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Nursing: RN-BSN Completion Program Curriculum

Course #

Course

Credit

 

TIER I –PREREQUISITE COURSES

 

ENGL 101

English 101

3

ENGL 102

English 102

3

ENGL 103

English 103

3

HUM 211

Humanities Elective

3

SOC 101

Sociology

3

PSY 101

Psychology

3

PSY  120

Growth & Development

3

ANAT 101

A/P I with Lab

5

ANAT 102

A/P II with lab

5

BIO 221

Microbiology with Lab

5

TSCE 099

A/P and Microbiology

3

TGFE 099

Elective

6

NURS 050

Nursing (by transfer validation)

45

 

TIER II COURSES

 

CS 161

Introduction to Computers

3

STS 345

Statistics

3-4

ECON 310

Economics or Health Economics

3

PHIL 251/PHIL 321

Ethics

3

 

Social Science Elective

3

TSCE 099

Science Elective

6

PHGY 325/PHYG 382

Advanced Physiology or Pathophysiology or Pharmacology

5

TGFE 099

Open Electives

16-17

 

TIER III – UPPER DIVISION NURSING COURSES

 

Level I

   

NURS 340

Transformational Leadership/Management in Nursing

3

NURS 325 (WI*)

Critical Issues Shaping Professional Nursing

3

NURS 346

Health Assessment & Promotion for Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

6

NURS 404

Nursing Informatics for BSN Completion

3

Level II

   

NURS 337

Genetics in Nursing and Health

3

NURS 330 (WI)

Research Basis of Nursing

4

NURS 370

Issues in Aging and Longevity

4

NURS 375

Nurses Building a Health Community:  Theory and Practice

6

Level III

   

NURS 460

Global Health & Policy Issues

6

NURS 462 (WI)

Science, Technology, & Health: A Nursing Perspective

6

NURS 464 or 465

Senior Concentration in Nursing OR Senior Thesis in Nursing

3



ENGL  101 - Expository Writing and Reading
Develops students' abilities to read and write expository academic discourse. Teaches students how to read with understanding; how to access print and technological sources; how to research, plan, draft, revise, and edit academic essays and reports. Requires students to write expository essay and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and study in the course.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education

ENGL  102 - Persuasive Writing and Reading
Develops students' abilities to read and write persuasive academic discourse. Teaches students to think and read critically, to evaluate and use print and technological sources effectively, and to present a written argument effectively. Requires students to write persuasive essays and research papers and to keep a journal to express their responses to material read and studied in the course.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites: ENGL 101 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 101 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 106 Minimum Grade: D

ENGL  103 - Analytical Writing and Reading
Develops students' skills in critical and analytical reading and writing through a study of literature. Teaches students techniques to help them understand and appreciate literature. Requires students to read, analyze, and write essays and research papers about selected works of poetry, drama, and fiction and to keep a journal to express their responses to the literature studied.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites: ENGL 102 Minimum Grade: D or ENGL 105 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 102 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 105 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 107 Minimum Grade: D


HUM  211 - Studies in the Humanities I
Introduces the subject matter, methodologies, and critical issues of the humanities.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
May not have the following Classification(s):
Freshman
Pre-Requisites: HUM 103 Minimum Grade: D or HUM 105 Minimum Grade: A or HUM 108 Minimum Grade: D or ENGL 103 Minimum Grade: D or ENGL 105 Minimum Grade: A

SOC  101 - Introduction to Sociology
Examines principles underlying human interaction in simple technological societies, including learning and development of social roles; development and meaning of culture and social organizations; and special institutions in the society, such as the family, class structure, and power structure.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Culture and Communication
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education

PSY  101 - General Psychology I
Reviews the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of psychology, with emphasis on the concepts of motivation, learning, and perception, and their psychological foundations.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Psychology
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education

PSY  120 - Developmental Psychology
Examines the nature of developmental processes-perceptual, intellectual, emotional, and social-and the factors influencing and limiting them.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: Psychology
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education

ANAT  101 - Anatomy & Physiology I
This course is a general study of the structures and physiology of the human body. Fundamental concepts of microscopic tissue structure, gross structures of organs and body system organization are taught. The course consists of both lecture and lab material. The lecture portion deals with the general principles. In the lab, the student participates with practical examination of microscopic sections, tissues and organs, and the anatomical layout of human cadavers. The cell, tissues and musculoskeletal system will be covered in this course, as well as muscle and nerve physiology.
Credits: 5.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: Health Sciences
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education

ANAT  102 - Anatomy & Physiology II
This course is a continuation of ANAT 101. This course is a general study of the structures & physiology of the human body. Fundamental concepts of microscopic tissue structure, gross structures of organs and body system organization are taught. The course consists of both lab and lecture material. The lecture deals with the general principles. In the lab, the student participates with practical examination of microscopic sections, tissues and organs, and the anatomical layout of various animal cadavers. The nervous, endocrine and digestive system will be covered in this course.
Credits: 5.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: Health Sciences
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites: ANAT 101 Minimum Grade: D


BIO  221 - Microbiology
Covers morphological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. Introduces the principles of microbial genetics, disease, and control of microorganisms.
Credits: 5.00
College: COAS-Sciences
Department: Bioscience & Biotechnology
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites: BIO 122 Minimum Grade: D or BIO 117 Minimum Grade: D or BIO 114 Minimum Grade: D

CS  161 - Introduction to Computing
Not open to science or engineering majors. Covers concepts of modern computing in the microcomputer context and programming techniques.
Credits: 3.00
College: College of Engineering
Department: Computer Science
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s)/School(s):
COAS-Sciences
College of Engineering
Co-Requisites: EXAM 080

STS  345 - Stats for the Health Sciences
Covers statistical measures; binomial, normal, t, F, and chi-square distributions; elementary probability theory; quality control; and hypothesis testing with an emphasis on application to the health-care professions.
Credits: 4.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: Health Sciences
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s)/School(s):
Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof


ECON  310 - Economics
Examines the structure and operation of the American economic system as well as select economic problems and policies.
Credits: 4.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: CNHP - Dean's Office
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s)/School(s):
Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof

PHIL  251 - Ethics
Considers problems central to ethics, including moral reasoning, obligation and motivation, moral incontinence, the nature of justice, and intentional action.
Credits: 3.00
College: COAS-Humanities
Department: English & Philosophy
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Continuing Education
May not have the following Classification(s):
Freshman

PHGY  325 - Physiology
Presentation of organ function with emphasis on the integration of neural and humoral control mechanisms.
Credits: 5.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: Health Sciences
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Undergraduate Quarter
Pre-Requisites: ANAT 101 Minimum Grade: D and ANAT 102 Minimum Grade: D and ANAT 103 Minimum Grade: D

PHGY  382 - Pathophysiology
Introduction to disturbances of normal function and basic mechanisms involved in diseases of major organ systems. Presentation of the general aspects of the common human pathophysiological conditions and syndromes.
Credits: 5.00
College: Coll. of Nursing & Health Prof
Department: Health Sciences
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
Undergraduate Quarter
Pre-Requisites: PHGY 325 Minimum Grade: D



*WI=writing intensive course