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Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
MUS-200
Fundamentals of Music
3.00
MUS-203
MUS 204- Introduction to Broadway Musicals
The course traces the origins of the musical drama back to the cantatas of J. S. Bach, the operas of Mozart and
standard musicals by Rodgers & Hammerstein up to the most modern era. It includes a field trip to Broadway.
3.00
MUS-204
Music Appreciation II
This course continues Music Appreciation I from the Baroque to Modern Times.
3.00
MUS-210
Advanced Music Theory
A continuation of Fundamentals of Music, this course emphasizes music composition and analysis of major works. 3.00
MUS-211
Class Guitar II
This course is a continuation of Class Guitar 1. It is required that you take this class prior to MUS 437. We will pick up where
the previous class left off. Classes will consist of working out of the text book, learning student-chosen songs, and jamming
with the teaching or other students. By the end of this semester the student will have increased their note reading
capabilities, chord knowledge, improvisational abilities and potentially be proficient at barre chords. Pre-req: Class Guitar I
3.00
MUS-220
Piano Lab
The course will be group instruction in fundamental piano technique designed for the beginner and / or intermediate musician. Students learn to read music, improvise chordal accompaniments, and develop technical
proficiency through performance of elementary piano music.
3.00
MUS-299
Selected Topics in Music
Class Guitar I | This course offers students the opportunity to pursue study of musical topics, composers and
forms chosen by the instructor. Course may be repeated if the topic changes.
3.00
MUS-437
MUS 437 Special Topics
This course permits in-depth study of a composer, period, genre or topic in music selected by the instructor. It
can also serve as Advanced Music lessons in Guitar, Piano or Voice
3.00
MUS-439
Independent Study
Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses: study of special aspects of major works and composers. The student must have the permission of the Chair of Language,
Literature and Fine Arts and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
3.00
NUR-200
Common Testing Time
Common Testing Time
NUR-208
Introduction to Professional Nursing
This course is designed to introduce the students to the art and science of nursing. Personal and beginning nursing professional identity formation is facilitated. The value of a baccalaureate nursing education grounded in a liberal arts education is explained. The historical evolution, values and legal parameters of the nursing profession are discussed. The heritage of the Sisters of Mercy within a liberal arts education is described. Selected concepts of caring, communication, cultural competence and the nursing process are introduced. An overview of the roles of the nurse as a member of the interprofessional health team is included. Future trends in nursing and
health care are highlighted.
2.00
NUR-209
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of nursing practice. Students will utilize the nursing process as a framework to apply nursing knowledge, diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes to individuals. Course concepts are grounded in evidence-based practice to promote, maintain, and restore health. Topics related to safety, oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, perfusion, ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination, urinary, movement, sensory input and the nurse patient relationship and the roles of the professional nurse are explored. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge and practicing skills in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab,
and clinical setting.
4.00
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