2009-2010 - Bowie State University

MUSC 465 PERCUSSION CLASS METHODS (Spring Only) 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Junior Level Standing Mandatory. Students will learn fundamental concepts of percussion equipment and its organization,
performance skills, and pedagogical skills applicable in K‐12 school music programs. Course topics include organization of the school percussion
program, teaching rhythm, equipment selection and maintenance, sound production concepts, fundamental instrumental techniques, and
pedagogical techniques and methods of private and group instruction. Instruments studied include concert snare drum, marching percussion,
keyboard percussion, orchestral accessories, Latin percussion, timpani, and jazz drum set. Study the organizational skills and information
required to develop a quality percussion program, including instrument purchasing, maintenance, inventory, storage, and transport.
MUSC 468 ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING (Fall, Spring) 12 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Senior Level Standing in Music Teacher Education, completion of all methods courses and Praxis II. In this course the student
participates in all of the activities of the teacher in the classroom, in the school, and in the community. Beginning with a period of observation
and orientation, the student receives assignments of increasing difficulty from the cooperating teacher until he/she is capable of assuming full
responsibility for teaching. The semester is divided into an eight‐week assignment in the intermediate and an eight‐week assignment in the
primary grades. The practical experience is accompanied by a regularly scheduled seminar. The student teacher follows the entire schedule of
the school at which the student is placed.
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NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
IDIS 210 Women’s Health Issues 3 Credits
This lecture course examines selected women's health issues. Special emphasis is placed on physical and psychological changes that occur
throughout a woman's cycle, with special consideration given to diverse populations. Students gain a better understanding of preventive health
practices, common health concerns, and resources available to address these concerns. This course is open to anyone interested in the health
of women in America. Non‐nursing majors only
Lecture
IDIS 450 Alternative Interventions for Health and Wellness 3 Credits
This is a survey course designed to examine relationships among the human, body, mind, behavior, and health states. Various modes for
interventions with human coping, health promotion, and wellness maintenance will be explored as alternatives or complements to more
traditional approaches to the human health dilemma. Emphasis is given to increasing students’ level of knowledge about alternative
intervention practices and to selected practical applications.
Lecture
IDIS 460 Transcultural Health and Wellness 3 Credits
The course content is designed to increase students’ knowledge level and professional awareness concerning health and wellness practices in a
transcultural society. Theoretical models and data collection guides are used to explore the ways and conditions under which individuals define
their health status and implement health practices. Cultural factors that may influence illness behaviors and health promotion activities are
examined.
Lecture
IDIS 470 Ethical Issues in Health Care 3 Credits
This lecture/discussion course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, theories, principles, and critical thinking processes
relevant to health care ethics. Content will focus on ethical issues commonly encountered in daily practice in health care and in health care
delivery systems. Important ethical issues in health care and health care delivery will be reviewed and analyzed. The pivotal role of the health
care practitioner in the quality of day‐to‐day delivery of care and the changing health care system will be addressed from an ethical perspective.
Lecture
NURS 101 Professional Nursing Perspectives
2 Credits
The content of this course is designed to introduce students to the profession of nursing. Historical aspects of nursing and the health care
delivery system will be discussed. Content will also focus on the concepts needed to form therapeutic nursing relationships with clients.
Concepts related to the discipline of nursing will be introduced as the foundation for continued study.
Prerequisites: Completion of Math 125/141 and Engl 101 with a grade of “C” or better
Lecture
NURS 201 Foundation of Nursing Practice I
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the scientific principles of foundational concepts, theory and technical skills. Concepts that frame the
curricula are introduced: caring behaviors, communication, culturally congruent care, ethical frame work, legal aspects, critical thinking,
leadership, research and professional nursing role. Using simulated labs, computer programs and videotapes, the student will develop and
master selected psychomotor skills.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program, NURS 101, BIO 311, CHEM 107
Lecture/Laboratory
NURS 203 Foundation of Nursing Practice II
4 Credits
This course builds on the concepts and principles presented in Foundation of Nursing Practice I. There will be a continued focus on the
application of the nursing process, and the ongoing development of competencies in providing care for individuals using basic nursing skills in
the clinical settings. Learning opportunities are provided in the classroom, and the skills laboratory, to enable students to apply skills and
theory. In addition, therapeutic communication techniques in nurse client interactions are developed. Students are introduced to research and
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