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Mathematics
  

  • MATH 2600 - Mathematical Modeling

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2200  
    This course is an introduction to the application of mathematical models to real systems in areas including chemistry, biology, physics and economics. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) Identify the salient characteristics of a mathematical model; (2) Apply a mathematical modeling process to translate real-world problems into models; (3) Evaluate and apply mathematical methods, including estimation, optimization, simulation, and sensitivity analysis; (4) Evaluate different technologies and apply them to the development and analysis of mathematical models; (5) Classify and apply discrete or continuous, probabilistic or deterministic, and empirical or theoretical models; (6) Collaborate as members of a team throughout the development and analysis of mathematical models; (7) Communicate aspects of a mathematical model including the development, results, and conclusions in both oral and written forms.
  

  • MATH 3000 - Applied Statistics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2000  
    Applied Statistics is designed to prepare students to use a variety of statistical packages to solve real-world problems. The course will cover and expand on the statistical concepts covered in MATH 2000 , including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, regression, one and two -sample tests, and ANOVA. Upon successful completion of the Applied Statistics course, the students should be able to: 1) Calculate and interpret statistical measures of a dataset. 2) Develop and apply graphical representations of univariate and multivariate data. 3) Perform simulations to generate data in order to solve applied problems. 4) Analyze data through a series of inferential methods such as hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, and regression. 5) Demonstrate proficiency using major statistical packages.
  

  • MATH 3008 - Numeracy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
    The course is part of the Special Education major and is designed to help teachers adapt instruction for students with exceptionalities in mathematics. Course content includes assessing the nature and level of students’ P-12 mathematics using a model of mathematical learning and designing developmentally appropriate instruction based on the results of such assessments. Course Outcome Goals: This course focuses on preparing special education majors to: (1)Identify students who have a mathematical learning disability by knowing and applying the various criteria for mathematical learning disabilities. (2)Use models of mathematical learning to identify the nature or type of a mathematical learning disability. (3)Use models of mathematical learning to develop instruction that allows students with mathematical learning disabilities to achieve required numeracy standards.
  

  • MATH 3011 - Geometry for Teachers

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2008  
    Math 3011 is designed to prepare students to teach geometry up to grade level 6. MATH 3011 is a content course that gives prospective teachers a deeper understanding of geometry and measurement. This course may not be used to satisfy degree requirements for students majoring in Mathematics. Upon complete of this course students will be prepared to teach geometry by being able to: (1) Demonstrate mathematical creativity and critical thinking by applying geometric understanding to solve a variety of mathematical problems using multiple representations. (2) Interpret and use mathematical language appropriately. (3) Use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations. (4) Use geometric applications and procedures to present methods, results and conclusions both in written and oral form. (5) Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships. (6) Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems. (7) Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations. (8) Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problems.
  

  • MATH 3021 - Geometry

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113   and Admission to the Educator Preparation Program or Permission of Instructor
    Designed to prepare prospective middle grades and high school teachers to become effective facilitators in teaching geometry, this course develops geometry as an axiomatic mathematical system and approaches it from multiple perspectives (including higher dimensions), including transformational and algebraic treatments.  In addition to an in-depth study of Euclidean geometry, an exposure to various non-Euclidean geometries (e.g. projective, taxi-cab, hyperbolic) is given.   Students are exposed to diverse models of teaching and learning, including but not limited to:  Direct Instruction, Technology-Driven Labs, Synthetic Explorations and Inquiry-Based Learning.
    After successfully completing this course, students will be prepared to teach a middle grades or high school geometry course by being able to:1) Analyze and summarize the axiomatic foundations of Euclidean geometry. 2).Construct proofs of theorems and solve problems in two and three-dimensional Euclidean geometry through synthetic and/or transformational approaches. 3) Demonstrate familiarity and conceptual fluency in the skills explicitly expressed in state and national mathematics standards for Geometry (NCTM, GACE, GASOE).
    4) Organize and prepare content-relevant lessons integrating multiple appropriate modes of instruction  (e.g. direct instruction, inquiry-based experiences, physical and technological laboratories). 5) Show skill with appropriate software as a tool to facilitate both problem solving and instruction.
     
  

  • MATH 3100 - Differential Equations I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2210  
    Math 3100 provides students with a foundation modeling with and solving differential equations. The course will include coverage of solution methods, existence and uniqueness of solutions and approximation methods. Applicability of differential equations to a variety of physical phenomena will be explored. After completing this course, students should be able to (1) Identify and classify various types of differential equations. (2) Find general and particular solutions of first-order linear differential equations by various methods, including integrating factors, separation of variables and Bernoulli methods. (3) Find general and particular solutions of second-order linear differential equations by various methods, including reduction of order, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters and solution by series. (4) Use Laplace transforms to solve differential equations. (5) Use differential equations to model physical phenomena. (6) Solve systems of first-order linear equations using various methods, including finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors. (7) Use technology to analytically and numerically solve differential equations.
  

  • MATH 3111 - Algebra and Problem Solving

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2008  
    MATH 3111 is designed to prepare students to teach algebra up to grade 6. MATH 3111 is a content course that gives prospective teachers a deeper understanding of algebra and problem-solving. The course may not be used to satisfy requirements for mathematics major. Course outcome goals: After successfully completing this course, students will be prepared to teach algebra by being able to (1) Demonstrate knowledge of the content necessary for teaching algebra. (2)Demonstrate mathematical creativity and critical thinking by applying algebraic methods to solve a variety of mathematical problems using multiple representations. (3)Interpret and use mathematical language appropriately. (4)Use appropriate technology in the evaluation, analysis and synthesis of information in problem-solving situations. (5)Use algebraic applications and procedures to present methods, results and conclusions both in written and oral form. (6)Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships (7) Understand patterns, relations and functions.(8)Represent and analyze mathematical situations using algebraic symbols (9)Analyze change in various contexts.
  

  • MATH 3300 - Mathematical Statistics I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite/Co-Requisite: MATH 2220  
    Mathematical Statistics I is designed to prepare students to use calculus theory for solving problems involving probability and statistics. The course will include coverage of various statistical concepts including probability distributions, sampling distributions, moment generating functions, expectation and independence. Upon successful completion of the Mathematical Statistics I course, the students should be able to: (1) Compute probabilities involving derivatives and integrals, both by hand and using appropriate technology. (2) Identify real-world situations which can be modeled using probability distributions. (3) State the rules that probability distributions must obey and use these rules for solving calculus problems. (4) State mathematical properties governing statistical independence and use these properties to solve calculus problems and to make statistical calculations (e.g., covariance). (5) Determine the appropriate probability distribution to describe a given situation and use this probability distribution to analyze problems. (6). Model and solve applied problems using discrete and continuous probability distributions using calculus.
  

  • MATH 3311 - Probability, Statistics and Problem Solving

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2008  
    This course is designed to prepare early education pre-service teachers to provide instruction of basic concepts in probability and statistics. The course will include coverage of various probability and statistical concepts described in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Some of these topics include measures of development of a research question, collecting data to address research questions and the multicultural development of probability and statistics. Upon successful completion of the Probability, Statistics and Problem Solving course, the students should be able to: (1) Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them. (2)Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data. (3) Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data. (4) Understand and apply basic concepts of probability. (5) Collect data using observations, surveys and experiments. (6) Represent data using tables and graphs such as line plots, bar graphs and line graphs. (7) Recognize the differences in representing categorical and numerical data. (8) Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of statistics and probability including contributions from diverse cultures.
  

  • MATH 3350 - Applied Mathematics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2600  and MATH 3100  
    This course will focus on theories and applications of mathematical modeling techniques such as partial differential equations for a variety of problems in the natural sciences. Technology will be used to numerically and graphically interpret result of real-world problems. Students will: Utilize partial differential equations and boundary value problems in solving application problems. Apply a mathematical modeling process to translate real-world problems into relevant representations. Utilize dimensional analysis and scaling techniques to develop and analyze mathematical models. Evaluate and apply mathematical methods, including estimation, optimization, simulation and sensitivity analysis. Apply mathematics to problems in discipline specific areas such as Biology, Finance, Physics, etc in terms of differential equations.
  

  • MATH 3400 - Applied Linear Algebra

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2450  
    This course covers advanced topics in Linear Algebra including but not limited to: eigenvectors and eigenvalues, real vector spaces and their subspaces, symmetric and positive definite matrices, orthogonality and least squares, orthonormal bases, the Gram-Schmidt process and inner product spaces. Upon successful completion of the Applied Linear Algebra course, the students should be able to: 1. Perform computations involving matrices that are symmetric, positive definite, and similar, both by hand and using appropriate technology. 2. Identify real-world applications which can be modeled using eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and matrices of general transformations between finite dimensional vector spaces in addition to other topics. 3. Formulate and use appropriate technology to solve Least Squares Problems. 4. Define, identify, and solve problems involving orthonormal bases, in particular, problems involving the Gram-Schmidt Process. 5. Define, and identify real vector spaces, inner product spaces, and their corresponding subspaces.
  

  • MATH 3450 - Numerical Methods I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2450 , MATH 3100  
    Computational simulations are used in many fields. This course introduces the development and mathematical analysis of practical algorithms for the basic areas of numerical analysis. Students will study methods and implement algorithms to obtain numerical results accurately and efficiently. After completing this course, students should be able to: (1)Quantify the effects of finite precision arithmetic on numerical algorithms using basic error analysis. (2)Utilize methods of interpolation and approximation to fit functions to available data. (3)Use direct and iterative methods to solve linear algebraic systems. (4)Apply numerical differentiation and quadrature techniques to approximate derivatives and integrals. (5) Obtain numerical approximations to solutions of systems differential equations. (6) Develop computer algorithms and apply them to problem solving. (7) Apply numerical methods to mathematical problems in diverse fields.
  

  • MATH 3500 - Abstract Algebra I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2450 ; MATH 2500  
    This course is an axiomatic introduction to groups, rings and fields and their properties. The four main components of this course are: groups and subgroups, normal subgroups and quotient groups, homomorphisms and isomorphisms and rings and fields. After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: (1) Prove properties of an algebraic system working from basic axioms in each of the four components. (2) Use theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four components. (3) Solve problems involving a standard set of examples in each of the four components. (4) Identify real-world applications of abstract algebra and solve problems related to those applications.
  

  • MATH 3550 - History of Mathematics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2500  
    In this course students will be exposed to and learn from the historical development of various areas in mathematics and important figures in mathematics from ancient through modern times. Upon completion of this course a student will, (1) explore the utility of mathematics from a historical and cultural perspective including but not limited to the historical content standards recommended by NCTM and CAEP; (2) solve problems of historical significance; (3) develop sensitivity to the diversity of cultures contributing to the development of mathematics and to the unique perspectives of students for groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences; (4) develop and share curricular materials and teaching strategies to promote knowledge and appreciation for historical and cultural foundations of mathematics; (5) explicitly address the designated NCTM Content Standards.
  

  • MATH 3700 - Real Analysis I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2500  
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of mathematical analysis at an adequate level of rigor. The core components of the course are sets and the real line, metric spaces, sequences and series of functions and the theory of differentiation and integration. After completing this course, students should be able to: (1) Explain and restate theorems and definitions in different contexts and as they apply to special cases in each of the four core components of the course. (2)Identify which theorems and definitions apply to various situations in each of the four core components of the course (3) Construct proofs in each of the four core components of the course. Use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four core components of the course. (4)Use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four core components of the course. The course is intended to provide students with a fuller understanding of the calculus, as well as prepare them for graduate school in mathematics and other disciplines requiring analytical and numerical solution of equations arising from mathematical modeling.
  

  • MATH 4100 - Differential Equations II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3100  and MATH 2220  
    This course provides students with a foundation modeling with and solving differential equations. The course will include coverage of solution methods, existence and uniqueness of solutions and approximation methods. Applicability of differential equations to a variety of physical phenomena will be explored. After completing this course, students should be able to: Identify and classify PDEs as elliptic, parabolic or hyperbolic; Used the method of characteristics, separation of variables, eigenfunction expansion, Fourier analysis and Green’s function techniques to solve PDEs where applicable; Use Laplace, heat and wave equations to model physical phenomena; Use technology to analytically and numerically solve differential equations on bounded domains.
  

  • MATH 4150 - Complex Analysis

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2500  
    This course provides students with a foundation in the theory and applications of complex analysis. The four core components covered in the course are (i) complex numbers and elementary functions of a complex variable (ii) limits, continuity and analyticity (iii) the Cauchy integral formula, power series and Laurent series and (iv) the Residue theorem and its applications. After completing the course, student should be able to: explain and restate theorems and definitions in different contexts and as they apply to special cases in each of the four core components of the course; identify with theorems and definitions apply to various situations in each of the four core components of the course; construct proofs in each of the four core components of the course; use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four core components of the course.
  

  • MATH 4200 - Special Topics in Mathematics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent
    This course provides an in-depth look at a topic not covered by the existing mathematics courses. The course may be repeated if topics are different.
  

  • MATH 4250 - Topology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2500  and MATH 2220  
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of topology at an adequate level of rigor. The three core components covered in the course are (i) Sets and Topologies, (ii) Properties of Topological Spaces and (iii) Functions between Topological Spaces. After completing this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain and restate theorems and definitions in different contexts and as they apply to special cases in each of the three components of the course.2. Identify which theorems and definitions apply to various situations in each of the three core components of the course. 3. Construct proofs in each of the three core components of the course. 4. Use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the three core components of the course. This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to topology, as well as prepare them for graduate school in mathematics and other disciplines.
  

  • MATH 4300 - Mathematical Statistics II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3300  
    Mathematical Statistics II is designed to prepare students to use calculus theory for the development of probability and statistical models. The course will include coverage of various statistical concepts including probability distributions for functions of random variables, sampling distributions, properties of estimators, order statistics and hypothesis testing. After completing this course, students should be able to: 1. Determine probability distributions of functions of random variables; 2. Develop probability models of real world situations and analyze the results; 3. Develop models for sampling distributions; 4. Evaluate the quality (e.g., bias, mean square error, sufficiency, consistency) of statistical estimators; 5. Determine functions for statistical estimators using the method of moments and maximum likelihood estimation; 6. Use computer technology to simulate probability distributions, sampling distributions and estimators; 7. Model and solve applied problems by synthesizing the components of the course (probability distributions, sampling distributions and statistical estimators); and 8. Apply methods for conducting statistical hypothesis testing to reach conclusions for research questions.
  

  • MATH 4500 - Abstract Algebra II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3500  
    This course is a continuation of MATH 3500 , Abstract Algebra I. The first four main components of this course are an axiomatic continuation and a more in-depth study of the components of Abstract Algebra I: (i) groups; (ii) homomorphism and isomorphisms; (iii) rings; and (iv) fields, with concentration on the latter two. The fifth component is special topics (chosen by the instructor) that may include Sylow Theorems, Finite Simple Groups, Generators and Relations, Frieze Groups and Crystallographic Groups and Algebraic Coding Theory. After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: (1) Prove properties of an algebraic system working from basic axioms in each of the five components. (2) Use theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the five components. (3) Solve problems involving a standard set of examples in each of the five components. (4) Identify real-world applications of abstract algebra and solve problems related to those applications.
  

  • MATH 4600 - Advanced Mathematical Modeling

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2600  and MATH 3450  
    This course is a continuation of MATH 2600 : Mathematical Modeling and involves a more in-depth study of components including estimation, optimization, simulation and sensitivity analysis. Additional topics covered may include partial differential equations, variational calculus, stochastic processes and finite elements. After successfully completing is course, students will be able to: (1) Identify the salient characteristics of a mathematical model. (2) Apply a mathematical modeling process to translate real-world problems into models. (3) Evaluate and apply mathematical methods, including estimation, optimization, simulation and sensitivity analysis. (4) Evaluate different technologies and apply them to the development and analysis of mathematical models. (5) Classify and apply discrete or continuous, probabilistic or deterministic and empirical or theoretical models. (6) Collaborate as members of a team throughout the development and analysis of mathematical models. (7) Communicate aspects of a mathematical model including the development, results and conclusions in both oral and written forms.
  

  • MATH 4700 - Real Analysis II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 3700  
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of mathematical analysis at an adequate level of rigor. The four core components covered in the course are (i) multi-dimensional spaces with a focus on three-dimensions as a metric space, (ii) elements of point set topology in 3-space (iii) the classical theory of differentiation and integration in 3-space (iv) curves and surfaces in 3-space. After completing this course, students should be able to: (1)Explain and restate theorems and definitions in different contexts and as they apply to special cases in each of the four core components of the course.(2)Identify which theorems and definitions apply to various situations in each of the four core components of the course. (3)Construct proofs in each of the four core components of the course. (4)Use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four core components of the course (5)Use the theorems and techniques to solve problems in each of the four core components of the course.
  

  • MATH 4900 - Mathematics Capstone

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 4500  or MATH 4600  or MATH 4700  
    This course is the culminating experience for the mathematics major. The course serves to synthesize information that the mathematics major has learned throughout the program of study. During the course, the student will participate in a research project, provide outreach and interpret research articles. Upon successful completion of the Mathematics Capstone course, the students should be able to: 1. Locate, select, organize and present mathematical information in an appropriate manner. 2. Use appropriate mathematical language and reasoning in written and oral form. 3. Evaluate, analyze and synthesize information to solve applications both individually and as a team. 4. Use technology as a tool to help solve real-world applications and/or non-trivial theoretical problems. 5. Contribute to the mathematics community and the community at large in a service capacity.

Management
  

  • MGMT 3000 - Principles of Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BUSA 2105 ; BUSA 2106 ) or ITEC 2201 ; or consent of instructor
    An introduction to the management process, emphasizing planning and strategy, organizational theory and structure, organizational behavior, ethical leadership, motivation, communication, and team building.
  

  • MGMT 3040 - Human Resource Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000  
    A study of modern personnel functions. Topics may include: staffing, human resource development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
  

  • MGMT 3150 - Management Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BUSA 3100 ; BUSA 2000  
    Additional Requirement:

     
    Quantitative approaches for management problem solving and decision-making in various business areas. It focuses on linear programming, the fundamental concepts, and algorithms, including formulation, solution, analysis, and interpretation of spreadsheet-based models for common business decision-making situation. It will cover a variety of applications of management science in the areas of finance, marketing, and production such as capital budgeting, optimal resources and sales allocation, and scheduling the distribution.

    Students may not receive credit for both MGMT 3150 and MGMT 4600.

     

  

  • MGMT 3250 - Management of Non-Profit Organizations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000  
    The course will focus on those management issues that are pertinent for effective management of nonprofit organizations. Topics covered include the scope of the nonprofit sector, management issues as they pertain to nonprofits, fundraising, financial management, accountability, volunteer management issues, strategic planning, marketing, governance, and leadership.
  

  • MGMT 3400 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000  
    A study of the issues, philosophies and ethical implications which face businesses in an increasingly complex global society. Covers methods for analyzing and applying personal values, recognizing organizational, cultural and social influences on ethical behavior and recognizing ethical issues and dilemmas in the corporate setting. Also explores the business and society relationship, stakeholder management, and corporate social responsibility.
  

  • MGMT 4100 - Organizational Behavior

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000  or permission of instructor
    A study of individual and group behaviors and their influence and interrelationships in an organizational environment.
  

  • MGMT 4101 - International Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; BUSA 3200  
    This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in the global environment. The major areas and themes covered by this course are the following: the environment of international management, the role of culture, international strategic management, and international human resource management.
  

  • MGMT 4105 - Theories of Motivation

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 4100  
    This course examines topics of motivation and leadership in the workplace by addressing theoretical formulations, major research findings and real-world applications of the various theories of motivation. Issues related to these topics will include gender, job attitudes, cross-cultural influences, and organizational reward systems.
  

  • MGMT 4200 - Organizations and Technology

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; BUSA 3100  
    This course focuses on how managers use technology to assist with business functions and achieve organizational goals. The relationship of technology to other processes within organizations is examined.
  

  • MGMT 4220 - Project Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BUSA 3100  and MGMT 3000 ) or ITEC 2201  
    This course uses established project management principles and examines the use of systematic processes for maximizing resources for work within optimum cost and time parameters. The methodology includes: identification of individual tasks, time implications and costs of each task; logical work flows and bottlenecks; analysis of corrective actions; balancing cost parameters against time impacts; and utilization of appropriate software to analyze projected scenarios to create optimization.
  

  • MGMT 4300 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; MKTG 3000  
    Cross-listed with: MKTG 4301  
    This course studies new ventures and businesses, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the process of starting a new business and the determinants of new venture performance. Students will be required to prepare a business plan for a prospective new venture.
  

  • MGMT 4350 - Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000  ; MGMT 4100  recommended
    This course examines the traits, skills and behaviors of effective leaders. The role of leaders in sustaining profitability, productivity and excellent customer service in 21st century organizations will be emphasized. An overview of the research literature on leadership will be included. Students will gain insights into how to enhance their own leadership skills.
  

  • MGMT 4400 - Negotiations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; MGMT 4100  recommended
    In this course, students learn how to become effective negotiators in managerial settings. The course is largely experiential, where students learn by doing. Simulated negotiations are also utilized as a means to enhance learning.
  

  • MGMT 4600 - Operations Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; ITEC 1001 ; BUSA 2000  
    This course provides a frame of reference for using quantitative models in support of business decision making. Topics include model components, simulation, optimization, time series and causal forecasting, decision analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, linear programming, quality management and other techniques for project and operations management. The course emphasizes the value of these approaches in a wide variety of functional settings.
  

  • MGMT 4620 - Systems Analysis and Design for Managers

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BUSA 3100  or ITEC 2201 ; ITEC 2120  or ITEC 2140 ; ITEC 3200 ; MGMT 4220  
    Includes the concepts, methodologies and techniques involved in information systems design and analysis. Presents an overview of information systems and the systems development life cycle for the systems analyst/manager. Course emphasis focuses on tools and techniques used to document information systems. Presents students with real-world system analysis skills and techniques within the framework of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). Examples and cases are drawn from actual systems projects that enable students to learn in the context of solving problems, much like the ones they will encounter on the job.
  

  • MGMT 4650 - International Management of IT

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BUSA 3100  and MGMT 3000 )or ITEC 2201  or ITEC 1201
    Discussion and in-depth analysis of contemporary information systems topics with emphasis on the economic and technological impact of computer information systems on the business environment. Coverage includes a discussion of the international considerations of the adoption of information technology innovations, international considerations for software development, challenges of cross-border communications, international human resource considerations and international monetary considerations
  

Marketing
  

  • MKTG 3000 - Principles of Marketing

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BUSA 2105 ; BUSA 2106  
    An introduction to the basic principles of marketing and the marketing environment. Topics include consumer markets, channels of distribution, product and pricing policies, promotion, and ethical planning
  

  • MKTG 3050 - Consumer Behavior

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    A study of the social, economic and cultural influences and expectations which affect attitude formation and decision-making processes of consumers.
  

  • MKTG 3200 - Business to Business Marketing

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    Explores special problems and considerations of marketing products and services to organizational buyers. The course examines organizational buyer behavior, business to business promotion, pricing and development of industrial products.
  

  • MKTG 3400 - Professional Selling

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    This course helps students develop an understanding of the personal selling process and its role within an organization’s promotional mix. Customer relationship management (CRM), negotiating skills, as well as other personal selling skills are examined.
  

  • MKTG 3550 - Social Media Marketing

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    This course provides an in-depth examination of techniques for the development and application of strategies for effective use of social media in marketing.  Students will study a framework for understanding and utilizing social media to achieve organizational objectives.  Further, the course explores methods for tracking the impact of social media marketing strategies.
  

  • MKTG 4025 - Marketing Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000 ; BUSA 2000  
    A study of the methods and procedures designed to provide management with information on which to base decisions, including developing and evaluating marketing strategies. Topics include the gathering and use of marketing information from primary and secondary sources, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
  

  • MKTG 4100 - Marketing Management

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000 , MGMT 3000  
    Study at an advanced level of the major issues and problem areas facing marketing executives. Development of complete marketing programs; discussion of major marketing problems; analysis of cases.
  

  • MKTG 4200 - Promotion

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    A study of the principles, concepts and practices relating to the different kinds of communications employed in the dissemination of information about products and services to potential buyers. Aspects of messages and media will be explored.
  

  • MKTG 4300 - Advertising

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  
    A focus on the formulation of advertising strategy. Includes the use of research to develop and evaluate advertising, as well as creative strategy and media planning. Ethical aspects of advertising are also discussed.
  

  • MKTG 4301 - Entrepreneurship & New Venture

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3000 ; MKTG 3000  
    Cross-listed with: MGMT 4300 
    This course studies new ventures and businesses, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the process of starting a new business and the determinants of new venture performance. Students will be required to prepare a business plan for a prospective new venture.
  

  • MKTG 4400 - International Marketing

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000 ; BUSA 3200  
    An examination of the major marketing issues and opportunities facing business managers in an international setting. Primary emphasis is on the study of developing and adjusting strategies in light of home and host countries’ incentives and restrictions.
  

  • MKTG 4450 - Global Marketing and the Internet

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000 ; BUSA 3200  
    The course focuses on global marketing in the internet age and examines the characteristics of e-commerce that are likely to apply in the international area. It focuses on the intersection of the international environment, e-commerce and marketing with particular attention to the impact of internet technology on marketing strategy and practices and the marketing mix. The course also describes the importance of cultural dynamics and business customs on effective internet marketing. The e-commerce environment is examined in countries located in Europe, Latin America and the Far East.
  

  • MKTG 4500 - Studies Abroad

    (3 or 6) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Cross-listed with: BUSA 4500  
    Analysis of the role and impact of cultural, economic, social, political and legal factors on business through travel to a foreign country or countries. Includes lectures, discussions and facilities tours. Direct costs such as airfare, hotels, etc., are added to normal tuition charges.
  

  • MKTG 4700 - Special Topics in Marketing

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
    Study of current topics in Marketing and/or related disciplines. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
  

  • MKTG 4751 - Business Internship/Experiential Learning

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MKTG 3000  and Permission of Instructor
    Individually designed learning opportunity in which the student is involved in the normal operations of an organization in the private or public sector. A minimum of 120 internship hours is required for 3 hours credit.

Military Science and Leadership
  

  • MSL 1010 - Leadership and Personal Development I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore status and US Citizenship
    Co-requisite: MSL 1010L  
    Introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. Established framework for understanding officer ship, leadership and Army values followed are “life skills” such as physical fitness and time management.
  

  • MSL 1010L - Leadership and Personal Development I Lab

    (1) Credit Hours
    Co-requisite: MSL 1010  
    Introduction to the fundamental components of service as an officer in the Army. Overview of the purpose and scope of Army ROTC with emphasis on the role of today’s Army, officer ship, leadership and values. Basic skills include rappelling, familiarization with military weapons and unit organization.
  

  • MSL 1020 - Leadership and Personal Development II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore status and US Citizenship
    Co-requisite: MSL 1020L  
    Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling.
  

  • MSL 1020L - Leadership and Personal Development II Lab

    (1) Credit Hours
    Co-requisite: MSL 1020  
    Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem solving, communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving listening and speaking skills and an introduction to counseling.
  

  • MSL 2010 - Foundations of Leadership

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of Student Success Courses (Math, and English) if required for admissions to GGC and Freshman or Sophomore status and US Citizenship
    Co-requisite: MSL 2010
    Students identify successful leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Students also study historical case studies and engage in interactive exercises. Students practice aspects of personal motivation and team building in the context of planning, executing and assessing team exercises.
  

  • MSL 2010L - Foundations of Leadership Lab

    (1) Credit Hours
    Co-requisite: MSL 2010  
    Students examine how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process and obtaining team buy in through immediate feedback.
  

  • MSL 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of Student Success Courses (Math and English) if required for admissions to GGC and Freshman or Sophomore status and US Citizenship
    Co-requisite: MSL 2020L  
    The course examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COE). This course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical bass of the army Leadership Requirement Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations. The course provide smooth transition into MSL 3010 . Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice communication and team-building skills. COE case studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and tactics in real-world scenarios.
  

  • MSL 2020L - Foundations of Tactical Leadership Lab

    (1) Credit Hours
    Co-requisite: MSL 2020  
    Students examine how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of timing the decision, creativity in the problem solving process and obtaining team buy in through immediate feedback.
  

  • MSL 3010 - Adaptive Team Leadership

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities.
  

  • MSL 3010L - Adaptive Team Leadership Lab

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership abilities.
  

  • MSL 3020 - Applied Team Leadership

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
  

  • MSL 3020L - Applied Team Leadership

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
  

  • MSL 3500 - Military Science Independent Study I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ROTC Basic Course completion of (MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  or constructive credit for military service through the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript Systems (AARTS)
    Leadership training and preparation that enables cadets to enhance their abilities in the art and science of leadership. These leaders are responsible for discipline, morale, training, welfare and daily leadership of their subordinates within the ROTC program of study. The theory and doctrine learned throughout the Military Science program of study are continually reinforced in the practical experiences of daily leadership and laboratories comprised of troop leading procedures, inspections, counseling subordinates, planning and executing activities, drill, and ceremonies. Students will be prepared in areas of military staffing, the military decision making process, and the practical application of transformational, adaptive, and situational leadership techniques.
  

  • MSL 4010 - Adaptive Leadership

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques.
  

  • MSL 4010L - Seminar in Leadership and Management I Laboratory

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques. MSL 4010L is mandatory for all students enrolled in MSL 4010 and is offered fall semester each year.
  

  • MSL 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills.
  

  • MSL 4020L - Leadership in a Complex World Laboratory

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills. MSL 4020L is mandatory for all Students enrolled in MSL 4020  and is offered spring semester each year.
  

  • MSL 4500 - Military Science Independent Study II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ROTC Basic Course Completion (MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020 ) or constructive credit for military service through the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
    Leadership training and preparation that enables cadets to enhance their abilities in the art and science of leadership. These leaders are responsible for discipline, morale, training, welfare and daily leadership of their subordinates within the ROTC program of study. The theory and doctrine learned throughout the Military Science program of study are continually reinforced in the practical experiences of daily leadership and laboratories comprised of troop leading procedures, inspections, counseling subordinates, planning and executing activities, drill, and ceremonies. Students will be prepared in areas of military staffing, the military decision making process, and the practical application of transformational, adaptive, and situational leadership techniques.

Music
  

  • MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation

    (3) Credit Hours
    Introduction to Music History and literature.
  

  • MUSC 2020 - Survey of Latin American Music

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 , ENGL 1102  and completion of any Area C course
    Introduction to the variety of music from Latin America. Latin American Music will be studied within its historical and cultural contexts. Students will learn to distinguish and describe different genres and musical styles, historical and modern.
  

  • MUSC 2200 - Survey and Analysis of European Art Music


    This course traces the development of art music in Europe starting in the medieval style period and ending with contemporary European music. Emphasis is placed on active listening, concentrating on the unique musical characteristics of each listening example. This course will consider the musical styles of particular periods and specific composers including Machaut, Du Fay, Josquin, Palestrina, Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Robert and Clara Schumann, Liszt, Berlioz, Brahms, Wagner, Verdi, Mahler, Schoenberg, Berg, Stravinsky, Debussy and later 20th century figures. Students will explore music within its stylistic and cultural contexts, including aspects of form, composition, social significance, and politics. Students will learn to distinguish and describe different genres and musical styles.
  

  • MUSC 2300 - Global Studies in Music

    (3) Credit Hours
    This course leads and directs students on an exploration of musical and cultural practices from broad selection of ethnic groups from around the world. Through the intensive study of musical texts, recordings and performances, students will learn how to comprehend and analyze the power and meaning of music and how it both shapes and influences and the cultural settings in which it is found.
  

  • MUSC 2500 - Vocal Ensemble (Chorus)

    (1) Credit Hours
    MUSC 2500 is designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in a vocal ensemble (chorus). The ensemble will rehearse regularly and present one or two public performances per semester. Musical literature will be chosen each semester to suit the abilities of the students enrolled. Service performances (graduation, commencement, etc…) are required. As a one credit hour per semester course, it is repeatable for credit in subsequent semesters, up to 4 credits total.
  

  • MUSC 3050 - Music Theory I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of any Area C Arts/Literature Course.
    Music Theory I introduces the fundamentals of music theory: notation, rhythm and pitch orientation, accidentals, key and time signatures, metric organization, intervals, scale formation, triad construction and chord spelling, elementary ear training and sight singing. In addition this class will include the application of these fundamentals to composition and analysis and an introduction to the keyboard.
  

  • MUSC 3550 - Music Production and Sound Design for Digital Media

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSC 3050  and either ITEC 2110  or ITEC 2120  or ITEC 2140 
    MUSC 3550 instructs students in the theory and practice of Music and Sound Production for: audio, video games, web-design, and mobile media. This class studies historical and contemporary theory and practice as well as the role of composer and sound designer in the field of Digital Media.

Nursing
  

  • NURS 3000 - Health Assessment

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    Co-requisite: NURS 3020  and NURS 3030 
    This course builds upon previous courses in the arts and sciences to introduce the student to essential skills and concepts for nursing practice related to nursing health assessment for individuals across the lifespan. Students will practice foundational critical thinking skills in physical, sociocultural, and environmental data collection for diagnosis and planning of client care. Emphasis will be placed on using a conceptual approach to develop nursing assessment skills in simulated and laboratory settings related to medical asepsis, safety, mobility, comfort, nutrition, and elimination. Quality improvement and management of health information will also be addressed.
  

  • NURS 3010 - Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050 
    This course builds on previous science, mathematics, and nursing courses to explore concepts related to altered function and adaptive responses in individuals from illness, injury, and disease across the lifespan. Exemplars will be used to describe pathophysiologic changes related to genes and genomics, cell function and homeostasis, inflammation and immunity, thermoregulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, clotting, hemodynamics, tissue perfusion, oxygenation, nutrition and elimination, metabolic and hormonal regulation, glucose metabolism, intracranial regulation, tissue integrity, sensory perception, reproduction, and mobility. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis, treatment, and pharmacotherapies.
  

  • NURS 3020 - Wellness & Illness I

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; consent of Director of Nursing
    This clinical course complements the co-requisite courses, giving students the opportunity to examine commonly occurring alterations in wellness in individuals across the lifespan with primary focus on adult and geriatric populations with integration of pediatrics and mental health. This course will introduce students to the nursing process with an emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and planning, with beginning application of interventions and evaluation. Integration of patient populations will teach students principles of holistic nursing. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students to begin to develop and explore the needs of vulnerable population. The clinical focus for this course will be in two distinct areas of vulnerable populations: geriatrics and incarcerated adults. This course will enable students to use the nursing process for promotion and restoration of health in individuals. Exemplars will be used with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: caring, clotting, mechanisms, diversity among individuals, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose regulation, intracranial regulation, mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, sensory perception, therapeutic communication, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity. This course will expose students to the introduction of concepts taught throughout the four Wellness and Illness courses. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 3021 - Wellness & Illness II

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040   with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 3031 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3050 
    This clinical course builds upon NURS 3020  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic alterations in wellness in individuals and families across the lifespan. The primary focus is on providing evidence-based care to pediatric and adolescent populations with integration of adult, gerontological, and mental health topics. In this course, the concepts will necessitate a higher level of critical thinking when exploring interrelationships between physical and psychosocial co-morbidities and students will intentionally apply the nursing process in the care of clients. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students in the nursing care of pediatric and adolescent clients. Additionally, student will continue to explore the needs of vulnerable populations and how family dynamics affect overall health. Exemplars will be expanded upon from previous courses with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: caring, clotting mechanisms, diversity among individuals, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose and hormonal regulation, growth & development, intracranial regulation, mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, sensory perception, therapeutic communication, and thermoregulation. Students will examine concepts related to the health of individuals with the addition of families and be challenged to use evidence-based practice in planning care. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 3030 - Professional Nursing I

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    Co-requisite: NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 
    Professional Nursing I is a course to assist students in understanding a registered nurse’s scope of practice, patient rights, confidentiality, ethics terminology, and professional organizations. Students will have the opportunity to begin to develop their professional portfolio as part of the course.
  

  • NURS 3031 - Professional Nursing II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3050 
    This hybrid course further explores the ethical and legal content related to moral theories and the application to nursing practice. In addition, this course allows students to self-reflect on personal bias that impact nursing care and exposes students to ethical dilemmas in health care. Advocacy for populations will be explored and demonstrated through service learning opportunities offered in the course. Role playing, case studies, legal case review, and social media are some of the learning modalities used in this course. Students will have the opportunity to continue develop their professional portfolio through preparation for job interviews and resume writing.
  

  • NURS 3040 - Nursing Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore research principles and discover the importance of nursing research to health care and nursing science. Emphasis on basic review of literature skills, identification and critique of research evidence, and the ability of students to identify research problems and formulate questions is central in the course.
  

  • NURS 3050 - Public Health I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3010  
    This course exposes students to foundational principles of public health practice and care of individuals, families and populations in non-acute health care settings.  Community resources available for individuals, families and populations across the lifespan, which foster health promotion, disease prevention and risk reduction are identified.  The impact of micro-system and macro-system factors on individual, family and community health are explored. Varied theoretical frameworks and models, including Health People 2020 Goals and Objectives, are applied to the processes of family population, and community assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation, locally and nationally.  Diverse health practice roles in the community are explored.  In the clinical component of the course students apply the nursing process in caring for diverse individuals, families, and populations in a variety of non-acute care settings.
  

  • NURS 4000-A - Gerontological Nursing - Nursing Elective

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    This intra-professional and interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and to the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team. The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, or management and leadership. Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of culture and diversity in each population will be explored. Students will have applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online.

    The gerontology elective introduces students to wellness and illness iamong the older adults with a focus on healthy aging. The emphasis is on understanding the impact of an aging population on communities and on understanding physiologic, spiritual, and psychosocial changes associated with aging. The nurse’s role in promoting culturally sensitive independent living and healthy aging is explored.

  

  • NURS 4000-B - Critical Care- Nursing Elective

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031  , NURS 3050 ,with a “C” or higher
    This intra-professional and interdisciplinary elective survey course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and to the role of the nurse as member of the health care team. The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, or management and leadership. Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of culture and diversity in each population will be explored. Students will have applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online. The Critical Care elective introduces students to wellness and illness in clients experiencing high acuity alterations in wellness, with a focus restorative care. The emphasis is on understanding the impact of populations with high illness on communities and on understanding physiologic, spiritual, and psychosocial changes associated with severe illness. The nurse’s role in promoting culturally sensitive care is explored.
  

  • NURS 4000-C - Alernative and Complementary Approaches

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  iwth a grade of “C” or higher
    This intraprofessional and interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and/or practice settings and to the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team.  The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, management and leadership, or other.  Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of cultures and diversity will be explored.  Students will ave applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online.

    The Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Health elective introduces students to in-depth understanding of the practice, theories, and interventions used in various alternative health care therapies by diverse individuals, communities and populations.  The nurse’s role in examined through a cultural lens while exploring the assessment, implementation and evaluation of various therapies.  Alternative therapies, mind-body-spirit therapies, manipulative and body based therapies, natural products, and energy therapies are some examples of topics to be investigated.  The participants will be able to assist clients in making informed decisions when using alternative and complementary therapies.

  

  • NURS 4001 - A Cultural Exploration of Health through Food and Nutrition

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program, successful completion of all Area A-f courses and all first year nursing courses:  NURS 3000 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3040 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3021 ,NURS 3050 , NURS 3031  
    According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2010, 2013) an unhealthy diet is a leading risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke diabetes, cancer, and kidney disease around the world. An estimated 40% of deaths from NCDs can be attributed to dietary factors such as excess intakes of sodium, saturated fats, and sugar-sweetened beverages as well as lack of fruits and vegetables.  This international (I) course elective provides opportunities for learners to explore their own cultural values, beliefs, and practices surrounding food, nutrition, and health compared to values, beliefs, and practices of various cultures.  Additionally. learners will investigate global issues related to nutrition and health such as food security, sustainable agriculture, under nutrition, healthy diets, and health policy while participating in initiatives to promote nutrition and health within the context of a cultural immersion experience.
  

  • NURS 4010 - Nursing Leadership I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  
    This hybrid course provides a foundation in nursing leadership preparing students to provide care for diverse individual, families, and groups on a managerial and organizational level. Students will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses in nursing and other disciplines with knowledge from leadership theory to understand issues in delivery of quality and safe health care. The course will emphasize skills of prioritization and delegation, intra-and-inter-professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, decision-making, ethical and legal issues, technology and informatics, advocacy, and conflict resolution in the delivery of care. The focus of this course is to develop a servant leadership approach to the delivery and improvement of health care. The professional portfolio will be reviewed in this course.
  

  • NURS 4011 - Nursing Leadership II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001  ) NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4021 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4040  
    This hybrid course builds upon Nursing Leadership I to integrate knowledge and experiences from nursing and other disciplines to prepare nursing students with skills to care for communities and populations through leadership on a system level. Students will examine organizational structures, work force and professional issues, budget planning, legislative and economic influences, disaster preparedness, crisis management, and planned change. The course focuses on development of foundational skills to lead transformations across complex cultural, organizational and institutional boundaries in a global health society.
  

  • NURS 4020 - Wellness and Illness III

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” of higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 4010 , NURS 4050  
    This clinical course builds upon NURS 3021  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic alterations in wellness in individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. The primary focus is on providing evidence-based care to the child bearing family and to clients with mental health disease. The spectrum of coping and stress will be discussed using examples from each vulnerable population. In this course adult and gerontological topics are also discussed as related to the child bearing female and mental illness. Students will apply new concepts from previous courses and critically explore interrelationships between physical and psychosocial co-morbidities. Students will intentionally apply the nursing process as appropriate in the care of clients to include family dynamics and therapeutic communication with a focus on evaluation. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students in nursing care. Exemplars will be expanded upon from previous courses with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: abuse, addiction, adherence, caring, cognition, coping, clotting mechanism, culture and diversity, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose and hormonal regulation, growth and development, intracranial regulation., mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, reproduction and sexuality, sensory perception, stress, therapeutic communication, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity.
  

  • NURS 4021 - Wellness and Illness IV

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C , or NURS 4001  ),and NURS 4010  , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4011 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4040  
    This senior level clinical course builds upon NURS 4020  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic multisystem alterations in wellness in individuals. Families, and groups across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on practicing skills of delegation, prioritization, and coordination of care to promote, maintain, and restore health, and prevent illness. The student will understand dimensions of patient care addressing the holistic needs of individuals, families, and groups. The clinical focus is on student role transformation through critical analysis and judgment using principles of leadership to care for groups of clients from diverse and/or vulnerable populations. Amplification and integration of previous course concepts are incorporated within classroom, simulation, and clinical settings. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 4032 - Professional Nursing III

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001 ) and NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4011 , NURS 4021 , NURS 4040  
    This hybrid nursing course examines professional behaviors of the registered nurse will be discussed and the impact of these behaviors on client care, outside media venues, and interprofessional relationships. Additionally, students examine the importance of life-long learning to personal and professional growth, reflective practice, and the profession of nursing. Student will collaborate on a group project with students outside of the discipline of nursing to gain insight into interprofessional education. Student will also have the opportunity to continue develop their professional portfolio as part of the course.
  

  • NURS 4040 - Nursing Capstone

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001 ) and NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4021 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4011  
    This hybrid course focuses on the integration and synthesis f key program learning outcomes demonstrated in a Capstone Project. Student will conduct a group project which identifies a key community health problem and formulates an intervention plan which is presented to group, community, or population stakeholders. The project will require an extensive written and oral assignment that incorporates concepts and principles learned throughout the nursing program including related social, ethical, political, and economic elements. Final group project will be presented to faculty and stakeholders including students, staff, and community partners. The completed Student Portfolio will also be evaluated in this course. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 4050 - Public Health II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 4010 , NURS 4020  
    This course will build upon content from NURS 3050  and focus on population health within the national and global context. Surveillance strategies are employed to investigate physical and environmental issues impacting population health.  Varied theoretical frameworks and models, including the Millennium Development Goals, are applied to the process of assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation, nationally and globally.  Diverse practice roles in global settings are investigated.  Public health principles and concepts are applied to actual population and global health scenarios through field trips and project-based learning.  Students conduct a policy analysis to explore the impact of macrosystem factors on health care and population health outcomes, nationally and globally.
 

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