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MU 3013 - Jazz and Pop Music Theory (3) F
Explores tonal, harmonic and rhythmic analysis of American music including jazz, blues, country, gospel and rock. American and British pop music from early rock-n-roll to today’s EDM is also addressed. Includes aural transcription of music and the creation of musical scores and lead sheets as well as a study of the techniques of re-harmonization and advanced modal harmony.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ”C” in MU 2133 (Theory III).
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MU 3020 - Upper Division Hearing (0)
At the end of the student’s fourth semester, a faculty panel assesses overall progress and likelihood of success in the planned major before the student moves to upper division study in the primary performance area.
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Music
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MU 3112 - Form and Analysis (2) SP
A study of the general principles which govern the structure of music. The course includes experiences in Schenkerian reduction analysis and covers traditional Western music forms in many genres, as well as form in popular music and various world musics.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 2143 (Theory III).
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MU 3203 - Music for Children (3) F, SP
A study of the child’s singing voice and a survey of age appropriate materials, methods, and activities. Fulfills the arts requirement for all interdisciplinary K-6 majors unless they are music minors, who take MU 4243 .
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MU 3303 - Music in Worship I (3) F
Designed to provide the potential worship leader/minister with the musical tools necessary to function effectively in a local congregation. The course will focus on leading congregational worship and finding music appropriate for worship and working with church singers, both individually and in praise teams or choirs. Minimum grade of “C” required to proceed to MU 3313 . Open to students in any degree program, Bible credit.
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MU 3313 - Music in Worship II (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years
This course is designed to provide the potential worship leader/minister with the practical tools necessary to plan worship and administer a worship ministry in a local congregation. The course will focus on the following areas: identifying and utilizing worship ministry resources, planning meaningful worship services, arranging music for a cappella worship, utilizing worship related software and technology, and administering a music/worship ministry. Bible credit.
Prerequisites: MU 1143 (Theory II) and MU 3303 Music in Worship I).
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MU 3403 - History of Church Music (3) SP Offered even-numbered years
A study of the history of music in the church with emphasis on the cultural backgrounds and practice of music in the Bible, the impact of the Reformation, and recent trends within American church music. Open to students in any degree program for Bible credit.
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MU 3413 - History of Music I (3) F
A survey of music in Western culture from its ancient beginnings to the music of Bach and Handel; particular attention is given to the development of stylistic concepts through the extensive use of scores and recordings.
Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in MU 2133 (Theory III) and MU 2402 (Music Literature).
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MU 3423 - History of Music II (3) SP
A survey of music in Western culture from the early eighteenth century to the present; particular attention is given to the development of stylistic concepts through the extensive use of scores and recordings.
Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in MU 2133 (Theory III) and MU 2402 (Music Literature).
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MU 3503 - Digital Audio Synthesis (3) F Offered even-numbered years
Fundamental concepts and techniques of digital audio synthesis, signal processing, and sound design, including an introduction to applications for recording, sequencing, editing and synthesis relevant to the generation, processing, recording and reproduction of sound.
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MU 3513 - Solo Vocal Literature (3) SP Offered even-numbered years
Survey of art song literature from Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Spain, South America, eastern Europe and the United States. The student will become familiar with basic and advanced vocal literature for all voice types to learn to program, plan and develop solo recitals.
Prerequisites: One year of private voice study and minimum grade of “C” in MU 2402 (Music Literature)
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MU 4000 - Senior Recital (0) F, SP
A culmination of the student’s performance study representing work across multiple semesters for seniors with an emphasis in teaching.
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MU 4001 - Senior Recital (1) F, SP
A culmination of the student’s performance and scholarly study, representing work across multiple semesters. In addition to a traditional recital format, a lecture recital or equivalent project may be approved to fulfill this degree requirement.
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MU 4002 - Pedagogy Practicum (2) SP Offered even-numbered years
A structured opportunity for pedagogy students to gain experience in teaching beginning students under the supervision of experienced instructors.
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MU 4012 - Senior Recital, Performance Emphasis (2) F, SP
A culmination of the student’s performance study, representing work across multiple semesters to develop performing fluency on a body of literature, as well as additional research for purposes of analysis, historical performance practice and program preparation.
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MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency (0)
The piano proficiency is a demonstration of student’s keyboard skills. It includes scales and arpeggios, score reading, transposition, harmonization and sight reading. In addition, students will prepare and perform a composition of intermediate difficulty. Requirements differ for music majors, worship ministry majors and musical theatre minors. This should be attempted by the end of the fourth semester of study.
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MU 4030 - Guitar Proficiency (0)
The guitar proficiency is a demonstration of student’s guitar skills. It includes assessment of right-hand techniques (strumming, finger- picking), chord voicings and sight-reading of an intermediate level chord chart. This barrier is an option for majors in contemporary music (in lieu of the piano barrier). Students will prepare and perform a composition of intermediate difficulty and should attempt this barrier by the end of the fourth semester of study.
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MU 4103 - Counterpoint (3) F Offered odd-numbered years
A course designed to give students writing experience in two- and three-voice 18th century counterpoint. Major projects will include the writing of a two-part invention, a passacaglia and a three-voice fugue.
Prerequisite: MU 2133 (Theory III)
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MU 4113 - Orchestration (3) SP
This course covers the techniques of writing for the instruments of the orchestra and concert band, individually and in various combinations. The range, transposition and idiomatic characteristics of each instrument are studied.
Prerequisite: MU 2133 (Theory III)
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MU 4202 - Voice Pedagogy (2) F Offered even-numbered years
A study of the various techniques and concepts used in teaching voice. Special emphasis is placed on learning to communicate sound principles of vocal production.
Required of all vocal applied and music teaching majors.
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MU 4213 - Choral Methods (3) SP Offered even-numbered years
A detailed study of the vocal music program in the secondary schools; emphasis is given to appropriate methods and materials of instruction.
Lab included.
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MU 4224 - Instrumental Methods (4) F Offered even-numbered years
A detailed study of the secondary instrumental music program emphasizing classroom discipline and methods, materials of instruction, teaching philosophy, musical acoustics, literature selection and marching show charting and design.
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MU 4232 - Piano Pedagogy (2) F Offered odd-numbered years
A study of teaching methods and materials, the history of pianism, professional organizations and business aspects of teaching.
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MU 4243 - Elementary School Music (3) F Offered even-numbered years
Methodology, aims and materials of teaching music in elementary school, including Orff and Kodaly techniques; required of all music education majors and music minors who are interdisciplinary K-6 majors.
Lab included.
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MU 4412 - Diction for Singers I: Latin and Italian (2) F Offered odd-numbered years
Diction for Singers will train students in using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and in pronouncing Latin and Italian for the purposes of singing art songs and choral compositions. The class will include information on how to pronounce each language as well as practical experience with beginning level vocal solo literature and secondary level choral pieces.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of private voice at the college level.
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MU 4423 - Piano Literature (3) F Offered even-numbered years
A survey of harpsichord and piano literature from the 18th century to the present.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 2402 (Music Literature).
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MU 4433 - Instrumental Chamber Literature (3) SP Offered even-numbered years
A survey of chamber music literature written for string and wind instruments from the Renaissance to the present, with special emphasis on major works within each type of instrumentation and within the output of major composers for chamber ensembles. In addition to a core of essential works, special emphasis (major course project) will be given to the performance areas of the individual students. A significant portion of the class will be spent in listening and score reading.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 2402 .
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MU 4442 - Diction for Singers II: French and German (2) SP Offered even-numbered years
Diction for Singers II will train students in pronouncing French and German for the purposes of singing art songs and choral compositions. The class will include information on how to pronounce each language as well as practical experience with beginning level vocal solo literature and secondary level choral pieces.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 4412 (Diction I: Latin and Italian)
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MU 4612 - Conducting (2) F
Introduction to the physical and psychological fundamentals of conducting, with limited emphasis on interpretation, style and rehearsal procedures.
Prerequisites: Minimum grades of “C” in MU 1121 (Sight-Singing and Ear-Training II) and MU 1143 (Theory II).
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MU 4622 - Choral Conducting and Literature (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
A study of specific techniques used in conducting and rehearsing choral ensembles and a survey of choral literature representative of the commonly performed styles.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 4612 .
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MU 4632 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature (2) SP Offered odd-numbered years
Exposure to specific techniques used to conduct and rehearse instrumental ensembles with specific emphasis on score analysis and available literature for the medium, both from a functional and historical standpoint.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MU 4612 .
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Special Topics/Independent Research/Internship in Music Courses |
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MU 300V - Independent Study (1, 2, 3) Offered in unusual situations.
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MU 302V - Special Topics in Music (1-3) Offered on demand
A variety of topics will be offered. The course will provide an in-depth study of the specified topics which normally receive only brief mention in survey courses. Topics will be announced in the semester schedule.
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and academic chair.
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MU 390V - Internship in Music (1-3)
Provides students the opportunity to gain experience in a work setting.
Prerequisite: proposal submitted to supervising professor and approved by academic chair. Open to juniors and seniors.
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Individual Instruction Courses |
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MU 1411 - Composition (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1412 - Composition (2)
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MU 1460 - Composition (0)
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MU 1461 - Composition (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1511 - Voice (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1560 - Voice (0)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1561 - Voice (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1611 - Piano (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1660 - Piano (0)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1661 - Piano (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1711 - Guitar (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1760 - Guitar (0)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1761 - Guitar (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1811 - Strings (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1860 - Strings (0)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1861 - Strings (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1911 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1912 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (2)
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MU 1960 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (0)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 1961 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3411 - Composition (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3412 - Composition (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3511 - Voice (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3512 - Voice (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3611 - Piano (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3612 - Piano (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3711 - Guitar (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3712 - Guitar (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3811 - Strings (1)
25-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3812 - Strings (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3911 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (1)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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MU 3912 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (2)
50-minute weekly lesson.
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Nursing Courses |
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NURS 2103 - Pathophysiology Concepts of Disease (3) SP
A study of concepts and diseases common to general practice of nursing. Critical thinking, research findings and scientific knowledge are applied to analyze clinical nursing implications and patient outcomes.
Prerequisites: BY 2434 , BY 2444 and BY 3214 .
Lecture, 3 hours.
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NURS 3003 - Strategies for Nursing Success (3) F, SP
This course is designed to assist students who have been unsuccessful in completing a required nursing course by offering them opportunities for additional skills practice, study skills practice, math calculation practice, and discussions on the nursing process.
Prerequisites: Unsuccessful in any nursing course.
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NURS 3013 - Health Assessment (3) F
An introduction to the basic skills utilized in data collection and physical assessment. The focus is on interviewing skills and systematic physical examination in assessing the physiology and psychosocial cultural health status of patients and various age groups. Campus laboratory provides the opportunity for application of theoretical knowledge and performance of health assessments with healthy individuals.
Prerequisites: BY 2434 , BY 2444 and BY 3214 .
Lecture, 2 hours;
Lab, 2 hours.
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NURS 3024 - Mental Health Nursing (4) F
A study of theories, concepts and responses related to mental health and illness. Research based theories, concepts and the nursing process are emphasized using critical thinking skills to provide holistic nursing care. Students enroll in clinical.
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NURS 3033 - Pharmacology for Nursing (3) F
Focuses on the major drug classifications, principles of drug actions/interactions and nursing implications. An introduction to pharmacologic knowledge, clinical foundations for drug use as a treatment modality and the role of the nurse in drug therapy are presented. Current trends in pharmacologic therapy will be discussed.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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NURS 3045 - Foundations of Professional Nursing (5) F
An introduction to nursing concepts, theories and skills which are basic to the practice of professional nursing. Students also enroll in lab and clinical.
Prerequisites: BY 2434 , BY 2444 and BY 3214 .
Lecture, 3 hours;
Lab, 2 hours.
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NURS 3056 - Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing I (6) SP
A study of theories, skills and responses of adults in health and illness. Research based theories, concepts and the nursing process are emphasized using critical thinking skills to provide holistic nursing care. Students will also enroll in lab and clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3013 and NURS 3045 .
Lecture, 4 hours;
Lab, 2 hours.
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NURS 3063 - Evidenced-Based Practice & Nursing Theory (3) SP
A study of theoretical knowledge and skills used in the nursing process as they relate to evidenced-based practice. Critical thinking, critical reading and critiquing processes will be utilized to explore research findings and apply them to nursing practice.
Lecture, 3 hours.
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NURS 3074 - Family Nursing Infant to Adolescent (4) F, SP
A study of theory and skills used in the nursing process related to the child and young family. Students will also enroll in clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3013 and NURS 3045 .
Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
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NURS 3084 - Family Nursing and Women’s Health (4) F, SP
A study of theories, concepts and responses related to childbearing individuals and their families. Students will also enroll in clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3013 and NURS 3045 .
Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
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NURS 4016 - Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing II (6) F
Provides a theoretical basis for responding to chronic, acute and complex health patterns as well as specific pathophysiological processes. The focus of the course is application of the nursing process to meet physiological and psychosocial needs of adults in various degrees of wellness and from varying cultural backgrounds. Students also enroll in clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3013 , NURS 3045 and NURS 3056 .
Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
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NURS 4026 - Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (6) SP
Provides a knowledge base for working with critically ill patients across the life span for varying cultural backgrounds requiring complex care. The course incorporates application of the nursing process and use of critical thinking skills to provide complex therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups of patients. In tertiary care settings students will apply advanced nursing skills, standards of ethical professional nursing practice, and Christian values of caring, faith and service to promote health or end of life issues. Students will enroll in clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3045 , NURS 3056 and NURS 4016 .
Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
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NURS 4033 - Nursing Leadership and Management (3) F
Presents leadership and management principles related to nursing practice in the health care system. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies and skills necessary for the management of appropriate and effective nursing care are explored and analyzed during the course and clinical. Students also enroll in clinical.
Prerequisites: NURS 3045 , NURS 3056 and NURS 4016 .
Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
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NURS 4042 - Nursing Capstone (2) SP
This course is designed to prepare the senior nursing student to enter into professional practice. It explores issues that are pertinent to the practicing nurse and establishes the importance of participation in professional organizations. The course helps students to design a portfolio and CV for their first interview. It also contains the preparation and developmental readiness to sit for the NCLEX licensure exam.
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NURS 4054 - Community Health Nursing (4) SP
A study of the theoretical knowledge and skills used in the nursing process related to individuals, families and the community as a patient. In community based settings students use standards of professional nursing practice to assist patients of all developmental levels with acute and chronic health concerns.
Prerequisites: NURS 3045 , NURS 3056 and NURS 4016 .
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NURS 4183 - Applied Christian Values in Nursing (3) SP
This course is a study in Christian belief and ethics, legal requirements to practice the profession, and the attitudes and values that nurses should exemplify in the compassionate care of patients. The point of intersection of these three concepts will be explored and will set the tone for a practice philosophy. Topics to be covered also include pain and suffering, compassionate care, and professional values.
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NURS 46nV - Special Topics in Nursing (1-3) F, SU
All students are required to choose one nursing elective course. This includes the Summer VESNIP program, which is an unpaid externship through Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Culture of Our Changing Health Care; Family Nursing: The Aging Adult; and other future offerings.
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Nutrition Courses |
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NUTR 1011 - Professional Orientation (1) F
A study of the disciplines of nutrition and foods as well as career opportunities within the related areas of specialization. Required of all majors; to be completed prior to declaration of major in the department.
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NUTR 1213 - Basic Foods (3) F, SU
Fundamental principles of food selection and preparation.
Lecture, 2 hours;
Laboratory, 3 hours.
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NUTR 2613 - Principles of Nutrition (3) F, SP
Nutritive value of foods and the factors influencing the body’s requirements throughout the lifespan.
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NUTR 3213 - Food Science and Production (3) SP
Emphasis on the scientific aspect of the study of foods; multicultural aspect of food selection and production; and planning, production and service of meals. Individual experimentation using sensory techniques to evaluate the acceptability of food; individual planning, preparation and presentation of meals taking into consideration nutritional and cultural requirements, budget restraints, timing of preparation, and methods of service.
Prerequisite: NUTR 1213 and CM 1013 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Lecture, 2 hours;
Laboratory, 3 hours.
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NUTR 3223 - Nutrition Education and Health Promotion (3) SP
Application of nutrition principles to nutrition education and health promotion, including weight management, sports nutrition, eating disorders and disease prevention. The course includes program development, assessment and evaluation. An emphasis on methods of teaching, principles of effective communication, and motivation are covered.
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NUTR 3603 - Community Nutrition (3) F
A study of the nutritional needs of the people in the community and how to meet the needs. Includes program planning, implementation, evaluation and field experience.
Prerequisite: NUTR 2613 .
This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
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NUTR 3633 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan (3) F
Presents the major special nutrition issues common at different period of the life cycle including pregnancy, infants, children, adolescents and the elderly.
Prerequisite: NUTR 2613 or consent of instructor.
This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
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NUTR 3643 - Maternal and Child Nutrition (3) F
Presents the specific nutrition requirements and issues common from pre-conception through the adolescent and young adult years. Special attention will be given to assessment and the Nutrition Care Process for pregnancy, infancy, child, and adolescent populations.
NUTR 2613 or permission of instructor
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NUTR 3653 - Nutrition in Aging (3) SP
Presents the specific nutrition requirements and issues common in the aging population. Special attention will be given to assessment and the Nutrition Care Process for both normal and diseased populations.
NUTR 2613 or permission of instructor
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NUTR 3703 - Sports Nutrition (3) F
A study of the nutritional needs of athletes in a variety of sports. Includes calculation of calorie needs for sports training, evaluation of hydration status, and evaluation of supplements intended to enhance sport performance. Additional topics may include age-related guidelines, as well as international law and government and collegiate regulation of food and supplements for athletes.
NUTR 2613, BY 2434 or equivalent, BY 2444 or equivalent
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NUTR 4043 - Practicum (3) F, SP, SU on demand
Supervised field work in institutions or agencies that provide nutrition or food services to individuals or families in the clinical, community or food service areas. The student observes, works and contributes to the typical operation of the setting(s). Prearranged and supervised experience must be completed during one term, with regularly scheduled meetings with the instructor and/or supervisor. To be taken in the junior or senior year, after completing a minimum of nine upper-division hours in the concentration.
Prerequisite: declared major in dietetics or food systems management.
This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit.
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NUTR 4093 - Senior Seminar (3) F
Comprehensive survey of current trends and projects in nutrition and food systems. The course will include participation in Grand Rounds activities in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (to include using the Nutrition Care Process in an interprofessional team working with a simulated patient case.)
Prerequisites: Declared major in dietetics or food systems management, NUTR 1011 and senior standing.
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NUTR 4213 - Food Systems Management I (3) F
Principles of quantity food purchasing, preparation and production, as well as equipment selection and cost control.
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