2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.
 

Music - Private Instruction
  

  • MUSA 117 - Harp – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 118 - Harp II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 117  
  

  • MUSA 121 - Horn – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 122 - Horn II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 121  
  

  • MUSA 123 - Oboe – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 124 - Oboe II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 123  
  

  • MUSA 127 - Percussion – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 128 - Percussion II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 127  
  

  • MUSA 129 - Piano – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 130 - Piano II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 129  
  

  • MUSA 131 - Saxophone – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 132 - Saxophone II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 131  
  

  • MUSA 133 - Synthesizer/MIDI – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 134 - Synthesizer/MIDI II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 133  
  

  • MUSA 135 - Trombone – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 136 - Trombone II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 135  
  

  • MUSA 137 - Trumpet – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 138 - Trumpet II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 137  
  

  • MUSA 139 - Tuba – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 140 - Tuba II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 139  
  

  • MUSA 141 - Viola – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 142 - Viola II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 141  
  

  • MUSA 143 - Violin – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 144 - Violin II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 143  
  

  • MUSA 145 - Voice – Lower Division

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for first semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • MUSA 146 - Voice II

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for second semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 145  
  

  • MUSA 151 - Bass for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bass for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 152 - Bassoon for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bassoon for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 153 - Cello for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Cello for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 154 - Clarinet for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Clarinet for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 155 - Drum Set for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Drum Set for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 156 - Euphonium for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Euphonium for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 157 - Flute for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Flute for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 158 - Guitar for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Guitar for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 159 - Harp for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 161 - Horn for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 162 - Oboe for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 164 - Percussion for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 165 - Piano for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 166 - Saxophone for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 167 - Synthesizer/MIDI for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 168 - Trombone for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 169 - Trumpet for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 170 - Tuba for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 171 - Viola for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 172 - Violin for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Technique
    2. Repertoire
    3. Theory
    Prerequisite: None
    May Be Repeated: for credit
  

  • MUSA 173 - Voice for Non-Majors

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for non-majors.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: Audition required
    May Be Repeated: for 4 times for credit for a maximum of 4 credits
  

  • MUSA 201 - Bass III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bass for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 102  
  

  • MUSA 202 - Bass IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bass for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 201  
  

  • MUSA 203 - Bassoon III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bassoon for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 104  
  

  • MUSA 204 - Bassoon IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Bassoon for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 203  
  

  • MUSA 205 - Cello III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Cello for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 106  
  

  • MUSA 206 - Cello IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Cello for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 205  
  

  • MUSA 207 - Clarinet III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Clarinet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 108  
  

  • MUSA 208 - Clarinet IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Clarinet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 207  
  

  • MUSA 209 - Drum Set III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Drum Set for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 110  
  

  • MUSA 210 - Drum Set IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Drum Set for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 209  
  

  • MUSA 211 - Euphonium III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Euphonium for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance   and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 112  
  

  • MUSA 212 - Euphonium IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Euphonium for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 211  
  

  • MUSA 213 - Flute III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Flute for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 114  
  

  • MUSA 214 - Flute IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Flute for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 213  
  

  • MUSA 215 - Guitar III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Guitar for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 116  
  

  • MUSA 216 - Guitar IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Guitar for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 215  
  

  • MUSA 217 - Harp III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 118  
  

  • MUSA 218 - Harp IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Harp for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 217  
  

  • MUSA 221 - Horn III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 122  
  

  • MUSA 222 - Horn IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Horn for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 221  
  

  • MUSA 223 - Oboe III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 124  
  

  • MUSA 224 - Oboe IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Oboe for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 223  
  

  • MUSA 227 - Percussion III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 128  
  

  • MUSA 228 - Percussion IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Percussion for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 227  
  

  • MUSA 229 - Piano III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 130  
  

  • MUSA 230 - Piano IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Piano for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 229  
  

  • MUSA 231 - Saxophone III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 132  
  

  • MUSA 232 - Saxophone IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Saxophone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 231  
  

  • MUSA 233 - Synthesizer/MIDI III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 134  
  

  • MUSA 234 - Synthesizer/MIDI IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Synthesizer/MIDI for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 233  
  

  • MUSA 235 - Trombone III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 136  
  

  • MUSA 236 - Trombone IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trombone for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 235  
  

  • MUSA 237 - Trumpet III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 138  
  

  • MUSA 238 - Trumpet IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Trumpet for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 237  
  

  • MUSA 239 - Tuba III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 140  
  

  • MUSA 240 - Tuba IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Tuba for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 239  
  

  • MUSA 241 - Viola III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 142  
  

  • MUSA 242 - Viola IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Viola for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 241  
  

  • MUSA 243 - Violin III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 144  
  

  • MUSA 244 - Violin IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Violin for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 243  
  

  • MUSA 245 - Voice III

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for third semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 146  
  

  • MUSA 246 - Voice IV

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Private instruction in Voice for music majors. Students will study repertoire, scales, and technical etudes commensurate with standards established for fourth semester music majors. Required: performance on MUS 100 - Concert Attendance  and jury at the end of the semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Utilize technique commensurate with this level of private lesson.
    2. Prepare and perform solo repertoire appropriate with this level of private lessons.
    3. Apply knowledge of theory connected to this level of private lesson.
    Prerequisite: MUSA 245  

Natural Resources and Environmental Science
  

  • NRES 210 - Environmental Pollution

    Credits: 3
    Description
    The introduction and study of pollution and the Federal and State environmental laws covering EPA, DOT, CAA, CWA, SDWA, CERCLA, RCRA, SARA, and OSHA regulations which apply to hazardous materials, substances, and hazardous wastes.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Illustrate the basic philosophy and procedures of the Scientific Method.
    2. Compare knowledge of environmental laws and regulations as it pertains to the environmental field
    3. Examine natural processes of environmental pollution and how it relates to human health
    4. Analyze federal and state regulatory oversight agencies that govern environmental science
    5. Examine the extent of environmental science and the role humans have with in their environment
    Prerequisite: ENV 101  
  

  • NRES 322 - Soils

    Credits: 3
    Description
    The physical, chemical and the biological properties of soils, soil genesis and classification, and plant-soil-water relations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Show the factors affecting soil formation and describe the processes involved.
    2. Describe soil horizons in a soil pit or photograph and profile soils in terms of soil color, texture, and quantity of organic matter.
    3. Interpret soil regions and identify them on a map.
    4. Describe soil texture, structure, and types according to textural characteristics.
    5. Demonstrate a “soil triangle” to determine soil class.
    6. Interpret soil structure according to aggregate characteristics (i.e. granular, blocky, columnar, platy, massive).
    7. Categorize soil, water, and air/aeration and how they are related.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 122  and GEOL 101  both with a grade of C or higher

Nursing
  

  • NURS 40 - In-Facilities Nursing Assistant

    Credits: 3
    Description
    Integration of knowledge and skills which focuses on the role of the nursing assistant in caring for non-critical patients. Successful completion fulfills requirements for eligibility to write the Certified Nursing Assistant examination. This course is taught only in health care facilities. Registration must be through facility where course is taught.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the role of the nursing assistant in the State of Nevada.
    2. Perform selected tasks that are supportive to the nursing care of the non-critical patient under professional supervision.
    3. Observe and promptly report changes in physical condition and behavior of patients.
    4. Demonstrate good health practices, personal hygiene and grooming.
    5. Maintain acceptable standards of work and conduct.
    6. Utilize good listening and communication skills and follow instructions accurately.
    7. Explain a patient’s Bill of Rights.
    8. Respect the privacy of the patient’s person, space, belongings and the confidentiality of his/her records.
    9. Demonstrate competency in protection of self and others regarding spread of infection and prevention of injury to self and patients.
    10. Demonstrate competency in providing maneuvers appropriate to the choking victim.
    11. Understand the prerequisites for the Nurse Aide Competency Examination.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 90 - Tools for Nursing Success

    Credits: 1.5
    Description
    Course is a brief introduction to nursing math through all four semesters, and to nursing process and writing care plans. Course open to all that have had acceptance into the Nursing Program.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Work accurately with nursing mathematics in calculating dosages, determining the safety of the ordered dose, etc.
    2. Describe the elements of a care plan.
    3. Explain the relationship of the care plan to nursing process.
    4. Describe and utilize the necessary components of each part of the care plan: diagnosis, goal/outcome, interventions, evaluation.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 101 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Introduction to the practice of professional nursing focusing on nursing concepts and skills while providing nursing care to promote adaptation of middle and elderly clients in a variety of settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    2. Demonstrate the nursing process using critical thinking skills to assist adult patients with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Select caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients to attain optimal health, quality of life, or death with dignity.
    4. Select principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    5. Identify quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to patients.
    6. Describe teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    7. Recognize opportunities for collaboration with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to an adult patient requiring long term or sub-acute care.
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program
  

  • NURS 115 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I

    Credits: 6.5
    Description
    Focuses on the role of the professional nurse in supporting and promoting optimal adaptation of the adult medical-surgical client in acute care settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring acute care.
    2. Apply the nursing process using beginning clinical reasoning to assist adult patients requiring acute care with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Demonstrate caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients requiring acute care to attain optimal health, quality life, or death with dignity.
    4. Use principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring acute care.
    5. Use quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while providing safe and competent holistic care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    6. Apply teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring acute care and their significant others.
    7. Collaborate with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    Prerequisite: NURS 101  and NURS 125 ; and BIOL 224  
  

  • NURS 125 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

    Credits: 2
    Description
    Integrates basic pharmacology with nursing practice. Covers drug actions, side effects, interactions, pharmacokinetics, and dosage and calculations.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Recognize physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed for safe and competent medication administration for patients at various stages in their life and in various healthcare setting.
    2. Use critical thinking skills to identify steps in the nursing process for medication administration.
    3. Select caring and therapeutic behaviors for medication administration.
    4. Identify verbal and written communication techniques related to medication administration.
    5. Recognize quality and safety competencies, standards of professional practice, and nursing’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework for medication administration.
    6. Select teaching/learning principles to be used during medication administration.
    7. Identify opportunities for collaboration with other health care team members related to medication administration.
    Prerequisite: Admission into the ADN program
  

  • NURS 130 - Nursing Assistant

    Credits: 6
    Description
    Integration of knowledge and skills focusing on the role of the nursing assistant in caring for non-critical patients in skilled nursing facilities.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Examine the role and responsibilities of the nursing assistant in the State of Nevada.
    2. Protect patients’ rights.
    3. Use good listening and communication skills.
    4. Demonstrate professional standards of work and conduct.
    5. Follow the dictates of healthcare safety and infection control.
    6. Perform tasks that are supportive to the nursing care of patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
    Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the Accuplacer Reading Placement test; or a grade of C or higher in ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 113  
  

  • NURS 134B - Nursing Assistant Instructor Development

    Credits: 1
    Description
    Required by Nevada State Board of Nursing, this course reviews State and Federal regulations, model curriculum, course content, and laboratory and clinical skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss the components of the OBRA act of 1987 related to Nursing Assistant education and training.
    2. Describe the provisions of the Nevada Nurse Practice Act regarding the training and education of nursing assistants.
    3. Outline the key components of a Nursing Assistant Program.
    4. Examine the characteristics of the adult learner.
    5. Develop methods of instruction for a Nursing Assistant Program.
    6. Use the Nevada model curriculum as a guide to course development.
    7. Demonstrate competency performing skills outlined in Nevada nursing assistant testing procedures.
    Prerequisite: None
  

  • NURS 205 - Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing

    Credits: 4.5
    Description
    Facilitates transition from LPN to professional nursing role in promoting optimal adaptation of the adult client within the community and acute care settings.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Apply physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual concepts needed to provide safe and competent nursing care for adult patients requiring acute care.
    2. Apply the nursing process using beginning clinical reasoning to assist adult patients requiring acute care with adaptive behaviors that enhance, maintain, and promote optimal health, quality of life, and/or death with dignity.
    3. Demonstrate caring and therapeutic behaviors with adult patients requiring acute care to attain optimal health, quality life, or death with dignity.
    4. Use principles of verbal and written communication with other health care team members and with adult patients requiring acute care.
    5. Use quality and safety competencies, standards of professional nursing practice, and the nursing profession’s legal, ethical, and regulatory framework while transitioning from the LPN role to the RN role to provide safe and competent holistic care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    6. Apply teaching/learning principles to promote healthy behavior and optimal adaptation in adult patients requiring acute care and their significant others.
    7. Collaborate with other health care team members and with community resources while providing nursing care to adult patients requiring acute care.
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN program and LPN licensed in Nevada
  

  • NURS 208 - Professional Topics: Management Concepts and Transition into Professional Practice

    Credits: 3.5
    Description
    This course introduces the nursing student to basic management/leadership concepts as well as prepares the nursing student to assume and assimilate the role and the responsibilities of the professional nurse.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    1. Analyze basic management/leadership concepts needed to provide nursing care to a group of patients.
    2. Explain the nurse leaders’ use of clinical reasoning required for the delivery of safe and high quality nursing care.
    3. Explore how caring behaviors impact nursing practice within the healthcare delivery system.
    4. Investigate verbal and written communication principles used by professional nurses to enhance collaboration for safe an effective patient care.
    5. Examine patient care using Quality and Safety Education (QSEN) initiatives reflecting professional nursing practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
    6. Analyze teaching strategies utilized in the role of a nurse leader.
    7. Evaluate interdisciplinary collaboration related to patient/family care in the clinical and community settings.
    Prerequisite: NURS 247  and NURS 248  
 

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