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NURS 336 - Pharmacology
Application of general principles of pharmacology as they relate to safe, quality, patient-centered and evidence-based nursing care of individuals. Focus on developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions. Emphasis on safety, critical thought, and quality improvement factors in the administration of medications.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 3
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NURS 343 - Childbearing Family Clinical
Application of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient/family-centered nursing care during the reproductive experience. Focus on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Recognizes the nursing leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving patient care. Applies information management principles, techniques, and systems when providing collaborative nursing care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 318.
Credits: 2
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NURS 347 - Concepts of Professional Nursing
Evaluation of characteristics and roles of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession, based on examination of historical, legal, theoretical, and professional trends. Social and political dimensions of professional practice and leadership. Refinement of critical thinking and therapeutic communication skills with patients and collaboration skills with members of the interprofessional team. Focus on the healthcare system’s impact on providing safe, evidence-based, quality, holistic, patient-centered nursing care.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: R.N. status.
Credits: 4
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NURS 350 - Individual Study in Nursing
Qualified students pursue an in-depth study into particular problems or areas of nursing. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Written permission of school chair.
Credits: 1-3
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NURS 353 - Clinical Internship: Focused Experiences in Nursing
Clinical experiences related to the role of the nurse in providing safe, effective, quality, holistic, collaborative, patient-centered health care in an identified area of nursing focus under the direction of a nursing faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 313 and consent of program.
Credits: 1-3
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NURS 380 - Promoting Academic and Career Success in Nursing
Identification of student strengths and areas for improvement to promote academic achievement and career success in nursing. Emphasis on targeted content areas, critical thinking, learning strategies, and study and test-taking skills. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
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NURS 408 - Genetics and Human Genomics for Nurses
Introduction to genetics and human genomics and their impact on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, illnesses and conditions. Focus on the nurse’s use of this knowledge in the provision of health care for individuals, families and communities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 308. CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 1
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NURS 419 - Population-Focused Nursing
Application of nursing theory, public health theory, and the critical thinking skills necessary for the enhancement of the health of families, populations and communities with developmentally and culturally appropriate strategies. Emphasis on collaboration with both the interdisciplinary team and diverse populations. Integration of public health nursing standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
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NURS 422 - Child Health Nursing
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Includes the professional standards with legal and ethical responsibilities of the three roles of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession when interacting with children and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 318 and NURS 319 and NURS 333 and NURS 336 and NURS 343.
Credits: 3
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NURS 425 - Nursing Informatics
Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for clinical application of information systems to improve patient outcomes and provide safe patient care. Consideration of ways in which nursing informatics influences and is influenced by fundamental concepts such as ethics, values, communication, and leadership in professional nursing practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 1
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NURS 431 - Transition to Professional Nursing
Synthesis of theories, principles, concepts and processes relating to quality patient outcomes of individuals, families, groups and communities across the lifespan. Transition to role of the professional nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Integrates critical thinking skills within the nursing process. Focus on the leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving holistic collaborative nursing care. Available for prelicensure students only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 408 and NURS 419 and NURS 422 and NURS 425 and NURS 433 and NURS 443.
Credits: 3
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NURS 432 - Processes for Nursing Leadership
Application of the theoretical basis for the processes used in the nurse’s leadership role in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing and improving patient care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Application of critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice as they relate to the nature and functioning of the healthcare system and its impact on nursing practice. Evaluation of procedures used in the leadership role in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 3
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NURS 433 - Child Health Nursing Clinical
Application of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care and member of a profession. Individual transportation required. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 422.
Credits: 2
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NURS 435 - Gerontological Nursing
Examines current evidence-based practice related to the aging population and health-care. Theoretical basis for safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for the older adult. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 2
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NURS 443 - Population-Focused Nursing Clinical
Application of nursing theory, public health theory, and critical thinking skills necessary for the enhancement of the health of families, populations, and communities. Practice in diverse community settings, participating in developmentally and culturally appropriate care. Emphasis on both collaborative and independent practice using critical thinking skills. Integration of standards of practice with legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Participation in the leadership role for the enhancement of community health. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 419; and NURS 422 or R.N. status.
Credits: 2
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NURS 453 - Capstone Clinical
Synthesis of the theoretical basis for safe, evidenced-based, quality patient-centered nursing care for acutely ill patients and their families that is developmentally and culturally appropriate in a healthcare setting. Emphasis on the transition to practice as a professional nurse. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Evaluates critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills when providing safe, evidence-based, quality nursing care. Participates in the leadership role for the purpose of providing and improving collaborative patient care. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: NURS 432; and NURS 431 or R.N. status.
Credits: 4
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NURS 463 - Practicum in Leadership and Population-Focused Nursing
Synthesis of the process for enhancement of health across the lifespan. This clinical practice experience emphasizes leadership and management applied to healthcare organizations and the care of culturally diverse aggregates.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NURS 312 and NURS 347 and NURS 419 and NURS 432 and R.N. status.
Credits: 3
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NURS 480 - Special Topics in Nursing
Exploration of topics of special interest in a particular area of nursing. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours if topic changes.
Credits: 1-3
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NURS 488 - Nursing Ethics and the Law
Critical appraisal of legal and ethical aspects of issues and problems in healthcare related to professional nursing practice. Integration of legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: R.N. status.
Credits: 3
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NURS 499 - Senior Project in Nursing
Individual study in nursing for students seeking an Honors capstone experience. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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NUTR 200A - Principles of Food Preparation
Principles of food preparation as related to the chemical, physical, and organoleptic properties of food.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111, or CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; and current State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 200B - Food Preparation Laboratory
Designed to accompany NUTR 200A. Two 3-hour periods a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ or CRQ: NUTR 200A.
Credits: 2
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NUTR 201 - Human Nutrition
Role of nutrition in human biological systems: properties of nutrients; interaction with other environmental and genetic factors; quality of the current food supply. Not open for credit to students having previous credit in NUTR 309.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 103 or BIOS 109 or BIOS 208 or BIOS 357 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 295 - Cooperative Education I for Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
Cooperative work experience for students in the nutrition, health, and wellness emphasis in family, consumer, and nutrition sciences. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Declared nutrition, health, and wellness major.
Credits: 1-3
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NUTR 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise
Essentials of normal nutrition with application to exercise and individualized sports nutrition plans.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and one course in chemistry. If taken for 2 semester hours, CRQ: KNPE 306.
Credits: 2-3
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NUTR 308 - Current Problems and Trends in Nutrition and Foods
Readings in and discussion of selected classic studies and recent developments in the field of nutrition and foods. Implications for dietitians, nutritionists, teachers, extension workers, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 309 - Science of Nutrition
Study of various nutrients; their chemistry, properties, classification, digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, functions, dietary allowances, food sources, and deficiency symptoms. Introduction of the exchange system for dietary planning. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 103 and BIOS 105, CHEM 230 or CHEM 330. CRQ: BIOS 357.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 310 - Applied Nutrition through the Life Cycle
Application of the principles of nutrition in managing the nutritional needs of individuals throughout the life cycle. Evaluation of current nutritional practices and nutritional status.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 309 with a grade of C or better. Offered spring semester only.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 395 - Cooperative Education II for Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
Advanced cooperative work experience for students in the nutrition, health, and wellness major. Participation and work site must be approved by the school and the cooperative education program coordinator. Enrollment is restricted to students participating in a second course experience or equivalent. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 295 or equivalent, declared nutrition, health, and wellness major, and consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
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NUTR 404 - Nutrition and Community Food Systems
Interdisciplinary examination of current trends in the food industry, agriculture, and community environment in relation to food sustainability, social and nutritional health and wellness. Organized service learning component requires participation in local community food systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing or consent of school.
Credits: 2-5
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NUTR 405 - Child Health and Nutrition
Application of the principles of health and nutrition to meet the physiological, sociological, and psychological needs of individuals from the prenatal period through adolescence. Consideration of the interaction of physiological factors with the influence of family, school, and community on the health and nutrition of children. Not available for credit to majors in nutrition, dietetics, and hospitality administration.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: HDFS 230 or HDFS 280 or EPS 304 or PSYC 225 or PSYC 324.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 406 - Global Food and Nutrition Issues
Interdisciplinary study of issues related to hunger and malnutrition in the world setting; causes of food crises in less developed nations, as well as in technologically advanced countries.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 103 or BIOS 109; and ANTH 120 or SOCI 170 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 409 - Nutrition Education for Health Promotion
Development of strategies for nutrition education. Emphasis on health promotion theory and guidelines to optimize nutrition-related behaviors. Participation in activities that address health promotion/disease prevention for the general population.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 310 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 410 - Community Nutrition
Examination of nutrition needs of populations, intervention services, and public policy issues for community-based nutrition programs. Planning, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Includes field experiences and hands-on learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 409 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 415 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Introduction to therapeutic nutrition. An understanding of the metabolic and pathologic changes during chronic disease condition and adaptation of the principles of normal nutrition to promote optimum nutrition during disease states. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 310 with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 370.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 416 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Discussion of current research of the role of nutrition during clinical care with emphasis on acute conditions requiring special nutrition support and alternate nutrient delivery routes. This course is required for the Didactic Program in Dietetics verification. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 415 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 419 - Nutrition for Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Study of the role that dietary modifications play in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease based on the fundamentals of nutrition science and current nutrition research. Apply traditional and emerging nutrition therapies to menu-planning strategies including lifestyle, cultural, and genetic factors for health promotion.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 310 with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 420 - Management of Food and Nutrition Services
Principles of food and nutrition services management with emphasis on personnel management, cost controls, marketing, and menu analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MGMT 333 and HOSP 320.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 424 - Cultural and National Food Patterns
Food practices as influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior or senior standing, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 428 - Nutrition and Aging
Physiological aspects of nutrition for older adults. Understanding of physiological changes that occur during aging; the impact of these changes on nutrition needs and how nutrition impacts aging process. Emphasis on assessment of dietary factors and relation to chronic diseases associated with aging in this population. Participation in local programs that address the needs of the older adult population. Design and implementation of one program per semester to foster community awareness of the needs of this population.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and NUTR 201.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 429 - Strategies for Modifying Nutrition Behaviors
Exploration of various strategies for assisting individuals and families to make changes in their behaviors related to food and nutrition. Attention given to nutrition counseling and nutrition education. Active participation in applying strategies to case studies and hypothetical situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: NUTR 409, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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NUTR 497 - Internship in Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
Supervised participation in professional settings. Experiences appropriate to professional interest in nutrition, health, and wellness. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. When taken in conjunction with NUTR 395, Cooperative Education II for Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management, total enrolled credit hours in both courses may not exceed 15 hours. S/U grading basis may be used.
Credits: 1-15
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OELP 201 - Introduction to the EdTPA
Explore the requirements and expectations of the edTPA. Explanation of the various edTPA tasks including planning, instruction, assessment, academic language, and identifying evidence of practice. Resources and materials will be shared. Open only to students who have been accepted into a teacher licensure program at Northern Illinois University or who are seeking a licensure in Illinois but have not completed the state mandated edTPA.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Proof of enrollment in educator licensure program at NIU or consent of the Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation.
Credits: 1
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OELP 401 - Preparing for the EdTPA
Analyze original submission of the edTPA to identify strengths and weaknesses. Use support documents and handbook of the discipline to identify requirements and expectations of the edTPA and relate expectations to original submission. Explore tasks of the edTPA including planning, instruction, assessment, academic language, and identifying evidence of practice by reading current literature and reviewing best practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Successful completion of student teaching at NIU.
Credits: 1
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OMIS 99 - Portfolio
Portfolio of student’s work demonstrating proficiency of operations management and information systems concepts as described in the learning objectives. Required of all undergraduate operations management and information systems majors. Students will be given portfolio instructions during the first semester of the upper-level major program. The completed portfolio is due near the end of the semester of graduation. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: MGMT 468.
Credits: 0
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OMIS 259 - Introduction to Business Information Systems
Overview of the hardware, software, and processing concepts of business information systems. Emphasis on the use of integrated software packages in the solution of a variety of business problems. Laboratory assignments in using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 300 - Career Planning in Operations and Information Management
Career planning and job search skills of benefit to students in their initial employment search and throughout their careers. Topics include but are not limited to researching a company, writing a resume and cover letter, and interviewing techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Operations and information management major, or consent of department. CRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 1
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OMIS 324 - Introduction to Business Data Analytic Tools
Crosslisted as STAT 324X. Introduction to business analytic tools focusing on sampling, multivariate regression, factor analysis and cluster analysis to identify and solve business problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UBUS 223 or STAT 301.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 327 - Decision Analysis
Study of the tools, models, and quantitative techniques used in the operations management discipline. Topics include forecasting, inventory models, queuing theory, statistical models, decision theory, mathematical programming, simulation, and project management.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: OMIS 338.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 338 - Principles of Operations Management
Examination of issues, problems, and possible solutions for operations managers in the manufacturing and service environments. Topics include process design, capacity and facility planning, quality management, materials management, and an introduction to production and operations planning and control systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 259 and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 340 - Supply Chain Management
Comprehensive study of concepts, processes, and strategies used in the development and management of global supply chains. Topics include procurement, electronic commerce, information technologies, global supply chain management, and logistics activities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351. CRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 351 - Information Systems in Organizations
Examination of functional management information systems (MIS) existing within organizations. Emphasis on analyzing and designing computer systems for functional areas. Need for integration of these systems stressed through the use of case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 259 and sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 352 - Managing Projects in Business
Focuses on the application and integration of concepts, processes, and tools to plan and manage business projects. Topics will include the core areas of project management as defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 379 - Business Applications of Geographic Information Systems
Examination of leveraging an organization’s spatial data to analyze and solve business problems. Extensive computer laboratory work designing business geographic services using commercially available software.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: GEOG 256, or OMIS 351, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 400 - International Study in Operations and Information Management
Short-term study abroad experience to study significant concepts and problems of operations and information management in the international environment. Analysis of global operational issues through visitation and study of foreign organizations under the supervision of a department faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: OMIS 338 or OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 421 - Simulation Modeling of Business Processes
Study of discrete-event simulation modeling in the business environment. Topics include problem formulation, data collection and analysis, model development, model verification and validation, model experimentation and optimization, output analysis, and implementation of simulation results. Extensive laboratory experience with current simulation languages and simulators.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 425 - Integrated Information Technologies in Business
Examination of client/server concepts, components, and operation as related to the business environment. Topics include major business operating system platforms, relational database designs, structured query language (SQL), trends in database products and applications, and local and wide-area networking technologies used in business. Not recommended for operations and information management majors in the information systems area of study.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 351 or ACCY 310, and OMIS 338 and FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 439 - Inventory Management
Detailed examination of the materials management issues facing production/inventory control managers. Topics include independent inventory systems, economic order quantities, purchasing, aggregate inventory management, with emphasis on dependent demand systems, MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) principles, modules, and system details including implementation issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 440 - Capacity Planning and Scheduling
Detailed examination of the capacity planning and operational scheduling issues in manufacturing environments. Topics include capacity planning factors, bills of capacity, rough cut capacity planning, loading, capacity requirements planning (CRP), finite operational scheduling, mass production manufacturing, database requirements, and relevant computer systems including shop floor control/production reporting systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 442 - Process and Quality Improvement
Detailed examination of the issues, techniques, and methodologies for improving processes and controlling quality in manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include the history of process and quality improvement, quality culture, customer-driven quality, six sigma methods, tools for process improvement, statistical process control, and building and sustaining performance excellence.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351. CRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 443 - Continuous Improvement Systems
Continuous improvement in both service and manufacturing firms with the focus on managerial problem solving and emphasis on philosophies and methodologies in experimental design. Topics include the Shewhart Cycle, Deming, fractional factorials, Taguchi designs, EVOP, and response surfaces.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 442.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 444 - Manufacturing Systems Management
Detailed investigation of the quantitative issues related to the planning, control, and design of manufacturing and supply chain systems. Topics include materials management, capacity planning, and resource and product scheduling.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 449 - Business Application Development
Study of programming logic for designing and developing business-based applications. Extensive experience with a contemporary programming language in common use in business.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 450 - Service Operations
Analysis of the application of operations management concepts to service organizations. Strategic and tactical issues of managing service organizations such as: airline, financial, retail, health care, hotel/resort, and restaurant service delivery systems, will be examined. Topics include service strategy, globalization of services, quality, location selection, layout design, and capacity management as applied to service environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 452 - Database Management for Business
Comparison of database management packages for business computers with laboratory exercises that deal with the development of business applications. Practical experience with the most current database management packages.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 351. CRQ: OMIS 338 and FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 455 - Enterprise Resource Planning
In-depth analysis of current business enterprise systems; their system components, database, information requirements, and system interfaces. Commercial software used to illustrate the concepts presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351. CRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 458 - Internship in Operations and Information Management
Full-time work for a semester or a summer as an intern in the operations or information systems function of an organization under the supervision of the department internship coordinator. A permanent full-time or part-time position will not be considered an internship. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 or OMIS 351, and operations and information management major, and consent of department.
Credits: 3-6
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OMIS 460 - Business Computing Environments and Networks
Survey of various methodologies and techniques utilized in interfacing telecommunication systems within the business environment, along with the consideration of issues related to the management of these telecommunications systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 338 and OMIS 351.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 462 - Business Systems Analysis, Design, and Development
In-depth study of the concepts, methods, and tools used for business system development and project management. Topics include project design and estimating, the system development life cycle, change management, and quality assurance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 452.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 465 - Procurement
In-depth study of the concepts, methods, and responsibilities of the purchasing function for manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include purchasing strategy and policies, price/cost analysis, supplier selection and evaluation, bidding and negotiation, materials management, and value analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 471 - Business Forecasting
Principles, techniques, and applications for forecasting for business and industry. Topics include simple and multiple regression models, Box-Jenkins models, and exponential smoothing models.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 472 - Introduction to Business Intelligence
Introduction to concepts in business intelligence (BI) and exploration of how BI can improve management effectiveness through better decision-making. Exploration of the development of BI through the use of dashboards, management reporting, and performance measurement. Hands-on experience using current BI tools in the areas of data warehousing, data marts, business analytics, web analytics, real-time data, and mobile applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 452. CRQ: OMIS 324.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 473 - Data Visualization for Business
Introduction to basic data visualization design and evaluation principles, including techniques for visualizing multivariate, text-based, temporal, geospatial, hierarchical, and network/graph-based data in the business world.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 452. CRQ: OMIS 324.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 474 - Digital Analytics
Overview of key concepts, tools, and analysis techniques of quantitative internet data to optimize websites and web marketing initiatives, including search engine optimization, tracking, and website traffic via pay per click.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 452. CRQ: OMIS 324.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 475 - Internet and Web Computing Technologies
Overview of electronic business technology including use of information technology tools to design and develop business-to-business applications. Impact of information technology design on electronic business strategy, planning, implementation, and operation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 452. CRQ: OMIS 449 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 478 - Supply Chain Systems
Intensive examination of decision systems for supply chain management. Supply chain strategy, supply chain analysis, and cross-functional solutions to supply chain problems. Emphasis on selection and use of information systems and decision models, and effective presentation of results.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 480 - Advanced Supply Chain Management
Study of current and future developments, trends, and technologies in supply chain management. Contemporary readings, presentations, and projects used to define modern supply chain management practice and thought.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340 and OMIS 452. CRQ: OMIS 327.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 482 - Predictive Business Analytics
Study of advanced topics in predictive business analytics. Topics include data visualization, time series analysis, forecasting and advanced data mining. Emphasis on using predictive business analytics software such as R, SAS, and SAP Predictive Analytics on case studies and projects to see the important real-world implications of predictive analytics in business.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 324 and OMIS 452.
Credits: 3
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OMIS 485 - Current Topics in Operations Management and Information Systems
Instruction focused on current topics within the operations, logistics, or information systems area. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections and topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3-6
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OMIS 495 - Independent Study in Operations and Information Management
Studies conducted through readings or projects in specialized topics of operations and information management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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OMIS 498 - Business Analysis Capstone
Focus on developing and performing descriptive and basic predictive data analysis skills necessary to make data-driven operational decisions using Microsoft Access, Excel, and SQL Server. Application of skills by analyzing real data provided by a business sponsor. Teams gather and prepare clean data, perform various data analyses, develop a dashboard to make the analysis approachable and repeatable, and share results and recommendations with a final report and presentation for the sponsor.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: OMIS 340 and OMIS 442 and OMIS 452 and OMIS 455.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 206 - Contemporary Health Concepts
Investigation of the complexities of health issues related to lifestyles and the subsequent impact on the family, community, and a pluralistic society at large. Examination of aspects of biomedical and psychosocial theories and practice.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 220 - Introduction to Health Education
Philosophy, aims, objectives, and principles of health education. Emphasis on the school health education program and educator licensure standards.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. CRQ: PHHE 206 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 295 - Introduction to Public Health
Presentation of a conceptual model of health including psychosocial, socioeconomic, sociocultural, and environmental components. Overview of the U.S. health care system and introduction to concepts of public health promotion.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 300 - Health Education in the Middle and High School
Emphasis on learning and identifying health needs and problems of middle and high school students. Study of teacher candidate standards and coordinated school health programs. Clinical experiences in school health education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better and completion of PHHE 206 and PHHE 220 with a grade of C or better and successful completion of ILTS Test of Academic Proficiency.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 302 - Colloquium in School Health Education
Review and critical analysis of health problems and programs, and the development of possible solutions. Emphasis on the planning and execution of instruction and evaluation of learning during clinical experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 315 - Introduction to Health Promotion
An overview of individual and community-level interventions designed to prevent illness/injury and promote well-being; principles and techniques for promoting and maintaining health; emphasis on the acquisition and maintenance of health enhancing behaviors, the design of health promoting interventions, and their environments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHHE 206 or PHHE 295.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 325 - Biostatistical Applications in Public Health
Fundamental methods and concepts of biostatistics and their application to problems in public health. Exercises and analyses of data from public health settings, the role of statistical principles and analysis in public health and health sciences research, interpretation and utilization of data for public health problem solving and decision making.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: STAT 208, STAT 301, or UBUS 223 and declared public health major, declared public health minor, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 351 - Elements of Environmental Health
Analysis and control of current environmental health problems. Discussion of the effects of environmental factors on human health, and the organization and administration of environmental health programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 110 with a grade of C or better, or satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Examination. CRQ: BIOS 213 or BIOS 313; and CHEM 110 or CHEM 210; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 400 - Methods and Materials in Middle School and High School Health Education
Health education programs in middle and high schools. Methodologies, strategies, materials, and resources for teaching health education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Grade of C or better in each of the following courses: PHHE 220, PHHE 300, and three content courses chosen from NUTR 201 or NUTR 405, PHHE 404, PHHE 406, PHHE 408, PHHE 410, PHHE 412, and PHHE 472; or consent of school. CRQ: PHHE 482.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 404 - Drugs in Society
Exploration of the psychological, social, medical, legal, and economic aspects of use, misuse, and abuse of substances. Emphasis on issues, techniques, and resources necessary for implementing drug prevention programs within various settings.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 406 - Dimensions of Human Sexuality
Exploration of psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality, in the context of human development. A positive approach to exploring issues, techniques, and resources necessary for the creation and implementation of comprehensive sexuality programs in various settings.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 408 - Mental and Emotional Health
Study of personality traits and interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on development and maintenance of positive mental and emotional health.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 409X - Water Quality
Crosslisted as BIOS 409X, ENVS 409, and GEOL 409X. Survey of microbiological and chemical parameters affecting water quality and their associated public health aspects. Topics include microbial detection methods, waterborne disease, organic and inorganic parameters, drinking water, wastewater treatment plants, source water, and risk assessment. Lectures, laboratories, and a field trip.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111; or consent of the department.
Credits: 4
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PHHE 410 - Coping with Death, Dying, and Loss
Study of death as an integral phase of the life cycle. Examination of values and coping behaviors related to death and dying.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 412 - Consumer Health
Examination of issues, information, products, and services that influence the quality of life for the individual and community. Emphasis on skills necessary to assess and select appropriate products and services to maintain or improve health.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 431 - Applied Health Promotion Programming
Discussion of the complex approaches to implementing health promotion programs in the public health field. Material is directed toward individuals anticipating positions in the area of health promotion.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHHE 315.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 433 - Principles of Long-Term Care Administration
Overview of long-term care services, personnel, and the roles of the administrator. Emphasis on organizational management and operations control. Resident care issues, federal and state regulations, and licensing and certification.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 435 - Ethical Decision Making for Health Professionals
Introduction to common ethical dilemmas involved in health services delivery. Emphasis on applied ethical decision making. Formal organizational structures related to ethical dilemmas such as written policies, committee composition, and reporting and documentation requirements.
Credits: 3
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PHHE 437 - Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction viewed from physiological, interpersonal, and cultural perspectives. Treatment techniques and programs to prevent drug and alcohol addiction.
Credits: 3
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