May 11, 2024  
2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EIU Course Descriptions


Generally, courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman courses; 2000-2999, sophomore courses; 3000-3999, junior courses; 4000-4999, senior courses; and 5000-6999, graduate courses. However, if prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:

 

Class   Courses Numbered
Freshman   1000   2000 a a
Sophomore   1000   2000 3000 a
Junior   1000   2000 3000 4000
Senior   1000   2000 3000 4000/5000-5999b
Graduate       4750-4999c 5000-6999  
  • a – Courses numbered 3000-4999 in chemistry, foreign languages, mathematics, and military science may be taken by students who have prerequisites and permission of the department chairperson.
  • b – Courses numbered 5000-5999 may be taken by students who have a 2.75 GPA and permission of instructor and Dean of the Graduate School. Undergraduates, regardless of classification or GPA, may not enroll in any graduate courses numbered 5990 (independent study), 5980 (internship), 5950 (thesis) or any capstone graduate experience.
  • c– Courses numbered 4750-4999 are open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Numbers in parentheses following the course title indicate the number of class hours per week, laboratory or studio hours per week, and credit hours. For example (3-0-3) indicates three hours of classroom work each week, no laboratory hours, and three semester hours credit. Students enrolled in courses whose meeting times are noted as “arranged” (Arr.) should contact the instructor by the beginning of the semester. Unless indicated as below, courses are offered every term. Offering times indicated are: Su – Summer Term; F – Fall Semester; S - Spring Semester. Writing-Intensive courses are designated “WI.”

Prerequisites for courses are printed immediately following the course description. Prerequisites are predicated upon the assumption that students require certain knowledge and/or skills gained in one or more previous courses. Of particular concern in this regard are courses numbered 3000 or above, especially those required in majors and minors. Such courses often connect to a series of prerequisites, and, in many cases, only the highest ranking prerequisite in the series is listed with the course description. Students must be aware that the listed prerequisite may itself have one or more prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the catalog course descriptions to be sure that all prerequisites in a series have been met.

A student may not enroll in a course serving as a prerequisite for another course he or she has already completed. (This rule does not apply to students who do not earn grades of C or better in ENG 1001G, ENG 1002G, and/or CMN 1310G or in accepted substitutions.) A student may not enroll in a lower level course which substantially duplicates a higher level course already completed. Should a student violate this prescription, he/she may not receive credit for the course toward graduation.

 

Music (MUS)

  
  • MUS 4440A - Advanced Percussion III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4444 - Honors Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Consideration of special topics in Music. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator. May be repeated as a substitute for graduate seminar, with permission of Honors Coordinator. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4450A - Advanced Violin III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4451A - Advanced Viola III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4452A - Advanced Violincello III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4453A - Advanced Double Bass III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4454A - Advanced Guitar III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4460A - Advanced Piano III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4461A - Advanced Organ III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4463A - Advanced Jazz III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1, -2, or -4) F, S. Level three advanced study in music performance on a one-to-one basis with a studio instructor. Open to music majors only. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2502 and completion of either MUS 3100, 3101, or 3102.

    Credits: 1, 2 or 4
  
  • MUS 4541 - Studies in Counterpoint.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. The detailed study of contrapuntal practices based on selected styles and issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A “C” or better in MUS 2502.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4542 - Eighteenth Century Counterpoint.


    (2-0-2) S-odd-numbered years. A basic study of contrapuntal harmonic practices, including inventions, canon, fugue, and forms based upon the chorale.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2501.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4555 - Honors Research.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) In consultation with a faculty member, the student designs, executes, and writes the results of an original piece of research. Any methodology may be used. May be repeated as a substitute for graduate seminar, with permission of Honors Coordinator.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4600A - Independent Study I.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Independent pursuit of a study or research project. Outline for student’s plan of work must be submitted to chairperson, Department of Music, for approval and instructor assignment. May be repeated once for credit. A maximum of six credits of Independent Study is allowed.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MUS 4600B - Independent Study II.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Independent pursuit of a study or research project. Outline for student’s plan of work must be submitted to chairperson, Department of Music, for approval and instructor assignment. May be repeated once for credit. A maximum of six credits of Independent Study is allowed.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MUS 4600D - Independent Study III.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-4) Independent pursuit of a study or research project. Outline for student’s plan of work must be submitted to chairperson, Department of Music, for approval and instructor assignment. May be repeated once for credit. A maximum of six credits of Independent Study is allowed.

    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • MUS 4601A - Independent Study in Pedagogy and Literature.


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Classroom instruction in teaching concepts and techniques of pedagogy on specific instruments or voices.  Appropriate literature for various levels of instruction will be considered.  Students will register for this independent study with their applied studio teacher. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. May be repeated once with credit. The course is restricted to students in the Music with Performance Option.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4601B - Independent Study in Pedagogy and Literature.


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Classroom instruction in teaching concepts and techniques of pedagogy on specific instruments or voices.  Appropriate literature for various levels of instruction will be considered.  Students will register for this independent study with their applied studio teacher. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. May be repeated once with credit. The course is restricted to students in the Music with Performance Option.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4601D - Independent Study in Pedagogy and Literature.


    (Arr.-Arr.-2) On Demand. Classroom instruction in teaching concepts and techniques of pedagogy on specific instruments or voices.  Appropriate literature for various levels of instruction will be considered.  Students will register for this independent study with their applied studio teacher. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. May be repeated once with credit. The course is restricted to students in the Music with Performance Option.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4644 - Honors Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Intensive research in preparation for a thesis on a topic in Music approved by faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4666 - Honors Seminar.


    (3-0-3) Concerns areas of investigation that integrate musical concepts and research methodologies. May be repeated as a substitute for graduate seminar, with permission of Honors Coordinator.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 4750 - Choral Arranging.


    (2-0-2) F. A practical approach to developing skill in scoring and arranging for various vocal ensemble combinations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2501.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4760 - Seminar and Practicum in Music Instruction.


    (2-0-2) S. Course focuses on preparation for private and group music instruction at a variety of levels. Includes observations, giving and receiving critical feed-back, and hands on music instruction.  The course is restricted to students enrolled in the MA in Music program and juniors and seniors enrolled in the music major.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4770 - Vocal Literature.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. The study of a selected topic in vocal literature from German Lied, French chanson, American and British art song or opera. May be taken twice for credit.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4840 - Band Arranging.


    (2-0-2) S. A course in scoring and arranging materials for instrumental ensembles.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2501.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4850 - Jazz Band Arranging.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. A course dealing with the basic problems and techniques involved in arranging for a jazz band.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MUS 2501 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4861 - Jazz Pedagogy.


    (2-0-2) On Demand.  A study of the methods and materials necessary for teaching jazz music.  Students will have peer teaching experiences.  Students will need basic conducting and keyboard skills as well as a grasp of the fundamentals of music theory.  This class is required of all students in the Jazz Studies Concentration.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MUS 4870 - Style Period Proseminar.


    (3-0-3) Stylistic study of the music of a period pre-selected from the following: 1) Middle Ages; 2) Renaissance; 3) Baroque; 4) Rococo-Classic; 5) Romantic; and 6) Twentieth Century. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 semester hours of undergraduate credit or nine semester hours of graduate credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: MUS 3584 or 3585 or 3586 or 3594 or 3595 or 3596.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 4920 - Keyboard Literature.


    (3-0-3) S. A study of selected literature. May be taken twice for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 4950 - Accompanying.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1) On Demand. Vocal and instrumental accompanying techniques combined with practical application. May be substituted by keyboard principals and primaries for one hour of large ensemble.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior level or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 4980A - Workshop in Music I.


    (Arr.-0-1 to 3) On Demand. Literature, theory, techniques, pedagogy, and/or style in various media. Undergraduate students may earn a maximum of eight semester hours credit of Workshop in Music I, II, III, provided the content is not repeated. Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of five semester hours provided the content is not repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the MA in Music degree program or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the instructor or chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4980B - Workshop in Music II.


    (Arr.-0-1 to 3) On Demand. Literature, theory, techniques, pedagogy, and/or style in various media. Undergraduate students may earn a maximum of eight semester hours credit of Workshop in Music I, II, III, provided the content is not repeated. Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of five semester hours provided the content is not repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the MA in Music degree program or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the instructor or chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • MUS 4980D - Workshop in Music III.


    (Arr.-0-1 to 3) On Demand. Literature, theory, techniques, pedagogy, and/or style in various media. Undergraduate students may earn a maximum of eight semester hours credit of Workshop in Music I, II, III, provided the content is not repeated. Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of five semester hours provided the content is not repeated. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the MA in Music degree program or 30 hours of undergraduate music coursework and permission of the instructor or chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3

Nursing (NUR)

  
  • NUR 1511 - Pathways: Health and Human Services.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. This course is designed for students interested in health care and human services professions, and includes an exploration of professional career and graduate study pathways for pre-nursing and other health and human services professions. Through inter-professional experiences, students are introduced to various academic and experiential pathways into health and human services professions. 

    Credits: 1
  
  • NUR 2525 - Transition to the Role of Student Nurse.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. This course will provide instruction on the competencies developed by the School of Nursing to assist pre-nursing students in making the transition to the role of student nurse. Students will receive an introduction to faculty expectations and student responsibilities and will learn strategies to be successful in nursing courses, including the importance of good study habits, time management, and test taking skills. This course also includes an introduction to medication math, concept-based learning, clinical judgement, and professional writing. A grade of “C” or higher is required to pass the course. The course may be repeated once, and is restricted to students in the traditional undergraduate nursing program. 

    Credits: 1
  
  • NUR 2612 - Pathophysiologic Concepts I.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. The first of a two-part sequence, this course introduces students to basic mechanisms underlying illness and disease. A lifespan approach is used to address common alterations in normal functioning. The emphasis of this course is on the concepts of stress & adaptation, genetics & genomics, nutrition, tissue integrity, pain, elimination, sensory perception, infection, mobility, metabolism, fluid & electrolytes, acid/base balance, and oxygenation. This course is restricted to nursing students.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NUR 2613 - Medical Terminology.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course focuses on terminology useful to health professionals and necessary for accurate understanding and effective communication in the clinical setting. Analysis of terms in the context of human anatomy and physiology is emphasized. Application and evaluation of terminology within the context of all major body systems in both health and disease is stressed. Course may not be repeated. Credit hours for the course will be removed from student’s hours toward graduation if student has credit for or is registered in NUR 3203. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 2712 - Therapeutic Pharmacology I.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. The first of a two-part sequence, this course introduces students to the nurse’s role in pharmacotherapy including mechanisms of drug therapy impacting individuals across the lifespan. Using prototypes and exemplars, students will develop a framework for understanding the action, use, adverse effects, and nursing implications of medication administration across the lifespan. Content will emphasize the concepts of safety, person-centered care, and clinical decision-making specifically related to pain, inflammation, immunity, nutrition, digestion & elimination. This course is restricted to nursing students.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NUR 2822 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan.


    (2-4-4) On Demand. The emphasis of this course is on the development and application of knowledge and skills needed to perform a person-centered, comprehensive, holistic health assessment with culturally diverse individuals across the lifespan. Students will gain confidence performing physical assessment skills in supervised settings. This course is restricted to nursing students.

    Credits: 4
  
  • NUR 2823 - Introduction to Health and Illness Concepts in Nursing.


    (3-2-4) On Demand. Students are introduced to the core values of the nursing profession and concepts that provide a foundation for safe, high quality nursing care. Emphasis is placed on professional identity, safety communication, the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and concepts supporting person-centered care. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 4
  
  • NUR 3103 - Theoretical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice.


    (3-0-3)  On Demand.  An overview of the development, structure, and function of professional nursing practice is provided. Role transition and professional socialization are enhanced through analysis of nursing conceptual foundations. Critical thinking, inquiry, information literacy and communication are emphasized. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3303 - Advanced Nursing Health Assessment.


    (2-2-3) F, S. Students build upon basic assessment skills to perform comprehensive nursing health assessment of individuals. History taking, including risk assessment, as well as physical and psychosocial assessment will be practiced. The development of sound clinical judgments based on accurate assessments will be applied. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3413 - Professional Development in Nursing I.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Students are introduced to the core values of the nursing profession and concepts that provide a foundation for safe, high quality nursing care. Emphasis is placed on professional identity, safety, communication, the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and concepts supporting person-centered care. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3513 - Professional Development Concepts in Nursing II.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course presents advanced content related to ethical practice, clinical reasoning, quality and safety, cultural congruency, patient education, and end-of-life care. Social determinants of health and professional responsibilities across the care continuum are emphasized. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 3413 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3608 - Pharmacogenomics in Nursing.


    (4-0-4) On Demand. This course builds on basic knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to enhance nursing management of illness and disease. Pathology, manifestations, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing interventions for selected disorders are addressed. Major classifications of drugs, their use in selected disorders, and nursing implications are discussed. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated. 

    Credits: 4
  
  • NUR 3612 - Pathophysiologic Concepts II.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. This course is a continuation of NUR 2612. Using a person-centered, lifespan approach students will continue to explore the basic mechanisms underlying illness and disease. Pathophysiology specific to the concepts of cellular regulation, clotting, cognition, immunity, inflammation, intracranial regulation, neural regulation, perfusion, reproduction, and thermoregulation are addresses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 2612 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 2
  
  • NUR 3703 - Research in Professional Nursing.


    (3-0-3) S. The role of research in nursing, the research process, design of nursing research, ethical principles, and research methodologies are examined. The use of critical thinking in evaluating and critiquing research studies and the application of research findings to evidence-based practice are emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the RN-BS in Nursing Program. Prior completion of MAT 2250G or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better. Restriction: Students must be accepted into the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3712 - Therapeutic Pharmacology II.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. The second of a two-part sequence, this course builds on content introduced in NUR 2712. Students will continue to use prototypes, exemplars, and a framework for understanding the action, use adverse effects, and nursing implications of medication administration across the lifespan. Content will emphasize the concepts of safety, person-centered care, and clinical decision-making specifically related to fluid & electrolytes, perfusion, clotting, metabolism, infection, intracranial regulation/neural regulation, cellular regulation, gas exchange & oxygenation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 2712 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 2
  
  • NUR 3813 - Using Evidence to Guide Practice in Nursing.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An introduction to concepts of evidence-based practice, and the process of research in nursing with an emphasis on critical appraisal and the use of evidence to guide safe, high quality nursing care. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    PUBH 2800 (or equivalent) and MAT 1160G (or equivalent) with a “C” or better. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3833 - Concepts of Mental and Behavioral Health.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. In this course, students are introduced to psychiatric/mental health nursing; psychiatric disorders, populations at risk, continuity of care, and problems in daily living associated with behavioral/mental health conditions are covered. Principles and practice of nursing care for individuals experiencing behavioral and/or mental health care challenges throughout the lifespan are explored. Clinical considerations relative to practicum experiences are addressed. Simulation experiences will focus on application of nursing knowledge to promote, maintain, and restore health in persons across the lifespan with mental health disorders. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 3835 - Foundations of Nursing Practice.


    (3-6-5) On Demand. The emphasis of this course is on the development and application of foundational skills required for safe nursing practice. Using exemplars, student will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge from previous courses to develop clinical reasoning skills to care for adults with common chronic illnesses in both classroom and experiential learning environments. Concepts addressed in this class include: Professional Identity, Ethics, Health care delivery, Critical Thinking/clinical judgement, Safety, Hygiene, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Fluids and Electrolytes, Oxygenation, Pain, Patient-centered care, Evidence-based practice, Health promotion/wellness/disease prevention. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 2822 and NUR 2823 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 5
  
  • NUR 3836 - Management of Health and Illness in Diverse Populations I.


    (3-9-6) On Demand. The emphasis of this course is to build on the development and application of foundational skills required for safe nursing practice across the lifespan. Using exemplars, student will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge from previous courses to develop clinical reasoning skills to care for individuals with common illnesses and promote health. Concepts addressed in this class include: Fluid & electrolyte balance, gas exchange/oxygenation, metabolism, perfusion, clotting, and inflammation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 3835 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 6
  
  • NUR 4108 - Leadership and Management in Nursing.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course focuses on theories and concepts related to management and leadership in the healthcare field. Strategies for managing quality of care, safety, and outcome issues, caseloads of patients, professional and support personnel, data analysis, finance and budgeting, and collaboration are addressed. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Previous enrollment in NUR 3103, NUR 3303, NUR 3608, and NUR 3703. Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 4203 - Nursing, Health Care, Policies, and Politics.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. A systematic overview of the structure and function of American health care system is offered. The historical development, emerging directions, issues, and major forces influencing the health care system are discussed. The role of professional nursing in health care organizations, planning, and policy formation is explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Previous enrollment in NUR 3103, NUR 3303, NUR 3608, and NUR 3703 unless permission received from the chair. Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 4300 - Independent Study in Nursing.


    (Arr.-0-1). On Demand. Guided individual student study on a topic specific to the discipline of nursing selected by the student with input from a faculty member.  An outline of the student proposed work to be approved by the faculty and director of the nursing program.  May be repeated once for a maximum of three credits. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to the major. Course restricted to RN-BS in nursing student majors.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • NUR 4412 - Health Systems.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. This course will examine health care policies, health care systems, and the recognition of social, economic, and political determinants in addressing special populations. An emphasis will include economic concepts that are used to support health care models. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 2
  
  • NUR 4413 - Professional Development in Nursing III: Leadership and Management.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Nursing within the context of leadership and management is the focus of this course. Professional issues that impact nursing practice including professional associations, health care disparities, and legal and regulatory processes are explored. Additional attention is given to palliative and end-of-life care. Evidence-based, inter-professional practice and the nurse’s role as a leader in creating, and sustaining a culture of safety is emphasized

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 3413 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 4508 - Public Health Nursing.


    (2-2-3) On Demand.  This course presents an overview of evidence-based public health nursing practice and includes a virtual laboratory experience to reinforce theoretical principles. Epidemiology and community-based health data are explored. The application of intervention strategies for effective population health are used in a culturally informed context. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Previous enrollment in NUR 3103, NUR 3303, NUR 3608, NUR 3703. Admission to the RN to BS in Nursing Program. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 4513 - Transition to Professional Practice.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This is the culminating professional development course focusing on leadership and management. Using professional issues that impact nursing practice (e.g., professional associations, health care disparities, and legal and regulatory processes) covered in previous courses, the course prepares the nurse to transition to practice. Additional attention is given to palliative and end-of-life care. Evidence-based, inter-professional practice, and the nurse’s role as a leader in creating and sustaining a culture of safety is emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 4413 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NUR 4535 - Population-based Health Care in Nursing.


    (3-6-5) On Demand. Epidemiology and concepts related to population-based health with an emphasis on social determinants of health are explored. Knowledge and skills in community assessment, behavior change theory, and the use of information technology will assist students to examine strategies, and community-based interventions related to improving the health of populations in rural settings. Inter-professional communication and collaboration will be emphasized as students engage in clinical practicum experiences with individuals, families, and groups. Principles of disaster management and emergency preparedness will be explored at the individual, community, and population level. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 5
  
  • NUR 4604 - Issues and Practicum in Professional Nursing.


    (4-0-4)  F, S.  This course focuses on the professional development of nurses and issues affecting contemporary nursing practice. Professional development through participation in professional organizations, planning a career trajectory, and personal change are addressed. Students synthesize program outcomes through a capstone practice experience project. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of C or better in NUR 3103, NUR 3303, NUR 3608, NUR 3703, NUR 4108, NUR 4203, and NUR 4508. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 4
  
  • NUR 4636 - Management of Health and Illness in Diverse Populations II.


    (3-9-6) On Demand. The emphasis of this course is to build on the foundational skills required for safe nursing practice. Using exemplars, students will have the opportunity to integrate knowledge from previous courses to develop clinical reasoning skills to care for individuals across the lifespan with common illnesses and promotion of health. Concepts addressed in this class include: Acid-base balance, Cellular Regulation, Immunity, Infection, Intracranial Regulation/Neural Regulation. Metabolism, and Reproduction. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 6
  
  • NUR 4735 - Management of Advanced Concepts in Complex Nursing Practice.


    (2-9-5) On Demand. This course emphasizes the nurse’s role as a member of an inter-professional healthcare team with diverse populations in complex environments. Building on content from previous nursing courses, students will have the opportunity to plan and provide comprehensive, focused, evidence-based, and patient-centered care to patients with complex health conditions. Simulation experiences in a risk-free environment combined with a preceptor model of learning in various clinical settings provides opportunities for the student to synthesize previous learning experiences as he/she prepares to make the transition to professional clinical practice. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NUR 4636 with a “C” or better. This course is restricted to nursing students. 

    Credits: 5

Nutrition and Dietetics (NTR)

  
  • NTR 1120(3120) - Food Science.


    (2-2-3). F, S. Application of the scientific method to food-based experiments, including basic food preparation and processing techniques and sensory and objective evaluation. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 1120 and FCS 1120.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 1121 - Food Service Sanitation.


     (1-0-1) On Demand. Food production and food service sanitation and safety standards and regulations for food service operations, including food storage, food handling practices, foodborne illnesses, and food allergens. This course prepares student for the Food Service Sanitation Manager’s Certification exam, and the ServSafe Allergens Assessment. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 1121 and FCS 1121. May be repeated once for credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 1190 - Food Science, Honors.


    (2-2-3) On Demand. Application of the scientific method to food-based experiments, including basic food preparation and processing techniques and sensory and objective evaluation. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 1190 and NTR 1120 or FCS 1120. WI

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 2100 - Personal Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) F, S, Su. Study of the impact of individual food behaviors throughout the lifespan on the nutritional status of individuals and strategies to promote healthy eating behaviors. Credit will not be granted for NTR 2100, FCS 2100 and NTR 2190. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 2190 - Honors Personal Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Study of the impact of individual food behaviors throughout the lifespan on the nutritional status of individuals and strategies to promote healthy eating behaviors. Credit will not be granted for NTR 2190, NTR 2100 and FCS 2100. The course is Open to all students admitted into either the University Honors Program or the EIU General Honors Program. WI 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 2600 - Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Introductory research methodology course that includes a foundation in quantitative study design, data collection, and analysis. Students will review and critique nutrition information from the scientific literature and other sources. This course is open to students admitted into the Nutrition and Dietetics major and minor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 2750 - Nutrition Assessment & Counseling.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Application of the nutrition care process in the counseling of and communicating with individuals and groups in culturally diverse communities. This course is restricted to students majoring in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics or completing the Nutrition and Dietetics minor. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 2750 and FCS 2750.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 2100 or NTR 2190 or FCS 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 3500 - Professional Focus on Nutrition and Dietetics.


    (2-0-2) On Demand. Critical review of career opportunities within nutrition and dietetics, including instruction on securing internships and employment. This course is restricted to students in the B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics major. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 3500 and FCS 3500.

    Credits: 2
  
  • NTR 3750 - Independent Study in Nutrition and Dietetics.


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3). Provides opportunity for in-depth study of family and consumer sciences subjects for which there is not an established course. Course may be repeated once to a maximum of 9 credit hours earned from Independent Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prior approval by the instructor and the chair.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • NTR 3755 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Concepts of normal human nutrition with emphasis on nutrient needs throughout the lifespan. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 3755 and FCS 3755.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 2100 or FCS 2100 or its equivalent and NTR 2750. Restricted to students in the Nutrition and Dietetics major and minor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 3756 - Community Nutrition Interventions.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Utilizing behavior change theories and appropriate educational strategies and tools in the development and evaluation of community nutrition interventions. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 2100 or NTR 2190. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 3757 - Nutrition for Physical Performance.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Examination of metabolism and energy systems related to physical performance. Plan optimal diets for performance.  Examination and evaluation of controversial practices that may influence metabolism and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NTR 2100 or FCS 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4230* - Special Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics.


    (Arr.-Arr. 1-3) On Demand. Study of special topics in nutrition and dietetics with variable course content. Intensive study of topics through scholarly readings and group discussions. May be repeated with different topics for up to three semester hours. *Course Numbers NTR 4230A, B, D-F, H-J.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NTR 2100 or NTR 2190 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • NTR 4235 - International Special Topics in Nutrition and Dietetics.


    (1-0-1) or (2-0-2) or (3-0-3) On Demand. Focused study of international topics in areas related to nutrition and dietetics with variable course content. Intended to provide international focus and in-depth study of current topics not covered in other courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • NTR 4275 - Internship.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3 or 6) (Credit/No Credit) An individually-planned work experience in the nutrition and dietetics discipline. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4275 and FCS 4275.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 3500 or FCS 3500, Junior standing, permission of the Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics, good academic standing at time of registration, and acceptance of the student by the internship site. This course is restricted to B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics students only.

    Credits: 3 or 6
  
  • NTR 4440 - Undergraduate Research.


    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. This course provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to perform individualized laboratory or theoretical research in collaboration with a faculty member.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Cumulative GPA of 2.50; at least junior status and permission of supervising faculty member. May be repeated once to a maximum of 6 credits from Undergraduate Research.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • NTR 4444 - Honors Independent Study.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Consideration of special topics in nutrition and dietetics. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator.  May be repeated once.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors College and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4555 - Honors Research.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Study of research methods and processes including defining research problems, and collecting and analyzing data. Students will conduct a literature review and prepare a research proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Nutrition and Dietetics Departmental Honors Program and/or approval of the Nutrition and Dietetics Honors Coordinator.  Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4644 - Honors Thesis.


    (Arr.-Arr.-3) Intensive research in preparation of a thesis on a topic in family and consumer sciences approved by faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of the Departmental Honors Coordinator.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4749 - Nutrition Therapy.


    (4-0-4) On Demand. Application of the science of nutrition to the maintenance of optimum health and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. Credit will not be granted for NTR 4749 and FCS 4749 and FCS 4751. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 2750 or FCS 2750, NTR 3755 or FCS 3755, NUR 3203 or NUR 2613 or permission of the DPD Coordinator. Restricted to B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics majors.

    Credits: 4
  
  • NTR 4750 - Advanced Human Nutrition.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Emphasis on biochemical functions of nutrients in the study of human nutrition. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4750 and FCS 4750.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 3755 or FCS 3755 or permission of DPD Coordinator. Restricted to students in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and MSND: Nutrition Education Option.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4752 - Focus on Diabetes.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. Overview of the management of diabetes mellitus in various sections of the American population.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NTR/FCS 2100 or NTR/FCS 2190 or its equivalent. 

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4753 - Nutrition and the Addicted Person.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. Consideration of nutrition needs and eating problems of those with addictions, including nutrition management and treatment plans. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4753 and FCS 4753.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    NTR 2100 or FCS 2100 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4754 - Social Marketing for Nutrition Education Professionals.


    (1-0-1) On Demand. Students are provided with a foundation of social marketing and media strategy as applied to nutrition education and research. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR 2100 or NTR 2190 or FCS 2100 or its equivalent. 

    Credits: 1
  
  • NTR 4758 - Culinary Medicine.


    (2-1-3) S. Application of medical nutrition therapies in the prevention and treatment of select diseases.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    A grade of “C” or better in NTR/FCS 1120 and NTR/FCS 2100/2190. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4758 and NTR/FCS 4757. NTR 4758 can be repeated after NTR 4757 for credit and a grade recalculation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • NTR 4940 - Food Service Management.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Application of management functions and leadership abilities within the food service industry. Credit will not be granted for both NTR 4940 and FCS 4940.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
     A grade of “C” or better in BUS 3010 and HTM 3784.

    Credits: 3

Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSC)

  
  • OSC 3430 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course explores the application of computer technologies to facilitate integration of the various functions of a business, including the internal business functions (e.g., finance, marketing and operations) and external functions (e.g., procurement and distribution). Use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is incorporated to apply the concepts. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior standing, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 3800 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Analysis for Management Decision Making.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An introduction to, and survey of, the quantitative methods and techniques of today’s problems in managerial decision-making. Topics include linear programming, optimization, simulation, spreadsheet modeling and analysis, and decision theory. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Sophomore standing, BUS 1950 with a C or better, or BUS 3050 with a C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 4340 - Strategic Quality Management.


    (3-0-3) F. Fundamentals of the principles, philosophies, and tools of quality management. This course provides an overview of historical and current approaches including Deming’s principles, the Malcolm Baldrige Award, Six Sigma, and ISO 9000 with emphasis on understanding statistical process control, control charts, and acceptance sampling.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior standing, BUS 2810 with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 4700 - Special Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of concepts, theories and practice in operations and supply chain management. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability and interest of faculty. May be repeated once with a change in course content. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor. Restricted to students admitted to the School of Business or to a minor offered by the School of Business or permission of the Chair.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites will depend on topic, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 4810 - Supply Chain and Logistics Management.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. The concepts in managing the complete flow of materials, information and financial resources in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered. This course covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 2810 with C or better, or MAT 2250G with C or better, permission of the Chair, School of Business. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 4820 - Business Analytics and Data Mining.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. Management of statistical methods and tools for transforming massive amounts of data into new and useful information, uncovering factors that affect purchasing patterns, and identifying potential profitable investments and opportunities. Among the topics are: simple linear regression, multiple regression and correlation, partial regression techniques,  model selections, validation, and diagnostics, logistics regression, data mining, decision tree, neural network models,  visualization, and methods for model selection. Includes application of statistical software solution techniques. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, BUS 2810 with C or better, or MAT 2250G with C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3
  
  • OSC 4850 - Project Management.


    (3-0-3) F, S. An introduction to project management principles, methods, and tools used to plan, organize, and control projects. Students are required to use project management software.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Senior or Graduate standing, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.

    Credits: 3

Organizational Development (ODL)

  
  • ODL 2200 - Occupational Experience.


    (Up to 30 sem. hours) Credit for documented experience in a teachable occupation or cluster of occupations. This is the designation for occupational credit earned or awarded for occupational proficiency. Credits: Up to 30 in ODL 2200 and ODL 3200 combined. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ODL 3000 and Admission to the Organizational Development Program. 

    Credits: 1 to 30
  
  • ODL 3000 - Learning Analysis Through Portfolio Development.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed to enable Organizational Development majors to understand how to assess and document workplace experiential learning for college-level learning. This highly experiential course emphasizes the identification and development of skills as well as the conceptual frameworks needed to write the portfolio. This course is restricted to Organizational Development students. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • ODL 3020 - Principles of Organizational Development.


    (3-0-3) On Demand. An introduction to Organizational Development, program procedures and requirements, academic writing standards, and individual plans of study. Course is restricted to Organizational Development majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the Organizational Development program. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • ODL 3200 - Occupational Experience.


    (Up to 30 sem. hrs.) Credit for documented experience in a teachable occupation or cluster of occupations. This is the designation for occupational credit earned or awarded for occupational proficiency. 

    Credits: up to 30
 

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