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2018-2019 University Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MUS 275 - Diction: Private Instruction

    1 hour
    Basic rules of singing diction using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a system of notation recognized by singers, actors, and other speech/language-oriented professions. Students will apply IPA to repertoire study and performance in English, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, German, French, and Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): Two semesters of 100 level private voice lessons.

  
  • MUS 277 - Entrepreneurship for Creative and Performing Artists

    3 hours
    This seminar introduces entrepreneurial concepts to assist artists in supporting their passion. Students will be presented with an overview of business structures, business plan examples, and free or low-cost marketing resources, including e-mail list management, website creation, social media integration, and mobile fundraising and crowdfunding tools. Sessions will include group brainstorming, discussion, and collaboration. The course culminates with business plan submission and pitch presentation. Offered every other year.

  
  • MUS 278 - The Beatles

    3 hours
    Few artistic entities had as large an impact on our popular culture as The Beatles. In this course, we explore their background, history, development, evolution, and legacy on multiple fronts. We look at the Beatles’ core competencies, expert craftsmanship, and uncompromising will. We look at how they specifically changed the state of contemporary songwriting, recording technology, music business practices, television and radio trends, marking techniques, and social norms. We look at who adored them and why. We sidestep the hype and attempt to analyze how the Beatles lead a community of new-thinking artists and consumers into an unpredictable musical and social landscape that they were creating and the complex relationship that exists between uniquely innovative creativity, commerce, technology, and consequences. Even students who are not fans of the Beatles will learn how their impact on our current pop culture is still resonating and influencing today’s artists.

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in fine arts.

  
  • MUS 290 - Liturgical Choir

    1 hour
    This course serves to develop music skills while enriching the contemplative and prayer life of the University community.  Students will learn basic music reading, singing technique, and harmonization within a choral ensemble.  They will also learn about the liturgical year and music’s role in it, while experiencing a variety of liturgical music styles:  polyphony, chant, classical hymnody, contemporary music, folk, and gospel music.  Liturgical Choir will provide music for 4 liturgical events throughout the semester. This course can be repeated for credit; this course is graded on a satisfactory/fail basis. All levels are welcome.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  
  • MUS 291 - Pastoral Music Ministry

    3 hours
    This course will help to develop the skills necessary to foster the art of musical liturgy. The student will work closely with the director of the liturgical choir, learning to select, prepare, and rehearse a diverse repertoire of music for the Catholic Mass. An overview of the following will increase the student’s understanding of pastoral music ministry: cantor training, choral techniques, sight singing, conducting, basic keyboard accompaniment, and liturgical planning.

  
  • MUS 292 - Liturgical Chamber Singers

    3 hours
    This course meets in conjunction with and supports the Liturgical Choir, but has an additional 2 hours per week to prepare advanced choral repertoire. It serves to strengthen music literacy and vocal performance skills by providing opportunities to sing a balance of historical styles, sacred and secular, harmonize in varied voicings, explore music of non-western culture, and perform works for the public, which are of exemplary quality.  Students will develop sight-reading proficiency, singing technique, and harmonization abilities through a variety of musical styles, including polyphony, chant, classical, hymnody, oratorio, contemporary, praise, gospel, and folk.  This course also provides an overview of the liturgical year as well as the history and evolution of sacred music. Chamber Singers will provide music for six liturgical events throughout the semester. Permission to register from the instructor is required.

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in fine arts.

  
  • MUS 300 - Private Instruction: Composition with Music Software

    2 hours
  
  • MUS 304 - Private Instruction: Composition-Advanced II

    1-2 hours
    Students will produce a series of short compositions for varying instruments, studying their ranges and extended techniques. 

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 200  

  
  • MUS 306 - Music Theory IV

    3 hours
    Writing and analyzing aspects of late 19th century chromatic harmony. Introductions to musical forms and analytic techniques.

  
  • MUS 321 - Piano Pedagogy Private Instruction

    2 hours
    Students will explore standard teaching repertoire, pedagogy, age-appropriate teaching materials, local and national teaching organizations and conferences, and standard piano music publishers. A study of current and former pedagogues to equip the student for teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): May be taken after completion of second year of music major requirements.

  
  • MUS 326 - Private Guitar Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual guitar instruction at the advanced level. Students will work on technique, note reading, scales, chords, and improvisation all while building a repertoire of music from various styles. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit. 

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 228  (4 hours total)

  
  • MUS 327 - Guitar Chamber Music Private Instruction

    2 hours
    Chamber music is designed to provide students with the opportunity and experience of playing with a small ensemble. Ensembles will be formed using the available students or faculty. This class leads into a performance. This course may be repeated for credit

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 136  (4 hours total) and MUS 228  (4 hours total)

  
  • MUS 328 - Private Instruction-Guitar Pedagogy

    2 hours
    Students will explore standard teaching repertoire, pedagogy, age-appropriate teaching materials, local and national teaching organizations and conferences, and standard guitar music publishers. A study of current and former pedagogues to equip the student for teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 228  (4 hours total)

  
  • MUS 330 - Private Piano Instruction for Music Majors

    3 hours
    This course is advanced private instruction for piano majors during their junior year; students are required to devote increased time to practice. The course will eventually lead to a junior recital project to be presented in public.

    Prerequisite(s): Two semester of MUS 220 .

  
  • MUS 332 - Private Voice Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual instruction in voice for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have had at least 2-4 years of private instruction in voice. Students build on information they received in MUS 232 . Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 232  (4 hours total) and consent of the director of the music discipline.

  
  • MUS 345 - Private Drumset and Percussion Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual instruction in drumset and percussion for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have completed two semesters of drumset and percussion private instruction at the 200 level. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 245  (4 credit hours total) and consent of director of the music discipline.

  
  • MUS 400 - Private Instruction: Composition-Advanced III

    3 hours
    Students will work on larger scale work for distinction project or senior recital, as well as several listening responses to the music of contemporary composers.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 304  

  
  • MUS 430 - Private Piano Instruction

    2 hours


    Individual instruction in piano for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have completed two semesters of MUS 330 . The completion of this course will lead to the senior recital. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

     

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 330  (4 hours total) and consent of the director of the music discipline).

  
  • MUS 432 - Private Voice Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual instruction in voice for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have completed two semester of 300-level private voice instruction. Students build on information they received in MUS 332 . The completion of this course will lead to the senior recital. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 436 - Private Guitar Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual instruction in guitar for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have completed two semesters of guitar private instruction at the 300 level. The completion of this course will lead to the senior recital. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 326  (4 total hours)

  
  • MUS 445 - Private Drumset and Percussion Instruction

    2 hours
    Individual instruction in drumset and percussion for students at the late-intermediate level and beyond. This course is designed for students who have completed two semesters of drumset and percussion private instruction at the 300 level. The completion of this course will lead to the Senior Recital. Course fee applies. This course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 345  (4 total hours) and consent of the director of the music discipline.

  
  • MUS 450 - Independent Study

    1-3 hours
    Directed study in special topics not covered by regularly scheduled courses.

  
  • NEUR 105 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    3 hours
    This course provides an overview of the history, methods, and principles of neuroscience with a special emphasis on the increasing social and political impact of new neuroscience technologies. This is the initial course for neuroscience majors, but it also is available and accessible to non-majors. No laboratory is required, but hands-on activities are incorporated into the course work.

    Listed also as NSC 105  and PSYC 105 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  
  • NEUR 272 - Behavioral Neuroscience

    4 hours
    This course explores principles of behavioral neuroscience, including brain mechanisms of learning and memory, regulation of food intake and body weight, and mechanisms of fear and anxiety. The laboratory portion covers basic techniques in electrophysiology and behavioral analysis.

    Listed also as PSYC 372 .

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 .

  
  
  
  • NEUR 380 - Topics in Neuroscience

    3 hours
    This course provides an in-depth exploration of a specific subfield of neuroscience (e.g., developmental neuroscience, neuropharmacology, sensory physiology, etc.). The topic for each semester will be selected by the course instructor.

    Listed also as BIOL 273 .

    Prerequisite(s): NEUR 272  and NEUR 273 NEUR 273  may be concurrent.

  
  • NEUR 490 - Independent Research

    1-6 hours
    Problems for original investigation are assigned under faculty supervision.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  
  • NSC 105 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    3 hours
    Listed also as PSYC 105  and NEUR 105 .

  
  • NSC 106 - Integrated Principles of Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy

    4 hours
    This multidisciplinary course explores foundational concepts in the physical sciences (physics and chemistry) and promotes understanding of how the interactions between matter and energy apply to concepts in astronomy and other areas of scientific study. Lab investigations will support topics explored in the lecture class meetings as well as provide opportunities for students to understand and differentiate between scientific and engineering processes for answering research questions. Lecture and lab.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in the Teacher Education Program.

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 107 - Integrated Principles in the Earth, Biological, and Environmental Sciences

    4 hours
    This multidisciplinary course continues to explore how physical science concepts provide the basis for understanding earth science (geology and meteorology), biology, and the environmental sciences. Lab investigations will support topics explored in the lecture class meetings as well as provide opportunities for students to continue their exploration of the differences between scientific and engineering processes for answering research questions. Lecture and lab.

    Prerequisite(s): NSC 106  and acceptance in the Teacher Education Program.

  
  • NSC 137 - Basic Human Biology

    3 hours
    A survey of how the major organ systems of the body function. Essential material on cells and tissues will be included.

    Prerequisite(s): Not open to students who have completed BIOL 252  or BIOL 361 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 138 - Biotechnology and Society

    3 hours
    This course examines the role of biotechnology in human society. Basic concepts in genetics, recombinant DNA technology, and molecular biology will be presented and discussed in order to serve as a foundation for understanding the benefit and the ethical questions that arise from the use of derived technologies in agriculture, medicine, ecology, and industry.

  
  • NSC 160 - Genetics and Society

    3 hours
    The study of heredity and its interrelationship with individual and societal activities. Not open to students who have completed BIOL 240  .

    Listed also as PSYC 160 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 185 - Marine Environmental Science

    3 hours
    An introductory course on the biological and physical sciences of the ocean. The course will emphasize current environmental challenges to the sustainability of marine ecosystems. Lecture.

    Listed also as ENVS 185 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 197 - Evolution: Our Inner Fish

    3 hours
    The study of biological evolution provides an intellectual framework for understanding life. With divergent examples from dinosaur/bird evolution, human sexual behaviors, and altruistic animal interactions (to name just a few), we will work toward understanding the statement by T. Dobzhansky that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution”.

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 202 - Our Dynamic Planet

    3-4 hours
    Listed also as GEOL 200 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 221 - Environmental Chemistry

    3 hours
    Listed also as CHEM 221  and ENVS 221 

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 222 - Topics in Lab Safety

    1 hour
    Listed also as CHEM 222 .

  
  • NSC 223 - Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

    3 hours 1 hour
    Listed also as CHEM 223  

    Prerequisite(s): One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 101  

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  
  • NSC 241 - Current Topics in Environmental Science

    3 hours
    Listed also as ENVS 241  and GEOL 241  

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 250 - Nutrition

    3 hours
    Listed also as NUTR 250 .

  
  • NSC 251 - Hydrology

    3 hours
    Listed also as GEOL 251  and ENVS 251  

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 255 - Biophysics

    4 hours
    Listed also as PHYS 255 .

  
  • NSC 256 - Physics for the Informed Citizen

    3 hours
    Listed also as PHYS 256 .

  
  • NSC 260 - Forensic Chemical Analysis

    3 hours
    Listed also as CHEM 291 .

  
  
  • NSC 270 - Astronomy

    3 hours , 1 hour
    Listed also as PHYS 270 .

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 130  with a grade of C or higher.

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 271 - Energy in a Modern Society

    3 hours , 1 hour
    Listed also as PHYS 271  

  
  • NSC 292 - Environmental Biology

    3 hours
    Find out what happens when our cultures compete with nature. Emphasis is on current environmental challenges to the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems. Lecture.

    Listed also as ENVS 292 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NSC 450 - Independent Study

    1-8 hours
  
  • NSC 455 - Internship

    1-8 hours
  
  • NURS 313 - Health Assessment and Promotion

    2, 1 hours
    Utilizes concepts from the liberal arts and sciences to provide holistic health assessment across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of leadership skills in clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and critical inquiry for the safe provision of quality care across populations. Practices documents on electronic medical record. Lecture (2 hrs) and lab (1 hr) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 314 - Adult Nursing 1: Fundamentals

    3, 3 hours
    Focuses on holistic care of adults, older adults, and their families in acute medical-surgical settings as they adapt to changes in the health/illness spectrum. Students integrate theoretical concepts with the best nursing evidence within the framework of critical thinking and caring to foster growth in knowledge and competencies. Professional roles of the nurse, critical thinking, and ethical issues are explored as students provide safe and quality care. Clinical experience takes place in the simulation laboratory and a variety of medical-surgical settings. Lecture (3 hrs) and clinical rotation (3 hrs) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 315 - Transcultural Nursing

    3 hours
    This course provides students with an introduction to the theory of transcultural nursing. This course is designed to assist nursing students in learning about culture, belief systems, values, and practices that are specific to identified cultures, in order to better understand and provide specific, competent, and congruent nursing interventions to care for people of diverse cultures.

  
  • NURS 322 - Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

    3 hours
    Introduces basic principles of drug action and nursing implications within the framework of the nursing process. Specific drugs and the pharmacologic effects of drugs on the body are discussed. Develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe and accountable administration of medications across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on accurate dosage calculations, proper administration techniques, and documentation for safe and accountable medication administration.

  
  • NURS 323 - Evidence Based Practice & Nursing Research

    3 hours


    Application of principles of the research process and evidence-based practice to provide safe quality care. Competency in database search strategies and critical appraisal of evidence for quality care practices are emphasized. Legal, ethical, and regulatory issues are identified and analyzed for application to practice.

     

  
  • NURS 324 - Adult Nursing II: Medical-Surgical

    3, 2, 1 hours
    Focus is on holistic, family-centered care of adults and older adults experiencing acute and chronic primarily medical conditions involving multiple body systems. Integration of theoretical concepts and best evidence is used to promote sound clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to inform nursing practice. Student clinical experiences takes place in the simulation laboratory and in acute care settings with the goal of providing safe, quality, and multi-dimensional care for diverse adult and older adult populations. Lecture (3 hours) and clinical rotation (3 hours) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 432 - Community Health Nursing

    3, 1 hours
    Focuses on clinical prevention and health promotion of population health through the application of best evidence for community health nursing practice. The impact of global healthcare trends, political decisions, and financial and regulatory systems on health outcomes is examined. Clinical experiences in a variety of community settings. Lecture (3 hrs) and clinical rotation (1 hr) must be completed concurrently. Course fee applies.

  
  • NURS 433 - Mental Health Nursing

    2, 2 hours
    Application of psychiatric mental health nursing concepts to holistic care for clients age 18 through older adulthood. Theoretical content includes bio-psychosocial theories, interpersonal relationship theory, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories, as well as, cognitive, behavioral, and biological theories. Legal, ethical, and critical thinking concepts specific to psychiatric mental health nursing are covered. Clinical experiences are designed to facilitate the students’ synthesis of classroom material, individualized application of psychiatric concepts, and establishment of therapeutic relationships in a variety of settings. Lecture (2 hrs) and clinical rotation (2 hrs) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 434 - Nursing of the Childbearing Family

    2, 2 hours
    Focuses on the application of professional nursing concepts related to holistic care of the childbearing family and their neonate. Theoretical content includes physiological, pathophysiological, sociocultural, and ethical concepts. Student clinical experiences take place in the simulation laboratory and variety of obstetrical settings. Lecture (2 hrs) and clinical rotation (2 hrs) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 435 - Nursing of Children & Families

    2, 2 hours
    Application of professional nursing concepts related to the holistic care of children and their families within their communities. Theoretical content specific to children from infancy through adolescence includes physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts. Clinical experiences incorporate health promotion and acute and chronic illness management in the simulation laboratory, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Lecture (2 hrs) and clinical rotation (2 hrs) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 444 - Adult Nursing III: Advanced Medical-Surgical

    3, 3 hours
    Focus is the holistic care of high acuity patients and families in crisis situations. Students integrate contemporary concepts with the best nursing evidence to foster growth in knowledge, clinical competencies, and role of professional nurse. Students will integrate critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and ethical principles to provide safe, quality care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention strategies. Clinical experience will be in a variety of acute care settings. Lecture (3 hours) and clinical rotation (3 hours) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 445 - Nursing Leadership Dimensions

    3 hours
    Applies evidence-based concepts essential to the leadership development of the professional nurse. The focus is on the application of leadership and management skills to contemporary health care issues influencing professional practice.

  
  • NURS 446 - Professional Role Transition Capstone

    1, 3 hours
    Provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate competency in the role of provider and manager of care. Students provide safe, quality care for patients across the lifespan in acute care settings. Students collaborate with a preceptor and faculty member to achieve course objectives and individualized learning goals. Lecture (1 hour) and clinical rotation (3 hours) must be completed concurrently.

  
  • NURS 450 - Applied Health Assessment and Promotion across the Lifespan I

    2 hours
    In this course, students focus on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills to perform a comprehensive health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Students learn and enhance their health assessment skills utilizing video and lectures.

  
  • NURS 451 - Applied Health Assessment and Promotion across the Lifespan II

    2 hours
    In this course, students continue to develop their focus on the synthesis of nursing knowledge and skills to perform a comprehensive health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Students learn and enhance their health assessment skills utilizing video and lectures. 

  
  • NURS 452 - Professional Development for the RN

    3 hours
    This course, designed for registered nurses, expands existing knowledge of the discipline of nursing based liberal education in the arts and sciences. Emphasis is on professional role expansion through exploration of modern nursing issues.

  
  • NURS 453 - Professional Writing in the Health Sciences

    3 hours
    This course is intended to strengthen and broaden research, writing, and oral presentation skills for upper division course work. This course requires participation through the written and spoken word with other class members as students formulate and communicate opinions on a variety of topics within the health sciences. 

  
  • NURS 460 - Legal, Ethical, and Spiritual Aspects of Healthcare

    3 hours
    This course for the registered nurse (RN) synthesizes ethical/legal concepts required for examination of sound decision making in clinical practice and legal responsibility. Additionally, the concepts are viewed with the perspective of spiritual beliefs and the role it can play in these issues. The focus is on value clarification, application of ethical theory, ethical decision-making models, and professional ethical standards. Emphasis is on ethical obligations of professional nurses in their roles as citizens, members of a profession, providers of care, and designers and managers of care.

  
  • NURS 461 - Nutrition

    3 hours
    The study of the scientific principles as they apply to individuals and groups with application to meeting the nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan.

  
  • NURS 462 - Multi-Cultural Global Perspectives in Health Care

    3 hours
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to global health care systems and models, and their influence on health disparities and delivery of healthcare. A major focus of this course is for students to critically think about and discuss health and health care within a global environment. Nursing students will be exposed to the health disparities that exist in the United States and countries around the world, and some of the efforts by individuals, groups, organizations, and countries to deal with disparities. 

  
  • NURS 463 - Evidenced Based Practice for the Professional Nurse

    3 hours
    This course introduces evidence-based decision making for the purpose of providing the best care to healthcare consumers. The EBP Process is introduced, of which critical appraisal of selected research designs and methods are focused on to gain knowledge and skills in establishing best practices for nursing. Ethical considerations for the implementation of evidence into practice, including addressing human subjects in the conduct of research, is integrated throughout the course. 

  
  • NURS 464 - Healthcare Policy and Delivery Systems

    3 hours
    This course explores the reciprocity between health care policies and population health, and emphasizes the relationship of behaviors as well as social and political structures to health outcomes. A variety of theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines will be utilized to examine influences at multiple levels (e.g., personal, community, institutional, and public policy).

  
  • NURS 470 - Community, Family, and Population Nursing for the Professional Nurse

    3 hours
    This course familiarizes the RN to concepts of community health utilizing the population focus nursing process. Included are the levels of disease prevention, principles of epidemiology, community assessment, environmental health, disaster preparedness, and professional nursing roles and inter-professional collaboration in various community settings. Emphasis is on health promotion. 

  
  • NURS 471 - Senior Seminar: The Good Life

    3 hours
    The senior seminar focuses on the good life. This course will integrate multiple perspectives on personal, social and philosophical issues by reading, discussing, and writing about the trajectory of the nurse and how the individual can maintain and balance work and life. This course will satisfy the senior liberal arts and sciences seminar requirement.

  
  • NURS 472 - Leadership and Management for the Professional Nurse

    3 hours
    This course presents concepts of nursing leadership, management and professional development. Emphasis is on the synthesis of skills, knowledge and attitudes to coordinate holistic, evidence-based care in healthcare organizations.

  
  • NURS 473 - Nursing Capstone Project

    4 hours
    Students will implement evidence-based clinical projects based on synthesis of evidence and work in prior courses. This project will be comprised of educational and best practice innovations that will actualize the professional nurse role in clinical environments to impact health of individuals and populations.

  
  • NURS 474 - Practicum

    1 hour
    This course will allow students to reflect on their current clinical experience and how the theoretical coursework they are concurrently taking reflects in the work being done. Students will be required to maintain a portfolio of their experience throughout the program. 

  
  • NUTR 101 - Introduction to Dietetics

    1 hour
    Introduction to the profession of dietetics and responsibilities associated with dietetic professional practice. The emphasis is on development of a pre-professional portfolio, career options in dietetics, and preparation for a dietetic internship. Professional issues related to dietetic practice include code of ethics, standards of professional practice, and future trends in the profession.

  
  • NUTR 141 - Food Service Sanitation

    1 hour
    The sanitation of facilities and equipment in food services; the protection of food from microbiological and other contamination. Qualifies for Illinois and national sanitation certification examination eligibility.

  
  • NUTR 200 - Fundamentals of Foods

    3 hours
    Scientific principles of food preparation with reference to optimum quality, microbiological safety, and preservation of nutrients. Includes two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory session each week. Lab fee  applies.

  
  • NUTR 220 - Sensory Evaluation

    3 hours
    Study of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to measure and evaluate the sensory perceptions of food products and ingredients.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200  and MATH 211 .

  
  • NUTR 240 - Food Chemistry

    4 hours
    Covers the basic composition, structure, and properties of foods and the chemistry of changes occurring during processing and utilization.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101  and CHEM 104 .

  
  • NUTR 250 - Nutrition

    3 hours
    Study of the scientific principles of nutrition as they apply to individuals and groups with application to meeting the nutrient requirements throughout the life span.

    Listed also as NSC 250 .

    This course will satisfy the core area requirement in natural sciences.

  
  • NUTR 251 - Advanced Basic Nutrition

    1 hour
    This course builds upon basic nutrition concepts. Emphasis is placed on the advanced application of competency skills in areas such as diet analysis using computer databases, nutritional assessment, diet composition.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250  or transfer equivalent.

  
  • NUTR 280 - Multicultural Food Patterns

    3 hours
    A study of the cultural influences of food on societies, including nourishment, health beliefs and practices, religion, social communication, and socio-economic status.

    Listed also as BWS 282  

    This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
  
  • NUTR 290 - Nutritional Biochemistry

    3 hours
    Elementary course in biochemistry dealing with functions and metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and their related substances with emphasis on clinical applications in health professions.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250  and CHEM 104 

  
  • NUTR 299 - Community-Based Learning

    1 hour
    Involves a minimum of 30 hours of community or professional volunteer service in a nutrition science major area, arranged in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. Course also includes attendance at undergraduate nutrition department seminars and portfolio work with advisor.

  
  • NUTR 345 - Nutrition Communication Skills

    3 hours
    Study of the theoretical framework based in behavioral sciences and education as used in planning and delivering nutrition information and counseling.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250  

  
  • NUTR 346 - Food and Nutrition Services Administration

    3 hours
    The course will apply operational leadership theories to the development of food and nutrition programs and services. Students will learn to evaluate budgets and interpret financial data. They will also learn to apply principles of human resource management, interpret public policy, and understand the legislative and regulatory basis of dietetic practice

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250  

  
  • NUTR 350 - Food Analysis and Quality Assurance

    3 hours
    Study of the principles, methods, and techniques necessary for the analysis of food products and ingredients.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200 , NUTR 250  and CHEM 104 .

  
  • NUTR 370 - Food Processing

    4 hours
    Covers general characteristics of raw food materials, and principles of food preservation, packaging, and sanitation.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 240  and BIOL 160 

  
  • NUTR 375 - Principles of Food Service Purchasing

    3 hours
    Principles and standards for food service equipment and purchasing in quantity for institutions.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program.

  
  • NUTR 390 - Experimental Foods

    4 hours
    Application of scientific principles and experimental methods in the study of foods. Lab fee  applies.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 200 , NUTR 250 , CHEM 104 , and NUTR 141  or Food Sanitation Certificate.

  
  • NUTR 404 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

    3 hours
    Study of the principles of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of various disease states and metabolic abnormalities.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 290  and BIOL 252  (or concurrent enrollment)

  
  • NUTR 407 - Quantity Food Production and Service

    4 hours
    Principles of quantity menu planning, food production, and service.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 375  and either NUTR 141  or Food Sanitation Certificate.

  
  • NUTR 408 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II

    3 hours
    Continued study of the principles of nutrition in more complicated disease states and metabolic abnormalities.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 404 .

 

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