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Courses


 
  
  • MUSE 106 - Varsity Men’s Glee Club


    Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music for male voices. Required participation in scheduled performances. Open to all members of the university community.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 107 - Master Chorale


    Mixed choir for music majors, non-majors, and community members which focuses upon a cappella repertoire as well as major works with orchestra. Required participation in scheduled performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 108 - Concert Singers


    Concert choir that performs sacred and secular choral music of many styles, including a cappella literature. Required participation in scheduled performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 113 - Wind Orchestra


    Emphasis on wind and percussion literature from all historical periods. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Four hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 115 - Marching Band


    Experience in large instrumental ensembles. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus. Designed primarily to perform at football games.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Five hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 116 - Pep Band


    Experience in large instrumental ensembles. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus. Ensemble designed primarily to perform at basketball games.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 118 - Community Concert Band


    Open to all university students with previous band experience. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 119 - Brass Band


    Ensemble designed to rehearse and concertize literature composed/transcribed for large brass ensemble and percussion. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 120 - Symphonic Winds


    Open to music and select non-music majors who successfully audition at the end of the fall semester. Performs standard wind band literature with an emphasis upon practical pedagogical foundations. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 121 - Symphony Orchestra


    Premier university ensemble which rehearses and performs orchestral repertoire from the early Baroque to the present day. Participants selected by audition and the instructor’s consent. All selected participants expected to be available for all rehearsals (including occasional evening and dress rehearsals) and performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 122 - Chamber Orchestra


    Small orchestral ensemble with an emphasis on developing chamber music skills and rehearsal techniques. Repertoire ranges from the early Baroque to the present day.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • MUSE 124 - New Horizons Band


    Rehearsal and study of wind and percussion literature from all historical periods for members of the university and community. May include scheduled appears on and off campus.

    Credits 1
  
  • MUSE 125 - Civic Orchestra


    An introduction to the modern symphony orchestra with an emphasis upon the learning and enjoyment of music, musical comprehension and appreciation. The ensemble performs regularly throughout the semester and is open to anyone with the desire to play an instrument within the orchestra idiom. Standard orchestral repertoire will be covered.

    Credits 1
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 131 - Jazz Ensemble


    Experience in large ensemble performance in the jazz idiom. Required participation in scheduled appearances both on and off campus, including festivals and out-of-town tours. Open to all university students by audition only.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 132 - Introduction to Jazz Combo


    Small jazz combo with an emphasis on developing essential repertoire and rehearsal techniques. Performances are required throughout the semester. Students will prepare during weekly scheduled combo rehearsals.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 133 - Jazz Combo


    Jazz Combo experience including the study of appropriate repertoire. Preparation for performances will be done in weekly scheduled combo rehearsals. In addition, each combo will perform two additional concerts, so that a minimum of three performances is required of each combo during the semester.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
  
  • MUSE 134 - Jazz Guitar Ensemble


    Jazz Guitar Ensemble. Exposes guitar students to a broad spectrum of musical styles, exercises their reading skills, and introduces them to the art of improvisational soloing. Experience the camaraderie of playing in an ensemble and the opportunity to exchange information and ideas.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 135 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble


    Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Exposes the students to performance with emphasis on essential stylistic interpretations associated with the jazz vocal repertoire. A rhythm section will be provided.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 136 - Contemporary Jazz Ensemble


    Rehearsals with performance opportunities in contemporary jazz styles. Students will explore relevant jazz literature and are encouraged to compose original jazz music. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 137 - Jazz Latin Ensemble


    Exposes the students to performance with emphasis on essential stylistic interpretations associated with Latin jazz repertoire.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 141 - Woodwind Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. 
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 143 - Flute Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. 
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 144 - Clarinet Choir


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. 
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 145 - Saxophone Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. 
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 146 - Brass Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 151 - String Chamber Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 153 - Guitar Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 161 - Percussion Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 162 - Marimba Band


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 163 - African Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. 
    May be repeated to a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 164 - Percussion and Dance


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent. May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 165 - Steel Drum Band


    The UNLV Steel Band performs music of many genres predominantly the music indigenous to Jamaica and Trinidad. Students will develop the ability and skills to play a variety of steel pans, percussion instruments and drum set.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated to a maximum of ten credits.
  
  • MUSE 166 - Hand Drum Ensemble


    Art of playing a variety of hand drums from around the world. Students exposed to authentic patterns, techniques and the general drum circle experience. Beginning and advanced ensembles accommodate the needs of all participants.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated to a maximum of ten credits.
  
  • MUSE 171 - Piano Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 172 - Accompanying


    Develops skills needed in vocal and instrumental accompanying. Fulfills 1 credit of ensemble requirement for piano majors.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated.
  
  • MUSE 173 - Piano Sightreading Ensemble


    Ensemble for piano majors or minors. Provides sightreading and ensemble experience for pianists.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 190 - Special Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 193 - Special Vocal Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 377 - Orff Ensemble


    Analyzation of the compositional techniques of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman through active participation and playing in ensembles comprised of voice, body percussion, tuned and non-tuned percussion and recorder.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites  .
  
  • MUSE 403 - Chamber Chorale


    Advanced chamber ensemble with emphasis on a cappella literature of all periods. Required participation in scheduled performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 404 - Opera Workshop


    Laboratory course devoted to the performance of operatic excerpts and short operas.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits for each course.
  
  • MUSE 405 - Women’s Chorus


    Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music for female voices. Required participation in scheduled performances. Open to all members of the university community.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 406 - Varsity Men’s Glee Club


    Study and performance of sacred and secular choral music for male voices. Required participation in scheduled performances. Open to all members of the university community.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 407 - Master Chorale


    Mixed choir for music majors, non-majors, and community members which focuses upon a cappella repertoire as well as major works with orchestra. Required participation in scheduled performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 408 - Concert Singers


    Concert choir that performs sacred and secular choral music of many styles, including a cappella literature. Required participation in scheduled performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 413 - Wind Orchestra


    Emphasis on wind and percussion literature from all historical periods. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Four hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 415 - Marching Band


    Experience in large instrumental ensembles. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus. Designed primarily to perform at football games.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Five hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 416 - Pep Band


    Experience in large instrumental ensembles. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus. Ensemble designed primarily to perform at basketball games.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 418 - Community Concert Band


    Open to all university students with previous band experience. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours laboratory.
  
  • MUSE 419 - Brass Band


    Ensemble designed to rehearse and concertize literature composed/transcribed for large brass ensemble and percussion. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 420 - Symphonic Winds


    Open to music and select non-music majors who successfully audition at the end of the fall semester. Performs standard wind band literature with an emphasis upon practical pedagogical foundations. Required participation in scheduled appearances for various events on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 421 - Symphony Orchestra


    Premier university ensemble which rehearses and performs orchestral repertoire from the early Baroque to the present day. Participants selected by audition and the instructor’s consent. All selected participants expected to be available for all rehearsals (including occasional evening and dress rehearsals) and performances.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 422 - Chamber Orchestra


    Small orchestral ensemble with an emphasis on developing chamber music skills and rehearsal techniques. Repertoire ranges from the early Baroque to the present day.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • MUSE 424 - New Horizons Band


    Rehearsal and study of wind and percussion literature from all historical periods for members of the university and community. May include scheduled appears on and off campus.

    Credits 1
  
  • MUSE 431 - Jazz Ensemble


    Experience in large ensemble performance in the jazz idiom. Required participation in scheduled appearances both on and off campus, including festivals and out-of-town tours. Open to all university students by audition only.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 433 - Jazz Combo


    Jazz Combo experience including the study of appropriate repertoire. Preparation for performances will be done in weekly scheduled combo rehearsals. In addition, each combo will perform two additional concerts, so that a minimum of three performances is required of each combo during the semester.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
  
  • MUSE 434 - Jazz Guitar Ensemble


    Jazz Guitar Ensemble. Exposes guitar students to a broad spectrum of musical styles, exercises their reading skills, and introduces them to the art of improvisational soloing. Experience the camaraderie of playing in an ensemble and the opportunity to exchange information and ideas.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 435 - Jazz Vocal Ensemble


    Jazz Vocal Ensemble. Exposes the students to performance with emphasis on essential stylistic interpretations associated with the jazz vocal repertoire. A rhythm section will be provided.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 436 - Contemporary Jazz Ensemble


    Rehearsals with performance opportunities in contemporary jazz styles. Students will explore relevant jazz literature and are encouraged to compose original jazz music. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSE 437 - Jazz Latin Ensemble


    Exposes the students to performance with emphasis on essential stylistic interpretations associated with Latin jazz repertoire.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for unlimited credit.
  
  • MUSE 441 - Woodwind Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 443 - Flute Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 444 - Clarinet Choir


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 445 - Saxophone Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 446 - Brass Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 451 - String Chamber Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 453 - Guitar Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 461 - Percussion Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 462 - Marimba Band


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 463 - African Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 464 - Percussion and Dance


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 465 - Steel Drum Band


    The UNLV Steel Band performs music of many genres predominantly the music indigenous to Jamaica and Trinidad. Students will develop the ability and skills to play a variety of steel pans, percussion instruments and drum set.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated to a maximum of ten credits.
  
  • MUSE 466 - Hand Drum Ensemble


    Art of playing a variety of hand drums from around the world. Students exposed to authentic patterns, techniques and the general drum circle experience. Beginning and advanced ensembles accommodate the needs of all participants.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated to a maximum of ten credits.
  
  • MUSE 471 - Piano Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight time.
  
  • MUSE 472 - Accompanying


    Develops skills needed in vocal and instrumental accompanying. Fulfills 1 credit of ensemble requirement for piano majors.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated.
  
  • MUSE 480 - Opera Production


    Involvement as a performer or production assistant in an opera/operetta production.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • MUSE 490 - Special Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 493 - Special Vocal Ensemble


    Students rehearse and perform chamber music for various instrumental combinations. Performances may take place on and off campus.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated a maximum of eight times.
  
  • MUSE 494 - Collegium


    Study, performance, and researching of early and rarely performed music of historical importance, including new and unperformed works. Performances prepared for both university and public presentation. Open to qualified personnel by audition and consent of instructor. The Collegium determines its own procedural policies. (A) Madrigal singers (B) Early Music Consort

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
  
  • MUSE 495 - Chamber Players


    Teaching and performance of contemporary music, with special emphasis on the historic approach to the many styles that have developed from early twentieth century to the present time. Also involves the learning and proper execution of various new notational styles.

    Credits 1
    Prerequisites Successful audition or instructor consent.
     
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • NRES 411 - Environmental Law


    Historical discussion of the development of environmental legislation, with particular attention to major public laws. Examines the interpretation, regulation, and developing court interpretation of selected public laws. Major emphasis on the environment as a system and understanding the broad concepts involved in protecting it using the laws enacted by Congress.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites   or  .
  
  • NRES 423 - Soil Science


    Understanding and application of principles of soil science. Emphasis on the relationship of soil characteristics to land use, plant growth, and ecosystem health/stability. Topics include soil genesis, soil chemistry, soil water relations, field soil characterization, soil sampling, standard physical and chemical lab methods of soil analysis, and soil mapping.

    Credits 4
    Prerequisites  .
  
  • NRES 432 - Advanced Environmental Toxicology


    Describes how selected classes of environmental contaminants interact with cellular processes, biochemical reactions, organs and tissues. Influences on individuals, populations and ecosystems. Describes the relationship(s) between toxicants and the multiple ways they interact with the endocrine system.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites ENV 201 or CHEM 201.
  
  • NUC 300 - Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Imaging


    Introduction to nuclear medicine imaging with an emphasis on medical terminology, ethics and related aspects of medical imaging, including computed tomography (CT).

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites HPS 102, RAD 117, BIOL 189, 223, 224, CHEM 121, 122, PHYS 151, MATH 128, must be fully accepted as a student in the Nuclear Medicine Program.
  
  • NUC 315 - Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation


    Principles and application of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation employed in nuclear medicine procedures. Theory and laboratory application of the quality control procedures specific to each instrument. Laboratory application of imaging parameters, patient positioning, views and venipuncture techniques.

    Credits 4
    Prerequisites RAD 100 and formal program admission.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Includes three hours laboratory each week.
  
  • NUC 320 - Radiopharmaceuticals


    Production, distribution, dose preparation, and imaging of radioactive tracers in medicine. Rationale of radiopharmaceutical choice and practical implications of radionuclide characteristics. Laboratory procedures including: handling of radionuclides, use of common equipment, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and aseptic technique.

    Credits 4
    Prerequisites NUC 315 and NUC 350.
    Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory each week.
  
  • NUC 350 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures I


    Preparation and performance of planar and SPECT nuclear medicine imaging procedures. Incorporation of all information necessary to perform liver, spleen, hepatobiliary, gastric reflux, Meckel’s diverticulum, gastrointestinal bleeds, lung and skeletal imaging and/or functional studies. Use and principles of automated processing and various film types.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites RAD 100 and formal program acceptance.
  
  • NUC 360 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures Laboratory


    Application of routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures including acquisition, processing, display, and analysis of data. Verbal communication and patient positioning relative to gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and skeletal studies will be emphasized.

    Credits 1
    Corequisites Concurrent enrollment in NUC 350.
  
  • NUC 387 - Nuclear Cardiology and EGG Interpretation


    Theory and principles of nuclear medicine cardiac imaging. Includes comprehensive examination of cardiovascular terminology and pathology and computer analysis. EGG interpretation and comprehension of life-threatening and dangerous cardiac rhythms.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites NUC 350.
  
  • NUC 450 - Nuclear Medicine Procedures II


    Survey of in vivo nuclear medicine procedures and pathology related to the endocrine, ureterogenital, central nervous system, tumor/inflammatory, and bone marrow imaging. Principles of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and predictive values of diagnostic testing.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites NUC 350.
  
  • NUC 480 - Positron Emission Computerized Tomography (PET)


    Presents the principles of PET imaging, including: instrumentation, quality control, reimbursement, radiation safety, procedures and diagnostic assessment in the areas of oncology, neurology and cardiology. Exploration of future trends also discussed.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites NUC 450.
  
  • NUC 494 - Advanced Practice in Nuclear Medicine


    Examination of Nuclear Medicine Laboratory accreditation processes and state and federal regulatory guides for the preparation of a radioactive materials’ application. Advanced practical application of PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MRI imaging.

    Credits (1-3)
    Corequisites NUC 480.
  
  • NURS 100 - Exploration in Nursing


    Assists the undergraduate student in exploration of nursing as a major field of study. Includes examination of career and career advancement opportunities, lifestyle issues, academic prepara­tion, professional issues.

    Credits 2
  
  • NURS 139 - Fundamentals of Medical Calculations for Health Professions


    Covers all four major drug calculation methods used in health professions today. Ratio & proportion, formula, fractional equation, and dimensional analysis are presented. A variety of realistic practice problems are addressed. Drug administration techniques and devices are included.

    Credits 2
  
  • NURS 140 - Medical Terminology


    Study of word derivation and formation with emphasis upon the understanding of common usage in the field of health care.

    Credits 3
  
  • NURS 220 - Basic Nursing Informatics


    Basic understanding of how automation and technology are used to manage information in nursing practice settings. Focuses on the use of computers as a tool to aid nurses to perform patient care in a variety of settings.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites PRN or NURS major.
  
  • NURS 299 - Nutrition and Development Across the Lifespan


    Focuses on application of health promotion and normal growth and development principles and the science of nutrition in health across the lifespan, emphasizing sociocultural factors within the United States. Theory = 3 credits.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  .
  
  • NURS 305 - Patient Centered Care: Basic Principles


    Introduction to nursing practice emphasizing application of the nursing process, critical thinking, psychomotor skills, communication skills, and documentation. Provides content on selected common disorders. Explores historical and theoretical perspectives of nursing as a profession, with introduction of ethical-legal decision-making. Emphasizes need for evidence-based practice and use of informatics in nursing. Theory = 4 credits, clinical = 2 credits.

    Credits 6
    Corequisites  .
    Prerequisites   and program contract.
  
  • NURS 306 - Foundations in Pharmacology


    Introduces the student to basic pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacoeconomics, and the relationship between pathophysiology and pharmacologic management. Emphasis on introductory principles and nursing management of drug therapy related to NURS 305. Theory = 3 credits.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites   and program contract.
  
  • NURS 307 - Health Assessment of Diverse Populations


    Acquisition of skills to perform a holistic patient assessment - including sociocultural, spiritual, family, and complete physical assessment. Normal assessment findings emphasized; however, health risk factors and common abnormalities discussed. Theory = 3 credits.

    Credits 3
    Corequisites  .
    Prerequisites   and program contract.
 

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