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MECH 425 - Advanced Heat Transfer
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and numerical methods.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MECH 426 - Air Conditioning
Credit Hours: 3
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning in residences, public and industrial buildings using vapor compression and absorption units. Cooling loads, psychrometry, fans, duct sizing and layout, automatic control, and acoustic design considerations.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 316
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MECH 430 - Robotics Engineering w/Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Interdisciplinary course in engineering systems applied to computer controlled devices. Topics include kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to various types of industrial and other robots and programmable manipulators. A related project is required.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 350
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MECH 435 - Finite Elements for Engineering Applications
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes solving various 1-dimensional, transient, non- linear problem statements including heat conduction, beam deflection, convection/diffusion (transport), gas dynamic shocks, and open channel flows. Assesses higher order bases, time stepping procedures, iterative solvers, and finite difference methodologies. Utilizes MATLAB for computational experiments
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CIVL 203 , CIVL 304 , MECH 315
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MECH 440 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes & Their Application
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis, economics and manufacturing process selection. Computer programming is used for iterative methods in both analysis and design. Students will perform analysis in the fields of kinematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The economics of process selection, batch size, and process flow are discussed. Process control methods are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CIVL 203 & MECH 340 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MECH 445 - Manufacturing Design w/Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the manufacture of products from metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Use and management of computers in engineering for drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing. Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management, CNC operations, implementation, kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to various types of industrial models. A related project is required.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 345 and MECH 440
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MECH 450 - Mechatronics w/Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers and digital electronics to the design and utilization of embedded control systems in smart systems and products. Topics include Boolean logic and algebra, system hardware and software development, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 208 , MECH 208
Corequisites: Corequisites: MECH 350
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MECH 452 - Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers the analysis, design, simulation, and construction of digital logic circuits and systems. The material in this course provides the necessary tools to design digital hardware circuits such as digital clocks and locks, as well as computer hardware. The course begins with the study of binary and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra, and their application to the design of combinational logic circuits. The first half of the course focuses on designs using small-scale integration (SSI) logic circuits, medium-scale integration (MSI) circuits, and programmable logic devices (PLDs) to implement combinational logic functions. The second half of the course emphasizes sequential logic circuits like counters and sequence recognizers, and also covers memory systems. Laboratory work in this half of the course focuses on using very high speed integrated circuit hardware description language (VHDL) to simulate digital systems and to program those systems into PLDs. As a final project, student teams design, build, and test a digital logic system such as a programmable alarm clock, digital lock, or burglar alarm.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 2 hours.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ELEC 201 or ELEC 208
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MECH 455 - Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world systems. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 450 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MECH 470 - Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
Credit Hours: 3
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Physical properties of the standard atmosphere as well as lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Students conduct computer simulations throughout the course to observe physics of actual flows.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 316 with a grade of “C” or higher
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MECH 475 - Aircraft Performance and Static Stability
Credit Hours: 3
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop the equations of motion for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. These equations are analyzed to determine such performance characteristics as maximum range, endurance, turning rate, climb rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady state control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer requirements, mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and presentation of performance capabilities are considered.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 470
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MECH 476 - Propulsion Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance characteristics of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics of steady 1 dimensional isentropic compressible flow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems are discussed and compared.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 316
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MECH 477 - Vibration Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
In this course students develop a foundation in the analysis and design of free and forced single and multi-degree of freedom systems. Applications include modeling, damping, resonance, force transmissibility, vibration absorbers, matrix formulation and modal analysis. Emphasis is placed on vibration examples from several engineering fields. Out-of-class design problems provide students with the opportunity to apply principles taught in the classroom to realistic problems encountered by practicing engineers. In-class demonstrations supplement the theory development.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 203
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MECH 478 - Lightweight Structures
Credit Hours: 3
Applies the principles of mechanics to the structural analysis of mechanical and aerospace components. Covers stress tensors, shear flow in open and closed sections, beam columns, unsymmetrical bending, thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CIVL 304 /CIVL 307
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MECH 481 - Senior Design I
Credit Hours: 3
Design projects with industry. Students work in teams with 3 or four members on design projects furnished from external clients. The emphasis is on creating design solutions, with appropriate analyses, to meet stakeholders’ needs. In addition to regular meetings with their faculty advisors, the teams are expected to maintain close and continuous communications with their clients during the semester. The projects culminate in oral presentations and Interim Written Reports which are submitted to the clients.
Lecture: 3 hours;
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 345 , MECH 360
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MECH 482 - Senior Design II
Credit Hours: 3
The student teams continue their design solutions to a general problem furnished by an external client. Continuous and regular communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as with the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral presentations of the final design, and complete and submit the Final Written Report.
Laboratory: Four hours
Lecture: 1 hour
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MECH 481 (This course is a continuation of MECH 481 )
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MECH 497 - Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides in-depth study of a special topic in engineering mechanics or mechanical engineering not offered elsewhere in the curriculum. Course content will be based on the special expertise of the Visiting Professor or a senior mechanical engineering faculty member.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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MECH 498 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
Credit Hours: 3
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced understanding by working for a mechanical engineering company. The scope of the activities is tailored to the educational focus of the student in consultation with the faculty advisor and the supervisor at the company. The student is required to provide weekly journaling, monthly supervisor evaluations, a final presentation, and a final report on the experience. LESSONS and LABS: No formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty Advisor at least once a week on individual work accomplished.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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MECH 499 - Advanced Independent Study in Mechanical
Credit Hours: 3
The student, on an individual or small group basis, pursues advanced study of a research topic in mechanical engineering. The scope of the course is tailored to the desires of the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. The student is required to define and analyze the problem, study the fundamentals involved, organize the approach, determine the procedure, achieve a solution, and submit a written report. LESSONS and LABS: No formal class. Consultation with Department Faculty Advisor at least once a week on individual work required.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Department Head approval. Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.
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MGMT 303 - Management and Organizational Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
Study the fundamental concepts of management and organizational behavior through concepts such as human behavior, attitudes, and performance in organizations, and on the development of positive interpersonal relations. Examine the managerial roles of leader and decisionmaker necessary for effective planning, organizing, influencing, and control of the organization. Explore the dynamics and links among individuals, groups, and the national and international environment are analyzed to highlight the determinants of organizational effectiveness.
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MGMT 305 - Business Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Using a case approach as well as a significant experiential component, this course involves the application of leadership theory and practice covered in this class and in other classes in the interdisciplinary minor in Leadership Studies. The course draws from cases in business and other organizations to focus the student’s learning in both individual and team projects. Issues of motivation, persuasion, ethics, power, diversity, teams, etc. will all be explored. Guest speakers/leaders will also be an important component of the course.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing in business administration.
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MGMT 311 - Human Resource Management
Credit Hours: 3
Explore the historical, legal, social, economic, and ethical framework of labor relations emphasizing forecasting, planning, staffing, compensating, developing a career, labor relations, performance management, and control and evaluation of human resources.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in business administration.
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MGMT 315 - Management of Change
Credit Hours: 3
Learn how to develop strategies for achieving effective change within organizations. Explore topics such as team building, process consultation, confrontation and the management of conflict, and techno-structural change.
Prerequisites: MGMT 303
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MGMT 421 - Management Information Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Learn how to leverage digital technologies to improve organizational processes and enhance related business strategies. Discuss various digital technologies used in business and investigate current IT capabilities and trends. Describe business opportunities created by digital technologies and use spreadsheets and database management tools to enhance informed business decision-making.
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MGMT 431 - International Business
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on decisions in international business operations for small and large firms. Of particular interest are international business climate/culture, foreign exchange rates, international trade, overseas direct investment, and operations management. Students will incorporate case studies dealing with aspects of international business.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in business administration.
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MGMT 449 - Strategic Management
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all business administration seniors. A capstone course designed to give the student practice in integrating the numerous theory courses in all phases of business management. The student develops problem-solving and decision-making skills by assuming the role of top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
Prerequisites: ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , MKTG 301 , FINC 301 , and MGMT 303 .
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MKTG 301 - Principles of Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Required of all business administration juniors. Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the process of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing activities within the firm, external influences that affect the development of marketing strategy, and basic analytical tools appropriate to marketing decision-making. International and ethical issues in marketing are examined.
Prerequisites: ECON 202
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MKTG 401 - Marketing Management
Credit Hours: 3
Integrate the concepts of marketing planning and decision-making from the point of view of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social, and legal environment. Learn concepts and methods of analysis used in formulating product, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategy.
Prerequisites: MKTG 301
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MKTG 406 - International Marketing
Credit Hours: 3
Explore global, cultural and ethical issues, and decision areas facing the marketing manager. Examine cross- cultural differences and the need for careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
Prerequisites: MKTG 301
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MKTG 407 - Consumer Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
Study behavioral science theories and related marketing models useful to managers in understanding consumers in domestic and global marketplaces.
Prerequisites: MKTG 301
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NURS 200 - Introduction to Nursing
Credit Hours: 2
Introduces the student to the nursing profession. This course provides an overview of nursing science to the student. The history of nursing is explored as well as theoretical frameworks that establish nursing as an independent discipline. Students are exposed to trends in healthcare that transform the role and responsibilities of the nurse in population health. The students will explore nursing education, evidence-based practice and its use in the healthcare arena as well as critical thinking and the nursing process.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 130/131, CHEM 103/113
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NURS 201 - Health Assessment
Credit Hours: 4
Introduces students to the methods of the assessment of the healthy adult, which includes obtaining the health history, physical examination skills, health promotion strategies, and clinical assessment tools while incorporating communication skills. Professional behaviors are learned and practiced.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200 , NURS 202 , NURS 212
Corequisites: NURS 211
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NURS 202 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the student to the nursing process, concept of critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and fundamental skills necessary for the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Professional behaviors are learned and practiced.
Laboratory: 2 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200 BIOL 217/227
Corequisites: NURS 212
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NURS 211 - Health Assessment Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
This is the laboratory experience with NURS 201 , Health Assessment. It provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom setting. Each week, students use knowledge gained during class to assess different body systems. Student use inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation techniques as well as the nursing process. At the conclusion of the course, students must complete a head-to-toe nursing assessment.
Prerequisites: NURS 200 , NURS 202 / NURS 212
Corequisites: NURS 201
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NURS 212 - Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Basic nursing skills are introduced in the didactic setting and reinforced in nursing simulation lab. Emphasis is placed on safe nursing practice, evidence based practice, and patient centered care.
Prerequisites: NURS 200 , BIOL 217/227
Corequisites: NURS 202
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NURS 301 - Adult Health I
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on critical thinking and the nursing process that addresses the specific needs of the hospitalized adult with medical and/or surgical disorder. The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse will be explored. The student will apply knowledge gained through the Fundamentals, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology course to the care of patients in the health care setting that promotes maintenance, promotion, and restoration of physiological/psychosocial function. The student will use an interprofessional approach to care incorporating principles of caring. This course uses knowledge gained in pathophysiology and pharmacology to address the nursing care of patients.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS 201 /NURS 211 , NURS 202 /NURS 212 , NURS 340 , NURS 341
Corequisites: NURS 311
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NURS 302 - Adult Health II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to expand the knowledge of the student in the care of the hospitalized patient. Students apply critical thinking skills to the care of complex patients including patient and family teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student uses knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS 301 /NURS 311
Corequisites: NURS 312
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NURS 303 - Health Policy
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the student to issues in health policy and management within the United States. Four specific areas are covered: economics and financing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, and quality and safety.
Lecture: 3 hours
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NURS 306 - Healthcare Analytics
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge needed to identify a problem related to the delivery of healthcare, craft metrics for the objective assessment of the problem, collect and analyze the data and present information in a format that is usable for decision and policy makers. The student explores existing measures of quality and safety and has an opportunity to apply basic data analytic strategies to these measures. The student also has an opportunity to identify a problem that is important to the practice setting and design and implement a measurement plan to address the problem.
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NURS 307 - Comparative Health Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn to recognize differences in health systems of the Americas Region, European Region, Middle East and Africa Region, and the Asian and Pacific Regions of the world. The strengths and weaknesses of these various national health systems will be identified, evaluated, and discussed. Students will be able to better assess the U.S. health system by putting it into a broader perspective and completing this class.
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NURS 311 - Adult Health I Clinical
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical course is designed to explore the role of the professional nurse in the care of the hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions. The students will apply critical thinking skills and utilize the nursing process to provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: Six hours
Prerequisites: NURS 201 /NURS 211 , NURS 202 /NURS 212 , NURS 340 , NURS 341
Corequisites: NURS 301
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NURS 312 - Adult Health II Clinical
Credit Hours: 2
This clinical course is designed to expand the role of the professional nurse in the care of the complex hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions. The students will utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process to provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: Six hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS 301 /NURS 311
Corequisites: Corequisite: NURS 302
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NURS 340 - Pathophysiology
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students with a broad overview of human diseases and disorders. Common disease and disorder mechanisms will be discussed first. These general concepts will be further investigated later in the course through the study of common pathologies of various organ systems. Case studies will be employed throughout the course to provide students with real-world application of concepts learned.
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
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NURS 341 - Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the applications of pharmacology and the concept of pharmacotherapeutics. At the completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the major pharmacotherapeutic agents as they relate to the nursing process and diseases/disorders.
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 / BIOL 131 and one of these Chemistry course pairs: CHEM 103 / CHEM 113, CHEM 104 / CHEM 114, CHEM 151 / CHEM 161, or CHEM 152 / CHEM 162
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NURS 401 - Maternal-Child Health
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to assist the student in caring for women and families. This course covers the application of the nursing process with this population where there will be a focus on the childbearing phase of development. This includes the assessment of health needs related to normal and abnormal prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum physiological changes and psychosocial needs. There will be a focus on pediatric health and illness from infancy to adolescence. An emphasis is placed on growth and development, health promotion, evidence-based practice, cultural variation and communication with children and families in the hospital and community settings.
Laboratory/Clinical: Six hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 202 /NURS 212 , NURS 301 /NURS 311
Corequisites: NURS 411
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NURS 402 - Community and Mental Health Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
This is an integrated course that allows the student to understand population health as well as focus on behavioral issues. Students will focus on the dynamics of the client with behavioral issues within the larger population and the special needs associated with these clients. The student will employ a biopsychosocial approach to care. The student will also work with interprofessional groups on general population health and healthy communities and focus on assessing needs and promoting health of vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities. Family and community assessments will be performed utilizing public health concepts and principles.
Laboratory/Clinical: Six hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 / NURS 312 / , PSYC 202
Corequisites: NURS 412
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NURS 403 - Evidence-Based Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Students are exposed to the use of evidence in daily nursing practice. Research and performance improvement activities are learned. Students identify a problem statement and search the literature for supporting evidence. Basic data analysis skills are developed with the emphasis on the review and critique of published research with consideration of the application of research finding in the healthcare.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 202 / NURS 212
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NURS 404 - Nursing Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
Students are exposed to effective leadership and management skills both within the health care profession as well as the community at large. Although bioethics is emphasized in each individual course, organizational ethics are presented to the student where the impact of legal, social, political and economic forces impact the profession of nursing, the healthcare systems and society as a whole.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 / NURS 312
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NURS 405 - Adult Health III
Credit Hours: 3
This is the capst1 course for nursing which integrates concepts and skills learned throughout the curriculum. Students focus on the care of complex individuals and populations. While the focus is on the care of the individual in the hospital setting, highly coordinated care in the community will also be studied. Ethical and moral aspects of care will be learned as well as palliative and end of life care principles and psychosocial aspects of individuals and families in crisis.
Prerequisites: NURS 302 /NURS 312
Corequisites: NURS 415
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NURS 406 - Special Topics
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for a detailed study of special topics in nursing and health. Examples might include but not be limited to: internships, undergraduate research, or special field experience
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NURS 411 - Maternal-Child Health Clinical
Credit Hours: 2
This course will address nursing care issues from a physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial context. It will present content of 2 disciplines comprehensively, promoting a sensitive, holistic outlook on nursing practice. Nurses will be presented up-to-date information that will allow them to think critically, creatively, and compassionately for these populations.
Prerequisites: NURS 202 /NURS 212 , NURS 301 /NURS 311
Corequisites: NURS 401
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NURS 412 - Community & Mental Health Clinical
Credit Hours: 2
This is the clinical comp1nt for the integrated course of mental health/behavioral issues and community, population health and community health. Students will have experiences in a variety of different clinical settings designed to support the learning outcomes of the course. In some instances, students will be involved in direct care of individual patients, others will be observational experiences and others will be the management of populations or communities.
Prerequisites: NURS 301 /NURS 311 , PSYCH 202
Corequisites: NURS 402
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NURS 415 - Adult Health III Capst1
Credit Hours: 2
This course serves as the clinical comp1nt to the capst1 course for the nursing program. Students take information learned throughout their curriculum and apply concepts and skills to the care of complex patients and populations. While the focus is on the care of the individual in the hospital setting, highly coordinated care in the community will also be studied. Students will also learn about the care of complex population of patients. Ethical and moral aspects of care will be learned as well palliative and end of life care principles and psychosocial aspects of individuals and families in crisis.
Prerequisites: NURS 302 /NURS 312
Corequisites: NURS 405
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PHED 303 - Accommodating Persons with Disabilities within Sport and Physical Activity
Credit Hours: 3
A course to prepare students for accommodating persons with disabilities in situations involving access to facilities and equipment, physical fitness assessment and programming, sports participation and competition, and as a team member within various professional settings.
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PSCI 302 - Urban Politics
Credit Hours: 3
A study of mass participation in urban political affairs, political parties on local level, the municipal reform movement, and the alternative approaches to the study of local political systems. Emphasis placed on the problems of local government in metropolitan areas.
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PSCI 310 - Domestic Terrorism
Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the domestic terrorism landscape in the United States by examining groups involving local nationals that use or attempt to use extreme violence against purely domestic targets. The course explores how nationalistic, religion- political, ideological, and single-issue terrorist groups attempt to influence or coerce others into action they would not otherwise take. The course also explores law-enforcement measures aimed at countering the threat of domestic terrorism.
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PSCI 311 - The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II to the present with special attention to the period from 1954 through 1965. The course will consider the impact of this critical period on American politics and political behavior during the decades since, down to the present. Key events, organizations, and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues such as affirmative action and racial typing will be discussed.
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PSCI 342 - International Terrorism
Credit Hours: 3
A study of international and transnational political violence, with some attention to the phenomenon of “state terrorism” (international repression) and its potential impact on the conduct of American foreign policy. Issues addressed include conceptualizing and defining terrorism, the structure of violent politics, the lessons and patterns from the history of contemporary political violence, state support for terrorism, and counterterrorism as a public policy problem.
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PSCI 361 - Law and Legal Process
Credit Hours: 3
This course serves as a general introduction to law, lawyers, judges, and the civil legal process. Through lectures, assigned reading, and class seminars, the course will broadly survey the American legal process, including the nature of law, judicial organization and the instruments of judicial power, civil proceedings and civil law, the work and training of lawyers, the recruitment of judges, and the nature of judicial decision- making. (Note: The criminal justice system is surveyed in CRMJ 201 , Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
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PSCI 392 - Political Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the present day; emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories and contemporary problems.
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PSCI 401 - Political Issues and Public Policy
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to political analysis through consideration of important contemporary American political issues as they relate to public policy; attention given to specific issues as well as the policy process (formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policy).
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PSCI 461 - Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Credit Hours: 3
A study of selected cases and issues in U.S. constitutional law relating to contemporary controversies in American law and politics. The specific issues and cases studied may vary from semester to semester.
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PSCI 462 - Constitutional Law: Civil Right and Liberties
Credit Hours: 3
Required of political science seniors. A study of the underlying and basic principles of the Constitution as reflected in the leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court with special attention directed to the Bill of Rights and the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.
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PSCI 492 - Special Topics in Political Science: Modern Ideologies
Credit Hours: 3
The course’s primary objective is to gain familiarity with and understanding of the nature and role of political ideologies and to understand the potential of these political ideas for 21st century politics. In addition to the major political ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries – liberalism, conservatism, fascism, socialism, and communism - the course will examine the contemporary appeal of environmentalism and feminism to ascertain whether they are, in fact, operating as ideologies in today’s politics. The course will also look at Political Islam as a powerful political force today.
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PSYC 319 - Psychological Resiliency
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide students with foundational knowledge of psychology in the military and theoretical information on the interaction between physical and mental health as they relate to readiness and resiliency of military service members, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other tactical personnel. This course will explore the meaning of readiness and resiliency, including the interconnectedness of mind, body, interpersonal, and spiritual fitness.
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SCMT 301 - Principles of Operations Management
Credit Hours: 3
Examine the processes involved in the sourcing, production, and delivery of products and services. Address managerial issues such as facility location and layout, service design, demand forecasting, production scheduling, project management, quality management (ex. lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TQM, etc.), inventory management, supply chain management, maintenance and reliability, and capacity management. Learn how to apply decision models, statistical methods, and optimization techniques such as linear programming, queueing theory, simulation, to real world problems.
Prerequisites: STAT 160 , ACCT 202 , and ECON 201 .
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SCMT 302 - Quality Management
Credit Hours: 3
Explore the impact of the quality movement on our world during recent decades for both manufacturing and service organizations. Learn how to build and continuously improve quality and customer value throughout the supply chain. Review the contributions of those who are considered prime movers in the quality revolution, including Deming, Crosby, Juran, and Taguchi. Examine current developments in the field and practice using Quality Management techniques, tools, and processes including Lean, Six-Sigma, SPC, ISO 9000, business process improvement, QFD, and others.
Prerequisites: STAT 160
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SCMT 303 - Supply Chain Management
Credit Hours: 3
Explore the concepts of supply chains and their effective operation and management. Learn topics such as resource acquisition, contract management, procurement, production, packaging, shipping, warehousing, inventory placement, distribution, transportation, logistics planning, risk, quality, information technology, and product support.
Prerequisites: STAT 160
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SCMT 304 - Project Management
Credit Hours: 3
Explore the concepts and tools currently being used in the professional field of Project Management. Obtain a basic understanding of project management principles and practices, increase their ability to function effectively on a project team and as a project manager.
Prerequisites: STAT 160
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SCMT 401 - Logistics Management
Credit Hours: 3
Evaluate the role and importance of the key logistics intermediaries that facilitate global trade. Learn the functions comprising logistics, describe how these functions interact, and explain how logistics can be managed as a system to reduce total cost.
Prerequisites: SCMT 301 or SCMT 303
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SCMT 402 - Purchasing and Materials Management
Credit Hours: 3
Explore the evolution of supply management and its strategic nature in world-class organizations by learning concepts such as the supply manager’s responsibilities, the “boundary-spanning” nature of supply management, the purchasing process, supplier evaluation and selection, supplier quality and risk management. Review ethical and professional standards expected among supply management professionals and environmental considerations in purchasing and materials management.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SCMT 301 or SCMT 303
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SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology
Credit Hours: 3
The scientific study of principles and comparisons in society and cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.
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SOCI 202 - Social Problems
Credit Hours: 3
The study of the social construction of social problems as well as their impact on society. Also included the analysis of deviant behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization of small groups, complex organizations, and societies.
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SOCI 301 - Cults
Credit Hours: 3
An examination and analysis of alternative religious ideologies and groups. Attention will be given to defining and explaining cults, and a historical analysis of the phenomenon will be undertaken. A sociological examination of their impact on social norms and ideologies will be discussed; government reactions to cults and cult activities will also be addressed.
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SOCI 304 - Minority Group Relations
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the substantive issues in the study of majority-minority group relations and social processes, and the cultural orientations which are associated with these issues.
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SOCI 433 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credit Hours: 3
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of sociology and social problems; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
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SOCI 498 - Independent Study
Credit Hours: 3
An independent study project resulting in a formal paper; this study must be approved by the department head in consultation with an appropriate member of the Sociology faculty who will supervise the project. Especially recommended for those considering graduate or professional study.
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STAT 160 - Statistical Methods
Credit Hours: 3
An elementary treatment of probability and statistical concepts. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability basics, population distribution, sampling distribution and hypothesis testing for population mean. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the fundamental concepts in statistics and interpretation of statistical results. Excel/calculators are used for computation.
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STRC 200 - Instructional Aspects of Teaching & Coaching
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to discuss theories of coaching philosophy and instruction in athletic performance settings. Content related to coaching philosophy includes coaching style, character development, and communication strategies. Additionally, instructional aspects of coaching include environmental arrangements, task presentation, content development, and feedback. Practical applications of these principles to athletic populations using open and closed motor skills will be included.
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STRC 201 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Human Performance
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides foundational understanding of concepts in human anatomy and physiology as they relate the human body’s adaptations to exercise. Specific content areas covered in this class include introductions to muscular and skeletal anatomy and physiology, functional anatomy, biomechanics, bioenergetics, and medical terminology.
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STRC 211 - Fundamentals of Applied Functional Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Credit Hours: 1
This rigorous systems-based laboratory course in human musculoskeletal anatomy provides an overview of the structure and functional significance of the human musculoskeletal system. This mandatory concurrent laboratory section places emphasis on nomenclature and recognition of anatomical and histological features of human movement specific to the fields of kinesiology, physical education, biomechanics, athletic training, and strength and conditioning. Knowledge and skills of orthopedic anatomy relative to bony landmarks, joints, ligaments, origins and insertion of tendons and muscles will be of primary focus.
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STRC 301 - Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Credit Hours: 3
A study of fundamental concepts in bioenergetics, biomechanics, and cardiopulmonary and skeletal muscle function and adaptation, as it relates to the physical conditioning, training, and physical fitness of tactical personnel. Current research, and laboratory techniques for assessing human physiological responses to exercise and training, will be studied and applied to tactical athletes. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to: testing and evaluating tactical populations, nutrition for tactical populations, and physiological issues related to fire and rescue, law enforcement, and military personnel.
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STRC 302 - Care and Prevention of Injuries for Tactical Athletes
Credit Hours: 3
This class will provide discussion, demonstration, and application of skills and procedures used in athletic training for preventing training-related injuries commonly associated with tactical athletes. Specifically, focus will be placed on caring for and preventing training-related injuries seen in basic combat training.
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STRC 395 - Directed Field Experience in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Credit Hours: 3
A 100 hour controlled exposure to professional experiences in the field of tactical strength and conditioning. The primary purpose of this course is to provide a field-based learning experience where the student shadows and assists a professional working with tactical athletes in either a military installation, or private or public civilian environment.
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STRC 495 - Internship in Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Credit Hours: 3
A requirement for graduation is observation of and involvement in the physical conditioning of tactical athletes under an approved supervisor and supervision by the college instructor. This supervised internship experience must be at least 300 hours and must take place in a private or public sector host organization focused on strength and conditioning of tactical athletes. Students will actively participate in designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs aimed at improving physical readiness of a single tactical athlete and/or groups of tactical athletes. This internship will provide the student with hands-on skills and knowledge for handling the nuances of training tactical athletes. Upon completion of the internship, students will present a comprehensive summary of their internship experience, and will be formally evaluated by the internship supervisor and the college instructor.
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