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  • 2.00 Credits

    Introductory course that presents the basic nutrients, current dietary recommendations and guides to diet planning. Emphasis is placed on the metabolic functions of nutrients in relation to the normal health needs of individuals in all phases of life. A brief overview of the relation between nutrition and illness is included.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The basic principles and skills of health assessment of individuals are taught along the continuum of age. This course uses a holistic approach with attention to cultural diversity. History taking, physical assessment, interview processes, and patient-teaching skills are learned and practiced. Medical terminology will be reinforced and emphasized. Laboratory experience is included in this course. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOL 211 or consent of the nursing department.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Classifications, specific medications and principles of drug actions are discussed. Skills related to mathematical calculations and administration of medications are taught and practiced. Discussion of the role of drugs in restoring health, preventing illness and enhancing life provides exposure to pharmacologic and nursing concepts while building a foundation for decision making necessary to integrate drug management into health care plans for clients. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that CHEM 107 and BIOL 132 be taken as pre- or co-requisites. Admission to the nursing major or consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The theory, concepts, and beliefs about health and illness of a variety of health care populations are presented. Emphasis is on gaining knowledge of various cultures, their health care beliefs, practices, values, and family dynamics. The course is applicable across several disciplines such as religion, psychology, sociology, nursing, medicine, and anthropology, by providing not only a health care perspective but also a historical and biotechnological approach for transcultural health care. Laboratory/clinical experience is included in this course. This is an approved diversity studies course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Pathophysiology studies the dynamic aspects of bodily adaptation to disruptions of normal physiology. As part of the physiological adaptive mode, these bodily responses are manifested as physiologic coping. The etiologic link to disruptions and these responses is essential to understanding the rationale for clinical therapy and provide a foundation for related nursing diagnosis. Prerequisite: BIOL 211, BIOL 212.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Builds on basic health assessment skills of RNs. Uses a holistic, caring approach to assessment along the continuum of age with attention to cultural diversity. History taking, physical assessment, interview processes and patient-teaching skills are expanded and practiced. Laboratory experience is included in this course. Prerequisite: Admission to RN:BS completion option.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course includes: organization and administration of various phases of kinesiological strategies, athletics and intramurals. Standards, policies, programs, supervision and problems of each are stressed.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An overview course in health, wellness and disease. General characteristics, predisposing factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment of selected diseases and illnesses are discussed. Wellness principles and their incorporation into a healthy lifestyle are also presented. The importance of nutrition in human performance is also covered. NOTE: ATHT 133 Dynamics of Health & Nutrition may substitute for this course.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Designed to give the student a foundation in the process of assessment (tests and measurement). The course includes the development of objectives/ outcomes, test construction, use of formative and summative evaluation, norm and criterion referenced measures, elementary statistics and the use of other evaluative materials specific to health and kinesiology. Prerequisites: KINS 120, KINS 130, KINS 133.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Application of the principles of anatomy to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of human movement. The course content is divided into osteology, arthrology, myology and an analysis of movement problems. Prerequisite: KINS 120, KINS 130, KINS 133, BIOL 102 or BIOL 115.
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