Review of thermodynamic fundamentals and application to binary pressure-temperature-composition diagrams. Construction and interpretation of ternary temperature-composition diagrams. Review and discussion of important ternary diagrams. Lecture and recitation, 3 hours.
Study of the theory of phase transformations in metallic systems. Analysis of rate controlling processes for nucleation and growth controlled phase changes and for order-disorder reactions.
Solidification theory and mechanisms. Diffusion in solids.
Elements of crystallography, nature of X-rays, diffraction by crystal lattice, the structure factor and crystal structure determinations in crystal lattices, X-ray camera and diffractometer techniques and application of these to determination of phase diagrams, preferred orientation and residual stresses. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours.
Application of thin foil electron transmission methods to the study of the defect structure in crystalline solids, theory of electron diffraction contrast phenomena, sample preparation, X-ray theory and methods applied to the study of deformation characteristics, order-disorder transformations, and crystal structure analysis. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours.
Using a holistic approach to wellness, this course is an overview of alternative ways of conceptualizing health and illness. Non-traditional methods of managing illness and promoting health and well-being will be discussed. Practitioners of these methods will participate in discussions and involve students in experiencing some of these practices. Alternative methods that reflect use in a number of other cultures will be explored as complementary to the traditional western style of medicine which is used almost exclusively in this country.
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore theory, concepts, and research related to advanced practice roles and functions; and examine historical and contemporary problems and issues from local, state, regional and national perspectives.
Selected concepts and theories useful for guiding advanced practice nursing are examined. The concepts and theories are drawn from nursing science as well as from other disciplines. All are discussed within the context of the nature of nursing knowledge and the expanding scientific basis for advanced practice nursing.
The intent of this course is for students to enhance their abilities to think logically, use clinical evidence and research findings in making clinical decisions. Concepts and principles from the biopsychosocial sciences, clinical epidemiology, informatics and ethics will be used in developing ways for defining problems; managing the health care of individuals, groups, and populations; and measuring and monitoring the outcomes of care. Strategies for organizing, managing, and using clinical data in decision making will be addressed.
This course focuses on leadership and management of health care delivery by advanced practice nurses. Emphasis will be placed on leading change related to improving health outcomes, especially in relation to those areas targeted by national health care objectives. Students will critically analyze theory and research from nursing and related sciences to understand social, cultural, economic, and political issues in the health care environment.
