Apr 29, 2024

2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog

2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Neurology
	NEUR 5086 - Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Prerequisite: None The purposes of this course are to understanding physiology of sleep; provide an overview of sleep disorders in humans; recognize sleep disturbances; and use case studies and review articles relating to sleep disorders. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NEUR 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Neurology Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Neurology Credit Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Prerequisites: NEUR5000 Schedule Type: Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5000 - Neurology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Program Restrictions: PPROF_NEUR-Neurology Residency Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5001 - Child Neurology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5002 - Electroencephalogram Neurology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 10 Other Contact Hours: 50 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5003 - Electromyography Neurology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5004 - Clinical Neurophysiology Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	RNEU 5005 - Neurology Movement Disorder Neurology Movement Disorder Credit Hours: 27 Lecture Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Residents Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Neuroscience
	NURO 8082 - Neuroscience II Neuroscience II will cover neuronal development, learning and memory, executive functions, sleep and circadian rhythms, mood, motivation and addiction, language and communication, and cell death regeneration. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 8090 - Clinical Neuroscience This course will give students intensive clinical exposure to neurological, psychiatric and ophthalmic disorders. Students will attend a month-long survey of neurological disorders course and then choose a clinical rotation experience from a list of opportunities. For example, during the epilepsy rotation students will shadow physicians in the epilepsy clinic, be involved with EEG conferences, brain imaging and epilepsy surgery. Students will also be involved in using human brain tissue from these surgeries in basic neuroscience research. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 8300 - Thesis Research This course requires permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works under the mentorship of his/her faculty thesis advisor to define, develop, and carry out the basic study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course is designed to develop the experience, understanding, and skills to conduct and assess original, independent research in biomedical science. This course is typically taken more than one time and culminates in the final semester in the preparation and defense of a MS thesis. Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lab Hours: 1 TO 12 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Program Restrictions: MS_NERO-Neuroscience Schedule Type: Thesis Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 8310 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience This is a highly focused course designed to provide students with in-depth discussions of current topics in Neuroscience. The emphasis of the course will be on the presentation and discussion of a recently published paper and closely related background works. Class time will consist of a student-led lecture and discussions, facilitated by Neuroscience faculty. Each weekly presenter will be mentored by a Neuroscience faculty member. That week’s student will present comprehensive background of the topic of discussion, followed by critical evaluation of scientific papers taken from recent primary literature. The presentation will use PowerPoint or equivalent software on a projector, with the student leading the presentation. This course will provide students both with comprehensive knowledge of Neuroscience, and increased experience with reading, presenting and critically analyzing scientific literature. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: (SGSS8080 >= C or COGS8080 >= C) and NURO8082 >= C or SGS8080 >= C or NSC8082 >= C Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 9010 - Neuroscience Seminar The Neuroscience Seminar course consists of research seminars by visiting neuroscientists. In addition, students will have an opportunity to talk to each speaker during a lunch meeting and to serve as hosts to visiting scientists. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem in Neuroscience Laboratory rotation course in which the student works with individual faculty members on a specific research topic. This provides an introduction to techniques utilized in that laboratory as well as an introduction to the scientific method. Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURO 9300 - Research in Neuroscience The student works closely with his/her faculty dissertation mentor on an in-depth study of a research question of interest to both student and mentor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation. Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 24 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Neuroscience Program Restrictions: DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Neurosurgery
	NEUS 5099 - Introduction to Neurosurgery Goals: To give students exposure to the clinical and research opportunities in Neurosurgery Objectives: At the end of the elective, students will be able to obtain a complete and accurate neurological history and physical examination, present a focused and comprehensive evaluation of a patient in a clear and concise manner and demonstrate technical competencies in basic procedures relevant to the experience Credit Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
	NMMT 3100 - Introduction to Patient Care Presentation of fundamental patient care skills and medical terminology needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Content includes essential patient care concepts including medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3105 - Introduction to Patient Care Lab Laboratories include fundamental patient care skills needed for entry level biomedical and radiologic science professionals. Included are medical assessment, physical assessment, physical assistance, infection control and aseptic technique, physiologic monitoring, venipuncture, drug administration, patient special needs, psychosocial considerations, and medical emergencies. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3210 - Radiation Protection and Biology Regulations, principles and practices of radiation protection, and information particular to each radiologic specialtyand/or modality. Medical aspects of radiobiology including cellular, systemic and total body responses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RADT program or permission of instructor with College Algebra or Pre-Calculus. Prerequisite(s): NMT program enrollment, College Algebra or Pre-Calculus or instructor permission. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3215 - Radiation Protection and Bio Lab Regulations, principles and practices of radiation protection, and information particular to each radiologic speciality and/or modality. Medical aspects of radiobiology including cellular, systemic and total body responses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NMT program or permission of instructor Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3320 - Information Technology & Clinical Services Delivery Provides an overview of management theory, management of human and financial resources, operations, and communication skills using the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Includes application of principles of administration, personnel management, design, equipment purchasing, information systems and concepts of quality management. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3400 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine Theory of operation of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation presented in lectures coordinated with weekly experiments in directed laboratory sessions. Major emphasis on quality control of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): NMT program admission, or College Algebra of Pre-Calculus or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3600 - Introduction to Nuclear Cardiology Prerequisite: NMMT 3611 and NMMT 3612 This course is the first of a two-course sequence in Nuclear Cardiology imaging and provides a comprehensive introduction that will allow the graduate of a certificate or entry level NMT program to perform basic cardiac perfusion, first pass, or Multi-Gated Acquisition procedures in a dedicated cardiac outpatient setting or in a hospital nuclear medicine department. This course is designed to be an INTRODUCTION to nuclear cardiology for entry level graduates, and is to provide adequate introductory skills in preparation for continued learning within the nuclear cardiology setting. This course covers nuclear medicine imaging only, and does not provide training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS, or cardiac pharmacology) beyond reference to those pharmacological interventional drugs specific to stress testing. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3605 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine Lab Theory of operation of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation presented in lectures coordinated with experiments in directed laboratory sessions. Major emphasis on quality control of nuclear medicine detection and imaging instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): NMT program admission, or College Algebra of Pre-Calculus or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (MATH1111 >= C or MATH1113 >= C) Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3611 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine I Prerequisite: Admission to NMT program, or permission of instructor. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy and positioning, and the rationale, procedures, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented. (Part I of a two part course.) Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3612 - Principles and Practices of Nuclear Medicine II Prerequisite: Pass NMMT 3611 or NMMT 3611 Gwinnett Rationale, procedures and technical aspects, functional imaging, hematology, and radionuclide therapy, renal imaging, infection imaging, and CNS evaluation protocols are presented (Part II of a two course sequence) combines classroom and online delivery. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3621 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I Prerequisite: Admission to NMT program, or permission of instructor. Web-Based Course. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy, and positioning, and the rationale, procedures, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented. Travel to main campus required. (Part 1 of a two part course.) Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3622 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II Laboratory and research exercises to support techniques of radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control, anatomy and positioning, and technical aspects of routine imaging procedures are presented in a supervised laboratory or clinical setting. (Part 2 of a two course sequence). Some travel to Augusta is required. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3623 - Clinical Correlation Seminar Study of nuclear medicine through literature review, discussion groups, and student or guest presentations. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3631 - Applied Research I Web-Based course. Students select a study or research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project. Prerequisite: none Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology, CERNM_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3641 - Clinical Internship Prerequisite: Admission to program, or permission of instructor. Introduction to fundamentals of department operations, equipment and materials, patient care and management. Student observes clinical application of fundamentals and learns how they are applied by nuclear medicine technologist to patient imaging procedures. Student assists and performs routine procedures under direct supervision of clinical instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3642 - Clinical Internship Student observes, assists, and performs routine and cardiac procedures as well as functional studies under supervision of clinical instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 3643 - Clinical Internship Student practices performance of all aspects of nuclear medicine technology under guidance and/or supervision of clinical instructor, including routine imaging, cardiac procedures, SPECT, functional imaging, quality control, record keeping, and patient management. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 24 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4120 - Principles and Instrumentation of CT Principles of production of x-ray including x-ray tubes and generators. Concepts of CT physics and instrumentation. CT scanner equipment fundamentals from first generation to multi-slice spiral and cine CT. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Allied Health Program or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4140 - Advanced Patient Care This course is an introduction to ACLS and provides a basis for responding to a critical care event. The primary emphasis prepares students to take and pass the ACLS training course. The topics covered include patient assessment, treatment protocols, ECG monitoring and interpretation, implementing critical care algorithms, pharmacological agents and airway management. ACLS certification is required at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite(s): BCLS Certification or instructor permission. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4160 - Pathology for Radiologic Sciences The course is designed as an overview of pathological disease processes with a focus on specific diseases radiologic student are likely to encounter in the pracice of their profession. Emphasis is on relatively common pathologies, their epidemiology, symptomology, diagnosis, and treatment. Each pathological entity is examined in the context of its impact upon the patient, typical course, and distinguishing diagnostic characteristics. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4300 - Professional Issues and Ethics Introduction to current critical issues impacting allied health science; the role of the allied health professional within the healthcare system and its relationship to other healthcare disciplines. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4400 - Sectional Anatomy The course is designed to provide students in radiologic and imaging sciences a supplement to the student’s knowledge of anatomy through presentation of longitudinal, sagittal, coronal, and oblique sections of the human body. Correlation with computed tomography, magnetic resonace, sonographic, and SPECT images is made. Students should be able to use the material presented as a foundation for further study in any of the modalities. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4600 - Advance Practice in Nuclear Medicine I Prerequisite: Completion of Junior year in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate, or permission of instructor. The course will expand on the clinical application of basic components of nuclear cardiology imaging covered in the first year of nuclear medicine technologist training Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4602 - Applied Research Prerequisite: Enrollment as senior year student in NMT program or NMT certification. Web-Based Course. Students select a study or research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4610 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I Prerequisite: Senior year NMT status or NMT certification. Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4620 - Research Design and Statistical Methods Introduction to fundamentals of designing research and statistical methods appropriate for allied health and radiological sciences. Teaches working knowledge of basic descriptive and inferential statistics in order to analyze relationships and differences among groups, and differentiation between experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. Students design a project and develop it into research proposal. Prerequisite(s): Elementary Statistics or permission of the instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4631 - Applied Research III Students select a clinical research topic according to their special interests. A suitable paper or report is required. Credit to be awarded is based on the level of difficulty of the project. Prerequisites: Senior year NMT status or NMT certification, or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4641 - Clinical Practicum Prerequisite: Senior level status in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or permission of instructor. Student performs routine and advanced function procedures accepting responsibility for quality and appropriateness of study. Special clinical assignments may be made at the discretion of the clinical supervisor or clinical coordinator. Practicum may include nuclear cardiology, CT, PET/CT as well as routine nuclear procedures. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 16 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Schedule Type: Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4642 - Clinical Practicum Student performs routine and advanced function procedures and accepts responsibility for quality and appropriateness of study. Special clinical assignments may be made at the discretion of the clinical supervisor or clinical coordinator. Practicum may include nuclear cardiology, CT, PET/CT, as well as routine nuclear procedures Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 16 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4650 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine II Advanced techniques and knowledge of new imaging and therapy technology, and technical aspects of advanced imaging. Prerequisites: NMT program admission or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NMMT 4651 - Advanced Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II Laboratory and research exercises to support advanced techniques and knowledge of new imaging and therapy technology, and technical aspects of advanced imaging and therapy presented as student centered learning activities. Prerequisite: NMT program admission or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 1 TO 4 Lecture Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Allied Health Sci Program Restrictions: BSRS_NUMT-Nuclear Medicine Technology Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Nursing
	NURS 3000 - Introduction to Pathophysiology This course builds on concepts and principles from the basic sciences and presents an orientation to disease as disordered physiology. It is intended to help students understand how and why the symptoms and signs of various conditions appear and will provide basic information on the causes of disease, the body’s response to disease, the treatments for specific diseases and the body’s response to those treatments. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: SNUP-Summer Nursing Program Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3100 - Principles of Professional Nursing Practice This is an introductory course in health assessment and beginning principles of nursing care. Didactic classes and lab experiences provide a foundation on which students can build their professional nursing knowledge and practice. Strategies for health assessment, promotion, and basic provision of nursing care will be emphasized. Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6 Other Contact Hours: 50 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3101 - Foundations I: Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice The purpose of this course is to explore the beginning development of professional nursing practice. Nurses’ professional roles, professional values, and standards will be presented. The historical development of the nursing profession will be analyzed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making models, and the contribution of theory to nursing practice. Professional communication skills and group dynamics will be examined. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 51 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3102 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I This course introduces the pathophysiological basis of illness and the basic principles of clinical pharmacology. The focus of this course is on compromises in the body’s ability to meet its physiological needs integrated with nursing-based pharmacologic interventions in response to these compromises. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3103 - Lifespan I: Nursing Care of the Beginning Family Examination of the health and wellness activities of individuals and their families from birth to age 20. Emphasizes theories regarding beginning families and child-rearing, well-child assessment, and common health problems in children and adolescents. Explores compromises to physical, social and mental health common during these ages and the impact of these compromises on the individual and family are explored. Professional nursing activities that promote and restore optimal health/wellness are the focal points for didactic and clinical experiences. Through the use of various problem-solving methods, students can apply didactic information in actual patient situations and will be guided in bridging nursing theory and practice and in making decisions regarding nursing care. Clinical activities occur in a myriad of nursing practice settings which are both hospital and community-based. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 57 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3100 >= C and NURS3101 >= C and NURS3102 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3104 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3104 - Lifespan II: Nursing Care of the Young Family Examines the health and wellness activities of individuals and their families from age 20 to 45. Lifespan relevant issues such as childbearing, parenting roles, family theory, individual development and common health problems in young adulthood. Explores compromises to physical, social and mental health common during these ages and the impact of these compromises on the individual and family. Professional nursing activities that promote and restore optimal health/wellness are the focal points for didactic and clinical experiences. Through the use of various problem-solving methods, students can apply didactic information in actual patient situations and will be guided in bridging nursing theory and practice and in making decisions regarding nursing care. Clinical activities occur in a myriad of nursing practice settings which are both hospital- and community-based. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 57 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3100 >= C and NURS3101 >= C and NURS3102 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3103 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3105 - Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice This course introduces therapeutic skills and techniques of nursing care. Emphasis is on understanding the scientific principles that underlie the application of skills in nursing practice. Didactic classes combined with laboratory and simulation experiences provide a foundation for building professional nursing knowledge and practice. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3106 - Health Promotion This course focuses on health promotion and prevention of disease across the lifespan. Determinants of health and current evidence of best practice at all levels of prevention are explored. Nursing roles and strategies to guide individuals and families on ways to positively influence their own health are emphasized. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3107 - Health Assessment This course introduces the knowledge and skills required to perform a systematic health assessment of individuals incorporating cultural and developmental considerations. The process of data collection, critical evaluation and documentation of assessment findings is addressed. Guided laboratory experiences develop skills necessary to perform systematic physical examinations. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3108 - Principles of Pathophysiology The course focuses on the exploration, integration and application of pathophysiological concepts necessary to provide rationales and guidance for nursing practice. Concepts are correlated to clinical presentations of specific disease processes across the lifespan. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3109 - Principles of Pharmacology The course focuses on basic principles of pharmacology and drug therapy necessary for safe nursing practice. The nursing process, health assessment, physiology and pathophysiology are integrated with pharmacology to provide the foundation for clinical practice. Drug families and prototypes are used to introduce pharmacological concepts. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3110 - Essentials of Nursing Practice This course integrates the nursing process with health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and laboratory findings to provide patient and family centered care. The focus is the nurse’s role as a collaborative member of the healthcare team. Exemplars of common health alterations are explored. Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3112 - Essentials of Nursing Practice This course integrates the nursing process and health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and laboratory findings to provide patient and family centered care. The focus is on the nurse’s role as a collaborative member of the health care team. Exemplars of common health alterations are explored. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3105 and NURS3208 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3106, NURS3107, NURS3108, NURS3115 Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3115 - Clinical Essentials of Nursing Practice This course integrates the nursing process with health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacological and laboratory principles to provide patient- and family-centered care. The focus is providing actual and simulated clinical experiences with diverse adult populations. Credit Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3105 and NURS3208 Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3106, NURS3107, NURS3108, NURS3112 Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3201 - Foundations II: Healthcare Environments This course examines the rapidly evolving field of healthcare and the central role of nurses as healthcare providers. Community based nursing practice which encompasses all healthcare environments is introduced. Focus is given to topics such as healthcare along a continuum, healthcare structures, and the influence of information driven and outcomes based healthcare systems. Nursing practice derived from national, regional, and local health priorities serve as central points for discussion. Trends which influence health and the choices people make regarding healthcare are explored. Students participate in learning opportunities involving analysis of practice-related issues and forecasting of trends in U.S. healthcare. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NUR3100 >= C and NUR3101 >= C Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3202 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II This course continues to introduce the pathophysiological basis of illness and the basic principles of clinical pharmacology. The focus of this course is on compromises in the body’s ability to meet its physiological needs integrated with nursing-based pharmacologic interventions in response to these compromises. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal Prerequisites: NURS3102 >= C College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3203 - Lifespan III: Nursing Care of the Middle Family Examines the health promotion and wellness activities of those age 45-65. Explores compromises to physical, social and mental health common during this age period and the impact on the individual and family. Professional nursing activities that promote and restore optimal health/wellness are focal points for didactic and clinical experiences. Clinical activities occur in a myriad of nursing practice settings, which are both hospital- and community-based. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3100 >= C and NURS3101 >= C and NURS3102 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3204 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3204 - Lifespan IV: Nursing Care of the Mature Family Examines the health promotion and wellness activities of individuals and their families age 65 and older. Explores compromises to physical, social and mental health common during this age period and the impact on the individual and family. Focuses on lifespan-relevant issues such as loss, grief, caregiver roles and community resources. Professional nursing activities that promote and restore optimal health/wellness are focal points for didactic and clinical experiences. Clinical activities occur in a myriad of nursing practice settings, including hospital, extended care, home and community settings. Credit Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3100 >= C and NURS3101 >= C and NURS3102 >= C Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3203 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3205 - Nursing Care of Adults This course focuses on the nursing care of adults with acute and chronic health conditions. The emphasis is the provision of nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health for adults and their families. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3210 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3206 - Foundations of Professional Nursing This course introduces professional roles, models, values, and practice standards for the profession of nursing. History, theories and trends in nursing practice are discussed. An overview of the healthcare system is included. Ways in which nurses use evidence to guide practice, engage in critical thinking, and promote the science of nursing are introduced. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3208 - Foundations of Professional Nursing This course introduces professional roles, models, values, and practice standards for the profession of nursing. History, theories, and trends in nursing practice are discussed. An overview of the healthcare system is included. Way in which nurses use evidence to guide practice, engage in critical thinking, and promote the sciences of nursing are introduced. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3105 Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3210 - Clinical Nursing Care of Adults This clinical course focuses on the nursing care of adults with acute and chronic health conditions. The emphasis is the provision of nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health for adults and their families. Clinical experiences with diverse populations in actual and simulated hospital and community settings provide the opportunity for application of the nursing process. Credit Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS3205 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3215 - Gerontological Nursing This course focuses on promoting optimal health and examining common health alterations in older adults within the context of their families and environments. The promotion and restoration of optimal health/wellness are the focal points for didactic and clinical experiences. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3500 - Independent Study Independent Study Credit Hours: 1 TO 8 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3800 - Essentials of Pathophysiology This course focuses on the pathophysiological concepts necessary for nursing practice. Specific disease concepts across the lifespan are explored, integrated, and applied. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3801 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan This course provides the knowledge and skills to perform systematic health assessments of individuals across the lifespan. The physical, mental, psychosocial, functional, developmental, and environmental aspects of health are included. Guided laboratory exercises develop skills necessary to perform the comprehensive health assessments. Effective communication and documentation are emphasized and practiced in the laboratory setting. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3802 - Introduction to Nursing Practice This course provides an introduction to the nursing process and professional nursing practice through exploration of the human experiences of health, wellness, illness, and death. Examination of professional roles, models, values, and practice standards offer insight into the complexity of providing comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. Common health alterations are examined through the integration of evidence-based research, pathophysiologic concepts, health assessment, clinical skills, and laboratory and diagnostic findings. Credit Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3803 - Health Promotion and Nutrition Nursing’s role in guiding individuals and families in ways to positively influence their health is emphasized through the exploration of the theoretical basis for and basic principles of health promotion and wellness, health maintenance, and disease prevention across the lifespan. The role that nutrition plays in the prevention and control of selected health alterations will be discussed. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3804 - Essentials of Pharmacology The course focuses on pharmacologic concepts necessary for safe nursing practice. Using drug families and prototypes, special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of pharmacologic therapy within the context of the nursing process. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3805 - Adult Health Nursing I This course builds on previously-introduced concepts and focuses on the nursing care of adults with chronic health alterations. Emphasis is on the use of critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based care that promotes, maintains, and restores health for adults and their families. Diverse clinical and simulated experience reinforce these concepts. Credit Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3806 - Geriatric Nursing This course highlights the effects of aging, the promotion of optimal health and wellness, pharmacotherapy for older adults, and the examination of common health alterations and chronic illness in the older adult. Diverse clinical and simulated experiences and projects reinforce these concepts while fostering critical thinking. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 3807 - Introduction to Nursing Research This course introduces the role of research as a foundation for nursing practice. Basic elements of the research proces, and evidence-based practice, and the identification of potential nursing research are emphasized. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: BSN_NURS-Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4301 - Foundations III: Impact of Research and Legal/Ethical Issues on Professional Nursing Practice The purpose of this course is to provide the students with opportunities to explore legal/ethical issues in nursing and the importance of research to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on preparation for dealing with the legal and ethical problems they will be faced with in day to day nursing situations. The research process will be examined as it applies to nursing practice. The course is designed so that the student can develop critical thinking skills while analyzing case studies involving legal/ethical dilemmas and critiquing published nursing research. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 65 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4302 - Professional Nursing Management of Individuals and Families Experiencing Complex Health Problems This course focuses on health promotion, restoration and rehabilitation through application of principles of nursing practice with individuals and families experiencing complex health problems. Emphasis is on continuity of care, collaboration with the healthcare team and mobilization of resources for individuals and families with complex physical, mental and social health problems. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of settings. Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 83 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4305 - Nursing Care of Women, Children, and Families This course examines nursing care of childbearing and childrearing families within the context of families and their environments from culturally diverse backgrounds. Special emphasis is given to factors influencing conception, pregnancy, birth and childhood. The emphasis is the provision of nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health for women, children and their families. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS4310 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4306 - Research and Evidence Based Practice This course introduces the processes of research in order to understand and apply research findings from nursing and other disciplines to clinical practice. Basic elements of evidence based practice and identification of potential research problems are emphasized. Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4310 - Clinical Nursing Care of Women, Children and Families This clinical course focuses on the nursing care of women, children, and families. Clinical experiences with diverse populations in actual and simulated hospital and community settings provide the opportunity for application of the nursing process. Credit Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 12 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS4305 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4315 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing This course focuses on the constructs of mental health and mental disorders. Factors that contribute to the development, expression, and course of mental disorders are explored. Promoting health and maintaining optimal functioning is the focus of didactic and clinical experiences. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4401 - Foundations IV: Healthcare Leadership, Management and Partnerships in Community-Based Care This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills needed to promote healthcare of population groups. The course examines the impact of changes of healthcare on aggregate groups. Theories, concepts and models are presented and students have an opportunity to develop competencies of leadership and management needed for collaboration with community members, healthcare providers as well as agencies and resources in the community. The overall purpose of this course is to develop and apply creative and effective roles for managing and leading in the delivery of nursing care. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4402 - Professional Nursing Practice This course focuses on the principles of professional nursing practice and provides the student the opportunities to synthesize and integrate previous learning experiences. The purpose of this course is to provide comprehensive clinical experiences for the student to assist in the transition from student to professional nurse. Credit Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 18 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4405 - Synthesis of Nursing Practice This course synthesizes the skills and knowledge necessary to function as a beginning professional nurse. Ethical and legal issues and the ensuing dilemmas relevant to nursing practice are analyzed. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS4410 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4406 - Leadership and Management This course focuses on leadership, management and the role of the professional nurse. Skills for being an effective leader, manager and building a successful career are discussed. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4410 - Clinical Synthesis of Nursing Practice This clinical course focuses on the synthesis of skills and knowledge necessary to function as a beginning professional nurse. Emphasis is on the continuity of care through collaboration with the healthcare team and mobilization of resources for individuals and families with complex health problems. Actual and simulated clinical experiences with diverse populations provide the opportunity for application of the nursing process. Credit Hours: 5 Other Contact Hours: 15 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: NURS4405 College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4415 - Population and Community Health This course combines knowledge and skills from public health science and professional nursing practice to promote the health of populations. Emphasis is placed on partnership development and empowerment of populations for the improvement of a community’s health. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Major Restrictions: Nursing Degree Restrictions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4500 - Independent Study This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include didactic modalities; no clinical Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4501 - Independent Study Independent study to complete senior course requirements. Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4502 - Teaching Assistantship This course enables students to participate in a classroom and learning resources center teaching apprenticeship. Students will function as part of the teaching team for NURS 3105. Credit Hours: 1 TO 6 Lecture Hours: 1 TO 6 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: NURS3105 and NURS3106 and NURS3107 and NURS3108 and NURS3109 and NURS3110 and NURS3205 or NURS3210 or NURS3215 or NURS4305 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4503 - Independent Study This course enables the student to pursue a specified area of study which supports the student’s program of study. Teaching strategies include didactic modalities; no clinical. Credit Hours: 1 TO 3 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4602 - Substance Abuse Nursing This elective provides a broad overview of substance abuse and dependency as a major health problem with a central focus on nursing issues. The nursing care roles and responsibilities of these clients in the hospital and community receive primary emphasis. Attention is given to the consequences of abuse and dependency on family members and special populations. Commonly abused substances and their effects are reviewed. Students examine their personal attitudes toward substance abusers and substance-abuse disorders as health problems. Contemporary treatment philosophies to assist clients to achieve and maintain recovery are discussed. Students will attend community based support groups for the client and family. Use of the Internet may be required. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4603 - Nutrition in Clinical Nursing Focuses on the nutritional needs of the client as related to alterations in health and/or environment. The influences of sociocultural and biophysical factors that impact nutrition are analyzed. Client’s nutrition are critiqued to assess client needs and make referrals when appropriate. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4605 - Issues in Women’s Healthcare This survey course offers an introduction to students on contemporary issues in women’s health. Theoretical information will be presented and discussed in by-weekly seminars; students will examine society’s impact on women’s health and information about women’s common health concerns. A major emphasis will be on an advocacy approach towards women and their health. Research issues as they relate to women’s health will be discussed. Credit Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4606 - Perioperative Nursing The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the roles of the professional nurse in the perioperative setting. Students will have the opportunity to implement the nursing process within the preoperatives, intraoperative, postoperative and postrecovery phases of the patient’s surgical experience. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	NURS 4607 - Nursing Care of the Client with Dysrhythmias EKG Interpretation and Nursing Interventions is a course designed to provide nursing students with a comprehensive understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac electrophysiology. The learner is expected to utilize knowledge obtained from the previous pathophysiology course when discussing pathology related to arrhythmias. A major emphasis will be on nursing interventions specific to the care of clients experiencing arrhythmias. Learning activities are intended to stimulate critical thinking skills and offer an appreciation towards caring for clients with dysrhythmias. Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: College of Nursing Schedule Type: Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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NEUR 5086 - Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders

NEUR 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Neurology

RNEU 5000 - Neurology

RNEU 5001 - Child Neurology

RNEU 5002 - Electroencephalogram Neurology

RNEU 5003 - Electromyography Neurology

RNEU 5004 - Clinical Neurophysiology

RNEU 5005 - Neurology Movement Disorder

NURO 8082 - Neuroscience II

NURO 8090 - Clinical Neuroscience

NURO 8300 - Thesis Research

NURO 8310 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience

NURO 9010 - Neuroscience Seminar

NURO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem in Neuroscience

NURO 9300 - Research in Neuroscience

NEUS 5099 - Introduction to Neurosurgery

NMMT 3100 - Introduction to Patient Care

NMMT 3105 - Introduction to Patient Care Lab

NMMT 3210 - Radiation Protection and Biology

NMMT 3215 - Radiation Protection and Bio Lab

NMMT 3320 - Information Technology & Clinical Services Delivery

NMMT 3400 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine

NMMT 3600 - Introduction to Nuclear Cardiology

NMMT 3605 - Physics of Nuclear Medicine Lab

NMMT 3611 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine I

NMMT 3612 - Principles and Practices of Nuclear Medicine II

NMMT 3621 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I

NMMT 3622 - Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II

NMMT 3623 - Clinical Correlation Seminar

NMMT 3631 - Applied Research I

NMMT 3641 - Clinical Internship

NMMT 3642 - Clinical Internship

NMMT 3643 - Clinical Internship

NMMT 4120 - Principles and Instrumentation of CT

NMMT 4140 - Advanced Patient Care

NMMT 4160 - Pathology for Radiologic Sciences

NMMT 4300 - Professional Issues and Ethics

NMMT 4400 - Sectional Anatomy

NMMT 4600 - Advance Practice in Nuclear Medicine I

NMMT 4602 - Applied Research

NMMT 4610 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine Laboratory I

NMMT 4620 - Research Design and Statistical Methods

NMMT 4631 - Applied Research III

NMMT 4641 - Clinical Practicum

NMMT 4642 - Clinical Practicum

NMMT 4650 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine II

NMMT 4651 - Advanced Practice of Nuclear Medicine Lab II

NURS 3000 - Introduction to Pathophysiology

NURS 3100 - Principles of Professional Nursing Practice

NURS 3101 - Foundations I: Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice

NURS 3102 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I

NURS 3103 - Lifespan I: Nursing Care of the Beginning Family

NURS 3104 - Lifespan II: Nursing Care of the Young Family

NURS 3105 - Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice

NURS 3106 - Health Promotion

NURS 3107 - Health Assessment

NURS 3108 - Principles of Pathophysiology

NURS 3109 - Principles of Pharmacology

NURS 3110 - Essentials of Nursing Practice

NURS 3112 - Essentials of Nursing Practice

NURS 3115 - Clinical Essentials of Nursing Practice

NURS 3201 - Foundations II: Healthcare Environments

NURS 3202 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II

NURS 3203 - Lifespan III: Nursing Care of the Middle Family

NURS 3204 - Lifespan IV: Nursing Care of the Mature Family

NURS 3205 - Nursing Care of Adults

NURS 3206 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

NURS 3208 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

NURS 3210 - Clinical Nursing Care of Adults

NURS 3215 - Gerontological Nursing

NURS 3500 - Independent Study

NURS 3800 - Essentials of Pathophysiology

NURS 3801 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

NURS 3802 - Introduction to Nursing Practice

NURS 3803 - Health Promotion and Nutrition

NURS 3804 - Essentials of Pharmacology

NURS 3805 - Adult Health Nursing I

NURS 3806 - Geriatric Nursing

NURS 3807 - Introduction to Nursing Research