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MATH 140L - College Algebra Lab 1 credit
Students receive a structured review of beginning and intermediate algebra concepts that are requisite for success in . Additionally, problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, model use and interpretation, and use of technology, including spreadsheets, dynamic geometry software, and computer algebra systems, as a problem-solving toll are addressed. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 150 - Trigonometry 3 credits
Students explore periodic functions and investigate right-angle trigonometry. Students extend their studies by investigating applications of trigonometry to general triangle and exploring trigonometric identities. Students are also introduced to polar coordinates and vectors. Conic sections are addressed as time permits. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 140 . Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 150L - Trigonometry Lab 1 credit
Students receive a structured review of beginning, intermediate algebra, and precalculus concepts that are requisite for success in . Additionally, problem-solving skills, mathematical modeling, model use and interpretation, and use of technology, including spreadsheets, dynamic geometry software and computer algebra systems, as a problem-solving tool are addressed. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Graded as P/NP. Co-requisite(s):
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MATH 212 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 5 credits
In this course, students begin a study of single-variable calculus including limits and continuity, basic differential techniques, applications of differentiation, and an introduction to integration. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 150 .
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MATH 213 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 5 credits
This course is a continuation of MATH 212 emphasizing the theory and applications of one variable calculus. Topics include integration and differentation of logarithmic, exponential, and transcendental functions, applications of integration, improper integrals, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, L’Hopital’s Rule, convergence & divergence of infinite series, and Taylor polynomials, and Tylor & Maclaurin series. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 212 .
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MATH 221 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
Students learn basic concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics in the context of real data. The course emphasizes interpretation and the use of computer software rather than hand computations. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096 or C or better in or equivalent.
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MATH 245 - Business Calculus 3 credits
Students in this mathematics course will experience calculus based problems with applications in business, science and the social sciences. The course will have three learning emphases: setting up applications using technology (graphing calculators and Microsoft EXCEL), finding and interpreting solutions, and refining a sense of numbers in the context of the applications. Students will use derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions to solve application problems in business, economics, and the social sciences. Offered Fall & Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 135 and a business or accounting course.
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MATH 305 - Discrete Math for Educators 3 credits
Discrete mathematical techniques and structures including finite set theory, graph theory, propositional calculus, combinatorics and discrete probability. Students will focus on standards-based applications of discrete mathematics to the middle school and high school settings. Offered Fall semesters of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in and preferred but not required.
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MATH 310 - Mathematics Seminar 1 credit
Selected topics in mathematics and related fields. Includes presentations by students, faculty, and outside speakers, and class discussions. Topics vary and course may be taken more than once for credit.
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MATH 312 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry III 3 credits
Students study conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vectors and vector-valued functions, and are introduced to functions of several variables and multivariable calculus, including partial derivatives, tangent planes and normal lines, directional derivatives and gradients, extrema, and Lagrange Multipliers. Offered Fall semesters of even numbered years.. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 213 .
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MATH 314 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV 3 credits
Students will continue their study of multivariable calculus including double-and triple-integrals, vector and scalar fields, conservative vector fields, parametric surfaces, surfaces, surface integrals, Divergence Theorem, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and applications. Offered Spring semesters of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 312 .
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MATH 315 - Problem Solving 3 credits
This course introduces common problem-solving and modeling techniques used throughout the mathematics curriculm and focuses on solving challenging problems stated in terms of elementary combinatorics, geometry, algebra and calculus. Students will learn to integrate and apply concepts and techniques from across the entire range of their mathematics coursework to challenging, non-traditional problems. Offered Fall semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 212 .
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MATH 322 - Probability & Statistics I 2 credits
An introductory course in probability and statistics, including basic axioms of probability; combinatorial probability; Bayes’ theorem; discrete and continuous random variables; and probability distributions for the binomial, geometric, Poisson, exponential and normal random variables. Offered Fall semesters of odd-number years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 212 or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 323 - Probability and Statistics II 3 credits
Students will study statistical topics specific to the STEM disciplines, including discrete and continuous random variables, sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, inferences based on single-sample and two-sample hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, linear regression theory, chi-square tests, contingency tables, and nonparametric statistics. Offered spring semesters of even-number years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 322 , C or better in MATH 221 , or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 335 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I 3 credits
The first of two courses that integrate the study of linear algebra and differential equations. Topics include, but are not limited to, solutions to first- and second-order ordinary differential equations, linear systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Concurrent enrollment in is required. Offered Fall semesters of even-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in
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MATH 335L - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I Lab 1 credit
Students receive a structured review algebra and calculus topics that are requisite for success in Additionally, in the context of linear algebra and differential equations, students are introduced to modeling, model use and interpretation and use of computer algebra systems. Concurrent enrollment in is required.
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MATH 336 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations II 3
The second of two courses that integrate the study of linear algebra and differential equations. Topics include, but are not limited to, solutions to first- and second- order ordinary differential equations, linear systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Concurrent enrollment in Offered Spring semesters of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in
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MATH 336L - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations II Lab 1 credit
Students, in the context of Linear Algebra and Differential equations, are introduced to modeling, model use and interpretation , and use of computer algebra systems. Concurrent enrollment in is required
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MATH 354W - Methods of Teaching Mathematics 3 credits
This class addresses the development and practice in teaching techniques in mathematics for secondary teachers, including lecture and laboratory methods and should be taken the semester before student teaching. This course emphasizes methods for teaching mathematics topics highlighted in the Common Core mathematics standards. Students will focus on methods for teaching that enhance mathematical reasoning, communication and problem solving. Offered Fall semesters of even-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 140 . preferred but not required.
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MATH 390 - Advanced Topic 1-4 credits
Students pursue independent study of specialized subject matter in mathematics. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Chair. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
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MATH 401W - Formal Geometry I 3 credits
Students study transformation geometry including isometries, similarities, and affine transformations and associated groups of transformations. Offered Fall semesters of even-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 120 or B or better in high school geometry or equivalent, or permission of the program chair.
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MATH 402W - Formal Geometry II 3 credits
This course is a continuation of MATH 401W ; Formal Geometry I. In this course, students explore Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries from an axiomatic perspective. The course will emphasize formal proof and mathematical communication and will incorporate the use of software to explore and develop conjectures. Offered Spring semesters of odd-number years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 401W .
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MATH 410W - Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
Students will be exposed to formal proof and mathematical communication by studying the principles and concepts of modern abstract algebra. Topics include groups, rings, and fields, with applications to number theory, the theory of equations, and geometry. Offered Fall semesters of odd-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 213 .
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MATH 415W - Abstract Algebra II 3 credits
A continuation of MATH 410W Abstract Algebra I. Students continue their study of the principles and concepts of modern abstract algebra. Topics includes groups, rings and Fields, with applications to number theory, the theory of equations and geometry. Offered Spring semesters of even-numbered years. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 213 .
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MATH 420 - Numerical Analysis 3 credits
In a hands-on environment, students explore basic concepts in numerical analysis. Possible topics include finite differences, interpolation, iteration, differentiation, integration, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, and error analysis. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): C or better in .
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MATH 490 - Internship 1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students apply knowledge gained from coursework, and integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and permission of the Program Chair.
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MATH 495W - Special Project 3 credits
Students in this advanced course pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member, and produce a specific outcome. Only three semester credit hours of either 495 or 497 may be used to satisfy the upper division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the Program Chair.
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MATH 497W - Senior Thesis 3 credits
Students in this advanced course complete an independent research project or scholarly investigation that demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s field of study. Only three semester credit hours of either 495 or 497 may be used to satisfy the upper division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the Program Chair.
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MUS 105 - Music Enrichment 1 Credit
This course is an elective offering of music history, experience with musical instruments, and attendance at musical performances offered on the Toppenish campus. Course content may vary from semester. Offered Spring and Fall semesters. Does not fulfill a GUCR in the Fine Arts. Graded as P/NP.
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MUS 110 - Applied Music 1 credit
Private music lessons may be taken for university credit upon approval of the credentials of the teacher by the chair. Graded as P/NP. Offered TBA.
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MUS 115 - Introduction to Music 3 credits
Emphasizes creative process and exploration in sound and culture. Course will include basic elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony and theory while learning basic music notation. Students will have experience in creating simple instruments while studying development of music in world cultures.
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MUS 120 - Beginning Chorus I 3 credits
An entry level course which introduces the student to the rehearsal and performance of culturally diverse music. Emphasis on key and vocabulary of music, music theory and music criticism. Meets Fine Arts GUCR requirements. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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MUS 125 - Choral Enrichment 1 credit
An opportunity to participate in regular chorus preparation and performance. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 .
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MUS 130 - Beginning Chorus II 3 credits
Continued study at the entry level of the rehearsal and performance of culurally diverse music. Emphasizes on key concepts and vocubulary of music, music theory and music criticism. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 205 - Chorus III 3 credits
Continued study in chorus. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 130 or permission of the instructor.
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MUS 210 - Applied Music 1 credit (maximum 3 credits)
Private music lessons may be taken for university credit upon approval of the credentials of the teacher by the department chair. Graded as P/NP. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer summer semesters.
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MUS 215 - Chorus IV 3 credits
Continued study in chorus. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 205 or permission of the instuctor.
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MUS 310 - Applied Music 1 credit
Private music lessons may be taken for university credit upon approval of the credentials of the teacher by the chair. Graded as P/NP. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
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MUS 321A - Music History I: Antiquity-1750 3 credits
Introduction to and critical study of music history, including representative composers, styles, main concepts, and issues. A wide range of world regions, cultures, time periods, and genres will be covered systematically. Offered TBA.
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MUS 321B - Music History II: 1750-Present 3 credits
Introduction to and critical study of music history, including representative composers, styles, main concepts, and issues. A wide range of world regions, cultures, time periods, and genres will be covered systematically. Offered TBA.
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MUS 325 - Chorus V 3 credits
Intermediate study in chorus. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 215 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 330 - Chorus VI 3 credits
Intermediate study in chorus. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 325 or permission of instructor.
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MUS 390 - Advanced Topic 1-3 credits
Students pursue independent study of specialized subject matter in music. Topics vary, depending on current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. May not be used to fulfill a GUCR. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program chair.
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MUS 410 - Advanced Chorus 1 credit
Advanced study chorus. Can be repeated for credit. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MUS 330 .
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MUS 490 - Internship 1-6 credits
Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunity to apply knowledge gained from coursework and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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MUS 495 - Special Project 1-3 credits
An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Offered Fall, and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.
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NCTE 350L - Lab Radiation Field Sampling Technique and Limitations 1 credit
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NCTE 305 - History of Hanford 3 credits
Primarily for Science majors as part of the specialization in nuclear technology degree sequence, but can be open to those interested in history of Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The course covers background history of nuclear industry development, Hanford site construction, waste sites, fuel manufacture, reactor history, plutonium production, research center, radiation protection and safety, effects on Native American culture, and current Hanford site remediation mission.
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NCTE 310 - Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics I 3 credits
Part I of an introductory course in Nuclear Science and engineering for science majors. Includes a general description of nuclear reaction, processes that create radiation. Describes major facilities that are utilized to general nuclear power for electricity generation. Describes the hazards and controls necessary to deal safely with nuclear radiation applications in medicine, environmental monitoring and safe storage. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite(s):
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NCTE 310L - Lab Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Health Physic I 1 credit
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NCTE 320L - Lab Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Health Physic II 1 credit
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NCTE 320W - Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics II 3 credits
Part II of a course in nuclear sciences and engineering for science major. Includes current day topics of concern to those working within the nuclear business arena, such as critically safety and control, storage and transport of nuclear materials, and safeguards of nuclear materials. Also, includes advanced concepts in nuclear reactor design related to space vehicles design and futuristic nuclear power plants. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite(s):
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NCTE 340 - Radiation Detection Instrumentation Use and Limitations 3 credits
For science majors. Covers in depth the use of an assortment of different measuring devices used to detect radiation for both health physics and radiochemical analysis. Describes the limitations in the use of this equipment and illustrates the optimum usage environment for each set of detection devices as a function of radiation component. Deals primarily with environmental and external radiation detection methods. Includes a one credit lab in the usage of a host of radiation detection devices in a controlled environment at various Hanford/Tri-Cities Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite(s):
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NCTE 350 - Radiation Field Sampling Techniques and Limitations 3 credits
For science majors. In depth application of health physics methods for sampling radiation environments. Illustrates job-site mapping of radiation conditions, selection of equipment for environmental radiation detection, and limitations of devices with respect to environmental conditions. Utilizes case studies for students to follow in mapping radiation environments for high and low level radiation levels, high and low contamination levels. Teaches students how to correctly post radiation areas for entry and equipment removal. This course is primarily a hands-on class with respect to radiation detection equipment and will require the student to wear radiation protective clothing. The included lab exercises are imbedded into the class as the course’ primary purpose; hence, there is no need for a separate lab. All exercises are conducted at either local Tri-Cities or Hanford businesses that routinely deal with the appropriate radiation materials involved. Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite(s):
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NCTE 400 - Internal and External Radiation Dosimetry 3 credits
For science majors. Describes methods used to detect in-vitro and external radiation. Describes methods used for whole body counting trace mounts of radioactivity. Various detectors used to detect alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. X-Ray applications to internal dosimetry. External detection methods build on external environmental sampling concepts described in , and / . Prerequisite(s):
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NCTE 410 - Reactor Theory and Technology 3 credits
For science majors. Describes the basic components of nuclear reactors and nuclear materials handing facilities. Gives the student a basic understanding of the basic controls utilized to safely control the nuclear chain-reaction for power generation purposes. Includes a broad description of the many concepts utilized to generate power, the components involved in transmission systems, storage of nuclears materials, and control of associated nuclear waste products. Gives a very brief description of nuclear accidents and consequences at facilities such as Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island, and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants. Prerequisite(s):
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NCTE 420W - Nuclear Systems Design and Project Management 3 credits
For science majors. Describes the basic principles as to how nuclear systems are designed and managed. Describes project control methods for cost and schedule. Importance of communications systems, project organizational structure. Utilizes case studies on real-world projects as to how very large projects are controlled. Includes guest lecturers from local Hanford/Tri-Cities businesses that deal routinely in systems design and project management. Prerequisite(s):
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NCTE 440 - Nuclear Criticality Control 3 credits
For science majors. An in-depth description of the field of nuclear critically control. Covers basis limits, critically safety specifications, benchmark experiments and calculations methods utilized today to predict critical assemblies. Includes real-world applications of critically controls at local Tri-Cities and Hanford businesses dealing with potentially critical special nuclear materials. Prerequisite(s):
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NCTE 490W - Internship 1-6 credits
Required internship at a business that routinely handles or deals with nuclear materials or nuclear projects. Must be completed within the last two semesters of the C.S. degree program. Assigned locations may also include businesses that deal with projects that are under construction or that require large project management organizations. The purpose of this internship is to expose the student to real-world specialties in nuclear science/engineering, and prepare the student for either advanced studies in area the student has chosen. Includes work at a local business preferably. Mentors for students are selected by to exceed one semester unless approved by the degree advisor in consultation with the sponsoring business at which the student interns. The student is required to write a report describing his intership and lessons learned upon successful completion of the work assignment. Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing or department chair permission.
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NCTE 340L - Lab Radiation Detection Instrumentation Use and Limitations 1 Credit
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NURS 101W - Nursing Fundamentals 4 credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce the PN student to the fundamentals of nursing care. Students learn clinical problem solving and nursing process, which includes data collection, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Offered fall semester. Co-requisite(s): NURS 110 and NURS 120 .
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NURS 102 - Skills Lab and Clinical 4 credits
The purpose of this skills lab and clinical course is to assist the practical nursing student to develop fundamental knowledge and technical skills. Basic nursing care skills will presented and practiced in the lab setting for the first six weeks of the semester. The last six weeks of the semester will be in the nursing home clinical setting. The student will be practicing and refining care providing skills learned from lab on patients in the clinical setting. Offered Fall semester.
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NURS 110 - Pharmacology I 1 credit
The purpose of this introductory course of pharmacology is to assist the PN student to understand the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, ethics in medication administration, regulatory authorities, dosage calculations, forms, routes, and classifications of drugs. The nursing process serves as the organizing framework for study and delivery of nursing care and medications. The concepts of communication, lifespan, legal/ethics issues, pharmacology, safety, health teaching and culture are integrated throughout as a means of promoting adaptation and wellness. Offeres Fall semester.
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NURS 114W - Personal Knowledge Development 2 credits
This course is founded on Carper’s personal knowing as a precondition for establishing therapeutic relationships. The focus is on mindfulness in the act of care. Students will practice various methods of reflection to develop personal knowing in nursing care. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisite(s): Freshman Standing
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NURS 120 - Pharmacology II 1 credit
This is an advanced pharmacology course to assist the PN student to understand pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and classifications of drugs. The nursing process serves as the organizing framework for study and delivery of nursing care and medications. The concepts of communication, life span, legal/ethical issues, safety, health teaching, and culture are integrated throughout as a means of promoting adaptation and wellness. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 101W , NURS 102 and NURS 110 .
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NURS 205 - Aesthetics of Nursing Practice 3 credits
This course is grounded in assumptions from Nightingale’s theory of nursing arts and Carper’s aesthetics as a fundamental pattern of knowing in nursing. An experiential course, based in the principles of performing arts, the focus is on the act of care; integrates relational aesthetics and explores and applies dramatic arts foundational to allopathic and holistic nursing care competencies. Prerequisite(s): Freshman Standing Cross-listed as
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NURS 206 - Ethical Nursing Practice 2 credits
Introduction to ethical comportment in nursing care; founded on Carper’s ethical ways of knowing in nursing; traces the history of nursing ethics from classical deontology and utilitarian frameworks to contemporary ethical theories of care. The American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements is presented as the foundation for right action in nursing.
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NURS 207 - Relationship Based Nursing Practice 2 credits
Integration of nursing’s fundamental patterns of knowing and interpersonal nursing practice theories. Explores how the nurse establishes healing, therapeutic environments in relationships with individuals and families. Students learn verbal and non-verbal communication skills, self-awareness, and sensitivity to others. Emphasis is on interpersonal skills for effective human caring relationships with a diverse population of clients and colleagues. Students will integrate the Relationship-based Model of Care into The American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Students will engage in case study and concept development; rehearse interpersonal practice with colleagues, individuals and families in simulations. Prerequisite(s): , ,
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NURS 208 - Empirics of Nursing Practice 2 credits
Introduction to fundamental theories, concepts, evidence, and competencies pertaining to empirical inquiry in generation of nursing knowledge. The focus is on evidence-based practice. Students will rehearse using empirical evidence to explain and predict outcomes of nursing interventions.
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NURS 209L - Nursing Procedures Lab 2 credits
Focuses on nursing procedures related to restoring and maintaining physiologic health needs and processes: Mobility, comfort, protection, sleep and rest, oxygenation, nutrition and elimination. The course builds on aesthetic and personal knowledge, and incorporates principles of ethical comportment. Through modular laboratory experiences, the student acquires psychomotor skills to provide safe and effective nursing care. Students should expect to spend approximately 90 hours in the clinical practicum throughout the semester, including laboratory simulation, laboratory practice, and applied care of persons in the clinical field. Prerequisite(s): , , or Co-requisite(s):
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NURS 250 - Maternity and Pediatric Theory Course 3 credits
This course is designed to assist the practical nursing student to develop knowledge and skills necessary to provide care in pediatric, maternal, and infant care settings. Pharmacological and nutritional issues will be addressed. This course will survey patient assessment and behaviors of a multicultural patient and family. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 104 , NURS 105 and NURS 120 . Co-requisite(s): NURS 252 .
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NURS 252 - Maternity and Pediatric Clinical 1 credit
This clinical rotation for practical nurses students will focus on maternity and pediatric inpatient and outpatient nursing in the acute care clinic settings. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 102 and NURS 105 . Co-requisite(s): NURS 250 .
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NURS 260 - Mental Health Nursing 1 credit
This course for practical nurses students is designed to provide an overview of relevant issues in Mental Health Nursing. The course provides theoretical concepts in the nursing care of individuals experiencing multidimensional alterations in wellness. Offered Summer semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 104 , NURS 105 and NURS 120 . Co-requisite(s): NURS 261 .
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NURS 261 - Mental Health Clinical 1 credit
This clinical rotation for practical nurses students and will focus on mental health nursing in both the inpatient, acute care, and outpatient clinical sites. Offered summer semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 104 , NURS 105 and NURS 120 . Co-requisite(s): NURS 260 .
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NURS 291 - Transition to Practical Nurse Graduate 4 credits
This final clinical/ practicum rotation will focus on the transition to independence in practice with a mentor in a skilled nursing facility, acute care setting, or other experiences as arranged. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): NURS 250 , NURS 252 , NURS 260 and NURS 261 .
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NURS 292L - Health and Physical Assessment Laboratory 3 credits
This course uses didactic and simulated clinical experiences to develop skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of individuals across the lifespan; integrate observations, systematic data collection, and effective communication in performing patient-centered health and cultural assessments; categorize risk assessment and risk reduction. The fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing are used to support the development of observation and assessment skills. Students should expect to spend 6 hours a week in the laboratory setting learning health and physical assessment skills Prerequisite(s): , , or Co-requisite(s):
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NURS 300 - Pharm. Therap. for the RN Lvl Prac. 2 credits
The purpose of this course will be exploration of medications through the age spectrum. The interactions of medications will be included along with safety measures, central line care and use, legal and ethical questions, personal safe handling and teaching requirements in various settings. Nursing process will be the foundation of this course. Teaching strategies include, lecture, discussion, presentations, simulators and scenarios.
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NURS 305 - Nurs. Communications & Leadership 2 credits
The purpose of this course is to assist the LPN in transitioning to a RN. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process for the RN level practice will be defined along with real-life exploration of the Nursing process, whether it is in the thinking of patient care routines, in documentation or in the plan of care. Scientific nursing, ethical and cultural perspectives will be included. Examine the scope of practice for licensed nurses in Washington State. Relate the transition by using past life experiences. Teaching strategies include lecture, discussion, presentations, simulators, and scenarios. Fall semester.
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NURS 310 - Pathophysiology for Nurses 3 credits
This course focuses on pathological factors that influence the disease process. Emphasis is on understanding the disruptive mechanisms that impact normal cell function and the physiological responses to the disease process. Risk factors and disease prevention are discussed to provide a foundation for health promotion, risk reduction, and management of the human response to disease. This course is foundational to all upper division nursing courses.
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NURS 315 - LPN to RN Med-Surgical Nurs Care 3 credits
The purpose of this course is to develop professional application of nursing concept in acute and chronic medical-surgical situations, exemplifying the professional nurse in comparison to other levels of nursing practice as provider of patient care. roles include patient advocay, educator, quality care provider and evaluator of care outcomes while exhibiting leadership in care of the medical-surgical patient. Spring semester. Co-requisite(s): NURS 315L .
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NURS 315L - LPN-RN Med-Surgl Nurs Lab 1 credit
The purpose of this course is to work through scenarios and simulation utilization for pharmacological expertise in jections for all ages, central veinus catheter care, medication mixing, IV preparation and secondary irrigation, wound culture, wound care, etc. Experiences with computerized medication administration included in lab. Teaching strategies include lecture, discussion, presentations, DVD/CD reviewed experience in lab using simulators and scenarios. Spring semester. Co-requisite(s): NURS 315 .
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NURS 320 - Community, Family & Maternal Nursing 2 credits
The purpose of this course is to explore the community patient care principles in community settings, with focus on family and maternal nursing. Review what community base nursing is with attention to culture competency in practice for the care of all family members including maternal nursing. Teaching strategies include lecture, discussion, presentations, CD/DVDs, simulators and scenarios. Fall semester.
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NURS 325 - Psychiatric Nursing Experience 2 credits
The purpose of this course is to review professional nursing application of nursing principles in psychiatric patient care in the community, clinic, and home health care settings. Focus is on communication skills. This course builds on previous technical nursing psychiatric experience. Teaching strategies inlude lecture, discussion, presentations, CD/DVDs, simulators and scenarios. Spring semester.
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NURS 330 - Community, Maternal & Mental Health Clinic 1 credit
This clinical course rotation will include experience a dementia unit, a mini mental health exam, interview, home health rotation, and a day at Indian Health and will also include an OB or peds rotation at a rural hospital. Clinical experiences will include a community assessment along with organizing and implementing a community base project. Spring semester.
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NURS 335 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 3 credits
This Clinical course provides a transition for LPNs. It provides clinical application for theoretical concepts in nursing care of adults and/or children experiences multidimensional alterations in health. The course includes clinical experiences in caring for selected clients in acute care with an emphasis on the use of nursing process to promote adaptation and wellness. The concepts of communication, lifespan, legal/ethical issues, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching and culture are included. 160 hours.
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NURS 350 - Practicum 3 credits
This final clinical/practicum rotation will focus on the transition to independence in practice with a mentor in a skilled nursing facility, or acute care setting, along with other experiences as arranged. 132 hours.
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PHIL 210 - Logic and Critical Reasoning 3 credits
Principles of reasoning, criteria for validity, interrelation and sequence of facts/events: judicious evaluation of methods, policies and intentions. Case studies in government, health, education, business. Principles of argumentation in discourse as seen through analysis of texts; critique of sample arguments. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s):
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PHIL 310W - Philosophy & Culture 3 credits
Analytical and comparative study of pivotal ideas concerning reality, reasoning, ethics, and expression in the philosophies, science, art, music, literature, language, and other aspects of various cultures. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210
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PHIL 410W - Advanced Critical Thinking 3 credits
Advanced study of critical thinking. Emphasis on application of critical thinking tools to the analysis of complex arguments such as Supreme Court decisions. Includes specific preparation for the Critical Thinking sections of the LSAT and GRE. Offered Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 and PHIL 310W , or permission of Chair.
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PHIL 411 - Native American Culture and Philosophy 3 credits
Study of Native American culture and embedded philosophical outlooks indigenous to North American through an examination of native oral traditions (including both sacred and secular tales, songs, etc., as well as the role of elders in establishing these cultural traditions). The class will connect these with relevant native/non-native historical and contemporary documents including orations, essays, letters, and other texts. The interactions of indigenous cultural and philosophical traditions with other traditions (Western, African, etc.) will also be considered. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 310W .
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PHIL 450 - Applied Ethics 3 credits
Advanced study of the application of ethical theory to practical disciplines and situations. Includes discussions of business, medical, legal, and other applied ethics as well as analysis of contemporary societal issues in light of ethical theory. Prerequisites: Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 , PHIL 310W and
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PHSC 101 - Science Concepts and Applications 3 credits
A survey course including practical physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology. The class includes a laboratory and field trips. Offered alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): MATH 096 . Co-requisite(s): PHSC 101L .
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PHSC 101L - Science Concepts and Applications Lab 1 credit
Lab for PHSC 101 . Co-requisite(s): PHSC 101 .
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PHSC 121 - Principles of Geology 3 credits
Introduction to rocks and minerals and how they are formed. The natural processes that affect the surface of the earth. The earth’s interior structure, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the evolution of the continents. Offered alternate semesters. Prerequisite(s): MATH 096 . Co-requisite(s): PHSC 121L .
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PHSC 121L - Lab Principles of Geology 1 credit
Lab for PHSC 121 . Co-requisite(s): PHSC 121 .
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PHSC 205 - Astronomy 3 credits
Modern theories and observations concerning the evolution of galaxies, quasars, solar systems, planets, sun, stars and nebulae, current topics in astrophysics and planetary research. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): MATH 096 . Co-requisite(s): PHSC 205L .
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