COURSE SYLLABUS SPRING 2016 COURSE NUMBER NGR 7124 Section 3064 – COURSE TITLE Theory Development in Nursing CREDITS 3 PLACEMENT Variable: Required Core Course PREREQUISITES NGR 7115: Philosophy of Nursing Science FACULTY Ann L. Horgas, PhD RN, FAAN, Associate Professor HPNP 3222 (352) 273-7622 Office hours: Tuesday morning, 8:30-10:30 am, or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the student with the opportunity to examine the nature of scientific explanation and inquiry including historical evolution of knowledge in nursing science and deductive and inductive approaches to theory development. The emphasis is on the critical evaluation of extant theories, concepts and models including testability and utility. Focus is on the present state of theory development in nursing with exploration of future directions. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Discuss the process of theory construction. Evaluate the current state of theory development in nursing. Analyze inductive and deductive approaches to theory development. 4. Critique the contribution of middle range theories to nursing knowledge development. 5. Analyze the relationship between middle range and grand theories for nursing. 6. Compare and contrast properties of extant nursing theories. 7. Propose concepts or themes for further theory development. COURSE SCHEDULE Section Day Time Room 3064 Tuesday 1:00 3:40 pm G112 GVL – E-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to . It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.
COURSE SYLLABUS SPRING 2016 COURSE NUMBER NGR 7124 – Section 3064 COURSE TITLE Theory Development in Nursing CREDITS 3 PLACEMENT Variable: Required Core Course PREREQUISITES NGR 7115: Philosophy of Nursing Science FACULTY Ann L. Horgas, PhD RN, FAAN, Associate Professor HPNP 3222 (352) 273-7622 Office hours: Tuesday morning, 8:30-10:30 am, or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides the student with the opportunity to examine the nature of scientific explanation and inquiry including historical evolution of knowledge in nursing science and deductive and inductive approaches to theory development. The emphasis is on the critical evaluation of extant theories, concepts and models including testability and utility. Focus is on the present state of theory development in nursing with exploration of future directions. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Discuss the process of theory construction. Evaluate the current state of theory development in nursing. Analyze inductive and deductive approaches to theory development. 4. Critique the contribution of middle range theories to nursing knowledge development. 5. Analyze the relationship between middle range and grand theories for nursing. 6. Compare and contrast properties of extant nursing theories. 7. Propose concepts or themes for further theory development. COURSE SCHEDULE Section Day Time Room 3064 Tuesday 1:00 – 3:40 pm G112 GVL E-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course. E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at . There are several tutorials and student help links on the E-Learning login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to . It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course E-Learning site for announcements and notifications.