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MUSTC 101 Survey of Music Recording/Publishing Business
Credits: 2
Students learn techniques for successful operation of businesses focusing in the area of music recording and publishing. Cash flow is tracked and evaluated throughout the industry. The course details income generated by studio ownership, artist royalties, broadcast royalties and contract negotiation. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 102 Rights and Methods In Multimedia
Credits: 2
Students learn techniques for the development and marketing of various multimedia products. They will be introduced to legal issues relating to content including copyrighting, trademark law, publicity and privacy rights, unions and other related organizations. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 106 Acoustics of Music
Credits: 5
Students are introduced to the acoustical properties of sound and music. The course begins with an introduction to simple vibrating systems, wave and wave propagation and progress and goes through the reception of sound, frequency and pitch to auditorium and room acoustics. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of MATH 080 (2.0 or better) or placement into MATH 099 .
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 121 First-Year Audio Recording 1
Credits: 3
Students gain a working knowledge of signal flow in a modern multitrack recording facility through the study and application of acoustics, decibels and microphones. First in a three-course series. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 122 First-Year Audio Recording 2
Credits: 3
Students gain a deeper understanding of signal flow in a modern multi-track recording facility through the study and usage of recording consoles and signal processing. Second in a three-course series Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 123 First-Year Audio Recording 3
Credits: 3
Students gain a deeper understanding of signal flow in a modern multitrack recording facility through the study and usage of audio recorders, amplifiers and speakers. Third in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 122 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 131 Digital Audio Production 1
Credits: 3
Introduction to ProTools. Manipulate the two main windows in ProTools and learn basic work flows. First in a three-course series. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 Basic Macintosh Systems Operations prior or concurrently.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 132 Digital Audio Production 2
Credits: 3
Intermediate ProTools. Manipulate audio and MIDI components of the software and study more complex production work flow. Second in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 131 or equivalent with permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 133 Digital Audio Production 3
Credits: 3
Sound design for static and dynamic applications and video games. Third in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 132 or equivalent with permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 135 Introduction to Live Sound Reinforcement
Credits: 3
Introduction to theory and methods necessary for live sound reinforcement in diverse applications. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 143 Introduction to Pop and Commercial Music Theory I
Credits: 3
This course begins a process of study in ear training, harmony, rhythm, melody, nomenclature, and production skills necessary for success in pop and commercial music styles. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSC& 142 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 151 Introduction to MIDI
Credits: 2
Course introduces students to MIDI music production using synthesizers, sequencers, samplers, drum machines, personal computers and electronic control devices. The history, transmission, and protocol of the MIDI data stream are examined. Instruction is balanced between demonstration and hands-on learning opportunities. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 152 MIDI Sequencing I
Credits: 2
This course introduces students to MIDI sequencing technology using the Macintosh computer. Students learn basic MIDI production skills including real and step-time entry, quantization, looping, transposition, editing, and sound selection. The course features both demonstration and hands-on learning opportunities. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 .
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 153 MIDI Sequencing II
Credits: 2
This course develops advanced skill in MIDI sequencing technology. Students learn MIDI functions including data manipulation in various editing environments, synchronization, humanization, and the use of plug-ins and virtual instruments. The course features a balance of demonstration and hands-on learning opportunities. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSTC 152 .
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 154 Synthesizers: Modular, FM, Physical Modeling
Credits: 4
Introducing creative sound design using a modular synthesis construction program to demonstrate underlying theory. Subtractive, modular and FM synths will be explained, using oscillators, EGs, filters and dynamic modulation controls. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Intro to Music Technology MUSTC 101 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 155 Synthesizers: Sampling, Wavetable, Granular
Credits: 4
Learn the fundamental processes associated with sampling (looping, keyboard mapping, velocity layers, instrument building, and beat creation) and introduces other related methods of synthesis wavetable and granular synthesis. Uses a modular synth construction software application for analysis of concepts. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 Introduction to MIDI or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 163 MIDI Drum Programming
Credits: 2
Students learn to program drumbeats using available MIDI devices. A variety of styles and approaches are presented to develop skill in both real-time and step entry programming. Instruction is balanced between demonstration and hands-on learning. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 171 Dig. Audio Workstation I: Musical Digital Audio
Credits: 5
Students learn the Digital Performer or Apple Logic application with an emphasis on the digital audio component of the application software. Students demonstrate and develop projects simulating a commercial recording studio environment. First in a three-course series. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer
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MUSTC 172 Dig. Audio Workstation II: Static Sound Design
Credits: 5
Students learn the Digital Performer or Apple Logic application as it applies to audio post-production of static sound design elements such as software graphical-user-interface (GUI), on-line audio and books-on-tape, simulating a commercial recording studio environment. Second in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 171 .
When Typically Offered: Summer
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MUSTC 173 Dig Audio Workstn III: Film & Video Sound Design
Credits: 5
Logic or Digital Performer video post-production simulating a commercial environment. Third in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 172 .
When Typically Offered: Summer
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MUSTC 180 Audio for Interactive Media
Credits: 2
Students learn various techniques and processes used in the integration of music and audio as applied to video games and other interactive media. Students gain familiarity with the terminology and basic concepts of audio for gaming. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Students should be able to create or manipulate simple music and sound effects with a DAW.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 200 Navigating the New Music Business
Credits: 3
As conventional models in the music business crumble, we investigate new revenue streams and emerging businesses on the web, incorporating social media into P.R. and how to network effectively. Explore new ways of creating, financing, promoting and distributing music. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 201 Masters and Mentors
Credits: 2
Students interact weekly with a different guest speaker from the local music community, including managers, label owners, studio owners, booking agents, entertainment lawyers and DIY musicians who bring real world credentials and expertise to the classroom. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 221 Multitrack Music Production 1
Credits: 3
Students learn the operation of a multitrack recording studio while working as engineers on mixing and basic recording projects. First in a three-course series. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 123 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 222 Multitrack Music Production 2
Credits: 3
Students exercise intermediate skills in multitrack music production while working as engineers and producers on recording projects. Emphasis is on the development of a student recording portfolio. Second in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 221 or equivalent with permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 223 Multitrack Music Production 3
Credits: 3
Students exercise advanced skills in multitrack music production while working as engineers and producers on recording projects. Emphasis is on the development of a student recording portfolio. Third in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 222 or equivalent with permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 231 Audio Post I - Digital Music Production
Credits: 5
Provides students with a working understanding of advanced nonlinear digital production of music using digital audio workstations in a recording studio environment. Portfolio materials demonstrate music recording, mixing and mastering techniques. First in a three-course series. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 133 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 232 Audio Post II - Digital Radio Production
Credits: 5
Advanced radio broadcast-oriented commercial, public service, short-and long-form programming non-linear digital production using digital audio workstations in a recording studio environment, based on a broadcast paradigm (quick turnaround, high-volume production of time-sensitive audio content.) Second in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 131 , MUSTC 132 , MUSTC 133 , MUSTC 231 and VCT 124 , or Instructor Permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 233 Audio Post III - Digital Audio for Video
Credits: 5
Design music, sound effects, and other creative audio components for existing video material, using advanced production techniques on a non-linear digital audio workstation. Learn standards and practices used in the post-production industry in a recording studio environment. Third in a three-course series Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 133 , MUSTC 232 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 241 Pop and Commercial Music Theory I
Credits: 5
Basic music theory concepts as applied to pop and commercial music. Includes ear training and basic harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic applications in popular styles. Techniques for creating four-part harmony typical of horn and string accompaniments in commercial music. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 143 or permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 242 Pop and Commercial Music Theory II
Credits: 5
Music theory concepts to develop skills for analysis and construction of pop and commercial music. Harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic applications used in the industry. Creation of string and horn accompaniments to enhance the rhythm section. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 241 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 243 Pop and Commercial Music Theory III
Credits: 5
Application of music theory concepts to create commercially viable pop music. Advanced ear training, arranging, production techniques, chord substitution, progressions in non-diatonic function. Counterpoint technique in pop music. Individualized creative projects accumulate techniques acquired in 3-quarter sequence. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 242 or equivalent with permission of instructor.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 250 Class Piano for Popular and Commercial Music
Credits: 2
MUSTC 250 focuses on rhythmic and melodic improvisation techniques for performers, arrangers, and composers. Students play along with pre-recorded rhythm tracks using common chord progressions. Skills in reading standard music notation are NOT essential for success in the course. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSC 151 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 271 Advanced Electronic Music Production I
Credits: 4
Students gain advanced techniques in the creation of new musical timbres through advanced synthesis-patch and sample-patch design. Students learn to use these sounds through practical application within their own MIDI-based musical compositions. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSTC 152 , MUSTC 153 , MUSTC 163 , MUSTC 171 , MUSTC 172 , MUSTC 173 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 272 Advanced Electronic Music Production II
Credits: 4
Students acquire techniques for producing realistic sounding emulations of acoustic instruments through the use of sequencers, synthesizers and samplers. Students also learn to incorporate recorded, acoustic instruments into their electronic music sequences. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSTC 152 , MUSTC 153 , MUSTC 163 , MUSTC 171 , MUSTC 172 , MUSTC 173 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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MUSTC 273 Advanced Electronic Music Production III
Credits: 4
Students acquire techniques in composing music for other media and will compose and produce music for film scores, video games, and other media. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: MUSTC 151 , MUSTC 152 , MUSTC 153 , MUSTC 163 , MUSTC 171 , MUSTC 172 , MUSTC 173 or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 274 Music Technology Portfolio Development
Credits: 2
Create a professional portfolio which includes samples of student’s work and is tailored to each student. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Second-year standing and completion of advanced Music Technology courses, or with instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 290 Internship In Music Business
Credits: 1- 5
Application of music business techniques and theories in an off-campus environment. Site approval must be obtained by student. This variable credit course may be repeated. Instructor permission required: Yes. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of at least 45 credits in Entertainment Business program and instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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MUSTC 291 Special Topics In Music Technology
Credits: 1
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music technology.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 292 Special Topics In Music Technology
Credits: 2
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music technology.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 293 Special Topics In Music Technology
Credits: 3
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music technology.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 294 Special Topics In Music Technology
Credits: 4
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music technology.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 295 Special Topics In Music Technology
Credits: 5
Classes focus on specific issues and/or topics of interest in music technology.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 297 Individual Project In Music Technology
Credits: 1
Individual project is a specific area of music technology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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MUSTC 298 Individual Project In Music Technology
Credits: 2
Individual project is a specific area of music technology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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MUSTC 299 Individual Project In Music Technology
Credits: 3
Individual project is a specific area of music technology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 067 Fundamentals of Caregiving
Credits: 2.5
This course meets the Washington State requirements for ‘Fundamentals of Care Giving’ certificate in order to be employed in community care giving settings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
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NURS 068 Receiving Nurse Delegation
Credits: 1
This course prepares the student to receive delegation of selected nursing tasks under the Washington State Nurse Delegation regulations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
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NURS 069 Nursing Assistant Training
Credits: 6.5
This course prepares the student to be a nursing assistant. Federal and state requirements for taking the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination will be included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
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NURS 070 Comprehensive Nursing Assistant Training
Credits: 15
This course prepares the student to be a nursing assistant for the care of residents of community and long term care facilities. Requirements for ‘Fundamentals of Care Giving,’ ‘Nurse Delegation,’ and federal and state requirements for taking the Nursing Assistant Certification examination will be included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
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NURS 094 Success Strategies for Nursing Students
Credits: 2
Support for academic success in nursing. Includes reading, study, and test-taking skills, working in culturally diverse groups, drug dosage computation, and campus support services. An optional course recommended for those interested in improving academic skills or for whom English is not the native language. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing program.
Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 121 or permission required.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 095 Critical Thinking In the Nursing Process
Credits: 2
An optional problem-solving seminar designed to assist students in developing their critical thinking skills in relationship to the nursing process. Emphasis will be on case studies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Advanced placement LPN student or concurrent enrollment in NURS 152 or permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 121 Communication In Nursing
Credits: 3
Application of basic princ. of communication and human relations to health care settings. Identification of problems in relationships and techniques for working with people of diverse backgrounds in health care environments. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURSE 121 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing Program.
Concurrently: Concurrently with NURS 131 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 131 Skills Practice Laboratory for Communication
Credits: 1
Practice of communication skills including diverse clients with varying preferences, values, and needs. Includes professionalism, self-awareness and impact on communication, group process, and interprofessional relationships. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing program.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 141 Foundations of Nursing Practice
Credits: 3
Describes organizing framework foundational to the nursing program. Concepts include: critical thinking, nursing process, patient-centered care, homeostasis, and environment with emphasis on human needs and lifespan regarding the older adult. Socialization into the nursing profession is emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing Program.
Concurrently: Concurrent with NURS 151 and NURS 161 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 142 Nursing Practice and Common Health Disturbances
Credits: 5
Nursing care for persons with common health disturbances related to: immobility, malnutrition, infection, inflammation, healing, pain, perioperative care, unconsciousness, dementia, diabetes, integumentary and musculoskeletal disorders and end of life issues. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 141 , NURS 151 , NURS 161 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 152 & NURS 162 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 143 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances I
Credits: 6
Third course in the nursing sequence with emphasis on hospitalized patients with complex health disturbances. Focus is on the surgical experience, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, respiratory, cardiac, neurological, immunological, cancer, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and sensory disturbances. First in a three-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 142 , NURS 152 and NURS 162 with 2.0 or higher or advanced placement LPN entry.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 151 Nursing Foundations Practicum
Credits: 4
Provides opportunity for student to apply the nursing process, communication techniques, and basic nursing skills in a long-term care setting. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURSE 142 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing Program.
Concurrently: Concurrently with NURS 141 and NURS 161 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 152 Common Health Disturbances Practicum
Credits: 4
Provides the opportunity to expand the use of nursing process and technical skills when caring for hospitalized persons. Emphasizes medication administration, health teaching and interpersonal communication. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 141 , NURS 151 , NURS 161 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 142 , NURS 162 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 153 Complex Health Disturbances I
Credits: 5
Practicum Students provide care for hospitalized individuals with complex health disturbances. Emphasis on persons undergoing surgery and intravenous management. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 142 , NURS 152 , and NURS 162 with 2.0 or higher.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 161 Skills Practice Laboratory I
Credits: 1
Provides on-campus experience practicing basic nursing skills. First in a three-course series. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURSE 132 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing Program.
Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in NURS 141 and NURS 151 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 162 Skills Practice Laboratory II
Credits: 1
Provides progression in the practice of nursing skills in an on-campus laboratory setting. Second in a three-course series Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 141 , NURS 151 , NURS 161 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 142 annd NURS 152 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 163 Skills Practice Laboratory III
Credits: 1
Third course in the nursing skills lab sequence. Students practice and demonstrate nursing skills in an on-campus laboratory setting. Third in a three-course series Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 142 , NURS 152 , and NURS 162 with 2.0 or higher, or advanced placement LPN entry.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 221 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances II
Credits: 2.5
Fourth course in the nursing sequence, with emphasis on care of the person with complex health disturbances. Focuses on neurological, biliary, genitourinary, renal and reproductive system dysfunctions. Nursing role with toxic agent exposure and disaster management is included. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 143 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 153 , NURS 163 with Pass. Advanced Placement LPN students need NURS 095 , NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 143 , NURS 163 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 231 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 222 Nursing Practice and the Childbearing Family
Credits: 3
Fifth course in the nursing sequence which focuses on the physiological and psychological changes occurring during the childbearing experience, including care of the mother, newborn, and family unit. Explores cultural implications and diverse approaches and attitudes regarding childbearing. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 221 and NURS 241 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 231 and NURS 251 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 232 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 223 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances III
Credits: 3
Sixth course in the nursing sequence with emphasis on care of persons with complex health disturbances. Focuses on hematopoietic disorders, acute renal, cardiac, and respiratory disorders, trauma, severe burns, and the hospitalized child. Concepts of pharmacology are integrated. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 222 and NURS 242 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 232 and NURS 252 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 233 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 231 Complex Health Disturbances II Practicum
Credits: 5
Students provide care for hospitalized individuals with complex health disturbances. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 143 completed with 2.0 or above, NURS 153 & NURS 163 with Pass. Advanced Placement LPN students need NURS 095 , NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 143 , NURS 163 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 221 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 232 Nursing and Childbearing Family Practicum
Credits: 4
Expands use of the nursing process and advanced skills to the care of the childbearing family unit with emphasis on antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal care of mothers and newborns in both acute care and community settings. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 221 and NURS 241 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 231 and NURS 251 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 222 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 233 Complex Health Disturbances III Practicum
Credits: 4
Sixth course in nursing sequence with clinical nursing practice in acute care setting. Students apply theory attained in all previous levels as well as NURS 223 . Focuses on transition to registered nurse role. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 222 and NURS 242 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 232 and NURS 252 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 223 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 241 Nursing Practice and Psychosocial Disturbance
Credits: 2.5
Concepts of mental health, psychopathology, treatment modalities, psychopharmacology and the effect of culture and development on mental health status, and the mental health system and its effects on individuals are explored. Principles of psychosocial nursing and work with the interdisciplinary team are emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 143 with 2.0 or above, NURS 153 & NURS 163 with Pass. Advanced Placement LPN students need NURS 095 , NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 143 , NURS 163 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 251 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 242 Nursing Practice and Health Promotion
Credits: 3.5
Nursing course focuses on maintaining and promoting optimal health in individuals and families across the life span. Emphasis on vulnerable populations experiencing disparities related to power and privilege. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 221 and NURS 241 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 231 and NURS 251 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 252 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 243 Managing Nursing Care In the Health Care System
Credits: 3
Basic management theory applied to nursing and the management of patient/client care. Explores the challenges, issues, and trends affecting the nursing profession and the health care system of today. Provides information related to legal issues surrounding licensure and practice. Limited to students in Nursing Program. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 222 and NURS 242 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 232 and NURS 252 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 253 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 251 Psychosocial Disturbance Practicum
Credits: 2
Provision of care for persons with psychiatric disturbances in a variety of settings. Working with interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 143 completed with 2.0 or higher and NURS 153 & NURS 163 with Pass. Advanced Placement LPN students need NURS 095 , NURS 121 , NURS 131 , NURS 143 , NURS 163 .
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 241 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 252 Nursing and Health Promotion Practicum
Credits: 1.5
Nursing practicum in ambulatory and community settings with focus on use of nursing process and promoting health in vulnerable populations experiencing disparities. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 221 and NURS 241 completed with 2.0 or above. NURS 231 and NURS 251 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 242 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 253 Managing Nursing Care Practicum
Credits: 2
Apply basic leadership/management theories to leading the nursing team and managing care for a group of clients. Emphasis on regulation of nursing practice and transition to nursing practice in the RN role. Limited to students accepted into the Nursing Program. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURS 222 and NURS 242 completed with 2.0 or above and NURS 232 and NURS 252 with Pass.
Concurrently: Taken concurrently with NURS 243 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 266 Cardiac Monitoring
Credits: 2
Optional nursing course. Fundamentals of bedside cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Enrollment in second year of registered nursing program or current nursing licensure.
When Typically Offered: Summer
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NURS 267 Intravenous Therapy
Credits: 2
Optional nursing course. Concepts include: Intravenous fluid types, equipment, indications for therapy, site selection, compatibility, drip titration, dosage and rate calculation, site maintenance, and complications. Live IV insertion practice is not included. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Currently enrolled in second year of nursing program or licensure as a nurse.
When Typically Offered: Summer
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NURS 290 Leadership Experience In Nursing
Credits: 1
An elective course that focuses on support for students in leadership positions in organizations. Emphasizes developing skills for group leading, recruitment of others into the organization’s programs, organizing and planning events, fund raising, and managing conflict within organizations. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in other nursing courses or permission is required.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURS 291 Special Topics In Nursing
Credits: 1
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURS 292 Special Topics In Nursing
Credits: 2
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing.
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NURS 293 Special Topics In Nursing
Credits: 3
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing.
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NURS 294 Special Topics In Nursing
Credits: 4
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing.
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NURS 295 Special Topics In Nursing
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in nursing.
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NURS 297 Individual Project In Nursing
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor.
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NURS 298 Individual Project In Nursing
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor.
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NURS 299 Individual Project In Nursing
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of nursing. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURSE 095 Success Strategies I - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
Support for academic success in nursing. Includes reading, study, and test-taking skills, working in culturally diverse groups and campus support services. An optional course recommended for students interested in improving academic skills or who are non-native English speakers. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Current enrollment in 10 Quarter Nursing Program.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURSE 096 Success Strategies II - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
Support for academic success in nursing. Includes reading, study, drug dosage computation, working in culturally diverse groups, & campus support services. An optional course recommended for students interested in improving academic skills or who are non-native English speakers. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Current enrollment in 10 Quarter Nursing Program.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 097 Critical Thinking In the Nursing Process I - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
An optional problem-solving seminar designed to assist students in developing their critical thinking skills in relationship to the nursing process. Emphasis will be on case studies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Current enrollment in 10-Quarter Nursing Program.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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NURSE 098 Critical Thinking In the Nursing Process II - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
Continuation of an optional problem-solving seminar designed to assist students in developing their critical thinking skills in relationship to the nursing process. Emphasis will be on case studies. Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Current enrollment in 10 Quarter Nursing Program.
When Typically Offered: Summer
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NURSE 121 Communication In Nursing - 10 QTR
Credits: 3
Students apply basic principles of communication and human relations to health care settings. Includes identification of problems in human relationships and techniques for working successfully with clients, families, co-workers, and others of diverse backgrounds in the health care environment. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURS 121 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the 10 quarter option of the nursing program.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURSE 122 Foundations of Nursing Practice - 10 QTR
Credits: 3
Organizing framework foundational to the nursing program. Concepts include critical thinking, nursing process, total person, homeostasis, environment, human needs, lifespan development of the older adult, and responsibilities of the RN. Equivalent to Equiv to NURS 141 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121 and NURSE 131 .
Concurrently: Concurrent with NURSE 132 and NURSE 142 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 123 Nursing Practice and Common Health Disturbances - 10 QTR
Credits: 7
Nsg care for persons with common health disturbances related to immobility, malnutrition, infection, inflammation, healing, pain, perioperative care, unconsciousness, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, & end-of-life issues across the life span. Includes nsg skills practice labs and clinical practicum to care for hospitalized persons. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121 , NURSE 131 , NURSE 122 , NURSE 132 , NURSE 142 .
When Typically Offered: Spring
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NURSE 124 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances I - 10 QTR
Credits: 6.5
First course in nursing sequence that focuses on nursing care for persons with complex health disturbances. Emphasis on electrolyte and acid-base imbalances and respiratory conditions. Includes nsg skills practice labs and clinical practicum to care for complex hospitalized individuals, primarily those individuals undergoing surgery. First of a two-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 123 .
When Typically Offered: Summer
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NURSE 125 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturbances II - 10 QTR
Credits: 6.5
Second course in sequence that focuses on nursing care for persons with complex health disturbances. Emphasis on cardiovascular, shock, neurological, immunological, cancer, gastrointestinal, endocrine, sensory, and integumentary problems. Includes nsg skills practice labs. Second of a two-course series. Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 124 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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NURSE 131 Communication Skills Lab - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
Practice of communication skills including communicating within the health care team and with clients; group process; and responding to individuals with varying needs, ages, and problems. Techniques for managing personal stress in health care settings are explored. Instructor approval required. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURS 131 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: Admission to the 10 quarter option of the Nursing Program.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 132 Skills Practice Lab - 10 QTR
Credits: 1
Provides on-campus experience practicing basic nursing skills. Equivalent to Equiv, to NURS 161 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121 and NURSE 131 .
Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in NURSE 122 and NURSE 142 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 142 Nursing Foundations Practicum - 10 QTR
Credits: 4
Provides opportunity for student to apply the nursing process, communication techniques, and basic nursing skills in a long-term care setting. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURS 151 . Mandatory P/NC grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 121 and NURSE 131 .
Concurrently: Concurrently with NURSE 122 and NURSE 132 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 221 Nursing Practice and Complex Health Disturb III - 10 QTR
Credits: 2.5
Third course in four course series of nursing care for patients with complex health disturbances with emphasis on care of persons with conditions of the neurological, hepato-biliary, genitourinary, renal and reproductive systems. Nursing role with toxins and bioterrorism is included. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURS 221 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 125 .
When Typically Offered: Winter
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NURSE 222 Nursing Practice and Health Promotion - 10 QTR
Credits: 3.5
Provides knowledge related to maintaining and promoting optimal health for individuals and families. Discusses health disparity as it relates to power/privilege. Emphasis is on supporting client self-determination and self care in the home and community. Equivalent to Equiv. to NURS 242 . Mandatory decimal grading.
Prerequisite Required: NURSE 221 & NURSE 231 .
When Typically Offered: Spring
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