Fundamentals of geometrical and physical optics; applications as related to problems in engineering design and research; details of some optical measurement techniques; introduction to lasers; techniques for determining optical properties.
A course designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are participating on a global learning program. Students will learn how to maximize their experience on their global learning program. Topics presented during this course include preparation for effective global learning, goal setting, general administrative and logistical considerations, culture and cultural adjustment, methods of engagement, and personal reflection.
The course will familiarize students with the application of law to management issues in healthcare organizations. Skills addressed include terminology, legal reasoning, the tools of law, and topics specific to healthcare settings.
This course will provide an overview of data acquisition, organization, retrieval, analysis, and presentation in support of decision-making processes in the domain of healthcare administration. The majority of the course time will be used to develop critical thinking and problem- solving skills with spreadsheeting software and reinforcing an understanding of statistics.
This course introduces the disciplines of organization theory and organization behavior and their application in healthcare organization management. Special attention is given to understanding the practice of administration in healthcare organizations, the skills needed for effective management, and evolving management approaches (i.e. Lean).
This course focuses on the future needs of health care organizations as contrasted with day-to-day operations management. Strategies for the design and implementation of organizational change will be addressed. The strategic planning components of environmental analyses, directional strategy, gap analysis, strategic options, goals and objectives, and performance monitoring form the basis of the course. Current trends in health care delivery and financing, marketing and performance measurements are illustrated through case analysis.
This course addresses the basic concepts and principles of healthcare ethics, including the biomedical, managerial, and organizational components and applies them using case studies, role playing, and analytical exercises. The course also examines the roles and responsibilities of healthcare governing boards and factors that influence their effectiveness.
An analysis of the development and implementation of health policy on a national, state, local and organizational level. The course will focus on issue and policy analysis, formal and informal processes of policy development and the issues, values and polical and community factors affecting policy development and program implementation.
Supervised individual research on a topic related to health administration selected by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
A survey of theories and methods used in marriage and family therapy. Designed to provide students with a knowledge of the theoretical bases for marriage and family therapy, including an introduction to procedures used to assess, diagnose and treat marriage and family dysfunctions.
