Academic

MUS 215 - Applied Voice III - 1 cr.
Vocal Instruction will include the development of the voice, tone
quality, range, and English, German, Italian, and French diction.
MUS 217 - Applied Voice IV - 1 cr.
Vocal Instruction will include the development of the voice, tone
quality, range, and English, German, Italian, and French diction.
Repertoire requirement varies depending upon ability and level
of student.
MUS 315 - Applied Voice V - 1 cr.
Vocal instruction will focus on the development of vocal technique,
mastery of song literature, and performance issues.
MUS 317 - Applied Voice VI - 1 cr.
Vocal instruction will focus on the development of vocal technique,
mastery of song literature, and performance issues.
MUS 401 - Applied Voice VII - 1 cr.
Vocal instruction will further develop student’s voice; build his/her
potential through regular practice and performance and enrich the
repertoire of solo vocal music.
MUS 403 - Applied Voice VIII - 1 cr.
Vocal instruction will further develop student’s voice; build his/her
potential through regular practice and performance and enrich the
repertoire of solo vocal music.
NUR - NURSING
NUR 201 - Nursing Heritage - 2 cr.
A study of images of health and nursing across the years from the
pre-Christian era through the history of nursing in Louisiana and
the United States. Contributions of people of diverse ethnicity are
emphasized. Prerequisite: None.
NUR 203 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology - 3 cr.
Includes pharmacological principles of therapeutic agents used by
Nurses, their classifications, and mechanisms of action. Information
on the side effects of each group of drugs is provided. Three hours
of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MAT 121 or its equivalent with
a grade of “C” or better; completion of CHE 104 and CHE 104L
with a grade of “C” or better.
NUR 208 - Pathophysiology - 3 cr.
This course focuses on alterations in the essential life functions
which develop secondary to pathological insults. The student
independently reviews the anatomy and physiology of the body
and uses this knowledge to recognize abnormal subjective and
objective human responses exhibited by the client as a result of
pathological changes. Etiological and contributing factors which
alter the normal structure and function of the body and contribute
to the development of various disease processes are identified.
Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, CHE 111 and CHE 114. Corequisite:
NUR 218.
GENERAL ENSEMBLE
Students may only enroll in one ensemble per semester, except by
special permission of Chair of Humanities. Students must audition
each academic year for admission to ensembles.
Concert Choir (open to all students by audition and
permission of instructor)
MUS 147 - 148 1 cr.
MUS 247 - 248 1 cr.
MUS 347 - 348 1 cr.
MUS 447 - 448 1 cr.
Jazz Band (open to all students by audition
and permission of instructor)
MUS 161 - 162 1 cr.
MUS 261 - 262 1 cr.
MUS 361 - 362 1 cr.
MUS 461 - 462 1 cr.
APPLIED PIANO
MUS 165 - 166 1 cr.
MUS 265 - 266 1 cr.
MUS 365 - 366 1 cr.
MUS 465 - 466 1 cr.
NUR 214 - Introduction to Nursing - 3 cr.
This course introduces the theoretical framework that enhances
the student’s appreciation of nursing science and promotes the
development of professional values essential to excellence in
practice. Emphasis is placed on assisting the student in promoting
and maintaining essential life functions across the life span. The
nursing process is used to develop the students’ ability to assess
the bio-psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of the client.
Prerequisites: BIO 201and BIO 202. Co-requisites: BIO 203, NUR
218, NUR 208, and PBH 201.
NUR 214L - Introduction to Nursing Clinical Laboratory -
1 cr.
The Introduction to Nursing Laboratory experience includes:
basic communication skills, beginning physical and psychosocial
assessment and formulation of a nursing diagnosis obtained from
patient/client data.
NUR 218 - Health Assessment in Nursing - 2 cr.
This course is designed to assist the beginning nursing student
to conduct a comprehensive holistic assessment of the adult
individual. It focuses on the assessment component of the nursing
process, which is considered the foundation of the nurse’s goal to
maximize health. The classroom focus is used to emphasize the
health of individuals rather than disease/illness. Using a variety of
methods, nursing students will learn behaviors and principles to
conduct a comprehensive health history and perform a physical
examination and psychosocial assessment. Prerequisites: All
Freshmen level courses. Co-requisites: NUR 214, BIO 203, and
PBH 201.
NUR 218L - Health Assessment in Nursing Clinical
Laboratory - 1 cr.
NUR 218L is a co-requisite of NUR 218 and must be taken
concurrently. The Health Assessment Clinical Laboratory allows
the student to perform the first component of the Nursing
Process by conducting a holistic assessment on the adult client/
patient. The student demonstrates nursing skills in communication
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