Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUS 3253 - Advanced Applied Music - Oboe 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1250
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3263 - Advanced Applied Music- Bassoon 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1260
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3273 - Advanced Applied Music- Clarinet 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1270
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3275 - Diction for Singers 3 cr
This course provides instruction in lyric diction for singers and includes the study of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Participants will learn to recognize the distinctive qualities with sounds in English, Italian, French, and German and demonstrate that knowledge in writing, speech, and singing.
Fee $10
Offered periodically
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MUS 3283 - Collaborative Piano 1 cr
Individualized instruction in the rehearsal and performance of piano in a variety of collaborative contexts. Students gain practical knowledge with hands-on experience in musical collaboration with both instrumentalists and vocalists.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Fee $350
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MUS 3300 - Applied Performance 2 cr
The purpose of Applied Performance is to prepare music majors for a performance career or advanced graduate study in music. Students will engage in 75 minutes of private instruction weekly to include sessions on literature, diction, and performance practice as applicable to each instrument. In addition, students are required to attend recitals and concerts sponsored by the department; and are required to perform in recitals, and prepare juried examinations and proficiency examinations as detailed in the department handbook. Course may be repeated for credit. Course may not be added or dropped after the second week of class.
Music majors or minors only, contact Music Department for permission and enrollment form.
Fee $650
Every semester
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MUS 3311 - Advanced Applied Music- Voice 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music department for enrollment form and permission.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1470
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3312 - Advanced Applied Music-Piano 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and permission.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1440
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3313 - Advanced Applied Music- Saxophone 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1310
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3314 - Advanced Applied Music- French Horn 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors or minors, or Theater majors only; see Department for enrollment form and permission.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1330
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3315 - Methods of Teaching Instrumental Music 2 cr
This course is designed to prepare music education majors to lead instrumental ensemble programs in grades 4-12, and to allow experienced directors to refine skills and develop new ideas and strategies. Topics will include rehearsal technique and planning, logistical organization and administration, curriculum development, budget and fundraising, and resource materials. Classroom meetings are combined with a required minimum of 8 hours of field observation.
Prerequisite: MUS 1090 or permission of instructor
Periodically
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MUS 3323 - Advanced Applied Music- Trumpet 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1320
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3343 - Advanced Applied Music- Trombone 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors & minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1340
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3353 - Advanced Applied Music- Tuba 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1350
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3363 - Advanced Applied Music- Percussion 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1360
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3373 - Advanced Applied Music- Violin 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1370
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3383 - Advanced Applied Music- Jazz Piano 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors only, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1280
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3400 - Applied Conducting 1 cr
Prerequisite: MUS 2051 and MUS 3052 , permission of instructor.
Fee $ 350.
Every semester
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MUS 3410 - Chamber Singers 0-1 cr
The Castleton Chamber Singers is a select SATB ensemble dedicated to preparing high quality repertoire suitable for chamber choir. The Chamber Singers perform a variety of works from Renaissance Motets and Madrigals, to Contemporary Choral Literature. Performances include concerts and tours with the University Chorale, special events, and off-campus venues. Membership is open to University Chorale members by audition in the fall and spring.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 2210
Fee $30
Every semester
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MUS 3413 - Advanced Applied Music- Viola 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1410
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3420 - Junior Recital 0 cr
A capstone course in which the student synthesizes and publicly demonstrates the knowledge and skills acquired through the student's Junior year of music study. This event will include a public presentation of representative literature in the student's primary applied area, and designing the program booklet and writing scholarly program notes. Prior to performing a Junior Recital students must have permission of the department chair, have fulfilled all related requirements in the music department handbook, and successfully pass a recital hearing.
Pass/No Pass only
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required
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MUS 3423 - Advanced Applied Music- Cello 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1420
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3433 - Advanced Applied Music- String Bass 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1430
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3450 - Instructional/Music Application of Computers 3 cr
Students will study and use different applications of computers that enhance a student's ability to learn and to express ideas. Topics will include integrated software packages, music specific applications, multi-disciplinary integration, and an introduction to multi-media (experience with a word processor is recommended). This course fulfills the Gen Ed computing requirement at the Bachelor's level.
Fall, even years
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MUS 3453 - Advanced Applied Music- Electric Guitar 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1466
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3463 - Advanced Applied Music- Classical Guitar 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1460
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3483 - Advanced Applied Music- Electric Bass 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors, and Theater majors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1467
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3493 - Advanced Applied Music- Euphonium 1 cr
The purpose of Advanced Applied Music is for students to develop more advanced skills on their primary instrument/voice, and to further develop their knowledge about applicable repertoire and cultural context. Students are expected to practice and prepare for weekly private lessons, to attend concerts and Performance Lab, and to perform on recitals and juried examinations as outlined in the Music Department Handbook.
Music majors and minors only, see Music Department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of MUS 1475
Fee $350
Every semester
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MUS 3520 - Spartan Athletic Band 0-1 cr
The Spartan Athletic Band is comprised of students from every major on campus. No musical experience is necessary for this ensemble. Students will be able to perform in the color guard, drumline, or wind sections. Students will be required to cheer, dance, and perform during sporting events, as well as, perform in a full halftime show. Activities will include participation in home football games, various campus events, and parades.
Prerequisite: MUS 2520
Fee $50
Fall
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MUS 3610 - Chorus: University Chorale 0-1 cr
As one of Castleton's oldest traditions, the University Chorale is comprised of music majors, minors, and non-majors, bringing a wealth of diversity and energy to the ensemble. Chorale activities include concerts each semester at Castleton, choir retreats, a regional tour in the spring, and an international tour with other department ensembles every four years. The Chorale performs a wide repertoire from different eras and cultures, and combines with community instrumentalists to perform works of a larger scale. The University Chorale has done performances and workshops with noted artists including Francois Clemmons, Esau Pritchett, and Robert DeCormier. A voice placement is required for entrance. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 2610
Fee $50
Every semester
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MUS 3620 - Wind Ensemble 0-1 cr
The Castleton University Wind Ensemble is one of the major performing ensembles on campus. The Wind Ensemble performs works in the traditional wind band repertoire as well as contemporary works of various styles. The ensemble is open to all instrumentalists at the university and select community members with a placement audition required at the beginning of the fall semester. The Wind Ensemble performs at fall commencement, spring concerts, and at local schools. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 2620
Fee $50
Every semester
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MUS 3630 - Jazz Ensemble 0-1 cr
The Castleton Jazz Ensemble is a high power big band. The group performs all genres of big band music including Swing, Be-Bop, Rock, Fusion, and Funk. Student arrangements and compositions are often featured. The group is open to all students; instrumentation includes: trumpets, saxophones, trombones and rhythm section (bass, keyboard, guitar and drums). The group performs on and off campus each semester. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 2630
Fee $50
Every semester
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MUS 3743 - Advanced Applied Performance Coaching 1 cr
The purpose of Applied Performance is to prepare music majors for a performance career or advanced graduate study in music. Students will engage in weekly 50 minute private lessons, master classes, and sessions on literature, diction, and performance practice as applicable to each instrument. Expectations for practice and improvement will be notably higher than 1000 level Applied Music. In addition, students are required to attend recitals and concerts sponsored by the department; and are required to perform in recitals, and prepare juried examinations and proficiency examinations as detailed in the department handbook. Course may be repeated for credit. Course may not be added or dropped after the second week of class.
Music and Music Education majors only, see music department for enrollment form and consent.
Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Choral or Instrumental Activities.
Fee $350
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MUS 3900 - Independent Foreign Study in Music Credits to be arranged.
Registration by permission of department chair only.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
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MUS 4015 - Advanced Theory and Arranging 4 cr
Advanced Theory and Arranging builds upon the musicianship skills and knowledge acquired in the previous three semesters of the sequence. It also departs from common practice theoretical concepts to include a survey of compositional techniques developed in the 20th Century. The semester concludes with a study of the techniques of musical arrangement. Drawing on their theoretical background, students enlist their own creative knowledge to arrange pieces of music for various types of ensembles. Music sequencing software is employed so students may hear their own arrangements.
Prerequisite: MUS 3015
Fee $20
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MUS 4110 - Chamber Singers 0-1 cr
The Castleton Chamber Singers is a select SATB ensemble dedicated to preparing high quality repertoire suitable for chamber choir. The Chamber Singers perform a variety of works from Renaissance Motets and Madrigals, to Contemporary Choral Literature. Performances include concerts and tours with the University Chorale, special events, and off-campus venues. Membership is open to University Chorale members by audition in the fall and spring.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 3410
Fee $30
Every semester
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MUS 4210 - Chorus: University Chorale 0-1 cr
As one of Castleton's oldest traditions, the University Chorale is comprised of music majors, minors, and non-majors, bringing a wealth of diversity and energy to the ensemble. Chorale activities include concerts each semester at Castleton, choir retreats, a regional tour in the spring, and an international tour with other department ensembles every four years. The Chorale performs a wide repertoire from different eras and cultures, and combines with community instrumentalists to perform works of a larger scale. The University Chorale has done performances and workshops with noted artists including Francois Clemmons, Esau Pritchett, and Robert DeCormier. A voice placement is required for entrance. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 3610
Fee $50
Every semester
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MUS 4520 - Spartan Athletic Band 0-1 cr
The Spartan Athletic Band is comprised of students from every major on campus. No musical experience is necessary for this ensemble. Students will be able to perform in the color guard, drumline, or wind sections. Students will be required to cheer, dance, and perform during sporting events, as well as, perform in a full halftime show. Activities will include participation in home football games, various campus events, and parades.
Prerequisite: MUS 3520
Fee $50
Fall
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MUS 4620 - Wind Ensemble 0-1 cr
The Castleton University Wind Ensemble is one of the major performing ensembles on campus. The Wind Ensemble performs works in the traditional wind band repertoire as well as contemporary works of various styles. The ensemble is open to all instrumentalists at the university and select community members with a placement audition required at the beginning of the fall semester. The Wind Ensemble performs at fall commencement, spring concerts, and at local schools. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 3620
Fee $50
Every semester
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MUS 4630 - Jazz Ensemble 0-1 cr
The Castleton Jazz Ensemble is a high power big band. The group performs all genres of big band music including Swing, Be-Bop, Rock, Fusion, and Funk. Student arrangements and compositions are often featured. The group is open to all students; instrumentation includes: trumpets, saxophones, trombones and rhythm section (bass, keyboard, guitar and drums). The group performs on and off campus each semester. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of MUS 3630
Fee $50
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MUS 4720 - Senior Recital 0 cr
A capstone course in which the student synthesizes and publicly demonstrates the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the student's undergraduate study of music. This event will include a public presentation of representative literature in the student's primary applied area, a public lecture discussing this literature, and designing the program booklet and writing scholarly program notes.
Pass/No Pass only
Prerequisite: Fulfillment of all requirements outlined in the Music Department Handbook. Consent of department chair.
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MUS 4740 - Senior Seminar 2 cr
Directed study or research in music, leading to a public lecture or presentation. May be taken concurrently with MUS 3070 . Fulfillment of all other requirements for music majors.
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MUS 4810 - Orchestral Internship 1-3 cr
Practical experience with an orchestra or other large performance group.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Approval of department and orchestra or performance group. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 4900 - Independent Study 1-3 cr
Hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit.
Signed contract required at time of registration.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair
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NUR 1050 - Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 4 cr
Using a scientific problem-solving method to approach patient concerns, student-learners in this course learn to integrate and apply core knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences with the fundamental nursing knowledge, hands-on skills, and professional behaviors as the basis for providing safe, quality, and patient-centered care for individuals throughout the life span. Critical thinking, clinical problem solving, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, patient safety, infetion control, teaching and learning, and mutually respectful communication are emphasized.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 1040 and BIO 2011 with grades of "B-" or better.
Lab fee $622 to cover Virtual Hospital lab kit and ATI services.
Spring
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NUR 2012 - Health Assessment 4 cr
Synthesizing nursing knowledge with knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences, students will develop knowledge and skill in holistic methods of patient and family assessment, therapeutic communication, patient interviewing, data collection, medical terminology, and the documentation of assessment findings. Consideration will be given to age-related changes, normal and abnormal variations, and racial, ethnic, cultural and developmental differences. Analysis of information, critical thinking skills, and problem solving methods are emphasized in the identification of risk factors and other health patterns. Practical skills are applied in the laboratory and /or clinical setting. Students are expected to model and role model professional behaviors and acquire and refine the practical knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform a systematic, comprehensive health assessment, critically analyze findings, and thoroughly and accurately record findings.
Nursing majors only
Prerequisite: BIO 2011 , BIO 2012 , NUR 1040 , NUR 1050 , PSY 1012 , and PSY 1050 with grades of B- or better.
Fee $50
Fall
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NUR 2015 - Pathophysiology-Pharmacology I 3 cr
The first part of this two-semester course focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of select diseases and disorders of the immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine systems. The etiology and progression of disease and disorder states and the human response to such state changes will be examined. Student-learners are actively engaged to integrate previous knowledge to acquire and refine their understanding of disease and disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Principles of biochemistry, genetics, and genomics and their relationship to pathogenesis, pathophysiology, assessment findings, lab and diagnostic data, pharmaco-kinetics, -dynamics, and -therapeutics will be stressed. Patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and the role of the nurse in providing safe, high quality and compassionate care are emphasized-particularly as it relates to the role of the nurse in safe medication administration. This course is designed to be taught in tandem with Adult Health Nursing I.
BS.NUR students only
Prerequisite: BIO 1030 and BIO 2125 with grades of B- or better.
Co-requisite: NUR 2025
Spring
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NUR 2025 - Adult Health Nursing I 5 cr
Using a human systems framework, student-learners in the first of this two-series course are engaged in the classroom, Simulation Center, and clinical setting to integrate knowledge from the sciences and liberal arts into the holistic and informed care of adult patients with select developmental and acute and chronic medical-surgical concerns (immune, hematologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine). The knowledge, skills, clinical problem solving abilities, and professional attitudes necessary to provide safe, high quality, holistic care to adult and aging patients experiencing common health concerns are emphasized. Levels of prevention and the nursing process are applied in a variety of settings. This course is designed to be taken in tandem with Pathophysiology-Pharmacology I.
BS.NUR students only
Prerequisite: BIO 1030 , BIO 2125 , and NUR 1050 with grades of B- or better.
Co-requisite: NUR 2015
Fee $459
Spring
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NUR 2210 - Transitions to Baccalaureate Nursing 3 cr
This 7.5 week immersive seminar will expose student-learners to the use of curricular and health information technology, college level writing, scientific notation, and the role of the baccalaureate-generalist. Contemporary and historical social trends as well as trends and issues in politics, economics, education, science and technology, and their influence on healthcare, the nursing profession, nursing practice, nursing education, and patient care will be explored. The role of the nurse as public representative, opinion leader, change agent, and professional and public advocate at the point of care and in the halls of influence will be emphasized. Student-learners will acquire and/or refine skills in the areas of computer and information literacy, written and oral methods of communication, on-line research methods and college level writing for the sciences. Features of Microsoft Word and Outlook and Moodle will be applied.
BS.NUR.RN students only.
Fall
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NUR 2220 - Health Assessment and Promotion 4 cr
This 7.5 week intensive course will assess and build on the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities of the registered professional nursing student in holistic methods of patient and family assessment, therapeutic communication, patient interviewing, data collection, medical terminology, and the documentation of assessment findings. Consideration will be given to functional patterns, age-related changes, normal and abnormal variations, and racial, ethnic, cultural and developmental differences. Emphasis will be placed on application of the nursing process and primary methods of prevention-risk reduction and health promotion. Analysis of information, critical thinking skills, and problem solving methods are emphasized in the identification of risk factors and other health patterns. Practical skills are applied in the laboratory and /or clinical setting.
BS.NUR.RN only
Fall
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NUR 2510 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 3 cr
This course will explore inquiry and scholarship in nursing with a focus on providing students with foundational knowledge regarding critical appraisal and research utilization for its relevance and applicability to selected health care strategies and conditions. The course will also examine the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence in clinical practice to support nursing care and quality standards and foster analytical thinking that reduce the variations in patient care.
Nursing majors only
Prerequisite: MAT 1350 , NUR 1050 or NUR 2210 with grades of B- or better.
Fall
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NUR 3015 - Pathophysiology-Pharmacology II 3 cr
The second of this two-series course focuses on the pathogenesis and pharmacologic treatment of select nutritional diseases and disorders as well as diseases and disorders of aging, and the neurologic, sensory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, renal, and reproductive systems. The etiology and progression of disease and disorder states and the human response to such state changes will be examined. Student-learners are actively engaged to integrate previous knowledge to acquire and refine their understanding of disease and disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Principles of biochemistry, genetics and genomics and their relationship to pathogenesis, pathophysiology, assessment findings, lab and diagnostic data, and pharmaco-kinetics, -dynamics, and -therapeutics will be stressed. Patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and the role of the nurse in providing safe, high quality and compassionate care are emphasized- particularly as it relates to the role of the nurse in safe medication administration. This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with Adult Nursing II.
BS.NUR students only
Prerequisite: NUR 2015 and NUR 2025 with grades of B- or better.
Co-requisite: NUR 3025
Fall
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NUR 3025 - Adult Health Nursing II 5 cr
Using a human systems framework, student-learners in the second of this two course series are engaged in the classroom, Simulation Center, and clinical setting to integrate knowledge from the sciences and liberal arts into the holistic and informed care of adult patients with select developmental and acute and chronic medical-surgical concerns (nutrition, gastrointestinal, sensory, musculo-skeletal, renal, genitourinary, and reproductive). The knowledge, skills, clinical problem solving abilities and professional attitudes necessary to provide safe, high quality, holistic care to adult and aging clients experiencing common health concerns are emphasized. Levels of prevention and the nursing process are applied in a variety of settings. This course is designed to be taken in tandem with Pathophysiology-Pharmacology I.
BS.NUR students only
Prerequisite: NUR 2015 and NUR 2025 with grades of B- or better.
Co-requisite: NUR 3015
Fee $459
Fall
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NUR 3065 - Nursing Informatics 3 cr
This course, an integration of nursing, computers, information science, and information literacy, introduces students to the essential role of reputable information and information technologies in improving patient care outcomes, nursing practice, and creating a safe care environment. Throughout this course students will have opportunities to organize, evaluate, and use health information and knowledge to critically appraise and use information technology to enhance evidence-based practice. The focus of discussions will include ethical considerations, information literacy, health information literacy, social networking tools, electronic health records, handheld computers, social media and e-portfolios in health care environments.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 2510 , NUR 3015 , and NUR 3025 , with grades of B- or better.
Spring
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NUR 3070 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 5 cr
This 7.5 week immersive course integrates prior knowledge into patient-, family-and community-centered care of those individuals or aggregate groups with mental health concerns. Using a holistic approach, normal developmental concerns, common social and pathophysiologic concerns and conditions, and life threatening psychiatric-mental health concerns of patients across the lifespan and continuum of care are emphasized through clinical and didactic experiences. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and focuses on application of the nursing process and levels of prevention including but not limited to health promotion, risk reduction, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, suicide prevention, crisis management, addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, grief counseling and supportive end-of-life care. Critical thinking, clinical problem solving, relationship-based care, inter-professional competence, evidence-based practice, patient safety, infection control, teaching and learning, advanced therapeutic communication techniques, family and interpersonal theories, and psychiatric-behavioral assessment methods are emphasized through clinical and didactic experiences.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 3015 and NUR 3025 with grades of B- or better.
Fee $409
Spring
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NUR 3075 - Public Health Nursing 5 cr
Through exposure to different empirical frameworks and active engagement in and outside of the classroom this 7.5 week immersive course will explore the complex myriad of beliefs, practices, and conditions that give rise to the health or vulnerability of individuals, families, communities, and aggregate populations. Integrating the concepts, theories and ethical frameworks and principles that serve as a foundation to the practice of public health with prior knowledge and skill, student-learners will gain skill, confidence and competence in applying the nursing process and levels of prevention to the culturally-appropriate care of a community and/or population. Interdisciplinary and multi-sectorial collaboration, critical thinking, clinical problem solving, population-centered care, evidence-based practice, community safety, epidemiology, teaching and learning, principles of social justice and mutually respectful communication are emphasized. Working with faculty and members of the interdisciplinary and multi-sectorial team, students acquire and refine their knowledge base, skills, and professional behaviors.
Nursing majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 3015 and NUR 3025 with grades of B- or better.
Spring, Summer
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NUR 3220 - Worldviews and Global Health 3 cr
The just and equitable distribution of risk and the tools used to lessen or ameliorate such risk and its subsequent human suffering are too often unaddressed or inadequately addressed, particularly when viewed through a narrow disciplinary lens. Students will conduct a systematic and comparative analysis of health, health disparities and health systems across the globe and the human-social-ecological conditions that give rise to health and health disparities. As well, using a biosocial approach, a select number of historical and contemporary global health concerns and the information, tools, and methods used to address such concerns will be critically examined. This course will be offered in a 7.5 week intensive, on-line format.
BS.NUR.RN students or permission
Fall
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NUR 4015 - Women's and Reproductive Health 5 cr
This course integrates prior knowledge into patient-centered care of women and those with reproductive health concerns across the life span and continuum of care. Using a developmental and systems-based approach, common age-related findings and concerns, pathophysiologic conditions and concerns, and life threatening conditions are explored. Key examples of conditions that are disproportionately found among women or for which the diagnosis or treatment may differ from men are highlighted. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and focuses on the application of the nursing process and levels of prevention including health promotion, risk reduction, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliation or end-of-life care. Critical thinking, clinical problem solving, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, patient safety, infection control, teaching and learning, and mutually respectful communication are emphasized through clinical and didactic experiences.
BS.NUR students only
Prerequisite: NUR 3065 , NUR 3070 , and NUR 3075 with grades of B- or better
Fee $227
Fall
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NUR 4022 - Pediatric Health Nursing 5 cr
This course integrates prior knowledge into patient- and family-centered care of the pediatric patient (newborn through young adulthood). Using both a developmental and a systems-based approach, normal age-related finding and concerns, common pathophysiologic conditions and concerns, and life threatening concerns are emphasized. Care is delivered in a variety of settings and focuses on the application of the nursing process and levels of prevention including health promotion, risk reduction, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliation or end-of-life care. Critical thinking, clinical problem solving, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, patient safety, infection control, teaching and learning, and mutually respectful communication are emphasized through clinical and didactic experiences.
B.S.NUR students only
Prerequisite: NUR 3065 , NUR 3070 , and NUR 3075 with grades of B- or better
Fee $228
Fall
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NUR 4030 - Management and Leadership in Nursing 4 cr
Through an actively engaged classroom, simulated learning experiences, case-based learning and/or field experiences, student-learners will learn about tools and measures used by nurses at the point of care to safely provide, manage, and coordinate care. Select empirical theories, models, and frameworks will be explored as the basis for understanding the complex legal, ethical, regulatory, economic, and political dynamics that influence organizational behavior, leadership-followership, and management within the health care environment. Professional engagement, managing change, systems thinking, and the interprofessional competencies-values, ethics, roles, responsibilities, effective communication, teams and team work are emphasized through clinical and didactic experiences. Direct and indirect clinical experiences provide the student with the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, and principles to the management and leadership role of the baccalaureate prepared registered professional nurse in the practice setting.
Nursing majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 3065 , NUR 3070 , and NUR 3075 with grades of B- or better.
Fall
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NUR 4220 - Healthy Aging 3 cr
This course explores the field of gerontology and the unique health needs of adults as they age. Student-learners explore pervasive stereotypes, myths, and biases about aging across time and culture with an emphasis on aging in a youth-centered culture. As well, students will engage in a critical comparison between perceptions of aging and reality from an informed bio-psycho-social perspective. Select demographic, social, cultural, ethical, financial, and environmental issues are addressed. Levels of prevention including end-of-life decision making and end-of-life care, as they pertain to the geriatric population, are explored. This course will be offered in a 7.5-week intensive format.
BS.NUR.RN students or permission
Prerequisite: NUR 2012 or NUR 2220
Spring
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NUR 4230 - RN Transition to Clinical Leadership Seminar 3 cr
This 7.5 week immersive, seminar provides RN-to-BS student-learners with an opportunity to prepare for the role of the nurse as a clinical leader in shaping health policy through engagement, advocacy and activism. Contemporary and historical social trends as well as trends and issues in politics, economics, education, science and technology and their influence on healthcare, the nursing profession, nursing practice, and patient care are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to understanding political systems, the political process, policy development, and the role of the nurse as public and professional representative, opinion leader, change agent, and professional and public advocate. Through collegial political discourse, professional engagement, critical analysis of policies and policy making, lobbying efforts, and activism students gain confidence in methods of presenting themselves as opinion and policy leaders to various public audiences.
BS.NUR.RN students only
Prerequisite: NUR 4030
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NUR 4240 - RN-to-BS Transitions to Clinical Leadership Practicum 3 cr
This capstone clinical experience provides the RN-to-BS student the opportunity to apply leadership and followership skills necessary to transition to the realities of formal and informal clinical leadership expected of the baccalaureate graduate. Students will work side-by-side with a registered nurse serving in a leadership-management position in a healthcare setting. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the role of leader-manager as indirect care provider, change agent, role model, and professional and public advocate. Students are expected to fully engage with their preceptors in shaping the practice or practice environment by actively participating and contributing to select projects and processes that contribute to the Triple Aims (IHI, 2007)-improved population health/health outcomes, quality of the patient experience, and cost-effectiveness. Students must complete other degree requirements before completion of the capstone practicum.
BS.NUR.RN students only
Prerequisite: NUR 4220 and NUR 4030
Every semester
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NUR 4615 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 3 cr
This 7.5 week immersive, seminar provides pre-licensure student-learners with an opportunity to prepare for the transition from student to that of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. Contemporary and historical social trends as well as trends and issues in politics, economics, education, science and technology and their influence on healthcare, the nursing profession, nursing practice, and patient care are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to understanding politics, the political process, policy development, and the role of the nurse as public representative, opinion leader, change agent, and professional and public advocate. Through collegial discourse, student-led seminars, mock interviews, lobbying efforts, and refinement of professional portfolios, students gain confidence in methods of presenting themselves to various public audiences.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 4015 , NUR 4022 , and NUR 4030 with grades of B- or better.
Spring
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NUR 4620 - Critical Health Care Nursing 4 cr
This 7.5 week immersive course integrates prior nursing knowledge with knowledge about care of those experiencing a critical illness or injury. Using a systems and population-based approach, select common critical health care needs of clients across the lifespan are explored in the classroom and Simulation Center. Experiences in the Simulation Center including clinical simulations, disaster drills, and training in advanced skills allow students the opportunity to cognitively rehearse, practice skills and gain valuable insight into the concerns of critically ill patients and their families and the patient care and care management issues that accompany a critical illness and/or injury.
BS.NUR only
Prerequisite: NUR 4015 , NUR 4022 , and NUR 4030 with grades of B- or better.
Fee $50
Spring
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NUR 4810 - Patient Care Management Capstone 5 cr
This 7.5 week capstone experience assists student-learners in the transition from academe to the realities of professional practice through guided preparation for the NCLEX-RN®, completion of a 4 week independent practicum, and completion of a professional portfolio. Students need to have successfully met course outcomes in NUR 4620 Critical Health Care Nursing and NUR 4615 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice with grades of B- or better prior to starting the practicum.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 4015 , NUR 4022 , and NUR 4030 with grades of B- or better.
Lab fee of $439 to cover the nursing pin and ATI services.
Spring
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OER 1131 - Rock Climbing 1 cr
Fee $75
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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OER 1133 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling 1 cr
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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OER 1150 - Winter Recreation and Camping 2 cr
Fee $75.
Spring
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OER 1170 - Ice Climbing 1 cr
The student will be exposed to the equipment, climbing safety and basic techniques of climbing. The course requires the student to be available for at least two weekend days to be determined by the instructor.
Fee $75.
Periodically
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OER 1180 - Introduction to Telemark Skiing 1 cr
The student will be exposed to the equipment and technique used in telemark skiing. This course meets at Pico ski area. Equipment is supplied.
Fee $150.
Periodically
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OER 1210 - Orienteering and Camping Skills 2 cr
Additional course fee. Please refer to the individual semester offerings for specific fees.
Fall
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OER 1211 - Adventure Education – Low Elements 2 cr
The Project Adventure Model-An interrelated and sequential approach to adventure education for the physical education class or any classroom environment. Students will learn cooperative warm ups, non-traditional games, trust activities, problem solving initiative, and will include involvement in a low ropes challenge course.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Fee $15.
Spring
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OER 1212 - Adventure Education – High Elements 2 cr
The Project Adventure Model-An interrelated and sequential approach to adventure education for the physical education class or any classroom environment. Students will review some cooperative warm ups, non-traditional games, trust activities and problem solving initiatives. Majority of the class will include involvement in low and high ropes challenge course and related material i.e. knot tying, belaying, safety, etc.
Prerequisite: OER 1211 .
Fee $15.
Fall
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OER 1225 - Wilderness Canoe Tripping 1 cr
This class investigates the art of canoeing, through the lens of a wilderness canoe trip leader. Students learn to assess risk and manage it accordingly on a multi-day paddling trip. This involves group management, diverse paddling strategy, choosing and packing appropriate gear, camp set up, menu planning and cooking, route finding, canoe rescue and maintenance. The class culminates with a three-day paddling expedition in the Northeast wilderness. Each student leaves the course confident in his/her ability to lead a multi-day canoe trip through a variety of water types, including flat and white water. Students have the ability to appropriately instruct and monitor a group as they prepare for and engage in a canoe expedition.
Fee $125
Spring, 7 week course
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OER 1230 - Introduction to Mountain Biking 1 cr
This course gives the beginning mountain biker the basic skills necessary to navigate off road terrain. The student will be introduced to basic gear shifting, braking and bike control/handling. Students will be exposed to climbing and downhill techniques. A review of bike maintenance is included. Equipment is provided.
Fee $50
Fall
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OER 1240 - Fly Fishing 1 cr
This course introduces the student to the basics such as how to cast, fly selection, what to expect, how to read water, trout behavior, how to dress trout and trout identification. Basic fly tying techniques are covered. Equipment is provided and students must be available for a few weekend day trips.
Fee: $75.
Fall (First Half of Semester)
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OER 1320 - Back Country Skiing and Snowboarding 1 cr
This is a course for the skier or snowboarder who is ready to take their sport to the next level. Through hands on experience and engaging lecture and slide shows, the student will be given the knowledge to leave the groomed trail and enter into the back country and all it has to offer. The focus will be on wilderness touring and off resort alpine environments. The class will end with an overnight back country excursion. This class will prepare you for a career in winter wilderness recreation or a lifetime of back country endeavors. Two trips will be available, an alpine trip for snowboarders and alpine skiers and a wilderness ski touring trip.
Prerequisite: Ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level and access to winter camping equipment highly recommended.
Fee $75.
Spring
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OER 2060 - Advanced Wilderness First Aid 3 cr
This course provides essential information for developing first aid skills while in the wilderness. Students receive an Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO and an American Heart Association Adult CPR certification.
Fall
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OER 2170 - Primitive Survival Skill 2 cr
This course is designed to investigate northeastern wilderness environments and the relation to the modern adventurer, minimalist, or nature enthusiast. The course will abandon the technical rhetoric of modern adventure and delve into the lost art of the self-sufficient backcountry wisdom. Included is the study of the psychology of wilderness living and survival, primitive fire building, wilderness food preparation, emergency hunting and trapping, edible plant gathering and preparing g,cordage weaving, shelter construction, water purveying and filtration etc. The class will combine lecture with hands on instruction. The class requires a three day primitive skill "walkabout" in the remote regions of the Green Mountains and a 24 hour solo experience.
Fee $75
Fall
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OER 2220 - Theory of Outdoor Leadership 2 cr
This course provides an in depth understanding of industry standard leadership practices in the field of outdoor recreation. Students will have the opportunity to apply the leadership skills and theories discussed throughout the course in a practical setting. A large focus will be directed towards program planning, environmental stewardship, expedition behavior and effective teaching styles.
Fall
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OER 2310 - Winter Mountaineering 3 cr
This course provides essential information for survival and adventure in the wild during the winter months. Included is the study of living and survival, food preparation, shelter construction and group dynamics during winter expeditions. The class will combine lecture with hands on instruction. Included are required trips that include weekend and semester vacations. Equipment is provided.
Fee: $150.
Spring
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AHS 1620 - Nutrition for Optimal Health and Wellness 3 cr
This course is designed to expose students to the basics of nutrition and the impact of diet on health and wellness. Students will be introduced to basic human physiology and the role of nutrition in optimal functioning of various physiological systems. The semester will begin with an introduction to basic physiology and basic carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Subsequent topics include hydration, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, supplements, and fad diets.
This course fulfills the Mathematical and Scientific frame of reference.
Fall
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PED 1015 - Introduction to Health and Physical Activity Promotion 3 cr
This course is an introduction to health and physical activity promotion in society, communities and schools. Discussion of health and physical activity promotion history, philosophy and ethics, career opportunities, recreation, and athletics are included.
Fall
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PED 1040 - Archery 1 cr
Fee $15
Fall (First Half of Semester)
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PED 1060 - Water Safety Instruction 2 cr
Spring
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PED 1070 - Fitness Swimming 1 cr
Main objectives of fitness swimming include: 1) refining and enhancing stroke techniques, 2) improving cardiovascular fitness (aerobic capacity), muscular strength, and muscular endurance, and 3) providing students with the skills and ideas to encourage competency in designing their own swimming work-outs.
Every semester, 7 week course
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PED 1140 - Yoga 1 cr
Frequently
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PED 1160 - Tennis 1 cr
Fee $15
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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PED 1170 - Endurance Running 1 cr
This course assists participants in beginning or improving one's distance running, regardless of previous running experience. Proper body mechanics, equipment, care and prevention of injuries related to running, goal-setting, and various aspects of health are presented. Several systems of training are addressed.
Periodically, Fall (First Half of Semester) or Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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PED 1180 - Golf 1 cr
Additional course fee. Please refer to the individual semester offerings for specific fees.
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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PED 1210 - Badminton 1 cr
Fee $15
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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PED 1215 - Football 1 cr
This class is designed to teach the skills needed to play football and develop the teaching methodology needed to coach football. Participation is required and will include peer teaching and lesson planning.
Spring
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PED 1220 - Basketball 1 cr
Spring (First Half of Semester)
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PED 1230 - Softball 1 cr
Spring (First Half of Semester)
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PED 1240 - Soccer 1 cr
Fall (First Half of Semester)
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PED 1250 - Indoor Soccer 1 cr
Spring (First Half of Semester)
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PED 1260 - Therapeutic Massage 1 cr
Periodically
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PED 1270 - Martial Arts 1 cr
Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester)
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