ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 HSA5000 Scholarly Research and Writing 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with an understanding of scholarly research and writing. Students will learn how to identify, locate, and analyze scholarly research and sources for use in their graduate studies and their various disciplines. Additionally, students will learn and apply scholarly writing characteristics, data visualization, and presentation strategies to diverse audiences. Prerequisite: None LDR5000 Professional Growth and Leadership 40 hours, 4 credits This course will help students gain the ability to deal effectively with emotions in the workplace, which is critical to success as a leader at any level. Emotional Intelligence is increasingly critical as a skill set and combined with native intelligence, will increase the ability to successfully manage challenges presented, as the pace increases and our environment makes more demands on our cognitive, emotional, and physical resources. Students will learn to identify their personal and holistic challenges with maintaining positive environments and collaborative relationships, as well as, overcoming resistance and negativity. Students will explore tools, techniques, skills, and perceptions to perform and manage emotions with confidence and positive results. Prerequisite: None MAC1106 Advanced Algebra 50 hours, 5 credits This course introduces students to advanced algebraic topics. Students will gain experience with complex number operations, function notation and function operations, higher order systems of equations, solving logarithmic and exponential equations, and investigating sequences and series. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement exam MMC3407 Visual Communication in the Media 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines how the world is interpreted through visuals. Students evaluate how visuals are used to send and receive preferred and intentional messages. Students also consider the impact visuals have on long- term societal perceptions and on daily communication. Prerequisite: None PRN1178 Client-Centered Care II 90 hours, 5 credits PRN1178 Lecture (20 hours, 2 credits) PRN1178LL Clinical (60 hours, 2 credits) In this course, students build on previously acquired knowledge to provide safe and effective care for the client with alterations in endocrine and gastrointestinal systems or cancer. Additionally, nursing interventions for the perioperative client is explored. Normal and abnormal diagnostic and lab results for these related disorders are discussed. The clinical component provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: PRN1032 Client-Centered Care I PTN2050 Pharmacy Technician Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This course is an overview of all pharmacy technician program courses and concepts, with an emphasis on reviewing and preparing for the national examinations that lead to certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Prerequisite: Expected to be the final lower-level core course completed QMB3300 Introduction to Data Visualization 60 hours, 4 credits This course explores data visualization tools and techniques. It emphasizes the best ways to communicate data to the intended audience. Students learn about tools that aid in visualizing data and how to develop an objective depiction of data using an editorial thinking approach. This course will prepare students for the challenges of having to analyze data and communicate results to audiences with various skill levels and preferences. Prerequisite: None SSE1250 Multiculturalism and Diversity 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to the concepts, practices, and behaviors of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Students will analyze cultural dimensions, systemic racism, gender-bias, and discrimination. Students will learn the value of addressing DEI, empathy, and a multicultural mindset to employees, teams, and organizations. Prerequisite: None TAX3257 Partnership and Corporate Taxation 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a comprehensive study of corporate and partnership taxation. Students will analyze how to form and structure corporations and partnerships, the process of preparing and filing associated tax returns, and addressing special taxation issues. Prerequisite: None This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 23 / 57
