Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Individual Instruction Courses

  
  • MU 3912 - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (2)


    50-minute weekly lesson.


Nursing Courses

  
  • NURB 3013 - Cultural Issues in Nursing (3)


    This course focuses on culture and its impact on health care delivery at the individual, community, and system levels. This course is designed to raise awareness, to inspire action, and to open discussion of cultural issues affecting professional nursing practice.

  
  • NURB 3023 - Health Assessment for the RN (3)


    This course provides the RN-BSN student with the opportunity to build on knowledge and skills of performing and documenting a comprehensive health assessment of diverse individuals across the life span. Critical analysis and synthesis of assessment findings will be emphasized to aid in clinical judgment and decision making for patient care.

  
  • NURB 3033 - Pharmacology (3)


    This course provides a study of pharmacologic principles as they relate to nursing. Medications are addressed, by classification, through the integration of pathophysiological indications for use, the anticipated side effects, and the impact on the health of the individual. Specific instruction is provided regarding the safety of medication administration, principles of risk reduction, and patient/family teaching across the lifespan.

  
  • NURB 3041 - Health Promotion in Nursing (3)


    The course explores the concepts of health promotion and the application of health promotion concepts to nursing practice to enable the client to control and improve health outcomes. While focusing on the methodology critical to developing a plan of care for clients, students will learn the rationale and techniques for utilizing specific assessment tools, analysis of assessment data, selection of life span appropriate interventions, implementation of interventions, and measurement of resulting outcomes. Content will be focused on cultural diversity, disparity in health care and social determinants that impact the client’s plan of care and resulting approaches for promoting a healthier society. The use of technology and health promotion research will be explored and applied to nursing practice.

  
  • NURB 3093 - Pathophysiology (3)


    This course provides a study of variations in physiologic functioning and alterations in physiologic response of body systems.  The course addresses physiologic changes that will help identify alterations in body systems and their relationship to the patient’s state of health. Topics include altered cell functioning, genetic disorders, risk factors, health promotion, and disease prevention.

  
  • NURB 4013 - Nursing Informatics (3)


    This course is the foundation for the improvement of nursing practice and patient outcomes through the application of knowledge and understanding of the history, terminology, and impact of informatics to the promotion of nursing professionalism in patient care and safety.

  
  • NURB 4023 - Gerontology (3)


    This course provides a foundation for nursing practice with older adults across the spectrum of health, illness, and care settings. The more subtle presentation of disease and the importance of functional and geriatric-specific assessment tools as well as an interdisciplinary approach to care is thoroughly discussed. There is an emphasis in this course on early recognition of the geriatric syndromes, preventing a downward spiral of disability, and facilitating function and quality of life for the older adult. ANA Gerontological Standards of Care, Institute of Medicine (IOM), and QSEN recommendations for improvements in quality and safety provide the framework for this course. Nurses successfully completing this course will be able to incorporate Best Practices for managing pain, falls, delirium, dementia, malnutrition, incontinence, and polypharmacy when caring for older adults.

  
  • NURB 4033 - Leadership & Management for Nursing (3)


    This course provides an in-depth study of leadership and management principles as they apply to professional nursing practice. Students will explore teamwork, communication, the change process, and evidence-based practice. This course will also cover health care quality, legal policies, ethics, finance, and technology as they apply to leadership and management in nursing.

  
  • NURB 4043 - Population-Based Nursing (3)


    This course focuses on an analysis of the nursing role as it relates to population-based health. The course addresses nursing theories, public health ethics, and nursing advocacy. Topics include the importance of health promotion and prevention across the lifespan, vulnerable populations, global health considerations, and the role of nursing in disaster settings.

  
  • NURB 4063 - Research & Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3)


    The course explores evidence-based practice as a foundation for improved nursing practice and patient outcomes. Students will learn the history of evidence-based practice and the significant research methodologies that serve as its foundation.  Students will explore the rationale for evidence-based practice and learn how to form research questions, hypotheses, and research methodologies. They will also learn about population sampling, data collection tools, and statistical analysis. Students will learn how to determine whether research is credible through the criticism of research articles, and they will be introduced to potential ethical concerns in the development of research and evidence-based practice. Emphasis will be placed on student-centered learning that will give students the opportunity to implement what they learn during the course into their nursing practice, regardless of specialty.

  
  • NURB 4093 - Capstone Course (3)


    The Capstone course is designed for RN-BSN students at the end of their program of study. It provides students with an opportunity to synthesize their knowledge of the concepts learned throughout the RN-BSN program. The primary focus is on applying this knowledge to a chosen evidence-based project that is related to an area of interest in nursing and health care.

  
  • NURS 2103 - Pathophysiology Concepts of Disease (3) SP, SU


    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.

    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • NURS 3003 - Strategies for Nursing Success (3)


    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.

  
  • NURS 3013 - Health Assessment (3) F, SP


    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: CHEM 1024 or CHEM 1013, BY 2434 , BY 2444  and BY2424, and N2103.
    Lecture, 2 hours;
    Lab, 2 hours.
  
  • NURS 3024 - Mental Health Nursing (4) F, SP


    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.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1024 or CHEM 1013, BY2434, BY2444, BY2424, and N2103

     
    Corequisites: N3013, N3033, N3045

  
  • NURS 3033 - Pharmacology for Nursing (3) F, SP


    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.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1024 or CHEM 1013, BY2434, BY2444, BY2424, and N2103
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • NURS 3045 - Foundations of Professional Nursing (5) F, SP


    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: CHEM 1024 or CHEM 1013, BY 2434 , BY 2444  and BY2424 and N2103.
    Corequisites: N3013, N3024, N3033.
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    Lab, 2 hours.
  
  • NURS 3056 - Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing I (6) F, 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  , NURS 3024, NURS 3033, NURS 3045.
    Lecture, 4 hours;
    Lab, 2 hours.
  
  • NURS 3063 - Evidenced-Based Practice & Nursing Theory (3) F, 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.

    Corequisite: NURS 3056
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • 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  , NURS3045, and NURS3033.
    Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
  
  • 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  , NURS3045, and NURS3033.
    Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
  
  • NURS 4016 - Comprehensive Adult Health Nursing II (6) F, SP


    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 , NURS3033, NURS3045, and NURS3056.
    Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
  
  • 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 3013, NURS3033, NURS3045, NURS3056, and NURS4016.
    Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
  
  • NURS 4033 - Nursing Leadership and Management (3) F, SP


    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  and NURS 3056 
    Corequisites: NURS4016.
    Lecture, 3 hours plus additional clinical hours.
  
  • NURS 4042 - Nursing Capstone (2)


    This course is designed for senior nursing students who are in the final semester of the nursing program as preparation to enter into professional practice.

  
  • 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 .
  
  • NURS 4183 - Applied Christian Values in Nursing (3) F, 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.

    Prerequisites: NURS4033

Special Topics/Independent Research in Nursing Courses

  
  • 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.


Nutrition Courses

  
  • 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.

  
  • NUTR 1213 - Basic Foods (3) F, SU


    Fundamental principles of food selection and preparation.

    Lecture, 2 hours;
    Laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • NUTR 2613 - Principles of Nutrition (3) F, SP


    Nutritive value of foods and the factors influencing the body’s requirements throughout the lifespan.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • NUTR 4213 - Food Systems Management I (3) F


    Principles of quantity food purchasing, preparation and production, as well as equipment selection and cost control.

  
  • NUTR 4223 - Food Systems Management II (3) SP


    Resource management as applied to food service. Analysis of design production, service problems and food safety requirements related to quality of food prepared, stored and served in volume.

    Prerequisite: NUTR 4213 .
    Corequisite: NUTR 4233 .
  
  • NUTR 4232 - Quantity Food Production, Safety, and Sanitation (2) SP


    Allows students to apply the foundations learned in Nutrition 1213, 3213 and 4213 to the quantity production and service of foods in an on-campus food production operation. Focus will be on quantity food production experience through application of principles for determining needs; procuring, producing and storing foods in quantity with the understanding of institutional equipment selection; use and maintenance and the practice of proper safety and sanitation measures. ServSafe certification from the National Restaurant Association is gained by the student upon successful completion of the course and passing of the ServSafe examination.

    NUTR 1213, 3213, 4213
  
  • NUTR 4233 - Quantity Food Production, Safety and Sanitation (3) SP


    Allows students to apply the foundations learned in Nutrition 1213, 3213 and 4213 to the quantity production and service of foods in an on-campus food production operation. Focus will be on quantity food production experience through application of principles for determining needs; procuring, producing and storing foods in quantity with the understanding of institutional equipment selection; use and maintenance and the practice of proper safety and sanitation measures. ServSafe certification from the National Restaurant Association is gained by the student upon successful completion of the course and passing of the ServSafe examination.

    Prerequisite: NUTR 4213 .
    Corequisite: NUTR 4223 .
  
  • NUTR 4503 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3) F


    Therapeutic nutrition based on modification of the nutrients in a normal diet for prevention or correction of various cardiac, hepatic, pancreatic and gastro-intestinal disorders.

    Prerequisites: NUTR 2613 , BY 2434 , BY 2444 , and BY 2321  or equivalent.
  
  • NUTR 4513 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3) SP


    Therapeutic nutrition based on modification of the nutrients in a normal diet for prevention or correction of various diseases: renal, cancer, diabetes, metabolic stress and inborn errors of metabolism.

    Prerequisites: NUTR 4503  or equivalent.
  
  • NUTR 4613 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3) SP


    A senior level course discussing the biochemistry of digestion, absorption and metabolism of foods and specific nutrients. Special emphasis will be given to the interrelationship of metabolic pathways and the impact of nutritional biochemistry on health and disease states.

    Prerequisites: NUTR 2613  and NUTR 4503 , CM 1034 , with a grade of “C” or higher.
  
  • NUTR 4623 - Clinical Nutrition Documentation (3) SP


    A senior level course discussing medical terminology and standardized language for the Nutrition Care Process of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and documentation of the Nutrition Care Process in the medical record. The course will include participation in the Grand Rounds activities in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (to include nutrition documentation as it applies to a patient case in the Grand Rounds setting.)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 4503  and NUTR 4513  or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Special Topics/Independent Research in Nutrition Courses

  
  • NUTR 410V - Special Topics (1-3) F, SP, SU


    Topics of special interest to students and faculty which do not fit one of the current classes. These courses are advanced and are intended for students genuinely interested in their content. Permission of instructor may be required. Specific titles will be announced in the course schedule.

    Students may repeat this course when course topics are different.
  
  • NUTR 420V - Independent Study (1-3) F, SP, SU Offered on demand


    Advanced study or research in a specific area of nutrition or foods.

    Prerequisites: Courses in the field in which independent study is to be done and with the approval of the academic chair.
    Open to juniors and seniors only.
    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

Operations and Supply Chain Management Courses

  
  • OSCM 3503 - Operations and Supply Chain Management (3) F, SP, SU


    This course is a survey of operations and supply chain management related to both service and manufacturing organizations. The course focuses on three core areas: strategy and analytics, manufacturing and service processes, and supply chain processes. Additional topics include forecasting, inventory management, sustainability, lean operations, quality assurance, and project management. Students will use management science techniques in solving problems. Also, students will complete simulations and presentations to demonstrate course concepts.

    Prerequisites:  Sophomore standing and (MA 2183 , MG2013 or MG 3013) 
  
  • OSCM 4103 - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics (3) Offered on demand


    In this course students gain an understanding of logistics within the context of supply chain management. Attention is paid to a framework of supply chain management and a four-part discussion of logistics components. Students will learn to design inventory, transportation, warehousing, and packaging and handling solutions for organizations. Further, students will examine global supply networks, performance measures and green supply chains.

    Prerequisite: OSCM 3503 .
  
  • OSCM 4203 - Supplier Relationship Management and Negotiation (3) Offered on demand


    In this course students gain an understanding of purchasing within the context of supply chain management. Attention is paid to the role of purchasing as part of a firm’s material management function. Students will learn how firms select and evaluate suppliers on a global basis, and how firms negotiate purchasing contracts. Further, students will examine global supply networks, performance measures and green supply chains.

    Prerequisite: OSCM 3503 .
  
  • OSCM 4303 - Quality Management (3) Offered on demand


    This course examines the principles and techniques for managing and improving quality in manufacturing and service organizations. Students learn the role of quality in a firm’s strategic plans and drive for competitive advantage. Topics include quality culture, customer satisfaction, new product design control, incoming material control, process control, and continuous quality improvement. Students will use tools and techniques including quality function deployment, statistical process control, lean six sigma and total quality management.

    Prerequisite: OSCM 3503 .

Physical Education Activity Courses

  
  • PE 1001 - Physical Fitness (1) F, SP


    A course designed to emphasize conditioning activities, fitness testing and self-evaluation.

  
  • PE 1021 - Volleyball (1) F, SP


    Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of volleyball.

  
  • PE 1121 - Jogging (1) F, SP


    Instruction in the proper way to improve physical fitness through walking, jogging, running and stretching exercises.

  
  • PE 1151 - Weight Training (1) F, SP, SU


    Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of weight training.

  
  • PE 1161 - Racquetball (1) F, SP, SU


    Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of racquetball.

  
  • PE 1181 - Rhythm and Dance for Schools (1) SP


    Instruction in rhythms and dance typically taught in a school setting.

  
  • PE 1311 - Tennis Fundamentals (1) F, SP, SU


    Instruction in the fundamental skills and basic knowledge of tennis.

  
  • PE 2001 - Lifetime Fitness (1) F, SP


    A course designed to make students more aware of healthy lifestyle habits and help them make wise fitness/wellness decisions about their current and future lifestyle habits. Each student will participate in a fitness/nutrition evaluation and establish goals for an exercise program during the course.

  
  • PE 2012 - Lifetime Wellness (2) F, SP


    This course is an introduction to fitness and wellness. Students will take a fitness assessment and explore ways to establish fitness goals and improve their overall wellness, including participation in an exercise program. Other topics include: healthy nutrition and weight management, managing stress appropriately and understanding the importance of engaging in a healthy lifestyle.

    This course is available for freshmen only.
  
  • PE 2203 - Foundations in Kinesiology (3) F, SP


    A general introduction to the field of kinesiology, designed to give the student an orientation into the historical background, nature and opportunities available in the field.

  
  • PE 2222 - Introduction to Coaching (2) F Offered odd-numbered years on demand


    This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of coaching. It will give students an overview of the coaching profession. Topics include: developing a coaching philosophy, incorporating sport science into coaching, the psychology of coaching and managing athletes in today’s society.

  
  • PE 2402 - Concepts of Motor Learning (2) F


    A study of the psychological, physiological and kinesiological acquisition of physical skills. This course also provides an in depth look at proper procedures for teaching simple and complex physical skills.

  
  • PE 2742 - Methods of Teaching Sports Skills (2) F Offered even-numbered years


    This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of individual and dual sports, team sports and various activities that are developmentally appropriate for middle and secondary physical education students. The content will cover the basic skills, rules, strategies and history of various activities.

    There will be a $50 fee for off campus activities.
  
  • PE 3323 - Health, Physical Education and Wellness for Children (3) F, SP


    The physical education and wellness section of this course is designed to help students understand developmentally appropriate physical education for children in grades K-6. Major topics include: goals and objectives, human growth and development, curriculum (movement education, games and sports, educational gymnastics, rhythms, physical fitness and wellness), organization and planning, materials, teaching strategies and assessment. The health section will involve a study of the organization and administrative details relative to the conduct of a school health program with emphasis on health services, healthful school living and health instruction.

  
  • PE 3343 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education and Wellness (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years


    This course is designed to help students prepare to teach developmentally appropriate physical education to the middle and secondary school aged student. Major topics include: goals and objectives, human growth and development, adapted P.E. for special needs, history, organization and planning, teaching strategies and techniques, materials, curriculum and evaluation.

    This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.
  
  • PE 3383 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3) F Offered odd-numbered years


    This course is designed to help students prepare to teach developmentally appropriate physical education to elementary and middle school aged children. Major topics include: goals and objectives, human growth and development, adapted P.E. for special needs, history, organization and planning, teaching strategies and techniques, materials, curriculum (movement education, games and sports, educational gymnastics, rhythms, physical fitness and wellness) and evaluation.

  
  • PE 4223 - Field Experience in Coaching (3) SP Offered odd-numbered years on demand


    This course is designed to give students a coaching experience with an experienced coach. Requirements include logging 120 hours in two different sports, attending practice sessions, article reviews on the two sports, keeping a journal of learning experiences and other requirements assigned by the coach or instructor.

    Prerequisite: PE 2222 , PE 3452  or permission of instructor.
  
  • PE 4323 - Administration of Exercise Related Programs (3) F


    A course dealing with the plans of organization, supervision, administrative policies, budget and finance, legal aspects, staff, physical plant, equipment and facilities, scheduling programs of physical education and the problems and procedures in conducting intramural and interscholastic athletic contests.

  
  • PE 4502 - Seminar in Kinesiology (2) SP


    This course provides a review of the major concepts for those students in the department. The student will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of core competencies important to the discipline. To be taken in the student’s last spring semester.

    Prerequisites: EX 2533 , EX 4113 , PE 2203  and PE 4323 .
    Prerequisite or Corequisite: EX 3363  

Special Topics/Independent Research in Physical Education Activity Courses

  
  • PE 1nnV - Selected Activities in Physical Education (1-2) F, SP, SU


    This course will vary in content each semester. Possible topics include: disc golf, self-defense, SCUBA, backpacking, snow skiing, fitness yoga, Golf for Business and Life and other possible offerings.

    Some topics have a prerequisite.
    May be taken more than once for credit, but the same topic cannot be repeated for credit.
    A special fee may apply, depending on the experience.

Physics Courses

  
  • PH 1003 - Fundamentals of Astronomy (3) SU


    Descriptive astronomy. The solar system, stars, galaxies.

    Prerequisite: At least 19 ACT or 460 SAT mathematics score or MA 1020  with minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 2 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 1013 - Fundamentals of Physics (3) F, SP, SU


    Mechanics, heat, electricity, atomic and nuclear physics.

    Prerequisite: At least 19 ACT or 460 SAT mathematics score or MA 1020  with minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 2 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 1214 - Elementary College Physics I (4, 4) F, SU Offered on demand


    A non-calculus based introduction to physics, mechanics, fluids, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, light, and atomic, and nuclear physics. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite: MA 1123  with a minimum grade of “C.” OR a high school trigonometry class with a Math ACT score of 26 or Math SAT score of 590.
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 1224 - Elementary College Physics II (4, 4) SP, SU Offered on demand


    A non-calculus based introduction to physics, mechanics, fluids, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, light, and atomic, and nuclear physics. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite: PH 1214
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 2414 - General Physics I (4) SP, SU


    A calculus based introduction to general physics and its applications. Mechanics, heat and sound.

    Prerequisite: MA 1314  with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 2424 - General Physics II (4) F


    A calculus based introduction to physics and its applications. Electricity and magnetism, optics modern physics.

    Prerequisites: MA 2314  and PH 2414  with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 2434 - Structure of Matter (4) SP


    Topics related to the modern physical theory of matter: experiment and theory related to quantum phenomena, relativity, and atomic and nuclear structure. Emphasis on condensed matter and material science appropriate for engineering curricula.

    Prerequisite: PH 2424 .
    Lecture, 3 hours;
    laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 3053 - Methods of Teaching Physics (3) Offered on demand


    Designed to acquaint education majors with techniques, demonstration equipment and audiovisual aids for use in teaching physics. To be taken during professional semester.

  
  • PH 3303 - Mechanics (3) F


    An introduction to classical mechanics with the use of vector calculus. Particle kinematics and dynamics, free and forced harmonic motion, conservative and central forces, angular momentum, introduction to the Lagrange and Hamilton formulations.

    Prerequisite: PH 2424 .
    Corequisite: MA 3133 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 3403 - Electromagnetic Fields (3) F


    A study of electric and magnetic fields and their interactions with conductors and dielectric media and Maxwell’s equations.

    Prerequisites: PH 2424 , MA 2324 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
    Same as EECE 3403 .
  
  • PH 3503 - Electromagnetic Fields II (3) SP


    A continuation of PH 3403  to cover topics in electromagnetic radiation, waveguides, transmission lines, antennas, radiation from charged particles and relativity in electromagnetism.

    Prerequisite: PH 3403 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 3603 - Optics (3) F Offered on demand


    Geometrical and physical optics. Image formation, thick lenses, lens aberrations. Electromagnetic wave theory, interference, diffraction, dispersion. Interaction of light with matter.

    Prerequisite: PH 2424 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 3703 - Thermal Physics (3) F


    Development of the laws of thermodynamics using statistical mechanics including thermodynamic potentials and applications of statistical mechanics. May be substituted with Mechanical Engineering 3703.

    Prerequisites: CM 1113 , CM 1211 , MA 2324 , PH 2414 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 3903 - Introduction to Biomedical Physics (3) F


    Historical perspectives and the field of biomedical physics; overview of anatomy and physiology; basic principles of bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics and biofluidmechanics; sound and hearing; vision; radiation and imaging.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • PH 3913 - Biomedical Physics Research Seminar (3) SP


    A review of important research papers and current innovations in biomedical physics.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  
  • PH 4111 - Advanced Lab I (1, 1) F, SP


    Significant experiments chosen from electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Attention is given to laboratory techniques and data analysis.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper division physics.
    Laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 4121 - Advanced Lab II (1, 1) F, SP


    Significant experiments chosen from electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Attention is given to laboratory techniques and data analysis.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper division physics.
    Laboratory, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 4313 - Quantum Theory (3) F


    Introduction to quantum physics of particles at the atomic and nuclear level. The Schroedinger equation, the uncertainty principle, angular momentum and spin.

    Prerequisite: PH 2434 , MA 2324 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 4323 - Atomic and Nuclear Structure (3) SP


    Quantum theory applied to molecules, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms and nuclei. Nuclear models and structure, nuclear decay, nuclear reactions, and the Standard Model of electromagnetic and nuclear interactions.

    Prerequisite: PH 4313 .
    Lecture, 3 hours.
  
  • PH 4991 - Senior Seminar (1) SP


    Required of all senior majors in the department. Overview of major field. Special project or research paper. Two hours each week.


Special Topics/Independent Research in Physics Courses

  
  • PH 111V - Special Topics in Physics (1-3) Offered on demand


    This course will concentrate on one or more topics from the field of physics. The topics will depend upon current interests of students and staff. While the presentation will be at an elementary level, an attempt will be made to cover the topic in depth and to establish connections to other branches of science and human affairs.

  
  • PH 395V - Special Topics (1, 2, 3, or 4) Offered on demand


    Topics from physics and related fields (biophysics, cosmology, etc.) in either lecture- or laboratory oriented format, depending on the specific topic selected. Course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered on demand.
  
  • PH 491V - Independent Study (1, 2, 3) Offered on demand


    Independent study or research by the student on a problem of special interest.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Philosophy Courses

  
  • PL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy (3) F, SP


    An introduction to several major thinkers, traditions and problems in philosophy. Some consideration is given to philosophical method, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of religion and ethics.

  
  • PL 2013 - Logic (3) F, SP


    A study of correct formal and informal reasoning. Includes a discussion of deductive and inductive arguments, as well as formal and informal fallacies.

 

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