Freshman Year

Fall 2012
Biology (BIOL 411)
Introduction to structure and function of cells; tissues and organs; physiological processes; genes and
heredity.
Chemistry (CHEM 403)
Fundamental laws and concepts applied to nonmetals, metals, and their compounds.
Honors Psychology (PSYC 401H)
Psychology as a behavioral science; its theoretical and applied aspects. Includes research methods,
behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, cognition, learning, development, personality,
psychopathology, and social psychology. To experience actively the nature of psychological research
students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of studies as part of a laboratory experience.
Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 401)
This course gives a basic grounding in Philosophy. We explore enduring questions that we have all
grappled with: Does God exist? Do we have free will? How can we lead fulfilling lives?
Spring 2013
Biology (BIOL 412H)
The biology of organisms, including survey of kingdoms, behavior, evolution, and ecology.
Chemistry (CHEM 404H)
Fundamental laws and concepts applied to nonmetals, metals, and their compounds.
Honors Concepts of Self (PHIL 444A)
An inquiry into the nature of the self and into the conditions under which it may best flourish. Is the self
fundamentally biological, spiritual, or social?. Draws on a variety of perspectives in an attempt to
answer these questions, including East Asian as well as Western philosophical ideas, feminist theory,
Existentialism, and others.
Introductory Sociology (SOC 400)
Overview of sociology as the scientific study of human social and cultural relationships. Social theory,
methods and techniques of research, and current research findings on a wide range of social issues.
Sophomore Year
Fall 2013
Anatomy and Physiology (BMS 507)
Cellular and systematic aspects of the human body. Laboratory exercises utilize preserved specimens,
dissectible models, living tissue and computer-aided instruction.

Honors Philosophy in the Arts (PHIL 421H)

Contemporary philosophic concerns and perspectives as reflected in one or more of the arts (literature,
theatre, film, music, plastic art).
Microbes in Human Disease (BMS 501)
Examines the role of microorganisms in human disease. The fundamental structure, metabolism,
genetics, and ecology of clinically relevant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and presented in
relationship to the human host and its immune system. The foundation, incidence, and control of
microbial diseases are presented through case studies. Emphasizes active learning in which students
participate in classroom discussions, experiments, and demonstrations. Laboratory exercises designed to
introduce techniques for the identification of important pathogenic microorganisms and disease
diagnosis.
Statistics (PSYC 402)
Design, statistical analysis, and decision making in psychological research. Probability, hypothesistesting, and confidence intervals. Conceptualization, computation, interpretation, and typical
applications for exploratory data analysis (including measures of central tendency, variability), t-tests,
correlations, bivariate regression, one-way analysis of variance, and chi square. Introduction to computer
methods of computation
Spring 2014
Anatomy and Physiology (BMS 508)
Cellular and systematic aspects of the human body. Laboratory exercises utilize preserved specimens,
dissectible models, living tissue and computer-aided instruction.
Contemporary Conservation Issues (NR 435)
Explores the impacts of technology and human activity on our environment and natural resources. Key
conservation issues are used as examples of past and present biological, social, and environmental
conflicts.
Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (PHIL 520)
Major Eastern traditions of philosophy. Concentration on Indian, Chinese, and Japanese systems may
vary from semester to semester.
Science in the Modern World (HIST 522)
Development of scientific ideas in Europe from the Renaissance through the Scientific Revolution to the
Enlightenment. This course explores the new ideas about the universe and the natural world which
emerged in Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. At this time, science assumed something
like its modern form, through the work of pioneers like Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Harvey, and
Newton. Against the background of fundamental changes in European culture, from the Renaissance to
the Enlightenment, ideas about nature and the place of human beings in it were profoundly transformed.
Our aim will be to understand what is often called the Scientific Revolution in the context of other
forms of belief, such as religion and magic, and changes in society at large.

Junior Year
Fall 2014
Diseases and Drugs (NURS 504)
The two semester course advances knowledge of human physiology and the pathophysiological
variations in selected global disease states in adults and children. Student explore how the human body
uses its adaptive powers to maintain a steady state and how alterations affect normal processes.
Pharmacological agents used on these alterations are examined.
Fundamentals of Nursing (NURS 516)
Focuses on the acquisition of psychomotor and assessment skills required for the delivery of safe
nursing care. Students begin by learning clinical skills in the simulation setting and then using those
skills with supervision in the clinical setting. An additional focus of this course is understanding
fundamental nursing concepts as they pertain to providing safe, effective care.
Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical (NURS 516C)
This clinical course is designed to provide experiences to apply the knowledge to the skills required to
perform a systematic examination of a healthy adult, to perform basic psychomotor skills and to record
findings appropriately. Students implement the nursing process by obtaining health histories, performing
physical and psychosocial assessments, establishing a database, and formulating initial nursing plans.
Fundamentals of Nursing Lab (NURS 516L)
This lab course is designed to provide experiences to apply the knowledge to the skills required to
perform a systematic examination of a healthy adult, to perform basic psychomotor skills and to record
findings appropriately. Students implement the nursing process by obtaining health histories, performing
physical and psychosocial assessments, establishing a database, and formulating initial nursing plans.
Students become familiar with the nursing simulation lab.
Introduction to Professional Nursing (NURS 500)
The course provides an overview of professional nursing with a focus on reflective thinking. A synthesis
of current and projected trends in nursing practice and education, with an introduction to topics on
ethical, social, and legislative issues, are explored. This course is divided into five modules: nursing as a
career, nursing as a profession, nursing as art and science, nursing as communication, and nursing and
relationship-centered care.
Spring 2015
Diseases and Drugs II (NURS 505)
This two semester course advances knowledge of human physiology and the pathopsychological
variations in selected global disease states in adults and children. Students explore how the human body
uses its adaptive powers to maintain a steady state and how alterations affect normal processes.
Pharmacological agents used on theses alterations are examined.

Human Development, Interaction, and learning Across the Lifespan (NURS 506)
This course emphasizes human development, interaction and learning across the lifespan as essential to
safe, effective relationship-centered care. An exploration of selected theoretical perspectives on human
development, education and learning and group development prepares students to engage in professional
practice.
Clinical Integration (NURS 517C)
This course focuses on continued development of nursing skills necessary for promoting health in
adults. Clinical practicum focuses on restorative care by providing supervised professional nursing
practice for development of multidimensional assessment skills, decision-making processes, and
evidence-based strategies and interventions for patients transitioning across the health care continuum.
Application of evidence-based practice may include rehabilitative, end of life and palliative care.
Lab Integration (NURS 516C(L))
This course focuses on continued development of nursing skills necessary for promoting health in
adults. Clinical practicum focuses on restorative care by providing supervised professional nursing
practice for development of multidimensional assessment skills, decision-making processes, and
evidence-based strategies and interventions for patients transitioning across the health care continuum.
Application of evidence-based practice may include rehabilitative, end of life and palliative care.
Function and Wellbeing of Older Adults (NURS 601)
This course focuses on developing knowledge necessary for promoting healthy aging and wellness
across the lifespan. Multidimensional assessment skills are utilized to develop appropriate evidencebased interventions to assist individuals and families to maintain wellness and promote healthy
lifestyles, and enhance the quality of life for older adults with acute and chronic conditions. Students
will explore nursing issues and principles of promoting wellness across the health care continuum
including end of life and palliative care.
Law, Medicine, and Ethics (PHIL 660)
Critical examination of the diverse legal and moral issues facing the profession of health care. Variable
topics. Possible topics: duty to provide care; nature of informed consent to treatment; problems of
allocating limited health-care resources (e.g., withdrawal of life-support systems, quality-of-life
decisions, etc.); patient's right to confidentiality. Problems relating to involuntary preventive care (e.g.,
involuntary sterilization, psycho-surgery, etc.)
Senior Year
Fall 2015
Care of the Adult with Acute Illness (NURS 611)
The first of two courses focused on adult health nursing of clients with commonly occurring disease
states in the acute care setting. Course builds on previously learned knowledge of physical assessment
and technical skills to focus on key components of acute care nursing. Special emphasis placed on the
etiology, clinical evaluation and use of evidence-based nursing interventions to manage specific health
problems related to cardiovascular, hematologic, pulmonary, endocrine and renal systems. The advanced
skills and techniques required to care for clients with commonly occurring disease states is included.

Care of the Adult with Acute Illness Clinical (NURS 611C)

Designed to provide the student with opportunities to apply the nursing process and clinical judgment
within an acute care setting to clients with commonly occurring disease states. The experience focuses
on the application of knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, clinical judgment and relationshipcentered care.
Maternal and Newborn Nursing (NURS 621)
The course allows students an opportunity to develop necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills required
for the provision of safe care to child bearing women and their families. Childbirth is viewed as part of
the life cycle with emphasis on women and family-centered care, normal physiological childbirth, client
advocacy and the provision of therapeutic nursing practice.
Maternal and Newborn Nursing Clinical (NURS 621C)
This clinical component of NURS 621, a course that has family as the focus for nursing practice,
introducing the student to the care of young families throughout pregnancy, birth, and child-rearing
periods. The health needs of the young family are discussed in terms of major morbidity/mortality and
contemporary issues. This clinical course offers students experiences in various clinical settings in order
to provide opportunities for the development of professional practice roles in maternal health.
Honors Translating Research for Practice (NURS 641)
The course focuses on the translation of current evidence into nursing practice through the identification
of practice issues, appraisal and application of evidence, and the evaluation of outcomes. Development
of evidence is examined using the research process. Concepts explored include research ethics and legal
precepts, clinical judgment in knowledge development and application, and the integration of client
values and preferences. Students learn to use reliable evidence to inform practice and make clinical
judgments to promote nursing best practice.
Spring 2016
Care of the Adult with Acute Illness II (NURS 612)
This is the second of two courses focused on adult health nursing of clients with commonly occurring
disease states in acute care nursing. The course builds on previously learned knowledge of physical
assessment and technical skills to focus on key components of acute care nursing. Special emphasis is
placed on the etiology, clinical evaluation and use of evidence-based nursing interventions to manage
specific health problems related to gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal systems and clients
undergoing surgery. Complex client issues related to oncologic, immunologic and shock states are
introduced. The advanced skills and interventions required to care for clients with commonly occurring
disease states and those undergoing surgery are included.
Care of the Adult with Acute Illness Clinical (NURS 612C)
Course is designed to provide the student with opportunities to apply the nursing process and clinical
judgment within an acute care setting to clients with commonly occurring disease states and those
undergoing surgery. The experience focuses on the application of knowledge and skills, evidence-based
practice, clinical judgment and relationship-centered care.

Living with Mental Illness (NURS 616)

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the concepts of mental health and major factors
affecting human behavior and interaction. Specific theoretical concepts guiding nurse-client interactions
are utilized as a vehicle for supporting the person's and family's optimum state of well-being.
Living with Mental Illness Clinical (NURS 616C)
In this psychiatric nursing clinical course the nursing process and a situation-based interpretive approach
serve as framework for professional nursing action. A special focus is placed on the integration of
personal knowledge, therapeutic use of self and communication skills inherent in nurse-client
relationships. Through a variety of clinical experiences, the student applies mental health concepts and
principles of therapeutic communication in caring for people and families with alterations in mental
health.
Honors Clinical Judgment in Nursing (NURS 627)
This course is designed to apply and analyze clinical reasoning and judgment in a variety of situations,
focusing on the ability to prioritize and individualize evidence-based nursing interventions.
Honors Seminar (NURS 794)
Honors seminar designed to expand the knowledge and skills presented in previous honors in major
courses. Focuses on a project relevant to the discipline of nursing under the direction of a faculty
advisor.