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CHEM 4230 - Metals in Biology and Medicine
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 3400 or equivalent with a C or higher.
Description
Metal ions play critical roles in enzymes. They are involved in important biosynthetic pathways and many diseases. This course is an overview of the roles of metals in biology and medicine. Emphasis is on the mechanism of metal-dependent enzymes and topics include oxygen activation by metal ions, production of reactive oxygen species in biology, metal uptake and toxicity, metal-assisted amino acid radical productions, and metals in medicine.
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CHEM 4240 - Chemical Biology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2400 with a C or higher.
Description
Comprehensive survey of the field of chemical biology. Topics such as natural product biosynthesis, biological activities of the natural products, chemical tools to study biology, and engineering biological process to enable new chemistry will be covered.
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CHEM 4330 - Advanced Synthesis
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a C or higher and CHEM 3110 with a B or higher.
Description
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds by modern methodology. Two lecture and four laboratory hours a week.
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CHEM 4400 - Mechanistic Organic Chemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a C or higher.
Description
Focus on multi-step mechanisms of chemical reactions in Organic Chemistry.
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CHEM 4410 - Bioorganic Chemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a C or higher.
Description
Strategies for designing pharmaceutical agents to inhibit enzymes. This is a writing intensive course.
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CHEM 4420 - Drug Discovery: Theory and Practice
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4600 with a C or higher, or consent of the instructor.
Description
Study of the principles of drug design, drug design methods, and tools commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, and general strategies and common pitfalls in drug discovery. Three lecture hours a week.
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CHEM 4430 - Advanced Synthesis & Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 - Organic Chemistry II with a grade of B or higher and consent of instructor.
Description
This course focuses on advanced synthetic methodologies and reactions mechanisms.
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CHEM 4450 - Molecular Modeling Methods
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 and CHEM 4110 with a C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
Molecular mechanics/dynamics methods to solve structural problems in organic, bioorganic, and biophysical chemistry.
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CHEM 4470 - Fundamentals of Photophysics, Photochemistry, and Photobiology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 2202 (or MATH 2212 ), PHYS 2212K (or PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L ), and CHEM 2400 , each with a C or higher. CHEM 4120 is recommended.
Description
This course will discuss events occurring in molecular systems following the absorption of light. Students will be introduced to background concepts, electronic and nuclear changes accompanying light absorption (photophysics and photochemistry), and light-induced processes in biological systems such as proteins and DNA (photobiology).
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CHEM 4490 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit the needs and interests of the students and faculty. Such topics might be stereoisomerism, heterocycles, alkaloids, organic mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships. May be repeated if topics are different.
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CHEM 4590 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4110 or CHEM 4120 with a C or higher or equivalent.
Description
Advanced topics in physical chemistry as may fit the needs and interests of the students and faculty. Such topics might be chemical kinetics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, molecular spectra, phase equilibrium. May be repeated if topics are different.
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CHEM 4600 - Biochemistry I
5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3400 is recommended.
Description
Introduction to biochemical phenomena: proteins, enzymes, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, and metabolism. Five lecture hours a week.
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CHEM 4610 - Biochemistry II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4600 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
In-depth coverage of biochemical phenomena: proteins, enzymes, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, and metabolism. Three lecture hours a week.
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CHEM 4630 - Enzymology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 2410 with a C or higher. CHEM 4600 and CHEM 4110 recommended.
Description
(Same as BIOL 4630 .) Introduction to enzyme catalysis, with emphasis on the general concepts of enzyme kinetics and the common tools for studying enzymes.
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CHEM 4650 - Nucleic Acid Synthesis and Drug Design
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry (CHEM 2410 ) and one semester of biochemistry (CHEM 4600 ) with grades of C or higher.
Description
Lectures on nucleic acid synthesis, mechanism, therapeutics, and detection. Course may be repeated
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CHEM 4670 - Principles and Techniques of Practical Biochemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4600 with a C or higher or equivalent.
Description
(Same as BIOL 4670 .) A comprehensive and integrated review of principles and modern techniques in biochemical research laboratories. Topics include principles of biochemical investigations, molecular biology and basic techniques, molecular cloning and gene analysis, protein structure, purification and characterization, biomolecular interactions, enzyme analysis, spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometric techniques, centrifugation, electrophoretic, and chromatographic techniques.
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CHEM 4850 - Bioanalytical Chemistry I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4000 with a C or higher, or consent of instructor. CHEM 4190 recommended.
Description
Basic concepts of analytical chemistry as applied to biologically-oriented problems.
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CHEM 4860 - Bioanalytical Chemistry II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4850 with a grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
Basic principles underlying instrumentation, automation, and laboratory computers used in solving bioanalysis problems.
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CHEM 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project. Signature Experience course.
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CHEM 4871 - Electrochemical Methods
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4110 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Fundamentals of electrochemistry and application to chemical problems. Special emphasis on electrode reaction mechanisms and interpretation of electrochemical results for organic, inorganic, and biological systems. Three lecture hours a week.
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CHEM 4875 - Writing in Chemistry
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.
Description
Writing on modern topics in chemistry. May be taken more than once, but for a total of no more than 6 credits.
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CHEM 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 4160 or CHEM 4170 with a C or higher, good standing with the Honors College, and consent of instructor.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project. Students must follow Undergraduate Honors Thesis Guideline and Requirements. Signature Experience course.
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CHEM 4900 - Advanced Research Methods
2 Credit Hours
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 4160 , CHEM 4170 , CHEM 4870 , CHEM 4880 , or CHEM 4950 required.
Description
Student learning of interdisciplinary experimental strategies and laboratory procedures in chemistry. Two lecture hours a week.
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CHEM 4905 - Theme-Based Chemistry Laboratory
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 3810 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Students will work in small groups to develop specific biological or chemical hypotheses, design and carry out experiments to test these hypotheses, and analyze the results they obtain. Topics will vary.
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CHEM 4940 - Seminar in Chemistry
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: consent of department.
Description
Discussion of current research areas in chemistry.
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CHEM 4950 - Advanced Chemical Research
1 to 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: prior approval of a written program or the proposed work.
Description
No more than five credit hours. It is normally assumed that this research will span more than one semester. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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CHEM 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students. This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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CHIN 1001 - Elementary Chinese I
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course is not open to native speakers of Chinese.
Description
This course is designed for true beginners to acquire the fundamental skills in Chinese language (Mandarin) and to learn key elements of Chinese culture. Students will develop communicative competence in handling some typical daily situations (e.g., greetings, talking about family, discussing hobbies, visiting friends) through carefully designed pedagogical activities and assignments. The development of speaking and listening skills will be emphasized throughout the semester. Reading and writing skills will also be cultivated accordingly. Students will also have opportunities to develop their independent learning ability.
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CHIN 1002 - Elementary Chinese II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 1001 with grade of C or higher, or placement into 1002.
Requirements: This course is not open to Chinese native speakers.
Description
As a continuation of CHIN 1001 , this course is designed for beginners to reinforce the fundamental skills in Chinese language (Mandarin) and to continue learning about the key elements of Chinese culture and society. Students will develop communicative competence in handling daily situations (e.g., making appointments, shopping, discussing school life, talking about transportation) through carefully designed pedagogical activities and assignments. The development of speaking and listening skills will be emphasized throughout the semester. Reading and writing skills will also be cultivated. Students will also have opportunities to develop their independent learning ability.
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CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 1002 with a grade of C or higher or permission of course instructor.
This course is not open to native speakers of Chinese.
Description
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed two semesters of Chinese classes at Georgia State University and plan to further develop their Chinese language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural competence. Starting with an emphasis on sentence level proficiency, this course will gradually help students develop discourse level competence. The course will develop the student’s pragmatic competence and independent learning ability.
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CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 2001 with a grade of C or higher, placement into CHIN 2002, or permission of instructor.
This course is not open to native speakers of Chinese.
Description
This course, a continuation of CHIN 2001 , further develops Chinese language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and cultural competence. A major goal of this course is developing discourse-level competence. The course will emphasize appropriate language usage and develop the student’s sensitivity to formal and informal speech. Students will also have opportunities to develop independent learning ability.
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CHIN 2011 - Chinese Language and Culture through Popular Music
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 1002 with a C or higher, or approval of instructor.
Description
This course develops Chinese language and cultural proficiency by learning and appreciating a selection of representative contemporary Chinese popular songs, and by learning about the cultural and societal backgrounds of these songs. This course is appropriate for all students interested in learning Chinese language and culture.
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CHIN 2012 - Pronunciation and Characters in Mandarin Chinese
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 1001 with a C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
This course aims to help learners of Chinese, with at least one semester of formal Chinese language learning, to develop appropriate strategies for mastering Chinese pronunciation and characters, thereby facilitating their subsequent learning processes.
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CHIN 3001 - Advanced Chinese I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II , or permitted by course instructor.
This course is not open to native speakers of Chinese.
Description
For heritage learners, please contact your instructor for eligibility. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed two years of Chinese classes at Georgia State University and plan to further develop their Chinese language proficiency and cultural competence. Adopting an integrated approach, this course will gradually develop and refine student’s oral and written proficiency at discourse level. Meanwhile, listening and reading skills at more advanced level will also be part of the course foci. Students will continue to build their pragmatic competence in dealing with professional and everyday situations. Strategies in acquiring more advanced language and cultural competence will also be discussed and practiced throughout the semester. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3002 - Advanced Chinese II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHIN 3001 , or permission by course instructor.
This course is not open to native speakers of Chinese.
Description
For heritage learners, please contact your instructor for eligibility. This course is designed for students who have successfully completed CHIN 3001 - Advanced Chinese I at Georgia State University. A major task of this course is to develop and strengthen students’ ability to perform the essential language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) at discourse level. Another important task is to help students to build their language competence in dealing with a wider range of topics beyond daily situations (e.g., history, tourism, education). Strategies for acquiring those more advanced language skills will also be discussed and practiced throughout the semester. For heritage learners, please contact your instructor for eligibility. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3011 - Chinese Culture and Society in Change: Advanced Reading and Writing
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHIN 3002 with a C or higher, or instructor permission.
Description
This course aims to develop advanced level Chinese proficiency through theme-based topics regarding changes in contemporary Chinese society. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3080 - Panorama of Traditional Chinese Culture-CTW
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course surveys key aspects of Chinese culture and society pertaining to history, philosophy, religion, literature, education, and language, etc. Organized around thematic topics, this course aims to promote students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture, issues of modern/contemporary China will also be discussed. Taught in English.
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CHIN 3081 - Cultural Dimensions of Language Learning
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least three semesters (through 2001 or above) of Chinese or another Asian language (e.g., Japanese or Korean) with a grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
This course familiarizes students of Chinese and Asian Studies with theories of language acquisition that apply specifically to Asian languages. Students will gain experience in using methodologies of second language (L2) acquisition in analyzing and assessing cultural competence. This course will count toward credit in the Asian Studies program. Taught in English. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3082 - Cross-Cultural Encounters
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
A selection of works by American writers of Asian descent (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, etc). Addresses some important themes, such as identity, assimilation, displacement, cultural conflict, and generational gap. Global perspective course. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3083 - Modern China through Film
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Studies of modern China and Chinese culture through contemporary films. Examines some important events and various aspects of Chinese culture and the artistic approaches and styles of the selected movies. Films in Chinese with English subtitles. Taught in English. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3084 - Chinese Culture and Society through Cuisine
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course, which is taught in English, will help students study Chinese culture and society through the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Food is a lens through which we can learn more about Chinese language, philosophy, and geography. It has been historically important to Chinese people and still plays an important role in modern Chinese society.
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CHIN 3085 - Chinese Writing System and Calligraphy
3 Credit Hours
Description
Calligraphy, the art of Chinese character writing was an essential part of high culture in China for centuries and remains an important artifact of traditional Chinese culture today. The English taught course aims to introduce the basic knowledge of Chinese writing system and Chinese calligraphy and teach students basic techniques of calligraphy. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 3395 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
Chinese language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for those students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. (Appropriate placement is done at the foreign university). This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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CHIN 3396 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
Chinese language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for those students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. (Appropriate placement is done at the foreign university). This course may include a Signature Experience component. Global Perspectives Course.
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CHIN 3397 - Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Description
Chinese language and culture in a native environment. Designed specifically for those students participating in the University System of Georgia Study Abroad Programs. (Appropriate placement is done at the foreign university). This course may include a Signature Experience component. Global Perspectives Course.
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CHIN 4011 - Chinese for Internal Business I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in CHIN 3002 - Advanced Chinese II , or instructor’s permission.
Description
This course is designed to develop and consolidate students’ advanced-level Chinese proficiency and to prepare students for their future encounters with Chinese business professionals. A variety of topics related to China’s business world will be discussed, such as stock market, real estate market, marketing, business administration, foreign exchange market, and international trade. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4012 - Chinese for International Business II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in CHIN 4011 - Chinese for Internal Business I , or instructor’s permission.
Description
This course builds on CHIN 4011 . It aims to prepare students for their future business communication conducted in Chinese by expanding their linguistic repertoire as well as cultural knowledge in the business realm. The course will discuss the following topics: transnational operations, ownership and modes of operation, economic recession and inflation, taxation, and intellectual property. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4021 - Modern/Contemporary Chinese Literature in Translation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Selected works from modern and contemporary Chinese literature in translation. Examines some major works in relation to their cultural and historical backgrounds. Requires no knowledge of Chinese. Taught in English. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4080 - Issues of Contemporary China in the World
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 with a C or higher, or equivalent, or instructor’s approval.
Description
This course aims to introduce a series of domestic and international topics surrounding contemporary China. The topics to be discussed include economic development, international trade, urbanization and housing, healthcare reform, education, population and demographic changes, environmental protection, and cultural diplomacy. Taught in English. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of the instructor and the Honors College.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project. Signature Experience course. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of the instructor and the Honors College.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project. Signature Experience course. Global Scholars course.
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CHIN 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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CNHP 2000 - Introduction to Health Informatics
1 Credit Hours
Description
Through class discussion, visits from practitioners, and faculty lectures, students are introduced to the present and projected roles of health informaticians.
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CNHP 2010 - Medical Terminology for Healthcare
3 Credit Hours
Open to all university students.
Description
This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation.
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CNHP 2050 - Introduction to Health Sciences
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: Pre-BIS major in Health Sciences or permission of instructor.
Description
This course introduces the student to the field of Health Sciences with an emphasis on present and projected roles of health scientists.
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CNHP 3000 - Communication/Cultural Diversity
3 Credit Hours
Description
The purpose of this course is to increase awareness of diverse cultures in the framework of intercultural communication skills. Students will enhance their knowledge of culture and assess its impact on intercultural communication. Topics related to culture and communication will be explored from a global perspective with a focus on cultural competency and service delivery to diverse groups. Global Perspectives Course.
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CNHP 3010 - Advanced Medical Terminology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CNHP 2010 .
Description
This course presents a study of advanced medical terminology Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation.
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CNHP 3050 - Special Topics in Nursing and Health Professions
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor.
Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of health and/or human service topics, research, and current issues. May be repeated up to six hours if topic varies.
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CNHP 3100 - Electronic Health Records
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course covers the hist0ory, benefits, standards, functionality, security, and confidentiality as well as the impact of electronic health records (HER) in the healthcare environment. Students will have hands-on experience using HER software to complete common work tasks in health care settings. Types of electronic management systems will be explored along with their impact on various areas of the healthcare system.
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CNHP 3105 - Health Promotion and Electronic Health Records
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course provides an overview of health maintenance and health promoting applications used in public health and by the individual consumer. The course includes information exchange issues specific to these applications and the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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CNHP 3110 - Rehabilitation Sciences: Interprofessional Research Practicum
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CNHP 3500 .
Description
This course will provide students who had previously studied theories of research methods to apply those in a supervised environment. The students are encouraged to observe ongoing research that is being conducted in a laboratory setting, followed by a reflection and evaluation of the procedures and methods that were used as part of the data collection. Students will also be provided anonymized data sets on which they will be given the opportunity to run statistical analysis and be able to interpret the data using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The observed research will primarily be cross-sectional studies that are performed on healthy human subjects, and therefore, they will required to complete the research ethics and compliance training as part of this course prior to commencing their research observation. The course is aimed at improving student’s research skills and develop skills in both interpreting and presenting the data.
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CNHP 3115 - Rehabilitation Sciences: Early Childhood Rehabilitation
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will provide an overview of typical development from infancy to adolescence, in all developmental domains, with a focus on motor development, and how pediatric physical therapists use typical development concepts to screen or evaluate infants or children with atypical development. Emphasis is placed on the principles, processes, and phases or growth. This course is conducted partially online to facilitate student’s active learning and students are expected to follow the designated deadline to complete each online module. Students will require to observe different rehabilitation settings to understand how pediatric physical therapists use developmental concepts to screen, evaluate and facilitate infants or children with atypical development or clinical diagnosis improve their motor function.
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CNHP 3200 - Interprofessional Seminar
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to one of the Lewis College professional programs.
Description
This course will include first-year students admitted to one of the undergraduate-level health disciplines in the Lewis College. Case studies will be discussed as interprofessionals with students from two or more professions in health and social care learn together during all or part of their professional training with the objective of cultivating collaborative practice for providing client.
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CNHP 3300 - Human Services Policy, Planning and Trends
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIS in Health Sciences Major.
Description
Crosslisted with NURS 3300. This course focuses on the complex forces that influence health policy and program planning. Emphasis is placed on ecological, economic, ethical, legal, and social issues.
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CNHP 3400 - Spanish for the Health Care Professional
3 Credit Hours
Description
The purpose of this course is to establish communication skills that can be used by health and human service practitioners in culturally diverse settings to assist Spanish-speaking clients. This course is designed for non-Spanish speaking students.
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CNHP 3500 - Research Methods
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance to Nursing or Respiratory Therapy undergraduate professional programs.
Description
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the major research concepts as applied to the profession of nursing and respiratory therapy. Emphasis is on how to critically evaluate published and empirical research.
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CNHP 3810 - Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Values for Health Professionals
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Inorganic chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab, AND EITHER human physiology OR biochemistry.
Description
This course is also SNHP 7810. The course will provide the student with the opportunity to understand the interrelationships between clinical laboratory test results and the disease process occurring in the patient. Laboratory values from hematology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis, and microbiology/immunology will be interpreted for infectious diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases, hematologic disorders, and metabolic disorders. Appropriate case studies will be used to illustrate clinical significance.
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CNHP 3900 - EKG Interpretation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: HHS or SNHP 2010 preferred.
Description
This course presents a study of electrocardiograms. The course will provide the student with the opportunity to understand basic normal EKG waveform morphology, normal physiology of cardiac conduction, and basic dysrhythmias. Appropriate case studies will be used to illustrate clinical significance.
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CNHP 3950 - Healthcare Finance Analytics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS in Health Informatics program or permission of the instructor.
Description
The course will cover the finance of healthcare informatics and value-based payments including models under MIPS/MACRA, commercial payer value and fee-for service contracts, grants, pay-for-performance, downside/upside risk and full capitation. The purpose of this class is to assist the student in developing the necessary analytical ability, attitudes, and decision-making skills required of a healthcare manager in changing and transformational environment.
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CNHP 4000 - Introduction to Clinical Health Informatics
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CNHP 2010 , CIS 2010 .
Description
Thorugh class discussion, guest lectures from health informatics practitioners and faculty, students are introduced to the present and projectted roles of clinical health informatics professionals.
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CNHP 4001 - Global Health- Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Exploratory major or acceptance to a Lewis College professional program.
Description
The primary purpose of this program is to increase the global competency and cultural communication skills of students and faculty, as well as to understand the social and medical history of disease and healthcare. This course will help prepare Georgia State University students to excel within increasingly global healthcare systems. Students will have a greater appreciation for cultural diversity, and will investigate how healthcare professionals have sought to contain, control, treat, and cure different health conditions.
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CNHP 4010 - Leadership and Ethics in Healthcare
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course will describe and discuss major leadership philosophies and theories as well as ethical dilemmas. Through online and in class discussion and activities participants will explore these philosophies and theories to enhance their leadership potential. At the conclusion of this course each participant will have identified a leadership style(sto use and grow within the healthcare industry.
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CNHP 4020 - Neurobiology of Sleep
3 Credit Hours
Description
Participants in this course will gain knowledge of contemporary theories regarding why humans need to sleep and the neural mechanisms contributing to the states of sleep and wakefulness. An emphasis will be placed upon the analysis of perturbations within specific neurotransmitter systems may manifest as sleep related disorders. The application and evaluation of pharmacological interventions used to normalize activity within those neural pathways will be covered.
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CNHP 4025 - Complementary and Alternative Pharmacological Health and Wellness
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CNHP 2010 .
Description
This course provides an overview of pharmacological agents and drugs which are commonly used to complement prescription drugs or are used as an alternative to prescription drugs.
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CNHP 4096 - End of Life Issues
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIS in Health Sciences Major.
Description
Crosslisted with RT 4096 . This course is designed to provide a broad overview of death and dying in United States. The growing need for quality palliative care, current gaps in care, and the scope of palliative care will be discussed in an attempt to introduce the student to current end-of-life issues.
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CNHP 4100 - Quality and Safety in Health Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course examines processes used to measure, evaluate and improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of health care information. The course includes information exchange issues specific to these applications and the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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CNHP 4105 - Providers and Vendors
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course provides an overview of the environment and activities necessary to plan, select, contract, and implement systems from suppliers in the health care I.T. industry. The course includes information exchange issues specific to these applications and the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
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CNHP 4107 - Usability and Human Factors in Clinical Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course will explore the discussion of rapid prototyping, user-centered design understanding effects of new technology workflow on downstream processes; facilitation of unit-wide focus groups or simulation.
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CNHP 4109 - Training and Instructional Design in Health Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course will provide an overview of learning management systems, instructional design software tools, teaching techniques and strategies, evaluation of learner competencies, maintenance of training records, and measurement of training program effectiveness. In addition, this component will discuss selecting and implementing Web 2.0 technologies as instructional technologies given a specific platform and training programs.
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CNHP 4110 - Future Trends-Telehealth (CTW)
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course provides an overview of telehealth and the basic knowledge necessary to understand the role of the Telehealth Coordinator in a healthcare organization. This course also serves at a Critical Thinking Through Writing course for the Lewis School’s B.I.S. in Health Informatics program.
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CNHP 4115 - Signature Experience for Interprofessional Rehab Sciences
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will focus on exposing students to various technologies that are utilized across health care professions. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the role technology plays in the rehabilitation of individuals with various disabilities and/or conditions and how technology can support continued participation in valued activities. Students may also learn how advancements in technology continue to support student learning opportunities. Students will integrate knowledge gained throughout the course by designing and/or developing a technological device to address an unmet need for a given individual or population.
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CNHP 4120 - Workflow and Process Management in Health IT
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course examines the fundamentals of health workflow process analysis and redesign as a necessary component of practice automation in health information technology (HIT). Topics include process validation, quality improvement, and change management.
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CNHP 4125 - Rehabilitation Sciences: Caring for the Community from an Interprofessional Approach
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course examines an interprofessional approach to community practice that promotes the health and wellbeing for at-risk, underserved, and marginalized populations. Through a review of multidisciplinary evidence-based practices, students will develop an understanding of approaches that promote health and wellbeing at the individual, group, and population level within communities. Additionally, there will be a focus on current community health issues.
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CNHP 4130 - Tai Chi-A Therapeutic Exercise
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course introduces Tai Chi as a therapeutic exercise. The course addresses the benefits of Tai Chi exercise, Tai Chi’s origin, philosophy and development. Scientific evidence of Tai Chi’s benefits to health is discussed. The course introduces all the styles and forms of Tai Chi and the applications of Tai Chi to self-defense, exercise, rehabilitation and meditation. Application of the principles and practices of Tai Chi to various physical impairments and disabilities is discussed.
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CNHP 4200 - Health and the Older Adult
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course provides an introduction to physiological aging and the health status of older people and is designed for non-health professionals who work with older adults. Normal aging process, age-related changes, and associated health promotion activities will be discussed. Information on the assessment and implications of alterations in functional health states, drug use, and referral sources are included.
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CNHP 4250 - Entrepreneurship and Health Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course introduces the student with the personal qualities of successful entrepreneurs in health information technology. Students will learn techniques in networking, resume writing, social media ethics and self-branding.
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CNHP 4270 - Project Management in Health Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
An understanding of project management tools and techniques that results in the ability to create and follow a project management plan. This course will focus on health IT projects.
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CNHP 4450 - Data Analytics in Healthcare
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course provides the foundation needed to understand complex data structures and the requirements for retrieving and analyzing data to address healthcare questions. Students will gain an understanding of the methods and analytic tools required to select and prepare data for analysis and querying data through data and text mining and introductory data analytics techniques. Students will also learn techniques for data analytical evaluation and presentation of clinical data.
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CNHP 4500 - Health Communication
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will examine theories of interpersonal, organizational and mass communication relevant to the health field. Students will review strategies of persuasion, the relationship between attitude and behavior, and the changing nature of health and health delivery in the United States. Successful and unsuccessful health information campaigns will be evaluated.
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CNHP 4600 - Capstone Project in Health Informatics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
On-site clinical health informatics experience. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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CNHP 4601 - Health Informatics Internship
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
On-site clinical health informatics experience. This course is designed to provide the senior-level student an opportunity to assist with the planning and implementation of health information technologies in an approved on-campus site or an approved off-campus site. Students perform HI-related duties such as: practice workflow and information management redesign, implementation support, implementation management, technical/software support, HI training and instructional design, enterprise architecture, etc. Students will meet periodically with a HI faculty member to discuss problems and issues relevant to the area of implementing HI technologies.
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CNHP 4680 - Security and Privacy through Healthcare Technology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entrance into BIS degree in Health Informatics or permission of instructor.
Description
This course serves as an introduction to security and privacy regulations that affect the development lifecycles of healthcare technology systems. Special consideration is given to the in-depth study of how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Informatics Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act affect an organization’s healthcare informatics initiatives.
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CNHP 4790 - Directed Readings in Health Sciences
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CNHP 3000 , CNHP 3500 .
Description
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of topics within the discipline of health sciences. Readings from textbooks, journals and scientific literature will be assigned.
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COOP 2000 - Cooperative Education 1
3 to 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Pre Co-Op courses and professional development requirements as specified by major; meet minimum grade point average for Pre Co-Op courses as specified by major; by permission only.
Description
Cooperative educational experience in full-time working environment relevant to academic major under supervision of cooperate, industrial, or governmental or non-governmental professionals with oversight by major.
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COOP 3000 - Cooperative Education 2
3 to 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Pre-Co-Op courses and professional development requirements as specified by major; meet minimum grade point average for Co-Op courses as specified by major; must have successfully completed COOP 2000 ; by permission only.
Description
Advanced cooperative educational experience in full-time working environment relevant to academic major under supervision of cooperate, industrial, or governmental or non-governmental professionals with oversight by major.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CSD 4320 - Introduction to Language Disorders
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course provides an introduction to language disorders across the life span. Emphasis is placed on describing the characteristics and causes of language disorders in children and adults. General procedures for assessing language disorders and principles of remediation are described. Laboratory participation required.
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CSD 4360 - Anatomy and Physiology for Communication
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is designed to examine the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms and to provide an overview of the nervous system as related to speech, language, and hearing. The course prepares students for further course work in communication disorders.
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CSD 4480 - Introduction to Hearing Science and Disorders
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course introduces students to hearing science and audiology. Students examine acoustics, anatomy and physiology, and disorders of the auditory system. Attention is given to the administration and interpretation of pure tone and speech audiometry.
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CSD 4490 - Audiologic Rehabilitation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSD 4480 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Description
This course introduces students to the rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing impairment. Emphasis is placed on the effects of hearing loss, the function, selection, and maintenance of amplification systems, and the design and implementation of individualized intervention programs.
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CSD 4810 - Directed Readings in Communication Sciences and Disorders
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Description
Students study selected areas in communication sciences and disorders. The directed reading may not extend beyond one term. (Repeatable).
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