2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nursing |
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NUR 315 - Professional Nursing Clinical III, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
0-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 96-clinical hours
The intermediate nursing student will integrate content from classroom learning activities and skills lab practice experiences, including that gained in earlier coursework to the clinical area. Emphasis will be on the care of more complex clients and the use of evidence-based nursing research. Care will be provided to selected clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned patients in the clinical settings based on the concepts covered in the current or previous courses. Students will not be expected to provide nursing care for conditions which have not yet been covered in the coursework to that date. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
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NUR 320 - Maternal/Newborn Concepts, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
Corequisite(s): NUR 325
32-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
This course focuses on the care and experiences of the healthy childbearing family as well as families with health alterations. Knowledge and skills essential for the provision of high quality, safe care of the pregnant patient, mother, and baby during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum as well as infants will be emphasized. The course incorporates the concepts and exemplars relevant to the care of this populations and is consistent with current evidence-based practices of the specialty. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in health promotion and maintenance and wellness/illness care of the childbearing family.
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NUR 322 - Family Centered Nursing Lab, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
0-theory hours, 24-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
This kinesthetic based course prepares students for the physical and emotional care of patients beginning in the antenatal period progressing through adolescence. Students will apply concepts of quality and safety in the care of patients to meet basic human needs.
Graded: S/U
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NUR 325 - Maternal/Newborn Clinical, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
Corequisite(s): NUR 320
0-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 48-clinical hours
Students in this clinical nursing course will integrate content from classroom learning activities and skills lab practice experiences to the clinical area. Care will be provided to selected clients in the clinical area of maternal/newborn nursing in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned patients in the clinical settings based on the concepts covered in the current or previous courses. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Graded: S/U
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NUR 330 - Pediatric Concepts, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
32-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
This course focuses on the care and experiences of the child with health alterations. Knowledge and skills essential for the provision of high quality, safe care of children is taught. The course incorporates the concepts and exemplars relevant to the care of this populations and is consistent with current evidence-based practices of the specialty. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in health promotion and maintenance and wellness/illness care of the child.
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NUR 335 - Pediatric Clinical, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): NUR 210 , NUR 212 , NUR 215
0-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 48-clinical hours
Students in this clinical nursing course will integrate content from classroom learning activities and skills lab practice experiences to the clinical area. Care will be provided to selected clients in the area of the pediatric population in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned patients in the clinical settings based on the concepts covered in the current or previous courses. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Graded: S/U
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NUR 410 - Health & Illness Concepts in Nursing Practice IV with Lab, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315
52-theory hours, 18-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
This course combines concepts linked around three domains of Individual, Nursing and Healthcare while integrating them with knowledge from previous foundational nursing courses, and concepts from NUR 310 . This course introduces more critical exemplars of health and illness concepts, based on national guidelines and standards, for the advanced learner. These concepts and exemplars are carried over to skills in the corresponding nursing lab and clinical practice setting.
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NUR 412 - Issues and Trends in Nursing Practice, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 312
48-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
In this course, nursing students will explore and understand their professional role in the health care environment while transitioning their professional practice from a nursing student to a licensed healthcare provider. In addition to focusing on the nurses’ role, issues and trends that affect healthcare and professional practice will be considered. Students will discuss how technology, interdisciplinary care, health disparities and social determinants of health affect healthcare outcomes.
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NUR 415 - Professional Nursing Clinical IV, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315
0-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 96-clinical hours
The advanced nursing student will integrate content from classroom learning activities, skills lab practice, and prior clinical experiences. Emphasis will be on the care of complex clients, the use of evidence-based nursing research, and the professional role within the health care environment. Care will be provided to selected clients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned patients in the clinical settings based on the concepts covered in the current or previous courses. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
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NUR 420 - Community Health Concepts, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 325
Corequisite(s): NUR 425
32-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
This course builds upon the concepts covered in prior courses and prepares the student to apply them while caring for individuals in various community-based settings. Linking the three domains of Individual, Nursing and Healthcare, students will explore community systems designed to support individual and group health. Students will increase their understanding of the relationships between health maintenance and illness care and between an individual versus community foci. Standards and policies around public health will be considered. Emphasis is on the role of the professional nurse in health promotion and maintenance in the school, home, community, and global community environments.
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NUR 425 - Community Health Clinical, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315 , NUR 320 , NUR 325
Corequisite(s): NUR 420
0-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 48-clinical hours
The nursing student will integrate content from NUR 420 , knowledge gained in earlier coursework, and experiences from previous clinical courses to care of individuals and groups in the community. Emphasis will be on policy and community systems designed to support individual and group health. Clinical experiences will provide students the opportunity to care for individuals across the lifespan in a variety of community settings including health teaching with elementary, middle and high school children and wellness screenings. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Graded: S/U
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NUR 450 - Capstone Immersion, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): NUR 310 , NUR 312 , NUR 315
8-theory hours, 12-lab hours, 96-clinical hours
The student will work in a healthcare delivery setting, as a provider of patient care, under the supervision of a RN preceptor, to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for multiple clients. The student will synthesize, integrate, and apply knowledge, skills, and critical concepts from previous coursework throughout this real-world experience. Clinical hours may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
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Philosophy |
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PHL 101 - The Examined Life, 3 credit hours
An introduction to philosophical reflection and questioning through the examination of some of the central themes of philosophy.
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PHL 102 - Introduction to Ethics, 3 credit hours
Classic Ethical theories such as virtue ethics, utilitarianism, and duty ethics are used to analyze current moral problems involving issues such as social justice, war, legal punishment, global issues, science and technology, and professional ethics.
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PHL 103 - Philosophy and Human Nature, 3 credit hours
A study of theories of human nature and their capacities to improve the human condition. Among the questions this area of philosophy considers are: What is the essential nature of the human being? What should characterize human life? Is there anything more to human life than what we experience with our senses? Readings are drawn from various disciplines, cultures, and/or historical periods.
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PHL 201 - Logic and Critical Thinking, 3 credit hours
In a society rife with misinformation good reasoning is essential for successfully navigating the infosphere and successful problem-solving. Topics studied in this course include identifying arguments and judging their validity and strength, identifying common fallacies of reasoning, use and abuse of language in persuasion, and principles of fair play in argumentation and debate. Students learn to (1) translate ordinary arguments into formalized symbolic languages (Propositional Logic & Predicate Logic), (2) test arguments for validity, and (3) perform derivations and proofs. No prior knowledge of mathematics or philosophy is required.
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PHL 205(I) - Topics in Ethics, 3-4 credit hours
A detailed study of a selected topic in ethics, such as Development Ethics and International Justice, War and Terrorism, or Cross-cultural Moral Disagreement. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 207(D) - Topics in Philosophy, 3-4 credit hours
An inquiry at the intermediate level into philosophical issues, problems, or applications, such as Feminist Theory, Asian Philosophy, or Philosophy of Sex and Love. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 209 - Political and Social Philosophy, 3 credit hours
Critical evaluations of selected political and social concepts with historical and contemporary significance, including the state, law, government, power, political obligation, justice, rights, freedom, and equality. Extensive reading in original texts is required.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 211 - Classical Philosophy, 3 credit hours
Whitehead has correctly observed that “Philosophy is but a footnote to Plato.” Beginning with the Pre-Socratics and focusing on the great contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, students will explore the Greek creation of philosophy as “the love of wisdom,” and witness the birth of metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 213 - Modern Philosophy, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the two great developments of modern philosophy: the rationalist system-builders who endeavored to place the categories of religious metaphysics on firm scientific foundations, and the empiricists who started the modern preoccupation with subjectivity and the limits of knowledge.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 214 - Nineteenth-century Philosophy, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the great philosophies emerging from the rubble of the enlightenment ediface, with a focus on the human condition after the eclipse of system and sanity: Hegel, Kierkegaard, Marx, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche.
Semesters Offered: Offered biennially.
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PHL 215 - Existentialism, 3 credit hours
In this course students study key figures and texts in existentialism, a philosophical and cultural movement that became dominant in mid-twentieth-century Europe and subsequently expanded across the globe. The course will explore existential themes and methods as presented in philosophical writings but also literary works and the arts, giving special attention to contributions to existential thought in American and Black American literature. We will consider how these figures, texts and themes have influenced contemporary social and political institutions, aesthetic styles and norms, and cultural preoccupation. In a given semester students will study instances of the revival of existential themes in critical explorations of a few of the following developments and pathologies: colonialism and slavery, Jim Crow, imperialism, global capitalism, totalitarianism, social media and ecological destruction.
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PHL 216 - 20th Century: Logic & Language Games, 3 credit hours
“20th Century: Logic and Language Games” will use a game-based approach to consider the ability (or perhaps inability) of logic to capture ordinary language. With the idea that language is like a game, particularly in the influence of the 20th-century idea that “players” follow rules in order to succeed, this course will actually use games to illustrate major concepts in the field as a prelude to class discussion. Special attention will be given in these discussions to the implications of this branch of philosophy today, especially as computing technology runs up against the limits of logic in using large binary data sets to mimic human expression and the demand for genuine artificial intelligence to operate with fuzzy, more flexible logic in reading symbols more ambiguously, like we humans do in our more complex forms of expression (i.e. humor). So, amidst serious discussions of logic and language games, there will also be “pun” times discussing puns, etc. to the extent that our cup might just punneth over, hopefully appealing to gluttons for PUNishment (puns very much intended).
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PHL 249 - Philosophy of the Arts, 3 credit hours
An examination of the problems that arise when we reflect upon the nature and basis of criticism of works of art.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less than once a year.
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PHL 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHL 263(D) - Seminar, 3 or 4 credit hours
Varied topics of specialized interest.
Semesters Offered: Offered to advanced and qualified students.
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PHL 271D - Philosophy of Sexuality, 3-4 credit hours
This course introduces students to a range of issues related to sexuality, with a particular focus on the relevance of gender to sexuality in the West. We will investigate issues such as sexual orientation, transsexuality, marriage and fidelity, pornography and prostitution, and sexual violence. Warning: this course contains some graphic materials, students must be 18 years old.
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PHL 272I - International Ethics, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the philosophical and ethical foundations of human rights with a view to the relevance of human rights to the just war tradition and modern security challenges, cultural disagreements, and global poverty. Students examine their own ethical obligations in connection to these international issues.
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PHL 273(I,X) - Environmental Ethics, 3 credit hours
An exploration of the ethical issues associated with the impact of human activity on the environment, eco-systems, and biodiversity. Course addresses broad questions such as: how should we conceive our relationship to the natural environment? Does sustainability demand a new biocentric ethic? Do non-humans (e.g. other animals, natural objects) have rights? What responsibilities do we have to future generations? Students will also explore some specific issues (e.g. energy, food production), their personal obligation to sustainable living, and the local context.
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PHL 274 - Bioethics, 3 credit hours
Students learn influential theories in philosophical ethics and study their application to a number of controversial ethical issues emerging from new situations and possibilities brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Students engage in interdisciplinary thinking by examining ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy. Specific ethical issues include debates over the boundaries of life, allocation of scarce health-care resources, cloning, and genetic engineering.
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PHL 295 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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PHL 297 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.
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PHL 314 - Contemporary Philosophy, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
A detailed investigation of the works of a significant philosopher or movement of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Topics vary from semester to semester in accordance with current interests of students and faculty; therefore this course may be repeated for credit.
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PHL 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHL 371 - Advanced Topics, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
A detailed study of a selected topic in philosophy. Student interest will help to determine what topics will be offered. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topic is different from any for which the student has already received credit. Topics to be announced.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 372 - Great Philosophers, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
A detailed investigation of the works of a significant philosopher or philosophic tradition. Student interest will help to determine what topics will be offered. May be repeated for credit, provided the topic is different from any for which the student has already received credit. Topics to be announced.
Semesters Offered: May be offered less frequently than once a year.
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PHL 395 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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PHL 397 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.
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PHL 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHL 491 - Senior Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHL 492 - Senior Thesis/Project, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHL 495 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours
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PHL 497 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
The for-credit internship registration process is handled via the Career Services Handshake platform. To register your internship for credit, please contact Career Services at career@bw.edu.
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Physician Assistant |
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PAS 503 - Evidence-Based Medicine, 2 credit hours
This course will cover an introduction to evidence-based medicine, an in depth look and review on various research methods which are used in clinical medicine and in health services research which gives students a framework on which to develop their practice of medicine. Students will apply what they have learned in this course and apply their knowledge to the culminating review paper at the end of the program.
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PAS 507 - Leadership in Healthcare, 1 credit hour
The leadership course is one semester in length and will give students the foundation to become competent physician assistants and leaders in the field. The course content will give students the tools to become an effective leader in their practice while adhering to NCCPA guidelines as well as federal and state laws regarding physician assistant practice.
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PAS 510 - Clinical Anatomy, 6 credit hours
This 14-week gross anatomy course is a detailed study of the structures of the human body, consisting of both lecture and laboratory sections. The lecture portion deals with descriptions and explanations of body structures, while in the laboratory, the student participates in the practical examination of prosected human cadavers and removed specimens, and the regional dissection of a human cadaver.
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PAS 511 - Pathophysiologic Foundations of Medicine, 4 credit hours
Pathophysiologic Foundations of Medicine focuses on pathophysiology of various body systems with an introduction to clinical medicine. The core basic science areas which are included in the course are: physiology/ pathophysiology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, nutrition, and pathology. The design of the curriculum is such that students will continually learn and build on concepts from each course as well as learn by integrating concurrent coursework during the semester.
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PAS 512 - History Taking and Medical Documentation, 3 credit hours
Beginning in the summer semester, PA students will learn fundamental patient communication skills and will be able to elicit an accurate and comprehensive history on patients from a variety of backgrounds. Students will learn how to communicate with different patient populations as well as learn subtleties in medical history taking. Students will learn how to effectively document in a medical record for adult and pediatric populations in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Patient centered interviewing skills and clinician centered interviewing techniques will be incorporated throughout the course activities. Students will be evaluated based on standardized patient examinations, written examinations and oral presentations.
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PAS 513 - Clinical Medicine I, 7 credit hours
Clinical Medicine is a 2 part course which spans the fall and spring semesters. Students will progress through the course learning a large variety of clinical conditions which affect each body system. Clinical medicine seminars are integrated throughout each course and are centered on problem-based learning techniques which will be used throughout the entire didactic phase of the program. Students will meet in small groups with a faculty facilitator and work through a case scenario from etiology/pathology of the disease to treatment and maintenance of the illness. Students will meet frequently throughout the semester and review topics which follow the lecture material sequence. By incorporating this educational activity, students will learn critical thinking and presentation skills as well as have an in depth clinical view of the disease process. Students will then be able to formulate a practice plan for each case and be able to rationalize their management strategies. The critical topics of discussion will emerge from the medical disciplines of: Dermatology, Hematology/ Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Urology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and General Surgery.
This type of instruction enhances the student learning and promotes the knowledge and development of cooperative and self-directed learning skills, interpersonal skills, patient-care skills, and professional behavior.
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PAS 514 - Physical Exam Techniques, 3 credit hours
During this course, students will learn the fundamentals of physical exam and be able to perform a more structured physical examination with the ability to link diagnostic testing to the exam findings as well as development of a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. During this course, students will be instructed through lecture and through the physical examination lab component. While in the lab, students will have hands on approach to specific physical exam techniques which are appropriate for each body system.
Emphasis will be placed on developing and demonstrating proficiency in performing an accurate physical examination on patients throughout the lifespan, age, ethnicity, and gender. Students will learn how to integrate historical information and examination methods in the assessment of patient problems. At the completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to perform a complete physical examination on any patient and document both normal and abnormal findings in the patient record. Patient centered communication skills will be incorporated throughout the course activities. Evaluation is performance based and includes standardized patient examination. Fund of knowledge will be evaluated through written examinations and case scenarios.
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PAS 515 - Clinical Medicine II, 7 credit hours
Clinical Medicine is a 2 part course which spans the fall and spring semesters. Students will progress through the course learning a large variety of clinical conditions which affect each body system. Clinical medicine seminars are integrated throughout each course and are centered on problem-based learning techniques which will be used throughout the entire didactic phase of the program. Students will meet in small groups with a faculty facilitator and work through a case scenario from etiology/pathology of the disease to treatment and maintenance of the illness. Students will frequently meet throughout the semester and review topics which follow the lecture material sequence. By incorporating this educational activity, students will learn critical thinking and presentation skills as well as have an in depth clinical view of the disease process. Students will then be able to formulate a practice plan for each case and be able to rationalize their management strategies. The critical topics of discussion will emerge from the medical disciplines of: Dermatology, Hematology/ Oncology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Urology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and General Surgery.
This type of instruction enhances the student learning and promotes the knowledge and development of cooperative and self-directed learning skills, interpersonal skills, patient-care skills, and professional behavior.
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PAS 516 - Procedural Skills and Special Populations, 3 credit hours
During this course, students will learn exam techniques for special populations (pediatrics & pregnancy) as well as lectures on various procedural skills which are essential to PA practice. Students will also rotate through the clinical skills/ simulation lab where they will learn invasive techniques such as IV access, central line placement, chest tube placement, medication administration (IM, IV), basic suture technique, incision and drainage, lumbar puncture, identification and use of surgical instruments, donning surgical attire, and concepts of examining special populations. Also the concept of inter-professional education will be introduced through various lecture and lab based activities.
Upon completion of this course, students will have working knowledge regarding common procedural skills to further enhance their clinical decision making. Fundamental procedural competencies relevant to PA practice will be emphasized in lecture and in the skills lab, while other specialized interventions will be introduced from a cognitive point of view.
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PAS 521 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing I, 3 credit hours
This is a 2-part course which teaches PA students the fundamentals of diagnostic testing with application to clinical practice. The first course begins with basic and most common hematological and chemistry testing and then progresses on to microbiological testing and various imaging modalities (system based) as well as electrocardiography. The application of various tests and development of a differential diagnosis and diagnostic algorithms is discussed in detail.
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PAS 522 - Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing II, 3 credit hours
This is a 2-part course which teaches PA students the fundamentals of diagnostic testing with application to clinical practice. The first course begins with basic and most common hematological and chemistry testing and then progresses on to microbiological testing and various imaging modalities (system based) as well as electrocardiography. The application of various tests and development of a differential diagnosis and diagnostic algorithms is discussed in detail.
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PAS 523 - Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine, 5 credit hours
This course will provide an overview of potentially life-threatening illness and injury encountered in emergent situations or in the critically ill patient. In addition, this course will discuss the essentials of assessment and management for the initial evaluation, stabilization, assessment, management and treatment, patient education, disposition and follow-up of an acutely ill patient requiring expeditious medical, surgical, or psychiatric attention.
Also, Instruction focused on the detection and application of preventive measures and treatment of health risk behaviors including stress, abuse and violence, substance abuse and psychological symptoms and syndromes through basic counseling, patient education and/or appropriate referrals that are sensitive to culture and ethnicity. Introduction to strategies to identify and ease patient reaction to illness and end of life issues and application of those strategies to overcome resistance, encourage therapeutic cooperation, and assist in changing patient risky behaviors. Cultural diversity and its relationship to health, disease, and death will be addressed. Other topics include sexuality and health.
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PAS 531 - Pharmacology I, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 532 - Pharmacology II, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 533 - Pharmacology III, 4 credit hours
The 3-part pharmacology course educates students on the fundamentals of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics actions, and the rationale for therapeutic use of prescription and nonprescription medications. In addition, students will be able to describe the potential advantages and disadvantages of specific therapeutic regimens, universal indications and contraindications for usage, dosing schedules, and the relative cost of commonly prescribed medications. Common errors involving prescription writing will be discussed and practical exercises will require students to accurately write prescriptions and treatment orders.
This course will review the mechanism(s) of action, toxicities and interactions of some specific drugs and drug classes, as well as provide the students with an introduction to clinical therapeutics. Clinical therapeutics incorporates the physiologic basis and clinical characteristics of disease states relative to pharmacologic therapy. Disease states that will be targeted are: dermatology, hematology, endocrinology, HIV, hepatitis, pancreatitis, obstructive pulmonary disease and gastrointestinal.
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PAS 541 - Physician Assistant Profession, 1 credit hour
This course introduces the PA student to the physician assistant profession and discusses various practice related topics which are critical for the practice of medicine. The course will discuss professional practice issues such as: reimbursement, licensing, credentialing, patient safety, and risk management.
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PAS 542 - Biomedical Ethics, 2 credit hours
This course will discuss various aspects of medical ethics and decision making and how these concepts relate to physician assistant practice. Students will research cases representing bioethical issues and apply the principles of ethics as appropriate to participating in student led discussions. The course will foster professional development and expose students presenting medical cases.
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PAS 543 - Public Health and Policy Systems, 2 credit hours
This course will discuss health policy in the U.S as it pertains to physician assistant practice, health care reform, and public health policy and workforce. The students will gain an in depth view of physician assistant practice which will help prepare them for a career as a clinician and a leader in their field.
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PAS 591 - Clinical Preparations, 4 total credit hours
(Semester IV- 2 credit hours, Semester V- 1 credit hour, Semester VI- 1 credit hour)
This course is given in multiple modules over the course of the clinical year with the first installment just prior to starting clinical rotations. Students will be offered opportunities to enhance their clinical reasoning skills and the opportunity to refine various procedural techniques. Students will be presented with case scenarios that will allow them to perfect their history taking and physical exam skills as well as their oral presentation skills. Students will also be instructed on professional issues related to clinical rotations and practice. This course will provide significant review of knowledge obtained during the didactic year in order to prepare them for the clinical phase. Perioperative patient management will also be discussed in depth. The course will end with a Final OSCE and written summative exam.
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PAS 600 - Masters Seminar, 2 credit hours
This is a 2-part course which allows students to formulate a research question by applying what was learned in the previous EBM course modules. In the first part of the course, the students will work with faculty advisors to refine their research question and begin a preliminary literature review. During the second part of the course, students will actively analyze the literature and formally write about a topic of interest based on the researched material. The goal of this exercise is for students to write a paper of publishable quality as well as incorporate their evidence based knowledge into practice. Students will hand in the final paper prior to graduation, after the completion of all clinical rotations.
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PAS 601 - Rotation #1, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 601-611 - Clinical Rotations, 3 credit hours each
Clinical Rotations include the following: Family Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine II, Mandatory Elective Rotation I, Mandatory Elective Rotation II, Mandatory Elective Rotation III.
Family Medicine, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in a family medicine environment to expose physician assistant students to primary care practice and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the primary care physician. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
Surgery, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in a general surgery environment to expose physician assistant students to general surgical principles, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the general or sub-specialty surgeon. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
Emergency Medicine, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in an emergency medicine facility to expose physician assistant students to emergency medicine/ acute care practice and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the emergency physician. Learned skills will include those necessary for appropriate triage, stabilization, diagnosis and management of patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses as well as the management of less life-threatening problems that present to the emergency department. Physician Assistant students will develop skills in working with the prehospital emergency medical team and secondary referral systems. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
OB/GYN, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in a women’s health/OBGYN environment to expose physician assistant students to women’s health with treatment of the prenatal and gynecology patient. This rotation will introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the obstetrician/gynecologist. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
Pediatrics, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in a pediatric medicine environment to expose physician assistant students to pediatric and adolescent medicine and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the pediatrician. This will encompass well-child care, common pediatric illnesses and care of the newborn through adolescent populations. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
Psychiatry, 3 credit hours: A 4-week rotation in psychiatry will expose physician assistant students to psychiatric and behavioral medicine and to introduce the role of the physician assistant when working with the psychiatrist. This will encompass psychiatric evaluations and medication/clinical management of psychiatric patients. This rotation will encompass a total of 160 hours of total patient care time.
Internal Medicine I and II, 3 credits hours each: Both 4-week rotations in general internal medicine will expose physician assistant students to internal medicine and various related specialties. These rotations will allow the physician assistant student to work alongside an internist/hospitalist and gain valuable patient care experience. These rotations will encompass a total of 320 hours of total patient care time.
Mandatory Elective Rotation I, II and III, 3 credit hours each: Each 4-week rotation is chosen from all of the medical specialties and subspecialties. Each student will take three rotation electives during the clinical year.
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PAS 602 - Rotation #2, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 603 - Rotation #3, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 604 - Rotation #4, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 605 - Rotation #5, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 606 - Rotation #6, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 607 - Rotation #7, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 608 - Rotation #8, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 609 - Rotation #9, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 610 - Rotation #10, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PAS 611 - Rotation #11, 3 credit hours
See PAS 601-611 description.
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PHY 102 - Topics in Physics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Topics approved for Quantitative Extension require core math.
Topics in Physics is a collection of introductory lecture courses in various areas and are primarily intended for students not majoring in science. All of the topics presuppose only a knowledge of high school mathematics and general science. All of the topics courses typically include the interdisciplinary links between the sciences, social sciences and humanities. PHY 102 may be repeated for credit if different topics are taken. The topics below are currently being offered on a regular basis.
- Science Through the Ages
A historical guide to science, scientists, which begins with the Greek roots of modern science and then traces in more detail the evolution of science during the past few centuries from an obscure esoteric activity to the professionalized, the industrialized, and democratic version of science we have today.
- Physics of the 20th Century
A survey of the important physics that came about over the last century. The class will examine the theoretical successes, such as quantum theory and relativity, as well as some of the important technological developments such as solid state electronics and lasers.
No lab.
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PHY 102H - Quantitative Problem Solving- Honors, 3 credit hours
Notes: Must be a Honors student or have sophomore or higher standing with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Prerequisite(s): Core Math
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PHY 103 - Sci & Hist on Development of Nuclear Weapons in WWII, 3 credit hours
This course contains two distinct halves. The first half covers humanity’s search for the ultimate building blocks of the universe, in short, the story of the atom. The second half covers the department of the nuclear bomb during World War II and the associated physics. In other words, the first half of the course teaches the fundamental physics needed to understand the bomb and the second half covers its actual development from a more historical perspective. PHY-103 is intended for students not majoring in science and presupposes only a knowledge of high school mathematics and general science. Because of the nature of the subject material covered, the course is also recommended for interested physics majors on either an audit or credit basis.
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PHY 104 - General Problem Solving Techniques, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Core Math
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates wrote, “More than ever, an education that emphasizes general problem solving skills will be important.” The entire purpose of this course is to develop the students’ general problem solving ability. Students will work both individually and in teams to solve some of the most fun and challenging problems concocted by the human brain. The topics from which the problems were chosen include; operations research, geometry, probability, risk management, physics, pattern recognition and logic. The only prerequisites for the course are a solid foundation in algebra and the desire for an intellectual challenge.
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PHY 104H - General Problem Solving Techniques- Honors, 3 credit hours
Notes: Must be a Honors student or have sophomore or higher standing with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Prerequisite(s): Core Math
In his book, The Road Ahead, Bill Gates wrote, “More than ever, an education that emphasizes general problem solving skills will be important.” The entire purpose of this course is to develop the students’ general problem solving ability. Students will work both individually and in teams to solve some of the most fun and challenging problems concocted by the human brain. The topics from which the problems were chosen include; operations research, geometry, probability, risk management, physics, pattern recognition and logic. The only prerequisites for the course are a solid foundation in algebra and the desire for an intellectual challenge.
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PHY 105 - Physics in Everyday Life, 4 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course in which physics principles underlying many phenomena encountered in daily life are studied. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Topics are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” that can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 106 - Light, Color, Vision, 4 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course investigating optical phenomena found in nature, photography, color vision and holography. The topics are studied in a way that is meaningful for those whose interests are in a variety of fields other than science: art, psychology, photography, etc. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Emphasis is placed on the optical phenomena seen in everyday life. Light, color, and vision are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” that can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 107 - Space From the Ground Up, 3 credit hours
A lecture-laboratory course intended to provide an insight into space propulsion, space power, space exploration, living in space, and future space ventures through the eyes of physicists, but in a way that would be meaningful for those whose interests are in a variety of other fields: art, psychology, photography, business, law, etc. The course assumes no prior background in mathematics or physics other than the normal University entrance requirements. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental scientific principles and their application to space projects. Space related topics are studied through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and laboratories, which include “envelope experiments” which can be completed at home.
Lab included.
Semesters Offered: Offered primarily for Evening/Weekend Students; day students only with special permission.
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PHY 110 - Physics of Music, 3 credit hours
Physics of oscillations and waves; acoustics of tubes, strings, vibrating bodies, and rooms; psychophysics or perception of sound; and, their application to musical sounds, musical instruments, musical performance, and musical cognition. Computer-based tools are used for recording, analysis and synthesis of musical sounds.
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PHY 111 - Physics for Presidents, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
An online course that investigates the physical principles underlying critical issues in modern society. The nature of scientific inquiry and the goals and limitations of science are considered in light of the problems facing the world and their proposed technological solutions. Course involves considerable writing, and regular access to BlackBoard is required.
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PHY 112 - Energy and the Future, 3 credit hours
Energy and The Future provides the technology foundation necessary for an understanding of issues and policies relating to energy sustainability. The course describes the various technologies behind energy production and the environmental, political, and social consequences of each. It explores historical and current usage trends with an emphasis on the implications of exploding energy requirements in the third world. It also engages issues such as economic, climatic, and national security implications of energy choices. In addition to lecture, the course requires students to research and present a relevant topic of their choice.
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PHY 113 - Physics of Weather, 3 credit hours
An introduction survey course investigating the underlying physics of the Earth’s climate. The course will investigate topics such as the short-term climate changes from the interaction of energy flow between the oceans, atmosphere, and land masses; solar radiation; weather fronts; cloud formation; condensation and precipitation; atmospheric electricity and lightning; and various storm phenomena.
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PHY 131 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, or MTH 140 .
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152 to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 .
A two-semester sequence covering the standard physics topics expected for a major in physics, chemistry, pre-med, or pre-engineering. Concepts are presented primarily in lecture demonstration form, but in a sufficiently small class setting that allows for student questions. The course emphasizes qualitative and quantitative problem solving skills. PHY 131 emphasizes mechanics and heat while PHY 132 delves into electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145 or both PHY 132 and PHY 146 for credit.
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PHY 132 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, or MTH 140 .
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152 to be taken concurrently with PHY 132.
A two-semester sequence covering the standard physics topics expected for a major in physics, chemistry, pre-med, or pre-engineering. Concepts are presented primarily in lecture demonstration form, but in a sufficiently small class setting that allows for student questions. The course emphasizes qualitative and quantitative problem solving skills. PHY 131 emphasizes mechanics and heat while PHY 132 delves into electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145 or both PHY 132 and PHY 146 for credit.
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PHY 145 - Applied College Physics I, 5 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently.
A two-semester sequence covering most of the standard introductory physics topics needed for a science major or for those needing a lab science. Applied College Physics is presented primarily in a laboratory setting. Rather than lectures and demonstrations, almost all concept development is achieved by hands-on activities and many mini-investigations with an emphasis on student inquiry, peer interaction, and small group activities. Applied College Physics’ slower rate of concept development results in the coverage of somewhat fewer topics, but in more depth and with more applications than does General Physics. The first semester emphasizes mechanics and heat while the second semester explores electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and 145 or both PHY 132 and PHY 146 for credit. Applied College Physics students are expected to schedule an additional hour in the lab each week so that the actual in-class time is the same as the General Physics and Introductory Physics Lab combination.
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PHY 146 - Applied College Physics II, 5 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have had high school mathematics through algebra and pre-calculus.
Corequisite(s): High school physics and a familiarity with calculus are highly recommended or calculus can be taken concurrently.
A two-semester sequence covering most of the standard introductory physics topics needed for a science major or for those needing a lab science. Applied College Physics is presented primarily in a laboratory setting. Rather than lectures and demonstrations, almost all concept development is achieved by hands-on activities and many mini-investigations with an emphasis on student inquiry, peer interaction, and small group activities. Applied College Physics’ slower rate of concept development results in the coverage of somewhat fewer topics, but in more depth and with more applications than does General Physics. The first semester emphasizes mechanics and heat while the second semester explores electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145 or both PHY 132 and 146 for credit. Applied College Physics students are expected to schedule an additional hour in the lab each week so that the actual in-class time is the same as the General Physics and Introductory Physics Lab combination.
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PHY 150 - Physical Science Investigations, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): EDU 101X
This physics course is designed for teachers in the upper elementary and middle school to improve the learning and teaching of basic physics concepts, and is intended as a complement to CHM 150 . Students will spend considerable time in the laboratory completing investigations that, in addition to exposing and clarifying basic physics concepts, can be used for effectively teaching students about physics. Ohio state science standards will be used as a guide for determining specific items of study. Topics covered include: sound, light and color, electricity, magnetism, properties of matter, the atom, force and motion, simple machines, force and fluids, and measurement.
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PHY 151 - Introductory Physics Lab I, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152 to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 . Laboratory to accompany General Physics I and II (PHY 131 , PHY 132 ).
Experiments designed to investigate and reinforce the ideas and concepts developed in General Physics. Employing recent computer technology to gather and graphically analyze data, PHY 151 emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152 first focuses on mechanical oscillations, static electricity, DC circuits, Ohm’s law, frequency-dependent AC circuits, and magnetic effects. Students gain some experience with “bread-boarding” circuits, and the use of modern digital multi-meters and CRT oscilloscopes. The last part of PHY 152 concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.
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PHY 152 - Introductory Physics Lab II, 1 credit hour
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152 to be taken concurrently with PHY 132 . Laboratory to accompany General Physics I and II (PHY 131 , PHY 132 ).
Experiments designed to investigate and reinforce the ideas and concepts developed in General Physics. Employing recent computer technology to gather and graphically analyze data, PHY 151 emphasizes experiments in mechanics (motion, force, energy, etc.) and heat (temperature, heat capacity, latent heat, etc.). PHY 152 first focuses on mechanical oscillations, static electricity, DC circuits, Ohm’s law, frequency-dependent AC circuits, and magnetic effects. Students gain some experience with “bread-boarding” circuits, and the use of modern digital multi-meters and CRT oscilloscopes. The last part of PHY 152 concentrates on the basic properties of light with experiments in reflection, refraction, simple optical systems, and interference.
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PHY 200 - Science, 1-4 credit hours
A study of a topic in science which may involve an interdisciplinary approach. Course content is determined by the department under whose auspices the course is offered.
Semesters Offered: PHY 200 is not offered on a regular basis.
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PHY 233 - Modern Physics, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): The student is assumed to have taken General Physics, Applied College Physics, or the equivalent and to have completed or be taking introductory calculus.
A one-semester introduction to the developments in physics since about 1900. Topics such as special relativity, the Bohr atom, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear processes and the important experiments leading to the modern quantum theory are studied in detail. In addition to important course material, Modern Physics begins the development of the applied math skills needed by the professional scientist. PHY 233 is required for a physics minor, for all physics, pre-engineering majors, and some science teaching licensure. Modern Physics should be taken as soon as possible after completing General Physics or Applied College Physics
Semesters Offered: PHY 233 is normally offered every Fall semester.
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PHY 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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PHY 260 - Engineering Materials, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): one year of introductory physics and chemistry or instructor’s permission
A lecture course studying the most important materials of practical interest to engineers and manufacturers. Special consideration will be given to the different physical and chemical characteristics of and the means of manufacturing metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. PHY 260 is taught as needed as a minimester and is especially recommended for students in the pre-engineering program.
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PHY 261 - Introduction to Statics, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): one year of introductory physics or instructor’s permission
A lecture course concentrating on equilibrium forces and torques on extended bodies. Topics covered include stress, strain, elastic moduli, Poisson’s ratio, compression, tension, sheer, bending, torsion, power, moments of inertia, bending moments, beam deflection and Mohr’s circle. PHY 261 is taught as needed as a minimester and is especially recommended for students in the pre-engineering program.
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