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2021-22 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

NOTE: Certain courses and programs require the use and/or handling of hazardous materials or equipment. Students are expected to follow all safety instructions and to take the required safety precautions including, but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) during the course or program to prevent incidences of injury to self or other students.
 

Nursing
  

  • NURS 6606 - FNP III Pediatrics Clinical

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000 , NURS 6002 , NURS 6003 , NURS 6101 , NURS 6102 , NURS 6103 , NURS 6112 ; corequisite: NURS 6605. Focuses on advanced nursing and healthcare management of children and adolescents. Includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within the family context. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.


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  • NURS 6990 - Scholarly Synthesis

    3 credit hours
    Pre- or corequisite: All MTSU MSN nursing courses; NURS 6209  or NURS 6309  or NURS 6410  or NURS 6609 . A culminating experience which provides the opportunity to synthesize current knowledge in the major or concentration area of study. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters. To be taken the last semester of study or by permission from the department. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.


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Nutrition and Food Science
  

  • NFS 5100 - Food Service Management for Culinary Arts

    3 credit hours
    Explores the management process of the food service industry. Areas of study include food and beverage operations, facility design, food service marketing, menu planning, and nutritional concerns.


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  • NFS 5200 - Diet and Disease

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2020/2021, NFS 4271. Nutritional problems in disease and modifications of normal diet to meet dietary requirements of pathological conditions. Offered once a year.


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  • NFS 5210 - Nutrition in Aging

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: NFS 1240 or 2220. Nutritional needs of elderly individuals and how these requirements are affected by physiological, pathological, and socioeconomic changes associated with aging. Emphasis on assessment, nutrition counseling skills, and resources to assist elderly individuals with adequate nutrient intake.


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  • NFS 5220 - Food Systems Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: NFS 3200 with B or better. Corequisite: NFS 5221 . Emphasis on food systems model, food safety and sanitation, menu planning, procurement, quality food production, distribution and service. flow of food, and foodservice equipment. Combination of lecture and field placement. Six hours per week.


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  • NFS 5222 - Nutrition and Food Service Management

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: HSC 4430. Principles and responsibilities of food and nutrition professionals. Emphasis on marketing food and nutrition services, financial management, facilities planning and design, human resources management, work improvement, and productivity. Offered spring only.


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  • NFS 5240 - Experimental Food Study

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NFS 3200 and CHEM 2030/2031 or permission of department. Chemical and physical factors affecting the flavor, texture, color, and appearance of food. Emphasis on evaluation of sensory qualities of food using subjective and objective measurements and new food product development. Offered once per year.


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  • NFS 5250 - Life Cycle Nutrition

    3 credit hours
    Physiological development and psychosocial factors that influence nutrient needs and nutrition behaviors of individuals across the life span. Emphasis is place on rules and regulations of  food and nutrition programs and nutrition education approaches for the life stages.


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  • NFS 5260 - Food Safety Issues from Production to Consumption

    3 credit hours
    Issues that impact food production, food storage and transportation, food processing, and food consumption within food production facilities, the home, and food service facilities. Consumer concerns evaluated based on risk theory and scientific evaluation of safety, including decision-making through critical thinking. Food standards and regulations designed to improve safety of food also discussed.


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  • NFS 5270 - Advanced Nutrition

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NFS 2220, BIOL 2010/2011, and BIOL 2020/2021 (with a C or better). Advanced study of nutrients, standards for determination of nutrient needs and metabolism of nutrients in the body. Offered Fall only.


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  • NFS 5400 - Dietetic Practicum

    6 credit hours
    Prerequisites: NFS 5200  and NFS 5220 . Practical preparation in clinical dietetics. Clinical experience provided with the cooperation of Middle Tennessee Medical Center and other facilities. For dietetics students only. Offered Summer only.


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  • NFS 5800 - Diet and Disease Seminar

    1 credit hours
    To be taken concurrently with NFS 5200 . Nutrition and Food Science majors only. Practice in applying the knowledge base acquired in NFS 5200  to structured case studies and development of the critical thinking skills needed to design accurate and systematic nutrition care plans in the clinical setting.


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  • NFS 6100 - Advanced Studies in Food and Culture

    3 credit hours
    Comprehensive investigation of the roles that culture plays in food practices, beliefs, and health of Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, Mexicans and Central Americans, Islanders, Asians, Middle Easterner, and other groups.


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  • NFS 6200 - Current Issues in Macronutrients

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or permission of instructor. Current issues and controversies in carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins with emphasis on metabolic aspects related to health promotion and disease prevention.


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  • NFS 6210 - Current Issues in Micronutrients

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3530/3531 or permission of instructor. Current topics in vitamin and mineral metabolism with emphasis on the physiological requirements, assessment techniques, and roles in health promotion and disease prevention.


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  • NFS 6220 - Food Industry Applied Nutrition

    3 credit hours
    Integration of food technological considerations, nutrition attributes, consumer perceptions, and socio-demographic influences to determine food choice, and thus diet quality.


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  • NFS 6230 - Advanced Clinical Nutrition

    3 credit hours
    Sequential to NFS 5200  and NFS 5270 . Integration of the principles of basic biological diseases in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of the nutritional aspects of disease including nutritional assessment and dietary implication in the etiology of disease.


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  • NFS 6290 - Dietetic Internship

    6 credit hours
    Planned educational experiences in administration of food service systems and experiences in a health care facility applying principles of normal and clinical nutrition to nutritional problems occurring throughout the life cycle.


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  • NFS 6300 - Entrepreneurial Skills for Nutrition Professionals

    3 credit hours
    Addresses the management tools, networking resources, and marketing principles necessary for nutrition professionals to be successful entrepreneurs. Available opportunities  examined with a focus on the many non-traditional ways nutrition professionals can develop and build their businesses.


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  • NFS 6600 - Nutrition and Obesity

    3 credit hours
    Examines the context, prevalence, causes, consequences, and treatment of obesity and weight-related issues in the United States and other developed and developing societies. Topics focus on the nutrition-related physiological, psychological, sociological, economic, and political aspects of obesity.


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  • NFS 7100 - Advanced Studies in Food and Culture

    3 credit hours
    Comprehensive investigation of the roles that culture plays in food practices, beliefs, and health of Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, Mexicans and Central Americans, Islanders, Asians, Middle Easterner, and other groups.


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  • NFS 7210 - Current Issues in Micronutrients

    3 credit hours
    Current topics in vitamin and mineral metabolism with emphasis on the physiological requirements, assessment techniques, and roles in health promotion and disease prevention.


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  • NFS 7600 - Nutrition and Obesity

    3 credit hours
    Examines the context, prevalence, causes, consequences, and treatment of obesity and weight-related issues in the United States and other developed and developing societies. Topics focus on the nutrition-related physiological, psychological, sociological, economic, and political aspects of obesity.


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Physical Education
  

  • PHED 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult

    3 credit hours
    (Same as HLTH 5340 .) Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for the adult. Administers and interprets assessments of related components with an understanding of physiological principles related to exercise in the adult. Major lifetime wellness activities covered.


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  • PHED 5600 - Technology Applications

    1 credit hours
    (Same as HLTH 5450 /REC 5600 .) Prerequisite: Introductory course in computer literacy or equivalent with instructor permission. Corequisite: PHED 5601 . Focus on understanding of and competency in use of a variety of technology applications related to the profession. Students will be required to enroll in the corresponding lab during the same semester.


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  • PHED 5700 - Content Development in Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    Skill development, concepts and tactics of multiple games, gymnastics, and dance forms spanning the K-12 educational context constructed and delivered. Insights into planning and assessment of instruction highlighted.


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  • PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity

    3 credit hours
    Identifies current topics and procedures for testing and programming as well as current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity for individuals with disabilities.


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  • PHED 6090 - Motor Learning in Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    Theories of learning related to the acquisition of motor skills; a review of the literature pertaining to motor skill development and the implications for teaching.


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  • PHED 6640 - Thesis Research

    1 to 6 credit hours
    (Same as EXSC 6640 /HLTH 6640 /LSM 6640 .) Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and composition of thesis. Once enrolled, student should register for at least one credit hour of master’s research each semester until completion. S/U grading.


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  • PHED 6680 - Current Issues in Physical Education Pedagogy

    3 credit hours
    Examines current issues in contemporary physical education pedagogy with an emphasis on teaching P-16 physical education. Particular attention given to professional issues for practitioners teaching physical education in the public schools and trends in current professional literature.


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  • PHED 6801 - Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

    3 credit hours
    Examines the psychological factors that explain high quality performance in sport and exercise. Sample topics include motivation, coaching psychology, the use of mental skills, communication strategies, and factors that affect participation and adherence to exercise.


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  • PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport

    3 credit hours
    The organization, planning, and functions involved in administering and supervising programs of physical education and sport. Clinical or field experience required of students with a sport management concentration.


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  • PHED 6880 - Internship and Special Projects

    3 to 6 credit hours
    (Same as EXSC 6880 /HLTH 6880 /LSM 6880 .) On-site practical experience in an exercise science, health promotion, or sport management program. Those with extensive work experience will develop, implement, and conclude a project (research or applied) in consultation with the major professor.


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  • PHED 6920 - Analysis of Teaching Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: At least one year teaching experience in a physical activity setting or permission of instructor. Explores systematic and informal observation techniques for identifying and analyzing teacher and student behaviors occurring in physical activity settings.


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  • PHED 7000 - Adapted Physical Activity

    3 credit hours
    Cognitive, neuromuscular, sensory, and orthopedic impairments; identification of current topics and procedures for testing and programming for individuals with disabilities; current research findings and practices to assist students in developing necessary skills to design and implement appropriate physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities.


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  • PHED 7010 - Analysis and Criticism of Professional Literature

    3 credit hours
    Thorough consideration of selected specialized literature most likely to influence physical education programs, procedures, and practices in the school and community.


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  • PHED 7040 - History of Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    The role of physical activity in the lives of people from antiquity to the present with an emphasis on the major events, movements, and people that have influenced the development of physical education.


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  • PHED 7090 - Motor Learning in Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    Theories of learning related to the acquisition of motor skills; a review of the literature pertaining to motor skill development and the implications for teaching.


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  • PHED 7680 - Current Issues in Physical Education Pedagogy

    3 credit hours
    Examines current issues in contemporary physical education pedagogy with an emphasis on teaching P-16 physical education. Particular attention given to professional issues for practitioners teaching physical education in the public schools and trends in current professional literature.


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  • PHED 7920 - Analysis of Teaching Physical Education

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: At least one year teaching experience in a physical activity setting or permission of instructor. Explores systematic and informal observation techniques for identifying and analyzing teacher and student behaviors occurring in physical activity settings.


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Physical Geography
  

  • PGEO 5000 - Climatology and Climate Change

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 1030 or GEOL 1030/1031 or GEOL 1040/1041. Non-mathematical introduction to the causes and patterns of global climates and in-depth analysis of climate change, including paleoclimatology and recent global cooling and warming trends, their natural and human-induced causes, potential future trends, human and environmental adaptation, and mitigation including geoengineering.


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  • PGEO 5010 - Biogeography

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 1030 or GEOL 1030/1031 or GEOL 1040/1041. Examines the science of biogeography, geographic principles, and foundations of biogeography. Topics include patterns of biodiversity, ecological biogeography, specialization and extinction forces, and the frontiers of biogeography.


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  • PGEO 5020 - Environmental Issues, Impacts, and Sustainability

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 1030 or GEOL 1030/GEOL 1031 or GEOL 1040/GEOL 1041. Examines the geographic aspects of how locations affect such modern issues of air and water pollution, hazardous waste, climate change, and food production. Provides an overview of the modern environmental concerns, their causes, consequences, and factors needing to be examined in order to gain an understanding of these problems.


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  • PGEO 5280 - Special Problems and Topics in Physical Geography

    1 to 6 credit hours
    Research participation or guided readings in a particular area or topic appropriate to the student’s interests and professional objectives. The type and amount of additional work will be decided upon when student registers for the course.


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  • PGEO 5380 - Cartography

    3 credit hours
    General knowledge of the field including familiarity with the techniques and tools of professional cartography and graphics. Selected lectures and class discussions. A series of map construction assignments; a specialized map assignment supported by written analysis. Three hours lecture per week.


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  • PGEO 5401 - Field Studies in Physical Geography

    4 credit hours
    Supervised study in some geographical area, preceded by classroom preview and concluded by a time of evaluation. Emphasis on the natural and cultural elements of the environment, with special attention directed toward the pattern of human occupancy. An intensive period of study and research on a full-time basis. Work required will depend on area researched and time involved. Consult department chair for specific fees.


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  • PGEO 5490 - Remote Sensing

    4 credit hours
    Various vehicles of remote sensing such as radar, satellite imagery, and infrared data. Use of data in preparation of maps and applications to land use and environmental problems examined. Selection of data from either a numeric or image remote sensing system, interpreting, and developing a report from the interpretations. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.


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  • PGEO 5510 - Laboratory Problems in Remote Sensing

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 4490 or PGEO 5490 . Computer processing of selected satellite imagery. Laboratory will provide practical experience through design, execution, and completion of applied remote sensing projects, one of which will be the effects of an environmental impact.


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  • PGEO 5511 - Advanced Remote Sensing

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 5490  or PGEO 4490. Lecture and laboratory in the study of advanced topics in remote sensing, including but not limited to, active sensors (LiDAR and RADAR), hyperspectral, and spectroscopy. Three hours lecture/laboratory per week.


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  • PGEO 5520 - Image Interpretation

    4 credit hours
    Principles, methods, and techniques of image interpretation including maps, satellite data, and aerial photos. Environmental impact of a special project. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.


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  • PGEO 5530 - Geographic Information Systems

    3 credit hours
    Lecture and laboratory work relative to computer-manipulated geographic data base. Laboratory work will involve experience in practical application of a geographic information system (GIS) to problem-solving. Student will take appropriate data and compile an environmental impact statement (EIS). Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.


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  • PGEO 5560 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 4530 or  . Lecture and laboratory work related to the principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Continued training in GIS analysis including raster analysis, spatial analysis, network analysis, and geocoding. Data management including data editing, geodatabase design, and creation also examined. Other topics include resource management, demographic, and civic application. Three hours lecture per week.


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  • PGEO 5570 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 4560 or PGEO 5560 . Use of geographic information systems, computer programming, and database operations to analyze geodata. Study of geographic areas recently modified by natural or human phenomena to acquire relevant data, use appropriate spatial statistics, and make inferences about the transformative process and/or the future state of the study area. Presentation of findings in both map and report form. Three hours lecture per week.


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  • PGEO 6040 - Geospatial Systems and Applications

    4 credit hours
    Evaluate integrated environmental systems and physical processes in landscapes through application of GIS technology. Make spatial inferences about transformative processes and past/future state of the study area. Describe techniques required to complete environmental studies at multiple scales involving geospatial datasets.


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  • PGEO 6050 - Programming for Geospatial Database Applications

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: PGEO 5570 . Development of custom/tailored GIS-based computer programming to analyze geospatial datasets for making inferences about the Earth’s natural and human systems. Extend commercially available geographic information systems software packages through the development of novel computer programs to perform GIS tasks such as spatial analysis, data transformation, map generation, and geospatial database integration.


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  • PGEO 6060 - Advanced Topics in Geosciences

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Individual-based study/research in particular area or field of Geosciences related to student’s interest and professional objectives. May be repeated once, up to a maximum of six credits.


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  • PGEO 6070 - Quantitative Methods in Geosciences

    3 credit hours
    Applies computational technology to solve practical problems in geology and physical geography fields using statistical and data analysis methods to describe, analyze, transform, and utilize geospatial datasets. Processing, summarizing, graphical visualization, and spatial inferences about transformative processes and past/future state of natural environment phenomena.


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  • PGEO 6630 - Graduate Research

    1 to 9 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Department of permission. Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and documentation of findings.


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  • PGEO 6640 - Thesis Research

    1 to 9 credit hours
    Selection of a research problem, review of pertinent literature, collection and analysis of data, and documentation of results. Students in the Geosciences M.S. thesis track, once enrolled, should register for at least one credit hour of graduate thesis research each semester until completion of the master’s thesis.


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Physical Science
  

  • PSCI 5030 - Experimental Physical Science

    4 credit hours
    Basic concepts, laws, and principles of astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics with particular emphasis on the utilization of equipment available or easily improvised in actual school situations to illustrate these concepts, laws, and principles. Offered every term.


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  • PSCI 5080 - Problems in Physical Science

    4 credit hours
    A problem from chemistry, physics, or other physical science appropriate to the student’s background and interest. Offered on sufficient demand. May be repeated for a total of eight credits with departmental approval.


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  • PSCI 6020 - Investigations in Physical Science

    1 to 3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Topics from astronomy to chemistry and physics, with special emphasis on the development of hands-on activities, determination of content cognitive demand, development of appropriate assessment instruments/implementation plans, and implementation of these across the pre-college curriculum. For practicing pre-college science teachers and school administrators. Consult the listed instructor for costs and specific credits. Does not apply toward chemistry graduate degrees. Offered on sufficient demand. May be repeated for a total of six credits with departmental approval. Repeatable for up to six credit hours.


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  • PSCI 6800 - Intermediate Physical Science

    3 credit hours
    Selected concepts and theories within the physical sciences of astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics such as the solar system and the Earth, physical and chemical changes, chemical bonding, acids and bases, rocks and minerals, density, kinematics, electricity, and magnetism. Particular emphasis placed on developing strong content and pedagogical content knowledge in these areas.


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  • PSCI 7800 - Intermediate Physical Science

    3 credit hours
    Selected concepts and theories within the physical sciences of astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics such as the solar system and the Earth, physical and chemical changes, chemical bonding, acids and bases, rocks and minerals, density, kinematics, electricity, and magnetism. Particular emphasis placed on developing strong content and pedagogical content knowledge in these areas.


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Physician Assistant
  

  • PA 6010 - Regional Anatomy

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. As the cornerstone of medicine, the study of gross anatomy will provide students with a strong foundation for building a healthcare career. Through a clinically relevant approach, exploring both the structure and function of the human body’s major systems will be accomplished primarily through lectures and examination of cadaveric specimens, augmented with virtual learning tools and models. The emphasis will remain on the practical application of anatomical knowledge to the clinical practice of medicine.


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  • PA 6110 - Scientific Basis of Medicine I

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. A thorough understanding of the scientific basis of medicine is required to diagnose and treat disease. As such, this course will encompass both integrative human physiology and the pathophysiology of disease. The complex interrelationships of function and dysfunction at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and systemic levels will be explored, as well as the genetic basis of disease. As the first in this series of courses, the focus will be on the scientific basis of cells and tissues, hematology, and malignancy, emphasizing homeostatic mechanisms, etiologies of diseases, and applicable treatments.


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  • PA 6120 - Scientific Basis of Medicine II

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; PA 6110 . Building upon the foundational knowledge from PA 6110 , the student will continue to amass a foundational understanding of physiologic and pathophysiologic principles relating to the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and male genitourinary systems. Emphasis is placed upon the relationships of the major systems involving the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.


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  • PA 6130 - Scientific Basis of Medicine III

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6110  and PA 6120 . As the culmination of the Scientific Basis of Medicine series, students will develop a working knowledge of the physiology/pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, neurological, and endocrine systems. The human immune system will also be highlighted regarding its protagonist function in defense of infectious disease and its antagonistic role in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.


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  • PA 6210 - Diagnostic Tests I

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program. Serves as a comprehensive overview relating to the use of diagnostic modalities, particularly as it relates to concepts in laboratory medicine. Emphasis will remain on a thorough understanding of the laboratory evaluations of various diseases across the spectrum of major body systems. The survey including indications, techniques, and interpretation of results. Furthermore, students will learn how working and differential diagnoses are shaped and refined through the use of diagnostic studies. Through integrated lab, students will also get to apply various classroom principles through active case-based formats.


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  • PA 6220 - Diagnostic Tests II

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6210 . Building upon the medical knowledge gained in PA 6210 , this course shifts focus toward the study of radiology as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality of modern medicine. Emphasis will be placed on methodology, indications, and interpretation of various types of imaging studies. Case-based integrated learning in lab will continue to help students apply these principles to practice.


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  • PA 6230 - Diagnostic Tests III

    2 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6210  and PA 6220 . In the last of the three-part series on diagnostic testing, the student will learn to perform and interpret a 12-lead EKG to evaluate cardiac symptoms and disease. The course also surveys noncardiac conditions that will produce various EKG changes. Students will gain foundational knowledge that is reinforced through practical application of skill.

     


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  • PA 6250 - Introduction to the Medical Profession and Ethical Practice

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. For the future physician assistant, it is critical to understand the historical perspectives of the profession, as well as the legal and ethical implications of practice. After surveying the history of the profession, students will begin the transition into contemporary medical practice intricacies. Students will study risk management strategies, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and prevention of medical errors in addition to a vast array of medico-legal ramifications of contemporary practice. Explores moral concepts related to practical medical decision-making and problem solving to allow students to form a strong foundation for ethical medical practice.


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  • PA 6260 - Population Health

    2 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. Aspiring healthcare providers must develop a solid understanding of the principles of disease prevention, surveillance, reporting, and intervention. Thus, students will be introduced to core public health concepts to inform clinical practice and benefit both community and society as a whole. The core focus will be on the frameworks underpinning public health systems, patient advocacy, and population health maintenance. Explores the interrelated facets of social and behavioral sciences to understand the social determinants of health more fully.

     


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  • PA 6310 - Clinical Pharmacology I

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. As a clinical science, the study of pharmacology combines the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely prescribe and monitor medications to treat disease in patients of all ages with varying levels of comorbidities. As the first course in the series, students will be introduced to basic principles of pharmacotherapy, pharmacologic treatment of hematologic and dermatologic disorder, and chemotherapeutic drugs.


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  • PA 6320 - Clinical Pharmacology II

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6310 . Building on the principles learned in PA 6310 , students will continue to enhance their knowledge regarding the pharmacology of autonomic drugs and various classes of medications used in treating cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal disease. Students will be additionally exposed to other classes of medications affecting smooth muscle. Further emphasis will be placed on additional special topics in pharmacotherapy.


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  • PA 6330 - Clinical Pharmacology III

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6310  and PA 6320 . Advancing understanding of pharmacotherapeutics, students will move on to become increasingly proficient at the pharmacologic treatment of disease. This installment will focus on pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics related to orthopaedics, rheumatology, neurology, and endocrinology. Also involves a broad survey of toxicology and a systematic approach to the poisoned patient. Additional emphasis will be on the intricacies of prescribing medication to specialized populations.

     


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  • PA 6410 - Clinical Medicine I

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. As the first of three courses, Clinical Medicine will be introduced as the essentials of diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Surveying medicine in the capacity will be pathology-based, arranged by body system and specialty. The fundamental elements of clinical medicine, such as epidemiology, precipitating factors, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and manifestations, red flags, diagnostics, clinical intervention, management of diseases and disorders, clinical pearls, and differential diagnoses, will be thoroughly explored. Focusing on nutrition, dermatology, and HEENT, the students will have the opportunity to study acute and chronic care plans. Content will additionally include preventive treatments, patient education, and referrals when necessary.


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  • PA 6420 - Clinical Medicine II

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6410 . Moving into a comprehensive survey of cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and urology, Clinical Medicine II will continue the exploration of the epidemiology, precipitating factors, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and manifestations, red flags, diagnostics, clinical intervention, management of diseases and disorders, clinical pearls, and differential diagnoses of the applicable systems. In addition to acute and chronic care plans, the prevention of illness will additionally be highlighted. Discussions regarding patient education and referral will also be considered as parts of the treatment plan.


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  • PA 6430 - Clinical Medicine III

    4 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6410  and PA 6420 . In the last of the Clinical Medicine series, students will continue to expand the breadth of medical knowledge required to practice medicine through a problem-oriented approach. An in-depth examination of orthopaedics, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, and infectious disease will promote further understanding of the epidemiology, precipitating factors, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and manifestations, red flags, diagnostics, clinical intervention, management of diseases and disorders, clinical pearls, and differential diagnoses relevant to these specialties. As with previous courses, acute/chronic care plans, preventive measures, appropriate patient education, and referrals will be seamlessly integrated into the curriculum as an integral part of holistic healthcare.


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  • PA 6470 - Clinical Procedures

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. Provides students with the fundamental concepts and skills required to perform common clinical procedures based on current practice standards. Students will receive knowledge of key indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits of procedural skills often performed in various practice settings. A basic review of the appropriate anatomy and physiology will be included. The laboratory environment will provide students an opportunity to perform and practice these procedures.


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  • PA 6510 - History and Physical Exam I

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. Serves as the foundational journey into the medical interview, physical exam, and subsequent patient encounter documentation.  With a focus on developing interpersonal communication skills and professionalism, students will learn the art of taking medical history while simultaneously learning to document findings, prepare oral presentations, and effectively exchange information with the patients and other members of the healthcare team. Introduces the student to the physical exam covering vitals, integumentary, and HEENT exams. Content will be reinforced through practical application.


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  • PA 6520 - History and Physical Exam II

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6510 . Continues a pragmatic approach to the examination of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. The intricacies of cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary portions of the physical exam will thoroughly be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. The written medical record, oral presentation, and interpersonal/ professionalism skill sets will be continually reinforced.


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  • PA 6530 - History and Physical Exam III

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6510  and PA 6520 . Continues to focus on relevant history and physical examination skills needed to assess the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems. Additionally, students will have a comprehensive survey regarding clinical assessment nuances for special patient populations, including pediatric (infants, children, and adolescents) and geriatric age groups. Allows students to coalesce regional and population-specific history and physical exam techniques into a comprehensive history and physical required for preventive, well-person encounters. Underlying emphasis will also be placed on the development of non-cognitive interpersonal and professionalism skills.


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  • PA 6610 - Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving I

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program. Opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in other classes to the assessment and care of patients across the lifespan. A team-based learning approach will allow the student to organically develop the critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate patients and provide quality patient care effectively. Diagnosis and management decisions related to disorders and diseases of hematologic, dermatologic, and HEENT systems are explored. This course series also offers opportunities to participate and learn collaboratively in interprofessional teams.


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  • PA 6620 - Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving II

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6610 . Continues to horizontally integrate the materials in other classes into a comprehensive team-based approach to learning.  Encompasses the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and renal/genitourinary systems. The principles of working collaboratively in effective healthcare teams will be integrated and practiced in these the learning modules.


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  • PA 6630 - Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving III

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisites: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program; successful completion of PA 6610  and PA 6620 . Continues to hone the student’s critical thinking skills to support a successful transition to a healthcare provider. Using similar pedagogies and principles as PA 6610  and PA 6620 , the course explores clinical manifestations commonly encountered in orthopaedics, rheumatology, neurology, endocrinology, and infectious disease. Additionally, the course supports collaborative interprofessional team-based practice through classroom study and clinical application.


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  • PA 6670 - Issues in Practice

    2 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. Leads students to investigate the current trends and issues facing contemporary PA practice. Professional development topics, such as interprofessional team-based approaches to healthcare; palliative and end-of-life care; patient education and counseling; and the business aspects of healthcare are foundational issues in practice and will be considered accordingly. Students will also delve into various elements of personal and professional wellness, including impairment and burnout. Lastly, the knowledge to provide medical care to a diverse patient population will be secondarily underpinned by understanding patient backgrounds, disabilities, and other social determinants of health. Course content will culminate with the retrospective analysis of previous non-cognitive skill development over the didactic year through previous service-based learning opportunities.

     


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  • PA 6680 - Critical Appraisal of Medical Literature and Evidence-Based Medicine

    2 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Studies program. Students will learn to seamlessly coalesce the most up-to-date scientific literature with clinician experience and patient values to provide true evidence-based medical care. Emphasis on formulating research questions, interpreting biostatistical methods, and distinguishing types of sampling methods. Uses various medical databases and recognizes medical research limits through critical appraisal. Aids students in preparing to apply evidence-based medicine to their clinical practices.


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  • PA 6710 - Survey of Psychiatry

    3 credit hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Physician Assistant Students program. Introduces psychiatry and behavioral health as encountered in various medical settings through an integrative approach. Recognition of mental illness will be taught through history and physical exam. In contrast, treatment will be primarily explored through a problem-based approach, emphasizing health promotion and counseling.


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