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NURS 411 - Pediatric Oncology Nursing (3)
Focus on health needs of children and their families who are affected with devastating illnesses. Students collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to provide safe nursing care and refine critical decision-making skills in a preceptor model of learning. LEC .5, LAB 6.5. Prereq: NURS 452 , and permission of instructor.
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Nursing - Accelerated Degree |
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NUAD 223 - Introduction to Professional Nursing (2)
Introduction to current healthcare issues and trends. Topics discussed include the aging, vulnerable populations, healthcare delivery systems, genetics, biogenetics, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, bioterrorism, emerging infections, health insurance, and informatics. Students are introduced to the process of cultural/spiritual competence in the delivery of healthcare services. Offered: Summer.
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NUAD 224 - Health Promotion across the Lifespan (2)
This course emphasizes the integration of cultural/spiritual and health promotion theories in promoting health and wellness for diverse populations across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on basic human needs, quality of life, risk reduction, and outcomes improvement. Prereqs: NUAD 223 and NUAD 243 . Co-reqs: NUAD 242 and NUAD 342 . Offered: Summer.
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NUAD 242 - Health Assessment across the Lifespan (2)
This course introduces students to beginning health assessment principles, with a consideration for cultural/spiritual diversity across the lifespan. Students will acquire the skills to perform systematic examination of healthy newborn to older adult and document the findings. Prereqs: NUAD 223 and NUAD 243 . Co-reqs: NUAD 224 and NUAD 342 . Offered: Summer.
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NUAD 243 - Pathophysiology (4)
Study of disruptions in homeostasis across the life span. Content stresses the pathophysiology of cellular alteration and function. LEC 4. Prereqs: Admission to the School of Nursing and all required science courses, including BIOL 217 , BIOL 218 , BIOL 225 , and CHEM 108 , CHEM 109 , must be completed with a minimum science GPA of 2.30 on a 4.00 scale.
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NUAD 321 - Informatics and Patient Care Technologies (2)
Provides the student with knowledge regarding informatics and technology in the health care delivery system including telehealth. Students use a variety of health care related technology, helping to facilitate health of the individual, family, and community. Prereqs: NUAD 224 , NUAD 242 , and NUAD 342 . Co-req: NUAD 384 . Offered: Fall.
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NUAD 335 - Research Basic to Nursing Interventions (3)
Provides an introduction to the research process and the application to scholarship and clinical practice. Students learn to be consumers of research through reviewing the literature, critiquing research, and identifying methods appropriate to study specific practice-related problems. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. LEC 3. Cross-listed with NURS 335 . Prereqs: NUAD 321 and NUAD 385 . Co-reqs: NUAD 430 and NUAD 480 . Offered: Spring.
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NUAD 342 - Introduction to Pharmacology & Dosage Calculation (4)
Provides theoretical and conceptual bases for pharmacology across the lifespan in nursing based on a collaborative interdisciplinary approach. Emphasis on developing a broad base of knowledge of the major drug classifications necessary for safe and effective administration and monitoring of medications to clients of all ages. Key concepts of pharmacology, basic medication facts, and dosage calculations will be discussed. Prereqs: NUAD 223 and NUAD 243 . Co-reqs: NUAD 224 and NUAD 242 . Offered: Summer.
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NUAD 384 - Nursing Process across the Lifespan I (8)
This course initiates the acquisition of basic clinical nursing skills that will assist students to become safe, efficient, and compassionate practitioners. Students will be prepared with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to provide safe, quality nursing care to clients across the lifespan. Family-centered care, including health education, nutrition, and advocacy are emphasized as essential to ensure high-quality health outcomes. Nursing care for clients with selected altered physical and mental health states are discussed with application to client-focused clinical practice. Students will utilize the nursing process, health assessment skills, and theoretical knowledge base for application in clinical situations. Prereqs: NUAD 224 , NUAD 242 , and NUAD 342 . Co-req: NUAD 321 . Offered: Fall.
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NUAD 385 - Nursing Process across the Lifespan II (8)
This course focuses on utilizing the nursing process in clinical decision making for the management of acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan. Evidence-based practice and professional nursing standards are used to validate judgments and enhance critical thinking in the provision of safe, quality care. Professional role performance is broadened by caring for clients with complex health needs in a variety of acute and community-based settings. Nutritional needs and rehabilitation are integrated throughout the content. Students identify client learning needs and implement measures to decrease risk and facilitate health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Prereq: NUAD 384 . Prereq/Co-req: NUAD 321 . Offered: Fall.
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NUAD 430 - Leadership and Management for Nurses (3)
Study of concepts, principles, and theories as a basis for developing the role of an entry-level nurse-manager in a healthcare organization. Critical thinking skills are utilized to problem-solve and effect change in the clinical setting. Cross-listed with NURS 430 . Prereqs: NUAD 321 and NUAD 385 . Co-reqs: NUAD 335 and NUAD 480 . Offered: Spring.
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NUAD 440 - Senior Seminar/Preceptorship (4)
A capstone seminar experience where the student develops, analyzes, implements, and presents a written and oral presentation of a selected project. The clinical preceptorship component consists of a concentrated clinical immersion experience. Students enhance the use of the nursing process and clinical skills as they assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care provided to a small, select number of patients in secondary and tertiary healthcare settings. Cross-listed with NURS 440 . Prereqs: NUAD 335 , NUAD 430 , and NUAD 480 . Offered: Spring.
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NUAD 480 - Nursing Process across the Lifespan III (8)
In this course, students integrate advanced nursing concepts and leadership principles to care for clients with acute and critical physical and mental crises across the lifespan. Utilizing the nursing process, the student establishes priorities of care for clients experiencing complex and multisystem health stressors. Evidence-based practice and professional nursing standards are used to validate judgments and enhance critical thinking in the provision of safe, quality care. Nutritional needs for the critically ill client are integrated throughout the content. Prereqs: NUAD 321 and NUAD 385 . Prereqs/Co-reqs: NUAD 335 and NUAD 430 . Offered: Spring.
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Nutrition & Dietetics |
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NUTR 110 - Principles of Food Preparation (4)
Introduction to food buying, food preparation, food storage, and dietary planning in accordance with scientific principles of nutrition. LEC 2, LAB 2. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Jan Term.
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NUTR 210 - Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics (2)
Survey of career opportunities in the health field and introduction to computer software pertinent to future career-related opportunities. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 216 - Personal Nutrition (4)
Introduction to nutrition for personal lifestyle choices. Includes study of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Recent advancements in nutrition, application to meal planning, and strategies for selecting nutritionally balanced foods are also presented. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NUTR 220 - Nutrition Science for Health Professions (4)
Principles of human nutrition, food choices, and behaviors related to health of individuals. Included in this course is the study of nutrients in food, their roles in health and disease, dietary recommendations, concepts of energy balance, and their application to global nutrition needs. The course will capture the most recent advancements in nutrition science and their relation to health and disease. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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NUTR 301 - Foundations of Nutrition (4)
Study of fundamental principles of normal nutrition and their relation to the health and physical fitness of individuals. Prereq: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 . Prereqs/Co-reqs: CHEM 108 and CHEM 109 or CHEM 205 and CHEM 206 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 310 - Lifecycle Nutrition (4)
Rapidly moving study of nutrition in the lifecycle from infancy through advancing years. Emphasis on application of the nutritional requirements and guidelines in each age group to dietary planning and intake. Prereq: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 312 - Food, Culture, and Society (4)
Examination of how, what, when, where, and why people eat. Cultural differences related to food provision, production, and consumption will be evaluated. Relationships of history, geography, climate, customs, social status, health, economy, religion, and politics to food and society also explored. Prereq: NUTR 110 . Offered: Spring and Jan Term.
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NUTR 350 - Community Nutrition Education (4)
Study of community-based programs with nutrition components, including worksite wellness, health promotion, schools, day-care programs, and health clinics. Programs in these areas include nutrition screening and assessment, feeding programs and assistance, plus health promotion and disease prevention. Emphasis on development of counseling skills and use of resources to take into account cultural differences and to develop nutrition education plans, goals, and programs for community groups. Prereq: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 360 - Nutrition Assessment and Counseling (4)
Based on the nutrition care process, the nutrition assessment section of this course will emphasize components such as anthropometric assessment, biochemical assessment, clinical assessment and dietary assessment. Nutrition assessment methods will be discussed and evaluated as applied to clients and patients. Results will used to determine nutrition status and develop a nutrition care plan consisting of a nutrition diagnosis, intervention plan, and monitoring. The counseling section will focus on behavior theories and counseling techniques that have shown success in nutrition education and intervention. Class will be comprised of lecture, lab, and simulation experiences. Prereqs: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 ; NUTR 310 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 371 - Directed Professional Practicum (2-12)
In-depth study and practical experience in nutrition and dietetics. Students work with a dietetic preceptor for approximately 120 hours. For second semester junior and senior-level students. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereqs: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 ; NUTR 110 , NUTR 301 , and NUTR 310 ; and permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring and Summer.
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NUTR 372 - Foods and Nutrition Externship (4 or 8)
In-depth study and practical experience in foods and nutrition. Students work with a preceptor in an assigned field experience. For second semester junior and senior-level students. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Prereqs: NUTR 110 , NUTR 216 , NUTR 220 , NUTR 301 , and NUTR 310 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
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NUTR 411 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II (4)
Study of the dietary deficiencies that relate to disease and the nutritional health of the patient in the hospital or community setting. Students learn through case studies. Emphasis on development of nutrition care plans for selected patients and disease states. Preventive dietary and health practices are also discussed. Prereqs: NUTR 410 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 412 - Quantity Food Production and Management (4)
Study of planning, preparation, and presentation of meals for groups larger than 50. Includes catering, banquets, cafeteria, and hospital food service. Special consideration is given to buying, menu developing, producing, and serving food. Also includes visits to local hospitals and restaurant food services. LEC&LAB: 5. Prereqs: NUTR 110 and NUTR 310 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 413 - Food Service Organization and Management (4)
Study of equipment, personnel, and cost in the management of large quantity food services. Includes guest professional lectures and site visits to local food service operations. LEC&LAB: 5. Prereq: NUTR 412 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 414 - Experimental Foods (4)
Scientific approach to the factors involved in preparation of standard food products. Experimental methods and techniques are employed in planning, preparation, and evaluation of food products. LEC&LAB: 4. Prereqs: CHEM 205 , CHEM 206 , and NUTR 110 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 415 - Advanced Nutrition I: Macronutrients (4)
Metabolism of macronutrients, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein in humans integrating physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition with a focus on maintaining optimum health and preventing disease. Prereqs: NUTR 216 or NUTR 220 ; CHEM 216 and CHEM 345 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 416 - Advanced Nutrition II: Micronutrients (4)
Metabolism, dietary needs, deficiency symptoms, and food sources of vitamins and minerals in humans. Prereqs: CHEM 215 , CHEM 216 , and CHEM 345 ; NUTR 415 . Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 418 - Nutrigenomics (3)
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in the regulation of gene expression by dietary nutrients, and how individual genetic variation affects nutrient uptake and metabolism. This will be achieved by investigating the complex interactions between diet, genotype, and phenotype as they pertain to fuel metabolism, health status, and chronic disease risk. Furthermore, the implications of this emerging science with regard to personalized nutrition in dietetics practice will be discussed. LEC 2, LAB 1. Prereq: NUTR 415 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 490 - Senior Seminar in Foods and Nutrition (4)
Students seeking a degree in foods and nutrition are required to complete the senior seminar course. It represents the culmination of the undergraduate career by integrating and applying knowledge and experiences from the full range of the undergraduate educational experience. The work required and is commensurate to a project designed to showcase the totality of the student’s educational achievements. Prereq: Senior status. Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 491 - Professional Issues in Dietetics (2)
Capstone course for nutrition and dietetics majors covering professional issues and responsibilities such as ethics, competencies, and the scope of practice of the RDN. Supervised practice application, including the Dietetic Internship application and/or graduate application, are completed within the class. Prereq: Senior status. Offered: Fall.
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NUTR 493 - Problems in Nutrition (1-4)
Individual topic in nutrition selected by the student. Topic may be one not examined in depth in a regular course or research the student needs to complete to meet foundational knowledge and skills required by an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Offered: See advisor.
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NUTR 498 - Research Methods in Nutrition (2)
Examines basic research terminology and methodology, including formulating a research question, ethical considerations in research, evaluating and interpreting scholarly research articles, carrying out a literature review, choosing a research study design, and submission of a research proposal and an IRB application. Prereqs/Co-reqs: BIOL 217 and NUTR 412 . Offered: Spring.
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NUTR 499 - Senior Seminar in Nutrition (2)
The class is the culmination of the educational experience for both nutrition and dietetics and foods and nutrition majors, and is designed to reflect the students’ mastery of content and ability to bridge knowledge and application. This is done by completing an empirical research project and reporting the findings both in writing and orally. Prereqs/Co-reqs: BIOL 218 and NUTR 498 . Offered: Fall.
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PHIL 200 - Christian Ethics (4)
Examination of contemporary social-ethical issues in light of Christian ethical principles, derived from scripture, church history, and the history of philosophy. Cross-listed with RELG 200 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 210 - Introduction to Science and Religion (4)
Exploration of the interaction between science and religion in Western culture, with some comparative analysis of non-Western traditions. Included are a comparison of the tasks of scientific and theological investigation and discourse, models of interaction between science and religion, historical conflicts, and ethical implications. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 230 - Medical Ethics (4)
Introduction to the ethical issues in health care, medical research, and public policy, with ethical analyses of such issues as euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell therapies, medical research on patients, abortion, in vitro fertilization, cloning, and the natural and civil rights to health care. Satisfies the general education humanities requirement for most majors. Offered: Spring. (Formerly PHIL 330)
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PHIL 241 - Introduction to Philosophy (4)
Examination of perennial questions and problems of life that have inspired philosophical investigation over the past 2,500 years. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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PHIL 301 - History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (4)
Survey and examination of salient and influential ideas and representatives of the history of philosophy from pre-Socratic philosophers through the medieval period, presenting the significance and historical context of philosophical concerns. Offered: Fall.
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PHIL 302 - History of Philosophy: Modern and Contemporary (4)
Survey and examination of salient and influential ideas and representatives of the history of philosophy from the 17th century to the present, including the significance and historical context of philosophical concerns. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 311 - Philosophy of Religion (4)
Investigation of philosophical issues in religious thought, including such issues as proofs and disproves of God’s existence, the meaning of religious language, truth-claims in different religions, and related matters. Cross-listed with RELG 311 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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PHIL 314 - Philosophical Ethics (4)
Exploration of fundamental bases of morality by presenting and examining the salient features of virtue, duty, utilitarian ethics, and Divine Command ethics. Offered: Fall, on rotation.
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PHIL 321 - Existentialism (4)
Introduction to philosophical, theological, and literary aspects of such themes as human existence, anxiety, the individual in society, dread, and other issues. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 328 - Metaphysics (4)
Introduction to and examination of the philosophical study of the nature of reality, time, personal identity, consciousness, freedom, and other related issues. Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 331 - Medical Humanities (4)
Research and discussion of the relationships and reciprocal influences of medicine to the scientific, humanistic, and economic values of society. The primary goal is to gain a better knowledge of the importance of healthcare in the expression and formation of culture. Prereq: UCCP 101 . Prereqs/Co-Reqs: UCCA 102 and UCCP 102 . Offered: Spring, on rotation.
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PHIL 351 - Logic (4)
Introduction to basic principles of correct reasoning, presenting criteria for sound, informal arguments and valid, deductive arguments. Offered: Spring.
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PHIL 470 - Internship in Philosophy (2 or 4)
Prepares students for the workplace by teaching ways to apply their education in specific tasks in the workplace. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: Any two PHIL courses with a grade of C or higher. Offered: Every semester.
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PHIL 491 - Readings in Philosophy (1)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 492 - Readings in Philosophy (2)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 493 - Readings in Philosophy (3)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 494 - Readings in Philosophy (4)
Offered: As needed.
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PHIL 498 - Seminar (4)
Correlation of the various studies within the philosophy major, focusing on a senior assessment paper or subject. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 301 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I (3)
This course is designed to complement, within a pharmacy practice setting, the academic content in the didactic courses. Information to be covered includes pharmacy calculations, drug information, physiology, biochemistry, drug delivery systems, administration and communications. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I will serve as an introduction to the practice of pharmacy and as preparation for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Summer.
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PHRX 305 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences (4)
Introduction to the core concepts underlying pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and medicinal chemistry. Includes the basic pharmaceutical properties of various classes of antibiotics and their use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Topics covered serve as foundation for the Pharmaceutical Sciences course sequence in subsequent years of the curriculum. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 306 - Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (4)
Topics addressed include DNA/RNA/protein structure and synthesis, signal transduction pathways, gene regulation, organelle function and regulation, enzyme kinetics, energy catalysis, and bacterial/viral biology. Foundation for understanding the cellular and biochemical actions of drugs. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 307 - Foundations of Drug Information (1)
Introduction to various drug information resources commonly used in the practice of pharmacy. The different types of research and database searching skills also are included. Afternoon lab sessions are mandatory to learn these resources and practice these skills. Concepts applied will be reinforced throughout the curriculum. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 308 - Physiologic Basis of Disease I (4)
First in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 309 - Physiologic Basis of Disease II (4)
Second in a two-course sequence that addresses the basics of physiologic processes in the body as they relate to various diseases. Provides basis for the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacotherapy courses in subsequent years of the program. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 312 - Institutional Practice and Sterile Products (2)
Introduction to institutional/hospital pharmacy practice that specifically addresses the compounding of sterile products. Includes medication ordering and dispensing systems, patient medical charts, interprofessional interactions, and pharmacy- specific patient care activities. Students also learn the theory of sterile compounding and aseptic technique and discuss USP 797 regulations for a sterile compounding environment, special procedures, and quality control as well as a review of state pharmacy regulations. In addition, this course addresses sterile compounding of hazardous drugs, USP 800 , use of relevant references, applicable calculations, and production of total parenteral nutrition mixtures in addition to parenteral administration and equipment. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 313 - Pharmaceutics I (4)
Integration of pharmaceutical calculations with biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Topics include weights and measures, proper prescription interpretation, concentrations, conversions, dosing, and mathematics of various dosage forms integrated with drug stability, solubility, dissolution, storage, delivery systems, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 314 - Pharmaceutics II (3)
Continuation of Pharmaceutics I addressing biopharmaceutics and technologies related to drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Specific topics include drug delivery systems, administration techniques, routes of administration, and extemporaneous compounding. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 315 - Introduction to Patient Care Systems (2)
Introduction to the “big picture” of health care in this country. Aspects of patient care addressed include societal, financial, legal, and governmental influences. The pharmacist’s role emphasized as students begin to understand the opportunities and responsibilities of taking care of patients. Assessment of current level of professionalism in pharmacy education. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 316 - Population Health (3)
Encompasses communication with patients, health care professionals, and insurers including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care. Introduction of broad concepts related to Medication Therapy Management, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, public health, health care outcomes, health literacy and education, and cultural competence as they relate to the pharmacist as a change agent. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 320 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) I (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 321 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) II (1)
Designed to integrate content within the first professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. Foundational content integrating students’ knowledge of pharmacy courses completed in the first academic year. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 401 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) IV (3)
Designed to complement, within a pharmacy setting, the academic content in the second professional year didactic courses. Information to be covered includes pharmacy calculations, drug information, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacotherapy, ethics, and communication. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience will provide deeper insights into patient care and serves as preparation for Advance Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year. Offered: Summer.
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PHRX 403 - Pharmacotherapy I (4)
First in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 404 - Pharmacotherapy II (4)
Second in a four-course sequence designed to examine the clinical use of medications in the management of acute and chronic disease. These courses explore approaches to pharmacotherapy that are evidence-based, patient-centered, and outcomes-oriented. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 405 - Pharmaceutical Sciences I (4)
First in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 406 - Pharmaceutical Sciences II (4)
Second in a three-course sequence developed to provide an understanding of the pharmacological and chemical properties of individual agents and various drug classes. These properties include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosage forms, and contraindications. Designed to apply understanding of pharmaceutical sciences to make rational decisions in the management of medication therapy. Topics covered in Pharmaceutical Sciences will serve as the foundation for the treatment of disease states outlined in the Pharmacotherapy course sequence. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 407 - Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics (4)
Encompasses foundational aspects of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Designed to gain an understanding of the mathematical modeling of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Addresses the impact of the dosage regimen and drug formulation on the ensuing therapeutic drug plasma concentrations. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 410 - Patient Self-Care and Monitoring I (3)
First in a two-course sequence designed to prepare the pharmacist to effectively assist patients in making self-care decisions. Particular emphasis given to the therapeutic use and monitoring of non-prescription medications and dietary supplements. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 415 - Financial Management (3)
Addresses concepts related to the fiscal management of pharmacy services at the systems, pharmacy, and patient level in various practice settings. Emphasizes decision- making related to the evaluation, procurement, and utilization of financial resources in order to maximize the value of the organization and to optimize patient care. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 416 - Ethics in Christianity and Health Care (2)
Based around six character traits of ethical persons. Provides various biblical and health care perspectives on each of these traits by both faculty and students. Lectures are supplemented by small-group discussions during which current ethical issues and viable options are addressed. Reflects on the individual’s moral character. Facilitated by faculty trained in pharmacy, nursing, and religion. Offered: Spring.
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PHRX 420 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) III (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Fall.
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PHRX 421 - Integrated Pharmacy Applications (IPA) IV (1)
Designed to integrate content within the second professional year as well as between years in the curriculum. Built on the previous Integrated Pharmacy Applications courses (PHRX 320 and PHRX 321 ) and involves a combination of learning strategies such as labs and case discussions to augment student learning. More in-depth progression of content to integrate students’ knowledge of all pharmacy courses in the second professional year. Offered: Spring.
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Physical Activity Courses (Non-Varsity) All regular physical activity courses earn standard letter grades.
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PHED 101 - Outdoor Adventure (1)
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PHED 103 - Flying Disc Sports (1)
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PHED 104 - Aqua Aerobics (1)
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PHED 105 - Beginner/Intermediate Golf (1)
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PHED 107 - Fitness Walking (1)
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PHED 108 - Fitness Running (1)
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PHED 109 - Strength Training-Physical Conditioning (1)
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PHED 110 - Personal Fitness (1)
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PHED 112 - Basketball (1)
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PHED 113 - Racquetball-Badminton (1)
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PHED 115 - Volleyball-Wallyball (1)
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PHED 116 - Snow Skiing (1)
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PHED 117 - Beginning Social Dance-Women (1)
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PHED 118 - Beginning Social Dance-Men (1)
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PHED 120 - Fitness Swimming (1)
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PHED 121 - Jazz/Tap for Fitness (1)
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