May 11, 2024  
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog 
    
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Photography

  
  • PHT 201 - Advanced Photography I

    (3 CR.)
    Provides weekly critiques of students’ work. Centers on specific problems found in critiques. Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHT 202 - Advanced Photography II

    (3 CR.)
    Provides weekly critiques of students’ work. Centers on specific problems found in critiques. Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  and PHT 201  or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHT 206 - Large Format Photography

    (3 CR.)
    Discusses 4x5 view camera techniques and controls, and sheet film processing. Demonstrates the image-making advantages of large format photography. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  and PHT 103  or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHT 211 - Color Photography I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces theory, materials, and processes of modern color images. Includes additive and subtractive theory, color filtration, and negative and positive printing techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 
  
  • PHT 221 - Studio Lighting I

    (3 CR.)
    Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  or approval of instructor.
  
  • PHT 222 - Studio Lighting II

    (3 CR.)
    Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  and PHT 221  or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHT 227 - Photographic Careers

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches the techniques of small photographic business operations. Includes portfolio preparation and presentation and basic marketing techniques. Covers theory of marketing, costing procedures and problems, legal accounting problems, copyright, and fundamentals of small photographic business operation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  or approval of instructor. 
  
  • PHT 231 - Photojournalism I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces equipment, techniques, skills, and concepts of photojournalism. Teaches photography for features, spot news, and photo essays. Emphasizes editing, captioning, and layout. May require individual projects. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 .
  
  • PHT 235 - Documentary Photography

    (3 CR.)
    Students learn how to create an in-depth documentary photography photo-essay. The final project will be edited for presentation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  and basic computer skills or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHT 247 - Alternative Photographic Processes

    (3 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102  or approval of instructor.
  
  • PHT 249 - Night and Low Light Photography

    (3 CR.)
    Explores physical limits of photographic capture including exposure in low light and use of extended time values. Considers the role of these factors in the history, theory, and practice of the medium, as an art form and means of communication.  Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 .
  
  • PHT 256 - Communicating through the Photographic Sequence

    (3 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 101 , PHT 102 , PHT 211 , PHT 270 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHT 265 - Mass Media into the Twenty-First Century

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the visual influence that film, newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV have exerted in the twentieth century and includes predictions for such media in the next century. Analyzes the relationships television and computers have had on society, and examines the impact of motion pictures, television and the Internet for the future. Considers what ethical and moral considerations must be made by a communications artist working in the twenty-first century Lecture 3 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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHT 130  or ART 160 

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 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 120 - Yoga II

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility, breathing, and meditation. Laboratory 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): PED 109 .
  
  • 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 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 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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PED 141  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • PED 144 - Skin and Scuba Diving

    (2 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): strong swimming skills.
  
  • 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 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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PED 181  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • 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.)
    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.

    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.

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. Clinical 8 hours. 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. Clinical 15 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. Clinical 20 hours. 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 100 - Elements of Physics

    (4 CR.)
    Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound, fundamental behavior of gases, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics I

    (4 CR.)
    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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  and PHY 101 .
  
  • 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.)
    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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 .
  
  • PHY 202 - General College Physics II

    (4 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 .
  
  • PHY 231 - General University Physics I

    (5 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): MTH 263  
  
  • PHY 232 - General University Physics II

    (5 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 231  and MTH 264 
  
  • PHY 243 - Modern Physics

    (4 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 232 .

Political Science

  
  • PLS ___ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check foonote for course options.

  
  • PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport Transfer course. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism; elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters; metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.  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 - Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory

    (3 CR.)
    Presents concepts of politics using political theory. Emphasizes the core thinkers and themes of political theory, with focus on concepts of justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, within the context of differing conceptions of the state. Apply political theory as a method of analysis for analyzing current political events and problems. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.  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 - Introduction to International Relations

    (3 CR.)


    Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics. 

      Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 

  
  • 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 2__ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • 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.)
    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. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 .
  
  • PSY 213 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

    (3 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 .
  
  • PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 .
  
  • PSY 225 - Theories of Personality

    (3 CR.)
    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.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • 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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