May 05, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Nursing

  
  • NRSG 611A - Women’s Health Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program and NRSG 610 , NRSG 610A , NRSG 610B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 611 , NRSG 611B .
    One of two courses designed to apply theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills in the management of complex health problems of women before, during, and after the childbearing cycle in ambulatory health care settings. Emphasizes the role of the nurse practitioner in gynecology.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 668A.
  
  • NRSG 611B - Women’s Health Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program and NRSG 610 , NRSG 610A , NRSG 610B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 611 , NRSG 611A .
    One of two courses designed to allow the student to apply the knowledge and skills of caring for complex health problems of women before, during, and after the childbearing cycle in ambulatory health care settings with a focus on the role of the nurse practitioner. This clinical course focuses on obstetrics.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 668B.
  
  • NRSG 612 - Women’s Health Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 611 , NRSG 611A , NRSG 611B .
    Corequisite: NRSG 612A .
    Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, management, and prevention of multifaceted health problems of women before, during, and after the childbearing cycle in ambulatory health care settings with a focus on the role of the nurse practitioner.

    Letter grade only A-F. (3 hours discussion)
  
  • NRSG 612A - Women’s Health Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing V


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate nursing program, NRSG 611 , NRSG 611A , and NRSG 611B .
    Corequisite: NRSG 612 .
    Designed to allow students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge of multifaceted women’s health problems in supervised clinical practice in ambulatory health care settings with a focus on the role of the women’s health nurse practitioner.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 620 - Family Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560  and NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 620A , NRSG 620B .
    Presents epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of common diseases across life span. Role of family nurse practitioner in health promotion and disease prevention emphasized.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 682.
  
  • NRSG 620A - Family Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 620 , NRSG 620B .
    Allows opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical settings in family practice. An emphasis placed on socialization into family nurse practitioner role.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 682A.
  
  • NRSG 620B - Family Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560  and NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 620 , NRSG 620A .
    Second of two clinical courses that allows expanded theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical settings in family practice. Emphasis placed on socialization into family nurse practitioner role.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 682B.
  
  • NRSG 621 - Family Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 620 , NRSG 620A , NRSG 620B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 621A , NRSG 621B .
    Presents epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of common diseases across life span. Role of family nurse practitioner in health promotion and disease prevention emphasized.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 683.
  
  • NRSG 621A - Family Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 620 , NRSG 620A , NRSG 620B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 621 , NRSG 621B .
    Allows additional opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical settings in family practice. Emphasis placed on socialization into family nurse practitioner role.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 683A.
  
  • NRSG 621B - Family Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 620 , NRSG 620A , NRSG 620B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 621 , NRSG 621A .
    Second of two clinical courses designed to allow additional opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and expand clinical knowledge.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 683B.
  
  • NRSG 630 - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596  and clinical pre-test, or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 630A , NRSG 630B .
    Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, management and prevention of selected health problems of adult/geriatric patient in primary, secondary and tertiary settings and role of nurse practitioner in these settings in a changing healthcare environment.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 686.
  
  • NRSG 630A - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596  and clinical pre-test, or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 630 , NRSG 630B .
    Designed to allow adult and geriatric nurse practitioner student to apply theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical practice with adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis placed on beginning socialization into nurse practitioner role.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 686A.
  
  • NRSG 630B - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 630 , NRSG 630A .
    Designed to allow adult and geriatric nurse practitioner student to apply theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical practice with adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis is placed on beginning socialization into nurse practitioner role.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 686B.
  
  • NRSG 631 - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 630 , NRSG 630A , NRSG 630B , or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 631A , NRSG 631B .
    Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, management and prevention of additional selected health problems of adult/geriatric patient in primary, secondary and tertiary settings, and a further delineation of role of nurse practitioner in these changing healthcare environment.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 687.
  
  • NRSG 631A - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites:NRSG 630 , NRSG 630A , NRSG 630B , or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 631 , NRSG 631B .
    Designed to allow adult and geriatric nurse practitioner student to apply theory into clinical practice with adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis placed on continuation to socialize into the nurse practitioner role.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 687A.
  
  • NRSG 631B - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 630 , NRSG 630A , NRSG 630B , or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 631 , NRSG 631A .
    Designed to allow adult and geriatric nurse practitioner student to apply theory into clinical practice with adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis placed on continuation to socialize into the nurse practitioner role.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 687B.
  
  • NRSG 640 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Theory Across the Lifespan for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to PMHNP program; completion of NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560  and NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 640A , NRSG 643 .
    Introductory study for PMHNP students of genetics, brain physiology and environmental factors leading to individual psychological and personality development; required knowledge base for assessment and recognition of psychological disorders; and, exploration of family dynamics and functional theories across the lifespan.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 688.
  
  • NRSG 640A - Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560  and NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 640 , NRSG 643 .
    First clinical practicum for PMHNP students that focuses on application of mental health concepts in laboratory based clinical situations. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

    Credit/No credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 688A.
  
  • NRSG 640B - Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Studies Across the Life Span for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560  and NRSG 596 , or departmental consent required.
    Corequisites: NRSG 640 , NRSG 640A .
    Second clinical practicum for nurse practitioner students that focuses on application of mental health concepts. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

    Credit/No credit grading only. Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 688B.
  
  • NRSG 641 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Theory for Adults and Elderly for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to PMHNP program; completion of NRSG 640 , NRSG 640A , & NRSG 643 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 641A  & NRSG 641B .
    Study of pathology, diagnostic methods, indications for referral, and management for nurse practitioner students of medical, psychological, and social problems of adults and elderly clients of psychiatric facilities and community mental health agencies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 641A - Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Studies for Adults for Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to PMHNP program; completion of NRSG 640 , NRSG 640A , NRSG 643  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 641  & NRSG 641B .
    Clinical practicum for family psychiatric nurse practitioner students that focus on application of mental health concepts in adult patients. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 689A.
  
  • NRSG 641B - Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Studies for Elderly for Advanced Practice Nursing V


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to PMHNP program; completion of NRSG 640 , NRSG 640A , NRSG 643  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 641  & NRSG 641A .
    Clinical practicum for nurse practitioner students that focuses on application of mental health concepts in elderly patients. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 689B.
  
  • NRSG 642 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Theory for Children and Adolescents Advanced Practice Nursing IV.


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the PMHNP program and completion of NRSG 641 , NRSG 641A , and NRSG 641B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 642A , NRSG 642B 
    Study of pathology, diagnostic methods, indications for referral, and management of medical, psychological, and social problems of children and adolescent clients of psychiatric facilities and community mental health agencies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 642A - Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Studies for Children for Advanced Practice Nursing IV.


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the PMHNP program and completion of NRSG 641 , NRSG 641A  and NRSG 641B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 642 , NRSG 642B 
    Clinical practicum for family psychiatric nurse practitioner students that focuses on application of mental health concepts in children. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

  
  • NRSG 642B - Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Studies for Adolescents for Advanced Practice Nursing V.


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the PMHNP program and completion of NRSG 641 , NRSG 641A  and NRSG 641B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 642 , NRSG 642A 
    Clinical practicum for family psychiatric nurse practitioner students that focuses on application of mental health concepts in adolescents. Theories from prerequisite and concurrent courses are applied and tested.

  
  • NRSG 643 - Advanced Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric- Mental Health Theory Across the Lifespan for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , and NRSG 596 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 640 , NRSG 640A , NRSG 640B 
    Study of furnishing/management of psychotrophic drugs in the provision of mental health care across the lifespan.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 650 - Pediatric Theories for Advanced Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 535 , NRSG 535L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , and NRSG 596 .
    Corequisites: NRSG 650A  and NRSG 650B .
    Theoretical based content for providing care in the role of a pediatric nurse practitioner. Content focuses on preventive health care, well child care, disease management, professional issues, and related research.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Discussion 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 684.
  
  • NRSG 650A - Pediatric Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 535 , NRSG 535L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , and NRSG 596  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 650  and NRSG 650B .
    First clinical course of Pediatric Primary Care nurse practitioner program. Emphasis on application of theory to preventative health care, management of well child and common pediatric problems.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 684A.
  
  • NRSG 650B - Pediatric Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 535 , NRSG 535L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , and NRSG 596 .
    Corequisites: NRSG 650  and NRSG 650A .
    Second clinical course of Pediatric Primary Care nurse practitioner program. Emphasis on application of theory to preventative health care, management of well child and common pediatric problems.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 684B.
  
  • NRSG 651 - Pediatric Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 650 , NRSG 650A , NRSG 650B .
    Corequisites: NRSG 651A  and NRSG 651B .
    Diagnosis, treatment and management of common pediatric conditions/disorders by the pediatric nurse practitioner. The specific topics covered are the management of common pediatric diseases including: infectious, ENT, ophthalmic, dental, respiratory, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal disorders.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Discussion 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 685.
  
  • NRSG 651A - Pediatric Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 650 , NRSG 650A , and NRSG 650B .
    Corequisites: NRSG 651  and NRSG 651B .
    First of two clinical courses that deal with application of theory related to assessment, diagnosis, and management by the pediatric nurse practitioner of common pediatric health care problems in clinical settings.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in NRSG 685A.
  
  • NRSG 651B - Pediatric Clinical Studies for Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 650 , NRSG 650A , and NRSG 650B .
    Corequisites: NRSG 651  and NRSG 651A .
    Application of theory related to assessment, diagnosis, and management by the pediatric nurse practitioner of common pediatric health care problems in clinical settings.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 9 hours) Not open cor credit to students with credit in NRSG 685B.
  
  • NRSG 652 - Pediatric Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 651 , NRSG 651A , NRSG 651B .
    Corequisites: NRSG 652A .
    Diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex and chronic pediatric diseases by the pediatric nurse practitioner. The specific topics covered are the management of endocrine, metabolic, cardiac, hematologic, atopic, rheumatoid, autoimmune, neurologic, genetic, and mental disorders in children.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours discussion)
  
  • NRSG 652A - Pediatric Clinical for Advanced Practice Nursing V


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites:NRSG 651 , NRSG 651A , NRSG 651B .
    Corequisites: NRSG 652 .
    Demonstrate, at an advanced level, the application of theory from previous and concurrent course work concerning assessment, diagnosis, and management of common and chronic pediatric health care problems.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (9 hours laboratory)
  
  • NRSG 660 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to AGACNP program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , 560 , NRSG 596  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite(s): NRSG 660A , NRSG 660B  
    Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, and management of acute patients at an advanced level. Vulnerable patients experiencing complex episodic illness (acute, terminal, or exacerbation of chronic disease) who are physiologically unstable and technologically dependent are the population of focus.

    Letter grade only (A-F)
  
  • NRSG 660A - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AGACNP program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 .
    Corequisite(s): NRSG 660 , NRSG 660B  
    The course provides the AGACNP student with supervised clinical practice to apply the theoretical concepts from N660 in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medically complex and/or acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (Laboratory 9 hours/week)
  
  • NRSG 660B - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AGACNP program and NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530 , NRSG 530L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 .
    Corequisite(s): NRSG 660 , NRSG 660A .
    This course provides the AGACNP students with supervised clinical practice to apply the theoretical concepts for N660 in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medically complex and/or acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (Laboratory 9 hours/week)
  
  • NRSG 661 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AGACNP program and NRSG 660 , NRSG 660A , NRSG 660B , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite(s):NRSG 661A , NRSG 661B .
    Epidemiology, etiology, differential diagnoses, and management of acute patients at an advanced level. Vulnerable patients experiencing complex episodic illness (acute, terminal, or exacerbation of chronic disease) who are physiologically unstable and technologically dependent are the population of focus.

    Letter grade only (A-F)
  
  • NRSG 661A - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AGACNP program and NRSG 660 , NRSG 660A , NRSG 660B .
    Corequisite(s): NRSG 661  + NRSG 661B  
    The course provides the AGACNP student with supervised clinical practice to apply the theoretical concepts from N661 in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medically complex and/or acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (Laboratory 9 hours/week)
  
  • NRSG 661B - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing IV


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AGACNP program and NRSG 660 , NRSG 660A , NRSG 660B .
    Corequisite(s): NRSG 661 , NRSG 661A  
    The course provides the AGACNP student with supervised clinical practice to apply the theoretical concepts from N661 in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medical complex and/or acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.

    Letter grade only (A-F) (Laboratory 9 hours/week)
  
  • NRSG 670 - Community Health Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 565 , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 670L .
    Community/Public health theories will be applied in the context of health problems, global health issues, and the changing health care environment for vulnerable populations addressing the social determinants of health. The focus will be on the community/public health nurse leader.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Seminar 3 hours)
  
  • NRSG 670L - Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Clinical Studies I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program and NRSG 565  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisite: NRSG 670 .
    In conjunction with the instructor, the student will identify an agency and preceptor who will provide “hands on experience” that will meet the course objectives, the student’s personal learning objectives and the student’s mission statement. Clinical pre-ceptored course.

    Credit/No Credit grading only.

    Course fee may be required. (Clinical 9 hours)
  
  • NRSG 671 - Community Health Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 670  and NRSG 670L  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 671L .
    Population health and global health care issues, ethical issues, and health care policies will be explored in order to provide an insight into how the current populations experience health and wellbeing while orchestrating their daily lives.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Seminar, 3 hours)
  
  • NRSG 671L - Advanced Community/Public Health Nursing Clinical Studies II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 670  and NRSG 670L , or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 671 .
    Clinical course offering leadership and mentoring in a community/ public health setting for the student to acquire exposure to development of projects and addressing issues for the vulnerable populations.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Clinical 9 hours)
  
  • NRSG 672 - Advanced Community Health Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing III


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 671 , NRSG 671L  or consent of instructor.
    Corequisites: NRSG 672L.
    Focus will be on the leadership role of the C/PHN in the integration of nursing and public health theories in evaluation and internalization strategies for health programs and policies for underserved and ethnically diverse populations.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.
  
  • NRSG 676 - Organizing and Structuring Optimal Healing Environments


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 676L .
    Administering nursing and healthcare systems and delivering patient-centered care in a changing environment, incorporating new technology and evidence-based practice. The application of management, organization, and leadership theory within the context of structuring healthcare delivery systems for optimal healing and patientcenteredness.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion)
  
  • NRSG 676L - Practicum In Organizing and Structuring Optimal Healing Environments


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 676 .
    Practicum and on-site laboratory opportunity to apply principles and theories for organizing and structuring optimal healing environments in complex nursing and/or healthcare settings. An experienced, practicing nurse executive will provide mentorship during the practicum.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 677 - Human Resources and Professional Relationships in Nursing and Health Systems


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 677L .
    In-depth study of the theories, functions and components of human resources management within nursing and healthcare systems. Emphasis on establishing competitive work environments with high levels of staff satisfaction. Intra and inter-disciplinary and departmental communication and relationships are also addressed.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion)
  
  • NRSG 677L - Practicum In Human Resources and Professional Relationships In Nursing and Health Systems


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 677 .
    Practicum and on-site laboratory opportunity to apply principles and theories of human resources and professional relationship management in complex nursing and/or healthcare settings. An experienced, practicing nurse and/or human resources executive will provide mentorship during the practicum.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 678 - Continuous Quality Improvement in Nursing and Health Systems


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 678L .
    In-depth study of continuous quality improvement, examining theories and principles of program and service evaluation and the organizational, clinical and administrative systems needed in complex nursing and/or healthcare systems. Methodologies for data collection, analysis and benchmarking with national quality and safety standards.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 678L - Practicum In Continuous Quality Improvement in Nursing and Health Systems


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    Corequisite(s): Concurrent Enrollment in NRSG 678 .
    Practicum and on-site laboratory opportunity to apply principles and theories of continuous quality improvement and informatics in complex nursing and/or healthcare settings. An experienced, practicing nurse executive and/or informaticist will provide mentorship during the practicum.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Technical activities/laboratory 9 hours)
  
  • NRSG 679 - Nursing and Health Systems Governance and Population-Based Care Delivery


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Admission to the NHSEM program, NRSG 559 
    The political realities associated with nursing and healthcare delivery are presented with strategies for changing policy and legislation. Methodologies are explored for assessing the demographics, needs and health status of the community served and providing services in a “population-based” manner.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours lecture)
  
  • NRSG 680L - Clinical Studies in Nursing


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, a physical assessment course and upper division pathophysiology course, or consent of instructor.
    A laboratory course offering clinical experience in selected settings to prepare for advanced nursing practice.

    Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
  
  • NRSG 692 - Nursing Directed Project


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, advancement to candidacy, NRSG 596  and consent of school graduate advisor.
    Planning, preparation and completion of a directed project appropriate to advanced practice nursing.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units in different semesters.
  
  • NRSG 693 - Executive Management Project


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and completion of 21 graduate units
    Development of a comprehensive business plan for a new nursing and/ or health systems program or service or major revision of an existing program/service including vision, mission, goals, evaluative criteria, market analysis, pro-forma budget, options for financing, marketing and advertising.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours discussion)
  
  • NRSG 695 - Professional Literature


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NRSG 510 , NRSG 520 , NRSG 530  or NRSG 535 , NRSG 530L  or NRSG 535L , NRSG 540 , NRSG 550 , NRSG 560 , NRSG 596 , theory and clinical course series for one of the Nurse Practitioner or CNS specialties, and advancement to candidacy, or consent of instructor and graduate advisor.
    Critical analysis and synthesis by comparative review of professional literature in nursing practice, theory, and research. Not open for credit to students taking NRSG 698 .

    Letter grade only (AF). Course fee may be required.
  
  • NRSG 698 - Thesis


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to graduate nursing program, advancement to candidacy, NRSG 596 , consent of school graduate advisor.
    Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in clinical nursing.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.
  
  • NRSG 701 - Biostatistics for Advanced Nursing Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Provides DNP students with the necessary skills and knowledge to interpret research that employ multivariate statistical techniques. Topics include choosing correct statistical methods; descriptive, univariate and multivariate statistics; probability; estimation and hypothesis testing; and use of a statistical software package.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 702 - Leadership, Management and Economics in Advanced Nursing Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Emphasis on analyzing leadership theories and organizational models within healthcare delivery systems. Principles of change theory, financial management, strategic planning, program development and implementation are evaluated. Application focuses on fiscally sound leadership management in providing healthcare for individuals and populations.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 703 - Epidemiology and Clinical Prevention


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Emphasis on application of epidemiological principles and approaches related to health and illness in at-risk populations. Epidemiological models and inquiry are used to determine population needs and promote interventions to enhance health-related quality of life and prevent illness.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 704 - Informatics in Healthcare


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Use of information systems/technology resources to implement quality improvement initiatives and support practice and administrative decisionmaking. Topics include standards and principles for selecting and evaluating information systems and patient care technology, and related ethical, regulatory, and legal issues.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 705 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Advanced research course focused on reading, interpreting, and evaluating studies using quantitative and qualitative methods in nursing and other health care disciplines; develop initial literature review for integrative scholarship proposal.

    Letter grade only (A-F)
  
  • NRSG 706 - Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Advocacy for Nurses


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program

    Critical appraisal of how national and international health policies, advocacy efforts, ethics, and economics impact health care delivery and its outcomes and influence advanced practice nursing. Development of health care policy, delivery models, reimbursement mechanisms, and economic perspectives are investigated.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 707 - DNP Clinical Practicum: Professional Role Development


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Admission to the DNP program.

    Supervised clinical opportunities in selected clinical settings to enhance professional role development in advanced nursing practice. Synthesis of prior graduate learning experience; focus on evidence-based best practices to enhance safety, quality and efficiency in the student’s nursing specialty area.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units in different semesters.
  
  • NRSG 797A - Integrative Clinical Scholarship I: Evidence-Based Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

    Advanced research/laboratory course focused on analysis of history/role of DNP, role transition, interprofessional collaboration and leadership, clinical microsystems thinking, project development and management within healthcare systems. Includes principles of grant writing and development of DNP project proposal.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours)
  
  • NRSG 797B - Integrative Clinical Scholarship II: Evidence-Based Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: NRSG 797A .

    Implementation of DNP project, within a clinical setting, using integration of theory and evidence-based change from nursing science and other disciplines. Emphasizes incorporation of principles of practice inquiry, evidence-based practice, and/or practice inquiry. Integration of core DNP concepts and competencies.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NRSG 797C - Integrative Clinical Scholarship III: Evidence-Based Practice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: NRSG 797B .
    Evaluation and completion of DNP project. Emphasizes incorporation of principles of practice inquiry, evidence-based practice, and/or practice inquiry. Integration of core DNP concepts and competencies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hour, Clinical 6 hours)

Nutrition and Dietetics

  
  • NUTR 132 - Introductory Nutrition


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: One Foundation course.

    Essential nutrients, their physiological functions and human needs during the life cycle; food sources as applied to selection of an adequate diet; problems encountered providing food to meet nutritional needs; food additives and consumer protection.

    (Lecture discussion 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 232.
  
  • NUTR 234 - Orientation to Nutrition and Dietetics


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Open only to Nutrition and Dietetics majors.
    Introduction to nutrition and dietetics careers with an emphasis on registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Explore opportunities in clinical nutrition, public health, food administration, industry, and beyond. Focus on professional skill-building, accessing campus resources, and goal-setting for success in the field.

    (2 hours technical activities and lab)
  
  • NUTR 331 - Nutrition through the Life Cycle


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 207 , NUTR 132 
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: For Dietetics Concentration only; NUTR 234 

    Nutritional needs with emphasis on changes through the life cycle, including pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • NUTR 333 - Latino Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease Prevention


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement, one or more Exploration courses and upper division standing.
    Explores nutrition-related and contextual factors associated with the high rates of chronic disease among diverse Latino-specific subpopulations and provide culturally-relevant strategies for prevention.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as H SC 333 . Not open for credit to students with credit in H SC 333 .
  
  • NUTR 334 - Nutrition Education


    (2 units)

    Prerequisite: NUTR 331 
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: SOC 335 

    Develop effectiveness as a nutrition educator by applying behavior change theories and techniques. Develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills through the design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education for a variety of nutrition issues and audiences.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (1 hour lecture activity and 2 hours technical activity and lab)
  
  • NUTR 335 - Nutrition Assessment


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 331 .
    This course provides training in nutrition assessment as part of the Nutrition Care Process. Students will learn and practice laboratory methods for collection and interpretation of demographic, dietary, anthropometric, biochemical and clinical data.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (1 hours lecture discussion and 3 hours technical activities and lab) (formerly 436L).
  
  • NUTR 336 - Social and Cultural Aspects of Food and Health


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 132 . Open to Dietetics, Nutritional Science, and Food Science majors and minors only.  
    Prerequisite/Corequisites: Dietetics and Nutritional Science majors: SOC 335 ; Food Science majors and minors: SOC 335  or PSY 100 

    Social and cultural impacts on food and nutrition around the world. Global food patterns, culturally competent care, global hunger and food aid, and trends in food production.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours).
  
  • NUTR 337 - Introduction to Nutrition Research Methods


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: NUTR 331 .
    Fundamentals of nutrition research design and interpretation, including standards of responsible research conduct and evidence-based practice and communication. 

    Letter grade only (A-F). (1 hour lecture activity).
  
  • NUTR 339 - Nutrition for Nursing Professionals


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 140 , BIOL 207 , admission to the School of Nursing or consent of instructor.
    Metabolic role of nutrients in the human body; practical application of nutrition to patient care. Open to Nursing Majors only.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture activity 3 hours)
  
  • NUTR 436 - Advanced Nutrition


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 331 , CHEM 448 .  
    Metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins; interrelationship of nutrients; principles of determining nutritional requirements of individuals.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture activities and 2 hours technical activities and lab).
  
  • NUTR 437 - Nutrition Education and Counseling


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 335 , NUTR 436 .
    Develop foundational knowledge of behavior change theories and techniques related to nutrition education and counseling.  Supervised counseling is conducted at sites on and off campus to practice establishing food/nutrition priorities, goals and individualized action plans.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (6 hours clinical activity).
  
  • NUTR 438A - Medical Nutrition Therapy I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 335 , NUTR 436 .
    The Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based practice are applied to specific pathophysiological conditions. The application of this process includes nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). (2 hours of lecture activities and 2 hours of technical activities and lab)
  
  • NUTR 438B - Medical Nutrition Therapy II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 438A .
    The Nutrition Care Process and evidence-based practice are applied to specific pathophysiological conditions. The application of this process includes nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours of lecture activities and 2 hours of technical activities and lab)
  
  • NUTR 439 - Nutrition and Aging


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 132  or BIOL 207  or BIOL 301  or GERN 400  or consent of instructor.
    Nutritional needs as related to physiological changes that occur during aging. Factors that influence food intake and nutritional status of the elderly. Diet adaptation for chronic diseases commonly found in older adults.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours) Same course as GERN 439 . Not open for credit to students with credit in GERN 439 .
  
  • NUTR 461 - Community Nutrition


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 331 , NUTR 334 , NUTR 336 .
    Survey of nutrition programs in the community. Techniques of program planning, implementation, management and evaluation.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-activity 3 hours)
  
  • NUTR 468 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: NUTR 132 , KIN 301  for the KIN Fitness option and the KIN Exercise Science option or BIOL 207  for the Nutrition and Dietetics option.
    Explores the role nutrients play in exercise and performance enhancement. Topics include evaluation of energy needs during physical activity, examination of weight management practices, assessment of nutritional status, and investigation of contemporary dietary issues related to exercise.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as KIN 468 . Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 468 . Open to Kinesiology undergraduate students in the Fitness and Exercise Science options and to the Nutrition and Dietetics option in Family and Consumer Sciences.
  
  • NUTR 470 - Applied Sports Nutrition


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Science majors: NUTR 331 ; Kinesiology majors: NUTR 132  and KIN 301 .
    Fundamentals of sports nutrition paired with applied strategies for fueling physically active individuals in the field.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 3 hours activity).
  
  • NUTR 492K - Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Student must be a Family and Consumer Sciences: Nutrition and Dietetics major; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; approval of a faculty advisor in Nutrition and Dietetics; and HFHM 275  and FSCI 332. Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. A student receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator.
    Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation.

    (Seminar 3 hours) May be repeated for 6 units maximum.
  
  • NUTR 498A - Senior Seminar for Dietetics I


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: NUTR 436 .
    Designed to prepare dietetic students for the transition from student to internship, graduate school, and/or career and to develop selected professional skills.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). (1 hour seminar)
  
  • NUTR 498B - Senior Seminar for Dietetics II


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: NUTR 498A .
    Designed to showcase the outcomes of the nutrition program by presenting students’ portfolios, engaging in networking, and completing the senior assessment and survey of the DPD program.

    Letter grade only. (A-F). (1 hour seminar).

Ocean Studies Institute

  
  • OSI 419 - Marine Ichthyology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 419; graduates enroll in OSI 519 ) Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of fishes. Emphasis on local marine fishes.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.) OSI 519 
  
  • OSI 425 - Marine Phycology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213 .
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 425; graduates enroll in OSI 525 ) Taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, and physiology of marine algae; emphasis on local marine forms.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.) OSI 525 
  
  • OSI 455 - Marine Ecological Processes


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 350  and consent of instructor; statistics recommended.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 455; graduates enroll in OSI 555 ) Discussion of field studies on ecological principles related to marine communities. Includes an individual field research project and class projects.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., field 6 hrs.) OSI 555 
  
  • OSI 490 - Selected Topics in Ocean Studies


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 490; graduates enroll in OSI 590 ) Topics from selected areas of Ocean Studies. Topic content will vary from section to section.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Maximum credit for OSI 490/OSI 590  and/or OSI 490L /OSI 590L  limited to 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Lecture 1-3 hrs.) OSI 590   May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with the consent of instructor.
  
  • OSI 490L - Selected Topics in Ocean Studies Laboratory


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 490L; graduates enroll in OSI 590L ) Topics from selected areas of Ocean Studies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Maximum credit for OSI 490 /590  and/ or 490L/OSI 590L  limited to 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Laboratory 3-9 hrs.) OSI 590L   May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with the consent of instructor.
  
  • OSI 496 - Undergraduate Directed Research


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Not available to graduate students. Independent research to be conducted under the supervision of a Catalina Semester instructor. Students develop their ideas during the first 12 weeks of the semester, prepare a research proposal, complete their studies, and present their findings in a minisymposium and a report.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • OSI 519 - Marine Ichthyology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 419 ; graduates enroll in OSI 519) Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of fishes. Emphasis on local marine fishes.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.) OSI 419 
  
  • OSI 525 - Marine Phycology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213 .
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 425 ; graduates enroll in OSI 525) Taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, and physiology of marine algae; emphasis on local marine forms.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.) OSI 425 
  
  • OSI 555 - Marine Ecological Processes


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 350  and consent of instructor; statistics recommended.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 455 ; graduates enroll in OSI 555) Discussion of field studies on ecological principles related to marine communities. Includes an individual field research project and class projects.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 6 hrs.) OSI 455 
  
  • OSI 590 - Selected Topics in Ocean Studies


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 490 ; graduates enroll in OSI 590) Topics from selected areas of Ocean Studies. Course content will vary from section to section.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Maximum credit for OSI 490 /590 and/or OSI 490L /OSI 590L  limited to 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Lecture 1-3 hrs.) OSI 490   May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with consent of instructor.
  
  • OSI 590L - Selected Topics in Ocean Studies Laboratory


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    (Undergraduates enroll in OSI 490L ; graduates enroll in OSI 590L) Topics from selected areas of Ocean Studies. Course content will vary from section to section.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3-9 hrs.) OSI 490L   May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with consent of instructor. Maximum credit for OSI 490 /OSI 590  and/or OSI 490L /590L limited to 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • OSI 697 - Directed Research


    (1‑3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and graduate standing.
    Independent research to be conducted under the supervision of a Catalina Semester instructor. Students develop their ideas during the first 12 weeks of the semester, prepare a research proposal, complete their studies, and present their findings in a minisymposium and a report.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

Philosophy

General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.

  
  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Any course from GE Foundation categories A.1 (Written English), A.2. (Oral Communication) or A.3. (Critical Thinking).

    Critical analysis of the history, methods, and major problems of philosophy.

 

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