2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions & Schedules

 

NURS (Nursing)
  

  • NURS 710 - Curriculum Development in Nursing

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to traditional and contemporary considerations for curriculum planning, design, instruction, and evaluation as applied to nursing education.


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  • NURS 720 - Technology-Based Instruction for Nurse Educators

    Credits: 3
    This course will explore the educational and psychological underpinnings of technology-based instruction and challenge the participants to apply those theories in the development of working products.  Notes:  Students will produce media-rich interactive programs for use in nursing education programs or continuing education courses.


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  • NURS 750 - Transformational Leadership in Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of effective and efficient methods of providing leadership and management for an education program, administrative unit or clinical area. Discussion of a variety of situations that leaders negotiate with regard to program and personnel development, strategic planning, budget preparation, fundraising, and program evaluation.


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  • NURS 760 - Advanced Concepts in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

    Credits: 3
    Critical analysis and applications of community preventive service guidelines, health promotion and disease prevention theories and models, and implementation strategies. Foundations of social, cultural, behavioral, genomic, political, and environmental factors impacting health. Exploration of provider roles in assessing the health of individuals and aggregates in planning health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance programs with a focus on chronic conditions and vulnerable, rural, and underserved populations. Corequisites: NURS 615  (concurrent or prerequisite).


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  • NURS 765 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I

    Credits: 7 (3, 4)
    The emphasis of the course is on the application of evidence-based knowledge to clinical practice in primary care settings. Students will strengthen their health history and physical examination skills in the formulation of differential diagnoses and clinical decision-making relative to common primary care conditions and developmental variations such as pregnancy. Development of initial primary care procedural skills along with ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing will be included. This course provides the basis for integrating clinical data with knowledge of pathophysiology to formulate diagnostic hypotheses for clients across the lifespan.  Prerequisites: NURS 615 , NURS 623 , NURS 626 , NURS 631 , NURS 631L , NURS 670 , NURS 675 , NURS 750 , NURS 760 , NURS 850 , NURS 860 , HSC 631  and PHA 645 .


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  • NURS 771 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

    Credits: 7
    Emphasizes the integration of pathophysiology and specific disease and symptom complexes in the formulation of differential diagnoses and clinical management of acute and chronic health problems.  Prerequisites: NURS 765  and PHA 645 .


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  • NURS 774 - Nurse Administrator: Practicum

    Credits: 5
    Provides the opportunity to integrate principles and theories from support courses in health service administration and nursing courses to the administration of a nursing department or agency. Emphasis is placed on advanced nursing practice needed to administer the work of nursing. This is a supervised administrative practicum focused on broad participation in the administrative process in a health care organization. Corequisites: NURS 774L . Prerequisites: Instructor consent.


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  • NURS 776 - Family Nurse Practitioner III - Small Group Instruction

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis is placed on the concept synthesis and outcome evaluation of the differential diagnoses and referral to multidisciplinary healthcare team members are emphasized in the development of appropriate interventions for the achievement and maintenance of optimal health. Transition from the student nurse practitioner role to professional practice is facilitated. Corequisites: NURS 777 . Prerequisites: NURS 771 .


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  • NURS 777 - Family Nurse Practitioner: Practicum III

    Credits: 3-9
    The clinical internship offers the advanced practice nursing student the opportunity to synthesize and apply theoretical concepts derived from nursing and other health-related disciplines to the clinical practice settings for the provision of primary care to clients across the lifespan. Independent and interdependent clinical decision making is expected and interdisciplinary collaboration and referral are emphasized. Corequisites: NURS 776 . Prerequisites: NURS 771 .


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  • NURS 778 - Nurse Educator Practicum

    Credits: 5
    This course is designed to provide teaching experiences in the classroom and clinical settings under the supervision of a faculty preceptor/ mentor. Students will design, implement, and evaluate classroom and clinical education under the direction of a selected nurse faculty mentor.  Corequisites: NURS 778L . Prerequisites: NURS 615 , NURS 710  and NURS 720 .


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  • NURS 810 - Doctoral Seminar

    Credits: 1
    A one credit doctoral seminar that provides a forum for pre-candidates and dissertators to integrate and apply skills and content from coursework, life experiences, and independent study to doctoral student academic situations while addressing relevant questions related to faculty, doctoral student, and researcher roles toward completion of degree requirements. The goal is to facilitate learning and socialization for successful student progression through pre-candidacy, candidacy, and completion of dissertation.


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  • NURS 815 - Philosophical Basis for Nursing Inquiry

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of philosophy of science traditions and their relationship to knowledge development in nursing. Prerequisites: Admitted to PhD in Nursing.


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  • NURS 820 - Theory Development in Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Critical analysis of theory development and theory construction in nursing science. Evaluation of the relationship between theory construction and research methods to generate and test theories is explored Emphasis is placed on continued analysis of theories and their relationships with research and practice. The focus is on the fit between theoretical and operational foundations of research. Students conduct an extensive review of the literature on phenomena of concern to nursing in order to generate theory and empirical referents. Strategies for synthesis of concepts, statements, and theories are practiced. Prerequisites: NURS 815 .


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  • NURS 825 - Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of qualitative research methods in nursing, paradigmatic, theoretical, and conceptual issues related to these approaches, and the nature of the nursing knowledge generated.


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  • NURS 830 - Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of research designs, problems of measurement, methods of data collection, and analysis and interpretation of data in quantitative research. An integral part of the course is the development and analysis of a pilot research proposal investigating a current nursing problem.


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  • NURS 832 - Mixed Methods Research

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the design and conduct of mixed methods research in health and human sciences including theoretical underpinnings, method designs, sampling strategies, analysis, and ethical issues common to mixed methods. Students will develop skills in conducting and evaluating mixed methods research. Prerequisites: NURS 825  and NURS 830 . Cross-Listed: HSC 832 .


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  • NURS 835 - Ethical Issues Influencing Practice and Research in Health

    Credits: 2
    An in-depth critical analysis of ethical dimensions encompassing health care, politics, policy, medicine, research, and clinical practice. Interdisciplinary perspectives are utilized to synthesize ethical positions and viewpoints on health-related issues for individuals, groups, and populations in contemporary society.


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  • NURS 840 - Health Promotion Theory and Research in Underserved Populations

    Credits: 3
    Study of the theoretical foundations of health behavior and health promotion as a basis for nursing research. The theory and principles of how health behavior patterns of individuals, families, and communities are acquired, maintained and changed are emphasized. The influence of social and psychological factors such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender and social support is included. Research application of theories and models of health promotion are analyzed and relevant research methodologies are applied to under-served populations. Prerequisites: NURS 815 , NURS 820  and NURS 825 .


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  • NURS 845 - Measurement and Instrument Evaluation in Health Sciences Research

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of measurement theories and approaches to measurement in health sciences research. Inductive and deductive processes of constructing and evaluating instruments to measure behavioral, biological, social, cultural, and clinical concepts are examined. Content includes instrument scaling techniques and procedures to evaluate psychometric properties including reliability, validity, and factor analysis. Examination of measurement issues with different concepts and populations. Basic knowledge of concept analysis and inferential statistics is expected prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: NURS 830 .


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  • NURS 850 - Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations for Evidence-Based Care

    Credits: 3
    This course will prepare the student to analyze significant practice issues with the theoretical and scientific underpinnings of knowledge-based practice. The student will employ advanced clinical judgment to assess the evidence from nursing theories and models, interdisciplinary theories, research findings, and value systems of clients.


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  • NURS 855 - Translational Research in Health Care

    Credits: 3
    DNP students will critique the quality of evidence derived from quantitative and qualitative research. Students will determine how evidence derived from research will guide advanced practice and inform quality care for diverse populations, including the rural or underserved. Implications for new advanced nursing practice models based on research and culturally congruent policies and practices to improve care will be explored. Prerequisites: NURS 850 .


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  • NURS 860 - Health Operations and Financial Management for Nurse Leaders

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on business skills needed by the nurse executive or advance practice nurse to lead, influence, and develop healthcare delivery systems. Principles of financial management, healthcare economics, human resource and productivity management, strategic management, marketing, and information management and their application to healthcare delivery systems will be examined. Students will apply these business skills to selected specialty areas.


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  • NURS 865 - DNP Capstone

    Credits: 2-6
    This capstone experience provides the DNP student with opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and research evidence to advanced nursing practice focused on quality health care with rural or underserved populations. Within the seminar, students will compare and contrast models of care delivery and organizational systems. This course has one hour of classroom instruction per week and fifteen hours of clinical experience per week for a total of 225 clinical hours.  Corequisites: NURS 870 . Prerequisites: NURS 675 , NURS 750 , NURS 835 , NURS 850  and NURS 855 .


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  • NURS 870 - DNP Practice Innovation Project

    Credits: 1-6
    Literature and evidence will be synthesized with stakeholders and inter-professional collaboration to develop and implement a practice innovation project for a rural or underserved population, health system, or community. The advanced practice nursing student will implement, evaluate, and defend an intervention that improves health care practice and quality of care for a rural or underserved population served by a health system. This course has a total of 240 clinical hours guided by a project major advisor whose expertise matches the intent of the practice innovation project. Corequisites: NURS 865 . Prerequisites: NURS 675 , NURS 750 , NURS 835 , NURS 850  and NURS 855 .


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  • NURS 875 - DNP Practicum

    Credits: 1-8
    This course provides the opportunity for post-certified advance practice nurses (NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs) to complete supervised clinical hours to achieve the hours required by accreditation (1000 hours post baccalaureate), and BS-DNP students to achieve clinical hours required by accreditation (1000 hours post baccalaureate). Students will work with the program advisor to plan experiences that augment previous practice expertise and interest. Prerequisites: NURS 850 .


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  • NURS 880 - DNP Project

    Credits: 1-8
    Literature and evidence will be synthesized with stakeholders and inter-professional collaborators to develop and implement a practice innovation project for a rural or underserved population, health system, or community. The advanced practice nursing student will implement, evaluate, and defend an intervention that improves health care practice and quality of care. Some seminar content will be followed by work with a project major advisor whose expertise matches the intent of the Practice Innovation Project (PIP). Prerequisites: NURS 675 , NURS 750 , NURS 835 , NURS 850  and NURS 855 .


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NUTR (Nutrition and Dietetics)
  

  • NUTR 522 - Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism

    Credits: 4
    Principles of metabolism and application to human nutrition.


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  • NUTR 523 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the role of nutritional intervention in pathological conditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to screen for nutritional risk, collect data for nutritional assessment and calculate and/or define diets for common conditions.


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  • NUTR 523L - Medical Nutrition Therapy I Laboratory

    Credits: 0
    This course introduces the role of nutritional intervention in pathological conditions. Students will demonstrate the ability to screen for nutritional risk, collect data for nutritional assessment and calculate and/or define diets for common conditions.


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  • NUTR 524 - Community Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Application of learning principles, teaching methods and knowledge of nutrition in community nutrition education programs and out-patient nutrition counseling. Corequisites: NUTR 524L  required. Prerequisites: NFS 315 and NFS 323.


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  • NUTR 560 - Human Nutrition and Precision Health

    Credits: 3
    Non-communicable diseases (NCD) or chronic diseases though highly preventable are the leading killer in both developing and developed economies around the world.  This indicates inadequacy of current clinical practices and underscores the importance of lifestyle and dietary approaches in tackling this growing epidemic. Traditional nutrition research and education has focused on determining optimal dietary-needs and dietary-behavior for human development and sustenance. This course will introduce the principles of Nutrigenomics, a newer science that seeks to provide a molecular understanding for how diet and common dietary constituents affect human health by altering gene expression.


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  • NUTR 580 - Travel Studies

    Credits: 1-5
    This travel-study course is designed to provide extra-mural educational experiences, as approved by and under the direction of a faculty member, and may be in cooperation with faculty and administrators at other institutions. Students will participate in hands-on activities and design educational activities for presentation at selected locations. Includes pre-travel orientation, post-travel self-evaluation, and a written report.


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  • NUTR 591 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6
    Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 660 - Maternal and Child Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental principles of nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and childhood. Topics include: the physiologic and genetic events that occur during the process of conception, pregnancy and growth; nutritionally critical periods during pregnancy, lactation and growth; implications of nutrition on health, growth and mental/emotional development; development of food habits in children; and the current educational and support programs available to the mother and child. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 662 - Sociocultural Aspect of Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    The study of diverse dietary patterns and their impact on nutritional health including food attitudes, socioeconomic structures, cultural patterns of food intake and their effect on nutrient composition of the diet. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 702 - Macronutrients in Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    The course is an overview of macronutrients, including carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. It will cover recent findings on their functions in human nutrition and health. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 704 - Phytochemicals

    Credits: 2
    The course is an overview of phytochemicals (non-nutritive biologically active compounds) from fruits, vegetables, cereals, and oilseeds. It will cover recent findings on chemistry, physiological functions, potential health implications of phytochemicals. It has been developed as an Internet-based course. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 705 - Functional Foods: Disease Prevention

    Credits: 3
    Integrate and evaluate the regulatory principles, food science, nutrient science, and nutritional metabolism for the development of functional foods, mutraceuticals, and dietary supplements for chronic disease prevention Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 706 - Nutrition and Immunology

    Credits: 3
    Principles and issues related to nutrition and immunology.  Impact of nutrients and nutritional status on immune responses.  Impact of disease states on nutritional status. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 708 - Evidence Based Analysis

    Credits: 3
    This course will cover the process of evidence-based analysis which uses scientific evidence to formulate and standardize practice guidelines and to develop programs. A variety of disciplines such as dietetics, athletic training, medicine, psychology and education use evidence-based practice and/or programs. The emphasis of the course will be on a transdisciplinary process and how it can be utilized in a student’s chosen field. When possible, students will be encouraged to use his/her thesis or dissertation topic in order to complete required assignments and activities.


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  • NUTR 709 - Advanced Lipid Metabolism

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed specifically to provide the student with an understanding of unique roles that dietary fatty acids play in chronic disease with a focus on the role of lipids in nutritional genomics. Additionally, this course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in how nutrients regulate gene expression (nutrigenomics) and how an individual’s genotype influences their nutrient requirements (nutrigenetics).


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  • NUTR 710 - Dietary and Herbal Supplements

    Credits: 3
    Explore the safety and efficacy of botanical/herbal and dietary supplements in health applications including: dietary supplementation in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.  It is advised for students to complete Human Physiology prior to enrollment.  Course is designed to meet professional education for the registered dietitian. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 711 - Clinical Aspects of Nutrition Support

    Credits: 3
    The course is designed specifically to provide the student with an understanding of specialized nutrition assessment and support, review of energy expenditure and substrate utilization in specific disease states, current methods for the initiation and management of enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy including access, metabolic and mechanical complications. Evaluation of nutrition support methodology in selected disease states is also included. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 715 - Public Health Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    This course provides information and activities related to the broad topic of public health nutrition and will focus on how nutrition research, policies and programs impact populations. Students will gain a broader understanding of public health nutrition through case studies, discussions and experiential learning experiences.


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  • NUTR 716 - Nutritional Aspects of Oncology

    Credits: 3
    Students will gain understanding of basic cancer biology and methodology used to study nutrition and cancer relationships. Using current research as a basis, the role of nutrition in specific cancers will be explored. Students will learn about sources of information for cancer prevention programs, and how to apply this information to clinical patient management.


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  • NUTR 722 - Nutrition Counseling/ Ed Methods

    Credits: 3
    Nutrition education for groups and individuals in clinical and community settings.  Includes discussion and experience in applying learning theory, assessing educational needs, stating goals and objectives, selecting learning activities, implementing and evaluating instruction, and documenting care provided. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 723 - Nutrition Focus on Life Stages

    Credits: 3
    The influence of normal physiological stresses on nutritional needs throughout the life span will be explored.  Evaluating dietary intake and identifying appropriate community nutrition services will be included in the on-line discussions.  Specific considerations, such as the influence of age and cultural heritage, will be incorporated.  An opportunity will be given to each student to plan, present, and evaluate a mini nutrition education lesson. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 724 - Nutrition Education in the Community

    Credits: 3
    Principles and practices of teaching individuals and groups to translate nutrition knowledge into action.  Emphasis on research in and evaluation of nutrition education for registered dietitians. Notes: Online. Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 725 - Nutrition and Human Performance

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of nutrition, based upon knowledge of the biochemical and physiological process and functions of specific nutrients in meeting nutritional requirements. Emphasis will be placed upon the relationship of optimal nutrition and physical efficiency and performance. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 726 - Nutrition and Wellness

    Credits: 3
    Course will address wellness promotion through nutrition. Nutritional risk and protective factors will be examined as they relate to public health and individual nutrition. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 727 - Obesity Across the Lifespan

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the effects that obesity has on public health, the healthcare system, and society in general.  Overview of strategies to prevent obesity across the lifespan. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 728 - Pediatric Clinical Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the physiological, biochemical, and nutritional aspects of disease processes relevant to infants and children up to 18 years of age.  Medical nutrition therapy for a variety of medical conditions found in this population will be discussed including inborn errors of metabolism, food hypersensitivity, obesity, and diseases of all major organ systems. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 729 - International Nutr/World Hunger

    Credits: 3
    Advanced study of the magnitude, cause, and nature of hunger and undernutition in low income countries; emphasis on programs, policies, and planning directed toward alleviating hunger. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 730 - Nutritional Aspects of Oncology

    Credits: 3
    Students will gain understanding of basic cancer biology and methodology used to study nutrition and cancer relationships.  Using current research as a basis, the role of nutrition in specific cancers will be explored.  Students will learn about sources of information for cancer prevention programs, and how to apply this information to clinical patient management.  Course is designed to meet professional education for the registered dietitian. Notes: Online. Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 734 - Research Methods in Dietetics

    Credits: 3
    Dietetics, including the use of various research designs for answering research questions, methods for conducting research, evaluation of research articles, development of research proposals, communication of research findings, and demonstration of understanding of ethical issues in research.  Basic components of the research process and the application of various research methods in dietetics. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 735 - Current Trends in Dietetics Practices

    Credits: 3
    Review of current issues in the economic, social, ethical, political, legal, technological, and ecological environments and the effect of these changes on dietetics practice. Notes: Online. Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 741 - Grant Writing in Dietetics

    Credits: 3
    Grant writing, identifying external funding, managing grants, preparing manuscripts for peer reviewed publications, and preparing papers and posters for presentation at professional meetings. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 742 - Entrepreneurship in Dietetics

    Credits: 3
    Development and management of small businesses or private practice within the dietetics industry.  Business plan development, marketing, cost considerations.  Overview of consulting to healthcare and hospitality operations and examination of skills required for success. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 743 - Foundations in Leadership

    Credits: 3
    This course builds upon leadership theories to develop the fundamental concepts and skills to bridge the gap between theory and practice. After completing this course, students will be able to successfully evaluate leadership theories (classic and contemporary); investigate current trends in leadership and identify positive applications in the dietetic community. Students will formulate a plan for professional growth as a leader in the field of dietetics and nutrition. The student will be asked to respond to critical thinking opportunities and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts through exercises, discussion questions, quizzes, a Learning Journal, and their Leadership Growth Plan. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 750 - Trandisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention I

    Credits: 3
    This course will expose students to the transdisciplinary nature of childhood obesity prevalence, prevention, and treatment. Using a transdisciplinary team of experts in childhood obesity, students will be introduced to the interrelationship of topics such as: school environments, nutrition environments, physical activity environments, messaging environments, and weight bias & stigmas. Invited guest lecturers will introduce the complex issues surrounding childhood obesity and students will have the opportunity to explore topics that directly impact childhood obesity, but may not be their primary area of study. An emphasis will be placed on student interdisciplinary teamwork to address the transdisciplinary issues surrounding childhood obesity prevention.


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  • NUTR 751 - Trandisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention II

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to allow students to gain knowledge of and experience with transdisciplinary obesity prevention research. Students will be taught how to find obesity prevention related grant opportunities, expose students to different types of funding opportunities, allow them to learn the common components of grant applications, and gain experience writing grants in transdisciplinary teams. Students will be introduced to community based participatory research, the clinical approach to childhood obesity prevention, and the art of partnership and working in transdisciplinary groups. The course will also teach scientific writing techniques for peer reviewed journals, abstract writing, poster creation, and how to write articles for the lay public. Prerequisites: HNS 783 .


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  • NUTR 760 - Vitamins and Minerals in Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    The study of the functional rolls of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. Course content will include: identification of essential functions for the vitamins and minerals; health implications of varying amounts vitamins and minerals in the diet; interactions between vitamins; interactions between minerals; vitamin and mineral interactions and the process of establishing nutrient requirements. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 761 - Nutrition and Aging

    Credits: 3
    Physiological and behavioral changes associated with aging and their impact on nutrition. Effect of nutrition on aging and lifespan. Common health problems of the aged and their implications. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 765 - Dietetic Accounting Concepts

    Credits: 3
    An emphasis on financial statement analysis is the main objective of the course.  A review of all major accounts in the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows is made in determining a firm’s performance and financial condition in relation to what matters most to shareholders and investors. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 769 - Healthcare Administration for Dietetics

    Credits: 3
    Comprehensive review of current health care institutions and their response to the economic, social/ethical, political/legal, technological, and ecological environments. Current issues in today’s healthcare environment and challenges which must be met by healthcare administrators.  Notes: Online. Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 770 - Food Writing for Professionals

    Credits: 3
    Understanding and appreciating how to communicate effectively in writing about food and food-related topics. Hands-on experience in research and writing for various audiences and types of media. Course is designed for the registered dietitian. Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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  • NUTR 775 - Nutrigenomics and Health

    Credits: 3
    Nutritional genomics (nutrigenomics), the junction between health and diet can be seen as the combination of molecular nutrition and genomics.  Diet is the most important environmental factor influencing expression of genetic information because of the constant exposure to nutrients in foods.  The advent of omics-based sciences has created unprecedented opportunities for increasing our understanding of how nutrients modulate gene expression, influence cellular and organismal metabolism and ultimately influence health.  The course will be taught using integrative concepts of nutritional biochemistry, gene function, signal transduction and molecular biology in context of human diseases. Prerequisites: CHEM 464 and BIOL 371 (waiver by petition only).


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  • NUTR 782 - Epidemiology

    Credits: 3
    The course introduces concepts and methodologies for the study of health and disease in human populations. Different study designs and their methods of analysis will be discussed, as well as sources, handling, and interpretation of epidemiologic data. Cross-Listed: BIOL 782 /HSC 782 .


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  • NUTR 795 - Practicum

    Credits: 1-3
    Notes: Sections of this course are provided online through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.


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OM (Operations Management)
  

  • OM 560 - Manufacturing Cost Analysis

    Credits: 3
    Cost estimating for processes and products related to manufacturing operations; engineering economics; analysis, evaluation, and budget justification for capital expenditures.


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  • OM 562 - Quality Management

    Credits: 3
    Course focus is on managerial philosophies and techniques of quality planning and control. This includes quality improvement tools, reliability, cost of quality, and human factors that effect the quality initiatives. Prerequisites: STAT 281 or instructor consent.


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  • OM 563 - Supply Chain Management

    Credits: 3
    Study and analysis of activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. These include physical supply, operations planning and control, storage and warehousing, and physical distribution.


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  • OM 569 - Project Management

    Credits: 2-3
    An overview of project management as it relates to integrated systems, product/project life cycle, and organizational change. Defining, estimating, scheduling, risk management, and project team leadership issues will be covered as they relate to projects. Cross-Listed: GE 569 .


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  • OM 650 - Manufacturing Systems Management

    Credits: 3
    Principles and methods of applied research in business and industry.  Examination of methods to initiate research projects, generate proposals and execute research plans; data acquisition, analysis and interpretation are covered. Prerequisites: STAT 541  or STAT 582 .


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  • OM 660 - Operations Management

    Credits: 3
    Product planning, demand forecasting and management, capacity planning, scheduling, inventory planning and timing, materials management, quality, work standards and measurement.


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  • OM 665 - Quality Control Applications

    Credits: 3
    Quality control theory applied to problems in production systems, including probability concepts, control chart concepts, sampling inspection plans; mean time between failure; and, application of statistics for quality control in discrete-item manufacturing systems.


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  • OM 670 - Research Methods in Management

    Credits: 3
    Principles and methods of applied research in business and industry. Examination of appropriate methods to conduct literature reviews, design methodology, develop proposals for research projects, and present results.


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  • OM 760 - Quality Control

    Credits: 3
    Application of statistical techniques to the control of quality and the development of economical inspection methods. Collection analysis, and interpretation of operations data; control charts and sampling procedure. Prerequisites: STAT 281 or STAT 381. Cross-Listed: ME 760 /STAT 760 .


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  • OM 767 - Decision Theory

    Credits: 3
    Examination and evaluation of modern techniques of decision making.  Mathematical models and measurements theory. Certainty, risk, and uncertainty.


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  • PE 550 - Clinical Exercise Physiology

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide the clinical exercise physiology student with assessment and prescription techniques appropriate to special populations.  Prerequisites: PE 350.


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