Jun 01, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Graduate Courses


A list of graduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • MUTC 711 - Electronic and Computer Music III


    Algorithmic composition. Study of how composers have used computers to create and perform musical works. Emphasis on design of original algorithms and their use in the composition/performance of musical works.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 612 and consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 712 - Electronic and Computer Music IV


    Further study and experimentation with algorithmic composition. Emphasis on creating more expansive computer music systems through the integration of hardware and software.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MUTC 711 and consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUTC 713 - Software Synthesis and Digital Audio Processing


    Advanced musical composition using software synthesis and digital audio processing techniques. Projects can include personal and network media as well as the creation of both musical compositions and original software components. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUTC 798 - Selected Studies in Music Theory


    Independent or small-group study of selected topics. Participation in more than one independent study per term permitted by consent of school director. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours. See specific degree requirements for limitations. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • NNGO 592 - Grant Proposal Seminar


    Bring together the knowledge of grant fundraising as a revenue strategy, professional writing, program evaluation, and program budgeting. The semester-long project would be to develop a complete grant proposal in partnership with a nonprofit organization.  

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 580 - Seminar in Clinical Nursing


    Exploration of solutions to the development of nursing services in meeting current modern health needs. May include experimentation with new formats for communicating relevant information in fields requiring nursing expertise. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours if topic changes.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • NURS 601 - Transition to Graduate-Level Nursing


    Enhancement of knowledge and skills necessary for successful development of the advanced nursing practice roles. Focus on skilled communication, including written, verbal and non-verbal language; and development of advanced critical thinking skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to M.S. or post-bachelor’s D.N.P. nursing program or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 602 - Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan


    Underlying physiologic and pathophysiologic principles common to disease processes across the lifespan. Integration of current evidence and technologies from nursing and other disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 603 - Nursing Education Practicum: Direct Care


    Experience in an identified area of nursing practice with opportunities to integrate advanced knowledge and skills through a guided, multi-disciplinary, scholarly project to address a clinically-based issue or question. Refinement of clinical expertise in selected area. Expansion of the role of educator in professional nursing practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 621 and consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 604 - Advanced Evidence-based Practice in Nursing


    Evaluation and integration of evidence to guide improvements in nursing practice and health outcomes in diverse individuals and populations. Exploration of the collaborative role of the nurse in ethical, evidence-based nursing practice and scholarship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: ETR 521 or PHHE 605; or BIOS 670; or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 605 - Advanced Pharmacology across the Lifespan


    Principles of pharmacology for diverse populations across the lifespan. Emphasis on using clinical reasoning to analyze the processes of medications in managing patient health. Guidelines and procedures for prescribing and monitoring pharmacologic regimens used to treat common conditions. Comprehensive patient education related to all pharmacologic agents. Selected clinical experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 602 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 606 - Advanced Physical Assessment across the Lifespan


    Expansion of undergraduate level knowledge of physical assessment and health history. Emphasis on comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessments across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 602 or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 607 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 607 - Lab: Advanced Physical Assessment across the Lifespan


    Simulated and practice experiences in physical assessment and obtaining health histories for the development of advanced skill in physical, psychosocial, and cultural assessment across the lifespan.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 606 or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NURS 608 - Diagnostic Reasoning


    Builds on knowledge base of history taking and physical examination to develop a systematic approach to assessing common complaints in patients across the lifespan. Emphasis on cognitive principles and clinical reasoning strategies that are required to combine and synthesize patient data into differential diagnosis, identify the benefits and risks of tests and treatments, and formulate plans for patient management.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 606 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 621 - Foundations in Nursing Education I


    Exploration of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing education emphasizing nurse educator role formation. Analysis of legal, ethical, cultural, and sociopolitical factors affecting nursing education. Course development and teaching strategies in various settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 622 - Foundations in Nursing Education II


    Design and development of nursing curricula in education settings. Principles of assessment, measurement, and evaluation of learners, curricula, and programs in academic and healthcare settings. Focus on the use of evidence-based approaches in nursing curricular design and evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 621 or consent of school.

    Credits: 4
  
  • NURS 623 - Nursing Education Practicum: Classroom Setting


    Plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of nursing education in the classroom environment utilizing multiple delivery methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 622 and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 630 - Independent Study


    Independent study under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • NURS 631 - Practicum in Nursing Education


    Independent experience in nursing education under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Credit not applicable toward the M.S. in nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • NURS 632 - Practicum in Nursing Research


    Independent experience under faculty supervision in selected components of the nursing research process. Activities may include proposal development, literature review, data collection, computer data entry, data analysis, and report writing. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Credit not applicable toward the M.S. in nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • NURS 633 - Nursing Education Practicum: Clinical Setting


    Plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of nursing education content in the clinical academic setting utilizing multiple delivery methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 623 and consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 650 - Primary Care: Women across the Lifespan


    Principles underlying the primary care management of common health and illness issues in women across the lifespan. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NURS 651 - Primary Care: Infant, Child, and Adolescent


    Principles underlying the management of common health and illness issues in infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care setting. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 652 - Primary Care: Adult


    Principles underlying the primary care management of common health and illness issues in adults across the lifespan (including young adults, adults, and older adults). Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 653 - Internship: Infant, Child, and Adolescent


    Clinical experiences in the management of common health and illness conditions of infants, children, and adolescents in the primary care setting. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 651 and consent of school.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • NURS 654 - Primary Care: Women during Reproduction


    Principles underlying the primary care management of common health and illness issues in women during reproduction. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NURS 661 - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I: Adults across the Lifespan


    Principles underlying the primary care management of common health and illness issues across the adult lifespan (including young adults, adults, and older adults). Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of culturally diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 662 - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II: Adults across the Lifespan


    Principles underlying the primary care management of common health and illness issues across the adult lifespan (including young adults, adults, and older adults). Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of culturally diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608; or consent or school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 663 - Internship: Adults Across the Lifespan with an Emphasis on Women


    Clinical experiences in the management of common health and illness conditions of adults across the lifespan with an emphasis on women. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 661 or NURS 662 for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students. CRQ: NURS 664; and NURS 661 or NURS 662 for Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist students. CRQ: NURS 652 and NURS 654 for Family Nurse Practitioner Students. CRQ: NURS 650 and consent of school for all specializations.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • NURS 664 - Tertiary Care Practice of the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist


    Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist tertiary care practice in health promotion and management of human responses to health alterations across the adult lifespan (including young adults, adults, and older adults). Focus on epidemiology, symptomatology, interventions, and management. Emphasis on selected alterations that result in need for critical care interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 605 and NURS 606 and NURS 607 and NURS 608, or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 661 or NURS 662; or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 673 - Internship: Adults Across the Lifespan


    Clinical experiences in the management of common health and illness conditions of adults across the lifespan (including young adults, adults, and older adults) in the primary care setting. Emphasis on the impact of health and illness on the individual within the context of diverse families. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 661 or NURS 662 for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students. CRQ: NURS 664; and NURS 661 or NURS 662 for Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist students. CRQ: NURS 652 for Family Nurse Practitioner students. CRQ: Consent of school for all specialist students.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • NURS 681 - X-ray Interpretation


    Clinical skills related to the assessment and management of patients with presentation of conditions requiring radiologic imaging. Focus on the presentation and diagnosis of conditions that are high volume or high risk.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: .5
  
  • NURS 682 - Suturing


    Basic and advanced skills in the management of wounds and select dermatological conditions. Emphasis on conditions that are high volume.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: .5
  
  • NURS 684 - Electrocardiogram Interpretation


    Clinical skills related to the assessment and management of patients with presentation of conditions requiring electrocardiogram interpretation. Focus on the presentation and diagnosis of conditions that are high volume or high risk.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: .5
  
  • NURS 685 - Orthopedic Skills and Office Procedures


    Clinical skills related to the assessment and management of patients with presentation of orthopedic injuries. Focus on the presentation and diagnosis of conditions that are high volume. Hands on workshop of office procedures performed routinely in the primary care setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: .5
  
  • NURS 686 - Billing and Coding Processes


    Business skills related to reimbursement by governmental and private third-party insurance payers of healthcare services. Includes documentation required for billing and coding.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 601 or consent of school.

    Credits: .5
  
  • NURS 698 - Capstone: Program Synthesis


    Demonstrate achievement of all the Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: Final Internship/Practicum and consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NURS 700 - Introduction to the DNP Project


    Identification of a Phenomena of Interest which is a clinical problem or area of concern that is meaningful to the student and valued by the practice setting which is the first step in the DNP project planning process. A collaborative approach will be used to identify a nursing practice problem and plan for evidence-based practice change using advanced nursing judgement in the practicum setting. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ:  Admission to the DNP program, or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NURS 701 - Advanced Nursing Leadership


    Leadership and organizational theories with an emphasis on advanced nursing practice within complex organizational systems. Development of advanced nursing practice leadership skills with the purpose of collaborating with multiple disciplines. Preparation to lead multiple constituencies for ongoing improvement of health outcomes among individuals, aggregates, and systems. Quality improvement strategies and resource utilization are addressed ensuring accountability for quality health care and patient safety. Exploration of health policy development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the nursing graduate program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 702 - Translation of Evidence into Practice


    Application of evidence to guide improvements in practice and health outcomes. Methods for translating research and developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practice guidelines and quality improvements in practice will be emphasized. Collaborative role in knowledge generation research and dissemination of evidence-based practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the D.N.P. program or consent of school. CRQ: UHHS 740.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 704 - Population Health


    In-depth analysis of population health and its dimensions. Exploration of models and strategies for clinical prevention to promote health, reduce risks, and prevent illnesses. Examination of the relationships between healthcare delivery models and health outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on leadership in advanced nursing practice and in other disciplines in designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical prevention services.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the nursing graduate program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 705 - Advanced Nursing Ethics


    Application of theories of ethics to evaluate evidence-based innovations designed for diverse populations in complex healthcare systems. Emphasis on comprehensive ethical analysis that considers multiple perspectives and integrates advocacy and collaboration to justify innovations intended to improve quality and outcomes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the D.N.P. program or consent of school.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NURS 706 - Informatics for Evidence-Based Nursing


    Advanced practice use of nursing informatics to promote and inform evidence-based practice in a healthcare setting. Emphasis on application and evaluation of informatics and technology to improve healthcare access, settings, efficiency, and cost.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the nursing graduate program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 710 - DNP Project I: Development and Implementation


    Assessment and planning of the DNP Project to address an emerging or current healthcare practice problem or issue in a specific healthcare setting. Development of a proposal to implement a system-wide healthcare policy, service, or practice innovation that contributes to evidence-based practices or quality improvement at a local, regional, or national level. Activities focused on refinement of the issue statement, analysis of background, knowledge synthesis, and detailed planning for implementation and evaluation. Formal defense of a final written project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 661, NURS 700, UHHS 740, NURS 702, and NURS 704; or Consent of School. CRQ: NURS 743 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 713 - DNP Project I: Practicum


    Practice experiences, practice hours and collaborative partnerships in a healthcare setting for purposes of assessing and planning the DNP Project and affording practice opportunities to apply, integrate and synthesize the DNP Essentials. DNP Project planning activities will focus on: changes that impact healthcare outcomes with a systems or population focus, demonstrate practice implementation, a plan for real sustainability and evaluation, and a foundation for future practice scholarship.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: NURS 710 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • NURS 720 - DNP Project II: Seminar


    Implementation of the proposed DNP Project to address a specific healthcare issue through a system-wide intervention in a healthcare setting. Focused discussion, problem solving, and collaboration to facilitate project implementation and completion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 710 or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 723 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 723 - DNP Project II: Practicum


    Practice experiences, practice hours and collaborative partnerships in a healthcare setting for purposes of implementing the DNP Project and affording practice opportunities to apply, integrate and synthesize the DNP Essentials. DNP project activities will focus on implementing the proposed plan while collaborating with stakeholders, and developing strategies to obviate unforeseen barriers to project implementation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 713 or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 720 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • NURS 730 - DNP Project II: Project Evaluation


    Evaluation and reporting of the DNP Project to address a specific healthcare issue through a system-wide intervention in a healthcare setting. Focus of activities will be on discussion, collaboration to facilitate project evaluation, and final reporting. Oral defense of the project will be followed by dissemination to the target healthcare setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 710 or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 701, NURS 706, NURS 705, NURS 743; or Consent of School  

    Credits: 3
  
  • NURS 733 - DNP Project III: Practicum


    Practice experiences, practice hours and collaborative partnerships in a healthcare setting for purposes of evaluating the DNP Project and affording practice opportunities to apply, integrate and synthesize the DNP Essentials. DNP activities will focus on final analysis of outcome data, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing strategies to address unforeseen barriers during evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NURS 723 or consent of school. CRQ: NURS 730 or consent of school.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • NURS 743 - DNP Project Practicum


    Practice experiences, practice hours and collaborative partnerships in a healthcare setting for purposes of assessing and planning the DNP Project and affording practice opportunities to apply, integrate and synthesize the DNP Essentials. DNP Project planning activities will focus on: Changes that impact healthcare outcomes with a systems or population focus, demonstrate practice implementation, a plan for real sustainability and evaluation, and a foundation for future practice scholarship. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: PHHE 661, NURS 700, UHHS 740, NURS 701, NURS 702, NURS 704, NURS 705, and NURS 706; or Consent of School. CRQ: NURS 710; or Consent of School.

    Credits: 2-3 per semester repeatable for up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • NUTR 504 - 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. Can be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Graduate student within the College of Health and Human Sciences, or department approval.

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • NUTR 508 - 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: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 510 - 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: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 514 - Nutrition as Medicine


    Synthesis of evidence-based research on the safe and effective use of therapeutic diets, specific food, or nutritional supplements to prevent and/or treat illnesses. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110, BIOS 103, BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 and NUTR 201 or an equivalent course in nutrition and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 524 - Cultural and National Food Patterns


    Food practices as influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 528 - Experimental Foods


    Application of scientific method in the study and design of experimental food problems. Development of evaluative and laboratory research techniques through group and individual projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 600 - Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation in Nutrition


    This course will enable students to critically analyze research in the area of nutrition science. There are no formal written examinations for this course. Emphasis will be placed on reading and interpreting contemporary research in nutrition, program assessment, nutrition research methods, and developing writing skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 601 - Food and Nutrition Policy


    Readings and reports in nutrition and dietetics. The overall purpose of the class is to familiarize graduate students with current topics in various aspects of nutrition with special emphasis on public policy development and evidence-based practice with practice in oral presentation skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of School.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 602 - Issues in Eating Disorders and Obesity


    Interdisciplinary examination of eating disorders within the social and family context. Body image, self-esteem, cultural context, appropriate exercise and nutrition, human development, family science theory, family stress, child abuse, and interventions. Issues related to prevention, intervention, and genetics/physiology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 604X - Research Methods


    Crosslisted as HDFS 604. Study of the research process including the interplay of theory, research design, data collection, and analysis. Development of a research proposal required.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 610 - Dietetic Internship: Life Cycle Nutrition


    Supervised practice in professional settings including nutrition care to pregnant and post-partum women, infants and young children; school-aged children; young adults; and residents of intermediate care and retirement living facilities. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 5
  
  • NUTR 611 - Maternal and Child Nutrition


    Interaction of the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of nutrition during pregnancy and lactation in women, and for children from birth through the teen years.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 612 - Geriatric Nutrition


    Interaction of the social, psychological, and physiological aspects of nutrition in the elderly population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 613 - Advanced Sports Nutrition


    Examines the metabolic and physiological basis for macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations for supporting and improving sports performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 615 - Intensive Nutrition Support


    In-depth study of recent trends in clinical nutrition relating organ physiology, disease progression, biochemical interpretation, calorie and fluid analysis, and macro- and micronutrient modifications to metabolic nutrition support. Focus on disease status and nutrient modifications to promote anabolism while concurrently minimizing or preventing further deterioration in organ function.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 616 - Nutritional Factors in Obesity and Eating Disorders


    Exploration of the etiology, complications, prognosis, and treatment protocols for obesity and eating disorders. Assessment of diet and eating behavior as factors in treatment and prevention of these conditions. Students required to participate as staff volunteers in an on-going weight control program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 617 - Internship: Food Systems Management


    Supervised participation in a variety of foodservice systems. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 5
  
  • NUTR 618 - Internship: Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy


    Introduction to supervised practice in nutrition care in a health care institution. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 619 - Internship: Community Nutrition


    Supervised practice in professional settings appropriate to the student’s professional interest. S/U grading may be used.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 5
  
  • NUTR 624 - Internship: Medical Nutrition Therapy


    Supervised practice in nutrition care in a health care institution. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NUTR 618 and consent of school.

    Credits: 8
  
  • NUTR 630 - Dietetic Internship: Professional Practice


    Supervised practice which integrates previously acquired skills, knowledge, and values in an area of professional dietetic practice. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: NUTR 619.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 636 - Motivational Interviewing and Other Behavior Strategies in Nutrition and Dietetics


    Assisting individuals and families in the management of their nutritional habits through motivational interviewing and other behavioral change strategies. Emphasis given to nutrition counseling, nutrition education and active participation in applying strategies to case studies and simulations using standardized patients.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Undergraduate course in Nutrition Education, admission to the Nutrition & Dietetics graduate program, or consent of the school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 645 - Macronutrients


    Study of current knowledge of the metabolic basis of nutritional needs of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and energy metabolism including clinical implications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 646 - Micronutrients


    The basis of nutritional needs for vitamins, major minerals (calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and electrolytes) and trace minerals including nutrient interactions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Nutrition and dietetics graduate student or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUTR 652 - Workshop in Dietetic Practice: Clinical Care Issues


    An exploration and evaluation of clinical techniques, procedures, and policies associated with the contemporary practice of dietetics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NUTR 653 - Workshop in Dietetic Practice: Management Issues


    An exploration and evaluation of management techniques, procedures, and policies associated with the contemporary practice of dietetics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the dietetic internship and consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NUTR 698 - Nutrition and Dietetics Masters Comprehensive Exam


    Comprehensive exam for non-thesis students. This course will be an S/U graded course and students can be enrolled in this course 2 times maximum. Required for degree completion.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HLTH 698

    Credits: 1
  
  • NUTR 702 - Biopsychosocial Approaches for Eating Disorders and Obesity


    Understanding of the nature, etiology, developmental course, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders and obesity. Emphasis on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with eating disorders and/or obesity concerns within a multidisciplinary framework.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 505 - Principles of Operations Management


    Examination of the issues, problems, and possible solutions for operations managers in the manufacturing and service environments. Topics include product planning, facility location, process design, capacity planning, quality management, inventory management, and operations planning and control systems. Students may not receive credit for OMIS 505 if credit was previously received for OMIS 338. A student must earn a grade of C or better in a business statistics course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 2
  
  • OMIS 507 - Business Information Systems


    Introduction to business information systems concepts, uses, and issues, including functional management information systems, end-user computing, technology, platforms, and systems analysis and design. Emphasis on the effective utilization of information system technology by business professionals. Students may not receive credit for OMIS 507 if credit was previously received for OMIS 351.

    Credits: 2
  
  • OMIS 524 - Business Statistics


    Descriptive statistics: probability, random variables, and probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; simple regression and correlation analysis. Applications to industry and business. Students may not receive credit for OMIS 524 if credit was previously received for UBUS 223. A student must earn a grade of C or better in a college algebra course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 2
  
  • OMIS 525 - Business Information Systems Technologies


    Study of current information systems technologies used by business professionals responsible for managing business transaction processing systems. Emphasis on selection of hardware platforms, operating systems, application development solutions, and integration of these areas to maximize organizational effectiveness. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 598 - Career Planning in Management Information Systems


    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: Management Information Systems major or consent of department.

    Credits: 0
  
  • OMIS 599 - Degree Completion Seminar


    Completion of the MIS program assessment and exit survey during the last semester of the program. S/U grading.

    Credits: 0
  
  • OMIS 600 - International Study in Management Information Systems


    Short-term study-abroad experience to study significant concepts, tools, and methodologies of management information systems in the international environment. Analysis of global information systems issues through visitation and study of foreign organizations under supervision of a department faculty member. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 604 - Independent Study in Operations Management


    Available to graduate students who have demonstrated the capability for specialized independent study in operations management. May be taken a maximum of two times. Not available for S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • OMIS 605 - Independent Study in Information Systems


    Available only to candidates for the M.S. degree in management information systems who have demonstrated the capability for specialized independent study in information systems. May be taken a maximum of two times. Not available for S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • OMIS 621 - Business Process Simulation Modeling


    Concepts and techniques of computerized models. Emphasis on practical application of computer simulation to business problem solving. Laboratory exercises and projects focusing on the design, construction, documentation, and application of computer simulation models. Students may not receive credit for OMIS 621 if credit was previously received for OMIS 421. A student must earn a grade of C or better in both an operations management principles course and a business statistics course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 624 - Expert Systems in Business


    Examination of the new generation of expert systems and their impact on management information technologies and business applications. Topics include a review of expert systems in use, the application of these expert systems to business decision making, and the structure of an expert system in business. Students design and program a prototype expert system for business decisions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: OMIS 651 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 627 - Operations Analysis


    Analysis of the conceptual and analytical approaches to the solution of significant operations problems. Emphasis on case analyses and quantitative solutions within a global competitive environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: All Phase One courses or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 628 - Supply Chain Business Analytics


    Crosslisted as MSDA 628X. Development and application of optimization methods to analyze supply chain issues. Covers linear programming, network optimization, integer programming, and nonlinear programming with an emphasis on model formulation, solution techniques, and interpretation of results.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 640 - Management of Information Systems Technology


    Applications of information systems in strategic decision making and organizational leadership, management of information as an organizational resource, and global and ethical issues relating to information systems technology.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 642 - Quality Management


    Detailed examination of the issues, techniques, and methodologies for planning and controlling continuous quality improvement in manufacturing and service organizations. A student project in quality improvement is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: All Phase One courses, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 643 - Enterprise Process Improvement with SAP ERP


    Provides foundational skills and knowledge for enterprise process management using SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). Laboratory exercises focus on the integration of data and processes into the design of SAP ERP software. Other topics include business process analysis, information technology implementation, and a survey of underlying technologies utilized by ERP systems. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 645 - Applied Business Analytics Using SAS


    Crosslisted as MSDA 645X. Comprehensive study of statistical methods in business analytics using SAS. Emphasis on the appropriate data analyses and interpretation of the results to assist business leaders in decision making.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 649 - Business Computing Environments


    Introduces students to the fundamentals of data management and analysis using SAS and R. Emphasis will be placed on the management of large distributed data sets and data manipulation, including reading, processing, recoding, and reformatting of data. Topics include: advanced programming, using SQL with SAS and R, and optimizing SAS and R programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 651 - Business Systems Analysis and Design


    Comparison of various methodologies and techniques used in the analysis and design of business systems with emphasis on selecting appropriate techniques for evolving development contexts. Projects utilize these analysis and design techniques to identify business problems and design appropriate solutions. Emphasis on teamwork and communication skills. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 652 - Business Applications of Database Management Systems


    Crosslisted as MSDA 652X. Critical examination of the design, implementation, and management of database systems. Topics include the relational database model, entity-relationship modeling, normalization, the logical implementation of databases, transaction management, distributed databases, object-oriented databases, client/server systems, data warehousing, database administration, and the use of databases in Website design. Laboratory experience with current database software. A student must earn a grade of C or better in an information systems concepts course prior to enrollment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 653 - Enterprise Systems Configuration with SAP


    Continues to build skills and knowledge about SAP. Provides a thorough understanding of both the role that Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs) play in an organization and the challenging task of implementing and configuring the Information System (IS) function. Projects and case studies will be assigned that afford the opportunity to work through many real-life business situations using the SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) system and explore the interaction among the different business processes.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OMIS 660 - Business Data Networks and Cybersecurity


    Examination of the fundamentals of business networks from the perspective of business applications and the current state of the art technologies in cybersecurity. Evaluation of hardware needed for effective business networks. Includes projects that require examination of network systems requirements and selection of techniques suitable for meeting the system requirements including cybersecurity and data protection.

    Credits: 3
 

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