Jun 24, 2024  
2015-2016 Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • MVS 2324 - Applied Music Instruction: String Bass


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass or Guitar: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVS 2326 - Applied Music Instruction: Guitar


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass or Guitar: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVV 1011 - Pre-Principal: Voice


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the voice and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVV 1111 - Class Voice


    1 credit
    This course presents fundamentals of singing, with emphasis on tone production and diction as applied to vocal literature. MUT 1111  and/or MVK 1111  are recommended to be taken concurrently.

  
  • MVV 1211 - Applied Music Instruction: Voice


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

  
  • MVV 1311 - Applied Music Instruction: Voice


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

  
  • MVV 2121 - Class Voice


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    Continuation of MVV 1111 .

  
  • MVV 2221 - Applied Music Instruction: Voice


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

  
  • MVV 2321 - Applied Music Instruction: Voice


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

  
  • MVW 1011 - Pre-Principal: Flute


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the flute and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVW 1012 - Pre-Principal: Oboe


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the oboe and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVW 1013 - Pre-Principal: Clarinet


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the clarinet and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVW 1014 - Pre-Principal: Bassoon


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the bassoon and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVW 1015 - Pre-Principal: Saxophone


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor
    The course is designed for students who need to improve their proficiency in technique, music reading, and /or performance experience before enrolling in freshman-level applied music instruction courses. This course involves private instruction, representative techniques, and literature on the saxophone and is designed to equip the student for continued study leading to progressively greater proficiency (as measured by an end-of-the-semester jury examination).  Sixty minutes of private instruction per week equals two credit hours.  It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full-time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.


  
  • MVW 1211 - Applied Music Instruction: Flute


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1212 - Applied Music Instruction: Oboe


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1213 - Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1214 - Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1215 - Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1311 - Applied Music Instruction: Flute


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1312 - Applied Music Instruction: Oboe


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1313 - Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1314 - Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 1315 - Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2221 - Applied Music Instruction: Flute


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2222 - Applied Music Instruction: Oboe


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2223 - Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2224 - Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2225 - Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2321 - Applied Music Instruction: Flute


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2322 - Applied Music Instruction: Oboe


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2323 - Applied Music Instruction: Clarinet


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2324 - Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • MVW 2325 - Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
    Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.

    1. Full-time music majors have first priority.
    2. Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
    3. Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
    4. Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.

    All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.

    Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).

    Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.

  
  • NUR 1010 - Introduction to Nursing - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program
    This course is the first course in the curriculum. The student is introduced to the client and to the health care environment, the nature of professional nursing, and professional standards in nursing. Basic concepts related to communication, family systems, recognition of cultural diversity, stress and adaptation, caring, client education, and teaching are introduced. Other topics addressed include: critical thinking and the nursing process, test taking, the NCLEX examination, and other available resources to support nursing education. The Florida SouthWestern State College Nursing Program’s philosophy, curriculum framework, and program outcomes are presented.

  
  • NUR 1022 - Fundamentals of Nursing - AS


    6 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program-Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 1022L 
    Students are introduced to the practice of the associate degree nurse and the role as provider and manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. Professional nursing practice includes nursing history and theory, professional nursing standards, concept of caring, and the importance of evidence based nursing practices. Using the nursing process, students use critical thinking skills to assess human needs and the actual or potential problems that interfere with the client’s ability to meet basic needs. Students learn the nurse’s role in the delivery of safe, effective, and quality nursing care for clients with alterations in basic physiologic and psychosocial needs during the adult lifespan.

  
  • NUR 1022L - Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 1022 - Fundamentals of Nursing - AS 
    Through clinical experiences, students will engage in the role as provider and manager of care. They will perform as a member of the discipline of nursing in the delivery of safe, effective, and quality nursing care for clients with alterations in basic physiologic and psychosocial needs during the adult lifespan.

  
  • NUR 1023L - Fundamentals of Nursing Practicum - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Admission into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    In this course students learn fundamentals of nursing skills and techniques for clients with uncomplicated medical-surgical alterations in health. These skills are practiced and demonstrated in the nursing practicum laboratory. Learning experiences include discussion, assigned readings, class demonstrations, simulations, and multimedia materials. All skills require practice to deliver safe, quality nursing care with emphasis on specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills.

  
  • NUR 1038C - Transition to Professional Nursing - AS


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Transition Nursing Curriculum (formerly called Advanced Placement)
    This course is designed for students accepted into the ASN Program’s Transition Nursing Curriculum. Topics will include an overview of the scientific basis for nursing, fundamental and health assessment nursing skills, psychosocial assessment skills, psychiatric diagnostic systems, health, wellness, and holistic nursing concepts, communication skills for nurses, concepts and procedures of the nursing process, roles of the professional registered nurse, legal and ethical responsibilities, and nursing leadership.

  
  • NUR 1060 - Health Assessment - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Nursing Program-Entry Nursing curriculum
    This course presents an introduction to the concepts and skills of health assessment with a focus on normal physical assessment findings. The course is designed to assist students to integrate observations, inferences, and relationships among patient data when performing health assessments. Students will learn to apply various communication techniques to gather information regarding a client; they will also utilize inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to examine a client’s body from head to toe. Through lectures, discussions, videos, and laboratory practice, students will be prepared to take complete health histories, perform physical examinations, and record data from same.

  
  • NUR 1060L - Health Assessment Lab - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Nursing Program-Entry Nursing curriculum
    This course presents an introduction to the concepts and skills of health assessment with a focus on normal physical assessment findings. The course is designed to assist students to integrate observations, inferences, and relationships among patient data when performing health assessments. Students will learn to apply various communication techniques to gather information regarding a client; they will also utilize inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation to examine a client’s body from head to toe. Through lectures, discussions, videos, and laboratory practice, students will be prepared to take complete health histories, perform physical examinations, and record data from same.

  
  • NUR 1062 - Health Assessment and Skills - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    Corequisites: NUR 1062L 
    This course is part of the first semester in the Advanced Placement Nursing Program. Enrolled students are licensed practical nurses (LPN), paramedics, respiratory therapists (RT), and cardiovascular technologists (CVT). The course has a dual focus: (1) to assist students to integrate observations, inferences, and relationships in performing health assessment, and (2) to become proficient in technical skills at the level required for professional nursing. Students will learn communication techniques necessary to gather information regarding a client, physical assessment techniques needed to examine a client from head to toe, and procedures required for patient care. The course utilizes experiences in the classroom through lectures, videos, and discussions.

  
  • NUR 1062L - Health Assessment and Skills Practicum - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    Corequisites: NUR 1062 
    This course is part of the first semester in the Advanced Placement Nursing Program. Enrolled students are licensed practical nurses (LPN), paramedics, respiratory therapists (RT), and cardiovascular technologists (CVT). The course has a dual focus: (1) to assist students to integrate observations, inferences, and relationships in performing health assessment, and (2) to become proficient in technical skills at the level required for professional nursing. Students will practice communication techniques necessary to gather information regarding a client, physical assessment techniques needed to examine a client from head to toe, and procedures required for patient care. A laboratory practicum is provided for the development of physical skills.

  
  • NUR 1142 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Math Calculations - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program
    Medication administration requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the principles of pharmacology. The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the nurse’s role in the delivery and maintenance of safe and efficient drug treatment. Basic concepts of medication management are introduced. Content includes drug actions, systems of delivery, routes of administration, factors affecting drug action, ethical and legal concepts related to drug administration, and calculating medication dosages. This course may require some basic computer skills.

  
  • NUR 1204 - Transitional Nursing Concepts - AS


    5 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    Corequisites: NUR 1204L 
    This transitional course introduces the student to the Nursing Program’s philosophy, conceptual framework, and outcomes. The course includes content on the nursing process, legal and ethical issues, and expanded clinical skills. Using the nursing process, students assess human needs, alterations of human needs, and nursing interventions necessary to meet these needs. The student is introduced to the role of provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. The course utilizes experiences in the classroom and clinical facilities to address nursing care of clients in acute care settings.

  
  • NUR 1204L - Transitional Nursing Concepts Clinical - AS


    0 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    Corequisites: NUR 1204 
    Using the nursing process, students assess human needs, alterations in human needs, and nursing interventions necessary to meet these needs. The student is introduced to the role of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing. The course utilizes experiences in the clinical facilities to address nursing care of clients in acute care settings.

  
  • NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 1211L 
    Students continue to develop their roles as a member of the profession of nursing and as a provider of care to clients with uncomplicated medical-surgical alterations in health. Application of theory to practice is emphasized. Knowledge, techniques, and skills related to promoting, restoring, and maintaining health are taught. Learning experiences include the following: lecture-discussion and a scholarly paper. This course will require some basic computer skills.

  
  • NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 1211 
    Clinical experiences take place in acute care facilities and community settings to assist students to develop their roles as providers of care, managers of care, and professionals within the discipline of Nursing. This course will require some basic computer skills.

  
  • NUR 1511 - Introduction to Mental Health Concepts in Nursing - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Nursing Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    In this course, nursing students will develop effective communication skills and a beginning understanding of the dynamics of human behavior as applied in mental health nursing and in the psychosocial sphere of general nursing care.

  
  • NUR 1932 - Nursing Seminar Advanced - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Advanced Placement Nursing Program
    This course introduces the student to concepts relevant to the nursing care provided in acute and long term care facilities. Students work individually and in groups on assignments pertaining to the following: cultural diversity, nursing process, nursing care plans, pharmacology, ethical-legal implications, and the teaching-learning process.

  
  • NUR 2140 - Pharmacology for Nurses - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Medication administration requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the principles of pharmacology. The focus of this course is to assist the student in applying knowledge of pharmacology and the nursing process to direct nursing decisions relative to safe drug administration and to ensure compliance with standards of practice. This course focuses on identification of drug classifications, drug interactions, calculation of dosages and solutions, and application of the nursing process to clinical situations. This course will require some basic computer skills.

  
  • NUR 2260 - Adult Nursing II - AS


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 2260L  Adult Nursing Clinical
    This course is an integrated study of complicated alterations in health in the adult client. It includes theoretical concepts relevant to adults experiencing complex medical/surgical health alterations, and the goal of restoration or maintenance of health.

  
  • NUR 2260L - Adult Nursing II Clinical - AS


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
    Corequisites: NUR 2260  Adult Nursing II
    Clinical learning experiences provide students with the opportunity to further develop their roles as providers of care, managers of care, and professionals within the discipline of nursing.

  
  • NUR 2310 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS , and NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS , with grades of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: NUR 2310L 
    A developmental approach is utilized to study the nursing care of the child from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on wellness, growth and development, and the nursing care of the child with alterations in physical and mental health.

  
  • NUR 2310L - Pediatric Nursing Clinical - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS , and NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS , with grades of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: NUR 2310 
    The clinical setting provides the student with the opportunity to develop his/her role as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing as it relates to the care of children.

  
  • NUR 2424 - Maternal Nursing Concepts - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS , and NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS , with grades of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: NUR 2424L 
    This course focuses on the nursing care of childbearing women and their families through all stages of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as care of the newborn. Emphasis is on the process of labor, birth, and recovery, teaching about pregnancy, and parenting skills. An overview of women’s health issues is also included.

  
  • NUR 2424L - Maternal Nursing Clinical - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS , and NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS , with grades of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: NUR 2424 
    The clinical setting provides the student with the opportunity to care for women and to prepare women for childbirth as well as develop the roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing. Mental health concepts will be integrated throughout the course and these concepts will be applied to patient care.

  
  
  
  • NUR 2523 - Mental Health Concepts Across the Lifespan - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: NUR 1511  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisites: NUR 2310 /NUR 2310L 
    This second mental health course assists the students in understanding dynamics of human behavior and acquiring knowledge of mental health concepts related to anxiety and to mental health disorders common at specific periods across the lifespan. This course builds on mental health concepts taught in the introductory course. Select mental health experiences and activities will be incorporated into NUR 2310L , Pediatric Nursing Concepts, for Basic and Advanced Placement students. These clinical learning experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their roles as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing. This course requires students to utilize some basic computer skills and computer-assisted instruction.

  
  • NUR 2530 - Nursing for Clients with Major Mental Health Disorders - AS


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program
    Corequisites: NUR 2260 /NUR 2260L 
    This third mental health course assists students in understanding dynamics of human behavior and acquiring knowledge of mental health concepts related to major mental health disorders, including Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse. This course builds on mental health concepts taught in the first two courses in the series. Select mental health experiences and activities will be incorporated into NUR 2260L , Adult Nursing II Clinical, for Basic and Advanced Placement students. These clinical learning experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their roles as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing. NUR 2530 may require students to utilize some basic computer skills and computer-assisted instruction.

  
  • NUR 2810 - Professional Issues and Role Development – AS


    2 credits
    This course is designed to facilitate the transition of the student to entry level practitioner. An overview of trends and issues in nursing and health care delivery is presented. The course explores legal-ethical issues, management and leadership concepts, and issues related to employment in nursing.

  
  • NUR 2941L - Clinical Preceptorship - AS


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: Approval of ASN Program Director
    This course provides the culminating experience for the student nurse where the focus is clinical experience and the transition of the student from the educational setting into the role of the clinical professional registered nurse.

  
  • NUR 3066C - Advanced Health Assessment


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course focuses on a holistic approach to health assessment of clients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, health history, a review of body systems, and physical examination techniques. Assessment of risk factors and level of health functioning are analyzed and interpreted. Advanced practice health assessment skills are developed and refined through laboratory experiences. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C”‖or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, nursing science, genetics, and growth and development. An in-depth integration of normal and altered physiological and pathologic mechanisms of body systems and life span development and dysfunction are examined. A variety of episodic and chronic health challenges from individual, family, and community perspectives will be explored. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 3145 - Pharmacology and Alternative Therapeutics


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course builds on the student’s knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics. Major categories of pharmacological agents and alternative, nutritional and complementary therapies are explored. Application of pharmacologic concepts, drug interactions, legal responsibilities, and nursing considerations are examined. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 3655 - Multicultural Nursing


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. The course examines the ethnic and cultural influences on beliefs, values, and practices in relation to health, illness, and health-seeking behaviors. Application of the nursing process and strategies to provide culturally competent care to clients and communities with respect to cultural norms, diversity, and individual differences are addressed. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 3805 - Professional Roles and Dimensions


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This introductory course is designed for the returning RN and focuses on the issues and theories related to current professional nursing practice. The evolution of nursing as a profession and the role of the professional nurse are examined. An overview of selected nursing theorists and professional nursing practice in a dynamic health care delivery system are presented. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

    Note: Taken in the first 9 credit hours of the RN/BSN program.
  
  • NUR 3826 - Legal Ethical Aspects in Nursing


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course focuses on the areas of professional liability as it relates to negligence, intentional torts, and client consent. The role of the nurse is explored as it relates to patient advocacy and risk management. The student is introduced to the principles underlying legal and ethical issues and methods of rational decision-making related to healthcare. Critical laws and issues related to current professional practice are explored as follows: the moral foundations of professional practice; the elements of ethical decision-making; and maintaining ethical practice climates in healthcare delivery systems. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 3870 - Informatics for the Health Professional


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course focuses on information technologies and systems that support decision making and nursing care in current nursing practice. Computer techniques, the World Wide Web, and lit servers as they relate to nursing practice and basic research are examined. Security and confidentiality as they relate to HIPPA, telehealth, and electronic health records (EHR) will be explored. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

    Note: Taken in the first 9 credit hours of the RN/BSN program.
  
  • NUR 3895 - Teaching and Learning for the Healthcare Professional


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. This course provides an introduction to the processes of health education, teaching, learning, and evaluation. The students will develop objectives and learning outcomes as well as explore various teaching and learning strategies and methodologies applicable to individuals and groups of learners in a variety of settings across the lifespan. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4165 - Nursing Research


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: STA 2023  (or higher) and NUR 3870 , with a grade of “C” or higher Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry and the research process in nursing and enables the student to understand and use published research. Scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity, scientific investigation, and research as it pertains to evidence-based nursing practice are explored. Issues and problems and the systematic evaluation of reports of empirical research are discussed. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4169 - Evidence Based Nursing Practice


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. Exploration and integration of current scientific evidence, use of clinical judgment, identification of patient preferences, and assessment of available resources are the conceptual elements used to promote clinical practice decision making. This course explores the concepts of critical analysis and outcomes research, emphasizing the elements of evidence based nursing practice. Focus is placed on utilization of research in clinical practice, and the student will examine and plan a resolution of a clinical nursing problem. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4295 - Critical Care Nursing


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course is an elective offering in the RN/BSN program. The course examines the needs of the critically ill client, focusing on the development of knowledge, techniques, and skills needed for the delivery of complex nursing care to clients experiencing health problems requiring critical care interventions. Emphasis is on the use of evidence-based practice and critical thinking while applying the nursing process to provide and manage care for the client and family. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4636 - Community Health Nursing Theory


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all of the RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4636L  and NUR 4827 /NUR 4827L ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    Corequisites: NUR 4636L 
    This course focuses on the promotion of health and the holistic nursing role in the community. The student is introduced to community nursing practice, concepts of community assessment, health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and health education. The nursing care of clients across the lifespan is explored with attention given to the community as client. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4636L - Community Health Nursing Practicum


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all of the RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4636  and NUR 4827 /NUR 4827L ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    Corequisites: NUR 4636 
    This course is a corequisite with NUR 4636 , Community Health Nursing Theory, and applies the concepts presented in that course in a variety of community health settings. The nursing care of clients across the lifespan is explored with attention given to the community as client. The course provides experiences with a preceptor and focuses on community assessment and teaching for the promotion of health, health maintenance, and prevention of illness. This course is available to students as an online course and in a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete practicum experiences with a preceptor along with specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4827 - Leadership in Nursing


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4827L  and NUR 4636 /NUR 4636L ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must completeENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    Corequisites: NUR 4827L 
    This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and underlying principles of management and leadership in health care delivery systems. The methods and interpersonal skills to become an effective nurse manager/leader in various health care delivery systems are explored along with the concepts of professional organizations, decision making, power, authority, roles, health care legislation, problem-solving, evaluation, work groups, and leader behaviors. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4827L - Leadership in Nursing Practicum


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4827  and NUR 4636 /NUR 4636L ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    Corequisites: NUR 4827  
    This course applies the theories, concepts, and underlying principles of management and leadership in health care delivery systems presented in NUR 4827 . The methods, management/leadership strategies, and interpersonal skills to become an effective nurse manager/leader in various health care delivery systems are explored with clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. This course requires students to complete practicum experiences with a preceptor along with specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • NUR 4847 - Clinical Decision Making


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: NUR 3125  with a grade of “C” or higher; acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023  with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
    This course emphasizes critical thinking and clinical judgment of the professional nurse. The decision making role of the nurse to affect desired client outcomes in a variety of settings is examined. Critical thinking skills and the ability to utilize the nursing process in clinical decision making are emphasized. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.

  
  • OCB 1000C - The Living Ocean


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses
    A study of the living ocean presented within the context of marine biology and biological oceanography, two closely related albeit distinct fields. This course emphasizes the basic scientific processes that affect marine ecosystems and the organisms in the sea. Using the delicate marine environment of Southwest Florida as a natural laboratory, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to the field.

    Note: This course was formerly OCB 1001C.
  
  • OCB 2010 - Marine Biology


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses); and (BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L  or one year of high school biology) with a “C” or better
    Corequisites: OCB 2010L 
    This course is an introduction to the biology of the sea with an emphasis on the structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations of marine life. Discussions will center on organisms from the smallest microbes to the largest marine vertebrates and the roles they play in marine ecosystems. Special attention will be paid to the delicate communities of Southwest Florida, including mangrove forests and coral reefs.

  
  • OCB 2010L - Marine Biology Laboratory


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: (SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses); and (BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L  or one year of high school biology) with a “C” or better
    Corequisites: OCB 2010  
    This laboratory course complements the lecture-based course OCB 2010 : Marine Biology, which examines the biological adaptations and diversity of life of the sea. Marine organisms and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystems will be studied through both hands-on laboratory activities and field trips.

  
  • OCE 1001C - Introduction to Oceanography


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses
    An interdisciplinary exploration of the world’s ocean presented in a combined lecture-lab format. This course emphasizes the basic scientific processes that govern the ocean and focuses on the classic disciplines of geological, physical, and chemical oceanography. Using the delicate marine environment of Southwest Florida as a natural laboratory, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to the field.

  
  • PAD 2949 - Public Safety Administration Internship I


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of 18 college-level credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in one of the following public safety disciplines: Crime Scene, Criminal Justice, EMS, Fire Science
    This course is a supervised field experience. Internship placement is arranged by the student, in partnership with the affiliated college department, in conjunction with public safety affiliated employers, such as criminal justice, fire science, or EMS agencies. This course will provide an opportunity for the student to observe the public safety agency in operation. Students will be expected to compare classroom theory with the day-to-day operation of the public safety agency to which they are assigned, including the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field. Students will be required to complete 135 hours of supervised work. Student experiences will be documented and evaluated by the employer/supervisor and the professor.

  
  • PAD 3003 - Introduction to Public Administration


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course provides a common foundation to students for understanding administration in the public sector. Among the themes, issues, and structures of public administration, the student will explore: the political system, the role of federalism and local government, bureaucratic politics and power, administrative law, ethics, and the various theories of administration that guide public managers. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the program.

  
  • PAD 3113 - Executive Leadership


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    The purpose of this course is to provide a common foundation to students for understanding the role of the contemporary political executive with an emphasis on leadership, organization, personality and power, ideology, relationships, decision making, and policy creation.

  
  • PAD 3204 - Financial Management in the Public Sector


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is an introduction to budgeting in the public and non-profit sectors. The course concentrates on developing budget knowledge and skills essential for successful management performance.

  
  • PAD 3393 - Principles of Crisis and Emergency Management


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is an introduction to all phases of emergency management - from the social and environmental processes that generate hazards to vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery.

  
  • PAD 3711 - Technology in the Public Sector


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course examines the issues related to managing digital technology in the public sector. This course introduces students to e-government applications, including planning, procurement, implementation, evaluation, and limitations of information technologies.

  
  • PAD 3820 - Public Safety System Integration


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course compares and contrasts the various components of the public safety sector. The course examines the working relationship between public safety organizations and the effectiveness of the various service delivery models.

  
  • PAD 3874 - Community Relations - Theory and Practice


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course will expose the student to community relations theory and practice within a broad range of public safety organizations. Students will understand why positive community perception of public safety is critical to funding and operational effectiveness. The students will explore the public safety responsibility in establishing business continuity both in preplanning and following a disaster. Each student will gain the insight and skills necessary to be effective in the community relations function of public safety administration.

  
  • PAD 4034 - Public Policy


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is designed to provide students with a broad perspective of the public policy process. Students will learn how public policies are initiated, researched, developed, implemented, and analyzed. Basic policy implementation will be explored, including the planning, analyzing, and resolution of issues at the local, state, and federal levels.

  
  • PAD 4332 - Strategic and Operational Planning


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is an introduction to how emergency managers use objective information to design, direct, and improve emergency services as well as plan AND facilitate results-based policy decisions.

  
  • PAD 4414 - Human Resources in Public Service


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is an introduction to the history of government employment and the structure and role of the American Civil Service. It explores the role of personnel policies and the rights and responsibilities of public servants and their effect on public service on American society.

  
  • PAD 4426 - Public Sector Labor Relations


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course analyses bargaining and negotiating in political and academic content and provides a practical guide to those involved in contract negotiations. The course examines the skills needed to resolve disputes in the public sector through facilitation, mediation, and other alternative methods.

  
  • PAD 4604 - Regulatory Policy and Administrative Law in the Public Safety Sector


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course examines the issues of administrative ethics in public service. Topics include public integrity, ethics codes, administrative discretion, secrecy and sunshine laws, organizational pressures, and policies on whistle-blowing.

  
  • PAD 4878 - Public Safety Administration Capstone


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: All General Education Core and Public Safety Degree Core coursework must be completed prior to enrollment. Public Safety Administration elective courses and foreign language courses may be taken concurrently. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    During the course, the student will complete a professional project applying the knowledge gained from the core courses under the direction of a professor. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of achievement of program learning outcomes. Student and professor feedback regarding the program will be obtained during the course and used for program improvement.

  
  • PAD 4932 - Contemporary Issues in Public Safety


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course addresses a contemporary theme relevant to Public Safety Administration. The theme will be determined by consultation with students and safety agency leaders. Topics will address global or multidisciplinary issues in the field of public safety.

  
  • PAD 4949 - Public Safety Administration Internship II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of eighteen (18) credit hours (“C” or higher) of PAD (Public Administration, or Public Safety Administration) coursework. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is a supervised field experience. Internship placement is arranged by the student, in partnership with the affiliated college department, in conjunction with public safety affiliated employers, such as criminal justice, fire science, or EMS agencies. This course will provide an opportunity for the student to observe the public safety agency in operation. The student will be expected to compare classroom theory with the day-to-day operation of the public safety agency to which they are assigned, including the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field. Students will be required to complete 135 hours of supervised work. Student experiences will be documented and evaluated by the employer/supervisor and the professor.

  
  • PCB 3023C - Cell Biology


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L  (Biological Science I with Lab); BSC 1011 /BSC 1011L  (Biological Science II with Lab)-all with a grade of “C” or higher. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course offers a detailed examination into the molecular and cellular concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell theory, cell organization, and various cellular processes and metabolic pathways including the cell cycle, meiosis, respiration, photosynthesis, DNA replication, and protein synthesis will be explored. Consideration will also be given to viruses, pathogens, advances in DNA technology, and contemporary laboratory techniques.

 

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