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2020-2021 UMA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Mathematics |
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MAT 449 - Introduction to R Programming and Data Analysis 3 CR
This course is intended to introduce students to R, an open-source and evolving programming language for applied scientific pursuits, most notably data science, bioinformatics, spatial informatics, and business analytics. This course will cover the basics of using R, elementary data structures within R, accessing and writing functions, scripts, and libraries, and also beginner aspects of data visualization, geospatial analysis, interfacing with SQL, twitter analysis, network analysis, and package writing. (This course is cross-listed with CIS 449 and DSC 449 )
Prerequisite(s): CIS 255 or CIS 352 or CIS 360 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 450 - Data Mining 3 CR
This course in data mining techniques is designed for both computer information systems majors and business administration majors. In this course, students will explore and analyze data to support business intelligence applications. Methods used include cluster analysis, decision trees, classification of data, estimation and prediction, and association techniques. The goal of data mining is to take data and convert collected data into information readily usable by business managers to determine buying behavior, fraud detection, database marketing, market basket analysis, and information management. (This course is cross-listed with BUA 450 and CIS 450 and DSC 450 )
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 , and CIS 255 or CIS 303 or CIS 330 or CIS 360 or permission of instructor.
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MAT 489 - Topics in Mathematics 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in mathematics that are not among the regularly scheduled mathematics offerings, but in which there are apparent student needs that necessitate periodic offering. For baccalaureate degree students.
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Maine Engineering Pathway |
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MEP 100 - Introduction to Engineering 1 CR
This course is intended for students in the Maine Engineering Pathways Program. It provides an introduction to the engineering profession and the preparation needed to become an engineer. The major branches of engineering will be described, including: biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and engineering technology. Students will practice engineering skills through a small design project.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 and MAT 030 , with a minimum grade of C, not C-, or higher OR appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test.
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
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MLT 100 - Clinical Chemistry I 3 CR
Topics include: laboratory math, quality control, theory of instrumentation, carbohydrates, electrolytes, mineral balance, renal function, lipids and arterial blood gases. Emphasis will be placed on the lab analysis of blood using spectrophotometers and correlation of laboratory test results with normal physiology and disease states.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program or permission of the instructor. Course originates from UMPI.
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MLT 103 - Phlebotomy 2 CR
Orientation to the field of medical laboratory including professionalism and ethics, laboratory safety, and medical terminology. An introduction to blood collection: safety precautions, types of specimens, collection and handling techniques. Routine venipuncture and dermal puncture equipment and procedures as well as special situations and additional techniques used to accommodate them. Offered first summer of the Program. Course originates from UMA.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT Program or permission of the instructor.
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MLT 104 - Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum 1 CR
Practicum in phlebotomy utilizing the laboratory facilities and staff at the university of Maine at Presque Isle and clinical affiliated hospitals. The fundamentals of specimen collection, specimen processing and handling with a minimum performance of 100 successful unaided blood collections including venipuncture and skin punctures will be performed. Offered first summer of the Program. Fee.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 103 and permission of instructor.
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MLT 105 - Urinalysis 3 CR
The course prepares students to perform a complete urinalysis, which includes physical, chemical and microscopic analysis. Topics explore anatomy and physiology of the urinary system and its functions, urine formation and the procedures used in analysis of urines and body fluids, and the correlation of abnormal finding with disease states. Offered first summer of the program. Course originates from UMPI.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program or permission of the instructor.
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MLT 203 - Clinical Chemistry II & Immunology 3 CR
Topics include: the analysis of proteins, enzymes, laboratory markers of cardiac damage and function, liver function, hormones, therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology and body fluids. Emphasis will be placed on the correlation of laboratory test results with normal physiology and disease states. Course offered spring semester. Course originates from UMPI.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 100 or permission of instructor.
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MLT 204 - Clinical Microbiology 4 CR
Consideration of pathological forms of microbes including their morphological, physiological, and nutritive characteristics, and the correlation of abnormal findings with disease states. Some emphasis will be given to mycology and parasitology. Three 2-day intensive labs and/or review sessions. Course originates from UMA. Fee. Course offered fall semester. Course originates from UMA.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 206 and BIO 321 .
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MLT 205 - Immunohematology 4 CR
Fundamentals of immunohematology with emphasis on antigens and antibodies of ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, antibody identification, pre-transfusion practices, donor screening, preparation of components and adverse effects of transfusion. Routine serological tests and quality control are included. Four intensive labs and /or review sessions will be held at MaineGeneral Medical Center. Course offered fall semester. Course originates from UMPI.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 206 or permission of instructor.
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MLT 206 - Hematology/Coagulation 4 CR
Identification of blood cell types and their enumeration of body fluids. Various red cell and white cell disorders are discussed. Coagulation including routine coagulation tests, coagulation disorders, and anticoagulant therapy is covered. Three intensive labs and/or review sessions. Course originates from UMA. Offered second summer of the Program. Fee. Offered second summer of the program. Course originates from UMA.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 105 , MLT 203 OR permission of instructor.
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MLT 395 - Hospital Practicum 12 CR
A supervised clinical practicum in hematology, coagulation, blood banking, serology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and microbiology utilizing the laboratory facilities and staff at various clinical affiliates around the state. Course offered spring semester. Course originates from UMA.
Prerequisite(s): MLT 100 , MLT 103 , MLT 104 , MLT 105 , MLT 203 , MLT 204 , MLT 205 , and MLT 206 .
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Music History |
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MUH 103 - Music of the United States 3 CR
A study of the development of musical culture in America from the 17th century to the present. Includes sacred music, American music, folk music, blues, patriotic and dance music, jazz and 20th century popular music. For the non-music major.
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MUH 104 - Classic-Era Music: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven 3 CR
A study of classic-era music focusing on the music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. The discussion will be contextual, the topics multidisciplinary, and will include the influence of poetics and rhetoric; the new attention to emotion and sensibility; the changing social role of the musician; Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven as Romantic and revolutionary artists.
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MUH 110 - Popular Music 3 CR
A consideration of popular music today, covering the types of popular music and their interactions, important performers and composers, the music industry and the mass media and the sociological role of popular music as an expression of differing and changing values in American culture. For non-music majors.
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MUH 117 - Rock History 3 CR
A survey of artists and the change in musical trends in popular music since the 1950’s, and the roots of that music. The history of “Rock” encompasses soul, rhythm & blues, and many other popular music sub-genres in addition to what might be traditionally considered “rock and roll”. Open to music majors and non-music majors.
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MUH 118 - Golden Age of Country Music: 1950-1970 3 CR
This course will cover the history of and origin of Country music, its significant performers of the Golden Age (1950-1970), songwriters, songs, and cultural identity. This course will progress chronologically, following the evolution of specific musical styles. Reading assignments cover the relationship between country music and the socio-economic classes from which the artists emerge. We will focus on a specific time period and specific artists and songs.
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MUH 123 - Understanding Music 3 CR
A study of the basic elements of music necessary for intelligent listening, with emphasis on various historical movements, together with a study of the great composers and their contrasting styles as exemplified by their most important compositions. Open to non-music majors.
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MUH 124 - Music of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries 3 CR
In this course, we will look at significant “snapshot moments” in recent and contemporary music across a wide range of genres such as blues, jazz, rock, contemporary classical, electronic and computer music, and hip hop. We will listen to, read about, discuss, and write about music that will sometimes be familiar, and at other times be quite new to us. We will open our ears to the unexpected, and learn something about ourselves and about the fascinating causes and effects of musical creation and consumption in our society. For the non-music major.
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MUH 130 - Understanding Jazz 3 CR
An introduction to jazz and how to listen to it. Examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, and the major style eras. Focuses on major historical figures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane.
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MUH 131 - Survey Jazz and Contemporary Music 2 CR
A survey of American popular music styles since 1900. Emphasis is placed on musical characteristics, artists and classic recordings which have shaped the evolution of music.
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MUH 160 - World Music 3 CR
A study of folk, classical and popular music in Europe, Africa, Native America and South America, the Pacific, the Middle East and Asia, the uses of music in each of these world areas, the influence of Western music on the traditional music of each area, and the influence of non-Western music on European-American music. For non-music majors.
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MUH 190 - Women, Music, and Culture 3 CR
Women, Music, and Culture traces the profound and often unheeded contributions of women in Western music from the gilded age to contemporary times. This investigation explores the historical narratives of Western culture’s art, folk, jazz and popular music genres by shining a light on women as teachers, students, composers, patrons and performers. We will also consider cultural and anthropological issues as we reckon with the ways the “glass ceiling” limits women’s musical accomplishments as well as the way women attempt to shatter cultural limitations. Active and guided listening examples will highlight basic musical elements such as style, melody, rhythm, and structure. No musical training is required. (This course is cross listed with WGS 190 )
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MUH 333 - Western Music History 3 CR
A study of European music styles and the principal composers of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Twentieth Century periods. Special attention is paid to forms, compositional techniques, related arts and aesthetic ideas of the times.
Prerequisite(s): MUH 131 OR permission of instructor.
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MUH 334 - Jazz History 3 CR
A history of jazz and how to listen to it. Examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, and the major style eras. Focuses on major historical figures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane.
Prerequisite(s): none, though some prior study of music or music history will be helpful.
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MUH 337 - Tradition and Innovation: Western Art Music Since the Romantics 3 CR
A study of 20th and 21st century composers, styles and techniques in European and American Art Music. Composers, their works, and relevant new technologies will be examined within their larger cultural and artistic context. For non-music majors.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102W (MUH 123 , MUH 160 , OR MUH 190 recommended but not mandatory) OR permission of instructor.
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Music |
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MUS 100 - Recital Lab 0 CR
Experience in performing before and listening to performances of one’s peers. Also includes attendance at clinics and professional concerts scheduled for the class. Classes are video and audio recorded for future reference by students and faculty. Required of music majors who are enrolled in a private lesson on the major instrument.
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MUS 101 - Music Theory and Practice I 4 CR
Blended coverage of jazz, classical, and popular music theory with concurrent improvisation, ear training, sight-singing, and keyboard applications. Topics include scales, modes, intervals, triads, seventh chords, inversions, Roman numeral systems, and an introduction to trans-stylistic improvisation.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of music theory placement test, or MUS 122 .
Co-requisite(s): MUS 181 .
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MUS 102 - Music Theory and Practice II 4 CR
Blended coverage of jazz, classical, and popular music theory with concurrent improvisation, ear training, sight-singing, and keyboard applications. Topics include harmonic functions, chord-scale analysis, jazz-blues progressions, guide tones, non-harmonic tones, chorale analysis, secondary dominants, substitute dominants.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 101 .
Co-requisite(s): MUS 182 .
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MUS 107 - Chorus 1 CR
Rehearsal and performance of music for chorus. Open to all students regardless of previous music experience. Beginning, intermediate and advanced singers are welcome. Students only need the desire to learn to sing in a group setting. A variety of music styles and genres will be explored. The Chorus will rehearse at a regularly scheduled weekly class meeting with a concert at the end of the semester. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 108 - Concert Band
Concert Band is a large instrumental ensemble with a primary purpose of rehearsing and performing music for band. It is open to all students who have experience in playing a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced players are welcome. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 115 - Private Music Lessons: Instrument, Voice or Songwriting for the Non-Music Major 1-2 CR
Pursuit of technical ability on an instrument, voice or in songwriting. For instrumentalists and vocalists, this course will focus upon instrumental technique, sight reading, interpretive approaches, and improvisational methods. For students of composition, this course will address compositional techniques, score analysis, orchestrational methods, and musical autography with primary focus given to the composition of new works by the student. Open to non-music majors.
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MUS 116 - Applied Classical Music 1-2 CR
This course is designed for students who wish to study the traditional repertory on their chosen instrument or voice. The study is intensive and covers technique, tone, phrasing, stylistic features, note reading and repertory. The course is primarily for those who have reached an intermediate level of performance on their pre-college training. Audition and permission of the instructor required. Open to non-music majors.
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MUS 122 - Fundamentals of Music 3 CR
Notation and terminology, scales and intervals, chords, ear training, elementary rhythmic and melodic dictation and sight singing.
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MUS 125 - The Songwriters Toolkit 3 CR
This course teaches songwriters and aspiring songwriters the basic music theory skills most needed for their craft. It will introduce students to the basics of music notation, rhythm, pitch, intervals, scales, chords and song form and will explore these elements through the music of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Townes Van Zandt, Laura Nyro and other influential song writers. Students will gain the tools they need to become better songwriters and build strong foundation for continued study in songwriting.
Prerequisite(s): The ability to play or sing a simple melody, and play chords (major and minor) on piano or guitar.
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MUS 141 - Applied Music: Major Instrument, Voice or Composition 2 CR
These courses will emphasize the development of basic and intermediate skills. For performers and vocalists, these will include the study of instrumental technique, sight reading, interpretive approaches appropriate to various music styles, and improvisational methods. For composers, the skills will include the study of compositional techniques, score analysis, orchestrational methods, and music autography with primary focus given to the composition of new works by the student. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability by the end of the fourth semester. Limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 151 - Music Performance Ensemble(s) 1 CR
UMA’s Music Program offers a variety of ensembles such as, vocal instrument, jazz, rock, pop, folk and classical ensembles. Some ensembles are open admission and some require an audition. Please contact the music program for specific information on auditions. Ensembles will cover skills relevant to each ensemble. There is a particular emphasis on note reading, chord reading, comping, song form, head arrangements, stage presence, intonation, rhythmic phrasing, time, time signatures, and an introduction to melodic and improvised soloing, according to ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 171 - Introduction to Computer Applications for Music 3 CR
Computer applications for music will present skills and knowledge to facilitate the study and teaching of music through the use of technology. Course topics include an introduction to music notation software, MIDI and audio recording, intelligent accompaniment, and software-based instruments for live performance. The course is aimed at increasing facility with entry-level software for students and educators. Recommended background: a basic understanding of music notation and Fundamentals of Music.
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MUS 181 - Piano Lab I 1 CR
Stresses keyboard application of concepts under study in theory lecture in a group lesson format. Students will be required to perform various scales, chord voicing and chord progressions, as well as apply basic improvisation concepts.
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MUS 182 - Piano Lab II 1 CR
Stresses keyboard application of concepts under study in theory lecture in a group lesson format. Students will be required to perform various scales, chord voicing and chord progressions, as well as apply basic improvisation concepts.
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MUS 203 - Music Theory and Practice III 4 CR
Blended coverage of jazz, classical, and popular music theory with concurrent improvisation, ear training, sight-singing, and keyboard applications. Topics include modal mixture; Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords; figured bass; chorale writing; extended chords; altered extensions; jazz, classical and rock analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 204 - Music Theory and Practice IV 4 CR
Blended coverage of jazz, classical, and popular music theory with concurrent improvisation, ear training, sight-singing, and keyboard applications. Topics include advanced jazz analysis and chord-scale analysis, species counterpoint, introduction to post-tonal theory, rock theory, and blended genres.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 203 .
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MUS 219 - Introduction to Audio Recording 3 CR
After successful completion of this course the student will have achieved a basic competency in Avid’s Pro Tools and will have acquired new listening skills. The Pro Tools portion of the course explores the whole process of working with audio: from session creation to recording, editing, mixing, and bouncing down the final product. The listening portion of the course teaches the student to listen to, localize, and notate sounds in natural environments and then apply the concepts to recorded music. (This course is cross listed with AUD 219 )
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MUS 221 - Arranging I 3 CR
An introductory course which focuses on the concepts and techniques necessary to complete a successful arrangement. Transposition and ranges of instruments along with rhythm section writing and voicing are explored. Techniques of background writing, introductions, interludes, codas, articulation, phrasing and the use of dynamics are utilized in a step-by-step organization and orchestration of an arrangement from start to finish.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 222 - Arranging II 3 CR
A continuation of Arranging I which emphasizes a more in-depth use and understanding of the concepts presented in Arranging I. Focus on score analysis, critical listening and orchestration in a variety of musical styles. Techniques of big band arranging and orchestration are explored along with introduction to 2-, 3-, and 4-part counterpoint.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 221 .
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MUS 254 - Sophomore Ensemble II 1 CR
Placement in each ensemble is by audition only. The first year ensemble sequence involves the fundamentals needed to perform in a group situation. There is a particular emphasis on note reading, chord reading, comping, song form, head arrangements, stage presence, intonation, rhythmic phrasing, time, time signatures, and an introduction to melodic and improvised soloing. In the second year ensembles, the course content is highly specialized in the area of improvisation. These ensembles will continue to build upon the first year material and deal specifically with improvisational skills. Chord-scale relationships, melodic phrasing, rhythmic concepts, call and response, and jazz articulation are examples of the soloing techniques included in these courses. Qualifying students may enroll at a higher level, but must fulfill the performance requirements for graduation. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 262 - Woodwind Techniques 2 CR
Woodwind Techniques is a laboratory class, delivered in a private lesson or small-group format that addresses basic instrument knowledge, performance and pedagogy of the woodwind family for saxophone, clarinet, flute, oboe and bassoon. Study of woodwind pedagogical techniques will enable the student to teach and direct elementary, middle and secondary level pupils.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102
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MUS 263 - Brass Techniques 2 CR
Brass Techniques is a laboratory class, delivered in a private lesson or small-group format that addresses basic instrument knowledge, performance and pedagogy of the brass family for trumpet, french horn, trombone and tuba. Study of brass pedagogical techniques will enable the student to teach and direct elementary, middle and secondary level pupils.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 264 - String Techniques 2 CR
String Techniques is a laboratory class delivered in a private lesson or small-group format that addresses basic instrument knowledge, performance and pedagogy of the string family for violin, viola, cello and bass. Study of string pedagogical techniques will enable the student to teach and direct elementary, middle and secondary level pupils.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 265 - Percussion Techniques 2 CR
Percussion Class is a laboratory class delivered in a private lesson or small-group format that addresses basic instrument knowledge, performance and pedagogy of snare drum and timpani, jazz drum set, as well as mallet and Latin percussion. Study of percussion pedagogical techniques will enable the student to teach and direct elementary, middle and secondary level pupils.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 266 - Vocal Techniques 2 CR
Vocal Techniques is a laboratory class, delivered in a private lesson or small-group format that addresses the needs of future choral educators by examining the organization and administration of public school choral music programs, surveying appropriate educational choral literature, and vocal pedagogy.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 102 .
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MUS 270 - Music Business 3 CR
An intensive, straightforward, practical examination of career opportunities in the music and recording industries. Emphasis will be on understanding how these industries function and on understanding music business practices that are usually only learned through years of experience. On-site field experience is included.
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MUS 271 - Digital Music Systems 3 CR
Digital Music Systems focuses on basic knowledge and skills for the operation of music synthesizers and other digital musical equipment. Emphasis will be on learning the basic principles of music synthesis, the musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) system, operation of computer hardware and software and computer-assisted arranging and scoring. Students will complete programming and arranging projects in the UMA Computer Music Studio.
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MUS 272 - Electronic Dance Music Production 3 CR
MUS 272 offers students a chance to explore electronic dance music (EDM) production from the ground up. In addition to learning the basics of Ableton Live 9, a popular software sequencer, this comprehensive course also includes historical, technical and creative topics.
Prerequisite(s): 1 semester of music theory or permission of the department.
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MUS 289 - Topics in Music 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Selected topics in music which are not available through regular courses. Offered for qualified associate and baccalaureate degree students.
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MUS 294 - Independent Study in Music 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): completion of 30 semester hours.
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MUS 300 - Applied Music Synthesis 3 CR
This course will build upon the knowledge and skills acquired by students in MUS 271 . Students will complete intermediate to advanced programming and arranging projects in the UMA Computer Music Studio using MIDI hardware/software and software synthesis tools. A final project will be required.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 271 .
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MUS 303 - Hip-Hop America: Culture, Consciousness and Movement 3 CR
Hip Hop has shaped American culture for decades and helps to define the essence of what America is. Contested and contradictory, powerful and diverse, beautiful and ugly, Hip Hop gives a voice to the oppressed and a means to mainstream success. Through a variety of texts like rap music and the Broadway musical, Hamilton, as well as contexts like feminism and social justice, we will explore the ways in which Hip Hope shapes and challenges American culture, raising consciousness, and inspiring a variety of movements. (This course is cross listed with AME 303 , ENG 303 and WGS 303 )
Prerequisite(s): AME 201W OR MUS XXX OR ENG 102W OR WGS 101W OR permission of instructor.
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MUS 305 - Form and Analysis 3 CR
Centers around the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, orchestrational and formal analysis of written and recorded musical examples. Students will use the concepts learned in the Music Theory sequence to gain a more heightened awareness of the relationship between form, harmony, and melody through listening and score analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 204 .
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MUS 306 - Modern Concepts in Jazz Improvisation 2 CR
Designed as a continuation of music/jazz theory and ear training study. Focuses upon the analysis of improvised solos by Charlie Parker and important post-1950 improvisers such as Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and John Coltrane. At the end of each unit of study, students will write a solo in the style of that artist which will be performed and critiqued in class. May be taken concurrently with MUS 305 .
Prerequisite(s): MUS 315 .
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MUS 315 - Transcription 3 CR
A continuation and practical application of the techniques learned in the completed ear-training sequence. Students will learn the mental and physical processes used to translate sound recording into a written musical format. A variety of musical styles will be transcribed.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 204 .
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MUS 319 - Advanced Audio Technology 3 CR
AUD 319 builds on the Pro Tools skills acquired in AUD 219 , accentuating advanced editing skills. Additionally, new ground is explored on topics such as microphone specification and placement, acoustics, and processing. (This course is cross listed with AUD 319 )
Prerequisite(s): AUD 219 /MUS 219 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 320 - Snow Pond Composers Workshop 2 CR
The Snow Pond Composers Workshop at Snow Pond Music Festival is a week of intensive input and experiences for creative growth for undergraduate composers. In addition to private lessons and master class sessions with faculty composers, participants will explore new imaginative territories with instructional sessions on improvisation, technology, and genre-blending. Time will be provided for on-site composing and participants will have a short piece read by the visiting performing artist. In addition to welcoming traditional approaches to composition, the workshop is also receptive to and will explore styles that blend rock, jazz, world music, electronics, improvisation, and other diverse elements into the compositional mix.
Prerequisite(s): evidence of appropriate prior compositional experience via pre-screened admission to program in the application process.
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MUS 323 - Composition I 3 CR
The purpose of Composition I is to introduce students to the techniques and challenges of original composition. In the process of producing compositions in jazz, popular, and concert music styles, students will explore representative repertoire and consider such topics as motive and phrase, line writing, thematic development, planning harmonic progressions, formal design, effective orchestration and appropriate notation. Major projects include songs, an extended multi-horn jazz composition and a work for mixed chamber ensemble.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 222 .
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MUS 324 - Composition II and Analysis 3 CR
The purpose of Composition II is to continue developing the skills and techniques for original composition introduced in Composition I. The focus will be on the wide range of approaches to composition developed in the 20th century and beyond. Topics will include the study of harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, orchestrational and formal analysis of representative compositions, the exploration of contemporary techniques for organizing pitch and rhythmic materials, and the further development of skills in instrumentation and orchestration. Students will compose and analyze projects for strings, a mixed group of woodwinds and brass, and chamber or jazz orchestra.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 323 .
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MUS 345 - Applied Music: major Instrument or Voice 2 CR
These courses build upon concepts and techniques learned in the MUS 141 /142/243/244 sequence; admittance requires junior standing. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability prior to enrollment in MUS 448 . Limited to music majors. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing. MUS 100 .
Co-requisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 355 - Music Performance Ensemble(s) 1 CR
UMA’s Music Program offers a variety of ensembles such as, vocal instrument, jazz, rock, pop, folk and classical ensembles. Some ensembles are open admission and some require an audition. Please contact the music program for specific information on auditions. Ensembles will cover skills relevant to each ensemble. Third and fourth year ensembles focus on advanced performance techniques on the given instruments, voice, compositions, arrangements and audio components in ensemble playing, according to the ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 362 - Methods of Teaching Music 3 CR
Pedagogy Techniques focuses on the methods and materials of teaching. Topics include the methods and materials of traditional music education, guided observation activities, technological aids for the music educator, a study of curricular innovations such as those of Suzuki, Dalcroze, Kodaly, Orff and the North American strategies of Edwin Gordon and Comprehensive Musicianship.
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MUS 410 - Advanced Chamber Music Seminar 3 CR
The chamber music seminar at Snow Pond Music Festival is an intensive program of chamber music study for college and graduate-level musicians. Program participants will focus on two to three major works in the chamber music literature, working alongside a dynamic faculty representing such prestigious organizations as Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Knights Chamber Orchestra, the American Composers Orchestra, the Laurel Trio, Sequitur, and Network for New Music. Special attention will be paid to development of leadership skills and to learning the delicate art of cooperation with an intimate group.
Prerequisite(s): 6 semesters of applied music lessons and/or audition.
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MUS 435W - Senior Seminar: Contemporary Music, 1945 to the Present 3 CR
In this seminar, each student will complete a term paper based upon research undertaken during the semester. To facilitate the writing of the papers, the seminar will include the study of bibliographic techniques relevant to both print and online/Internet sources. And to develop a context in which to write term papers, students will read and discuss examples of current musical scholarship. Students will select research projects which complement their major area of study within the music program. Topics must be approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , MUH 333 , MUH 334 , and junior standing.
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MUS 447 - Applied Music: Major Instrument or Voice 2 CR
These courses build upon concepts and techniques learned in MUS 141 ; admittance requires Junior standing. Individual teachers will provide sequencing of these studies so that all students will reach a requisite level of ability prior to enrollment in MUS 448 . Limited to music majors.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 100 .
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MUS 448 - Senior Concert 2 CR
Each student will produce and/or perform, as appropriate, in a 45-minute concert presented in Jewett Hall. Students are responsible for all aspects of the concert, including procurement of requisite accompanists and equipment, adequate rehearsal prior to the concert, publicity, parts copying, and writing of a concert program/notes. Students must perform for a faculty jury at least two weeks prior to the concert performance; the concert will be presented only after the jury has determined that the program has been prepared to a requisite level of proficiency (as appropriate to the final year in a bachelor of music program). All students (instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers) must determine appropriate repertoire for the concert with the guidance and supervision of their applied music instructor. Students who pursue the composition concentration are not required to perform in the concert. However, it is expected that the compositions are arrangements they present will represent a substantial body of work.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 447 .
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MUS 458 - Senior Ensemble 1 CR
UMA’s Music Program offers a variety of ensembles. Some ensembles are open admission and some require an audition. Ensembles cover skills relevant to each ensemble. Third and fourth year ensembles focus on advanced performance techniques on the given instruments, voice, compositions, arrangements and audio components in ensemble performance, according to the ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 463 - Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques 3 CR
Studio Teaching Lab will provide students with an opportunity to gain practical guided experience in ensemble teaching. The course focuses on observation projects, guided internship activities, conducting, and the study of problems unique to teaching instrumental and vocal jazz. Students will plan, implement, and evaluate teaching projects that address individual and group instruction.
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MUS 489 - Topics in Music 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Selected topics in music which are not available through regular courses. Offered for qualified associate and baccalaureate students.
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MUS 494 - Independent Study in Music 1-6 CR
The purpose of this course is to develop a close faculty-student interchange of ideas and to encourage a student to undertake as much independent study as possible. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): completion of 90 semester hours.
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MUS 495 - Internship in Music Business 4 CR
The internship experience affords the student a hands-on experience within an organization related to the music industry. Students of good academic standing who are judged mature enough for this experience are eligible for the program.
Prerequisite(s): it is expected that the majority of the coursework for the major or minor would be completed.
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NUR 220 - Concepts
This course introduces students to core concepts basic to the art and science of nursing care which supports and promotes health. The delivery of safe, evidence-based, holistic, relationship-centered care is emphasized. Selected concepts from the domains of health and illness, health care recipients and professional nursing will be presented including and introduction to major nursing theories.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110 , BIO 210 , BIO 321 , SOC 101 , PSY 100 , ENG 210W , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 224 , NUR 250 , BIO 345 .
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NUR 224 - Holistic Caring 2 CR
This course introduces students to core holistic concepts essential to creating sustainable caring-healing nursing practices. Major holistic theories include caring, Integral nursing and selected models are presented. Students and faculty partner to address the nature of personal mind/body/spirit connectedness as integral to self-healing, self-care and wellness.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110 , BIO 210 , BIO 321 , SOC 101 , PSY 100 , ENG 210W , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 250 , BIO 345 .
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NUR 225 - Introduction to Health Informatics 3 CR
This course will provide students with a survey of topics in the health informatics area. Examining computer’s emerging roles in the delivery, management and analysis of health care, and how it impacts all stakeholders in the healthcare arena. Competency skill sets include: Analytic/Assessment of medical information (both spatial and non-spatial) Systems Analysis and modeling and Project Management. (This course is cross listed with CIS 225 .)
Prerequisite(s): CIS 100 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 250 - Health Care Policy 3 CR
This course will introduce students to the key concepts of the healthcare policy process and the role of the professional nurse. An emphasis is on the legislative health policy process and includes the ways government plays a role in health and provision of health care. The interactions between government, employment, wage growth, healthcare providers, consumers, and insurers and how they impact health policy in the workplace and community will be explored.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 210W , SOC 101 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 289 - Topics in Nursing 3 CR
(Topic would be indicated.) Seminar to identify and discuss topics current to the practice of nursing. Students will be encouraged through a seminar format to apply critical thinking skills to issues affecting nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): enrollment in the Nursing Program, or permission of instructor.
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NUR 301 - Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 4 CR
This course presents content of total health assessment for all ages using a holistic approach. Emphasis is given to the role of the nurse as interdisciplinary partner, collaborator, communicator, and health coach. In the laboratory setting, students use a holistic approach to develop skills in interviewing, therapeutic communication, and completing a holistic health assessment with clients of all ages.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 or permission of instructor.
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NUR 303 - Pharmacology for Nurses 3 CR
This course is designed to explore the concepts of pharmacodynamics through a holistic nursing approach. The course content includes principles of medication administration, holistic assessment, safety, ethical-legal aspects, cultural awareness, use of evidence, life-span considerations, education, and nurse coaching.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , CHY 111 /CHY 112 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 310 , NUR 311 .
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NUR 304 - Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice 3 CR
An exploration of the nursing profession, historical foundations, holistic concepts and current issues regarding the scope and roles in professional baccalaureate nursing practice will be discussed. An emphasis is placed on the continued development of critical thinking, written, and oral communication skills for the baccalaureate nurse.
Co-requisite(s): ENG 210W .
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NUR 305 - Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan: A concept-based approach 3 CR
This course presents content of total health assessment in a concept-based approach across the lifespan for pre-licensure nursing students. A holistic approach is implemented in the teaching and practice of assessment throughout the course. Emphasis is given to the role of the nurse as interdisciplinary partner, collaborator, communicator, and health coach.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 and NUR 224 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 306 .
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NUR 306 - Health Assessment throughout the Lifespan: A concept-based approach lab 3 CR
This one credit course presents content of total health assessment in a concept-based approach across the lifespan for pre-licensure nursing students. A holistic approach is implemented in the teaching and practice of assessment throughout the course. In the laboratory setting, students use a holistic approach to develop skills in interviewing, therapeutic communication, and completing a holistic health assessment with clients of all ages.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 and NUR 224 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 305 .
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NUR 310 - Foundations of Nursing 3 CR
This course will enable students to explore concepts and apply critical thinking skills foundational to safe, high quality, holistic, relationship-centered nursing care in diverse health care settings. The nursing process is introduced as a problem solving approach to nursing practice. Students explore how to create a sustainable caring-healing practice through self-care.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 303 , NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 311 , NUR 326 .
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NUR 311 - Foundations of Nursing Lab 2 CR
This laboratory course will enable students to develop nursing skills foundational to deliver safe, high quality, holistic, relationship-centered nursing care in diverse health care settings. The nursing process is used as a methodology that provides the basic structure of nursing practice.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 220 , NUR 224 , NUR 225 /CIS 225 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 303 , NUR 305 , NUR 306 , NUR 310 , NUR 326 .
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NUR 312 - Caring for Adults I 6 CR
This course is designed to examine the concepts of holistic nursing care of adults with chronic health care needs. Emphasis is place on the delivery of safe, evidence-based, relationship-centered care with diverse populations. Principles of wellness, health promotion, and illness prevention for adults are explored. The clinical practicum focuses on integration of safe, competent, evidence-based, holistic nursing care for adults in an acute care setting. Foundational knowledge, attitude, and skills are learned in nursing labs and applied in the clinical setting. Classroom (3 Credits): 3 Hours per week. Clinical/Simulation: (3 Credits): 9 hours per week , may vary.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 301 , NUR 310 , NUR 311 , NUR 326 , NUR 250 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 315 and NUR 352 .
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NUR 315 - Caring for Families 5 CR
This course is designed to examine concepts and theories of family, human growth and development, health promotion, wellness, and the illness states of childbearing families. The nursing management of safe, evidence based, holistic, relationship-centered care is explored. Collaboration with persons, families and inter-professional teams are emphasized in order to create quality outcomes and a culture of safety. The clinical practicum provides an opportunity to apply family centered theoretical knowledge and evidence-based care of women, newborn, infants, children, adolescents and families.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 311 , PSY 308 .
Co-requisite(s): NUR 312
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NUR 326 - Caring for Aging Adults 3 CR
This course focuses on the use of best current evidence as a basis for holistic nursing care of the aging adult. The course has three areas of exploration: individualized aging, management of geriatric syndromes and chronic illness, and vulnerability during life transitions. The relationship between research, theory, evidence, and practice is considered.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-licensure students NUR 220 and NUR 224 . RN-BSN students co-requisite: NUR 304 .
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NUR 330 - Integrative Healing Yoga: Theory, Philosophy, and Practice for Individuals & Healthcare Providers 3 CR
This course will provide the learner with an in-depth exploration into the research-based body of scientific evidence related to yoga as an integrative healing modality. Students explore psychoneuroimmunology and the stress response as the basis for the science of healing related to yoga modalities. Additionally, the learner is provided with an applied experience in developing yoga practices for supporting healing in healthcare settings. Students are supported in growing in their own self-care efforts, which supports their ability to also care for others. This blended seven week class will meet weekly for yoga and includes online learning requirements as well.
Prerequisite(s): must be enrolled in BSN, ASN, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Human and Social Services program or have instructor’s permission.
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NUR 332 - Hands on Healing: Reiki 3 CR
Students will gain practical experience with giving and receiving Reiki after they receive a Reiki attunement level one. Students will practice Reiki with others during face-to-face sessions and will have the opportunity to explore the body of research around Reiki and other energy based healing modalities. This course empowers the nurse or other healthcare professional to create a holistic healing modality that may be used in the healthcare practice setting, thereby supporting the nurse in creating an autonomous and caring practice modality.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 333 - Thanatology for Nurses 3 CR
This course will explore thanatology, or the science of death and dying, from a nursing perspective. It will provide the registered nurse with background on the unique needs of patients at end of life, and take into consideration the scientific evidence around the effectives of end of life nursing practices. Student will explore the physiological, legal, ethical, and holistic nursing care concerns related to the dying patient.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or ENG 210W and NUR 304 , or by permission.
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NUR 335 - Integrative Pharmacology 3 CR
This course addresses pharmacodynamics through a holistic nursing approach. Safety of medication principles includes holistic assessment, alternative remedies, ethical-legal aspects, cultural awareness, use of evidence, life-span consideration, education, and coaching.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 or permission of instructor.
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NUR 351 - Biomedical Ethics 3 CR
An analysis of ethical issues arising within modern medicine and the health care professions, such as paternalism and truth-telling, euthanasia, abortion, modern reproductive technologies, nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships, civil commitment, and allocation of scarce medical resources. (This course is cross listed with PHI 351 ).
Prerequisite(s): NUR 304 , or permission of instructor.
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NUR 352 - Nursing Research 3 CR
This course focuses on the use of evidence as a basis for nursing practice. Nursing research literature using qualitative and quantitative paradigms is explored. The student learns to analyze, synthesize, and summarize findings of current nursing evidence. The relationship between research, theory, evidence, and practice is considered.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-licensure student NUR 220 , NUR 224 and MAT 115 . RN-BSN student co-requisite: NUR 304 and MAT 115 .
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NUR 355 - Community and Global Health Didactic 3 CR
This course focuses on using community health concepts, sciences, and theories basic to the development and maintenance of the public’s health. An exploration of the history of community health nursing, global nursing concerns, biostatistics, epidemiology, and health prevention efforts will be integrated with concepts relating to holistic, caring, integrative health promotion. The student will be assisted to begin to develop a clinical community health, or global health experience, which uses principals of partnership building and population-focused, community-based approaches to healthcare. The nursing decision-making process and use of evidence-based modalities may be used to facilitate work with individuals, families and groups in a variety of diverse or global community settings.
Prerequisite(s): Pre-licensure student NUR 220 and NUR 224 . RN-BSN student co-requisite: NUR 301 & NUR 304 .
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