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REST 2330 - Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Course is a comprehensive review intended to prepare the student for the entry-level certification/licensure examination. The material covered is based on the examination matrix provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.).
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REST 2500 - Survey of Polysomnography Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (R.PSG.T). Students taking REST 3500 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500 cannot take REST 3500 for credit. Prerequisite: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 2501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Credits: (3)
Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining physiologic components affecting quality of sleep. Students taking REST 2501 cannot take REST 3501 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 2502 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
Course provides an overview of the history of sleep medicine, normal sleep physiology, effects of the sleep-wake stage, sleep disorders and abnormal sleep physiology, and an introduction to polysomnography (including patient interaction, sensor and lead placements, and instrumentation). Course also introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502 are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2502 cannot take REST 3502 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 2503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography Credits: (2)
Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking REST 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2500 /REST 3500 and REST 2502 /REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.
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REST 2505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea Credits: (2)
Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3505 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2501 /REST 3501 and REST 2502 /REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.
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REST 2520 - Principles of Pharmacology Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduction to pharmacology, including general principles, autonomic and central nervous system agents, and cardiovascular agents. Also includes drugs used in managing renal, GI tract, endocrine, and infectious or neoplastic diseases and disorders.
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REST 2700 - Clinical Applications Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140 . Recommending and modifying basic therapies will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills and review of patient medical history. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140 .
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REST 2710 - Specialty Clinical Experiences Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Clinical rotations in various medical settings providing the opportunity to observe and participate in various specialty areas within the profession, including PFTs, cardiac testing, EKGs, ABGs, and longterm artificial airway care. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160 .
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REST 2720 - Clinical Applications Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140 . Initiating, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills. Case studies will be used to practice critical thinking skills in the management of ICU patients. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160 .
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REST 2800 - Independent Projects Credits: (1-3)
Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project; enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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REST 2830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning; enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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REST 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult semester schedule for current offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on student transcript. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours with different course content.
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REST 3210 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the therapist-level practitioner. Includes advanced anatomical considerations of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems.
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REST 3220 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Pathophysiology and diagnosis of coronary artery disease, fungal lung disease, neoplasms, HIV, ARDS, chest injuries, shock in relation to the care of the trauma patient, and a differentiation of the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments.
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REST 3230 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Advanced diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardiopulmonary function, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, and metabolic assessment.
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REST 3260 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, life support modalities and fetal, neonatal, pediatric pathophysiology.
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REST 3270 - Adult Critical Care Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Advanced adult respiratory intensive care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management.
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REST 3280 - Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Theory and principles of pulmonary and spinal cord rehabilitation, polysomnography, discharge planning, patient education, quality management, home and self care, legal, ethical, and moral considerations of chronic and extended care.
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REST 3500 - Survey of Polysomnography Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Spring [1st Blk]
Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (R.PSG.T). Students taking REST 3500 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500 cannot take REST 3500 for credit. Prerequisite: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 3501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [1st Blk]
Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining physiologic components affecting quality of sleep. Students taking REST 2501 cannot take REST 3501 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 3502 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders Credits: (2)
Course provides an overview of the history of sleep medicine, normal sleep physiology, effects of the sleep-wake stage, sleep disorders and abnormal sleep physiology, and an introduction to polysomnography (including patient interaction, sensor and lead placements, and instrumentation). Course also introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502 are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3502 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.
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REST 3503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Spring [1st Blk]
Summer [1st Blk]
Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2500 /REST 3500 and REST 2502 /REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 3504 - Laboratory Practice of Instrumentation in Polysomnography Credits: (1)
Course provides practice and application of operating principles of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patientgenerated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Prerequisite: REST 3502 /REST 2502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology Concurrent enrollment with REST 3503 .
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REST 3505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea Credits: (2)
Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3505 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2501 /REST 3501 and REST 2502 /REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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REST 3506 - Advanced Technical Procedures Credits: (3)
Course provides detailed description and discussion of specific diagnostic procedures in PSG, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness test, REM behavior disorder studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Prerequisite: REST 3502 and REST 3503 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 3507 - Event Recognition and Polysomnography Scoring Credits: (3)
Course provides advanced study of sleep stages and recognition of EEG characteristics of each stage. Multi-channel recording of breathing events, leg movements, ocular movements, cardiac and oxygenation monitoring, parasomnias, and interictal and ictal epileptic events are also presented. Course will include review and scoring of 12-hour polysomnography records to determine the overall sleep score. Prerequisite: REST 3501 and REST 3502 .
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REST 3508 - Sleep Center Management Credits: (1)
Course is designed to prepare students for sleep center management in hospitals and independent facilities. Course includes sleep laboratory requirements for accreditation, personnel requirements and training, PSG study documentation, technician manuals, quality assurance, policies and procedures, and lab protocols. REST 3500 or credentialed as C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N.
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REST 3509 - Cases in Sleep Medicine Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [1st Blk]
Summer [1st Blk]
Course will include physician presentations or case studies of patients with a variety of sleep disorders. Case-based learning is applied in the context of patient presentation and initial interview and diagnostic findings, determination of appropriate sleep medicine studies, interpretation of patient findings, recommendation for patient therapy, and follow-up of patient compliance and outcome(s) of therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: REST 3502 and REST 3505 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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REST 3510 - Clinical Practice I in Polysomnography Credits: (2)
Introduction to the sleep laboratory and the set-up, monitoring, and therapeutic interventions associated with polysomnography. Students will be oriented to patient interviewing and selection, OSHA standards, sleep laboratory standards, and confidentiality. Competency is demonstrated in patient set-up, producing a reliable PSG, recognizing artifact, and basic therapeutic interventions for common sleep disorders. Prerequisite: REST 3502 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3503 and REST 3504 . May be repeated twice for credit.
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REST 3511 - Clinical Practice II in Polysomnography Credits: (2)
Case-based clinical applications course. Course requires competency in complete patient management (patient referral and interview, physician consult, patient study[ies], therapeutic intervention and follow-up of patient compliance). Students will develop the patient history and physical, perform the study, score the patient record, interpret the report, apply therapy, and follow-up patient compliance. Prerequisite: REST 3502 and REST 3510 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3505 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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REST 3512 - Clinical Practice III in Polysomnography Credits: (4)
Clinical applications course providing experience in performing advanced technical procedures, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness tests, REM behavior disorders studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Prerequisite: REST 3502 , REST 3510 , and REST 3511 . Concurrent enrollment in REST 3506 . May be repeated once for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
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REST 3760 - Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The clinical application of pediatric and neonatal assessments as they relate to selection and use of respiratory care procedures and equipment specific for this patient population.
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REST 3770 - Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting [shock-trauma, thoracic, burn ICUs] with emphasis on hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3270 .
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REST 3780 - Clinical Applications Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Clinical experiences related to REST 3280 : rehabilitation, extended care, home care agencies, polysomnography, patient assessment and planning for discharge, and quality management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3280 .
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REST 3900 - Clinical Simulation Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Problem-based clinical concepts course: comprehensive program review including written and clinical simulation examinations. Prerequisite: Enrollment in baccalaureate respiratory therapy program; CRT credential, or equivalent.
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REST 4610 - Advanced Patient Assessment Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
The advanced patient assessment project is designed to be a physician intensive, interactive experience that emphasizes an understanding of diagnostic processes involved in assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Enrollment by permission only.
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REST 4620 - Health Promotion Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
The health promotion project addresses the growing role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in patient education, public education, and health promotion in general. Enrollment by permission only.
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REST 4630 - Continuous Quality Improvement Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
The continuous quality improvement project enhances an understanding of how to construct and conduct a quality improvement (quality assurance) project in the workplace. Enrollment by permission only.
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REST 4800 - Independent Projects Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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REST 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
(Variable Title)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture, and clinical experience. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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REST 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2)
Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care.
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SCM 3050 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Supply chain management is the value creation engine of every organization. The focus of this course is to acquaint students with the core elements of supply chain management: 1) customer value, 2) collaborative value creation, and 3) systems thinking. The course introduces and defines the three primary functions that compose supply chain activities- 1) purchasing, 2) operations, and 3) logistics-and shows how they need to work together to create the high-quality, low-cost, and innovative products and services that customers expect to find in today’s marketplace. Important analytical tools are introduced. Prerequisite: QUAN 2600 (or Business Admin. Dept. approval for engineering majors with comparable statistics background)
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SCM 3500 - Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Spreadsheet software enables business people to model and analyze quantitative problems in a wide variety of business contexts. This course covers spreadsheet modeling in terms of optimization models for deciding the best set of decisions to meet constraints and performance objectives; simulation models for considering uncertainty in business operations and decisions; and other decision models and tools. Through conceptual and applied topics, this course will enhance one’s problems solving and modeling capabilities as well as Excel spreadsheet skills. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 , QUAN 2600 , and SCM 3050 (may be taken concurrently).
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SCM 3600 - Logistics & Transportation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course incorporates readings, site visits, and case analysis to convey state-of-the-art and emerging business logistics practices. The focus of this course is on forecasting, inventory management, transportation, distribution and warehousing, with an introduction to contemporary issues in logistics such HADR and sustainability. Development of leading-edge strategies, which promote a firm’s ability to differentiate itself in terms of its supply chain performance is emphasized. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SCM 3500 .
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SCM 3700 - Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides students an introduction to the supply management discipline, focusing on the development of category management skills and the purchasing process. Companies have always sourced a large percent of their COGS–up to 50-80%. However, today’s emphasis on core competencies and increased use of outsourcing makes sourcing even more strategic. Sourcing managers are responsible for managing supplier capacity and capabilities. The course emphasizes costing and relationship management tools. This course builds the foundation for students to pass the Certified Profession in Supply Management (CPSM) exam. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: SCM 3500 .
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SCM 4100 - Quality Management and Process Improvement Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Introduces principles and practices for achieving quality, customer satisfaction, and performance excellence. Emphasis on process improvement, problem-solving, variation and statistical thinking, customer and supplier relationships, service quality, employee involvement, project management, and quality management frameworks. Presents tools and methods for analyzing and improving business processes, including Six Sigma, lean, and theory of constraints. This course builds the foundation for students to pass the ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst exam. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; QUAN 3610 ; SCM 3050 ; or Instructor Permission.
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SCM 4400 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Globalization has changed the rules of competition. Globalization also raises complex and controversial issues such as job displacement and worker exploitation. Winning companies now use worldwide resources to meet the needs of global consumers. This course introduces and is built around a scanning model. Students are expected to actively scan, using emerging information to identify inflection points and determine their strategic and tactical implication. From this analysis, strategic objectives are renewed to guide the design of a global supply chain. Effective communication and teamwork are emphasized via the in class activities and projects. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 and SCM 3050 .
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SCM 4500 - Supply Chain Relational Strategies Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course focuses on the soft side of supply chain management, addressing both the internal (including individual) and external relationships that allow a supply chain to function. Key elements of the course include the perspective on supply chain strategic relationships, managing cultural disparities and conflict between businesses and functional units within them, and change management issues. Students will learn core processes around initial exploration and assessment of supply chain relationships, establish metrics/expectations for the relationship, craft and manage teams and work groups, and develop negotiation skills. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 , SCM 3500 , SCM 3600 , SCM 3700 ; MGMT 3200 or NET 3250 ; should be taken concurrently with SCM 4550 .
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SCM 4550 - Strategic Supply Chain Design Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Supply chain management is integrative in nature, requiring a systems approach to process design and management. The goal is to co-create value across organizational boundaries. This capstone SCM course emphasizes the analytical aspects of identifying the right capabilities required to design a collaborative business model and create distinctive customer value. This analysis answers the question, “Who should be on the value-creation team?” The course is designed as a collaborative laboratory, employing extensive experiential learning and case analysis. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; SCM 3050 , SCM 3500 , SCM 3600 , SCM 3700 ; MGMT 3200 or NET 3250 ; should be taken concurrently with SCM 4500 , but can be taken after.
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SCM 4700 - Supply Chain Case Analysis, Logic, and Presentation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed around the case analysis methodology and has the explicit goal of preparing student teams for participation in specific competitive supply chain case competitions (both regionally and nationally). Preparation time will be extensive and students must possess an advanced level of SCM mastery prior to enrollment in this class. Class meetings will be scheduled with the students throughout the semester for presentation and preparation. Please see the instructor for information on enrollment eligibility. Credit/no credit grading. Prerequisite: SCM 3050 , instructor approval.
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SCM 4800 - Independent Research Credits: (1-3)
Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Business Foundations; BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Written Instructor Approval. May be repeated until a total of 4 hours credit is accumulated.
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SCM 4850 - Supply Chain Management Study Abroad Credits: (1-3)
This course is designed for students who wish to explore supply chain management theory and practice in countries other than the U.S. Students will study global supply chain management as offered through a partner university (or other university with department chair approval). Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 . Can be repeated once up to 6 credits.
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SCM 4860 - Supply Chain Management Internship Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A structured professional-level field experience. The student will be counseled and supervised as he/she applies and integrates the knowledge and skills obtained through operations management and logistics courses. Prerequisite: BSAD 2899 ; Senior Standing; Instructor approval.
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SOC 1010 SS/DV - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Full Sem Online]
An introduction to the study of Sociology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate society. It focuses on all aspects of society: culture; social interaction; institutions; group processes; deviance and social control; stratification, diversity, and inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, etc.; and social stability and change.
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SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [1st Blk, Full Sem Online]
A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including issues of age, gender, family, race, ethnicity, wealth and poverty, politics, education, public safety, health care, substance abuse, and environment. Special emphasis is given to these issues and their consequences for today’s global and diverse society.
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SOC 2810 - Experimental Course Offerings Credits: (2-3)
May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Sociological Social Psychology is the study of individual, group, and social behavior through analysis of the relationship between individuals and social institutions. Individuals actively create social structure while they are simultaneously shaped by it. Students will analyze how social interaction, processes, roles, and statuses are created and maintained by individuals. Students will also analyze how these same processes, roles, and statuses shape their individual behavior. Social Psychological theories and methodologies are also addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3010 - Social Inequality Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
The study of social stratification and inequality in the United States and globally. The course focuses on economic class and status groups, such as gender, race and ethnicity, age, sexuality, and physical ability. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3030 - Classical Sociological Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought in late 18th to early 20th century Europe and 19th to early 20th century U.S. The course introduces the main theories of Comte, Martineau, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others, including early theorists of gender and race. To be taken before SOC 4030 . Prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
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SOC 3110 - Sociology of Family Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Analyzes family arrangements and structure, changes in such arrangements over time, and contemporary issues facing families in our ever-changing world. Emphasis is placed on variations in family experiences with regard to race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation. Family, as it relates to other social institutions such as politics, religion, and the economy, is also explored.
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SOC 3130 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
This course is an examination as to how and why communities create gender categories as well how gender influences individuals’ identities, behaviors, and life experiences. Students will study gender within a variety of contexts, such as the workplace, family, politics, athletics, education, health, media, and religion. Attention will also be given to sociological theories of gender, gender socialization, and the intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 or WGS 1500 or permission of instructor.
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SOC 3250 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of deviance and social control. Deviance and social control are examined in their positive and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of these forms are considered in the context of the formal and informal socialization processes and the internalization of social norms. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3260 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agencies of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3270 - Criminology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3300 - Environment and Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
An in-depth study of societal-environmental interactions including population, technology and organization impacts of human societies on the physical environment, and environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization.
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SOC 3400 - Social Change Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
The factors which change society and how society changes, emphasizing technological innovations and its implications, social movements, and the role of individuals. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology.
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SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society.
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SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Utilizes the Sociological perspective to explore the Institution of Medicine and the Medical Healthcare Delivery System; its function as a social institution and its capability, accessibility, and the related issues of providing Healthcare. The various organizational system structures, and their economic and political dimensions are also examined. Further emphasis is placed on the various professional roles, supporting roles, and patient behaviors. Additional focus is placed upon selected international comparisons, as well as medical research, ethical considerations, and international health issues.
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SOC 3550 - Organizations in Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Surveys the nature and structure of organizations in general and modern formal organizations and globalization in specific. How organizations work, function and affect contemporary society and individuals’ lives and behavior. Sociological theories about modern organizations and globalization will be examined. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 .
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SOC 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent.
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SOC 3660 - Sociological Research Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 3840 - Cities and Urban Life Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of cities. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined.
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SOC 3850 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examines the social construction of race and ethnicity and the conditions of racial and ethnic groups in the United States and globally, based on statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the origins, causes, and dynamics of ethnic and race relations.
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SOC 4030 - Contemporary Sociological Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 and SOC 3030 .
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SOC 4220 - Life in a Consumer Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Examination of consumption, consumerism, and the increasing commercialization of contemporary life. Students study the history of consumerism and advertising; explore how consumer culture influences their own consumption choices; and analyze the relationship between consumerism and social inequality.
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SOC 4270 - Sociology of Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 .
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SOC 4410 - Sociology of Globalization Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Study of economic, political, and cultural globalization in the late 20th and early 21st century. The course examines the history, theories and critiques of globalization, the key actors in global political-economy, the institutions and events that shape global processes, and globalization’s impact on local economies, politics, culture, and the natural environment.
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SOC 4550 - Sociology of Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
Explores the relationship between work and social class, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed.
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SOC 4810 - Experimental Course Offerings Credits: (2-3)
Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 4830 - Readings and/or Projects Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Individual readings and/or projects for sociology majors or minors. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation, 3 of which can be applied toward the sociology major or minor.) Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of program coordinator. May be repeated 4 times up to 5 credit hours.
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SOC 4890 - Internship Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Qualified juniors and seniors may apply for internships among federal, state and private agencies. Internships are anticipated to provide the student with both practical and research experiences. A student may complete up to 9 hours, but not more than 6 hours in any one type of internship. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied towards the sociological major or sociological minor. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , junior or senior status, approval of program coordinator. May be repeated 8 times up to 9 credit hours.
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SOC 4900 - Senior Capstone Course Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to organize all of the knowledge that the student has gleaned from his/her major into an integrated whole. This course will help the student make relevant the knowledge that he/ she has learned. This will be accomplished by having the student write a senior thesis as well as attend lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 , SOC 3030 , SOC 3600 , SOC 3660 , senior standing.
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SOC 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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SOC 4990 - Seminar in Sociology Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics in Sociology. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 3 times up to 9 credit hours. (Formerly Contemporary Issues.)
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SW 1010 SS - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A generalist introduction to the relationships between social systems (individuals, groups, and communities) and the social welfare networks which impact them, including the role of the social work profession. Open to all Weber State University students.
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SW 2100 SS - Human Behavior and the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [1st Blk Online]
This is the first course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence. It identifies the relationships between human developmental stages (from conception to death) and the problems associated with environmental interactions. Systems and theory are examined in the biological, psychological, and sociological arenas. Prerequisite: (It is recommended for Social Work Majors that SW 1010 be taken before or concurrently with SW 2100. It is also suggested that ZOOL 1020 be taken before or concurrently with SW 2100.)
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SW 2200 SS/DV - Issues in Diversity Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
A study of diversity among individuals, groups, communities, and of issues social workers will need to understand when interfacing with diverse populations.
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SW 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized for these elective courses will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credits.
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SW 3000 - Death and Dying Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An in-depth study of death, death-related issues and social institutions and practices dealing with death in American society, with special emphasis on the social processes surrounding death and constructive responses to death and dying. Cross-listed with GERT 3000 .
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SW 3100 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This second course in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment sequence is designed to present basic principles and fundamental concepts necessary for acquiring and organizing knowledge for practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities and on the interaction among these systems. Alternative paradigms on human behavior and the social environment are also explored. Prerequisite: SW 1010 , SW 2100 and formal admittance to the Social Work Program.
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SW 3120 - Aging: Adaptation and Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An examination of the physical and psychological processes of aging. The emphasis is upon behavioral and social adaptation to these processes. Cross-listed with GERT 3120 .
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SW 3200 - Child and Family Welfare Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A historical and contemporary examination of child and family welfare issues, and social work intervention strategies. Prerequisite: SW 1010 .
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SW 3320 - Ethnicity and Older Women in the American Society Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The importance of special populations (ethnic, racial and women) as they relate to the aging process. Cross-listed with GERT 3320 .
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SW 3500 - Social Welfare & Gerontological Policy Development and Service Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered. Prerequisite: SW 1010 or GERT 1010 . (SW/GERT 3500 must be completed before entering Field Practice.)
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SW 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 2nd Blk, Online]
Summer [Online]
Introduction to analysis and presentation of data. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. Cross-listed with GERT 3600 .
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SW 3700 - Social Work Research Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 2nd Blk]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk]
Social work research and its relationship to social work theory and practice. The class will include content on qualitative, quantitative and single system research methodologies; analysis of data, including statistical procedures; systematic evaluation of practice; analysis and evaluation of theoretical bases, research questions, methodologies, statistical procedures, and conclusions of research reports; and relevant technological advances. The course will also identify how the research curriculum contributes to the student’s use of scientific knowledge for practice. Prerequisite: SW 1010 . (Must be completed before entering SW 4861 .) Recommended prerequisite: completion of social statistics class.
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