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MUSC 6100 - Graduate Performance Ensemble
1-2 credits
Designed to give students opportunity for a high-level music experience in choral and instrumental performance ensembles.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6110 - Advanced Conducting
2 credits
Students master manual technique of conducting and improve score study procedures, resulting in analysis and communication of musical ideas.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
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MUSC 6120 - Advanced Rehearsal Techniques
2 credits
Provides students with conducting experience within their major performance areas; i.e., chorale, band, orchestra. This is accomplished through observation of rehearsal techniques and procedures, and by conducting rehearsals at the instructor’s discretion.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6130 - Music History Seminar
3 credits
Close study and discussion of a special topic in music history, emphasizing individual research and presentation. Since content differs each semester, course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 5980
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6140 - Music Theory Seminar
3 credits
Close study and discussion of a special topic in music theory, emphasizing individual analysis and presentation. Since content differs each semester, course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MUSC 5980
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6410 - Collaborative Artistry
2 credits
Helps graduate pianists to develop the skills needed for vocal and instrumental accompaniment. Addresses techniques in score analysis, transposition, ensemble skills, etc. Students receive coaching from piano, voice, and instrumental faculty.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6420 - Pedagogy Practicum
2 credits
Observation of master instructors, practice teaching (private and classroom), and supervised studio instruction.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6430 - Advanced Piano Pedagogy
2 credits
Pedagogy of beginning, intermediate, and advanced methods of teaching piano, as well as strategies for developing a private studio.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6440 - Piano Literature II
2 credits
Provides comprehensive examination of piano literature, the history of the instrument, and performance practice.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6610 - Practicum in Music Performance
1-4 credits
Provides the graduate student with insight into advanced techniques and methods of preparing music ensembles for performance by rehearsing one of the University ensembles on assigned musical selections while being critiqued by the ensemble director.
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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MUSC 6620 - Seminar in Musical Literature
2 credits
Designed to study and internalize principal forms of music through discussion of historical evolution and stylistic characteristics of the periods of music. Embraces significant choral functions of every style period.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
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MUSC 6630 - Individual Instruction for Graduates
1-2 credits
Includes 60-minute lessons for either 1 or 2 credits. Number of credits granted depends upon practice time and extent of literature required. Designed to give graduate students private instruction at any and all stages of advancement.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $464.00
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MUSC 6900 - Independent Study
1-6 credits
Advanced course designed to meet specific problems of the music educator and the applied music specialist.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSC 6910 - Individual Recital
1-3 credits
Preparation and presentation of graduate recital, under supervision of major professor.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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MUSC 6970 - Research and Thesis
2-6 credits
Individual work in thesis writing with guidance and criticism.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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National Environmental Policy Act |
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NEPA 6200 - How to Manage the NEPA Process and Write Effective NEPA Documents
2 credits
Introduction to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Explores various levels of NEPA documentation and the skills necessary to identify the actions needed for a thorough environmental analysis.
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NEPA 6210 - Clear Writing for NEPA Specialists
2 credits
Teaches how to identify the writing and editing requirements unique to NEPA documents, including making graphics, writing chapters, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
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NEPA 6220 - Reviewing NEPA Documents
2 credits
Focuses on how to review the full range of NEPA documents, including Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSIs), and Records of Decisions.
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NEPA 6230 - Risk Communication for NEPA Specialists: Strategies and Implementation
1
Explains meaning and application of risk communication. Explores full range of response communication, including development of a communication plan and strategy, standing before an audience, and responding to comments in writing.
Effective Term
Summer 2016
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NEPA 6260 - Cultural and Natural Resource Management
2 credits
Identifies stewardship responsibilities included in major cultural and natural resource laws and regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act. Surveys cultural and natural resource legal compliance steps, and reviews how to integrate compliance into the agency mission.
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NEPA 6270 - Environmental Compliance Overview
1 credit
Explores why environmental compliance is not only desirable and necessary, but is also a personal responsibility. Identifies key laws and regulations, with associated penalties affecting environmental compliance.
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NEPA 6280 - Interdisciplinary Team Building
1 credit
Teaches general principles of interdisciplinary team building. Explores how information flows and how this can impact the success of a team. Students work as a team to apply the principles learned to scenarios of day-to-day actions.
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NEPA 6300 - Effective Environmental Contracting
1 credit
Presents a systematic approach to the writing and reviewing of environmental Statements of Works (SOWs). Providing hands-on experience, course includes case studies and examples applying to actual environmental projects.
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NEPA 6310 - NEPA Writing for Technical Specialists
1 credit
Designed to teach students how to use a “document management process” to become more efficient writers of NEPA documents.
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NEPA 6320 - NEPA: Cumulative Impacts
1 credit
Explores scoping and public involvement strategies leading to sound cumulative impact analysis. Students assess various impact methodologies and learn to record cumulative impact information in ways that support clear, legally sufficient EAs/EISs.
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NEPA 6330 - Conflict Management in the NEPA Process
1 credit
Trains students in NEPA conflict negotiation and management. Includes introduction to the nature of public conflict and management styles, along with environmental negotiation techniques.
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NEPA 6350 - Socio-economic Impact Analysis for NEPA Specialists
1 credit
Provides students with necessary tools (templates, checklists, and materials) and knowledge (including data analysis) for conducting an effective socio-economic impact analysis, as required by NEPA and CEQ regulations.
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NEPA 6360 - Overview of the Endangered Species Act
1 credit
Explores history of the Endangered Species Act and various components of the Act. Examines requirements and procedures for complying with the Act.
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NEPA 6370 - NEPA Capstone Experience
1 credit
Consists of a project, internship, or comprehensive examination to be negotiated by the student, based upon opportunities available at the time and preferences of the student. Helps USU to certify that students receiving the certificate have basic mastery of the material presented in the program coursework.
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NEPA 6380 - NEPA Process Management
1 credit
Focuses on teaching students to be effective team leaders by understanding how to control the process of project and plan development. Introduces students to various models on time management, project management, team management, and decision-making methods. Students also learn how to frame problems in such a way that they can more clearly identify alternative solutions and develop cause-and-effect models showing how their actions impact resources.
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NEPA 6390 - NEPA Climate Change Analysis
1 credit
Introduction to climate change in the NEPA analysis process. Discussion of science of climate change and impacts in regard to greenhouse gas emissions. Takes into account the effects of climate change on projects, as well as the resources that projects may impact. Students learn to use various methods for analyzing impacts and are exposed to several case studies and court decisions. Also includes guidance on preparation of legally adequate climate change analysis documents.
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Natural Resources |
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NR 1010 - Humans and the Changing Global Environment (BSS)
BSS Breadth Social Sciences
3 credits
Introduction to historical nature and extent of human environmental transformation at global and regional levels. Examination of how socio-economic, political, and scientific factors influence past and current perceptions, use and conservation of natural environments in Western and other cultures, and future options available. For availability, check with the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources Dean’s Office.
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NR 4250 - Natural Resources Capstone Experience for Interdisciplinary Studies and General Studies
1-3 credits
Designed to synthesize the techniques, tools, and information learned in the individual program of study. Capstone experiences can include internships, service learning opportunities, undergraduate research, or other approved experiences.
Pass/Fail only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6430 - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Cornerstone Seminar
3 credits
Interdisciplinary, team-taught cornerstone course for the Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate Program. Introduces different disciplinary perspectives for analyzing natural resource and environmental policies and decision-making processes. Helps students understand the role of science in policy-making and how to integrate information from contentious perspectives.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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NR 6450 - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy Presentation
1 credit
In their last year of graduate school, certificate candidates make a presentation on policy dimensions of thesis or dissertation, as part of this student seminar series. Students receive one semester credit for this presentation. For availability, check with the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources Dean’s Office.
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NR 6510 - Biophysical and Human Dimensions of Ecosystems
4 credits
Intensive two-week course introducing key biophysical and socio-economic concepts through exploration of important concepts central to ecosystem management. Examines how ecosystem management differs from traditional approaches to the management of natural resources.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6520 - Structure and Function of Ecological and Social Systems
4 credits
Two-week course examining specific processes of landscape development. Establishes the relationship of landscape structure to vegetation and watersheds. Scale and pattern of ecosystems and classification studied at several scales.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6530 - Integrated Inventory, Analysis, and Assessment of Ecosystems
4 credits
Course participants develop techniques and skills for assessing the biophysical and socio-political environment. Participants gain an understanding of measurement, predicting future conditions, and decision-making techniques in ecosystem management.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6535 - Leadership for Natural Resources Professionals
2 credits
Online course for students pursuing the professional Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree. Primary objective is to develop knowledge of leadership techniques in the context of natural resources management through readings, discussions, and position papers.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NR 6540 - Ecosystem Management Implementation
4 credits
Participants develop an integrated ecosystem assessment of a landscape unit in a capstone exercise. Assessment conducted with an interdisciplinary team during a two-week period in the field.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6550 - Intensive Silviculture
3 credits
Topics for this two-week comprehensive course in silviculture include: stand development and density management; growth and yield; silvicultural systems and reproduction methods; economic evaluation of systems; and relationships between practices and forest health, harvest systems, and forest soils.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6560 - Fire and Fuels Management
4 credits
Two-week course evaluating fire and fuels management programs, which incorporate realistically projected changes in vegetation, fuels, and fire behavior over time. Participants inventory fuels and vegetation, predict fire behavior, and predict change in vegetation structure.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6570 - Ecological Foundations of Natural Resource Management
3 credits
The overall aim of this course is to make direct links between principles of ecological theory and applied aspects of natural resource management.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NR 6580 - Data Analysis and Programming for Natural Resource Managers
3 credits
The purpose of this course is to provide working professionals seeking a master’s degree in Natural Resources with an introduction to applied statitics and programming. To achieve this, we will use an open source (freely available) program called “R”. Undergraduate level programming, statistics, and calculus would be helpful, but are not required.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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NR 6600 - Natural Resources Integrative Experience
1-6 credits
Under the direction of the student’s supervisory committee, student completes an integrative capstone experience in his or her specialty. During their program of study, students not allowed to take this course for more than 6 credits.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6900 - Directed Studies
1-3 credits
Offers credit for special assignments, readings, seminars, and symposiums beyond regularly scheduled courses
Repeatabe for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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NR 6910 - Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resource Applications
3 credits
This course is designed for graduate students who need an introduciton to GIS software and applications. Students will learn how to acquire geospatial data from various web sources as well as develop an understanding of how spatial data is created and collected in the field.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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NR 6930 - Advanced GIS for Natural Resource Applications
3 credits
Builds proficiency in GIS applications to solve spatial problems. Topics include: coordinate systems, morphometric analyses, suitabilty modeling, DEM construction, model building, cluster and hotspot analyses, complex raster/vector analyses, error analysis to demonstrate data quality limitations and quantify accuracy of results.
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NR 6940 - Principles of Remote Sensing of Natural Resources
3 credits
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and basic skills necessary for using remote sensing data, with particular focus on natural resources data, including vegetation and habitat classification, soil mapping and land use/land cover.
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NR 6950 - Geospatial Analysis
3 credits
Students with a background in geographical information systems enhance their statistics, modeling, and data analysis skills, and are introduced to interpolation and simulation modeling techniques. Students also learn how the form and structure of GIS data shape the use of univariate and multivariate statistics to compare spatial data sets.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NR 6910 or equivalent
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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NAV 1010 - Beginning Navajo for Native Speakers
3 credits
Designed to introduce the native Navajo speakers to the written orthography of the Navajo language. Emphasis will be on developing reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Native Navajo speaker
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 1030 - Beginning Navajo for Non-Native Speakers
3 credits
Designed to help students achieve basic functional communication skills in the Navajo language. These skills include vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation, reading, writing, and cultural awareness.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 2010 - Intermediate Navajo for Native Speakers
3 credits
Continuation of . Students will continue developing their reading and writing skills. Students are expected to have a fundamental knowledge of vocabulary and Navajo orthography.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 2030 - Intermediate Navajo for Non-Native Speakers
3 credits
Continuation of . Students will continue to develop speaking fluency, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills, comprehension, pronunciation, reading, writing, and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 2070 - Navajo Literacy for Native Speakers
3 credits
Assists the Native Navajo speaker in building communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking the Navajo language. Special emphasis will be given to utilizing the computer in desktop publishing, personal historical, cultural, and educational materials.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Native Navajo speaker
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 2080 - Advanced Navajo for Native Speakers
3 credits
Assists the Native speaker of Navajo in building advanced writing skills. Emphasis will be given to developing curriculum materials to be used in the public school classroom setting. Curriculum and writing assignments will be done on the computer.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Native Navajo speaker and
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
An elective course intended for advanced students. Students will work individually with the instructor to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis will be on advanced grammar and conversation. Navajo culture will also be emphasized. Significant reading and work outside of class are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NAV 3040 - Navajo Literacy and Grammar for Native Speakers
3 credits
Designed to develop advanced skills in the grammar, comprehension, reading, and writing of Navajo. Integrates Diné holistic teaching concepts in accordance with the “Hózhóogo liná” four-direction Diné philosophy of learning paradigm.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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NAV 3050 - Navajo Descriptive and Narrative Writing
3 credits
Presents reading and writing in the genres of Navajo narration and description. Prepares students to take the Navajo Language Proficiency Exam, and integrates holistic teachings in accordance with the “Hózhóogo liná” four-direction Diné philosophy of learning paradigm.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NAV 4400 - Teaching Navajo as a Second Language
3 credits
Addresses major issues in the teaching/learning of second languages, with emphasis on Navajo as taught in the public schools. Integrates Diné holistic teaching concepts in accordance with the “Hózhóogo liná” four-direction Diné philosophy of learning paradigm.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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NAV 4410 - Teaching Navajo to Native Speakers
3 credits
Addresses major issues and methods in teaching Navajo literacy and Navajo language arts to native speakers of Navajo. Integrates Diné holistic teaching concepts in accordance with the “Hózhóogo liná” four-direction Diné philosophy of learning paradigm.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NURS 1000 - Nursing Assistant
5 credits
This course is offered to the student who is interested in preparing for work in a long term facility as a nursing assistant. It meets federal and state requirements and allows the student to apply and test for certification as a Utah Certified Assistant. It is separate from the nursing program. Serves as an elective.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NURS 1005 - Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
1 credit
Prepares health care givers with the knowledge to implement life support measures in a variety of health care settings. Student may obtain Level C certification through the American Heart Association. Serves as an elective.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NURS 1008 - Medical Terminology
2 credits
Provides students with the building blocks of basic medical language. Such understanding will facilitate learning of scientific and medical principles encountered during more advanced career preparation. Relationship of word parts to their anatomical counterparts will be studied. Rules for combining word parts into complete medical terms will be stressed. Accurate pronunciation and spelling of word parts and complete terms will be emphasized throughout the course.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NURS 1010 - Introduction to Nursing
2 credits
An introduction to modern nursing with an emphasis on exploring foundations of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful as a practical nurse.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1115 , and MATH 1050 or higher mathematics course or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher; admission to Practical Nursing program
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1015 - Introduction to Health Care I
2 credits
Introduction into the health care professions. Includes orientation to the health care occupations, personal care management and study habits, medical terminology, history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, cultural aspects, health care systems, and roles and issues of health care. Therapeutic communication techniques and basic elements of nursing process will be introduced. Special concerns related to caring for pediatric and geriatric clients will be explored.
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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NURS 1016 - Introduction to Health Care II
3 credits
During the second semester specific health care occupations will be explored. Professionals from many fields will introduce the students to the educational and licensure requirements, job opportunities, and other issues related to specific professions. Students will spend approximately 2/3 of the second semester in job shadowing experiences. Evaluations of the experiences by both the student and the professional will be included in the student’s grade.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Campus: USU Eastern only
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NURS 1020 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing
4
An introduction to the principles of basic nursing concepts, skills, and interventions required to provide safe, holistic care across the lifespan.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2320 with a B- or higher FCHD 1500 with a B- or higher, admission to the Practical Nursing Program
Corequisite: , and
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 1030 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Clinical
4
Hands on clinical experiences applying the basic nursing concepts, skills and interventions acquired in the fundamentals course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2320 , FCHD 1500 , and Admission to Practical Nursing Program
Corequisite: , ,
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: fall
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1042 - Nursing Family Care 1
1
Focus on the nursing process as it relates to reproduction with emphasis on providing nursing care for mother, newborn, and family.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the practical nursing program
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1110 - Pharmacology
1 credits
Basic principles of medication administration with emphasis on competency and safe pharmacological treatment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2420 with a B- or higher, admission to the Practical Nursing Program
Corequisite: , and
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1115 - Pharmacology Lab
1 credit
This elective course provides additional activities and resources to support the theoretical principles regarding the administration of medications. The instructor leads the discussion of pharmacological concepts. In addition, the student uses self-study and web-based activities to examine pre-test results, develop a study plan, and complete a post-test that supports course outcomes.
Corequisite: NURS 1110
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NURS 1122 - Nursing Family Care 2
1
Focus on the nursing process as it relates to reproduction with emphasis on providing nursing care for mother, newborn, and family.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 1042
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1220 - Nursing Process 1
3 credits
Expands concepts learned in fundamentals course with increased emphasis on professionalism, critical thinking, and the nursing process.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 1010 , NURS 1020 , NURS 1030 , NURS 1040
Corequisite: NURS 1230 , BIOL 2060
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1230 - Nursing Process 1 Clinical
4
Hands on clinical experiences with increased emphasis on developing competency in nursing process, skills, and interventions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 1010 , NURS 1020 , NURS 1030 , NURS 1110
Corequisite: NURS 1220 , BIOL 2060
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 1240 - Pharmacology 2
1
Principles related to holistic application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological care are applied to practice. Emphasis is placed on promoting health and safety.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 1110
Campus: USU Eastern
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 2020 - Nursing Process 2
5 credits
This course is designed to develop more in-depth knowledge and enables the student to provide care at the ADN level. Content focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills, assessing human responses, establishing nursing diagnoses, and determining priorities for the implementation and evaluation of holistic nursing care, as well as functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. NANDA domains focus include: Health Promotion, Comfort, Activity/Rest, Safety/Protection.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1115 , and MATH 1050 or higher mathematics course or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
Corequisite: NURS 2030 and NURS 2120
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NURS 2030 - Nursing Process 2 Clinical
5 credits
Service Learning
This clinical experience allows the AD nursing student to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical application. The student is expected to demonstrate increased application of nursing care, and increased proficiency in the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences include participation in acute care settings and community health care agencies.
Prerequisite/Restriction: , , and MATH 1050 or higher mathematics course or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
Corequisite: NURS 2020 and NURS 2120
Campus: USU Eastern only
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NURS 2120 - Family Nursing II
1 credit
This course is designed to address nursing care needs of the new family during the child birthing process. It builds upon theoretical concepts and skills of previous coursework. Family needs are addressed through the use of critical thinking and problem solving which address the holistic needs of the mother, father, and the newborn. The NANDA domains of Sexuality and Role Relationships provide the basis for nursing concepts, but other domains are included as appropriate.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1115 , and MATH 1050 or higher mathematics course or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
Corequisite: NURS 2020 and NURS 2030
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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NURS 2140 - Advanced Family Nursing Care 1
1
Holistic higher-level critical thinking and problem solving in complex nursing care for mother, newborn, and family.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 2220 - Manager of Care
5
Develop nursing leadership and professionalism in complex health alterations throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 2020 , NURS 2030 , NURS 2120
Corequisite: NURS 2230
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 2230 - Manager of Care Clinical
5
Hands on higher level clinical experiences to promote proficiency in nursing care with an emphasis on developing autonomy, management, and leadership.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 2020 , NURS 2030 , NURS 2120
Corequisite: NURS 2220
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: spring
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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NURS 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credits
Provides supervised on-the-job experience for students in most aspects of nursing, record keeping and laboratory procedures. Students establish learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. Students then meet with the faculty/coordinator to review progress.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
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NURS 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual or group work project relevant to nursing knowledge base arranged between a nursing faculty member and the student. Students establish learning objectives and goals, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. Students then meet periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Price, Blanding, and Vernal
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NURS 3010 - Nursing Health Assessment
1 credit
Assessment and interconnectedness of cultural, emotional, environmental, physiologic, psychological, spiritual health throughout the lifespan. Using evidence-based methods for collecting and interpreting data to foster person-centered and culturally appropriate care.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into BSN program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3015 - Nursing Health Assessment Practicum
1 credit
Application and practice of comprehensive and focused assessment of individuals throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance in BSN Program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3020 - Fundamentals of Nursing
2 credits
Builds a theoretical basis for nursing skills, medical terminology, medication calculation, nursing process, health promotion, and interprofessional communication related to holistic care of diverse people.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Accepted into BSN Program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3030 - Nursing Management of Care I
4 credits
Nursing care of adult clients with a focus on wellness, restoring of health, and end of life care. Enhancing critical thinking and communication knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic, person-centered care for diverse clients in various settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Accepted into BSN Program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3035 - Nursing Management of Care I Practicum
3 credits
Application within a variety of settings of nursing care of adult clients with a focus on wellness, restoring health, and end of life care. Enhancing critical thinking and communication knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic, person-centered care for diverse clients in various settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Accepted into BSN Program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3040 - Pharmacology in Health Care
3 credits
Nursing care of adult clients with a focus on wellness, restoring of health, and end of life care. Enhancing critical thinking and communication knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic, person-centered care for diverse clients in various settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Accepted into BSN Program
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 3210 - Population Health and Prevention
3 credits
Provides theoretical and evidence-based strategies to improve the health and quality of life for populations within communities. Focuses on information pertaining to community assessment, epidemiology, finance, health education, environmental health, health policy, and legislation as it relates to the health care leader.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3010 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3025 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3035 , and NURS 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 3220 - Family Nursing through the Lifespan
4 credits
Theoretical and evidence-based perspectives of care which promotes the health of families, women in the reproductive years, newborns, and children in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3010 , NURS 3015 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3025 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3035 , and NURS 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 3225 - Family Nursing through the Lifetime Practicum
2 credits
Practical application of evidence-based, holistic nursing care of families, women in the reproductive years, newborns, and children, in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3010 , NURS 3015 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3025 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3035 , and NURS 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 3230 - Evidence Based Health Care
3 credits
Focus on the use of research evidence in health care decision-making. Topics include analysis of health-related resources, biostatistics, and application of evidence-based practice to health care.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3010 , NURS 3015 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3025 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3035 , and NURS 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 3240 - Health Information Management & Technology
2 credits
Emphasis on the use of health informatics principles to transform data and information into knowledge to assure safe care. The course will include emerging informatics tools for practice, administration, research, education, quality improvement, and for population health.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3010 , NURS 3015 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3025 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3035 , and NURS 3040
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Effective Term
Fall
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NURS 4010 - Leadership, Management, and Policy in Health Care
4 credits
Evidence-based knowledge of leadership and management theories and concepts to prepare professional nurses to function in a variety of health care settings. Includes emphasis on ethics, finance, health outcomes, organizational theory, personal career development, role transition, quality, and values.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3210 , NURS 3220 , NURS 3225 , NURS 3230 , and NURS 3240
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 4015 - Leadership, Management, and Policy in Health Care Practicum
2 credits
Application of leadership and management theories and concepts in the clinical environment.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3210 , NURS 3220 , NURS 3225 , NURS 3230 , and NURS 3240
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Spring
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NURS 4020 - Nursing Management of Care II
4 credits
Nursing care of aging adult with an emphasis on acute and chronic health problems as well as end of life issues. There is an emphasis on the communication, critical thinking, patient safety, and use of evidence in leading holistic, person-centered care for diverse individuals.
Prerequisite/Restriction: NURS 3210 , NURS 3220 , NURS 3225 , NURS 3230 , and NURS 3240
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Effective Term
Spring
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