This course is designed to advance the student's ability to use leadership and management theory in nursing practice within current and emerging organizational systems. The professional nurse's role in management of care will be examined. Responsibilities for resource management andgement and management of legal and ethical dilemmas in various organizational systems also will be addressed.
This course is designed to develop students' skill in the use of psychiatric/mental health concepts to provide nursing care to clients across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. Lecture, three hours; clinic, six hours per week.
This course is designed to develop students' skills in applying health promotion and disease prevention frameworks and in using epidemiological and public health concepts to deliver nursing care with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed on the effect of changing health care delivery systems on nursing practice. Lecture, three hours; clinic, six hours per week.
PGY 312, Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology, is a 3 credit-hour course that will provide students with an understanding of the structure and diverse functions of human cells. The general purpose of the lectures is not only to provide a fundamental overview of structure and function of human cell organelles in the context of cellular homeostasis, but also to discuss genetic and/or environmental factors that can impact the structure and function of one or multiple cell organelles.
An introduction to the basic anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of endocrine systems with emphasis on mechanisms of hormone synthesis, secretion and action. Lectures and reading assignments will focus on endocrine function in mammalian species, including laboratory animals, humans and livestock.
This course will examine the aesthetics of film from the early 20th Century to the present. Instead of using films to discuss philosophical issues, we will discuss the philosophical issues that film as an aesthetic medium raises. The aesthetic-for us, medium of film- is thus understood as irreducible to the traditional division in philosophy between practical philosophy (ethics, political philosophy) and theoretical philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics).
Wine has been produced and enjoyed for thousands of years. It can play an important role in culture, business and social events. While appreciation of wine can be as simple as whether you like a wine, knowledge of the history of wine, aspects of wine aromas and tastes, wine grapes, and winemaking processes opens up a world of deeper enjoyment for experiencing wine. This course will introduce students to these topics plus the major wine producing areas of the world and their wines.
Special topic or experimental course in cross science, horticulture, plant physiology or soil science for advanced graduate students. Special title required and must be approved by the chairpersons of the Departments of Agronomy and Horticulture. A particular title may be offered twice, at most, under PLS 697. Students may not repeat under the same title. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
This seminar focuses on the domestic politics and international relations of countries within a specific geographic region (Latin America, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Western Europe, Africa, East Asia, etc.). Theoretical foci include political economy, policymaking, regional integration and national security, development, and political culture.
An introduction to and survey of Russian culture from its origins until the 20th century that acquaints students with the roots of Russian religion, the arts, architecture, music, folklore, and everyday life. Taught in English.
