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MUS 357 - Violoncello Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 359 - Bass Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 360 - Guitar Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 361 - Guitar Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 362 - Carillon Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 365 - Digital Recording/Editing/Mixing/Mastering Semester Hours: 1
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MUS 366 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 367 - Jazz Improvisation Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 367R - Jazz Improvisation Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 368 - Composition Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 369 - Composition Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 371 - Guitar Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 373 - Carillon Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 379 - Composition Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 380 - Voice Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 381 - Voice Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 382 - Piano Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 383 - Piano Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 384 - Harp Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 385 - Harp Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 386 - Organ Lessons (Elective) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 387 - Organ Lessons (Required) Semester Hours: 1
Private Lessons
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MUS 391 - Voice Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 393 - Piano Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 395 - Harp Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 2
Private Lessons
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MUS 397 - Junior Recital Semester Hours: 2
Students will write analyses of all pieces on recital, prepare program notes, prepare language translations (where appropriate), and pass a Recital Hearing by the faculty.
Prerequisite: permission of program coordinator.
Note: Note: will count towards graduation for music performance majors only.
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MUS 399 - Organ Lessons Performance (Required) Semester Hours: 1-4
Private Lessons
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MUS 401 - Band Semester Hours: 1
A marching band during the first half to two-thirds of the Fall Semester and a symphonic band during the remainder of the fall and all of the Spring Semester. The Marching Band performs both corps and traditional style half-time shows at all home and some away football games. The Symphonic Band performs a diverse and challenging repertoire in two concerts each year. Membership in the fully instrumented organization(s) is open to all students of the College. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 401V .
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 401V - Band Semester Hours: 1
Same as 401, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after 4 semesters of 401V.
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 402 - Instrumental Jazz Ensemble Semester Hours: 1
The Jazz Ensemble features improvisation solos by different students at each of several performances each year. Membership in the fully instrumented organizations is open to all students of the College. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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MUS 406 - Percussion Ensemble Semester Hours: 1
Opportunities for participation in percussion chamber ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, quintets, etc.), as student enrollment dictates. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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MUS 407 - Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 1
The Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble of approximately 35 woodwind, brass and percussion players, all of whom also play in the Symphonic Band. This ensemble, which is basically one on a part, is dedicated to performing the very best in modern Wind Ensemble literature. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: enrollment in MUS 401 or MUS 401V and participation in Symphonic Band.
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MUS 407V - Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 1
Same as 407, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after 4 semesters of 407V.
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 410 - Chamber Music Semester Hours: 1
Chamber ensembles such as Flute Choir, Saxophone Quartet, Horn Ensemble, Woodwind or Brass Ensembles, or mixed instrument groups may be formed by students and run under this course. Students will be coached by a faculty member and will rehearse independently. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator.
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MUS 421 - Concert Choir Semester Hours: 1
The Concert Choir sings traditional, contemporary, and ethnic choral pieces, as well as teaches musicianship and vocal education to its members. The choir participates in the College Vesper services, in the annual Christmas Vesper service, and presents several choral concerts through the year. The Concert Choir tours annually throughout part of the United States or Europe. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 421V .
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 421V - Concert Choir Semester Hours: 1
Same as 421, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after 4 semesters of 421V. Students may accumulate 4 semester hours from the following courses, MUS 421V, MUS 423V and MUS 424V to meet the VP requirement.
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 422 - Chamber Singers Semester Hours: 1
A select, mixed ensemble which sings small ensemble music such as madrigals, chansons, motets, vocal jazz, etc. Performances are both on and off campus. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 423 - Men’s Chorus Semester Hours: 1
An all-male ensemble comprised of music and non-music majors. Repertoire is drawn from all periods and genres. The chorus participates in the College Vesper services, in the annual Christmas Vesper service, and in additional choral concerts through the year. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 423V .
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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MUS 423V - Men’s Chorus Semester Hours: 1
Same as 423, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after four semesters of 423V. Students may accumulate four semester hours from the following courses, MUS 421V , MUS 423V and MUS 424V to meet the VP requirement
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 424 - Women’s Chorus Semester Hours: 1
A treble ensemble comprised of music and non-music majors. Repertoire is drawn from all periods and genres. The chorus participates in the College Vesper services, in the annual Christmas Vesper service, and in additional choral concerts through the year. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 424V .
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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MUS 424V - Women’s Chorus Semester Hours: 1
Same as 424, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after four semesters of 424V. Students may accumulate four semester hours from the following courses, MUS 421V, MUS 423V and MUS 424V to meet the VP requirement.
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 425 - Opera Workshop Semester Hours: 1
Study and performance of oratorio and/or opera scenes. Emphasis is on vocal production and acting. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 426 - Musical Semester Hours: 1
Study and performance of a selected musical, co-produced by the departments of music and theatre. Emphasis is on acting, speaking, staging, scenery, costuming, and singing. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors.
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 441 - Orchestra Semester Hours: 1
A study of representative Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern literature for chamber and symphony orchestra. Several performances are presented each year, one or more of which may utilize student soloists or choral organizations. The orchestra is open to all string players with the director’s permission. Wind and brass musicians must audition. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 441V .
Prerequisite: audition and/or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 441V - Orchestra Semester Hours: 1
Same as 441, except that students earn Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts after four semesters of 441V.
Intellectual Perspective: VP
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MUS 499 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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MUS 501 - Band Semester Hours: 0
A marching band during the first half to two-thirds of the Fall Semester and a symphonic band during the remainder of the fall and all of the Spring Semester. The Marching Band performs both corps and traditional style half-time shows at all home and some away football games. The Symphonic Band performs a diverse and challenging repertoire in two concerts each year. Membership in the fully instrumented organization(s) is open to all students of the College. Students desiring partial Intellectual Perspectives (IP) credit in Visual & Performing Arts should register for MUS 501V. Zero-credit option.
Prerequisite: audition and permission of the instructor.
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MUS 507 - Wind Ensemble Semester Hours: 0
The Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble of approximately 35 woodwind, brass and percussion players, all of whom also play in the Symphonic Band. This ensemble, which is basically one on a part, is dedicated to performing the very best in modern Wind Ensemble literature. This course does not fulfill the large ensemble requirement for music majors. Zero-credit option.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: enrollment in MUS 501 or 501V and participation in Symphonic Band.
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MUS 590 - Field Experience/Internship Semester Hours: 1-4
May be taken in Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Literature, Sacred Music, Music Education, or in some aspect of the Music Business. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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MUS 595 - Music Recording Session Practicum Semester Hours: 4
Students will work with a professional recording engineer as an apprentice for a semester. Students will first demonstrate the thorough knowledge of the science of sound waves and how they can be manipulated to achieve desirable results in the recording of music. Students will then learn about appropriate microphones for specific kinds of record-ing sessions. Students will also gain appropriate background in recording software. Following this, students will, under the supervision of a professional recording en-gineer, run musical recording sessions from start to finish, with the outcome being the production of a professional-grade recording. Prerequisites: MUS 122 and MUS 122P.
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MUS 600 - Music Colloquium Semester Hours: 0
Required of all students taking private lessons on primary instruments or voice. Meets twice each week. Grading is S/U only. May be repeated.
Corequisite: must also register for private lessons.
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MUS 600M - Master Class Semester Hours: 0
Meets once each week. Performance skills are cultivated. Students of like instruments or voice meet together to perform for and be critiqued publicly by a master teacher. May be repeated.
Note: Note: The grade for MUS-600M will be incorporated into the grade of the appropriate private lesson.
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MUS 600P - Instrumental Performance Practicum Semester Hours: 0
For instrumental pedagogy and conducting classes, this lab meets once each week. Performance skills are cultivated. May be repeated.
Note: Note: The grade for MUS 600P will be incorporated into the grade of the appropriate pedagogy or conducting class.
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MUS 601 - Capstone Recital Semester Hours: 4
Students will prepare a portfolio, write a comprehensive capstone document (analyses of all pieces on recital), prepare program notes, prepare language translations (where appropriate), and pass a Recital Hearing by the faculty. Students performing Capstone Recital within three weeks of the end-of-semester jury will be exempt from performing the jury, except that they will must perform their independently prepared piece for the jury.
Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
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MUS 602 - Capstone Lecture Recital Semester Hours: 4
Students will prepare a portfolio, write a comprehensive capstone document (analyses of all pieces on recital), prepare program notes, prepare language translations (where appropriate), and pass a Lecture Recital Hearing by the faculty. Students performing Capstone Lecture Recital within three weeks of the end-of-semester jury will be exempt from performing the jury, except that they will must perform their independently prepared piece for the jury.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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MUS 620 - Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-4
May be taken in Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Literature, Sacred Music, or Music Education.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department chair.
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MUS 660 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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MUS 670 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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MUS 680 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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MUS 690 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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NS 100 - Research Experience in Neuroscience Semester Hours: 1
This course aims to introduce students to basic processes in Neuroscience/Psychology research and help them become active and engaged members in the Neuroscience/Psychology community. You will participate in a broad Neuroscience/Psychology research project and become familiar with research ethics, laboratory techniques, basic scientific inquiry, the research process, and scientific communication.
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NS 199 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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NS 299 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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NS 300 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Neuroscience Semester Hours: 2
This course serves as a means for you to understand and contribute to scholarly work processes in the field of neuroscience/psychology. You will contribute to completion of a neuroscience/psychology project under the leadership of a peer mentor. You will also critically investigate the neuroscience literature surrounding an identified topic and complete a comprehensive written review using appropriate style and format, with a final presentation of that review to your peers.
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NS 341 - Behavioral Neuroscience Semester Hours: 4
Analysis of how nervous system activity underlies sensory, perceptual and higher cognitive activities including motivation, memory, language, thought, and mental illness. A laboratory is included. Meets Scientific Discovery Intellectual Perspective requirement (SD).
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or BIO 201 .
Cross-Listed: BIO 433 , PSY 341
Intellectual Perspective: SD
Lab Included: LB
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NS 399 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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NS 434 - Neurobiology Semester Hours: 4
This course is an exploration of advanced topics in the field of neurobiology, with the focus being the nervous system as the central control and integrating system in animals. It reviews fundamental neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, as well as more specific topics such as sensory systems, neuroendocrinology, and nervous system development and disease. Recent advances published in the field of neurobiology will also be discussed. The lab component will be complementary to material covered during lectures.
Prerequisite: BIO 334 or consent of instructor.
Cross-Listed: BIO 434
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NS 499 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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NS 590 - Field Experience/Internship Semester Hours: 1-4
An opportunity for students to work in a research or applied setting. Regular contact with the Westminster College internship instructor is required. A reading list developed prior to actual internship activities, a journal and a paper integrating the readings, internship experience and other college course work are also required.
Prerequisite: junior level standing.
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NS 600 - Senior Neuroscience Scholarship Experience Semester Hours: 4
Students will conduct a research project and complete a formal research product (most likely a journal style article). This experience is consistent with our prior model of Capstone for Seniors although more focused on collaborative research than has been done in the past.
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NS 620 - Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-4
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NS 650 - Research Scholars Semester Hours: 1-4
The research scholars program is for those exceptional students who choose to do a more extensive, three-semester capstone research project in neuroscience. Students eligible for this program must have a 3.5 GPA overall, a 3.5 GPA in neuroscience courses, have taken at least three psychology courses, obtained a letter of reference from a faculty member, and must submit a writing sample to the chair of the psychology department. Students accepted into the program begin their projects in the spring of their junior year and defend a thesis in the spring of their senior year.
Prerequisite: NS 300 and NS 341 .
Cross-Listed: PSY 650
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NS 660 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students in the All-College Honors Program register for NS 660, NS 670 , and NS 680 to complete their neuroscience scholarship experience. Students must have a 3.5 GPA in three or more classes in neuroscience to begin.
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NS 670 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students in the All-College Honors Program register for NS 660 , 670, and NS 680 to complete their neuroscience scholarship experience. Students must have a 3.5 GPA in three or more classes in neuroscience to begin.
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NS 680 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students in the All-College Honors Program register for NS 660 , NS 670 , and 680 to complete their neuroscience scholarship experience. Students must have a 3.5 GPA in three or more classes in neuroscience to begin.
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NS 690 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students in the All-College Honors Program register for NS 660 , NS 670 , and NS 680 to complete their neuroscience scholarship experience. Students must have a 3.5 GPA in three or more classes in neuroscience to begin.
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NURS 101 - Professional Concepts of Nursing Semester Hours: 3
This course introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. The concepts of communication, clinical decision making, professionalism and patient education are explored. In addition, the holistic aspects of patient care such as culture, spirituality, legal and ethical issues will be discussed. Tanner’s clinical judgment model will provide the framework for the student’s development of clinical judgment and decision making.
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NURS 102 - Foundational Concepts of Nursing Semester Hours: 9
This course introduces the student to the foundational concepts of nursing practice across the lifespan. Basic care and comfort is explored through the concepts of nutrition, elimination, safety, mobility and sensory perception. Physical assessment is a major component of this course. The promotion of health and wellness is an underlying theme carried throughout the course. The student is introduced to basic foundational skills of nursing practice, including medication administration, through both the clinical and lab settings. Students engage in clinical experiences in inpatient medical-surgical units.
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NURS 103 - Nursing Student Success Semester Hours: 1
This course is a one-credit, elective course that exposes nursing students to study skills that will enhance application of learned material and increase success on nursing examinations. The course also provides ample NCLEX-RN style practice questions to improve accuracy in answering nursing examination items. Students will be expected to personally identify patterns in incorrect examination answers and develop personal plans for improvements.
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NURS 201 - Physiological Concepts of Nursing Semester Hours: 10
This course introduces the student to the physiological concepts of nursing practice across the lifespan. The fundamental aspects of oxygenation, perfusion, acid-based balance, fluid and electrolytes infection, immunity, inflammation, digestion, and metabolism are explored. Through the integration of the nursing concepts, along with Tanner’s clinical judgement model, the student begins to respond to identified client problems in the clinical setting. Students engage in clinical experiences in acute medical-surgical units.
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NURS 301 - Complex Individual and Family Semester Hours: 11
This course introduces the student to complex individual and family concepts of nursing practice. The course explores dynamic concepts across the lifespan. Family dynamics, reproduction and growth and development alterations are a major focus of the course. Concepts of mental health nursing are explored as they relate to the individual and the overall impact on the family. Through the integration of nursing concepts, along with Tanner’s clinical judgement model, the student focuses on assisting the individual and family to adjust to health alteration across the lifespan. Students engage in various clinical experiences in the areas of pediatric, obstetric, geriatric and behavioral health.
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NURS 303 - Nursing Student Success Semester Hours: 1
Nursing 303 is a one-credit course that compliments the NUR 301 course provided at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing (SON). Students in this course will analyze concept outlines weekly in preparation for upcoming nursing exams and compose practice examination questions based on textbook and class content. Advanced study skills and time management techniques will be emphasized in this course. In addition, students will be expected to track NCLEX-RN practice work and begin creating an individual remediation plan.
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NURS 320 - Advanced Nursing Concepts Semester Hours: 7.5
This course introduces the student to advanced concepts of nursing practice. The course builds and expands on the concepts of oxygenation, perfusion, metabolism, and infection that were previously introduced in Nursing 201. In addition, the advanced concepts of cellular regulation, intracranial regulation and alterations in tissue integrity are explored. Through the integration of nursing concepts, along with Tanner’s clinical judgement model, the student engages in advanced clinical decision making in high acuity environments. Students in various clinical experiences that take place in stepdown units, critical care units and emergency departments.
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NURS 340 - Transition Into Nursing Practice Semester Hours: 5.5
This course serves as the student’s transition into the role of professional nursing practice. Leadership and management concepts are applied with an emphasis on safety and quality nursing care. Clinical is conducted through a preceptor experience where the student is given the opportunity to manage, delegate and prioritize care for multiple clients.
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NURS 360 - NCLEX Prep Course Semester Hours: 2
This course provides the students with NCLEX preparation through content reviews and test taking strategies.
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NURS 401 - Community and Public Health Nursing Semester Hours: 4
The NUR 401 course covers contemporary evidence-based practices of professional nursing care for the improvement of individual, family, community and global health. The Registered Nurse will use critical thinking strategies to explore complex nursing situations outside of an institutional or acute-care setting. The course will expand the student’s knowledge of determinants of health, primary health care, public health nursing roles and activities, and health care settings within a community. Topics covered include ethics, transcultural care, epidemiology, environmental health, public health, disaster preparedness, and care of a person in the community with developmental needs.
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NURS 402 - Nursing Research Evidence Based Practices Semester Hours: 4
NUR 402 is an introduction to the concepts of research in Nursing and the use of evidence-based practices in clinical settings. Students in this course will become well-read consumers of research and critical evaluators of research findings in order to assess relevancy to contemporary healthcare issues. Topics covered include identifying a clinical practice problem or issue, appraising research, developing a research question, exploring research methodologies and completing a literature review.
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NURS 403 - Advanced Health Assessment Semester Hours: 4
This course builds upon basic physical assessment skills acquired in a pre-licensure program to provide a progressive, modern approach to health assessment of a child, adult, older adult and special populations. The Nursing Process, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert research provide a framework for development of critical thinking in practice. Topics covered in this course include the health history, general and regional examinations by body systems and application of advanced assessment to pregnant women, infants, adolescents and older adults.
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NURS 404 - Nursing Care Vulnerable Populations Semester Hours: 4
This course is designed to enhance the nurse’s understanding of cultural competence, social injustice, and health literacy in relation to caring for patients and families within vulnerable populations. The course also includes current research on health policy, ethics, and the care of immigrants.
Note: Note: Active Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required for 400-level Nursing courses.
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NURS 405 - Nursing Leadership Semester Hours: 4
This course provides nurses with the leadership skill set required to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. This course clarifi es the differences between leaders and managers. The textbook, activities, and assignments contribute to the continued development of the professional nursing role. Topics covered in the course include managing change, confl ict resolution, ethical decision making, healthcare policies and initiatives, delegation, and accountability.
Note: Note: Active Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required for 400-level Nursing courses.
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