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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the Class Schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.
 
  

  • MUSC 445 - Pedagogy for Performance Majors I (Lec. 2, Lab. 1, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Teaching methods and supervised experience in training the individual student.

    Notes
    For music majors only. May be repeated for credit for each instrument in which a major is earned.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 1 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 447 - Literature of the Performance Major I (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)

    Description
    Comprehensive study of the literature of the student’s major instrument.

    Notes
    For music majors only. May be repeated for credit for each instrument in which a major is earned. No duplicate credit for MUSC 447 and MUSC 547.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2
  

  • MUSC 480 - Career Skills for the Entrepreneurial Musician (Cr. 3)

    Description
    Exploration of career opportunities emphasizing individual research and dialog with musicians working in the field. Topics include resume writing, graduate school preparation, auditioning skills, internships, development of understanding agents, promotional materials, entrepreneurial skills, and other business practices related to the music profession.

    Notes
    For music majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3
  

  • MUSC 481 - Special Topics in Music (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)

    Description
    Study in selected areas of the student’s major field of interest culminating in a project to be determined by the assigned instructor and student.

    Notes
    For music majors only. May be repeated to accrue a total of 4 credit hours.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
  

  • MUSC 482 - Music Entrepreneurship Senior Recital (Lab. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Component of the student’s senior capstone experience in the Bachelor of Music degree, Music Entrepreneurship concentration.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): 302-level major instrument course and permission of department head.

    Lab. 1 Cr. 1

    CAP
  

  • MUSC 487 - Wind Symphony (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 490 - Recital for Music Education Majors (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Component of the student’s senior capstone experience in the Bachelor of Music Education degree.

    Notes
    For music education students only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (MUAI 302 or MUAV 302) and permission of department head.

    Cr. 1

    CAP
  

  • MUSC 492 - Senior Recital for Music Performance (Cr. 4)

    Description
    Component of the student’s capstone experience in the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree.

    Notes
    For music majors only. Should be taken in the last semester.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): 401-level major instrument course and permission of department head.

    Cr. 4

    CAP NYF
  

  • MUSC 493 - Chamber Music-Various Ensembles (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 495 - Chamber Singers (Cr. 1-2)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-2
  

  • MUSC 498 - Advanced Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required for registration in all ensembles except MUSC 390 and MUSC 394. Students enrolled in ensembles for graduate credit at the 500-level serve as section leaders, coaches, and/or tutors as assigned by the director of the ensemble. They must also be prepared to serve as rehearsal models and to conduct full or sectional rehearsals as assigned by the ensemble director.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • MUSC 499 - Jazz Ensemble (Cr. 1)

    Description
    Permission of the director following an audition is required.

    Notes
    Only 1 credit hour per semester may be applied toward degree requirements to satisfy major ensemble requirement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  

  • NFSC 111 - Introduction to Food Science (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to food composition, sensory analysis, product development, food preservation, processing, packaging, and food safety.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 111 and FACS 111 or NUFS 111.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 112 - Food Safety and Sanitation (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Principles of food safety and sanitation for ServSafe Manager Certification.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 112 and FACS 112 or NUFS 112.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • NFSC 131 - Nutrition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CBIO 2703, Nutrition

    Description
    Scientific approach to understanding principles of human nutrition, nutrient functions and requirements during all stages of life, and medical nutrition therapy.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 131 and FACS 131, FACS 132, NUFS 131, or NUFS 132.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 232 - Fundamentals of Quantity Food Production (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to resource management and design of food industry facilities; includes menu-planning, standardizing recipes, procurement of food and equipment, methods of delivery, and sustainability.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 232 and NUFS 232.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 234 - Menu Design and Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Menu planning for each area of the foodservice industry.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 234 and FACS 234 or NUFS 234.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 255 - Introduction to Nutrition and Food Science (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Overview of the profession of nutrition and food science designed to acquaint the student with job opportunities, roles of professionals in this field, and background information in the different concentrations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 255 and FACS 255, FACS 355, or NUFS 255.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • NFSC 256 - Nutrition Topics (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports on current nutrition topics.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 2 credit hours. No duplicate credit for NFSC 256 and FACS 256 or NUFS 256.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 131.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • NFSC 257 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Changing nutrition needs and socioeconomic, psychosocial, and physiological factors affecting food and nutrition behavior throughout life cycle.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 257 and FACS 257 or NUFS 257.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 131 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 341 - Advances in Food Science and Technology (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Chemical and physical factors affecting the preparation of foods and the standards for judging quality of food products.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 341 and FACS 341 or NUFS 341.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201, (MATH 231 or STAT 231), and NFSC 111.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 343 - Food Processing (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Application of quantity food processing, food engineering, and food microbiology in a setting of using scientific methods, percentages of food ingredients, heat transfer in quantity foods, sensory analysis, research of product, and marketing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 343 and FACS 343 or NUFS 343.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 232, NFSC 341, and Junior standing.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 344 - Sports Nutrition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Study of the nutritional requirement and physiological development of the sports active individual. Special emphasis on specific nutrient interactions, metabolism, proper diets, supplementation, energy balance, body composition, and electrolyte balance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 344 and FACS 344 or NUFS 344.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 131 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 349 - Nutrition Assessment (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Nutrition status assessment and indicators that include dietary intake, physical assessment, body composition, anthropometric measures, risk factors of chronic diseases, and laboratory analysis.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 257.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • NFSC 350 - Nutrition Counseling and Education (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Principles, methods, skills, and materials involved in nutrition counseling and education with diverse individuals and group settings; negotiation and interviewing; concepts of human and group dynamic; coding and billing; nutrition care process in the clinical setting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 350 and FACS 350 or NUFS 350.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 349 and PSYC 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 351 - Human Nutrition and Metabolism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced human nutrition concepts that include: nutrient digestion, absorption, interrelationships, nutrient requirements, assessing nutrient status, and cellular metabolism.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 351 and FACS 351 or NUFS 351.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 265 and NFSC 257.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 352 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Assessment and management of nutritional status for various clinical diseases and disorders.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 352 and FACS 352 or NUFS 352.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NFSC 351 and (NURS 302 or HSM 380).

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 354 - Community Nutrition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Topics will include: public policies and programs for health; assessing communities; design, implement, and evaluate community nutrition programs; marketing programs; grant writing; culture competency in healthcare.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 354 and FACS 354 or NUFS 354.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 257 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 356 - Management in Nutrition and Food Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Management and leadership theories and principles in the application to food systems, clinical settings, and community.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 232 and Junior standing.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 357 - Trends in Food and Nutrition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Understanding current trends in the nutrition and food science industry.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 357 and FACS 354 or NUFS 354.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 358 - Special Topics in Food Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Selected topics in food science such as food chemistry, processing, microbiology, and analysis.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for NFSC 358 and FACS 358 or NUFS 358.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 412 - Food Laws, Standards, and Regulations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Federal, state, and local food regulations that impact manufacturing, distributing, marketing, and use of foods and additives.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 450 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Assessment and management of nutritional status for advanced clinical diseases and disorders, including: cardiovascular, renal, diabetes, cancer, immunological disorders, and genetic disorders; billing and coding of medical nutrition therapy; and pharmacology of these diseases and disorders will be included.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 450 and FACS 450 or NUFS 450.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NFSC 352.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 459 - Dietetic Field Experience (Lab. 10, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Capstone course designed to assess a student’s general knowledge applicable to discipline. Supervised experience in a variety of facilities.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 459 and FACS 359, FACS 459, or NUFS 459. For students concentrating in nutrition and dietetics only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): ([NFSC 343, NFSC 352, and NFSC 354], Senior standing, and minimum overall GPA of 2.8) or permission of department head.

    Lab. 10 Cr. 3

    CAP
  

  • NFSC 460 - Field Experience in Nutrition and Food Science (Lab. 10, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Supervised experience in a food production and/or nutrition setting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 460 and NUFS 460. For students concentrating in food and nutritional sciences only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (NFSC 343 and Senior standing) or permission of department head.

    Lab. 10 Cr. 3

    CAP
  

  • NFSC 471 - Special Problems in Nutrition and Food Science (Cr. 1-3)

    Description
    Investigation and exploration of a topic in Nutrition and Food Science not offered as a class. Extensive reading and development of research skills.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 471 and FACS 471 or NUFS 471.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3
  

  • NFSC 601 - Dietetic Internship (Cr. 6)

    Description
    Comprised of supervised practice experiential and didactic components. Designed for students seeking registration eligibility with the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.

    Notes
    Must be repeated to accrue a total of 12 credit hours. No duplicate credit for NFSC 601 and FACS 601 or NUFS 601.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Must be accepted into the McNeese State University Dietetic Internship Program.

    Cr. 6

    INT
  

  • NFSC 602 - Independent Study in Nutrition and Wellness (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Data collection, analysis and completion of research paper.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 602 and NUFS 602.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): HHP 600 and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 603 - Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Normal nutrition in relation to biochemical and psychological functioning; interrelationships of nutrients and their effect on body needs.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 603 and NUFS 603.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225, BIOL 226, CHEM 265, and NFSC 351) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 604 - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Mechanisms by which food contributes to maintenance of health, prevention of disease, and correction of nutritional disorders.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 604 and NUFS 604.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225, BIOL 226, CHEM 265, NFSC 351, and NFSC 450) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NFSC 605 - Special Topics in Food and Nutrition (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Examines current topics and issues in food and nutritional sciences. Topics will focus on the needs and interests of dietitians. Topics will be selected by the instructor for their relevancy, currency, and importance to food and nutritional sciences.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NFSC 605 and NUFS 605.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225, BIOL 226, and NFSC 351) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 101 - Introduction to Natural Resource Conservation Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to the principles of natural resource conservation and management, designed to orient the student in the wildlife management and environmental science fields. Consideration is given to history, policies, management, and conservation of our natural resources with an introduction to ecology.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 101 and WMGT 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 201 - Principles of Ecology, Natural Resource Conservation and Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Principles of ecology from population through ecosystem levels emphasizing nutrient cycles and energetics of biotic communities; plant and animal adaptations; biotic relationships, and problems of environmental quality and resource use.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 201 and NRCM 299 or WMGT 299.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (ANSC 101 or [ENSC 101 and ENSC 110L]), BIOL 101, and NRCM 101.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 211 - Dendrology and Plant Communities of the Louisiana Coastal Plain (Lec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Plant species and habitat types of the Louisiana coastal plain. Wetland delineation technique to describe the plant species composition, hydrology, and soils of localized plant communities, longleaf pine, savanna, mixed pine-hardwood, bottomland hard-wood, swamp and fresh to salt marsh habitats.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 211 and FORY 211.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 101, BIOL 107, and ENGL 102) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 222 - Career Development in Natural Resource Conservation and Management (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Overview of natural resource disciplines with emphasis on career and internship opportunities for wildlife management and environmental science professions.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NRCM 101, NRCM 201, and Sophomore standing.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    NYF
  

  • NRCM 341 - Ecology and Conservation of Natural Resources (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Ecology and conservation of natural resources with emphasis on endangered species. Examines perspectives on protecting biodiversity, the connections between society and the natural world, and relating human impacts on plants and wildlife.  

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 341 and WMGT 341.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 485 - Methods and Techniques of Environmental Science (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Standard analytical tools used for studying air, water, and soil environments. The fundamentals of sampling, data collection and interpretation, statistical analysis, computer modeling, and report preparation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 485 and ENSC 485, ENSC 585, or NRCM 585.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and ENSC 312.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • NRCM 493 - Introduction to Environmental Laws (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to the laws concerning conservation and environmental protection.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 493 and ENSC 493, ENSC 593, or NRCM 593.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRCM 499 - Internship in Natural Resource Conservation and Management (Lab. 12, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Work experience for students interested in careers in wildlife management and environmental science. Students should obtain available positions in federal and state refuges, management areas, forests, parks, private land management areas, and the environmental industries. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour for a minimum of 240 hours of on-the-job training in wildlife and environmental management.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and permission of department head.

    Lab. 12 Cr. 6

    INT
  

  • NRCM 585 - Methods and Techniques of Environmental Science (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Standard analytical tools used for studying air, water, and soil environments. The fundamentals of sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation, computer modeling, and report preparation. Additional data analysis, class presentation and paper required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 585 and ENSC 485, ENSC 585, or NRCM 485.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • NRCM 593 - Introduction to Environmental Laws (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to the laws concerning conservation and environmental protection. Students required to analyze, explore, question, reconsider, and synthesize old and new knowledge skills.  Presentation of cases to class is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRCM 593 and ENSC 493, ENSC 593, or NRCM 493.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NRHP 100 - Medical Terminology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    LCCN: CHLT 1103, Medical Terminology

    Description
    Analysis of medical terms including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Restricted to Radiologic Science, Nutritional Sciences, Athletic Training, or others as approved by the department head.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NRHP 100 and BIOL 100.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 200 - Professional Role Transition for the Registered Nurse (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introductory course for successful transition to professional nursing practice. 

    Notes
    For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 202 - Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Application of effective communication concepts and strategies proven to enhance patient safety and the nurse’s ability to work effectively as a member of professional teams. 

    Notes
    For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 300 - Informatics and Patient Care Technology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Explore various health care information systems and patient care technologies that are a major component in the delivery of nursing care today. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 300 and NURS 326. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 301 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduce the registered nurse to the foundations of research and evidence based practice in nursing. Ethics in human research and select quantitative and qualitative research methods will be explored. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 301 and NURS 390. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 302 - Business of Healthcare (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to the business aspects of health care delivery to include the historical development of health care delivery in the United States (US) and how that delivery system is organized, regulated, and delivered. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 302 and NURS 205 or HSM 200. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 400 - Advanced Nursing Concepts (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Analysis of a variety of health care scenarios depicting patient illnesses or injuries that are unstable and complex. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 400 and NURS 429. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 402 - Community Health Nursing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Examines nursing principles and concepts used in caring for groups, aggregates, and populations. Emphasis on public health core functions, health promotion, and disease prevention for vulnerable populations. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 402 and NURS 426. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 301.
    Corequisite(s): NURN 403 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 403 - Community Health Nursing Clinical Practicum (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    RN student provides direct care to a population or community as the client/patient. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 403 and NURS 426. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): NURN 402 or permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 404 - Leadership and Management in Nursing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduces the registered nurse to leadership and management concepts and theories, quality improvement concepts, processes, outcome measures, and safety strategies in promotion of high quality patient care. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 404 and NURS 427. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURN 301.
    Corequisite(s): NURN 405 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURN 405 - Leadership and Management Clinical Captstone (Lab. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Leadership and management clinical capstone course synthesizes program concepts through analysis of an identified clinical issue. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 405 and NURS 427. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): NURN 404 or permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 3

    CAP
  

  • NURN 499 - Advanced Placement for Unencumbered RN Licensure (Cr. 39)

    Description
    Advanced placement credit awarded for unencumbered RN licensure to students enrolled in the RN to BSN program. 

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURN 499 and NURS 499. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): An unencumbered license as a registered nurse and a degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.

    Cr. 39
  

  • NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Introduction to the profession of nursing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 100 and CSCI 100, ENGR 100, ENGR 107, or FFND 101.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

    NYF
  

  • NURS 205 - US Healthcare Organization and Delivery (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    This course is an overview of how healthcare is organized, delivered, and financed in the United States. It traces the historical evolution in political, economic, cultural, and social contexts, including the distribution and access to medical and other services, the roles of public and private insurance and healthcare benefits, licensure and accreditation, quality, and reimbursement; access to healthcare, federal healthcare and legislative programs; and trends in healthcare delivery.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 205 and HSM 200 or NURN 302.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): An unencumbered license as a registered nurse or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 210 - Critical Thinking in Nursing (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Introduces critical thinking concepts and their relationship to clinical judgement, clinical reasoning, and the nursing process.

    Notes
    For nursing majors only.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1
  

  • NURS 302 - Human Pathophysiology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Identifies alterations in the biological dimension of persons that result in changes in health status.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 302 and HSM 380 or NURS 203.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225, BIOL 226, and admission to clinical nursing courses) or permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s) Exception:

    • Agricultural Sciences-Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration: (BIOL 225 and BIOL 226) or permission of department head.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 303 - Wellness Promotion Across the Lifespan (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Concepts of promoting health and preventing disease and injury across the lifespan.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 303 and NURS 224 or NURS 324.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to clinical nursing courses. RNs may enroll with permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    NYF
  

  • NURS 310 - Nursing Foundations (Lec. 4, Lab. 6, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Introduction of major nursing concepts as a foundation for nursing practice. Emphasis on assessment and procedures necessary for implementation of therapeutic nursing interventions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 310 and NUAD 102, NURS 200, NURS 312, NURS 313, or NURS 314.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to clinical nursing courses.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 6 Cr. 6
  

  • NURS 315 - Adult Health I (Lec. 3, Lab. 6, Cr. 5)

    Description
    Beginning adult health course designed to prepare students to care for individuals and families in structured settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 300 and NURS 315 or NURS 317.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 302 and NURS 310.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 6 Cr. 5
  

  • NURS 318 - Mental Health Nursing (Lec. 3, Lab. 6, Cr. 5)

    Description
    Utilizes knowledge, comprehension, and application of mental health concepts to the care of individuals who are experiencing a disruption in their mental health.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 310.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 6 Cr. 5
  

  • NURS 319 - Nursing Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illnesses (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Nursing care of children and their families experiencing acute and chronic illness.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 319 and NUAD 106, NURS 415, or NURS 419.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 318, and NURS 330.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 321.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 320 - Women’s Gynecological Health Needs and the Childbearing Family (Lec. 2, Lab. 6, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Gynecological and/or childbearing health needs of the woman and her family through-out life.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 320 and NUAD 106 or NURS 418.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 318, and NURS 330.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 6 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 321 - Management of Care Practicum (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)

    Description
    This course provides a simulated environment for students to practice the integration of knowledge and skills critical to the practice of nursing. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning within the context of simulated patient-centered care. The focus of this course will be advance psychomotor skills, patient education, documentation, environmental scanning, pain assessment, patient safety, and clinical judgement.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 315 and NURS 330.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 319.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1
  

  • NURS 326 - Nursing Informatics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Explores the nurse’s role in informatics and its application to research, practice, education, and administration.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 326 and NURN 300, NURS 226, NURS 322, or NURS 421.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Corequisite(s): NURS 319 and NURS 320. RNs may enroll with permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 330 - Pharmacology for Health Professionals (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    General principles of drug therapy and the role of the health professional in pharmacological therapy of patients. Focuses on major drug classifications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 330 and HSM 450.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225, BIOL 226, NURS 302, and admission to clinical nursing courses) or permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s) Exception:

    • Radiologic Sciences: (BIOL 225 and BIOL 226) or permission of department head.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 390 - Nursing Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Basic knowledge of research process in nursing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 390 and NURN 301.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (NURS 310 and [MATH 231 or STAT 231]) or permission of department head.

    Prerequisite(s) Exception:

    • Nursing (RN to BSN): (MATH 231 or STAT 231) and an unencumbered license as a registered nurse.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 400 - Adult Health II (Lec. 4, Lab. 8, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Nursing care of individuals and families in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 400 and NURS 316, NURS 401, or NURS 417.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 319, and NURS 320.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 8 Cr. 6
  

  • NURS 401 - Adult Health II (Lec. 4, Lab. 16, Cr. 8)

    Description
    Nursing care of individuals and families in a variety of structured and unstructured settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 401 and NURS 316, NURS 400, or NURS 417.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 315, NURS 319, and NURS 320.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 16 Cr. 8
  

  • NURS 402 - Community/Public Health Nursing (Lec. 3, Lab. 4, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Principles of community and public health nursing.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 303 and NURS 320.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 4 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 403 - Ethical and Legal Nursing Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Law, professional ethics, and nursing practice.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 319, NURS 320, and NURS 390.

    Prerequisite(s) Exception:

    • Nursing (RN to BSN): An unencumbered license as a registered nurse.


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 424 - Care of the Complex Patient (Lec. 4, Lab. 8, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Advanced nursing concepts in complex patient situations.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (NURS 400 or NURS 401) and NURS 402.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 425.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 8 Cr. 6
  

  • NURS 425 - Implementation of the Leadership Role (Lec. 4, Lab. 8, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Integration of leadership concepts and research during interactions with person, peers, and other health professionals in the practice of nursing.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 425 and NURS 420.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): (NURS 400 or NURS 401) and NURS 402.
    Corequisite(s): NURS 424.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 8 Cr. 6

    CAP NYF
  

  • NURS 426 - Community Health Nursing for the RN (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Nursing principles and concepts used in caring for groups, aggregates, and populations. The RN student is required to complete a 42-hour clinical component in an approved community health setting.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 426 and NURN 402 or NURN 403. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 303, an unencumbered license as a registered nurse, and a degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 427 - Leadership Role for the RN (Lec. 4, Lab. 2, Cr. 6)

    Description
    Leadership and management concepts and theories. The RN student is required to complete 90 hours of a clinical preceptorship.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 427 and NURN 404 or NURN 405. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 205, NURS 403, an unencumbered license as a registered nurse, and a degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.

    Lec. 4 Lab. 2 Cr. 6

    NYF
  

  • NURS 429 - Advanced Nursing Concepts for the RN (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Advanced nursing concepts used to care for the complex patient.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 429 and NURN 400. For online nursing (RN to BSN) majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 403, an unencumbered license as a registered nurse, and a degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 499 - Advanced Placement for Unencumbered RN Licensure (Cr. 39)

    Description
    Advanced placement credit awarded for unencumbered RN licensure to students enrolled in the RN to BSN program.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for NURS 499 and NURN 499.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): An unencumbered license as a registered nurse and a degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.

    Cr. 39
  

  • NURS 600 - Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Focus on examination of theoretical foundations of nursing, including analysis of major theories of nursing and supporting theories as the basis for advanced practice nursing in a variety of healthcare settings and the development of a personal philosophy of nursing

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 602 - Generating Evidence for Nursing Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Presents the logic, methods, and techniques of scientific research, using an evidence-based approach. Emphasis will be placed on critical appraisal of existing evidence, design decisions, psychometrics and appropriate statistical analyses. Students will design a research proposal applicable to nursing practice.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NURS 600 and NURS 605.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 605 - Applied Statistics for the Health Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Review of research techniques and statistical concepts. Application and interpretation of commonly used statistical tests and analysis utilized in health sciences research.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 607 - Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing (Lec. 2, Lab. 4, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Diagnostic reasoning models and theories utilizing knowledge of advanced health assessment and development of individuals and families across the lifespan. Emphasis on multi-generational, gender, and cultural/ethnic issues.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 4 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 608 - Diagnostic Considerations and Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Disorders (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Diagnostic criteria within the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for psychiatric disorders are examined. Functional brain anatomy and physiology are studied with emphasis given to those disruptions which lead to mental illness, including environmental, developmental and genomic influences. Psychopharmacological and therapies currently utilized to treat specific mental illnesses based on current science and practice of standards are detailed with emphasis on optimal outcomes and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 617 and NURS 618.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 609 - Population-Based Primary Care (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Analysis and synthesis of major theoretical empirical and clinical foundations of population-based primary health care. Populations-at-risk in culturally diverse community settings are examined. Emphasis on building advanced practice nursing competencies to assess and address unmet primary care and health service needs. Focus is also placed on epidemiological techniques for community assessment and program planning, implementation and evaluation.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NURS 600.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 617 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Application of pharmacotherapeutics to management of clients across the life span. Includes natural/alternative health care, educative management strategies, and expected outcomes.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 618 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Advanced physiological, pathological and psychosocial practices in health promotion and disease prevention among individuals of all ages and diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only. No duplicate credit for NURS 618 and NURS 660.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 634 - Nursing Education Roles, Issues and Foundations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction of contemporary nursing education.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 635 - Curriculum and Program Development (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Introduction to program and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 636 - Teaching Methodologies and Technologies (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)

    Description
    Analysis and synthesis of evidence-based teaching methods and technologies.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 634 and NURS 635.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3
  

  • NURS 639 - Nursing Education Practicum (Lec. 1, Lab. 15, Cr. 4)

    Description
    Implementation of the nurse educator role in selected class, lab, and clinical settings

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only. No duplicate credit for NURS 639 and NURS 657.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 670.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 15 Cr. 4
  

  • NURS 644 - Advanced Clinical Practicum in Nursing Practice (Lab. 8, Cr. 1)

    Description
    Development of advanced clinical nursing competencies in a chosen clinical focus.

    Notes
    For graduate nursing majors only.

    Prerequisites / Corequisites
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 607, NURS 617, NURS 618, and NURS 634.

    Lab. 8 Cr. 1
 

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