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2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
The course numbering system is alpha-numeric, consisting of four letters and three numbers. The letters indicate the subject area of the course. Developmental courses have a zero as the initial digit. Freshman level courses carry numbers between 100 and 199. Sophomore courses are numbered 200 to 299. Junior and senior level courses carry numbers between 300 and 499.
Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive courses are indicated in the course description section of this catalog using R, W and S superscripts respectfully.
Listing for Special Instruction Courses. Vincennes University offers instruction tailored to the needs of special populations. The instruction is individualized to the particular needs of the business or industry, with emphasis that the content be college level. The following courses are established to permit flexibility within established credit hour designations. |
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MUSI 207 - Pro Tools I
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is equivalent to Pro Tools 101 and takes a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools LE, or Pro Tools M-Powered systems. Students will learn to build sessions that include multitrack recordings of live instruments, MIDI sequences, software synthesizers and samplers, and audio looping with REX or ACID files. Through hands-on tutorials, students will develop essential techniques for recording, editing and mixing. Basic computer knowledge including the ability to use a keyboard, mouse and an Apple or Windows-based operating system are required. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 208 - Pro Tools II
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSI 207 and passing a Digidesign Pro Tools exam. This course is equivalent to Pro Tools 110. This is a Digidesign certified course that covers the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system in a home studio environment. Students will learn to record, edit and use the essentials of automation and to work with both audio and MIDI. Students will gain hands-on experience through a series of class exercise project files. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 209 - Pro Tools III
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSI 208 and passing a Digidesign Pro Tools exam. This course is equivalent to Pro Tools 201. This is a Digidesign certified course that covers the core concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system in a professional studio environment. Students will be introduced to professional Pro Tools HD systems, as well as control surfaces. Students will go into greater depth into concepts such as automation, editing, mixing and session management. Experience will be gained through a series of class exercises and project files. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 210 - Pro Tools IV
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MUSI 209 . Access to the Digidesign Pro Tools exam requires passing all previous exams. This course is equivalent to Pro Tools 210M. This is a Digidesign certified course that completes the skills needed to competently operate a sophisticated Pro Tools system in a professional environment with a focus on music. Students are exposed to a number of music production techniques including interacting with external MIDI devices, loop editing, sampling in Pro Tools and using sound replacer. This is the final course needed prior to earning the DOCM (Digidesign Operator Certification in Music). 2 class hours.
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MUSI 211 - Music Composition
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This course develops independent creative writing in various styles, utilizing the techniques acquired in the study of music theory. May be repeated for credit. A laboratory fee will be charged. 1 class hour.
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MUSI 212 - Jazz Improvisation
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
In this course, students are introduced to basic improvisational techniques used in the performance of jazz and popular music including scales, modes, chord symbols, chord progressions and dictation. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 213 - Aural Skills III
1 hr (Sem I)
This course is a continuation of Aural Skills II with an emphasis on chromatic harmony through sight singing, dictation and keyboard harmony. A laboratory fee will be charged. 4 laboratory hours.
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MUSI 214 - Aural Skills IV
1 hr (Sem II)
This course is a continuation of Aural Skills III with an emphasis on advanced chromatic materials and twentieth-century melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials through sight singing, dictation, and keyboard harmony. A laboratory fee will be charged. 4 laboratory hours.
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MUSI 215 - Music Theory III
3 hrs (Sem I)
This course is a study of chromatic harmony including secondary dominants, mode mixture, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, chromatic modulation. Extended and altered sonorities, jazz harmony, invention and fugue, rondo and sonata form will also be studied. Assessment will be based on four-part writing, analysis and composition. 3 class hours.
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MUSI 216 - Music Theory IV
3 hrs (Sem II)
This course is a continued study of chromatic harmony including enharmonicism followed by a study of twentieth-century melodic and harmonic materials in tonal music. Tertian and non-tertian sonorities, set and serial procedures, and recent musical developments will also be studied. Assessment will be based on four-part writing, analysis and composition. 3 class hours.
Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive Course
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MUSI 217 - Survey of Guitar History
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the evolution of the modern guitar. Early lute music through contemporary styles will be examined and the luthiery of guitars from related instruments such as the vihuela up to and including twenty-first century prototypes will also be studied. Audio-visuals will be utilized to enhance the students’ appreciation of the broad range of playing styles and techniques employed by guitarists since the inception of the instrument. This course is recommended as supplemental study for the guitar major. 3 class hours.
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MUSI 218 - Music Appreciation
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is an introduction to music stressing the art of listening with discussions of prominent composers, their works and their styles. No previous knowledge of music is required. This course is a transfer IN course. 3 class hours.
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MUSI 219 - Introduction to World Music
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is a selected survey of classical, popular, and folk music traditions from around the world. Students will learn to recognize and identify the music associated with different parts of the world, as well as to understand the relationship music has with the cultural values of each society. 3 class hours.
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MUSI 220 - History of American Music
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is designed to study the development of music in the United States beginning from the American Revolutionary period. Topics will include American composers of traditional concert style music and influential genres such as jazz, blues, country bluegrass, rock, and Musical Theater. No previous knowledge of music required. 3 lecture hours.
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MUSI 222 - Basic Conducting
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course focuses on the study of fundamental baton techniques including the development of the coordination needed for conducting. Fluency in beat patterns and meters, dynamics, tempi, cueing and use of the left hand will be studied. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 225 - Music for the Elementary Teacher
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or appropriate placement test scores. This course is for future elementary classroom teachers and is designed to prepare students to be able to integrate music into daily classroom instruction. Students will learn basic music fundamentals and apply this knowledge through singing and playing classroom instruments. Students will learn about the Indiana State Music Standards, write lesson plans and get practical experience teaching lessons. This course is not for Music Education majors. 3 class hours.
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MUSI 240 - Advanced Guitar Class
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
This course is a continuation of MUSI 141 with more exploration of chord construction theory for guitarists. It features an analysis of the techniques featured in diverse styles of accompaniment and improvisation, altered tunings. A survey of various guitar literature and recordings from earlier periods through the 21st Century music will also be studied. 2 class hours.
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MUSI 280 - Italian and English Diction
1 hr (Sem I, II)
Concurrent enrollment in applied voice is required. This course is an introduction to the basic rules of singing in Italian and English with an emphasis on written and oral exercises. The International Phonetic Alphabet will be studied. 2 class hours.
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Music Ensembles The following ensembles are required each semester for music majors:
NOTE: Membership in all musical organizations is open to all University students. No audition is required for membership in the Concert Band or Concert Choir. Auditions for Jazz Ensemble and VU Connection are held during the first week of classes each semester. All performing ensembles are repeatable for credit. |
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MUSI 250 - Concert Band
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based course is open to any University student who plays a wind or percussion instrument, and is a requirement for all wind and percussion majors. String players may also enroll in this course with permission of the band director. The Concert Band performs a wide variety of traditional and contemporary wind literature each semester. No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. Membership in the ensemble for the entire year is preferred, but not required. 4 hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 251 - Jazz Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
The jazz ensemble performs traditional big band style arrangement of various styles including swing, latin, and popular. Audition is required for membership. The ensemble rehearses twice weekly for a total of 4 hours per week plus additional rehearsal hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 252 - Pep Band
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based course is open to all University brass, woodwind, electric guitar, electric bass, keyboard, and percussion players. An audition is required to be eligible to participate in this course. The Pep Band performs for the majority of the VU Women’s and Men’s home basketball games throughout the season. The ensemble plays a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, pop, and Latin. Membership in the ensemble for the entire year is preferred, but not required. 2 hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 253 - Brass Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based chamber ensemble of mixed brass instrumentation is open to all University brass players, and is a requirement for all brass majors. Participants study and perform a wide selection of literature from the brass repertoire each semester. The ensemble may be organized into various sizes and instrumentation for the performance of the literature. An audition is required to be eligible to participate in this ensemble. Membership in the ensemble for the entire year is preferred, but not required. 2 hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 254 - Woodwind Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance based chamber ensemble of mixed woodwind instrumentation is open to all University woodwind players, and is a requirement for all woodwind majors. Participants study and perform a wide selection of literature from the woodwind repertoire each semester. The ensemble may be organized into various sizes and instrumentation for the performance of the literature. An audition is required to be eligible to participate in this ensemble. Membership in the ensemble for the entire year is preferred, but not required. 2 hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 255 - Percussion Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance based chamber ensemble is open to all University percussionists, and is a requirement for all percussion majors. Non-percussionists may also enroll in this course with permission of the percussion instructor. Participants study and perform a variety of traditional and innovative percussion instruments in various traditional and contemporary musical styles (including jazz/fusion, classical, rock, pop, and novelty) each semester. The ensemble may be organized into various sizes and instrumentation for the performance of the literature. An audition is required to be eligible to participate in this ensemble. Membership in the ensemble for the entire year is preferred, but not required. 2 hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 256 - Guitar Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This course provides performing group experiences of literature for classical guitar ensembles (duets, trios, quartets and larger groups). Ensemble groups will prepare classical compositions by Bach, Sor, Giuliani, Albeniz, and other standard guitar ensemble repertoire. These performances apply note reading and classical technique and will culminate with a public performance at the end of each semester. The enrollment in this ensemble requires concurrent registration in private lessons and is repeatable for additional credits. An audition will be required. Rehearsals will meet 2 hours per week with additional rehearsal hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 257 - Blues Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This ensemble studies and performs blues music of subgenres from the earliest to the most recent recorded styles. Two hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal and performance times as required for tours and concerts.
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MUSI 258 - String Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This ensemble studies and performs string music from the earliest to the most recent styles. Two hours rehearsal per week plus additional rehearsal and performance times as required for tours and concerts.
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MUSI 259 - Jazz Combo
1 hr (Sem I and II)
The jazz combo performs traditional jazz styles including swing, latin, and popular with a focus on improvisation. Permission of instructor is required. Group will rehearse 2 hours per week plus additional hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 260 - Concert Choir
1 hr (Sem I, II)
Students enrolling in Concert Choir will study and perform diversified choral literature from all stylistic periods. No audition is required. 3 rehearsal hours per week plus additional rehearsal hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 261 - VU Connection
1 hr (Sem I, II)
The Vincennes University Connection is a music performance ensemble that focuses on ensemble repertoire from the American Musical Theatre genre, incorporating music, movement, and theatrical elements. The ensemble performs throughout the year on and off-campus. Audition is required each semester. 3 rehearsal hours per week plus additional rehearsal hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 262 - Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based chamber ensemble focuses on literature from musical theatre and opera and is open to all singers. Based on enrollment and voice type, students will be assigned to various chamber groups that will be coached on a weekly basis by members of the faculty. Rehearsals will focus on musical aspects, techniques and stylistic nuances relevant to the ensemble. An audition is required. 2 rehearsal hours per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 263 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based chamber ensemble of varied instrumentation is open to all instrumentalists. Based on enrollment and instrumentation, students will be assigned to various chamber groups that will be coached on a weekly basis by members of the faculty. Rehearsals will focus on musical, instrumental, and aural aspects, as well as techniques and stylistic nuances relevant to the ensemble. An audition is required. 2 rehearsal hours per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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MUSI 264 - Vocal Chamber Music Ensemble
1 hr (Sem I, II)
This performance-based chamber ensemble focuses on vocal literature not covered in other vocal ensembles and is open to all singers. Based on enrollment and voice type, students will be assigned to various chamber groups that will be coached on a weekly basis by members of the faculty. Rehearsals will focus on musical aspects, techniques and stylistic nuances relevant to the ensemble. An audition is required. 2 rehearsal hours per week plus additional rehearsal/preparation hours as required for tours and performances.
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Music Private Lessons Private instruction is available in three levels of difficulty:
- Elective: For non-music majors; may be taken as a half-hour lesson per week (1 credit hour), or a onehour lesson per week (2 credit hours) depending on available staffing.
- Pre-major: For music majors who have not reached the proficiency required for the freshman major level on their principal instrument; may be taken as a one-hour lesson per week (2 credit hours) only.
- Major: Principle instrument for those planning to major in music performance, music education, music business, church music, theory, composition, and/or music therapy; may be taken as a one-hour lesson per week (2 credit hours) only.
All stated technical and literature requirements represent minimal standards and are intended as guidelines for achievement. Detailed information regarding technical and literature requirements is available from the Music Department .
For each one-half hour lesson per week, the student receives one semester hour of credit. All music majors taking private music lessons are required to take a jury examination at the end of each semester of study. Attendance and participation in student recitals and concerts is required by all music majors. All private lessons carry an Applied Music Fee. Private lessons in each of the levels of difficulty may be repeated for credit. |
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MUSP 001 - Concert and Recital Attendance
0 hr (Sem I, II)
This course is designed to track approved attendance and/or participation at musical performances, recitals and master classes. Students must attend a minimum of seven approved events for satisfactory completion. All Music Fine Arts, Music Education, Music Theatre and Audio Recording majors are required to enroll in recital and concert attendance for a minimum of four semesters.
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MUSP 213 - Piano Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course includes the study of functional piano skills such as scales, triads and seventh chords, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and sight-reading. Repertoire, harmony, and technique studies at the appropriate level will also be covered. MUSP 213 will be accepted by the Music Department as course substitutions for MUSI 104 and MUSI 105 .
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MUSP 214 - Piano Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course includes the study of functional piano skills such as scales, triads and seventh chords, harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and sight-reading. Repertoire, harmony, and technique studies at the appropriate level will also be covered. There is an emphasis on repertoire by the great piano composers, plus appropriate technique studies that will prepare students for study at the major level.
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MUSP 217 - Piano Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of piano instructor. Private Music Lesson. There is an emphasis on repertoire by the great piano composers, plus appropriate technique studies. Repertoire includes Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven sonatas; Chopin waltzes, preludes, nocturnes, and etudes; Brahms intermezzos and rhapsodies; Bach preludes and fugues; twentieth-century works; and more.
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MUSP 223 - Brass Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 223 is designed for non-music majors (brass players) who wish to further their performance skills, as well as for students (non-brass players) who want to learn about brass instruments and how to play them. This course is repeatable for credit. Students enrolled in weekly applied brass lessons will explore the fundamentals of brass playing and technique, including (but not limited to) scales and arpeggios, technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study, including (but not limited to) continued studies in brass technique at the intermediate (or higher) level, appropriate scales and arpeggios, technical studies, and appropriate literature. .5-1 class hour per week.
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MUSP 224 - Brass Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 224 is designed for brass majors who are preparing for major level of study. Students enrolled in weekly applied brass lessons will explore the fundamentals of brass playing and technique, including (but not limited to) scales and arpeggios, technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study, including (but not limited to) continued studies in brass technique at the intermediate (or higher) level, appropriate scales and arpeggios, technical studies, and appropriate literature. Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study. At the discretion of the course instructor, students may also be required to participate in a student recital each semester of study. This course may be repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty. 1 class hour per week.
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MUSP 227 - Brass Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed for students majoring in brass who are placed into the major level of study after auditioning for the music faculty. The course is required each semester for all brass majors. Weekly lessons will include (but will not be limited to) the fundamentals of proper breathing, tone production, embouchure, articulation, scales and arpeggios, playing technique and technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will cover more advanced technical studies, scales and arpeggios, and appropriate literature (including major sonatas, concertos, etc.). Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study, as well as perform in at least one student recital each semester. This course is repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty. 1 class hour per week.
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MUSP 233 - Guitar Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed as a one hour per week lesson for non-music majors who wish to further their performance skills in the styles and technique of the modern guitar. Students will learn to read from notation and/or tablature, study fingerboard harmony, and the theory of scales and their patterns. Appropriate method books and solo literature will be studied according to individual preferences of the style determined between the instructor and student.
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MUSP 234 - Guitar Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed for students intending to major in guitar who have not yet acquired a major level in performance. The student will practice basic sight reading skills and adapt to the fundamental technical procedures required to perform in 1st position etudes from classical guitar methods and repertoire. An audition jury is required to pass into the major level by the end of the semester.
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MUSP 237 - Guitar Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed for students majoring in guitar at the major level of study. Students are assured an extensive amount of musical interaction via one-on-one studies in performance, practicing methods and the art of teaching on the classical guitar. A series of studies will cover a range from beginning to advanced levels. These include repertoire from the early masters of the Renaissance vihuela and lute to the modern compositions of the twenty-first century guitar.
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MUSP 243 - Percussion Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 243 is designed for non-music majors (percussionists) who wish to further their performance skills, as well as for students (non-percussionists) who want to learn about percussion and how to play percussion instruments. This course is repeatable for credit. Students enrolled in weekly applied percussion lessons will explore the fundamentals of percussion instruments as well as learn the proper performance techniques associated with playing percussion instruments. Individualized lessons will include (but will not be limited to) learning scales and arpeggios for mallet instruments, stick control and rhythmic studies for snare drum and drum set, and tuning for timpani. Appropriate method books and/or solo literature will be studied. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study (including appropriate scales, arpeggios, etudes, and solo literature) on mallets, snare drum, drum set, timpani, and/or other percussion instruments.
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MUSP 244 - Percussion Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 244 is designed for percussion majors who are preparing for major level of study. Students enrolled in weekly applied percussion lessons will explore the fundamentals of percussion instruments as well as learn the proper performance techniques associated with playing percussion instruments. Individualized lessons will include (but will not be limited to) learning scales and arpeggios for mallet instruments, stick control and rhythmic studies for snare drum and drum set, and tuning for timpani. Appropriate method books and/or solo literature will be studied. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study (including appropriate scales, arpeggios, etudes, and solo literature) on mallets, snare drum, drum set, timpani, and/or other percussion instruments. Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study. At the discretion of the course instructor, students may also be required to participate in a student recital each semester of study. This course may be repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty.
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MUSP 247 - Percussion Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed for students majoring in percussion who are placed into the major level of study after auditioning for the music faculty. The course is required each semester for all percussion majors. Weekly lessons will include (but will not be limited to) major and minor scales/arpeggios and 4-mallet technique for mallet instruments, rudiments and stick control techniques for snare drum, musical styles and chart reading for drum set, and tuning and mallet techniques for timpani. Appropriate method books, etudes, and solo literature will be studied. During subsequent semesters of study, more advanced performance techniques, music etudes, and solo literature will be introduced and explored on each instrument. Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study, as well as perform in at least one student recital each semester. This course is repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty.
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MUSP 253 - String Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. Basic string fundamentals of bowing, fingering, technical studies, etudes and solo literature will be studied. Course content will feature easy pieces and duets, and more advanced literature that keeps pace with the student’s comfort and ability in comprehension.
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MUSP 254 - String Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. Basic string fundamentals of bowing, fingering, technical studies, etudes and solo literature will be studied. Course content will feature easy pieces and duets, and more advanced literature that challenges the student to prepare for major level study.
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MUSP 257 - String Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. Basic string fundamentals of bowing, fingering, technical studies, etudes and solo literature will be studied, and continues with emphasis on left hand and bowing techniques in all positions. Course content will feature more advance etudes and technical studies including major and minor scales and arpeggios in multiple octaves. Repertoire will include movements from appropriate sonatas and concerts in addition to other chamber music genres.
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MUSP 263 - Voice Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. The fundamentals of vocal technique (posture, breath control, resonance, tone quality, diction, and phrasing) will be emphasized in these lessons. In the first year, repertoire will include seventeenth and eighteenth century Italian arias and art songs and simpler contemporary art songs in English. Other repertoire, including Musical Theatre repertoire may be studied. During the second year, there will be a continued emphasis on vocal technique with more difficult songs in English, Italian and German being studied.
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MUSP 264 - Voice Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. The fundamentals of vocal technique (posture, breath control, resonance, tone quality, diction and phrasing) will be emphasized in these lessons. Repertoire studied will include seventeenth and eighteenth century Italian arias and art songs and simpler contemporary art songs. This course is for students preparing to study voice at the major level.
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MUSP 267 - Voice Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. The voice major student will learn and review the components of good vocal technique through individualized vocalizes and repertoire. First year studies would include works from the seventeenth and eighteenth century Italian art songs and arias, English and American art songs by Purcell, Handel, Barber and Britten. During the second year, there will be an emphasis on agility, flexibility, range extension, musicianship, interpretation and stage presence. The repertoire will include German Lieder by Schubert, Schumann and Brahms, along with more advanced Italian and English art songs, and the easier oratorio and opera arias by Handel, Puccini, Mozart and Menotti. Musical Theatre majors will study songs from both the Golden Age and Contemporary Musical Theatre styles.
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MUSP 273 - Woodwind Elective
1 or 2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 273 is designed for non-mus ic majors (woodwind players) who wish to further their performance skills, as well as for students (non-woodwind players) who want to learn about woodwind instruments and how to play them. This course is repeatable for credit. Students enrolled in weekly applied woodwind lessons will explore the fundamentals of woodwind playing and technique, including (but not limited to) scales and arpeggios, technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study, including (but not limited to) continued studies in woodwind technique at the intermediate (or higher) level, appropriate scales and arpeggios, technical studies, and appropriate literature.
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MUSP 274 - Woodwind Pre-Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. MUSP 274 is designed for woodwind majors who are preparing for major level of study. Students enrolled in weekly applied woodwind lessons will explore the fundamentals of woodwind playing and technique, including (but not limited to) scales and arpeggios, technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will be exposed to more advanced levels of study, including (but not limited to) continued studies in woodwind technique at the intermediate (or higher) level, appropriate scales and arpeggios, technical studies, and appropriate literature. Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study. At the discretion of the course instructor, students may also be required to participate in a student recital each semester of study. This course may be repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty.
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MUSP 277 - Woodwind Major
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Private Music Lesson. This course is designed for students majoring in woodwinds who are placed into the major level of study after auditioning for the music faculty. The course is required each semester for all woodwind majors. Weekly lessons will include (but will not be limited to) the fundamentals of proper breathing, tone production, embouchure, articulation, scales and arpeggios, playing technique and technical studies, etudes, and appropriate literature. During subsequent semesters of study, students will cover more advanced technical studies, scales and arpeggios, and appropriate literature (including major sonatas, concertos, etc.). Each student will perform a jury examination for the music faculty at the end of each semester of study, as well as perform in at least one student recital each semester. This course is repeatable for credit based on approval from the music faculty.
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MUSP 290 - Piano Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study on piano and permission of the music faculty. This course is equivalent to the fourth semester of major level study and includes the presentation of a recital twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination. This course should be taken during the last semester of degree study.
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MUSP 291 - Brass Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study on a brass instrument and by permission of the music faculty. This course is equivalent to the fourth semester of major level study, includes the presentation of a recital approximately twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination, and should be taken during the last semester of degree study. Appropriate solo literature, advanced playing techniques, and performance practices will be studied throughout the semester. Upon successful completion of a recital hearing with the music faculty, students will be allowed to present a recital (normally near the end of the semester).
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MUSP 292 - Guitar Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): This course requires at least three semesters of major level study on guitar and permission of the music faculty. This course is equivalent to the fourth semester of major level study and includes the presentation of a recital of twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination. This course should be taken during the last semester of degree study.
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MUSP 293 - Percussion Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study on percussion instruments and by permission of the music faculty. This course is equivalent to the fourth semester of major level study, includes the presentation of a recital approximately twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination, and should be taken during the last semester of degree study. Appropriate solo literature, advanced playing techniques, and performance practices on a variety of percussion instruments will be studied throughout the semester. Upon successful completion of a recital hearing with the music faculty, students will be allowed to present a recital (normally near the end of the semester).
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MUSP 294 - String Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study on a strings instrument and permission of the music faculty. This class is a private music lesson of string instruction that is designed as a capstone course to prepare string majors to perform their exit recital upon completion of the music major programs in fine arts and education concentrations. Repertoire will include movements from appropriate sonatas and concerts in addition to other chamber music genres.
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MUSP 295 - Voice Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study in voice and permission of the music faculty. This course is usually taken during a student’s final semester and is considered the capstone course for their major. The course includes the presentation of a recital twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination. Students must pass a recital hearing 2 weeks prior to their recital presentation. 1 class hour.
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MUSP 296 - Woodwind Major Recital
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): At least three semesters of major level study on a woodwind instrument and by permission of the music faculty. This course is equivalent to the fourth semester of major level study, includes the presentation of a recital approximately twenty to thirty minutes in length in lieu of a jury examination, and should be taken during the last semester of degree study. Appropriate solo literature, advanced playing techniques, and performance practices will be studied throughout the semester. Upon successful completion of a recital hearing with the music faculty, students will be allowed to present a recital (normally near the end of the semester).
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NURP 100 - Fundamentals of Nursing
5 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisite(s): NURP 105 and NURP 110 . Through the introduction of the Nursing Department Philosophy and Conceptual Framework, students are introduced to the concepts of nursing, client, health, environment, and adaptation. This course is designed to assist beginning practical nursing students in acquiring a foundation of basic nursing theory and developing clinical skills, which will insure provision of safe, effective nursing care. Students are introduced to the client as a holistic being. An overview of basic legal and ethical aspects and the art of caring is presented. The nursing process as the tool to organize and deliver care is introduced. Fundamental skills and knowledge used in basic nursing assessment and care related to infection prevention and control, safety, immobility, ambulation, comfort, sleep, normal nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, circulation, fluid and chemical balance, skin and wound care, medication administration, principles of teaching and learning, and communication are covered. Focus is on helping clients adapt to basic stressors, as well as on health promotion. The laboratory is utilized to assist students in acquiring basic skills. 3 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours.
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NURP 105 - Nursing I
6 hrs (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURP 100 and NURP 110 . This course utilizes the fundamental knowledge and skills from NURP 100 , which will insure provision of safe, effective, nursing care to adult clients of varying age groups. It is designed to assist students in applying the nursing process to assist clients in achieving optimal wellness when confronted with common health stressors associated with the immune, musculo-skeletal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, circulatory, and endocrine systems. Integrated within the therapeutic needs are effective communication, caring, client education, nutritional modifications and commonly used drugs with emphasis on the basic classifications and the physiologic effects on the body. Students are provided the opportunity through clinical experiences to utilize the nursing process to meet the basic needs of clients with noncomplex medical and/or surgical problems. 4 lecture hours, 6 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURP 110 - Basic Pharmacology
2 hrs (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURP 100 and NURP 105 . In this course, principles of pharmacology are emphasized with an overview of the drug classifications. The nurse’s role in the administration of medication is introduced. Methods of dosage calculations and review of mathematical concepts are included. 2 lecture hours.
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NURP 111 - Basic Pharmacology Discussion
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURP 110 . This course is designed to be a companion course to NURP 110 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 1 class hour.
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NURP 150 - Nursing II
8 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 100 , NURP 105 , NURP 110 , PSYC 142 ; BIOL 107 /BIOL 107L or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . Corequisite(s): NURP 155 , NURP 160 , and NURP 165 . This course is a continuation of NURP 105 and continues to utilize and build on the fundamental knowledge and skills from NURP 100. It is designed to assist students in applying the nursing process to adult clients of varying age groups who are experiencing common health stressors associated with the neurosensory, integumentary, urinary, and reproductive systems and individuals experiencing cancer and the stressor of surgery. Integrated within the therapeutic needs are effective communication, caring, client education, nutritional modifications and commonly used drugs with emphasis on the basic classifications and the physiologic effects on the body. Students are provided the opportunity through clinical experiences to utilize the nursing process in customizing a plan of care for clients with moderately complex medical and/or surgical problems. 4 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours per week for 8 weeks.
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NURP 155 - Geriatric Nursing
3 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 100 , NURP 105 , NURP 110 , PSYC 142 ; BIOL 107 /BIOL 107L or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . Corequisite(s): NURP 150 , NURP 160 , NURP 165 . This course looks at the physical, mental, and psychosocial aspects of aging and at the impact of aging on adaptation to health stressors. Topics covered include physical and functional assessment, normal changes of aging on body systems, common chronic diseases of the elderly, nutrition and pharmacology in the elderly, and health care systems for the elderly. Legal and ethical issues are considered throughout. Students are provided the opportunitythrough clinical experiences to utilize the nursing process in customizing a plan of care to meet the needs of older adult clients and their families. Observation experiences in community agencies concerned with the health and welfare of the older adult are also provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours per week for 3 weeks.
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NURP 160 - Nursing of Children
5 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 100 , NURP 105 , NURP 110 , PSYC 142 ; BIOL 107 /BIOL 107L or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . Corequisite(s): NURP 150 , NURP 155 and NURP 165 . This course is designed to develop basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are essential to provide safe nursing care to the pediatric client/family experiencing common health stressors. Emphasis is given to normal growth and development, health promotion, and nutrition. Clinical experiences provide students the opportunity to develop skills and to utilize the nursing process to meet the basic needs of the pediatric client/family. Observation experiences are planned in community agencies concerned with child health and wellness to enhance students’ knowledge base of growth and developmental principles and pediatric health care. 3 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours per week for 4 weeks.
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NURP 161 - Nursing of Children Discussion
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): NURP 160 . This course is designed to be a companion course to NURP 160 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 1 class hour.
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NURP 165 - Personal and Vocational Issues
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 100 , NURP 105 , NURP 110 , PSYC 142 ; BIOL 107 /BIOL 107L or BIOL 111 /BIOL 111L and BIOL 112 /BIOL 112L . Corequisite(s): NURP 150 , NURP 155 , and NURP 160 . This course explores the complexities of the health care system and the issues that practical nurses will confront as they begin a career in practical nursing. Emphasis is placed on the ethical, legal and moral responsibilities, the role, and the expectations of practical nurses in the health care delivery system. Career planning and management, along with discussion of the transition from the role of students to beginning practical nurse practitioners, are included. 2 lecture hours.
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NURP 200 - Nursing III
4 hrs (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 150 , NURP 155 , NURP 160 , and NURP 165 . Corequisite(s): NURP 205 . This course is a culmination of the practical nursing program. It is designed to build on the knowledge base acquired in previous courses. Beginning leadership and management skills are introduced, and students are given the opportunity to manage care for a group of clients. The course further introduces students to the care of patients experiencing mental and emotional stressors. Emphasis is placed on strategies in communicating therapeutically. Students are provided the opportunity through clinical experiences to utilize the nursing process in developing a plan of care for clients with complex medical and/or surgical problems and to assist clients with mental and emotional stressors. Experiences are also planned in a variety of settings to enhance students’ knowledge base of client needs and nursing problems in varying degrees of complexity. 4 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours (8-week theory course; 4-week clinical laboratory).
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NURP 205 - Care of Mother and Newborn
5 hrs (Summer)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURP 150 , NURP 155 , NURP 160 and NURP 165 . Corequisite(s): NURP 200 . The focus of this course is on the care of the childbearing woman and family during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium. Includes health promotion for the mother and developing fetus, common stressors of pregnancy, and adaptation needs of the newborn. Clinical experiences in the areas of labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery provide students with the opportunity to utilize the nursing process and to develop skills to meet the needs of the woman, family, and newborn. Experiences are also planned in a variety of settings to enhance students’ knowledge base of pre- and postnatal care. 5.5 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours (8-week theory course; 4-week clinical laboratory).
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NURS 100 - Nursing Fundamentals
8 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program. Introduces the philosophy and conceptual framework of the curriculum. Basic legal aspects, communication skills, impact of illness and hospitalization on the client, external safety, client teaching and learning, death and dying as they apply to nursing are discussed. The nursing process is taught to organize nursing care as well as to promote client health. The fundamental skills and knowledge used in basic nursing care are covered. Content focuses upon common assessments and nursing interventions to meet the basic physiological needs of oxygenation, normal (basic) nutrition, bowel and urinary elimination, activity and mobility, and sleep and rest. Comfort needs, safety needs, fundamental pharmacological concepts, perioperative care, fluid and electrolytes, and alterations associated with infection and inflammation are included. The laboratory is utilized for the students to acquire basic nursing skills. Clinical laboratory in long-term and acute health care agencies allows students to apply the nursing process when caring for the client with common health problems. Physical assessment skills are also taught in clinical. 5 lecture hours, 4.5 laboratory hours, 4.5 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURS 101 - Nursing Fundamentals Discussion
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURS 100 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 100 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 1 class hour.
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NURS 130 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 100 . Corequisite(s): NURS 150 . her and family with antepartal, labor, birthing, and postpartal stressors. Gynecological stressors and women’s health issues are addressed. Acute care facilities are utilized. Students apply the nursing process in the clinical setting when providing care for women and newborns experiencing common stressors. 5 lecture hours, 9 clinical laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 131 - Maternal-Newborn Nursing Discussion
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): NURS 130 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 130 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 150 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 100 . Corequisite(s): NURS 130 . Builds on basic curricular concepts and principles. The nursing process is used when caring for clients with stressors of alterations in acid-base balance, nutritional intake and elimination, nutritional absorption and metabolism, cancer, and musculoskeletal integrity. Nutritional concerns, as they relate to these alterations and stressors, are included. The laboratory is utilized for students to acquire more advanced nursing skills. Students apply the nursing process in the clinical setting when caring for the adult client with common medical and surgical health problems. 5 lecture hours, 7 clinical laboratory hours, 2 laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 151 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I Discussion
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): NURS 150 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 150 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 170 - LPN Experiential Credit
11 hrs (Sem II, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the ASN Completion Concentration for Licensed Practical Nurses. Licensed Practical Nurses must complete NURS 171 with a grade of C or better to obtain credit for this course. This course is designed to award advanced placement credit at no charge for first-year nursing knowledge and experience.
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NURS 171 - Transitions
5 hrs (Sem II, Summer)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the ASN Completion Concentration for Licensed Practical Nurses; or a grade of C or better in NURS 100 , NURS 130 and NURS 150 . The curriculum theory base is introduced, as is the role of the Associate Degree nurse. The nursing process is reviewed, with emphasis on the RN role. Core content from the first year ADN program is covered; a pretest determines depth of content coverage. The laboratory provides returning students the opportunity to update those skills that may not have been a part of their recent clinical practice. Several advanced skills are introduced, and an orientation to the clinical agencies is included. Upon completion of NURS 171 with a grade of C or better, students will receive advanced placement credit in NURS 170 . 4 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
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NURS 200 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II
4 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 100 , NURS 130 and NURS 150 , or NURS 171 . Corequisite(s): NURS 230 . Continues to build on the basic curricular concepts and principles. The nursing process is used when caring for adult clients with stressors of alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, lower urinary and renal function. Nutritional concerns, as they relate to these alterations and stressors, are included. The nursing process is utilized when providing care for adult clients with multiple common health problems within the acute care setting. 5 lecture hours, 9 clinical laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 201 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II Discussion
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURS 200 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 200 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 230 - Pediatric Nursing
4 hrs (Sem I)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 100 , NURS 130 and NURS 150 , or NURS 171 . Corequisite(s): NURS 200 . The nursing process is used when caring for pediatric clients with alterations of respiratory, musculoskeletal, integumentary, sensory-neurological, abnormal cell growth, and nutritional absorption and metabolism. Students apply the nursing process in the clinical setting in providing care for the client, ages one month through adolescence, with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on normal growth and development and health promotion. Nutritional concerns, as they relate to these alterations and stressors, are included. 5 lecture hours, 9 clinical laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 231 - Pediatric Nursing Discussion
1 hr (Sem I)
Corequisite(s): NURS 230 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 230 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 240 - Psychosocial Nursing
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 200 and NURS 230 . Corequisite(s): NURS 250 , NURS 260 . This course continues to build on curricular concepts and principles. Theories of mental health and illness, neurobiology and legal considerations regarding care of adults and children are addressed. The nursing process is used when caring for the adult client to adapt to stressors of anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, cognitive disorders, psychoactive substance abuse and violence. The nursing process is also utilized to assist children and adolescents to adapt to behavioral and developmental disorders. Nutritional concerns, as they relate to these alterations and stressors, are included. Students study assessment techniques, and the dynamics of behavioral modification, group dynamics, milieu therapy, and pharmacological therapy. Consideration is also given to impaired professionals and the promotion of mental health for the geriatric client. Acute care and community agencies are utilized. 5 lecture hours, 9 clinical laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 241 - Psychosocial Nursing Discussion
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): NURS 240 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 240 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 250 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III
4 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 200 and NURS 230 . Corequisite(s): NURS 240 and NURS 260 . Continues to build on curricular concepts and principles. Content focuses upon using the nursing process to assist adult clients with alterations in neurological, sensory, integumentary and endocrine health problems. Nutritional concerns, as they relate to these alterations and stressors, are included. The nursing process is used to provide comprehensive care to the adult client with complex, multiple health problems. Acute care agencies are utilized for clinical experience. 5 lecture hours, 9 clinical laboratory hours (8-week course).
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NURS 251 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III Discussion
1 hr (Sem II)
Corequisite(s): NURS 250 . This course is designed to be an elective/companion course to NURS 250 . Students will further explore topics covered in the companion course in order to improve understanding and retention of nursing concepts. 2 class hours (8-week course).
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NURS 260 - Issues and Trends
2 hrs (Sem II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 200 , NURS 230 , ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 , and SPCH 143 or SPCH 148 . Corequisite(s): NURS 240 and NURS 250 . Continues to build on curricular concepts and principles. Designed to assist students in development of decision-making skills related to issues and trends in nursing practice. Students participate in detailed presentations, portfolio development, and research paper writing. Emphasizes preparation for entry into practice, licensure, dealing with the ethical and legal dilemmas of professional nursing, delegation, role of nursing in health care and health care delivery systems. 2 lecture hours.
Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive Course
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Nursing, Bachelor Degree |
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NURS 300 - Professional Nursing
4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN to BSN completion program. Introduction to a systems approach to culturally competent nursing care within the health care system for the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. Concepts necessary for succeeding in the professional nurse role including the program philosophy, conceptual framework and objectives are presented. The readiness and flexibility of the profession to adapt to a changing society as well as the new opportunities for professional development will be discussed. Other topics presented include nursing theory, health care delivery, ethics and values, professionalism and accountability, portfolio development, APA style professional writing, literature searches, and current trends in health care. 4 class hours.
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NURS 330 - Physical Assessment
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Current RN License. Course is designed to assist professional nurses in developing interviewing skills, physical assessment techniques and preventative health interventions when working with diverse and vulnerable populations. Therapeutic communication skills in performing a health assessment will be emphasized. A systematic history and assessment of diverse individuals with complex health problems will be completed. Cultural and socioeconomic aspects of health assessment will be integrated into the course. 2 class hours, 3 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURS 360 - Introduction to Nursing Research
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MATH 110 or HCMG 311 . This course will introduce to the student the theoretical and research bases on which nursing is built. Students will select a research problem and complete a literature review utilizing information informatics. Ethical issues as they relate to research, theory and practice will be discussed as well as the importance for the professional nurse to review current nursing research to maintain currency of practice. 3 class hours.
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NURS 370 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
7 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Current RN License. Focus will be on pharmacological management and pathogenesis of complex health problems. Evidence-based nursing interventions will be incorporated into concept mapping and case studies. Major drug categories are addressed in terms of mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, side effects, and nursing implications. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the professional nurse as an advocator and collaborator, using a holistic approach to assist the client to achieve an optimal level of outcomes. 7 class hours.
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NURS 380 - Gerontology Nursing
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 370 . Current theories of aging are discussed as well as cultural beliefs and traditions for the older adult. Emphasis will be placed on the professional nurse’s role in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health and independence of older adults in a variety of settings. The impact of the aging population on the health care system will be explored. 3 class hours.
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NURS 460 - Community Health Nursing
4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 330 , NURS 360 and NURS 370 . The role of the professional nurse in applying the concepts of public health nursing in addressing the needs and concerns of the community will be explored. Students will implement principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and health education to promote health and well-being in a community environment. 3 class hours, 3 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURS 475 - Nursing Leadership and Management
4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 330 , NURS 360 and NURS 370 . Focus will be placed on issues related to cost, quality, access to health care, and information informatics in a variety of health care delivery systems. This course will explore the nursing leadership and collaborative roles in affecting change across the continuum of health care. 3 class hours, 3 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURS 485 - Senior Concentration in Nursing
4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 300 , NURS 380 , NURS 460 and NURS 475 . Focus will be placed on evaluating issues in the clinical setting that would enhance exploration of the student’s stated research problem. Information informatics will be utilized in application of critical thinking, evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and nursing research study design. Continued portfolio development documenting course and program outcome achievement will be further refined. 3 class hours, 3 clinical laboratory hours.
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NURS 490 - Capstone Experience in Baccalaureate Nursing
3 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in NURS 300 , NURS 380 , NURS 460 and NURS 475 ; and a grade of C or better in or concurrent enrollment in NURS 485 . A course to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skill of nursing as well as the general and liberal education course work. Students will complete a research proposal and portfolio that will reflect nursing knowledge, research skills, critical thinking, effective learning, and presentation skills needed to be life-long learners. 3 class hours.
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OADM 100 - Keyboarding I
2 hrs (Sem I, II)
Open to students who have had NO keyboarding training. Fundamentals of machine manipulation, touch keyboarding, centering, tabulation, keyboarding of memos, letters, tables, and reports. Speed, accuracy, and techniques are stressed using word processing software. Upon completion, secretarial majors enroll in OADM 150 . 4 lecture/laboratory hours.
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