Mar 29, 2024  
Mansfield University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • NTR 3330 - SPORTS NUTRITION


    Scientific basis for sports nutrition. Basic nutrition concepts, energy expenditure during various types of exercise, diet during training, meal recommendations, use of supplements and ergogenic aids, special recommendations for groups of athletes. An excellent course for athletes, coaches, and active people.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NTR 2211 prerequisite

    NTR 3325 Co-requisite

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NTR 3350 - NUTRITION IN HEALTHCARE


    This course is intended for students pursuing degrees in healthcare including Nursing, Pre-Medical, Pre-PA, Nutrition, and other allied health care fields. Introductory concepts of nutrition are reviewed, and the student is introduced to healthy nutrition through the life cycle, selected cultural diet variations, diet and physical activity recommendations, medical nutrition therapy for selected diseases, and basic food safety concepts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take NTR-2211

    Credits: 3cr
  
  • NTR 4401 - MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I


    Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of patients with obesity, eating disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and immunological disorders. Pathophysiology and evidence-based medical nutrition therapy interventions for disease states discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NTR-2211 with a grade of C or better

    Co-Requisites BSC 1121 & NTR 3325

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NTR 4402 - MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY II


    Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of patients with anemia, HIV, inborn errors of metabolism, nervous system disorders, digestive tract disorders, renal disease, neoplastic diseases and those on nutrition support. Pathophysiology and evidence based medical nutrition therapy interventions for disease states discussed.     

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, NTR 2211, NTR 3325, AND NTR 4401 with a grade of C or better

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NTR 4411 - QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION


    This course covers quantity food production, menu planning, purchasing, receiving, sanitation, and safety techniques in food service. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: NTR-3305

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NTR 4417 - ADVANCED NUTRITION


    Chemistry of nutrients, metabolism, and normal nutritional requirements throughout the human life cycle.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHM-1101, CHM-1102 and NTR-2211

    Corequisites:

    CHM-2201

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NTR 4419 - NUTRITION FIELD EXPERIENCE


    Supervised and evaluated field experience related to nutrition. Requires a comprehensive final project related to the work accomplished during the field experience and a positive performance evaluation by immediate supervisor, who must be a nutrition professional. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have earned 60 credits including 9 credits of nutrition with a QPA of 3.0 overall and in the major

    Variable Credits: 0 - 15 cr.
  
  • NTR 4420 - NUTRITION RESEARCH SEMINAR


    Students select a contemporary nutrition issue. The students will learn research methodology, how to interpret current research, and how to present their research. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 75 earned credits including 9 credits of nutrition

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NTR 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline.
    The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field. May be taken for one, two or three credits at one time.

    Variable Credits: 0 - 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 1001 - NURSING STUDENT TOOLS AND RULES FOR SUCCESS


    This course introduces students to an overview of the discipline of nursing. The course will focus on promoting tools for student success in the nursing program. Topics include how to learn in a concept-based curriculum; and how to best ensure success in the nursing program based on program standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSN majors only.

    Credits: 1cr
  
  • NUR 1100 - FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING


    This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. Professional concepts such as scope of practice; communication skills; legal, ethical, and professional issues; professional identity; and patient safety are introduced.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Nursing majors only.

    Credits: 2 cr.
  
  • NUR 1120 - PUBLIC HEALTH and SOCIAL JUSTICE


    This course is designed to provide an overview of public health with an emphasis on the population perspective and the cross-cutting ecological nature of public health including the population impacts on healthcare systems.  Discussions will integrate social justice issues, epidemiology and other public health concepts, with discussions primarily limited to the United States and occasional references to global implications. This course does not meet the wellness requirement for nursing or nutrition students, nor can it be used as a nursing elective.  

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: *** This course does not meet the wellness requirement for nursing or nutrition students, nor can it be used as a nursing elective.
  
  • NUR 2001 - INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING


    This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. Emphasis will include scope of practice, the nursing process, professional identity, health promotion, communication, and patient safety.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, and NUR 1001.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN students only
  
  • NUR 2201 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY


    This course focuses on physiologic concepts related to altered health states/diseases using a systems approach.  Lifespan considerations are explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122 and NUR 1001.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 2501 - FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE


    This course focuses on concepts and skills to promote basic care and comfort; medical documentation and terminology; and basic med math. Concepts of growth and development across the lifespan will be reviewed. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts and perform basic skills in a variety of clinical settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001 & NUR 2201.

    Credits: 4cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 2601 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT


    This course focuses on knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment. Normal assessment findings, frequently seen variations from normal and cultural differences are discussed. Lifespan considerations are also explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, and NUR 2201.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only
  
  • NUR 2701 - PHARMACOLOGY


    This course focuses on the pharmacologic management of selected altered health states/diseases using a prototype approach. The nurse’s role related to concepts of pharmacologic therapy and the process of medication administration is emphasized. Lifespan considerations are explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, and NUR 2201.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 3001 - EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND INFORMATICS


    This course introduces the concept of evidence-based practice in healthcare as it applies to the individual and the family across the lifespan. Informatics and nursing research will be components of this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, and NUR 2701.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only
  
  • NUR 3201 - CARE OF PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN WITH COMMON CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS


    This course focuses on the concepts and skills associated with chronic care needs of the individual across the lifespan. Also included are common mental health concepts, and therapeutic communication techniques used in a variety of health care settings. An introduction to community health care concepts is also presented. Students will have the ability to learn basic invasive skills that are required in the care of the patient.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, AND NUR 2701.

    Credits: 7cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 3261 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN


    This course is designed to assist the RN to BSN student develop the skills necessary to perform health assessments. The course incorporates the principles of interviewing, comprehensive health history, sequential physical assessment, and analysis and documentation of collected data.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 3270 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING I/HEALTH ASSESSMENT


    This course provides theory and skills foundation for professional nursing. The role of the professional nurse is explored. The nursing process, the clinical judgement model, health care needs of individuals, and health care needs of individuals, and health assessment are central concepts. The laboratory component concentrates on acquisition of professional nursing skills.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121 and BSC 1122.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NUR 3271 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING II


    This course provides theory and skills foundation for professional nursing. The role of the professional nurse is explored. The nursing process, the clinical judgement model, health care needs of individuals, and health care needs of individuals, and health assessment are central concepts. The laboratory component concentrates on acquisition of professional nursing skills.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 1100 and NUR 3270.

    Credits: 4 cr.

  
  • NUR 3361 - INTRODUCTION TO NURSING RESEARCH


    This course provides an overview of the steps in the research process, and the professional, ethical, and legal implications involved in scientific inquiry. There is an emphasis on knowledge and methods required to critically evaluate research and application of evidence-based findings to practice.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270 and NUR 3271 or equivalent courses; MA 1125; or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 2 cr.

  
  • NUR 3370 - NURSING CARE OF THE ADULT CLIENT


    This course focuses on topics and skills associated with chronic care needs of adult clients. Students will have the ability to learn basic invasive skills that are required in the care of the patient and to observe various roles of the professional nurse within the health care system.

     

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 (or BI 3371), CHM 1110, NTR 2211, NUR 3270 and NUR 3271.

    Credits: 8 cr.

  
  • NUR 3371 - NURSING CARE OF CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARING FAMILIES


    This course focuses on topics and skills to provide comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of childbearing and childrearing families experiencing acute and chronic health care problems, in a variety of settings. Course content focuses on family, normal/abnormal peri-partum, normal/abnormal pediatric problems, and growth and development.

    Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 (or BI 3371), CHM 1110, NUR 3270 and NUR 3271.

    Credits: 8 cr.
  
  • NUR 3391 - THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND PHARMACOLOGIC BASES OF NURSING PRACTICE I


    This course examines pathophysiological concepts of altered health states of selected body systems along with appropriate pharmacologic management and nursing implications. Includes basic principles of pharmacology; stress and adaptation; cell injury, aging and death; alterations in respiratory function, acid-base balance, fluids and electrolytes, renal function, the endocrine system, and the gastrointestinal system.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271, BSC 1121, BSC 1122 and BSC 3271 or BI 3371.

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NUR 3392 - THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND PHARMACOLOGIC BASES OF NURSING II


    This course examines pathophysiological concepts of altered health states along with appropriate pharmacologic management and nursing implications. Includes alterations in neurological function; cardiac function; immune function; and blood pressure, coagulation, blood flow, and other blood abnormalities.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271, BSC 1121, BSC 1122, BSC 3271 or BI 3371.

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NUR 3501 - HEALTH CARE DELIVERY


    This course introduces the student to health care organizations and delivery systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, NUR 3201.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN Majors only.
  
  • NUR 3601 - CARE OF PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN WITH ACUTE HEALTH PROBLEMS


    This course focuses on concepts and skills to provide care to meet the needs of clients with acute health problems in populations across the lifespan. Concepts of family and normal peri-partum will also be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to apply concepts and advanced psychomotor skills in a variety of clinical settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, AND NUR 3201.

    Credits: 7cr Notes: BSN Majors only.
  
  • NUR 4001 - LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING


    This course covers leadership concepts for professional nursing. Basic leadership principles and quality improvement will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, NUR 3201, NUR 3501, AND NUR 3601.

    Credits: 4CR Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 4201 - CARE OF PATIENTS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN WITH COMPLEX HEALTH PROBLEMS


    This course includes health and illness concepts across the lifespan associated with care of individuals with complex health problems. Students will care for patients experiencing complex alterations in their health. Students will apply concepts and advanced psychomotor skills in a variety of clinical settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, NUR 3201,

    NUR 3501, and NUR 3601.

    Credits: 7cr Notes: BSN majors only.

  
  • NUR 4402 - WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES


    Designed to explore and analyze a wide range of women’s health issues from a multi disciplinary perspective.  It is presented in an online format utilizing feminist pedagogy.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4410 - ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES


    An overview of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) will be presented in this course. Individual therapies and their use will be examined.  Current research will be analyzed.  The impact of cultural diversity on the use of CAT and conflicts with traditional medicine will also be discussed. 

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4411 - CASE STUDIES IN NURSING


    This course is focused on improving the student’s ability to plan and deliver nursing care through the application of case studies. The utilization of case studies will enhance critical thinking, improve proficiency with the nursing process, and contribute to communication skills.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • NUR 4412 - MENTAL HEALTH CARE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE


    This course provides an overview of the history and current status of the treatment of the mentally ill in the United States and across the globe.  Perspectives on causation and care will be explored, as well as current mental health prevention and promotion strategies.  Concepts of prevention and promotion are explored across the lifespan and across cultures with a focus on the mental health of special populations and communities. 

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4413 - NCLEX PREPARATION


    This course focuses on improving the student’s ability  to utilize critical thinking and test-taking strategies to enhance readiness to take the RN licensure exam (CLEX-RN).  The structure of the NLCEX-RN Test Plan is explored in depth, with emphasis on client needs and integrated processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take: NUR 3370 & NUR 3371.

    Credits: 1 cr.
  
  • NUR 4417 - COMMUNITY NURSING PRACTICE AND PRINCIPLES


    This course will provide registered nurses who did not have community health principles in their basic nursing programs with information on aspects of practice unique to functioning in community and public settings. The course includes theoretical and practice models that are basic to preparing students for the specialty of Community Health Nursing. Student in this course will learn to apply the nursing process to a community client using the Neuman Systems Model. This course is only for RN students who have a bachelors degree in an area other than nursing and are planning on attending Mansfield University’s MSN program.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4427 - SHAPING THE NURSING PROFESSION: A HISTORY OF NURSING IN THE US


    This course explores the existing historiography on the development of the nursing profession in the United States. The class focuses on historical literature, which provides perspectives on individuals, social movement, and institution building that contributed to transformations in the practice of nursing. Comparisons to development in related social groups provides context for understanding issues of class, gender, and social power.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits

    Credits: 3cr.
  
  • NUR 4433 - HEALTH PROMOTION


    An interdisciplinary, international investigation of health promotion taught from the perspective of various disciplines with an emphasis on issues of nutrition, exercise, health behaviors and motivational theory. It is designed to familiarize students with implementing strategies for health promotion and disease prevention on the personal and community level. Active participation by the student in a health promotion project will be required.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4454 - GERONTICS/NORMAL AGING


    Provides both theoretical content and interaction with the well-elderly. Assessing and assisting the aging to maintain wellness will be the major focus.

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271 and SOC 1101.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4456 - GERIATRIC SYNDROMES


     This course focuses on understanding the physiological aging process and complex health issues impacting older adults. Students will utilize established geriatric care standards to promote best practices and patient-centered care for the aging individual.

      

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3270, NUR 3271 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3cr

  
  • NUR 4460 - CURRENT ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING


    This is a seminar that examines current trends, controversies, questions, and dilemmas of professional nursing as well as the influence of political, ethical/legal, economic, and societal issues on the practice of nursing.  The capstone project in this course is designed to illustrate the connection between general education and the profession of nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take NUR 3361, NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 & NUR 3392.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4465 - RURAL HEALTH ISSUES


    This course explores issues which affect rural health consumers and providers. Geographical, cultural, socioeconomic, and healthcare system challenges will be discussed. Identifying the needs of rural populations will assist students to understand the advocacy role of rural healthcare providers and design strategies to enhance the development of healthy rural communities.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHE-1120, CHE-2220 or NUR-3271 or RN status

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4471 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING


    This course explores health promotion, community assessment and disease prevention in diverse populations using epidemiological theories and multiple frameworks as a basis. Chronic and communicable disease incidence, at-risk populations, clinical interventions, and evidence-based practice will be investigated as it applies to nursing practice in the community.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 or NUR 3392 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 6 cr.

  
  • NUR 4472 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING


    This course includes health and illness concepts associated with care of individuals with acute, chronic and complex variations of mental health. There is an emphasis on individuals, families, groups and communities.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: Junior level nursing courses.

    Credits: 6 cr.

  
  • NUR 4480 - LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN NURSING PRACTICE


    This course covers leadership concepts for professional nursing. Basic leadership principles and quality improvement will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: NUR 3361, NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 & NUR 3392.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • NUR 4490 - CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH MULTISYSTEM STRESSORS


    This course examines concepts associated with the care of adults with complex health problems. Students will apply the nursing process and advanced skills within the acute care setting. This course also focuses on the transition into professional practice.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes: NUR 3370, NUR 3371, NUR 3391 and NUR 3392.

    Credits: 8 cr.

  
  • NUR 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.

    Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
  
  • NUR 4501 - CONCEPT SYNTHESIS


    This course focuses on concept synthesis through case studies; completion of the capstone portfolio; and NCLEX preparation and readiness.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, NUR 3201, NUR 3501, NUR 3601, NUR 4001, NUR 4201, and 4601.

    Credits: 2cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 4601 - CARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND POPULATIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN EXPERIENCING CATASTROPHIC SITUATIONS


    This course will guide the student to apply the concepts in the management of individuals and populations across the lifespan experiencing catastrophic situations such as mass casualty, bioterrorism, societal violence, and other disasters.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR 2701, NUR 3001, NUR 3201, NUR 3501, NUR 3601, NUR 4001, AND NUR 4201.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only.
  
  • NUR 4701 - PRECEPTED EXPERIENCE


    This course focuses on the transition into professional practice through a preceptorship with registered nurses in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Take BSC 1121, BSC 1122, NUR 1001, NUR 2001, NUR 2201, NUR 2501, NUR 2601, NUR  2701,

    NUR 3001, NUR 3201, NUR3501, NUR 3601, NUR 4001, NUR 4201, and NUR 4601.

    Credits: 3cr Notes: BSN majors only.

  
  • PHL 1100 - METHODS OF INQUIRY


    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the tools and skills they will need in order to take charge of their learning and be academically successful in college. Students will be introduced to methods for identifying and using information critically and ethically and will practice recognizing essential elements of reasoning. They will recognize basic fallacies and discover how to access their own thinking, as well as assess the ideas and arguments of others. By the end of the course, students will have learned about methods of inquiry and elements of reasoning used in the various liberal arts disciplines.

    Credits: 3cr
  
  • PHL 1191 - ETHICAL ISSUES IN ALLIED HEALTH CARE


    Especially designed for individuals pursuing careers in respiratory therapy and radiology technology. Topics include informed consent, paternalism, professional accountability, access to professional services, policy implications and the control of technology, and the benefits of health-care practices. May not be used as a substitute in the Nursing Program for PHL 3380; not a General Education Humanities course.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2200 - CRITICAL THINKING


    This course is designed to improve a student’s ability to recognize and evaluate arguments and claims as they occur in a variety of contexts, such as editorials, articles, debates, newscasts, speeches, advertisements, and conversations. Logical fallacies, common ways in which arguments go wrong, will be studied, along with the features of good reasoning. Various forms of inductive or informal argumentation will be analyzed, including scientific, legal and everyday reasoning.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2201 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY


    Examines the basic foundational beliefs in the religious, scientific, ethical, and political dimensions of life. Exercises the student’s ability to identify his/her own basic beliefs and subject these to critical evaluation. Examples of issues discussed are whether ethical values are relative, the existence of God, the nature of justice, and human freedom.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2202 - CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS


    Analyzes moral arguments pertaining to difficult contemporary issues, with emphasis on clarifying and evaluating these. Discussion subjects include: abortion, euthanasia, the moral status of animals, the environment, the rights of women and minorities, censorship and pornography, etc. Course goal is to enable the student to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various positions on each issue. PHL 2202 is suitable as an entry level course in Philosophy.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2205 - LAW, MORALITY and AUTHORITY


    This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of texts, issues and concepts fundamental in the Western tradition.  It revolves around fundamental political concepts including the polis, sovereignty, citizenship, liberty, justice, law, and rights.  Significant time will be spent discussing the enforcement of morals or social norms by law and the proper authority of the state over the individual.  Primary sources will include (but are not limited to): Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.  This course is approved in the Ethics and Civic Responsibility block of General Education and will foster students’ skill in conceptual and textual analysis.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2259 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION


    Analyzes the validity of various proofs of God’s existence. Also examines religious language, the difference between faith and reason, the question of religious authority, and the reasonableness of the religious lifestyle.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 2350 - PHILOSOPHY AND POPULAR CULTURE


    Using a variety of contemporary examples and case studies from American culture, which may change from one course offering to the next, the course will demonstrate Philosophy’s relevance in the mainstream popular culture.  Course emphasizes development in critical thought, analysis, and communication skills.  With instructor’s approval, may be repeated for credit.  

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3230 - FORMAL LOGIC


    Examines forms of argumentation and formal reasoning, including inductive inference, categorical syllogisms, and propositional logic. In addition to examining both standard and non-standard categorical arguments, this course provides an introduction to symbolic notation, the use of truth tables, and the rules of natural deduction. Required for the Philosophy major.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3250 - PHILOSOPHY AND POPULAR CULTURE


    Using a variety of contemporary examples and case studies from American culture, which may change for one course offering to the next, the course will demonstrate Philosophy’s relevance and application in the mainstream popular culture. Course emphasizes development in critical thought, and analysis, and communication skills. With instructor’s approval, may be repeated for credit. Must have earned 30 credits.

    Credits: 3cr
  
  • PHL 3260 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS


    This course will examine both moral reasoning and ethical principles as they apply to issues and practices in such professions as business, education, law, police work, scientific research, clinical psychology and psychiatry, social work and information technology.  Each offering may emphasize different professions or one specific profession.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3300 - PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS


    A detailed survey of both classical and modern aesthetic theories along with a criticism of each.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3305 - PHILOSOPHY AND FILM


    Aesthetic, ethical and epistemological issues surrounding the moving image. Topics include: realism, neo-realism, the new wave, feminism and the influence of existential and Marxist philosophies on cinematic theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3310 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY


    An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in social and political discourse. Topics include: liberty and its limits, human rights, economic and social justice, the nature of political obligation and disobedience. Emphasis is on evaluating philosophical theories from both contemporary and historical sources.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2205 or PHL 2350.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3316 - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS


    An analysis of philosophical and ethical arguments involving environmental issues. Topics include the nature of rights, models of normative decision-making, and case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3320 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW


    An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in legal discourse and reasoning. Topics will include: the nature of law and legal decision making; theories of justice, privacy, responsibility and punishment. Emphasis is on examining specific legal cases from both contemporary and historical sources.

    Prerequisites & Notes:  30 earned credits

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3330 - EASTERN PHILOSOPHY


    An examination of selected Asian philosophies and philosophical traditions with a specific focus in the nature of reality and of the self.  While the primary focus is on Buddhism, elements of Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism will be explored.  Continuing focus is on comparing and contrasting Eastern approaches to reality with traditional Western approaches but the primary goal is to offer ways that Asian approaches to reality are of significant importance in everyday, Western life. 

    Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3333 - HISTORY OF RELIGIONS IN NORTH AMERICA


    Surveys the impact of the development of religious movements, institutions, ideas, practices and values on US and Canadian cultures, politics and society.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3340 - ETHICS


    An analysis of philosophical concepts and arguments presupposed in ethical discourse.  Topics include: values, virtues, rights and responsibilities, what makes “the good life,” and liberty.  Emphasis is on evaluating philosophical theories from both contemporary and historical sources, including  (but not limited to) virtue ethics, utilitarianism, natural law, Kantian ethics, care ethics, egoism, and Stoicism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: 30 credits completed

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3365 - SCIENCE AND VALUES


    Examines problems raised by science and technology. Topics will include: the ethics of experimentation; racism and sexism in science; the limits to technological growth; ecological and nuclear disaster; creationism versus evolutionism; ugliness and beauty in a technological environment. This course is geared to both specialists and non-specialists in philosophy or science.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3380 - HEALTH CARE ETHICS


    Health care does not exist in a vacuum and neither do the concepts learned in this course, which offers a thorough examination of the arguments designed to provide solutions to moral problems commonly faced by patients and health care providers.   Topics include: confidentiality; reproductive rights; death, dying and euthanasia; the distribution of scarce resources (including health insurance plans).  No background in philosophy or in medicine is necessary.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Must have 30 earned credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3390 - EXISTENTIALISM


    Analyzes this twentieth-century movement which emphasizes human uniqueness and value. Existential themes include freedom, commitment, self-determination, and authenticity. Major philosophers considered are Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 3470 - THEORIES OF MIND AND KNOWLEDGE


    A study of some of the philosophical theories involved in understanding the nature of the human mind and what constitutes knowledge. Some of the topics or concepts which may be examined are behaviorism, identify theory, folk psychology, functionalism, consciousness, intentionality, belief, justification, skepticism, and artificial intelligence. Attention will be paid to recent developments in neuroscience and the social sciences, especially psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 and 45 earned credits or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 4420 - CLASSICAL GREEK PHILOSOPHY


    A deep investigation into Ancient Greek Philosophy with a specific focus on Plato and Aristotle.  Content may also include the pre-Socratics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2350, HON 1111 or HON 1112 and Must have earned 45 credits.

     

    Credits: 3 cr.

  
  • PHL 4422 - TOPICS IN MODERN PHILOSOPHY


    Includes study of the philosophical thought of the early philosophers whose investigations culminated in the contemporary scientific method.  Philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries are examined, including Descartes, Locke and Hume.  Specific problem areas discussed are: the mind-body relationship, the possibility of knowledge, perception, and the status of ideas.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201, PHL 2202, PHL 2350, HON 1111 or HON 1112 and Must have earned 45 credits.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 4423 - TWENTIETH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY


    Analysis of the defining features of major philosophical movements in the twentieth century. The movements which may be examined include linguistic analysis, logical positivism, pragmatism, philosophy of mind, postmodernism, and feminism.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202 and 45 earned credits or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 4450 - INTERNSHIP


    Information can be obtained from Philosophy chairperson. No more than 6 credits count toward the Philosophy major.

    Credits: 3 - 12 cr.
  
  • PHL 4490 - SEMINAR


    An intense, supervised investigation of a specialized problem in philosophy or into the writings of a particular philosopher and philosophical movement.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: PHL 2201 or PHL 2202, and either 45 credits earned or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
  
  • PHL 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.

    Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 - 3 credits at one time.
  
  • PHY 1180 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES


    Introduction to the application of mathematical analysis to physical situations. Problem solving using algebraic, statistical, calculus, and computer methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2231.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 1191 - PHYSICS I


    A one-year sequential calculus physics course discussing classical mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, classical electricity and magnetism, optics and waves, modern physics. Application of physics to life science is made in problem selection and laboratory experimentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2231.

    Credits: 4 cr.
  
  • PHY 1192 - PHYSICS II


    Continuation of PHY 1191.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 1191.

    Credits: 4 cr.
  
  • PHY 2210 - GENERAL PHYSICS I


    A calculus based, introductory physics course emphasizing classical concepts. Selected topics include: motion, work and energy, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2231. Co-requisite: MA 2232.

    Credits: 4 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical Sciences,
    Natural Sciences
  
  • PHY 2211 - GENERAL PHYSICS II


    Continuation of PHY 1191 or PHY 2210.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Corequisite: MA 2233.

    Credits: 4 cr.
  
  • PHY 3264 - PHYSICAL METHODS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE


    An advanced treatment of the physical methods used in the investigation of criminal activities. Topics covered include: statistical treatment of data, material properties of matter, ballistics, hair and fiber identification, physical markings, and spectral analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHM 1110, SCI 1104 and SCI 1107.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3311 - MODERN PHYSICS I


    An introduction to 20th century physics, including the structure of atoms and nuclei, basic ideas of quantum mechanics and solid state theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233. Corequisite: MA 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3312 - MODERN PHYSICS II


    Continuation of PHY 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3313 - PHYSICAL MECHANICS I


    An analytic treatment of classical mechanics covering the methods of statics and dynamics of rigid bodies with application to physical problems; small oscillations, generalized coordinates and Lagrange’s equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233 and PHY 2211. Corequisite: MA 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3314 - PHYSICAL MECHANICS II


    Continuation of PHY 3313.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3315 - ANALOG ELECTRONICS


    The basics of analog electronics will be discussed and explored in the lab. Topics covered include: Kirchoff’s laws, Thevennin equivalent circuits, time varying signals, filters, diodes, transistors, and amplifiers.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 2211. Co-requisite: MA 3311.

    Credits: 4 cr.
  
  • PHY 3316 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS


    The basics of digital electronics will be discussed and explored in the lab. Topics covered include: binary systems, boolean algebra and logic gates, information registers, memory circuits, and digital microprocessors.

    Credits: 4 cr.
  
  • PHY 3317 - PHYSICAL OPTICS


    Wave phenomena, electromagnetic theory of light, interference, diffraction, polarization and nonlinear optics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 2211.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3318 - THERMODYNAMICS


    An introduction to thermal physics and kinetic theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 2211.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3319 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS


    A brief summary of the theory underlying the behavior of solids. Emphasis on transport theory, interaction of light and matter, semiconductor devices, superconductors and lasers.

    Prerequisites & Notes: PHY 3312, MA 2233, and MA 3311.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 3321 - SELECTED TOPICS I


    Any selected topic not sufficiently covered in a general course.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 4401 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I


    Foundations of electromagnetic theory including electrostatics, dielectric theory, magnetic properties.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 3311 and PHY 2211.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 4402 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM II


    Continuation of PHY 4401.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 4407 - INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS


    An introduction to wave mechanical and axiomatic approaches with simple applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MA 2233, MA 3311 and PHY 3312.

    Credits: 3 cr.
  
  • PHY 4415 - PHYSICS RESEARCH I


    Undergraduate physics research project initiated by the student and completed in conjunction with a faculty member.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3 cr.
 

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