May 16, 2024  
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Geology

  
  • GEOL 3113 - Geology of the Economic Non/Metallic Minerals #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the geology and environmental aspects of fossil fuel mineral exploration and production. Emphasis is on the origin, exploration, drilling, and production methods of oil and gas and the origin, mining methods, and rehabilitation practices for coal production. Includes the environmental concerns associated with exploration and production of these important minerals. Field trip required.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology or instructor permission.
  
  • GEOL 3213 - Geology of the Economic Metallic Minerals #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the geology and environmental aspects involved with exploration and production of the economically important metallic minerals. Topics covered include origin, surface and underground mining methods, ore beneficiation, mining law, rehabilitation practices, and associated environmental concerns. Field trip required.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology or instructor permission.
  
  • GEOL 3314 - Structural Geology #

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Principles and interpretation of folding and faulting, the behavior of earth materials during such deformation, and the economic potential of the resulting structures. Laboratory emphasis on the analysis of geologic structures.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology.
  
  • GEOL 3413 - Field Geology #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Various methods of obtaining accurate field data. Designed to give the student insight into the problems of geology field work. Appropriate field problem by arrangement.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology, GEOL 2004 Historical Geology, and GEOL 3314 Structural Geology.
  
  • GEOL 4000 - Special Topics in Geology #

    CIP Code
    1-6 Credit Hours
    Selected studies in Geology.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • GEOL 4113 - Oceanography #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Relating the various aspects of sea water, its movement, chemistry, physical properties and behavior, living organisms, etc., to the economic and recreational uses of man.
  
  • GEOL 4124 - Mineralogy #

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Crystallography and systematic study of mineral groups and their genesis. Laboratory devoted to the identification of minerals by physical and chemical properties and the classification of rocks composed of these minerals.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology, CHEM 1123 General Chemistry I, or instructor permission.
  
  • GEOL 4134 - Environmental Geology #

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Relationship and application of geology to environmental problems. Topics include: ground water, land stability, flooding, mining and mine land reclamation, and waste disposal. Laboratory includes procedures for identifying and mitigating geology related environmental problems. Field trip required.
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1114 Physical Geology or SCI 4124 Earth Science.
  
  • GEOL 4213 - Invertebrate Paleontology #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Survey of the most important groups of fossil invertebrates. Includes identification, anatomy, evolution, paleoecological relationships, and stratigraphic use. Laboratory includes taphonomy, taxonomy, correlation, paleoecology, methods of paleontological research, and field trips.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.
  
  • GEOL 4223 - Vertebrate Paleontology #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Study of the taxonomy, skeletal anatomy and history of the most important groups of fossil vertebrates. Includes paleoecological relationships, morphological changes and faunas through time. Laboratory includes identification of common fossils, collection and preservation methods, museum visits and field trips.
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1123 Evolution and Diversity.

German

  
  • GERM 1013 - Introduction to German Language and Cultures #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A basic introduction to the German language and to the peoples who speak German, with emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural heritage.
    Note: Taught primarily in English, with no prior German necessary.
  
  • GERM 1113 - Elementary German I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
  
  • GERM 1123 - Elementary German II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.
    Prerequisite: GERM 1113 Elementary German I.
  
  • GERM 2002 - German Culture #

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak German. Includes emphasis on customs, traditions and cultural heritage.
    Note: Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.
  
  • GERM 2010 - Seminar #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Courses in German language with emphasis on individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • GERM 2113 - Intermediate German I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
    Prerequisite: GERM 1123 Elementary German II.
  
  • GERM 2123 - Intermediate German II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings.
    Prerequisite: GERM 2113 Intermediate German I.
  
  • GERM 3113 - Advanced Composition & Oral Practice I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Composition, oral reports and discussion of civilization topics.
    Prerequisite: GERM 2123 Intermediate German II.
  
  • GERM 3123 - Advanced Composition & Oral Practice II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Composition, oral reports and discussion of German civilization topics.
    Prerequisite: GERM 3113 Advanced Composition & Oral Practice I.
  
  • GERM 3203 - German Culture & Civilization #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An examination of the culture and life-style of the German people, with emphasis on the historical, intellectual, artistic, and social development of Germany.
    Prerequisite: GERM 1113 Elementary German I and GERM 1123 Elementary German II.
    Note: Readings, discussion, and audio-visual materials.
  
  • GERM 3503 - Readings in German Literature #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Selected readings in contemporary German literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice.
    Prerequisite: GERM 2123 Intermediate German II.
  
  • GERM 4093 - Methods and Second Language Acquisition Theory

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to current theories of second language acquisition and the language teaching methodologies based on these theories.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
  
  • GERM 4123 - Advanced German Grammar #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Pronunciation principles, orthography and punctuation; syntactical, lexical, and stylistic aspects.
    Prerequisite: GERM 3123 Advanced Composition & Oral Practice II.
  
  • GERM 4410 - Seminar #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Studies in German language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs.
    Prerequisite: Completion of twleve hours of German.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • GERM 4503 - Survey of German Literature I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Readings, lectures, and term projects in German Literature to 1832.
    Prerequisite: Completion of six hours of advanced German.
  
  • GERM 4603 - Survey of German Literature II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Readings, lectures, and term projects in German Literature since 1832.
    Prerequisite: Completion of six hours of advanced German.

Greek

  
  • GREK 1113 - New Testament Greek I #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces students to the essential grammar and diction of the original language of the New Testament and facilitates beginning reading skills of the text itself.
  
  • GREK 1123 - New Testament Greek II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Continues the cultivation of Koine grammar and diction and further develops skills in reading the New Testament in its original language.
    Prerequisite: GREK 1113 New Testament Greek I.

Health Care Administration

  
  • HCA 2211 - Medical Terminology

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    This course focuses on the study of the prefixes, suffixes and root words commonly found in the field of medicine and health care.
  
  • HCA 3003 - Principles of Health Organizations Administration

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students examine the historical foundation and future challenges of the U.S. health care system, the foundation of public health settings, complexities of health service organizations, basic policies and financial challenges.  Students create their professional portfolio that they will maintain while completing the HCA degree. As students explore career opportunities associated with managing hospitals, ambulatory care institutions, long term care and retirement centers, and other health care organizations, they will be expected to identify and complete a volunteer or shadowing experience.

     
    Prerequisite: Must pass medical terminology, and coding / billing proficiency exam before course admission.

  
  • HCA 3113 - Aging Processes and Long Term Care #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students engage in a comprehensive overview of aging in society and long term care facilities, focusing on social behaviors within health care organizations and international patterns of health of aging populations. Quality management integration (QMI) in response to environmental and industry challenges and regulatory policies are addressed. Administrator in Training criteria for certification is introduced.
  
  • HCA 3213 - Public Health & Global Initiatives in Health Care #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A comprehensive study of personal, community and global health with the emphasis on the history, geography, government, economics, diversity and demographics of the U.S. and other countries. Presentation of information will provide students with a basic understanding of what health means and how people direct themselves and organize their societies to obtain and maintain it with diversity as well as, focusing on health care delivery in relation to other systems internationally.
  
  • HCA 3243 - Admin & Management in Health Care

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students discuss administrative and management challenges to improve the quality, cost and access of health care services. Emphasis will be on evidence-based change processes and conflict management techniques, quality improvement and communication skills, team building and collaborative efforts.
  
  • HCA 3313 - Finance for Health Care Management

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Analysis and application of the concepts of financial management within health care organizations, to include financial planning principles, sources and flows of funds, reimbursement procedures, governmental regulation, legal restraints, and capital budgeting.
    Prerequisite: FIN 3213 Prin of Finance or ORGL 3443 Foundation of Fiscal Management.
  
  • HCA 3323 - Principles of Health Information Systems

    CIP Code 510702
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction to information systems specific to the health care environment. Students will study the unique information requirements in health care, explore the relationship between systems and health care work flows, and practice with selected software packages used specifically in health care.
    Prerequisite: HCA 2211 Medical Terminology, HCA 3413 Coding, Billing and Insurance in Health Care and CS/IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society.
  
  • HCA 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HCA 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HCA 3413 - Coding, Billing and Insurance in Health Care

    CIP Code 510701
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of medical billing, coding and insurance positions in a wide range of specialties within the medical field. Students learn not only the submission of claims to the insurance carrier but reviewing medical records, verifying patient benefits, submitting a secondary claim, posting payments and appealing the insurance carrier’s decision.  Students gain real world experience with coding and billing through the use of interactive software modules.
    Prerequisite: HCA 2211 Medical Terminology or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • HCA 3513 - Quality Health Care Programs

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students evaluate effective health care management, program planning, and development. Topics include techniques and methodological approaches to study and understand fundamental health care issues. Special attention is given to identifying program objectives, measuring performance for quality assurance, patient advocacy and designing evaluation studies. The course concludes with discussion of issues in utilization and ethics.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3003 Principles of Health Organizations Administration and MGMT 3183  Principles of Management or ORGL 4333 Leading and Managing.
  
  • HCA 3613 - Patient Advocacy and Health Care Quality

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Course content will introduce patient advocacy and quality assurance in health care service organizations.  Emphasis will be placed on how advocacy can influence change at multiple social levels while enhancing quality care and services through a multi-level approach within the health care system.
  
  • HCA 3713 - Health Care Policy & Law

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Course content provides students with a clear understanding of the broad context of health policy and law and the politics involved.  Essential policy and legal issues impacting and flowing out of the health care and public health systems, and the way policy and laws are formulated will be introduced.
  
  • HCA 3901 - Personality Intelligence#

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Students examine interactive personalities as they pertain to personal values and goals in work place settings. Students will examine constructs of interaction styles and personality traits toward exploring personal perspectives and the connections between self-reflection and possible future career-life choices and will learn abilities necessary to enhance relationship building and temperance in a work place.
  
  • HCA 3902 - Self Management Strategies#

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students will explore a process of self-reflection and planning in order to determine how their social and emotional intelligence can drive the moods, actions and therefore results of their organizations.
  
  • HCA 4003 - Ethics & Econ in Organ Allocation

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students develop an understanding of the organ and tissue donation process. Topics include federal organ donation laws; transplant regulations, policies, procedures, ethics, economics and standards of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO); and the relationship between the OPO and hospitals.

     

  
  • HCA 4013 - Leadership, Policy and Ethics

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn leadership, policy and ethical decision making in the delivery of health care and population health initiatives in diverse multicultural settings. Students apply moral reasoning, based on various ethical theories, to health care concerns encountered by health care professionals, policy makers and clinicians. Using critical thinking, real-world application, and decision-making, students analyze and examine major strands of U.S. health policy including the healthcare policy environment in the U.S, government-funded health care through Medicaid and Medicare and current health care reform initiatives.
    Prerequisite: HCA 4223 Quality Management and Patient Safety with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HCA 4223 - Quality Management and Patient Safety #

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn epidemiological concepts such as the science and methodology of disease transmission, risk surveillance, and quality management integration while evaluating effective health care management, program planning, and development.  Using the scientific method, analogical thinking, deductive reasoning and advanced performance improvement concepts, students solve medical, environmental, patient and employee satisfaction problems in health service organizations.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3003 Principles of Health Organizations Administration with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HCA 4323 - Health Information Analytics #

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will gain a basic understanding of health care informatics including computer hardware, network architecture, clinical application of electronic health records, and health care software applications. Students will apply informatics knowledge to relevant regulatory, patient privacy, security, and reimbursement concepts in the study of current trends and emerging issues in health care.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3003 Principles of Health Organizations Administration, IS 3063 Principles of Information Systems, and BADM 3933 Business Statistics with a minimum grade of C.
  
  • HCA 4353 - Population Health Management

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will explore the tangible implications of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) and the value-based paradigm shift it drives including the (re)definition of personal-public responsibility for health status improvement. Students will examine the interdisciplinary approach to health and well-being and the continuum of services within communities that are expected to result from this shift.
  
  • HCA 4401 - Honors Research IV

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: HCA 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • HCA 4402 - Honors Research III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • HCA 4523 - Health Information Technology (Health IT)

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides students with an understanding of health care informatics (Health IT) which is the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. Through discussion and application resources students determine how Health IT deals with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine. Health informatics tools include not only computers but also clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and information and communication systems.
    Prerequisite: HCA  3323 Principles of Health Information Systems.
  
  • HCA 4533 - Group Practice Management

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students develop a framework of medical management competencies including regulatory practices, medical practice business structures, common organizational charts, financial models, and revenue cycles. Students learn how consumer behavior is influenced through effective practice marketing, as well as how to differentiate quality, access and price, and how to measure customer satisfaction.
    Prerequisite: MGMT 3183 Prin of Management.
  
  • HCA 4563 - Health Care Marketing

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A review of concepts of planning and marketing and their application to the delivery of health care, assessment of community health care needs and resources in an ambulatory or clinical environment.
    Prerequisite: MKT 3213 Prin of Marketing or ORGL 4443 Markets and Stakeholders.
    Cross-listed: MKT 4563.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both HCA 4563 and MKT 4563.
  
  • HCA 4850 - Special Topics in Health Care Administration

    CIP Code 512211
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Study of Health Care Administration topics of current or special interest.
    Note: May be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • HCA 4860 - Independent Studies in Health Care

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Special studies, research, and/or activities in health care administration.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
    Note: May be taught on campus or in the field.
  
  • HCA 4950 - Health Care Administration Capstone

    CIP Code 510701
    1-3 Credit Hours
    The capstone assists in the integration of components of health care administration learned throughout courses in the program.  Topics include HCA certification, professional development organizations and career opportunities.  Students will research career opportunities in health care management, participate in a professional supervised short-term experience in settings that employ health care administrators, continue developing their professional portfolio and finalize plans for their future HCA internship/practicum.
    Prerequisite: HCA 3003 Principles of Health Organizations Administration with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Senior standing and advisor permission.
  
  • HCA 4990 - Health Care Administration Practicum

    CIP Code 512211
    1-3 Credit Hours
    Students will participate in a supervised experience in an approved health care administration agency.  Students will finalize their professional portfolio and complete the exit interview.  Requires 40 hours of work per semester credit hour OR completion of an additional project for the health service organization OR completion of a research project.
    Prerequisite: HCA 4950 Health Care Administration Seminar with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Senior standing, advisor permission, and completion of required forms.
    Note: Plans for the practicum/internship should be discussed with the advisor when the HCA major is declared. Plans should be confirmed the semester before enrolling in HCA 4990.  Graded as Pass/Fail.
  
  • HCA 5013 - Healthcare Policy and Ethical Leadership

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will analyze the U.S. health care system, its leadership components, ethical boundaries, and the policy challenges. The focus will be on major health policy institutions and important issues that cut across institutions, including private insurers and the federal/state financing programs, and how ethical leadership and decision-making influence these contemporary problems. An emphasis will be on defining problems in the health policy arena and offering practical solutions that are politically, ethically, and economically feasible.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • HCA 5233 - Integrated Medical Practice Management

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will study a comprehensive overview of the theory and principles of clinical integration of the modern medical practice with health systems within the public and private sector. The application of management principles to practice strategic direction, leadership, economics, and administrative operations will be covered. The course provides practical information about efficient resources consumption to include human, fiscal, and technological. Special attention will be given to new reimbursement models, patient-centric and population health issues within intense regulatory compliance to safety and quality drivers.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • HCA 5423 - Health Services Technology and Application

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students gain a foundational and practical understanding of the collection, storage and use of health services information.  Technology is utilized to maximize the use of information and systems for decision-making in the delivery of efficient, high quality health care. Specific emphasis is placed on the practical application of technology from the managerial and clinical perspectives.
    Prerequisite: MBA 5533 - Information Systems for Managerial Problem Solving.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC
  
  • HCA 5523 - Health Informatics Survey

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of health care informatics which is the intersection of information science, computer science, quantitative analysis and health care. Students will learn about the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine. Students will gain experience with health informatics tools including computer programs, analysis tools, clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and information and communication systems. 
    Prerequisite: MBA 5123 - Analysis for Business Decision Making and MBA 5533 - Information Systems for Managerial Problem Solving. 
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: GC
  
  • HCA 5853 - Critical Issues in Healthcare Administration

    CIP Code 512211
    3 Credit Hours
    Students participate in an interdisciplinary discussion of current issues in the American healthcare system including delivery methods, integration of services, reimbursement mechanisms, multi-organizational structures, and health policies. Attention will be given to the social, cultural, economic, and political influences that impact the American approach to maintaining its healthcare system’s viability and service issues.
    Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.
    Note: UC

Health Education

  
  • H ED 1113 - Personal Health#

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A comprehensive study of personal health with emphasis on mental health, human sexuality, growth and development, psychoactive drugs, communicable diseases, degenerative diseases, consumer, and community health that will result in positive change in the health attitudes and practices of students.
  
  • H ED 2202 - Orientation to Health and Wellness

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Designed to explore different aspects of Health and Human Performance field, career opportunities, and various areas of emphasis within the field.
  
  • H ED 2212 - First Aid/Responding to Emergencies

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Emergency treatment for people who are injured or have suddenly taken ill. Includes a knowledge of self-help techniques and home care if medical assistance is not available.
  
  • H ED 2221 - Advanced First Aid and Safety

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Continuation of H ED 2212.
    Prerequisite: H ED 2212 First Aid/Responding to Emergencies.
  
  • H ED 2254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology #

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    A scientific study of structure and function of the various systems of the human body with particular emphasis on their relationship to health and motor analysis.
  
  • H ED 2392 - Nutrition for Health/Sport

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Designed to teach the principles of cardiovascular endurance, weight control, and strength and flexibility.
    Prerequisite: NUTR 1653 Basic Nutrition.
  
  • H ED 2412 - Drug Education

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    A course designed to create an awareness of the substance abuse problems in society. The content will provide knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of drug usage and attempt to bring about a favorable change in the health attitudes and habits of students.
  
  • H ED 3313 - Personal Fitness and Wellness

    CIP Code 310501
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will identify and explain scientific principles and concepts of physical fitness and positive health behaviors using a research-to-practice approach. Students will develop a personally appropriate fitness and health program through the use of theoretical foundations of health behavior and motivational
    theories. Students will demonstrate the use of cognitive and/or behavioral strategies and interventions to promote exercise adherence, set goals, and improve fitness and exercise performance.
  
  • H ED 3323 - Health of the School Child

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces: Healthy People documents, the Coordinated School Health Program and its eight components. Pre-K-12th grade comprehensive health education curriculum and the importance of school health services and safe & healthful school environments. The Health Education Standards and Oklahoma PASS objectives with emphasis on special topics (i.e. HIV/AIDS & Protective School environments) will be covered. This course also provides the students with the opportunity to develop lesson plans and participate in a service learning project.
    Prerequisite: H ED 1113 Personal Health
  
  • H ED 3353 - Community Health

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The course is designed to create an awareness of current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Particular emphasis will be  placed in promoting the physical, mental, and social welfare of citizens in schools and communities based on the Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People. Students will be introduced to the seven skills needed for CHES certification while completing a mock grant assignment. (For Health & Kinesiology Majors)
    Prerequisite: H ED 1113 Personal Health.
  
  • H ED 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • H ED 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: H ED 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • H ED 4333 - Physiology of Exercise #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A scientific study of the functions of the human body under acute and chronic stress with particular emphasis on the long term value of exercise to health enhancement.
    Prerequisite: H ED 2254 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
  
  • H ED 4363 - Kinesiology #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A scientific study of the mechanical and anatomical fundamentals of human motion and methods of corrective exercises for individuals and groups.
    Prerequisite: H ED 2254 Human Anatomy and Physiology.
  
  • H ED 4372 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Family Life Education in the Public Schools

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Objectives include: Prevalence of conflict regarding family life decisions; venereal disease epidemic; high divorce rate; early marriage failures; pre-marital pregnancies; high rate of juvenile delinquency; wide-spread ignorance in the area of family living; and high rate of infant and maternal mortality.
  
  • H ED 4383 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    CIP Code 310504
    3 Credit Hours
    Student will develop skills to aid athletic coaches in the prevention of injuries and the proper procedure and techniques to follow in caring for the injured.
  
  • H ED 4401 - Honors Research IV

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: H ED 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • H ED 4402 - Honors Research III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: H ED 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • H ED 4403 - Physiology of Aging

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the physiological changes that take place as a result of aging or of age related pathology. Further emphasis of the course covers the role of exercise, nutrition and disease prevention & health promotion, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care, and dealing with the process of death. Students will be given the opportunity to work in the geriatric field through a service learning project scheduled during the time of class at a local nursing home. The Healthy People documents and diversity issues will also be discussed.
    Prerequisite: H ED 1113 Personal Health.
  
  • H ED 4503 - Instrumentation in Exercise Physiology

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces the student to the instruments and equipment commonly found in a human performance laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the application of testing procedures.
    Prerequisite: H ED 4333 Physiology of Exercise.
  
  • H ED 4523 - Sports Physiology

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Designed to introduce the student to the important aspects of sports physiology. Scientific principles of physical training conditioning to improve athletic performance is emphasized. The environmental and nutritional factors which affect physical performance are also explored.
    Prerequisite: H ED 4333 Physiology of Exercise.
  
  • H ED 4533 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Course content explores all aspects of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation to provide students with knowledge, skills, and practical experiences in the area of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
    Prerequisite: H ED 4333 Physiology of Exercise.
  
  • H ED 4810 - Health and Physical Education Practicum

    CIP Code
    1-5 Credit Hours
    Designed to provide students with practicum experience with selected groups of public school and college students. Assisting in coaching activities, intramural programs and teaching health and physical education classes.
    Prerequisite: P ED 2202 Foundation of Physical Education.

History

  
  • HIST 1113 - Early Western Civilization #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Development of characteristic ideas and institutions of Western cultural tradition, from origin of civilization in ancient Near East through the Reformation Era.
  
  • HIST 1213 - Modern Western Civilization #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The development of the Western world during the modern era from the 17th Century to the present. The European foundation of Western culture is explored as well as the growth of nationalism; development of political, social, and economic institutions; and the problems facing the Western nations in the 20th Century.
  
  • HIST 1483 - American History to 1877 #

    CIP Code 540102
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn major themes of American History from the pre-colonial period through Reconstruction and practice historical thinking skills.
  
  • HIST 1493 - American History since 1877 #

    CIP Code 540102
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn major themes of American History since Reconstruction and practice historical thinking skills.
  
  • HIST 2523 - Oklahoma History and Government #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Explorations; Indian treaties; coming of the white men; territorial days and development since statehood; constitution and government of Oklahoma.
    Cross-listed: AIS 2523.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 2523 and HIST 2523.
  
  • HIST 2713 - Early World Civilizations to 1500#

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Placing an emphasis on the interaction between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, this course surveys world history from Antiquity to 1500.  The course highlights the rise of first civilizations, Eurasian religious and socio-economic development, empire building, the civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andes, the Columbian Exchange, African civilizations during the Classical Era, Afro-Eurasian connections and the Islamic World.
  
  • HIST 2723 - Modern World Civilizations since 1500#

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Placing an emphasis on the interactions between Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, this course surveys modern world history since 1500.  The course highlights the development of the world economic system, the diffusion of religious and scientific ideas, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism and resistance, the international conflicts of the 20th Century, the Cold War, Decolonization and Globalization.
  
  • HIST 3283 - The Age of Absolute Kings, 1600-1763 #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the era with an emphasis upon England and France including the Thirty-Years’ War, the age of Louis XIV, the enlightened despots, the old regime, and the Enlightenment.
  
  • HIST 3293 - Europe, 1815-1914 #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of Europe between the end of the Napoleonic Empire and World War I. Special attention will be given to the following major themes of the 19th century: the period of reaction and revolution, liberal-nationalism, socialism and Marxism, the Industrial Revolution and social consequences, and the unification of Italy and Germany.
    Note: A major focus of the course will be the colonial, economic, and political conflicts that led to World War I.
  
  • HIST 3393 - Historiography & Historical Research

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students survey the methodology of historians and the development of history as a discipline, learn the historical method, and improve research and writing skills.
  
  • HIST 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HIST 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: HIST 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • HIST 3643 - American Military History #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the military experience of the American people from the colonial wars to the present.
  
  • HIST 3723 - Native American History #

    CIP Code 540102
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will identify and contextualize significant historical transformations of diverse Indigenous identities and communities in lands now considered part of the United States from the pre-Columbian to the contemporary period. They will articulate the impact of contact with non-Indigenous people and colonial and United States governments and practice historical thinking skills.
    Cross-listed: AIS 3723.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 3723 and HIST 3723.
  
  • HIST 3753 - African American History #

    CIP Code 540101
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will articulate major themes of African American history from the early American colonial period to the present, including the development of African American identity, culture, communities, and institutions; black protest traditions and social movements; and the role of gender, class, and region in shaping the African American experience. Students will draw upon recent scholarship to examine how historians understand and construct the past and primary documents to develop and practice the skills of historical interpretation.
 

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