FUNERAL SERVICE (FNRL) - 2008-2009 Catalog

Department of Funeral Service

FNRL 1114 - Elementary Human Anatomy/Dissection

This course is a study of the basic concepts in human anatomy through lecture presentation, and of anatomical structure identification through laboratory observation. Concurrent enrollment in FNRL 1114L is required. Credit may not be earned for both FNRL 1114 and BIO 2504.

FNRL 1114L - Elementary Human Anatomy/Dissection Lab

Laboratory sections involve dissection and anatomical structure identification on cadavers. Students must enroll in FNRL 1114 and FNRL 1114L concurrently.

FNRL 1211 - Orientation To Funeral Service

This course addresses education in the funeral service program, embalming, state boards, and regulations related to the funeral service profession. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment first semester with declared major of Funeral Service.

FNRL 2000 - Topics In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 3000 - Workshop In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

FNRL 3054 - Embalming Chemistry

This course surveys the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to funeral service. Emphasis is placed on the precautions involved in disinfection, temporary preservation, and restoration of dead human remains before, during and after embalming. Federal government safety regulations are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1014.

FNRL 3204 - Embalming

This course surveys the process of chemically treating the dead human body to reduce the presence and growth of microorganisms, temporarily inhibit organic decomposition, and restores bodies to an acceptable physical appearance. The subject includes the study of the phenomenon of death in the human body. Prerequisite(s): FNRL 1114.

FNRL 3304 - Restorative Art

This course introduces the student to the materials and techniques of creating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the benefit of viewing by the surviving family and friends. Concurrent enrollment in FNRL 3304L is required.

FNRL 3304L - Restorative Art Laboratory

Laboratory sections involve applying procedures and anatomical restoration and cosmetics application to the deceased for the purpose of creating an acceptable physical appearance. Students must enroll in FNRL 3304 and FNRL 3304L concurrently.

FNRL 3374 - Funeral Home Management I

This course covers the principles and practices of funeral home operations, funeral directing, record keeping, merchandising, and personal and professional ethics.

FNRL 3383 - Funeral Service-State Law

This course deals with statutory laws and legal medicine as pertaining to the funeral service profession.

FNRL 3393 - Mortuary Jurisprudence

This course covers the principles of business law dealing with corporate structure, and property ownership, and the rules and regulations pertaining to survivor benefits relating to the practice of funeral service.

FNRL 3433 - Introduction To Pathology

This course is a study of the general concepts in pathology, and covering disease processes to include pathogenesis, etiology, lesions, and pathological changes for diseases of specific organ systems and pathogenic agents. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1114.

FNRL 3483 - Psychology Of Grief

This course provides a survey of bereavement behavior in American society, including historical and cross- cultural perspectives. This course includes an evaluation of human grief and its implications for coping strategies.

FNRL 3492 - Counseling In Funeral Service

This course introduces the student to the art and science of effective communication skills within the funeral service profession. Prerequisite(s): FNRL 3483.

FNRL 3513 - History Of Funeral Directing

This course deals with the history of funeral directing from ancient to modern times, and professional and educational associations involved in the funeral service profession.

FNRL 3990 - Advanced Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours; subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4118 - Practice Of Embalming & Funeral Directing

This course provides practical experience in embalming and funeral directing in a mortuary or funeral home environment under the supervision of a licensed embalmer and/or funeral director. It includes active participation in at least ten cases of embalming of human remains and the planning and directing of ten or more funerals. This course is the capstone course of the major. It is to be taken only after all other FNRL courses have been passed, except the co-requisite, and is to be taken in the semester prior to graduation. Prerequisite(s): All required degree courses of major with exception of co-requisite FNRL 4522 and senior standing. Enrollment open to Funeral Service degree and certification majors only.

FNRL 4214 - Funeral Home Management II

This course covers the principles and practices of funeral home financial management, critical issues in funeral service, cremation, cemetery and crematory management. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2113. Enrollment open to funeral service majors only.

FNRL 4222 - Sterile Eye Enucleation

This course covers the techniques, procedures and legal considerations in removing donor eyes and/or corneas for eye banks.

FNRL 4300 - Supervised In-Service Training

This course is a supervised in-service training in a mortuary or funeral home, full-time for one 16-week semester. Assigned credit will vary from 4 to 9 hours. Prerequisite(s): FNRL 4118.

FNRL 4319 - Supervised In-Service Training

This course is a supervised in-service training in a mortuary or funeral home, full-time for one 18-week semester. Prerequisite(s): FNRL 4118.

FNRL 4522 - Board Review

This course involves preparation for state and national board examinations in Funeral Service. It is to be taken during the semester prior to graduation. Students will take the National Board Examination as a requirement for this course after all other Funeral Service major requirement courses have been taken except FNRL 4118 Practicum in Embalming and Funeral Directing. Prerequisite(s): All required degree courses of major with exception of co-requisite FNRL 4118 and senior standing. Enrollment open to Funeral Service degree and certification majors only.

FNRL 4900 - Practicum In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4910 - Seminar In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4930 - Individual Study

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours.

FNRL 4960 - Institute In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 4980 - Workshop In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

FNRL 5000 - Workshop In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

FNRL 5900 - Practicum In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 5930 - Individual Study

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 5950 - Intermship In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

FNRL 5960 - Institute In Funeral Service

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 5970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

FNRL 5990 - Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.