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2024 Fall: August 14 - December 10

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
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86492 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Gauger, Nelcyosca K Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
Start date has passed. Please register for the next start date.
86493 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Gaston, Teresa A Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
86494 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Pallozzi, Colleen C Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 302 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) An exploration of the diverse roles, responsibilities, ethics, core values, and identity of the professional registered nurse, designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The objective is to develop personal well-being and a spirit of inquiry, as well as skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, professional development, and the use of scholarly resources. Nursing and other healthcare theories are applied to the clinical practice of nursing. Topics include healthcare literacy, quality improvement, health equity, and patient safety. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 302 or NURS 300.
86495 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Dorman, Tish S Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
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86496 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Hebron, An'Nita C Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
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86497 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Tang, Kelley A Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
86498 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Sund, Sandra K Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
86499 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Brown, Seddona M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
Start date has passed. Please register for the next start date.
86809 6382 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Pirtle, Robin L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 322 Health Assessment and Wellness Promotion (4)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 302. An examination of how to use the findings from a comprehensive, holistic health assessment to develop a plan of care for wellness promotion and chronic disease management. The objective is to demonstrate professional communication, collaboration strategies, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care in performing health assessments for culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. The principles of person-centered and humanistic care, critical thinking, and clinical judgment are integrated with performing, documenting, and communicating the assessment of patients. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 322 or NURS 362.
87162 7382 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Bateman, Jacqueline M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 350 Global Health Issues (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. An exploration of global health issues and strategies that promote the health of nations. The aim is to explore global perspectives on health issues and policies and analyze how disparities in health and access to healthcare can influence the burden of disease. Discussion covers the global burden of disease, determinants of health, and factors that affect the health of countries. Topics include nutrition, maternal and child health, mental health, environmental health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and disaster/emergency preparedness and response.
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81145 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Takeno, Juanita Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 350 Global Health Issues (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. An exploration of global health issues and strategies that promote the health of nations. The aim is to explore global perspectives on health issues and policies and analyze how disparities in health and access to healthcare can influence the burden of disease. Discussion covers the global burden of disease, determinants of health, and factors that affect the health of countries. Topics include nutrition, maternal and child health, mental health, environmental health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and disaster/emergency preparedness and response.
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81527 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: McKain, Denise P Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 350 Global Health Issues (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. An exploration of global health issues and strategies that promote the health of nations. The aim is to explore global perspectives on health issues and policies and analyze how disparities in health and access to healthcare can influence the burden of disease. Discussion covers the global burden of disease, determinants of health, and factors that affect the health of countries. Topics include nutrition, maternal and child health, mental health, environmental health, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and disaster/emergency preparedness and response.
84133 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Long, Paulette D Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 352 Introduction to Nursing Scholarship (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 322. A study of various approaches to scholarly practice, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance nursing knowledge and practice. The goal is to critically appraise current evidence-based research findings as they apply to nursing practice. Discussion covers appraising research reports, legal and ethical conduct in protecting human subjects, and the impact of clinical research on health equity in clinical research studies. Activities include generating a clinical search strategy, and practicing scholarly inquiry questions that address a current nursing practice issue and incorporates quality improvement principles to benefit nursing practice for individuals, communities, and populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 352 or NURS 410.
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86500 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Malinowski, Stacey L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 352 Introduction to Nursing Scholarship (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 322. A study of various approaches to scholarly practice, focusing on qualitative and quantitative research methods to advance nursing knowledge and practice. The goal is to critically appraise current evidence-based research findings as they apply to nursing practice. Discussion covers appraising research reports, legal and ethical conduct in protecting human subjects, and the impact of clinical research on health equity in clinical research studies. Activities include generating a clinical search strategy, and practicing scholarly inquiry questions that address a current nursing practice issue and incorporates quality improvement principles to benefit nursing practice for individuals, communities, and populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 352 or NURS 410.
86502 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Schossler, Tammy Sue Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 372 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics Technology in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 352. A study of the various communication and information technologies utilized in patient-centered nursing practice settings at the healthcare systems, community, and population levels. Discussion covers complying with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in healthcare information technologies to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care. Evidence related to healthcare information technology that may affect practice is summarized using clinical judgment and reasoning. The goal is to identify various types of information and communication technologies to gather data, generate knowledge, collaborate with other professionals, and promote accurate documentation of care within diverse populations in a variety of settings. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 372 or NURS 305.
86504 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Gaston, Teresa A Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 392 Policy, Politics, and Economics in Healthcare (3)
(Open only to students majoring in Nursing for Registered Nurses.) Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 372. A study of the policies, politics, and economics of the nursing profession. Topics include advocacy strategies, professional organizations, and population health policy. Focus is on policies that affect health equity, health promotion, chronic diseases, nursing workforce, quality improvement and patient safety, access to care, social determinants of health, and cost factors. The impact of sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors on health policy legislation to support nurses in leading the change process is analyzed. Discussion also covers challenges related to diversity, equity, inclusion, access to care, affordability, and social justice at the local, state, and national levels within a variety of healthcare settings, as well as the legislative process, advocacy efforts of nursing professional organizations, and payment models. The aim is to practice effective oral and written communication and ethical advocacy skills to encourage policy change that will support the application of social justice principles in healthcare. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 392 or NURS 420.
86506 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Sund, Sandra K Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 410 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. A study of the principles and models of evidence-based nursing practice. The objective is to demonstrate critical-thinking skills in applying the findings of evidence-based practice to the clinical environment. Focus is on evaluating patient outcomes data to identify clinical practice areas that are amenable to quality improvement projects. Assignments include selecting a problem area of clinical practice and developing a proposal for a solution.
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81263 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Sheridan, Ellen G. Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 410 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. A study of the principles and models of evidence-based nursing practice. The objective is to demonstrate critical-thinking skills in applying the findings of evidence-based practice to the clinical environment. Focus is on evaluating patient outcomes data to identify clinical practice areas that are amenable to quality improvement projects. Assignments include selecting a problem area of clinical practice and developing a proposal for a solution.
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81582 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Brown, Seddona M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 410 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. A study of the principles and models of evidence-based nursing practice. The objective is to demonstrate critical-thinking skills in applying the findings of evidence-based practice to the clinical environment. Focus is on evaluating patient outcomes data to identify clinical practice areas that are amenable to quality improvement projects. Assignments include selecting a problem area of clinical practice and developing a proposal for a solution.
84137 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Malinowski, Stacey L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 410 Applying Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 300. A study of the principles and models of evidence-based nursing practice. The objective is to demonstrate critical-thinking skills in applying the findings of evidence-based practice to the clinical environment. Focus is on evaluating patient outcomes data to identify clinical practice areas that are amenable to quality improvement projects. Assignments include selecting a problem area of clinical practice and developing a proposal for a solution.
84138 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Sheridan, Ellen G. Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 420 Advocacy and Politics in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: HMGT 372. An overview of the basic principles involved with the legislative process and an examination of how nurses can use political advocacy strategies to influence healthcare policies. Focus is on applying interpersonal, communication, leadership, and advocacy skills to support the application of social justice principles in healthcare delivery practices to diverse populations and promote the nursing profession.
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81262 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Green, Soraya L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 420 Advocacy and Politics in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: HMGT 372. An overview of the basic principles involved with the legislative process and an examination of how nurses can use political advocacy strategies to influence healthcare policies. Focus is on applying interpersonal, communication, leadership, and advocacy skills to support the application of social justice principles in healthcare delivery practices to diverse populations and promote the nursing profession.
Start date has passed. Please register for the next start date.
81584 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Bateman, Jacqueline M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 420 Advocacy and Politics in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: HMGT 372. An overview of the basic principles involved with the legislative process and an examination of how nurses can use political advocacy strategies to influence healthcare policies. Focus is on applying interpersonal, communication, leadership, and advocacy skills to support the application of social justice principles in healthcare delivery practices to diverse populations and promote the nursing profession.
84139 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Gracie, Daniel P Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 420 Advocacy and Politics in Nursing (3)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: HMGT 372. An overview of the basic principles involved with the legislative process and an examination of how nurses can use political advocacy strategies to influence healthcare policies. Focus is on applying interpersonal, communication, leadership, and advocacy skills to support the application of social justice principles in healthcare delivery practices to diverse populations and promote the nursing profession.
84140 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Brooks, Mirella V Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
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81803 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Winters, Kelly M Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
Start date has passed. Please register for the next start date.
81814 6381 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Leeds, Lindsey W Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
84142 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Green, Soraya L Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 462 Nursing Care of the Family and Community (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses.) Prerequisite: NURS 360 or NURS 362. An overview of the role of the professional nurse in the care of the family and community. Focus is on applying the nursing process to the care of families and communities. The goal is to identify health risks within a family and design a plan of care using evidence-based practices, obtain information about family and community health systems using systematic research practices, and develop a health promotion education plan for the community. Direct patient-care practice experiences include conducting a windshield survey and communicating and collaborating with community healthcare professionals in planning and implementing health promotion activities that address a community healthcare need. Topics include diversity, the community as a patient, environmental influences, families at risk, health promotion, risk reduction, vulnerable populations, disaster preparedness, and coalition building. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 460 or NURS 462.
84269 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Percoco, Gina Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 485 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses. Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in student's last 9 credits.) Prerequisite: NURS 410. A study of leadership concepts, theories, and techniques used in the nursing profession to promote high-quality patient care in a variety of settings. The aim is to integrate nursing leadership concepts and theories into the various roles of the professional nurse, promote professional development for self and others, and apply business principles in the management of patients in complex and diverse healthcare environments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
Start date has passed. Please register for the next start date.
81796 6380 14 Aug 2024-08 Oct 2024 Closed Online
Faculty: Gracie, Daniel P Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 485 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses. Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in student's last 9 credits.) Prerequisite: NURS 410. A study of leadership concepts, theories, and techniques used in the nursing profession to promote high-quality patient care in a variety of settings. The aim is to integrate nursing leadership concepts and theories into the various roles of the professional nurse, promote professional development for self and others, and apply business principles in the management of patients in complex and diverse healthcare environments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
84143 7380 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Takeno, Juanita Syllabus Course Materials
NURS 485 Leadership and Management in Professional Nursing Practice (4)
(Open only to students majoring in nursing for registered nurses. Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in student's last 9 credits.) Prerequisite: NURS 410. A study of leadership concepts, theories, and techniques used in the nursing profession to promote high-quality patient care in a variety of settings. The aim is to integrate nursing leadership concepts and theories into the various roles of the professional nurse, promote professional development for self and others, and apply business principles in the management of patients in complex and diverse healthcare environments. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: NURS 485, NURS 495 or NURS 496.
84277 7381 16 Oct 2024-10 Dec 2024 Open Online
Faculty: Markovich Boswell, Giuliana R Syllabus Course Materials
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