2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
 Telephone Directory
 Academic Calendars
     Year 2005/2006
     Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006
University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors
Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements
Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index		 Course Listings/Descriptions

NGR-NURSING: GRADUATE

NGR 5196        Drugs/The Human Body . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Designed to introduce students to the dynamics of drug addiction from a physiological perspective. Legal and historical data related to current categories of drugs will be explored. Basic pharmacology and physiology; acute and chronic pathologic effects, and the physiological symptoms of withdrawal for commonly abused drugs will be a major focus. Offered concurrently with NUR 4645; graduate students will be assigned additional work

NGR 5290        Men’s Health . . . . . 3(SS)
Through an interdisciplinary approach, addresses men’s health and perceptions of masculinity, differences in men’s health care, differences and disparities related to race, ethnicity, and social class. Topics include wellness, cardiovascular disease, breast and prostate cancer, sexually transmitted disease (including HIV), aging, violence, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunctions, and impotence. Includes historical cases and epidemiological differences among groups. Offered concurrently with NUR 4936. Students registered for graduate credit have different criteria and values for assignments. Senior or graduate status is required

NGR 5481        The Healthy Woman . . . . . 3(S)
Normal physiological and psychological changes that occur in women at differing phases of the life cycle. Topics include causes, prevention, and treatment of women’s most common health concerns, women’s health policy and research, and cultural diverseness. Offered concurrently with NUR 4496; graduate students will be assigned additional work

NGR 5934        Cultural Factors in Health and Illness . . . . . 3(S,SS)
Influence of culture on health and health care beliefs and practices Institutional health care policies which conflict with ethnic or cultural beliefs will be discussed. Selected content and learning experiences will guide students who interact with clients in a variety of settings. Satisfaction of all General Studies requirements; completion of majority of upper-division degree requirements; or equivalent. Offered concurrently with NUR 4655; graduate students will be assigned additional work