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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

The listing of courses is as accurate as possible at the time of publication of the catalog. Please note that the University reserves the right to change requirements where changes are necessary to comply with Board of Regents policy directives, to meet external demands relating to accountability or accreditation standards, to reflect curriculum changes or substitutions or to implement evolving discipline requirements in major fields. For information regarding definition and assignment of credit hours and the level and numbering of courses, the University follows SDBOR policy 2:32 and SDBOR policy 2:8.
 

FREN (French)
  

  • FREN 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • FREN 310 - French Language Skills (C)

    A video and computer-assisted, advanced level course designed to strengthen and expand oral comprehension, conversation and composition within the context of contemporary French culture.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 333 - Topics in Francophone Culture (C)

    Overview of the historical events in Francophone civilizations as they relate to contemporary culture. Second semester emphasizes contemporary Francophone culture and civilization.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 350 - Business Communication in French (C)

    An introduction to the language of business and business practices in French-speaking countries. Included are commercial terminology, business forms, office correspondence and the common expressions used in a business setting.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 353 - Exploring Literature in French (C)

    Study of literary texts from throughout the French-speaking world.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: FREN 202

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • FREN 385 - Travel & Study Abroad in Francophone (C)

     Offered to students engaged in an approved program of studies under faculty supervision. Hours of credit as contracted with instructor and approved by the cooperating institutions.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • FREN 391 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • FREN 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • FREN 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • FREN 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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GFA (General Fine Arts)
  

  • ART 101 - Introduction to Fine Arts [SGR #4, HSDC]

    This course explores how and why the arts exist. Drama, dance, literature, music, visual arts, etc., are examined as inventions for sharing experiences.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Note
    Previously GFA 101.

    Credits: 3


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GS (General Studies)
  

  • GS 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course. BGS Capstone

    Credits: 1-3


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GEOG (Geography)
  

  • GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]

    A survey of the Earth from a broad global framework through the differentiation of the world in terms of both natural and human environmental features and characteristics on a regional basis.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3 
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GEOG 484 - Remote Sensing (C)

    Applications of remote sensing. Development of remote sensing; instrumentation; and techniques and methodology that will aid in the determination of proper utilization of our physical and cultural resources.

    Note
    (C): Common Course

    Also taught at NSU and SDSU.

    Cross-listed: GEOG 584: Remote Sensing
    BIOL 484/584: Remote Sensing

    Credits: 3


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  • GEOG 484L - Remote Sensing Lab (C)

    This is a required lab for GEOG 484.

    Note
    (C): Common Course

    Also taught at NSU and SDSU

    Cross-listed: GEOG 584L
    BIOL 484L
    BIOL 584L

    Credits: 0


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GER (German)
  

  • GER 101 - Introductory German I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Becoming sensitized to authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills at the elementary level. Introduction to basic functional grammar and sentence structure.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • GER 102 - Introductory German II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Continued emphasis on authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture skills at the elementary level.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: GER 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Develop active listening skills, functional language skills, reading skills related to student learners immediate environment, guided free writing and understanding of interrelationships of language and culture.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: GER 101 and 102

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Develop interactive listening and speaking skills toward initiating and responding to simple statements and questions, ability to understand selected descriptive readings to include literature of various types, and continued refinement of language and culture, traditions, customs, folklore, etc.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: GER 101 and 102 and 201

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 291 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special project.  Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 302 - Translating German (C)

    This course provides experience in translation from German into English (or, as appropriate, from English into German). Initial focus on specific structural and grammatical issues that make the translation of German texts more difficult, followed by units covering the basic areas of translation: genealogical, literary, technical. Experience using online dictionaries, reference works, forums, and how to approach difficult passages and translation problems.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in cooperative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 310 - Practical German Lang Skills (C)

    This course is meant for students who have completed the 200-level sequence, either via coursework at USD, NSU, or SDSU or via an approved placement exam. It will give them a thorough review of important grammatical points and will lead them towards dealing with and understanding German texts. In the process, they will develop and improve their speaking skills. The combination of grammar review, reading, and discussion will give the student a solid foundation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in cooperative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 311 - Composition & Conversation I (C)

    Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: GER 202

    Note
    May be taken concurrently with GER 411.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • GER 312 - Composition & Conversation II (C)

    Oral and written work. Grammar review and composition; emphasis on German conversation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: GER 202

    Note
    May be taken concurrently with GER 412.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • GER 330 - Reading/Writing: Communication (C)

    Development of reading, writing, and speaking proficiency through examination of writings from the German-speaking world. Emphasis on vocabulary needed to read and discuss literacy and authentic texts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 350 - German for Commerce (C)

    The goal of this course is to enable learners to communicate competently in the world of German business, to read, understand, and express themselves orally and in writing in areas such as job search, contract negotiation, product presentation, relations with co-workers, complaint management, and other facets of commercial communication. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 353 - Intro to German Literature

    Introduction to German Literature through reading and discussion.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites:  GER 201   and GER 202  .

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 360 - German for STEM (C)

    Students will learn to communicate in intermediate-level German on topics in the fields of Mathematics, Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Engineering, Energy, and related subjects. Students will be encouraged to explore how they can use German to enhance their success in STEM-related professions, by using German to speak, understand, read, and write concerning STEM topics using appropriate professional language. They will also explore relevant German contributions to these fields. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 380 - Deutschland Heute (C)

    An examination of contemporary German society, politics, country and people. Taught in German.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 391 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • GER 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-4


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  • GER 410 - Focus on German Grammar (C)

    Intensive study of challenging grammatical features of Standard German. Students will review important grammar concepts and apply them in various forms in writing and speech.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 411 - Advanced Composition & Conversation I (C)

    Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, diction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: GER 202

    Note
    May be taken concurrently with GER 311.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 412 - Advanced Composition & Conversation II (C)

    Conversational work, oral reports, discussion, diction.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: GER 202

    Note
    May be taken concurrently with GER 312.

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 435 - German Cultural History (C)

    This class focuses on the study of different aspects of German culture and civilization, such as historical trends, architecture, art, literature, philosophy, innovation, politics, and the cultural legacy of German-speaking countries. Students will investigate the many cultural developments that have forged present-day Germany by conducting extensive, independent research and reporting their findings in presentations, projects, and papers. Students also practice German language skills, hone their intercultural competency, enhance communicative skills, and make interdisciplinary connections. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: GER 202  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 444 - German Culture and Language in Translation (C)

    This course offers students a balanced approach to translating written German by equally emphasizing the basic rules of the language, reading skills, history, and culture. Students learn how cultural and historical contexts can make translation both easier and more challenging. Interdisciplinary comparisons and intercultural competence are of special concern. Topics and types of texts will differ according to student interest. This course is taught in English. 

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: GER 544

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 453 - Survey of German Literature I (C)

    Main currents of German literature from the earliest times to the age of Goethe.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 454 - Survey of German Literature II (C)

    The main currents of German literature from Romanticism to the present.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 455 - German Film (C)

    An exploration of German film from its inception to the present, with research and discussion of the interrelationship between film and historical experience.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 460 - Study and Travel Abroad (C)

    Designed for students who wish to complement travel in a German-speaking country with a formal plan of study. Number of credits determined by level and performance expectancy. Students must present for approval an outline of a proposed study/travel project.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • GER 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • GER 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Note
    Delivered in collaborative program with USD, NSU, and SDSU.
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 3


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  • GER 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202  .

    Credits: 1-6


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  • GER 496 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course. 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prereq: GER 202

    Credits: 1-6


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GREE (Greek)
  

  • GREE 101 - Elementary Greek (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Initial study of classical Greek language. Selected Greek readings in the second semester, including New Testament if desired.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 4


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  • GREE 102 - Advanced Elementary Greek [SGR #4, HSDC]

    Initial study of classical Greek language. Selected Greek readings in the second semester, including New Testament if desired.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 
    This course qualifies for High School Dual Credit: HSDC  

    Credits: 4


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  • GREE 107 - Modern Greek I

      An initial study of the current, living tongue of the Greek people. Designed to enable English-speaking students to understand modern spoken Greek, to converse in that language in ordinary daily situations and to read simple Greek.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    May be taken in any semester or in successive years, but not to exceed four hours of credit

    Credits: 2


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HLTH (Health)
  

  • HLTH 103 - Personal Health (C)

    The dynamics of health in modern life in a rapidly changing world; modern concepts of health, disease, and longevity; current medical findings relative to emotional health, human sexuality, family planning, disease control, environmental health, and quackery are included.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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  • HLTH 201 - ATOD Prevention Education (C)

    Concepts and analysis of vital issues related to drug use, misuse, and abuse. Educational principles related to teaching about drug education and counseling considerations in these problem areas are addressed.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • HLTH 250 - Pre-Professional First Aid & CPR (C)

    Instruction of those who are frequently in a position to provide first aid/CPR and emergency care. Provides essential knowledge and skills needed to develop the functional first aid/CPR capabilities required by basic first responders, including nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, and other special interest groups.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2


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  • HLTH 300 - Foundations of Health Education

    A comprehensive study of the historical, educational, social, and political foundations of health education, the roles and responsibilities of the health education specialist, professional associations and career opportunities in health education.

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 320 - Community Health (C)

    This course presents the structural organization, functional roles, and political foundations of public and private health agencies relative to community health. The roles and responsibilities of community health educators and professional associations/career opportunities receive particular attention.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: HLTH 100 or HLTH 103

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 362 - P-8 Health & First Aid/Safety

    The course is designed to acquaint the student with materials and methods for teaching health and safety preschool through grade 8. The role of the teacher in terms of safety, first aid/CPR and accident for children will be presented. Other discussions pertinent to health services, the school environment, the role of health agencies, and administration of the health program will be included.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HLTH 103

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 370 - Stress Management (C)

    The course is designed to help students deal with stressful situations in their lives. Successful management of stress has been shown to positively affect the performance of daily tasks and reduce the risks of many diseases. Students will learn management techniques and have the opportunity to act as peer counselors.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 371 - Access to Wellness

    The course is designed to help students understand and appreciate the concept of wellness in their lives. Dimensions of wellness, health, and fitness will be explored through lectures and activities to demonstrate the link between wellness and students’ personal and professional success.

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 421 - Sexuality Education: Curricula and Teaching Techniques

    Concepts and analysis of vital issues related to sex education. Educational principles related to teaching about sex education and counseling considerations in this controversial area are addressed.

    Credits: 2


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  • HLTH 422 - Nutrition (C)

    This course investigates the science of food relative to human performance, nutrition, and health education. Areas of emphasis include nutrient chemistry, function, and interactions; energy consumption and metabolism; and resources for nutrition education.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 461 - Teaching Middle/High School Health

    Presentation of subject matter suitable for units, lesson plans and special projects for teaching health at the middle school and high school level. Methods and techniques of teaching health education are explored.

    Cross-listed: SEED 461

    Credits: 3


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  • HLTH 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • HSC 292 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 1-5


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  • HSC 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course

    Credits: 1-4


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HSAD (Health Services Administration)
  

  • HSAD 305 - Health Service Systems (C)

    Health Service Systems introduces the student to the health services delivery system, provides a historical perspective of development and describes major elements of modern systems. Also included are the roles of consumers, institutions, manpower, and government as they interact in the system.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 325 - Gerontology & Long Term Care (C)

    Gerontology and Long Term Care is designed to provide the student with information regarding fundamental management principles and special concerns and problems of long term care and, in addition, to practice the application of this knowledge through the use of case studies and assignments.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 330 - Special Populations

    This course invites critical examination of vulnerable populations in the health services system relative to the causes of vulnerability and the prevailing ideologies in society, with special focus on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, social and economic status, and political ideology. 

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 340 - Insurance in the Health Services System

    This course is a detailed study of the traditional and emerging roles for health insurance in the U.S. health services system.  This course explores business strategies necessary to compete in the health services insurance industry.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: HSAD 305

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 350 - Health Services Administration Law and Policy

    This course presents the formation, implementation, and operation of health care policies and regulations as well as a review of contemporary jurisprudence governing the U.S. health services system. This course emphasizes the relationship and impact of policy-making and regulations to health service organizations. Tactical issues and ethical rules of conduct within health service operations with a focus on achieving quality health care and legal compliance will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre- or Co-requisites: HSAD 305 & BADM 350

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 400 - Health Services Administration and Epidemiology

    Health Services Administration and Epidemiology introduces students to basic epidemiologic concepts, including determinants of health and patterns of disease in populations, population health descriptive techniques, use of health indicators and secondary data sources, and research designs. Students will gain an understanding of the role of epidemiology in developing prevention strategies and policy relevant to the unique interaction of communities, licensed health professionals, and a variety of regulatory and health services organizations.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 406 - Quality in Health Care

    This course will focus on health care quality and patient safety management in the United States with emphasis on continuous quality improvement and team building. It is designed to introduce the fundamentals of quality improvement, quality measures, evaluation of quality, and patient safety to health services leaders. Topics to be examined include the history of quality, leaders and trends in health care quality and patient safety, measure and measurement development, analysis of quality practice variation in different health care environments, leadership responsibilities and administrative structures in respect to production and service quality.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 407 - Global Health Care Systems

    This course explores the four basic global health care systems that exist in the world. Specific topics will cover the three basic goals of a health care system: keeping people healthy, treating the sick, and methods to finance health care.  The course will explore health care systems based on each country’s unique culture, economy, and resources.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 410 - Health Services Finance

    Health Services Finance provides students with a foundation of financial principles for decision-making in health services organizations.   Topics include the historical development of funding and financing of health care services.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305 & BADM 310 or equivalent

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 411 - Financial Management of Long Term Care

    This course addresses the financial management of nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, home health care agencies and other long-term care businesses. While narrow in its focus on long-term care, it is comprehensive in assembling the financial tools needed to quantify a strategic plan, develop a budget, implement and monitor budget performance, and merge clinical practice with reimbursement requirements. It is a specialty subset within the complex field of healthcare finance.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 420 - Advanced Long-Term Care Administration

    Advanced Long-Term Care Administration continues and further develops the theory and practice of long-term care administration. Emphasis is placed on review and preparation for the licensing examination of the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administration.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 325

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 425 - Health Services Administration & Policy (C)

    Health Services Administration and Policy presents the formation and operation of public health care policies. This course emphasizes the relationship and impact of policy making to health care organizations and their services. Tactical issues of health services operations with a focus on achieving quality health care will be discussed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: HSAD 305

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 435 - Administration of Health Services Organizations

    This course addresses the administration of health services organizations as distinguished from other types of organizations.  Students will integrate such issues as organizational development, leadership, conflict management, employment laws, organizational culture, corporate social responsibility, and governance as critical success factors in health services organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites: HSAD 305, BADM 369

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 450 - Health Economics

    Health Economics is a survey of economic issues and analysis relating to health. Coverage includes: health and poverty, demand for health, cost-benefit, market use plan, and other topics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; and HSAD 305

    Credits: 2-3


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  • HSAD 459 - Health Services for Long-Term Care

    This course looks at the unique challenges associated with managing organizations providing long-term care services. Topics include the aging process, health service needs, and delivery options.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 460 - Long-Term Care Administration

    This course examines effective administration of long-term care institutions. Students will examine the laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care facilities such as service reimbursement, services provided, organization, as well as the knowledge and skills essential to effective management in the long-term care setting.

    Note
    Dual list HSAD 560

    Credits: 3


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  • HSAD 470 - Research in Health Services Administration

    Research in Health Services Administration offers research opportunities across the full spectrum of the health care delivery system for the academically advanced student.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • HSAD 488 - Health Services Administration Abroad

    This course is a short-term, faculty led study abroad program where students are immersed in a host country’s culture and health services delivery system. Students compare the host country’s health delivery system to the U.S.  A historical, legal and ethical perspective is focused on health care services access, need and demand, and the policy driving management and financial decisions to sustain change. Students participate in relevant health related research. Experiences vary depending upon host country.

    Note
    Dual list HSAD 588

    Credits: 1-6


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  • HSAD 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • HSAD 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • HSAD 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored, and supervised field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid.  Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study.  A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Credits: 1-6


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  • HSAD 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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  • HSAD 498 - Undergrad Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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HSC (Health Science)
  

  • HLTH/HSC 364 - Emergency Medical Technician (C)

    This course provides the knowledge and skill base for an individual to become a Nationally Registered EMT. The course follows the curriculum set by the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students are expected to learn the skills necessary to recognize numerous medical and trauma related emergencies. Students will learn vital signs monitoring, Basic Life Support interventions and patient moving/packaging skills. Students will apply learned skills to patients in scenario-based training. 10 hours of in-hospital observation and training are required.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite:  Current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).

    Corequisite: HLTH/HSC 364L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    This course does not certify students as an EMT; they must pass the National Registry exams.

    Credits: 4


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  • HLTH/HSC 364L - Emergency Medical Technican Lab

    Laboratory course to accompany HLTH/HSC 364.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites:  Current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).

    Corequisite:  HLTH/HSC 364

    Credits: 0


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  • HSC 100 - Intro to Advanced Life Support (ALS)

    This course will cover the general scope of practice of a paramedic and explain the roles and responsibilities required therein. The history of EMS as well as the paramedic’s role in society today, basic life-span development and medical legal aspects of a paramedic’s job are addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-Requisites: HSC 101, 102, 201, 205

    Credits: 1


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  • HSC 101 - EMS Anatomy and Physiology

    This course assists the paramedic student to apply knowledge of the human body to clinical care principles.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 102, 201, 205

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 102 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical I

    This clinical experience introduces the Paramedic student to caring for patients in the pre-hospital world from an advanced life support (ALS) provider’s standpoint. The student will complete observational clinical rotations on a BLS ambulance as well as in an Emergency Department.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 201, 205

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 110 - The Interprofessional Health Team

    The course provides an introduction to a wide variety of specialty areas in the health sciences professions. Service learning and other forms of experiential learning present the opportunity to function in a beginning role as a member of an interprofessional health team.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSC 111 - Introduction to Research

    This course familiarizes students with the basic research knowledge, skills, and abilities required to design and implement a research project.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSC 191 - Independent Study (C)

    Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.  The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students.  Meetings depend upon the requirements of the topic.

    Credits: 1-4


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  • HSC 201 - Advanced Airway Management

    This course takes an in-depth look at the human airway anatomy. Upon completion, the student will have a thorough understanding of the knowledge and technique associated with managing a patient’s failing airway.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 102, 205.

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 205 - Patient Assessment

    Addresses a regimented and methodical way of assessing the patient in both the medical and trauma scenario to identify problems a patient is facing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

    Co-Requisites: HSC 100, 101, 102, 201.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSC 210 - EMS Pharmacology

     This course presents medications used in the EMS setting and provides the paramedic student a background on the effects of different drugs on the human body.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
    Co-requisite: HSC 210L, 211, 240, 240L

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 210L - EMS Pharmacology Laboratory

    This laboratory course covers medication administration, IV therapy, airway management, and drug calculations, and advanced skills associated with Advanced Life Support (ALS). The student will demonstrate competent assessment using clinical simulation and continue to develop advanced airway skills.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 211, 240, 240L.

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 211 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical

    The paramedic candidate will apply knowledge gained in previous courses to clinical experiences in the Operating Room, Emergency Room, and EMS ride-along shifts.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 240, 240L

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    Credits: 3


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  • HSC 240 - Medical Emergencies I

    This course introduces the medical side of patient ailments. Topics include Pulmonology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, and Gastroenterology emergencies. Each of the systems will first be reviewed in the normal state. Common emergencies associated with each system will be addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240L

    Credits: 2


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  • HSC 240L - Medical Emergencies I Laboratory []

    The student will master assessment skills and use assessment techniques to identify different patient maladies based on previously learned information.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC 205
    Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240

    Credits: 1


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  • HSC 241 - Medical Emergencies II

    This course addresses the medical side of patient ailments related to Urology and Nephrology, Toxicology and Substance abuse, Hematology, Environmental Emergencies, Infectious Disease, and Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders. Each of the systems will first be reviewed in the normal state. Common emergencies associated with each system will be addressed.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: HSC240/240L
    Co-requisite: HSC 241L, 244, 246

    Credits: 2


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