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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:
| 001-099 |
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No credit, non-degree and/or developmental courses; |
| 100-199 |
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Freshmen level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 200-299 |
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Sophomore level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 300-399 |
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Junior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400-499 |
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Advanced junior and senior level course; undergraduate credit only; |
| 400G-499G |
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Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only; |
| 500-599 |
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First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit; |
| 600-799 |
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Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students; |
| 800-999 |
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Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education. |
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The letter R following the course designation and number indicates a remedial course. No course designated with an R will be counted as credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. |
Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.
Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.
Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.
Exceptions to the requirements for admission to courses may be made as follows:
Seniors with superior ability or preparation may be admitted to courses numbered between 600 and 799, upon approval of the instructor, the dean of the student’s college and the Dean of The Graduate School.
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CLD 560 - COMMUNITY INEQUALITIES
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on the emergence and persistence of community inequalities in contemporary American society. This begins by identifying, describing, and analyzing inequalities within and among American communities and then considering the implications for organizational and community processes. The essential questions that will guide this course are: How do we define, measure, and evaluate the differences among communities? What factors contribute to the emergence and persistence of the inequalities among communities? What are the consequences of these inequalities for the people who live in these communities?
Prereq: Major standing in CLD or graduate student status
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CLD 575 - SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY
College of Ag, Food and Environment
Credit(s): 3
This course highlights the integral relationships between contemporary and historical societal norms, distinctive communities, and educational systems.
Prereq: Major standing in CLD; CTE students admitted TEP; or graduate student status
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CLM 104 - MINDFULNESS PRACTICES AND STRESS REDUCTION
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed for students interested in gaining personal insight into their busy mind’s activity and learning how to settle the mind and more effectively deal with daily life stressors. Mindfulness practices will be discussed on evidenced based health outcomes and will be applied through personal mindfulness practice experiences.
Crosslisted with: HHS 104
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CLM 120 - CAREERS IN CLINICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course is designed to give students an overview of clinical leadership and management and related careers by examining aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, and professional issues. Students will explore personal values and academic goals through guest speakers, individual projects, class exercises and group interaction and examine how these values and goals connect to careers in Clinical Leadership Management.
Prereq: CLM Major designation, CHS pre-major status, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 241 - HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Review of the wellness-illness spectrum and the societal response in terms of health services. Topics to be covered include the nature and functions of health services agencies and professionals, and the impact of social, political, economic, regulatory, and technological forces. Also includes a discussion of major health problems and related health care programs.
Prereq: HHS or CLM Major designation, CHS pre-major status, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HHS 241
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CLM 300 - HEALTHCARE MANAGERS: WRITE, SPEAK, & CREATE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course prepares CLM majors for their careers by further developing effective written, oral, and visual/digital communication skills, applied specifically to today’s healthcare management environment. Students will communicate effectively based on audience analysis in face-to-face and online settings; deliver effective formal public healthcare presentations (informative and persuasive) based on audience analysis and using a variety of presentational aids that enhance the message. This course provides GCCR credit for the CLM program.
Prereq: CIS110/111 or CIS112, WRD 110/111 or 112 or equivalent and CLM major status.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 323 - SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The social determinants are instruments that influence health outcomes and risk patterns across the lifespan. This course will provide students with an understanding of how the social determinants influence health outcomes with a focus on a variety of patient and community populations. An overarching theme of the course addresses how the social determinants of health adversely affect health outcomes and contribute to health disparities.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 325 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of the course is to provide an integrated approach to understanding management in a variety of healthcare organizations (HCOs). This course highlights the major functions of healthcare managers and introduces students to the skills necessary to be successful managers. It also serves a foundation for the leadership series of courses that come after this course in the major.
Prereq: CLM 241 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 335 - HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The course is designed to introduce challenges facing managers of integrated healthcare information systems and delivery networks. Specifically, the course will address the following: A.Overview of the field of health informatics and its specialty fields B.The role of health informatics in day-to-day management and practical applications of information systems in health care C.Current trends that impact the design and evolution of healthcare informatics
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 342 - LEADERSHIP: MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO LEAD IN HEALTHCARE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces theories and concepts of leadership and management and provides opportunities to translate learning into action through the simulation of various healthcare settings and scenarios. Students will engage in opportunites designed to increase their Emotional Intelligence and further develop leadership and management competencies essential for future clinical and/or healthcare leaders. The foundation learning strategy will be an assessment tool that will help students better understand themselves and others and identify ways to adapt their communication and leadership presence to be an effective leader.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 345 - QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT AND EVALUATION
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A core program course that focuses on leadership and management knowledge, skills, and practices that promote healthcare quality, efficiency, and productivity. Methods to measure, monitor, and evaluate quality and productivity will be discussed.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 350 - HEALTH POLICY, POLITICS, & LAW
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This is a survey course in U.S. health policy and law. It begins by describing the basic machinery of policymaking and legal process that underpin the individual health care and health systems and then turns to an exploration of many of the fundamental problems and contemporary issues in health policy and law. Students will learn to think systematically about these issues and the various methods available to public and private policymakers to solve them. Students should also be able to [1] discern when significant legal issues exist in a situation and when consultation with legal counsel is appropriate; [2] have a basic familiarity and facility with legal terminology to be in a position to consult effectively with legal counsel; [3] be able to identify and critically assess news reports and professional matters related to legal issues in health care.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 353 - ETHICS IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to moral reasoning and ethics in health services management relevant to ethical dilemmas likely to be encountered in the healthcare industry. Basic concepts, methods, and resources for ethical decision-making in healthcare administration will be included. Obligations to patients, the community, healthcare workers and the organization (institutions, agencies, associations) will be considered.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 354 - HEALTH LAW
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to concepts of administrative and tort law applicable to health care settings. Topics to be considered include governance, patient rights, informed consent, medical/moral problems, malpractice, tax laws, contracts, labor law, regulation and institutional liability.
Prereq: Professional program status (which includes an earned Associate Degree in a health care discipline and one year of post-degree work in a health care setting) or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HHS 354
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CLM 370 - ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The Electronic Health Records course is an undergraduate level introduction to the concepts and trends in health care electronic health records in today’s technology driven health care field. Several areas will be introduced that will provide baseline knowledge for EHRs. Topics include Meaningful Use, EHR Adoption, Quality of Care, Workflow, Implementation, Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Specialty-specific EHRs, Health Information Exchange, and other related topics. It is highly recommended for students to either have experience working in a health care related field or have a health care major or minor. Some exceptions to being in a health care profession would be computer science or related majors in which the student plans to apply the profession in a health care organization or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HHS 370
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CLM 380 - LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the long-term care industry. Includes a survey of the history and philosophy of long-term care administration. Provides an introduction to and application of regulatory standards. Specializations within the long-term care industry are discussed. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec).
Prereq: Admission to CLM Program, CLM Track C, or by consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 401 - PRACTICUM I: FOUNDATIONS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This practicum is the first in a three-course sequence. In this foundational practicum, students gain practical general training and integrate learning from foundation Clinical Leadership and Management courses in a healthcare setting context. Through their experiences in a healthcare work environment and interaction with healthcare and administrative professionals, students further develop their fundamental knowledge and skills in areas of professionalism, critical thinking, cultural humility, and inter-professional practice-essential elements for collaborative leadership and the development of the professional ‘self’. Students will apply for the practicum course and work with faculty and the practicum coordinator to secure a clinical leadership and management focused placement in a healthcare setting that is appropriate for the course and student learning goals. Students develop a site-specific individualized learning plan and class seminars assist students with integrating their workplace experiences with foundational coursework as a cohort. This course includes specified hours per semester of seminar and experiential learning.
Prereq: Completion of CLM 325 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 402 - PRACTICUM II: INTERMEDIATE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This practicum is the second in a three-course sequence. This advanced level practicum builds on the foundation practicum and provides students with the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and skills essential for effective, collaborative clinical leadership, to manage complex processes, resolve multi-faceted problems, build teams and productive work environments, and promote organizational health, growth, and quality of services. The advanced clinical leadership and management practicum focuses on the 1) application of theory, knowledge, and skills essential for effective and collaborative leadership in health care, and 2) the integration of CLM student learning outcomes and foundational learning dimensions addressed in CLM 401 through applied experiences and seminar/course assignment activities. Students will apply for the practicum course and work with faculty and the practicum coordinator to secure a clinical leadership and management focused placement in a healthcare setting that is appropriate for the course and student learning goals. Students develop a site-specific individualized learning plan and class seminars assist students with integrating their workplace experiences with foundational coursework as a cohort. CLM 402 and CLM 403 offer concentrated professional practicum immersion experiences. Simultaneous enrollment in courses other than the Capstone course is discouraged. Employment is also discouraged so that students may fully engage in the professional practicum experience. Students will be required to attend a mandatory Orientation session prior to participating in CLM 402 and CLM 403. The schedule for Orientation will be available on the first day of the semester. Preceptors may also request to meet with and/or interview potential student interns prior to acceptance at the site.
Prereq: Completion of all required CLM coursework and CLM 401 Practicum Foundations (with a grade of ‘C’ or better) or equivalents except for CLM 443, CLM 444, CLM 403, and CLM 495 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 403 - PRACTICUM III: ADVANCED
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This practicum is the third in a three-course sequence. This advanced level practicum continues the development and integration of clinical leadership and management core learning outcomes associated with CLM 402. Students continue to focus on 1) application of theory, knowledge, and skills essential for effective and collaborative leadership in health care, and 2) the integration of CLM student learning outcomes and foundational learning dimensions addressed in CLM 401 through applied experiences and seminar/course assignment activities. Additionally, CLM 403 assists students in deepening their knowledge and skills through preceptor mentorship and engagement in activities such as quality improvement projects, system/process/service assessments, data collection, analysis, synthesis and presentation as part of their individualized, agency-specific learning agreements. Students will apply for the practicum course and work with faculty and the practicum coordinator to secure a clinical leadership and management focused placement in a healthcare setting that is appropriate for the course and student learning goals. Students develop a site-specific individualized learning plan and class seminars assist students with integrating their workplace experiences with foundational coursework as a cohort. CLM 402 and CLM 403 offer concentrated professional practicum immersion experiences. Simultaneous enrollment in courses other than the Capstone course is discouraged. Employment during the practicum is also discouraged so that the student may fully concentrate on the professional practicum experience. Students will be required to attend a mandatory Orientation session prior to participating in CLM 402 and CLM 403. The schedule for Orientation will be available on the first day of the semester. Preceptors may also request to meet with and/or interview potential student interns prior to acceptance at the site.
Prereq: Completion of all required CLM coursework and CLM 401 Practicum Foundations (with a grade of ‘C’ or better) or equivalents except for CLM 443, CLM 444, CLM 402, and CLM 495 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 405 - SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVOLUTION OF DISEASE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course provides students with the opportunity to understand the intersection between culture, society, and disease as it relates to their future careers as healthcare professionals . Topics to be covered include epidemics, pandemics, and the spread of infectious disease. How cultural and social factors evolve over time to influence the way disease is framed, starting in the 1600s and ending in the present day. Prereq: HHS/CLM 241 and 350. Admission to the CLM or HHS program or consent of instructor. (Same as HHS 405.)
Prereq: HHS/CLM 241 and 350. Admission to the CLM or HHS program or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HHS 405
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CLM 443 - LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIC VISION, MISSION AND PLANNING IN HEALTHCARE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course is one of three (3 credit) courses in the Clinical Leadership and Management Leadership Course Series. Strategy development from planning to action is an important process in healthcare administration. The course begins with developing a mission and vision and proceeds toward planning, marketing and how that leads managers to action.
Prereq: Completion of all required CLM coursework or equivalents except for CLM 444, CLM 402, CLM 403, and CLM 495 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 444 - LEADERSHIP: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course covers strategic human resources management concepts for contemporary healthcare environments. Students will explore the relationship between human resources management and strategic advantage. Topics such as human resources functions, compensation and benefits, personnel planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, employee appraisal and discipline, and union-management relations will be covered.
Prereq: Completion of all required CLM coursework or equivalents except for CLM 443, CLM 402, CLM 403, and CLM 495 or consent of the instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 452 - COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING FOR HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Theoretical foundations for health planning. History of health planning and regulation. Specific attention will be given to integration of institutional planning with community health planning.
Prereq: Completion of CLM 241, CLM 350, CLM 351, and admission to the CLM Program or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 453 - CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HEALTHCARE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of culture, race, ethnicity, and competence.. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual characteristics and their influence on bias, especially in the context of healthcare. Factors related to culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare will be reviewed.
Prereq: CLM 323 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 455 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 4
This course examines the current system of healthcare financing and factors affecting it. Topics covered include exploration and analysis of budgetary concepts, financial management, cost accounting and management under rate control and competition, as well as differences between the goods and service industries within the healthcare context. The pros and cons of a single payer system are also considered. Spreadsheet software will be used to develop budgets, business proposals, and other select applications in the financial management of healthcare organizations. Completion of ACC 201 Financial Accounting or equivalent is recommended but not required.
Prereq: CLM 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 470 - LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
An overview of the functional organizational structures common to long- term health care facilities. An examination of the departments in long- term care facilities, chain of command, personnel, regulatory requirements, quality indicators, and the role of the long-term care administrator.
Prereq: CLM 241, CLM 350, CLM 351 and CLM 353 Admission to CLM Program or by consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 480 - SPECIAL TOPICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Study and analysis of current and topical problems and issues regarding the roles, trends and research for health care professionals. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Admission to CLM or HHS program or consent of instructor
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: HHS 480, HSE 880
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CLM 495 - CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The CLM Capstone course is a culmination of coursework and experiences in this program. Students will synthesize course material and major concepts from their CLM coursework and apply the major concepts to case studies in health services. Students will also examine their own competencies for entry-level healthcare administration jobs or graduate school and create an individualized learning plan to continue growth as a professional.
Prereq: Completion of all required CLM coursework: CLM 443, CLM 444, CLM 402, and CLM 403 may be concurrent with CLM 495.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CLM 501 - PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)
Students will gain practical general training and experiences in the healthcare workplace with a focus on exposure/experience in clinical leadership and management. The CLM faculty in coordination with the practicum coordinator will arrange these experiences with the site employer/personnel and develop an individualized plan for the student at each site. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study.
Prereq: Consent of instructor; HHS 102; student must earn a grade of C or better in previous practicum in order to re-enroll in this course.
Repeatable up to 15 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: HHS 501
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CLM 510 - ORGANIZATION OF THE LONG-TERM CARE SECTOR
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the structure and function of the long-term care sector with emphasis on nursing homes and the role of noninstitutional alternatives. Analysis focuses on the impact of changes in reimbursement and regulatory policy, interorganizational relations, newly emerging treatment modalities, and the influence of the external organizational, economic, and political environment.
Prereq: A course in health care delivery systems or permission of instructor.
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CLM 570 - MANAGING HEALTH ISSUES IN LONG-TERM CARE: TEAM APPROACH
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course will cover the identification and management of health issues commonly found in long-term care (LTC) settings. Specifically, this course is designed to recognize, screen and identify the most common health issues present in elder residents of LTC facilities. After identification of these health issues, information regarding the appropriate course of action, utilizing appropriate care team resources, to prevent, manage, as well as treat these health issues will be provided. Common health issues to be covered include unintentional weight loss (malnutrition, frailty); unintentional weight gain (obesity and related co-morbidities); major organ system dysfunction (heart, kidney, lungs, immune, gastrointestinal, endocrine/hormonal); diminished function of ‘senses’ (vision, hearing/balance and its implications); physical dysfunction (muscle wasting, mobility issues and implications); osteoporosis (bone health, risk of falls); mental decline (depression, dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease); social isolation; spiritual support; polypharmacy.
Prereq: HHS 101, HHS 102, CLM 241, GRN 250 or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: HSE 570
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CLM 595 - DIRECTED STUDIES
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Independent work devoted to research on specific problems, to challenge the student to synthesize concepts from his total program and relate them to his allied health specialty. Conference, one to three hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Completion of CLM 241, CLM 350, CLM 351, CLM 353, CLM 354, CLM 355, CLM 405, CLM 444, CLM 445, CLM 452, CLM 495, or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: HSE 595
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CLS 130 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1
Through lectures, demonstrations and audiovisuals, students are introduced to disease processes, their manifestations, and laboratory studies used for diagnoses and prognoses. Open to students wishing to explore the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
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CME 006 - THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION (JUNIOR AND SENIOR)
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 0
Activities of the Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (for junior and senior year chemical engineering students). Lecture, one hour per week.
Prereq: Chemical engineering major.
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CME 101 - INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the chemical engineering profession including: problem solving techniques, use of computers, computer problems and lectures by practitioners.
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CME 200 - PROCESS PRINCIPLES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A course in material and energy balances, units, conversions, tie elements, recycle, bypass, equations of state, heat effects, phase transitions, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics applications in separation processes involving equilibrium reactions and energy exchange.
Prereq: ‘C’ or better in CHE 105 and MA 113; prereq or concur: MA 114, PHY 231.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CME 220 - COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
An intoduction to computational tools used in chemical engineering, such as Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and Aspen.
Prereq: Grade of ‘C’ or better in CME 200.
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CME 320 - ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Fundamentals of thermodynamics, review of first law, second and third laws, VL, LL and SL equilibria, homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reaction equilibria.
Prereq: PHY 231, and ‘C’ or better in CME 200. Prereq or concur: MA 213
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CME 330 - FLUID MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the physical properties of fluids, fluid statics. Equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy for systems and control volumes. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Principles of inviscid and real fluid flows; flow through pipes and around bodies. Application and design of fluid handling systems.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 220, 320; MA 214.
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CME 395 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Individual work on some selected problems in the field of chemical engineering. May be taken three times for a total of 9 credit hours.
Prereq: Engineering standing and approval of the chairman of the department.
Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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CME 404G - POLYMERIC MATERIALS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Synthesis, structure, and processing of polymers, useful geometric forms, mechanical and thermal properties, crystallinity, polymer blends, evaluation of polymers for specific applications (aerospace, automotive, biomedical), laboratory activities for each of the above.
Prereq: Engineering standing. CHE 230 or CHE 236. MSE 301 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: MSE 404G
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CME 415 - SEPARATION PROCESSES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Separations based on both equilibrium stage concepts and mass transfer rate control are addressed for a range of chemical process operations, including distillation, gas absorption, extraction, adsorption, and membrane-based processes. Design problems are conceived to require computer-aided modeling and analysis.
Prereq: Engineering standing: CME 220,320.
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CME 420 - PROCESS MODELING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Applications of principles of material and energy balances, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, physical chemistry and numerical methods to problems in separation and transport processes and reactive systems.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 330,415.
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CME 425 - HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 4
Fundamental principles of conduction and convective heat transfer, and diffusional and convective mass transfer. Design applications to heat exchanges and packed bed absorbers.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 330,415.
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CME 432 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY I
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
A laboratory course emphasizing experimental work in fluid flow, separations, heat transfer, and mass transfer. A majority of this course will focus on lab report writing, statistics, experimental design and safety in the laboratory.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 330,CME 415;CHE 230,231.
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CME 433 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A continuation of CME 432. A laboratory course emphasizing more detailed experiments in fluid flow, separations, heat transfer, mass transfer, and chemical reaction kinetics with more extensive data collection and analysis as well as a design component based on the experimental results.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 432,concur CME 550.
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CME 455 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN I
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A lecture and problem solving course emphasizing process economic evaluation, product design, and process synthesis as they apply to chemical units and systems. Appropriate use of software for simulation and design of chemical systems will also be emphasized.
Prereq: Engineering standing; concur CME 550.
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CME 456 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS DESIGN II
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A lecture and problem-solving course intended to combine the principles of chemical engineering with optimization as they apply to the design of chemical processes. Results of each design case studied will be presented by both oral and written reports.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 455, 550.
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CME 462 - PROCESS CONTROL
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Basic theory of automatic control devices and their application in industrial chemical plants is emphasized. Identification of control objectives, appropriate measurements and manipulations, and possible loops between these, requires integration of the control system with the original process design. Interactions between process units are analyzed using well-known analytical tools and design strategies.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 420,550.
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CME 470 - PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS AND SAFETY
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
Detailed lectures and supervised discussions on standards of ethics and safety as they relate to the chemical engineering profession. Emphasis will be on safety in plant design and process operations, laboratory safety, hazardous risk management, regulation and oversight.
Prereq: Engineering Standing. Concurrent CME 455.
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CME 480 - BOURBON PRODUCTION ENGINEERING FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course takes a detailed look into the processing equipment and approach used in modern distilleries. We apply chemical engineering principles to the processing challenges faced by smaller craft distilleries and those relevant to larger flagship production sites. The impact of the design choice on the short and long term economics of the production facility is examined.
Prereq: CME 415.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CME 505 - ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The application of differential and integral equations to traditional and non-traditional chemical engineering problems.
Prereq: CME 425, CME 550 concurrent or consent of instructor.
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CME 515 - AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Kinetics and equilibria of photochemical and ‘dark’ atmospheric reactions. Atmospheric statics and dynamics including lapse rates, inversions, and vertical and horizontal air motion. Single and area source diffusion. Stack meterology.
Prereq: CME 320 or ME 220.
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CME 523 - CONCEPTS, ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND METHODS IN SUSTAINABLE POWER AND ENERGY
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A multidisciplinary course presenting an overview of key topics in sustainability and environmental impact assessment for engineers. Topics will include assessment of current and future energy systems, renewable and conventional energy technologies, supply chain management, sustainability metrics, energy assessment tools, environmental impact assessment and life cycle assessment. Topics will be presented and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems and designs in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.
Prereq: Engineering Standing and Senior Classification or Consent of Instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: EGR 523, MFS 523
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CME 542 - POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Overview of technologies used for generating electricity from location, recovery, transportation and storage of fuel to the types of technologies used to convert the fuel to electricity. Included is a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each technology and how they must adapt to be viable in the future. Technologies covered include coal, natural gas, nuclear, biomass, wind, solar and advanced technologies.
Crosslisted with: MNG 542, EGR 542
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CME 549 - POWER AND ENERGY EXPERIENCES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course will provide unique experiences through visits to a variety of energy-related sites and presentations from topical experts. The course begins with preparations through readings, videos, and assignments. The course then has a week-long tour of selected energy related sites, which may include: pumped storage site, coal mine, coal- and gas-fired and nuclear power plants, power operations center, wind farm, hydroelectric generation, landfill gas site, smart grid demonstration center, solar farm, high efficiency building, etc. in the region. More than simply tours, these visits include presentations by industry technical personnel. Students prepare for these visits in advance through preliminary assignments, and students then do a written summary and reflection journal on these visits afterwards. This Course may not be used to satisfy degree requirements if credit is earned in EGR 649.
Prereq: EGR 240 or EGR 542 or EGR 546, or consent of the instructor. Due to the nature of this class, enrollment is limited. Students pursuing either the Undergraduate Certificate or Graduate Certificate in Power and Energy may be given preference in enrollment.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: EGR 549, EE 549
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CME 550 - CHEMICAL REACTOR DESIGN
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A lecture and problem course dealing with interpretation of rate data and development of performance equations for single and multiple reactor systems. A design problem will be selected for an industrially important chemical reaction system requiring computer solution.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CME 420,425.
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CME 552 - AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Overview of materials and processes for the application of plastics in the automotive industry. Engineering properties of plastics, rheology and governing relations for melt process flows. Plastic injection molding including design, control, and simulation of molding operations. Plastic part design and material selection; material testing and quality control.
Prereq: Engineering Standing, MSE 201 or enrollment in the Production Engineering Certificate.
Crosslisted with: MSE 552
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CME 554 - CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROCESSING OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Theory and practice as related to the chemical and physical processing of polymer systems. Polymer rheology, heat transfer in polymer flows, polymer engineering properties. Polymer processing operations and materials selection; flow instabilities.
Prereq: CME 330, CME 425 or ME 325; or consent of instructor. This course is open only to graduate students or undergraduates with engineering standing.
Crosslisted with: MSE 554, ME 554, MFS 554
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CME 556 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Modern composite materials and their applications. Basic concepts and definitions. Fundamental properties of fibers and polymer resins. Manufacturing methods. Analysis and design of laminated and chopped fiber reinforced composites. Micro- and macro-mechanical analysis of elastic constants. Failure theory of composite materials. Computational design of composites.
Prereq: Engineering Standing, and EM302 or with Instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: MFS 556, MSE 556, ME 556
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CME 558 - PRINCIPLES OF POLYMER CHARACTERIZATION AND ANALYSIS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A lecture course exploring the fundamental chemical and physical aspects of a range of characterization methods as applied to polymeric systems; the primary objective will be the development of a broad understanding of the various tools available for polymer characterization both on the molecular level and as bulk materials.
Prereq: CME 320, ME 330, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: MSE 558
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CME 562 - INTERFACIAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to interactions between molecules at interfaces, addressing interfacial engineering concepts (also known as colloid and surface science) that include intermolecular / interfacial forces, colloidal particle behavior, self-assembly, and adsorption. In addition, the course will include examples of the application of these concepts to cutting-edge applications in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, and condensed matter physics.
Prereq: Upper level Chemical Engineering major or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CME 570 - BIONANOTECHNOLOGY: INTERFACES AND DEVICES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the broad impact of small-scale biological and synthetic structures and resulting miniature technologies on the biological, medical, and environmental fields, focusing on interfaces and devices. It will discuss the fundamental science behind the technologies, highlighting the advantages that result at the micro- and nanoscale (e.g. mass and energy transport). In particular, medical (diagnostic and therapeutic devices) and environmental applications will be examined, with several examples of micro- and nanoscale systems exhibiting enhanced properties highlighted. The student will be introduced to the fundamental science, the cutting-edge research activities, and the current commercially available technologies.
Prereq: Upper level in CME or consent of instructor.
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CME 573 - DRUG DELIVERY: ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Drug delivery is a multidisciplinary field that combines the expertise of engineering/pharmaceutics and medicine to design better therapies for a wide variety of diseases. This course will provide a solid foundation on the mathematical principles that underlie all drug delivery technologies. These principles will then be integrated into several delivery routes and dosage forms, including pulmonary, oral and transdermal. This combination of fundamentals and case study applications will provide a broad understanding of the origins and current state of the art in drug delivery.
Prereq: Students not enrolled in Pharmaceutical Sciences or in Upper level Chemical Engineering require consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PHS 573
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CME 575 - FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Pharmaceutical Engineering is a cross-disciplinary field that requires the knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and general regulatory concepts associated with the production of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Safety and biological performance drive all decisions throughout drug discovery and development. Once a lead candidate is selected, several facets of the API and finished dosage form must be considered, including chemical stability, physical stability, manufacturability, patient acceptance, and regulation. Small synthetic molecules and biomolecules present unique challenges and require specific manufacturing processes. This course will cover the foundational science associated with the development of APIs.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Biopharmaceutical Certificate Program.
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CME 580 - DESIGN OF RATE AND EQUILIBRIUM PROCESSES FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The design of chemical and physical processes for the removal and concentration of organic, inorganic, and particulate pollutants from aqueous solution/suspension: adsorption, destabilization, disinfection, membrane processes, thermal processes, flow through beds of solids, etc.
Prereq: CHE 440G, CME 425 and prerequisite or concurrent: CME 550 or consent of instructor.
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CME 583 - FUEL SCIENCE
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The course is concerned with the structure, chemistry, processing, utilization, environmental aspects, and conversion of hydrocarbon resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, oil shale, and heavy oil. The laboratory component, which is taught off-campus at the Center for Applied Energy Research, covers characterization methods for fossil fuels.
Prereq: CHE 230, CHE 232, and CHE 440G.
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CME 599 - TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in chemical engineering such as: contemporary energy topics, fuels development, membrane science, computer control of chemical processing. A particular topic may be offered twice under the CME 599 number. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
Prereq: Engineering standing.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
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CNU 400 - NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INJURY PREVENTION, AND REHABILITATION
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course will acquaint students with general concepts in nutrition that relate to physical activity, injury prevention and rehabilitation. The content of the course is organized in such a way that students can progress logically from knowledge of basic human nutrition processes to the specific nutrition related issues commonly observed in physically active individuals and nutritional needs to prevent injury and aid healing following injury.
Prereq: Admission into the Human Health Sciences Undergraduate Program OR consent of instructor; 200 level physiology or equivalent.
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CNU 500 - INTEGRATIVE CARE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Integrative care involves using the best possible treatments from both complementary/alternative and allopathic medicine, based on the patient’s individual needs and condition. The selection of health care providers should be based on good science and this course will introduce students to complementary and alternative health care providers and the practices and beliefs of these practices as well as the scientific evidence in support of these practices. The course integrates successes from both worlds and describe the safest, least invasive, most cost-effective approach while incorporating a holistic understanding of the individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits (1 credit didactic and up to two credits experiential/research).
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: AT 500 , CSD 500 , MLS 500 , HS 500, PAS 500
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CNU 501 - NUTRACEUTICALS AND FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE PREVENTION
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The course will cover the classification, brief history and the impact of nutraceuticals and functional foods on health and disease. An example of nutraceuticals to be covered in the course include isoprenoids, isoflavones, flavanoids, carotenoids, lycopene, garlic, omega 3 fatty acids, sphingolipids, vitamin E and antioxidants, S-adnosyl-L-methionine, CLA, creatine, herbal products in foods and lipoic acid.
Prereq: Undergraduate organic chemistry and/or biochemistry.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CNU 502 - OBESITY C2C: CELL TO COMMUNITY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course will provide an overview of the obesity epidemic from an applied clinical as well as public health perspective. Topics to be covered include etiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, treatment, management, and prevention of obesity throughout the lifecycle.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CNU 503 - NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 2 (Variable)
An interdisciplinary/interprofessional approach to applied and medical nutrition therapy and its role in primary, secondary, and tertiary health care delivery. Covers the fundamental principles and concepts of nutrition science as applied to the human life cycle. Prereq: Undergraduate junior, senior and/or graduate students planning to enroll and/or who are currently enrolled in the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health and/or Health Sciences. Completion of at least one semester of physiology, biology, chemistry and/or biochemistry and/or consent of instructor.
Prereq: Undergraduate junior, senior and/or graduate students planning to enroll and/or who are currently enrolled in the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and/or Health Sciences. Completion of at least one semester of physiology, biology, chemistry and/or biochemistry and/or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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CNU 504 - CURRENT TOPICS IN ACTIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This is a required course encompassing a wide range of topics related to women’s health with a focus on active women’s health. The primary focus of this course will be on the discussion of clinical issues specific to active women’s health from a variety of healthcare professionals. The course will utilize a combination of discussions, oral presentations, written communication and group discussions to inform the student. Course must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate Program.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: AT 504
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CNU 506 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH: PART I
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The intent of the Part 1 Experiential Learning in Women’s Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and apply to women in the healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women’s health. Students will learn to apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and recommend treatment for issues related to active women’s health. Experiences to be covered in the healthcare settings for women will include nutritional assessment, basic nutrition counseling, physical assessment, injury prevention during exercise, and injury recovery. The course will have an introductory didactic component prior to the experiential learning activities to understand issues related to professionalism and motivational interviewing.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate. Students must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0, with a B in all Certificate courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: AT 506
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CNU 507 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH: PART II
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The intent of the Part II Experiential Learning in Women’s Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and during Part I and further understanding and skills applied to women in healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women’s health. Students will learn to further apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and counsel on issues related to active women’s health. Experiences to be covered in the healthcare settings for women will include more in depth skills involving nutritional assessment, expanding nutrition knowledge and nutrition counseling skills, additional applications of physical assessment and injury prevention during exercise as well as injury recovery. The course will have lectures interspersed on healthcare workplace skills.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate; Students must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0, with a B in all Certificate courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: AT 507
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COM 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the process of communication as a critical element in human interaction and in society. Designed to enhance effective communication and informed use of the mass media.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 181 - BASIC PUBLIC SPEAKING
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
A course designed to give the student platform experience in the fundamentals of effective speaking.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 199 - PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 1
Introduces students to fundamental oral communication skills needed to prepare and present messages effectively. NOTE: This course will not substitute for the three credit course, COM 181 – Basic Public Speaking. It will count toward partial completion of the oral communication skills component of the University Studies Program.
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COM 249 - MASS MEDIA AND MASS CULTURE
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
An examination of the interplay between the technology and content of the mass communication media and culture.
Prereq: CIS 110, CIS 111
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 252 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course examines basic verbal and nonverbal concepts affecting the communication process between individuals in various interpersonal contexts. Course also requires participation in written, oral, and visual communication activities designed to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Topics may include: perspective- taking, relationship and conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, communication climate, communication anxiety, and cultural/gender differences in interpersonal communication.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 281 - COMMUNICATION IN SMALL GROUPS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
A study of communication processes in small group situations. Topics include conflict, leadership, and decision-making. Students will participate in group discussion and develop skills in analyzing group performance.
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COM 285 - APPLIED PHONETICS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Study of the phonetic structure of English lanaguage with requirement of mastery of international Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasis will be placed on phonetic transcription, and application will be made for students interested in general speech, speech correction, radio, televion, and theatre.
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COM 287 - PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
A study of the processes involved in attitude change, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of persuasive messages.
Prereq: CIS 110/WRD 110 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 311 - TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH: PATIENT-PROVIDER COMMUNICATION
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course helps students explore, understand, and appreciate the patient-provider relationship through an examination and analysis of selected health communication case studies and related materials. It is also designed to improve communication skills with and among physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
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COM 312 - LEARNING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH MEDIA AND FILM
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course examines intercultural and co-cultural divides using a skills-based approach. Students will be exposed to cultural communication situations and will apply skills using lecture, discussion, and various media (e.g. news, radio, film, blogs), equipping them with more effective skills for communicating with other groups, communities, and cultures.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 313 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on describing and explaining communication processes that occur within the context of close relationships. Three general topic areas include: (1) developing and escalating relationships, (2) satisfying relationships, and (3) coping with relational challenges.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 314 - THE DARK SIDE OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Provides an overview of research and theory related to the ‘dark side’ of interpersonal communication and relationships. This course will cover topics such as secrets, bullying, cyberstalking, verbal abuse, and revenge between romantic partners, family members, friends, and sometimes strangers.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 315 - UNDERSTANDING WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION IN A DIVERSE U.S. SOCIETY
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Understanding workplace communication in U.S. society requires an interdisciplinary approach in preparing students to developing an enlightened consideration of the complex and contextual nature of communication in organizations. The emphasis on community, culture and citizenship is designed to engage students using dynamic learning experiences such as debates and discussion over topics relevant to the role of communication and organizations in U.S. society.
Meets UK Core: Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 316 - EMERGENCY AND DISASTER COMMUNICATION: HUMANITY IN A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to develop an applied humanistic understanding of communication and life skills for high-stress situations. Using the apocalypse as a metaphor for all-hazards scenarios, historical narratives of disaster and films and novels in the zombie genre are used to discuss emergency preparedness and survival strategies. Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze the rhetorical situation of apocalypse, engage in emergency and disaster planning, response, and recovery assignments, activities, and exercises including developing emergency evacuation plans, preparing emergency kits and bug-out bags, and exercising medical triage and first aid.
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COM 317 - COMMUNICATION IN FAMILY AND MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
The goal of this course is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the communication processes that take place in families and marriage (which includes, straight, gay, and common-law relationships). Emphasis is placed on the theoretical explanations of communication processes and on their practical application through communication behaviors that enhance familial interactions. The course reviews communication theories and theories from allied disciplines that have been employed in scholarly research of families and marriages. What you learn in this course will improve the quality of your family and marriage communication and relationships.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences.
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COM 319 - COMMUNICATION, HEALTH DISPARITIES, AND SOCIAL CHANGE
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to the role of communication in creating, maintaining, and reducing disparities in health and achieving health equity. We will examine differences across groups in health status and health care access and availability throughout local, state, regional, national, and global levels. This course will place a particular emphasis on the role of communication in defining health problems and creating communication-based intervention solutions. Through a contextualized observation and practice students will develop skills to be health advocates and learn how communication can engender positive social change.
Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 325 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Designed to introduce students to basic concepts in the study of organizational communication. The course considers approaches to the practice and study of communication within organizational settings, including classical approach, human relations, human resources approaches, systems approaches, cultural approaches, and critical approaches. It also introduces specific issues within the study of organizational communication, including assimilation, decision-making, conflict, change, emotion, cultural diversity and communication technologies.
Prereq: Communication major; others need departmental approval.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 326 - COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Communication Strategies for Professional Excellence introduces students to a variety of technical and business theories and practices designed to be applicable to business communication in the real world. This course is focused on communication strategies to use once the job has been secured, rather than those to get the job (i.e., resume, cover letter, interviewing). Specifically, the course teaches the fundamentals of good business communication, including protocols for writing media notices/releases, marketing copy, business letters, memoranda, electronic mail, thank you notes, apology letters, persuasive messages, and business plans. Throughout these writing assignments, you will also become acquainted with the strategies used by communication professionals such as functions of media, employee, community, government, investor, and consumer relations. In addition, there will be instruction in oral presentation and in depth practice on both an individual and a collaborative basis. Finally, students will also learn tactics for running a business meeting, dealing with organizational conflict, and finding ways to enhance their business communication through technically based media. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Upper Division standing in the Communication Major. ADDITIONALLY, completion of all COM BA/BS pre-major requirements. Specifically: COM 101, COM 249, COM 252, CIS or WRD 110, CIS or WRD 111.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 327 - COMMUNICATION AND SPORT
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to explore in depth the relationship between communication and sport. We will examine theories of communication and connect them to sport. The class will examine the relationship between sport and race, gender, class, violence, community, and/or society throughout the United States and around the world.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 350 - LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
An introductory survey course covering the relationship between language and various social and communication phenomena. Topics include: child and adult language learning; language and cognition; language variation and change; language and social identity (e.g., ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation); language and intergroup relations; linguistic stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination; politeness and accommodation; linguistic biases. Emphasis is on a social-scientific, communication approach.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 351 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
Considers various theoretical perspectives which lead to a more thorough understanding of communication processes. Begins with discussion of the development of theory and inquiry. Includes perspectives of systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, symbolic interactionist, dramatic, cultural and social reality, interpretive and critical theories. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Prereq: Upper Division standing in the Communication Major. ADDITIONALLY, completion of all COM BA/BS pre-major requirements. Specifically: COM 101, COM 249, COM 252, CIS or WRD 110, CIS or WRD 111.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 352 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
With the proliferation of technologically advanced social media (e.g., facebook, chat, twitter) available at the fingertips of individuals through multiple channels (e.g., phone, ipad, laptop, online video games), interpersonal relationships are being affected. Negotiating this relatively new, understudied, and quickly evolving terrain can present relational difficulties for a variety of relationships types. Students in this class will gain a thorough understanding of multiple communication platforms and the communication theory that can explain the interactions occurring in each platform, as well as improve their mediated communication skills to enhance interpersonal relationships.
Prereq: COM 252.
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COM 353 - TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION IN SPORT
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
A study of the processes involved in technology mediated communication, including interactions between public figures and their fans and followers, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of messages that directly impact identity management.
Prereq: COM 327.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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COM 365 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
College of Communication and Information
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the methods of philosophy of scientific research into the origins, nature, and effects of communications processes. Provides skills necessary for designing research projects and for interpreting and critically evaluating research results.
Prereq: STA 210.
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