The first semester of a calculus sequence dealing with applications and modeling of the differential and integral calculus. Course will focus on functions and their graphs, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, the derivative and its uses in optimization and mathematical modeling, as well as the Fundamental Theorem. Throughout the course students will be given opportunities to relate the mathematical concepts studied to the mathematical concepts they will be teaching. Graphing calculators are used throughout the course to explore and represent concepts. Students enrolled in this course at the 700 level will meet additional academic requirements including an applied project. Pre-calculus required prior to taking this course.

This course will examine concepts in algebra including: Patterns and functions, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, arithmetic and algebra of the integers, least common multiple and greatest common divisor, inequalities, modular arithmetic and systems of numbers, properties of groups and fields, the field of complex numbers, polynomial arithmetic and algebra, linear equations. Course will develop the mathematical structures, algebraic properties, and applications of matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, and linear transformations. Students will engage with these concepts through exploration, analysis, proof, and problem solving based on activities used in secondary and middle school mathematics. Throughout the course students will be given opportunities to relate the mathematical concepts studied to the mathematical concepts they will be teaching. Students enrolled in this course at the 700 level will meet additional academic requirements including an applied project.

The contemporary nurse is continually faced with a wide variety of problems encountered in the care of patients. Thus the nurse must have a repertoire of problem-solving skills that is based on sound evidence. Identification, evaluation, application, and/or compilation of evidence from a variety of resources to apply to health-related problems of individuals, families, communities, and the health care delivery system are essential tools of the contemporary nurse. Students will identify problems encountered in practice and find pertinent resources to assist in resolving them. The student will apply specific criteria to assess the quality of evidence, and as part of a team, will discuss whether it could feasibly and ethically be applied to care of patients. In addition, students will identify a problem or aspect of a problem to be researched, find relevant resources and/or literature, and determine what additional information is needed to resolve the problem. In collaboration with team members, a method of gathering pertinent data will be developed. Active R.N. License, or transfer credit in Statistics accepted as requirements prior to taking this course.

This course expands the student's focus from the care of individual patients to the care of aggregates. Aggregates may range from small to large, and include families, groups, communities, and the global population. Students will investigate the concept of community assessment and use a systems-based epidemiological model to organize data about health problems and populations at risk. Health challenges of specific diverse populations will be investigated along with resources for change and health promotion within the community. Students will perform a problem-focused literature review about a selected problem and create a community-based plan of care. Students will also become familiar with public health resources and functions. This course involves a clinical experience which comprises thirty hours spent in virtual simulation.