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Twin Cities Campus

Nursing B.S.N.

School of Nursing
School of Nursing
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2021
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 94 to 101
  • University of Minnesota Rochester
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The four-year BSN program consists of one year of foundational courses and a three-year nursing sequence. Admission is once per year for the upcoming fall semester. The program has a full-time curriculum. Students admitted as freshmen are located on the Twin Cities campus. These students complete the curriculum in four years. Transfer students are located on the Rochester campus. These students complete the foundational courses as prerequisites prior to entry into the three-year nursing sequence. The program prepares students to be professional nurses who think critically and analytically as they encounter today's complex health care issues and a wide variety of client needs. Graduates are eligible to take the registered nurse (RN) licensure examination and be certified as public health nurses in Minnesota. The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota is improving nursing care through nursing education, research, and community service. The school is proud to offer students opportunities to learn from internationally-renowned faculty who emphasize inquiry, critical thinking and analysis, clinical excellence, and leadership. Throughout their education, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research projects as well as serve the vibrant communities that surround them. Nursing courses at both the Twin Cities and Rochester locations include advanced use of the Internet, interactive television, and other technology-enhanced delivery methods. The School of Nursing is one of six health sciences schools at the University of Minnesota, which includes interdisciplinary collaboration and education. The University of Minnesota's School of Nursing is located among the most progressive health care communities in Minnesota, including Mayo, MHealth Fairview, and other public and private health care systems. The school prepares nurses with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to integrate cutting-edge research into evidence-based practice.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Students must complete 6 courses before admission to the program.
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
  • 3.00 already admitted to the degree-granting college
  • 3.00 transferring from another University of Minnesota college
  • 3.00 transferring from outside the University
Students applying to transfer to the Rochester campus complete the foundational coursework as prerequisites for admission. See Year 1 of the Program Requirements section for the list of coursework. A minimum of 5 of the prerequisites must be taken using the A-F grading basis. Prerequisites on the A-F grading basis must be completed for a letter grade of C- or better. For details about the admission process for transfer students, visit the School of Nursing’s website.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
At least 39 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. For students on the Rochester sub-plan, students must take 37 credits on either campus.
Year 1 - Foundational Courses
Students on the Twin Cities campus take between 17 to 19 credits as foundational coursework. Student applying to transfer to the Rochester campus take between 17 to 19 credits as prerequisites for admission.
Fall
General Chemistry
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
or CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I [PHYS] (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory [PHYS] (1.0 cr)
General Psychology
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology [SOCS] (4.0 cr)
or PSY 1001H - Honors Introduction to Psychology [SOCS] (4.0 cr)
Spring
General Biology
BIOL 1009 - General Biology [BIOL] (4.0 cr)
or BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues [BIOL, CIV] (4.0 cr)
Human Nutrition
FSCN 1112 - Principles of Nutrition [TS] (3.0 cr)
Lifespan Growth & Development
NURS 2001 - Human Growth and Development: A Life Span Approach (3.0 cr)
or FSOS 1201 - Human Development in Families: Lifespan [SOCS, DSJ] (4.0 cr)
Year 2
Students on the Twin Cities campus will take 10 courses for 29 credits. Students on the Rochester campus will take 9 courses for 27 credits.
Take 9 - 10 course(s) totaling 27 - 29 credit(s) from the following:
Fall
· NURS 3703 - Assessment and Beginning Interventions: Nursing Lab 1 (2.0 cr)
NURS 3806 - Nurse as Professional (2.0 cr)
· Anatomy and Physiology
Twin Cities
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 7 credit(s) from the following:
Anatomy
· ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
or ANAT 3601 - Principles of Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
or ANAT 3611 - Principles of Human Anatomy (3.0 cr)
· Human Physiology
· PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology (4.0 cr)
or Rochester
Take exactly 2 course(s) totaling exactly 8 credit(s) from the following:
Anatomy and Physiology I
· BIOL 2331 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4.0 cr)
· Anatomy and Physiology II
· BIOL 3332 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4.0 cr)
· Spring
Note: Students on the Rochester campus complete NURS 3803 in Year 3.
· NURS 3705 - Nursing Interventions (2.0 cr)
NURS 3803 - Application of Genetics in Nursing (2.0 cr)
PHAR 3800 - Pharmacotherapy for the Health Professions (3.0 cr)
· Microbiology
Twin Cities
VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory (5.0 cr)
or MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms (5.0 cr)
or Rochester
BIOL 3344 - Microbiology (4.0 cr)
· Fall or Spring
The semester in which these courses are taken may vary from year to year.
· NURS 3801 - Patient Centered Care of Adults and Older Adults I (3.0 cr)
NURS 3802 - Patient Centered Care: Nursing Care of Families I (3.0 cr)
or NURS 3802H - Nursing Care of Families I Honors (4.0 cr)
Year 3
Students on the Twin Cities campus will take 10 courses for 28 credits. Students on the Rochester campus will take 11 courses for 30 credits.
Take 10 - 11 course(s) totaling 28 - 30 credit(s) from the following:
Fall
· NURS 4104 - Ethical Sensitivity and Reasoning in Health Care [CIV] (2.0 cr)
NURS 4106 - Nurse as Collaborator (1.0 cr)
It is strongly recommended that students take NURS 3710 to fulfill this requirement.
NURS 3710 - Statistics for Clinical Practice and Research [MATH] (3.0 cr)
or EPSY 3264 - Basic and Applied Statistics [MATH] (3.0 cr)
or PSY 3801 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or BA 2551 - Business Statistics in R [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or SOC 3811 - Social Statistics [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis [MATH] (4.0 cr)
or STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)
or STAT 4101 - Theory of Statistics I (4.0 cr)
· Spring
Note: Students on the Rochester campus complete NURS 3803 during this spring semester.
NURS 4205W - Nursing Theory and Research [WI] (3.0 cr)
or NURS 4205V - Honors: Nursing Theory and Research [WI] (3.0 cr)
· Fall or Spring
The semester in which these courses are taken may vary from year to year.
· NURS 3115 - Health Informatics and Information Technology [TS] (3.0 cr)
NURS 4301 - Person Centered Care of Adults and Older Adults II (4.0 cr)
NURS 4303 - Practicum: Person Centered Care of Adults in Acute Care (3.0 cr)
NURS 4305 - Practicum: Community-based Care of Families Across Life Span (3.0 cr)
NURS 4312 - Patient Centered Care: Nursing Care of Families II (4.0 cr)
NURS 4321 - Public Health Nursing (2.0 cr)
Year 4
Take exactly 8 course(s) totaling exactly 20 credit(s) from the following:
Fall
· NURS 4402 - Taking Ethical Action in Health Care [CIV] (1.0 cr)
NURS 4703 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan Practicum I (2.0 cr)
NURS 4704 - Continuum of Care Practicum (2.0 cr)
NURS 4706 - Transition to Practice (1.0 cr)
NURS 4777W - Senior Project in the Nursing Major [WI] (3.0 cr)
or NURS 4404V - Honors: Applied Research and Research Utilization [WI] (3.0 cr)
Take exactly 3 credit(s) from the following:
· NURS 4701 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I (3.0 cr)
· Spring
· NURS 4705 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan II (2.0 cr)
NURS 4707 - Nursing Leadership: Professional Practice in Complex Systems (2.0 cr)
Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major
Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
· NURS 4205W - Nursing Theory and Research [WI] (3.0 cr)
or NURS 4205V - Honors: Nursing Theory and Research [WI] (3.0 cr)
· NURS 4777W - Senior Project in the Nursing Major [WI] (3.0 cr)
or NURS 4404V - Honors: Applied Research and Research Utilization [WI] (3.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Rochester
The nursing major is available at two campus locations, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and the University of Minnesota, Rochester. Policies and course content are the same at both campuses.
Please note that at the Rochester campus, admission prerequisites differ slightly due to course availability at the University of Minnesota, Rochester (UMR). Students admitted to the Rochester location may have a slightly different course sequence, but the timeline is the same at both the Twin Cities and Rochester locations. Contact the School of Nursing for specific information.
 
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CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1011/Chem 1015
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Matter/energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole/chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic/molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Physical/chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds. Problem solving. prereq: [High school chemistry or equiv], two yrs high school math, not passed chem placement exam, high school physics recommended; Students who will go on to take CHEM 1061/1065 should take CHEM 1015 only. Students who will NOT be continuing on to CHEM 1061/1065 and need to fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement need take the 1-credit lab course CHEM 1017 either concurrently or consecutively. This course will NOT fulfill the Physical Science/Lab core requirement unless the CHEM 1017 lab course is completed either concurrently or consecutively.
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I (PHYS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1061/ 1071/H/ 1081
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Atomic theory, periodic properties of elements. Thermochemistry, reaction stoichiometry. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure/bonding. Organic chemistry and polymers. energy sources, environmental issues related to energy use. Prereq-Grade of at least C- in [1011 or 1015] or [passing placement exam, concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065]; intended for science or engineering majors; concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1065; registration for 1065 must precede registration for 1061
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory (PHYS)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 1065/Chem 1075H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Basic laboratory skills while investigating physical and chemical phenomena closely linked to lecture material. Experimental design, data collection and treatment, discussion of errors, and proper treatment of hazardous wastes. prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 1061
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology (SOCS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: PSTL 1281/Psy 1001/Psy 1001H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology.
PSY 1001H - Honors Introduction to Psychology (SOCS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: PSTL 1281/Psy 1001/Psy 1001H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Scientific study of human behavior. Problems, methods, findings of modern psychology. prereq: Honors
BIOL 1009 - General Biology (BIOL)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1009/Biol 1009H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
A comprehensive introduction to biology - includes molecular structure of living things, cell processes, energy utilization, genetic information and inheritance, mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, and ecology. Includes lab. This comprehensive course serves as a prerequisite and requirement in many majors.
BIOL 1012 - Human Biology: Concepts and Current Ethical Issues (BIOL, CIV)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 1010/Biol 1015/PSTL 1135
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
One semester exploration of human anatomy and physiology within the context of ethics; topics such as human genetic diversity, organs and tissues, disease and reproduction. Weekly policy debates. Active learning format. Animal dissections required. Suitable for students in any major. Must be taken in addition to BIOL 1009 to fulfill prerequisites for allied health grad programs. This course explores several interdisciplinary questions, each of which addresses biology through an ethical and societal lens. In ?What makes humans unique??, we will consider the evolution of human traits, how the concept of race relates to human genetic diversity, and the fallibility of human memories. In ?How does blood and organ donation work??, we will examine how our bodies can recognize and respond to foreign materials, how vaccines work, and who should have access to life saving tissue and organ transplants. In ?How do stress, diet and exercise affect health?? ,we will consider disparities in access to adequate nutrition, exposure to stress, and exercise, and how these affect our bodies and our mental health. Lastly, in ?How does a unique individual develop from a single cell?, we will examine how a single cell develops into a fully functional human being, and how similar processes lead to cancer. We will also consider the role of genes and hormones in human reproduction and the development of reproductive structures in embryos, while explicitly addressing the ethics of the distinctions between the concepts of sex characteristics, sex assigned at birth, and gender. We will learn how a cell can become cancerous, as well as how a cell develops into a fully functioning human being. Additionally, we will consider the role of hormones in the development of male, female, and intersex organs, while being explicit about the differences between gender, sexual orientation, and sex assigned at birth. In lecture, instructors and teaching assistants will support students as they evaluate data and work through concepts in teams. Students will also dedicate significant time to the consideration of ethical questions in human biology, and work with teammates to organize and present a position on a policy related to an ethics question. In lab, students will further explore human anatomy and physiology, connecting structure and function through several dissections and activities. Students will read and share scientific papers, make observations, design experiments and analyze data. Students will work in teams to complete a multi-week project on the physiology of stress. We will continue our exploration of ethics topics in lab, where we will discuss and apply ethics in human subjects research and research on non-human animals. About ? of the course grade will be based on four traditional lecture exams and a final lab exam. The remainder of the course grade is comprised of open notes quizzes, in class team assignments, individual assignments, and team projects. Course grading is based on mastery of concepts and skills, and students are encouraged to collaborate in understanding course material.
FSCN 1112 - Principles of Nutrition (TS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course explores fundamental concepts of nutrition, nutrient functions, human nutritional requirements, and food sources. We will learn about evaluating nutrition information and food safety, and investigate the role of nutrition in chronic disease, public policy, and the environment. Nutrition is both a science and social science. This class involves social aspects, but mainly concerns the biochemistry and physiology of how food is processed in the body. The chapters on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and metabolism especially built on biology and physiology. Course topics include: 1. essential nutrients (macro-and-micro-nutrients) needed from the diet; 2. major functions of nutrients and physiological changes with deficiency or excess; 3. digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients; 4. weight management; 5. scientific method and nutrition; 6. life cycle issues; 7. food safety issues 8. nutrition for sports Prerequisites: High school biology and chemistry
NURS 2001 - Human Growth and Development: A Life Span Approach
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Nurs 2001/Nurs 3690/Nurs 3691
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Theoretical, personal, and culturally determined theories on life span development, from prenatal period through death/dying. Psychoanalytical, behaviorism, cognitive, sociocultural, and epigenetic categories of biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.
FSOS 1201 - Human Development in Families: Lifespan (SOCS, DSJ)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Human development in a family context. Life-course and human development theories. Individual/family development, mate selection, birth, life cycle. Physical, cognitive, language, social, social, and personality development. Historical, social, and cultural factors. How theory/research are applied to everyday lives.
NURS 3703 - Assessment and Beginning Interventions: Nursing Lab 1
Credits: 2.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Psychomotor skills/interventions with focus on therapeutic interventions. Experiential learning activities used to build skill in assessment, planning/implementation of select nursing interventions. Theoretical foundations of nursing interventions. prereq: Admitted to Nurs BSN program
NURS 3806 - Nurse as Professional
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Nurs 3806/Nurs 3806H
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Basic nursing concepts, role development, competencies, therapeutic use of self, and communication skills for person-centered care and professional teamwork; beginning development of own nursing philosophy; career exploration. prereq: Admitted to nursing BSN program
ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Fall
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002W or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], at least soph
ANAT 3601 - Principles of Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Spring
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3602 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3612], at least soph
ANAT 3611 - Principles of Human Anatomy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601
Typically offered: Every Spring
Anatomical relationships. Function based upon form. Clinical applications. Gross (macroscopic) anatomy, histology (microscopic anatomy). Neuroanatomy (nervous system), embryology (developmental anatomy). prereq: [BIOL 1002 or BIOL 1009 or BIOL 2002 or equiv], at least soph; [concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3602 or concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in 3612] recommended
PHSL 3051 - Human Physiology
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Phsl 3050/Phsl 3051
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
How major organ systems function (nerve, muscle, circulation, respiration, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, temperature regulation and energy metabolism). Three one-hour lectures, two-hour lab. prereq: [BIOL 1009 or 1 yr college biol], 1 yr college chem
NURS 3705 - Nursing Interventions
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Psychomotor skills/interventions with focus on therapeutic interventions. Experiential learning activities used to build skill in assessment, planning, implementation of select nursing interventions. prereq: 3703, enrolled in School of Nursing
NURS 3803 - Application of Genetics in Nursing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Application of genetics to the practice of professional nursing. prereq: Enrolled in nursing major
PHAR 3800 - Pharmacotherapy for the Health Professions
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Pharmacotherapy—the treatment of disease through the administration of medications—is a topic central to the practice of nursing. This course is designed to introduce you to the main drug classes available for the treatment of particular diseases and the monitoring parameters for patients taking these medications. You will also learn about basic pharmacology, recognize brand and generic drug names, and explore their common uses and therapeutic classes. A basic understanding of contraindications and precautions related to various classes of medications will also be covered. Additionally, the course develops basic proficiency in the use of drug information resources. Students will be assessed through patient case quizzes and exams. This is a completely online course with weekly due dates. Course information is sent to the University of Minnesota email addresses of registered students shortly before and/or on the first day of classes each fall and spring term. For more information, contact phar3800@umn.edu or 612-624-7976. Prereq: Anatomy and physiology
VBS 2032 - General Microbiology With Laboratory
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Bacterial metabolism, growth/genetics, biology of viruses/fungi. Control of microorganisms. Host-microbe interactions, microorganisms/disease, applied microbiology. prereq: One semester each of college chemistry, biology
MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathogenesis, immunology, ecology of microbes. Molecular structure in relation to bacterial function/disease. Includes lab. prereq: [Biol 1961 and Biol 2003] or Biol 1009 or instructor permission
NURS 3801 - Patient Centered Care of Adults and Older Adults I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Person-centered evidence based nursing care for adults, including physical/mental health promotion, acute/chronic illness management. Critical analysis of patient needs/planning nursing care. prereq: Admitted to Nurs BSN program
NURS 3802 - Patient Centered Care: Nursing Care of Families I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Nurs 3802/Nurs 3802H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Introduction to nursing care of childbearing/childrearing families. Family theory, family-centered care, and family culture in the context of home and community settings. prereq: Enrolled in School of Nursing
NURS 3802H - Nursing Care of Families I Honors
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Nurs 3802/Nurs 3802H
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Nursing care of childbearing/childrearing families. Family theory, family-centered care, family culture in the context of home and community settings and therapeutic communication between nurse and patients/families. prereq: Enrolled nursing student
NURS 4104 - Ethical Sensitivity and Reasoning in Health Care (CIV)
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Developing sensitivity to range/complexity of ethical issues/dilemmas in health care. Ethical principles/theories. Key ethical concepts in addressing morally troubling issues in health care settings.
NURS 4106 - Nurse as Collaborator
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examination of evidence-based teamwork systems and processes to improve communication and collaboration among health care professionals. prereq: Enrolled in nursing program
NURS 3710 - Statistics for Clinical Practice and Research (MATH)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Numerical reasoning, measurement principles. Vital statistics, rates, data description. Probability. Hypothesis testing/confidence intervals for tests on means. Proportions, correlations, linear regression. prereq: [High school algebra or instr consent], students enrolled in School of Nursing must take A/F option
EPSY 3264 - Basic and Applied Statistics (MATH)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: EPsy 3264/EPsy 5261
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introductory statistics. Emphasizes understanding/applying statistical concepts/procedures. Visual/quantitative methods for presenting/analyzing data, common descriptive indices for univariate/bivariate data. Inferential techniques.
PSY 3801 - Introduction to Psychological Measurement and Data Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Psy 3801/Psy 3801H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Descriptive/basic inferential statistics used in psychology. Measures of central tendency, variability, t tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation, regression, confidence intervals, effect sizes. Psychological measurement. Graphical data presentation. Statistical software. prereq: High school algebra, [PSY 1001 or equiv]; intended for students who plan to major in psychology
BA 2551 - Business Statistics in R (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: BA 2551/SCO 2550
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The purpose of the course is to develop skills for improving data-driven decision-making using statistical techniques in the powerful statistical software environment R. As an introductory statistics course, the content will include three main areas of statistics: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, and Analysis of Relationships with Scatterplots, Correlation and Linear Regression. Developing statistical literacy is increasingly important in understanding data and engaging in the complex business world. BA 2551 focuses on statistical reasoning and how to implement statistical methods in a business context using R. Topics include (but are not limited to) descriptive statistics, statistical inference, variability, sampling, distributions, correlation analysis, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, graphical summaries of data, and introduction to linear regression. Through weekly in-class lab sessions and critical thinking assignments related to statistics in business, the course will train students to become informed consumers of numerical information and provide foundational skills in R to compute statistical procedures in future courses. We use existing packages in R as a tool to enable us to solve business problems that can leverage mathematical and statistical thinking. prereq: [Math 1031 or equiv]
SOC 3811 - Social Statistics (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course will introduce majors and non-majors to basic statistical measures and procedures that are used to describe and analyze quantitative data in sociological research. The topics include (1) frequency and percentage distributions, (2) central tendency and dispersion, (3) probability theory and statistical inference, (4) models of bivariate analysis, and (5) basics of multivariate analysis. Lectures on these topics will be given in class, and lab exercises are designed to help students learn statistical skills and software needed to analyze quantitative data provided in the class. prereq: Undergraduates with strong math background are encouraged to register for 5811 in lieu of 3811 (Soc 5811 offered Fall terms only). Soc Majors/Minors must register A-F.
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis (MATH)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: AnSc 3011/ESPM 3012/Stat 3011/
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Standard statistical reasoning. Simple statistical methods. Social/physical sciences. Mathematical reasoning behind facts in daily news. Basic computing environment.
STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: STAT 3021/STAT 3021H
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This is an introductory course in statistics whose primary objectives are to teach students the theory of elementary probability theory and an introduction to the elements of statistical inference, including testing, estimation, and confidence statements. prereq: Math 1272
STAT 4101 - Theory of Statistics I
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Random variables/distributions. Generating functions. Standard distribution families. Data summaries. Sampling distributions. Likelihood/sufficiency. prereq: Math 1272 or Math 1372 or Math 1572H
NURS 4205W - Nursing Theory and Research (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Examination of the knowledge basic to the discipline and practice of nursing. The relationships among research, theory, and practice are discussed. The research process is introduced to assist with understanding the utilization of research in practice. prereq: Undergrad in nursing
NURS 4205V - Honors: Nursing Theory and Research (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Knowledge basic to discipline/practice of nursing. Relationships among research, theory, practice. Introduction to research process, with attention to use of research in practice. Students develop honors research proposal. prereq: Nurs honors
NURS 3115 - Health Informatics and Information Technology (TS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Examine health informatics and information technology from consumer, clinical, and public health perspectives. Develop skills in using information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
NURS 4301 - Person Centered Care of Adults and Older Adults II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 3801, 3802, 3703, 3705, enrolled in School of Nursing
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Person-centered evidence based nursing care for adults with complex physical and mental health illnesses. Critical analysis of multiple complex patient needs. Planning nursing care. prereq: 3801, 3802, 3703, 3705, enrolled in School of Nursing
NURS 4303 - Practicum: Person Centered Care of Adults in Acute Care
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Clinical reasoning is applied to the nursing care of young through older adults in acute care. Evidenced based practice and clinical reasoning to provide person centered care within the health system environment. prereq: 3703, 3705, 3801, [3802 or 3802H], enrolled in nursing
NURS 4305 - Practicum: Community-based Care of Families Across Life Span
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Examine an evidence-based teamwork system to improve communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals. prereq: 3703, 3705, 3801, [3802 or 3802H], enrolled Nurs student
NURS 4312 - Patient Centered Care: Nursing Care of Families II
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Family centered care theory applied to care of childbearing, childrearing families in acute care setting. High risk pregnancy. Child response to illness/hospitalization. prereq: 3802, enrolled nursing student
NURS 4321 - Public Health Nursing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Concepts of epidemiology, systems theory, and social justice applied to population-based nursing care. Public health nursing competencies and principles of community assessment. Public health nursing practice models and evidenced-based nursing interventions. prereq: jr nursing student
NURS 4402 - Taking Ethical Action in Health Care (CIV)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Ethical dimensions/role obligations of health care professionals related to selected social issues with health consequences. prereq: Senior undergrad nursing student, [4104 or instr consent]
NURS 4703 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan Practicum I
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Person-centered nursing care that is safe, effective, holistic, culturally sensitive. prereq: Nursing student in School of Nursing
NURS 4704 - Continuum of Care Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Care coordination/relationship of acute, home, community services. Populations may include chronically ill, all ages (aging adults, pediatric), culturally diverse/healthy communities. prereq: Nursing Student in School of Nursing
NURS 4706 - Transition to Practice
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Professional and legal issues necessary to the transition into nursing practice; strategies for lifelong learning and nursing career trajectories in preparation for entry into practice in a complex health care system. prereq: Sr in BSN program
NURS 4777W - Senior Project in the Nursing Major (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 9.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Application of evidence-based practice and the relationship to research, quality improvement, and safety leading to improved patient, population, or system outcomes. Scholarly exploration of a clinical problem or system issue from a nursing perspective that culminates in a professional presentation. prereq: 4205W or 4205V
NURS 4404V - Honors: Applied Research and Research Utilization (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Systematic inquiry in interpreting/evaluating research. Implement study proposed in Nurs4205V. Write scholarly research report, which will serve as honors research thesis. prereq: Honors student in School of Nursing, Nurs 4205V, upper division statistics course
NURS 4701 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan I
Credits: 3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examines person-centered evidence based nursing care for persons across the lifespan considering the underlying pathophysiology and pharmacological interventions in complex physical and mental health illnesses. Emphasis is on critical analysis of complex patient needs and planning and prioritizing nursing care.
NURS 4705 - Nursing Care Across the Lifespan II
Credits: 2.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Synthesize person-centered evidence-based nursing care for persons across the lifespan with complex health conditions in the context of families and communities. Didactic Course. prereq: 4703, sr in good standing in BSN
NURS 4707 - Nursing Leadership: Professional Practice in Complex Systems
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Leadership skills for safe effective practice as a new graduate nurse; issues affecting nursing practice; leadership attributes, e.g., creating effective teams, confident interaction with others, resolving conflict, managing resources, leadership for assuring patient safety and quality care. prereq: Sr enrolled in BSN program
NURS 4205W - Nursing Theory and Research (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Examination of the knowledge basic to the discipline and practice of nursing. The relationships among research, theory, and practice are discussed. The research process is introduced to assist with understanding the utilization of research in practice. prereq: Undergrad in nursing
NURS 4205V - Honors: Nursing Theory and Research (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Knowledge basic to discipline/practice of nursing. Relationships among research, theory, practice. Introduction to research process, with attention to use of research in practice. Students develop honors research proposal. prereq: Nurs honors
NURS 4777W - Senior Project in the Nursing Major (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 9.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Application of evidence-based practice and the relationship to research, quality improvement, and safety leading to improved patient, population, or system outcomes. Scholarly exploration of a clinical problem or system issue from a nursing perspective that culminates in a professional presentation. prereq: 4205W or 4205V
NURS 4404V - Honors: Applied Research and Research Utilization (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Systematic inquiry in interpreting/evaluating research. Implement study proposed in Nurs4205V. Write scholarly research report, which will serve as honors research thesis. prereq: Honors student in School of Nursing, Nurs 4205V, upper division statistics course