2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

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NSG 592 Research 3(3-0)
Focuses on research methods needed for investigation
and expansion of nursing knowledge. Appraisal and
analysis of research and development of a proposal will
be covered. Prerequisites: undergraduate statistics
course; admission to Graduate Nursing Program or by
permission by graduate SAFA committee. (F)
NSG 593 Thesis Seminar 3(3-0)
Developing skills in creating and writing research-based
proposals or protocols and in using research methods to
evaluate nursing care. Prerequisite: NSG 592. (F,S,SS)
NSG 595 Independent Study (1-6 VAR) (*) Repeatable
NSG 599 Thesis Research (1-6 VAR)
Preparation of thesis to meet degree requirements. Must
be enrolled each semester in at least one credit hour if
thesis is still in process. (IP or S/U grading). Prerequisites:
NSG 593 and approval by thesis advisor. (*) Repeatable
PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
PHIL 102 Philosophical Literature 3(3-0)
Philosophical literature that focuses on such questions as
what is the nature of reality, how do we know what we
know, and for what kind of life should we strive. (F,S)
PHIL 103 Civilization 1(1-0)
Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed film series “Civilization.”
Thirteen 50-minute films exploring the concept of
civilization from the primary viewpoint of the arts and
philosophy. (*)
PHIL 120 Non-western World Religions 3(3-0)
A study of major world religions including Buddhism,
Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto,
Taoism, Zoroastrianism. (*)
PHIL 201 Classics in Ethics 3(3-0)
The logic of objective norms and standards of “good” vs.
“bad,” “right” vs. “wrong,” from major philosophers and
classics of literature. Application to contemporary issues.
(F,S)
PHIL 204 Critical Reasoning 3(3-0)
Survey of the general principles of correct reasoning with
emphasis on the role of language in the reasoning
process. Major concern with induction and fallacy
detection. (F,S)
PHIL 205 Deductive Logic 3(3-0)
Study of the principles and methods used to distinguish
valid from invalid patterns of deductive reasoning.
Especially useful for students in computer- or mathematics
related fields.(*)
PHIL 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Students who have an area of special interest are
encouraged to contact the department. Special topics and
authors of philosophical interest. May be repeated for 12
credits maximum.(*) Repeatable (12)
PHIL 293 History of Philosophy Seminar I 3(3-0)
Greek, Latin, and medieval philosophy. (*)
PHIL 295 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Specialized study of select persons, ideas, schools,
historical trends or problems in philosophy. May be
repeated up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (*) Repeatable (9)
PHIL 393 History of Philosophy Seminar II 3(3-0)
Early modern period (Renaissance) in Western philosophy
from Hobbes to Hume. Emphasis on the continental
rationalists and the British empiricists. (*)
PHIL 401 Epistemology Seminar 3(3-0)
Study of the philosophical principles and issues relevant
to various claims of knowledge. Prerequisites: PHIL 205,
313 and 314. (*)
PHIL 402 Metaphysics Seminar 3(3-0)
Ontology, cosmology, space, time, causality, change,
freedom, and other topics of metaphysics. Prerequisites:
PHIL 313 and 314. (*)
PHIL 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Special topics and authors of philosophical interest. May
be repeated for 12 credits maximum. More advanced than
PHIL 291. Students who have an area of special interest
are encouraged to contact the department. (*) Repeatable
(12)
PHIL 493 History of Philosophy Seminar III 3(3-0)
Later modern period in philosophy beginning with Kant
and continuing to the beginning of the 20th century. (*)
PHIL 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Specialized study of select persons, ideas, schools,
historical trends or problems in philosophy. May be
repeated up to 9 credits. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (*) Repeatable (9)
PHYSICS/PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHYS)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
PHYS 110 Astronomy 3(3-0)
Solar system, including motions of the planets, eclipses,
and satellite exploration; classification and evolution of
stars; clusters, nebulae, galaxies and the expanding
universe. (F,S)
PHYS 110L Astronomy Lab 1(0-2)
Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 110. Corequisite:
PHYS 110. (F,S)
PHYS 140 Light, Energy, and the Atom 3(3-0)
A non-mathematical approach to light, energy sources,
conservation, atoms, nuclei and nuclear radiation.
Emphasis on phenomena encountered in everyday life or
that affect public policy. (F,S)
PHYS 140L Light, Energy and the Atom Lab 1(0-2)
Optional laboratory to accompany PHYS 140. Experiments
in light, solar energy, atomic and nuclear physics
with emphasis on qualitative understanding of observations.
Corequisite: PHYS 140. (F)
PHYS 150 (CHEM 150) Elementary Concepts in
Physics and Chemistry 4(3-2)
Hands-on standards-based approach to understanding
basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Integrated
lecture, lab and discussion periods. (F,S,SS)
PHYS 201 Principles of Physics I 3(3-0)
Motion, forces, conservation of energy and momentum,
wave motion, sound and heat. For engineering
technology, life sciences, and other interested students.
Prerequisite: College Algebra or satisfactory math
placement exam score. Corequisite: PHYS 201L. (F,S)
PHYS 201L Principles of Physics I Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: PHYS 201. (F,S)
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