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NUR 465 - End-of-Life and Palliative Care Practice (2) End of life issues, palliative care, and complementary therapies. Physical, psychological, social, and spiritual concerns of patients and families as they relate to pain and comfort care, and end-of-life decisions. Prerequisite(s); if any: PHI 107 or PHI 108 , except for RN to BS program.
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NUR 471 - Advanced Medical/ Surgical Nursing (2 to 3) Integration of theoretical, clinical, and professional concepts to provide care for patients with complex health issues. Emphasis on assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, critical thinking skills, and clinical judgement. Prerequisite(s); if any: NUR 421 . Corequisite(s): NUR 473
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NUR 472 - Trends and Issues in Professional Nursing (2) Issues past and present as they impact on practice of professional nursing. Topics may include historical development of nursing profession; legal responsibility; ethical issues; image of nursing; role of nurse as political advocate; and development of professional role.
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NUR 473 - Senior Nursing Care Seminar Lab II (1) Nursing care, communication within healthcare teams, delegation of care, and cultural, legal, and ethical implications. The role of the registered professional nurse as leader in the management of patient care. Prerequisite(s); if any: NUR 421 , NUR 423 . Corequisite(s): NUR 471 .
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NUR 474 - Community Health Nursing (0 to 3) Community resources for effective adaptation of community as a whole to stressors affecting health. Teaching primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Prerequisite(s); if any: NUR 435 , NUR 447 , and PHI 107 or PHI 108 , except for RM-BS program. Corequisite(s): Nursing 474C.
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NUR 475 - Nursing Management in the Community (1 to 5) Emphasizes role of nurse manager in community. Students develop basic theoretical knowledge of concepts of management. Prerequisite(s); if any: NUR 435 , NUR 447 and PHI 107 or PHI 108 , except for RM-BS program. Corequisite(s): Nursing 475C.
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NUR 478 - Critical Care Nursing (0 to 3) Care of patients, families, groups, and communities undergoing multiple stressors. Cardiopulmonary surgery, neurosurgery, multiple trauma, and complex health problems emphasizing biopsychosocial adaptation. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite(s); if any: NUR 435 and PHI 107 or PHI 108 . Corequisite(s): Nursing 478C.
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NUR 490 - Independent Study (1 to 3) Individually supervised research and study. Provides opportunity for students to engage in original research or to pursue scholarly investigations beyond the boundaries of established courses. Arranged by agreement between the student and the instructor, subject to approval of coordinator and division dean.
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Nutrition |
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NTR 303 - Food Service and Nutrition Service Management and Policy (3) This course is an overview of the management practices utilized to direct, operate and control food services. Students will gain an understanding of volume food production and service through a series of problem-based learning activities designed to learn the relationship between quality food production and public policy. Through an emphasis on group work, practical case studies, and an applied field practicum, students will become familiar with the techniques food servce managers utilize to conrtrol human and fiancial resources required for the operation of a successful foodservice. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 205 .
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NTR 304 - Lifespan Nutrition and Diet Modification (3) An advanced course that addresses the variation in nutritional needs at specific stages of the human life cycle: pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and elders. The content will address the most common nutritional concerns, their relationship to food choices and health status and strategies to enhance wellbeing at each stage of the lifecycle. Diet modification to meet particular nutritional needs will be covered. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 205
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NTR 307 - Health Care Systems and Policy (3) This course will provide insight into important sectors of the United States’ health care industry such as health care delivery, quality of care, service reimbursement, and service access. Challenges of policy making will be part of the curriculum. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 205 .
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NTR 324 - Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling (3) Students will learn the principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, identification and implementation of interventions and strategies for monitoring, counseling, and evaluation. Using these skills, student will apply nutrition principles in the dietary treatment of certain organic, functional, and metabolic diseases. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 205 .
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NTR 403 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3) This course will focus on the fundamental principles of digestion, absorption, transport of macromolecules and nutrients and on the major pathways and regulation of nutrient metabolism. Students will also analyze current literature in nutritional biochemistry to learn research methodology in the field. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 211 and CHE 211 .
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NTR 404 - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy and Counseling (3) Students will learn the principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, identification and implementation of interventions and strategies for monitoring and evaluation. Using these skills, students will apply nutrition principles in the dietary treatment of certain organic, functional, and metabolic diseases. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 205 .
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NTR 434 - Food Production & Human Health (3) The course will cover the basics of the biology of food, learning what makes whole foods nutritious. We will then explore the many ways in which food is produced and transported to consumers, and the local to global consequences of these various production models on both human and environmental health. Students will also critically analyze a portion of the scientific literature related to food and nutrition. Prerequisite(s); if any: BIO 232 or ANT 312 .
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NTR 450 - Nutrition Capstone Experience: Research in Nutrition (3) Supervised independent research at approved facilities. Students should consider a two-semester committment as recommended. Applications must be submitted the semester prior to starting date. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s); if any: Instructor approval required.
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NTR 453 - Nutrition Capstone Experience: Study Abroad in Nutrition (3) This course offers students the opportunity to use the knowledge acquired throughout the nutrition major to explore specific goals and interests in a unique way. Specific areas could include global nutrition issues, food sanitation and safety, food policy, public health, or food supply sustainability. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s); if any: Instructor approval required.
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NTR 491 - Professional Experience: Internship I (12) Students will develop and practice both knowledge and skills at the entry-level for a dietetics professional under the supervision of a qualified professional. Prerequisite(s); if any: Instructor approval required.
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NTR 492 - Professional Experience: Internship II (12) Students will develop and practice both knowledge and skills at the entry-level for a dietetics professional under the supervision of a qualified professional. Prerequisite(s); if any: Instructor approval required.
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NTR 495 - Nutrition Capstone Experience: Senior Seminar in Nutrition (3) Students will critically analyze primary literature and integrate diverse disciplines to foster a more comprehensive understanding of issues in nutrition. Prerequisite(s); if any: Instructor approval required.
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Occupational Therapy |
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OCT 500 - Select Topics: Health (1 to 3) Topics relevant and timely to the provision of services aimed at promoting health and enhancing quality of life.
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OCT 505 - Theoretical Basis of Occupational Therapy (3) Theory and foundations of practice from historical and current perspectives; importance and role of occupation. Open only to students in the professional phase of the occupational therapy major. Open only to students in the professional phase of the occupational therapy major.
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OCT 506 - Human Occupations (3) Exploration into the relationship between participation in human occupation and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Includes activity analysis, assessment of occupational performance, and the use of occupation to facilitate participation in life contexts.
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OCT 521 - Documentation in Practice (1) The focus of this course will be on terminology, format, and guidelines for documentation of occupational therapy services. Corequisite(s): OCT 548 and OCT 549 .
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OCT 525 - Fundamentals of Transformative Learning (2) Students will learn the principles of transformative learning in order to apply them to their educational experiences within the occupational therapy program. Students will be provided with an overview of evidence-based practice and research traditions within occupational therapy so that such evidence can be integrated into those transformative learning experiences. Corequisite(s): OCT 573 .
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OCT 526 - Case-Informed Discussion: Adolescents and Young Adults (2) Case-informed discussion related to the role of occupational therapy with adolescents and adults. Open only to students in the professional phase of the occupational therapy major. Corequisite(s): OCT 571
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OCT 527 - Case-Informed Discussion: Adults (2) Case-informed discussion to the role of occupational therapy with adults. Corequisite(s): OCT 572
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OCT 543 - Fieldwork Level IA Prep (0) Students will gain knowledge and skills in preparation for their first level I experience.
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OCT 548 - Foundations of Occupational Therapy Research (1) Overview of evidence-based practice and research traditions within occupational therapy and associated disciplines.
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OCT 549 - Research Seminar I (1) Students will gain proficiency in basic research skills including proposal development and data collection. Corequisite(s): OCT 548
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OCT 551 - Fieldwork Level IC: Impact of Social Context on Practice (1) Experimental learning in community agencies; development and application of foundational skills; observation, interpersonal communication, advocacy, cultural competency, reflective practice, ethics. Includes 20 hours of fieldwork.
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OCT 552 - Fieldwork Level IC: Psychosocial Factors Influencing Occupations (2) Experiential learning in community setting with focus on occupation, professional development, and communication skills. Application to teaching-learning process, identification of community resources, and professional communication. Requires 20 hours of fieldwork.
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OCT 553 - Fieldwork Level IA (1) Clinical application of course material through supervised involvement in a setting where therapeutic intervention is provided. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
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OCT 561 - Professional Roles: Development (3) Introduction and development of professional roles in practice settings with adults; emphasis on educator, researcher, and administrator roles.
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OCT 567 - Fieldwork Level IIA Preparation (0) Students will gain knowledge and skills in preparation for their first level II experience.
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OCT 568 - Occupational Therapy Research Analysis and Integration (2) Methods associated with analysis and organization of data for evidence-based practice, publication and/or presentation. Prerequisite(s); if any: OCT 525 . Corequisite(s): OCT 549 .
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OCT 571 - Occupational Performance: Adolescents and Young Adults (0, 4) Role of occupational therapy with adolescents and young adults ages 13-40; evaluation and intervention. Corequisite(s): OCT 526
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OCT 572 - Occupational Performance: Adults (0, 4) Role of occupational therapy with adults older than 40 years of age; evaluation and intervention. Co-requisiste: OCT 527 .
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OCT 573 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy Practice I (2) Principles and procedures related to the practice of occupational therapy within a variety of settings. Topics include but are not limited to standardized administration of assessments, patient handling and transfer techniques, and documentation.
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OCT 574 - Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy II (2) This course builds on the foundational skills learned in prerequisite course work to further prepare students to work with a variety of clients within different contexts. Topics include handling and positioning, assistive technology, documentation, and exposure to advanced intervention approaches. Competency in basic skills is assured in preparation for subsequent fieldwork. Prerequisite(s); if any: OCT 573
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Performing and Fine Arts |
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FIA 115 - Introduction to Art (3) Experiencing and understanding art through the study of elements, techniques, styles and ideas.
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FIA 123 - Exploring Acrylic Mediums (1) Students are introduced to the application of acrylic mediums for the purpose of making two-dimension art. The properties of acrylic mediums and paints are also explored. Using these versatile mediums, students will create unique textures, layers, and image transfers for use in painting and mixed media art practices, and will be introduced to a variety of painting tools including brushes and painting knives.
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FIA 124 - Introduction to Book Arts (1) Students are introduced to the structural and conceptual components of book arts and will explore the book as a complete art project that integrates content and form through narratives and sequential picture planes. Two types of book structures will be created and students will complete the course by transforming one of these books into a completed work of art by filling it with artistic content appropriate to its form.
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FIA 151 - General Drawing (3) Introduction to the principles and practices of drawing. Lecture periods, class discussions, demonstrations, research assignments and studio assignments.
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FIA 200 - Select Topics: Art (1 to 3) Topics in various aspects of fine arts. The exact topics may vary from year to year in response to the needs and interests of students and instructors.
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FIA 245 - History of Art I (3) Art from pre-history to medieval times. Placement and continuous development of style, purpose and iconography of major art objects and monuments.
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FIA 246 - History of Art II (3) Proto-Renaissance to the present. Placement and continuous development of style, purpose and iconography of major art objects and monuments.
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FIA 251 - General Drawing II (3) Emphasis on interpretive relationship between the student and his/her work. Encourages student to explore subject matter from a conceptual point of view, experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques. Prerequisite(s); if any: FIA 151 .
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FIA 300 - Topics in Studio Art (1 to 3) Exploring personal visual language through various formats/media. May be repeated for credit, provided topics are not the same.
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FIA 300LX - Art Studio Siena Lab (0) Use drawing, painting and photography techniques to study fine art studio practices and art history in Siena, Italy and spend a weekend in Venice to see the contemporary art fair, the Venice Biennale. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.
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FIA 333 - Landscape Painting (3) This hands-on studio course is designed to allow you to express yourself through landscape painting by giving you a basic knowledge of painting techniques and concepts while encouraging you to develop your own personal abilities and style as you create your own original works of art. In addition to creating your own landscapes, we will examine different approaches to painting the natural and human built environment by critically viewing landscape paintings done by a variety of artists, artistic periods and styles. Our goal is to encourage you to create your own individual approach to art.
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FIA 344S - Creative Expression (3) Examination and use of common images/ symbols/devices used in the visual arts. Projects emphasize exploring, using, and making personal images and symbols.
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FIA 351S - Advanced Drawing (3) Refinement of drawing skills to include still life, landscape, cityscape, and the objects that occupy these spaces. Methods to develop fantasy, narrative, and traditional finished drawings. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.
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FIA 400 - Studies in Art History (3) Intensive study in a single period, school, or aesthetic. Topics will vary from term to term. May be repeated for credit, provided topics are not the same. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor required.
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FIA 423 - Art Theft and Art Fraud (3) Who steals art? How are artworks faked and museums fooled? Case files will be used to discuss historical and current cases that illustrate the annual loss of over $6 billion of our civilization’s cultural treasures.
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FIA 490 - Independent Study (1 to 3) Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the students. Admission by consent of supervising discipline and the academic school.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 101 - Critical Thinking (3) Skills needed to read and write critically. The different kinds of arguments and their relative weaknesses and strengths, strategies for arguing well and spotting and avoiding common fallacies will all be covered.
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PHI 103 - Problems in Philosophy (3) A critical study of the problems that have inspired philosophers and the solutions they have found. Subjects tackled include human nature, ethics, and the nature of knowledge.
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PHI 104 - Philosophy of Religion (3) Examination of some of the philosophical issues raised by religion. Arguments for and against the existence of God, the nature and role of religious experience, the connection between ethics and religion and the language we use to talk about religion.
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PHI 107 - Ethics (3) A critical and historical study of the major ethical theories from the period of Plato to the present. Analysis also of problems present in the construction of ethical theories, the nature of moral judgment, and moral evaluation.
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PHI 108 - Professional Ethics (3) This course examines ethical dilemmas encountered by professionals at work. Journalism, health care, law, education, computer science/information technology and public relations all provide examples.
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PHI 200 - Great Philosophers (3) An introduction to the major theories of a few selected great philosophers from the classical, modern, and contemporary periods. Selection of philosophers subject to change periodically. May be repeated once.
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PHI 205 - History of Ancient Philosophy (3) A study of the development of philosophy from the period of Ancient Greece to the beginning of the Christian era through the analysis of selected problems and theories.
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PHI 206 - History of Modern Philosophy (3) A study of the history of philosophy from the Renaissance to the present through an analysis of selected problems and theories.
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PHI 221 - Scientific Method (3) Basic theoretical principles of modern scientific method including: explanation, deduction, induction, analogy, facts, hypotheses, mathematical truth, probability, causality, and determination.
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PHI 225 - Eastern Thought and Culture: Buddhism (3) Buddhism’s role as the most significant culture-shaping factor in Asian history. Focuses on philosophical side of Buddhism as well as impact of these ideas in shaping Asian societies.
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PHI 226 - Eastern Thought and Culture: Confucianism (3) Introduces basic philosophical ideas of Confucianism and explores Confucianism’s multifaceted and complex impact on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean societies.
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PHI 300 - Contemporary Philosophy (3) A critical and comparative study of important philosophical contributions within the contemporary period. May be repeated for credit if successive offerings cover different philosophies. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 304 - Evolution and its Discontents (3) An examination of the foundations and claims of neo-Darwinism; its application to ethics, religion, sociology, psychology, and philosophy; and criticisms of the theory.
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PHI 305 - Ethical Issues in Contemporary Science and Technology (3) Students are introduced to ethical issues at the intersection of contemporary politics, science, and culture. The course focuses on how technological changes have affected our conception of human beings.
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PHI 315 - Epistemology (3) A critical examination of the theories which have arisen in the history of philosophy with regard to the nature of knowledge and belief. Prerequisite(s); if any: PHI 101 .
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PHI 316 - Metaphysics (3) This course examines foundational questions about existence, truth, and reality. For example: What does it mean to exist? What are the fundamental components of reality? What is the self? What state of affairs must hold for someone to be true? Do we persist through time? What is causality? Do we have free will?
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PHI 317 - Theories of Art (3) Introduction to aesthetic theories from Plato to the present. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 325 - Medieval Philosophy (3) A critical study of the major philosophical problems of medieval philosophers from Plotinus to William of Ockham. Emphasis on such problems as the relation of faith and reason, God and creation, knowledge and science, realism and nominalism.
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PHI 335 - Philosophy of Law (3) The writings of both classical and contemporary legal philosophers are studied. Issues examined include: What is law? What is the relationship between legal and moral obligations? Is imprisonment justifiable?
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PHI 345 - Political Ethics (3) A critical study of problems and theories in social philosophy from Classical Greek thought to the present.
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PHI 346 - Philosophy of Sport (3) Philosophy of Sport examines questions about the nature and value of sport. In doing so, it explores how key philosophical themes such as meaning, identity, morality, freedom, justice, and reality play out in sport. Examples of issues discussed include what sport is, and what distinguishes it from other activities; the nature of rules and their application in sports; the identity of sports teams over time; whether players have a duty to play fair; the ethics of technological enhancement; equality of opportunity and competition; and the relationship between sport and art.
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PHI 365 - Theories of Value (3) A critical examination of philosophic theories purporting to deal with the nature of value in general, the nature of evaluative or normative criteria, and the manner in which the latter are determined. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 375 - Symbolic Logic (3) A study devoted to the construction of systems of logic, formal systems of proof, and their application to various subject matters. Prerequisite(s); if any: PHI 101 or Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 385 - Healthcare Ethics (3) Designed to benefit healthcare professionals, this course explores current issues in medical ethics. It focuses on development of moral reasoning and decision making skills, and on the relatationship between ethical theory and medical policy.
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PHI 386 - Medical Ethics and Children (3) This course explores many of the complex ethical issues that arise in the practicing of medicine with children. Principles such as autonomy, confidentiality, and trust take on new meanings when applied in the context of pediatric care. Meets with PHI 586 .
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PHI 390 - Independent Study (3) Individually supervised research and study. Provides opportunity for students to engage in original research or to pursue scholarly investigations beyond the boundaries of established courses. Arranged by agreement between the student and the instructor, subject to approval of coordinator and division dean.
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PHI 400 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy (3) Individual study of a particular philosophy, philosophical movement, or problem. Individual investigation on the part of the student directed by an instructor. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 417 - Philosophy of Mind (3) This course investigates the nature of the human mind and mental processes. It examines the nature of consciousness and cognition and asks questions such as: Does a computer have a mind? Can a mind exist in a very different kind of body (e.g. a machine, artificial intelligence, a non-human animal)? What is a mind? How does it work? How does it relate to the body and the external world?
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PHI 425 - Theories of Justice (3) This course examines how various classical, modern, and contemporary writers have interpreted the concept of justice as it relates to the life of the individual and the effective functioning of society.
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PHI 490 - Readings in Philosophy (3) Individual study of a particular philosophy, philosophical movement, or problem. Individual investigation on the part of the student directed by an instructor. Philosophy majors only. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 500 - Contemporary Philosophy (3) A critical and comparitive study of important philosophical contributions within the contemporary period. May be repeated for credit if successive offerings cover different philosophies. Prerequisite(s); if any: Permission of Instructor.
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PHI 503 - Environmental Ethics (3) Topics covered include the relationship between environmental and traditional ethics, the nature of value, and interconnectedness in ethics and nature.
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PHI 504 - Evolution and its Discontents (3) An examination of the foundations and claims of Neo-Darwinism; its application to ethics, religion, sociology, psychology, and philosophy; and criticisms of the theory.
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PHI 505 - Ethical Issues in Contemporary Science and Technology (3) Students are introduced to ethical issues at the intersection of contemporary politics, science, and culture. The course focuses on how technological changes have affected our conception of human beings.
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PHI 586 - Medical Ethics and Children (3) This course explores many of the complex ethical issues that arise in the practicing of medicine with children. Principles such as autonomy, confidentiality, and trust take on new meanings when applied in the context of pediatric care. Meets with PHI 386 .
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Physical Education |
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PED 107 - Physical Training (0, 1) A basic physical fitness program designed to increase the overall fitness and team cohesion skills necessary to meet the physical rigors and team cohesion skills that are in demand. Course may be repeated twice for credit.
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PED 115 - Fitness (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.).
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PED 120 - Aerobics (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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PED 125 - Aquatics (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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PED 130 - Basketball (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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PED 135 - Fencing (0 to 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change).
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PED 140 - Advanced Fitness (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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PED 145 - Weight Training (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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PED 150 - Golf (0, 1) Information about specific course offerings and schedules is available from the office of the Director of Physical Education. Up to three credit hours in physical education may be elected for credit. Topics may be repeated. (Subject to change.)
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