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MUE 312.6 Sounds of Mobile
The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 312.7 String Orchestra
The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 312.8 Exit 13
EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 312.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony
Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble
Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.2 Jazz Band
The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.3 Guitar Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and gui Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)
The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.6 Crosswinds
An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 321.7 Welsh Revival
An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble
Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.2 Jazz Band
The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.3 Guitar Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and gui Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)
The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.6 Crosswinds
An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 322.7 Welsh Revival
An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 331.1 RamCorps
An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement. The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 332.1 RamCorps
An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement. The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 351.1 Piano Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 352.1 Piano Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.1 University Singers
University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.2 Voices of Mobile
VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule in schools, churches, conferences and civic events in addition to numerous vocal camps, tours and recruitment concerts, VOICES tours two months in the summer [generally during the months of May and June]. VOICES has performed in the White House, at Carnegie Hall and toured extensively throughout the Southeastern United States and abroad. Auditions are held as openings occur and on-campus each Spring. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.3 Opera Workshop
Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.4 Impact
IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.5 Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.6 Sounds of Mobile
The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.7 String Orchestra
The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.8 Exit 13
EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 411.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony
Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.1 University Singers
University Singers is an energetic and diverse choral group open to all students by audition. University Singers perform a wide range of music including choral classics, church anthems, Broadway, pop, spirituals, gospel, praise and worship. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, blend and diction and attention is given to the spiritual aspect of the presentation. Opportunities are provided for students to perform in small and large group settings and to tour the United States and abroad. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.2 Voices of Mobile
VOICES is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble consisting of 16 singers. While VOICES focuses on a cappella music, it also presents music of traditional and contemporary genres. VOICES maintains a highly visible and consistent performing schedule in schools, churches, conferences and civic events in addition to numerous vocal camps, tours and recruitment concerts, VOICES tours two months in the summer [generally during the months of May and June]. VOICES has performed in the White House, at Carnegie Hall and toured extensively throughout the Southeastern United States and abroad. Auditions are held as openings occur and on-campus each Spring. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.3 Opera Workshop
Students will study and perform arias, duets, and ensembles chosen by the director from the standard repertoire of Italian, French, German, English and American operas. An operetta, opera, or American musical will be produced. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.4 Impact
IMPACT is a mixed vocal ensemble and band that performs contemporary praise and worship music. IMPACT utilizes audio production with wireless microphones and incorporates various staging in the presentation of high IMPACT contemporary worship music. IMPACT tours extensively throughout the southeastern United States for the purpose of ministry and recruitment in churches, schools, conferences and worship events. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.5 Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is a 16-24 voice choral ensemble performing vocal chamber works form all style periods. Performance practices within the chamber ensemble setting are encouraged in the development of choral tone, dynamics, blend and diction. Chamber Singers will perform with other ensembles in School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) music presentations, and in church, school and civic settings. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.6 Sounds of Mobile
The SOUNDS OF MOBILE is a highly energetic, twelve-voice show choir performing a broad spectrum of music including, pop, broadway, jazz, 50’s, disco and contemporary sacred selections. Vibrant stage presence, vocal quality and the ability to perform choreographed moves while singing is vital to the style of the group. SOUNDS will perform in many School of Music (Center for Performing Arts) events including the UM Christmas Spectacular as well as in churches and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.7 String Orchestra
The String Ensemble of the University of Mobile performs orchestral chamber works from all style periods. Performance opportunities are provided for small and large ensemble participation. The UM String Ensemble performs in the annual Christmas Spectacular and presents an annual concert of classic orchestral works. Frequently, the String Ensemble performs with guest musicians and conductors in the Southeastern Region. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.8 Exit 13
EXIT 13 is a ‘praise and worship’ band comprising instrumentation of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals. The band’s focus is to lead worship for youth events, churches, camps and civic events. Auditions are held each fall. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 412.9 Barbershop Quartet / Young Women in Harmony
Four vocal parts [1st Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass] sing traditional and contemporary barbershop harmony performing for civic, school and church banquets and events. The groups compete each spring. Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble
Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.2 Jazz Band
The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.3 Guitar Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and gui Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)
The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.6 Crosswinds
An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 421.7 Welsh Revival
An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.1 Symphonic Winds Ensemble
Symphonic Winds is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The band performs music in a variety of styles with emphasis on the performance of classic symphonic works. The band also broadens the performing experience with the occasional addition of string and rhythm sections allowing the student to experience a studio orchestra setting for major music department-wide productions, including accompaniment of contemporary Christian artists. As a music education experience, students become acquainted with rehearsal and performance techniques for clear, tangible applications for future instrumental music leadership. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.2 Jazz Band
The jazz band is a performance group open to all students by audition. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the diverse stylistic approaches of big band jazz from blues, swing and solo ballads to rock, Latin, funk, and fusion arrangements. Performance practices are also emphasized. The band performs for a variety of venues. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.3 Guitar Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. Emphasis is placed on musical and technical excellence. The ensemble performs an annual concert on-campus and performs in other venues in the community. The ensemble also performs in recital hour and guitar seminar class. Guitar Ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.5 Chamber Music Ensemble (Strings)
The Chamber Music Ensemble is a performing organization open to all students by audition. The ensemble performs chamber works from all style periods for combinations of string instruments. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.6 Crosswinds
An auditioned, elite four to six member woodwind ensemble. Crosswinds performs a variety of traditional and contemporary woodwind literature. The group performs and travels, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 422.7 Welsh Revival
An auditioned, all female instrumental ensemble specializing in the performance of Celtic and folk styled music. The ensemble size ranges from 6 to 8 members including a flute/piccolo/penny whistle player, violins, cello, keyboards and drums/percussion. This ensemble performs and travels extensively as ambassadors of the University. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 431.1 RamCorps
An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement. The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 432.1 RamCorps
An auditioned, elite, 20-member instrumental ensemble employing trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritone horn, contras and a drum-line. RAMCORPS combines high-impact brass and percussion performance of a variety of music styles with choreographed movement. The group performs and travels extensively, serving as ambassadors for the university. Auditions are held as openings occur. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 451.1 Piano Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
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MUE 452.1 Piano Ensemble
The ensemble performs music in a variety of styles and provides opportunities for students to play in multiple piano groups. Students present one major performance per academic semester. The piano ensemble is open to all students by audition. Credit, one hour.
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NT 520 Greek Exegetical Tools
An introduction to the Greek alphabet, word formation, and verbal system. 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. Credit, three hours.
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NT 521 New Testament Introduction
Examines critical issues related to New Testament introduction. Credit, three hours.
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NT 522 The Synoptic Gospels
Provides a study of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of the gospels are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes. Credit, three hours.
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NT 523 The Pauline Epistles
Provides a study of the New Testament letters textually and/or historically linked to Paul. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of these letters are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes. Credit, three hours.
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NT 524 The Johannine Corpus
Provides a study of the New Testament documents textually and/or historically linked to John. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of these works are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes. Credit, three hours.
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NT 525 Acts and the General Epistles
Provides a study of Acts and/or the non-Pauline letters of the New Testament. The historical background, interpretation, and contemporary significance of these works are examined, either collectively, in groups, or individually. The course may be repeated when content changes. Credit, three hours.
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NT 527 Exegesis in Greek
Presents a detailed analysis of selected books or portions of books from the Greek Testament. Emphasis is given to vocabulary building, location of verbs, and pronunciation as well as exegesis. Use of lexicon is a major component of class work. The course may be repeated when content changes. Credit, three hours.
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NT 528 Special Topics in New Testament
Analyzes special topics in New 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. Credit, three hours.
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NU 100.1 (B.S.N.) Math for Nurses
A study of basic arithmetic used in the calculation of medication dosages. This course includes application of formulas used in calculating pediatric and adult dosages. This course cannot be used to fulfill a math requirement. Credit, one hour.
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NU 151 Nursing Foundations
This course is designed to assist freshmen students in establishing their identity with the nursing profession. Lecture and discussion format address the following topics: the history of nursing, nursing roles, current ideas and trends in nursing, and the health care delivery system and profession. The course provides an orientation to the academic and clinical expectations of the nursing curriculum. It is required for Freshman Nursing Students. Recommended for those students considering a major in nursing. Taking this course does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Credit, one hour.
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NU 252 Professional Socialization
Introduces the student to the role of the professional nurse. Through the study of nursing history and health care issues, the student develops an appreciation for health care in today’s world. Open to non-nursing majors. (OC) Credit, two hours.
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NU 303 Nutrition
Introduces the student to the scientific principles of basic nutrition and their relationship to maintenance of health. Enables the student to see the relationship between health status and nutritional status. Credit, two hours.
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NU 305 Research and Nursing Ethics
Provides a knowledge base to allow the student to make ethical decisions in all areas of nursing practice. Explores the application of research to nursing. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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NU 309 Introduction to Clinical Nursing
Emphasizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing practice. Focuses on nursing as an art and a science as the student develops the skills essential to providing safe, effective care. Prerequisite(s): Admission to clinical nursing, NU 252 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 310 . Credit, four hours.
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NU 310 Client Assessment
Designed to provide the student with cognitive and psychomotor skills to perform comprehensive health and nutritional assessment of clients. Focuses primarily on assessment throughout the lifespan as a mode of establishing a database for implementing the nursing process. Credit, three hours.
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NU 313 Adult Health Nursing I
A study of issues affecting adults physically, psychologically, spiritually, and sociologically with an emphasis on the elderly. Emphasis will be placed upon specific problems related to the normal aging process and the changes which occur during this process. Clinical experiences will focus on healthy, as well as ill adults, including the elderly. Prerequisite(s): NU 252 Prerequisite or Corequisite: NU 310 , NU 309 Credit, five hours.
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NU 314 Nursing the Childbearing Family
A study of the family unit as it is affected by childbearing. Examines the normal physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual processes associated with childbearing and parenthood. Complications of childbearing, health promotion, issues, and trends are also explored. Prerequisite(s): NU 309 , NU 313 . Credit, five hours.
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NU 316 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Focuses on the client with mental illness. Emphasizes mental health, effective communication, and effective interpersonal relations. Legal issues, treatment modalities, and specific emotional disruptions are explored as well as the utilization of mental health concepts in the client and family experiencing crises. Prerequisite(s): NU 309 , NU 313 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSY 315 . Credit, five hours.
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NU 320 Pharmacological Aspects of Nursing Care
Focuses on the nurse’s role in caring for patients receiving drug therapy. Emphasizes a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of drug action, the application of specific drugs in the treatment of disease, and the appropriate nursing actions to achieve the desired outcomes of therapy. Prerequisite(s): NU 313 . Credit, three hours.
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NU 400 Concepts of Professional Nursing
A mobility course designed to provide a bridge to professional nursing practice and socialization into the roles of professional nursing. Learning will focus on theoretical/conceptual frameworks in the practice of nursing. Students will utilize these concepts to develop a personal philosophy of nursing. Opportunities will be provided to perfect one’s skills in all phases of the nursing process. Current health care trends, issues, and ethical concerns will be discussed. This course may be attempted only one time. Prerequisite(s): The course is open to licensed Registered Nurses. Credit, two hours.
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NU 404 Child Health Nursing
Introduces the role of the nurse in caring for children with health problems as they grow and develop within the family system. Discussion of commonly occurring physiological problems of children and utilization of the nursing process to resolve crises and return to optimal health are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 , NU 310 , NU 314 , NU 316 . Credit, five hours.
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NU 405 Leadership
Facilitates the students’ ability to serve in a leadership role in nursing, to delegate efficiently and effectively, and to recognize the legal implications of actions. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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NU 410 Pathophysiology
Systems theory and adaptation theory provide a basis for discussion of client responses to abnormal cellular changes. Emphasis is placed on recognizing both obvious and subtle client responses to these changes. Aids in providing a basis for functioning in the role of the professional nurse. Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 , BIO 202 . Credit, three hours.
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NU 412 Community Health Nursing
Explores the role of the nurse in coping with health and illness problems of individuals, families, groups of clients, and communities. Provides experiences for students to implement preventive, acute, and rehabilitative care in the community setting. Prerequisite(s): NU 310 , NU 314 , NU 316 . Credit, five hours.
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NU 414 Adult Health Nursing II
Utilizes the nursing process to provide nursing care for adult clients with extremely complex, life threatening, medical/surgical illnesses. Emphasis is on helping clients regain optimal health, meet rehabilitation needs, adjust to long term changes in health status, and/or adjust to terminal illness. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all curriculum requirements other than those recommended for final academic period (semester). Credit, ten hours.
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NU 416 Nursing Practicum
A transition course that allows the student to develop and enhance skills necessary for the professional nurse in a clinical area of choice. Emphasis is on fulfilling the role of the professional nurse in practice. This is a capstone course. Students must complete all other graduation requirements prior to taking this course. Credit, three hours.
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NU 417 The Community as a Client
Explores the role of the professional nurse within the community and public health care system. Concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are applied to a variety of community settings. The role of the nurse as a change agent is stressed in the promotion of healthy individuals, groups, and communities. Credit, five hours.
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NU 418 Ethical Considerations in Nursing
Enhances the student’s ability to consider the ethical implications of various nursing activities. (OC, WI) Credit, three hours.
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NU 419 Health Care Financing/Delivery Systems
Assists the student in planning for and implementing cost effective means to provide quality nursing care for clients in various settings. Credit, three hours.
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NU 420 Professional Nursing Practice I
The course in professional nursing practice will further enhance the students’ professional role transition. Specific role components of professional nursing will be emphasized: leader, decision maker, change agent, teacher, learner, manager, and researcher. Students will become involved in components of the processes to ensure evaluation of nursing care and accountability for practice. Credit, three hours.
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NU 422 Assessment Skills for the Practicing Nurse
Designed to provide the student with the skills to perform a comprehensive systematic health assessment of clients. Focuses on assessment throughout the lifespan as a means of establishing a database for the nursing process. Credit, two hours.
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NU 430 Principles of Nursing Research
The course will introduce the student to the research process. The focus of the course will be on the application of research findings to clinical practice. The course will enable the student to identify nursing problems, utilize resources to determine related research studies, evaluate research findings, and develop a research-based plan to accomplish change. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 211 or equivalent. (WI) Credit, three hours.
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NU 431 Independent Study and Research
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and the dean of the School of Nursing. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
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NU 432 Independent Study and Research
A student with advanced standing may pursue an independent study or research project in the major area, with the approval of the advisor, instructor, and the dean of the School of Nursing. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least eighteen semester hours with a 3.00 GPA or higher in the major. (See independent study contract for requirements and details.) Maximum credit, eight hours.
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NU 434 Senior Seminar
Provides students an opportunity to utilize research findings, nursing theory, and ethical considerations in exploring client needs. Discussion of professionalism, critical thinking, testing skills, and licensure is aimed at facilitating the transition from student to professional role. Corequisite(s): NU 414 , NU 416 . (OC) Credit, three hours.
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NU 440 Professional Nursing Practice II
The clinical course for the RN student provides practical experience in a variety of clinical settings based on the individual student’s learning needs and goals. The student will apply the nursing process within the theoretical/conceptual frameworks learned in NU 420 . Professional nursing roles will be identified and evaluated. Practice in the evaluation of nursing practice and the application of research findings to nursing care are important aspects of this course. Credit, four hours.
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NU 461 Nursing Review
A course designed for selected students. Topics for study will vary depending on the needs of the student. Credit one hour.
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NU 497 Study in Selected Topics
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. Credit, one to six hours.
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NU 498 Study in Selected Topics
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. Credit, one to six hours.
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NU 500 Essentials of Advanced Health Assessment/Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
This course provides the essential knowledge required to obtain a comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan. Physiologic effects and clinical manifestations of specific diseases, as well as pharmacotherapeutic agents used to treat or affect health status are integrated to provide support of clinical decision making. Credit, three hours.
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NU 502 Organizational Behavior and Processes
Examines the key concepts and elements which form the basis for understanding and analyzing the similarities and differences of groups and complex organizations as well as the presentation of elected theories of group and organizational structure, process, dynamics, and behaviors. Credit, three hours.
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NU 503 Current Issues in Nursing and Health Care
An in-depth exploration of the influence of current social, professional, political, ethical, cultural, economic, and educational factors on the practice of nursing. Focus is also placed on the analysis of national and state socioeconomic and policy issues, as well as health care finance and regulatory systems. Attention is given to the development of health care policy. Credit, two hours.
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NU 504 Research Methodology
Explores the fundamentals of research in depth to facilitate understanding and develop skills in nursing research. 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 participants, and thus improve service to clientele, through the application of nursing research. Prerequisite(s): Statistics course. Credit, three hours.
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NU 505 Management of Human and Financial Resources
Constitutes a study of the utilization of human and financial resources, and includes personnel management, budgeting, and evaluation. Health care economics, standards of practice, staffing, and patient classification are examined in terms of personnel and monetary resources. Credit, three hours.
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NU 515 Curriculum Development in Nursing
Examines the process of curriculum development in a nursing education program. Explores factors influencing curriculum design, implementation of effective learning systems, and evaluation methods specific to nursing education. Credit, three hours.
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NU 516 Computer Utilization in Nursing
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. Credit, three hours.
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