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NUR 3115 Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Five hours
Application of foundational health care and nursing concepts using selected exemplars. Emphasis is placed on socializing the student as an active, developing professional within the context and dimensions of the discipline. Clinical experiences within the community hospital and other selected community agencies emphasize development of psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the beginning nurse and continuity of care across settings. Three classroom hours per week and a total of 80 simulation and/or clinical hours.
Prerequisite: admission into the nursing major
Corequisites: NUR 3112 , NUR 3124 , and NUR 3115L
Offered fall semester
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NUR 3124 Health Assessment & Therapeutic Interventions Four hours
Using the nursing process, students learn to assess the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of patients. Assessment skills are adjusted according to the patient’s developmental level. The skills of interviewing and physical assessment are developed to assist students in making clinical judgments. The course also incorporates selected foundational nursing knowledge and interventions, including documentation utilizing informatics. Three classroom hours per week and a total of 40 laboratory hours. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: admission into the nursing major
Corequisite: NUR 3112 , NUR 3115 , and NUR 3124L
Offered fall semester
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NUR 3222 Pharmacology 2 Two hours
Second course in a two-semester sequence. Uses the nursing process to introduce how the professional nurse approaches medication administration using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches. Explores the use of and relationships between Complementary and Alternative Medicine, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Students encounter increasingly complex dosage calculations, and nursing responsibility and accountability for safe medication administration are reinforced and emphasized.
Prerequisite: NUR 3112
Corequisites: NUR 3224 and NUR 3234
Offered spring semester
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NUR 3224 Concepts of Professional Nursing 1 Four hours
Expanding nursing concepts and exemplars to further develop and emphasize professional nursing practice. Concepts and exemplars are applied to patients with multiple, non-complex functional problems across the lifespan and patients with mental health conditions.
Prerequisites: NUR 3112 , NUR 3114 , NUR 3115 , and NUR 3124
Corequisite: NUR 3234
Offered spring semester
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NUR 3234 Concepts of Professional Nursing 1 - Clinical Four hours
This is the companion clinical course to NUR 3224 . Students continue to develop a deeper understanding and application of nursing concepts focusing on communication skills, safe and effective care, and the nursing process. Students engage in patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Course consists of a total of 160 hours of simulation, lab, and clinical experiences. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: NUR 3112 , NUR 3114 , NUR 3115 , and NUR 3124
Corequisites: NUR 3222 and NUR 3224
Offered spring semester
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NUR 3324 Concepts of Professional Nursing 2 Four hours
Continued application of nursing concepts and exemplars within professional nursing practice. This seven-week summer course exposes students to a variety of topics primarily revolving around vulnerable populations, health care disparities, and emergency preparedness. Students will also be introduced to maternal/newborn dyads. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: NUR 3224 and NUR 3234
Corequisite: NUR 3333
Offered summer semester
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NUR 3333 Concepts of Professional Nursing 2 - Clinical Three hours
This is the companion clinical course to NUR 3324 . Utilizing a variety of clinical agencies and organizations, students will provide care for persons across the lifespan, focusing on vulnerable populations, health care disparities, chronic conditions, disabilities and maternal/newborn dyads. During this course, students may opt to care for individuals, families and communities during an international mission experience. Course consists of a total of 120 hours simulation, lab and clinical experiences. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: NUR 3224 and NUR 3234
Corequisite: NUR 3324
Offered summer semester
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NUR 4124 Concepts of Professional Nursing 3 Four hours
Continued application of nursing concepts and exemplars within professional nursing practice. Students focus on patients with complex and/or complicated care needs across the lifespan. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Corequisite: NUR 4134 and NUR 4233
Offered fall semester
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NUR 4134 Concepts of Professional Nursing 3 - Clinical Four hours
This is the companion clinical course to NUR 4124 . Clinical experiences focus on the application of clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills to the care of patients with complex needs in a variety of healthcare settings. Experiences will also involve principles of patient care management and nursing leadership. Consists of a total of 160 hours of simulation, lab, and clinical experiences. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: NUR 3324 and NUR 3333
Corequisites: NUR 4124 and NUR 4233
Offered fall semester
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NUR 4224 Issues and Trends in Contemporary Nursing Four hours
Students examine current trends and issues in nursing as well as future, ongoing, personal and professional development. Seminars focus on collaboration and problem-solving as students examine issues encountered in the healthcare setting. Guided study for NCLEX-RN preparation and portfolio completion is also included. Must be taken in final semester of the program of study.
Prerequisites: NUR 4124 and NUR 4134
Corequisite: NUR 4226
Offered spring semester
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NUR 4226 Clinical Capstone in Nursing Six hours
Course consists of 240 hours of precepted clinical experience designed to aid the student into transition to practice and stresses the acquisition of the professional nurse identity. Students care for patients within acute care settings. Must be taken in the final semester of the program of study. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: NUR 4124 and NUR 4134
Corequisite: NUR 4224
Offered spring semester
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NUR 4233 Concepts of Nursing Leadership Three hours
Expands upon the theories and principles of leadership and professional nursing practice within the healthcare system. Focuses on the skills and characteristics needed to lead professional nursing practice in complex healthcare environments. Social issues, economic policy and regulatory requirements are used to explore healthcare delivery systems and access, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Includes strategies for monitoring delivery of care, outcomes and evaluating effectiveness of nursing care. Considers the perspectives of leadership, organization and change theories.
Corequisites: NUR 4124 and NUR 4134
Offered fall semester
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NUR 4481 Selected Topics One hour
Topics are chosen from a specialized area of healthcare, with application or relevance to nursing or allied health professionals. May be repeated for credit when content/topic differs. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor consent
Offered upon sufficient request
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NUR 4482 Selected Topics Two hours
Topics are chosen from a specialized area of healthcare, with application or relevance to nursing or allied health professionals. May be repeated for credit when content/topic differs. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor consent
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 2101 Leave No Trace One hour
Students learn the concept of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings - such as schools, camps, parks, wilderness and front country areas. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2201 Kayaking One hour
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting kayaking experience in camps, adventure programs and other wilderness settings. Students gain and demonstrate an understanding of necessary kayaking equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic kayaking strokes, implementation of safety procedures, kayak expedition skills and group management on kayak expeditions. Field trips required. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2211 Environmental Science Educator One hour
Introduces students to various career opportunities and the basic skills needed for each, in the area of natural resource management and environmental education. Students will develop awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment to informed decisions and responsible behavior concerning how to manage natural resources and educate others toward constructive actions concerning the environment. The completion of the Project WET, WILD and Learning Tree Workshops and interaction with various government agencies which manage natural resources will be an integral part of this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2212 Leadership and Human Systems Two hours
Examines the leadership practices necessary to develop processes, context, and culture to promote effective teams. Identifies how to integrate Christian worldview and the use of power in human systems.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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OLM 2283 Outdoor Recreation Skills Three hours
Advanced training in skills essential for an effective camp/recreation career. Students are exposed to outdoor recreational activities such as riflery, archery, low and high ropes course, backpacking, hiking, swimming, canoeing and horseback riding. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 2301 Canoeing One hour
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting canoeing experiences in camps, adventure programs, and other wilderness settings. Students gain and demonstrate an understanding of necessary canoeing equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic canoeing strokes, implementation of safety procedures, canoe expedition skills and group management on canoe expeditions. Field trips required. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2311 Wilderness First Aid One hour
Training course on first aid practices specifically used in remote or wilderness settings. Topics may include: Primary and Secondary Assessments, Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries, Heat-Related Emergencies, Hypothermia, Altitude-Related Illnesses, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Burns, Bone and Joint Injuries, and Wounds and Wound Infection.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education Three hours
Theories and principles of leadership and experiential education (e.g. transfer of learning, small group development, debriefing/processing, providing appropriate feedback, therapeutic approaches, framing experiences) are applied to program development and implementation for Christian outdoor ministry settings, with special consideration of both traditional and specific populations (e.g. youth-at-risk, chemical dependency, businesses, university orientation programs). Opportunities to develop, lead and evaluate adventure education experiences are incorporated. Field trips required.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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OLM 2383 Outdoor Living Skills Three hours
Introduction to basic living skills in wilderness environments. This course has a high level of hands-on activity, including a backpacking trip focused on skills such as Leave No Trace principles, appropriate clothing, water purification, stoves, fire building, navigation, meal planning and preparation, and trip planning. Field trip required. This course is a qualifying course for trip leaders who work with JBU’s Outdoor Adventure Center. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall semester
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OLM 2401 Mountain Biking Level 1 One hour
Training to teach students the basic skills of mountain biking and the ability to teach and assess others in safety and riding skills on progressively more difficult terrain.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2411 Mountain Biking Level 2 One hour
Training to teach students the advanced skills of mountain biking and the ability to teach and assess others in safety and riding skills on progressively more difficult terrain.
Prerequisite: OLM 2401
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2601 Introduction to Top Rope Rock Climbing One hour
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting beginning top rope rock climbing experiences in camps, adventure programs and other wilderness settings. Emphasis is placed upon site selection, instructor qualifications, assessment of participant skills, proper use and care of equipment, belaying technique, correct use of anchors, climbing site management, stewardship practices in wilderness settings and ministry opportunities through outdoor adventure pursuits. Field trips required. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered spring semester
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OLM 2611 Zip Line Guide One hour
Training course to prepare students to lead zip line experiences as a part of a canopy or zip line tour. Topics may include: platform management, zip line procedures, hand braking, lowering from a platform, risk management, retrievals, trolley transfer and braking systems.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2701 Ropes Course Level 1 One hour
Entry level training course to prepare students to lead groups using a challenge course. Topics will include equipment use and inspection, leading edge climbing, belaying, knots, course set up, belay transfers, daily course inspection, experiential learning philosophy, basic risk management and rescues. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2711 Ropes Course Level 2 One hour
Advanced level training course which builds upon the skills and knowledge from Ropes Course Level 1. Topics include: program design, advanced team theory, client assessment, staff supervision and feedback, belay escapes, second level course inspection (does not prepare one to be an inspector), rescues using a 4:1 mechanical systems and review of high impact elements-swings and two rope pamper pole set up.
Prerequisite: OLM 2701
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2801 Top Rope Climbing Instructor Certification One hour
This course builds on a basic knowledge of top rope rock climbing techniques and will explore practical top rope guiding standards. The course will consist of technical, hands-on top rope rock climbing guide training, discussion of common guide concerns, instructor demonstrations of common guiding and instruction skills presented. Successful completion of the course will lead to Top Rope Guide Certification by PCGI (Professional Climbing Guide Institute). An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: OLM 2601
Offered fall semester
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OLM 2811 Search and Rescue One hour
The introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR)/SARTECH III course is designed to provide knowledge concerning the general responsibilities, skills, abilities and the equipment needed by persons who would be participating in a search or rescue mission. The course is based around rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a base of knowledge for all SAR environments. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2901 Shooting Sports One hour
Training to equip students to safely lead shooting sports such as riflery and skeet shooting in a camp setting. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2911 Swift Water Rescue One hour
Training to equip students to assess, plan and execute water rescues in a moving water and white water context. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 2921 Target Sports One hour
Training to equip students to safely lead and teach target activities including archery, knife throwing and tomahawk throwing. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 3111 Horsemanship One hour
Instruction in teaching horse care, handling and riding techniques to participants of different ages. Safety, stable management and ministry opportunities through involvement in the “Right Lead” program at New Life Ranch are addressed. Field trips required.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 3113 Leadership and Professional Etiquette Three hours
This course provides an experiential assessment of each student’s leadership tendencies and aptitude while also exploring what it means to be a professional in the workplace.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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OLM 3153 Philosophy and Methods of Outdoor Education Three hours
An examination of effective teaching techniques and administrative programming practices for outdoor experiential education. This course emphasizes development and selection of curriculum and activities appropriate for use in extending the academic classroom to the outdoors. Content is also designed to prepare prospective outdoor education professionals to teach about the outdoor environment in non-formal educational settings. Opportunities to develop, lead and evaluate outdoor education experience are incorporated.
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 3213 Camp Leadership and Management Three hours
An introduction to the philosophy of Christian camping and its place in the spiritual, emotional and educational development of the person. Attention is given to administration and organization of camp life from counselor training to food purchasing. A local camp, New Life Ranch, hosts the course and serves as a model for observation and learning.
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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OLM 3243 Discipleship Development through Camp and Adventure Programming Three hours
Exploring the development of disciples utilizing the unique, experiential context of the outdoors and adventure activities. This is a master facilitator course that allows students to deeply explore the design and delivery of learning experiences with the purpose of holistic development of mature people with an active faith.
Prerequisites: CMF 2263 and OLM 2373
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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OLM 4111 Wilderness EMT Bridge Class One hour
The WEMT course builds on EMT training and expertise to meet the special challenges of the remote and unconventional environment. This course upgrades the EMT certificate to a WEMT certification requirements. An additional fee covers the cost of certification for Wilderness EMT training.
Prerequistes: EMTA 1004 EMT Basic Emergency Medical Technician I (NWACC) and EMTA 2004 EMT Emergency Medical Technician II (NWACC)
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 4121 Wilderness First Responder One hour
Standards of practice for outdoor professionals providing emergency medical care in remote areas. Consideration of prolonged transport times, severe environments, and the use of portable and improvised equipment. Topics include wilderness trauma and illness, search and rescue operations, and environmental emergencies. Upon successful completion of practical and written exams, students will receive a two-year Wilderness First Responder certificate from Wilderness Medicine Institute of National Outdoor Leadership Schools (NOLS) and a two-year American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR Certification. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall semester
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OLM 4431 Introduction to Capstone in Outdoor Leadership Ministries One hour
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of research for their Capstone project. Course work includes development of a topic and research methodology.
Offered fall semester
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OLM 4433 Capstone in Outdoor Leadership Ministries Three hours
A capstone course in ministry in which students strive 1) to integrate their previous academic and internship experiences; 2) to complete a professional portfolio of their education, experiences and work-samples; and 3) to demonstrate competence in their discipline-how to assess needs, find answers, and provide help, information, or advice appropriately; to continue personal and professional growth; to refine their knowledge base; and to increase capacity for personal reflection. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisites: OLM 4431 and completion of one semester of internship
Offered spring semester
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OLM 4481 Selected Topics One hour
Topics are chosen from some area of Outdoor Leadership Ministries. The student may also do an independent study and research under the supervision of the instructor. An additional fee may be associated with some OLM certifications.
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 4482 Selected Topics Two hours
Topics are chosen from some area of Outdoor Leadership Ministries. The student may also do an independent study and research under the supervision of the instructor. An additional fee may be associated with some OLM certifications.
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 4483 Selected Topics Three hours
Topics are chosen from some area of Outdoor Leadership Ministries. The student may also do an independent study and research under the supervision of the instructor. An additional fee may be associated with some OLM certifications.
Offered upon sufficient request
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OLM 4611 Internship in Outdoor Leadership Ministries One hour
Participation in an approved and supervised local or international ministry activity. May be repeated for credit as needed to fulfill necessary requirements. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 4612 Internship in Outdoor Leadership Ministries Two hours
Participation in an approved and supervised local or international ministry activity. May be repeated for credit as needed to fulfill necessary requirements. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 4613 Internship in Outdoor Leadership Ministries Three hours
Participation in an approved and supervised local or international ministry activity. May be repeated for credit as needed to fulfill necessary requirements. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Offered fall and spring semester
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OLM 4614 Internship in Outdoor Leadership Ministries Four hours
Participation in an approved and supervised local or international ministry activity. May be repeated for credit as needed to fulfill necessary requirements. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PPE 2113 Philosophy, Politics and Economics I Three hours
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) I examines central questions in the human experience at the intersection of these three important fields of study. The course promotes cross-disciplinary discussions about key texts and historical figures from the earliest civilizations to the early modern era. Far from being an arbitrary amalgamation of disparate fields, PPE recognizes the rich tradition of major thinkers who were philosophers, political theorists and economists all at once. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement or the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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PPE 2133 Philosophy, Politics and Economics II Three hours
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) II examines central questions in the human experience at the intersection of these three important fields of study. The course promotes cross-disciplinary discussions about key texts and historical figures from the early modern era to the present. Far from being an arbitrary amalgamation of disparate fields, PPE recognizes the rich tradition of major thinkers who were philosophers, political theorists and economists all at once. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement or the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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PHY 1101 Physics Practicum One hour
Experiences in physics, such as: physics teaching, physics demonstration design and implementation, or laboratory design and implementation. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 1114 Fundamentals of Physics I Four hours
An introductory study of the principles of Newtonian mechanics, vibrations, waves, and sound. Primarily for Biology, Construction Management, and Kinesiology majors. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Meets the Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite(s): minimum ACT math score of 24, or SAT math score of at least 580, or MTH 1113 and MTH 1122
Offered fall semester
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PHY 1124 Fundamentals of Physics II Four hours
An introductory study of the principles of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Primarily for Biology, Construction Management, and Kinesiology majors. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: PHY 1114
Offered spring semester
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PHY 2101 Physics Practicum One hour
Experiences in physics, such as: physics teaching, physics demonstration design and implementation, or laboratory design and implementation. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 2114 General Physics I Four hours
A study of the principles of Newtonian mechanics, vibrations, fluids, waves, and sound. Primarily for Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Engineering majors. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week. Meets the Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: MTH 1134
Offered fall semester
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PHY 2124 General Physics II Four hours
A study of the principles of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Primarily for Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Engineering majors. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week. Meets the Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Prerequisite: PHY 2114
Offered spring semester
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PHY 3101 Physics Practicum One hour
Experiences in physics, such as: physics teaching, physics demonstration design and implementation, or laboratory design and implementation. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 3113 Thermal Sciences Three hours
An introduction to the thermal sciences of mechanical engineering providing an overview of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. Three hours lecture-discussion per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 1144
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 2114
Offered fall semester
Same as ME 3113
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PHY 3171 Selected Topics One hour
Topics chosen from the many branches of physics such as optics, acoustics, nuclear physics, relativity, quantum physics, astronomy, and theoretical physics. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 3172 Selected Topics Two hours
Topics chosen from the many branches of physics such as optics, acoustics, nuclear physics, relativity, quantum physics, astronomy, and theoretical physics. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 3173 Selected Topics Three hours
Topics chosen from the many branches of physics such as optics, acoustics, nuclear physics, relativity, quantum physics, astronomy, and theoretical physics. May be repeated for credit when content differs.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 3223 Thermodynamics Three hours
A continuation from ME 3113 or PHY 3113 of the study of the laws of classical thermodynamics with a brief introduction to compressible flow. Energy conservation in closed and flowing systems. Application to power and refrigeration cycles. Three hours lecture-discussion per week.
Prerequisite: ME 3113 or PHY 3113
Offered spring semester
Same as ME 3223
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PHY 4101 Physics Practicum One hour
Experiences in physics, such as: physics teaching, physics demonstration design and implementation, or laboratory design and implementation. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered upon sufficient request
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PHY 4123 Electromagnetics Three hours
Application of Maxwell’s equations to transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. Include antenna design. Three hours lecture-discussion per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 2123 and PHY 2124
Offered spring semester
Same as EE 4123
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PHY 4220 Physics Research No credit
Laboratory-based research projects in an area of Physics of interest to the student and supervising faculty. May be repeated for credit. PHY 4220 is only for REU experiences at other institutions. Graded ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PHY 4221 Physics Research One hour
Laboratory-based research projects in an area of Physics of interest to the student and supervising faculty. May be repeated for credit. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PHY 4222 Physics Research Two hours
Laboratory-based research projects in an area of Physics of interest to the student and supervising faculty. May be repeated for credit. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PHY 4223 Physics Research Three hours
Laboratory-based research projects in an area of Physics of interest to the student and supervising faculty. May be repeated for credit. An additional fee may be associated with this course.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PHY 4310 Physics Internship No credit
Practical experience in a Physics-related field through work in industry, a non-profit organization, or a government agency. Internships may be paid, unpaid, or stipend-based. Graded ‘S’ or ‘U’.
Prerequisite: junior standing
Offered fall and spring semester
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POL 1013 American Government and Politics Three hours
A study of the origins, purposes, and evolution of the American system of government and politics. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, federalism, voting behavior, political parties and elections, and the separation of powers. Students are asked to wrestle with what it means for Christians to engage government and politics. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall and spring semester
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POL 2170 Model United Nations No credit
This course prepares students for participation in the Midwest Model United Nations conference, held in St. Louis, Missouri every February. Students conduct research in support of the class’s assigned country, focusing on specific topics and broader interests. Students also author position papers for submission to the conference, either individually or in pairs. May be repeated when content differs.
Prerequisite: instructor consent
Offered spring semester
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POL 2171 Model United Nations One hour
This course prepares students for participation in the Midwest Model United Nations conference, held in St. Louis, Missouri every February. Students conduct research in support of the class’s assigned country, focusing on specific topics and broader interests. Students also author position papers for submission to the conference, either individually or in pairs. May be repeated when content differs.
Prerequisite: instructor consent
Offered spring semester
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POL 2213 Comparative Politics Three hours
A comparative study of major political systems focusing on the principles, institutions, and customs that constitute the various regimes of the world. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 3003 Political Philosophy Three hours
A study of ancient and modern political philosophies, utilizing primary texts. The course addresses the place of political philosophy in the broader field of philosophy, emphasizing a worldview approach as a means of understanding human existence. Topics include nature, reason, freedom, justice, political rights, property, law, religion, will, passions, power, customs, and community. Meets The Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: EGL 1023
Offered spring semester
Same as RPH 3013
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POL 3163 Law, Courts, and Politics Three hours
An examination of the relationship between law, courts, and politics in American society. Students will become familiar with competing theories on the origins of law, and how these theories explain contemporary understandings of law. Students also study the American legal system and profession, the structure and limits of the federal and state courts, and consider the intersection of law, politics, and society in specific substantive areas. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: POL 1013
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 3173 Congress and the American Presidency Three hours
A study of the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in American government, with a specific focus on Congress and the president. Students will explore this relationship over time in an effort to understand how each branch works with (and against) the other. Time will be spent on the legislative and regulatory processes, the delegation of power from Congress to the president, the advice and consent power of the Senate concerning presidential appointments, the powers of each to check the other, and more. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: POL 1013
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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POL 3213 Religion and Politics Three hours
An exploration of the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. Topics include distinctions between religious traditions as they pertain to political behavior, the role of religious interest groups in American politics, church-state disputes and controversies, and increasing secularization in the United States. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 3253 Politics and Race in America Three hours
A study of race in American politics. Topics include the role of race in American political institutions over time, race and political behavior, race and the law, and more. Students are challenged to think about these issues from a Christian perspective. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement or the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 3353 International Relations Three hours
An examination of the development of international relations and international organizations, and how Christians have responded to the issues of war and peace. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisites: POL 1013 and either HST 2013 or HST 2023
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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POL 3393 Research Methods and Design Three hours
An introduction to the research process in Political Science. Explores key debates over research methods and techniques, including casual inference, hypothesis testing, case studies, quantitative versus qualitative research, and more. Students produce and defend an original research design that could be developed into a full-fledged research project.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 3423 Selected Topics: American Politics Three hours
This course considers a specific topic related to American politics and society. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: POL 1013
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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POL 4213 Constitutional Law: Institutions and Powers Three hours
A seminar on the origin, development, and contemporary practice of American constitutionalism as expressed through interpretations of the U.S. Constitution, with special emphasis on Supreme Court cases dealing with federalism, Congress, the Presidency, and the courts. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (odd-numbered years)
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POL 4223 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Three hours
A seminar on the origin, development, and contemporary practice of American constitutionalism as expressed through interpretations of the U.S. Constitution, with special emphasis on Supreme Court cases dealing with the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)
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POL 4511 Independent Study in Political Science One hour
Special topics in political science are considered.
Offered upon sufficient request
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POL 4512 Independent Study in Political Science Two hours
Special topics in political science are considered.
Offered upon sufficient request
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POL 4513 Independent Study in Political Science Three hours
Special topics in political science are considered.
Offered upon sufficient request
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POL 4613 Research Seminar Three hours
An overview of political science as a discipline, covering different approaches to political science research. Students research a topic of interest to them in political science, culminating with a paper and presentation to the JBU community. Students also consider possible career paths in political science, and reflect on what it means to be a Christian citizen in a fallen world.
Prerequisites: POL 3393 and nine additional hours of Political Science
Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)
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PSY 1013 Introductory Psychology Three hours
The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes including the brain and behavior, consciousness, learning and memory, development, sociocultural processes, emotions, stress and health responses, psychopathology, and treatment methods in psychological science. Students are introduced to theory, research, and practice as the foundations of modern psychology. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall and spring semester
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PSY 1093 Honors: Introductory Psychology Three hours
A scientific study of the principles underlying animal and human behavior, focusing on the development of psychology in relation to other academic disciplines. Critical thinking and integrative themes are stressed by using in-class exercises and formal projects. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program or Honors Committee approval
Offered fall semester
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PSY 1101 Orientation to Psychology One hour
Designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to make intelligent choices about their future in the discipline. Topics for discussion include the changing nature of psychology, departmental resources and goals, career development, and graduate school. Not required of majors who upon matriculation to JBU have completed more than 12 transferable hours in psychology.
Offered fall semester
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PSY 2123 Psychology of Relationship Development Three hours
A foundational course that integrates Biblical truths with current literature on interpersonal, marriage, and familial relationships across the lifespan. Course work includes analysis and application of current theory and research on interpersonal neurobiology, emotional and relational intelligence, gender differences, family of origin issues, human sexuality, personality types, communication skills, and cross-cultural relationships. This course may not be audited. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered spring semester
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PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling Three hours
A study of major counseling theories. Includes dynamic, existential, humanistic, gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, reality, and family systems theories of counseling and the most useful strategies from each. For the beginning student of counseling.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
Offered fall semester
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PSY 2243 Introduction to Therapeutic Interviewing Three hours
Basic elements of interviewing, setting conditions for psychological growth, and the development of effective action plans for healthy psychological change.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
Offered spring semester
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PSY 2383 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Three hours
A study of the essential statistical techniques needed to analyze experimental data and understand current research publications with applications in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include graphing, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing (using correlation, regression, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi square). Extensive use of statistical software for both calculation and enhancing conceptual understanding and critical thinking. Meets the Mathematics requirement or the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).
Prerequisites: PSY 1013 and either an ACT Math score of at least 19, or a minimum SAT score of 480, or MTH 0153
Offered fall and spring semester
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PSY 2393 Research Methods Three hours
An introduction to research methods in psychology that stresses critical thinking about methodological issues. Research skills are developed in hypothesis construction, research design, interpretation of statistical results, scientific writing, library and internet research, and presentation of results to a professional audience.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSY 2383 or MTH 1003
Offered fall and spring semester
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PSY 2413 Developmental Psychology Three hours
A study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the human from conception through adulthood. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Offered fall and spring semester
Same as FAM 2413
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PSY 3203 Psychological Testing Three hours
An examination of the theory, interpretation, and appropriate use of individual and group tests of personality, mental ability, aptitude, achievement, and interest. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: PSY 2383
Offered upon sufficient request
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PSY 3303 Theories of Personality Three hours
A study of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality with references to theories of personality developed in the 20th century. This course examines personality theory through a focus on key concepts, techniques of practice, application, and critical evaluation of each framework. The application of personality theories in clinical and testing settings will also be explored. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite: PSY 1013
Offered spring semester
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