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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: Must have 15 earned credits.
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: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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.
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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: Must have 15 earned credits.
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: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr. Notes: May be taken before or after PSY 3315.
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PSY 3319 - POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
An overview of current research in the area of positive psychology. Specific attention will be paid to areas of human positivity, happiness, resilience and flow. Student readings and reflective work will reinforcement theoretical concepts and personal understanding.
Prerequisites & Notes: 15 Earned credits
Credits: 3cr General Education Requirement: Un
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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: Must have 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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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: Must have 15 earned credits.
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.
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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 3345 - ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course will provide an overview of how to conduct research in social psychology. Students will design, conduct, analyze, and present social psychology research projects. Topics to be addressed in the course include person perception, attitudes, social cognition, group processes, social influence, aggression, helping behavior, interpersonal attraction and prejudice.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 1101, PSY 2206 AND PSY 3310
Credits: 3cr.
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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.
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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: Must have 15 earned credits.
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: Must have 15 earned credits.
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.
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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.
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PSY 4445 - ADVANCED COUNSELING
This course provides an advanced understanding of the counseling process including presenting problem identification, assessment, and interventions. Additional emphasis will be placed on crisis assessment interventions, ethical considerations, and case conceptualization. Practical application assignments will enable students to develop advanced counseling skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 3300
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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REC 1340 - KAYAKING
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.
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REC 1380 - TEAM BUILDING / LOW ROPES ELEMENTS
This course focuses on developing self-confidence, decision making skills, cooperation, trust building, goal setting and teamwork through the use of numerous ropes/challenge course elements. Learning how to lead others through a challenge course is an integral part of the class.
Credits: 1 cr.
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REC 1390 - HIKING AND BACKPACKING
Covers the broad range of activities concerned with hiking and backpacking, with an emphasis on basic map reading, needed equipment, safety, trip organization, pioneering skills, and outdoor etiquette. Weekend and off-campus sessions required. Course includes a guided hike.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Credits: 1 cr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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REC 2909 - WOMEN OUTDOORS
This course approaches the experience and perception of women outdoors from a variety of disciplines-rhetoric, cultural geography, recreations and leisure studies, history, and literature-all from a feminist perspective. We read essays giving an analytical framework for the books and films by women who hunt, fish, rock climb, mountain bike and surf. We explore issues such as how our cultural views and metaphorical constructs of women and nature affect participation in outdoor recreation, how women involved with recreation are talked to and about as compared to men, and what all this means for women who participate in outdoor recreation and for men who work or play outdoors with women.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: WS 2909
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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 3200 - WOMEN OUTDOORS
This course approaches the experience and perception of women outdoors from a variety of disciplines-rhetoric, cultural geography, recreations and leisure studies, history, and literature-all from a feminist perspective. We read essays giving an analytical framework for the books and films by women who hunt, fish, rock climb, hike, backpack, mountain bike and surf. We explore issues such as how our cultural views and metaphorical constructs of women and nature affect participation in outdoor recreation, how women involved with outdoor recreation are talked to and about as compared to men, and what all this means for women who participate in outdoor recreation and for men who work or play outdoors with women.
Prerequisites & Notes: 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr.
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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 2815 - PLANNING AND POPULATION
Examination of regional and urban planning models, and demographics analysis. Topics include population growth, sustainable planning, land use, zoning, transportation, planning for demographic change (“graying” of the United States), impacts of urban sprawl, urban revitalization and New Urbanism. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Minimum 15 earned credits.
Credits: 3cr.
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RTH 1101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE I
A study of the function of the cardiopulmonary systems to prepare the student for further study in respiratory pathophysiology. Relevant clinical applications are included.
Prerequisites & Notes: BSC 1121, BSC 1122, MA 1128 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
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 each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. (HCC fee).
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: RTH-1101 & RTH-1102 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
Credits: 2 cr.
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RTH 2204 - RESPIRATORY CARE 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.
Prerequisites & Notes: RTH 1102 with a grade of at least “C”.
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 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205 and RTH 2211 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
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 1101, RTH 1102 & RTH 1112 with a grade of at least “C” in each. (HCC fee).
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 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205 and RTH 2211 with a grade of at least “C” in each.
Credits: 3 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 1101, RTH 1102, RTH 1112, and RTH 2221 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS certification.
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 1111, RTH 2204, RTH 2205, RTH 2211, and RTH 2222 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS certification.
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 2208, RTH 2212, and RTH 2223 with a grade of at least “C” in each and health care provider BLS Certification.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RUS 3371 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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RUS 3372 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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RUS 3373 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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RUS 3374 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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RUS 3375 - FOREIGN STUDY - CREDIT ARRANGED
See RUS 3370 for course description.
Credits: 1 - 3 cr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SCI 1125 - THE SCIENCE OF MUSIC
Provides scientific explanations for the physical basis of sound and music. Topics will include: what comprises music versus noise, the biological interpretation of music, how sounds are made with different instruments, and digital aspects of modern music production and engineering. Explanation will require an introduction to Newton’s laws of motion, wave mechanics and acoustics, and some basic concepts of electricity and circuits. Students will explore these ideas hands on in the lab portion of the course.
General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge - Natural and Physical 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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SFM 1101 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
An introduction to the basic principles and implementation of Environmental Health and Safety in industrial and other types of organizations. Required as a first course for students enrolled in the Environmental Health and Safety major.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 1800 - JOB SITE SAFETY
This course will cover basic safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to common work sites, including well pads.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: GEG-1800
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SFM 2002 - REGULATION OF INDUSTRAIL HEALTH AND SAFETY
An overview of the regulation of industrial health and safety. Students will gain an understanding of industrial and occupational health and safety, safety legislation and regulation, ergonomics and safety management, fire prevention and protection, safety systems, and various resources for ensuring the health and safety of an industrial workforce. Special attention will be given to the safety needs of the gas production and service industry.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3000 - REGULATION OF INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
This course builds on concepts covered in SFM 1101 Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety. Specific standards and regulations, including those contained in 29CFR1910, will be covered. Additional topics include an overview of the legal and ethical dimensions of safety management as well using trend analysis to reduce workplace hazards.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take SFM-1101.
Credits: 3cr.
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SFM 3001 - SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
An overview of strategies for developing and managing safety programs. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of effective cultures of safety and design a basic safety education program for a simulated workplace need.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3002 - CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
A comprehensive overview of critical incident management. Students will gain an understanding of best practices for managing critical incidents that may put lives, property, or the environment at risk. Simulations of critical incidents will be used to ensure students learn relevant skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3003 - HUMAN FACTORS IN SAFETY
An overview of human factors in safety management and accident prevention. Students will review theories of human factors in safety and learn through case analysis ways to reduce the probability of accidents by more effectively recognizing risks and managing human behaviors at the worksite.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFM-1101
Credits: 3 cr.
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SFM 3020 - PRACTICUM
An out-of-class learning experience that allows students to observe or participate in applied work. May be taken for 1-5 credits and repeated for a total of 5 credits. Practicums are grades S and U-they do not affect your QPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits and permission of instructor.
Variable Credits: 1-5cr
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SFM 3100 - FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety provides an overview of fire prevention; fire behavior and fire suppression systems. Topics include the chemistry of fire; the Life Safety Code and other related safety codes; fire prevention methods and measures; types, and functions and features of some of the most common fixed and portable extinguishing systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take SFM-1101
Credits: 3cr.
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SFM 3200 - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
The course concentrates on concepts, terminology, and methodology in the practice of industrial hygiene. Sampling techniques for various contaminants, air and noise pollution, in particular are also covered.
Prerequisites & Notes: Take SFM 1101, MA 1135.
Credits: 3cr.
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SFM 4495 - INTERNSHIP
An out-of-class learning experience that allows students to observe or participate in applied work. May be taken for 6-12 credits and repeated for a total of 12 credits. Internships are grades S or U-they do not affect your QPA.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 earned credits and permission of instructor.
Variable Credits: 6-12cr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Must have 24 earned credits.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3320 - SOCIOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION
Globalization is profoundly remaking social structure and transforming the lives of people in every corner of the planet. The objective of this course is to survey the distinct themes sub-areas that make up the sociology of globalization. These include: theories of globalization; the global economy; political globalization; globalization and culture; transnational civil society/transnational social movements; globalization and gender/race/ethnicity; and transnational migration, etc.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3322 - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
Analyzes the influence of social interaction upon the process, stages, and problems of aging, particularly of older age. Student-conducted oral history is utilized not only as a catalyst for intergenerational understanding and respect, but also as a therapeutic social work technique designed to enhance the self-image of older people by having them look back over their personal histories and through that process help them to meet the human need to attain a self-appreciation of the validity and significance of their lives.
Credits: 3 cr. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: SOC 5522.
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SOC 3336 - POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
Covers the intersection of sociology and politics. Investigates the development of policy issues, people’s reactions and responses to them, and resolution of the issues in the public arena. Focuses on the dynamics of power and influence in the social relations: who has power, who does not, and why.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SOC 3342 - ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
Environmental sociology explores how the environment, society, politics, economics, technology and the individual intersect. Key contemporary environmental debates are investigated. Topics covered include the environmental movement, the sustainable development debate, capitalism and technology, global warming, environmental justice and the ecological society. Theory and empirical studies inform the exploration.
Credits: 3 cr
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