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PEDW 1751 - Combative II
Credit Hours: 1
Students demonstrate combative skills at the advance and intermediate level.
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PEDW 1761 - Track and Field
Credit Hours: 1
Students demonstrate the skills of track and field activities.
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PEDW 1771 - Rhythmic Aerobics
Credit Hours: 1
Students engage in basic aerobics and conditioning. Basic fitness principles of cardiorespiratory endurance and injury prevention are understood.
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PEDW 2522 - Personal and Community Health
Credit Hours: 2
Students acquire knowledge of personal and community health and apply this knowledge in determining healthful living conditions for individuals and groups.
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PHED 2040 - Introduction to Recreation
Credit Hours: 3
Students use their knowledge of community and school recreation programs, to develop models and demonstrate how various recreational programs are operated.
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PHED 2050 - Fitness Programming/Prescription
Credit Hours: 3
Students acquire a broad understanding of different types of fitness programs. Topics include the basic principles of fitness and how to modify these for corporate, community, commercial, school or special population programs. Students use the basic principles discussed to provide exercise prescriptions. Do fitness evaluations demonstrate leadership techniques and training, and evaluate the administrative aspects of fitness programming.
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PHED 2462 - Theory of Coaching
Credit Hours: 2
Fundamental knowledge and skills related to coaching theories and principles are learned. Planning and implementing practice sessions strategy, teaching fundamentals and training and conditioning are examples of the experiences in which students are engaged.
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PHED 2502 - Introduction to Recreation
Credit Hours: 2
Students examine the prevention, recognition, mechanisms, and treatment of common athletic injuries. Students acquired a detailed understanding of surface anatomy, land marking s assessment techniques and the implications of injury to a body.
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PHED 3542 - Health and Physical Education for the Young Child
Credit Hours: 2
Students organize courses and units in health instruction and select movement experiences for children. Field experiences are required.
Prerequisite(s): EPSY 2413 , EPSY 2433
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 1101 - Introductory Physical Science I
Credit Hours: 3
Non-science majors investigate aspects of the physical world and explore how scientists investigated theories. Students survey physics and chemistry and demonstrate the physical parameters of their surroundings for which Newton’s laws of motion are applicable.
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PHSC 1102 - Introductory Physical Science II
Credit Hours: 3
Students investigate how the physical world functions and how scientists formulate physical laws of nature. Students apply the theories and laws of the physical world to chemistry, astronomy, geology and physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHSC 1101
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PHSC 2011 - Introduction to Traditional Forms of Energy
Credit Hours: 1
Students investigate the principals and methods involved in generating energy from fossilized sources such as petroleum, natural gas and coal. Students are introduced to the basic refinery processes, marketing and career opportunities within these fields.
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PHSC 2012 - Introduction to Non-Traditional Forms of Energy
Credit Hours: 1
Students are introduced to some non-traditional sources of energy such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and co-generation. Students explore career opportunities in these fields.
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PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I
Credit Hours: 4
Students develop an understanding of the natural laws and concepts of physics as applied to classical mechanics, heat and sound. Students apply the basic concepts of motion, including kinematics and dynamics, thermodynamics and waves, to the solution of real world problems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1112 or MATH 1113
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PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II
Credit Hours: 4
Students apply the fundamental laws of electromagnetism, optics and modern physics to solve “real world” problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1111K
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PHYS 1143 - Radiation and Life
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the basic concepts of health physics through a descriptive overview of everyday exposure of people to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
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PHYS 1211K - Principles of Physics I
Credit Hours: 4
Students study fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.
Prerequisite(s):
- 1 year High School Chemistry or
- CHEM 1101K
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PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics
Credit Hours: 4
Students utilize principles and techniques of calculus to study classical mechanics, heat, and waves. The basic concepts of motion, including kinematics and dynamics, thermodynamics and waves are applied to “real world” problems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1154
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PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II
Credit Hours: 4
Students apply principles and techniques of calculus to solve real world problems in electromagnetism, optics and modern physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211K
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PHYS 2213 - Physics III
Credit Hours: 4
Students explore selected topics in classical mechanics and modern physics in order to gain a deeper insight into the physical concepts underlying these topics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212
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PHYS 3333 - Physics of Ionizing Radiation
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of atomic and nuclear structure, basic quantum mechanics, radioactivity and decay kinetics. They also gain an in-depth understanding of charged particle interactions, neutron interactions and shielding.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212, PHYS 2213
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Plant Science |
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PSCI 1804 - Crop Science
Credit Hours: 4
Student gain an awareness of the basic principles and theories governing agronomic and horticultural crop production including land distribution on a worldwide basis; plant cells, tissues and organs and their functions; the effects of temperature, water, light, and nutrition on plant growth and development and crop rotation.
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PSCI 2803 - Introduction to Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will investigate the basic elements of biotechnology and discover career opportunities in the biotechnology industries. Students will demonstrate a mastery of terminology, basic understanding of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and bacterial culture as well as descriptions of gene expression, gene manipulation, DNA cloning and applications in genetics, medicine and industry. Students will evaluate the impact of biotechnology on human society, agriculture and the global environment.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1804 or BIOL 1107K
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PSCI 3813 - Principles of Weed Control
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of weed control, seed dormancy and germination. Students identify and classify weeds as related to control measures. Students also demonstrate the ability to calibrate equipment and properly utilize herbicides.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1220 and CHEM 2201
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PSCI 3822 - Crop Ecology
Credit Hours: 2
Students recognize and demonstrate an understanding of the effects of environmental factors on crop lands as they influence crop distribution, competition, productions and adaptation.
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PSCI 3833 - Forage Crops and Pasture Management
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of grassland farming. Students utilize the knowledge gained to understand adaptation, nutrient requirements, utilization and maintenance of grasses, legumes, and grass-legume mixtures as well as native forages.
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PSCI 3843 - Farm Forestry
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and skills needed in tree identification, understanding forest adaptation and composition, silvicultural systems, mensuration, forest protection, the effects of management practices on economic returns and ecological systems and forest management for recreational uses.
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PSCI 3853 - Plant Pathology
Credit Hours: 3
Students recognize the causes, effects and control measures of common plant diseases as influenced by different micro-organisms.
Prerequisite(s): BOTN 2001
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PSCI 3862 - Plant Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Students gain knowledge of water relations, mineral and organic nutrition, growth and reproduction of plants. Students apply the concepts of plant physiology in seeking solutions to many physiological plant related problems.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1804
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PSCI 3872 - Cooperative Education
Credit Hours: 2
Students participate in planned work experiences that are coordinated with cooperating agencies and industries. Students gain work and educational experiences that afford them the opportunity to make value-added career decisions.
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PSCI 3883 - Genetic Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Student will investigate the technical aspects of gene transfer in plants as well as the application of gene transfer technology in basic and applied research. Student will demonstrate the ability to use basic tissue culture techniques as well as knowledge of vector construction, the theory of gene selection and various DNA delivery systems. Student will investigate the regulatory aspects of gene transfer research, laboratory guidelines for patent issues, field testing and commercialization of genetically engineered plants.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1804 or BOTN 2001 or BIOL 1108K
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PSCI 4811 - Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Students acquire the basic skills and techniques needed to present research results successfully, and to present other data on trends in plant and soil science and related area. The most recent visual and computer technology resources are used to analyze and present data.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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PSCI 4832 - Research Methods
Credit Hours: 2
Students identify a research problem in their major field of study and investigate it under the guidance of a faculty member in the discipline. Students demonstrate the effective use of the scientific method in solving research problems. Literature review, vocabulary development and analysis of experimental designs are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2113
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PSCI 4833 - Principles of Plant Breeding
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the fundamental principles and concepts of plant breeding, genetic engineering, chemical and insect resistance plants, methods of breeding and progeny records. Additionally, students develop the skills and techniques required for plant breeding.
Prerequisite(s): BOTN 2001 and BIOL 4254
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PSCI 4843K - Techniques in Molecular Biology
Credit Hours: 3
Students will experience and understand selected methods, techniques and instrumentation used in molecular biology. Student will investigate plasmid and cloning, DNA isolation from a variety of organisms, DNA mapping, protein isolation and identification, computer simulations and data analysis and conduct sequence searches through Internet.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 3883K or BIOL 4234K or BIOL 3223
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PSCI 4863 - Plant Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3
Students are introduced to the basic concepts of genetic engineering and molecular biology. Students acquire “hands on” experiences with various plant cell/tissue cultures, gene isolation and cloning and genetic manipulation techniques. Students will gain knowledge of the emerging role of biotechnology and its impact on the food and agriculture industry, human society and the global environment.
Prerequisite(s): BOTN 2001 and CHEM 2201
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POLS 1101 - American Government
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the basic constitutional principles of the government of America and the state of Georgia. The organization, powers, and functions of the process of policy determination at the national and state levels are examined. In addition, students learn their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Basic civics skills are emphasized. The importance of using excellent skills of speaking, reading and writing is stressed.
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POLS 1180 - Honors American Government
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the theory, organization, politics, functions and problems of the American Federal system. Issues affecting the individual student’s development as a member of a community of learners and as a citizen are identified. Students complete a broader range of reading assignments, extensively examine the theory of government, and engage at a more in- depth level of analysis of issues than in POLS 1101 .
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POLS 2210 - Introduction to Political Science
Credit Hours: 3
Students study major concepts and approaches in the field of Political Science and begin to develop an understanding of the purpose and scope of the discipline. Students undertake their first steps in answering Harold Laswell’s famous question: “Who gets what, when, where, how, and why?”
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3300 - Political Parties
Credit Hours: 3
Students analyze political parties in the United States with a focus on the role these institutions play in the political process. Special emphasis is placed on nominations, propaganda, public opinion, leadership, campaigns, elections and problems associated with the two-party system.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3301 - Political Science Research Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the various approaches and methods used in political science research. After being introduced to the key elements of the Scientific Method, students conduct a research project selecting an appropriate research design, collecting data, employing basic statistical tools in analyzing the data and writing the research report.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 or POLS 1180
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POLS 3304 - State and Local Government
Credit Hours: 3
The organization, major functions and state supervision of local government and the problems of administration and finance are studied. Students are introduced to issues of interstate relations, relationships between national and state governments, the history of state and local government reform and state and local governmental structures. Selected policy issues, such as crime, welfare and education expose students to the kinds of problems facing state and local government today and to some of the proposed solutions.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3305 - Women and Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the historical and currently evolving constitutional and legal rights of women in area such as marriage, divorce and property ownership. Students become familiar with some of the basic tenets of major feminist political theories. The effects of public policy on women and women’s role in the formation of public policy are examined. Global comparisons are made.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3309 - Governments of Developing Nations
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine selected governments of modern and newly developed nations. The historical and political developments of these nations are analyzed critically. As applicable, the impact of Western colonialism, imperialism or constitutionalism on the development of a given nation is examined.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3310 - Minority Politics in the U.S.
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the political strategies and tactics available to political minorities in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3312 - Political Behavior
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the important role public opinion plays in United States politics at the national, state and local levels is conducted. Students also examine the nature of public opinion, the factors which influence its development, the techniques used to manage and manipulate public opinion and the effects which it can exert on both elected and appointed officials.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3320 - Principles of Public Administration
Credit Hours: 3
Students focus on the general principles and problems of administrative organizations in the United States. Problems of organizational structure, leadership styles, personnel, finance, administrative law and the growth and significance of administrative legislation and adjudication are examined.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3330 - Legislative Process
Credit Hours: 3
Students investigate the legislator’s role in public policy formation with emphasis on topics such as legislative development, organization, rules and procedures, recruitment, executive/legislative relations and the role of political parties and interest groups.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 3350 - Seminar in Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Students engage in intensive readings and/or conduct research on a special topic of interest. Students may repeat this course for studying different topics to earn a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4401 - Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the process of policymaking with specific emphasis on the impact of public policy factors, policy implementation and evaluation and budgeting.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4402 - African Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine and compare the political systems of selected African nations. The similarities and differences in the historical, political, economic and social characteristics of political regimes are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4403 - Comparative Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Students develop general concepts and models which serve to explain, compare and contrast political life in the diverse nation-states of the world. Countries other than the United States are studied. Students study and compare the structures of first, second and third world countries by considering interest groups, political parties, legislatures and election systems. The political systems of countries such as Great Britain, Japan, China, and Nigeria are studied in detail.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4405 - International Politics
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the states in the international arena focusing on such topics as state and non- state actors, political and economic geography, power and diplomacy, conflict resolution, war and national security. Students develop the foundation required for advanced study in international politics.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4406 - Political Theory
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore systematic efforts to explain and interpret political phenomena. Important works from the western tradition and works of non-western thinkers are considered. Students investigate questions of political obligation, political consent, justice, freedom and equality.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4407 - International Political Economy
Credit Hours: 3
Students analyze international economic and financial systems. They focus on the creation, maintenance and decay of monetary, financial and trading institutions in the global economy, as well as on monetary and financial relations between the United States and other industrial nations. Conflicts and cooperation between the North and the South, especially involving African nations, are understood.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4408 - Constitutional Development
Credit Hours: 3
Students use the case method to examine United States constitutional law. They analyze procedures of the Supreme Court and review and brief Supreme Court cases. An introduction to the relationships existing among the U.S. Congress, the Presidency, the Supreme Court and the States is provided. The first, fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments are studied as students consider such issues as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, protection against illegal search and seizure and the right to counsel.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4415 - International Law
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to study: The liberal, conservative and socialist conceptions of human and civil rights; individualistic versus community rights; human rights from an economic, political, social and cultural perspective; and human rights within the context of the 1948 Geneva Conventions, as amended.
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POLS 4440 - The American Presidency
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the rise and fall of presidential power, the roots and development of the office, the selection as a process, presidential personality and policy making, with special emphases on economic and foreign policy relations between the President and Congress, the Courts and the public. Students use the experiences of selected presidents as case studies to illustrate many of these relationships.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4450 - Political Science Capstone Course
Credit Hours: 3
Seniors review the theories, concepts and knowledge acquired as a political science major in the interest of developing a comprehensive paper on a selected topic and in preparation for the exit examination each of which is required for graduation.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101
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POLS 4491 - Internship I
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with practical situations in the work place. They participate in political affairs. Working together with their advisors, students identify internship experiences which are suited to their personal and career goals.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 and Be a Junior or Senior Students with All Core Requirements Completed. A Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA with a Minimum 3.0 GPA in the Major Are Required.
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POLS 4492 - Internship II
Credit Hours: 6
Students apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with practical situations in the work place. They participate in political affairs. Working together with their advisors, students identify internship experiences which are suited to their personal and career goals.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 and Be a Junior or Senior Students with All Core Requirements Completed. A Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA with a Minimum 3.0 GPA in the Major Are Required.
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POLS 4493 - Internship III
Credit Hours: 12
Students apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with practical situations in the work place. They participate in political affairs. Working together with their advisors, students identify internship experiences which are suited to their personal and career goals.
Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101 and Be a Junior or Senior Students with All Core Requirements Completed. A Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA with a Minimum 3.0 GPA in the Major Are Required.
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PLAC 2000 - Prior Learning Documentation
Credit Hours: 3
Techniques for the development of documentation for prior learning experiences based on standards and criteria established by academic and subject matter professionals. Students prepare and submit documentation which provides a clear description of competencies obtained. A draft of a portfolio will be submitted at the end of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor
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PSYC 1101 - General Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to apply basic psychological concepts to everyday life. As they achieve familiarity with psychological research methods, child development, principles of learning, cross-cultural psychology and psychological disorders, students improve their abilities to make informed personal and career choices.
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PSYC 2902 - Careers and Issues in Psychology
Credit Hours: 2
Students improve their abilities to make informed career choices as a result of becoming familiar with the various area of professional psychology. Students plan their course selections based upon a stronger understanding of the ways in which psychologists conduct research, study and contribute to the work environment, promote physical and mental health and serve their communities. Personal and educational needs and preferences relative to pursuing a career in psychology are assessed.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 3003 - Psychological Research I
Credit Hours: 3
Students differentiate among various types of psychological inquiry, to choose appropriate research methods relative to the questions being asked, to design and implement research strategies, to evaluate the resulting data and to interpret those data with respect to the history of research in the area.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 and BHSC 2300
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PSYC 3013 - Psychological Research II
Credit Hours: 3
Students are able to design and implement an original research project. Students collect data, analyze those data and communicate the results via a report written using the American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3003
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PSYC 3023 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students identify the characteristics of mental disorders as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV). Students discuss in detail the various theories of causation relative to mental disorder, as well as the primary methods of treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 3033 - Developmental Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students study the major theories of developmental psychology and develop the ability to critique, select and apply various methods used in the study of psychological development. Students become knowledgeable of the developmental psychology research in relevant throughout one’s lifespan.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 3043 - Psychology of Learning
Credit Hours: 3
Students are acquainted with the elementary principles of behavior change. Students make behavioral observations and analyze them with regard to these principles. Students learn to identify the applications of respondent conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 3053 - Physiological Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students engage in the analysis of behavior from a biological perspective. Students discuss the complexity of relationships between the neural and the behavioral, to critique recent data in the area of brain and behavior and learn to place those data in perspective by relating them to major theoretical approaches.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 3063 - Personality
Credit Hours: 3
Students become familiar with the major theories of personality. Students discuss the integration of constitutional, social, and cultural factors taking place in the development of individual behavior patterns. Students become familiar with methods of personality assessment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4013 - History of Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students trace the development of the science of psychology from its early nonscientific, philosophical roots to its current methodologies. Students become familiar with major schools, systems and individuals within the discipline. A distinction is made among current psychological approaches with respect to their historical antecedents.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4023 - Psychological Testing
Credit Hours: 3
Students discuss general measurement theory as applied to psychology. Psychological tests are critiqued with respect to validity and reliability. Students demonstrate the ability to administer and interpret selected psychological tests.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4033 - Psychopharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
Students demonstrate an understanding of the neurochemical systems of the brain and the means by which psychoactive agents produce behavioral and experiential alterations. Students critique drug classification systems. Students analyze recent data concerning the neurochemical bases of drug related behavioral and experiential change.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4043 - Psychology of Religion
Credit Hours: 3
Students become familiar with the characteristics of the psychology of religion as an area of inquiry within the discipline. They learn to trace the historical development of the field and to discuss its main theoretical approaches. Students demonstrate an understanding of research trends regarding: the development of religious attitudes, the relationship of personality to religion, varieties of expressive behavior in religious practice, neurology and religious experience, the social and cultural psychology of religion and the relation of religious belief and practice to behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4053 - Behavior Modification
Credit Hours: 3
Students demonstrate familiarity with techniques of changing behavior via environmental manipulation. Students learn to apply cognitive-behavioral techniques to effect behavior alteration. Students become familiar with the major research designs and procedures used in the field of behavior therapy.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4063 - Child Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn the major theories of child development make observations of child behaviors and relate these to theoretical perspectives and current research in the area. Students trace the development of the child in the physical, affective and cognitive domains.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4073 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn to recognize cultural and societal differences and similarities as they manifest themselves behaviorally. Students analyze the factors of gender, race and class as they relate to behavior. In addition the student develops an awareness and understanding of individual and group variation in terms of development, individual relationships and social functioning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
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PSYC 4096 - Senior Seminar I
Credit Hours: 3
Students complete a comprehensive review of a current topic in psychology and conduct an in- depth case study or an original research project. The history of the relevant research is discussed and current findings and discussions of directions for future work are made.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Psychology
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PSYC 4097 - Senior Seminar II
Credit Hours: 3
Students continue their senior projects and make a formal presentation which utilizes multimedia technology. Outstanding projects are presented at undergraduate research conferences.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4096 and Senior Standing in Psychology
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PSYC 4912 - Internship
Credit Hours: 12
Students work in a setting appropriate for the application of psychological skills. Students learn to function in a professional environment. Students are placed under the supervision of a social science worker while completing 400 hours of service.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Psychology
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READ 0098 - Learning Support Reading I
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to build vocabulary skills, literal comprehension, and recreational reading. Students develop independent word attack skills and effective vocabularies. Emphasis is focused on developing basic proficiencies in using comprehension skills required in reading for understanding. Students meeting specific course objectives will be allowed to attempt exit testing for Learning Support Reading.
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READ 0099 - Learning Support Reading II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to expand the students’ vocabulary comprehension, knowledge and use of literal comprehension concepts and to develop reading skills in preparation for the COMPASS Reading Exit Examination.
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READ 2100 - Literacy Comprehension
Credit Hours: 3
Students refine their reading skills (literal, interpretive and critical comprehension, reading speed and vocabulary) through wide and responsive reading of content area material. They practice teaching these reading skills and strategies to early adolescents in a community program.
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READ 2100L - Literacy Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Students engage in teaching literacy skills and strategies to early adolescents in one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions in the FVSU Literacy Clinic.
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READ 2110 - Introduction to Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a comprehensive overview of literacy assessment and instructional strategies to meet the specific literacy difficulties of children functioning on reading grade levels Pre-K-12. It emphasizes informal literacy assessment and modeling and scaffolding comprehension/metacognition, vocabulary, word identification (print skill), motivational, and fluency strategies. Students engage in these literacy assessment and instructional tasks on their levels for self-improvement and then simulate the assessment and instruction of children on various reading grade levels with various literacy difficulties. Finally, as they master these procedures, students apply this knowledge in the field. They assess and tutor children in a community program. Technology will be utilized.
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READ 2110L - Literacy Lab
Credit Hours: 3
Students engage in teaching literacy skills and strategies to early adolescents in one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions in the FVSU Literacy Clinic.
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READ 3623 - Differentiated Instruction for Teaching Reading and Writing in Middles Grades
Credit Hours: 3
This course is a study of middle level curriculum issues and trends that focus on a variety of strategies that integrate reading and writing in middle grades. Candidates investigate the stages of individuals’ reading and writing development, as well as effective teaching strategies, assessment techniques, and organization for instruction.
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READ 3723 - Classroom Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literacy difficulties encountered by youth in the classroom. It emphasizes both formal and informal assessment. Using data from individual cases, students will practice problem-solving strategies as they relate to classroom situations. Students assess literacy performance, analyze available information and plan instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program; READ 3823 Expanding Literacy across the Content Area in the Middle Grades
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READ 3820 - Expanding Literacy Across the Curriculum in Early Childhood/Special Education
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, candidates investigate the theories, practices, methodologies, issues, perspectives, complexities, and rewards of teaching reading across content area. In doing so, candidates employ action research and inquiry approaches in subject area and develop personal understandings of the strategies for teaching and learning to read in the content area in early childhood and early childhood special education classrooms.
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READ 3823 - Expanding Literacy Across the Content Area in Middle Grades
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, candidates investigate the theories, practices, methodologies, issues, perspectives, complexities, and rewards of teaching reading across content area. Students will employ inquiry approaches in subject area and develop personal understandings of the strategies for teaching and learning to read in the content area.
Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the Educator Preparation Program
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READ 3924 - Literacy Research
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to investigate the current issues and trends in literacy instruction. Emphasis will be on review of reading research literature and application of current practices and trends in research studies.
Prerequisite(s): READ 2100 , READ 2110 and READ 3623 , or READ 3723 , or READ 3823
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SOWK 2001 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
Credit Hours: 3
An awareness of the social problems and contemporary social systems impacting Americans from various walks of life is gained. Students examine and understand the roles of social welfare, social policies and social programs in meeting the challenges of our ever changing society. Insights are gained into the roles of social work professionals and their work settings.
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SOWK 2002 - Social Work Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
Students will gain knowledge of social work core values to develop and enhance their professional lives. Using the NASW Code of Ethics, students will address case material that will give them better insight in professional service, social justice, dignity and worth of persons, human relationships, and competence. Students will learn how to critically think about moral issues as they apply to diverse populations and various practice settings.
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SOWK 2401 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine and critique human development from conception to death. Critical to this examination will be the social work student’s comprehension of the physiological and sociological development and the meaningful milestones impacting the individual, family and community-at large. Piaget’s theory on learning and Freud’s theory on psychosexual development are sample theories studied.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2001
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SOWK 3001 - Human Behavior & Social Environment
Credit Hours: 3
TBA
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SOWK 3002 - Human Behavior & Environment II
Credit Hours: 3
TBA
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SOWK 3007 - Community Organization
Credit Hours: 3
Students distinguish and interpret current social needs which impact the lives of entire communities on a macro level. Using the campus as a community, students identify a need then plan, design and implement a change mechanism to improve the campus community. Through explorations and experiences, students acquire a sound knowledge of how to motivate “grass root” movements through community organizing.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2001
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SOWK 3011 - Theory and Methods of Social Work Practice I
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine in depth the theoretical models of therapy and basic counseling techniques that are central to expediting change in the individual. The most plausible means of engaging clients/patients using an eclectic approach are distinguished and determined. Students learn and practice the professional social worker’s Code of Ethics.
Prerequisite(s): SOWK 2001 and SOWK 2401
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