BIOL 0021. Introduction to Plant Science
Units: 4
Also known as AGRI 156
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Emphasizes structure, growth, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants and their responses to modifications and environment; including propagation, media, soil and plant nutrition. Explores the interrelationship of plant science with other life sciences and technology. Applies principles of plant science to agricultural systems. (CSU, UC)
BIOL 0021 - Introduction to Plant Science
https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/biol-0021/
Catalog Description Also known as AGRI 156 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Emphasizes structure, growth, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants and their responses to modifications and environment; including propagation, media, soil and plant nutrition. Explores the interrelationship of plant science with other life sciences and technology. Applies principles of plant science to agricultural systems. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes Effective Term Course Type Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours Course Objectives General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Methods of Evaluation Repeatable Methods of Instruction Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
NRSR 0021 - Nursing Fundamentals and Geriatric Nursing
https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/nrsr-0021/
Catalog Description Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 4, 5, 6, NUTF 10, HDEV 1, PSYC C1000, MATH 12, and ENGL C1000 with grades of "C" or better Hours: 396 (99 lecture, 297 laboratory) Description: Introduction to nursing with overview of its evolution, present trends and issues, legal and ethical aspects and the major concepts underlying today's practice. Theory and correlated clinical practice related to utilizing the nursing process based on Roy's Adaptation Model to provide direct care to stable adult and geriatric clients. Emphasis on basic human needs and promoting adaptive mechanisms for attaining and maintaining wellness. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all basic nursing procedures. (letter grade only) (CSU) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the nursing process. CSLO #2: Describe variations in care planning for the adult and geriatric client. CSLO #3: Perform a basic physical assessment to include variations for adult and geriatric clients. CSLO #4: Document a basic physical assessment to include variations for adult and geriatric clients. CSLO #5: Demonstrates sufficient interpersonal communication abilities to interact effectively with clients, families, groups, faculty, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. CSLO #6: Demonstrate accurate written/verbal communication of basic nursing care and procedures. CSLO #7: Demonstrates basic principles of teaching and learning to convey information to clients and family members about the plan of care and medications. CSLO #8: Perform as a member of the healthcare team when caring for clients in the acute and long-term care setting. CSLO #9: Identify areas of advocacy, basic legal and ethical principles related to consumer rights and protection, and the Nursing Practice Act. CSLO #10: Adhere to all college, program, and agency policies and regulations. CSLO #11: Safely administer medications by oral, injection, and topical routes. CSLO #12: Perform basic nursing care and procedures safely within the environment of care. CSLO #13: Apply knowledge of basic nursing concepts, sciences, and other pre-requisite support coursework into the care of adult clients. Effective Term Fall 2025 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 396 Outside of Class Hours 198 Total Student Learning Hours 594 Course Objectives Through classroom discussions, presentations, written assignments: Lecture Objectives: 1. Develop a basic understanding of the nursing process and describe variations in care planning for the adult and geriatric client. 2. Identify basic legal and ethical principles related to consumer rights and protection, and the Nursing Practice Act. 3. Incorporate knowledge of basic nursing concepts, sciences, and other pre-requisite support coursework into the care of adult and geriatric clients. Through skills laboratory and clinical activities: 1. Communicate safely with adult and geriatric clients. 2. Apply basic principles of teaching and learning to convey information to clients and family members about the plan of care and medications. 3. Perform as a member of the healthcare team when caring for adult and/or geriatric clients in the acute and long term care setting. 4. Perform and document a basic physical assessment to include variations for the geriatric client. Safely administer medications by oral, injection, and topical routes. 5. Interact safely within the environment of care. 6. Perform basic nursing care and procedures and correctly document the same. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Example: Sample Test Questions, Fundamentals of Nursing: 1. The nurse who practices client advocacy demonstrates which behavior? A. Assess the client's point of view and articulate that point. B. Determine the client's value system and encourage changes in beliefs. C. Identify the staff members who can contribute to the client's plan of care. D. Assume accountability for the client's relationships with health care providers. 2. Five days post surgery, a client still complains of severe incisional pain in spite of nursing and collaborative measures. According to the nursing process, what is the next step for the nurse to perform? A. Continue with the plan until the client's pain is gone. B. Change the nursing diagnosis from Alteration in Comfort to Ineffective Individual Coping. C. Collaborate with the health care provider to increase pain medication. D. Gather more data, evaluate the goals and modify the plan accordingly. Sample Test Question, Geriatric Nursing: The nurse is monitoring an older client for medication toxicity. The nurse understands which of the following age-related changes may increase the risk of medication toxicity? A. Decreased cough efficiency and decreased vital capacity. B. Decreased lean body mass and decreased glomerular filtration rate. C. Decreased salivation and decrease gastrointestinal motility. D. Decreased muscle strength and loss of bone density. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Students must take a dosage calculation exam. Sample Test Question, Dosage Calculation: The medication order reads: Digoxin 0.25 mg PO, once daily. Dose sent by pharmacy is labeled 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Projects Example: Nursing care plans and concept maps are required when the student begins hospital clinical laboratory. The care plans and concept maps demonstrate the student's ability to use the Nursing Process to problem-solve and plan care for adult and geriatric clients. Skill Demonstrations Example: Students are required to complete online skills videos, modules, and a checklist. They must achieve a 100% pass with two peers before testing off the skill with the instructor. Students are required to demonstrate a basic level of competency and skill validation by performing the required skills that were presented in the skills lab before participating in the hospital clinical laboratory setting. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: Instructor will lecture on the Principles of Medication Administration and Basic Pharmacology. Instructor will then demonstrate the skill of medication administration in a subsequent skills laboratory, and students will practice that skill under the supervision of the faculty and perform a skill competency test. Clinical Lab with Human Patient Simulation: Instructor will demonstration how to assess vital signs followed by the students will properly perform assessing the client's vital sign under supervision. Lecture: Instructor will lecture on the topic of Fluid and Electrolytes and the class will develop a Pathophysiology Standards of Care sheet related to the specific electrolyte imbalance. The student will present the information and a test question to the class. Distance Learning The instructor may initiate or facilitate delivery of content through instructor-developed lecture content posted to the LMS site in the form of visually enhanced .pdf documents, PowerPoint presentations, personal websites or other digital medium useful for delivering information and ideas. The student will apply the lecture content to an assignment requiring a plan of care for a proposed client. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read and explore the effect of the Healthy People initiative in today's nursing practice and in the future. Identify 10 indicators of the health of the U.S. population as evaluated by Health People 2030 2. Use chapter information to apply and discuss in class the nursing process when caring for clients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Perform the following nursing skills in clinical after faculty skill validation in the skill laboratory setting: Research pharmacokinetic properties of medications to develop an understanding of the desired effect, side effects, and contraindications for each medication. Using patient simulation, prepare and administer oral medications, and/or topical skin preparations, and eye, ear, and nose drops in the skills lab for skill validation prior to administration in the clinical setting. Utilize the medication dispense cart in the skills lab to obtain and prepare patient medications. Document medication administered according to agency policy. 2. Weekly journaling: o Facilitate reflection about clinical experiences o Allow for expression of feelings o Develop critical thinking o Improve written communication skills o Promote self-directed learning o Increase self-confidence o Validate assumptions and ideas o Promote a trusting relationship between student and clinical instructor Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Patient education teaching project to be performed during post clinical. After week 8 of theory, the student will choose a medical or surgical topic to develop patient education teaching plan using evidence-based research to present in post clinical conference to the clinical group. Grading based upon grading rubric. 2. Additional client assessment will be performed as needed to determine rationale and effectiveness of medications. Required Materials Fundamentals of Nursing Author: Potter, Perry, Stockert, Hall Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 11th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems Author: Harding, Kwong, Hagler, Reinisch Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 12th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care Author: Burchum, Rosenthal Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2025 Text Edition: 12th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Taylor's Clinical Nusing Skills A Nursing Process Approach Author: Lynn Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Publication Date: 2023 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnosis, Prioritized Interventions and Rationale Author: Doenges, Moorhouse, Murr Publisher: F.A. Davis Company Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 16th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Calculate With Confidence Author: Morris Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 2022 Text Edition: 8th Classic Textbook?: OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Books for drug reference, lab test reference, and medical dictionary are also required and published in the course syllabus. A simulated electronic health record is to be purchased for skills practice, testing, and client documentation. Supplies for the skills laboratory are provided and required. Clinical supplies: scissors, stethoscope, penlight, a wristwatch with a second hand, and school-designated uniform. Students must also purchase Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) online and practice tests for independent practice, preparation for clinical skills, and review of theoretical course content.
NRSR 0022 - Medical Surgical I and Pediatric Nursing
https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/nrsr-0022/
...licensure and completion of BIOL 4, 5, 6...reference books for NRSR 0021 apply to this...
NRSR 0023 - Medical Surgical II and Mental Health Nursing
https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/nrsr-0023/
...current LVN licensure and BIOL 4, 5, 6...for previous semesters: NRSR 0021 and NRSR 0022.
