Graduate Council Document 04-G

NEW GRADUATE COURSES APPROVED
October 21, 2004

Area Committee A, Behavioral Sciences: Graduate Council Document 04-1e, EDCI 526 Language Study for Educators Sem. 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Covers foundational knowledge in language and linguistics for teachers and educational researchers. Topics include structure and functions of language, language acquisition and development, language diversity, classroom discourse, language and media, and literacy-language arts curriculum. A foundation for work in Literacy and Language Education. Graduate Council Document 04-23a, IT 545 Biometrics Technology and Applications Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: graduate or senior standing and consent of instructor. Examines biometrics technology as it relates to security, access control, and the authentication of individuals. The course will examine biometric technologies including iris, face, finger, hand geometry, dynamic signature verification, skin print analysis, and voice recognition. Graduate Council Document 04-15b, OLS 582 Leadership and Organizational Change Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: graduate status. Explores issues in leadership and organizational change. Included are change theories, utilizing resistance to change, contemporary approaches to change, the future workplace, and researching best practices in organizational change. Area Committee B, Chemistry Based Sciences: Graduate Council Document 04-14c, CHE 536 Particulate Systems Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHE 377 or equivalent or consent of instructor. A broad overview of the fundamental concepts in particulate systems including particle characterization, particle size measurement, sedimentation, fluidization, gas and liquid conveying, particle storage, fluid-particle separation, particle size enlargement and reduction, particle mixing and hazards associated with the handling of particulate solids. Practical applications are emphasized, with a focus on how particles behave differently than fluids. Area Committee C, Engineering and Physical Sciences: Graduate Council Document 04-24b, ECE 591 Parallel Processing Theory (Offered at Indianapolis only.) Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. A comprehensive study of parallel processing techniques, parallel programming, and performance tuning. Topics covered include: fundamentals of parallel, concurrent and distributed processing systems, performance and limitation of these systems, and parallelism paradigms. In addition to these topics, the software needs and support for parallel processor system are covered in detail. This includes programming languages, simulation, and tracing tools. Professor Ben-Miled and staff. Graduate Council Document 04-30a, A&AE 624 Laminar-Turbulent Transition Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: A&AE 511 or equivalent. Instability mechanisms, such as Kelvin-Helmholtz, Tollmien-Schlichting, Görtler, and crossflow. Secondary instabilities. Nonlinear and nonparallel effects; the Parabolized Stability Equations; receptivity; transition prediction. Effects of compressibility, heating, roughness, turbulence, noise, curvature, etc. Turbulent spots and the extent of transitional flow. Professor Schneider.

Area Committee E, Life Sciences: Graduate Council Document 04-25a, FNR 535 Forest Regeneration Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: FNR 339, BTNY 210, or equivalent. An overview of the dynamics associated with the regeneration of forestlands in North America. Topics include: seed collection and handling, forest tree nursery operations, seedling quality, managing for environmental stresses, planting operations, early stand management, and natural regeneration. Professor Jacobs. Graduate Council Document 04-26a, NUR 513 Health Promotion in Special Populations Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 1, clinic 8, cr. 3. Prerequisite: NUR 503 and 510; corequisite: NUR 511. Examination of wellness and health promotion issues unique to three special populations: clients in rural areas, women, and adolescents. Legal and ethical issues related to practice with special populations is addressed. Evidence-based standards will be utilized. Professors DeJarnett and Schafer. Graduate Council Document 04-26b, NUR 532 Acute Illness: Adult Health Practice Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: NUR 511 and 513; corequisite: NUR 533. Examination of pathophysiological alterations and clinical management of acute conditions in adolescents and adults. Students will synthesize knowledge of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in the assessment and management of acute illness. Focus is on the differential diagnosis, clinical management, patient and family education within the context of primary care. Health promotion models, as well as biopsychosocial and cultural theories are integrated throughout the course. The adult nurse practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for persons with acute conditions. Professor DeJarnett and staff. Graduate Council Document 04-26c, NUR 533 Acute Illness: Adult Health Preceptorship Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Clinic 9, cr. 3. Prerequisite: NUR 511 and 513 or equivalent or consent of instructor; corequisite: NUR 532.   This course assists students to develop and broaden clinical judgment and skills. Content includes the study of primary care of adolescents and adults with acute conditions and the impact of those conditions on family members. Focus is on assessment, deferential diagnosis, clinical decision making and management, as well as patient and family education within the context of primary care. The adult nurse practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for persons with acute conditions. Professional issues, collaboration and scope of practice, and advocacy are emphasized. Professor DeJarnett and staff. Graduate Council Document 04-26d, NUR 542 Chronic and Commonly Recurring Conditions: Adult Health Practice Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: NUR 532 and 533; corequisite: NUR 543. Examination of pathophysiological alterations and clinical management of chronic conditions and illnesses in adolescents and adults. Students will synthesize knowledge of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in the assessment and management of chronic conditions. Focus is on the differential diagnosis, clinical management, and patient and family education within the context of primary care. Chronic illness and health promotion models, as well as biopsychosocial and cultural theories are integrated throughout the course. Individual, family, and group intervention strategies are addressed. The adult nurse practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for persons with acute conditions. Professors DeJarnett and Schafer. Graduate Council Document 04-26e, NUR 543 Chronic and Commonly Recurring Conditions: Adult Health Preceptorship Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Clinic 9, cr. 3. Prerequisite: NUR 532 and 533; corequisite: NUR 542 or consent of instructor. This course assists students to develop and broaden clinical judgment and skills. Content includes the study of chronic illness and recurring conditions in adolescents and adults and the impact of those conditions on family members. Focus is on the differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and management, as well as patient and family education within the context of primary care. The adult nurse practitioner role is analyzed in the context of caring for persons with chronic conditions. Professional issues, collaboration, scope of practice and advocacy are emphasized. Professors DeJarnett and Schafer.