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NEUR 105 - Introduction to Neuroscience
4 Credits
This course will be a broad introduction to neuroscience. Important general principles of nervous system structure and function will be emphasized, as well as broad scientific proficiency as a foundation for further interdisciplinary study of the neural basis of behavior. Topics may include comparative vertebrate and invertebrate neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor systems, behavioral neurobiology, neuropharmacology, and neural basis of cognition. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FSRC
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NEUR 210 - Decision Making
3 Credits
This course will explore the behavioral and biological elements affecting the ways humans make decisions. Common myths about decision-making will serve as vehicles for exploring the drives that influence human choice. Students will examine the interdisciplinary nature of decision-making, considering contributions from not only neuroscience, but also economics, management, psychology, and possibly other fields. Understanding rational decision processes will be discussed in the context of choices facing modern citizen leaders.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
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NEUR 321 - Behavioral Neuroscience
4 credits Crosslisted With: (PSYC 321
Study of the biological substrates of behavior. An in-depth examination of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system as it relates to specific behaviors, such as sensation, coordination of the motor system, and cognition. In the laboratory component of this course, students will be introduced to techniques relevant to the study of Behavioral Neuroscience. 3 lecture and one 2-hour Lab periods.
Prerequisite(s): NEUR 105 or PSYC 151 (with a grade of C- or better); Open only to Neuroscience Studies minors
Corequisite(s): None
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NEUR 390 - Directed or Independent Study in Neuroscience
1- 18 credits.
By permission of instructor and must be approved by the Director of the NeuroStudies minor. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 401 - Cultural Neuroscience
1 credit.
An examination of the influence of neuroscience on past and/or present culture. Topics may vary by semester, and may include pop culture, literature, music, history, and others. This course is a series of topical lectures, presentations and discussions, with an emphasis on interconnecting sub-disciplines and understanding the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 321 /NEUR 321 (with a grade of C- or better) or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 402 - Modern Neuroscience
1 credit.
An analysis of current trends and innovations in neuroscience. Topics vary by semester, and may include technology initiatives, research techniques, industry applications, and others. This course is a series of topical lectures presentations and discussions, with an emphasis on interconnecting sub-disciplines and understanding the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 321 /NEUR 321 (with a grade of C- or better) or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 403 - Health Neuroscience
1 credit
An introduction to health-related neuroscience. Topics may vary by semester, and may include clinical neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, psychoneuroimmunology, and others. This course is a series of topical lectures presentations and discussions, with an emphasis on interconnecting sub-disciplines and understanding the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 321 /NEUR 321 (with a grade of C- or better) or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 405 - Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Applications
3 credits
This course emphasizes the interconnecting sub-disciplines and the interdisciplinary nature of the field of neuroscience. Themes will include cultural topics such as music, health-related neuroscience, and current trends and innovations in neuroscience.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 321 /NEUR 321 (with grade of “C-” or better) or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
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NEUR 490 - Independent Research in Neuroscience
1-18 credits.
A directed reading or experimental research project. By permission of instructor and must be approved by the Director of the NeuroStudies minor. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 492 - Internship in Neuroscience
1-18 credits
A semester-long, on-the-job experience designed to apply the principles of neuroscience. By permission of instructor and must be approved by the director of the Neuro Studies minor.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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NEUR 495 - Special Topics
1-6 credits.
Specialized courses on a variety of topics that may be offered periodically. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NEUR 498 - Honors Research in Neuroscience
3 credits.
Students conduct research in neuroscience under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. Must be approved by the director of the NeuroStudies minor.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Nursing
NOTE: Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing Program is a prerequisite for all nursing courses. Admission to the RN to BSN degree completion program is a prerequisite for all RN to BSN nursing courses.
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NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System
3 credits.
This course traces the origins and major milestones in the history of professional nursing and the US health care system. It explores the contributions of major historical figures in nursing and the social context that influenced their work. The course also provides an overview of how health care in the US is organized and financed, and the impact of legislative and regulatory processes on issues of affordability, equity and access to health care.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor if not admitted to the BSN program.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 210 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
3 credits.
This course introduces the student to the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to perform a comprehensive health assessment on children, adults and the elderly. The nursing process is introduced as a tool to guide data collection through a comprehensive culturally sensitive history, physical examination, and documentation of findings. Two lecture. one two hour lab period.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 220 - Clinical Skills for Nursing Practice
3 credits.
This course focuses on the acquisition of foundational clinical and communication skills needed to provide safe quality patient care. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical underpinnings of individual skills and the clinical reasoning necessary to properly select and use psychomotor skills and patient care technology. Principles of effective communication with patients of varying ages and cultures are also introduced. Students are encouraged to explore the research evidence available to support the use of various skills in patient care. One lecture. four laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 225 - Nutrition: Health and Disease
3 credits.
This course provides nursing students with a firm foundation in the science of nutrition and emphasizes the interrelationships among nutrition, food and the environment as they impact health and well-being. Principles of normal nutrition at all stages of the life cycle including social, religious, and cultural factors are explored. Students will discuss the role of nursing professionals in developing a nutritional plan of care to meet the needs of healthy individuals and those with various disease processes using evidence-based practice/research.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 206 and BIOL 207 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 230 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
4 credits
This course examines selected nursing principles, concepts and skills that are central to patient care delivery. The nursing process is used as a framework for exploring the role of the professional nurse in patient care management. The emphasis is on the nurse’s role as direct and indirect provider of safe patient centered care that incorporates health promotion, clinical prevention, and basic illness care with adult and elderly patients. Clinical and simulation experiences provide students with opportunities to apply theory, communication strategies, assessment and psychomotor skills in the care of patients in various settings. Three lecture and one credit clinical hours.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 210 and NURS 220 .
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 280 - Citizen Leadership in Nursing
2 credits.
The purpose of this elective is to provide student nurses opportunities to apply citizen leadership in selected structured and unstructured settings. Students will integrate knowledge of political and economic resources affecting health care through service learning processes. The course will facilitate leadership roles, and optimize the student’s exposure to nursing leaders. The activities will enhance critical thinking, communication and citizen leadership skills. This course prepares students to assume leadership roles in the local, state and national levels of the National Student Nurses Association. Students will develop individual learning contracts based on their specific roles in the organization. This course will provide students an opportunity to earn academic credit for active involvement in the local, state and/or national levels of Student Nurses Associations and other organizations.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 100 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 310 - Principles of Pathophysiology
4 credits.
This course examines the pathophysiologic factors that contribute to common disease processes affecting individuals across the lifespan. The influences of environment, genetics, and lifestyle choices that lead to increased disease susceptibility, morbidity and mortality are discussed along with the cultural differences that influence an individual’s understanding of disease and response to it. Four lecture periods.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 210 , NURS 220 and NURS 230 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 320 - Principles of Pharmacology
3 credits.
This course establishes a foundation about pharmacology and the use of drugs to manage common diseases and conditions. It focuses on the pharmokinetics and pharmacodynamics of common drugs and how they are used to modify body systems. Lifespan variations are discussed as well as the implications for patient teaching and monitoring. Economic, political and ethical issues related to drug development and marketing are explored. Three lecture periods.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 210 , NURS 220 and NURS 230 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 325 - Nursing Care of Women, Children, and Families
6 credits.
This course focuses on the nursing care and concepts related to women’s health, pregnancy, and care of the infant and families through adolescence. Nursing management of normal and high risk pregnancies from the period of preconception through infancy will be explored. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process to assess childbearing women and their families and select appropriate interventions to meet their physical and emotional needs; assess physical and developmental needs; promote health and prevent illness and injury; and assist patients and families to adapt to acute and chronic illness challenges. Particular attention is given to identifying evidence based interventions and ethical considerations to support quality patient centered care. The actual and simulated clinical experiences take place in various settings to assist students to develop increasing skill in providing safe, high quality, compassionate care to patients from a wide range of cultures and traditions and support the continued development of cognitive, psychomotor and interpersonal skills necessary. Four and a half hours (4.5 hours) lecture. one and a half hours (1.5 hours) clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 230 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 330 - Nursing Care of Children and Their Families
4 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of infants, children, adolescents and their families as they face normal developmental challenges and common diseases and conditions. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process to assess physical and developmental needs; promote health and prevent illness and injury; and assist patients and families to adapt to acute and chronic illness challenges. Actual and simulated clinical experiences take place in various settings and support the continued development of cognitive, psychomotor and interpersonal skills necessary to provide safe, high quality care. Three lecture periods weekly. a total of 56 clinical hours.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 210 , NURS 220 and NURS 230 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 341 - Nursing Care of Adults and Families
5 credits.
This course focuses on the knowledge base necessary to provide safe, high-quality care to adults experiencing common acute and chronic health problems. The course blends knowledge from pathophysiology, pharmacology and disease management into a comprehensive plan for culturally sensitive care that integrates current evidence for best practices management. The impact of major diseases on patients and families is explored with an emphasis on the nurse’s role in health promotion, symptom management and beginning interprofessional collaboration for effective care management. Simulated and actual clinical experiences take place in a variety of settings. 4 credit hours lecture. 1 credit clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 230 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 360 - Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Practice
3 credits.
This course provides an overview of nursing and health care related research and evidence based practice. It introduces the basic skills and knowledge necessary to critically read research studies and conduct systematic literature reviews using established data bases. Basic principles of study design are presented and ethical issues in the conduct of research with patients and families are emphasized. The challenges of translating research evidence into practice are explored. Three lecture periods.
Prerequisite(s): Third year status in the nursing program and MATH 171 or 270.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 370 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult
1 credit
This course supplements the content presented in SOCL 331 by adding a nursing care management perspective to the discussion of the issues of aging in American society and culture. The course focuses on assessment and intervention with older adults experiencing normal aging or common aging related health problems and the role of the nurse in health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management for this population.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 341 and SOCL 331
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 380 - Cultural Experiences in Ecuador
3 elective credits.
Cultural Experience in Ecuador is a course that will provide students with a culturally rich experience by traveling to various communities. The influence of political, socioeconomic, cultural and environmental issues on the health of populations will be examined. This course will allow students to experience the history, culture, and customs of each community. It will provide opportunities to apply transcultural knowledge while engaging in cultural, educational, health, and community service projects.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 393 - Nursing Care of Patients with Complex Health Problems
5 credits.
This course focuses on the care of patients who are experiencing complex health problems. The course integrates knowledge from pathophysiology, pharmacology and disease management into a comprehensive plan for culturally sensitive care that incorporates current evidence based practice. The course emphasizes the role of direct and indirect care provider and expands the student’s focus to include issues related to coordination of care, interprofessional collaboration, quality and safety. The student will apply the nursing process to provide safe, high quality patient care to adults in simulated and various acute care clinical settings. Three (3) lecture. one lab (1); and one (1) clinical.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 310 , NURS 320 , and NURS 341 .
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 410 - Nursing Care of Patients with Psychiatric/Mental Health Problems
4 credits
This course focuses on the nursing care of persons with acute and chronic mental health and psychiatric disorders. The nursing process is used as a tool for assessing, planning, and implementing care and evaluating outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the biopsychosocial origins of mental illness, the available research evidence to support current practice, and the importance of effective interprofessional teams. Clinical experiences will take place in a variety of settings. Three lecture periods and 1 credit clinical hours.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 420 - Community Health Nursing
4 credits
This course focuses on the application of epidemiologic and public health principles to work with individuals, families, groups and other aggregates in a community setting. The nursing process is used as a framework for assessing community needs and providing interventions and services targeted at disease prevention, health promotion and protection. The influence of political, socioeconomic, cultural and environmental issues on the health of populations is examined. Three lecture periods and 1 lab credit.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 430 - Health Care Policy and Regulation
3 credits
This course presents the broad context of health policy and law and the way policy is formulated. It emphasizes the social, ethical and political issues that affect the delivery of health services, particularly the impact of policy decisions on professional nursing practice. It also provides an overview of the maze of regulatory agencies that influence and control practice, particularly as they relate to issues of quality and safety. Three lecture periods.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 310 , NURS 320 , NURS 325 , NURS 341 , NURS 360 , NURS 370 , NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 440 - Managing for Safety and Quality Outcomes
3 credits
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by the entry level nurse for the safe and effective management of patient care. The course considers nursing practice from the staff nurse and middle management perspective with an emphasis on creating a culture of quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Theories of change, complexity, organizational design, horizontal leadership, coalition building and conflict management are introduced. The use and analysis of outcome data as evidence for practice change is stressed. Simulated scenarios are used to apply course content. Three lecture periods.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 310 , NURS 320 , NURS 325, NURS 341 , NURS 360, NURS 370 , NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 460 - Health Assessment
3 credits
This RN to BSN course is designed to review and enhance knowledge and skills necessary to gather, organize, and communicate relevant health data regardless of practice setting. Comprehensive and problem-focused health assessment is emphasized for individuals in the context of their family and community. Assignments are theory based and skill focused. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 461 - Contemporary Issues in Nursing
3 credits.
This RN to BSN course examines issues and trends of professional nursing practice today. Historical, political, societal and theoretical influences and future trends in nursing will be explored. Legal, ethical and cultural dimensions of nursing will be discussed in the context of an ever changing, highly complex healthcare system. Hybrid course.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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NURS 462 - Concepts in Aging and Longevity
3 credits
This RN to BSN course provides a perspective on the issues of aging in American society and culture. The course content will focus on assessment and intervention with older adults experiencing normal aging changes and common aging related health problems. Emphasis will be on the role of the nurse in health promotion, risk reduction and disease management of this population. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
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NURS 463 - Illness and Disease Management
4 credits
This RN to BSN course will utilize a systems approach in understanding and applying knowledge of normal physiology, pathophysiology and the application of concepts to specific disorders. Relevant diagnostics and pharmacological management modalities will be explored in the context of a rapidly expanding health care system. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 464 - Population Focused Community Health
4 credits
This RN to BSN course provides a perspective of professional nursing at the community health level of practice. The focus is on the concepts of population health assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programs to improve community health. Course content emphasizes the nurse’s role in the delivery of culturally competent nursing care in health promotion and interventions for individuals, families, communities and populations. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 465 - Population Focused Community Health Clinical Practicum
1 credit
This RN to BSN clinical practicum explores the use of advocacy and application of cultural, environmental, political and financial dimensions of community health nursing practice. Health promotion and nursing interventions for individuals, families, communities and populations are addressed. The RN to BSN student will have opportunities to use clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice in the application of the nursing process for promotion of optimal community health.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): NURS 464
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NURS 467 - Introduction to Evidence Guided Practice
3 credits
This RN to BSN course provides an overview of nursing and health care related research and evidence-guided practice. It introduces basic statistics and knowledge necessary to critically read research studies. Students conduct systematic literature reviews utilizing established data bases. Basic principles of study design and methods are discussed. Research ethics are explored. Students focus on critical analysis of research evidence and its application to nursing practice. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 468 - Information Systems and Quality Management
3 credits
This RN to BSN course is designed to promote a fundamental understanding of informatics in nursing. Students will gain better insight into the linkage between nursing information and knowledge with the management of information and communications technologies. Students are prepared to support, promote, and assist in efficient, ethical, and safe use of informatics tools in information and technology-rich health care environments. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 469 - Transformational Leadership
3 credits
This RN to BSN course explores nursing practice emphasizing a culture of quality, safety and ongoing improvement. Theories of change, complexity, organizational design, strategic planning, leadership, coalition building, and conflict management are explored. Online course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 480 - NCLEX Success
2 credits
The NCLEX-success course will prepare the student with an understanding of test-taking skills through appropriate application of knowledge in content areas such as pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and foundations of nursing practice. The course will be designed to meet the individualized cohorts learning needs based on HESI specialty exam reports and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing testing blue-print.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 393
Corequisite(s): None
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NURS 491 - Senior Seminar: Transition to Nursing
2 credits
This capstone senior seminar course provides an integrative experience applying all dimensions of the professional nurse in the care of the diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare settings. Major concepts of the nursing program are addressed and reviewed in preparation for licensure and the role of the professional nurse.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 410 and NURS 420
Corequisite(s): NURS 492
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NURS 492 - Internship in Nursing
4 credit hour/clinical
This capstone clinical internship course provides an integrative experience applying all dimensions of the professional nurse in the care of diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare settings. The clinical internship hours with an experienced clinical preceptor facilitate the transition from the student role to the role of the professional nurse. Critical thinking, clinical judgment skills, and the leadership and the management of multiple patients is emphasized. Students are challenged to function collaboratively as an active participant on the interprofessional/interdisciplinary care team.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 410 and NURS 420
Corequisite(s): NURS 491
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NURS 495 - Special Topics in Nursing
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in nursing which will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Philosophy
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
A critical examination of some basic problems and techniques of philosophy. The focus will be on issues in logic, epistemology, and metaphysics. Particular emphasis will be placed on using the Socratic method to discover, clarify, and answer big questions about topics such as the nature of truth, knowledge, freedom, good and evil, and what it is to be a human being.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
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PHIL 210 - Survey of Ancient Philosophy
3 credits
An introduction to the Ancient Period in the history of Western philosophy, with emphasis on primary texts and major figures such as Plato and Aristotle. Students will learn to reconstruct arguments from philosophical texts and examine them both on their own merits and in the context of the historical circumstances in which they emerged. Philosophical texts may be supplemented with historical, literary, or other materials that serve to illuminate this context.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHCI
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PHIL 211 - Survey of Medieval Philosophy
3 credits.
A survey of the development of western thought during the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Emphasis on the Christian philosophies of Augustine and Aquinas and on the humanistic philosophies of the Italian renaissance.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 212 - Survey of Early Modern Philosophy
3 credits.
A survey of the development of western thought from the 16th century through the 19th century. Emphasis on the philosophical traditions from Hobbes in the British Isles and from Descartes on the continent, especially on Descartes, Locke, and Hume.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 213 - Survey of Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
3 credits.
A survey of the development of western thought from Kant to the beginning of the 20th century. Emphasis on Kant’s position as a solution to problems raised in the 18th century, and to the development of German philosophy in Schopenhauer, Hegel, and Marx. The foundations of existentialism.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 214 - Survey of Twentieth-Century Analytic Philosophy
3 credits.
A survey of the development of analytic philosophy in the twentieth century. Topics covered may include the early paradigms of Moore and Russell, logical atomism in Russell and early Wittgenstein, logical positivism, the later Wittgenstein, the ordinary language school of philosophy, Quine’s naturalism in semantics, Davidson’s views on truth, Kripke’s reconceptualization of semantic and metaphysical categories, and the legacy of 20th century analytic philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 220 - Rules of Play: Sports as Legal Systems
3 Credits
An introduction to the intersection of philosophy of sport and philosophy of law through consideration of controversial issues in sport, such as doping, instant replay, strategic fouls, officiating discretion, paying college athletes, retaliatory fouls, age and gender classifications, sportsmanship, and off-field conduct.
*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
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PHIL 292 - Internship in Philosophy
1-18 credits.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 295 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in Philosophy. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisors. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 300 - Logic
3 credits
The fundamentals of deduction and induction which aid the student in developing habits of valid thinking and in understanding the scientific method. Emphasis on deductive logic and on tools for analysis of issues in different fields of inquiry.
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
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PHIL 308 - Introduction to Ethics
3 credits.
An introduction to ethical theories and their applications to moral issues. This course has three major components: (1) a survey of the main normative and metaethical theories; (2) a detailed examination of the method of philosophical analysis; and (3) the application of ethical theories and philosophical analysis to contemporary moral issues.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 315 - Biomedical Ethics
3 credits.
Ethical inquiry into the concepts of person, autonomy, rights, responsibility, and justice relevant to biomedicine and their application to issues of euthanasia, abortion, genetic control, the definition of death, allocation of scarce medical resources, experimentation with human beings, and intentional deception in biomedicine.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 316 - Environmental Ethics
3 credits.
A study of how the principles of ethical theory can be applied to contemporary environmental controversies. The class will examine a variety of theoretical approaches to environmental ethics, comparing human-centered (anthropocentric), animal-centered (zoocentric), and nature-centered (biocentric) value systems. Students will study local, national, and global environmental issues including factory farming, pollution and pesticides, loss of biodiversity, habitat destruction, and global warming.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 320 - Markets and Morals
3 credits Crosslisted With: HONS 320
This course will examine ethical issues relating to market systems and economic activity. Topics could include the ethical responsibilities of corporations, the comparative merits of market-based (e.g., capitalist) versus planned (e.g., socialist) economies, or applied topics in business ethics such as sweatshops, whistleblowing, or price-gouging. Our investigation will include arguments in ethics and political philosophy and will make substantial contact with other disciplines such as economics, political science, history, and psychology.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FHCI Pillar
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PHBS
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PHIL 331 - Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy
3 credits. Crosslisted With: (POSC 331 )
Survey of the principal political theories and philosophies from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages, including the contributions of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 332 - Modern Political Philosophy
3 credits. Crosslisted With: (POSC 332 )
Survey of modern political theories and philosophies, including the contributions of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Marx.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 350 - Aesthetics
3 credits.
A study of theories of art and beauty, including the relation between beauty and the arts, the function and value of the arts in culture, and standards for criticism and judgments of beauty.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 351 - Philosophy and Literature
3 credits Crosslisted With: ENGL 351
Literature and philosophy are both means by which people attempt to assign meaning, shape, and value to human life and experience. This course will apply philosophical methods and questions to the interpretation of specific literary texts and will explore the possibility that literary narrative also possesses its own contribution to make to philosophical reasoning. PHBS
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FHBS and FAES
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PHBS
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PHIL 355 - Philosophy of Mind
3 credits.
A study of such leading theories as dualistic interactionism, behaviorism and materialism, which concern the nature of the person, self-knowledge, the relation to the mental and the physical and human action. Emphasis on theories of the self or person and on criteria for the evaluation thereof. Classical, modern, and contemporary sources.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Religion
3 credits.
A critical examination of certain problems in religion, including the nature of religion, grounds for belief and disbelief in God, the varieties of religious experience and immortality. Classical, modern and contemporary sources.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 365 - History and Philosophy of Science
3 credits.
An examination of such issues as the logic of scientific reasoning and method, the distinction between science and pseudoscience, the analysis of central concepts in science, especially causality, law and explanation, and finally, the relation of science and values in our culture. Attention will be given to the development of a consistent point of view on these issues. Examples will be drawn from a broad range of sciences, both natural and social.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 380 - Doping in Sport and Society
3 credits Crosslisted With: KINS 380
This class will examine the science and ethics of doping in amateur, elite, and professional sport with special consideration of the physiology, economics, and ethics of sport as a social institution. PHBS
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FHBS Pillar
Corequisite(s): None
*Fulfills Civitae Core PHBS
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PHIL 390 - Directed or Independent Study
1-18 credits.
Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 392 - Internship in Philosophy
1-18 credits.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 398 - Ethics in Sport and Physical Education
3 credits. Crosslisted With: (KINS 398 )
An examination of the basic philosophic issues concerning ethics and moral reasoning and how these issues relate to sport. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to make informed ethical choices and decisions relating both to sport and to their own personal and professional lives.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
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PHIL 461 - Seminar in Philosophy
3 credits.
An intensive study of one of the major philosophers emphasized in the introductory four-course sequence in the history of western philosophy. Lectures on the systematic position in general and student papers on particular topics on or about that position. Readings from major works of the philosopher chosen and from important critical secondary sources.
Prerequisite(s): completion of the other specified required courses for either the major or minor programs in philosophy or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 468 - European Intellectual History from the Enlightenment
3 credits Crosslisted With: (HIST 468)
A survey of the major trends in European thought after the Enlightenment, and the relationship of these trends to their social, cultural, and political context.
Prerequisite(s): HIST 151 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 490 - Independent Study
1-18 credits.
A directed reading and/or research program on a topic or thinker selected by the student and approved by the director.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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PHIL 492 - Internship
1-18 credits.
Experiential learning designed to apply the principles of philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to enroll.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.
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PHIL 495 - Special Topics
1-3 credits.
Selected topics in Philosophy. The topics will vary from semester to semester. Descriptions will be available from academic advisers. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHIL 498 - Honors Research in Philosophy
3 credits.
Students conduct research in philosophy under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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Physical Education To enroll in the beginning level the student should have little or no prior experience in the sport. Enrollment in the intermediate and advanced levels requires successful completion of a beginning class or meeting the prerequisites listed. The instructor reserves the right to evaluate the level of skill and make assignments as to the appropriate level.
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PHED 101 - Fitness Concepts
2 credits.
Examination of issues dealing with physical and mental well-being, and participation in physical activities that can improve physical and mental well-being.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 11.
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PHED 104 - Beginning Tennis
1 credit.
Beginning instruction in the fundamental skills of forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Competitive play in women’s and men’s singles and doubles.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 106 - Downhill Skiing
1 credit.
Instruction in the basic skills of traversing hill, snowplow, stopping and parallel turns. Fee charged.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 107 - Beginning Bowling
1 credit.
Beginning instruction in the fundamentals of approach, release, arm swing, picking up spares, methods in scoring, rules, and etiquette on the lanes. Interclass competition with handicaps.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 108 - Beginning Golf
1 credit.
Beginning instruction in techniques in putting, short approach shots, and the full swing with irons and woods. Course includes rules and etiquette of golf. Students play at the Longwood Golf Course.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 109 - Beginning Volleyball
1 credit.
Instruction in the basic skills of serving, bump, dig, set and spike. Team defensive and offensive strategies and rules are included.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 111 - Beginning Swimming
1 credit.
Development of the five (5) basic strokes and basic rescue skills.
Prerequisite(s): able to swim a width of the pool on the front and back, but uncomfortable in deep water.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 112 - Water Aerobics
1 credit.
Exercising in the water to music for the purpose of improving muscular strength, flexibility, slimness and especially aerobic fitness as well as overall swimming ability.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 114 - Beginning Scuba Diving
1 credit.
Instruction in scuba diving skills in preparation for open water dives and certification. Fee charged.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 115 - Pilates
1 credit.
This course addresses the technique and theory of Mat Pilates. The course is designed to focus on integrating the body as a whole, rather than exercising each body part separately, in order to achieve better alignment and efficiency. Additionally, the course is designed to prepare the participant to teach the technical aspects of Pilates in order to become eligible for certification.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 116 - Beginning Weight Training
1 credit.
An introductory course with emphasis on current issues dealing with weight training. The student will learn and workout with various weight training programs and apply the principles to his/her individual workouts. The course employs basic techniques in proper lifting with safety procedures involved.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 117 - Beginning Canoeing
1 credit.
Basic river paddling skills in canoeing culminating in river trip(s) in class I and class II white water.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 118 - Cycling
1 credit.
An introductory activity course with emphasis upon the history and development of the modern bicycle, selection and properly fitting the bicycle to the rider, development of good riding skills, maintenance of the bicycle and knowledge and adherence to correct safety procedures. The class emphasizes the fitness and leisure application of cycling.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 120 - Beginning Racquetball
1 credit.
Basic skills and rules of the sport applied to the games of singles, doubles, and 3 player racquetball.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 123 - Beginning Equitation
1 credit.
Beginning instruction in balance seat (hands, seat, feet and leg position). Proper method of groom, saddle, bridle, mount and dismount. Fee charged: $140.00.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 125 - Beginning Archery and Badminton
1 credit.
Instruction of the basic skills relating to shooting the arrow and including good form. Instruction in the basic skills and techniques of badminton for singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. A semester course with half the semester in archery and half in badminton.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 126 - Beginning Yoga
1 credit.
Instruction in physical (Hatha) postures with the incorporation of breath control and conscious relaxation. Emphasis on stress management, increased vitality and physical well-being.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 127 - Aerobic Dancing
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 127 )
An aerobic activity which combines different styles of music with vigorous jazz and modern dance movements to increase cardio respiratory fitness. In addition to performing choreographed routines, students receive instruction in monitoring heart rate, injury prevention and a variety of other topics relevant to body/mind wellness.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 128 - Beginning Social and Recreation Dance
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 128 )
Beginning instruction in the fundamental skills of square dance, folk dance, novelty and contemporary rhythms and in the social dance steps, rumba, tango, samba, Lindy and fox trot.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 129 - Beginning Ballet
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 129 )
Dance techniques that evolved over the past five centuries, combined with freer contemporary techniques. It includes barre work: plie, tendu, rond de jambe; center combinations: glissade, assemble; and combinations across the floor: saute and soutenu.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 130 - Beginning Jazz
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 130 )
Dance style based on a combination of African and European influences which has developed into the dance form seen on Broadway, film and television. Basic skills include stretching exercises for strength and flexibility, isolations and syncopated movements such as rib isolation, kicks, jump turns, and jazz runs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 131 - Beginning Modern Dance
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 131 )
Instruction in creative or interpretive dance utilizing specific stretching exercises and movement such as leaps, walks, bends, and turns. Emphasis on performing short dances and creating dances which can be performed with or without music.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 133 - Ballroom and Social Dance
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 133 )
Introduces the student to the steps, rhythms, and body positions that are fundamental to ballroom and social dances. Dances that will be taught include, but are not limited to the following: waltz, fox trot, cha-cha-cha, tango, rumba, shag, and electric slide.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 136 - International Folk Dance
1 credit. Crosslisted With: (DANC 136 )
Performance of dances from selected countries and early American culture, and an examination of the influence of the culture upon a country’s folk dance and costume.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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PHED 137 - Orienteering
1 credit.
Fundamental skills for traveling outdoors by map, compass, and observation, and an introduction to orienteering as a competitive cross country sport.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
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