2022-2023 Academic Catalog & Student Handbooks [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.
Courses numbered 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, 200 to 299 for sophomores, 300 to 399 for juniors and seniors, and 400 to 499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 to 699 are reserved for graduate students. Courses numbered 700 to 899 are reserved for doctoral students.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 5* ” can be entered, returning all 500 or graduate-level courses.
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NU 516 Computer Utilization in Nursing
Credit, three hours.
Provides an understanding of the interdependence of technology with nursing education. Emphasis is placed upon the facilitation of skill development in key areas of nursing and nursing education such as word processing, research, databases, assistance in presentations, and spreadsheets.
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NU 517 Testing and Evaluation
Credit, three hours.
Prepares the student to teach in a nursing curriculum with a focus in learning outcomes. The student will learn to become accountable for student learning and program effectiveness through the development and use of a variety of models and tools to assess and evaluate teaching practices, student learning, course curriculum, and program effectiveness.
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NU 518 Developing Leadership Roles in Nursing
Credit, three hours.
Express issues influencing the development of a foundation for leadership roles in nursing administration and nursing education. Theories of nursing leadership and change are examined as a means for building models for leadership roles. The impact of health policies, economics and culture, legal and ethical issues, and analyzed as they relate to nursing leadership roles. Factors having potential for creating excellence in nursing are explored.
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NU 525 Informatics and Healthcare Technology
Credit, three hours.
This course focuses on the expanding role of informatics in the delivery of healthcare. Students will explore the appropriate use of current and emerging technologies, along with considerations for their safe integration into practice. Emphasis will be placed on the use of technology and informatics in the acquisition, organization, analysis and interpretation of data that serves as a foundation for clinical decision-making and improvements in the delivery of patient care. Regulatory standards and ethical/legal issues related to informatics are also examined.
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NU 527 Research and Quality Methods in Evidence-Based Practice
Credit hours, three
This course is foundational to perform research and explores the fundamental skills in nursing research. The student will critically evaluate knowledge, research, and evidence for the implementation of best practices in health care quality and patient safety management in the current U.S. health care system using continuous quality improvement across the continuum of care. Consumer and producer use is discussed for each step of the research process. Participants are provided with the opportunity to update knowledge by critically reading current research literature pertinent to their chosen field of interest and to apply the steps of the research process to design a research study. The ultimate goal of this course is to improve the nursing practice of the participant and thus improve service to clientele, through an understanding of the design and application of nursing research methods to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
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NU 528 Leadership Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration
Credit, three hours.
This course is to enhance the student’s knowledge of advanced nursing practice roles and interprofessional roles and collaboration in healthcare delivery. This course focuses on advanced roles for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is on the philosophical inquiry, theory analysis, and research findings to improve the health care outcomes for culturally diverse individuals and groups in advanced nursing practice. Major theoretical perspectives from a variety of disciplines are explored as a foundation for advanced practice.
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NU 529 Organization Informatics and Healthcare Technology
Credit, three hours.
This course provides an overview of information technology in healthcare organizations. Students are introduced to organizational foundations for collection, storage, and distribution of information for operations, planning, and decision making.
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NU 530 Administration of Nursing Organizations
Credit, three hours.
Focuses on the role of the nursing administrator in a variety of health care organizations. Knowledge of the standards of nursing administration and the classical management functions serves as a basis for exploration of administrative behaviors in relation to the issues and trends affecting the health care system. The concepts and process of planned change, problem solving, and the management of conflict within the nursing organization will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): NU 502 , NU 503 , NU 504 , NU 505 , NU 515 , NU 516 , NU 517 , NU 518 .
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NU 531 Administration of Nursing Practicum
Credit, two hours.
Provides the opportunity to practice concepts and behaviors which were explored in other courses in the MSN program, especially NU 530 . Analysis of the administrative processes and functions is encouraged. Clinical experience is intended to reinforce understanding of the nursing administrator’s role in problem solving, conflict management, and effecting planned change in the health care organization. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 530 .
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NU 534 Administration of Nursing Practicum II
Credit, three hours.
Provides the opportunity to practice concepts and behaviors which were explored in other courses in the MSN program, especially NU 530. Analysis of the administrative processes and functions is encouraged. Clinical experience is intended to reinforce understanding of the nursing administrator’s role in problem-solving, conflict management, and effecting planned change in the health care organization. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 530, NU 531 Pass/Fail
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NU 536 Administration of Nursing Practicum III
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Credit, three hours.
Provides the opportunity to practice concepts and behaviors which were explored in other courses in the MSN program, especially NU 530. Analysis of the administrative processes and functions is encouraged. Clinical experience is intended to reinforce understanding of the nursing administrator’s role in problem-solving, conflict management, and effecting planned change in the health care organization. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 530, NU 531, NU 534
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NU 540 Teaching Nursing
Credit, three hours.
Explores the faculty role in teaching nursing. Analyzes needs of the learner and considers strategies for meeting needs. Management of both classroom and clinical teaching areas are deliberated. Provides an exploration of legal and ethical issues affecting nursing education. Prerequisite(s): NU 502 , NU 503 , NU 504 , NU 515 , NU 516 , NU 517 , NU 518 .
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NU 541 Teaching Nursing Practicum
Credit, two hours.
Provides practical experience while exploring the nurse faculty role. Directs the student in the process of implementing teaching/learning principles in the classroom and clinical setting. Provides the opportunity to practice concepts explored in other courses in the MSN program related to curriculum development and implementation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 540 .
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NU 544 Teaching Nursing Practicum II
Credit, three hours
Provides practical experience while exploring the nurse faculty role. Directs the student in the process of implementing teaching/learning principles in the classroom and clinical setting. Provides the opportunity to practice concepts explored in other courses in the MSN program related to curriculum development and implementation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 540, NU541 Pass/Fail
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NU 546 Teaching Nursing Practicum III
Credit, three hours.
Provides practical experience while exploring the nurse faculty role. Directs the student in the process of implementing teaching/learning principles in the classroom and clinical setting. Provides the opportunity to practice concepts explored in other courses in the MSN program related to curriculum development and implementation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 540, NU 541, NU 544 Pass/Fail
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NU 551 Family Nurse Practitioner I
Credit, seven hours.
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of health care problems in the primary care setting common to adult patients, pediatric patients, and women’s health. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted. Extensive clinical experiences are provided in various acute and community-based settings to prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry-level family nurse practitioner. There are 180 clinical hours associated with this course. Prerequisite(s): NU 507 , NU 509 Spring
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NU 565 Legal and Ethical Framework in Healthcare
Credit, three hours.
This course provides an overview to the concepts of legal and ethical frameworks of healthcare. Students will gain familiarity with the terminology, resouces and major frameworks related to healthcare organizations.
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NU 595 Comprehensive Examination
Credit, none (no hours).
The comprehensive examination will cover materials in the curriculum with emphasis on the content of courses within the nursing major. Corequisite(s): It consists of a written examination and is graded as either a “Pass” or “Fail”.
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NU 598 Research Project
Credit, three hours.
Provides the opportunity for an individual or small group of students to plan, conduct, and report an in-depth research study utilizing appropriate research methodology with the guidance and approval of a graduate faculty advisor. Prerequisite(s): NU 504 .
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NU 599 Thesis
Credit, three hours.
Provides the opportunity for a student to plan, conduct, and report an individualized in-depth research study utilizing appropriate research methodology with the guidance and approval of a three-member graduate faculty committee. Prerequisite(s): NU 504 .
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NU 613 Specialty Focus Practicum
Credit, two hours.
This course is designed for the Advanced Practice Nurse to work in a clinical setting of their choice and enhance advanced clinical practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse as a role model (80 clinical hours).
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NU 619 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
Credit, two hours.
This course will focus on the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics and outcomes of programs to improve health care and inform future programmatic decisions. Key policy issues and core constructs for analysis include national health expenditures and cost containment strategies, patient access and cost containment strategies, patient access and health disparities, health care reform, future direction and trends and policy innovations will be examined for their impact on advanced practice, service delivery and health outcomes. This course prepares the advanced nursing professional to respond to current realities and provide enhanced leadership for future policy development and professional practice.
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NU 626 Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice
Credit, two hour.
Emphasis will be placed on professional topics such as reimbursement, licensure and credentials, prescriptive privileges, securing employment, certification exam preparation and portfolio preparation.
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NU 652 Family Nurse Practitioner II
Credit, seven hours.
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of health care problems in the primary care setting common to adult patients, pediatric patients, and women’s health. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted. Extensive clinical experiences are provided in various acute and community-based settings to prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry-level family nurse practitioner. There are 180 clinical hours associated with this course. Prerequisite(s): NU 507 ,NU 508 ,NU 509 , NU 551 Summer
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NU 653 Family Nurse Practitioner III
Credit, seven hours.
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of health promotion, prevention, diagnosis and management of health care problems in the primary care setting common to adult patients, pediatric patients, and women’s health. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. Interdisciplinary collaboration among health care providers is promoted. Extensive clinical experiences are provided in various acute and community-based settings to prepare the student to assume the role and professional responsibilities of the entry-level family nurse practitioner. There are 180 clinical hours associated with this course. Prerequisite(s): NU 507 , NU 508 ,NU 509 , NU 551 , NU 652 Corequisite(s): NU 613 ,NU 626 Fall
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NU 701 Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice
Credit, three hours.
This course examines advanced nursing practice roles, both from a historical view and in current practice, as well as explores roles using philosophical, political, economic, and legal frameworks. Emphasis is placed on examination of current social, professional, legislative, and technological trends in health care, as they relate to advanced practice nursing. The focus will be on encouraging the student to develop the requisite skills needed for role assumption and leadership within the health care delivery system through engagement in activities designed to develop role competencies in advanced nursing practice.
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NU 702 Health Information Systems
Credit, three hours.
This course provides an in-depth evaluation of various health information systems, with emphasis on case studies of systems utilized in areas such as patient-care, clinical decision-support, disease and demographic surveillance, imaging and simulation, and safety and environmental assessment. Fundamentals of proposing, reporting, and refereeing evaluation studies are covered. Utilization of a statistical software and comparison of EHR programs. Legal and ethical issues related to training, security, confidentiality, and the use of informed consent are discussed.
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NU 703 Project Development
Credit, four hours.
This course is a faculty guided course in which the student will develop a scholarly project topic based on an area of interest. In this course students will develop an abstract, problem statement, evidence review plan, and evaluation plan.
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NU 705 Faith and Science
Credit, two hours.
The philosophical underpinnings of the Christian worldview as it applies to faith and science in the arena of health care. An understanding of faith as the basis for hope and humanity in delivering quality health care will be discussed while incorporating the quantitative analysis of scientific principles.
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NU 708 Epidemiology
Credit, three hours.
This course covers the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation including describing the patterns of illness in populations and research designs for investigating the etiology of disease. Introduces quantitative measures to determine risk, association and procedures for standardization of rates. Topics include the development of research questions; overview of epidemiologic study designs; sampling, sample size, and selection bias; techniques for data collection, sources of secondary data and the evaluation of measurement and information bias; confounding and effect modification; techniques for simple and stratified analyses; and an introduction to mathematical modeling in epidemiology.
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NU 710 Clinical Scholarship in Evidence-Based Practice
Credit, three hours.
This course emphasizes the conceptual understanding of research design and methods and measurements commonly used in research. Application of research methods and design, principles of measurement, and use of statistics in order to contribute to improved clinical decisions and outcomes. The use of statistical techniques as well as how to apply and interpret the results.
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NU 712 Organizational Leadership
Credit, three hours.
This course will provide analyses of the theory, practice, context, content, skills, and processes relating to individual, organizational and global leadership. The evolving roles in health care systems are explored. An emphasis is placed on the role of the advanced practice nurse leader in relationship to innovative and strategic leadership approaches to change, managing outcomes, conflict, ethical and legal decisions, human and physical resources, and quality improvements.
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NU 729 Preventative Care for Populations
Credit, three hours.
This course introduces role of assessment in planning for community health improvement through health promotion activities. Considers determinants of health; methods to find, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data; interprets findings to describe the health resources, risks, and outcomes; role of assessment in identifying health disparities and patterns of health inequities.
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NU 731 Leadership Experiences in Nursing (Optional)
Credit, one hour.
The student will complete clinical hours in a selected facility reviewing leadership styles and responsibilities. Pass or Fail
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NU 732 Patient Experiences in Nursing (Optional)
Credit, one hour.
The student will complete clinical hours in a selected facility engaging leaders with process improvement and the patient experience. Pass or Fail
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NU 733 Quality and Safety Experiences in Nursing (Optional)
Credit, one hour.
The student will complete clinical hours in a selected facility engaging quality and safety practices and responsibilities. Pass or Fail
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NU 734 Human Resource Experiences in Nursing (Optional)
Credit, one hour.
The student will complete clinical hours in a selected facility reviewing allocation of human resources and responsibilities. Pass or Fail
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NU 735 Financial Resource Experiences in Nursing (Optional)
Credit, one hour.
The student will complete clinical hours in a selected facility reviewing allocation of financial resources and responsibilities. Pass or Fail
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NU 809 Fellowship I
Credit, four hours.
This course is a faculty-guided scholarly experience to allow the student to implement an evidence-based practice project addressing the clinically relevant problem. The student will prepare and submit for IRB approval. Pass/Fail
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NU 812 Fellowship II
Credit, four hours.
This course is a faculty-guided scholarly experience to allow the student to implement an evidence-based practice project addressing the clinically relevant problem.
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NU 815 Diversity and Social Issues in Health Care
Credit, three hours.
This course examines contemporary issues faced by today’s advanced practice nurse and identifies the new skills needed to deliver patient-centered care in a changing society. The student will understand how the social determinants of health related to health status and will investigate their impact on future health outcomes. Additionally, this course introduces the multifaceted issue of health disparities in the U.S health care system. Socially marginalized and economically disenfranchised populations will be examined at the individual, systemic and institutional levels. The student will explore the intersections of culture, education, literacy, language, social class and community networks with race, ethnicity, and immigration status. They learn how new skills such as cultural competence and health literacy improve the delivery of health care.
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NU 830 Ethics and Health Care Policy Transformation and Economics
Credit, three hours.
This course explores the legal, policy and ethical issues encountered by health care professionals in the continuously evolving health care system. Topics will include government regulation of health care providers, patient consent to and refusal of treatment, human reproduction issues, privacy and confidentiality, tax-exemption, antitrust, fraud and abuse, mental health issues and health information management. Students will gain the ability to analyze legal and ethical health care resources by engaging in interactive discussions and informative research.
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OT 510 Old Testament Exegetical Tools
Credit, three hours.
An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet, word formation, and verbal system for the purposes of exegesis. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in the use of concordances and lexica, as well as the use of various linguistic helps, differing Bible translations, and other exegetical tools.
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OT 511 Old Testament Introduction
Credit, three hours.
Examines critical issues related to Old Testament introduction.
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OT 512 The Pentateuch
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the Law. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of the books from this section of the Hebrew Bible are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 513 The Former Prophets
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the Former Prophets. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of books from this section of the Hebrew Bible are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 514 The Latter Prophets
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the Latter Prophets. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of books from this section of the Hebrew Bible are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 515 The Writings
Credit, three hours.
Provides a study of the Writings. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of books from this section of the Hebrew Bible are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 517 Exegesis in Hebrew
Credit, three hours.
Presents a detailed analysis of selected books or portions of books from the Hebrew Bible. Emphasis is given to vocabulary building, location of verbs, and pronunciation as well as exegesis. Use of lexicon is a major component of classwork. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 518 Special Topics in Old Testament
Credit, three hours.
Investigates special topics in Old Testament designed to meet specific needs and special interests and to explore current issues in the field. The course may be repeated when content changes.
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OT 520 Old Testament: Torah & Historical Narrative
Credit, three hours.
The content of this course includes studies in literature, culture, history and theology of the Old Testament narratives, from Genesis through Esther, from a Christocentric perspective.
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OT 521 Old Testament: Poetry & Prophecy
Credit, three hours.
The content of this course includes studies in the literature, culture, history and theology of the Old Testament poetry and prophecy, from Job through Malachi, from a Christocentric perspective.
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UM 101 University of Mobile 101
Credit, one hour.
UM 101 exists to assist new students in building the foundation for success in their chosen degree program. This course seeks to enhance the learning experience by providing opportunities for students to develop the skills, values, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for success at the University of Mobile and long-term in their chosen career field. Students will encounter a range of issues from both philosophical and practical perspectives determined necessary to strengthen their academic growth and professional readiness. Topics include: University procedures, campus resources, mental wellness, study skills, Christian worldview, career exploration, program-specific expectations, and student success.
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PH 101 Physical Science
Credit, four hours.
A one-academic period (semester) course, which develops topics from selected areas of physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy historically and topically. It fulfills one of the laboratory sciences requirements of the University’s basic course requirements. Four hours.
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PH 104 Concepts of Physics
Credit, 4 hours
A descriptive overview of the entire field of physics with laboratory, including the concepts of scalars and vectors, Newton’s laws, momentum and energy conservation, rotational motion, fluids, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particle physics.
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PH 215 Astronomy
Credit, four hours.
A non-mathematical survey of astronomy. Topics will include the solar system, stars, and galaxies. This course satisfies one of the laboratory science requirements of the core curriculum. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Four hours.
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PH 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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PH 301 General Physics I
Credit, four hours.
A physics course for students majoring in biology, the health professions, or the social sciences. Stress is placed on basic principles. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws, circular motion, work, energy, impluse, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, fluids, waves, sound, fluids, solids, and thermodynamics. Four hours. Prerequisite(s): MA 113
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PH 302 General Physics II
Credit, four hours.
A continuation of PH 301 . Topics include electric fields, Gauss’ law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current and resistance, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, Faraday’s law, inductance, A.C. circuits, electromagnetic waves, light, geometric optics, interference, particles and waves, quantum theory, and nuclear structure and reactions. Four hours. Prerequisite(s): PH 301 minimum grade C
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PH 311 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
Credit, four hours.
A survey course in physics for science and engineering students. Introduces the use of calculus in interpreting physical phenomena. Problem solving and problem solving logic are an important part of this course. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws, circular motion, work, energy, impulse, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, fluids, waves, and sound. Four hours. Prerequisite(s): MA 201 , MA 202 or permission of the instructor.
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PH 312 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Credit, four hours.
A continuation to PH 311 . Topics include: waves, electric fields, Gauss’ law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current and resistance, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, Faraday’s law, inductance, A.C. circuits, electromagnetic waves, light, geometric optics, interference, diffraction, quantum theory, atomic structure, wave properties of matter, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, and nuclear structure and reactions. Four hours. Prerequisite(s): PH 311 , minimum grade C.
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PH 497 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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PH 498 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
Credit, three hours.
Designed to provide the student with an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and experience as it is represented in the many areas of psychology, including learning, thinking, personality, motivation, emotion, adjustment, behavior disorders, and psychotherapy.
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PSY 297 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 301 Human Growth and Development
Credit, three hours.
Provides the student an overview of human growth and development across the life span. Areas of study include the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the historical, sociological and psychological foundations of learning with respect to human growth and development.
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PSY 303 Psychology of Learning and Behavior
Credit, three hours.
Emphasizes the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning as well as cognitive and skill learning. Connectionist approaches that can integrate both behaviorist and cognitive research and theory will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 304 Experimental Psychology
Credit, three hours.
A study of the basic principles of research experimentation as utilized in psychology. Ethics of psychological research will be an ongoing focus of the course. Students will be required to design and write a research proposal in APA style. Students will learn to conduct basic statistical analysis using SPSS software. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology and MA 211 (WI)
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PSY 310 Cognitive Psychology
Credit, three hours.
An examination of the various cognitive processes, including attention, pattern recognition, long-and-short term memory, categorization, language, semantic organization, and problem solving. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 315 Abnormal Psychology
Credit, three hours.
An introductory survey of the field of abnormal psychology. Emphasis is placed on the study of the history, dynamics, and types of maladaptive behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 320 Adolescent Psychology
Credit, three hours.
A study of the characteristics of adolescents and their culture. Areas of study include their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and moral development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 323 Introduction to Family Therapy
Credit, three hours.
An introduction to the field of family therapy. The course will review the various theories that apply in family counseling. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 325 Introduction to Counseling
Credit, three hours.
A study of the basic techniques of counseling as applied by therapists, social workers, religious leaders, and others engaged in counseling activities. An important focus of the course will be placed on ethical issues applying to counselors. Special emphasis is given to a survey of the various theories of counseling. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 331 Psychology of Happiness
Credit, three hours.
Review of historical and philosophical foundations of positive psychology, including application of science with attention to human strengths, coping, and lifespan development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201
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PSY 332 Psychology of Diversity
Credit, three hours.
Review of theories and research investigating psychological perspectives of cultural diversity, stereotypes, bias, power, and impacts of inequality using social, cognitive, and behavior approaches. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201
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PSY 333 Psychology of Social Influence
Credit, three hours.
Review of research and practice from a social psychological approach to introduce theories and principles of how people influence one another. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201
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PSY 338 Health Psychology
Credit, three hours.
Health psychology examines how psychological states influence physical health in a variety of ways. This course will focus on promotion and maintenance of health behaviors, as well as the development and treatment of illness. Students will develop an understanding of how mind/body relationship contributes to each of these issues and to the larger discipline of psychology.
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PSY 403 Theories of Personality
Credit, three hours.
A comprehensive study of theories of personality: the personal histories of the theorists, the salient features of the theories, and their current status and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology , Psychology major or minor or permission of the instructor. (WI)
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PSY 404 Adult Psychology
Credit, three hours.
The focus of this course is help the student acquire a greater understanding of the self. Attention is centered on personality structure, growth and maturity. The student is involved in introspection and group interchange. Some attention is also given to normal and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 , Psychology major or minor or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 411 History and Systems of Psychology
Credit, three hours.
Review of the history of psychology, with special emphasis on how historical movements have shaped modern systems of psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology . Prerequisite or Corequisite: Senior Psychology major or Psychology minor or permission from the instructor. (WI)
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PSY 420 Political Psychology
Credit, three hours.
Political psychology is the study of how psychology shapes political beliefs and behaviors. A sample of topics includes how individuals form party attachments, perceive candidates, become good leaders, or justify violence or dishonesty; and how attitudes and perceptions affect the criminal justice system.
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PSY 426 Senior Internship
Credit, 1-9 hours.
Study of and supervised participation in various professional service agencies in the Mobile area, in order that students may see the need for trained psychologists and social workers and visualize their own special educational needs in qualifying for such positions. The student is placed with a community agency or organization with a minimum intern service of 50 hours for each semester hour earned in the course. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology . Completion of twenty semester hours in psychology, approval of the instructor.
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PSY 431 Independent Study
Maximum credit, eight hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology . Completion of eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.)
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PSY 452 Multicultural Counseling
Credit, three hours.
In this course, students will critically examine their beliefs and their relevant behaviors regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, age, and ability. Knowledge gained in this course can be applied to enhance students’ personal relationships and to increase their effectiveness in professions that deal with a culturally diverse public. Usually offered every two years.
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PSY 460 Experimental Research Practicum
Credit, three hours.
Advanced students will expand their knowledge of psychology by working with a faculty-led student research team to design, implement, analyze, report, and disseminate the results of experimental research in psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 304 , PSY 304L, & Instructor Permission.
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PSY 488 Interdisciplinary Seminar (Senior Seminar for Graduate school)
Credit, one hour.
Senior Seminar serves as a transitional seminar from undergraduate to graduate school. The course provides a capstone experience for students to understand the skills, values, behaviors, and attitudes that they have learned in their specific disciplines, while addressing how these competencies can serve as the basic for graduate school studies. The course is designed specifically for students interested in applying graduate school and will include topics such as identifying and selecting programs; understanding the application process; and preparing for applications and interviews. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission from the instructor.
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PSY 497 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 498 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to six hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
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PY 101 Introduction to Philosophy
Credit, three hours.
An introduction to the three major philosophical traditions of the western world (Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian), with emphasis on the dominant themes associated with each tradition. (OC)
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PY 201 Classical Philosophy
Credit, three hours.
A study of selected writings of the classical philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle.
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PY 202 Medieval Philosophy
Credit, three hours.
A history of the development of western philosophical thought within its cultural contexts in the Middle Ages. Philosophical problems such as the nature of faith, reason, universals, and God will be considered in the thought of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Boethius, Abelard, Anselm, and Aquinas. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 .
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PY 203 Modern Philosophy
Credit, three hours.
A survey of the development of western philosophical thought within its cultural contexts from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Philosophical issues such as logic, experience, reality, science, nature, education, and God will be explored in the thought of major philosophers from Descartes to Ricoeur. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 .
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PY 297 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to three hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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PY 298 Study in Selected Topics
Credit, one to three hours.
Courses offered to provide opportunities for competent students to study in areas of interest other than those elsewhere defined. This series is primarily a classroom function, either seminar or lecture, permitting flexibility in course offerings.
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PY 305 God, Evil, and Suffering
Credit, three hours.
Study of the nature and problem of evil and suffering and the implications for understanding God. Selected writings will be considered from the Greek, Jewish, and Christian traditions.
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PY 310 World Religions
Credit, three hours.
An introduction to the major religious traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
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PY 320 Logic
Credit, three hours.
Emphasis is on identifying, classifying, analyzing, and appraising arguments. Attention is given to the historical origins of logic beginning in ancient Greece and continuing through the development of the scientific method in Western culture. Prerequisite(s): PY 101 .
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PY 350 Philosophy, Theology, and Literature
Credit, three hours.
A study of a selected text or texts, which have made substantial contributions to shaping world traditions.
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PY 401 Hermeneutics
Credit, three hours.
A study of the interpretation of literary, philosophical, religious and sociological texts (WI)
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