2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    May 11, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Undergraduate Courses

000 to 499 subdivided as follows:

000 to 099 designate courses which normally are not counted towards a student’s baccalaureate.
100 to 299 designate Lower Division courses. This category is further subdivided as follows:
100 to 199 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a freshman or sophomore level. Such courses generally do not require any prerequisite course work for fully matriculated students.
200 to 299 designate undergraduate Lower Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at sophomore level. Courses in this category require specific or general prerequisites which are usually completed at the freshman level.
300 to 499 designate Upper Division courses. This category of courses is further subdivided as follows:
300 to 399 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at a junior or senior level. These courses presume specific or general prerequisite course work at the Lower Division level.
400 to 499 designate undergraduate Upper Division courses recommended for, but not restricted to, students studying the subject at the senior level. Courses in this category have prerequisites which students have usually completed at the junior level.

Graduate Courses

500 to 899 subdivided as follows:

500 to 599 designate courses offered at the graduate level which prepare students for a graduate degree program or designate professional teacher-training courses.
600 to 699 designate courses at the master’s and credential level.
700 to 799 designate courses at the doctoral level.
800 to 899 designate courses at the School of Law.
5000 to 6999 designate courses at the MBA level.

 

Global Entrepreneurship and Management

  
  • MGEM 5106 - Corporate Fin w/a Global Persp


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will focus on the challenges associated with multiple macro economic and financial parameters. With multiple currencies and different economic outlooks, businesses still have to develop a series of future cash flow estimates to do capital budgeting. With different costs of capital in different countries, and different risk levels associated with various financial instruments, decision on a global business’s capital structure becomes a lot more complex than a pure domestic business. This course will cover all of these aspects of corporate finance.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5107 - Innovation Techno Management


    Unit(s): 3

    The course aims to equip future entrepreneurs with an understanding of the main issues in the management of innovation and technology. It also addresses how technological innovation drives the long-term competitiveness of global organizations. Innovation management, and particularly technological innovation, is inherently uncertain and risky, and most new technologies fail to be transformed into successful products and services. Therefore, the focus of the course is to discuss how firms better manage technology and innovation. Furthermore, theother focus is on critically evaluating the factors for technological innovation, and then developing strategies for managing technological innovations in the competitive global environment.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5108 - Glb Compt Entr Barr & Stra All


    Unit(s): 3

    Not all countries and markets are equally accessible for all businesses. Some countries are more protective than others, some industries are more protected than other industries in certain countries, and some of these protections are more accepted than others under certain bi-lateral or multi-lateral agreements and treaties. Such protections may be in the form of outright ban, quotas, cumbersome application and review processes, local partner requirements, local content requirements, or any other discriminative provisions. This course will examine all sorts of entry barriers in select countries and regions. To counter such barriers, this course will introduce various forms of strategic alliance and partnerships, including but not limited to joint venture, licensing, franchising, management contract, and reciprocal distribution agreement.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5109 - Crs-Cult Mktng & Integ Mar Com


    Unit(s): 3

    This course focuses on applying marketing principles to customer segments in cultural environments other than your own. Studying their needs and preferences, adjusting product attributes to meet their tastes, introducing services that fit their expectations, and other similar customized treatments are effective steps in cross-cultural marketing. Of particular importance, designing and executing a customized and integrated marketing communication program in this context is crucial. As a business expands internationally or penetratesanother ethnic consumer segment, promotional messages should be carefully examined and perhaps re-crafted, and communication media be carefully selected to effectively reach the target audience.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5111 - Social Entrepreneurship


    Unit(s): 3

    Social Entrepreneurship is an emerging and rapidly changing field dedicated to the starting and growing social mission-driven for-profit and nonprofit ventures - that is, organizations that strive to advance social change through innovative solutions. Social Entrepreneurship is more than a set of tools and techniques for starting and growing a social venture. It is a mindset, a way of looking at things that is opportunity focused and creative. It is about passion - doing what you love. It is about creating wealth in all its forms: economic value, social innovation and sustainability, and making a difference in the communities that we serve. While numerous different definitions of social entrepreneurship exist, there appears to be a consensus on two major elements:• Social entrepreneurship involves the creativity, imagination and innovation often associated with entrepreneurship; and• The outcomes of social entrepreneurship are focused on addressing persistent social problems particularly to those who are marginalized or poor, however broader definitions also include those issues most pressing to society such as energy conservation, pollution, solution for pervasive disease amongst those able to pay for treatment, and those incapable of treatment.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5112 - Ven Cap, Corp Entre & Micro Fi


    Unit(s): 3

    This course covers a wide range of funding options that support innovative business endeavors. Besides the venture capital model, which is well known for supporting technology innovations in Silicon Valley, this course also examines internal funding sources that support in-house innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors, and the micro-finance model that support entrepreneurial initiatives in rural areas and third world countries. Guests representing both the supplier and the user of the fund in each of these funding models will be invited to give their views.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5113 - Consulting


    Unit(s): 3

    In this course you will work closely with faculty at IQS as well as with a European company to complete a consulting project, focused on a particular problem identified with the company. This will also include structured time with the faculty sponsor to review the company assignments and with the company, either at their location, or at IQS, working on projects for the company. Successful completion of this course is required by IQS in order to complete the Master in Entrepreneurial Management.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5114 - Business Plan Course


    Unit(s): 3

    In this course you will work with a Faculty member at Fu-Jen University to develop a unique and compelling business plan. This includes ongoing individual meetings, coaching, and the use of a pool of mentors to provide the student with “real world” insight as the business plan develops. Successful completion of this course is required by Fu-Jen in order to complete the Master in Entrepreneurial Management.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5115 - U.S. Consulting Course


    Unit(s): 3

    In this course you will work closely with faculty at USF as well as with a company located in the Bay Area, to complete a consulting project, focused on a particular problem identified with the company. This will also include structured time with the faculty sponsor to review the company assignments and with the company, either at their location, or at USF, working on projects for the company.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management
  
  • MGEM 5123 - Common Ground in Corp Val


    Unit(s): 3

    After a tough financial crisis that ended in a very severe economic crisis globally, it makes sense to become well versant in managing the financial assets and liabilities of a company. This includes grasping the complexity of the financial instruments which CFOs now must use in order to maximize the value of a company. Students will deepen their understanding of finance by reviewing Accounting principles, including the introduction of tools and resources to better manage financial issues in the future.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Global Entrepreneurial Mgt Major
    School of Management

Greek

  
  • GREK 101 - First Sem Ancient Greek


    Unit(s): 4 to 6

    An intensive introduction to the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Attic Greek, supplemented with readings from various Greek authors. Offered every Fall.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • GREK 102 - Second Sem Ancient Greek


    Unit(s): 4 to 6

    Continuation of First Semester Greek. Offered every Spring.


    Prerequisite: GREK 101
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • GREK 398 - Dir Reading & Research


    Unit(s): 1 to 6

    The written permission of the instructor, the department chair, and the dean is required. Offered every semester.


    College of Arts and Sciences

Health Services

  
  • HS 1 - Couse Development


    Unit(s): 0

    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 10 - Certified Nursing Assistant


    Unit(s): 0

    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 180 - Environmental Health & Nursing


    Unit(s): 2

    This nursing-focused course is designed to introduce the student to a wide range of human health risks associated with the environment, including exposure from air, water, food, and products. Students will learn to integrate environmental health knowledge and skills into the nursing process. They will learn where to find and how to apply credible environmental health science into their clinical practice.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 190 - Food Myth Busters


    Unit(s): 4

    Is coconut water healthy? Do you need to take a multivitamin? Can I eat the yolk? Vegan, Mediterranean, Paleo-? What is the best diet for human health? Is eating meat bad for the environment? Explore questions like this and more in this seminar on nutrition. Learn the basics of food and nutrition, discuss the impacts of diet and health, and tackle the current controversies and research in the field of nutrition.


    Restriction: College restrictions exclude School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restrictions exclude Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 205 - EMT Training


    Unit(s): 4

    The Emergency Medical Technician Training Course is designed to prepare and qualify a student to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) written and practical exams for certification as an EMT. Does not satisfy Biology major requirements.


    Restriction: Clinical Course Fee-Undergrad - 162; Malpractice Insurance-UG - 25
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 205V - EMT Training-Visiting Students


    Unit(s): 2

    The Emergency Medical Technician Training Course is designed to prepare and qualify a student to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) written and practical exams for certification as an EMT. Does not satisfy Biology major requirements. - For visiting students only.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 301 - Death/Dying: Explor New Paradi


    Unit(s): 4

    This interdisciplinary course examines end of life issues in our contemporary culture through various models: biomedical/technological, theological/spiritual/religious, diversity/multicultural, and ethical. Students are encouraged to question and challenge prevailing structures, models, beliefs, and ethical questions, while integrating new perspectives of death and dying. A strong service leaning component will engage the student in applying the new information, reinforcing individual learning while expanding the collective classroom experience ultimately creating the possibility for new end of life paradigms.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 304 - Intl Health Care Immersion


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    This elective course provides an exploration into the culture, language, and health care systems of a foreign country. Students will participate in an immersion in a foreign country where the culture, language, and health care system is different from their own. Students will experience the challenges of communicating in a foreign language and observe delivery of nursing care in a variety of settings including both public and private hospitals. Permission of faculty of record required.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 310 - Interdiscip Research & Writing


    Unit(s): 4

    This course serves many purposes. It has been designed in part to give students the tools to express themselves appropriately in an academic environment. Some of the topics to be covered in this course will include how to write essays and construct arguments using a variety of writing strategies, how to create an academic essay and how to uncover and pursue a thesis for papers on a variety of subjects. Students will address many writing issues, including but not limited to: grammar, structure, and editing. In addition, this course will guide students through the creation of their Interdisciplinary Studies Assessment (ISA). The ISA is a collection of formalized accounts in essay form of experiences adult students have had throughout the course of their lives that yield knowledge equivalent to college level course work.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 311 - Interdiscip Ethics& Society


    Unit(s): 4

    This course examines the major ethical theories and explores the application of those theories to current moral, social, and organizational life issues. Illustrative case studies are used, as well as group activities, to enable students to identify ethical issues in specific areas of the work environment and society.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 400 - Intro to American HC System


    Unit(s): 3

    This course examines selected U.S. healthcare issues as well as major participants in the healthcare delivery system. Various aspects related to cost and quality of care, healthcare providers, accessing care, and regulations are included as well as a review of current legislative and policy initiatives.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 401 - Leadership HC Organizations


    Unit(s): 4

    This course explores the healthcare organization as a system and the role that leaders play in providing safe and effective patient care. Various organizational, leadership and management theories, including those related to conflict resolution, change, data collection, employee management, and quality management will be used to analyze issues in healthcare organizations.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 402 - Intro Epidemiology & Biostats


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will study the distribution and determinants of disease and injury in humans. It will explore various methods of investigations such as description and surveillance. The course will introduce the use of bio-statistical data to analyze select populations and events.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 403 - Cultural Perspect / Healthcare


    Unit(s): 3

    This course is designed to explore multicultural models of health, illness, and treatments or therapies to deepen the students’ understanding of the scientific, sociocultural, philosophical, psychological, and spiritual foundations of various unconventional healing systems and their approaches to prevention, health promotion, healing, and maintenance of well-being. These multicultural or alternative approaches to healthcare and to modern conventional medicine are seen as complementary to the biomedical model as they blend body/mind/spirit, science, tradition, and cross-cultural avenues of diagnosis, treatment, and acceptance of healthcare. The impact of cultural values and ethnicity on understanding health and illness, and the utilization of healthcare services will be explored. Concepts and definitions of culture, ethnicity, traditional health beliefs, and health and illness will be discussed.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 404 - Healthcare Ethics and Policy


    Unit(s): 4

    This course critically analyzes healthcare ethical arguments and various positions on contemporary ethical issues. The course will be composed of three focus areas: Ethical Theory, Healthcare Related Social Issues, and Ethics of Everyday Life. Approximately one-third of the course will be devoted to each area. Some sections focus on more specific ethical issues, such as Healthcare Business Issues, Bio-medical Issues, Legal Issues, and Policy Issues are so designated in the course schedule.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 405 - Human Resource Mgmt


    Unit(s): 3

    This course introduces the principles and practices of human resource management. It is an introductory survey course that combines theoretical and practical information relating to developing strategic partnerships in order to effectively manage.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 406 - Educ and Instruc Systems


    Unit(s): 3

    This course presents the students with an opportunity to learn about the role of the health services administrator in staff professional development, program planning, and technology. The focus is on applying (a) learning theories and models, (b) legal, regulatory, and policy issues related to education, (c) instructional design strategies and resources, and (d) program planning and evaluation. This internet-based course will incorporate communication and guided learning through online activities, web-based instruction, and the creation of a professional development plan.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 407 - Financial Resource Mgmt


    Unit(s): 4

    This course provides an overview of the principles of finance and fiscal management. Economic issues that affect healthcare delivery are analyzed. Financial reports and statements will be evaluated to predict organizational capabilities and limitations. The effect of varying budget methods and variance analysis are discussed.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 408 - Health Informatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course deals with computer application concepts used in practice, education, administration, and research in relation to effective and quality care will be highlighted. A concentration on the meaningful use of information systems and computer competencies/literacy for the healthcare manager will be emphasized.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 409 - Evid-Based Prac in Healthcare


    Unit(s): 4

    This course presents the student with an opportunity to learn about the foundation of research practices, statistical analysis of data, and the application of evidence in practice. The focus will be on: (a) the utilization of the research process; (b) constructing evidence derived from research; (C) development of evidence-based practice, and (d) implementation of evidence-based practice in a healthcare setting.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 410 - Proj Mgmt in HC & Comm Setting


    Unit(s): 3 to 4

    This Project Management course will provide the students the opportunity to understand and apply project management principles. This course will give the students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to deliver projects on time, on budget and within resource constraints. The students will express the methodologies used to plan, document and implement their proposed change project in an executive business case final report. Integrate patient workers safety initiative and improvement into the final project.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 411 - BHS Capstone


    Unit(s): 4

    This capstone course provides the BHS students, the opportunity to integrate and apply academic learning through the completion of a project in partnership with, and on behalf of, their fieldwork agency. The Capstone Seminar is designed to demonstrate your accumulated training in BHS in a single original project of your choice, subject to the instructor’s approval and under the additional supervision of a preceptor.


    Restriction: Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 420 - Intro to Ldrshp & Org in Amer


    Unit(s): 4

    This course explores the relationship between sociocultural, political and economic factors as related to health care and health care delivery in the U.S. Leadership and mangement theories including conflict resolution, change, and quality management are presented as supportative of the role of leaders in providing safe and effective health care.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Health Services Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 430 - Leadership Seminar


    Unit(s): 2

    This course examines leadership theory, emphasizing the development of leadership and interpersonal skills. The purpose of this course is for students to acquire leadership knowledge so they can lead and follow more effectively and ethically. Students will also learn the value of good followership and its importance in the complicated interaction between leaders, followers, and stakeholders. Students will acquire greater sensitivity to the ethical dimensions of leadership and assimilate aspects of leadership theory and behavior in the context of Jesuit values. This course will introduce the soft skills necessary to thrive in the healthcare setting.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 431 - Intro Ldrshp/Org Amer HC Sys


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will explore the role of administrators in the healthcare delivery system in the United States. An introduction to leadership principles and Jesuit values will be applied within the context of healthcare delivery systems. This course provides students with an overview of trends and issues related to the American healthcare system.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services; Field of study restricted to Health Services Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 432 - HC Ethics, Policy, and Law


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will critically analyze ethical, legal, and policy-related issues influencing current healthcare practices. The course is designed to provide students with guidance in reasoning and rational thinking when faced with situations as a healthcare administrator. In addition, this course will provide students with a focused understanding of the application of social justice and leadership values to healthcare policy and ethics.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services; Field of study restricted to Health Services Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 433 - Cultural Comp & HC Disparities


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will explore multicultural models of health and illness to broaden the students’ understanding of the scientific, sociocultural, philosophical, and spiritual foundations of various systems and their approaches to prevention, health promotion, healing, and maintenance of well being. Further, this course will examine the health administrator’s leadership role in seeking equity in healthcare for marginalized populations and the impact of cultural values and ethnicity on health and illness.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services; Field of study restricted to Health Services Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 434 - Intro Fin Res Mgmt in HC


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides an overview of financial management concepts and techniques to managerial decision-making in the health care industry. Examines how private, public, for-profit, and not-for-profit agencies determine program priorities, allocate resources to execute programs, and obtain funds through taxation, bond issues, and other means to predict organizational capabilities and limitations. Explores cash flow problems related to third-party payments. Uses real world analysis in conjunction with Jesuit values to determine financial management techniques for health care administrators.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 435 - Adult Learn Theory/Design


    Unit(s): 3

    This course presents students with an opportunity to learn about the role of the health services administrator in staff professional development. This course will address instructional design strategies and process, and training evaluation for staff development in the workplace. Further, theories and training considerations for adult learning will be reviewed and applied in the context of professional development within the workplace.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 436 - Project Mgmt Fundamentals


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide students with practical ways to define a project’s goals from the outset and consider the factors that may affect its execution. Students will learn how to plan, scope, schedule, cost, and evaluate a project. This course also enables students to explore how to effectively communicate, employ leadership skills, address the most prevalent issues of the organization, and target the community students serve and affiliate with, to successfully deliver their project.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 437 - Intro Managerial Epi


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will explore the basic principles of epidemiology as they relate to the role of the health administrator in designing and managing community and population health programs. Students will learn investigative techniques used to improve decision-making regarding the management of health services and how to effectively allocate resources to maintain and promote health of populations based on epidemiological data.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Program restricted to BHS-Health Services,
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 438 - Human Resource Mgmt


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will explore the basic principles and techniques of human resource management and the vital importance of these practices to the success of an organization. This course focuses on strategies for organizational development efforts that positively impact the performance of the individual and the work group. This course also provides an overview of legal aspects, change interventions, including training and staff development; succession planning and performance management; the consulting role and skills of the human resources professional, including facilitation and group dynamics; and the trends in human resources.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 439 - EBP in Healthcare


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the application of evidence-based practice improvements in a healthcare setting. The focus will be on accessing relevant research on evidence-based practices and their implementation in healthcare practices. This course will address the role of the health administrator in supporting a culture of evidence-based practice by focusing on resource allocation, structures, processes and monitoring capabilities.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Undergraduate
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 440 - BHSL Internship


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the values of Jesuit education and healthcare leadership foundations through the completion of an original, evidence based project in partnership with, and on behalf of, their internship agency. The internship is designed to integrate the accumulated training in Bachelor of Healthcare Services and Leadership program.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Bachelor in Health Services; Field of study restricted to Health Services Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 441 - HC Informatics & Analytics


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide students with a survey of health informatics and analytics. The focus on core concepts and technologies including: data standards, development approaches/strategies, data security and privacy, and the policy context of health information technology, the potential benefits and perspectives on future directions. The course will examine the role of the health administrator in planning and whole-system design, the use of Big Data in analytics across health care entities for health management.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 498 - Special Topics


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Exploration of one or more special topics in health services.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 499 - Directed Study


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    A course in the area of the proposed topic for directed study. Written permission of the instructor required.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 500 - Social Media in Health Educat


    Unit(s): 3

    Information and communication technologies (ITC) are increasingly important tools used to improve and sustain global health. This course will introduce students to social media technologies used in health and by healthcare professions. We will demonstrate and discuss the way individuals, medical staff and researchers use social media tools to find, discuss, and share health information in the digital age. We will also explore the way consumers and health professionals make critical decisions informed by the current uses of social media. May be taken by graduate students, and by undergraduate students who have achieved at least a junior status.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 501 - Intro Tech Healthy Cooking


    Unit(s): 4

    This elective course will provide bachelors and/or masters students with the opportunity to learn about nutrition and healthy food choices and its impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families. The course will focus on nutrition and food while learning about food’s influence in the treatment and prevention of chronic health conditions. Students will learn the links for community outreach connections and food sources through team building, meal preparation, and serving food prepared to designated communities.Students from other schools and colleges may take this course with the permission of the Instructor.


    Restriction: Clinical Course Fee-Undergrad - 80
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 608 - Comp Science Health Infor Prof


    Unit(s): 4

    The primary purpose of this class is to give students without prior background in computer science and programming a rapid introduction to the most essential topics that will be needed for careers in health informatics. After introducing the minimal essential knowledge and skills in unix and Python programming, applications in health informatics will be used to introduce a variety of programming tasks and concepts, including databases, structured text and the semantic web as it applies to health informatics, mobile interfaces, bioinformatics, numerical computing, machine learning and predictive analytics.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Degree restricted to Master of Science
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 609 - Global Health Informatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This class will be offered in collaboration with the MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program class HST 936: Professional Seminar in Health Information Systems. The class addresses issues related to how health information systems can improve the quality of care in resource poor settings. Discusses key challenges and real problems; design paradigms and approaches; and system evaluation and the challenges of measuring impact. Weekly lectures led by internationally recognized experts in the field.USF students will participate in interactive broadcast lectures from MIT and in a seminar like discussion with the USF instructor after each MIT session. Students will work in groups on projects initiated by global health leaders around the world who participate in the class as guest instructors.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 610 - Perspective Health Informatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course is an overview of the field of health informatics with an emphasis on its application to clinical settings. The focus is on core concepts and technologies, including terminologies, data standards, development approaches/strategies, data security and privacy and the policy context of health information technology, the potential benefits and perspectives on future directions.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 611 - Sem Organiz Health Info/Dat St


    Unit(s): 4

    This course introduces many of the foundational concepts regarding the semantic organization of healthcare data as well as the surrounding data standards and application of programming interfaces (APIs). Students will learn the basic building blocks for achieving data interoperability and apply these concepts through case studies, labs, and discussions. The course ends with a survey of existing healthcare data companies, looking at their strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of interoperability.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 612 - Biosignal Analysis & Quan EEG


    Unit(s): 4

    This course is an introduction to biomedical signal processing and analysis, with clinical applications. The primary focus will be on electrodiagnostic signal analysis methods that are useful in clinical neurodiagnostics research and clinical practice. Fourier spectral analysis, signal concepts (amplitude, frequency, phase, coherence) and nonlinear methods will be presented in detail. Computational methods for processing and analyzing signals will be presented and discussed in the context of brain function and pathology. Integration with clinical information systems will be discussed.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 613 - Ethics/Pol Consid Health & Bio


    Unit(s): 4

    This course provides an overview of policy and ethical considerations related to protection of electronic healthcare data and clinical information systems.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 614 - Clin Dcsn Spt & Hlth Dta Analy


    Unit(s): 4

    This course provides students with an introduction to the foundations of clinical decision support and the application of analytics within healthcare. The course begins with a high level survey of clinical decision support and many of the organizational, cultural, regulatory and legal implications of using analytics in the clinical environment. The course continues with a survey of statistical and machine learning techniques including both supervised and unsupervised learning. Supporting topics such as feature extraction and measuring performance will be woven in throughout the course. The course ends with a quick review of visualization techniques and the importance of effective communication of the results and output of analytics systems, especially in the clinical context.


    Prerequisite: HS 610 with a minimum grade of B-
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Level Restricted to Graduate
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 615 - Hlth Data Sec Priv & Confident


    Unit(s): 4

    This course presents a modern overview of data security and privacy in healthcare, with a focus on the regulatory environment, governance, and risk management. In addition the course will cover processes, protocols, standards, and governance tools needed to maintain a secure and legal environment for healthcare data security and privacy. The course will consider ways to mitigate risks associated with privacy and security concerns in healthcare informatics. Attention will be given to identity and access management, physical safeguards, training and auditing, and governance and policy administration.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Level Restricted to Graduate
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 616 - Stat Comp for Biomed Dta Analy


    Unit(s): 3

    This course is an intensive introduction to statistical commuting with R. It is designed to develop core computing skills, to complement traditional coursework in mathematical statistics, and to lay the groundwork for further study of biomedical data analytics. Assignments will draw from a wide range of computational and applied mathematical concepts required for biomedical data analytics, including probability, statistics, linear algebra, optimization, data manipulation, visualization, linear modeling, and model diagnostics.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 617 - Proj Stat Comp Bio Dta Analyti


    Unit(s): 1

    This course is a project course to accompany Statistical Computing for Biomedical Data Analytics. Projects will develop programming skills that exploit interaction between R and other computational resources, particularly SQL data bases, Networked resources, the Linux environment, and Python. Projects will apply skills learned in the core class to real world problems in bioinformatics, biomedical, and health informatics. Special emphasis will be placed on approaches that scale to large data sets.


    Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 619 - Natural Lang Processing for HC


    Unit(s): 4

    In this course, students will learn the basics of natural language processing (NLP) in order to effectively process and analyze clinical text from charts, notes, and other written documentation. Students will also work with software libraries that perform both clinical and non-clinical NLP. The course ends with a brief review of the current state of the art, including discussions of the latest NLP technologies.


    Prerequisite: HS 611 with a minimum grade of B- and HS 614 with a minimum grade of B-
    Restriction: Degree restricted to Master of Science
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 620 - Digital Health Entrepreneur


    Unit(s): 4

    This course is designed specifically to give biomedical scientists, informaticists, and healthcare professionals the business skills and training specific to the complicated world of healthcare startups. Students will learn to apply business knowledge to complement technical and clinical skills to design a high impact real world business plan and presentation.


    Prerequisite: HS 610 with a minimum grade of B-
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 621 - Clin&Bus Contxt for Biomed Inf


    Unit(s): 4

    This course provides students with both a theoretical and practical foundation for understanding how to apply information technology and data analysis to achieve improved clinical outcomes and decreased cost-of-health-care. This course will teach students both business and clinical contexts for applying medical informatics principles and analytic problem solving. Emphasis will be given to teaching skills in multi-disciplinary problem solving and operational considerations for successfully implementing clinical, administrative, and financial data measurements using automated systems. This course provides essential skills for students who intend to work in healthcare organizations in the role of CIO, CMIO, CNIO (chief nursing informatics officer).


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 623 - Theor/Eth Found Exper Learning


    Unit(s): 2

    This course covers cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning/teaching strategies. A survey of important theories and ethical models will emphasize their importance in simulated learning.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 624 - Legal/Hist Found Simu Educ


    Unit(s): 2

    This course will serve as a foundation for instructional design that meets the unique characteristics of simulated learning based on prior designs. Successful simulation by NASA, DOD and early adopters in medicine and nursing will be included. Legal aspects of education will be discussed.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 625 - Practicum I: Lab Design & Flow


    Unit(s): 2

    This course covers technical aspects of simulation strategies (virtual platforms, use of manikins and standardized patients) and architectural strategies that enhance learning.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; NHP Fieldwork Fee - 100
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 626 - Creating Env for Reflec Learn


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide the essential information for creating an environment for reflective practice through the use of pre-briefing and debriefing components of simulation based learning.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 627 - Fndtion Concepts Sim-Based Edu


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide the learner with the foundation for the use of simulation as a teaching methodology for professional healthcare education. Evidence-based standards and theoretical frameworks will be discussed and applied.


    Restriction: Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 628 - Adv Hlth Analytics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will cover advanced topics of relevance to biomedical data analysis. Advanced topics will be chosen from among: statistical learning methods, longitudinal data analysis, natural language processing, feature ranking/extraction, structured clinical data for research, medical image analysis, and others. This is a project-oriented course. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to self-organize within groups to plan and carry out complex data analysis tasks.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 629 - Clinical Informatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course is designed to equip students with a framework to understand the underpinnings of modern clinical information systems and the skills needed to function as applied clinical informatics professional in hospitals, medical centers, and healthcare organizations. Topics covered include a review of US health information systems, clinical decision support, quality improvement, health care economics and financing, and current regulatory issues. For each topic, qualitative, quantitative, and computational methods used for the design, implementation, and evaluation of health information technology will be introduced.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 630 - Bioinformatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will prepare students to enter the field of bioinformatics working either inresearch or in industry. The principles underlying the analyses of genomic andproteomic data will be delineated. Students will apply bioinformatics knowledge andalgorithms in writing efficient scripts to analyze data from cancer research, highthroughput sequencing and other domains. They will gain practical experience in theuse of bioinformatics tools and algorithms and will utilize APIs for scientificprogramming and data visualization.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Program restricted to MS-Health Informatics,
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 631 - Stat Comp for Biomed Infor


    Unit(s): 4

    This course presents a graduate level introduction to the methods, techniques, and computation tools of statistics, with applications to healthcare and medical research. Extensive exercises with widely used computational packages such as R will give students practical skills for statistically analyzing data. Methods will include group comparisons, correlation, linear and logistic regression, ANOVA. Graphical tools will be taught and used to present results. Additional advanced topics may be introduced.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 632 - Consumer Health Informatics


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will introduce consumer health informatics as the rapidly expanding field that applied information technology to meet healthcare needs of consumers, or to influence consumer health behavior. The field is concerned with harnessing technology to meet the needs that they need to help them become more involved in their health and health care. Students will learn to apply Design Thinking principles to analyze consumer health needs, then design and evaluate information technology solutions. Mobile devices comprise a large part of consumer health informatics, thus Modern Principles for designing complex mobile healthcare applications will be presented.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 650 - Capstone Project in HI


    Unit(s): 1 to 6

    This Capstone Experience course will to provide students with an opportunity to applythe knowledge and skills gained throughout the program on real problems. In doing so,we are helping students bridge the gap between theory and real applications. Whetherstudents work in a biomedical or industrial research laboratory, or clinical servicesprovider, they will use knowledge of health and biomedical informatics gained in theprogram to create and implement a project plan that solves an existing problem orchallenge in healthcare.


    Prerequisite: HS 610 with a minimum grade of B- and HS 611 with a minimum grade of B- and HS 614 with a minimum grade of B-
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; NHP Fieldwork Fee - 100; Field of study restricted to Health Informatics Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 651 - Project in Health Informatics


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    This project course will provide students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program on real problems. In doing so, we are helping students bridge the gap between theory and real applications. Whether students work in a biomedical industrial research laboratory or clinical service provider, they will use knowledge of health and biomedical informatics gained in the program to create and implement a project plan that solves an existing problem or challenge in healthcare.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 652 - Build Success Sim Program


    Unit(s): 3

    This course emphasizes the student’s ability to integrate all prior coursework in the building of a simulation program. Utilizing best practice models, the student integrates concepts in adult experiential learning, curriculum development, course design, evidence-based practice, research , evaluation, financial and project management to create a successful simulation program.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 653 - Curric Design & Assess Strat


    Unit(s): 3

    This required course is delivered in the second semester of the MSHS program. It will provide the student with the basic foundations of curriculum design and assessment strategies for simulation in healthcare curricula. An overview of the principles of educational measurement including the development of relevant assessment objectives, and formative and summative assessment methods will be discussed.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 654 - Tech Application & Strategies


    Unit(s): 2

    This required course will provide the students with the basic foundations of multiple forms of technology used in operationalizing a curriculum for simulation in healthcare. An overview of the focused technological strategies including standardized patients, high fidelity, mid-fidelity, and low fidelity simulators, task trainers, and virtual reality methodologies necessary to achieve targeted objectives will be differentiated and evaluated.


    Prerequisite: HS 623 with a minimum grade of B- and HS 624 with a minimum grade of B- and HS 625 with a minimum grade of S
    Corequisite: HS-653; HS-655
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 655 - Practicum II: Tech Supp Sim


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides the student with skill acquisition in simulation technology. The student develops skills in low (task trainers), mid and high fidelity simulators, standardized patients and virtual reality to the extent to where they have been afforded the experience. Students will select a simulation setting (hospital, academic, or community simulation center) where they can gain experience at a novice level from an expert in simulation.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; NHP Fieldwork Fee - 100
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 673 - Evidence-Based Prac & Research


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides the foundations of evidence-based practice including critique of the literature and application of appropriate research findings to simulation. Basic review of research methods is included.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 674 - Financial & Proj Mgmt


    Unit(s): 2

    This course provides an overview of the principles of finance and project management as applied to decision-making in healthcare simulation programs and centers. Financial reports and statements will be used to analyze the profitability and sustainability of healthcare simulation programs. Students will participate in aspects of the budgeting process and grant writing. Project management concepts and tools will be addressed and applied to creating and/or sustaining a simulation program/center.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 675 - Prac III: Teach/Instruct a Sim


    Unit(s): 3

    This course provides the student with skill acquisition to in simulation teaching and instruction. The student will develop skills in course development for a specific level of learner. Students will define parameters and develop a proposal for a projected capstone project.


    Prerequisite: HS 625 and HS 655
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; NHP Fieldwork Fee - 100; Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 676 - Crting Environ for Refl Learn


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide the essential information for creating an environment for reflective practice through the use of pre-briefing and debriefing components of simulation based learning.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 677 - Fdtl Concepts in Sim Based Ed


    Unit(s): 3

    This course will provide the learner with the foundation for the use of simulation as a teaching methodology for professional healthcare education. Evidence-based standards and theoretical frameworks will be discussed and applied.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 693 - Future of Sim & Imp Pt Safety


    Unit(s): 2

    This course provides the opportunity for students to explore the future of simulation in health care with a focus on inter-professional education and practice to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. Students will review the most common causes of medical errors and issues of patient safety in health care with a focus on using simulation to address these challenges.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 694 - Capstone Project


    Unit(s): 2

    This capstone course is a culminating synthesis experience in which students are expected to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes gained through their MSHS courses and practicum experiences to develop a final project. Students will utilize their curriculum development skills, financial management skills, project management tools, and, using evidence-based practice, will develop, implement or evaluate a project or program.


    Prerequisite: HS 625 and HS 655 and HS 675
    Corequisite: HS-695
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 695 - Prac IV: Managing Sim Lab/Prog


    Unit(s): 4

    This final practicum course emphasizes the student’s ability to integrate all prior coursework in the practical management of a simulation lab or program. Utilizing best practice models, the student integrates concepts in adult experiential learning, curriculum development, course design, financial and project management to create a simulation lab or program.


    Prerequisite: HS 625 and HS 655
    Corequisite: HS-694
    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; NHP Fieldwork Fee - 100; Field of study restricted to Healthcare Simulation Major
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 698 - Special Topics


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Exploration of special topics in health informatics.


    Restriction: College restricted to School of Nursing and Health Professions; Program restricted to MS-Health Informatics,
    School of Nursing and Health Professions
  
  • HS 699 - Graduate Dir Study


    Unit(s): 1 to 4

    Coursework and units to be determined by the student and the professor, with the Dean’s approval.


    School of Nursing and Health Professions

Hebrew

  
  • HEBR 101 - First Semester Hebrew


    Unit(s): 6

    Intensive study of grammar, composition, and conversation. Stress on the spoken language. Introduction to Biblical Hebrew. Offered every Fall.This course includes a mandatory one-hour weekly group conversation class with a tutor for nine weeks of the semester outside of the class meeting time.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HEBR 102 - Second Semester Hebrew


    Unit(s): 6

    Continuation of First Semester Hebrew. Offered every SpringThis course includes a mandatory one-hour weekly group conversation class with a tutor for nine weeks of the semester outside of the class meeting time.


    Prerequisite: HEBR 101
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HEBR 201 - Third Semester Hebrew


    Unit(s): 4

    Prerequisite: HEBR 102
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HEBR 398 - Dir Reading & Research


    Unit(s): 1 to 6

    The written permission of the instructor, the department chair and the dean is required.


    College of Arts and Sciences

History

  
  • HIST 110 - European Civilization


    Unit(s): 4

    This course provides working familiarity with the major ideas and developments of European civilization from antiquity to the present. Offered every semester.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HIST 115 - European/U.S. History


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will prepare prospective elementary-school teachers in the fields of European and United States history, as required by the public school standards of the State of California. It will cover European history from the ancient civilizations of the Near East up through the Enlightenment and United States history from the colonial era up through the industrial revolution. Open only to students in the Dual Degree program.


    Restriction: Course area restricted to DDC_DUAL; Course Student Attribute Restricted to Dual Degree (MAT)
    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HIST 120 - History of the U.S.


    Unit(s): 4

    The course will acquaint students with the political, social, economic, ethnic and international dimensions of the history of the United States. It aims to stimulate both analytical and moral understanding of critical issues from the nation’s past.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HIST 125 - African American History


    Unit(s): 4

    This course introduces students to the diverse experiences of African Americans throughout U.S. history and their impact on American politics, economy and culture. Topics will include slave life and resistance, quests for citizenship, military involvement, and the rise of the Black Nationalist and Civil Rights Movements.


    College of Arts and Sciences
  
  • HIST 126 - Asian American History


    Unit(s): 4

    This course will examine histories and experiences of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, and mixed-race Asian Americans in the United States beginning in the colonial period through the 21st century. We will discuss the ways in which Asian American history is a narrative of continual struggle for access and rights. Broader course themes include: settlement, integration and exclusion, community building, imperialism, identity politics, cultural representation and appropriation, political representation, globalization, transnationalism, and social justice. Tracing past and recent experiences of Asians in the U.S. highlights the inconsistencies, paradoxes, and contradictions of defining American culture and values.


    College of Arts and Sciences
 

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