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2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Nursing
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • NRSE 6513 - Case Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the current and evolving role of the professional in case management and in the managed care environment. Dimensions of the case management role will be explored through class discussion, oral and written presentation, and expert testimony. Students will have the opportunity to explore the process of case management from a variety of theoretical perspectives, and they also will have the opportunity to examine emerging trends. (spring)


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  • NRSE 6860 - Capstone

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: All DNP 5000 level coursework or permission of instructor; Corequisites: NRSE 6800  This course provides an opportunity for the student to apply advanced theoretical, policy, and specialty knowledge and skills to a clinical or systems-level problem. It is expected that students will propose a capstone project that will demonstrate advanced levels of systems thinking in designing, delivering and evaluating evidenced-based strategies to influence care provision or system changes and improve outcomes for individuals, groups, or populations.


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  • NURS 5000 - Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites: Admission to the RODP-MSN program or permission of coordinator. This course provides the student with the theoretical foundations for advanced nursing. The focus of the course is on the critical components of contemporary nursing knowledge; exploration of the nature of theory development in nursing; examination of relevance of concepts from basic and applied sciences; analysis and evaluation of nursing and related theories; and relevance of theory in terms of impact on professional nursing practice, and individuals, families, and groups as clients in health care systems.


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  • NURS 5103 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: Admission to the RODP-MSN program. An in-depth scientific knowledge base relevant to selected pathophysiological states confronted by advanced practice nurses is explored. This course provides a basis for the foundation of clinical decisions related to selected diagnostic tests and the initiation of therapeutic regimens. Pathophysiology across the lifespan is correlated to clinical diagnoses and management.


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  • NURS 5522 - Critical Care I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: NURS 5103 . This course focuses on advanced concepts of critical care related to multi-organ/system function and dysfunction. Nursing care relating to physiology, assessment, pathophysiology, system failure, and clinical management of the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, renal system, and endocrine system are addressed. Core concepts of complex pathophysiology, current treatment modalities, and advanced nursing roles are integrated in discussions of providing care to critically ill patients.


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  • NURS 5523 - Critical Care II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: NURS 5103 . This course focuses on advanced concepts of critical care related to multi-organ/system function and dysfunction. Nursing care relating to physiology, assessment, pathophysiology, system failure, and clinical management of the defense systems (infection, sepsis, organ/bone marrow transplant), shock, trauma, neurological system, hepatic system, and gastrointestinal systems are addressed. Integrative core concepts with more complex pathophysiology and advanced treatment modalities of advanced nursing care are integrated to provide care to critically ill patients.


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  • NURS 5990 - Scholarly Synthesis

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: NURS 5002 , permission of department. As a culminating experience, this course is intended to be taken during the semester of planned graduation. As a culminating experience, this course provides the student with the opportunity to complete a synthesis component. The student will choose one of the following scholarly activities: 1. design a program; 2. write a grant proposal; 3. complete a scholarly project; 4. submit a manuscript for publication; and 5. present at a national or regional research conference. The activity must be approved by the supervising faculty member and the concentration coordinator.


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Nutrition and Foods
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • NTFD 5440 - Nutrition Programs: Theory to Application

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites: Admission into the clinical nutrition program and completion of FACS 5420. This course provides a comprehensive overview of nutrition programs at the local, state, and federal level. There will be an opportunity to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs at the local/regional level. The course also offers a practicum experience in community nutrition settings and in the Dept. of Health.


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  • NTFD 5990 - Readings and Research

    (1-3 credits)
    Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements.


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Pharmacology
  

  • PHAR 5000 - Medical Pharmacology

    (7 credits)
    Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor, Medical Physiology 5000, and permission of the instructor. This general survey course, designed for medical students, will be used as an introductory course for graduate students. Students may be requested to perform additional assignments at the discretion of the instructors. A limited number of special assignments may be made if this general course requires amplification for the appropriate foundation for graduate study. (spring)


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  • PHAR 5210 - Laboratory Rotation – Pharmacology

    (1-3 credits)
    An entering student will be required to take this rotation course during the first semester. The student is to make arrangements to spend about four weeks in at least three faculty members’ laboratory during the semester rotation. The credit hour assigned will be based upon approximately 3-4 hours/week/credit for the semester. The purpose of the rotation is to expose the student and selected faculty to a mutual learning experience. The goal is to expose the student to what the particular laboratory selected is actively pursuing in research, and to become introduced into some aspect of the discipline that can enhance the selection of a research area and sponsor. The faculty will become aware of the talents, level of interest, and previous training the student has brought to the program. (5210 - fall, spring; 6210 - fall, spring, summer)


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  • PHAR 5990 - Readings and Research

    (1-3 credits)
    Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). (every semester)


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  • PHAR 6000 - Medical Pharmacology

    (7 credits)
    Prerequisites: Biomedical Science I-IV or permission of the instructor, PHSI 5000 , and permission of the instructor. This general survey course, designed for medical students, will be used as an introductory course for graduate students. Students may be requested to perform additional assignments at the discretion of the instructors. A limited number of special assignments may be made if this general course requires amplification for the appropriate foundation for graduate study. (spring)


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  • PHAR 6210 - Laboratory Rotation – Pharmacology

    (1-3 credits)
    An entering student will be required to take this rotation course during the first semester. The student is to make arrangements to spend about four weeks in at least three faculty members’ laboratory during the semester rotation. The credit hour assigned will be based upon approximately 3-4 hours/week/credit for the semester. The purpose of the rotation is to expose the student and selected faculty to a mutual learning experience. The goal is to expose the student to what the particular laboratory selected is actively pursuing in research, and to become introduced into some aspect of the discipline that can enhance the selection of a research area and sponsor. The faculty will become aware of the talents, level of interest, and previous training the student has brought to the program. (5210 - fall, spring; 6210 - fall, spring, summer)


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  • PHAR 6340 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. A study of the mechanisms of the action of drugs in modifying physiological and pathological function of the heart and vascular systems. Topics will include drugs used in modifying physiological and pathological function of the heart and vascular systems and drugs used in treating cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, and atherosclerotic disease. Offered alternate years. Four hour discussion sessions per week. (fall)


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  • PHAR 6360 - Neuropharmacology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. A study of chemical transmitters in the central nervous system with special emphasis on drug modification of transmitter action and neuronal function. Topics presented include distribution and function of putative neural transmitters, drug modification of physiological and psychological function, and drug mechanisms in the treatment of affective disorders. Offered alternate years. Three hours of lecture or demonstration per week. (fall)


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  • PHAR 6400 - Toxicology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. An introduction to toxicology including consideration of heavy metals, organic solvents, alkaloids, glycosides, polypeptides, and techniques used in conducting toxicological research. Special emphasis will be placed on the toxicology of heavy metals and insecticides. The application of gas chromatographic mass spectroscopy as an analytical tool for toxicology will be considered. Offered alternate years. Two hours lecture and demonstration per week. (fall, spring)


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