Jun 25, 2024  
2019-2020 NOVA Catalog 
    
2019-2020 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Photography

  
  • PHT 247 - Alternative Photographic Processes (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 . Explores manipulated imagery including traditional and nontraditional processes such as nonsilver and electronic imaging. Uses enlarged film negatives in order to investigate a variety of methods. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • PHT 256 - Communicating through the Photographic Sequence (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHT 101 , PHT 102 , PHT 211 , PHT 270 , or permission of instructor. Using experiences of sequencing, involves the student in creating a picture book composed of images that have been placed in a sequence that has special visual meaning. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • PHT 270 - Digital Imaging I (3 CR.)


    Introduces students to the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. Focuses on current trends within the photographic, prepress, and Internet industries. Includes image capture, manipulation, and output. Exposes students to the hardware and software used by today’s creative professionals in a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and class projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • PHT 271 - Digital Imaging II (3 CR.)


    Introduces students to the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. Focuses on current trends within the photographic, prepress, and Internet industries. Includes image capture, manipulation, and output. Exposes students to the hardware and software used by today’s creative professionals in a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and class projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • PHT 274 - Digital Film Editing and Post Production (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHT 130  or ART 160 .  Introduces students to techniques and procedures involved in digital film editing and post production. Covers aspects of editing to include industry standard software packages. Emphasizes the mechanics and obstacles of working with the moving image in the twenty-first century including available tools and methods, importance of file types, and how to keep things organized. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Physical Education and Recreation

  
  • PED 100 - Pilates (1 CR.)


    Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness I (1 CR.)


    Develops cardiovascular fitness through activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 105 - Aerobic Dance I (1 CR.)


    Focuses on physical fitness through dance exercises. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition (1 CR.)


    Provides the student with a full body workout through flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance exercises. Includes fitness evaluation, nutrition analysis, and weight control. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 109 - Yoga (1 CR.)


    Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 110 - Zumba (1 CR.)


    Focuses on Latin rhythms, dance moves, and techniques in Zumba. Utilizes physical activity, cardiovascular endurance, balance, coordination and flexibility as related to dance. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 111 - Weight Training I (1 CR.)


    Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 113 - Lifetime Activities (1 CR.)


    Presents lifetime sports and activities. Teaches skills and methods of lifetime sports and activities appropriate to the local season and facilities available. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (1-2 CR.)


    Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course. For PED 116-1 credit: Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week. For PED 116-2 credits: Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
  • PED 117 - Fitness Walking (1 CR.)


    Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 120 - Yoga II (2 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PED 109 . Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility, breathing, and meditation. Laboratory 4 hours per week.
  
  • PED 121 - Racquetball I (1 CR.)


    Teaches racquetball skills and strategies for team and individual play. Includes terminology, scoring, etiquette, equipment selection, and safety. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 123 - Tennis I (1 CR.)


    Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 125 - Badminton (1 CR.)


    Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 126 - Archery (1 CR.)


    Teaches skills and techniques of target archery. Focuses on use and maintenance of equipment, terminology, and safety. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 127 - Cycling (1 CR.)


    Introduces cycling techniques, equipment selection, care and maintenance, safety, and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 129 - Self-Defense (1 CR.)


    Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self-defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 131 - Fencing I (1 CR.)


    Presents the skills and techniques of foil fencing emphasizing footwork, terminology, rules, and strategies of offensive and defensive movements. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 133 - Golf I (1 CR.)


    Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 135 - Bowling I (1 CR.)


    Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 137 - Martial Arts I (1 CR.)


    Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 138 - Martial Arts II (1 CR.)


    Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 139 - Ice Skating (1 CR.)


    Introduces the skills of figure skating with emphasis on form. Includes equipment selection and safety. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 141 - Swimming I (1 CR.)


    Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 142 - Swimming II (1 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PED 141  or instructor’s permission. Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 144 - Skin and Scuba Diving (2 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): strong swimming skills. Emphasizes skills and methods of skin and scuba diving. Includes training with underwater breathing apparatus and focuses on safety procedures and selection, and use of equipment. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • PED 150 - Soccer (1 CR.)


    Emphasizes soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 152 - Basketball (1 CR.)


    Introduces basketball skills, techniques, rules, and strategies. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 154 - Volleyball (1 CR.)


    Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 155 - Wallyball (1 CR.)


    Focuses on skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 160 - Modern Dance (1 CR.)


    Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 161 - Dance Production I (1 CR.)


    Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 163 - Jazz I (1 CR.)


    Introduces dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns, and locomotor movements. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 164 - Jazz II (1 CR.)


    Continues dance through contemporary jazz movements. Includes floor stretches, isolations, dance patterns and locomotor movements. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 166 - Ballet (1 CR.)


    Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 168 - Basic Personal Trainer Preparation (3 CR.)


    Introduces the skills and knowledge required to become a personal trainer. Includes the principles of individual weight management, personal wellness, and the skills necessary for the creation of a fitness program for potential clients. 3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. 4 hours per week.
  
  • PED 171 - Ballroom Dance I (1 CR.)


    Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 172 - Ballroom Dance II (1 CR.)


    Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Part II of II. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 173 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling (1 CR.)


    Presents techniques and skills of climbing and rappelling with emphasis on safety, equipment, skills in knot tying, terminology and physical conditioning. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 181 - Downhill Skiing I (1 CR.)


    Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing, selection and use of equipment, terminology, and safety rules. Includes field experience. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 182 - Downhill Skiing II (1 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PED 181  or instructor’s permission. Teaches basic skills of downhill skiing, selection and use of equipment, terminology, and safety rules. Includes field experience. Lecture 0.5 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 1.5 hours per week.
  
  • PED 183 - Outdoor Adventures I (2 CR.)


    Introduces outdoor adventure activities with emphasis on basic skills, preparation, personal and group safety, equipment selection and use, ecology, and field experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
  • PED 220 - Adult Health and Development (2-3 CR.)


    Provides direct application of the theories of aging and physical activity. Teaches techniques for developing appropriate individualized fitness and activity programs for older adults. Includes assessment and evaluation of physical fitness principles, role of exercise in disease prevention, leadership skills, and communication strategies. For PED 220-2 credits: Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week. For PED 220-3 credits: Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • PED 245 - Lifeguard Training (2 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): ability to (1) swim continuously for 500 yards for a minimum of 100 yards each of crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, and sidestroke; (2) submerge to a minimum of 7 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object and return it to the surface; (3) tread water for 2 minutes using legs only; and (4) be 15 years of age by the first class. Introduces basic swimming and nonswimming rescues, swimming approaches and carries, water survival, and first aid and safety practices. Focuses on preparation for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Enrollment in PTH courses is restricted to students program-placed in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
 

  
  • PTH 105 - Introduction to Physical Therapy (3 CR.)


    Introduces the physical therapist assistant student to various aspects of physical therapy, and exposes the student to the physical therapy clinical setting. Lecture 1 hour. Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 115 - Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (5 CR.)


    Focuses on the relationship of specific joint structure and function, the role of individual muscles and groups of muscles and neurological principles in both normal and pathological movement. The course includes a review of basic physics and biomechanical principles applied to human movement. Includes specific posture and gait analysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 121 - Therapeutic Procedures I (5 CR.)


    Emphasizes therapeutic procedures utilized by physical therapist assistants. Allows students to practice elements of patient care and therapeutic skills. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 122 - Therapeutic Procedures II (5 CR.)


    Emphasizes therapeutic procedures utilized by physical therapist assistants. Allows students to practice elements of patient care and therapeutic skills. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 131 - Clinical Education I (3 CR.)


    Provides supervised instruction in administering therapeutic skills in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasizes the development of oral and written communication skills and the understanding of commonly seen disabilities. Lecture 1 hour. Total 9 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 151 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function (5 CR.)


    Focuses on the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. Emphasizes bone formation and landmarks; ligaments, muscle origin, action, and innervation. Includes basic sensory and motor control. Prepares student for principles of kinesiology and biomechanics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 210 - Psychological Aspects of Therapy (2 CR.)


    Focuses on the psychological reactions and behavioral changes in patients and their families. Emphasizes techniques of effective interaction between the allied health worker and the patient. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 225 - Rehabilitation Procedures (5 CR.)


    Focuses on rehabilitation techniques utilized in the treatment of disabling conditions. Emphasizes advanced exercise procedures, prosthetic and orthotic training, and other specialized techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 227 - Pathological Conditions (3 CR.)


    Studies specific pathologic conditions commonly seen in physical therapy. Emphasizes musculoskeletal and neurological system conditions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 231 - Clinical Education II (5 CR.)


    Provides instruction during the administration of therapeutic skills in a clinical setting. Emphasizes the total therapy program including rehabilitation techniques and specialized exercise programs. Provides experience in a variety of clinical settings. For PTH 231-lecture 2 hours. Total 17 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 232 - Clinical Education III (5 CR.)


    Provides instruction during the administration of therapeutic skills in a clinical setting. Emphasizes the total therapy program including rehabilitation techniques and specialized exercise programs. Provides experience in a variety of clinical settings. For PTH 232-lecture 1 hour. Total 21 hours per week.
  
  • PTH 245 - Professional Issues (3 CR.)


    Studies administrative procedures, changing practices in physical therapy, and trends in healthcare delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Physics

  
  • PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics I (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): Recommended satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, (PHY 101) light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics (PHY 102 ). Involves using arithmetic and some simple algebra, mostly in laboratory. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 102 - Introduction to Physics II (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 101  and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, (PHY 101 ) light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics (PHY 102). Involves using arithmetic and some simple algebra, mostly in laboratory. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 130 - Survey of Applied Physics (3 CR.)


    Surveys topics such as heat, electricity, and light with emphasis on practical applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 150 - Elements of Astronomy (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): placement into ENG 111  or division approval. Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Lecture 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): MTH 161  or equivalent and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, optics, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 201  and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, optics, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 231 - General University Physics I (5 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): MTH 263  or division approval and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics, with extended coverage of selected topics. Includes recitation as part of the lecture. Lecture 4 hours (includes recitation). Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 232 - General University Physics II (5 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 231 , MTH 264 , and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111  or division approval. Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics, with extended coverage of selected topics. Includes recitation as part of the lecture. Lecture 4 hours (includes recitation). Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • PHY 243 - Modern Physics (4 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PHY 232  and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 . For majors requiring calculus-based physics. Teaches principles of modern physics. Includes in-depth coverage of relativity, quantum physics, and solid state and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Political Science

  
  • PLS 120 - Introduction to Political Science (3 CR.)


    Teaches basic concepts and methods of the discipline of political science through study of political dimensions of a selected topic. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 135 - American National Politics (3 CR.)


    Teaches political institutions and processes of the national government of the United States; focuses on the Congress, presidency, and the courts, and their interrelationships. Gives attention to public opinion, suffrage, elections, political parties, interest groups, civil rights, domestic policy, and foreign relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 136 - State and Local Politics (3 CR.)


    Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 140 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 CR.)


    Teaches basic concepts and methods of comparative politics. Includes analyses of government and politics in a variety of nations around the world. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 200 - Political Ideologies (3 CR.)


    Analyzes and critically evaluates many leading ideologies of the modern world, such as anarchism, nationalism, fascism, national socialism, classical liberalism, conservatism, Fabian socialism, Marxism-Leninism, and liberal democracy. Evaluates contemporary extremist ideologies of both left and right. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 211 - U.S. Government I (3 CR.)


    Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 212 - U.S. Government II (3 CR.)


    Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 220 - Political Parties and Elections in the United States (3 CR.)


    Teaches basic concepts of American political parties and elections. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 225 - The United States Presidency (3 CR.)


    Describes the modern American presidency. Focuses on the presidency and many issues related to that office: the people, the powers, and the current environment in which the presidents serve. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 230 - Congress of the United States Government (3 CR.)


    Teaches the creation and development of the legislative branch of American government, and how that branch-Congress-interacts with the presidency, judiciary, and other aspects of American politics, such as campaigns, elections, political parties, media, bureaucracy, domestic policy, and foreign policy. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 241 - International Relations I (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): Ability to use the English language correctly and effectively at the college freshman level. Teaches geographic, demographic, economic, ideological, and other factors conditioning the policies of countries, and discusses conflicts and their adjustment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 242 - International Relations II (3 CR.)


    Teaches foreign policies of the major powers in the world community with an emphasis on the role of the United States in international politics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 250 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution (3 CR.)


    Teaches basic concepts and methods of conflict resolution, which includes the factors that lead to conflict, and how conflicts can be prevented or brought to an end through peaceful means. Focuses on national and international conflict resolution. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PLS 255 - Introduction to Peace and Stability Operations (3 CR.)


    Introduces the concept of coordinated public, private, international, and nonprofit sector responses to conflict, post-conflict, and natural disaster international humanitarian emergencies with the objective of returning states and regions to peace and stability. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Psychology

  
  • PSY 100 - Principles of Applied Psychology (3 CR.)


    Introduces the general principles of psychology as they are applied to work, relationships, and growth. Includes perception, learning, development, motivation, emotion, therapy, communication, and attitudes. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 120 - Human Relations (3 CR.)


    Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 125 - Interpersonal Relationships (3 CR.)


    Studies individual behavior as it affects the individual’s relationships. Considers such topics as attitudes, needs, values, leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teaches constructive methods of interpersonal problem solving. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite or Corequisite: Readiness to enroll in ENG 111  required. Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology I (3 CR.)


    Examines human and animal behavior, relating experimental studies to practical problems. Includes topics such as sensation/perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, stress, development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 202 - Introduction to Psychology II (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 . Examines human and animal behavior, relating experimental studies to practical problems. Includes topics such as sensation/perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, stress, development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 205 - Personal Conflict and Crisis Management (3 CR.)


    Studies the effective recognition and handling of personal and interpersonal conflicts. Discusses cooperative roles of public and private agencies, management of family disturbances, child abuse, rape, suicide, and related cases. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 211 - Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 -PSY 202  or PSY 200 . Introduces the principles and processes of various research procedures for applying the scientific method to understanding behavior. Includes preparation for conducting, understanding, and interpreting laboratory and field studies; documenting principles through research; and applying critical assessment to generic research. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 213 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 -PSY 202  or PSY 200 . Introduces the principles and processes of statistics within behavioral research. Emphasizes understanding and applying statistical tests to behavioral data. Stresses recognition and use of process, based on knowledge and understanding, over mathematical derivation. Focuses on selection of appropriate statistics, their application and correct decisions of interpretation within a behavioral research experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201 , or PSY 202  or permission of instructor. Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 216 - Social Psychology (3 CR.)


    Examines individuals in social contexts, social roles, group processes, and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 219 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201 , or PSY 202 . Investigates psychological principles from a cross-cultural perspective. Examines cultural basics for views of reality. Describes topics such as time, space, values, sex-roles, and human development in relation to culture. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 225 - Theories of Personality (3 CR.)


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201 , or PSY 202 , or permission of instructor. PSY 225 and HMS 265 cannot both be taken for credit toward graduation. Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 CR.)


    Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 235 - Child Psychology (3 CR.)


    Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors involved in the child’s development. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • PSY 236 - Adolescent Psychology (3 CR.)


    Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

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