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NURS 5876 - Practicum for Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults
Credits: 6
Clinical practicum for NURS 5875 , Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults I.
Note: Course changes effective Fall 2023 - Name: Final FNP Practicum; Credits: 6 credits; Description: This final clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate previous learning from the FNP program in the provision of evidence-based health care. Prerequisite: NURS 5866 , NURS 5874 , NURS 5892 , and NURS 5893 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5850 .
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NURS 5877 - Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults II
Credits: 3
Continuation of NURS 5875 . Diagnosis and management of select acute and chronic illnesses experienced by adults across the lifespan. Primary focus is on those physical and behavioral illnesses with high prevalence in rural primary care.
Note: Course changes effective Spring 2023 - Prerequisite: NURS 5871 , NURS 5875 , NURS 5824 , and NURS 5825 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5875 , NURS 5876 and NURS 5891 .
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NURS 5878 - Practicum for Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults II
Credits: 3
Clinical practicum for NURS 5877 , Primary Care for Acute & Chronically Ill Adults II.
Prerequisite: NURS 5875 , NURS 5876 and NURS 5891 .
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NURS 5880 - Neurobiology & Psychopharm
Credits: 4
The advanced study of neurobiology and psychopharmacology in the treatment of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. In depth exploration of how the advanced practice psychiatric nurse can utilize pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics to inform the clinical decision making in the treatment complex mental illnesses and addiction.
Note: Course changes effective Fall 2022 - Name: Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology; Credits: 4 credits; Prerequisite: NURS 5140 and NURS 5165 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5140 .
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NURS 5881 - Psychotherapy Models and Theories for Advanced Practice Mental Health Nursing
Credits: 3
Utilization of psychotherapy frameworks in the care of individuals, families, and groups. Emphasizing the counseling role and skill development of the advanced practice mental health nurs in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of diverse populations across the lifespan. Issues of ethics, rural practice, and diversity are addressed throughout the course.
Note: Course changes effective Fall 2022 - Prerequisite: NURS 5140 and NURS 5165 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5140 .
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NURS 5882 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Diagnosis and Management for the Adult, Older Adult, and Vulnerable Populations
Credits: 4
Advanced knowledge of evidence based assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and health promotion of adults and aging adults with mental illness. Explore culturally sensitive care among vulnerable populations. Examine the professional, ethical, policy, and practice issues influencing the role of the advanced practice psychiatric nurse.
Note: Course changes effective Spring 2023 - Prerequisite: NURS 5824 , NURS 5826 , NURS 5880 , and NURS 5881 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5440 , NURS 5830 , NURS 5880 and NURS 5881 .
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NURS 5883 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Diagnosis and Management for the Child and Adolescent
Credits: 4
Evidenced based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health disorders in children and adolescence at the individual, family and community level. Theories of family development including behavioral patterns will be assessed using a culturally sensitive lens. Review of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and health promotion as is developmentally appropriate.
Note: Course changes effective Spring 2023 - Prerequisite: NURS 5824 , NURS 5826 , NURS 5880 , and NURS 5881 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5850 .
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NURS 5891 - DNP Project I
Credits: 1
In collaboration with a facility, learners will examine clinically relevant data to target a practice and/or patient outcome for improvement. Learners will collect and critically appraise related evidence and develop an intervention, including an outcome evaluation plan.
Note: Course changes effective Summer 2023 - Credits: 1 credit; Description: In collaboration with a health-related organization, learners will identify a problem, concern, or question that can be addressed through a rapid cycle quality improvement project for a Doctor of Nursing Practice project. Prerequisite: NURS 5873 , NURS 5877 and NURS 5827 or NURS 5882 , NURS 5883 and NURS 5828 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5850 .
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NURS 5892 - DNP Project II
Credits: 3
Continuation of NURS 5891 , DNP Project I. In collaboration with facility, learners will implement the proposed clinical intervention, evaluate the outcome, and professionally disseminate the results.
Note: Course changes effective Fall 2023 - Description: Continuation of NURS 5891, DNP Project I. In collaboration with a health-related organization, learners will plan and begin to implement a quality improvement project. Prerequisite: NURS 5872 and NURS 5891 OR NURS 5862 and NURS 5891 .
Prerequisite: NURS 5891 AND NURS 5875 , NURS 5876 OR NURS 5862 , NURS 5883 .
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NURS 5893 - DNP Project III
Credits: 1
Continuation of NURS 5892, DNP Project II. In collaboration with a health-related organization, learners will continue to implement their scholarly quality improvement project.
Prerequisite: NURS 5874 ,NURS 5892 and NURS 5866 or NURS 5863 , NURS 5892 , NURS 5866 .
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NURS 5894 - DNP Project IV
Credits: 2
Continuation of NURS 5893, DNP Project III. In collaboration with a health-related organization, learners will finalize their scholarly quality improvement project and disseminate the findings.
Prerequisite: NURS 5893 .
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NURS 5895 - Final DNP Practicum
Credits: 5-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
This final clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate previous learning from the DNP program in the provision of evidence-based health care.
Note: Course changes effective Fall 2023 - Discontinuing course.
Prerequisite: Admission to DNP program.
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NURS 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate status.
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NURS 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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NURS 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrolled in a graduate degree program.
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MBAX 5103 - Business Research Methods
Credits: 3
An overview of the scientific research process applied in the context of business. Topics include problem definition, selection of a methodological approach, design and implementation of field work (qualitative and survey methods), analysis techniques (thematic analysis for qualitative research and statistical analysis for survey research, and communicating results.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5104 - Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
Credits: 3
Enables students to recognize psychological phenomena influencing individual, group & organizational behavior and helps them understand different HRM functions and how HRM fits within the overall organization’s strategy.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5108 - Financial Accounting
Credits: 3
This course provides students with tools to use financial information from the accounting system. This course addresses how financial statement information is used to make business decisions and allows students to learn about how generally accepted accounting principles are applied to and account for and report on business transaction results. #304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5202 - Data and Decision Modeling
Credits: 3
This course will prepare students to use computer-based models for solving problems in the areas of operation, finance, supply chain, and marketing by using tools associated with predictive and prescriptive data analysis including, but not limited to forecasting, optimization modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation. #304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5203 - New Ventures
Credits: 3
This course explores and evaluates various intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial opportunities and focuses on lean startup methodologies, use of open innovation techniques, and team productivity. Dynamic business environments characterized by technological diversity and global enterprise will also be considered as student strategically analyze a business opportunity using practical theory application.
Restricted Admitted to MBAX program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5204 - Financial Management
Credits: 3
Students taking this course should expect to learn the fundamental principles of environmental influences on corporate financial decision-making and measurement devices useful in corporate financial management. Provides an in-depth understanding of the financial manager’s role in a corporate setting and exposes students to other aspects of finance in the economy. #304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program, or permission from the MBA Program Director. #304.
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MBAX 5207 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Provide an in-depth understanding of marketing management. Marketing managers are responsible for co-creating customer value for a sustained competitive advantage
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5208 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 3
This course introduces concepts and methodologies of managerial accounting focusing on the use of accounting information for internal decision-making purposes. The primary objective is to learn how cost-based information is used to make informed business decisions for strategic planning and control as well as performance evaluation of business decisions. #304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5305 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Business strategy is a core function of executive leadership. Students learn methods, models and frameworks for formulating business and corporate level strategies for assessing and sustaining competitive advantage in dynamic and global business environments. Students master these tools through in-depth application and analysis of business programs resulting in strategic recommendations. #304.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5330 - The Global Business Environment
Credits: 3
Introduction to international business through theoretical and applied macroeconomics and the environment in which global business occurs. Focuses on interest/exchange rates; effects of culture on consumers and organizational environments; product/information flows; budget/trade balances; organizations central to a functioning global economy; demand/fulfillment; and legal/ethical issues.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA online program, or permission from the MBA Program Director.
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MBAX 5502 - Energy Finance: Project Evaluation
Credits: 3
Introduction to traditional engineering cost methods to evaluate investments in energy and mineral projects, and to modern techniques to make these decisions under uncertainty given the technical and economic risks facing minerals industries.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program, or permission of the MBA Program Director or the MBA Program Coordinator. #304.
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MBAX 5503 - Fundamentals of Accounting in the Energy Industry
Credits: 3
Introduction to basic financial accounting and reporting issues related to energy producing activities. Investigate current accounting practices of energy producing companies related to exploration, acquisition, development, and delivery of energy products. Cover financial requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program, or permission of the MBA Program Director or the MBA Program Coordinator. #304.
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MBAX 5504 - Supply Chain Management in the Energy Industry
Credits: 3
Examines the field of supply chain management in an energy context. Study procurement and distribution strategies, concepts, tools and techniques that support energy operations. Course activities and case studies will address effective execution of these strategies and the appropriate supporting activities.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program, or permission of the MBA Program Director or the MBA Program Coordinator. #304.
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ORTM 1000 - Foundations of Recreation and Tourism
Credits: 3
Introduces the conceptual foundations, array of services, and management with recreation and tourism. Primary focal points for this course include historical and psychological underpinnings, market trends, types of resources and services, cultural, economic, political, and legal considerations, and career opportunities. Emphasizes the relationship to resource stewardship.
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ORTM 1050 - Natural and Cultural Resources of the West
Credits: 3
The American West is an attraction for visitors, largely due to its unique sense of place, blend of people and culture, history and natural resources. Within the context of outdoor recreation and cultural/historical tourist attractions, students will examine diverse natural and cultural resources.
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ORTM 2000 - Foundations of Customer Service and Hospitality
Credits: 3
Customer service and hospitality are fundamental to providing high-quality services. This course examines critical elements of excellent customer service in the tourism industry, including transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, and attractions. Students will develop communication skills relating to customer service, self-presentation, and interpersonal interactions, including international and cultural communications.
Cross Listed HOSP 2000
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ORTM 2050 - Program Planning, Design and Delivery
Credits: 3
Design, delivery, and marketing of programs to diverse and inclusive audiences. Students will utilize tools, analytics, and techniques in both the direct supply and facilitation of a planned experience. Students will design and implement a program to a non-peer group.
USP Code [(none)< >COM2]
Prerequisite: ORTM 1000 .
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ORTM 2800 - Outdoor Leadership
Credits: 3
Designed to increase knowledge and competencies related to leading others in the outdoors. There is a significant focus on self-awareness, judgment, and decision-making. The specific skills and theories students learn in the class provide a foundation for other leadership endeavors.
Cross Listed ENR 2800
Prerequisite: COM 1
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ORTM 3000 - Tourism Theory and Practice
Credits: 3
Tourism is a dynamic system of global interconnection that impacts human and natural environments in myriad ways. This course examines the behavioral, social, economic, political, and environmental issues implicated in and affected by tourism and its industries. Students will develop a critical understanding of the implications on the practice of tourism today.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
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ORTM 3050 - Operations, Management and Environmental Stewardship
Credits: 3
Operations and management are critical aspects of the successful delivery of quality recreation and tourism experiences. Students will evaluate environmental stewardship challenges and potential solutions with the integration of operations and management. Students will develop an understanding of functions that are critical to operational leadership, such as revenue management (budgeting, cost controls, profit centers), and human capital management.
Prerequisite: ORTM and junior standing.
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ORTM 4050 - Global Tourism
Credits: 3
This course focuses on global destinations and the people who inhabit and visit them. Students will examine tourism from different human angles including that of the tourist, the tourism service providers, the government agencies that promote and regulate it, researchers, and the local populations whose lives are impacted.
Prerequisite: COM2 and ORTM 1000; junior or senior standing.
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ORTM 4900 - Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Business Strategies
Credits: 3
Application of the successful delivery of hospitality, tourism, and outdoor recreation enterprises. Business activities covered include tourism- specific marketing, market-based research and analytics, regional challenges and opportunities, business plan components, financial risk analysis, and law and policy.
Restricted Restricted to ORTM majors only.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ORTM 3050 .
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ORTM 4901 - Human Dimensions of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management
Credits: 3
This course synthesizes social, environmental, and economic aspects of outdoor recreation and tourism by examining social science methods and research conducted within these spheres. This course will be an applied experience in learning how to answer the question “Why do recreationists and tourists do what they do?”
Restricted Restricted to ORTM majors only.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ORTM 3050 .
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ORTM 4902 - Recreation Venue Operations
Credits: 3
Applied best practices of resource and facility management in conjunction with recreation use and infrastructure development and maintenance. Students will examine the importance and challenges of matching user expectations with quality amenities of both private business and resource management agencies. Students will evaluate real-world problems and opportunities.
Restricted Restricted to ORTM majors only.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ORTM 3050 .
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ORTM 4903 - Capstone
Credits: 3
Integrates theory and practice to create solutions for real-world problems and opportunities in outdoor recreation and tourism. Industry or government sponsors will mentor projects; students will research and execute a project and share a product with direct value to the sponsor and community.
USP Code [(none)< >COM3]
Restricted Restricted to ORTM majors only.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, ORTM 3050 .
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ORTM 4970 - Internship
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Provides students the potential to succeed as professional at management or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations. Internships are required to be at least 400 clock hours, and no fewer than 10 weeks. Please discuss the criteria and requirements of employers/sponsors and students with your advisor.
Restricted Restricted to ORTM majors only.
Prerequisite: Any ORTM class and junior standing.
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ORTM 4975 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Supervised study and investigation in topics related to students’ research.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
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PATB 1101 - First-Year Seminar
Credits: 3
USP Code [(none)< >FYS]
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PATB 2220 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits: 3
This course serves as an introduction to bacterial pathogenesis and disease using taxonomy and categorical approaches. Material presented in the course includes maintenance, transmission, molecular mechanisms of virulence factors, pathogen-host interactions, disease process, and treatment and prevention of disease of pathogenic bacteria and fungus.
Cross Listed MICR 2220
When Offered (Offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: MICR 2210
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PATB 3400 - Host Defenses Against Infection
Credits: 3
Developed for students majoring in Veterinary Sciences. Microbiology, or other life sciences fields. Topics will cover the history of immunology in the context of infectious diseases, different pathogens and their interactions with higher order life forms, and introduction to the immune system relevant to protection against invasive microorganisms.
Note: Course is appropriate for students majoring in Veterinary Sciences, Microbiology, or other Life Sciences fields.
Prerequisite: MOLB/MICR 2021
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PATB 4001 - Epidemiology (Diseases in Population)
Credits: 3
Basic epidemiologic concepts and approaches to population problems in medicine, with examples from veterinary and human health. Covers a wide spectrum of topics and introduces practical applications of epidemiology.
Cross Listed MICR 4001
Dual Listed PATB 5001
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 or STAT 2070
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PATB 4050 - Problems in Animal Disease
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Offers opportunity for supervised investigation of animal disease problems involving techniques of bacteriology, mycology, virology, gross pathology, histopathology and/ or toxicology.
Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of biological science and consent of instructor; MOLB 2021 is recommended for most students.
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PATB 4110 - Diseases of Food Animals
Credits: 3
Acquaints students with diseases of cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. The focus is on principles of disease prevention and control.
Dual Listed PATB 5110
When Offered (Offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022
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PATB 4111 - Equine Health and Disease
Credits: 3
To familiarize students with identification, prevention and treatment of diseases in horses through proper health management techniques.
Cross Listed ANSC 4111
Dual Listed PATB 5111
Prerequisite: ANSC 1030
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PATB 4130 - Mammalian Pathobiology
Credits: 3
Anatomical basis of disease in mammals. Emphasis on concepts of pathogenesis of disease, and the gross, microscopic and clinicopatholigical changes associated with lesions: cell injury and death; cellular degeneration; disturbances of growth and circulation; neoplasia; inflammation; and recognition of gross and microscopic tissue changes. Background in immunology will be beneficial.
Cross Listed MICR 4130
Dual Listed PATB 5130
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
USP Code [(none)< >COM3]
Prerequisite: C or better in LIFE 2022 .
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PATB 4140 - Principles of Toxicology
Credits: 3
Toxicology is the study of poisons, their mechanisms of action and their effects on various organisms including man and domestic animals. Designed to provide students in the life and environmental sciences with an understanding of the principles of toxicology as they apply to animal and human health, food safety and environmental studies.
Dual Listed PATB 5140
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester of even-numbered years)
Prerequisite: 9 hours of biological science (e.g., physiology), 4 hours chemistry, 3 hours biochemistry.
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PATB 4150 - Seminar
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Preparation and oral presentation of papers on veterinary sciences topics.
Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology and consent of instructor.
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PATB 4170 - Diseases of Wildlife
Credits: 3
Introduction to wildlife diseases of the Rocky Mountain region and North America. Emphasis on infectious, parasitic, traumatic, toxic, and other disease agents with coverage of mechanisms of disease, epidemiology, and disease impacts on wildlife populations and species. Significant discussion of zoonotic diseases and diseases at the wildlife/domestic animal interface.
Dual Listed PATB 5170
When Offered (Offered spring semester of even numbered years)
Former Course Number [4120]
Note: 12 hours of biological or zoological sciences.
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PATB 4220 - Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis
Credits: 3
Intended as a survey of the molecular mechanisms that have evolved in pathogenic bacterial species which result is disease. The broad-scoped objective is to assist students in gaining an understanding of principals and concepts as they apply to common themes of bacterial virulence acting on higher order host organisms. In-class review/ discussion of scholarly manuscripts, historical to present day, is paramount in allowing students to gain a better appreciation and comprehension of biological principals and concepts through knowledge of experimental approaches.
Cross Listed MICR 4220
Dual Listed PATB 5220
Prerequisite: PATB 2220 /MICR 2220 and statistics (or epidemiology).
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PATB 4240 - Disease Ecology
Credits: 3
Introduction to 1) how interactions among species, ecosystems, human systems, and abiotic components of the environment affect patterns and processes of disease, and 2) considerations for coevolution of hosts and pathogens, conservation biology, models used to understand disease dynamics, and approaches to manage and control disease in animals, plants, and humans.
Cross Listed ENR 4240
Dual Listed PATB 5240
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070
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PATB 4300 - Microscopic Anatomy
Credits: 3
Covers mammalian tissue anatomy and function at a microscopic level. Emphasizes the relationship of tissue structure and function to health and the development of disease. Intended for students pursuing careers or continuing education in medical/veterinary medical, research, and related fields. Cross Listed with PATB 5300.
Dual Listed PATB 5300
Prerequisite: BIOL 2000
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PATB 4320 - Problems in Parasitology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 5)
Individual laboratory, library or field study of parasites and their host relations.
Prerequisite: 8 semester hours of biological sciences or 3 semester hours of parasitology and consent of instructor.
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PATB 4400 - Immunology
Credits: 4
Biology of immune system; cellular and molecular mechanisms; host resistance to infectious agents; as well as hypersensitivities, autoimmunity, tumor and tissue rejection. Includes laboratory for immunological techniques.
Cross Listed MOLB 4400
Dual Listed PATB 5400
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: MOLB 2021 /MICR 2021 or MOLB 2240 /MICR 2240 or PATB 2220 , and a minimum grade of C- in MOLB 3000 or MOLB 3610 .
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PATB 4500 - Veterinary Parasitology
Credits: 4
Biology, importance, diagnosis and control of helminth and protozoan parasites of wild and domestic animals. Arthropod vectors and/or intermediate hosts of helminth & protozoan parasites are included. Diagnostic procedures and identification familiarity with agents are emphasized in lab.
When Offered (Offered fall semester of even-numbered years)
Prerequisite: 8 hours of biological science.
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PATB 4710 - Medical Virology
Credits: 3
Human and animal viruses as biological entities. Methods of study, classification, replication strategies, diagnostic approaches, epidemiology and significance as disease agents.
Cross Listed MICR 4710
Dual Listed PATB 5710
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: MOLB 2240
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PATB 5001 - Epidemiology (Diseases in Population)
Credits: 3
Basic epidemiologic concepts and approaches to population problems in medicine, with examples from veterinary and human health. Covers a wide spectrum of topics and introduces practical applications of epidemiology.
Cross Listed MICR 5001
Dual Listed PATB 4001
Prerequisite: STAT 2050
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PATB 5110 - Diseases of Food Animals
Credits: 3
Acquaints students with diseases of cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. The focus is on principles of disease prevention and control.
Dual Listed PATB 4110
When Offered (Offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022
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PATB 5111 - Equine Health and Disease
Credits: 3
To familiarize students with identification, prevention and treatment of diseases in horses through proper health management techniques.
Cross Listed ANSC 5111
Dual Listed PATB 4111
Prerequisite: ANSC 1030
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PATB 5120 - Topics in Pathobiology
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 8)
This cours will have a focus on conservation genomics. Lectures in current pathobiology topics derived from the expertise of the lecturer.
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological sciences and consent of instructor.
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PATB 5130 - Mammalian Pathobiology
Credits: 3
Anatomical basis of disease in mammals. Emphasis on concepts of pathogenesis of disease, and the gross, microscopic and clinicopathological changes associated with lesions: cell injury and death; cellular degeneration; disturbances of growth and circulation; neoplasia; inflammation; and recognition of gross and microscopic tissue changes. Background in immunology will be beneficial.
Dual Listed PATB 4130
Prerequisite: C or better in LIFE 2022
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PATB 5140 - Principles of Toxicology
Credits: 3
Toxicology is the study of poisons, their mechanisms of action, and their effects on various organisms including man and domestic animals. Designed to provide students in the life and environmental sciences with an understanding of the principles of toxicology as they apply to animal and human health, food safety and environmental studies.
Dual Listed PATB 4140
Prerequisite: 9 hrs. biological science (eg. physiology), 4 hrs. chemistry, 3 hrs. biochemistry.
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PATB 5170 - Diseases of Wildlife
Credits: 3
Introduction to wildlife diseases of the Rocky Mountain region and North America. Emphasis on infectious, parasitic, traumatic, toxic, and other disease agents with coverage of mechanisms of disease, epidemiology, and disease impacts on wildlife populations and species. Significant discussion of zoonotic diseases and diseases at the wildlife/domestic animal interface.
Dual Listed PATB 4170
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological or zoological sciences.
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PATB 5220 - Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis
Credits: 3
Intended as a survey of the molecular mechanisms that have evolved in pathogenic bacterial species which result is disease. The broad-scoped objective is to assist students in gaining an understanding of principals and concepts as they apply to common themes of bacterial virulence acting on higher order host organisms. In-class review/ discussion of scholarly manuscripts, historical to present day, is paramount in allowing students to gain a better appreciation and comprehension of biological principals and concepts through knowledge of experimental approaches.
Cross Listed MICR 5220
Dual Listed PATB 4220
Prerequisite: PATB 2220 /MICR 2220 and statistics (or epidemiology).
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PATB 5240 - Disease Ecology
Credits: 3
Introduction to 1) how interactions among species, ecosystems, human systems, and abiotic components of the environment affect patterns and processes of disease, and 2) considerations for coevolution of hosts and pathogens, conservation biology, models used to understand disease dynamics, and approaches to manage and control disease in animals, plants, and humans.
Cross Listed ENR 5240
Dual Listed PATB 4240
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PATB 5300 - Microscopic Anatomy
Credits: 3
Covers mammalian tissue anatomy and function at a microscopic level. Emphasizes the relationship of tissue structure and function to health and the development of disease. Intended for students pursuing careers or continuing education in medical/veterinary medical, research, and related fields.
Dual Listed PATB 4300
Prerequisite: BIOL 2000
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PATB 5400 - Immunology
Credits: 4
Biology of the immune system; cellular and molecular mechanisms; host resistance to infectious agents; as well as hypersensitivities, autoimmunity, tumor and tissue rejection. Includes laboratory for immunological techniques. Students are required to complete a term paper and make a presentation.
Cross Listed MOLB 5400
Dual Listed PATB 4400
Prerequisite: MOLB 2021 /MICR 2021 or MOLB 2240 /MICR 2240 or PATB 2220 , and a minimum grade of C- in MOLB 3000 or MOLB 3610 .
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PATB 5500 - Veterinary Parasitology
Credits: 4
Biology, importance, diagnosis and control of helminth and protozoan parasites of wild and domestic animals. Arthropod vectors and/or intermediate hosts of helminth & protozoan parasites are included. Diagnostic procedures and identificational familiarity with agents are emphasized in lab.
Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biological Science.
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PATB 5505 - Investigations in Pathobiology
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Research involvement in pathobiology to learn laboratory methods, scientific literature, research design and data analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or consent of instructor and 16 hours of biological sciences.
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PATB 5510 - Introductory Virology
Credits: 3
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic viruses as infectious agents and models for modern molecular biology. Examines concepts and principles of pathogenesis, host response and the regulation of virus-host interactions. Genome organization, structure and replication will be examined within the context of the co-evolution of virus and host.
Cross Listed MOLB 5510
Prerequisite: MOLB 3610 or MOLB 4600 plus MOLB 4610 .
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PATB 5515 - Advanced Seminar in Pathobiology
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Preparation and presentation of research topics in pathobiology with participation in discussions.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or consent of instructor and 16 hours of biological sciences.
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PATB 5710 - Medical Virology
Credits: 3
Human and animal viruses as biological entities. Methods of study, classification, replication strategies, diagnostic approaches, epidemiology and significance as disease agents.
Dual Listed PATB 4710
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PATB 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate status.
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PATB 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PATB 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PATB 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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PATB 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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PATB 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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PETE 1060 - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Problem Solving
Credits: 1
Covers elements of Petroleum Engineering calculations associated with typical computations in Drilling, Production, and Reservoir Engineering, Rock and Fluids properties, to simultaneously train the student on basic computing skills as well as basic language of Petroleum Engineering. The preferred computing tool is Matlab, which will be introduced through simple calculations on the computer. Notions of the petroleum engineering curriculum will also be provided through examples of the different subjects.
Prerequisite: Math placement 5 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2200 .
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PETE 2050 - Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
Credits: 3
General introduction to petroleum engineering, including petroleum geology, exploration, reservoir rocks, and fluid flow through porous media, drilling fundamentals, completion technology, well logging and testing, methods of production, stimulation methods, enhanced oil recovery, reserves and economics.
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in both MATH 2205 and PETE 1060 .
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PETE 2060 - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Computing
Credits: 3
Introduces Petroleum Engineering problems and principles, develops computational skills needed to solve them, and reinforces a computational tool that will be useful for other Petroleum Engineering classes.
Prerequisite: C or better in PETE 1060 , and either a D or better in MATH 2310 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2310 .
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PETE 3015 - Multicomponent Thermodynamics
Credits: 3
Introduces mixture properties, such as chemical potentials, excess proper ties, partial molar properties, heats of mixing, fugacities, and practical tools for estimating them from solution theories and equations of state. These tools and concepts are applied to phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisite: C or better in ES 2310 and concurrent enrollment in PETE 2060 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3025 - Heat and Mass Transfer
Credits: 3
Introduces energy and mass transfer concepts and the development of mathematical models of physical phenomena, including convection, conduction, radiation, and mass diffusion and convection.
Prerequisite: C or better in ES 2330 and MATH 2310 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3100 - Rock and Fluids Lab
Credits: 2
Provides understanding of principles of rock and fluid properties and their measurement as part of conventional and special core analysis, as well as PVT characteristics of reservoir fluids. Students are expected to understand how to measure important rock and fluid properties using laboratory equipment, as part of reservoir characterization routines, formation damage evaluations and well log calibration protocols. Students are also expected to learn how to write succinct and organized reports.
Prerequisite: C or better in PETE 2050 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3200 - Reservoir Engineering
Credits: 3
Covers rock and fluid properties, reserve estimation using volumetric and material balance methods, discussion of different reservoir drive mechanisms, aquifer models, Darcy’s law and single-phase flow through porous media, introduction to well testing, solution of radial diffusivity equation, immiscible displacement, decline rate analysis, and reservoir simulation.
Prerequisite: PETE 3025 , C or better in PETE 2050 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3255 - Basic Drilling Engineering
Credits: 3
Principles and practices of oil and gas well rotary drilling, including rock mechanics, drilling hydraulics, drilling fluids, and hold deviation. Drilling equipment analysis, casing design, and drilling fluid properties. Application of modern computer-based analysis and design methods.
Prerequisite: C or better in PETE 2050 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3265 - Drilling Fluids Laboratory
Credits: 3
Measurement of physical and chemical properties of drilling fluids, including experiments on mud density control, viscosity control, theological properties, mud hydraulics, filtration properties, mud contaminants and their treatments. Includes design of experiments, data processing, interpretation and writing technical reports.
Prerequisite: PETE 3255 , C or better in both ES 2310 and ES 2330 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3715 - Production Engineering
Credits: 3
Provides elements for calculating the production rate of oil or gas wells, including reservoir inflow performance, which is determined by the reservoir rock and fluids properties and calculated based on Darcy’s law, and tubing performance, which is determined by tubing parameters and calculated based on Newtonian dynamics. Basic design of artificial lift systems, reservoir stimulations and optimization of production systems are also included.
Prerequisite: C or better in ES 2310 , ES 2330 and PETE 2050 . Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3725 - Well Completions
Credits: 3
Covers many facets of completion and intervention in oil and gas wells, including design and procedures to meet deliverability, safety, and integrity, starting with completion, stimulation, workover, and intervention, ending with plug and abandonment requirements.
Prerequisite: C or better in both PETE 2050 and ES 2410. Student must be a Petroleum Engineering major.
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PETE 3890 - Engineering Honors Program Research Methods
Credits: 3
A general approach to scientific research and graduate school preparation. Topics will include: finding a research mentor, literature search skills, using the scientific method for approaching a research problem and developing a research methodology, writing a research funding proposal, delivering a research presentation and selecting and applying for graduate school.
Cross Listed ARE 3890 /ATSC 3890 /CE 3890 / CHE 3890 /COSC 3890 /EE 3890 /ES 3890 .
Restricted Restricted to College of Engineering Honors Program students.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
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PETE 3900 - Undergraduate Research in Petroleum Engineering
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Students carry out research appropriate to undergraduates, under faculty supervision. May be taken more than once. Requires a written research proposal to be approved by instructor prior to course start.
Prerequisite: junior standing as a petroleum engineering major and consent of instructor.
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PETE 4000 - Environment, Technology and Society
Credits: 3
Explores relationships among technology, the environment and society. Studies social and humanistic aspects of using current and future technology to understand and solve environmental problems.
Cross Listed CHE 4000 .
Prerequisite: junior standing and completion of two lab sciences.
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PETE 4030 - Rock and Fluid Properties
Credits: 3
Reservoir rocks
Former Course Number [3010]
Prerequisite: PETE 2050 .
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PETE 4050 - Life Cycle Analysis
Credits: 3
Focus on learning to use/apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) skills; compare other risk assessment tools; practice assessing environmental impact over whole product life cycle; learning to set fundamentals for comparative risks on humans & ecosystems; to relate risk & impacts on human health to consumption/production.
Dual Listed dual listed with PETE 5050
Prerequisite: C or better in PETE 3200
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PETE 4060 - Flow through Porous Media
Credits: 3
Review of properties of porous media. Relationships of permeability to porosity. Formulation of Fundamental Flow Equation. Constant Rate Solutions. Constant Pressure Solutions. The Principles of Superposition. Transient well testing of oil and gas reservoirs, including drawdown, build-up, faulted systems, interference, drillstem tests, isochronal test analysis.
Dual Listed PETE 5060 .
Prerequisite: PETE 3200 .
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PETE 4200 - Natural Gas Engineering
Credits: 3
Studies development of natural gas reservoirs for normal production and as storage fields. Includes back pressure tests, hydrates, pipeline problems, cycling and use of the material balance equation. Also processing of natural gas, including compression, expansion, refrigeration, separation, sour gas treating, sulfur recovery, LNG production and carbon dioxide separation.
Prerequisite: PETE 2050 .
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