116 THE CURRICULA
Math. 655 Differential Geometry (3)
Properties of curves and surfaces in the neighborhood of a point treated by calculus
and vector methods.
Prerequisite: Math 256.
Math. 680 Theory of Numbers (3)
Divisibility, congruences, continued fractions, Fermat's theorem, quadratic residues.
Prerequisite: An undergraduate minor in mathematics.
Math. 681 Theory of Finite Croups (3)
Permutation groups, abstract groups, Cayley's theorem, Sylow's theorem.
Prerequisite: Math. 340.
NURSING
INSTRUCTORS , Crispin, Evans, McFarlane, Miller.
Arizona State College Nursing Program is a basic program preparing the
student for beginning nursing positions in the hospital. It is an Associate Degree
Program of two full calendar years in length. The student receives the Associate
of Science Degree upon satisfactory completion of the program.
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Arizona State Board of Nurse
Registration and Nursing Education. The graduates are eligible to write the State
Board Examination to become a licensed registered nurse.
The student will be taking her academic courses on campus along with nursing
courses. The. nursing courses are composed of lecture and laboratory work. The
laboratory time is in the hospital working with patients for specified periods of
time under the supervision of a member of the College nursing faculty.
A Nursing Program bulletin which describes admission requirements, hospital
facilities used and other information is available and will be sent upon request.
Address Director of Nursing Program, Arizona State College.
OBJECTIVES
Instruction and facilities are provided to stimulate the student to:
1. Obtain knowledge and develop understanding to function as a beginning prac-
titioner of nursing by:
a, developing ability to use communication skills effectively
b. increasing her knowledge and understanding of principles of health and
prevention of disease
c developing understanding and judgment in planning nursing care
d. increasing her skills in implementing safe and effective patient care.
2. Understand her professional responsibilities and be capable of accepting her
role as a contributing citizen in her community.
3. Recognize the health needs of her community and work with a health team
in meeting these needs.
4. Develop the desire for continuous education, professional upgrading, and per-
sonal development.
ARTS AND SCIENCE
