2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Nursing

  
  • NUR 50100 - Foundations Of Advanced Practice In Nursing


    Credit Hours: 2.00. This course builds on the knowledge and experiences that students possess when beginning their advanced practice in nursing education. Students explore their assumptions about advanced practice in nursing, its historical context and definitions of the various advanced practice roles, conceptual underpinnings and role competencies. Students develop an appreciation for how evidence based practice influences advanced practice in nursing. They develop skills that include using information communication technologies, identifying problems, posing questions that lead to evidence sources, searching and differentiating among various sources and types of evidence. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 50200 - Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50700 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of broad categories of pharmacologic agents. Students apply these principles and also consider the role of best available evidence and patient preferences as a basis for managing pharmacologic regimens. Students review regulations relevant to prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 50300 - Advanced Health Assessment


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 50200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 50500 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 50700 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00 (West Lafayette, Fort Wayne) 4.00 (Calumet) Students develop advanced, evidence-based health assessment skills that build on their current knowledge and abilities. Major concepts of the course include comprehensive and focused history taking and advanced physical assessment. Students relate underlying physiologic mechanisms with normal and abnormal findings from the history and physical assessment. The course provides a basis for designing a culturally sensitive and evidence-based plan of care within the situational context of the individual. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 50500 - Sociocultural Influences On Health


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. This course examines the influences of cultural and sub-cultural variables on health and health care delivery. Students analyze and apply appropriate theoretical perspectives and current research to design evidence-based strategies that ground clinical decision making in advanced practice nursing. Students use the National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) as the basis for providing culturally competent care. As students apply principles of culturally competent communication they are encouraged to develop insight and an attitude of resistance to stereotyping. Students gain an understanding of the context of vulnerable and marginalized populations through the analysis of social, cultural, and economic influences that impact health and illness. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 50700 - Physiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organ systems as they affect human function. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation for subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of human responses to disease and non-disease based etiologies. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 51000 - Research And Evidence Based Nursing Practice


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on both the generation of primary evidence through an in-depth examination of the research process and its critical use in evidence based practice. Students systematically search, appraise and interpret the best available evidence that informs advanced practice nursing and health related disciplines. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 51100 - Health Promotion For Advanced Practice In Nursing


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. Students analyze health promotion/disease prevention, and health education frameworks combined with best available evidence as a foundation for advanced practice in nursing. Students promote the health of diverse client populations by incorporating the Healthy People goals, clinical practice guidelines, risk assessment, epidemiological data and evidence based screening tools into nursing practice. In collaboration with selected clients and/or families, students implement health coaching/teaching through the integration of family, health promotion and health literacy theories. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 52500 - Informatics In Nursing


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Integrates nursing science with computer technology and information science to identify, gather, and manage information. Emphasis on technology based health applications with support clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision making enhancing the efficacy of nursing endeavors. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 52700 - Ethics For Nurses In Advanced Practice


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The focus of this course is on moral dilemmas and ethical implications occurring in a variety of contexts. Students explore both theoretical and pragmatic viewpoints of dilemmas as they relate to the role of nurses in advanced practice. Content includes the historical, theoretical, contextual and practical aspects of ethical nursing practice, as well as the application of ethical frameworks, concepts, and principles. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 53100 - Theoretical And Ethical Reasoning In Advanced Practice Nursing


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the integration of theory/conceptual relationships, ethical frameworks and decision making in the development of advanced practice. The course is underpinned with the Ways of Knowing framework. Students hone reasoning skills through exploration of historical, theoretical, contextual, and practical aspects of theoretical and ethical nursing practice. Students examine the relationship of theoretical constructs to research and praxis through concept analysis, theory evaluation, ethical dilemmas analysis, and discussion of the application of theory to practice. Ways in which theoretical and ethical thought is imbedded in evident-based nursing practice is discussed. Typically offered Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 55500 - Health Disparities: Care Of Vulnerable Populations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Prepares the advanced practice nurse to address and find solutions for vulnerable populations and individuals in the health-care system. Students investigate and analyze current issues and health-care policies, focusing on health disparities that impact vulnerable people. The advanced practice nurse examines the legal and ethical aspects of managing the health care of disparate individuals, families, and groups. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 57400 - Pathophysiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing I


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic and pathophysiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organs, systems and the human organism. They apply these physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts to understand how illness and disease alter cell and organ/system function that lead to clinical manifestations. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health and illness across the lifespan. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation of subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of integrated human responses to disease and aging. This course is one of a two-semester series; this term concepts covered include dynamic regulation, cell structure and function, genetics and genomics, altered cell proliferation, host defense/immunopathology, nervous regulation/dysfunction, movement and integrative function and dysfunction. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 57500 - Pathophysiologic Concepts For Advanced Practice Nursing II


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students examine the principles of physiologic and pathophysiologic function at all levels of organization from cells to organs, systems and the human organism. They apply these physiologic and pathophysiologic concepts to understand how illness and disease alter cell and organ/system function that lead to clinical manifestations. The course uses homeostasis as a model to account for regulatory and compensatory functions in health and illness across the lifespan. Students develop the necessary theoretical and empirical foundation of subsequent understanding of the diagnosis and management of integrated human responses to disease and aging. This course is one of a two-semester series; this term concepts covered include disorders of blood and lymph, cardiovascular pulmonary function and dysfunction, reproductive health and disease, hormone regulation and endocrine disease, nutrition and elimination, and renal function and dysfunction. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 59900 - Special Topics/Independent Study In Nursing


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00 (West Lafayette, Calumet) 1.00 to 6.00 (Fort Wayne) Special topics in nursing are critically examined. Hours, credit, and subject matter are determined by the staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • NUR 60000 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist I


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students analyze theory and evidence to design clinical nurse specialist care for youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness to illness continuum. Students use problem-solving and evidence-based practice methodologies to diagnose, plan and evaluate interventions for select disease and illness phenomena. The focus in on analyzing etiologies of symptoms and functional problems, using evidence-based and theoretically sound advanced nursing interventions and assessment of associated outcomes of practice. Students develop clinical nurse specialist competencies necessary to manage the complexities of youngest to oldest adults as they transition through multiple contexts of care such as healthcare settings and wellness to illness trajectories. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 60100 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 60000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students apply advanced knowledge of theory and evidence based practice to care for youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Students apply skills related to holistically assessing health/symptoms, promoting health, and managing illness and responses to disease. In addition to direct care activities focused on the adult-gerontology population, students develop skills related to consultation, collaboration, coaching, and leadership within the healthcare system. Students also use problem-solving methods based on a synthesis of theoretical and empirical evidence to advance nursing care of youngest to oldest adult patients. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 60200 - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist I


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students analyze theory and research related to the patient/client sphere of influence in order to design care for patients with critical illness. Students use problem-solving and evidence-based practice methodologies to diagnose, plan, and evaluate interventions for select disease and nondisease-based phenomena. The focus is on understanding etiologies of symptoms and functional problems, the need for intervention, and associated outcomes of practice. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 60300 - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 60200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Students apply advanced knowledge of theory and research to care for patients/clients with critical illness who require the care of a clinical nurse specialist. Students use problem-solving methodologies based on synthesis of theoretical and empirical evidence to advance nursing care of patients/clients. Students participate in direct and indirect care activities that impact nurse-sensitive patient/client outcomes. Typically offered Fall.


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  • NUR 61100 - Primary Care Of The Young Family


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Prepares family nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for the coordination and delivery of culturally appropriate health services to childbearing and childrearing families. Students apply theory and research to the management of pregnancy, well-child care, stable chronic conditions, and acute episodic illnesses commonly encountered in primary care settings. The course emphasizes a sound conceptual basis for practice and an appreciation for evidence-based care. Students continue to integrate health promotion and health maintenance into the primary care of young families. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 61300 - Primary Care Of The Young Family Practicum


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 51100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 61100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students progress in their ability to master the competencies of the family nurse practitioner, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills. Students apply knowledge of clinical research, pharmacology, physiology, and conceptual frameworks to the primary care of childbearing and childrearing clients and families. Prerequisite: NUR 50000, 51100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 61800 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist II


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 60000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students analyze theories and evidence related to nursing personnel and organizational spheres of influence relevant to the wellness to illness spectrum of care of the youngest to oldest adult patients. Students develop clinical nurse specialist competencies related to nursing personnel, other healthcare providers and organizations. The emphasis is on using evidence-informed problem solving and evaluation methodologies to address nursing care and organizational issues. Students continue to generate evidence-based and theoretically sound advanced nursing interventions for the youngest to oldest adults as the basis of nursing care within the context of complex adaptive systems. Typically offered Spring.


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  • NUR 62000 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 60100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students apply advanced knowledge of theory and evidence based practice to manage the care for youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Students continue to advance their skills related to holistic assessment, health promotion, and illness/disease management to effectively transition patients into and out of the acute care setting. In addition to direct patient management, students focus on developing professional role competencies related to nursing personnel and the healthcare organization. Students provide consultation to and collaborate with nurses and other healthcare providers within the organization. They also initiate the change process within the organization and identify and articulate ethical/legal concerns at the patient, nurse, organization, and community levels. Finally, students use systematic assessment and evaluation methodologies to identify problems and evaluate outcomes among youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Typically offered Spring.


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  • NUR 62200 - Primary Care Of The Aging Family


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 61100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 61300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Prepares family nurse practitioner students to assume responsibility for the coordination and delivery of culturally appropriate health services to middle-aged and older families. Students learn to manage stable chronic conditions and acute episodic illnesses commonly encountered in primary care settings. The course emphasizes the conceptual basis for practice and an appreciation for evidence-based care. Students continue to integrate health promotion and health maintenance into the primary care of older clients and their families. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 62300 - Primary Care Of The Aging Family Practicum


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 61300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students progress in their ability to master the competencies of the family nurse practitioner, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills. Students apply knowledge of clinical research, pharmacology, physiology, and conceptual frameworks to the primary care of middle-aged and older clients and families. Prerequisite: NUR 61300. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • NUR 63000 - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist II


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 60200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students analyze theories and research related to critical care nursing personnel and organizational spheres of influence. Clinical nurse specialist competencies focused toward nursing personnel and other healthcare providers and organizations are addressed. The emphasis is on using problem-solving and evaluation methodologies that address nursing care and organizational issues. Typically offered Spring.


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  • NUR 63500 - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 60300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Students apply theories and research related to critical care nursing personnel and organizational spheres of influence. Students begin to develop professional role competencies related to nursing personnel and the healthcare organization. Students use systematic assessment and evaluation methodologies to identify problems and evaluate outcomes. Typically offered Spring.


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  • NUR 65000 - Concepts For The Nurse Executive Creating An Environment For Professional Practice


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines and applies the fundamental constructs of transformational leadership for the nurse executive. Focuses on attaining a thorough understanding and ability to operationalize ideas and concepts that will guide each student’s knowledge development, critical thinking related to leading and managing others. Prerequisites: NUR 52100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 65100 - Role Of The Nurse Executive In Creating An Environment For Professional Practice


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Building on the concepts learned in NUR 65000, examines processes by which the nurse executive creates an environment for professional nursing practice. Examines the technologies involved in an executive leadership role that includes, strategic planning, business planning, care delivery models, quality management, customer service models, team development, managing interdisciplinary relationships, evaluation systems, clinical promotion strategies, and nurse retention strategies. The role of the nurse executive in the management of regulatory agencies and risk management is analyzed. Prerequisites: NUR 52100 and 65000. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 65200 - Role Of The Nurse Executive In Managing Nursing Practice


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examination of administrative processes; business practices; and technologies in relation to the professional role of the nurse leader. Focuses on understanding and developing skills in patient safety, leading others, and problem solving. Processes and technologies addressed during the semester include: interpersonal skills, monitoring and addressing nursing concerns, recruiting, orienting and retaining nursing staff; work re-design and re-engineering to improve practice environments; monitoring and evaluating nursing practice; certification, working on teams, promoting a positive image of nursing, dealing with toxic individuals, coaching and mentoring, performing an investigation, evaluation, and corrective action. Prerequisites: NUR 65000 and NUR 65100. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 65300 - Healthcare Financial Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the financial managtement responsibilities of the nurse administrator. Course content focuses on understanding and operationalizing the processes associated with cost accounting, cost volume, profit analysis, healthcare budgets, and financial informatics. Typically offered Summer.


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  • NUR 65500 - Advanced Practice In Nursing Seminar


    Prerequisite(s): (NUR 60100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 60300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 61300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B) OR NUR 62300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 1.00. Students analyze movements and trends that influence advanced practice in nursing. Students dialogue with peers on issues related to advanced practice, nursing as a profession and discipline, healthcare and other related topics of interest. Prerequisite: NUR 60100, 60300 or 61300. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 65600 - Healthcare Organization, Policy and Economics


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students use theories to understand the various models that influence health care policy and organize health care delivery. Students investigate the processes of analyzing and forming health policy. The reciprocal relationship between evidence-based practice and health care policy is explored. Students examine health care economics from a micro and macro perspective and their impact on health care delivery systems. Students also explore issues such access to health care, health care quality, and cost. Prerequisite: NUR 50100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 65700 - FNP Practicum: Clinical Synthesis


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 62200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 62300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 65600 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00. This is the final clinical capstone course in a sequence of clinical courses designed to prepare graduate nursing students for FNP practice. Students synthesize and apply theoretical and empirical knowledge in primary-care settings with culturally diverse clients and families. Emphasis is given to the clinical management of a wider spectrum of clients and to the more complex, co-morbid conditions seen in family practice. Prerequisite: NUR 62300, Corequisite: NUR 65500, 65600. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • NUR 65800 - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III: Clinical Synthesis


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 62000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 65600 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Students further develop skill in applying theory and evidence related to managing the care of youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum and influencing nursing personnel and healthcare systems. Students continue to expand professional role competencies related to all of the spheres of adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist influence. Students continue to use systematic assessment and evaluation methodologies for the purpose of identifying problems and evaluating outcomes among youngest to oldest adult patients across the wellness/illness continuum. Typically Summer.


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  • NUR 65900 - Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III: Clinical Synthesis


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 63500 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- AND NUR 65500 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 65600 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. Students further develop skill in applying theories and research related to managing the care of critical care patients and influencing critical care nursing personnel and organizations. Students continue to expand professional role competencies related to all of the spheres of influence. Students identify problems and evaluate the outcomes of care with respect to patients, nursing personnel, and organizations, using systematic assessment and evaluation methodologies. Typically offered Summer Fall.


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  • NUR 66000 - Curriculum Development In Nursing


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 50000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce the student to nursing curriculum design, theory and course structure applicable to a variety of academic setting. Students will explore the internal and external influences on nursing curriculum. In addition, students will create a nursing curriculum and evaluation plan. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 66100 - Theories And Principles Of Teaching And Learning In Nursing Education


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students explore historical and contemporary philosophical perspectives in teaching/learning in the context of nursing education. Theories and models that inform theory guided, evidence-based teaching are analyzed and critiqued. An in-depth analysis of principles of web based instruction, change theory, attributes of adult learners and different learning styles occur. The role of culture, ethics and leadership in the context of teaching/learning is explored. Prerequisites: Pre or Co-Requisite: NUR 66000 or NUR 66300. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 66200 - Teaching Strategies For Nursing


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 66000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This practicum course focuses on the development of leadership skills when teaching in the didactic, clinical or on-line environments. Knowledge of design and strategies for the evaluation of learning outcomes based on best available evidence are included. Assignments are designed for learners to demonstrate the application of educational theory, evidence-based teaching, assessment methods and principles of curricular design. Prerequisites: NUR 66000 and NUR 66300. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 66300 - Assessment And Measurement In Nursing Education


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 66100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 66000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR NUR 52300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course prepares students to understand nursing program standards related to admission, progression and graduation. Students explore current evidence in assessment and evaluation practices in the context of varying levels of nursing programs. Students develop evidence­ based assessment and evaluation strategies in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains in a variety of nursing educational settings and programs. Students analyze assessment and evaluation data to revise and close the feedback loop to improve learning. Pre or Co-requisites: NUR 66100 and NUR 66000. Prerequisite: NUR 51000 or NUR 52300. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 67000 - Practicum In Nursing Research


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 51000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. The student participates in nursing research projects under the guidance of a member of the faculty. This plan of individualized instruction may be used in any area of nursing specialization, education, or administration. Credit to be determined by nature and extent of assignment. Typically offered Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 67100 - Nurse Executive Practicum I


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 65200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND NUR 65100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B AND NUR 65300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B

    Credit Hours: 2.00. The first practicum experience is designed to integrate theory and knowledge learned in the program in the actual practice of the nurse executive role. The practicum provides an opportunity for the student to experience the nurse executive role while receiving on-going feedback, guidance, and support. In this first practicum for the student, the focus is on the professional and operational activities of the nurse executive, such as interviewing, hiring, quality improvement, relationship building, collaboration, and the budgeting process. The student will assess the role and responsibilities of the nurse executive in leading others in the provision of healthcare. In collaboration with the preceptor and the faculty, the student will design a project that will improve safety, quality of care, or the work environment for nurses. Prerequisites: NUR 65100, NUR 65300, and NUR 66500. Concurrent Prerequisites: NUR 65200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 67200 - Nurse Executive Practicum II


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 67100 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)

    Credit Hours: 2.00. The second practicum experience is designed to integrate theory and knowledge learned in the program in the actual practice of the nurse executive role. The practicum provides an opportunity for the student to experience the nurse executive role while receiving ongoing feedback, guidance, and support. In this second practicum, the focus continues to be on the professional and operation activities of the nurse executive while expanding on the role of the nurse executive in the community. The student will assess the role and responsibilities of the nurse executive in leading others in the provision of healthcare for the community. In collaboration with the preceptor and the faculty, the student will design a project that will improve access to care, safety and quality of care for the community, or the work environment of the nursing community. The student will be engaged in a local professional organization for nurse executives.Prerequisites: NUR 67100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 67600 - Knowledge Translation For Transforming Healthcare


    Prerequisite(s): NUR 62400 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 65600 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND NUR 64200 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course advances students’ knowledge of implementation and knowledge translation science as it relates to contemporary healthcare policy and delivery. Students examine evidence implementation models and science to design and lead or facilitate efforts to transform nursing practices and healthcare in a variety of contexts. Students develop skills to identify critical issues through diagnostic methods, context assessment and stakeholder analysis and engagement. Based on these analyses, they search, appraise and interpret the best available evidence relevant to the measurement of effectiveness, meaning and impact implementation strategies. They examine strategies for both de-implementation when strategies fail, and for sustainability when strategies work to advance contemporary healthcare and patient outcomes. Prerequisites: NUR 62400 and NUR 64200 and NUR 65600 and NUR 67800. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • NUR 67700 - Cognate Residency: Knowledge Transition


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students apply knowledge from pre-requisite courses to develop a project focused on translating knowledge into contemporary healthcare policy and delivery. The emphasis is on designing model-driven evidence-based strategies focused on transforming nursing practice and healthcare in a variety of contexts. Residency activities provide students with opportunities to define the scope of the knowledge translation project, obtain baseline information, engage with stakeholders, and prepare a project proposal that addresses sustainability and cost. Prerequisites: NUR 67600. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Organizational Behavior and Human Resources

  
  • OBHR 22100 - Principles Of Management


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The fundamentals of organizing a business to succeed. The planning, organization, directing and controlling of business activities and the organizational plan to combine and allocate resources to meet expressed goals is the focus of this course. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 23100 - Survey Of Human Resources


    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BUSM 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 12700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exposure to a wide variety of human resource activities in the business enterprise. Topics include staffing, development, compensation and labor relations. This course is not open to Management majors. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 33000 - Introduction To Organizational Behavior


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and organizational structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness. Attention is given to such topics as motivation, leadership, group processes, organizational structure, technological innovation, and conflict management. Emphasis is placed on developing management skills and application of organizational behavior theories. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 42300 - Negotiations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides both the theoretical foundation and practical methods for performing effective negotiations, persuading, and managing conflict in real life situations. Participants will be able to increase their own knowledge of the field and will be able to improve the outcomes of their own negotiations for themselves and others. The participants will also be able to use their knowledge of conflict management to more effectively resolve interpersonal and inter-group conflicts, both from the perspective of a participant and a third-party. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 42600 - Training and Managerial Development


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This courses focuses on traininig from a line managerial perspective and on management development, addressed through a consideration of critical personal, interpersonal, and team related skills. Typically offered Spring.


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  • OBHR 42700 - Occupational Safety And Health


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the economic, legal and social factors of occupational safety and health issues within an organization. Consideration will be given to the compliance with federal and state laws, safety training programs safety recognition and incentive programs, health education programs and joint labor/management safety committees. Typically offered Fall.


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  • OBHR 43000 - Labor Relations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines the role of unions in American society. Topics discussed include labor management relations, why workers join unions, dispute resolution, and cooperative labor-management programs. No credit for students in the School of Management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 43100 - Human Resources Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey of the theory and techniques used in the administration of the personnel function in the modern enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the meaning of work in industrialized societies, motivation and leadership of employees, manpower planning and development, reward systems, the minority worker, and the development of managerial skills. Techniques studied include the use of assessment centers, selection tests, wage and salary administration, job analysis, and man-power forecasting. No credit for students in the School of Management. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 43300 - Staffing Organizations


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the theory and practice of human resource planning, selection, and placement. The course will link human resource planning to organization-wide strategic planning. Selection devices as well as validation and reliability strategies are discussed. The implications of legal requirements for hiring practices are investigated. Typically offered Spring.


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  • OBHR 43400 - Benefits Administration


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the historical, financial, motivational, and substantive aspects of employee benefits. Emphasis will be placed on practical administration. Consideration will be given to issues of productivity, union involvement, and future trends in benefit management. Typically offered Fall.


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  • OBHR 43500 - Compensation Management


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the theory and practice of employee compensation systems considering monetary topics, performance appraisal maintenance, audits of compensation decisions, internal equity, and individual equity will be discussed. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 43600 - Collective Bargaining


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Considers current developments in the areas of collective bargaining, negotiations, and third party mediation and arbitration practices. Consideration will be given to the environments, structure, and processes of collective bargaining. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of labor-management negotiation and proceedings. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • OBHR 43700 - Managing Career Development


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A consideration of individual and organization-centered approaches to career development. The seminal theories of career development. The seminal theories of career management will be discussed in terms of practical applications. Topics in career and life stage development will be explored Career path, dual career families, and careers in emerging fields will be discussed. Methods for diagnosing and planning services for employees from diverse backgrounds and at various occupational levels are considered. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 43800 - Managing Workforce Diversity


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This couse will focus on the challenges of managing a work force. Consideration will be placed on identifying and resolving workplace problems attributed to the presence of demographic differences such as gender, race, ethnicity, age and able bodiness background among employees within a given work envireonment. Emphasis is on developing and conducting diversity training programs and reinforcing principles of valuing diversity. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 43900 - Employment Law


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course presents and examines the principles of employee-employer relations law. Students will be exposed to various federal and state laws pertaining to employement descrimination based upon demographic differences, such as gender, race, age, ethnicity, and able bodiness. In addition, this course will address issues such as negligent hiring, employment-at-will, wrongful discharge, drug and alcohol testing, and privacy in the workplace. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 44000 - Social Response Of Business


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course surveys areas of social choice faced by organizations. Students have the opportunity to clarify their own positions regarding appropriate organizational responses to such social problems as pollution, civil rights, consumerism, individual privacy, and business-government relations. Teaching techniques include case discussions, films, guest speakers, and student presentations. Typically offered Spring.


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  • OBHR 44100 - Introduction To Organizational Change And Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course orients the student to planned approaches to adaptation and change in organizations. It is based upon applied behavioral science research and concepts which address themselves to “real life” change problems; models of the change-process, change strategies, the change agent, the critical study of organizational change efforts. This course will aid the student in understanding the dynamics of organizational behavior. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 44200 - Introduction To Administrative Decision Making


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory course in organizational leadership which focuses on critical skills which a manager needs to work effectively with others. Topics covered include planning, interpersonal style, effective feedback, group decision making, and inter-group relations. The course will consist of both formal instruction and experiential learning. Typically offered Fall.


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  • OBHR 44300 - Contemporary Legal And Social Issues In Human Resource Management


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BA 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course involves the comprehensive study of contemporary legal and social issues facing managers with a heavy emphasis on human resource management (HRM). Legal and ethical issues relevant to HRM are discussed at a level where students will develop policies and practices to assist firms avoid legal action and costly litigation. Defenses to human resource related lawsuits are also discussed. Theories regarding discrimination, harassment, and social workplace issues are analyzed enabling students to apply their knowledge to novel concrete situations. The course assists current and future HR practioners to effectively manage an organization’s legal posture to be congruent with its strategic objectives. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 44400 - Leadership


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce students to leadership theory and practice. Students will learn theories of leadership, practice methods of evaluating effective leadership, and develop a personal leadership action plan. Particular emphasis is placed on developing ethical leadership and trust. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • OBHR 44500 - Team Dynamics


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 33000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR BA 23000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines team dynamics from both managerial and member perspectives. Basic concepts of interpersonal behavior, facilitation of effective teamwork, team design, and team processes are discussed. Additional topics include virtual, high performance, and cross-cultural teams. Concepts will be applied in team projects and exercises. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 44800 - Human Resources Information Systems


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 43100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR GBG 35200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course topics will include ERP systems, e-business and electronic support of human resource function. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 49000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Supervised readings and reports in various subjects. Arrange with instructor before enrolling. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 49400 - Leadership Capstone


    Prerequisite(s): OBHR 44400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A senior level case-oriented approach designed to provide the student with opportunities to evaluate various organizational policies and strategies and recommend improvements for the organization’s future. This course is considered the Leadership “capstone” and will allow students the opportunity to utilize the knowledge gained in previous courses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 49500 - Internship In Human Resources


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. A special course in selected areas of management, designed to provide practical field experience under professional supervision in selected situations. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • OBHR 49900 - Undergraduate Research In Organizational Behavior


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Student will work with a faculty member on a research project in their major. They will contribute to ongoing research while learning current research techniques in management. During this process, the students will develop critical thinking and oral and written communication skills. Permission of Instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • OBHR 58110 - Foundations Of Organizational Behavior


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 2.00. A review of the key elements of human relations in organizations necessary for managerial effectiveness (productivity, satisfaction, turnover, engagement). Focus is on the application of theory to issues such as motivation, values and ethics, group dynamics, leadership and change, and organizational structure and culture. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 59000 - Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Advanced study and investigation in a field of organizational behavior and human resource management under the guidance of staff. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OBHR 63100 - Human Resource Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of selected human resource activities/systems for the future human resource professional. Emphasis will be placed on building skills in areas that will provide a foundation for future coursework in human resources management. Topics covered include planning and forecasting human resource needs, job analysis, design and evaluation of training systems, design of performance appraisal systems, and safety and health in the workplace. Typically offered Spring Fall.


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  • OBHR 63300 - Human Resource Management


    Credit Hours: 2.00 (West Lafayette) 3.00 (Calumet, North Central) Introduction to human resource management for general managers. Emphasis is on the impact of human resource components (e.g., staffing, rewards, labor relations) on the performance of the firm. Case analyses and computerized databases are used to illustrate major components of human resource decision making. Not open to students with credit in MGMT/OBHR 63100. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing and Management majors only. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 66900 - Negotiations In Organizations


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. Decision making examines organizational context, stages, creativity, biases, and group processes. Negotiations examine strategies for preparing and conducting negotiations. The principal focus is on individual and interpersonal aspects of each. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 68100 - Managing Behavior In Organizations


    Credit Hours: 2.00 to 4.00. Individual and group behavior are the central components of the study of behavior in organizations. Focus is on the managerial application of knowledge to issues such as motivation, group processes, leadership, organizational design structure, and others. The course employs cases, exercises, discussions, and lectures. Prerequisite: Master’s student standing and Management majors only. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OBHR 69000 - Advanced Problems In Organizational Behavior And Human Resource Management


    Credit Hours: 2.00 to 4.00. Advanced investigation in a specific organizational behavior or human resource field at the graduate level. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Organizational Leadership and Supervision

  
  • OLS 10000 - Introduction To Organizational Leadership


    Credit Hours: 1.00. Transitional course to orient the Organizational Leadership and Supervision freshman to the department and Purdue. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 10200 - Freshman Experience


    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course provides entering first-year transfer students with less than 60 credits an opportunity to become familiar with available departmental and university resources, such as the advising process, the course management system, engage in goal setting, align academic and life goals, explore available career options, and develop a plan for success. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 13100 - Introduction To Safety And Health Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course emphasizes developing an understanding of various topics related to environmental health and safety which owners, managers, supervisors, and employees need to be aware of in the working environment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 16300 - Fundamentals Of Self-Leadership


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students with an introduction to the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program, and prepares them for the program curriculum. It serves both as the Freshman Experience course, and the fundamental introduction to leadership. It includes the utilization of campus resources, goal setting, value and role exploration, relationship of academic planning and life goals, disciplines specific career exploration, and critical thinking. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: First Year Experience


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  • OLS 24200 - Fundamentals Of Ergonomics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed for students interested in the areas of occupational health and safety, production engineering, facilities management, and supervision and management. An understanding of how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve manual working conditions will be gained through the use of applicable real life exercises and exploration of research in various industries. This course will cover a general study of the musculoskeletal system as well as guidelines for lifting, reaching, seated work, machine work, hand tools and vibration. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of individual and group behavior in organizations. Special emphasis on typical interpersonal and leadership relationships. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Social Sciences


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  • OLS 27200 - Job Evaluation


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. (IET 27200) A survey of the basic principles and significance of job evaluation. An analysis of current practices and techniques used in job analysis, job descriptions, and job evaluation. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 27400 - Applied Leadership


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to applied leadership in the context of organizational functions, structures, and operation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 30000 - Safety And Health For Engineering Technologies


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 13100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course explores a wide range of environmental health and safety topics relevant to technologists, engineers, and managers in both public and private sectors. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of identification, evaluation, and control of various hazards which could harm people, property, and the environment by using risk assessment. Instructor permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 30300 - Substance Abuse In The Workplace


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Overviews alcohol and drug problems affecting job performance in the workplace. Topics covered include current concepts of alcoholism and addictions, supervisor’s role and responsibilities, work behavior of alcohol and drug abusers. Constructive confrontation and intervention, employee assistance programming, and referral. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 33100 - Occupational Safety And Health


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A presentation of the aspects of occupational safety and health that are essential to the organizational leaders. Special emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the economic, legal, and social factors related to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Typically offered Spring Fall Summer.


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  • OLS 33200 - Fundamentals Of Industrial Hygiene


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND CHM 11900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the industrial hygiene factors instrumental in maintaining a safe and healthful workplace. Special emphasis is given to the recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 33300 - Environmental Health And Safety Legislation And Standards


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the laws, codes, and standards, which affect the occupational safety and health. Emphasis is placed on an overview of various environmental, health, and safety related laws, codes, and standards such as: OSHA, DOT, FRA, MSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH, ISO, etc. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 33400 - Fire Protection


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explores the principles involved in the protection of people and property from fire and explosion. Basic fire safety terminology, fire chemistry and extinguishment, fire safety references and standards, and fire safety management are presented. Also discussed are control measures for common fire and explosion hazards and the design of buildings in terms of life safety and fire suppressive systems. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 33600 - Fundamentals Of Risk Assessment And Management


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore techniques for assessment and methods for managing the risks associated with occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and property damage in the workplace. The principle methods include: 1) identifying the exposures to loss; 2) evaluating alternative techniques for treating the exposure; 3) selecting the appropriate technique(s); 4) implementing the chosen technique; and 5) monitoring and improving the risk management system. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 33700 - Introduction To Emergency Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the principles of emergency management in preparing for disruptive events. Students explore the requirements and value of emergency management in preparation for a variety of emergency events likely to occur in either industrial or municipal environments. Students will study the concepts of emergency management including prevention of, mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disruptive emergency events. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 34000 - Fundamentals Of Construction Safety


    Credit Hours: 3.00.  (CEMT 34000) Overview of construction safety and health regulations.  Throughout the course students will participate in discussions pertaining to construction safety issues and will be provided information to evaluate the primary OSHA targeted hazards in the construction industry, OSHA 30 Hr. card. Students will learn to recognize key hazards, be exposed to control technologies and corrective actions for the prevention of an injury, illness, and fatality that commonly occurs at construction sites. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 34100 - Fundamentals Of Environmental Health


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 33600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This class will be presented as an overview of current issues in community and working environments. Those issues which are most essential to the supervisor/manager will be emphasized. Students will develop an understanding of key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as CERCLA, Clean Air Act and its Amendments, Clean Water Act, and RCRA and typical means to ensure compliance. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • OLS 34300 - Hazardous Materials


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore the practical, safe approach to handling hazardous materials. Topics include: basic chemistry of hazardous materials, hazard classes and toxicology, evaluating risk, selecting correct protective equipment, specific competencies required of persons responding to a hazardous materials emergency, managing an incident, and addressing tactical and strategic issues while minimizing down-time and reducing risk to other workers. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 35000 - Creativity In Business And Industry


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the ways an individual can become more creative and how they can develop an environment which encourages creativity from employees. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 35100 - Innovation And Entrepreneurship


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 35000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of innovation in existing organizations, as well as entrepreneurship in start-up businesses, franchises, family-owned firms, and other business formats. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 35500 - Incident Investigation


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 30000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Explore various approaches for conducting an incident/accident investigation, including methods to determine the causes of incidents/accidents, analyses of data gathered as part of the process and proper documentation. Through a series of case studies and examples, students will have the opportunity to identify the corrective action steps for preventing future occurrences and presenting those recommendations to management for implementation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • OLS 36400 - Professional Development Program


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey course covering many professional and personal facets relative to entering the work force upon graduation. Major areas addressed include resume preparation, interviewing techniques, development of job-search plans, social skills, and analysis of career fields and opportunities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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