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Introduction to blueprint, facility floor plan diagrams, and blueprint components will be performed in class portion of the course. In simulation part of the course, the learner will read blueprints for lock out/tag out, utilize lock out/tag out practices, apply and verify lock out/tag outs.
This course provides students with knowledge and tools necessary to research cybersecurity threats, identify threats and take action to minimize, mitigate, or eliminate the threats. Additionally, the concepts of continuous training within the organization, and the company-wide impact of cybersecurity are addressed. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to formulate effective strategies for communicating with stakeholders in the nuclear industry. Students will be able to identify appropriate media and methods of communication, as well as develop feedback and monitoring strategies to ensure that the communication is effective. In addition, students will analyze communication strategies and provide an oral presentation of a proposed strategy.
This course is an introductory examination of the American criminal justice system with an understanding of its social and institutional context, unique structure, and functioning. The course provides an overview of the foundations and components of the criminal justice system, including (substantive and procedural) criminal law, police, courts, and corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the criminal justice process itself and how the various institutions of criminal justice interact. Key issues will be addressed such as individual rights versus public order, defining and measuring crime, knowledge of criminal law, and the challenges, issues, and limitations facing the police, the courts, and the rehabilitation system -- within the context of our U.S. Constitution. Different aspects and stages of this process will also be explored.
This course provides an overview and application of the concepts and practices of data communications and networking within a business environment. Topics of this course include data communications models, protocols, standards, and services; networking technologies and communication media; network topology, design and architecture; network management; wireless technologies; network security; and cryptography. Students will practice their knowledge and skills through hands-on labs and assignments, which are based on real-world business case scenarios. IT 250 begins to prepare the student for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Covers an intermediate level of algebra in order to prepare students for subsequent courses in mathematics. Major topics include real numbers and algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial expressions and functions, rational and radical expressions, and quadratic equations and functions.
Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of the population as a whole. This course provides students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of today s complex US public health system. Students will explore the origins of the modern public health system, the contributions of public health practice, and the critical issues facing it today. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to a broad array of career opportunities and learn how these professions work together to prevent and mitigate health risks in the general public.
This course will introduce students to basic concepts in programming through the Python language. The concepts to be covered include, but will not be limited to: variables, Boolean logic, loops, collecting user input, displaying output and/or saving it to an external file, lists, strings, objects, inheritance, recursion, and Graphic User Interface (GUI) programming. Students will have multiple opportunities to practice the debugging process throughout the course. By the end of this course, students will be able to apply these concepts to create executable programs to meet many real-world needs.
This class provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare them for academic and professional writing. By analyzing the work of other writers, students will learn to approach writing from a rhetorical and genre-based perspective. They will practice sentence- and paragraph-level writing, learning to revise and correct their own work. They will also work on finding, documenting, and effectively integrating sources into a research-based essay. Both traditional (textual) and multimodal (textual and visual)
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
This course presents an advanced study of theories of individual and group motivation, organizational behavior, management, organizing, and leadership, and other essentials in understanding how to successfully lead modern criminal justice agencies. Focus will be on examining real and potential issues that arise in justice administration. Delivery: Online course delivered over 8 weeks
This course offers an introduction to the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and scholarship in sociology. Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior, and this course examines several important sociological topics, including: culture; socialization; deviance; social inequality; social institutions; and social change. This course also explores various socio-historical and socio-cultural frameworks across the world, promoting an appreciation for unique cultural identities and institutions. Students will improve their analysis, understanding and interpretation of contemporary social issues in this rapidly changing world. This course encourages the practice of "doing" sociology through exploration of students' everyday social world, and the often invisible and taken-for-granted social forces that shape it.
Research has indicated that employee training is important in an organization because it allows employees to improve their skills and improve the quality of work they are providing to the organization. Furthermore, training is an essential part of every employer s safety and health program. Training protects employees from work-related injuries, but also improves productivity, performance, and morale. In addition, training in equal employment opportunity, including sexual harassment and race discrimination, is also required by law. In 2020 the world has seen an unprecedented growth in distributed employees as a consequence of COVID-19. Distributed workforces use a variety of telecommunication networks and tools to establish connectivity as well as provide organizational policies and procedures, email and interactive meetings. Distributed teams encompass organizations that (1) offer flexible work arrangements and whose employees work out of home offices rather than on site and (2) have employees who are geographically distant. This course will provide an overview of facilitating training programs in a virtual environment. We will address adult learning principles involved in the design of virtual training, strategies for engaging employees during training, the use of training methods for synchronous and asynchronous learning, and ways to assess the effectiveness of the training program.
What does it mean to learn ? This course provides an overview of the major theories that explain the dynamics of behavior and learning in humans and animals. Topics include classical and operant conditioning, social learning, learning occurring through the media, memory, and forgetting. This course has a focus of making course concepts meaningful by helping students create connections between learning and career outcomes. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to any career in which it s important to teach, influence, or change the behavior of self or others.
This intensive course introduces students to the concepts of culture and cultural diversity as they relate to health care and the health care delivery system. During the course students will explore religious, racial, ethnic and other subcultures that exist in our society and examine conflicts that often occur when differing cultures enter the health care arena. Students will also discuss the concept of cultural competence and study strategies that health care organizations are using to create more inclusive services.
In this course you will study the principles and applications of microprocessors, including hardware and software, interfacing, assembly language programming, and microprocessor-based systems. You will also learn about the eight, 16-, and 32-bit microprocessor technology and its features. This course also consists of laboratory activities involving assembly language programming.
This course will provide students with a theoretical and empirical understanding of the history and origins of international terrorism. The course examines socialization and radicalization, motivating ideologies, the roles played by media, organization and financing, and the nature of threats posed abroad and domestically. It identifies international terrorist groups, reviews their strategies and tactics, and examines counterterrorism strategy and policy. Particular time and attention will be devoted to the strategies and tactics of 21st century jihadi networks.
This course will focus on providing students with the information necessary for selecting the correct personal protection equipment (PPE) to perform electrical work on various voltage rated systems/components. Students develop an understanding of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Electric Code requirements regarding the identification and selection of PPE for performing electrical work. Additionally, students develop an understanding of arc-flash calculations and boundaries associated with performing work on systems/components varying in voltage rating. A 3D simulation scenario assists the student in understanding PPE identification and selection for electrical work.
In today's environment, perimeter and infrastructure security is not enough to mitigate security attacks against data and information stored, transmitted, and processed by computer systems. In order to design and build secure IT systems, all elements of the system need to be secure. Unfortunately, more and more security vulnerabilities are exploited due to insecure software systems. This course gives insight, guidance, and best practices in the design, development, and testing of secure software systems.
In this course, students will explore the strategic role of Information Technology (IT) in modern organizations. They will learn to recommend and justify the adoption of advanced business technologies, focusing on enhancing productivity and organizational efficiency. Students will delve into the transformative power of IT, justifying its role in fostering innovation, enabling new business models, and maintaining competitiveness in dynamic markets. Additionally, they will gain insights into the risks associated with IT, becoming proficient in implementing measures to ensure data security and privacy, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity threats. The course will also equip students with the skills to facilitate effective communication and collaboration within teams, utilizing collaborative tools and platforms. Furthermore, students will develop the ability to create compelling data visualizations through data analysis, enabling them to communicate complex information and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
Examines the technology and impact of the design of database systems on the organization. Covers the application, design, and implementation of database systems. Topics include an introduction to basic database concepts, database design principles including E-R diagrams and database normalization, SQL queries, transaction management, distributed databases, data warehousing, and database administration. Course focuses on the relational model.
This course focuses on guiding students through the foundational steps of their dissertation journey. By the end of this course, students will develop and submit a comprehensive dissertation proposal, identifying their research problem, objectives, and methodology. Students will choose their dissertation format (Three-Paper Model or Applied Project) and build their Dissertation Committee. The seminar emphasizes research alignment with career goals and ensures proposals meet academic rigor and practical relevance.
An in-depth examination and analysis of the relationship between American law enforcement and the communities they serve. Many areas of policing are explored at intermediate and advanced levels, to include community policing, diversity issues, and other current issues and controversies in municipal policing.
This course provides knowledge about the informatics roles and skills utilized in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of information processes and information technology to support patient care interventions in an interprofessional healthcare environment. The course will focus on the use of information technology tools to support healthcare decision-making for patients, healthcare consumers, and professional colleagues. Nursing informatics specialization competencies and the role of nurses in improving patient outcomes and supporting a safe healthcare environment, through the use of information technology, will be included.
This course focuses on the advanced comprehensive assessment of individuals. It builds on the students knowledge and skills and provides a foundation for the advanced practice nurse to evaluate the health of individuals and provide health promotion interventions. The interactions of developmental, biopsychosocial, and socio-cultural contexts resulting in health effects for individuals provide the structure of the course. Students obtain the practice skills necessary for advanced communication (i.e., clinical interviewing, focused history taking), biopsychosocial and physical assessment, critical diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making through course readings, dialog, discussions, videos, simulations, and practical examinations. This course includes 45 hours of practice experience hours using virtual clinical simulation.
The goal of this course is to help students develop mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills that will serve them well in their lives both in and out of school. Topics will include the important real-world applications of measurement units, managing money, statistics in the media, the mathematics of voting, and mathematics in the arts and nature. Providing correct solutions to routine problems is not the goal; more important is the ability to communicate effectively about mathematical reasoning and to solve realistic, practical problems both collaboratively with other students and individually. This is a survey course introducing the student to a variety of mathematical topics. It does not prepare a student for future courses that require a knowledge of algebra (e.g. PreCalculus or Statistics).
This course provides an introduction to the various principles of electrical circuit analysis. Topics include the study of voltage, current and resistance relationships, energy and power, analysis of circuits in different configurations, theorems for the analysis and simplification of circuits, capacitance, inductance, and transformers.
This course provides an in-depth study for the human resources practitioner to the legal, practical, and successful human resources strategies used by domestic and international companies in today s global economy. Students will examine best practices in recruitment and selection for organizations derived from legislation, management theory and practice and social science research. It covers the staffing activities practiced in all types of organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed upon cases analyses and business applications. This course also includes correct planning of job interviews and interview routine. Students will learn different types of job interviews and their proper use in practice, the use of assessment centers for selection of new employees, psychological testing as well as other methods of selecting new employees.
This is a laboratory course that utilizes simulations and hands-on experiments to study body systems that include: cells, blood, integumentary system, muscular system, nervous system, skeletal system and the endocrine system. Students use the scientific method in an experimental environment, learn and use safe laboratory practices, perform dissections, perform experiments, gather and analyze data, and present data and conclusions in scientific laboratory reports. (1 credit course)
This multidisciplinary undergraduate course is designed to introduce students to the role of information management in health care. During the course, students will explore benefits, issues, risks and challenges related to the electronic health record and other information systems in the health care environment. Students will also explore the field of consumer informatics and its use in providing health related information to health care consumers. The course will address the role of the health care provider in working with computers and information management systems in health care.
This course in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focuses on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), social impact, and ethical considerations. Exploration extends beyond the traditional boundaries of HCI, recognizing that while humans shape computers, technology, in turn, shapes humans and our society. Explore the intersection where intelligent systems and human users meet, emphasizing the reciprocal impact between technology and humanity. This course immerses students in the fundamental principles, methodologies, and design considerations at the convergence of HCI, AI, and the dynamic relationship between humans and technology, all while navigating the ethical dimensions of technological innovation.
This capstone seminar represents the culmination of your educational experience leading to a degree in National Security. Previous coursework has provided understanding of the complex and multidisciplinary field of national security affairs; including the structures and powers granted by the Constitution, the roles of government branches, departments and agencies and the role of the electorate. The topical focus of this seminar may vary according to semester and instructor-here, we examine the global context of American national security, including the enduring and emerging threats to security and the national interest, and the strategic challenges a democratic nation confronts in formulating a successful grand strategy that provides national security and enjoys the widespread support of American voters and public opinion.
Students will learn about advanced project management principles and develop schedules focusing on key concepts. The emphasis is on applying operations strategies for optimal processes, resource use, and efficient supply chains to enhance organizational performance. Through advanced techniques, students navigate project and operational risks for successful outcomes. Quality management, including Six Sigma methodologies, ensures high-quality deliverables. The course incorporates data analytics and quantitative methods for informed decision-making, utilizing KPIs to measure and improve performance. Essential team management skills, team development, conflict resolution, and effective project communication tools are integral components. This learning experience equips students for success in the dynamic fields of operations and project management.
To better understand the current and future challenges of new and dangerous warfare tactics, this course will describe and analyze military strategy as well as the causes of war throughout the evolution of the United States Military. Additionally, it will examine how the military has confronted social changes and diversity and analyze the ethical challenges of a new operational environment.
A senior-level course designed for advanced students and working professionals who are seeking to tie it all together. The course applies social science theory to current events and reviews the theoretical foundations of the economic, political science, psychological and sociological disciplines. Students will engage and enhance critical thinking skills along with oral and written communication skills while reviewing and analyzing ethical questions and the concepts of diversity. Through a mixture of discussions, presentations and written analysis, students will review the major theories, organize and relate theoretical principles to real-world problems and gain experience with different modes of communication. You are required to use and to create Microsoft PowerPoint and Narrated Power Point functions. A headset and microphone is a required purchase for this course.
Leaders and managers need to know the potential causes and how to sustain control of interruptions. This course examines the planning process in organizations to continually confront the unlikelihood of a disaster occurring and causing an unexpected interruption of normal operations. Specifically, it provides an overview of the key elements and strategies for implementing a crisis management program within an organization. Undertaking a business function analysis approach, the students will be able to define anticipated consequences when normal organizational operations disrupt and develop a recovery plan built around desired outcomes.
During this course learners will examine the historical evolution of domestic terrorism and the complexities surrounding the definition and conceptualization of terrorism. An analysis of the criminological, sociological, and psychological perspectives of terrorists will be used to gain an understanding of the process of radicalization and the emergence of radical Islamists in the west. Identification and examination of right wing extremists; left wing extremists; Christian and other religious extremism, single-issue groups, militias, and homegrown terrorism will also be studied. Other topics to be covered will include legal and ethical issues surrounding counterterrorism and domestic intelligence gathering, lone wolf terrorists, transnational connections to terrorism and the role of the news media, Internet, and social media in advancing or deterring domestic terrorism.
Recent disasters, economic crises, violence against people of color, and the pandemic have shone a harsh spotlight on disparities experienced by many around healthcare access, economic recovery, housing and food insecurity, and community safety. This course provides you with opportunities to explore theoretical, practical, and creative approaches to eliminating disparities that perpetuate vulnerabilities. You will examine historical perspectives of social justice theory and its application to health outcomes among indigent and underserved communities. Empowerment and community resilience are major facets of this course. You will critique social, individual, environmental, and systemic influences on health and vulnerability and recommend actions for change.
This course is intended to help you understand the theory of auditing, including the educational and ethical qualifications for auditors, as well as the role of the auditor in the American economy. By the end of the course, you should be familiar with the professional standards, professional ethics, and the legal liability of auditors. As a manger, you should be able to effectively plan and design an audit program, gather and summarize evidence, and evaluate internal controls.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of community-level, societal, and geopolitical factors that influence global health in developing countries. Students will explore interdisciplinary perspectives of global health regarding health care systems, environmental health and disasters, trends in communicable and non-communicable diseases, and cutting-edge improvements in global health interventions. Students will examine similarities and contrasts across cultures and environment, with attention to issues of health equity and shifting ideologies in global health.
This course is an introduction to microbiology. It covers the fundamental concepts of microbiology, including the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Students will explore the structure, function, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms, as well as their roles in the environment and human health. Microbiology covers the scientific methods necessary to understand microbial growth and metabolism and provides a historical perspective by reviewing the major scientific contributions that led to modern-day microbiology. Our scientific inquiry will include case studies, a variety of visual aids, virtual labs, discussions, and written assignments.
The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. This course will provide the foundation for safe, effective drug therapy and the role of the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, and management. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as they relate to practice experience. This course includes 9 hours of practice experience through digital virtual patient activities simulating a real patient via Shadow Health.
This course considers technological change and its effect on human needs and concerns. A range of current technological innovations are explored in terms of intended and unintended consequences. Attention is given to ethical and social dilemmas framing technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to critically evaluate the implications of technology upon society.
This course provides an in-depth study of the nature and causes of crime and criminal behavior. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the course focuses on criminal topologies and criminological theories. Topics range from crime causation to the extent of crime, victimization, and social and psychological theories. Learners will address various types of criminality such as violence, property crimes, and public offenses, as well as the application of these theories to criminal justice policies and procedures.
General Chemistry examines topics including chemical nomenclature, measurement, states of matter, the atom, chemical bonding, solutions, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry, and how these apply in the world around us. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the world of chemistry, which covers such topics as the structure of the atom and the basic physical laws that govern matter. You will learn about the processes chemists and scientists use to determine the composition and nature of matter.
This course will help you understand the relationship between human society and the Earth, as well as the technology used to analyze that relationship. Our course has three threads: Earth, as represented by the four natural spheres atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Each of these spheres is addressed individually in modules in the course. Society, as represented through the effects of Earth processes on humans and society and the effects of the human existence on the physical nature of the Earth. Technology, which has greatly expanded in geoscience research. You will use these technologies in researching information related to your final project. These threads are tied together by our semester-long project that enables you to relate your studies directly to your community. Everyone will select a study area your hometown, your current location, or another area with which you are familiar and conduct a mini Natural Resources Inventory of the area as related to each of the four natural spheres. You will identify natural resources such as climate, waterways, land cover (forests, grasslands, etc.), and geologic hazards (sinkholes, landslides, volcanoes, etc.) specific to your study area. Then, you will assess the quality of the air and water, any degradation to the land cover, and any negative effects of geologic hazards. Finally, to complete the project, you will suggest mitigation strategies that you will present along with the resource identification and quality assessments in an audio/visual presentation.
This course introduces the science of lifespan development and the concept of human growth as being a product of the interaction among the biology, psychology, and environment of the individual. This course examines the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environment factors across the lifespan. Students will explore, analyze, and present theories and evidence associated with developmental science from conception through death. Concepts learned in this course can be applied to any career focusing on health or human services and can help learners raise healthier children and live in more functional families.
This is a 3-credit, science-oriented, introductory online nutrition course that focuses on basic principles of human nutrition. It emphasis the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources. It also discusses the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention in relation to personal health choices and with applications for students contemplating careers in the health professions.
Scientists have stated that we are experiencing the sixth mass extinction of biological diversity since the Earth formed and that we may well be in a new geological age, the Anthropocene Epoch. Through readings and numerous activities, this course examines the rise and fall of biological diversity over time through the study of ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. Topics include the meaning and value of biodiversity, major threats to species and ecosystems, and efforts to conserve, manage, and sustain biological diversity. In addition, as science and technology are now at the heart of every aspect of the global economy, a wide range of employers hire workers with courses and degrees in the Natural Sciences. Employers such as JP Morgan Chase, the National Institutes of Health, environmental businesses, law firms, and the health care industry, hire workers with degrees including courses like this. They want great thinkers, problem solvers, communicators, and team players with multi-disciplinary backgrounds. All of these skills are addressed in this course.
This course is designed for students who have not yet become proficient with the fundamental topics of algebra needed for further study in mathematics and statistics. Covered in this course are operations on signed numbers, properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, the Cartesian coordinate system, graphing, polynomials, rational and radical expressions and equations, factoring, and quadratic equations.
This introductory course focuses on the competencies and core values inherent in the role of the Registered Professional Nurse. Collaboration with interprofessional healthcare team members is presented. Assignment, delegation, and supervision responsibilities of the Registered Professional Nurse, as well as legal influences, ethics, and scope of practice are explored.
This course provides students a comprehensive overview of commercial Electrical Power Distribution. Students examine power system flow dynamics along with those elements and facilities associated with electrical power generation, its transmission, and subsequent distribution to gain a working understanding of Electrical Power Distribution. Additionally, students assess frameworks associated with economic, regulatory, and energy accounting practices to gain in depth understanding of how and why telemetry, communication, and control requirements are vital to maintaining electrical power system stability and reliability.
An online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Associate in Applied Science in Technology degree outcomes. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrates that the outcomes have been met. Students learn how to develop an online portfolio during the first module of the course and then work under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the remainder of the semester to compose learning statements, compile appropriate evidence, and create the Integrated Technology Assessment report.
This course is designed to help you improve your academic and workplace writing skills. The course emphasizes research-based, argument-driven writing. You will complete a research paper, a workplace proposal, and an oral presentation related to your academic discipline or profession. You will practice finding, evaluating, and citing sources; paraphrasing and summarizing; outlining and paragraphing; and revising and proofreading.
In this course, students will learn what social theory is and what it can and cannot do to understand human behavior. Students will develop expertise in a health behavior of interest to them and learn how to apply theory to develop interventions that can support healthier behaviors and ultimately healthier outcomes for people and communities.
This course explores the judicial processes employed in handling minor criminal offenders; those generally under the age of 18 years. These include arrest, legal guardian responsibilities, sealed court records, case adjudication, sentencing and juvenile corrections. Also covered are the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of delinquency and its causes, potential deterrence and rehabilitation modalities. This is an 8 - week format. If you have experienced 15-week formats, you can expect the 8-week format to be nearly double the workload of a 15-week format
This course is designed to help students master the art of professional communication. A broad range of topics is covered including professional presentations, meeting management and various forms of written communication. Issues related to communicate in the health care organizations and among health care professionals are also addressed.
This course will introduce students to the challenges of governance, ethics, legal, and regulatory compliance through the eyes of information security professionals. Topics include compliance requirements in response to key mandates and laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, Privacy, Gram-Leach-Bliley, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCA), and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). The challenges of compliance and ethics in information security will also be examined.
This course focuses on the development of the nurse as a role model and mentor for the translation and generation of health care evidence in clinical practice. The goals of research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement will be highlighted, and the principles of each will be applied to the clinical setting. Students will examine personal practice in relation to policy and current evidence, and explore grant writing. The integration of theory, evidence, cultural considerations, leadership, ethics, and clinical judgement when implementing change will be emphasized. The student will develop a knowledge base that will prepare them to collaborate with inter-professional teams and embrace leadership roles that initiate, implement, and evaluate innovative practice changes.
This course is an introductory survey of US history from pre-European contact through the end of Reconstruction in 1877. Students will examine the major political, social, and economic trends in the American colonies and new nation, with a particular focus on diversity and cross-cultural encounters. Students will learn to think like a historian by contextualizing the past through a research project about a major trial in early American history, applying historical information to our contemporary world, and reading and interpreting primary sources. This course uses a lower-cost interactive webtext instead of a traditional textbook.
An examination of logistics and supply chain systems. Focus is on analyzing, designing, and implementing systems. Topics include supply chain management strategy, planning, and operations; the role of e-commerce; and financial factors that influence decisions. Discussion also covers the tradeoffs between cost and service and between the purchase and supply of raw materials; the warehousing and control of inventory; industrial packaging; materials handling within warehouses; and the distribution of finished goods to customers required to minimize costs, maximize profits, or increase customer service levels.
Henry Ford is credited with saying: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Teamwork plays a critical role in organizational success. Teamwork is important in organizations because it offers employees opportunities to collaborate with each other and thus improve their communication, social support, respect, trust and working relations. In addition, teamwork brings together diverse employees; consequently, stereotypes about diverse groups are replaced with realities. Collaborating on various projects enables employees to share responsibilities; every employee has a role that suits their expertise. Since 2020 the world has seen an unprecedented growth in distributed employees as a consequence of COVID-19. Distributed workforces use a variety of telecommunication networks and tools to establish connectivity as well as provide organizational policies and procedures, email and interactive meetings. Distributed teams encompass organizations that (1) offer flexible work arrangements and whose employees work out of home offices rather than on site and (2) have employees who are geographically distant. Employers have acknowledged that managing distributed employees is different than managing employees on site, noting it is difficult to keep employees engaged and connected. This course will provide an overview of managing virtual teams, including managing global teams. We will address conflict management, performance issues, knowledge sharing and data analytics for virtual teams.
The Computer Science Capstone course offers students a unique opportunity to synthesize and apply the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired throughout their academic journey in computer science. Engaging in a substantial project, students tackle real-world challenges within their specific area of concentration. By leveraging team feedback groups, students refine their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, master time management techniques, make ethical decisions, implement secure computer science practices, and demonstrate technical expertise to elevate the quality of their individual projects.
This course focuses on the emerging security issues that arise from an ever increasing presence of computers and computer enabled devices in the defense, intelligence, and economic fabric of modern life. This course examines the definitions of cybersecurity and cyber risk in a national security context in order to inform future leaders and practitioners of the opportunities and challenges of cyberspace. This course concentrates on the policy dimensions of cybersecurity rather than the technical aspects of network defense and attack. Issues of cybercrime, cyber espionage, cyber war, and cyber diplomacy will be considered. Future leaders in national security must understand the possible approaches to cybersecurity and the impacts cyber policy can and will have on U.S. National Security as well as global security.
This course will provide students with knowledge and skills to effectively communicate in global business environments. Students will identify and use computer technologies and social media tools for conducting interpersonal communications with diverse organizations. Additionally, students will develop and evaluate both written and oral business communications.
This course analyzes concepts, methods, skills, and procedures involved in managing public organizations. You will consider problems of organizations from a strategic management perspective, and develop valuable skills in planning, decision making, performance evaluation. Learn how to determine and navigate the major stakeholders of a public organization, and apply your skills using cases taken from a variety of public services found at all levels of government.
In this clinical course, students focus on the application of contemporary competencies and practice guidelines for the delivery of safe, quality patient care. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities for further development of nursing judgment applicable to the clinical environment. Students provide direct care for patients across the lifespan who are experiencing non-critical medical-surgical conditions in the acute care setting. A satisfactory grade in the clinical experience is required to pass the course, regardless of the course numeric grade. The laboratory component is a practice experience using virtual simulation patients included in the required resource for the course. Other lab experiences include pre-post clinical briefings and synchronous lab(s). A satisfactory grade in the laboratory components of this course is required to pass the course, regardless of the course numeric grade.
This comprehensive course in Corporate Finance & Accounting equips participants with the essential skills for strategic financial decision-making. Through a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application, participants will learn to conduct financial analyses that integrate accounting and auditing, ensuring accurate and transparent reports. The course delves into optimizing capital structures, incorporating auditing principles to assess the impact of financing options on financial health. Participants will gain proficiency in analyzing a firm's performance using financial statements and explaining complex financial transactions such as mergers, leverage buyouts, and divestitures of assets. Moreover, the course focuses on the development of integrated financial plans, incorporating accounting, auditing, and forecasting for informed and strategic decision-making.
This course provides a comprehensive discussion of criminal justice administration through the integration of relevant theories, research findings, and the application of best practices within criminal justice organizations. Included in this course are the basic concepts of an organization, management, and the criminal justice system's environment; issues regarding communication, motivation, leadership and job design. Additionally, the areas of group behavior and processes within criminal justice organizations regarding occupational socialization, power and political behavior, organizational conflict and effectiveness, decision-making, and change and innovation will be presented.
Course description: A study of fundamental management theories, examining the manager's role in today's global business environment. Topics include the role of managers in the business environment, strategies for planning and decision making, organization and controls, leadership, motivation, staffing, and managing change.
This course explores how supply and demand dynamics shape the energy sector nationally and globally. Students critically examines economic, political, environmental, and social factors influencing technological advancements in energy, highlighting how access to resources and economic volatility impact how individuals and societies value and use energy resources. This systemic analysis provides students with a deep understanding of the multifaceted factors driving energy decisions and their broader implications. Upon completion of this course, students develop the ability to analyze the factors that shape the energy sector nationally and globally, as well as explain how variations in economic, political, environmental, and social factors affect technological advancements related to the production, transmission, and consumption of energy.
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore multiple aspects of professionalism in the health care occupations. Topics covered include cultural competence, legal and ethical issues, effective communication, interdisciplinary teams, and professional competence.
This course introduces students to programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Topics covered include PLC programming, troubleshooting, networking, and industrial applications.
This course provides an introduction to the genre of rock and roll, its form and derivations, and rock and roll artists and bands spanning the years 1955 to 1970. Through reading and numerous listening examples, this course will look at the state of American popular music after World War II, the inception of rock and roll in the 1950s, the growth of youth culture in America, and the growing popularity of rock and roll through radio, film, and television.
Reactor Core Fundamentals introduces the student to the theory behind operational neutron chain reaction systems. Specific topics in the course include neutron cross sections, fast, epithermal and thermal neutron flux, reaction rates, the fission process, neutron production, neutron multiplication, the six-factor formula, reactivity, subcritical multiplication, prompt and delayed neutron fractions, reactor period, reactivity coefficients, control rod worth, and fission product poisons. This course also includes laboratory activities using an online simulator, wherein neutron interactions with materials will be demonstrated towards the cause and effect relationship and core reactivity. A Team Redesign project will exercise and evaluate engineering fundamentals, teamwork, and communication / presentation skills. This course is a core component of the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology (BSNET) degree program.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
This course introduces students to the impact of big data on various industries. Students will explore the growth of data via the Internet of Things (IoT) and will explore various strategies being used within industry to utilize data to improve decision making. Students will also explore how to design and create data visualizations based on data available and tasks to be achieved. This process includes data modeling, data processing (such as aggregation and filtering), mapping data attributes to graphical attributes, and strategic visual encoding based on known properties of visual perception as well as the task(s) at hand. If you need to review data analytics, a Pre-Course Review Module has been created to help you succeed in this course.
The course is designed for students to apply competencies for contemporary nursing practice. Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) products for NCLEX preparation are integrated throughout the course, including Comprehensive and Content Mastery Assessments that focus on nursing fundamentals, adult medical-surgical, pharmacology, pediatric, newborn and women's health, mental health, and leadership. Emphasis is placed on remediation to strengthen areas of weakness identified through practice assessments. Students will participate in four NCLEX Success Sessions, which emphasize content knowledge, clinical judgment, professional values, and comprehensive NCLEX preparation. The course includes a laboratory component for group collaboration, demonstrating teamwork, intraprofessional collaboration, and understanding medical emergencies. Additionally, students must complete a mandatory pediatric practice experience with a community partner addressing pediatric healthcare needs. Failure to complete and submit mandatory course components will result in failing the course.
This course focuses on the role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse in translating and disseminating current evidence into clinical practice. The integration of theory, evidence, best practices, cultural considerations, and patient preferences in clinical decision making will be examined. Students will develop a basic understanding of the generation of knowledge by examining research processes and appraising the value of current evidence for practice. Course content analyzes the collaborative role of the baccalaureate prepared nurse in the inter-professional team, with a focus on improvement of patient outcomes. The Iowa Model will be used as a framework for an evidence-based practice proposal. Advocacy for the protection of human subjects in research will be emphasized, and students will evaluate ethical practices that protect patients from harm. The student will explore the impact of health care economics on research and the translation and application of research findings. The role of nurse sensitive outcomes in establishing evidence-based practice will be examined.
This course provides an overview of clinical decision support focusing on the identification, acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of data, databases, and decision making strategies which influence health care decisions for improved health care. The course delves into knowledge management and artificial intelligence and its impact on clinical decision making and patient safety. Using a consultant s lens, the student will engage in organizational analysis to determine the best decision support system for implementation based on the needs of the clinicians within their chosen organization. Further, the student determines an implementation approach and plan, and identifies goals while evaluating the effectiveness of the selected system.
During this course you will investigate how research is conducted in the social sciences. You will learn research methods and techniques that you are likely to come across in your professional and personal lives. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to apply the different research methods and techniques that you have learned. Lastly, you will leave the course with an understanding of research methods that will give you the knowledge and skills needed to gather, evaluate, and apply information and research findings.
This course is an introductory survey of US history from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 through the recent past. The course examines the evolution of the United States from a nation torn apart by war to a global superpower. Students will study major political, social, and economic trends in the modern United States, with a particular focus on diversity and cross-cultural encounters. Students will engage in primary and secondary source analysis and learn to communicate historical arguments using a variety of tools. This course uses a lower-cost interactive webtext instead of a traditional textbook.
This is a technology focused course covering the principles and applications of analog and digital communication circuits. Analysis of modulation and demodulation (AM, FM, PM), radio frequency (RF) transmitters and receivers, digital communication techniques, coding and multiplexing, network communications and protocols, transmission lines and media, wave propagation, optical fibers, wired and wireless communications, communication test equipment and troubleshooting, and communication standards are covered.
This course explores core manufacturing processes, including casting, molding, forming, cutting, machining, joining, and the manufacturing of reinforced polymers (composites) and ceramic powder processing. Additionally, it covers Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), programming, networking, and data communications, which are essential for modern manufacturing. Key focus areas include Design for Manufacturability (DFM), which streamlines product development to minimize costs and delays, and quality assurance practices, emphasizing inspection, testing, and defect analysis. Hands-on exercises and simulations provide practical experience in utilizing CAM software and conducting quality inspections. By the end of the course, students have a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, reading them to optimize production workflows, enhance product quality, and innovate in industrial sectors. Note, students registering for this course are assessed a course resource fee.
In this course, we'll examine and analyze global business in its historical, theoretical, environmental, and functional dimensions. Our focus will be on understanding the growing economic interdependence of nations and the impact of that interdependence on managerial and corporate policy decisions that transcend national boundaries. This course will also provide an introduction to globalization and the cultural, economic, political, and legal environments of international business, including an overview of risks, challenges, and opportunities of competing in the global marketplace. Your key challenge will be to develop and present a business plan to launch a product or service of your choice in a foreign market.
This course provides a foundational overview of statistical techniques employed in public health research. It encompasses fundamental probability theory, descriptive statistics, principles of statistical inference, regression and correlation methodologies, and analysis of variance in understanding public health research data. In this course, students will develop a proposal for a statistical analysis of a public health research topic of interest to them.
This course examines leadership and team building from the standpoint of communication theory. Students will learn about leadership theory and practice successful leadership models. Another major focus of the class is teamwork. Teamwork depends on different, complementary points of view to seize hidden opportunities, overcome difficult obstacles, and achieve challenging objectives to reach a common goal.
This course is an in-depth study of the pathophysiologic basis of disease as it affects individuals across the life cycle. Emphasis will be placed upon endogenous and exogenous factors which contribute to altered functional balance at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. National and global health disparities caused by genetic, developmental, and environmental factors will be discussed. Assessment findings, diagnostic testing, and interventions specific to selected health problems are explored to begin the development of critical thinking skills for pathophysiologic causes and treatments of given disease processes.
This course will assist students to develop a greater understanding of addictions. Using an eco-systems approach, the addictive process and recovery will be studied, including the reciprocal interaction between addicted individuals and their various social systems. Students will examine substance abuse and behavioral compulsions. There will be a focus on addiction in various populations as well as the business of drugs and prevention. Attention will be given to the biological and genetic factors in the etiology of addiction, family issues, and community responses. The consequences of addictions will be studied at the individual, family, and community levels. This course draws on current research in the field of addictions, and emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary controversies. This course builds on the foundations of health and human services knowledge and skills to help students better understand this complex problem affecting American society.
In this capstone course, students synthesize academic coursework, theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and experiential learning. The primary objective is to validate their comprehensive understanding of foundational public health principles. Through a multi-component project, students demonstrate their proficiency in essential elements of public health practice and research.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate, innovate, and grow. This course introduces students to the foundations of AI and machine learning, with a special emphasis on large language models (LLMs), agentic workflows, and practical tools for business applications. Students will learn how to leverage AI platforms like Replit, Lovable, and Requisor AI, as well as AI-driven sales and marketing tools, to solve real-world business challenges. The course culminates in building and pitching a working AI solution for organizational efficiency.
The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).
This is a basic course covering the theory of electrical circuits and electronic control components used in nuclear and commercial power plants: AC and DC current, voltage, capacitance, inductance, energy, power, Kirchhoff's laws, linear voltage-current characteristics, digital logic gates, voltage regulation and amplification using diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers, transformers, DC and AC motor and generator operations, and battery construction, theory, and operation. This course utilizes an online electronic circuit simulator called Falstad. This circuit simulator is a wonderful way to learn about circuits, test innovative designs, or troubleshoot a design.
This course introduces students to the growing field of Emergency Management. The course presents theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management, focusing on the attendant steps which include mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and provides a conceptual overview of planning as a means to achieve those goals. Analyses of past disasters will be presented along with their impact on policy formation; leading up to the current FEMA all-hazards approach. The career, role, duties, and importance of the emergency manager will be discussed. Scenarios are also used to self-test students throughout the course.
The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).
Highly effective leaders must be excellent communicators; building a communications toolkit is essential. This course equips students with health communication strategies for use with a variety of stakeholders within and outside of the health care system. Students examine a variety of communication contexts, including communication management, intercultural and intergenerational communication, and health campaign messaging. Evolving communication technologies are explored. Students apply what they have learned by developing a communication strategic plan. HSC516 is cross-listed with BUS516. Students in the Health Sciences degree should register for the HSC version of this course, and Business degree students should register for the BUS version of this course. Students may not take both versions of the course and have the credit count toward graduation.
In this interdisciplinary course, students will develop the analytical skills necessary to examine ethical issues in the workplace. Students explore conventional ethical theories and principles, develop ethical decision-making, and resolve common dilemmas. Students discuss the multiple challenges faced by professionals and identify ethical practices or codes that apply to each of their own professions.
This course focuses on nursing principles and concepts as applied to the promotion and preservation of the health of populations. Students participate in rich interactive activities that involve a needs assessment, community connections, cultural awareness and sensitivity, health literacy, teaching and learning, advocacy, and critical self-reflection. The course requires 20-hours of practice experience. The practice experiences include four interviews with community members and members of the Interprofessional team, completing a needs assessment for a community's learning needs, preparing a teaching plan and teaching materials, delivery and evaluating a teaching session, and writing a letter to community leaders related to an identified health need. Satisfactory performance in the practice experience of this course is required for a passing grade in the course.
This course provides an overview of nuclear reactor plant safety design topics, including regulatory requirements, reactor plant safety analysis, reactor protection systems, plant procedural structure, and emergency planning. It also explores significant industry events such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima, and the impact of the 9/11 terrorism event. Laboratory work is conducted using a Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) simulator. Note, the PWR simulator utilizes specific technologies that may present accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility inquiries can be directed to the department chair.
This Capstone course for the MS in Human Resource Management with a Distributed Workforce Emphasis is the culmination of the degree program. This graduate degree program, based on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Competency Model, will train you to strategically lead decisively across all functions of human resources in organizations, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisals, health and safety, labor relations, and communications. In this course you will be able to apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge attained throughout the Masters Program in Human Resource Management. In addition, you will demonstrate your understanding of the legal and human resource dimensions of organizations, including distributed workplaces, through analysis as well as integrate communication and leadership skills for remote employees. This capstone course provides you with opportunities to define, analyze and apply human resource theories and models to resolve complex organizational problems. You will learn strategic objectives to enhance organizational performance.
Although women have made inroads as managers and leaders, they still continue to lag their male counterparts in reaching the executive suites and boardrooms of many major organizations around the globe. This study will examine a number of theories and findings looking at the roadblocks women continue to face in their quest for upward mobility, as well as offering insight into how women are gaining access to upper management. Topics covered will include 1) the economic strength of women as a market, 2) an examination of the status of women in the United States compared with other countries, 3) obstacles faced by women such as the glass ceiling, nonlinear career paths, and work/life/family balance, 4) the importance of attracting and retaining talented women, and 5) leadership styles and traits of women.
This is a course designed for students who need to complete the General Education requirement for math and science as well as for those considering majoring in the natural sciences. The course covers the major areas of study and aspects of life on our planet explored by biologists. The course moves from the cellular and biochemical level through all classifications of living organisms to the examination of ecology and the biosphere. Students will also spend time examining the process of evolution for both populations and species. There is a final project that the students will work on throughout their time in the course. This final project is a presentation that will utilize both audio and video recordings. Several discussions in the course will require audio recordings to be submitted. Students are expected to be able to access the appropriate technologies to complete these assignments.
The laboratory covers a wide range of basic topics in Physics I. The activities are chosen to give students an opportunity to perform the experiments and record observations. In this lab students measure, experiment, observe, discover and understand the close relationship between the experimental observations and principles under study.
In this course students will analyze the complexities of Interstate/International Commerce and explore the differences in regulations at federal and state-level, as well as the different regulatory environments across states. Specific focus will be on issues related to cybersecurity, supply chain management, inventory control, and their implications for business organizations that might operate across markets with varying regulatory environments.
This is the required capstone course for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program. It requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology outcomes. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrate that the outcomes have been met. All ELEC 495 students are required to complete an online examination designed to assess the basic knowledge and understanding achieved by senior undergraduates in electrical engineering technology.
This course explores historical knowledge development through the examination of nursing as an art and a science. The science of nursing will be examined through the fundamental patterns of knowing and the science of knowing. The masters-prepared nurse will develop the ability to apply ethical and moral reasoning, evidence-based competencies, and leadership strategies to promote innovation and to transform nursing practice. Students will use the spirit of inquiry, combined with personal creativity, and the translation of evidence to enhance interprofessional collaboration.
This course examined advanced techniques for rigorously testing software functionality, reliability, and performance. Students will explore a diverse array of testing techniques, automated testing tools, and strategies for identifying and addressing bugs effectively. Through the integration of concepts of software penetration testing, students will gain proficiency in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities. Additionally, the inclusion of bug bounty strategies empowers students to adopt proactive approaches in uncovering and mitigating potential issues. Students master the foundations of software testing and understand emerging trends in software development through hands-on application and real-world scenarios.
Gangs continue to scourge the American criminal justice system. Since the 1990s street gangs have multiplied in number and are no longer simply an inner-city problem. The nationwide effort to manage this enigma is far reaching beyond just criminal justice professionals. The problem is a complex one that is far reaching into the homes of every citizen in every community. This course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of what a street gang is, provide an overview of the historical and contemporary street gang, and examine efficacy of some past and current methods used to address their influence. Particular attention will be devoted to gang types, diversity, theoretical explanations as well as an analyze the responses, intervention and prevention strategies, and public policy issues. The content in this course is mature and may be disturbing. It should be given serious consideration and treated with due diligence.
One of the most pressing questions a student always has about any given course is, How will this class help me in the real world? A class on critical thinking is arguably the most useful and valuable course you can take, no matter what field of study you are pursuing. Not only will you learn how to effectively solve personal and professional problems and achieve goals, you will also deeply examine some of the most important issues in your life and persuasively communicate about them! From tackling real world situations and case studies, to evaluating arguments from a range of perspectives, you will have the opportunity to skillfully articulate positions, drawing from your own experience as well as aptly applying the solid critical thinking skills you acquire in this class. By the end of the course, you will have mastered the understanding that it is not so much what you know, but how skillfully you think!
This course is designed to help you improve your academic and workplace writing skills. The course emphasizes research-based, argument-driven writing. You will complete a research paper, a workplace proposal, and an oral presentation related to your academic discipline or profession. You will practice finding, evaluating, and citing sources; paraphrasing and summarizing; outlining and paragraphing; and revising and proofreading.
The Graduate Nursing Informatics Capstone Experience is a culminating experience designed to provide learners with an opportunity to apply nursing informatics knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program of study focusing on the competencies of the graduate-level nurse informatics leader. This six-credit course consists of several integrated components: project experience, discussion, assignments, and project presentation. Assessment of the learner's attainment of program competencies is built into these components. This course includes 135 practice experience hours that must be successfully completed with an approved mentor. No additional hours will be awarded beyond the 135 hours.
The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).
Are you interested in how people learn? Educational psychology is an applied field examining how learning occurs at all ages. Topics covered include learning and cognition, cognitive development, motivation to learn, classroom management, teacher-centered and learner-centered instruction, and various contexts in which learning occurs. Students will uncover evidence-based strategies for effective teaching, learning, and assessment as well as ways to create effective learning environments. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply their knowledge of educational psychology to any career that involves teaching or training.
This course provides and introduction to virtual instrumentation and data acquisition. Topics covered include virtual instruments, sub virtual instruments, structures, and data acquisition. Students registering for this course will be assessed a course resource fee.
This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Topics and body systems that will be studied include: the chemistry of life, histology and the integumentary system, skeletal and articulation system, muscular system, nervous system, sensory system and the endocrine system.
The Lincoln presidency. Antietam. The Emancipation Proclamation. Gettysburg. Draft Riots. Sherman s March. Appomattox. The Civil War was a pivotal turning point in American history and its legacies are still with us today. From its antecedents in Antebellum America to its legacies in the Reconstruction era through today, this course will investigate the causes and consequences of the war. The course will cover the major battles and the military and political circumstances that led to the Union s victory and Confederacy s defeat. It also covers the social, cultural, and economic histories of the war and its impact on the people who lived through it on the battlefields and the home front. NOTE: This course replaces HIS 334 Civil War. Credit in only one of these courses may be applied toward graduation.
This course explores how healthcare organizations can create a sustainable competitive advantage in a volatile, reimbursement driven industry. Topics include external and internal environmental analysis, strategy formulation, organizational design and control and the impact of mergers and alliances on industry performance. This graduate course integrates accounting, finance, marketing, informatics, and organizational behavior in the creation of a sustainable competitive advantage specifically for a health care organization.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
This course focuses on a structured methodology to select, develop, and maintain a system; this approach is called the system development life cycle (SDLC). The course incorporates six modules corresponding to the four phases of the systems life cycle: planning, analysis, design, and implementation. System projects as they move through this life cycle require definition of requirements, business need determination and combine various models to provide a design framework; and the management of projects also will include the integration of organizational behavior concepts.
Marketing is one of the core courses required for MBA students. The purpose of the course is to give students a practical understanding of marketing, both at the strategic and tactical levels. The concepts covered are central to the strategic management of any organization. The course focuses on ensuring that the planning process is made within the context of customers, competition, organizational priorities, and the external environment. Students will develop an awareness of the contemporary ethical, legal, and social issues that affect organizations. An understanding of the increasingly technological and data-driven arena in which marketing operates is also vital to the modern marketing manager.
This end of program capstone allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program. Students will conduct individual and group analyses of case studies involving organizational issues faced by health care administrators. Students will complete a capstone project designed to address pressing issues faced by health care organizations.
Explores the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations. Emphasizes expanding students management and analytical skills as well as their knowledge of the nonprofit sector in general and nonprofit management principles and techniques in particular.
This intensive course provides health care professionals with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. health care delivery system and the forces that influence it. Students will explore historical influences on the U.S. health care delivery system and examine the role of government, finance and policy in the health care arena
This course covers infrastructure security and policies. Primarily, security of airports, railways, hospitals, communications, electric grids, power plants, water systems and other interconnected critical infrastructure entities. Policies for risk analysis and the implementation of security procedures will also be covered.
This course includes comparing the technologies of power generation from hydro, thermal, nuclear, and wind energy sources; introducing transmission line theory-based analysis of power distribution line and its equivalent circuits; applying components in power distribution systems including substations, protection, and low voltage distribution; and calculating the cost of electricity. The course also includes an introduction to direct current transmission and optimal power-flow analysis, as well as an assessment of solid-state controllers for power flow and harmonics. Finally, the course includes a software-based project wherein students you have the opportunity to incorporate project management techniques.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world, argued Nelson Mandela. So how are you going to change the world? In this culminating course for students in the Bachelor s in Liberal Arts degree program, you will think critically about our current and future world. To demonstrate your achievement of the program outcomes, you will complete an independent research paper, group project, and reflective journal. Together, we will apply the skills and knowledge we have built on our educational journal to build a better world.
To succeed in the public health field, the ability to understand and apply basic statistical methods commonly used in the design and analyses of biomedical and public health investigations is essential. The major topics covered in this course include types of data, study designs, probability, hypothesis testing, power, and sample size. Emphasis is placed on applying appropriate statistical methods, interpreting the results across public health environments, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Students in the course will complete an information technology group project that demonstrates information technology system integration as well as the ability to fulfill all outcomes of the Information Technology degree. Students will also demonstrate their knowledge of information technology fundamentals and practices including programming, information management, system administration and maintenance, operating systems and computer architecture, data communications and networking, human-computer interaction, and web systems and technologies.
This course provides an overview of the discipline of homeland security and emergency management. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, homeland security and emergency management have evolved in response to the changing threat landscape. This course will address the all-hazards approach to homeland security and the numerous components that encompass this vast and ever-changing field. Topics covered include: the need to balance terrorism threats, natural disasters, and other hazards; the critical role of crisis communications and social media; intelligence and counterterrorism, border security and immigration; and transportation safety and security. Particular attention is paid to emerging threats to cybersecurity and the sixteen critical infrastructure sectors. Finally, the principles of all-hazards risk management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery will be covered throughout the course in support of the larger roles and structures of the homeland security enterprise. As you begin your Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree, you engage with the most important threats and governing responses, embarking upon your continuous professional development within the homeland security and emergency management community.
The capstone course represents a culmination of your public administration skills, by integrating classroom learning with practical experience. You will apply your skills to solve real problems for public and nonprofit organizations. Students draw on the coursework and their own work experiences to develop specific recommendations for design, implementation, and evaluation of the project tasks.
Sexuality plays in a major role in each individual's life throughout the lifespan. This course is a critical inquiry through the lenses of theory and research into the psychosocial and physiological aspects of sexuality. Topics include the psychology of love, intimacy and relationships, sexually transmitted infections, sexual assault, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sociocultural influences impacting sexuality. This course increases student knowledge, ability, and skill in thinking about and discussing human sexuality in different contexts. The concepts explored and practiced in this course can be applied to any career in the health or human services.
This interdisciplinary course guides students through a systematic analysis of contemporary ethical issues in health care and human services. Students will use ethical theories, principles, and codes to develop ethical decision-making processes for addressing difficult ethical dilemmas that are often encountered by professionals in human services and healthcare fields. As legal policies and historical considerations often underpin ethical issues, students will become conversant in pertinent policies to better understand the complexities of the ethical issues encountered by professionals.
The future: the only constant is change. The only certainty is uncertainty. So how do you prepare today for what might come tomorrow? In this introductory, interdisciplinary course unique to Excelsior University, you will learn through questions, not answers. You will challenge your prior assumptions, open your mind, and consider society s future dilemmas, progress, and crises. You will plan and question your own future your educational path, career trajectories, personal interests, ambitions, and mindsets. And you will build the foundational skills and flexibility of mind research and writing, critical thinking, argumentative reasoning, metacognition, and self-regulation to help you navigate the uncertainty and change of our future societies, workplaces, and selves. Note: This course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Registration in this course is restricted to incoming students with fewer than 60 transfer credits. This course duplicates IND301 and CCS120. Credit for only one of these courses will be applied toward graduation. The Cornerstone cannot be completed in the same term as a Capstone course.
This course studies the total rewards provided to employees in return for their contributions to an organization. The principles of modern compensation and benefits are considered from legal, practical, and theoretical perspectives. Students will examine how compensation and benefits can add strategic value by aligning total compensation with organizational goals. Students will investigate: The linkage between the design and administration of compensation and benefits, and effective talent management programs, strategic and tactical aspects of compensation and benefits administration, challenges facing organizations operating on a global scale, and current issues with compensation and benefits.
Nurse leaders engage in ethical decision-making processes that align with organizational priorities. Leaders make a variety of strategic decisions including people management, prudent use of financial resources, and development of a vision for the organization and team. Leading a team is a complex endeavor and involves clear communication of the vision, the ability to work in inter-professional teams, a passion for the mission, the ability to make decisions under pressure and uncertainty, and the ability to motivate others to embrace the vision. This course analyzes the interrelated relationship between leadership and decision making and examines how wisdom, research, personal values, and theory enhance leadership and decision-making skills. The course will use a mix of reading, course conversations, case studies, teamwork, and reflective exercises to explore the role of nurse leaders.
This course is an introduction to the basic components and structure of the computer. The course covers in detail basic Boolean algebra, fundamentals of computer design, instruction set principles, RISC/CISC processors, instruction and processor level parallelism, memory hierarchy, pipelining, assembly language, and parallel computer architectures. The course will also address the architecture and microprogramming of the processor.
The quality of an organization's leadership is crucial to its success, whether it be at the team, department, or organizational level. How is successful leadership integrated throughout the organization? Students will be introduced to an integrated view of the organization. Students will learn how to drive change, innovation, and growth in an organization, including during an economic recession. This course integrates DEI in all aspects of leadership. Furthermore, we address leadership in distributed workplaces.
This course will prepare you for accurate oral and written use of medical language in a variety of health care settings and from multiple practitioner perspectives. You will gain a practical understanding of medical terminology that includes basic elements and word structure, body references, and specific vocabulary of the human biological systems. You will learn to interpret medical language into common terms and the proper language structure when using medical terms.
This course will teach leaders to see their organization as a system, as a whole, that sits within an external ecosystem for which they are responsible for understanding the impact of their organization on society. It will also focus on the internal connections that exist between leadership, culture, organizational structures, the use of technology for improved organizational efficiency and production, and the use of data for enhanced knowledge creation and management. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their understanding of all organizations as systems that operate through non-linear connections between human behavior, technological systems, and knowledge input and outputs in the form of various data types that determine organizational efficiency and excellence, or organization failure. Students will have the chance to act as professional organizational consultants, conducting a full organizational analysis project at the company-wide level for a holistic overview of the three key areas of organizational functioning: Leadership of human systems, technological engagement and advancement and learning through an understanding of data analytics.
This course is an interdisciplinary approach to research methods and is designed to provide students with an introduction to statistical theory and practice. Students will learn how to research a current issue and interpret statistics for the fields of criminal justice, business, health sciences and public administration, assuming leadership roles in their discipline.
This course examines emerging population-based issues, changing public and health policies, and contemporary global health concerns. Students explore current public health issues within the context of their impact on national and global populations. Critical issues discussed include natural and man-made disasters, food and environmental safety, veterans' health, infectious and chronic diseases, human rights violations, and other public health issues.
This course will develop students' ability to strategically create and implement an effective brand management program. Focus will be placed on fully understanding and integrating appropriate tools for supporting and improving the effectiveness of organizations' marketing and communication processes. Students will examine context with advertising, marketing, and market acceptance. Additionally, students will gain basic hands-on experience with product management examples. Finally, the course will focus on demonstrating best practices for developing and implementing effective techniques, tactics, and strategies to more effectively and efficiently reach target markets. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments. Prerequisite(s) None
In this course students will learn about Risk Assessment in Cannabis Control and gain skills necessary to evaluate risks in the field related to: cultivation, harvesting, genetic testing, containment, water supply, pests, cybersecurity, grants, product safety labeling, and workplace testing/safety. In this course, the students will discuss harm reduction strategies when moving from an unregulated to regulated market. They will also learn to conduct risk assessments in their communities.
This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of nursing practice through the exploration of nursing theories, organizational change models, and learning theories. The application of theories relevant to nursing practice will be emphasized. The examination of multiple theories and their implications on nursing knowledge development and practice will serve as a foundation for future graduate courses. In addition to the classroom discussions and written assignments, students will engage in a 1-hour practice experience that will support new understanding of professional practice. This is an 8-week 3-credit hour course requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week (refer to the Credit Hour Calculation Policy found in the Student Handbook.) Course engagement includes student activities such as discussions, reading, study time, practice experience, and assignments.
Improve your ability to communicate effectively by learning how to write for different audiences, how to create different types of documents, and how to produce verbal and visual presentations. Instruction covers computer-mediated communication, annual reports, management and business reports, methods of inquiry, nonverbal communication, intercultural communication, listening techniques, conflict management, negotiation, meeting management, formal presentations, networking, and interviewing skills.
Overview of the systematic planning, designing, operating, controlling and improving processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. Develops students abilities to recognize, model, and solve problems inherent in production and service environments. Specific topics include product and process design, queuing, facility layout and location, linear programming, decision analysis, forecasting, and inventory models.
Human resources has evolved over the years. However, some of the basic tenets of understanding still remain and are necessary for both employers and employees. In this course, students will uncover topics including the role and context of human resource management, fair employment practices, human resource planning, human resource staffing, performance management, employee development, employee compensation, and labor relations.
This capstone course is a culminating course that allows students to integrate concepts, principles, and methods from all fields of business. Students will draw on their foundational core business knowledge and professional competencies to solve business problems typically found in the real-world. The competencies for this course were developed by faculty and industry experts and validated by industry advisors to ensure the goals of the course are aligned with job market requirements. The business simulation will incorporate the program knowledge and competencies acquired in accounting, finance, operations, information technology, marketing, management, diversity/inclusion, and business ethics, Additionally, the simulation and class readings and resources are designed to foster students strategic thinking. strategic management decisions. In so doing, additional discussion and writing assignments will highlight business writing, critical thinking, adaptive performance, and business communication. Throughout this class, students will be expected to integrate their learning across the business curriculum, evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses, and develop an action plan to ensure their life-long learning and adaptability in the business environment.
Each year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports the number of complaints of harassment and discrimination they receive due to protected categories, including: national origin, race, color, sex, genetic information, sexual harassment, age, disability, pregnancy, and retaliation. These complaints were not successfully resolved by employers. This course explores the way legislation directs and regulates the relationship between an employer and employee. Students will examine how legal principles relate to the organizations in which employees function. In addition, this course will address legal issues in non-profits and entrepreneurial firms. Students will also learn how to investigate complaints properly, as well as engage in preventative measures for harassment and discrimination.
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management capstone is the culmination of your undergraduate education. Upon completion of this course, you will have earned a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a valuable degree in your ongoing professional development and service within the homeland security and emergency management community. You will reflect upon your prior coursework and further prepare yourself to lead private or public organizations at the local, state, and national levels as they plan for and respond to natural disasters, critical infrastructure attacks, or other threats and emergencies. You will expand upon and apply the research and critical thinking skills you have developed, including those in key phases of disaster management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). By the end of the course and degree program, you will have used the all-hazards approach expertly in your work on protecting people, borders, ports, and other facilities or critical infrastructure.
The course is an introduction to the language and issues of marketing with an emphasis on learning to develop responsive marketing strategies that meet customer needs. The course focuses on basic marketing concepts, the role of marketing in the organization, and the role of marketing in society. Topics include market segmentation, product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing. Other topics, which will be incorporated into the course, are external environment (which will focus on integrative topics with marketing, such as economics, politics, government, and nature), marketing research, international/global marketing with relevance to cultural diversity, ethics, the impact of technology on marketing, and careers in marketing.
Questions of ethics seem inextricably intertwined with business these days: Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Wells Fargo, and Harvey Weinstein. The manager in today s workplace, whether they are in the private or public sector, needs to understand the ethical climate in which they are operating and navigate a path that allows them to acknowledge, understand, and act appropriately when faced with an ethical dilemma. This course will encourage you to prepare for the ethical challenges that you might face, through an exploration of ethical theory and the way in which personal values and ethical behaviors impact the culture of an organization. On completing this course, you will gain a greater understanding of how ethical principles relate to organizations within which they operate and how the perception of ethics can impact an organization in terms of reputation, functioning, and performance.
This end-of-program capstone course of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum requires students to demonstrate mastery in previously learned knowledge, principles, and skills to analyze case-based problems common in the health field and propose evidence-based solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself in the role of an expert as you address a real-world situation. You will also have opportunities to interact with other class members, not only as students but as soon-to-be-graduating professional colleagues, as you discuss and compare your perspectives on health issues. The capstone will also provide you with a place to consider your next steps as a bachelor's-level graduate.
This course is a practical study of ethics in the National Security arena and examines the ethical issues facing individuals and institutions in and outside the government, nationally and internationally. Concepts and principles will be used throughout the course to give meaning to specific behaviors, but theory will be related to real-world applications. This course discusses some of the ethical dimensions of public service. The principles addressed apply to behavior in all walks of life, but the focus of application will be on officials working in the national security area.
This course presents systematic design methods for synthesizing sequential digital circuits using hardware description language (HDL), while details of its associated languages too are brought to familiar ground. Specification, modeling, and design principles of sequential systems, as well as design implementation and testing using programmable logic devices and Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools are studied. The course includes laboratory experiments and a group project.
This course introduces students to the concept of diversity consciousness, a concept that goes beyond diversity training to develop an awareness and understanding of diversity in all its aspects. It examines the demographic variables that include race, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, physical and mental ability and gender and sexual orientation, as well as socio-economic class and family status. It emphasizes the skills needed in working with and supervising a diverse workforce and reviews the obligations and rights of both the employer and employee under the laws against discrimination enforced by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the USA.
An online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management degree outcomes. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrates that the outcomes have been met. Students learn how to develop an online portfolio during the first module of the course and then work under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the remainder of the semester to compose learning statements, compile appropriate evidence, and create the Integrated Technology Management Assessment report.
This course is a study of the process of change and change management that focuses on the necessity of change in today's globally competitive environment, the type and manner of change taking place within organizations, and identifying the key challenges and opportunities associated with each type of change. This course uses macro and microanalysis and tools to identify the need for change, along with the management skills and styles, communication patterns, and force-field and gap analysis that are utilized to facilitate the implementation of change within an organization. Finally, this course assesses the human and economic factors in organizational change and restructuring.
This course gives students an understanding of the ways criminal behaviors and mental health issues are dealt with in the criminal justice system. The course also explores the philosophical conflict between treatment and punishment, and resources available in the Criminal Justice System. Delivery: Online course delivered over 8 weeks
The course provides students with an introduction to the basic and fundamental concepts of cybersecurity from both a technical and managerial perspective. Students will gain insight on common cyber-attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting and defending against cybersecurity threats. The course will cover the basics of physical, network and web security as well as standards and laws in cybersecurity. The knowledge gained in this course will provide students with a concrete foundation to further master the concepts of cybersecurity.
This course will cover key principles and practices in staffing and employee development. The course curriculum focus is on interdependence of effective organizational performance with proper staffing including recruiting and selection function, and proper assessment of personnel and employment training involved in human resource management.
This course provides the students with opportunities to explore the structure and function of the United States (US) health care delivery system. Students will learn about health care finance, settings for care, modes of delivery, the role of technology, and key trends in health care.
The future: the only constant is change. The only certainty is uncertainty. So how do you prepare today for what might come tomorrow? In this upper-level, interdisciplinary course unique to Excelsior University, you will learn through questions, not answers. You will challenge your prior assumptions, open your mind, and consider society s future dilemmas, progress, and crises. You will plan and question your own future your educational path, career trajectories, personal interests, ambitions, and mindsets. And you will hone the skills and flexibility of mind research and writing, critical thinking, metacognition, intellectual curiosity, and self-regulation to help you navigate the uncertainty and change of our future societies, workplaces, and selves. Note: This course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Registration in this course is restricted to incoming students with 60 or more transfer credits. This course duplicates IND101 and CCS120. Credit for only one of these courses will be applied toward graduation. The Cornerstone cannot be completed in the same term as a Capstone course
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
Do you hear a lot about interest rates? How about negative interest rates? Macroeconomists consider interest rates and other economic variables because interest rates affect activities like hiring and firing of workers (employment) across a whole economy and even worldwide. You might care about interest rates because these affect borrowing costs. Interest rates also affect home and rental pricing and changes in pay on a yearly basis. In this course you will learn how economists measure and forecast economic factors like those mentioned here to assist state, local and federal governments in maintaining services to citizens, price stability and the broadest level of employment possible. You will also learn how powerfully macroeconomic factors affect you directly.
Discusses the organization and functions of corrections within the criminal justice system and emphasizes the evolution of corrections for the rehabilitation of offenders. Students discuss the future of corrections with an eye toward continuing the current evolution of correctional systems in American society.
This is the MBA Capstone course. It integrates previous study and various business disciplines to formulate, analyze, and implement effective business strategy. Students will analyze complex business situations to make strategic decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
This requirement focuses on the application of the nursing process to support nursing judgment and the provision of patient-centered care for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular and respiratory health problems, impaired blood cell formation, and abnormal cell growth. Evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care, standards of professional nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements are addressed. The natural and social sciences are applied to the delivery of quality nursing care for patients and families across the life span. The laboratory component is a practice experience using virtual simulation patients included in the required resource for the course. All the laboratory requirements in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete).
The purpose of the Energy Industry Fundamentals course is to ensure students gain an understanding of the energy industry. The Energy Industry Fundamentals course aligns with tiers 4 and 5 of the Energy Competency Model developed by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) and the U.S. Department of Labor. As such, it covers such basics as emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry; compliance with safety and health procedures; how electric power and natural gas generation, transmission, and distribution work; a range of entry-level energy careers; and hot topics in energy. The course prepares students for the CEWD Energy Industry Fundamentals certificate exam.
This course focuses on strategies and skills of managing the relationships between unions, workers and employers. Specifically, the course examines the history of collective bargaining, the legislation supporting the process, and the philosophical positions of unions and employers. This course also introduces a range of conflict resolution approaches, with a primary emphasis on negotiation, mediation and advocacy.
This course builds on the student s background from a first course in logic design and microprocessors. This course discusses various concepts used in the design of microprocessor/microcontroller based systems. It also provides a detailed study of microprocessor/microcontroller applications in data acquisition and process control systems. The course includes laboratory experiments and a group project.
This course will introduce students to the professional field of health promotion and education by examining the role of health educators, the history of health education, the settings where health educators are employed, the theoretical and philosophical perspectives of health education, and the ethics of the profession. During the course, students will develop an understanding of the role of health promotion and education in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health challenges that affect our communities.
This course explores the unique characteristics of non- profit organizations, and the impact of current issues on these entities in the United States. You will learn to expand your management and analytical skills, and your knowledge of the nonprofit sector in general, utilizing specific nonprofit management principles and techniques. Learning how to navigate the stakeholders in the nonprofit sector is a skill that is integral to management in the public arena.
In this clinical course, students will further develop their role as a member of the profession and continue to prepare for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is on advanced skills, knowledge, judgment, professional values, and NCLEX preparation. This course includes a laboratory and a dynamic clinical experience caring for multiple patients in a healthcare facility. Students are scheduled for clinical experiences and are required to travel to a clinical site during the course term. The course integrates the following products from Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) for NCLEX preparation: the Virtual ATI series. These activities are mandatory. Satisfactory grades in all components of the course: didactics, lab, clinical experience, and Virtual-ATI are required to receive a grade in the course.
The course examines the world of cybersecurity risks and defenses that possess significant threats to governments and businesses. This course will provide knowledge, skills, and techniques to identify and address the many cybersecurity threats facing our world today. This course will provide a framework for current and future cybersecurity threats by first examining the history of cybersecurity. The course will then apply lessons learned in the past to current cybersecurity risks and defenses. Additionally, the course will attempt to predict future cybersecurity concerns and the necessary preparations needed to defend against them. Lastly, this course will examine how IT (Information Technology) security threats are constantly evolving and provide insight into cybersecurity defenses from a business and government perspective using real-world scenarios to demonstrate actual cybersecurity threats and the strategies used to defend against those threats. The course aligns with and will assist students in preparing for two industry certification programs: TestOut Security Pro and CompTIA Security+.
This course covers the main concepts and models of network and application security, which include security models and threats; access control, secure routing and switching; cryptography and secure communication; and how to mitigate security threats. The course aligns with and will assist students in preparing for two industry certification programs: TestOut Routing and Switching Pro and Cisco CCNA.
This interdisciplinary class introduces the theory and practice of national security policymaking in the United States. It addresses many facets of national security, including the evolution of U.S. national interests and national security practices over time, the agencies and individuals that carry out key national security roles, and debates about the place of the United States in the world today. It also examines specific facets of U.S. national security strategy, including alliances, wars, diplomacy, economics, and soft power (culture, ideas, and values). The class combines theoretical approaches with hands-on opportunities to analyze contemporary national security threats and challenges.
A senior-level course designed for advanced students and working professionals who are seeking to tie it all together. The course applies military science to the many challenges of serving in the armed forces. Students will engage and enhance critical thinking skills along with oral and written communication skills while reviewing and analyzing ethical questions and the concepts of diversity. Through a mixture of discussions, presentations and written analysis, students will review the major theories, strategies, and military operations applied to real-world military problems and gain experience with different modes of communication.
This course will present theories and methods to prepare managers to handle the strategic management of technology and innovation. The strategic framework for the course integrates: 1) selecting innovative projects, b) historical cases of business innovation, c) managing processes and teams, and d) formulating technology innovation strategies.
Provides a comprehensive review and in-depth analysis of the rules of evidence and criminal procedural law in the United States. Analyzes case law which interprets the constitutional guarantees afforded the accused by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments, and the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings. Particular emphasis is placed upon arrest, search and seizure, confessions and admissions, the privilege against self-incrimination, the right to counsel, the exclusionary rule and its exceptions, burden of proof, and procedural due process.
Leadership in Organizational Systems focuses on critical examination of leadership styles, strategies, and competencies of the nurse executive in order to successfully manage the health care enterprise. It emphasizes leadership skills for strategic planning, enhancing team performance and interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating a culture of quality performance.
n this course, students acquire the skills to formulate strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and responsive to dynamic market conditions. Emphasizing innovation and creative thinking, the course fosters a transformative culture, enabling students to apply effective strategies for organizational change and successful plan execution. Students gain the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth in dynamic markets and execute global strategies for expanding market presence and achieving international outcomes. This comprehensive approach prepares them for leadership roles in evolving business landscapes, emphasizing sustainability and strategic decision-making.
This intensive course provides students with an overview of current issues that impact the delivery of health services. Health care managers must be aware of the threats and opportunities present in todays health care environment. During this course, students will investigate current trends and critical issues that have emerged in the early 21st century and will explore ways in which health care systems can respond to these changes in the external environment.
This course explores the use of materials in nuclear engineering applications. Topics include an overview of basic nuclear plant operations, atomic bonding, crystalline and non-crystalline structures, diffusion, phase diagrams, mechanical and thermal behavior, failure analysis and prevention, structural materials, ceramics, corrosion, radiation effects on materials, and material challenges associated with reactor core operation. Additionally, the course examines materials commonly used in reactor core and nuclear plant design. Students gain an understanding of the properties and behaviors of materials critical to nuclear engineering, equipping them to address material-related issues in reactor design and operation.
The Criminal Justice system in the United States is in a time of crisis and reform is needed. This course examines some of the more important constitutional issues facing criminal justice practitioners today in order to create critical thinkers that can affect change. Case scenarios will be used to put the students in critical roles in the criminal justice system ranging from Chief of Police to Defense counsel. Students will be following the trial of an officer for police misconduct that resulted in the death of a suspect through the lens of the Constitution. Particular attention will be paid to the Amendments and the power and influence of the Supreme Court over whether they will be interpreted as pro-police or pro-defendant. Topics such as the roles of the courts in our judicial system, the powers entrusted to the separate branches of our government, 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th amendment's protections and issues faced by the various players in the criminal justice system will also be addressed.
The ability to work toward a consensus and reduce potential conflicts in a variety of contexts is of utmost importance in today s society. This course provides an overview of mediation processes, based upon conflict resolution theory. You will learn a variety of communication and negotiation skills to settle disputes outside of a courtroom setting. Learn how diversity impacts mediation, and examine the ethical issues faced by mediators and their disputants. ADR671 Mediation Cross-listed with BUS671
Teams accomplish what individuals alone cannot. Teams are vital to the world of work and managing teams well is a competitive advantage. In IND522, students will engage in management and leadership theories as a foundation for understanding the ways individuals evolve into high-performing teams. The course identifies sources of team conflict and provides an examination into various methods of resolution. Students will reflect on personal team and leadership experiences and analyze various approaches using theories presented in class. Students will recognize team leadership techniques and practices and perform a critical analysis of a team to link observations and experiences to academic theories.
This course provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the computer system and its components, including computer hardware and architecture, application software, operating systems, networks, and the Internet. Advanced topics such as information privacy and security, database and data warehouse, data mining, and legal, ethical, and privacy issues in the information technology field will also be introduced in this course. Additionally, students will participate in learning activities to develop the needed skills to work with Microsoft Office suite.
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process to support judgement and the provision of patient-centered care. A wide variety of health problems are presented. These include mental health disorders, cognitive impairment, diabetes mellitus, and dysfunction of endocrine, hepatic, biliary, renal, and pancreatic systems. Evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care, standards of professional nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements are addressed. The application of anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and social science concepts is essential for the provision of safe quality patient care. The laboratory component is a practice experience using virtual simulation patients included in the required resource for the course. All the laboratory requirements in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete).
This capstone course integrates all fields of nuclear engineering technology. Students will draw on their knowledge of nuclear engineering technology and competencies to analyze reactor plant scenarios. The purpose of the course is to integrate the learning achieved in individual nuclear engineering technology courses taken, evaluated industry training, and naval nuclear power training to earn a nuclear engineering technology degree. The knowledge and competencies acquired in natural sciences, health physics and radiation protection, thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flows, reactor core fundamentals, and plant systems overview will be utilized to study the principles in nuclear engineering technology. Students will participate in a reactor plant simulation experience that requires considering multiple theoretical concepts and applying those concepts to plant applications. An individual capstone project and a watch team capstone project will be developed and presented to the instructor.
Learn about the theory and practice of health and wellness, inside and out. This course begins with an opportunity to assess health and wellness at individual and community levels. From there you will learn to apply theory and evidence-based practice to develop health and wellness interventions, including individual planning and group-based programs. You will learn the essential components of creating interventions directed toward specific at risk populations, as well as targeting specific behaviors like smoking cessation and obesity. You will discover the important role health and wellness practitioners play in supporting individual, group and community health and wellness. You will also engage in a community assessment of health and wellness resources.
Nutritional needs change over the life course. This course explores these changes. This course will equip you with a foundational understanding of nutritional needs across the lifespan of healthy individuals from conception through elderhood. You will learn how to assess nutritional needs based on life stage and formulate evidence-based dietary recommendations for diverse populations across the lifecycle using case-based learning. You will examine the socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental influences on nutritional needs and preferences. Culturally sensitive assessment, nutrition education, and recommendations will be a focus of this course.
The knowledge and competencies in relation to the role of the Registered Professional Nurse is addressed in this content. Assignment, delegation, and supervision responsibilities of the Registered Professional Nurse are emphasized. Recognition of the Registered Professional Nurse role in collaboration with the various interprofessional healthcare providers is presented. Forces affecting the role of the Registered Professional Nurse such as nursing history, nursing organizations, regulatory agencies, ethics, law, technology, health care delivery systems and scope of practice are explored.
This is a capstone course which examines computer security technologies and principles, including cryptography, authentication, access control, database and software security, management issues such as physical and infrastructure security, human factors, and security auditing. This course also covers IT security management, risk assessment, and legal and ethical considerations. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
Known colloquially as the Great War and the War to End All Wars, World War I was a watershed event in twentieth-century global history. Borne out of imperial rivalries and complex European alliances, the war erupted suddenly in 1914 and ended more than four years later, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. In the years between, the Allied and Central Powers engaged in a horrific and devastating Total War, drafting unprecedentedly large armies and transforming their economies to support the war effort, yet producing little more than stalemate and death on much of the Western Front. The Great War changed how wars were fought and introduced new technology to the battlefield. Students in this course will examine the origins and consequences of the war, the major strategic decisions, as well as the intertwining history on the home front of the combatant nations. Students will engage with the historical material through innovative games and simulations, designed to allow students to experience the major decision points and strategy during World War I as if they were really there. Along with the simulations, students will read primary source accounts of the war to understand the war s significance, its toll on the Lost Generation, and its ramifications more than one hundred years later. Note: This course includes gaming technology that requires students to have a web browser that meets the minimum Excelsior University requirements.
In this advanced healthcare delivery systems course, students gain an in-depth understanding of current issues and emerging trends facing leaders within healthcare delivery systems. The diversity and complexities of various healthcare settings are explored, along with the drivers of healthcare delivery. Themes of quality assurance, patient safety, access, and ethical leadership are infused throughout the course. Students apply what they have learned through analysis of real-life case studies.
The course examines the world of cybersecurity risks and defenses which poses significant threats to the nuclear industry infrastructure. This course will provide knowledge, skills, and techniques to identify and address the many cybersecurity threats facing the nuclear industry today. This course will provide a framework for current and future cybersecurity threats by first examining the history of cybersecurity. The course will then apply lessons learned in the past to current cybersecurity risks and defenses. Lastly, the course will attempt to predict future cybersecurity concerns and the necessary preparations needed to defend against them. This course will examine how IT security threats are constantly evolving and provide insight into cybersecurity defenses from a nuclear industry perspective using real-world scenarios to demonstrate actual cybersecurity threats and the strategies used to defend against those threats.
In this capstone course, students will integrate their acquired knowledge into a self-designed and led final project. They'll apply inclusive, sustainable business practices, leverage technology for efficiency, and make informed strategic decisions within the context of their project. Emphasis is on fostering inclusive teams, effective leadership communication, and navigating dynamic environments, all woven into their unique project. The experience encourages students to leverage business networks within their project, generating new ideas and opportunities. This culmination prepares students for leadership roles by integrating multidimensional skills for impactful contributions to the business landscape through their self-directed project.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
This class provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare them for academic and professional writing. By analyzing the work of other writers, students will learn to approach writing from a rhetorical and genre-based perspective. They will practice sentence- and paragraph-level writing, learning to revise and correct their own work. They will also work on finding, documenting, and effectively integrating sources into a research-based essay. Both traditional (textual) and multimodal (textual and visual) composition will be addressed.
This capstone course is a culminating experience for students in history. It provides a different learning experience than the courses that preceded it. As a capstone, this course is designed to bring together your cumulative knowledge and skills that demonstrate your learning as applicable to the learning outcomes for the history program. You will analyze theories and methods used in the historical craft and examine how these insights have reshaped sub-fields of historical study. By probing assumptions, hypotheses, and arguments, the course will introduce you to debates concerning evidence, historical questions, and research methods within the discipline. You will be challenged to analyze the changes in ethical questions and concepts of diversity within historiography and historical research.
This course provides an analysis of key legal issues affecting businesses. There is an emphasis on the development of legal strategies to support the venture over its expected life cycle. This course also focuses on the legal environment of the United States. Students examine a series of real-world scenarios and apply the legal tools developed during the course to those cases.
This course focuses on the causes, methods, motivations and historical lessons surrounding terrorism with particular attention to the U.S. and the shift in rhetoric and resources in the government s reaction to terrorism following the events of 9/11. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the most important issues and debates concerning terrorism and counterterrorism policies. Topics covered during this course include: definitions of terrorism, terrorism trends and measurement, causes of terrorism, domestic terrorism, international terrorism, the impact of 9/11, counterterrorism policy and practice, and the future of terrorism.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations within the logistics industry. The curriculum is built to enable students to competently utilize transportation and distribution models, including identification of end-to-end consumer requirements. Throughout its duration, this course will offer numerous examples of how to incorporate transportation, warehousing, and distribution strategies. Inventory control decisions; supply chain requirements; intermodal operations; and, distribution efficiencies are stressed within the curriculum and cases.
This course provides students with the necessary tools and frameworks to better prepare them for making effective marketing decisions. Students will explore effective marketing strategies across global business organizations. They will investigate concepts, theories, and real-world applications to create and implement a marketing strategy for launching a product. This course focuses on both the strategic planning process and marketing's cross/inter-functional relationships. Students will discover market opportunities, forecasting, targeting, and brand positioning for new and mature markets. Students will examine how to organize, plan, implement, and measure an effective marketing campaign.
This course develops data literacy and statistical thinking and essential skills for business process improvement. Topics covered include descriptive statistics and data visualization, distributions, sampling, Central Limit Theorem, estimation using confidence intervals, statistical inference, and single and multiple regression analysis.
This course offers a series of mini-lectures, summary notes, simulations, and practice quizzes to help you develop fundamental computer skills. Topics will cover computer hardware (including mobile devices), operating systems, basic networking, and basic security. In addition, you will engage in discussions on computer roles and practices of a PC technician and information technology issues. After the completion of this course, you will be prepared for an entry-level PC technician career. This course aligns with the exam objectives of two industry certification programs: CompTia A+ and TestOut PC Pro. This course aims to assist you in preparing for the two certification exams.
This course introduces students to the skills and theories of interpersonal communication, which are essential for building and maintaining successful personal and professional relationships. Students will evaluate the complicated interactions of psychological, social and cultural forces involved in interpersonal exchanges, while learning about personality traits, the perception of self and others, listening, managing conflict, and verbal and non-verbal communication.
This course will examine Cyber Crime and Terrorism in global context and focus on large scale incidents that effect international security. The foundation of the course will emphasize the evolution of Cyber Crime and Terrorism within the context of globalization and the increasing complexity of Cyber Crime and international, nation-less decentralized terror networks. The course will discuss the relationship of cyber crime and uses of information technology that cultivated and sustained current international terror networks. The course will also discuss emerging trends and potential threats such as Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks (EMPs) and methods (and limitations) to confront Large Scale Cyber Crime and terrorism such as advanced data mining techniques by the Intelligence Community and use of Fusion Centers.
This course provides the theoretical framework and practical tools to develop comprehensive understanding of the managerial process in project management. The curriculum is built for the business leaders, professionals, or administrators who are involved in completing special projects and desire to competently utilize professional project management methods and techniques. Throughout its duration, this course will offer numerous examples on how to apply project management strategies and tools to real world projects and situations as well as provide the students with opportunities to practice their learned skills. Available supporting project management technology will be described and the students will receive high-level hands-on training on Microsoft Office Project 2007. In a nutshell, the students will gain a thorough understanding of project management process and techniques which will enable them to optimize the process of their projects and place them onto a path towards successful project completion.
This course helps students to develop their skill as public speakers and oral communicators. Designed to provide students with a supportive environment where they can overcome the anxiety they may feel about public speaking, the class emphasizes techniques and practices for effective speech construction and delivery. Students will also develop critical thinking and listening skills. Students taking this course will need access to recording equipment for the purpose of creating podcasts, voiced-over PowerPoint presentations and videotaped speeches.
In this course, students acquire the skills to formulate strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and responsive to dynamic market conditions. Emphasizing innovation and creative thinking, the course fosters a transformative culture, enabling students to apply effective strategies for organizational change and successful plan execution. Students gain the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth in dynamic markets and execute global strategies for expanding market presence and achieving international outcomes. This comprehensive approach prepares them for leadership roles in evolving business landscapes, emphasizing sustainability and strategic decision-making.
This course provides an overview of Solar (Photovoltaic) energy, Solar Thermal energy, and Geothermal energy. It also covers green building technologies, focusing on sustainable systems design. The political, economic, and environmental impacts of these renewable energy sources will be discussed, offering a comprehensive understanding of their role in the modern energy landscape. By the end of the course, students can evaluate the effectiveness and impact of solar and geothermal energy solutions in various contexts.
Health education is a critical tool for the health professional. This course will provide you with valuable career skills in assessing educational needs, planning, delivering, and evaluating culturally competent health education with diverse individuals and communities. By learning to apply learning theories and motivational interviewing, you will be equipped to deal with barriers that clients may face. A major focus will be on identifying and dispelling prevalent myths around health and nutrition, particularly those fueled by media and social media. By the end of this course, you will develop a health education intervention that can serve as a model for use in your career.
The course starts with fundamental concepts related to human behavior through the lens of HCI (human-computer interaction), human-centered design, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI). These concepts are applied experientially throughout the 8 modules of the course. Research design, persona development, information architecture, low and high fidelity prototyping using wireframing are all used to develop a minimally viable product (MVP) using HTML and CSS. The course long project is the culmination of material covered throughout the course and can be used as a portfolio item to showcase classwork for an interview or other employment situation.
This end-of-program capstone course allows students to synthesize and apply the knowledge acquired throughout their graduate program. Students demonstrate mastery of skills required for advanced practice roles through varied assessments that address current and emerging practice-based and system-based issues in health care.
In this course, students will analyze real-world case studies to assess the application of economic theories in managerial decisions and propose alternative economic strategies for optimizing choices. They will develop practical skills in formulating mathematical models, executing scenario analyses, and communicating economic insights through comprehensive reports and stakeholder-oriented presentations. The course will also explore the impact of economic policies on business operations, guiding students in evaluating implications and devising adaptive or influential strategies. Additionally, students will integrate economic principles into leadership strategies, fostering a culture of informed decision-making within organizations.
The interdisciplinary Leadership and Talent Management course will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to strategically lead decisively across all functions in organizations, including recruitment and selection of employees, training and development, performance apprais- als, health and safety, labor relations, and change management. Students will be introduced to lead- ership and talent management within and across disciplines and apply strategies to the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. This course will integrate legal, management, and social science research with an action learning-based approach to executive-level leadership education. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills through their own disciplinary lenses and will gain an in-depth understanding of how these skills are applied in other disciplines.
The course will cover an in depth examination of financial report disclosures, with an emphasis on how firms use financial reporting to achieve such ends as managing earnings or keeping debt off of the balance sheet. By the end of the course, students will have an appreciation for what information is missing from the primary financial statements, the knowledge to understand the content of important footnotes, and the tools to conduct financial analyses using the information contained therein. The course will use a combination of textbook problems, case studies, and most importantly, actual financial report disclosures. The course is geared for students going into public accounting, investment banking, equity research, or consulting.
This course includes a study of linear motion, Newton's Laws and friction, torque, work, energy, power, impulse, momentum, uniform circular motion, angular kinematics & dynamics, moment of inertia, fluid statics, temperature, specific heat, heat of combustion, heat transfer, the ideal gas law, thermodynamics, and mechanical waves. Some of the mathematics to be applied in the course will be reviewed as needed. This course is recommended for technical coursework and careers.
This course provides an in-depth examination of quality management across the health care continuum. Through critical analysis of real-life adverse events, students apply theories, processes, and strategies to investigate quality issues in health organizations and propose recommendations for quality improvement and organizational accountability. The health care administrator s role in creating and sustaining a culture of safety and quality is emphasized throughout the course.
This course offers an overview of wind energy and water energy for both commercial and non-commercial applications, including sustainable system design and green building technologies. he course also explores the political, economic, and environmental impacts of wind and water energy, providing a thorough understanding of these renewable energy sources, providing students with the knowledge and skills to assess the viability and impact of wind and water energy systems in different applications. By the end of this course, students can explain the energy conversion process to extract useful power from bioenergy, wind and hydro systems and can also explain sustainable design and construction relating to bioenergy, wind and water for commercial and non-commercial use.
Explores the historical development and contemporary structure of state and federal trial courts and courts of appellate review. Constitutional and statutory authority for courts, court procedures, and defendant's rights in the judicial process are reviewed to include due process, public and speedy trial, jury composition, self-incrimination, punishment, and state and federal post-conviction relief and/or appellate review. Other statutory and administrative/regulatory laws are reviewed pertaining to the Code of Professional Responsibility as it applies to respective judicial officers. Also, analysis of the respective roles, duties performed, and career paths for judicial officers such as judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel.
This course analyzes key actors and trends in international relations since the end of the Cold War in 1989-1991. The course explores how cooperation accompanying the end of the Cold War faded into an Age of Terror and great power rivalry. Students look at conflict and cooperation throughout the post-Cold War period, and use the leading international relations theories to evaluate important events, including: the end of the Cold War; the Balkans Wars; the rise of the interdependent global economy; Islamic Fundamentalism and the War on Terror; Russia-China-US competition emerging since 2008; and, the fate of American dominance of world politics. The course ends with the contemporary debate over America s role as global leader amidst challenges from ascending states like China and non-state threats from terrorist groups and global health and climate dilemmas.
This course provides experience in the use of instruments for the detection and analysis of radiation. Instruments include the course are gas-filled detectors, scintillation counters, semiconductor detectors, radiation spectroscopy, neutron detectors, dosimetry, external dosimetry, and counting statistics.
This course provides students with a foundation in reverse engineering within the context of cybersecurity, penetration testing, malware analysis, and its applicability to cybersecurity attack strategies and countermeasures. Moreover, the course prepares students to use various penetration testing tools to analyze networks for vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering tools to perform malware analysis and decompilation of code. Intellectual property protections such as digital rights management and communication protocols utilizing static and dynamic techniques are also discussed. The course aligns with and will assist students in preparing for two industry certification programs: TestOut Ethical Hacker Pro and EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
This course introduces students to the principles of, and approaches to, countering terrorism in the United States and elsewhere in the world. To establish the current culture of mitigating terrorist threats, the ideological spectrum and history of terrorist objectives, methods, and targets are covered thoroughly. Students will discuss fundamental strategies, as well as controversial tactics of hard-line and soft-line counterterrorism approaches and how the United States has altered its strategy with the modern era of terrorism. Finally, students will analyze past and current regulations of intelligence gathering, as well as the rules governing intelligence gathering by law enforcers, military and non-law enforcement organizations, and the implications this has on the privacy rights of individuals, citizens or otherwise, in the context of counterterrorism. This course will examine these and other relevant issues which impact American counterterrorism operations.
This course analyzes the historical, political, economic, social and cultural factors that affect the use of illicit, misused, or abused substances. The coursework will include a study of the influence these factors have on the social and legal responses to drug use, including legislation, law enforcement and associated policies and procedures.
Is Thor greater than Zeus? Can vampires be good guys? Why are so many American companies named after Greek Gods and Goddesses such as Nike, Amazon, Pandora, and the (Tennessee) Titans? Who gets to live forever and why? Explore these questions and other mysteries of the universe as we track the enduring role of mythology in our lives. Get to know Hercules, Cupid, Prometheus and Pandora. Read distinguished scholars like Mircea Eliade, Northrop Frye, and Carl Jung. Discuss the hero s journey, read creation myths, and watch Star Wars and Harry Potter. A healthy imagination and a love of action and adventure required!
The Capstone course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize concepts of professional nursing, develop a quality improvement initiative, apply principles of interprofessional collaboration, and demonstrate self-development. The course is designed to help students apply leadership principles related to effective communication, collaboration, and delegation within interprofessional teams through the work done on the quality improvement initiative. This course also provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate professional self-development through the group debriefing and self-reflection activities. The Capstone course is also designed as a culminating nursing course for the RN baccalaureate student with a practice experience component that includes 45-hours of direct practice experience (PE).
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate dynamic organizational environments through resilient leadership. Participants will evaluate resilient leadership theories, formulate strategies for fostering workplace resilience, and analyze case studies to discern their impact on organizational culture and performance. The course emphasizes creating innovative solutions, applying resilient leadership for positive organizational change, and synthesizing research contributions to scholarly discourse and practical applications. Additionally, students will develop a comprehensive resilience plan, integrating leadership principles to fortify organizations in ever-evolving contexts. This holistic exploration prepares leaders to thrive in dynamic professional landscapes.
Motivation can be thought of as what energizes and directs human behavior, and when studying motivation, researchers attempt to ask to questions: a) What causes behavior? and b). What causes behavior to vary in intensity? This course examines the major issues and theories that describe and explain human motivation across the globe. Individuals behavior is examined from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Students will analyze and integrate information from empirical research in psychology, in order to develop an understanding of motivation that is applicable to all individuals, including students own lives. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to across a multitude of settings including leading, managing, counseling, nursing, teaching, and parenting.
This laboratory course provides an understanding of thermodynamic principles and their application to systems, emphasizing nuclear power plant operations. The course includes use of the Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) simulator, which provides hands-on experience with topics such as the circulating water system, steam generator heat balance, main and reheat systems, overall plant efficiency, flux distribution, decay heat production, and load rejection. Note, not all students need this course. It is required if transferring in a thermodynamics course that does not include a laboratory component. This course is not required if NUC 245 course is taken at Excelsior. Note, the PWR simulator utilizes specific technologies that may present accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility inquiries can be directed to the department chair.
The course will provide a critical examination of the history, significance, and method of comparing / contrasting global criminal justice with those prevailing in the United States. Moreover, the course gives students significant understanding that no system is perfect and each has their own strengths and challenges - a sound model. Students elaborate on methods of evaluation of the individual system from a law enforcement leadership perspective by systematically comparing the criminal justice systems and examine both what works and doesn't work dependent upon the overall circumstances - relative to cultural and historical contexts. Students digest how each balance individual rights and the necessity for order maintenance.
The over-arching goal of this course is to help managers make better decisions. Management guru, W. Edwards Deming, once said all management is prediction of future results (Wood & Wood, 2005). If we do not know how to estimate the impacts of decisions on future outcomes, we limit ourselves to guessing with our gut instead of applying a real analysis based on data science (Bonabeau, 2003). In this course, students will learn how to develop Excel statistical and decision models and create basic data visualizations, which will help students become data savvy and provide them with essential Excel skills, both of which are necessary to be competitive in a professional work environment. It will include a review of important statistical methods; use of time series for forecasting; application of regression analysis; aspects of decision theory including model building, linear optimization, simulation, optimization with and without risk and uncertainty; and methods to effectively communicate the results and rationales to management in tables and using graphs. The course also includes use of Tableau to create more effective data visualizations and data stories. Students will install Tableau on their computer a 1-year free Tableau Student license.
Businesses face various risks, including financial, operational, strategic, compliance, and reputational risks, in this volatile and unpredictable world. The goal of risk management is not only to minimize the negative impact of potential threats but also to capitalize on opportunities that may arise. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical risk management & compliance in the business context. Participants will apply ethical theories and frameworks to navigate complex business scenarios, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards. The course emphasizes the development of ethical expectations, policies, and procedures to foster an organizational culture of ethical awareness and compliance. Participants will also learn to prioritize ethical conduct in managing stakeholder relationships and effectively navigate complex, global business interests. Furthermore, the course equips individuals with the skills to apply risk mitigation techniques, establishing a resilient organizational framework that places a premium on ethical conduct and compliance.
This course provides you with critical knowledge to fulfill the role of health care manager. In this course you will be introduced to US law, governing bodies, and regulatory controls that set standards for healthcare and challenge health care managers when addressing legal, financial, ethical, and quality control issues. You will investigate current trends and critical issues that have emerged in the 21st century, and you will explore ways in which health care managers can respond to these changes. You will learn about opportunities as well as challenges present in today's health care environment that are important to health care managers when managing conflict and making decisions within a health care organization.
This course introduces students to the field of health care economics. During the course, students will learn the concepts and principles of microeconomics as they apply to health care. Students will explore why and how health care differs from other markets. Topics to be covered include the cost of health care, government regulation, payment systems including insurance, and secondary markets including hospitals and physician practices.
This course integrates evidence, theory, standards, and knowledge from nursing, public health, and other disciplines to guide population-focused nursing practice. Importance is placed on the application of the core functions of public health: assessment, policy development, and the assurance of available and necessary health services for diverse populations. Emphasis is placed in identifying determinants of health, advocating for vulnerable populations, prioritizing primary prevention, and utilizing available resources to improve the health of populations. Population-focused nursing involves assessing the health care needs of a specific population and making health care decisions for the population as a whole rather than for individuals. This course includes practice experiences in the community.This course includes 45 hours of practice experience.
This course provides a fundamental grounding in the principles of heat, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as they apply to power plant operations. While designed to meet the requirements of the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program, specifically Section 1.1.5 Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow of ACAD 08-006 for Non-Licensed Nuclear Operators, this course has broad applicability for anyone interested in power plant technology, regardless the heat source used. Program, topics include temperature measurement, pressure-temperature relationships in steam and water systems, forms of heat, heat transfer mechanisms, associated power plant components, and fluid mechanics relevant to steam and water systems. This course contains laboratory work based on a Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) simulator to apply and analyze concepts related to regenerative heat exchanger and decay heat. This web-based simulator is based on a real operating unit that has been completely tested and verified to perform plant maneuvers in a realistic and accurate manner. Students develop an ability to use PWR simulator, conduct experiments, predict system response, analyze and solve dynamic evolutions involving heat transfer and fluid mechanics processes in nuclear power plants. Note, the PWR simulator utilizes specific technologies that may present accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility inquiries can be directed to the department chair.
Should a manufacturer produce automobiles or ventilators? Should a local government intervene when sugar cane farmers in an area burn stalks to expose cane and the smoke results in a costly rise in asthma treatment among children in a state-run Medicaid program? In this course you will sharpen your ability to understand choices you or others face in a range of personal, professional and public contexts as you are introduced to the framework economists use to compare alternatives faced by individuals, businesses and governments. Governments uniquely make rules. Governments also impose taxes offer incentives and make choices to redistribute wealth, protect, regulate hiring and conditions of work, internet service and air quality. It may surprise you to learn how microeconomic tools introduced in this course can be applied in such diverse contexts to measure and compare relative costs and benefits.
An online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Associate of Applied Science in Administration/Management Studies degree outcomes. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrates that the outcomes have been met. Students learn how to develop an online portfolio during the first module of the course and then work under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the remainder of the semester to compose learning statements, compile appropriate evidence, and create the Integrated Business and Management Assessment report.
This course examines the rise of the major world civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their earliest beginnings through to the early modern era. It focuses on economic, social, political, and cultural factors that contributed to their birth and sustained their growth and development. Students will explores the political institutions, social systems, gender roles, religious systems, and cultures of these civilizations. They will also look at the contributions of individual men and women to their communities. In particular, the course highlights the interconnectedness of many societies as they passed ideas, technologies, people, and goods back and forth to each other.
This course focuses on the nature of stress and the connection between mind, body and spirit. Students will study the different theoretical models of stress from a variety of theorists while exploring coping strategies and relaxation techniques for healthy living in today s changing world. Students will also create an individualized stress management program plan.
This course will introduce the principles and applications of digital circuits. Topics include number systems, binary arithmetic, logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic families, combinational and synchronous logic circuit design, logic minimization techniques (Karnaugh maps, Quine-McCluskey algorithm), counters, shift registers, encoders and decoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers, and interfacing.This is a 4-credit course, requiring a minimum of 24 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 12 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook). Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
Information management is vital to the functioning of health and public health organizations. This course equips you with the skills to guide ethical, evidence-based decision-making around current and emerging information technologies. It examines the use of healthcare technology in warehousing, communicating data, and safeguarding data and electronic health records. You will learn to leverage the power of informatics and your teams to positively impact health outcomes, improve organizational processes, and ensure all health information is protected. You will have the opportunity to work on a term-length project in which you analyze and identify solutions for an informatics problem impacting a healthcare organization.
This course will provide students with an understanding of the evolution and roles of human resource management in organizations, as well as an overview of the basic functions of HR management. These functions include: staff planning; recruitment and selection; job analysis and design; performance management; labor relations and laws; training and development; compensation and rewards; HR strategy; strategic, corporate, and HRM objectives; HRM policies, practices and leadership behavior; employee involvement; diverse workforces; the impact of globalization; and HR s role in change management and internal consulting. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments. Textbooks are generally not required for this course. However, course materials may update in a given term prior to registration opening. Students should therefore always review course material requirements and associated costs atour bookstore for the term in which they are registering. www.excelsior.edu/bookstore
This course will empower students to look at and understand Western art from the time of the Renaissance to the early 20th century, covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. It focuses on the power of perception and visual storytelling so that students become engaged with specific art examples from each period and culture. Students will analyze famous works by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Vincent Van Gogh, and many more brilliant artists. By developing a sophisticated eye, students will learn how artworks reflect their cultural origins and their individual creators, who give shape and meaning to their art. By the end of the course, students will be surprised at their recognition and knowledge of art that they see operating in American culture now.
This content focuses on the application of the nursing process to support nursing judgment for the provision of patient-centered care. The foundations of nursing practice include the care of culturally diverse patients experiencing health problems related to discomfort, pain, and sensory impairment. Growth and development and its relationship to health, injury prevention, illness, and continuity of care in a variety of settings are studied. Chronic illness, disability, and end of life needs, as well as pertinent ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and the standards of professional nursing practice are addressed. Concepts and theories from the natural and social sciences are applied while caring for patients and families across the lifespan.
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process to support nursing judgment for the provision of care for persons with health problems related to infectious and communicable diseases, tissue trauma, neurological dysfunction, and musculoskeletal disorders. Content areas include immune function, chain of infection, perioperative nursing, neuromuscular functional assessment, and musculoskeletal disorders. Health problems such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, degenerative diseases, stroke, and trauma are highlighted. Evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care, standards of professional nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements are addressed. Principles, concepts, and theories from the natural and social sciences in relation to safe quality nursing care are applied to clients and families across the lifespan. The laboratory component is a practice experience using virtual simulation patients included in the required resource for the course. All the laboratory requirements in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete).
This class investigates the aspects of cloud technology including the responsibilities of the various parties, the complexities of governing cloud resources, deliver issues, cybersecurity, and uptime performance. Assessing risk in utilizing cloud technologies and the application of the CIA Triad are stressed. Students will complete lab exercises working with cloud technology to replicate the business experience. This course begins to prepare the student for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification.
This course studies the fundamental principles which govern global financial markets and institutions. Some topics include: characteristics of financial instruments and establishments, the Federal Reserve, monetary policy, the banking industry, and capital markets.
This course introduces public sector budgeting and financial management, and covers the fiscal role of all levels of government. Learn how to develop and evaluate public budgets in a political environment, using a variety of budgeting strategies. You will formulate informed decisions about the "gathering" of resources and the "use" of resources that are beneficial to the public sector.
This course provides students with an understanding of how data analytics enables companies to be more competitive. Students apply management analysis and other techniques to assess how data analytics can be integrated throughout organizational operations. Case studies and the introduction of relevant tools will be used to assess how data can be used to improve organizational operations.
The focus of Management of Fiscal and Operational Systems is to provide a foundation in the financial aspect and business strategies of health care in order to maximize organizational performance. Learners acquire knowledge and skills in developing and analyzing budgets, assessing/accessing variances, judging benchmarking, regulatory requirements, interprofessional collaboration, and forecasting future assets and revenues. This course encompasses the analysis of the environment that challenges health care organizations to maintain safe, quality patient care while shifting to meet regulatory and external requirements. The role of the masters prepared nurse, Nurse Manager, and Chief Nursing Officer in interprofessional financial planning for quality, safety, and financial stability will be addressed.
This content focuses on the use of nursing process to provide and manage patient-centered care for persons across the lifespan. Patient teaching is discussed. Documenting and reporting nursing care and the use of informatics in health care are presented. The concepts of health promotion, maintenance, obtaining a health history, and the techniques of physical assessment are presented. Attention to safe and effective care with respect to environmental safety needs, emergency preparedness, use of restraints, infection control, and the prevention and management of pressure injury is explored. Pharmacology, safe medication administration and related nursing care are also addressed. Safe use of the nursing process is fundamental in this course. All the skills labs in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete). Students must purchase one skills kit (available in the bookstore) for use in the NUR 104 and NUR 105 course. Items within them are necessary for students to use during their application of nursing clinical skills assignments for evaluation and feedback by the course instructor.
This course introduces engineering mechanics in static systems. You will apply basic principles of physics to the analysis of systems experiencing some combination of forces and torques, with an eye toward engineering applications. Statics deals with two and three-dimensional systems of particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium. In a general sense, each principle is applied first to a particle, then to a rigid body subjected to a coplanar system of forces, and finally, to three-dimensional force systems acting on a rigid body. Special attention devoted to forces in structures such as truss, frames, and machines. After building a fundamental understanding of these topics, we will explore analysis of internal forces developed in structural members. Vector algebra will be used throughout. The subject is called statics because it is concerned with particles and rigid bodies that are in equilibrium; these will usually be stationary (i.e. static).
In this course you will learn about various circuit techniques used in power electronics. Topics include: Characteristics of power transistors and diodes, switching-mode DC-DC converters, including buck and boost converters and regulation of DC-DC converters by PWM, rectification using diodes, power factor correction, switch-mode DC power supplies, DC-AC inverters, and applications of power electronics in motor drives, UPS, and power systems.
Embark on an unparalleled hybrid learning journey with this course tailored for individuals passionate about health, nature, and environmental interactions. Designed for health professionals and environmental enthusiasts alike, this course delves into the One Health approach through a blend of online coursework and a robust week-long field experience at Paul Smith s College in the Adirondack Mountains. Paul Smith's College bucolic campus provides an ideal setting for exploring the complex relationships between human, animal, and environmental health. https://www.excelsior.edu/page/summer-course-with-paul-smiths-college/
Develops skills in opportunity recognition, business concept development, and preliminary feasibility testing. Students gain the knowledge, skills, concepts, and strategies relevant for start-up and early stage entrepreneurs. The practical, hands-on approach encourages students to immerse themselves in the entrepreneurial experience.
This course introduces you to the role of engineering analysis in multiple engineering disciplines. You will apply basic principles, tools, and methods while performing engineering analyses of mechanics, electrical circuits, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and finally, data analysis, including graphing and basic statistics. The general analysis procedure will be learned and applied to provide a basis of systematically approaching engineering applications and analyses. Additionally, the disciplined process of evaluating engineering situations, defining known and unknown variables, establishing equation-based approaches, and applying units and unit conversions will be utilized to develop the foundation for effective engineering analyses. Finally, methods and processes for using engineering data and developing effective analysis and communication tools, such as graphs and statistical analyses, are explored to develop the foundation for communicating to engineering and non-engineering reviewers. Algebra (non-calculus-based approaches) will be used throughout.
This course is dedicated to covering special topics in Electrical Engineering. Topics covered may include PLC architecture, programming, industrial applications, and other relevant subject matter.
This course provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to integrate and apply knowledge of the arts and sciences, business functions and health care management principles and concepts. During the course, students will be evaluated on their knowledge and skills through their 1) participation in a group analysis of a health care management case study; 2) written analysis of a second case study; 3) presentation of a persuasive argument using a power point presentation with voice over; and 4) completion of a self assessment and professional development plan.
This course provides an overview of personality psychology and related issues. Students will explore the history and systems of personality, analyze current theories and evidence associated with personality psychology, and learn how personality is assessed and researched. Learners examine individual differences, including the way gender, race, religion, and national origin impact personality development and expression. Special emphasis is placed on personality in the work-place to help learners identify careers appropriate for their personality and better understand the traits that are highly valued by employers. Note: This course uses a lower cost interactive webtext instead of textbooks.
The graduate nursing capstone is a culminating experience designed to provide learners with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program of study focusing on the competencies of the graduate level nurse. This 6-credit course consists of several integrated components: discussion, reflective journal, scholarly paper, 135 practice experience hours, and project presentation. Assessment of the learner fs attainment of program competencies is built into these components. No additional hours will be awarded beyond the 135 hours. 6.00 Credits. 3 credits allocated to didactic/course work and 3 credits allocated to practice experience.
This course examines the critical role of health care leaders in the policy making arena. Students examine the federal policy making process, key issues in health policy, and the roles power and politics play in policy development and implementation. Students explore health care reforms and efforts to respond to disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations. HSC510 is cross-listed with BUS510. Students in the Health Sciences degree should register for the HSC version of this course, and Business degree students should register for the BUS version of this course. Students may not take both versions of the course and have the credit count toward graduation.
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of current and emerging trends in science and technology so that s/he will be able to make informed decisions and be an informed consumer. The course will introduce the scientific method and terminology used in reporting scientific results. A survey of current topical science issues will be covered as examples. This course will also prepare the student to read accounts about scientific, technological, and medical advances in the press and assess the scientific conclusions presented.
The graduate nursing capstone is a culminating experience designed to provide learners with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program of study focusing on the competencies of the graduate level nurse. This 6-credit course consists of several integrated components: discussion, reflective journal, scholarly paper, 135 practice experience hours, and project presentation. Assessment of the learner fs attainment of program competencies is built into these components. No additional hours will be awarded beyond the 135 hours. 6.00 Credits, 3 credits allotted to didactic and 3 credits to practice experience. Practice Experience: 135 hours practice experience of an independent project reviewed and approved by instructional faculty. Students will work with their approved mentor to design a leadership project, plan its implementation in detail, implement the project, and prepare a comprehensive evaluation plan for the project. Students use a qualified individual who volunteers to serve as their mentor* for their project. Participation of the mentor is subject to approval by the capstone faculty. Individual with master s degree or higher who has expertise within the designated specialization and agrees to voluntarily serve as a resource for the student. Prerequisite(s) Completion of all Phase I and Phase II courses. Active and unencumbered RN license.
This course is part of the Concentration in Sustainable Practices. It covers ecological principles by which Life on Earth functions and human life and culture are sustained. The knowledge and skills covered enable students to understand and design actions or policies to address climate change, planetary boundaries, threats to biodiversity, urban environments, agricultural systems, toxics and non-renewable resources, and related issues. The course experience will prepare students for developing interdisciplinary skills and strategies for personal growth as well as leading people, businesses and organizations through the challenges of the global ecological crisis.
In this course, students will learn the foundations of nutrition as they relate to health, wellness, and disease prevention. Students will examine how food affects the body and explore the relationship of nutrients in food and how they prevent and treat disease. Students will develop skills in designing personalized nutrition plans and gain a greater understanding of how nutrition impacts the body at all stages of life. Students will also analyze current trends in nutrition and gain knowledge on how to separate fact from fiction. This course will use several short game-based learning activities to help students make decisions about nutrition based on environmental circumstances and health conditions. In addition, the topics of food safety and innovations in food technology will be examined.
This course provides an in-depth examination of National infrastructure protection policy, the roles and responsibilities of Sector-Specific Agencies, coordinating frameworks, public-private partnerships, and the emerging issues of cybersecurity, interdependencies, and climate change. This course is designed to enhance the student s ability to recognize and evaluate risks associated with human-caused, natural, and technological disasters through a myriad of risk management approaches, including best practices used by the homeland security enterprise.
This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Topics and body systems that will be studied include: blood, the cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, urinary system and fluid balance, and reproductive systems.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
Students will investigate the complex field of Human Resource Technology, including how communication in organizations is facilitated or impeded by existing structure and processes, methods for improving communication flows and facilitating technology implementations. A major focus of the course will be on the use of human resource technology with change management. Students will learn how to diagnose the relationship between an organization s mission and its human resource technology. In addition, students will learn how to improve organizational effectiveness through the use of human resource technology.
This is a laboratory course that utilizes simulations and hands-on experiments to study body systems that include: temperature regulation and metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, urinary system, the reproductive system, and human development and genetics. Students use the scientific method in an experimental environment, learn and use safe laboratory practices, perform dissections, perform experiments, gather and analyze data, and present data and conclusions in scientific laboratory reports. (1 credit course)
This course is an introduction to the study and practice of Public Administration. This course will provide an overview of the field of public administration, focusing on the function roles of public administration in the political process. It will introduce students to concepts and practices in public administration, focusing on accountability and performance. Additionally, this course will explore practical application of concepts to current issues to the field of public administration.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of lean applications toward inbound and outbound logistics networks, and the role of leadership to develop corporate logistics strategy. The curriculum is built to enable students to competently utilize professional lean logistics methods and techniques, including identification of areas of waste, ability to decrease inventory, and increase logistics throughput. Throughout its duration, this course will offer numerous examples of how to apply "lean logistics thinking"; "total logistics cost"; "logistics demand patterns"; and, "logistics planning-operational bridging techniques". Cross-functional logistics teamwork, logistics operational strategy, logistics functions, inventory reduction, and operational logistics networks are stressed within the curriculum and cases.
Ever wonder how Steve Jobs created such amazing products or Sarah Lewis used failure for creative success? Given the rapid changes in today s economy and workplace, creativity and innovation continue to be important skills that support career growth. Because employers continuously rate the ability to solve problems as an essential skill, this course is designed to introduce and strengthen a student s ability to move through logical problem-solving processes in order to creatively find solutions to problems that are personally or professionally relevant to them. Neuroscience research affirms that we all possess the same mental capacities as people with highly inventive minds, so students will study innovators and global thinkers who will show them the crucial techniques to increase their competency, sharpen their skills, and develop their innovative mindset.
This course details the necessary leadership styles for the nuclear industry. The course focuses on concepts associated with effective leadership, teamwork, ethical decision making, leadership challenges, risk management, organizational structure, and business acumen. Students will develop strategies to transition current nuclear industry styles to transformational and situational leadership styles to meet the challenges facing the nuclear industry.
Analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits. Topics include differential amplifiers, stage gain in decibels, input and output impedances, linear IC operational amplifiers, frequency response, Bode plots, active filters, D/A and A/D circuits, oscillators and high frequency amplifiers. Emphasis is in troubleshooting of test circuits, and analysis based on computer simulation.
This course examines the global business environment and its impact on an organization's business strategy and decision making. It focuses on the complexities and risk/reward assessments that arise due to highly diversified markets, cross cultural issues, globalization, international organizations (WTO, IMF, World Bank, etc.), nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), foreign direct investment, and currency risk challenges.
Strength of Materials addresses the stresses that are formed in rigid bodies due to the application of forces and torques. These stresses are used to size and for material selection of rigid bodies. This course also covers the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles. Topics include concept of stress and strain, mechanical properties of materials, generalized Hooke s law, axial load, torsion, bending, transverse shear, combined loadings, and transformation of stress and strain components.
Epidemiology has long been an integral part of disease prevention and treatment interventions. Recent pandemics have spurred interest in understanding how disease spreads and how to stop the spread. Epidemiology provides valuable insights into what makes people healthy, chronic disease prevention, and an evidence base to create and test interventions. In this course, you will develop an understanding of disease etiology and surveillance strategies. You will learn how to use data to identify trends in morbidity and mortality, as well as how this data can inform public health policy and best practices.
This course examines the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data relevant to the marketing function within the organization. It specifically addresses the growing role that technology plays in predicting consumer behavior, marketing trends, addressing marketing problems, and the development of new products and services.
This foundational public health course examines the social determinants of health through the lens of theories, concepts, and models. Theory and models serve as cornerstones for health education and public health interventions. You will have the opportunity to learn theories of individual, interpersonal, community, and group health behavior and to apply what you learn to realistic scenarios. You will also learn strategies for leveraging technology and social media in creating evidence-based and culturally resonant behavioral health interventions.
This course will provide practical instruction on the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages. The course will cover the fundamental principles of web programming and formatting. This will include learning the difference between client-side and server-side scripting technologies, effective use of web authoring tools, and code development. The course will also cover web design standards and the need for integrating human-computer interaction principles in web design. The final project in the course will enable learners to apply current development and production practices to design web pages.
The associate degree capstone is the culminating experience for students in the Associate Degree in Liberal Arts program. In the course, students demonstrate and reflect on the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the degree program and in other educational experiences up to this point. Students demonstrate mastery of the five Associate Degree in Liberal Arts learning outcomes: written and oral communication, cultural and global diversity, problem solving, ethics, and professional development. Students will Demonstrate these outcomes through individual and group assignments, multi-modal presentations, and a final research paper. This is an intense 8-week course with significant research and writing expectations. It is strongly recommended that students have prior experience with online course work, and particularly Excelsior University courses, before attempting this course. This course requires the completion of the listed prerequisites and the permission of the student's advisor.
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This course on modern day slavery takes an in-depth look at human trafficking both domestically and internationally. It focuses on existing policies and practices of prevention and prosecution, such as victim and perpetrator identification, to combat these crimes and to protect and address the needs of victims. It also compares and contrasts the differences between trafficking, smuggling, labor migration and forced migration. Delivery: Online course delivered over 8 weeks.
This course will focus on the fundamental concepts, tools, terminology, methods, and practices that relate to the current state of digital marketing. The course will draw from the very latest practitioner thinking and literature and utilize rigorous academic sources, where necessary. The student will explore some of the key issues, before a closer examination of social media marketing in terms of how it is deployed in the service of business goals and objectives and as part of an overall content marketing strategy. An exploration of search engine optimization, PPC and digital display advertising, will give the student a good overview of current methods and practices and provide some practical application of the skills learned. The enduring appeal of email marketing will be examined and its use as part of an integrated marketing strategy. And the current development and use of mobile technologies will also be evaluated in tandem with the growth of other new technologies that will have an impact upon marketing, such as voice search and the Internet of Things. The importance of good analytics will also be emphasized with a review of the current thinking and practices, particularly regarding Google Analytics. The course will culminate in the integration of some of the previous learning in terms of the development of an appropriate and effective digital marketing plan.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the methods, tools, and best practices for responding to cyber security incidents and product vulnerabilities in the nuclear industry. It covers building a computer security incident response team (CSIRT) and a product security team (PST) for security vulnerability handling. It includes a discussion of the best practices on conducting a cybersecurity investigation, which minimizes potential damage while ensuring the proper handling of electronic data collection. This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook), Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, interpret, and use information legally, ethically, and effectively. This course provides a broad overview of information literacy concepts, including the differences between academic and popular research methods, finding and evaluating sources, reading sources critically, writing with sources, and safely navigating information networks such as the internet. Students must complete information literacy within their first 13 credits at Excelsior.
This course explores the evolving concepts and emerging trends in business administration, focusing on current theories, frameworks, and applied research methodologies. Through case studies, critical discussions, and research assignments, this course empowers DBA students to critically evaluate theoretical foundations, identify gaps and trends in the field, and apply advanced research methods to develop evidence-based solutions for strategic and managerial decision-making. Emphasis is placed on ethical, social, and global implications of business practices.
Intended as the last course of the major. Students research and prepare an application paper analyzing their area of concentration (Administration of Justice, Corrections, Homeland Security, Criminal Profiling and Investigative Analysis, or Law Enforcement and Public Safety) in the context of a problem statement approved the by instructor. The problem statement is generated by each student and incorporates their knowledge of the criminal justice system, their area of concentration and the ethical and social diversity issues involved in the resolution of the problem.
This content focuses on the application of the nursing process to support nursing judgment for the provision of evidence-based, patient-centered care. Patient-centered care addressing the promotion of health and achievement of optimal outcomes for patients experiencing common health problems related to nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, fluid, and electrolyte balance, mobility, activity, sleep, and rest is presented in this content. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the nursing process is used to support nursing judgment. Ethical and legal implications along with evidence-based standards of nursing practice are presented in relation to safe, quality nursing care for patients and families across the lifespan. All the skills labs in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete). Students must purchase one skills kit (available in the bookstore) for use in the NUR 104 and NUR 105 course. Items within them are necessary for students to use during their application of nursing clinical skills assignments for evaluation and feedback by the course instructor.
This course examines public policy, political ideology and ethics as they shape health policy across populations. Political ideology, social and health policy are considered within the lens of population-based health and reducing health disparities. The role of the master s prepared nurse to lead and advocate within the public policy arena is explored and discussed. Contemporary issues in health policy viewed from the perspective of ethics and the social and material determinants of health are considered. A primary focus of the course is consideration and development of the knowledge and skills that the master s prepared nurse needs to be a change agent in health policy. This is an 8 week 4 credit hour course requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week (refer to the Credit Hour Calculation Policy found in the Student Handbook.) Course engagement includes student activities such as discussions, readings, study time, and assignments.
During the last two years, the world has seen unprecedented growth in distributed employees as a consequence of COVID-19. Distributed workforces use a variety of telecommunication networks and tools to establish connectivity as well as provide organizational policies and procedures, email, and interactive meetings. Distributed teams encompass organizations that (1) offer flexible work arrangements and whose employees work out of home offices rather than on-site; and (2) have employees who are geographically distant. Employers have acknowledged that managing distributed employees is different than managing employees on-site, noting that it is difficult to keep employees engaged and connected. Thus, distributed workplaces have created challenges to organizational behavior. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the need for managers who know how to manage distributed employees is growing at a faster-than-average rate. Research has suggested that when strategically planned and implemented, distributed work programs increase productivity, increase job satisfaction, increase loyalty, ease work-life integration, and reduce employee stress and burnout. This course will offer management and leadership strategies that will contribute to the success of organizations, including distributed organizations. You will discover how individual differences impact organizations, learn how to apply management and leadership skills to specific situations, apply proper business ethics, and examine how culture plays a role in today s global business world.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
In Clinical Systems Management, students explore the theoretical basis and empirical evidence supporting leadership, communication, interprofessional collaboration, and systems thinking. A focus of this course is on acquiring the knowledge, skills, and disposition for advancing practice and supporting quality and safety as leaders in healthcare systems.
This course focuses on the United States Intelligence Community and the processes to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence to national security policymakers. Students examine what intelligence is, the development of the Intelligence Community agencies, and the role each agency contributes to national security. Application of critical thinking is used to determine the methodology of conducing intelligence in a democracy in order to define what the Intelligence Community can, or cannot do. This course will benefit students interested in national security, military studies, international relations, and political science.
This course covers the basic principles and applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers, with a particular focus on their role in robotics. The curriculum includes the hardware and software aspects of microprocessor systems, such as interfacing, assembly language programming, and microprocessor-based systems. Microprocessor and microcontroller applications in data acquisition and process control systems are introduced, as well as the architecture, operation, and programming of 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microprocessors. The course features a lab component using MATLAB Simulink, incorporating hands-on programming, interfacing with sensors and actuators, and designing basic robotic functionalities activities using microprocessors and microcontrollers. Upon completion of the course, students have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply microprocessors and microcontrollers in mechanical engineering, particularly in the context of robotics. Note, students registering for this course are assessed a course resource fee.
This course introduces students to a major function of human resource management: training and development, including performance improvement in organizations. Topics include: theories and applications of adult learning principles, designing training programs appropriate for different levels of employees, respecting employees specific needs and interests, aligning training programs with the organization s mission, and career coaching and development of employees. Types of training and andragogy will be introduced, e.g., web based training, lectures, use of case analyses and behavioral rehearsal. Students will also learn how to develop and evaluate training programs for expatriates and repatriates.
This course includes a study of electric charge, electric and magnetic forces, the electromagnetic field, light optics, and modern physics. This course is recommended for technical coursework and careers. Note: This course is visual and mediarich. If you have any difficulties accessing any materials because of a disability, please contact Accessibility Services. https://www.excelsior.edu/support-resources/accessibility-services/
This course focuses on the study of the relationships between unions and employers, including various aspects of labor history, law, and collective bargaining. In addition, it will examine issues such as public sector unionism and unionism around the world. A core emphasis will be the changing nature of labor-management relations in the United States as a result of global competition and the internationalization of markets. Finally, the course touches on patterns of union resistance and preventive labor relations strategies.
To immerse you in a truly unique interdisciplinary experience, this course is organized and presented as if you were attending a virtual leadership conference: The Society for Ethical Leadership and Development Conference. In each module, you will hear from a Keynote Speaker an expert in their field introducing you to the topic. You will then move to a Roundtable Session to hear an interdisciplinary conversation between two experts from different disciplines not only discussing the module's topic from their perspective, but how it impacts another discipline. Next, you will move to a Breakout Session where you will hear your discipline-specific expert relating the modules topic to your specific discipline. As you leave your Breakout Session, you will receive Session Handouts that are your required readings and ancillary materials for the module. Throughout the course you will engage in discussions and learn about how decisions made in one discipline affect another. You will also form a Task Force to solve a complex issue by working with multiple constituencies with divergent needs, all the while using an ethical lens a lens with a focus on social responsibility and the intersections of diversity, culture, and environment and how these differences affect best practices in management in their disciplines. The end result will be you on your way to becoming a highly effective transformational leader in your profession, one who formulates sustainable, ethically sound solutions to practical management problems encountered in a complex global environment.
In this course, students master advanced systems thinking, creating innovative and sustainable business strategies. They integrate corporate social responsibility into business practices, emphasizing ethical decision-making, community engagement, and responsible business conduct. Additionally, they develop strategies for business resilience, considering technological advancements, market changes, and societal trends, while cultivating an ethical organizational culture aligned with sustainability principles and values. The course prepares students to navigate complex challenges with creativity and contribute to responsible and sustainable business conduct.
This course examines how neurons work individually and together to enable behavior, feelings, and thoughts. The structures and functions of the nervous system are examined to provide the biological bases of behavioral development, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, language, sleep, and psychological disorders. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to any health science or human service career. Note: This course uses a lower cost interactive webtext instead of textbooks.
This is an introductory course on continuous linear control systems covering analysis, design, and practical applications. Modeling first- and second-order dynamic physical systems, transient response and steady-state analyses, Routh-Hurwitz stability criteria, roles of feedback in controlling steady-state errors, frequency response design methods (Bode, Nyquist), etc. are covered. The course emphasizes the application of established methodology with the aid of examples, calculators, and computer programs such as MATLAB.
This course explores the fundamental concepts and paradigms that underlie programming languages. The course models the process of language learning through the acquisition of C+. Next, students demonstrate their language learning skills by autonomously selecting a new language to learn, articulating the industry value in learning it, and creating a product that effectively demonstrates their successful acquisition of the chosen language. Students gain the approaches and skills necessary to learn new languages independently and leverage tools such as artificial intelligence to support the process.
This course analyzes how people influence and are influenced by the real or imagined presence or others and how people interact with and relate to those around them. Topics include research in social psychology, social cognition, social perception and judgment, attitudes and attitude change, conformity and obedience, group behavior, attraction and intimate relationships, helping behavior, aggression, prejudice, and the application of social psychology to other fields including the legal system. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to all careers in which one works with and in teams, as well as work where it is important to influence or persuade others. Duplication Note: This course duplicates PSYX365: Social Psychology. Credit for only one of these will be applied toward graduation.
This course is an introduction to pathophysiology. Students will describe abnormal physiologic functions and disruptions to individuals across the lifespan. They will identify genetic, developmental, cultural, and environmental influences on health and illness. They will also recognize subjective and objective assessment findings of selected pathological processes. Finally, students will examine the interrelatedness of body systems in pathophysiologic processes
The laboratory covers a wide range of basic topics in Physics Il. The activities are chosen to give students an opportunity to perform the experiments and record observations. In this lab students measure, experiment, observe, discover, and understand the close relationship between the experimental observations and principles under study.
Welcome aboard the USS Kepler! During the next eight weeks, we will be exploring this big, beautiful universe of ours! The itinerary of our voyage allows, after a brief look at a few key physical principles and the history of their development, a look at the cosmos on an increasingly large scale. Our journey will begin with a detailed study of our solar system as well as a discussion of planetary systems around other stars that are being discovered almost daily. From there, we'll examine the nature of stars how they are born, live, and die, and how they constitute the fundamental building blocks of one of the most important cosmic structures, the galaxy. This study of galaxy formation and evolution will lead us into a brief exploration of the current research in cosmology, including the as-of-yet undiscovered nature of dark energy and dark matter. We've reserved you a seat aboard our shuttle, so let's prepare to launch!
A senior level course designed for advanced students and working professionals who are seeking to tie it all together. The course stretches across the natural science fields to apply multiple theories and research approaches to current events from the perspective of a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to Geology, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Students will use their critical thinking skills along with oral and written communication skills while reviewing and analyzing ethical questions and the concepts of diversity across the natural science disciplines. Through a mixture of discussions, presentations and written analysis, students apply their previous learning in new ways both analyzing and synthesizing new perspectives on their learning. This is a reading and writing intense course that should serve as the culmination of the students' work at the Bachelor's degree level. This is an intense eight-week course requiring significant research and writing from the student.
This course focuses on instrumentation, temperature, pressure, and flow measurements, transducers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, programmable logic controllers, and process control. In this course the students will have the opportunities to explore the characteristics and operations of different types of transducers and measuring instruments. The importance of system models as well as its relationship between process control will also be covered.
This course is designed to guide students through the basic financial principles and techniques used by managers in health care facilities. The course focuses on the preparation and management of a capital and operating budget. Course is organized into eight modules based on the content outline with specific assignments and assessments for each activity that take students from conceptual discussion to practice exercises. Team assignments will simulate actual work experiences.
This course provides an introduction to the study of semiconductor devices such as PN-junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJT), field-effect transistors (FETs), Metal-Oxide Semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFET), which will enable the students to perform analysis of DC transistors biasing, small-signal single and multi-stage amplifiers using BJTs, FETs and MOSFETs, and frequency response of transistor single and multi-stage amplifiers. This course includes a lab.
Energy consumption is the lifeblood of the US and global economy, yet we seldom investigate the costs involved in making a gallon of gas cheaper than a gallon of milk. When you fill up your tank, have you ever wondered where the fuel comes from or what it takes to make this necessary energy source so readily available? When you hear about costly wars or domestic strife in energy-rich regions like Russia or the Middle East, do you question how these might be related? Beyond the near constant power rivalry over energy, even alternative energy technologies, global climate change looms as an almost incalculable cost. In this course you develop a geopolitical lens onto energy and climate change by looking at powerful state, military and corporate actors, each pursuing its own, often conflicting, objectives. You examine how these actors influence energy geopolitics and climate change, such as in dealing with the security implications of increased sea levels, storm intensities, Arctic melt and drought. In this course you examine the political realities of energy today and the possibilities of different tomorrows.
This is an intermediate programming course that covers problem-solving and algorithm development using the popular programming language Java. Java is one of the most popular languages used in object-oriented programming. This will prepare students to code and debug programs and applications written in the Java language, a common expectation in IT.
This is a competency-based, senior level course designed for advanced students and working professionals who are seeking to complete their bachelor's degree in psychology. Course content focuses on demonstrating the competencies associated with the psychology degree program student learning outcomes. Through a mixture of discussions, reflective writing, and multimedia presentations, students apply knowledge, skills, and abilities to showcase their learning and interests. This course requires students to research and connect psychological theory to real-world problems, as students think deeply about their academic and career goals.
Why do some countries find security without large militaries, while others seem compelled to build and use them? Why do countries around the world differ so much in how they make and execute national security policy? This course focuses on the complex process tying national interests to security policies of nation-states in the conflicting realm of international relations. You will review aspects of national culture, resource economics, and practical policy analysis, for example, to better understand how identity, power, and national security are constructed in countries around the world. You will become adept at assessing underlying national power dimensions, which drive nation-states in diplomacy and war, among other behaviors. You will evaluate another nation-state s national security in depth while also exploring several of the dimensions of national power and identity in great detail. The course serves national security professionals by deepening the understanding of how national security varies so widely and how difficult it is to achieve stability among the nation-states of the world.
This course expands on the content of NUR 101 and focuses on the student transitioning to the role of a baccalaureate prepared nurse. Professional nursing concepts are expanded on and the pivotal role nurses play in health care is emphasized. Building on previous knowledge and experience, students participate in intellectual dialog on the role of the nurse in a diverse society, and examine how their own professional development can affect policy changes within the profession and in health care. Promoting critical analysis through a person-centered care experience will transform and create new ways of approaching professional practice.
The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).
The course examines the world of cybersecurity risks and defenses which poses significant threats to the nuclear industry infrastructure. This course will provide knowledge, skills, and techniques to identify and address the many cybersecurity threats facing the nuclear industry today. This course will provide a framework for current and future cybersecurity threats by first examining the history of cybersecurity. The course will then apply lessons learned in the past to current cybersecurity risks and defenses. Lastly, the course will attempt to predict future cybersecurity concerns and the necessary preparations needed to defend against them. This course will examine how IT security threats are constantly evolving and provide insight into cybersecurity defenses from a nuclear industry perspective using real-world scenarios to demonstrate actual cybersecurity threats and the strategies used to defend against those threats.
This laboratory course introduces the tools and techniques used in microbiology. Students will learn aseptic techniques, explore enzymes and biochemical pathways, evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria, and use selective and differential media. In addition, students will predict the amount of microbes in their surroundings and test the efficacy of household cleaning products. The course includes a hands-on laboratory component designed to complement lecture topics. The course content provides the foundation of general microbiology necessary for students who are interested in applying to health professional programs.
This course provides an overview of the design, layout, and function of major systems associated with the two nuclear power plant designs currently used for U.S. power production: pressurized water reactors (PWR) and boiling water reactors (BWR). The curriculum examines a typical nuclear power plant system by system, focusing on major components, controls, and design features. Emphasis is placed on plant system interconnections and functions relative to nuclear safety. PWR and BWR simulation learning tools are utilized to apply and reinforce course material through dynamic learning activities. Laboratory work is conducted using a Generic Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) simulator. By the end of the course, students have a comprehensive understanding of the critical systems in nuclear power plants and their importance in ensuring operational safety and efficiency. Note, the PWR simulator utilizes specific technologies that may present accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility inquiries can be directed to the department chair.
This is the Master of Science in Management (MSM) Capstone course. It integrates previous study and various management disciplines to formulate, analyze, and implement effective management strategy. Students will analyze complex management situations to make strategic decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
This course will introduce the principles and applications of alternating current circuits. Topics covered include RC and LC transient response, the sine wave, reactance, complex algebra and phasors, impedance, Kirchoff's Law and network theorems (Norton's, Thevenin's, and superposition) in AC circuits, power in AC circuits, series and parallel impedances, impedance networks, filters, and resonance. The topic of engineering and technology standards is also discussed. This is a 4-credit course, requiring a minimum of 24 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 12 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook). Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
This course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the health promotion of individuals and populations. Emphasis is placed on enhancing communication skills, cultural competence, and physical assessment skills for registered nurses. Care of individual patients and populations is analyzed within the context of environmental influences, social determinants of health, and culture. Students will explore the role of technology in improving access to care and optimizing health care outcomes. Students will complete a practice experience that includes a health history, a comprehensive physical assessment, a genogram, and a teaching plan on a live adult volunteer. Supporting practice experiences, such as digital clinical simulations, will be used to augment direct, hands on practice experience. Students will purchase Shadow Health s Digital Clinical Simulations to practice and enhance clinical reasoning skills. This course is four credits. Three credits are allotted to didactic instruction (including the use of digital clinical simulations) and one credit is allotted to the practice experience.
This course provides an exploration of health disparities within the United States, focusing on the multifaceted factors that contribute to unequal health outcomes across diverse demographic groups. Through a critical lens, students will examine the causes, consequences, and potential solutions related to health disparities. The course integrates theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and practical strategies to promote health equity.
Develops the statistical skills of collecting, organizing, summarizing, and analyzing information to draw conclusions or answer questions. Major topics include descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, probability, binomial and normal distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, and correlation. Duplication Note: MAT201 duplicates BUS233: Business Statistics, BUS 231 Business Data Literacy and MAT215: Statistics for Health Care Professionals. Credit in only one of these courses will be applied toward graduation.
Students in this course gain in-depth knowledge about the financial environment in which health care organizations operate. Students learn health care finance concepts, managerial and accounting principles, and various means of reimbursement for health services. Students complete a health care finance project, to effectively demonstrate the steps in the budget process and practice using financial analysis tools.
The world of nutrition has become increasingly controversial in recent decades. With so many diets to choose from and a population-wide quest for the perfect diet, "understanding the science supporting healthy nutrition has never been more critical. Information that is portrayed as science-based is often at least partially inaccurate. This course will equip you with a foundational understanding of nutritional science. You will learn how to assess nutritional information for scientific rigor. From there, you will begin to apply the science to case-based learning, giving you opportunities to address nutritional issues in a culturally sensitive manner. You will learn about the role of food in culture, how food metabolizes in the human body, and how to formulate nutritional recommendations for both healthy individuals and those who are living with chronic disease.
This one-credit laboratory-based course will engage you in several virtual laboratory activities using Labster, a virtual laboratory program, and additional activities. As you complete each laboratory exercise, you will answer questions to demonstrate your understanding of the material. Upon completion of these virtual labs, you will learn about laboratory safety, scientific method, energy utilization, cellular reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
Program planning and evaluation are essential tools for public health professionals. This course will equip you with the skills you need to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address social determinants of health for various populations. This is a theory to practice course with a strong focus on health equity, offering you opportunities to apply theory in meaningful ways to improve health outcomes while addressing barriers and challenges to population health.
To be designated as a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course, all instructional materials will be provided at no cost to students. These may include Open Educational Resources (OER), free materials, or library resources. Check your syllabus for more information.
This content focuses on the application of the nursing process to support nursing clinical judgment and patient-centered care in reproductive health across the lifespan. A variety of reproductive health conditions and problems are presented including current topics in reproductive health, male and female reproductive disorders, childbearing, congenital anomalies, genetic disorders, and an introduction to newborn and pediatric health. Evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care, standards of professional nursing practice, as well as ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements are addressed. Principles, concepts, and theories from the natural and social sciences in relation to safe, quality nursing care are applied to patients and their families across the lifespan. The laboratory component is a practice experience using virtual simulation patients included in the required resource for the course. All the laboratory requirements in this course must be successfully completed with a satisfactory grade of Complete to pass this course, regardless of the course numeric grade. Skills labs are graded as Satisfactory (Complete) or Unsatisfactory (Incomplete).
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced research methodologies applicable to business administration. Students will critically evaluate theoretical frameworks, apply qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, and develop evidence-based solutions to complex business challenges. Emphasis is placed on ensuring research reliability, validity, and adherence to ethical standards, with consideration of social and global implications.
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This course introduces students to a study of understanding how people think, feel, behave, and interact within diverse social contexts. Fully understanding the psychology of diversity requires consideration of the historical, political, educational, economic, and societal factors that influence psychological processes and people s responses to diversity. Students will study both differences and similarities that are at the intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, weight, age, language, veteran status, and other factors. Readings, including recent journal articles, provide a greater understanding of diversity and the interrelationship between diversity and psychology, and an appreciation for the value of diversity. Students develop a better understanding of themselves and the world around them in an appreciation for a global society. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to any career in which it is valuable to have a better understanding of how to successfully leverage the benefits of diversity.
Focuses on research findings about leadership, leadership practice, and leadership skill development. Explores and evaluates leadership practices, behaviors, and personal attributes of leaders and includes case studies of leaders and organizations. The course balances theory with real-world applications for a practical, skill-building approach to leadership.
The interdisciplinary course will develop highly effective transformational leaders in their respective professions who formulate sustainable, ethically sound solutions to practical management problems encountered in a complex global environment. Students will learn how to set direction and work with multiple constituencies with divergent needs through an ethical lens that includes social responsibility and the intersections of diversity, culture, and environment, and how these differences affect best practices in management in their disciplines.
This course examines methodologies, tools, and processes essential for orchestrating successful software design and adoption projects, emphasizing ethical guidelines and policies. Through applied case study techniques, students will enhance their software development planning and management skills. The course addresses essential aspects of project management, encompassing tasks such as defining project scope, scheduling, cost estimation, quality assurance, risk management, communication strategies, procurement oversight, securing stakeholder buy-in, conducting post-project assessments, and conscientiously evaluating the social impact of software projects. Upon completion, students are equipped to confidently lead and contribute to successful software projects, demonstrating an acute awareness of the broader societal implications of their projects, and guided by ethical considerations and policies.
n this course, students will explore the principles of consumer behavior by reviewing topics about consumer motivation, perception, learning, attitude, and information processing. Additionally, students will discover the impacts of life-style, demographics, social class/culture, groups, leaders, family, and diverse/global environments on consumer behavior. Students will examine consumer behavior from a marketing strategy perspective to successfully develop products and services that will fulfill the wants and needs of individuals in the marketplace. Students will look at the factors influencing acquisition and consumption of products and services.
This 8-week course introduces you to US law and the legal process in healthcare. The course highlights legal issues common within health administration, and provides a foundation for understanding the scope, limits and consequences of legal obligations. You learn about the governing bodies and regulatory controls which set standards for healthcare, and apply your knowledge in identification of legal issues often encountered in health administration.
This course will prepare students to recognize information security threats, enable them to plan, develop, and communicate policies and practices to mitigate those risks, and respond to security information and event management (SIEM) incidents as they occur from a management perspective. Students will understand the complexities of communicating information security threats to senior management in addition to staffing, training, and leading IT staff capable of protecting the network and safeguarding IT assets. The CYS401 Organizational Information Security course is a brand new course in the Undergraduate Cyber Program.
This introductory course serves as a gateway for students to explore the dynamic and interconnected fields of Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, and Computer Science. Building upon foundational concepts of technology and society, this course provides an understanding of the distinctive roles each field plays in shaping our digital world. Emphasizing the unique elements within each discipline, the course offers insights into the exciting and diverse landscape of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science.
This advanced doctoral-level course provides an in-depth exploration of leadership theories, practices, and development processes, emphasizing their application in contemporary organizational settings. The course critically examines key leadership models, their evolution, and their impact on organizational culture, effectiveness, and change. Students will engage with theoretical frameworks from both classic and emerging perspectives, with a focus on developing their own leadership philosophy and style. Additionally, the course integrates the study of leadership development practices, the role of ethical decision-making, and the complexities of leading in a global and diverse environment. Through case studies, research projects, and reflective practice, students will gain the skills to lead with both strategic foresight and operational competence.
This is a course offering graduate nursing students the opportunity to focus on concepts involved in the design of a database. Specifically, we ll examine the usage, management, and evaluation of data through the application of basic concepts of database design as well as knowledge of data representation, data sets, and data integrity. Through the use of databases, critical discernment and reasoning are applied in composing queries and reports to assess healthcare problem prominence and identify solutions. Through course readings, incorporation of the ANA Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, discussion boards, and an individual project, students will build upon basic knowledge of data information, the data knowledge continuum, security of databases, and develop an understanding of large scale information system environments in order to understand risk, improve care delivery, and provide guidance in the integration of technology in nursing practice.
This course explores what happens when people become ill and how their experience of the care they receive from medical practitioners can affect and change their lives, for better or for worse. We look at current Western practices surrounding end-of-life care, the processing and acknowledgment of grief, and the tendency to deny our very mortality. We witness what people in stigmatized groups undergo when they seek medical treatment. And we confront what happens when a person, either ill or well, decides to end their life on their own terms. Throughout all of these explorations, we examine why empathy is crucial to both giving and receiving good care and how exposing ourselves to the arts can help foster empathy skills in those of us who live with, care for, and support the ill and dying.
This course will develop the students' ability to strategically create and implement an effective social media marketing campaign. Focus will be placed on fully understanding and integrating appropriate social media tools for supporting and improving the effectiveness of organizations marketing and communicational processes. Students will examine social media in context with advertising, marketing, and public relations. Additionally, students will gain basic hands-on experience with current social media technology. Practical applications with both limitations and opportunities of different social media contexts will be explored to assess their impact on appropriate constituencies and/or organizational cultures. Finally, the course will focus on demonstrating best practices for developing and implementing effective techniques, tactics, and strategies to more effectively and efficiently reach target markets.
Source: Excelsior University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
