General Education

This course presents an introduction to the structure and function of the human body, including basic cellular principles, the skin, skeletal tissues, joints, and the muscular system. Also included are the nervous system cells, central and peripheral nervous systems, sense organs, and endocrine system. Medical terminology associated with the systems covered in this course is also included. Virtual laboratory experiences are included in the course.

This course presents an introduction to the structure and function of the human body, including transportation of blood and its many vital functions, including how it links the body’s internal and external environments. This course also includes instruction in the following systems: cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive. Also covered is the importance of maintaining homeostasis in the body by balancing water and electrolytes. Medical terminology associated with the systems covered in this course is also included. Virtual laboratory experiences are included in the course.

This course provides a basic introduction to the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body. It provides a foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease conditions. Correct medical terminology is emphasized.

The student is introduced to the science of nutrition. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of nutrients in supporting human function throughout the lifespan and how nutrition principles are applied to diet planning. Special attention is on examining the influence of nutrition on disease development.

This course focuses on the nature of microbial organisms and offers a comprehensive survey of infectious diseases of humans, with major emphasis on the biology of the infectious process. Important infectious pathogenic agents (bacteria, viruses, protozoa) are studied in terms of their physiological functions and the properties which permit them to be pathogens. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of infections, analysis of the dynamic interactions between invading organisms and the defense mechanisms of the invaded hosts, clinical pictures of the disease states, and prevention of infection are explored. The laboratory exercises provide an introduction to basic microbiology and modern diagnostic and clinical microbiology.

The content of this course includes the basic mechanisms and responses to diseases such as inflammation, infection, trauma, fluid and electrolyte balance, genetic disorders, and oncogenesis. The biologic, physical, social, spiritual, and behavioral sciences foundation for nursing interventions are considered.

Basic mechanisms and responses to diseases such as inflammation, infection, trauma, fluid and electrolyte balance, genetic disorders, and oncogenesis is the content of this course. The biologic, physical, social, spiritual, and behavioral sciences foundation for nursing interventions are considered.

This course offers a foundational treatment of atoms and molecules. Included is the study of elements, compounds, periodic relationships, bonding, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, energy, solutions, electrolytes, and chemical equations. Descriptive chemistry of water and selected nonmetals including hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon is presented. Mathematical and conceptual tools for quantifying chemical equilibrium, with an emphasis on the reactions of acids and bases, are explored. Laboratory work reinforces concepts in lecture, and also provides a review of fundamental topics, such as stoichiometry, gas laws, and solution-phase reactions.

An introduction to relationship-based communication and self-awareness. The relevant concepts include self-concept, perceptions, listening, and nonverbal communication. Principles of effective communication are incorporated throughout. This course familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings related to interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations.

Writing skills are essential to professional success. In this course, students learn the major aspects of writing, beginning with components of the essay, and ending with full essays of different modes of composition. Students go through the various writing stages and strategies and learn to adapt them to their own writing and learning preferences. They also acquire skills for generating ideas, preliminary outlining, topic selection, and drafting while learning to revise, rewrite, and polish structure and style for effective communication.

This course expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. It emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluation, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research.

This course explores the field of ethics (or moral philosophy) and involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Topics discussed focus on the issues of universal truths, the role of reason in ethical judgments, and the meaning of ethical terms themselves.

In this course, students establish the foundational knowledge for understanding of informatics in healthcare settings. Students learn about core and supporting models and theories of healthcare informatics, as well as its foundation in science. They explore the use of information technology to support decisions that promote safety and quality, and they assess concerns about protecting information and system integrity. Students engage in practical assignments through which they become familiar with various informatics-related functions as well as summarize and reflect on their learning experiences.

This course is the foundation for the improvement of nursing practice and patient outcomes through the application of knowledge and understanding of the history, terminology, and impact of informatics to the promotion of nursing professionalism in patient care and safety.

This course helps students master key concepts in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving and engages in the practical application of these concepts. The course will guide students through rhetorical strategies, inductive and deductive reasoning and logic, critical case studies and analysis, problem-based scenario construction, problem-solving, solution analysis, and the presentation of ideas.

This course helps students master key concepts in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving and engages in the practical application of these concepts. The course will guide students through rhetorical strategies, inductive and deductive reasoning and logic, critical case studies and analysis, problem-based scenario construction, problem-solving, solution analysis, and the presentation of ideas. Ethical values and related considerations are included within the critical thinking and problem-solving framework.

This course provides an introduction to algebraic math with the goal of teaching students to read, write, and think mathematically in support of real-world applications. Topics include first-degree equations, inequalities, formulas, polynomials, rational expression, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and applications.

This course includes data presentation and summarization, introduction to probability and distributions, statistical inference, estimation, hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, correlation, and regression.

This course is an exploration of different ethical theories that often appear opposite in stance. These theories are considered in conjunction with many scenarios so that students will understand the application of ethical theories in different settings. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to study ethical views affecting many current controversial topics in greater detail, choosing the topic(s) upon which they will focus. Students will gain a far greater understanding of different ethical theories and will also learn to appreciate differences in views on sensitive topics.

This course focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, cognition, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Basic research methods, ethics, and the evaluation of psychological research are included.

An introduction to developmental psychology, focusing on the period from conception through adolescence, with emphasis on developmental principles and theories in the areas of cognitive, emotional, social, personality, and physical development. This course is designed to promote the student’s understanding of the process by which people become someone different while remaining in many aspects the same. This process, called human development, exposes our inherited structures to a lifetime of experiences.

This course integrates theory, human variances, self-awareness, and research to address the value of building emotional intelligence principles and negotiation problem-solving skills. Risk and benefits for having internalized and skill development in both advanced levels of communication theory areas will be addressed. The knowledge and skills learned regarding emotional intelligence and negotiation are critical to every person who works with others or who need to achieve goals through the work of others. Strategies will be identified that can be used when facing challenging situations and how to use these tools to negotiate successful outcomes.

This course integrates theory, human variances, self-awareness, and research to address the value of building emotional intelligence principles and negotiation problem-solving skills. Risks and benefits for having internalized and skill development in both advanced levels of communication theory areas will be addressed. The knowledge and skills learned regarding emotional intelligence and negotiation are critical to every person who works with others or who need to achieve goals through the work of others. Strategies will be identified that can be used when facing challenging situations and how to use these tools to negotiate successful outcomes.

The student is introduced to the science of nutrition. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role of nutrients in supporting human function throughout the lifespan and how nutrition principles are applied to diet planning. Special attention is on examining the influence of nutrition on disease development.

This course examines social institutions and organizations. The course will emphasize issues of social change, demography movements, conflicts and trends within education, religion, family, political, and economic structures.

This course examines one of the inevitable experiences of the life cycle. Death is processed based on cultural expectations, age group, and by prior experiences with death and dying. Each death experience will vary based on the circumstances of death, the time each surviving individual had to prepare for the death, and the relationship each had with the deceased.

The focus of this course is on ways that lifestyle and society can impact health. The health of individuals is compared among different social classes, races, ages, and genders. Disease epidemiology is compared among the same groups. The impact of social stress is examined. Illness behavior and the sick roles are examined and compared.

This course provides an overview of how society can impact health and lifestyle. The health of individuals is compared among different social classes, races, ages, and genders. Disease epidemiology is compared among the same groups. The impact of social stress is examined. Illness, behavior, and the sick roles are examined and compared.