert per semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 200: Fundamentals of Music 3 credits
Develops musicianship and musical literacy, such as fluency in music notation, principles of music theory, and ear training through computer assisted instruction. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 204: American Music 3 credits
Develops a knowledge of the multicultural music of the United States. The music of ethnic, religious and social groups, American Art music, and seminal figures and ideological movements will be covered. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 302: World Music
This course presents students with a survey of music from selected world cultures. The functions of music in culture will be examined and compared.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 310: U.S. Musical Theater 3 credits
An in depth coverage of musical theater forms in the U.S. Studies the development of the American musical including minstrelsy, vaudeville, operetta and revues. The contributions of the major 20th Century figures are assessed and several landmark works are covered in detail. The mature musical as an art form is analyzed. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 340: Special Topics in Music Variable credits credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for a detailed course description. Not regularly offered. Variable credits
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MUS 354: Music Theory I 3 credits
Examines elements of Tonal Harmony through the study of chord structures, chord types, and voice leading. Melodic organization, modulation, chord structures, chord types, and voice leading. Melodic organization, modulation, ear training, sight singing and seventh chords are also covered. The class uses computer assisted instruction. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 200 .
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MUS 400: History of Jazz 3 credits
Covers the major styles of jazz: Ragtime, Dixieland, Swing, Be-Bop, Cool, Free and Fusion. The major figures and extra-musical factors influencing these trends will also be studied. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 416: Teaching of Music
Using the guidelines developed by the State of Maine Learning Results, we will begin to learn the skills involved in music so we can integrate music into a classroom curriculum.
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MUS 420: Music Technology 3 credits
The goal of this course is to experience and understand three areas of Music Technology: 1) Music Notation Programs 2) Audio Sampling and Editing software, and 3) Mixing. Offered even Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 200 .
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Non-English Language |
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NEL 100: Non-English Language I
Any foreign language or sign language that is current and can be counted toward the Non-English language requirements of UMFK General Education.
Usage Example: ITL 100 ITALIAN I = NEL 100 Non-English Language I
Used for transfer credit and degree progress reports only.
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NEL 101: Non-English Language II
Any foreign language or sign language that is current and can be counted toward the Non-English language requirements of UMFK General Education.
Usage Example: ITL 101 ITALIAN II = NEL 101 Non-English Language II
Used for transfer credit and degree progress reports only.
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NOR-Arctic Studies |
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NOR 421: Circumpolar World of the Arctic 3 credits
The environment, security, and economic stability of the Circumpolar World of the Arctic is a strategic global imperative. Due to its location, environment, natural resources, and indigenous people, the Arctic has risen to global importance for conservation and attention. This course provides a fundamental understanding of the complexity of the region by examining and analyzing its history, the land, and environment, indigenous people and culture, business and economies, security and governance, as well as an exploration of the future of the Arctic. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NOR 422: Land and Environment of the Arctic 3 credits
The course provides an in-depth understanding and analysis of the land and environment of the circumpolar world of the Arctic and adjacent sub-Arctic regions. The interaction between humans, economies, and the environment will be discussed as well as historical trends and future predictions. An exploration of the unique features and data sets concerning the seas, ice, coast, mountains, and environmental processes and their influence on human habitation, governance, and commerce will be analyzed. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NOR 423: Peoples and Cultures of the Arctic 3 credits
This course addresses a common misperception that the northernmost global pole is devoid of life by providing a contextual understanding and appreciation of the 4 million people and diverse cultures that exist and inhabit the Circumpolar World of the Arctic, and have for millennia. This course examines the history of indigenous cultures; the exploration of the region; and provides a method to analyze and understand the existing complex societies and economies of the Arctic region. This course will apply systematic research methods to explore national, regional, and local cultural contexts; and to understand the influence of research, business, and political structures on these communities. Governance and political structures including the influence of international organizations such as the Arctic Council will be examined and understood. Concepts such as cultural identity and self-determination of peoples and cultures in the Arctic and subArctic regions will be analyzed. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NOR 424: Contemporary Issues in the Arctic 3 credits
This course examines and analyzes contemporary issues in the Circumpolar world of the Arctic. Key themes include economic development, sovereignty, natural resources and the environment, security and governance, and territorial boundaries in the Arctic. Students will apply understanding of concepts through analysis of Arctic data in one of the issue fields and present research findings. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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Nursing |
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NUR 101: Foundations of Professional Nursing 2 credits
This course will introduce the nursing student to professional nursing through foundational nursing concepts. These concepts will include the nursing process, professional and legal aspects of nursing practice, therapeutic communication, documentation, informatics, theory, research and evidence-based nursing practice. In addition to the topics listed above the student nurse will also
be introduced to the healthcare delivery system and financial reimbursement for care provided. Students will utilizes case studies to deepen their understanding and application of critical thinking, clinical judgment as applied to a person center care. Two hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): GPA > 2.5
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 102: Foundations of Professional Nursing II 2 credits
This course encourages and empowers students to be well informed, responsible and respectful when making decisions that affect their well-being, as well as when assisting patients achieve their health and wellness goals. Personal and professional activities are geared towards promoting health and preventing illness, these areas are addresses while utilizing evidence-based research. Special attention is directed to factors affecting health and wellness. Elements such as cultural influences, cultural competence, death, grief, sexuality and spirituality are addressed. Complementary and alternative modalities used are also discussed as they apply to the delivery of holistic nursing care. Principles and factors affecting nutrition as they relate to patient care are incorporated into the course, ensuring that the nutritional needs of those we care for are met. This course examines care provided to the individual, family, and community utilizing a centered care approach. Two hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): GPA > 2.5
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 160: Medical Terminology 1 credits
This course will provide basic information on medical terminology. Students will learn how to spell, pronounce, and define common medical terms. An emphasis will be placed on common forms, suffixes, and prefixes used in healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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NUR 200: Introduction to Professional Nursing 2 credits
Introduces the student to concepts of professional nursing, career and employment opportunities, history and scope of nursing, communication, theories and theorists, critical thinking, the nursing process, as well as legal and ethical issues inherent in nursing practice. Provides students with opportunities to practice professional nursing skills and to participate in professional nursing activities. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 201L or NUR 202L , or NUR 212L .
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NUR 201L: Fundamentals of Nursing Lab I 1 credits
This nursing skills lab assists students to develop the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to nurse the adult client in an acute or long term care setting. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): > 2.5 GPA.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 202L: Fundamentals of Nursing Lab II 1 credits
This nursing skills lab assists students to develop the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to nurse the adult client in an acute or long term care setting. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA, NUR 201L .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 205L: Clinical Preparation Lab 2 credits
This clinical/lab course will develop psychomotor and critical thinking skills to assist students in clinical practice.
Prerequisite(s): GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 212L: Fundamentals of Nursing Skills Lab 1 credits
This nursing skills lab assists students with demonstrated CNA certification to develop the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to nurse the adult client in an acute or long term care setting. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; proof of current Maine CNA certification.
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NUR 230: Promoting Personal Health and Wellness 3 credits
This course enables students to be informed, responsible, respectful, and capable when making decisions affecting their own wellbeing of that or their patients. The multiple dimensions of health and wellness (e.g., personal, social, economic, environmental, political) are examined. Personal and professional activities promoting health and preventing illness for oneself and the public, based on theoretical and evidencebased practice, are also included. Values and principles central to legal and ethical nursing practice are considered as is the importance of self-care to promote ethical and legal nursing practice. Personal and public values related to health and wellness are also discussed. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 201L or NUR 202L , or NUR 212L .
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NUR 240: Special Topics in Nursing
Special Topics in Nursing
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NUR 245: Clinical Judgment and Reasoning 2 credits
This course will introduce the transfer nursing student to professional nursing through foundational nursing concepts. These concepts will include the nursing process, professional and legal aspects of nursing practice, therapeutic communication, documentation, informatics, theory, research, evidence-based nursing practice, the healthcare delivery system and financial reimbursement. In addition to the topics listed above the student nurse will also be introduced to
nutrition, health and wellness, health disparities, grief, dying, political activism, complementary and alternative modalities. Students will utilizes case studies to deepen their understanding and application of critical thinking, clinical judgment as applied to person-center care.
Prerequisite(s): GPA >= 2.5, BIO 220 , BIO 221 , NUR 201L or NUR 202L
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 250: Directed Study in Nursing (Lower-level) Variable credits
Directed Study provides students with the opportunity to pursue special areas of study under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Directed Study differs from Independent Study in that the faculty sponsor provides the direction for the student’s work. The interested student and faculty member complete Directed Study proposal form, which includes learning outcomes, work to be completed, and methods of evaluation. Proposal is then submitted to Division Chair for approval. Student begins and completes project during the regular academic term. Directed Study is open to all students meeting the following minimum requirements: Students must be either juniors or seniors in baccalaureate programs or sophomores in associate programs.Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Additional information concerning Directed Study is available from the Registrar or Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Prerequisite(s): Approval from Faculty Sponsor and Division Chair.
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NUR 301: Promoting Healthy Communities 3 credits
Introduces students to the concepts and principles of community-based nursing, wherein the nurse promotes the optimum wellness of individuals, families, and communities to live and work in healthy environments. Provides an evidence and practice-based perspective to examine current and emerging issues in population health. The preferences, values, needs and culture of the community-as-client are considered to ensure safe, competent, and effective care. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): > 2.5 GPA; NUR 302 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 301R: Promoting Healthy Communities 3 credits
Introduces students to the concepts and principles of community-based nursing, wherein the nurse promotes the optimum wellness of individuals, families, and communities to live and work in healthy environments. Provides an evidence and practice-based perspective to examine current and emerging issues in population health. The preferences, values, needs and culture of the community-as-client are considered to ensure safe, competent, and effective care. Offered Spring and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): > 2.5 GPA; NUR 302 , NUR 330 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 302: Pharmacology 3 credits
Provides students with knowledge about general principles of drug actions along with nursing responsibilities and accountability in the administration of medication over the lifespan. Using the nursing process, numerous pharmacologic classifications will be discussed including mechanisms of drug actions, key adverse effects, and drug interactions. Genetic and genomic considerations will be examined. Students will develop skills needed for safe practice including calculating dosages and administering various medications. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA, BIO 220 , BIO 221 ; or admitted student in the accelerated nursing program; or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 304: Transitions to Professional Nursing 3 credits
This course is an introduction to evidence based practice, theoretical frameworks in professional nursing, and health policy issues which affect the safe delivery of health care. Students will learn and apply the nursing process to a case study and develop a care plan and teaching plan. Students work to enhance professional communication skills in a variety of roles and situations and to adapt those skills to meet different professional demands. Students become familiar with historic figures in nursing, nursing theories and theorists, as well as legal and ethical issues. Further, the course provides students with opportunities to practice professional nursing skills and to participate in professional nursing activities.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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NUR 304L: Transitions to Professional Nursing Lab 2 credits
This course assists the adult learner to develop cognitive and psychomotor skills for nursing the clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on fundamental nursing skills, including nursing process, critical thinking, and patient care skills. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): Admitted as a student in the accelerated program.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 304 .
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NUR 309: Total Health Assessment 3 credits
Prepares students with the knowledge, attitude, and skill needed to complete a detailed health history interview and comprehensive health assessment. With a focus on wellness, individual adult health status will be assessed, including physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual factors, from which appropriate nursing diagnoses may be derived. NOTE: Online version available to Accelerated Nursing and RN to BSN students only. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA, BIO 220 , BIO 221 , NUR 101 , NUR 102 or accelerated nursing student, or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 309L .
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NUR 309L: Holistic Health Assessment Lab 1 credits
Allows students the opportunity to develop their role as provider of safe and effective patient-centered care by building the knowledge attitude, and skills required of health assessment and analysis of health findings. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 309
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NUR 309R: Holistic Health Assessment 3 credits
Prepares students with the knowledge, attitude, and skill needed to complete a detailed health history interview and comprehensive health assessment. With a focus on wellness, individual adult health status will be assessed, including physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual factors, from which appropriate nursing diagnoses may be derived. NOTE: Online version available to Accelerated Nursing and RN to BSN students only. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; admitted student in the accelerated nursing or RN to BSN program, or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 309L .
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NUR 312: Conceptual Issues of Professional Nursing 3 credits
Promotes the development of professional knowledge, attitudes, and skills as foundational to professional nursing. Students will be introduced to selected concepts, themes, and theories that deepen an understanding of the historical, legal, ethical, and contemporary context of nursing practice. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; Admitted as student in the RN-BSN program.
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NUR 314: Nursing Core Competency 29 credit hours; additional credit may be awarded under articulation agreements between nursing programs and UMFK. credits
Credit awarded for prior learning, demonstrated by graduation from an accredited nursing institution and proof of a valid U.S. or Canadian RN license.
Prerequisite(s): Student in the RN-BSN program.
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NUR 330: Adult Health I: Caring for Individuals/Families with Acute Alterations in Health 4 credits
LECTURE
Expands students’ knowledge of safe, quality nursing care as requisite to meeting the needs of individuals and their families with acute alterations in health. Emphasis is on the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health along with their impact on the individual and the family.
CLINICAL COMPONENT Utilizes therapeutic nursing interventions in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health of individuals and families experiencing acute alterations in health. Students learn to apply clinical reasoning skills and to refine their application of the nursing process, communication, and nursing skills in a variety of settings. Lecture 2 credit hours. Clinical 2 credit hours. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; BIO 353 or BIO 368 ; PSY 308 , or admitted student in the accelerated nursing program.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 330L . Students are required to have taken or be currently enrolled in BIO 401 , NUR 302 and NUR 309 .
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NUR 330L: Adult Health I Lab 1 credits
Lab sessions will continue to build on the development of fundamental psychomotor skills necessary in clinical practice. Offered Fall.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 330 .
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NUR 335: Family Health I - Maternal/Infant 4.5 credits
LECTURE
This course explores family-centered nursing care and the health promotion of women with focused attention on the childbearing process: puberty, conception, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. The course emphasizes the natural physiological and psychological phases of these events. High risk conditions and nursing care of the newborn and postpartum family are also taught. Cultural, hereditary, and environmental influences are presented.
CLINICAL COMPONENT
Provides for the application of nursing skills that facilitate optimum functioning, wellness, and maintenance of individuals and families. The focus is on maternal and infant health. Occurs in structured settings, homes, and community settings. Students must provide own transportation. Lecture 2 credit hours. Clinical 2 credit hours. Lab: 0.5 credit hours. Offered Fall and Spring
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; BIO 353 ; BIO 363 or BIO 368 ; PSY 308 , or admitted student in the accelerated nursing program. Students are required to have taken or be currently enrolled in BIO 401 , NUR 302 and NUR 309 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 342: Health Promotion 1-3 credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to health promotion theories and strategies that can be utilized to improve or enhance health for individuals and families in a variety of settings. The use of evidence-based practice and prominent nursing theories will be explored to aid in the development of practical and relevant interventions for persons from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Broad course content will include how the biological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and environmental domains influence physical activity, nutrition, and stress management across the lifespan. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): RN license or international equivalent, or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 360: Adult Health II: Caring for Individuals/Families with Chronic Alterations in Health 4 credits
LECTURE
Expands the student’s knowledge of safe, quality nursing care required to meet the needs of the individual and their families with chronic alterations in health. Emphasizes the development of skill as part of patient-centered care that promotes, restores, and maintains the health of individuals and families.
CLINICAL COMPONENT
Utilizes therapeutic nursing interventions in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health of individuals and families experiencing chronic alterations in health. Students will have opportunities to develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in a variety of structured clinical settings. Lecture 2 credits. Clinical 2 credits. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; BIO 401 ; NUR 302 , NUR 309 , NUR 330 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 360L .
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NUR 360L: Adult Health II: Caring For Individuals/Families With Chronic Alterations In Health Lab 1 credits
Lab sessions assist students to develop advanced knowledge, attitude, and psychomotor skills necessary in clinical practice. Offered Spring.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 360 .
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NUR 365: Family Health II: Pediatrics 4.5 credits
LECTURE
This course explores family-centered nursing care and the health promotion and care of children in all care settings. Child human growth and developmental theorists, cultural, hereditary, and environmental influences are also explored. Emphasis is on the nursing process and critical thinking skills required to enable families and their children to secure optimum wellness.
CLINICAL COMPONENT
Provides for the application of nursing skills that facilitate safe, effective outcomes of care, including optimum function, wellness, and maintenance of individuals and families. The focus is child health within the context of family. Students will have opportunities to develop communication, clinical reasoning, and assessment skills. Occurs in structured settings, homes, and community settings. Students must provide own transportation. Lecture 2.0 credits. Clinical 2.0 credits. Lab 0.5 credits Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; BIO 353 or BIO 368 , PSY 308 , or admitted student in the accelerated nursing program. Students are required to have taken or be currently enrolled in BIO 401 , NUR 302 and NUR 309 .
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NUR 365C: Family Health II - Pediatrics Clinical 2 credits
Provides for the application of nursing skills that facilitate safe, effective outcomes of care, including optimum function, wellness, and maintenance of individuals and families. The focus is child health within the context of family. Students will have opportunities to develop communication, clinical reasoning, and assessment skills. Occurs in structured settings, homes, and community settings. Students must provide own transportation. Offered Fall and Spring.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 365 .
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NUR 380: Transcultural Care In Nursing 3 credits
Addresses the impact that social, political, cultural, spiritual, gender, age, and lifestyle factors have upon the health of individuals and communities. Provides students with evidence-based learning related to the complementary therapies and approaches used by the public and available to nurses that can be used in culturally-appropriate ways to treat illness, prevent disease, and promote well-being. Identifies personally held beliefs and values and responds to the diversity and uniqueness of individuals and populations to provide culturally-sensitive, safe, and effective care. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; Second semester junior standing in nursing major or RN to BSN major or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 384: Global Health & Humanitarianism 4 credits
Provides an opportunity for students to develop personally and professionally as global citizens by applying their knowledge and skills to examine and address social, economic, political, and environmental factors that influence global health and healthcare challenges through a framework of humanitarianism and service. Introduces students to health disparities that exist in the world and developing countries around the world and fosters student critical thinking and discussion about healthcare and humanitarianism efforts within a global environment. This practicum course satisfies the university general education requirements for global awareness and learning for citizenship, and for nursing students in lieu of NUR 380: Transcultural Care In Nursing . This course is closely tied to the International Medical Relief or related international service programs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 386: Health Care Policy 3 credits
This course provides students with an overview of contemporary health policy in the United States. Health disparities and the evolving healthcare system have a profound impact on the nursing profession. Nursing students develop a greater understanding of the social, political, cultural, and financial variables affecting health care outcomes, including nursing practice. Students learn to analyze health care policy using a framework. The effect of current health care policy on vulnerable populations is examined. Students participate in healthcare policy discussions as patient advocates and consumers of healthcare. Current issues and trends affecting the nursing profession are examined. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; NUR 101 , NUR 102 or instructor’s permission; or standing in Allied Health or RN to BSN program.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 390: Nursing Internship 3 credits
This elective course provides students with a concentrated clinical experience to expand and apply knowledge from the liberal arts and nursing curricula within client based care settings. Students will be mentored and supervised by a Registered Nurse to maximize clinical learning opportunities within a safe and structured environment. Students will complete 90 hours one-on-one with the RN Mentor. UMFK faculty will liaison with the clinical facility, the Registered Nurse mentor, and collaborate with the student to evaluate the student’s progress and performance. Offered Summer.
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NUR 395: Application of Clinical Concepts in Nursing 3 credits
This course provides the nursing student with additional opportunity to integrate nursing knowledge with clinical reasoning in the delivery of patient-centered care that is safe, competent, ethical and compassionate. Students also demonstrate the values and attributes expected of a professional nurse. Under the supervision of an assigned faculty and the direction of an experienced registered nurse in an acute, chronic, long term, or community care environment, the student works towards greater mastery of the 11 outcomes of the nursing program. Offered Fall and Spring.
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NUR 397: Nursing Externship 4 credits
This elective course provides students with a concentrated clinical experience to expand and apply knowledge from the liberal arts and nursing curricula within client based care settings. Students will be mentored and supervised by a Registered Nurse to maximize clinical learning opportunities within a safe and structured environment. Students will complete 240 hours one-on-one with the RN Mentor. UMFK faculty will act as liaison with the clinical facility, the Registered Nurse mentor, and collaborate with the student to evaluate the student’s progress and performance. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of NUR 330 , NUR 335 , NUR 360 , and NUR 365 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 397L: Nursing Externship Lab - NCLEX Preparation
This course provides nursing students the opportunity to develop a specific study plan that systematically goes over each body system and nursing specialty area including: Fundamentals, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Pharmacology, and Med/Surg to prepare for NCLEX.
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NUR 401: Health Related Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits
Introduces students to the conduct of research; research sources, utilization, and dissemination; as well as concepts and principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a way to improve nursing practice and healthcare outcomes. Focus of the course is on developing clinical EBP questions; conducting a literature review; and to appraise and apply current, reliable research findings n clinical practice. Standards for the conduct of ethical research in qualitative and quantitative research designs are also reviewed. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; College level statistics course.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 407: Leadership and Management in Healthcare 3 credits
Prepares students to assume leadership, decision-making roles, and political awareness within an increasingly complex and changing health care system. Principles of leadership and management are examined in context of their application within current and prospective global health care environments. Role development and values clarification are emphasized. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; Enrolled in Allied Health program or Second semester junior standing or RN to BSN student or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 413: Healthcare Ethics and the Law 3 credits
The focus of the course includes examining ethical and legal issues in the context of nursing and healthcare practice. Students explore the principles of ethical reasoning and decision-making to resolve of ethical dilemmas present in healthcare. Students analyze the ethical obligations, policies, and laws that guide healthcare delivery. Students examine current ethical issues. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; junior standing or admitted to RN-BSN program.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 425: Adult Health III: Caring For Individuals/Families With Complex Alterations In Health 7 credits
LECTURE
Expands the student’s knowledge, attitude, and skill required to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care for individuals with complex or multiple alterations in health. Emphasis is on illness and disease management along with the impact of catastrophic illness on the individual and the family.
CLINICAL COMPONENT
Utilizes therapeutic nursing interventions in the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health of individuals and families experiencing complex alterations in health. Students will have opportunities to refine previously learned skills as a care provider along with the development of new roles such as care coordinator and collaborator in a variety of structured and unstructured clinical settings. Lab sessions will continue to develop more advanced psychomotor skills necessary in clinical practice. Lecture 3 credits. Clinical 4 credits. Offered Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; NUR 335 , NUR 360 , NUR 365 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 425L .
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NUR 425L: Adult Health III: Caring For Individuals/Families With Complex Alterations In Health Lab 1 credits
Lab sessions assist students to develop advanced knowledge, attitude, and psychomotor skills necessary in clinical practice. Offered Summer and Fall.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 425 .
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NUR 435R: Advanced Clinical Concepts in Pathophysiology 3 credits
Examines normal and abnormal human physiologic and pathological processes encountered in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge of pathology, genetic, pharmacologic, and biochemical concepts and disease symptomatology into the delivery of nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 401 or Valid RN license or (for international students) approval to practice nursing in your jurisdiction or instructor permission.
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NUR 452: Mental Health Nursing 5 credits
LECTURE
Introduces concepts and principles of mental health nursing across the lifespan. Interdisciplinary aspects of holistic care delivery are explored. Specific theories, therapeutic communication approaches, disorders of human behavior, evidence-based treatment modalities, and the nursing process are utilized to promote patient-centered care that is culturally appropriate, safe, and effective.
CLINICAL COMPONENT
Explores holistic mental health nursing interventions in a variety of settings. The nursing process is utilized and interventions focus on the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of optimal wellness. Students must provide own transportation. . Lecture 3 credits. Clinical 2 credits. Offered Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; NUR 335 , NUR 360 , NUR 365 ; PSY 308 .
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NUR 456: Integrated Nursing Practice 3 credits
This practicum provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and management abilities by assessing, planning, conducting, and evaluating a community based nursing intervention. This course assists the RN to BSN student to transition to baccalaureate level proficiency in to include competency development in systems-based organizations, evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration and communication, and clinical prevention and population health. The community as client is emphasized. Students will integrate prior learning and experiences. The student will conduct original work. This course also includes a portfolio requirement. The portfolio should be a reflection of the nursing student’s accumulated works supporting the achievement of the ten program outcomes for baccalaureate prepared nurses graduating from UMFK. Please see the Portfolio Guidelines link at the end of this syllabus. Offered Spring, Summer and Fall.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; NUR 301R .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 497C: Senior Preceptorship Practicum 4 credits
Directed clinical practicum experience in which students apply knowledge, attitude, and skills gained from all prior semesters to provide safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care of individuals, families, and communities that simultaneously demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and collaboration with members of the health care team. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; Second semester senior standing in nursing major with successful completion of all clinical nursing courses and all standardized specialty exams.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 601: Advanced Research for Evidence Based Practice 3 credits
This course focuses on the evaluation of knowledge, research, and evidence to ensure best practices in health care delivery. The principles related to the ways in which advanced practice nurses conduct systemic literature review are explored. The student will conceptualize a clinical research question and conduct a review to determine the relevance of current evidence.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 602: Advanced Pharmacology 3 credits
This course focuses on the pharmacological concepts pertinent to advanced practice nurses. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism are foci for this course. The pharmacological drug classes for the treatment of diseases of major organ systems are presented, assisting the student to make therapeutic-based decisions regarding drug treatments.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 604: Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to enhance the foundational knowledge of the student through the use of technology to cover the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and body system disease states. Advanced concepts in physiology and pathophysiology are fundamental elements of advanced practice. As such, these topics are explored in depth. Emphasis is placed on data collection from a variety of sources to develop a patient profile for diagnostic and care planning purposes.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 607: Ethical Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 credits
The course focuses on the advanced leadership skills required for interprofessional leaders working in complex healthcare organizations. Students engage in self-reflection to foster personal and professional growth and accountability while exploring the concepts of advanced leadership. The ways in which advanced practice nurses can influence change is explored with a basis in leadership principles and theories.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 609: Advanced Health Assessment 4 credits
This course focuses on providing students with advanced knowledge and psychomotor skills in the health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Relevant historical, genetic, biological, cultural, psychosocial, and physical data, both objective and subjective, are emphasized to ensure students are able to conduct a holistic health assessment. Health promotion and disease prevention concepts are also introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 612: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse 3 credits
This course provides students the opportunity and forum to explore the roles of advanced practice nurses. Collaborative, interprofessional relationships are foundational to success advanced practice. The behaviors, attitudes, and skills to develop and maintain such relationships are emphasized. This influence of historical, political, economic, and legal elements influencing the development of advanced practice nursing roles is explored.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 630: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Theory I 3 credits
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing. Emphasis is placed on the management of acute and chronic health issues common to adult and geriatric patients. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines, evidence based research, and theories of safety and quality to ensure the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions and subsequent care equates to optimal patient care outcomes. Clinical experiences are required in a variety of direct patient care settings.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 640: Epidemiology and Population Health 3 credits
This graduate-level course will promulgate the core principles of epidemiology within a population health framework. The course will demonstrate how epidemiology can have a profound impact on health and wellness, and the evolution of epidemiological science will be incorporated throughout the course. The course will highlight a variety of settings and epidemiological roles demonstrating the importance and practicality of this discipline in relation to the Advanced Practice Nurse. Population health will be incorporated into epidemiological concepts and designs, which will be covered in detail and applied by the student in a final project. This is an application-based course where analytical tools of epidemiology, and calculations, will foster skill development and necessary familiarity with epidemiology for the Advance Practice Nurse.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 660: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Theory II 3 credits
This course focuses on the progressive development of the adult/gerontology nurse practitioner, highlighting theoretical and clinical foundations. Emphasis is placed on the management of episodic acute care and exacerbations of chronic health issues. Students continue to utilize clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based research, and theories of safety and quality to develop plans of care for complex health issues. Clinical experiences are required in a variety of direct patient care settings to stress the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 675: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Theory III 3 credits
This course focuses on the amalgamation of the theoretical and clinical foundations of advanced practice nursing in the management of acute and chronic illnesses. Students will formulate evidence-based, holistic plans of care for complex, multi-system acute and chronic conditions, ensuring integration of clinical practice guidelines. Students will identify the policy, ethical, and system-based factors inherent in patient care settings. Clinical experiences focus on the ability of the student to demonstrate end-of-program outcomes and competencies.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 686: Healthcare Policy and the Law: Implications for Quality and Safety 3 credits
This course focuses on the potential impact advanced practice nurses have on healthcare policy through advocacy. The courses explores the ways in which advanced practice nurses interpret and analyze healthcare policy to determine its impact on nursing practice and patient care. Health care reform and future trends will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 690: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I 3 credits
This clinical experience offers the student opportunity to apply theoretical and clinical concepts in advanced nursing practice with a focus on adult/gerontology patient populations.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 695: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II 3 credits
This clinical experience offers the student opportunity to apply theoretical and clinical concepts in advanced nursing practice with a focus on adult/gerontology patient populations while including interdisciplinary teamwork considerations.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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NUR 697: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III 3 credits
This clinical experience offers the student opportunity to approximate advanced nursing practice with a focus on independent care for adult/gerontology patient populations while considering the social determinants of health, policy, ethics, and system-based factors.
Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Graduate Master of Science in Nursing program or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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PHI 100: Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to philosophical thinking though a variety of shorter, yet intriguing and diverse texts from different historical periods and regions of the world. The topics addressed in the course concern the history of philosophy, self-knowledge, the question of good and evil, power and justice, and the nature of truth. The course aspires to offer an introduction to philosophy from the Socrato-Platonic perspective. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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PHO 102: Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credits
Students will learn how to use their digital cameras, organize and safely store their digital images files, fine tune image quality with a computer, and print photographs. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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PHY 100: Physics I 4 credits
Upon completing this course, students will have discovered the basic laws of physics pertaining to Mechanics (motion of large objects: its causes and effects, energy and momentum) and be able to create models of these concepts. They will be able to use their models to solve problems. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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PHY 100L: Physics I Lab
Co-requisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with PHY 100
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