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PSC 3377 - LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS
Examines the political systems of the Latin American region in terms of historical, political, economic, and social aspects. Special attention to the idea of political development and change.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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PSC 4401 - TOPICS IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Examines in depth a specific aspect of the American political system, such as interest groups, political parties, the media, political campaigns and elections, or the judicial system.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSC 4402 - PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS
Examines the Executive and Congress as both governmental and political institutions, as well as the ongoing relationship between them.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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PSC 4404 - COURTS AND THE CONSTITUTION
Examines general principles of the U.S. constitutional system and the role of the judiciary in interpreting individual rights.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSC 4412 - TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Examines in depth the government and politics of a particular country or group of countries (e.g. Canada, Communist systems, developing countries, the European Community).
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness
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PSC 4415 - U S FOREIGN POLICY
Examines the content and process of U.S. foreign policy since 1 900. Emphasis is on interests, objectives and strategies in key regions as well as domestic forces and constraints.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: SOC 4415.
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PSC 4430 - GLOBAL DEMOCRATICIZATION
Examines the concepts related to democratic theory, early forms of democratic practices, the development of democracy in Europe and the U.S., and the spread of democracy worldwide. Special attention given to why and how countries become – or fail to become – democratic.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness
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PSC 4450 - INTERNSHIP
Designed to give actual experience in the work of an agency and an understanding of the agency’s position in the community. Further, the intern should become aware of the agency’s philosophy and goals, the formal and informal organization of the agency, and the role for the agency in the political system.
Credits: 1 - 15 cr.
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PSC 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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PSY 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Designed to familiarize students with the application of scientific psychology to human life. Emphasis is on “normal” behavior and its antecedents. Includes the study of broad categories of human behavior through various psychological models.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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PSY 1151 - ORIENTATION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Intended for students who have recently become or are seriously considering a psychology major. Will focus on assessing initial skill levels, career choices and planning, critical skills and experiences that may be required for entry into the workforce or graduate study; department policies and procedures; and writing style requirements of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisites: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 2201 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
An introduction to the assessment of human behaviors in clinical-counseling, educational, and organizational settings. Emphasis is placed on teaching students to be informed consumers and critical thinkers regarding the development and use of psychological tests and assessments.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 2206 - RESEARCH METHODS I
A practical, skills-based introduction to research methods in psychology including the scientific method, experimental design, survey construction, data collection, and data analysis. Students will be exposed to a variety of computer programs including Excel, SPSS, and Survey Pro as well as information technology resources including PILOT, PsychInfo, EBSCOhost, and Web search engines.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 or PSY 1151.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 2210 - PSYCHOLOGY OF FAMILY RELATIONS
This survey course covers the psychological dynamics of the family as a unit, parent-child interactions, the effect of developmental events on the psychology of the family, divorce, single parent families, etc. Class discussion and videotapes are used to illustrate these concepts.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Social Sciences, Wellness
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PSY 2212 - HUMAN SEXUALITY
Provides a survey of scientific findings and contemporary perspectives in the area of human sexuality. Covers cultural, psychological, emotional, physiological, and developmental aspects of human sexuality and the information needed to help students make responsible decisions concerning their own sexuality and sexual behavior.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences, Wellness
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PSY 2421 - DEATH AND DYING
Provides an overview of the psychological aspects of death and dying in our society. Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death, the terminally ill patient, funeral rituals and burial, mourning and grief, and suicide and euthanasia. Classroom material is supplemented by the student’s self-exploration and writing on feelings, attitudes, and beliefs about death.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness and Wellness
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PSY 3290 - LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
Surveys empirical findings regarding the interactive aspects of human behavioral development from conception through old age. Includes examination of major theories regarding physical, social, emotional, and mental development. Emphasizes normal development as it is experienced at each stage of human life span.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 3292 - CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Surveys theories and empirical findings regarding the interactive aspects of human behavioral development from conception through pre-adolescence. Examines major findings regarding physical, social, emotional, and mental development. Emphasizes normal development as it is experienced at each stage of the childhood years before adolescence.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 3300 - HELPING SKILLS
Designed to help students develop effective listening and interpersonal skills for conducting counseling. The primary emphasis of this course is on (1) the application of counseling and psychological theory to actual casework and (2) the development of counseling skills through observing and conducting peer counseling sessions.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and upper division standing.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3301 - THEORIES OF COUNSELING
Considers the major theories of psychological treatment and behavior change. The major theories covered include: psychodynamic, humanistic, behavior, cognitive, and family systems therapies. Emphasis is placed on student understanding of conceptual bases of dominant counseling models.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and upper division standing.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 3306 - RESEARCH METHODS II
Research methods II is a hands-on application of the material introduced in Research Methods I. Students in this course will conceptualize, design and conduct independent research projects. From data collected during this semester students will learn to present their research findings in a organized and coherent manner. Research designs covered in this course will range from survey to true experimental designs. Considerable attention will be paid to the conducting of ethical research.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and PSY 2206.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3306L - RESEARCH METHODS LAB
Research Methods Lab.
Credits: 1 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: PSY 3306.
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PSY 3309 - STEREOTYPING AND PREJUDICE
This course addresses social psychological research examining stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Attention is focused on the development, maintenance, use, and reduction of prejudice and stereotypes. The impact and psychological consequences of stereotyping and prejudice for their victims also are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3310 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Covers the individual aspects of social behavior. Attention is focused on problems in perception, thinking, and motivation. The following topics are examined: theories of person perception, attitude formation, personality structure, motivational determinants of group membership and social conformity, social roles and leadership.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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PSY 3311 - INTRODUCTION TO SMALL GROUP PROCESS
Basic principles of small group process are examined through didactic and experiential approaches. Applications in various settings are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3312 - DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL PROCESS
Psychological theories of deviant behavior are studied. Major areas include: sexual deviations, prostitution, juvenile delinquency, suicide, obesity, drug addiction, etc., and the various treatment modalities.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness
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PSY 3315 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I
Introduces the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Covers strategic management and HRM, the legal context, measurement of job content, recruiting, selection, and human resource development.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken before or after PSY 3316.
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PSY 3316 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II
Continues coverage of the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Topics include performance management, terminations, workplace safety and health (OSHA), workplace violence, health information privacy issues, job design, organization development, and international HRM.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken before or after PSY 3315.
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PSY 3321 - ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
An overview of research, theory, and trends in the study of adolescence as a stage in human development from the onset of biological pubescence to the transition to young adulthood. Consideration of the multiple and interacting influences on adolescent development and behavior is a major focus of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 3324 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
Addresses the study of trends in human development from the transition to early adulthood, through senescence, to death. Examines the social, biological, cognitive, and personality components of the aging process. Emphasizes variations in psychological adaptations to personal changes and role transitions during the adult years.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3325 - ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
Provides students with an in-depth understanding of leadership issues and examines applications of leadership principles to the college environment as well as other settings in the community. Students will participate in a campus or
community setting where they can study and apply these principles.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 3332 - PSYCHOLOGY OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
This course provides a current overview of stress and stress-related dysfunction. Techniques for managing stress are emphasized through demonstration and student participation.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3350 - LEARNING AND COGNITION
This course will provide students with an in-depth study of learning theory and theories of human cognition. Topics covered in this course will include classical and operant conditioning, behavior modification, memory, attention, problem solving, concept formation, and language.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and PSY 2206.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 3350L - LEARNING AND COGNITION LABORATORY
The lab will allow students to apply their knowledge of learning theory and cognition. Students will engage in supervised research projects that will involve the demonstration of learning principles and applied cognitive psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: PSY 3350.
Credits: 1 cr.
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PSY 3353 - CAREER PLANNING
An opportunity for Psychology majors to explore career, graduate school and field placement possibilities in their concentration area prior to selecting an internship or completing capstone experiences in the major. Required for all majors: may be taken in lieu of PSY 1151 for students entering the major with more than 45 semester hours completed. The course meets weekly (7 weeks) in the first half of the semester.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1151 or 45 earned credits.
Credits: 1 cr. Notes: It may be taken in the same semester as PSY 3352.
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PSY 3355 - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
This course examines relationships that exist between our behavior, our environment, and health and disease. Specific areas of review include the psychology of physical activity, smoking cessation, weight-control, stress-disease links with cancer and cardiovascular disease, and models of health care seeking behaviors. Laboratory exercises further explore aspects of health and disease affected by social and behavioral conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 2206 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4 cr.
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PSY 3391 - PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Provides an introduction to the history of psychological disorders as well as an overview of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders. Emphasis is placed on the biopsychosocial model of psychological disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Social Sciences
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PSY 4406 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
This course provides an introduction to the field of clinical neuropsychology including the study of the human brain and a variety of neurological disorders. Students explore a variety of different disorders and will be introduced to neuropsychological assessment techniques. This course is particularly useful for pre-med, nursing, biology, and psychology students.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 or BSC 1104 or permission of instructor and 49 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4415 - LABOR RELATIONS
Labor relations are part of the organizational landscape in manufacturing, service, government, and professional sports. This course examines the history of unions, the organizing process, roles of both parties in contract negotiation and administration, strikes and conflict resolution, grievances, and arbitration processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4416 - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Introduces participants to current issues and techniques in compensation and benefits. Coverage includes the legal context for compensation, job evaluation and point factor systems, construction of compensation surveys, pay for performance systems, workers’ compensation, Social Security, unemployment insurance, ERISA and retirement plans and issues in executive compensation. The course emphasizes conceptual, social, and practical issues related to the development of an administration of compensation systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4422 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Designed to introduce students to the myriad factors influencing the development of girls and women in a variety of cultures and societies. Areas covered include feminist scholarship and research; gender socialization, women’s biology and health; sexuality, relationships and family; and work, career, and power issues. Students taking the course for graduate credit (PSY 5522) are required to complete an independent research project.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Information Literacy
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PSY 4430 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Considers major personality theories ranging from psychoanalytic to humanistic and behavioral models. Papers and discussion concentrate on examining merits and limitations of various theories.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4441 - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Introduces the role of psychologists in the legal system. Assignments examine and evaluate assumptions made by the legal system about psychological and scientific issues. This approach serves as a framework for considering specific psycho-legal issues. Students study issues pertaining to jury trials, the insanity plea, punishment and sentencing issues, the rights of children, and other important questions.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101 and 49 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 4445 - ADVANCED COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
Provides advanced training in counseling skills for students in the helping professions (nursing, social work, counseling/clinical psychology, criminal justice, etc.). Emphasis placed on diagnosis and treatment of clients requiring long-term intervention. Special emphasis will be placed on diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 3391 and PSY 3300 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr.
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PSY 4490 - SENIOR SEMINAR
In this course senior psychology majors explore their strengths and weaknesses and review the knowledge and skills they have acquired as a psychology major. Students are directed toward understanding how their skill sets and personal preferences may be successfully applied after completion of the B.S. degree (work or graduate school). Additionally, students submit a portfolio of their work while at Mansfield and complete a research-based seminar paper.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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PSY 4495 - INTERNSHIP
Provides practical experience and beginning professional skills to selected students. This is an internship that will focus on applied skills, community service, or research work in settings appropriate to student’s interests and curriculum, including metal health and other human service programs, hospitals, human resource offices, and industrial or governmental agencies. The goal is to relate theoretical learning to practical applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: At least junior standing as a psychology major and approval of department faculty.
Credits: 6 - 12 cr. Notes: May be taken for 6 through 12 credits. Letter grades (A-F) will be assigned.
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PSY 4496 - RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIP
Provides students with intensive experiences in empirical research under close supervision. Qualified students become involved in ongoing research projects, working with experienced researchers. Students are encouraged to serve their apprenticeship at other campuses or institutional settings.
Credits: 1 - 15 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 15 credits.
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PSY 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.
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REC 1200 - INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION
An introduction to the broad range of skills and knowledge needed by recreation professionals, especially as related to leadership of outdoor activities. Topics include: The inherent value of recreation, trends and growth in the field, the role of the public and private sectors, proper training of new guides, marketing recreational opportunities and case studies.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Professional Elective
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REC 1310 - ROCK CLIMBING
Covers the broad range of activities concerned with rock climbing, with an emphasis on climbing skills, technical skills with ropes and hardware, and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1320 - MOUNTAIN BIKING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with mountain biking, with an emphasis on riding skills, maintenance, and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Environmental, Economic, Social and Personal Sustainability,
Wellness
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REC 1330 - RIVER GUIDING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with river guiding, with an emphasis on river hydrology and navigation, safety and risk management, technical skills, and trip organization. Weekend and off-campus sessions required. Course includes a guided raft trip.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1340 - KAYAKING AND CANOEING
Cover the broad range of activities concerned with kayaking and canoeing, with an emphasis on skills and safety. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1550 - NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Covers nature photography using digital cameras with an emphasis on tools and techniques for beginners. Topics include: lighting; macro and telephoto photography; photographing landscapes, plants and animals, water, and people. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1560 - OBSERVING ANIMALS
Covers the various skills, tools, and techniques necessary to successfully guide guests to observe wild animals in their natural setting. Will focus on animals native to Pennsylvania and to the forested regions of the northeastern United States. Topics include: using a field guide, habitat associations, animal activity patterns, animal signs and tracks, vocalizations and calling, animal body language, blinds and camouflage. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 1570 - EDIBLE/MEDICINAL PLANTS
Students will learn the historical/cultural background for the use of edible and medicinal plants, especially those native to Pennsylvania. They will learn to identify and prepare many of the more commonly used species plus receive pointers on conveying this information to the general public. Although designed for nature tourism guides, this class is appropriate for anyone interested in the topic. Participation in weekend and off-campus sessions is required.
Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Wellness
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REC 3020 - PRACTICUM
An out-of-class learning experience that allows students to observe or participate in applied work. Practicums are graded S or U - they do not affect GPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 - 5 cr. Notes: May be repeated for a total of five credits.
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REC 3100 - LEADING OUTDOOR RECREATION TRIPS
Course covers the elements required for successful outdoor trips: trip organization, group dynamics, safety and risk management, interpretation of the cultural and natural environment, and outdoor ethics.
Prerequisites & Notes: REC 1200.
Credits: 3 cr.
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REC 3700 - RECREATION MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS
Covers management of outdoor recreation organizations in both the private and public sector. Marketing, budgets and finances, risk management, trip organization and logistics, and community relations are among the major topics covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: REC 1200.
Credits: 3 cr.
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REC 4496 - INTERNSHIP
Offers practical work experience and the opportunity to apply and to further develop appropriate skills. All internships will be grades S or U - they do not affect your QPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 6 - 12 cr.
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RPL 1102 - INTRODUCTION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
Examines regional planning as a tool for shaping the future man-made and natural environment. Introduces man/land relationships that affect community well-being, the tools used by government in managing these relationships for public benefit; and programs, politics, and activities required in recent planning legislation.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Professional Elective
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RTH 1101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE I
An examination of respiratory system anatomy and physiology, medical gas physics, chest radiology, and the principles of electrocardiography. A self-study module in medical terminology is included.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, MA 1128, CHM 1101 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.3.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 1102 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE II
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice of fundamental respiratory care assessment and therapeutic procedures. Topics include physical examination of the patient, bedside pulmonary function tests medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, airway pharmacology, lung expansion therapy, airway clearance therapy, airway management, and infection control.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, MA 1128 and CHM-1101 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.3.
Credits: 4 cr.
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RTH 1111 - PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
This course covers lung function in health and disease. Techniques used to measure lung function are discussed and demonstrated. The student is instructed in the interpretation of pulmonary function tests.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121. Co-requisite: RTH 1101.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2204 - PHARMACOLOGY
Examines the action and uses of pharmacologic agents. Emphasis is on drugs used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and pulmonary disease, and includes the calculation of dosages and solutions.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2207 - PULMONARY DISEASE
Introduction to common pulmonary disorders and their management. Topics include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive pulmonary disorders, infectious pulmonary disease, pulmonary vascular disease, pulmonary pathology due to trauma, neonatal cardiopulmonary disease, and pediatric pulmonary disease.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1122.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2208 - PERINATAL/PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY CARE
Examines respiratory physiology and pathophysiology relevant to the newborn and pediatric patient. The principles, techniques, and equipment relied upon in providing respiratory care to this age group are identified and demonstrated.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1102.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2211 - MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Classroom instruction and laboratory practice in the management of patients requiring continuous mechanical support of ventilation.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1102.
Credits: 4 cr.
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RTH 2212 - ADVANCED CARDIOPULMONARY CARE
Examines cardiovascular problems, advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring techniques, special procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, and home care.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 2211.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 2221 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM I
An introduction to fundamental assessment and therapeutic procedures provided to patients in the hospital setting. Each student will have a weekly half-day rotation to the clinical site for observation and hands-on experience treating patients in the critical and non-critical care areas of the hospital.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121 and BSC 1122 with a grade of at least “C” and a grade point average of at least 2.3.
Credits: 1 cr.
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RTH 2222 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
The student will practice the administration of fundamental respiratory care procedures to patients in the hospital under the supervision of experienced respiratory therapists.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 2221 with a grade of at least “C”.
Credits: 3 cr.
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RTH 2223 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM III
The student will demonstrate competence in the administration of fundamental respiratory care procedures and begin practicing more advanced respiratory care procedures in the critical care units and diagnostic laboratories.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 2222 with a grade of at least “C”.
Credits: 5 cr.
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RTH 2224 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV
The student will demonstrate competence in the administration of advanced respiratory care procedures in the critical care units and diagnostic laboratories. Rotations to specialty care facilities are included.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 2223 with a grade of at least “C”.
Credits: 6 cr.
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RUS 1101 - INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN I
Oral alphabet drill, written alphabet drill, study of specific letters and sounds, pronunciation and orthography, personal pronouns, present tense, first conjugation verbs, accusative of personal pronoun questions, indirect questions and negation, present tense, second conjugation verbs, reflexive verbs, gender of nouns, accusative of nouns (direct objects), verbs of going, months and years with numbers, prepositional case of nouns, possessive pronouns/adjectives.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisite: proven foreign language ability.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 1102 - INTRODUCTORY RUSSIAN II
Dative case of pronouns, double negatives, conjunctions. Noun plurals, stress shift in plurals, geographical information, expressions with dative, demonstrative pronouns, adjectives, superlative degree, past tense, future tense, accusative of adjectives/possessive pronouns, relative pronouns, partitive genitive, instrumental case with prepositions.
Prerequisites & Notes: RUS 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 2201 - INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I
The perfective and imperfective aspect of verbs, dates and the negative case, dative case of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, instrumental case without prepositions, relative pronouns, partitive genitive, passive voice, instrumental case with prepositions, masculine nouns with stressed endings, genitive plural, adjectives modified by numbers, dative, instrumental and prepositional plural, indefinite pronouns, adjectives and adverbs, comparative degree of adjectives and adverbs, reading of simple texts.
Prerequisites & Notes: RUS 1101 and RUS 1102 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3370 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
Open to students who wish to study abroad. Plans for foreign study should be presented at least one semester prior to departure. Number of credits granted will be based upon validated credentials presented to the department. The student should register for RUS 3370 - RUS 3380 prior to departure. Students should consult the regulations for study-abroad available in the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3371 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3372 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3373 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3374 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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RUS 3375 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Language and Literature
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SCI 1104 - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Forensic science is the application of science to law. this course will study the collection and identification of materials used as evidence. This will include an understanding of their physical and chemical nature and origins at the crime scene. Further, the student will utilize the collected evidence to suggest scenarios for crime scenes.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Natural Sciences
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SCI 1107 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
An introduction to astronomy, forces and motion, and energy. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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SCI 1108 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
An introduction to the atom, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, sound, and light. Students will often construct laboratory apparatus from readily available sources to make physical measurements. This general education course is particularly suitable for elementary education majors.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Natural and Physical Sciences,
Natural Sciences
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SCI 3270 - NANOTECH LAB EXPERIENCE
An intensive nanotechnology laboratory experience. Topics covered include: material safety and equipment; basic nanotechnology processes; thin film deposition; lithography; materials modification; and device characterization, packaging, and testing.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of Nanotechnology Coordinator required.
Credits: 18 cr.
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SCI 4400 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
This is a course for one to three credits for practicing teachers and for graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in education programs. The course may focus on one or more physical science topics, but content, activities, and methods will be treated with equal importance for a variety of classroom settings. The information, ideas, and activities obtained will be timely and useful to teachers in their classrooms.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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SOC 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Introduction to the basic concepts, premises, and techniques involved in the scientific approach to the study of human societies. Analysis is made of selected aspects of social behavior at interpersonal, intergroup, and societal levels. Global perspectives are explored.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 1121 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
A survey of the major problems in contemporary society with special attention to the major paradigms (conflict, functionalist, interactionist) that are used to interpret the formation of social policy and social movement. Special focus is on social and economic justice and populations at risk globally and locally.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Unity and Diversity of Humanity – Themes - Ethics and Civic Responsibility,
Global Awareness, Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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SOC 2200 - AMERICAN MINORITIES
An investigation of the individual and group processes by which the U. S. has been peopled and of the resulting racial, religious, and ethnic communities. Consideration will be given to the similarities and differences in the values and experiences of a variety of groups and to the relative strength of tendencies toward assimilation and toward preservation of distinguishing characteristics.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 2203 - TELEPHONE SURVEY RESEARCH
Provides training in applied social research. Students are directly involved in constructing an interview schedule, selecting a sample, conducting telephone interviews, coding and analyzing data, and writing a report.
Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 1101, PSY 1101 or ANH 1101.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy, Social Sciences
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SOC 2232 - AMERICAN FAMILY SYSTEMS
An examination of the diversity of marriage and family life in American society as reflected in changing social conditions and social policies. Focus is given to social and economic justice and populations at risk, including the identification and function of values, norms, and codes relevant to marriage and family decision making.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Social and Behavioral Sciences,
Social Sciences
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SOC 2260 - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
This general education course provides an introduction to the study of social stratification in the United States of America and around the world. Students will investigate the dimensions of inequality among social positions analyze the means by which individuals, groups and countries attain unequal rank, and critique theories of this intersection of class, race, gender and country. Explores the problems associated with theorizing about and measuring social class.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 3280 - SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
Explores sociological theories and research on deviant behavior. Emphasis is on understanding the social construction of what is considered deviance in society, the social patterns behind deviant behavior within society, and how deviance is a necessary part of society. Major and minor forms of deviant behavior will be explored using these perspectives.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3301 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Overview of the major concepts, theories, and research findings in the field of organizational behavior. Examines the sociological analysis of organizations in modern society, the social dimensions of high performance organizations, and how to direct and lead individuals, groups and organizations.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3305 - SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Analysis of the interrelationships between religion and other aspects of society, particularly with reference to the problems of order and change.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Social Sciences
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SOC 3307 - SOCIAL RESEARCH I: RESEARCH DESIGN DATA COLLECTION
Examines the basic relationship of research with social theory, the challenges of defining a problem for study, the selection of an appropriate sample, and the challenges faced in using various techniques to collect data from a sample. Careful consideration is given to the ethical issues that arise in the conduct of research.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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SOC 3308 - SOCIAL RESEARCH II: ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND APPLICATIONS
Covers how social scientists handle quantitative data. Reviews the scientific method, causality, the types of variables encountered in social research, and how data informs social theory. The focus is on learning basic techniques for describing social science data and testing for relationships between variables. Includes training in statistical software package and student-driven applied research projects; thus previous training in statistics strongly recommended.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Information Literacy
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SOC 3310 - SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER
This course introduces major sociological concepts, theories, and perspectives about gender and sex. The main purpose of this course is to explore how society and culture work together to shape our lives and our gender identities. The course will explore the relationship between gender and major social institutions, such as family and economy. This will examine how culture, economy, and education, maintain, reproduce, and change gender roles within the United States and across the world.
Prerequisites & Notes: 24 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Global Awareness, Social Science
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