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Course Descriptions

 

Other Courses
  

  • IMAG 322 - Advanced Breast Imaging (3)


    This advanced imaging course explores a variety of diagnostic imaging techniques as they relate to breast imaging.  This class will focus on modalities such as Mammography, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and Sonography.  Each imaging technique will be discussed and correlated to breast imaging. 
  

  • MSNE 560 - Learning Theory and Curricular Development (3)


    This course will explore various learning theories as they apply to nursing curricula development that are influenced by various national and healthcare trends. Students are required to develop and present a nursing curriculum for a nursing school or staff development setting that incorporates learning theories, nursing philosophy, evidence-based findings, and national accrediting standards.
  

  • MSNE 563 - Informatics and Quality Management (3)


    This course explores nursing informatics and related fields that are used in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of information management systems, nurses’ role in the process, and nursing informatics’ role in quality management of both student performance, program evaluation, and patient and population health outcomes.
  

  • MSNE 575 - Learning Assessment and Evaluation (2)


    This course addresses various methods of assessment, including learning needs, achievement of cognitive and technical mastery, and problem-solving and decision-making skills.  The course includes the analysis of data obtained from evaluation as a basis for further development and modification of teaching techniques.
  

  • MSNE 585 - Educator Practice Curriculum Immersion (1)


    This course focuses on the faculty roles and expectations, curriculum and program development, accreditation standards development. Students are expected to complete fifty (50) clinical hours.
  

  • MSNE 586 - Educator Practice Teaching Immersion (1)


    This course focuses on the faculty-student relationships, didactic, clinical, and simulation teaching and learning, assessments, advising, and discipline. Students are expected to complete fifty (50) clinical hours.
  

  • MSNE 587 - Education Project (1)


    This course focuses on the completion of a project that is designed with a preceptor and culminates as a synthesis experience.  The hours required for this project are negotiated between the student, faculty, and preceptor.
  

  • MSNG 525 - Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (2)


    The course reviews a variety of nursing theories, and examines their use in guiding nursing practice, shaping nursing education and structuring nursing research. Grand theory, Middle Range theory and Practice theory - both historic and current will be explored.
  

  • MSNL 530 - Quality Management and Patient Safety in Nursing (3)


    This course addresses quality management from the viewpoint of a nurse leader. The topics include: quality planning and measurement, customer and market voices, and statistical quality control. The class addresses nurse-sensitive outcomes, patient and population health outcomes, measurement, and maintaining quality through transitional nursing care.  Students are introduced to relevant theory, content, tools, and methods in the field of patient safety that include: safety problems, high-risk contexts for error occurrence, error theory, systems thinking, risk assessment, and patient safety improvement. Students will be challenged to consider the roles of various healthcare stakeholders in building a safer healthcare system.
  

  • MSNL 580 - Evolving Nursing Roles Seminar (2)


    This course provides students opportunities to explore a variety of leadership roles beyond institutional settings, such as: professional organizations, community-based health services, nurse-managed clinics, and political action groups and lobbying related to patient and population health.
  

  • MSNL 595 - Leadership Practice Human Resource Immersion (1)


    This course focuses on the management of human resources, staffing, scheduling, conflict management, and staff development. Students are expected to complete fifty (50) clinical hours.
  

  • MSNL 596 - Leadership Practice Finance Immersion (1)


    This course focuses on the management of financial resources, budgeting, waste control, resource acquisition, participation in system-wide relationships, and committees. Students are expected to complete fifty (50) clinical hours.
  

  • MSNL 597 - Leadership/Management Project (1)


    This course focuses on the completion of a project that is designed with a preceptor and culminates as a synthesis experience. The hours required for this project are negotiated between the student, faculty, and preceptor.

Accounting
  

  • ACCT 220 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3)


    This course introduces students to the generally accepted concepts, principles, and practices of accounting. Topics include debit and credit transaction analysis, preparation of financial statements, analysis of balance sheet accounts, and concepts of the management of accounts. (Fall, Summer)
  

  • ACCT 520 - Managerial Accounting for Healthcare (3)


    This course introduces a business-management approach to the development and use of accounting information, focusing on internal reporting, planning operations, policy formation, and decision-making in healthcare organizations. Topics include: cost classification, cost behavior, C-V-P analysis, cost allocation, analysis for tactical decision-making, cash and operating budgets, capital budgeting, performance measurements and evaluation, including variance analysis and responsibility accounting.
  

  • ACCT 530 - Advanced Managerial Accounting (3)


    This course builds on a business-management approach to the development and use of accounting information, focusing on internal reporting, planning operations, policy formation, and decision-making in healthcare organizations. Topics include: cost classification, cost behavior, C-V-P analysis, cost allocation, analysis for tactical decision-making, cash and operating budgets, capital budgeting, performance measurements and evaluation, including variance analysis and responsibility accounting.

Biology
  

  • BIOL 091 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (3)


    This course is designed for those students with a standard composite ACT score below 19 or a combined SAT score below 990, and who desire to strengthen their knowledge before entry into a college-level anatomy and physiology course. This course is a study of the human body, its structure and functions, within introduction of its relationship to disease. Not for College credit. Pass/No Pass (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 100 - Body Structure, Function and Disease (3)


    This is a required course that must be successfully completed with a 78% or better to be awarded credit toward Advanced Medical Assistant degree.
    This course introduces the students to the basics of human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Introduces common human disease processes.
  

  • BIOL 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I (3)

    Prerequisites: A minimum ACT standard composite score of 19, or a combined SAT score of 990, or college level placement into both college level math and English via placement test or two semesters of Senior high school English with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00) and eligible to enroll in MATH 103  or higher at AHU, or permission of the department chair.

     
    Corequisite: BIOL 101L  
    This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. BIOL101 is a study of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body, along with their cytology, histology, and chemistry. Three hours of lecture each week.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)

  

  • BIOL 101C - Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (4)

    Prerequisites: A minimum ACT standard composite score of 19, or a combined SAT score of 990, or college level placement into both college level math and English via placement test or two semesters of Senior high school English with a minimum grade of “B” (3.00) and eligible to enroll in MATH 103  or higher at AHU, or permission of the department chair.

     
    This course is the first of a two-trimester course. It focuses on the study of the typical structure and function of the human body utilizing digital and electronic media. It includes a study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, along with their cytology, histology, and chemistry. Lab exercises are included in this course; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 101L - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1)


    Corequisite: BIOL 101 
    This lab course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. The laboratory class is a study of the anatomy of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body using plastic models. Two hours of lab each week. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L 
    Corequisite: BIOL 102L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is the second trimester of a two-trimester course. BIOL102 is a study if the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body. Three hours of lecture each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 102C - Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (4)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101C  
    Online course available only for the students enrolled in online degrees. BIOL 101  and BIOL 101L  or BIOL 101C . All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is the second of a two-trimester course. It includes further study of the typical structure and function of the human body utilizing digital and electronic media. The course covers endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Lab exercises are included in this course; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 102L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L 
    Corequisite: BIOL 102 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This lab course is the second trimester of a two-trimester course. The laboratory is a study of the anatomy of the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body using plastic models. Two hours of lab each week. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 125 - Concepts of Pathophysiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is an introduction to a study of the anatomical and physiological functions of the human body. It explores the accompanying biologic, immunological, genetic, and physical manifestations of diseases. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 144 - Sectional Anatomy (2)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L  
    Corequisite: BIOL 144L  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of human anatomy, primarily emphasizing axial planes, but also including sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. It is designed to aid imaging modality students in recognizing, locating, and identifying normal anatomy. Two hours of lecture each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 144C - Sectional Anatomy (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102  and BIOL 102L ; or BIOL 102C  
    This course is a study of human anatomy, primarily emphasizing axial planes, but also including sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. It is designed to aid imaging modality students in recognizing, locating, and identifying normal anatomy. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week.  (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 144L - Sectional Anatomy Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L  
    Corequisite: BIOL 144  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a lab which accompanies BIOL 144  and includes the observation of the human anatomy, emphasizing axial planes and including sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. It is designed to aid imaging modality students in recognizing, locating, and identifying normal anatomy. Two hours of lab each week. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 151 - General Biology I (3)


    Corequisite: BIOL 151L 
    A minimum score of 19 in science reasoning on the ACT or permission of the department chair.
    This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. It surveys methods and concepts in biology, cellular biology, including biomolecular functions, metabolic pathways, principles of inheritance, along with diversity of microbiota and macrobiota. Three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. (Fall)
  

  • BIOL 151L - General Biology Lab (1)


    Corequisite: BIOL 151 
    A minimum score of 19 in science reasoning on the ACT or permission of the department chair.
    This course includes lab exercises to accompany the didactic material covered in BIOL 151 , including biomolecular functions, metabolic pathways, and diversity of microbiota and macrobiota. Three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall)
  

  • BIOL 152 - General Biology II (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 151 , BIOL 151L 
    Corequisite: BIOL 152L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course surveys plant structure and function within in-depth study into animal structure and function, including ecology and behavior. Three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 152L - General Biology II Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 151 , BIOL 151L 
    Corequisite: BIOL 152 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course includes lab exercises which accompany the survey of plant structure and function within in-depth study into animal structure and function. Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 159 - Directed Study in Biology (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
  

  • BIOL 201 - Kinesiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101 , BIOL 101L  
    This is an introductory course in the study of human movement and exercise. Topics will include the biomechanics, physiological, and neurological foundations of movement in the context of activity. Fall
  

  • BIOL 225 - Principles of Microbiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L  
    Corequisite: BIOL 225L  
    Or permission of the department chair. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is the study of the principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, elementary immunology and microorganisms, emphasizing their relationship to health and disease. Three hours of lecture each week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in biology. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 225C - Principles of Microbiology (4)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102  and BIOL 102L ; or BIOL 102C  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course includes a study of the principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, elementary immunology and microorganisms, emphasizing their relationship to health and disease. This course has a lab component; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in biology. Three hours of lecture each week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in biology. (Summer)
  

  • BIOL 225L - Principles of Microbiology Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L 
    Corequisite: BIOL 225 
    Or permission of the department chair. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course includes lab exercises which accompany the lecture portion of the course, including disinfection, sterilization, and the culture and identification of microorganisms. Three hours of lab each week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in biology. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 255 - Topics in Biology (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course includes various topics in the areas of science and will be offered as needs and interests arise.
  

  • BIOL 301 - Exercise Physiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and BIOL 101L , BIOL 102  and BIOL 102L .
    This course reviews the muscle cell anatomy and physiology and examines the physiologic responses to various types of exercise (endurance, strengthening) and the systems involved (musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic). The thermoregulatory system and the effects on the environment, as well as the physiological responses based on the influence of age, genetics, and culture on resting measurements and responses to activity are also examined. Adaptations to regular exercise of various types and to diminished activity as well as the effect of nutritional intake are studied. Basic principles of exercise testing, assessment and interpretation of measurements of body composition, and exercise prescription to improve cardiovascular fitness are also discussed. (Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 330 - General Microbiology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102  
    Corequisite: BIOL 330L  
    BIOL 152  and BIOL 152L  or permission of the instructor is required for admission. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of the morphology, physiology, genetics, symbiotic relationships, and methods of control of bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, and some protozoa. Topics also include host immune responses, environmental applications of microorganisms, and genetic engineering technology. Three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • BIOL 330L - General Microbiology Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102  
    Corequisite: BIOL 330  
    BIOL 152  and BIOL 152L  or permission of the instructor is required for admission. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course includes lab exercises which accompany the lecture portion of the course. The course includes the study of the morphology, biochemical reactions, and methods of control of bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, and some protozoa. Other exercises include the disinfection, sterilization, and the culture and identification of microorganisms, and genetic engineering technology. Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • BIOL 345 - Genetics (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102 
    Or permission of department chair. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of the principles of inheritance in all living organisms and an investigation of gene structure and function. Topics will include classical (Mendelian), molecular, and non-Mendelian genetics. Basic principles of genetic engineering will be addressed. Three hours of lecture each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 345L - Genetics Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102 
    Corequisite: BIOL 345 
    Or permission of department chair. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on experiments to study the principles of inheritance in all living organisms and an investigation of gene structure and function. Topics will include classical (Mendelian), molecular, and non-Mendelian genetics and principles of genetic engineering. Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in biology. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring)
  

  • BIOL 360 - Cell Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102 ,
    This course is an in-depth study of the molecular biology of the cell. Topics covered include cell structure and function, biomembrane structure, transmembrane transport, intra- and extracellular trafficking, signal transduction pathways, cell motility, cell cycle regulation, developmental cell biology, immunity, and cancer cell biology. (Summer)
  

  • BIOL 402 - Immunology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152  
    This course provides the basic knowledge of the immune response and its involvement in health and disease. Students will learn about immunology from the viewpoint of the host’s interaction with microbes and pathogens. Additionally, students will review case studies and peer-reviewed literature.
  

  • BIOL 410 - Histology (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L , ENGL 102  
    Corequisite: BIOL 410L  
    This course is a study of the cellular anatomy and function of normal human tissues and organs. Topics covered include cellular structure and function, basic tissue types, and the functional microanatomy of the various human organ systems. (Fall)
  

  • BIOL 410L - Histology Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 152 , BIOL 152L  
    Corequisite: BIOL 410  
    This course focuses on laboratory exercises to accompany the lecture portion of the course. The primary focus will be on the visual identification of human cells, tissues, and related structures. (Fall)
  

  • BIOL 459 - Topics in Biology (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course includes various topics in the area of biology and will be offered as needs and interests arise.
  

  • BIOL 475 - Issues in Science and Religion (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 102 , BIOL 102L , ENGL 102  
    Or permission of the department chair (BIOL 102  or BIOL 152 ). All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the issues raised by the interaction between modern science and present-day Christian thought. A brief historical overview of the conflict between science and religion is followed by an assessment of the contemporary state of the dialogue in such areas as cosmology and the origins of the universe, origins of life, the theory of Darwinian evolution, and the design argument. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • BIOL 515L - Gross Musculoskeletal Anatomy for the OT Lab (0)
  

  • BIOL 521 - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (3)


    This course includes advanced studies of human anatomy and physiology of the cell and muscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hepatic, and endocrine systems. Emphasis is placed on feedback mechanisms, homeostasis, assessment, and intervention. This serves as a basis for understanding pathophysiology of these systems and associated anesthesia implications.
  

  • BIOL 522 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3)


    This course examines advanced human pathophysiology of the cell and muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, hepatic, immune, hematological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Mechanisms of disease-state manifestations at the cellular, organ, and system levels are explored. Anesthetic implications are highlighted.
  

  • BIOL 712 - Applied Human Physiology (2)


    This course provides the basic physiological mechanisms of human body function and physiological integration of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis. The emphasis is on basic principles with a focus on concepts and problem solving skills. This knowledge allows students to form a general understanding of how the body functions in health and disease.
  

  • OCTH 505 - Gross Musculoskeletal Anatomy for the OT (4)


    This course focuses on the macroscopic structures related to the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. Students will participate in human cadaver labs in order to integrate knowledge of the body into concepts of occupational therapy practice.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 101 - Principles of Chemistry (3)


    An introduction to the fundamental principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.  Topics covered will include atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; stoichiometry; states of matter; chemical kinetics; acid-base equilibria; hydrocarbons; carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; and biochemical processes with emphasis on the application of chemistry to everyday life.  This course is designed for non-science majors, does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry, and cannot be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • CHEM 113L - Survey of General Chemistry Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111  
    Corequisite: CHEM 112  
    or permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course is an integrated laboratory course designed to illustrate the concepts of chemistry taught in CHEM 111  and CHEM 112 . Three hours of lab per week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120 
    Corequisite: CHEM 151L 
    *Note: This course requires concurrent registration in CHEM 151L . Prerequisites: College algebra (MATH 120 ) or one year of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of the department chair.
    This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. Topics include nature of matter, electronic structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structures, and properties of solutions and gases. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • CHEM 151L - General Chemistry I Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: MATH 120 
    Corequisite: CHEM 151  or concurrent registration in CHEM 151 .
    This course is the lab portion of the first trimester of a two-trimester course. This course includes laboratory exercises and the lecture portion of CHEM 151 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 151 , CHEM 151L , and CHEM 152L  or concurrent registration in CHEM 152L .
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 151 . Topics include chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibria, solubility and complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and chemical families. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each wee This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 152L - General Chemistry II Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 151 , CHEM 151L , and CHEM 152  or concurrent registration in CHEM 152 .
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 151L . The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 152 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 159 - Directed Study in Chemistry (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
  

  • CHEM 311 - Organic Chemistry I (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 152 , CHEM 152L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. It is a study of the structure and reactions of organic compounds with emphasis on nomenclature, molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemical properties, organic syntheses, electronic effects, and spectra-structure relationships. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • CHEM 311L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 152 , CHEM 152L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is the lab portion of the first trimester of a two-trimester course. The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 311 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 311 , CHEM 311L 
    Corequisite: CHEM 312L 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 311 . Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 312L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 311 , CHEM 311L 
    Corequisite: CHEM 312 
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a continuation of CHEM 311L . The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 312 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 411 - Biochemistry I (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 312 , CHEM 312L , ENGL 102  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a study of the fundamental principles of the chemistry of living organisms. Structures, properties, and functions of biomolecules, including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and biological membranes; and enzymatic catalysis and mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, and central pathways of metabolism will be studied. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 412 - Biochemistry II (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 411 , ENGL 102  
    Corequisite: CHEM 413L  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is a continued study of the fundamental principles of the chemistry of living organisms. Included are bioenergetics and metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids, regulation of gene expression and signal transduction pathways, hormones and the study of neurotransmitters, acetylcholine, catecholamines, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall. Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 413L - Biochemistry Lab (1)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 411 , ENGL 102  
    Corequisite: CHEM 412  
    All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course is an introduction to the quantitative and qualitative methods of isolation, purification, and identification of biological materials, including organelle separation, electrophoresis, and the effects of hormones on macromolecular synthesis. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHEM 459 - Topics in Chemistry (1)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 
    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
    This course focuses on various topics in the area of chemistry and will be offered as needs and interests arise.

Clinical Pastoral Education
  

  • ACPE 510 - Level 1 Clinical Pastoral Education (6)


    Note: Unit of CPE is a minimum of 100 structured education hours, 300 clinical curriculum practice hours.
    Level 1 curriculum outcomes must be satisfactorily addressed prior to admission to Level 2 units. Satisfactorily addressing the Level 1 outcomes usually requires completion of 2+ units of Level 1 CPE.

    The curriculum for Level 1 CPE addresses the fundamentals of pastoral formation, pastoral competence and pastoral reflection. The supervisor’s final evaluation will include a statement attesting to the competence demonstrated at the time of the evaluation. Outcomes define the competencies to be developed by students as a result of participating in each unit of CPE.

  

  • ACPE 520 - Level 2 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (6)

    Prerequisites: ACPE 510  
    The curriculum for CPE Level II addresses the development and integration of pastoral formation, pastoral competence and pastoral reflection to a level of competence that permits students to attain professional certification and/or admission to Supervisory CPE. The supervisor’s final evaluation will include a statement attesting to the competence demonstrated at the time of the evaluation. [Unit of CPE is: minimum of 100 structured education hours: 300 clinical curriculum practice hours]. Satisfactorily addressing the Level 2 outcomes usually requires completion of 2+ units of Level 2 CPE. Progression into Level II requires a level of competency in the Level I outcomes that permits the student to be building upon those competencies and no longer needing to address them as primary learning objectives. This is established through the supervisor’s judgment documented in the written evaluation. Outcomes define the competencies to be developed by students as a result of participating in each unit of CPE.
  

  • ACPE 610 - Supervisory CPE (6)


    Through Supervisory CPE, qualified persons who have demonstrated pastoral, professional and clinical competence will develop competence in the art, theory and practice of supervision of clinical pastoral education. This is a multi-year program of learning, which has a varied schedule, requires a specialized application process, and is limited in number of applicants considered. Requires 3+ units of supervisory CPE each year. {Reference: ACPE, Inc. Certification Manual} The objectives of Supervisory CPE define the scope of the Supervisory CPE program curriculum. Outcomes define the competencies that result from a supervisory student’s participation in Supervisory CPE programs.

     

  

  • CHPL 590 - Research and Evidence Based Practice in Spiritual Care (3)

    Prerequisites: STAT 515  
    This course is designed to give students an overview of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Students explore principles of research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, and data analysis through critical examination of published studies. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated, to assess the state of the science and direct decision-making in the practice of spiritual care giving.
  

  • CHPL 600 - History and Role of Chaplains (3)


    This course will examine the history of pastoral leadership in chaplaincy, and the variety of contexts in which chaplains provide pastoral and spiritual care in current pastoral roles. Chaplains, who are pastors in a specialized context, have played a role in providing care in military, healthcare, hospice, corporate, human services organizations, congregational and a variety of other settings. We will explore the images and theology of spiritual care that inform chaplaincy ministry.
  

  • CHPL 610 - Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy (3)


    This course will study and reflect on the role of the Chaplain in Healthcare as part of the interdisciplinary team. It will also explore how spiritual care can be integrated into the daily life of the staff and the organization. This course will guide the student to more intentional of their use of self and power as they relate to patients, families and staff. Students will explore all areas of the practice of chaplaincy.
  

  • CHPL 620 - Organizational Mission Leadership (3)


    This course explores the relationship between spirituality and healthcare delivery from a leadership theoretical perspective. Emphasis is places on viewing the patient and the caregiver from the perspective of persons created with dignity and value. Topics may include diverse religious perspectives on wholeness, illness and suffering, the relationship between spirituality and the mind and body, select bioethical concerns involving whole person care.
  

  • CHPL 630 - Spiritual Care Across the Life Cycle (1)


    This course will explore the range of spiritual need across the individual and family life cycle as it intersects with illness and hospitalization. We will examine how chronic disease impact the individual and family, using family systems theory and developmental theory to understand the individual and family dynamics of care.
  

  • CHPL 640 - Spiritual Care in Pediatrics (1)


    This course explores the unique role of the spiritual care provider in the pediatric hospital or unit. We will examine how the chaplain serves as advocate for children, partner in support for staff and clinical providers, provides context in the midst of difficult medical and ethical decisions and helps children find their meaning and hope in developmentally appropriate ways in the midst of their hospitalization, from NICU to the general pediatric unit.
  

  • CHPL 650 - Spiritual Care at the End of Life (1)


    This course will explore the different spiritual, religious and existential beliefs about dying and death, and examine the role of the spiritual care provider in helping patients and families navigate the meaningfulness of belief. We will review issues of emotional and spiritual distress, conflicts that can occur between those who are dying and those they are in relationship with, as well as learn about the concepts of hospice care, differentiated from palliative care. Some time will be spent looking at the role of the spiritual care provider in providing bereavement support for families and other significant relationships of the deceased.
  

  • CHPL 660 - Spiritual Care in a General Hospital (1)


    This course explores the role of the spiritual care provider in the context of a general hospital. We will explore different disease processes, and how a diagnosis impacts the spiritual needs of a patient and their family. Issues of helplessness, dynamics of hope, exploration of family and inter-professional dynamics will be explored, along with caring for the hospital as your parish and strategies for communicating spiritual indicators with clinical team members will be examined.
  

  • CHPL 670 - Spiritual Care and Mental Illness (1)


    Mental health has two dimensions—absence of mental illness and presence of a well-adjusted personality that contributes effectively to the life of the community. Ability to take responsibility for one’s own actions, flexibility, high frustration tolerance, acceptance of uncertainty, involvement in activities of social interest, acceptance of handicaps, tempered self-control, harmonious relationships to self, others, including God, are the essential features of mental health. Spirituality is an important aspect of mental health. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate the appropriate role of the chaplain in the dignified and respectful care of patients with mental illness.
  

  • CHPL 680 - Spiritual Care in Crisis and Trauma (1)


    This course will introduce students to the concept of psychological first aid for those who have been impacted by an emergency, mass casualty event, or natural disaster. Students will explore how to identify spiritual distress and interventions for building healthy recovery and long-term resilience. What is the chaplain’s role in responding to emergency, crisis or trauma?
  

  • CHPL 690 - Spiritual Care as a part of an Inter-Professional Clinical Team (1)


    This course will explore the role and responsibilities of spiritual care providers as a part of the clinical care team. Using current research to examine the needs of healthcare providers, organizational leaders and others and reviewing strategies for integrating spiritual care and pastoral leadership in institutions and organizations.
  

  • CHPL 699 - Capstone Project (6)


    A clinically-based applied research project is a final project option for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Spiritual Care (MSSC) program. Applied research projects serve as a culminating activity in the completion of the MSSC degree and are open to any MSSC student interested in applied research. This project is conducted with an eye to acquiring and applying knowledge that will address a specific problem or meet a specific need as it relates to the integration of spiritual care, health and wholeness. This project will be developed in conversation and collaboration between the student and the program director(s) to use high quality research standards, methods and tools to develop practical solutions for social concerns of healthcare organizations, from a theological/spiritual care perspective.

Community Health
  

  • CHTC 340 - Introduction to Practice (4)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 , ENGL 102  
    This course introduces the student to the concept of partnering with patients and the healthcare team to support maximum effectiveness toward best health practices for the patient. The course will cover basic skills such as observational skill development, elementary patient care management, and effective interaction with the healthcare team. The course also includes a study of key issues concerning community health care aimed at developing practical approaches to supporting patients. Students consider obstacles to effective health care as well as strategies for enabling at-risk patients to play a more active role in promoting their health and well-being.  This course provides students with the academic foundation for subsequent CHTC Internship(s) with AdventHealth. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHTC 350 - CHTC Internship I (2)

    Prerequisites: CHTC 320  and permission of instructor.
    Students will be required to have Level II Background Check and Immunizations – these are in addition to the course fees.
    An internship in interdisciplinary care with AdventHealth. Using the academic and practical foundation provided in CHTC 320 , interns serve alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams in a variety of settings. Interns will participate in weekly meetings with AdventHealth healthcare teams, further exploring the philosophy of health care delivery that encourages providers and care teams to meet patients where they are, from the simplest to the most complex conditions. Students will acquire 70-140 contact hours.

    Students are required to have reliable transportation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CHTC 360 - CHTC Internship II (2)

    Prerequisites: CHTC 350  and permission of instructor.
    An internship in interdisciplinary care with AdventHealth. Using the academic and practical foundation provided in CHTC 320 , interns serve alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams in a variety of settings. Interns will participate in weekly meetings with AdventHealth healthcare teams, further exploring the philosophy of health care delivery that encourages providers and care teams to meet patients where they are, from the simplest to the most complex conditions. Students will acquire 70-140 contact hours.

    Students are required to have reliable transportation. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Computers
  

  • CPTR 105 - Introduction to Microcomputers (3)


    This course covers computer applications using PCs. The course combines the content of CPTR 103  with spreadsheet and presentation applications. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
  

  • CPTR 159 - Directed Study in Microcomputers (1)


    Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
    This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
  

  • CPTR 205 - Intermediate Excel (2)


    This course provides students hands-on training using the spreadsheet application MS Excel. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of working with spreadsheet data in ranges, functions, and charts. This course includes the application of custom formatting, audit worksheets, the use of macros, templates, multiple workbooks, and importing/exporting data. Also included in this course are data base features to extract and filter data, use data analysis, pivot tables, data validation, and data protection.

Conductive Education
  

  • OTCE 315 - Introduction to Conductive Education (2)

    Course Level: Freshman
    This course is designed to introduce students to the model of Conductive Education. The primary focus will be for students to acquire basic understanding of the principals of CE. Course content will include: role of the Conductor, the structure and dynamics of the CE group, rhythmical intention, task series, the daily program, and manual facilitation. Teaching methods will include lecture, online, and classroom experiences which will emphasize critical thinking, adaptation, and observation. The course will also address signs and symptoms of neurological disorders.
  

  • OTCE 320 - Childhood Motor Disorders (3)

    Course Level: Freshman
    This course is designed to introduce the learner to the issues faced by children and family members regarding childhood motor disorders. The course will review basic pathologies of these disorders, common treatment interventions, signs and symptoms, and sociocultural impact. Participants will become familiar with the motor, cognitive, social, emotional, educational, and behavioral manifestations of motor disorders while learning to appreciate the individual presentation of each child.
  

  • OTCE 330 - Instructional Strategies (3)


    This course is designed to prepare the learner teaching strategies of the K-12 student. Course focus will address how the instructor prepares to teach. This will include the classroom environment, cultural competence in the classroom, planning and assessing learning, and evaluating child development. An overview of lesson planning, syllabus creation, and teaching philosophies will be covered.
  

  • OTCE 340 - Evaluating and Goal Setting in Education (3)

    Course Level: Freshman
    This course is designed to explore the significance of evaluation and goal setting within the educational context. Some areas to be examined include formative and summative assessment, goal setting that are positive, precise, and manageable; self-efficacy, the role of personal beliefs and motivation.
  

  • OTCE 350 - Clinical Strategies for Conductive Education (5)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 315 , OTCE 320 , OTCE 330 , OTCE 340  
    This course will provide information how the motor dysfunctions and specific symptom characteristics of Cerebral Palsy are enhanced by conductive education. The course will address how the central nervous damage effects the whole person and students will gain understanding of the meaning of the Holistic Approach in conductive education.
  

  • OTCE 360 - Practicum I (1)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 315 , OTCE 320 , OTCE 330 , OTCE 340  
    This practicum will prepare the student to work in various age groups of conductive education programs through observation and direct service with clients. Students will be required to participate in client care at an approved conductive education center in order to complete problem based assignment.
  

  • OTCE 390 - Classroom Management (3)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 315 , OTCE 320 , OTCE 330 , OTCE 340  
    The course is designed to address classroom and behavioral management of the K-12 student. Management strategies will enable the learner to better organize time, supplies, and the environment to provide for an optimal learning situation. The course will address practices for individual, small group, and class size interactions that meet the needs of the student, especially those with special learning needs. Teaching relationships will be explored that address inter-professional communication, parent collaboration, and state laws related to teacher-student discipline.
  

  • OTCE 410 - Special Education (3)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 315 , OTCE 320 , OTCE 330 , OTCE 340  
    This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. This overview will include the legal, policy, historical, philosophical foundations for the field as well as a review of current research.
  

  • OTCE 420 - Childhood Motor Disorder Treatment (2)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 315 , OTCE 320 , OTCE 330 , OTCE 340  
    This course is designed to introduce the learner to the common treatment strategies currently used for children with motor disorders. The course will review the medical, surgical, therapeutic, social, emotional, and community services utilized by this population. Students will be introduced to common tools used such as augmentative communication devices, durable medical equipment, in home medical items, and dietary tools.
  

  • OTCE 430 - Educational Process in Conductive Education (4)

    Prerequisites: OTCE 350 , OTCE 360 , OTCE 390 , OTCE 410 , OTCE 420  
    The primary focus of this course will be the educational strategies that facilitate cognitive and motor learning in the conductive education program. The course will address the foundations in conductive education related to the history and theory of education, the theory of play, differentiation in the classroom and motivation. Teaching methods will include observation, group discussion, online and classroom experiences.
 

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