2021-2022 Online Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The course number system is:
000-099 Institutional Credit. (Does not meet graduation requirements and will not transfer to four-year colleges.)
100-199 Freshman Courses
200-299 Sophomore Courses
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HIT - Health Information Technology |
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HIT 204 - Healthcare Information in Alternative Systems
This course focuses on the function and use of the health record in various non-acute care facilities, including long term care, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and cancer settings. In addition, regulatory accreditation and certification standards for documentation and management of patient health records in non-acute environments will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 101
45 lecture hours
3 credit hours
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HIT 205 - Reimbursement
This course is an introduction to patient billing and reimbursement systems in ambulatory settings. Topics discussed include billing and claims management issues as well as terminology and principles commonly used in the Managed Care environment. Students will review billing practices and apply the compliance guidelines introduced in the course to prepare health insurance claim forms for various types of insurance plans.
Co-requisite(s): HIT 203
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HIT 206 - Professional Practice
Under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, students gain professional practice experience in coding and reimbursement. Students will utilize AHIMA VLAB specialized software package to apply theory to practice procedures and complete assignments on functions performed in a health information management department in various healthcare settings, including but not limited to preparation, storage, retrieval, and sharing of health data; analysis and reporting requirements for health record; patient admissions process; coding of health data, CPT coding and assignment; and billing and reimbursement.
Co-requisite(s): HIT 207
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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HIT 207 - Health Information Management
This course uses case studies to introduce students to the management of the patient health record from admission to completion with a focus on structure, content and regulations affecting the health record in various healthcare settings. The functions and responsibilities of the health information management unit will also be discussed. A special software package will be used to apply the theory of health information management to the development, implementation, and management of the electronic health record.
Co-requisite(s): HIT 206
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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HRS - Honors Studies |
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HRS 103 - Honors Seminar in Cross-Cultural Study
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will focus on a specific topic each semester and explore it from multiple cultural perspectives. Attention will be paid to the contexts that help inform and shape the views of particular cultures on a given topic and related issues. Topics include: Gender and Sexuality, Peace Studies, Race and Ethnicity in American Culture, Religious Fundamentalisms in the Modern World, U.S. Immigrant Cultures, Contemporary World Film. To promote closer student/faculty collaboration and encourage independent learning, the class is conducted in a seminar format, emphasizing in-depth discussion and higher level thinking skills in an active learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum GPA of 3.4, 12 credits completed, and permission of the Dean of American Honors.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HRS 104 - Honors Seminar in Interdisciplinary Study
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will focus on a specific topic each semester and explore it from the perspective of different academic disciplines with emphasis placed on the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of a given topic and related issues that do not readily fall under the purview of any single discipline. Topics include: Global Issues, Biomedical Ethics, A Skeptical View of the Paranormal, Death and Dying, The Psychology of Advertising, Film and Society. To promote closer student/faculty collaboration and encourage independent learning, the class is conducted in a seminar format, emphasizing in-depth discussion and higher level thinking skills in an active learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum GPA of 3.4, 12 credits completed, and permission of the Dean of American Honors.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM - Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management |
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HSM 100 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
This course takes a management perspective in introducing students to the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, clubs, cruise ships, and casino hotels. The emphasis is on business ethics, franchising, management contracts, and areas of management responsibility such as human resources, marketing and sales, and advertising.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM 110 - Food and Beverage Management
This course gives students a basic understanding of the management process in food and beverage operations. All aspects of food and beverage operations are covered, including organization, marketing, menus, costs and pricing, production, service, safety, and finances.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM 120 - Managing Front Office Operations
This course presents a systematic approach to front office procedures by detailing the flow of business through a hotel, from the reservations process to check-out and account settlement. The course also examines the various elements of effective front office management, paying particular attention to the planning and evaluation of front office operations and to human resources management. Front office procedures and management are placed within the context of the overall operation of a hotel.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM 205 - Planning and Control of Food and Beverage Operations
This course explains the principles and procedures involved in an effective food and beverage control system, including standards determination, the operating budget, cost-volume-profit analysis, income and cost control, menu pricing, theft prevention, labor cost control, and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM 220 - Managing Housekeeping Operations
This course presents a systematic approach to managing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry. Topics include inventory lists, frequency schedules, and performance and productivity standards.
Prerequisite(s): HSM 100 and ENG 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HSM 240 - Hospitality Sales and Marketing
This course is designed to provide students with a solid background in hospitality sales and marketing. The main focus is on practical sales techniques for selling to targeted markets.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours per week
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HSM 290 - Co-op Experience in Hospitality Management
This course is a one-semester internship in an approved hospitality organization reinforces classroom and textbook theory with practical hospitality operations experience. This course provides a forum where students can apply the management concepts learned in class and can acquire the hands-on experience necessary to qualify for an entry-level position in the hospitality industry. This course is only open to matriculated students in the hospitality management program. This course should be taken in the student’s last semester of the program.
Prerequisite(s): HSM 205 and HSM 220
135 contact hours
3 credit hours
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HUD - American Sign Language & Deaf Studies |
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HUD 103 - Text and Discourse Analysis for Interpreting
This course will focus on text and discourse analysis of American Sign Language and English in different registers/styles. Processes of text and discourse analysis, semantics and pragmatics, sociolinguistics, structures of ASL and English discourse will be discussed. The course will take an in-depth look at discourse through selected written texts, videotapes and live demonstrations. Lectures and videotapes will be used for skill development in text/discourse analysis and students will practice and apply discourse structures and semantics/ pragmatics in ASL and English.
Prerequisite(s): HUD 105 , ASL 202 , and ASL 208 , or permission of Division Dean’s office
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUD 104 - Fingerspelling
This course is designed to advance students on the skill development of hand configuration, basic word patterns, rhythm, comprehension of fingerspelled works, phrases, and numbers. Additional focus will be placed on fingerspelled loan signs.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 and ASL 102
Co-requisite(s): ASL 103 and ASL 104
1 lecture hour per week
1 credit hour
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HUD 105 - Interpreting Processes: Theory and Practice
A survey course introducing theories, principles, and practices of interpreting for Deaf persons. The course covers interpreting processes, physical and mental factors, attitudes, ethics, roles of the interpreter, perspectives of the consumers (deaf and hearing), and NIC (RID-NAD) certifications. Prerequisite skills for interpreting will be introduced in this course through instruction for application in interpreting. Students are exposed to basic interpreting situations in a variety of settings through field observations and through use of videotapes.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 and ASL 205 , or permission of Division Dean’s office
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUD 106 - Interpreting Process Application in English to ASL
A review of theoretical components and principles of interpreting process discussed in Interpreting Process (HUD 105 ) for application towards basic skill development in interpreting and transliterating from spoken English to ASL/Signed English. Strategies for effective listening skills, text analysis, conceptual accuracy and linguistic factors of sign language will be discussed and applied. Classroom practice is provided. 12 hours of field observation on specific aspects of Sign to voice interpreting will be required. 12 laboratory hours are required.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 202 and HUD 105 and demonstration of proficiency by examination
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUD 108 - Interpreting Process Application in ASL to English
A review of theoretical components and principles of interpreting processes discussed in Interpreting Process: Theory and Practice (HUD 105 ) for application towards basic skill development in interpreting and transliterating from ASL/Signed English to Spoken English. Theories and Techniques of public speaking are discussed and applied. Strategies for effective comprehension and text analysis are discussed and practiced. Skill development application will be conducted within class. 12 hours of field observation on specific aspects of ASL to English Interpreting will be required.
Prerequisite(s): ASL 202 and HUD 105 and demonstration of proficiency by examination
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUD 109 - Preventive Measures against Cumulative Trauma Disorder in Interpreting
This course will give sign language students and interpreters information and tools that may help prevent and manage cumulative trauma disorders (CTD). The course will cover an orientation and survey of issues related to CTD among sign language interpreters; factors that can lead to symptoms of overuse; preventive and management techniques to help reduce the likelihood of developing overuse symptoms; management techniques for dealing effectively with existing symptoms due to overuse.
Prerequisite(s): HUD 105 or permission of Division Dean’s office
1 lecture hour per week
1 credit hour
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HUD 110 - Interpreter Role and Ethics
This course will provide exploration of ethical standards and dilemmas in interpretation through discussion, case studies, scenarios and role-plays emphasizing the dynamics of the interpreting team and similarities and differences between advocates, peer counselors, and interpreters. Emphases are on values, ethics, and morality; professional principles, power and responsibility; group dynamics; and decision making. RID-NAD’s Code of Ethics are discussed, practiced and applied in role-plays and scenarios.
Prerequisite(s): HUD 105 and HUD 103 , or permission of Division Dean office
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUD 215 - Advanced Techniques of Interpreting
This course is a classroom practice to provide more in-depth skill and technique development in interpreting and transliterating and introduces students to specifically interpreting situations: education and technical, medical, mental health, legal, oral, deaf-blind, etc. Strategies for enhancing professional attitudes and ethical behaviors in interpreters, team interpreting and working with deaf interpreters are discussed. This course is highly interactive with literatures and group discussions as part of the institutional approach.
Prerequisite(s): HUD 106 or HUD 108
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours
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HUD 216 - Field Experience in Interpreting
Students enrolled in this course will gain experience interpreting in a variety of settings with Deaf consumers who have diverse linguistic preferences through 90 hours of observation of the interpreting process and hands on experience with supervision. Attendance at seminars and lab activities are required in conjunction with field experience activities.
Prerequisite(s): HUD 106 , HUD 108 , HUD 215 , demonstration of proficiency via examination, and permission of Division Dean’s office
1 lecture hour per week/90 contact hours
3 credit hours
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HUS - Human Services |
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HUS 101 - Community Resources in Human Services
This course provides an introduction of human service needs and how various community service agencies are organized on the local, county, state and federal levels to meet these needs. The course examines how service agencies function in the areas of public health, welfare, mental health, rehabilitation, employment, correction and protection. Existing programs and their operation in the alleviation of personal and social problems are evaluated. In addition, an overview of theory, practice and trends in human services are examined.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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HUS 201 - Co-op Education Experience in Human Services
This course is a 135-hour field placement of the student as an observer-participant in two or more human service facilities/agencies. The course provides students with an in-depth study and acquaints them with the services of the agencies and needs of the agencies’ clients. Log reports and seminars are used in conjunction with the field activities. Division approval required.
Prerequisite(s): HUS 101
135 contact hours
3 credit hours
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IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies |
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IDS 128 - Business Communications
This course offers the Walt Disney College Program participant the opportunity to learn the concepts inherent in business communication and apply them in the workplace. The skills taught are applicable to a wide variety of business environments. Participants will learn about the elements of communication, explore methods used to process information, identify basic listening skills, and recognize inclusive communication approaches. Other topics include meetings and group dynamics, presentations, and public communications. This course does not fulfill curriculum requirements for ENG 128 or ENG 129 .
Co-requisite(s): Participation in Walt Disney College Program
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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INT - Interpreting Spoken Language |
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INT 101 - Interpreting I
Interpreting I is the first of a two-part sequence that develops the students’ interpreting skills. Bilingual students in any spoken language will learn, practice, and acquire consecutive interpreting skills. These skills include: listening skills, analytical ability, note-taking, short-term memory enhancement, paraphrasing, rapid language switching, and self-monitoring of accuracy. An introduction to sight translation will also be included.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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INT 102 - Interpreting II
Interpreting II is a continuation of Interpreting I. In this course students will continue to improve on the skills needed to do professional interpreting in spoken languages. Interpreting II will incorporate more difficult passages to interpret and will introduce simultaneous interpreting. Students will focus on the separate skills necessary for the simultaneous interpreting task, such as determining lag time, shadowing, improving comprehension by chunking, focusing on production by modulating delivery, and developing an intuitive ability in their target language. An important aspect of this course will be to teach students techniques they can use to maintain and improve their skills long after they have finished the program.
Prerequisite(s): INT 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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INT 105 - The Role of the Interpreter
The Role of the Interpreter will be a practical course on the many aspects of the profession that are not so obvious to the novice. The Interpreters Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and its implications for impartiality will be stressed. Cultural considerations for interpreting will be discussed, especially the notion of interpreting content and style rather than grammar and vocabulary. The course will also deal with the role of professional organizations and tools that translators and interpreters use in their work. The course requires students to observe professional interpreters in a courtroom. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Certificate Program for Interpreting Spoken Languages.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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ITA - Italian |
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ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course includes development of the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening practice is available. Media are incorporated into the classroom experience. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of ITA 101 . Media are incorporated into the classroom experience. Native speakers may not take elementary level courses in their native languages designated as 101, 102, 105, or 106.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 or 2 years high school Italian
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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ITA 111 - Intermediate Italian I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course offers review of fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is not generally open to native Italian speakers.
Prerequisite(s): ITA 102 or 3 years of high school Italian
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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ITA 112 - Intermediate Italian II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of ITA 111 .
Prerequisite(s): ITA 111
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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LIS - Library Science |
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LIS 105 - Methods in Library Research
This course will explore a systematic approach to library resources in the technological environment. The course is designed to meet the individual research needs of today’s student. The course covers the primary tools of a modern academic library: the catalog, the reference collection, online databases, and internet searching, while developing the conceptual knowledge necessary for effective searching, evaluation, selection, and use of information. Methods of research strategy are taught in conjunction with other course-assigned projects. This is a technology- enriched class with many online components.
1 lecture hour per week
1 credit hour
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MAT - Mathematics |
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MAT 017 - Introduction to Elementary Algebra I
This course is accelerated to support completion of developmental requirements in less time than the traditional sequence. Topics include arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, factors, proportions, integers, algebraic expressions, solving basic linear and inequalities, finding equations of lines, and graphing linear equations. Applications through problem-solving are integrated in all course topics. Technology is used to facilitate some independent, self-paced instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory performance on Accuplacer
5 lecture hours per week
5 institutional credit hours
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MAT 019 - Introduction to Elementary Algebra I for Advanced Math Students
This course is accelerated to support completion of developmental requirements. Topics include arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, factors, proportions, integers, algebraic expressions, solving basic linear equations and inequalities, finding equations of lines, and graphing linear equations. Applications through problem-solving are integrated in all course topics. Technology is used to facilitate some independent, self-paced instruction.
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory performance on Accuplacer
5 lecture hours per week
5 institutional credit hours
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MAT 020 - Elementary Algebra
This course is designed to support completion of developmental mathematics requirements for students who need MAT 119 as part of their curriculum. Topics include arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, factors, proportions, integers, algebraic expressions, solving basic linear equations and inequalities, finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, exponents, scientific notation, polynomials, factoring of trinomials, radicals, rational expressions and quadratics. Applications through problem solving are integrated in all course topics.
6 lecture hours per week
6 credit hours
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MAT 021 - Introduction to Elementary Algebra II for Advanced Math Students
This course is a continuation of MAT 019 to support accelerated completion of developmental requirements for STEM majors and those following a similar curriculum path. Topics include systems of linear equations, exponents, scientific notation, polynomials, factoring of trinomials, radicals, rational expressions, quadratics and applications in verbal problems. Applications through problem-solving are integrated into all course topics. Technology is used to facilitate independent, self-paced instruction.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 019
4 lecture hours per week
4 institutional credit hours
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MAT 022 - Introduction to Algebra
This course is for students whose College Basic Skills Test score indicates the need for preparatory work in algebra. The course includes solving equations, polynomials, factoring, rational equations, radical equations, systems of linear equations, graphing linear equations and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite(s): Required score on Algebra Placement Test
4 lecture hours per week
4 institutional credit hours
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MAT 113 - Math Applications
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is intended for students in the Associate in Applied Science degree Programs. Topics covered include algebra, linear equations, ratios, proportions, percents, word problems, critical thinking skills, sales taxes, property taxes, weekly wages, payroll deductions, depreciation, checking accounts, trade and cash discounts, markups, markdowns, and simple interest.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 017 , if required, or required score on Algebra Placement Test
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
NOTE: This course fulfills a general education requirement for A.A.S. degree candidates only.
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MAT 117 - An Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
This course is for students enrolled in Liberal Arts and General Education Programs. The course is not recommended for students who have completed Algebra II or higher.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 017 or MAT 022 , if required
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MAT 119 - Algebra
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is for students who have mastered basic algebra and need a deeper understanding of algebra before progressing to other credit mathematics courses. Topics include solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, graphs of linear and quadratic equations, equations of lines, systems of equations, introduction to functions, quadratic functions, polynomials functions, rational functions, radical functions, rational exponents and applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 019 or MAT 022 , if required
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 127 - Elementary Statistics
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an elementary course in descriptive statistics and statistical inference. Topics include: measures of central tendency and dispersion, sampling and probability distributions, including binomial, normal, and others. Practical problems involving correlation, linear regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing are included.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 ,if required, and MAT 017 or MAT 022 , if required
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 143 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and techniques needed to proceed to more advanced mathematics and science courses, such as calculus. Topics include rational exponents, circles, functions and their properties, complex numbers, solving quadratic equations, graphs of quadratic functions, polynomial functions and their graphs, rational functions and their graphs, synthetic division, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 119 or satisfactory performance on the College Level Mathematics Test
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 144 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of Elementary Mathematical Analysis I, specifically intended for students continuing on to Calculus or studying Engineering Technology. Topics include right triangles and their applications, linear and angular velocity, graphing trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, Sum, Difference, Double-angle, and Half-angle formulas, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, solving trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, polar equations, polar graphs, DeMoivre’s Theorem, Vectors, and Conics.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 143 or a satisfactory score on the College Level Mathematics Test
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 146 - Brief Calculus with Applications
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an elementary course in the application of the fundamentals of calculus to the management, social, and life sciences. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, maxima, minima, integration of elementary functions, and applications.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, MAT 143 or satisfactory score on the College Level Mathematics Test
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MAT 155 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is an accelerated one semester Pre-Calculus course designed for students with sufficient mathematics background but in need of a review of material prior to taking Calculus. This course covers the advanced mathematics needed for Physics, Engineering, and the sciences. Topics include functions and their properties, graphs of quadratic functions, polynomial functions and their graphs, rational functions and their graphs, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications, right triangles and their applications, linear and angular velocity, graphing trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, Sum, Difference, Double-angle, and Half-angle formulas, the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, solving trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, polar equations, polar graphs, DeMoivre’s Theorem, Vectors, and Conics.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and satisfactory score on the College Level Mathematics Test and Division approval
5 lecture hours per week
5 credit hours
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MAT 171 - Unified Calculus I
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a college level study in Calculus. Topics include: analytic geometry; limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions; extrema; definite and indefinite integrals; applications to geometric and physical problems.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, MAT 144 or MAT 155 or a satisfactory score on the College Level Mathematics Test
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 172 - Unified Calculus II
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course is a continuation of MAT 171 particularly appropriate for students continuing onto Calculus III or studying Engineering. Topics include algebraic and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, area, volume, applications to the physical, biological, and managerial sciences, infinite series, conic sections, and parametric equations.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, MAT 171 or satisfactory score on the College Level Mathematics Test
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 246 - Business Statistical Analysis
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides an application of statistical methods to business. Topics include an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, sampling, estimations, hypothesis testing, analysis of frequencies, linear regression and correlation, time-series analysis and computer applications. This course is recommended as the foundation course in quantitative analysis as generally prescribed by AACSB member colleges for business administration students.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, MAT 143
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 248 - Probability and Statistics
This course introduces the essentials of probability theory and elementary statistics. Topics include an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics; sample space and events, probability axioms, and counting techniques; conditional probability and independence, and Bayes’ Theorem; discrete random variables, distribution functions and moments, and Binomial and Poisson Distributions; continuous random variables, densities and moments, normal, gamma, and exponential distributions unions; the Central Limit Theorem; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing and p-values; regression and correlation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 171
3 lecture hours
3 credit hours
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MAT 265 - Linear Algebra
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will develop advanced mathematics skills appropriate for students pursuing STEM studies. Topics include: linear algebra over the real number system, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, the Gram-Schmidt Orthogonalization Process, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 172
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MAT 266 - Survey of Modern Mathematics
This course provides a transition to higher mathematics and introduces the basic methods of proofs. Topics include number theory, elementary symbolic logic, set theory, basic methods of mathematical proofs, relations and functions, as well as the theory of mathematical thinking and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 171
Co-requisite(s): MAT 172
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MAT 267 - Discrete Mathematics
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will develop advanced mathematics skills appropriate for students pursuing STEM studies such as Engineering, Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Topics include sets, numbers, algorithms, logic, computer arithmetic, applied modern algebra, combinations, recursion principles, graph theory, trees, discrete probability, and digraphs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 143
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MAT 271 - Unified Calculus III
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides additional topics in calculus and analytic geometry. Topics include indeterminate forms, vector functions and calculus, functions of several variables, multiple integrals, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, divergence, curl, line integrals, and Green’s Theorem.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 172
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MAT 272 - Differential Equations
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course will develop advanced mathematics skills for students pursuing STEM studies. Topics include fundamental theorems on existence and uniqueness for solutions of ordinary differential equations; solution and applications of equations of the first order and first degree; linear equations of higher order; Laplace transforms; solution by series.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 097 , if required, and MAT 271
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours
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MET - Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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MET 104 - Engineering Drawings
This course is a study of the major elements of the engineering drawing. Topics include Multiview (2-dimensional) sections and pictorial views, dimensioning practices, ANSI standard limits and fits, surface finishes and fasteners. Measuring instruments will be used to confirm sizes and tolerances. Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) are covered with attention to tolerances of form, orientation, location, runout and position. Also included are applications of symbols, datums, material condition modifiers, bonus tolerances, and virtual conditions.
Prerequisite(s): MET 109 or approval of Division
Co-requisite(s): METL 104
3 lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week
3 credit hours
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MET 106 - Engineering Materials and Processes
This course is a study of the basic materials used in engineering: their properties, manufacture, selection, and uses. Some materials will be studied and evaluated in laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Materials working machines and techniques (e.g., lathes, welding) are covered.
Co-requisite(s): METL 106
2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week
3 credit hours
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MET 109 - Computer-Aided Drafting
This course is a project based introduction to 2-dimensional, computer-aided drafting using AutoCAD software. Topics include drawing entities, display control, editing techniques, layers and linetypes, hatching, dimensioning, scaling, library blocks, and attributes. Project drawings such as detailed machine parts, surveyed plot plans, and architectural floor plans will require application of model and paper space, templates, viewports and external references.
Co-requisite(s): METL 109
2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week
3 credit hours
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MET 112 - Mechanics-Statics
This course is a study of the basic principles of static equilibrium of forces, including the use of free-body diagrams, the location of centroids, and the calculation of moment of inertia. Practical problems involving simple machines, trusses, and frames are analyzed. Calculations use units from both the English Gravitational System and the International System (Metric).
Prerequisite(s): MAT 143 or MAT 155
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours
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MET 219 - CAD/CAM
This course introduces Computer-Aided Manufacturing using Mastercam software. The basics of Numerical Control (NC) programming are covered including G and M codes, absolute and incremental positioning and canned cycles. Part geometry is created and edited using Mastercam software. Job setups are prepared, tool path is specified and a tool library is created. Part machining is verified graphically and NC code is post processed and downloaded to CNC machine tools to produce actual parts.
Prerequisite(s): MET 106 and MET 109
Co-requisite(s): METL 219
2 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week
3 credit hours
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METL - Mechanical Engineering Technology Lab |
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METL 104 - Engineering Drawings Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for MET 104 .
Co-requisite(s): MET 104
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METL 106 - Engineering Materials and Processes Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for MET 106 .
Co-requisite(s): MET 106
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METL 109 - Computer-Aided Drafting Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for MET 109 .
Co-requisite(s): MET 109
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METL 219 - CAD/CAM Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for MET 219 .
Co-requisite(s): MET 219
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MTR - Meteorology |
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MTR 101 - Introduction to Meteorology
▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides a survey of the fundamentals of meteorology, including the history, basic physical laws, local and global processes, instrumentation used, and general forecasting technology. Current or recent significant weather events will be included in lectures and labs. Through these elements, students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the behavior of the atmosphere.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096 , if required
Co-requisite(s): MTRL 101
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week
4 credit hours
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MTRL - Meteorology Lab |
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MTRL 101 - Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for MTR 101 .
Co-requisite(s): MTR 101
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NURE - Nursing, Trinitas |
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NURE 130 - Nursing Trends and Concepts
This course introduces the student to the profession of nursing, its evolution, and current trends and issues. The role of the nurse within the health care delivery system is incorporated throughout the course. Elements of normal nutrition are introduced. Nursing process is presented as the method of formulating decisions and providing care in nurse-client interactions. The relationship of critical thinking to clinical judgment is explored. An overview of nursing theories and health assessment is presented. A review of basic math principles is conducted with later emphasis on dosage calculation for medication administration. Self-study chapters of medical terminology are also introduced throughout the course. The theory base provided in NURE 130 will be built upon and applied in subsequent nursing courses.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all developmental courses and GPA of 2.5.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 105 , CHE 114 , ENG 101 . 15 week course.
4 hours theory per week
4 credit hours
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NURE 131 - Nursing I
This course is an introductory course designed to establish the foundations of knowledge, attitudes and psychomotor skills necessary for beginning practice. The role of the nurse in the multi-cultural health care delivery system will focus on nursing care for selected health problems. Commonly seen health deviations within the adult population will be introduced. Basic health assessment skills will be introduced. Students participate in clinical experiences in the Learning/Simulation Center and acute and long-term care settings for the application of fundamental nursing principles.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 130 , BIO 105 , ENG 101 , CHE 114 , GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NREL 131 , BIO 106 , PSY 101 . 15 week course.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week
8 credit hours
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NURE 132 - Nursing II
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 130 /NURE 131 . It explores the roles of the professional nurse as a member of the health care team utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills with expansion of health assessment techniques while caring for adults experiencing acute/chronic disruptions of existing patterns of normalcy. The student will be utilizing the nursing process, developing and refining clinical skills as well as establishing priorities in predictable health care situations. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom, Learning/ Simulation Center and in multi-cultural adult medical/surgical facilities and the community.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 131 , NREL 131 , BIO 106 , PSY 101 , and GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): BIO 108 , PSY 204 , NREL 132 . 15 week course.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week
8 credit hours
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NURE 211 - Bridge-to-Professional Nursing Core Concepts
This course introduces the LPN-to-RN student to the framework and concepts of the Trinitas School of Nursing program. Role socialization, communication principles, nursing process, concept care mapping, teaching/learning principles, critical thinking, legal-ethical standards/issues and the role of cultural competence in contemporary nursing will be explored. Pharmacological concepts will be discussed and a review of medication administration with emphasis on drug/IV calculations will be conducted and regularly reinforced throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): Proof of current LPN license, BIO 105 , BIO 106 , BIO 108 ; CHE 114 ; ENG 101 , ENG 102 ; PSY 101 , PSY 204 ; SOC 101 ; 6 credits Gen Ed Humanities Electives, and GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NURE 212 , NREL 212 . 15 week course.
3 theory hours per week
3 credit hours
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NURE 212 - Health and Physical Assessment
This course builds upon the foundation of LPN education and introduces the student to holistic health assessment and physical examination. The course aims to develop the student’s abilities in gathering data to determine client’s health status, practices and goals as influenced by his/her own culture. Starting with assessment of normal health parameters, the student will learn to differentiate between what is within and out of acceptable limits. Within the context of care of the perioperative or gerontological client, the student will learn and use physical assessment techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation as well as other forms of data collection, such as, client interview, chart review, and analysis of laboratory and diagnostic results. The roles of the RN and the LPN in physical assessment/data collection will be discussed. The student will practice physical assessment skills and participate in laboratory experiences using scenarios involving a patient simulator in the Learning/Simulation Center and in the application of concepts in acute health care settings. Students will also review and perform basic clinical nursing skills.
Prerequisite(s): Same as NURE 211 and GPA of 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NURE 211 , NREL 212 . 15 week course.
2 hours theory, 6 hours clinical per week
4 credits hours
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NURE 231 - Nursing III
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 130 , NURE 131 , and NURE 132 . It explores the nurse’s role in caring for the pediatric client and childbearing family. In addition, it explores the clients’ situations with acute and chronic disruptions of health, as well as complex health deviations which may be life threatening. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured multi cultural health care settings. Other learning experiences occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the Learning Simulation Center and the computer lab.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 132 , NREL 132 , BIO 108 , PSY 204 , GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): ENG 102 , SOC 101 , NREL 231 . 15 week course.
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week
8 credit hours
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NURE 232 - Nursing IV
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 130 , NURE 131 , NURE 132 , & NURE 231 . It explores the nurses’s role in caring for adult clients experiencing complex medical-surgical health alterations that are potentially life threatening and adult clients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric mental health alterations. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom, Learning/Simulation Center and in multicultural adult medical/surgical and psychiatric/mental health facilities.
15 week course.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 231 , NREL 231 , All liberal arts and science courses listed in the curriculum, GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NREL 232 , 6 credits General Education Humanities Electives
4 hours theory, 12 hours clinical per week
8 credit hours
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NURE 250 - Nursing Care of the Client with a Medical Surgical Health Deviation
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 211 , and NURE 212 . Within the context of the nursing process, the student will be refining and developing clinical skills while caring for clients experiencing acute/chronic disruptions in normalcy with emphasis on critical thinking, physical assessment and teaching/learning principles. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural acute/chronic health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom with assigned activities in the computer lab and Learning/Simulation Center.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 211 /NURE 212 , NREL 212 , and GPA 2.5. 15 week course.
Co-requisite(s): NREL 250
3 hours theory, 9 clinical hours per week
6 credit hours
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NURE 260 - Nursing Care of Children and their Families
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse in caring for the pediatric client. Emphasis is placed on pediatric normalcy in a child experiencing an acute or chronic health deviation from infancy through adolescence. A significant aspect of this course is an understanding of the concepts of atraumatic care, family advocacy, and an interdisciplinary approach to health care. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural pediatric health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom, the Learning/Simulation Center, and assigned computer assisted instruction.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 250 ; NREL 250 ; GPA. 2.5. 7 week course.
Co-requisite(s): NREL 260
3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week
3 credit hours
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NURE 270 - Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse as a member of a multi disciplinary team in caring for women and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on health education and community resources in relation to women’s health and the childbearing cycle. Deviations from the normal physiologic and psychosocial development are explored. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom, with assigned activities in the Learning/Simulation Center and the computer lab.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 250 ; NREL 250 , GPA. 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NREL 270
7-week course. 3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week
3 credit hours
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NURE 280 - Nursing Care of the Client with Mental Illness
This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education. It explores the role of the Professional Registered Nurse as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team in caring for clients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on mental health education and community resources available to the client and their families. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies, while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multicultural, psychiatric/mental health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom, with assigned activities in the Learning/Simulation Center, and the computer laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of NURE 260 , NURE 270 , NREL 260 , NREL 270 , and GPA 2.5
Co-requisite(s): NREL 280
7-week course. 3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week
3 credit hours
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NURE 290 - Nursing Care of the Client With Complex Multi-System Medical/Surgical Health Deviation
NURE 290 builds upon the foundations of NURE 260 , NURE 270 , NURE 280 and LPN education. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in caring for clients with complex multi-system medical/surgical health deviations. Emphasis is placed on organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating nursing care for clients by assisting them with self-care deficits. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking in clinical health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom, with assigned activities in the Learning/Simulation Center, and the computer lab.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 280 , NREL 280 and GPA of 2.5.
Co-requisite(s): NREL 290 .
7 week course. 3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week.
3 credit hours.
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NURE 291 - Leadership and Management Seminar
NURE 291 builds upon the foundation of NURE 211 , NURE 212 , NURE 250 , NURE 260 , NURE 270 , NURE 280 , and LPN education. It is an introduction to the theory and practice of nursing leadership and management. Emphasis is placed on thinking critically, communicating effectively, handling conflict, delegating successfully, building teams, controlling resources, and improving quality to act in the role of a highly successful nurse. The role transition from a licensed practical nurse to a registered nurse will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): RN Generic Track - NURE 231 , NREL 231 ; LPN-RN Track - NURE 260 , NREL 260 , NURE 270 , NREL 270 , and GPA 2.5
15 week course. 1 hour per week
1 credit hour
Transportation – Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to school and to all clinical assignments. Clinical agencies utilized are located in but may not be limited to Union, Essex, Somerset, and Middlesex counties.
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NREL - Nursing, Trinitas Lab |
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NREL 131 - Nursing I Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 131 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 131
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NREL 132 - Nursing II Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 132 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 132
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NREL 231 - Nursing III Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 231 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 231
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NREL 232 - Nursing IV Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 232 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 232
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NREL 250 - Nursing Care of the Client with a Medical Surgical Health Deviation Laboratory
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 250 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 250
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NREL 260 - Nursing Care of Children and their Families Lab
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 260 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 260
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NREL 270 - Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family Lab
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 270 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 270
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NREL 280 - Nursing Care of the Client with Mental Illness
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 280 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 280
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NREL 290 - Nursing Care of the Client with Complex Multi-System Medical/Surgical Health Deviation Lab
This is a co-requisite laboratory course for NURE 290 .
Co-requisite(s): NURE 290
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NURM - Nursing, Muhlenberg |
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NURM 100 - Mathematics for Pharmacology
This course is primarily designed to prepare students with the definitive mathematical concepts necessary to ensure safe administration of medications. The metric and household systems are reviewed and applied. In addition to mathematical concepts, correlation of pharmacological theory to nursing practice will be emphasized. Blended online course with 4 classroom meetings.
Co-requisite(s): BIO 105 , CHE 114 , ENG 101 , NURM 119
1 credit hour
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NURM 119 - Introduction to Nursing
(To be taken in the semester immediately prior to NURM 121 ) This course is designed to provide the student nurse with the knowledge necessary for registered nurse practice. The role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse is explored through such topics as the profession of nursing, its historical perspectives and Orem’s Self Care Deficit Theory. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, evidence-based practice and the critical thinking necessary for practice. Integrated throughout the course are concepts and issues that relate to nursing practice: the nurse patient relationship, effective communication, self-care and wellness, culture, teaching and learning, nutrition and current ethical and legal considerations. The theory base provided for in this course will be built upon and applied in subsequent nursing courses.
Co-requisite(s): NURM 100 , BIO 105 , CHE 114 , ENG 101 ; GPA 2.0
3 lecture hours
3 credit hours
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NURM 120 - LPN Transition Course
NURM 120 serves as a bridge course designed to facilitate the transition of the student from the role of the LPN to the role of a student preparing for RN practice. The course will introduce the student to the philosophy, objectives, and conceptual framework of the JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging program. The nursing process will be introduced as it relates to evidence-based decision making when planning care for adults with selected basic care need/self-care deficits. Nursing theory, nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial, ethical and legal concepts related to nursing practice will be examined. The role of the registered nurse as a member of the nursing and health teams will be explored. Laboratory experiences will be provided in adult medical-surgical clinical and classroom facilities. Note: Course is normally offered in a 4-week format.
Prerequisite(s): Current LPN license, BIO 105 , BIO 106 , BIO 108 , PSY 101 , PSY 204 , ENG 101 , ENG 102 , CHE 114 , and SOC 101 . 11.2 lecture and 11.2 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours
Co-requisite(s): NRML 120
2 lecture and 11.2 laboratory hours per week
4 credit hours
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NURM 121 - Nursing I
This course is designed to establish the foundation of knowledge, attitude and perceptual motor skills necessary for registered nurse practice. The role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring simple basic need/health deviations is explored. Within the context of the nursing process, the assessment phase is stressed. The student nurse gains experiences in the systematic data collection through the use of the nursing history and physical examination. Emphasis is placed on the application of beginning effective communication, self-care and wellness. Current legal, ethical and social problems and teaching and learning principles are elaborated on. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting as well as medical-surgical units, long term care facilities, and any other clinical sites to meet the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 , CHE 114 , ENG 101 , NURM 100 , NURM 119
Co-requisite(s): NRML 121 , BIO 106 , PSY 101
4 lecture hours and 12 laboratory hours per week
8 credit hours
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NURM 122 - Nursing II
This course explores the role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to the childbearing and childrearing family and patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring, increasing to the complex health deviations. Within the context of the nursing process, the diagnostic phase is stressed. The student nurse gains experiences in analyzing and interpreting patient data for an accurate nursing diagnosis in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on developing skills, self-care and wellness and teaching/learning principles. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting as well as medical-surgical, obstetrical, pediatric units, community agencies and any other clinical sites to meet the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): NURM 121 and its co-requisites
Co-requisite(s): NRML 122 , BIO 108 , PSY 204
4 lecture hours and 12 laboratory hours per week
8 credit hours
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NURM 141 - Accelerated Nursing – Spring
NURM 141 is a comprehensive course designed to establish a sound foundation of knowledge, attitudes and perceptual motor skills necessary for accountable, registered nurse practice. The role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring simple basic need/health deviation is explored. Theoretical nursing concepts and related skills with emphasis on self-care, developmental requisites and basic needs of Man form the organizational framework of the course. The nursing process, ethical/legal/historical constructs, communication techniques, teaching-learning principles and nutritional, pathophysiological, pharmacological and psycho-social concepts are applied to meeting the nursing needs of patients experiencing commonly occurring health problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 , BIO 106 , BIO 108 , CHE 114 , NURM 100 , PSY 101 , PSY 204 , ENG 101 , ENG 102 , SOC 101 , 2 Humanities electives
Co-requisite(s): NRML 141 ; GPA 2.0
7 lecture hours and 18 laboratory hours per week
13 credit hours
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NURM 221 - Nursing III
This course explores the role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring, complex health deviations. Within the context of the nursing process, the planning phase is stressed. The student nurse gains experiences in setting realistic patient outcomes and personalizing nursing interventions for two patients in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on developing therapeutic communication skills, beginning management skills, current legal, ethical and social problems and teaching-learning principles which assist the patient in overcoming self-care deficits. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting as well as medical-surgical units, psychiatric facilities, community agencies, and other clinical sites to meet the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): NURM 122
Co-requisite(s): NRML 221 , SOC 101 , ENG 102
4.5 lecture hours and 13.5 laboratory hours per week
9 credit hours
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NURM 222 - Nursing IV
This course emphasizes the role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring multiple complex deviations. Within the context of the nursing process, the evaluation phase is stressed. The student nurse gains experience in organizing, prioritizing and evaluating care for a small group of patients in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on the application of increasing therapeutic communication skills, management and leadership skills, current legal, ethical and social problems and teaching/learning principles which assist the patient in overcoming self-care deficits. Laboratory experiences are provided in the classroom laboratory setting as well as medical-surgical and critical care units, community agencies and any other clinical sites to meet the course objectives.
Prerequisite(s): NURM 221
Co-requisite(s): NRML 222 , 2 Humanities electives
4.5 lecture hours and 13.5 laboratory hours per week
9 credit hours
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NURM 241 - Accelerated Nursing – Summer
NURM 241 explores the role of the accountable, registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence- based care to the childbearing and childrearing family and patients experiencing commonly occurring psychological and psycho-social deviations. Ethical/legal, nutritional, pharmacological, developmental, psychological and sociological concepts related to meeting the nursing needs of patients are integrated. Emphasis is placed on teaching/learning principles and the development of therapeutic communication techniques within the nurse-patient relationship. Laboratory experiences are provided in parent/child inpatient and community settings and also at behavioral and adult health care facilities. This is a condensed summer course.
Prerequisite(s): NURM 141
Co-requisite(s): NRML 241
8.2 lecture hours and 20.5 laboratory hours per week
11 credit hours
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NURM 242 - Accelerated Nursing – Fall
NURM 242 explores the role of the accountable, responsible registered nurse as it relates to the delivery of evidence-based care to patients experiencing actual/potential, commonly occurring, multiple complex health deviations. Within the context of the nursing process, the nursing student gains experience in organizing, prioritizing and evaluating care for small groups of patients by assisting them to overcome those deficits which interfere with self-care. Nutritional, pharmacological, psychological and sociological needs of the patient as well as ethical/legal issues related to the care of chronically ill patients are discussed. Emphasis is also placed on increasing communication skills and implementing teaching-learning principles. Experiences are provided in a variety of structured health care settings such as the acute care units and medical-surgical units.
Prerequisite(s): NURM 241
Co-requisite(s): NRML 242
7 lecture hours and 18 laboratory hours per week
13 credit hours
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