2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jul 01, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Nursing

  
  • NUR 7552 - Practicum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners



    Credit Hour(s): 6
    Focus on models of practice providing health care to infants, children and adolescents in wellness, common minor health problems, and acute and chronic illness. Factors influencing role development will be addressed.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7105 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7106 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7550 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7551 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7611 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I



    Credit Hour(s): 7
    The focus is on comprehensive symptom assessment and diagnostic reasoning in the management of individuals and families with acute and chronic alterations in psychiatric/mental health status across the lifespan. Health promotion, health behaviors, and disease prevention strategies are emphasized with respect to epidemiology, risks, and growth and development. Therapeutic communication, ethics, and cultural competency are emphasized. Advanced practice role development is incorporated.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7001 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7003 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7005 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7103 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7104 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7105 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7612 - Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II



    Credit Hour(s): 8
    The focus is on comprehension and clinical reasoning in the selection and use of a variety of therapeutic modalities used in the management of individuals and families with acute and/or chronic alterations in psychiatric/mental health status and functioning across the lifespan. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities are explored. Advanced practice role development is incorporated.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7611 Minimum Grade of B
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7613 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III



    Credit Hour(s): 7
    The focus is on synthesis of knowledge and implementation of the role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Experiences emphasize clinical decision making in an inter-professional environment with focus on the PMHNP as a principle provider of care for individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric/mental health disorders across the lifespan.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7612 Minimum Grade of B
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7720 - Primary Care to the Age of 2 for the Formerly Ill Child



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    This course is for students enrolled in the neonatal nurse practitioner concentration in the MS in Nursing program. The focus of this course is on the growth and development of former preterm and critically ill infants and the impact of morbidity that originated in the newborn period. Differential diagnosis and treatment plans will be directed towards achieving the highest level of wellness obtainable.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7001 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level NUR 7004 Minimum Grade of D and Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7731 - Advanced Newborn and Infant Pharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Principles of pharmacology as applied to the child from birth to the age of 2 are presented. Common drug therapies across a wide array of classes for use in the NICU or those whose clinical condition originated in the neonatal period are discussed as well as novel, innovative, experimental treatment protocols, use of off-label medications, and therapeutic drug testing. The legal, ethical, and financial constraints relative to prescriptive authority of the NNP are presented.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7732 - Advanced Neonatal Assessment



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Course allows an immersive experience in the identification of normal and abnormal findings in the neonate. Content includes a comprehensive view of fetal assessment, maternal wellbeing, and family dynamics. Opportunity will be offered to evaluate perinatal histories, perform developmental and physical exams, evaluate diagnostic and laboratory findings, and identify areas for referral. Students will learn to write comprehensive history and physicals using standard nomenclature.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7733 - Clinical Competencies and Management for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Practice I



    Credit Hour(s): 6
    The clinical focus is on beginning clinical competencies in the neonatal intensive care unit. The course begins the study of embryology, neonatal pathophysiology, and management of disease process. Students will learn a new role as a member of an interprefessional team, the use of documentation systems, patient rounds, patient management, database development, discharge planning, x-ray interpretation, and the provision of culturally competent care.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7731 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7732 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7734 - Advanced Clinical Competencies and Management for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Practice II



    Credit Hour(s): 7
    The clinical focus of this course is on continuing clinical competencies for the nurse practitioner in the Level III/IV neonatal intensive care unit. The course continues the exploration of embryology, neonatal pathophysiology, and management of the disease process. Students will apply current management strategies and will utilize best evidence to provide a high level of care for infants and their families.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7733 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7735 - Translation of Evidence to Practice and Management for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners III



    Credit Hour(s): 7
    Students will be asked to build upon prior learning, caring for ill newborns/infants and their families. Complex cases and multiple patient scenarios will be stressed. Application of research findings, leadership on the interprofessional team, planning and execution of complicated discharge, and innovations in care are all essential competencies.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7734 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7801 - Primary Health Care of Women, Children and Adolescents



    Credit Hour(s): 6
    Provides the nurse practitioner with knowledge and skills needed to deliver primary health care to women, children and adolescents in multiple settings. Emphasizes the application of problem identification and management, health promotion, and client and family counseling. Clinical and supervised lab experiences focus on foundations of nurse practitioner practice, initial role identification and opportunity to apply classroom and core content.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7103 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7104 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7802 - Primary Care of Adults



    Credit Hour(s): 5
    Provides the nurse practitioner with knowledge and skills needed to deliver primary health care to young adults, adults, and older adults through senescence in multiple settings. Emphasizes the application of problem identification and management, health promotion, and client & family counseling. Supervised lab and clinical experiences provide the opportunity to apply classroom and core content.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7801 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 7803 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 6
    Intensive clinical focus provides students the opportunity to apply relevant theories, concepts, and research findings to clinical care. Stresses development of clinical competence required in delivering primary health care.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7802 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Clinical
  
  • NUR 7901 - Advances in School Nursing



    Credit Hour(s): 4
    Individually mentored practicum that requires advanced nursing practice with individuals and groups. Includes seminar that facilitates synthesis and application of all prior learning for evidence-based practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7105 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 6901 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 6902 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • NUR 7903 - Practicum: School Nursing



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Focus is on clinical application of relevant theories and research findings for health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance for children and adolescents in schools. Emphasis is on the development of a comprehensive school health program. Seminars synthesize previous learning with application to the role of school nurse. Clinical practicum required.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 7001 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7003 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7004 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7005 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7102 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 7105 Minimum Grade of C and (Graduate level NUR 7103 Minimum Grade of C or Graduate level NUR 7123 Minimum Grade of C) and (Graduate level NUR 7104 Minimum Grade of C or Graduate level NUR 7124 Minimum Grade of C) and Graduate level NUR 6901 Minimum Grade of C and Graduate level NUR 6902 Minimum Grade of C
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College of Nursing & Health.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • NUR 8001 - Scientific Basis of Nursing Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course examines nursing science from a broad range of perspectives. The emphasis is on identification and analysis of nursing phenomena, use of nursing science to manage phenomena, and evaluation of outcomes.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8002 - Population Health



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course uses epidemiologic models to analyze and construct interventions for health care delivery systems. The focus is on safe, quality, culturally-appropriate advanced nursing practice activities to meet emerging world needs.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8003 - Applied Nursing Research



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course builds on knowledge of research and clinical practice with emphasis on evidence-based practice. Students learn to critically examine and apply nursing research within the practice setting.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8004 - Organizational and Systems Leadership in Health Care



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines application of organizational and leadership theories/strategies to assess process/outcomes in complex practice settings, health care organizations, and communities with a focus on the APN role in analyzing clinical patterns and issues.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8005 - Project Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides the knowledge and skills to plan the DNP project proposal for systematic implementation and evaluation of outcomes built on a synthesis of the literature. An analytical approach to implementing a practice change at multiple organizational systems will be explored. The seminar will include a variety of activities related to role of the DNP as leader and innovator for practice change.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 8003 Minimum Grade of B
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8006 - Marketing & Entrepreneurial Activities in Complex Health Care



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course examines marketing and entrepreneurial strategies for advanced nursing practice in complex health care systems. The focus is on creating and evaluating marketing plans and entrepreneurial activities.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8007 - Quality Mgt & Performance Improvement in HC Orgs



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Examines the principles and practice of quality management in health care organizations and clinical performance in care delivery and outcomes. Focus is on the role and accountability of the advanced practice nurse working with a collaborative team for maintaining patient safety and improving quality of care.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8008 - Information Technology in Nursing & Health Care



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Systematic assessment of clinical and administrative information needs of health care systems. Examines the technology and strategies needed to support patients, nurses, and health care delivery in dynamic environmental systems.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8099 - Doctoral Project



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    This course is a guided, independent project applying the evidence-based practice process to improve patient outcomes, health care delivery, nursing practice, and or health policy.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 8005 Minimum Grade of B
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8101 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice in Direct Care



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This seminar course focuses on the nursing management of complex patients, diagnostic reasoning, translation of evidence into practice, and building intra and inter-professional interactive models to meet patient needs.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • NUR 8102 - Final Practicum - Direct Care



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
    Individually precepted practicum that requires advanced nursing practice with individuals and groups. Includes seminar that facilitates synthesis and application of all prior learning for evidence-based practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 8001 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • NUR 8201 - Evidence Based Leadership in Complex Health Systems



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course examines evidence practices in leadership practices in complex health care settings focusing on creating and evaluating innovative practices including model application for financial and clinical outcomes.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • NUR 8202 - Final Practicum - Leadership



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 6
    Individually mentored practicum that requires leadership and practice at the aggregate/systems/organizational level of health care. Includes required seminar that facilitates application, synthesis, and evaluation of prior learning in applied practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level NUR 8001 Minimum Grade of B
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Nursing Practice - DNP.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar

Office Information Systems

  
  • OIS 1010 - Professional Development I



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Professional development in office procedures, dress, personality, leadership, and other aspects of business etiquette.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OIS 1020 - Professional Development II



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Professional development in office procedures, dress, personality, leadership, and other aspects of business etiquette.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OIS 1030 - Professional Development III



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Professional development in office procedures, dress, personality, leadership, and other aspects of business development.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OIS 1040 - Professional Development IV



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Professional development in office procedures, dress, personality, leadership, and other aspects of business development.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OIS 1150 - Business/Office Correspondence



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of terminology and formats used in business communication: letters, reports, memos, diction, grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OIS 1160 - Introduction to Applied Business



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Analytical, ethical awareness and reasoning abilities, multicultural understanding, use of technology, and communications and team building in a business environment.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 1260 - Spreadsheet Applications



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Spreadsheets for office applications.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 1280 - Database Applications



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Create, manipulate, and maintain databases and generate queries and reports for office applications.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2120 - Financial Recordkeeping



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Creating and managing business financial records for small and large offices.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2150 - Job Search/Portfolio Development



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Job hunting skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and effective employment seeking skills.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2170 - Integrated Office Software



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Study of computer skills by utilizing and integrating Microsoft Office software. Students will use Microsoft Office software to complete discipline specific projects. Department Managed Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OIS 1260 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OIS 1280 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2180 - Emerging Office Technology Trends



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Latest information on office standards and legislative updates that impact office support professionals.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2200 - Administrative Office Management



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Office organization with an emphasis on work flow, proper equipment, problems in supervision, human relations, and management techniques.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OIS 2400 - Independent Study



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Directed study on selected topics.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • OIS 2480 - Capstone



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Comprehensive project in office applications.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • OIS 2500 - Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Practical experience coordinated by faculty, student, and business representative.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship

Organizational Leadership

  
  • OL 2010 - Self as Leader



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to leadership skills: an understanding of the personal, professional, and communication skills and dispositions necessary for effective leadership in any organizational setting.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • OL 3020 - Leading Others



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to leadership theories and styles. Skills and abilities needed for working with others in an organizational setting, and a framework for building and leading teams.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OL 3030 - Interpersonal Skills for Leaders



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Understanding and application of emotional and social intelligence (ESI) to leading self, teams and organizations. Focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, stress management and general mood.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 2010 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3020 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OL 3040 - Developing Others



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Strategies for organizational assessment, tools for developing people within organizations, and techniques for developing and delivering training programs.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 2010 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3020 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • OL 3990 - Special Topics in Organizational Leadership



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Seminar in special topics such as women in leadership, leadership in the public sector, or non-profit leadership. Topics vary.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Organiz Leadership - BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • OL 4010 - Leading Change



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Contemporary and advanced issues in change leadership such as creating a climate for change, implementing and sustaining change, building a change vision, adaptive leadership and change readiness.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 3030 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study (Major, Minor, or Concentration): Organizational Leadership. Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • OL 4020 - Community-Based Learning



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Investigate a community-based issue, determine actions needed, devise and execute service learning, reflect on the experience, and demonstrate learning by sharing results with the community involved.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Organiz Leadership - BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • OL 4025 - Community-Based Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    On-site experiential learning experience coupled with specific academic assignments in which the intern demonstrates his/her familiarity with a related scholarly literature base, while also identifying specific career/learning objectives joined with performance indicators.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Organiz Leadership - BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • OL 4940 - Leadership and the Environment



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Case-based, current events seminar addresses leadership within organizations given today’s global environment, varying demographics and high customer service standards. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 3030 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study (Major, Minor, or Concentration): Organizational Leadership. Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • OL 4950 - Leadership Skills Application



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Culminating OL experience in the major. Incorporating leadership strategies in an external organization, and assessing and assisting with a leadership challenge, problem issue, and/or need. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 3030 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level STT 1600 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Organiz Leadership - BS.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • OL 4990 - OL Honors Project



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    A theoretically based research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Examples might include: defining a specific research question and providing a comprehensive literature review; or identifying, examining, and researching a work-based problem/issue.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level OL 2010 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3020 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3030 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 3040 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level OL 4010 Minimum Grade of D and (Undergraduate level OL 4020 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level OL 4025 Minimum Grade of D) and Undergraduate level STT 1600 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Organizational Leadership. Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study

Pharmacology

  
  • PHA 8000 - Principles of Biomedical Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Pharmacology/Toxicology

  
  • PTX 4950 - Honors Research in Pharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 12
    Experiential learning for honors program students interested in basic biomedical research. Tutorial with laboratory.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • PTX 4990 - Undergraduate Research in Pharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 12
    Experimental learning in assigned clinical and research laboratories. Students present papers, and seminars are given by professionals and experts from a variety of clinical and research fields.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • PTX 6001 - Biochemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to the application of biochemistry to the pharmacology program. Students will learn fundamental concepts in the structural and thermodynamic aspects of the organization of proteins. The kinetics and thermodynamics of protein-ligand interactions are discussed for non-cooperative, cooperative, and allosteric binding events. The use of mechanistic and kinetic information in enzyme characterization and drug action are discussed.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 6002 - Cell Biology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will explore the organization, function, and structures of eukaryotic cells. Fundamentals of subcellular organization and biological chemistry will provide a foundation for understanding the molecular and energetic aspects of cells. The course will then cover membrane function as well as cellular signaling pathways with a particular emphasis on understanding how these pathways are useful targets of pharmaceutical agents.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 6003 - Introduction to Pharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to basic concepts in drug action. Students will become acquainted with the types of pharmacological agents, their general mechanisms for influencing cell behavior, the duration of effective action, and the vocabulary and delivery of pharmacological agents.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 6010 - Intro to Biochemistry



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to the application of biochemistry to pharmacology. Students will learn fundamental concepts in the structural and thermodynamic aspects of the organization of proteins.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7000 - BioStats for the Health Professional



    Credit Hour(s): 2 to 3
    Introduction to the basic principles and applications of statistical methods as they are applied to data arising in the health professions.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7001 - Cellular Pharmacology and Toxicology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Modern toxicology focuses on understanding the mechanism of action of chemicals at the cellular level. This course will explore a spectrum of cellular mechanisms of toxicity providing a broad perspective of cutting edge research in toxicology.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7002 - Journal Club/Special Topics



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    WSU faculty driven course. Students are presented with current literature on a specific topic. The students will give presentations on the material.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7003 - Biokinetics/ Biodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course will track the absorption, distribution, inactivation and elimination of drugs and toxins. It will also present the principles of drug/toxin actions which underly their observed effects.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7010 - Research Techniques



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Practical laboratory experiences in commonly used biological techniques including DNA purification and manipulation, protein expression and analysis, and the classical pharmacological techniques of mediating receptor binding. Designed to give hands-on experience along with a short weekly lecture providing background on theory behind the topic.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PTX 7011 - Thesis Development Workshop



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students will learn how to develop thesis proposals and how to present research projects. Students will learn about requirements and receive instructions for preparing oral proposals. A step-by-step program will guide students toward assembling complete presentations.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7012 - Introduction to Research



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Three practical laboratory experiences in three week rotations each. The students will spend 3 weeks in 3 laboratories and each rotation will be concluded with a 2 page summary, signed by the laboratory PI. Upon completion the Pharm & Tox student should have a laboratory picked to complete thesis work.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • PTX 7020 - Laboratory Management



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The topics are designed to give students laboratory management experience along with a short weekly lecture that will provide background information on the theory behind the project.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7021 - Effective Scientific Writing: Part 1



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Students are required to independently write a 10-15 page scientific reviews on a current topic in Pharmacology & Toxicology with input from the adviser.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7022 - Effective Scientific Writing: Part 2



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Students will independently write a 10-15 page scientific review on a current topic in Pharmacology & Toxicology with at least 25 references.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PTX 7021 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7110 - Journal Club



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 8
    WSU faculty driven course. Students are presented with current literature on around a specific topic. The students will give presentations on the material.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PTX 7120 - Journal Club



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    WSU faculty driven course. Students are presented with current literature on around a specific topic. The students will give presentations on the material.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PTX 7130 - Pharmacology & Toxicology Journal Club - Summer



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    WSU P&T faculty driven course. Students are presented with current literature on around a specific topic. The students will give presentations on the material.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • PTX 7200 - Principles of Biokinetics/Biodynamics



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course will track the absorption, distribution, inactivation and elimination of drugs and toxins. It will also present the principles of drug/toxin actions which underly their observed effects.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7300 - Cellular Pharmacology and Toxicology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Modern toxicology focuses on understanding the mechanism of action of chemicals at the cellular level. This course will explore a spectrum of cellular mechanisms of toxicity providing a broad perspective of the cutting edge of research in toxicology.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7400 - Laboratory Management



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The topics are designed to give students laboratory management experience along with a short weekly lecture that will provide background information on the theory behind the project.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 7500 - Research Techniques



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Practical laboratory experiences in commonly used biological techniques including DNA purification and manipulation, protein expression and analysis, and the classical pharmacological techniques of mediating receptor binding. Designed to give hands-on experience along with a short weekly lecture providing background on the theory behind the topic.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PTX 7600 - BioStats for the Health Professional



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the basic principles and applications of statistical methods as they are applied to data arising in the health professions.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8000 - Selected Topics-Pharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
    Topics vary.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8001 - Lab Safety



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    In this course we discuss the environmental, health, and safety requirements for laboratory workers. The topics will include hazard communication, laboratory-specific hazards, and general laboratory practices. The regulatory agencies and committee that oversee laboratory operations will also be reviewed. This course has been approved for continuing education or contact hours for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8002 - Principles of Biomedical Research



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Principles of Biomedical Research is appropriate for students that will be involved in biomedical research. PBR provides a lecture and student interactive series designed to introduce students to the basics of biomedical research.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8004 - Applications to Medical Chemical, Radiological and Nuclear Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Provide an understanding of chemical threat agent history, toxicology, and medical intervention. The course will also introduce requirements for research for working with highly toxic chemicals, animal models, and medical/environmental countermeasures.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8005 - Applications to Medical Biological Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will provide an overview understanding of the most important biodefense and emerging infectious agents, their epidemiology, pathogenesis, animal models, and medical/environmental countermeasures with reference to regulatory requirements.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8006 - Case Studies for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will provide an opportunity for students to review historical chemical and biological scenarios to evaluate means, methods, motivation and effects of such uses.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8013 - Communications in Science



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    A crash course in bringing clarity, plain language and fun to scientific communications.
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8014 - Integrative Pharmacology and Toxicology Methods



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course provides basic and general principles on animal handling, caring and experimental design. It instructs basic techniques in drug dosing and administration, animal surgery, tissue sample collection. Emphasizes Biomedical Science’s current methods.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • PTX 8016 - Neuropharmacology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The aim of this course is to give an overview of neuropharmacology that includes basic principles of drug action in neurons, a description of major neurotransmitter systems in the brain and their pharmacology, with examples of their clinical and therapeutic relevance. The emphasis is on mental illness. The course is designed for graduate students in medicine and biomedical sciences.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8040 - Good Laboratory Practices



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    GLP regulations are a set of international standards developed to ensure quality and reliability of safety data submitted to regulatory authorities. This course is a study of the standards and principles governing the conduct of pharm/tox studies.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8050 - Toxinology



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Toxinology is the branch of biology that studies toxins and the organisms that produce them. The learning outcome of this course is to develop a clearer understanding of the chemical structures, functions and biological activities of various toxins produced by organisms such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, marine invertebrates, fungus, plants and microbes.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8060 - Six Sigma, Green Belt



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course is an introduction to the tools and techniques of the lean six sigma philosophy of management that focuses on eliminating defects through practices that emphasize understanding, measuring, and improving processes
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8061 - Six Sigma,Black Belt



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course is an introduction to the tools and techniques of the lean six sigma philosophy of management that focuses on eliminating defects through practices that emphasize understanding, measuring, and improving processes. The Black Belt course focuses on the advanced analytical tools for process improvement. Topics covered in the Green Belt course will only be explored at a deeper level.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level PTX 8060 Minimum Grade of D
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8070 - Cell Culture Training



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    This is a two day course that focuses on the introduction of the basic principal and techniques of cell culture. The course will cover cell culture definition, cell culture types, cell culture environment, cell culture wares and the protocols for cell culture techniques. In addition, there will be hands-on teaching of cell culture techniques which will include making cell culture medium, changing medium, thawing cells, freezing cells, sub-culturing cells and counting cell numbers.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8080 - Wound Healing



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This is a translational medicine class that connects wound healing (skin anatomy and physiology phases of wound healing) with wound care (wound closure and the reconstructive ladder in plastic surgery).
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8100 - Applications to Medical Chemical, Radiological and Nuclear Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will provide an understanding of the chemical, radiological, and nuclear threat, related toxicology/pathogenesis and medical intervention. The course will also introduce requirements for Government and Contract Research standards for working with highly toxic materials, study design, development, and execution to include issues with regard to Good Laboratory Practices, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Quality Assurance, and safety pharmacology.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8110 - Alternative Healthcare System of India



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    The course includes a two week visit to Alvas Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodabidre, Mangalore, India where students will witness the way Ayurveda is practiced and integrated with modern medicine.This course is primarily designed to introduce a natural way of providing health care that is practiced in India as a complimentary health care system.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8120 - Case Studies for Chemical Biological Radiological Defense



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    This course will provide an opportunity for students to review historical chemical and biological scenarios to evaluate means, methods, motivation and effects of such uses.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8130 - NanoMedicine



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses aspects of biology, chemistry, and physics.This course will focus on three themes: the development and characterization of NMs, their potential applications in medicine/biomedical applications, and their potential toxicological risks for human health.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • PTX 8140 - Human Studies Research



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    All research projects that involve human subjects require review and approval at the institutional level for both regulations covering human subjects research and/or regulations under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act). A well-crafted research proposal makes completion of the review process at each institution easier. In this class we will develop a petition, complete CITI training, and engage in dialogue on the topic.
    Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
 

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