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MILS 1400 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The Advanced Course concentrates on leadership, management and ethics, and begins the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course focuses cadets, early in the year, on attaining knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas they will need to operate effectively as Army officers. These areas include: Coordinate Activities with Staffs, Counseling Theory and Practice within the “Army Context”, Training Management, and Ethics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MILS 1403 - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LAB
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The Advanced Course concentrates on leadership, management and ethics, and begins the final transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course focuses cadets, early in the year, on attaining knowledge and proficiency in several critical areas they will need to operate effectively as Army officers. These areas include: Coordinate Activities with Staffs, Counseling Theory and Practice within the “Army Context,” Training Management, and Ethics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MILS 1404 - OFFICERSHIP
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The final course focuses on completing the transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course starts with a foundation in the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership. Following modules reinforce the organization of the Army and introduce how the Army organizes for operations from the tactical to strategic level. Instruction on administrative and logistical management focuses on the fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. The final module focuses on the process of changing duty stations and reporting to a new unit. The Capstone Exercise requires the cadets, both individually and collectively, to apply their knowledge to solve problems and confront situations commonly faced by junior officers.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MILS 1405 - OFFICERSHIP LAB
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The final lab focuses on completing the transition from cadet to lieutenant. The course starts with a foundation in the legal aspects of decision-making and leadership. Following modules reinforce the organization of the Army and introduce how the Army organizes for operations from the tactical to strategic level. Instruction on administrative and logistical management focuses on the fundamentals of soldier and unit level support. The final module focuses on the process of changing duty stations and reporting to a new unit. The Capstone Exercise requires the cadets, both individually and collectively, to apply their knowledge to solve problems and confront situations commonly faced by junior officers.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MILS 1494 - UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ASSISTANT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
The undergraduate faculty assistant (UFA) serves as an assistant for a course or lab under the supervision of a faculty member. The experience develops students’ communication and leadership skills, and their understanding of the learning process. The responsibilities of the UFA will vary by the faculty supervisor. Responsibilities might include (but not limited to): assisting students outside of class (e.g., conducting weekly review sessions), assisting with classroom demonstrations, or assisting faculty with delivery of labs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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MILS 1497 - DIRECTED STUDY: MILITARY SCIENCE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Military science directed study in a topic in military science.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MIS 0103 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introductory exploration of microcomputing and its application to core business functions. Topics include software operating systems, the world wide web, spreadsheet applications, database management systems and presentation software.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MIS 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 7
Independent study in a topic in management information systems. Permission of the instructor is required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MIS 0208 - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Emphasizes the strategic use of computers, information systems and the internet to increase business competitiveness. Topics include: development and use of management information systems, decision support systems, business processing re-engineering, enterprise resource planning, data warehousing and data mining as well as electronic commerce.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MIS 1494 - UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ASSISTANT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
The undergraduate faculty assistant (UFA) serves as an assistant for a course or lab under the supervision of a faculty member. The experience develops students’ communication and leadership skills, and their understanding of the learning process. The responsibilities of the UFA will vary by the faculty supervisor. Responsibilities might include (but not limited to): assisting students outside of class (e.g., conducting weekly review sessions), assisting with classroom demonstrations, or assisting faculty with delivery of labs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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MIS 1497 - DIRECTED STUDY: MGMT INFO SYS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study in a topic in management information systems. Permission of the instructor is required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MIS 1498 - DIR RESEARCH: MGMT INFO SYS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent work on a project in the management information systems supervised by a member of the business faculty.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MIS 1499 - INTERNSHIP: MGMT INFO SYSTEMS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Practical experience in the management of information systems in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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Marketing |
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MRKT 1301 - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to marketing as an integral component of an effective business strategy to build valuable business partnerships and profitable customer relationships. Topics covered include the marketing environment, managing market information, consumer behavior, market segmentation, branding strategy, product development, pricing, distribution, integrated marketing communication, and marketing ethics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: UL and MGMT 0110
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MRKT 1302 - ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course applies the principles of marketing to the field of integrated marketing communications. Advertising is examined in terms of management, design, and media selection. Promotional tools including trade and consumer promotions, personal selling, and public relations are also emphasized. The focus is on integrating various strategies to develop a comprehensive advertising and promotion campaign.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: MRKT 1301 Introduction to Marketing and completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1310 - MARKETING THE NEW VENTURE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examines and applies the emerging form of marketing specifically used by small ventures. Its approach to marketing is formulated around six core elements: innovation, calculated risk-taking, resource leveraging, strategic flexibility, customer “intensity,” and the creation of industry change.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1405 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
In this course, students apply key concepts, analytic tools, and strategic approaches developed in previous marketing courses to successful marketing decision making. Specific problems associated with customer relationship management, advancement in technology, global marketing, and brand building are examined. Case study analysis is used extensively.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: MRKT 1301 Introduction to Marketing and completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1410 - MARKETING RESEARCH
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course presents an overview of marketing methodology, techniques, and issues. Survey design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, and presentation of results are emphasized. Students make extensive use of Microsoft excel for data analysis in this course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: a course in statisitcs and completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1415 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines the fundamental areas of consumer decision-making processes within the context of an overall marketing strategy. Macro socio-cultural factors are examined along with a broad range of micro psychological influences on consumer behavior outcomes and choices. Consumer welfare, consumer research methodology, and marketing regulations are also discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: MRKT 1301 Introduction to Marketing and completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1420 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines the international application of fundamental marketing principles. This includes social and cultural dimensions, economic environments, as well as political and legal considerations. Other topics include approaching global markets, utilizing a global marketing mix, and executing global strategic leadership.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: MRKT 1301 Introduction to Marketing and completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
General Education: Global
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MRKT 1450 - TOPICS IN MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The advanced study of a special topic in marketing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1494 - UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ASSISTANT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
The undergraduate faculty assistant (UFA) serves as an assistant for a course or lab under the supervision of a faculty member. The experience develops students’ communication and leadership skills, and their understanding of the learning process. The responsibilities of the UFA will vary by the faculty supervisor. Responsibilities might include (but not limited to): assisting students outside of class (e.g., conducting weekly review sessions), assisting with classroom demonstrations, or assisting faculty with delivery of labs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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MRKT 1497 - DIRECTED STUDY: MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Directed study in a specific area of management. Permission of the instructor is required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MRKT 1498 - DIRECTED RESEARCH: MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
An in-depth investigation of an issue in the student’s area of interest. Topic, research procedure, and progress are discussed in meetings with the supervising professor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MRKT 1499 - INTERNSHIP: MARKETING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Practical experience in marketing in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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MUSIC 0101 - ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Musical notation, scales, intervals, harmonic structures, and their application in performance, with emphasis on vocal and keyboard sight reading.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 0102 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Teaches the student how to listen to music. The fundamentals of music with applications to the formal designs of instrumental compositions and dramatic effects of vocal music are examined. Prepares students for study in the history of music and enables them to listen perceptively and creatively.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 0109 - GLOBAL MUSIC SURVEY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to world music traditions lying outside the classical music cannon. Through hands-on demonstration, listening, reading, and concert attendance, students will gain familiarity with diverse traditions such as Indonesian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Latin American, African, and Arab music. Also studied will be the social function music fulfills in different cultures and how styles have evolved as traditions mingle and influence one another. No prior musical knowledge required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts-Global
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MUSIC 0195 - APPLIED MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Private applied music lessons are available in piano, voice, guitar, and all instruments of the orchestra. Students may arrange to study privately without academic credit, or may audition for acceptance into this credit-bearing course. A student may opt to study a different instrument in succeeding semesters. This course may be repeated for credit but not more than three credits may count toward the ia major.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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MUSIC 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0201 - 20TH-CENTURY MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A survey of musical styles and major composers from the late 19th century to the present. Students will develop an understanding, appreciation, and critical attitude toward music of the present century. Characteristic works of music are discussed and listened to in class.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 0214 - VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A small, student-only vocal ensemble. Via weekly rehearsals and coaching, students work toward two to three short performances per semester. These range from informal recitals to public fundraisers and campus events. Some students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists or in duos or trios.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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MUSIC 0215 - DIGITAL MUSIC CREATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Dance music, hip-hop, R&B, pop, indie, all of these (and more) make use of the techniques of digital music creation. Students interested in creating their own digital music can enroll in this hands-on course to begin their own exploration of music software and hardware. Using programs like Audacity, Ableton Live, and Reason, students will complete a series of creative projects as they learn to record and manipulate their own sounds and songs. This class satisfies a GE: Arts requirement.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 0260 - MUSIC IN FILM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to the history, functions, techniques, and significance of film music. Students will explore more than two dozen representative scores, ranging from masterpieces of Hollywood’s “Golden Era” (King Kong, Gone With the Wind) to today’s blockbusters (Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings). The primary focus of the course is the traditional symphonic score, but song and compilation scores will also be discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 1339 - MUSICAL STYLES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A more detailed exploration of art music repertoire, with emphasis on societal context, compositional technique, and present-day relevance. The subject matter of the course varies from semester to semester, and may focus on particular composers (e.g., Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven), stylistic epochs (e.g., Romanticism), or locations (e.g. American music).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
General Education: Arts
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MUSIC 1401 - ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN MUSIC
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Students will undertake substantial musical project in an area of special interest to them. The area may be any sub-discipline within music in which the instructor is comfortable directing a project, including, but not limited to, music composition (acoustic or electroacoustic, any genre), performance, theory, history/musicology, conducting and ethnomusicology.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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MUSIC 1494 - UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ASSISTANT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
The undergraduate faculty assistant (UFA) serves as an assistant for a course or lab under the supervision of a faculty member. The experience develops students’ communication and leadership skills, and their understanding of the learning process. The responsibilities of the UFA will vary by the faculty supervisor. Responsibilities might include (but not limited to): assisting students outside of class (e.g., conducting weekly review sessions), assisting with classroom demonstrations, or assisting faculty with delivery of labs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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MUSIC 1497 - DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study in a topic in music. Permission of the instructor is required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Arts
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NUR 0100 - TRANSITION NURSING FOR LPN’S
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Facilitates transition of the LPN to associate degree nursing student. Major focus is on the roles of the associate degree nurse, the nursing process with emphasis on history taking, physical assessment and individualized nursing care plans; and, stressors related to fluid/ electrolye-acid/base balance.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0106 - SUCCEEDING IN NURSING EDUCATION
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course will provide opportunity for the nursing student to acquire skills necessary to successfully negotiate the educational journey to associate degree completion and state board examination. Strategies to cope with roadblocks to success will be presented in a relaxed seminar environment. Some topics to be presented included test-taking strategies, relaxation and stress management, time management and coping skills utilized to deal with family pressures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0109 - CLINICAL CALCULATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course uses metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement with a ratio/proportion method to calculate and plan preparation and administration of medications for all ages. Included are critical thinking skills to ensure safety and accuracy in dosage calculations for medication administration.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0111 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Minimum Credits: 7
Maximum Credits: 7
Fundamentals of nursing introduces students to various aspects of the nursing curriculum; Orem’s theory, Roy’s adaption model, Erickson’s developmental theory, Maslow’s basic human needs; concepts of stress and adaption, health illness continuum, nursing process, teaching and learning theories, nursing history, nursing roles and psychosocial and cultural influences on man, health and nursing. Legal and ethical principles, communication skills, documentation format, drug calculation, fluid balance and beginning clinical theories and skills are also taught.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0112 - COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 1
Minimum Credits: 8
Maximum Credits: 8
Comprehensive nursing practice 1 applies the concepts of stress-adaptation, the nursing process and human needs to the care of med-surg adult, the pregnant female, the newborn and the family during the childbearing cycle. Health assessment and fluid and electrolyte concepts are introduced. The student learns to utilize specific concepts related to body defenses, carbohydrate metabolism, musculoskeletal, reproductive functions and psychosocial aspects of care.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: NUR 0111
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NUR 0113 - PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines the complex world of pharmacology and therapeutics. It will address drug classes and the drugs represented by them. Each drug class will be discussed with regard to: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; major pharmacologic side effects; clinical indications and administration; adverse reactions and contradictions; interactions with other drugs; overdoses and toxicities and nursing implications and interventions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY IN NURSING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This course is independent study in a topic in nursing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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NUR 0211 - COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 2
Minimum Credits: 9
Maximum Credits: 9
Enables students to apply the nursing process to multiple clients with complex med-surg problems in an acute care setting. Knowledge of specific stressors and adaptations that affect the body systems; respiratory, cardiovascular, sensory, integumentary, endocrine, neurologic, hematologic, gastrointestinal, “accessory organs”, urinary, alterations in cellular growth, and multiple systems diseases is gained. Students have the opportunity to apply psychosocial aspects into their delivery of care in the hospital and in the home. Students provide formal teaching to clients and families.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of NUR 0112 and 0113 is required.
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NUR 0212 - COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 3
Minimum Credits: 9
Maximum Credits: 9
Course provides the students opportunities to synthesize theories, concepts and skills while delivering care across the life span. Emphasis is placed on communication, growth and development, pharmacology and nutrition as it relates to care of the family. The content focuses on the family as the essential resource in the treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness. Emphasis is on role identification, management of client care, health care delivery system, interpersonal relationships, and personal and professional development.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of NUR 0211 is required
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NUR 1077 - SCHOOL NURSE SEMINAR
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the professional nurse for certification as a school nurse in Pennsylvania; both the theory component (NUR 1077) and the practicum (NUR 1078) are required for eligibility. The role of the school nurse is explored through the historical, legal, ethical, research and practice perspectives. The biological, physical, developmental, behavioral, cultural and psychosocial needs of children of all ages in the school setting are examined. Throughout the course, current evidence related to school nursing and Pennsylvania educational requirements is applied to the health needs of school age children, including those with special health and learning needs, the culturally diverse and English language learners (ell’s). The independent and collaborative aspects of the school nurse role are explored.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 1078 - SCHOOL NURSE PRACTICUM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to prepare the professional nurse for certification as a school nurse in Pennsylvania; both the theory component (NUR 1077) and this practicum (NUR 1078) are required for eligibility. This course provides the required 100 hours of clinical practicum experience in elementary, middle and high school settings. The nursing care of children requiring acute, chronic and episodic care is performed under the guidance of an experienced school nurse. Throughout the course, the application of the nursing process and evidence-based approaches are employed when providing nursing services to school age children. Interdisciplinary care and management for school age children with special health and learning needs, including the culturally diverse and English language learners (ELL’s) is emphasized. The independent and collaborative aspects of the school nurse role are explored within the school setting.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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NUR 1301 - CRITICAL CARE NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Core concepts of course include stress and adaptation as they relate to the care of the critically ill or injured client, psychosocial and sleep alterations, legal and ethical issues patient education, and issues related to recognition and management of stressors in critical care nursing. Student learning will be augmented by an emphasis on critical thinking, and using system-appropriate case studies. Emphasis on management of adult clients with critical illness based on standards of practice as presented in “core curriculum for critical care nursing” by J. Grif-Alspach.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1302 - PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the adult student to the educational environment at the university of Pittsburgh and the school of nursing. The organizing framework and nursing theories which serve as the structure for the curriculum and nursing practice are presented. The nursing process is discussed as the foundation for nursing practice. Critical thinking and decision making are introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1303 - WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course explores traditional reproductive issues concerning women, as well as selected common medical and psychosocial, developmental, and political problems and issues, accompanied by guidelines for disease prevention and health promotion. The content focuses on the adult, non-pregnant female, although health issues throughout a woman’s lifespan are discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1310 - ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines ethical issues from the perspective of nursing with a focus on principled behavior in personal and professional situations. Course content is focused on ethical theories and principles, values clarification, development, and decision-making, and the nurse’s obligations related to ethical issues and dilemmas in professional practice.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1401 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The student is introduced to the research process with focus on the role of the professional nurse as a consumer of research. Basic concepts and terminology of research method ology and analysis are presented. Students are given the opportunity to interpret and evaluate nursing research.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1402 - HEALTH PROMOTION/HLTH ASSESSMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course presents the knowledge base and the skills for health promotion and health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. The role of the nurse in promoting patterns of positive health behaviors is emphasized. The student is provided with an opportunity to practice physical assessment skills. In addition, the course facilitates the RN learners adjustment to the stresses of the multiple role learner.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
General Education: Physical Education
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NUR 1403 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course focuses on enabling the student to synthesize knowledge and increase competence in implementing the professional nursing role as caregiver, educator, researcher and administrator in complex health care systems. Students will be assigned to individually planned clinical experiences which will provide the opportunity for in-depth study and clinical practice in a selected area.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1404 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course will provide learning experiences which focus on the role of the community health nurse in working with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of community settings. Students will explore community issues such as community assessment, screening, epidemiologic concepts and factors which influence the delivery of community health services. Health care needs of selected groups in the community will also be studied.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of NUR 1402
General Education: Global
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NUR 1406 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR NURSES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on the biologic basis for disease in adults and children. Specifically, an in-depth and current understanding of disease processes across the lifespan is targeted. Attention will focus on health promotion/disease prevention by emphasizing risk factors, nutrition and disease, and other relevant therapeutic approaches. Discussion with regard to age-specific and gender-specific pathophysiological processes is highlighted.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1410 - ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course explores the global aspects of aging, as well as selected common medical, psychological, developmental, and political issues of older-adults clients within a nursing frame work . Guidelines for health promotion and disease prevention are discussed as well as age and gender-specific pathophysiological processes and their treatment.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1451 - CAPSTONE: PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on enabling the student to synthesize knowledge about the professional nursing role within the health care delivery system. Theory related to leadership and management in nursing will be presented. Health care policy and nursing practice issues will also be presented.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1494 - UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ASSISTANT
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
The undergraduate faculty assistant (UFA) serves as an assistant for a course or lab under the supervision of a faculty member. The experience develops students’ communication and leadership skills, and their understanding of the learning process. The responsibilities of the UFA will vary by the faculty supervisor. Responsibilities might include (but not limited to): assisting students outside of class (e.g., conducting weekly review sessions), assisting with classroom demonstrations, or assisting faculty with delivery of labs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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NUR 1497 - DIRECTED STUDY: NURSING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Directed study in a topic in nursing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1498 - DIRECTED RESEARCH: NURSING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
An in-depth investigation of an issue in the student’s area of interest. Topic, research procedure, and progress are discussed in meetings with the supervising professor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisites: Upper-Level Courses require completion of ENG 0101, ENG 0102, FS 0102, and the MATH competency
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NUR 1499 - INTERNSHIP: NURSING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Practical experience in nursing in a professional setting. Work is directed by the employer and evaluated jointly with the faculty supervisor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
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PEDC 0103 - AEROBIC EXERCISE 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Aerobic conditioning to music. This overall circuit workout class includes walking, jogging, and stretching, plus stomach, lower body and upper body exercises.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0105 - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Cross-country skiing techniques for beginning and intermediate skiers.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0106 - BOWLING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The fundamentals of bowling including approaches, deliveries, rules, scoring, and etiquette.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0108 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND WEIGHT TRAINING 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Weight training, aerobic, and flexibility techniques.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0110 - FITNESS SWIMMING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course will include information on stroke refinement and the introduction of new strokes combined with cardiovascular workouts and evaluations. Learn to swim more efficiently and effectively while improving your general cardiovascular fitness. Target heart-rate monitoring will be used and students will be evaluated on individual improvements.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0111 - HORSEMANSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Care of horses, riding instruction, and stable management.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PEDC 0114 - TENNIS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The fundamentals of tennis including basic strokes, rules, strategy, etiquette, and angles and doubles court play.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0116 - DOWNHILL SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course provides students with no skiing or snowboarding experience or at any level of ability with the opportunity to develop downhill skiing and snowboarding skills at holiday valley resorts.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0118 - DOWNHILL SKIING 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The fundamental techniques of downhill skiing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0121 - OUTDOOR RECREATION
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Canoeing, backpacking, horseback riding, and camping.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PEDC 0124 - BASKETBALL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A course in theory and practice of the fundamental skills of basketball including team strategy, offensive and defensive play, rules, terminology, and application in game play.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0126 - VOLLEYBALL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A course in theory and practice of the fundamental skills of volleyball including team strategy, offensive and defensive play, rules, terminology, and application in game play.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0151 - FLY FISHING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Through this course students will be introduced to fly fishing concepts including rod, reel, and line selections; balance and assemble casting techniques; fly selection; and fly tying.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0152 - LIVING WELL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course is designed to help students learn more about healthy living. It will incorporate lectures on various aspects of fitness and health, as well as help students to develop their own fitness/health plan for their lifelong needs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0169 - BASICS OF SOCCER
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A course in the theory and practice of the fundamental skills of soccer, including team strategies, passing, shooting, defending, basic rules, terminology, and the application of game play.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0174 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ICE SKATING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
To teach students basic skills or improve the skills that they currently possess. Students will develop an understanding of the preparation for ice skating, ice skating equipment, and ice skating etiquette. Fundamental principles and skills introduced include: posture; pushing and gliding; stopping; forward/backward stroking, and crosscuts; and, turning and rolling. Depending upon the skill and progress of the student, basic dance skills, and preliminary dances (Dutch waltz & canasta tango) may be introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0176 - CANOEING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Students will be expected to learn rudimentary canoeing skills, including entry and exit, shoving off, turning, steering, paddling strokes, stabilizing, and righting of inverted canoes. Aspects of canoe and paddle design and construction will also be considered. The course will be taught in conjunction with the Allegheny River Scholars’ canoe trip.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0179 - SELF DEFENSE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The physical skills and environmental awareness required for realistic self-defense are taught. Suggested methods for dealing with common types of assaults including escapes from positions on the ground are practiced. Emphasis is on simple motor skills not requiring extensive practice for learning and/or retention. Strategies for recognizing and avoiding trouble and the legal aspects of self-defense are also covered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0181 - INTRODUCTION TO MARTIAL ARTS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An introductory martial arts course. This course provides basic history, philosophy, language and customs of the world of Asian martial arts. The class introduces basic martial arts techniques including kicking, striking, blocking, locks, throws and grabs. Emphasis is on Korean Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Indonesian/Chinese Kunta and Taichi.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0182 - HAPKIDO
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Hapkido provides knowledge to defend oneself in numerous situations. Class expands to knife defense, short stick defense and defense against more complex holds and grabs.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0186 - YOGA
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course will present the basic hatha yoga techniques for physical fitness, mental and spiritual discipline, relaxation, and taking care of the health and well-being of the whole person.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0190 - VARSITY SPORTS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Students may earn up to four credits in physical education by participating in a varsity sport.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: Satisfactory/No Credit
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0198 - DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This is a directed study in physical education.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0202 - LIFEGUARDING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Through this course the skills of aquatic rescue, pool chemical care, and general aquatic emergency procedures are covered. Successful completion of the American red cross lifeguard training certification is required to pass this course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEDC 0250 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
The study of a special topic in physical education.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Education
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PEP 0250 - ENRICHMENT SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PET 0101 - INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the oil and natural gas industry. Topics covered include history of petroleum, basic geology, drilling, production, transportation, refining, gas processing, storage, environmental health and safety concerns, the economic decision planning, and energy impact of petroleum products.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Science
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PET 0102 - ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This petroleum technology-related environment and safety course is designed to provide specialized training and technology transfer for the oil and gas industry. This introductory course covers environmentally safe drilling techniques used to discover and produce oil and gas. Topics include: environmental technology, environmental control technology for oilfield processes, environmental control of drilling fluids and produced water, oilfield waste disposal control, drilling and production discharges in the marine environment, decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations, tanker design: recent developments from an environmental perspective, pipeline technology, environmental management and technology in oil refineries, distribution, marketing and use of petroleum fuels, lubricants, and climate change scenarios and their potential impact on world agriculture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PET 0103 - PETROLEUM GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course delves into the intricate world of petroleum geology and petroleum exploration (geophysics). Throughout the class students will learn about reservoir and source rocks, what caprock is and what role it plays within a sedimentary basin. Aspects of sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis will be broadly discussed. In order to find hydrocarbons underground, and to describe the rocks in which it occurs this class will tackle the wonderful world of geophysics. Using physical properties of the rocks recorded by electronic devices the history of hydrocarbons, and under which conditions it formed, can be understood. Prerequisites: GEOL 0101 and PET 0101.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: GEOL 0101 & PET 0101
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PET 0105 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
GIS or Geographic Information Systems is more than geography, and is certainly more than just making maps. Maps are important and useful tools for many areas of study, from the Sciences, to Humanities, to Political Science, to Medical applications and numerous other fields. In this class students will be introduced to the art of making maps using modern technology along with some old and basic principles. As part of the class students will participate in the ‘Day’ activities.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Computational Sciences
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PET 0106 - DRILLING AND COMPLETION 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Drilling and completion i covers components and processes related to oil and gas drilling, and the fundamental principles of geology, chemistry, and physics that provide the scientific basis for drilling technology. Basics of drilling hoisting, circulating, and rotating systems will be introduced. Material will then cover the properties of drilling fluids and additives as well as cement composition, additives, and placement technologies. The course also defines technical terms necessary to the understanding of instructions and information provided by the mud engineers. The course discusses the introduction to drilling fluids, the development of drilling technology equipment and procedures for evaluating drilling fluids performance, clay mineralogy and colloid chemistry, rheology, filtration properties, whole stability, drilling problems, and completion fluids. Drilling technology covers directional and horizontal drilling cementing, casing and casing design, drilling fluids and well control.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: PET 0101
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PET 0107 - GEOLOGY OF MARCELLUS SHALE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Unconventional natural gas deposits are beginning to make up an increasingly larger percent of the natural gas resources found in shale plays. Several TCF of natural gas can be extracted from shale plays using modern horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Unconventional natural gas wells drilled into the shale plays such as the Marcellus Shale occur in 32 counties in Pennsylvania within the Appalachian basin, Barnett Shale of Texas, Fayetteville Shale of North Central Arkansas, Haynesville shale of North Western Louisiana, and Woodford shale of Oklahoma. These unconventional gas reservoirs show a promising new horizon in energy resources in the United States.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
General Education: Physical Science
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PET 0108 - WELL CONTROL
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course it is designed for students who require a basic understanding of the well control to perform their oil and gas well site jobs. Students will learn through 21 modules of web-based - well control developed and offered by the well control school, Houston, Texas. Upon completion of the class, the students will receive a professional certificate from WCS, AAPG and API.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PET 0110 - MUD LOGGING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course will train students to correctly identify minerals and rocks in the cuttings resulted from the drilling process itself, for the purpose of understanding the sub surface environment and to keep the driller informed as to the progression of the borehole.
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or ES105+ES107
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: GEOL 0101 OR ES 0105 and ES 0107
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PET 0197 - DIRECTED STUDY IN PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This course is an independent study in a topic in petroleum technology.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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PET 0201 - PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry with major emphasis on the hydrocarbons: purification, identification, structure determination and energetic. Corrosion, field water (brine) chemistry, gas laws review, stoichiometry ( mass balance ) review, phase diagrams, viscosity, octant number, cetane number, flash points, natural gas chemical composition and applications and natural gas hydrates are discussed. Laboratory demonstrations will be conducted throughout the course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 0101 required
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