Course Development Projects
In this dedicated corner, we offer you an exclusive glimpse into our journey of conceptualizing, designing, and developing courses that transcend traditional learning paradigms. Each project featured here is a testament to our passion for creating transformative learning environments that captivate minds, inspire growth, and spark the joy of discovery. The following projects span a spectrum of topics, catering to various learning styles and needs. As you peruse this collection, prepare to witness the convergence of art and science, where educational theories blend seamlessly with technological advancements. Each project is a labor of love, a fusion of creativity and research, brought to life with tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Microsoft PowerPoint, and beyond. The Course Development Projects showcase is an opportunity for you to embark on a journey through my dedication to redefining education.
KIN 2501
History and Philosophy of Kinesiology
Developments in kinesiology and health from ancient times to the present.
PADM 5600 Microeconomic
Theory for Policy Analysis
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Concepts and analytical tools of microeconomics; their relevance for decision and policy making in public and nonprofit sectors; theories of demand, production, cost, market structures, and distribution; analysis of economic problems and policies, efficiency criteria, social impacts and limitations of the market system.
SPAN 2101
Intermediate Spanish I
Continuation of elementary Spanish. Native Speakers of Spanish will not receive credit for this course. Additional emphasis on reading and writing.
PHI 113
Introduction to Philosophy
An introductory course focusing on some of the perennial problems of philosophy: the relation of mind and body; the nature of knowledge, freedom, and determinism; the existence of God; immortality, and moral responsibility.
PHI 218
Ethics and Women's Issues
(General Education)
A discussion-based course that focuses upon issues of particular relevance to women. Topics discussed may include equality, affirmative action and comparative worth, social and gender roles, feminism, love, sexuality, family, work, caring and justice, pornography, fashion and beauty, abortion, reproduction, and ecofeminism.
PSY 101
General Psychology
(General Education)
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior with an emphasis on the origins of behavior, learning, social influences, physiological factors, individual differences, personality, and adjustment and maladjustment.
ENV 129
Our Fragile Earth + Lab
(General Education)
This course introduces students to a wide range of environmental issues from a scientific perspective. Specific topics vary from year to year, but this course utilizes lectures, discussions, laboratories, guest speakers and field trips to increase knowledge about environmental problems as well as increase scientific knowledge and literacy.
SUS 101
Sustainability Science
(General Education)
Through the lens of the natural and cultural history of Eden Hall and its surroundings, students learn about cultural, social, economic, natural, and other systems. The course will focus on land use over time, the economic and social drivers and impacts of those land use, and the implications for environmental wellbeing.
SUS 210
Sustainability Technology
(General Education)
This course discusses opportunities and challenges for using technology for sustainability. We will discuss innovation for sustainability and societal adoption, and will explore ways to use renewable energy and other technologies for homes and workplaces, the internet of Things, closed loops and new materials, sustainable transportation, and smart water systems.
ECN 102
Principles of Microeconomics
(General Education)
Microeconomics is the study of how households and firms make decisions and how they interact in specific markets. Students are introduced to the basic concepts and tools that economists use to understand how the economy works. This course is designed to increase economic literacy through acquiring core knowledge about economics.
ENG 302
Children's Environmental Fiction and Film
(General Education)
This course considers how children's and young adult literature and film can awaken environmental sensibilities in the reader/viewer. Students explore textual representations of flora, fauna, and the elements; the human desire to affiliate with the natural living world; and how fiction and film can promote ecological literacy and awareness.
PSY 352
Adult Development
(General Education)
The periods of adolescence and adulthood are examined through current theories of development. A life cycle perspective is adopted to study physical, cognitive and social/emotional development. Questions of qualitative changes, continuity/discontinuity stages, individual differences and the impact of biological, environmental and cultural factors throughout adulthood are addressed. This course is designed to follow PSY 351, but may be taken as a stand-alone course.
NRP 513
Clinical Applications of Theory & Research
(FNP Program)
This course focuses on the critical components of contemporary nursing knowledge, including concepts, statements, metaparadigms, philosophies, conceptual models, and theories. Students evaluate the variety of ways to organize nursing knowledge and explore the implications of their application. Through the clinical application of the course content, students examine the use of theory, nursing research, and nursing knowledge in professional environments. The findings of research are examined for their adoption and diffusion of innovations in nursing.
NRP 508
​Health Policy & Role of The Advanced Practice Nurse
(FNP Program)
This course emphasizes the history and development of advanced practice nursing roles and competencies, as well as the organizational and regulatory scope of practice requirements expected in these roles. Watson's theory of human caring provides the foundation for traditional and holistic care activities. Students examine the impact and evolution of this role transition, certification, and professional activities as these relate to advanced practice nursing. Also addressed are the changes in health care and their implications for advanced practice nursing. The impact of health care policy, managed care, as well as concepts related to financial responsibility within the health care delivery systems will be examined. This course provides the necessary strategies to address ethical issues for the health care professional. Research principles applicable to the advanced practice nurse will also be discussed and reinforced.
NRP 511
​Advanced Pathophysiology
(FNP Program)
​This course provides students with advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of systems in relation to an individual's health across the lifespan. Focus is given to the physiological and biological manifestations and adaptive and maladaptive changes that occur. The knowledge gained in this course lays a foundation for the management of primary care issues of the family and its members.
NRP 507
Advanced Pharmacology
(FNP Program)
This course is designed to provide the nurse practitioner student with the information and skills to initiate and monitor drug therapy. This course will integrate advanced knowledge regarding the clinical application of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, techniques and methods of drug prescribing, approaches to data collection, and problem-solving with discussions about drug therapy for common acute and chronic diseases. Emphasis will be on the practical application of important concepts used in clinical practice for clients across the lifespan.
NRP 531
Advanced Health Assessment I
(FNP Program)
This course emphasizes advanced practice history taking, physical examination, and obtaining and assessing diagnostic data for patients across the lifespan. Students learn to justify actual and potential health problems through the interpretation and integration of the history, health assessment, and laboratory data.
NRP 571
Advanced Health Assessment II & Clinical Procedures
(FNP Program)
This course is a continuation of NRP/531: Advanced Health Assessment I and provides the theoretical foundation for common office procedures encountered in primary care. ECG, X-ray, spirometry interpretation, and diagnostic imaging, as well as minor surgery and orthopedic procedures are included. Selected skills are practiced under supervision during residency.
NRP 555 & 556
Adult & Geriatric Management Part I & II
(FNP Program)
This two-part, combined theory and clinical course focuses on the management of common pathological conditions related to the neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems for adults and geriatric patients including implications for the individual and the family. Coding and billing are discussed. Theory, research, and clinical experiences guide prevention, disease management, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Identification and application of pharmacology therapies are incorporated. This course provides the health care professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues specific to adult and geriatric patients.
NRP 563
​Management of Women's Health Issues
(FNP Program)
This combined theory and clinical course focuses on management of normal and common pathological conditions that occur in women's health across the lifespan. Special emphasis is placed on disease prevention, reproductive health issues, contraceptive therapies, and normal OB. Students develop a systematic approach to women's health issues based on physiology and pharmacology. Appropriate educational and collaborative skills for the individual and their families are explored. The management of pharmacological issues is addressed. This course provides the healthcare professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues specific to women's health issues.
NRP 543
​Management of Pediatric & Adolescent Populations
(FNP Program)
This combined theory and clinical course focuses on the management of normal and common pathological conditions for children from birth through adolescence, as an individual and as a family member. The course combines theory and clinical experiences to emphasize assessment, prevention, and management utilizing a holistic model of care. Growth and development, anticipatory guidance, and behavioral theories are emphasized. Identification and application of pharmacological therapies are incorporated. The effects of culture on development, parenting, and health care practices are also evaluated. This course provides the health care professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues specific to pediatric and adolescent populations.
NRP 590
​Final Preceptorship
(FNP Program)
This course provides students with precepted clinical experiences. Business practices of the independent or semi-independent practitioner, including guidelines and regulations in the advanced practice role, are discussed. Students consolidate and refine their acquired skills in assessment and patient management in order to attain a level of competency and proficiency that will allow them to function in the nurse practitioner role. This course contains additional theory content across the lifespan. This course provides the health care professional with the necessary strategies to address ethical issues. Incorporation of research principles is reinforced throughout the course.
FNP 101
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Orientation
(FNP Program)
Students who enroll in the MSN/FNP v10 program 7/1/2017 or later are required to complete and pass a 1 week, 0 credit (0 cost) orientation course (FNP/101) prior to being admitted to the program. Completion of this requirement ensures students are entering the program with a clear understanding of programmatic requirements and expectations. More information regarding policies for FNP/101 can be found in the academic catalog.
NSG 511
Contemporary Nursing Practice
(MSN/Nursing Informatics Program)
This course emphasizes the School of Nursing's philosophical framework for professional practice and the role of the graduate nurse as practitioner, leader, and researcher. Topics include conceptual models, nursing theory, theory frameworks, conceptual terms, and the utility and application of nursing theories in practice. A key focus is introducing students to various conceptual perspectives to guide new ideas, research questions, and interpretations in nursing practice.
NRP 512
Nursing Research
(MSN/Nursing Informatics Program)
This course focuses on the role of the graduate nurse in research processes and evidence-based nursing practice. The key concepts focus on the process of translating knowledge influenced from quantitative and qualitative research into clinical guidelines. Topics include research methodologies and designs, statistical measures, data analysis, and the role of the nurse as scientist.
NSG 513
Inter-Professional Leadership And Management
(MSN/Nursing Informatics Program)
This course integrates the principles, theories, and models of leadership used in advanced nursing roles. A key focus is determining one's personal identity as a nurse leader. Topics include complexities in health delivery systems, leadership in the current health care environment, and the future of nursing.
HCI 525
Advanced Analytics
(Masters of Healthcare Informatics)
This course focuses on the critical components of contemporary nursing knowledge, including concepts, statements, metaparadigms, philosophies, conceptual models, and theories. Students evaluate the variety of ways to organize nursing knowledge and explore the implications of their application. Through the clinical application of the course content, students examine the use of theory, nursing research, and nursing knowledge in professional environments. The findings of research are examined for their adoption and diffusion of innovations in nursing.
HCI 584
Telehealth Part I
(Masters of Healthcare Informatics
FNP Program)
This is a foundational course that introduces students to telehealth services. Core concepts to be explored include telecommunications, technology infrastructure, and basic business requirements of implementing a telehealth service. Students will be introduced to designing telehealth encounters that promote health and wellness for both clinicians and consumers.
HCI 585
Telehealth Part II
(Masters of Healthcare Informatics)
This course explores advanced telehealth services and concepts such as regulatory, compliance, legal, and accreditation needs. Students will be exposed to legislative and state parity laws, licensing, and payment reimbursement processes. An in-depth look at real-world critical telemedicine services and contracting needs will be presented. (pre-requisite HCI 584)