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PILT 2445 - RW Mountain Operations Lab 1 credits
Students will learn proper techniques for safe mountain flying operations. This course includes practical application under the direction of an experienced mountain pilot. There is a lab/testing fee. (Fall, Spring)
(Flight Lab Hours: 11 Course Syllabus Flight hours; 10.5 Dual Training hours; 0 Solo Training hours; 3.5 Pre-flight/Post-flight Briefing hours; 11 Ground Training hours)
Prerequisite: PILT 2050 (may be taken concurrently) and PILT 2355
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PILT 2455 - External Load RW Lab 1 credits
Students will learn proper techniques for safe procedures in specialized areas of rotorcraft operations. This course includes practical applications with external loads under the direction of an experienced utility pilot. There is a lab/testing fee. (Fall, Spring)
(Flight Lab Hours: 14 Course Syllabus Flight hours; 13.5 Dual Training hours; 0 Solo Training hours; 3.1 Pre-flight/Post-flight Briefing hours; 9 Ground Training hours)
Prerequisite: PILT 2355
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PILT 2465 - Night Vision Goggle RW Lab 1 credits
This lab provides all of the flight and ground training necessary to qualify a pilot to operate an aircraft using night vision goggles. All flight tasks and ground subjects required by the FAA prior to acting as pilot in command of an aircraft using night vision goggles will be covered. NVG related topics include: limitations and flight operations, aeromedical factors, normal, abnormal, and emergency operations, performance, scene and terrain interpretation, flight planning, use of external and internal aircraft lighting systems, preflight preparation, and proper piloting techniques during the takeoff, climb, en route, descent, and landing phases of flight. There is a lab fee. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (P/F)
(Flight Lab Hours: 25 Course Syllabus Flight hours; 25 Dual Training hours; 0 Solo Training hours; 6 Pre-flight/Post-flight Briefing hours; 10 Ground Training hours)
Prerequisite: PILT 2245 or PILT 2275 , and PILT 2310
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PILT 2500 - FW Tailwheel Transition Lab 1 credits
Develop skills, knowledge and proficiency necessary to obtain a tail-wheel endorsement. Students will learn how to perform the flight maneuvers necessary to safely operate a tail-wheel aircraft. There is a lab/testing fee. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Flight Lab Hours: 10 Course Syllabus Flight hours; 10 Dual Training hours; 0 Solo Training hours; 5 Pre-flight/Post-flight Briefing hours; 2 Ground Training hours)
Prerequisite: PILT 1150 or PILT 1160 or PILT 1170 ; or approval by the Director of Flight Operations.
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PILT 2510 - UAS Mission Planning and Operation, Photogrammetry, and GIS 3 credits
This course discusses unmanned aircraft mission planning and considerations for successful execution of mission plans. Students will plan and make preparations for real UAS missions. Students will also process and evaluate data retrieved from UAS missions. Principles of photogrammetry, global positioning systems, and geographic information systems will be discussed by analyzing data retrieved from UAS missions. This course is a co-requisite for PILT 2515 - UAS Mission Flight Lab . Students must also register for, and participate in, the mission flight lab to actually fly the missions. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PILT 1135
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PILT 2515 - UAS Mission Flight Lab 2 credits
This lab provides students advanced level experience in flying unmanned aircraft missions. Students will increase their experience in line-of-site (LOS) missions as well as beyond-line-of-site (BLOS) missions. This lab builds on intermediate UAV flight experience gained in the Unmanned Aircraft LOS and BLOS Flight Lab. This lab provides students advanced UAS operator experience through scenario-based missions.
Prerequisite: PILT 1135
Co-Requisite: PILT 2510
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PILT 2890 - Aviation Internship 1 to 4 credits
Work-related learning experience carefully coordinated between instructor, student, and employer. The work experience must be associated with aviation. This course has flexible credit hours depending on the number of hours the student anticipates working for the employer. A maximum of 4 hours of internship at any level may be counted toward the major. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credits. (P/F) (As Needed)
Prerequisite: PILT 1040 and PILT 2240 or PILT 2270 ; or PILT 1040 and PILT 2245 or PILT 2275 ; or director approval.
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POLS 1100 - American National Government 3 credits
Source of democratic ideas and principles of the constitutional system. Cultural, group, party and governmental influences on the process of public policymaking. The administration and impact of public policy. (Fall, Spring, and Summer)
General Education Course: American Institutions Requirement: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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POLS 2100 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits
A fundamental introduction to the essential definitions, concepts, theories, authors, institutions and contemporary background for an understanding of current international affairs. (Fall)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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POLS 2200 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 credits
Introduction to basic concepts of political analysis and their application in comparing societies and their politics; examination of socio-historic and institutional forces and their influences on political structures and outcomes.(Spring)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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POLS 2300 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 credits
An introductory survey of key political ideas, concepts and movements from antiquity to the 21st century. (Fall)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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POLS 2890 - Internship 1 to 6 credits
Credit given for practical experience with a public official, government agency or other entity related to Political Science. A maximum of 6 hours of internship at any level may be counted toward the major, and a maximum of 3 hours of internship at any level may be counted toward the minor. Instructor and Department Chair signature is required. May be repeated up to maximum of 6 credits. (P/F) (As Needed)
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POLS 3000 - Research Methods in Political Science 3 credits
Methods and approaches of social science and political science; including theory and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research design. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3010 - Current Political Issues 3 credits
The study of selected controversies in politics revolving around moral, legal, philosophical, policy, and empirical issues. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3020 - Political Economy 3 credits
This course introduces students to political economy approaches to policy questions and shows how they can be used to address contemporary problems. Students are introduced to the tools of modern political economy and apply these tools to policy problems. Through these methods and their application students will learn how to evaluate public policy using theory and evidence. (Spring Odd Years)
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POLS 3030 - State & Local Government 3 credits
Function, structure and politics of state and local government policymaking within the context of the federal system. (Spring odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3100 - Parties, Elections, & Voting Behavior 3 credits
The study of political parties, elections, voting behavior, campaigns, and electoral systems with an emphasis on the electoral rules of both the U.S. and non U.S. systems. (Fall odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3110 - American Presidency: Executive Process 3 credits
Examination of the American presidency including: historical foundations, constitutional provisions, the various constituencies the president is expected to serve, the different roles the president fills, and comparisons with executives in other government organizations. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3120 - Courts 3 credits
Examination of law, courts, judges, the legal profession and their roles in the larger political system with an emphasis on judicial processes, U.S. courts compared to other nations, and current issues surrounding the legal system. Can also be counted as a Criminal Justice credit. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3130 - American Legislative Process & Behavior 3 credits
Organization, procedures and leadership of Congress. The committee system, legislative-administrative relationships and inter-legislative relationships. Problems of legislative leadership and procedures. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3410 - Public Administration 3 credits
Examination of the mechanics and dynamics of government administration. Emphasis on the rise and impact of bureaucratic state, tasks of administrators, technical aspects of administration and administrative responsibility. (Fall odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3440 - Introduction to the Middle East 3 credits
An introduction to the study of the Middle East by way of geography, religion, political developments and ideas, and contemporary conflicts. Particular emphasis will be put on how early political events have come to effect the twenty-first century world. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3500 - Identity Politics 3 credits
An examination of the role that race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, and other “identities” play in the political arena. Students will explore the nature of race, racism, and ethnocentrism, sexism etc, and their impact on political institutions and public policy. Particular attention will be given to elections, public opinion, mass media and social movements in the United States. (Spring odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3510 - Constitutional Law 3 credits
The study of the development of constitutional law as it pertains to separation of powers, governmental authority, federalism, economic issues, war powers, taxing and spending, and the elections process. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3520 - Civil Rights and Liberties 3 credits
Origins and philosophic basis of the Bill of Rights; a case law approach focusing on the First Amendment, equality and privacy. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 3620 - National Security Policy 3 credits
Development of national security policies post-World War II. Analysis of deterrence theory and assumptions upon which it is based. Effects of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and other potential security threats upon the conduct of war, alliance systems, and the international system. Prospects of security and stability through cooperative security initiatives and efforts. (Fall Even Years)
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POLS 3670 - Comparative Public Policy 3 credits
Explores why public policies ranging from social welfare, education, and immigration differ markedly from nation to nation. Focuses on contrasting cultures, state institutions, societal organizations, or some mix of all of these explanations. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4100 - Special Topics in American Politics & Policy 3 credits
An examination of specific issues and topics in political science such as social choice theory, American political thought, Ethics and politics, and public policy. This course will vary in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4110 - American Political Thought 3 credits
A historical approach to American political ideology and philosophy with an emphasis upon the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the origins and the evolution of American liberalism and conservatisms as they relate to democracy and the role of government. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4210 - History of Political Thought 3 credits
This course studies important thinkers and concepts in the history of political thought from the pre-Socratics to the Post Modern period. (Spring odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4300 - Special Topics in World Affairs 3 credits
An examination of specific issues and topics in international relations including current crises and conflicts and their immediate effect on national politics and world affairs. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4310 - Special Topics in Political Theory 3 credits
This course examines specific issues and topics in political theory such as liberalism, aesthetics, political economy, post-modernism, and social choice theory. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated for credit. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4320 - Special Topics in Law 3 credits
An examination of specific issues, topics and fields in Public Policy. This course will vary in substantive content and may be repeated for up to 6 credits. (As needed)
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POLS 4330 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics 3 credits
Analysis of selected issues and topics in comparative political systems. This course varies in substantive content and may be repeated once for credit. (As Needed)
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POLS 4510 - Politics and Religion 3 credits
Explore the relationship between religion and politics, including analysis of the impact of various religious traditions on political thought, norms, structures, and outcomes in a variety of contexts. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4600 - Theories of International Relations 3 credits
Analysis of the major theories of international relations and an overview of the recognized authors in the area of study. (Fall odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4610 - International Law & Organization 3 credits
Historical and theoretical foundations, and the modern application of the law of nations; the nature and function of international organizations including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other public, private, regional and general institutions and organizations. (Spring odd years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4660 - American Foreign Policy 3 credits
A fundamental survey of the foundations, institutions, trends and intentions of American foreign policy with particular emphasis on the development and implementation of policies of recent administrations. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4700 - International Conflict 3 credits
Analysis of contemporary international and regional conflicts, identification of the major players and the causes and impact of these conflicts. Areas of focus may include the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Southwest Asia and the Balkans. (Spring even years)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4830 - Readings & Conference 1 to 3 credits
This course is repeatable up to 6 credits. (P/F)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4890 - Internship 1 to 12 credits
Credit given for practical experience with a public official or government agency. A maximum of six hours may be counted toward the major and three toward a minor. (P/F)
General Education Course: No
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POLS 4990 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science 3 credits
The completion of a substantial capstone paper based upon an in-depth study of contemporary issues in political science. The paper will be related to the content of the course and approved by the professor. The subject may vary from one semester to the next. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 upper division credit hours in political science
General Education Course: No
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POLS 5890 - Internship 1 to 12 credits
Credit given for practical experience with a public official or government agency. A maximum of six hours may be counted toward the major and three toward a minor. (P/F)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 credits
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. This course provides a broad overview of this field of science. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 credits
Lifespan Development is concerned with the biosocial, cognitive/emotional, and psychosocial development of individuals across the lifespan. The course begins examination of human life with conception and continues to examine interactive influences until death. This course focuses on theory, research, and application. The General Education Requirement in Social Sciences can be met by taking either this course or FLHD 1500 Human Development Through the Lifespan, not both. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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PSY 2000 - Introduction to Human Service Professions 1 credits
This course explores helping professions in the human services. We examine professional duties, licensing laws , and educational requirements for careers in social work, counseling, health and human services, child and family services, corrections, and other human service professions. (Fall, As Needed)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
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PSY 2010 - Psychology as a Science and Profession 3 credits
This course applies psychology to life. It also lays the foundation for further studies in psychology. Self-discovery; paradigm exploration; life, career, and education planning; professional organizations; research opportunities; graduate school; APA writing format; goal setting; decision making; life and stress management; learning and memory skills; diversity; and psychology department resources are among the topics addressed. Because the course is team taught students have the opportunity to meet and assess all members of the psychology department faculty. Students wishing to major or minor in psychology should take this course their freshman or sophomore year. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and LM 1010 (or co-requisite)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 2370 - Intro Psychology of Gender 3 credits
Psychology of Gender explores the similarities and differences in the psychological experiences of men and women. Topics explored will be biological and genetic differences, social roles, gender stereotyping, work roles of men and women and male/female differences in sexual behavior and attitudes. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3010 - Statistics in Psychology 3 credits
A presentation of statistical concepts of particular relevance to psychologists. Topics include: descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, t tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and Chi-square. Prerequisites: . (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 ; Instructor permission required
Co-Requisite: PSY 3015
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3015 - Statistics for Psychology Lab 1 credits
This lab provides to students a hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. In addition to analyzing and interpreting assigned data sets, students will work on a group project of their choosing for later dissemination at either the department’s annual Fall Research Symposium, or the campus-wide Student-Faculty Scholarship Day. (Fall, Spring)
Co-Requisite: PSY 3010
General Education Course: No.
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PSY 3200 - Psychology of Culture 3 credits
This course is designed to deepen appreciation and understanding of cross-cultural research and its applications, and the influence of culture on various aspects of psychology. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3210 - Infant and Child Development 3 credits
A thematic study of human development from birth through childhood. The interaction of biology, mind, and environment on the physical, cognitive, and psychological development of children is explored. Contributions from evolutionary biology and cultural anthropology are included. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 ; PSY 1100 strongly recommended
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3220 - Adolescent Development 3 credits
A study of human development during adolescence and emerging adulthood. The interaction of biology, mind, and environment on the physical, cognitive, and psychological development with an emphasis on developmental theories and psychosocial issues. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 ; PSY 1100 strongly recommended
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3230 - Adult Development and Aging 3 credits
A study of human development during adulthood and aging. The interaction of biology, mind, and environment on the physical, cognitive, and psychological development with an emphasis on developmental theories and psychosocial issues. (Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 ; PSY 1100 strongly recommended
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3270 - Motivation and Emotion 3 credits
A survey of contemporary psychological models of human motivation. Source of motivation will be explored: biological/evolutionary, internal psychological, and external. Emotions will be discussed as a unique source of motivation. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3320 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
A survey of contemporary, psychological models of human cognition (e.g., memory, attention, perception, problem solving, and communication). The class focuses on research from the field of experimental psychology. This course is designed for psychology majors and minors. (Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3370 - Social Psychology 3 credits
This course explores the social nature of individual behavior. Focus of the course is on how the individual perceives the social group and interacts in social situations. Topics to be covered include social perception and cognition, interpersonal attraction, aggression, conformity, group processes, and applied aspects of social psychology. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3400 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior 3 credits
This course includes a study of the experimental analysis of behavior method, variables that have been shown to affect behavior and principles that help us to understand, explain and control behavior. Students must register for the lecture and the lab. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
Co-Requisite: PSY 3405
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3405 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Lab 1 credits
The lab will give students experience in experimentally analyzing the behavior of a subject (a pigeon or a rat). Standard experimental procedures will be assigned and experimental results will be reported in APA publication format. Approximately two hours of lab per week is expected. Lab time is flexible and will be scheduled with each student on an individual basis. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
Co-Requisite: PSY 3400
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3410 - Research Design 3 credits
A consideration of issues in the design and interpretation of research in psychology. Topics include: research ethics, validity and reliability, internal and external validity, within and between subject designs, single and multifactor experiments, correlational and survey designs. This course is strongly recommended for students who plan to enroll in PSY 4930 and later intend to pursue graduate studies. (Spring)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in PSY 1010 , PSY 2010 , and PSY 3010
Co-Requisite: PSY 3415
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3415 - Research Design Lab 1 credits
This lab provides students a formal experience with research design. In this lab students design an experiment collect human subjects data, analyze and interpret those data, and disseminate their conclusions in a written lab report and oral presentation. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in PSY 1010 , PSY 2010 , PSY 3010 , PSY 3015 .
Co-Requisite: PSY 3410 with matching section number
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PSY 3430 - Principles of Assessment 3 credits
This course reviews the theory and application of assessment procedures used in psychology, education, business, and other disciplines. Content includes a review of psychometrics and statistics, measurement theory, test development, and a review of measurement instruments commonly used in industry. These principles will be applied as students design, conduct, and disseminate results from a scientific study related to measurement. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , PSY 3010
Co-Requisite: PSY 3435
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3435 - Principles of Assessment Lab 1 credits
In this lab, students will learn about and perform various statistical operations associated with psychometric analyses. Skills gained in the lab will be used to help students design, conduct, and disseminate results from a measurement-oriented research project conducted in PSY 3430 . (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite:
A grade of “C-” or better in PSY 1010 , PSY 3010 , PSY 3015
Co-Requisite: PSY 3430
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PSY 3500 - Environmental Psychology 3 credits
Environmental Psychology examines the interaction between the person and environment. Psychological research and theory are applied to specific environments, both built and natural. Topic areas range from the very broad (climate change) to the very specific (design of elderly care facilities). (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3510 - Intro to Industrial & Organizational Psych 3 credits
An Introduction to industrial and organizational psychology. Topical areas include general theories of IO psychology, job analysis, criterion measurements, personnel selection, leadership, motivation, training, organizational efficiency, and workplace stress. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and either PSY 3010 , PSY 3430 or equivalent Statistics course
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3600 - Stress and Pain 3 credits
Stress and pain often interact and exacerbate each other. Although considered undesirable by most people, they are to some extent necessary, and can at times be beneficial. This course explores the psychobiological variables which contribute to stress and the perception of pain. Both psychological and biological based therapies are discussed. Opportunities for personal applications will be included. (Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3650 - Health Psychology 3 credits
This course investigates the biopsychosocial factors which contribute to health and illness. Issues within the fields of medical psychology and behavioral medicine are discussed. Topics may include: health-behaviors, stress, pain and illness, seeking and adhering to medical advice, nutrition and mental health, chronic illness, death and dying, and behaviors associated with specific types of illness and disease. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3700 - Personality Theory 3 credits
Building on established personality theories, the course offers students the opportunity for expanded self-understanding and understanding of others. Primary focus is on presentation and discussion of diverse theoretical views of personality and personality development. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3800 - Psychology Practicum 3 credits
Service-learning course, Psychology Practicum prepares students for field placement experiences. It includes professional, ethical, legal and clinical issues relevant to becoming a successful human service professional. This is a designated Service Learning course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 & PSY 2010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 3820 - Human Relations in Group Dynamics 3 credits
This course offers an experiential exploration of group dynamics where the forces and activities that affect human group cohesion, communication skills, and interpersonal relations are emphasized. Students will also receive didactic instruction in group processes and theories of group dynamics. This course is designed to help prepare students design, plan, and conduct group treatments in the human services professions. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and Instructor permission required
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4310 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
This course examines human behavior typically classified as “abnormal.” Diagnostic criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, current theories of etiology, and contemporary treatment strategies will be reviewed. The course usually includes field visits to programs which treat persons with these diagnoses. The goal of the course is to provide students the opportunity to develop an empathic understanding of individuals with mental illnesses. This is a designated Service Learning course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4320 - Clinical Neuropsychology 3 credits
Clinical Neuropsychology is the applied science of brain behavior relationships. Topics include functional neuroanatomy, common pathological conditions of the central nervous system and associated behavioral correlates, realms of function assessed in a neuropsychological evaluation, and assessment techniques. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4330 - Theories of Learning 3 credits
The study of major learning theories that contribute to the understanding of learning. Emphasis will be given to the application of these theories to the learning process.
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 ; PSY 3400 strongly recommended
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4340 - Intro to Counseling & Psychotherapy 3 credits
This course provides exposure to many of the contemporary approaches to psychotherapy. Lectures are supplemented with experiential exercises. This course is team taught with the instructors presenting therapies that represent their particular interests in psychology. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4500 - Special Topics 1 to 6 credits
This course consists of special areas of interest to the faculty member. The course may be taken no more than 4 times for credit for a maximum of 12 credits, given the course subtitle is different each time. (Fall, Spring, As Needed)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4510 - Brain & Behavior 2 credits
Explores how the brain, in combination with genetic, hormonal environmental, social, and psychological influences, produces behavior and is subsequently changed in turn. Instruction on biofeedback and its applications is included. Lectures are held for the first and last five weeks of the semester only. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4515 - Brain & Behavior Lab 1 credits
This lab gives students hands on experience in the field of brain and behavior. Using rats, students will learn techniques such as stereotaxic (brain) surgery and behavioral paradigms. Labs will be 3 hours long, once/week during the middle five weeks of the semester only. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
Co-Requisite: PSY 4510
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4530 - Forensic Psychology 3 credits
A survey of the field of forensic psychology emphasizing application. This course will cover the role psychology has played in the legal system including: rehabilitation, theories of crime, eyewitness testimony, evaluation of criminal suspects, and jury selection. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4550 - Drugs and Behavior 3 credits
This course provides comprehensive coverage of issues relating to drug use and abuse in our society. Topics include: psychopharmacology, common drugs of abuse (e.g. cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, depressants, hallucinogens), over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. PSY 4510 (or previous knowledge of biology) is helpful but not required. (Fall)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4800 - Advanced Psychology Practicum 3 credits
Advanced Psychology Practicum students receive supervised experience in the application of psychology to meet human needs. Field placement vary widely but are typically in human service agencies or educational institutions. (Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 3800 (can be taken concurrently) and Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4830 - Readings & Conferences 1 to 3 credits
As with the special topics course, faculty can use this course number to offer a guided reading and discussion course pertaining to a special area of interest. Both the class schedule and hand-outs in the department office will provide further information as to what is being offered under this title. Credits can vary from one to three. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4831 - Readings and Conferences: Leadership 1 credits
This course is designed to give psychology honors students extra opportunity to develop their leadership skills in both an academic and applied setting. This will be accomplished through a series of specific readings and discussion of topics. Application of the topics will be achieved through directed group activities. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4890 - Internship 1 to 12 credits
Provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised, professional level service and work experience. Instructor permission required. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4891 - Psychology Internship Capstone 3 credits
Psychology Internship Capstone is a culminating and integrative experience that provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised, professional level service and work experience. To qualify as a Capstone experience, students are required to complete at least three credit hours of internship in a single agency or organization.
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed 90 hours of coursework toward their degree with a Cumulative GPA 3.0, completed 24 hours of psychology courses beyond PSY 1010, PSY 3800, and get Instructor Permission.
General Education Course: No.
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PSY 4910 - Senior Project: Literature Review 3 credits
This course serves as one option for satisfying the senior requirement of the psychology major. In it students perform an extensive review of the literature on a psychological topic of interest. The end result will be a written, APA style, professional paper which students both submit to the instructor and present to the class. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , PSY 2010 , PSY 3010 and two of the following course/lab sets: PSY 3400 /PSY 3405 , PSY 3410 /PSY 3415 , PSY 3430 /PSY 3435 , PSY 4930 /PSY 4935 . Instructor permission is required to verify the pre-requisites.
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4930 - Senior Project: Independent Research I 3 credits
Ideally suited to students wishing to pursue hands-on research experience, research oriented careers, or a graduate degree in psychology. This course reviews and expands on skills required to conduct research: research methodology, IRB proposals, statistics, APA format, analyzing data using SPSS, graphing with Excel, and poster/paper presentations. By the end of the semester, students are expected to have an approved IRB research proposal. Students are then encouraged to register for PSY 4940 , giving them the opportunity to carry out their research projects. (Fall)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C -” or better in PSY 1010 , PSY 2010 , PSY 3010 , PSY 3015 and two of the following course/lab sets: PSY 3400 /PSY 3405 , PSY 3410 /PSY 3415 , PSY 3430 /PSY 3435 . Instructor Permission is required to verify the prerequisites.
Co-Requisite: PSY 4935
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4935 - Senior Project: Independent Research I Lab 1 credits
In this lab, students enrolled in PSY 4930 will perform computer-based and supervised activities such as: turnitin.com registration and use, electronic literature searches, selection of inferential statistical tests using decision trees, data set analysis and interpretation using SPSS, graphing with Microsoft Excel, IRB submissions, and Powerpoint presentations - their creation and dissemination. (Fall)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C-” or better in PSY 1010 , PSY 2010 , PSY 3010 , and at least one of the Department’s Methods Course/lab sets
Co-Requisite: PSY 4930
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PSY 4940 - Senior Project: Independent Research II 3 credits
Ideally suited to students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. This course allows students to conduct research for which they have received IRB approval. Students will complete their research project and submit an APA style professional paper. Though not required, it is anticipated that many students will submit their research for presentation and/or publication. Course may be repeated for up to 12 credits, with a maximum of 3 credits counting towards a Psychology major. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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PSY 4950 - History and Systems 3 credits
This course serves as one option for satisfying the senior requirement of the psychology major. This course is a comparison of different theories and methods of psychology and their historical context. An evaluation of theories and methods from philosophical and scientific standpoints will be carried out. This is a capstone course and should be taken late in the junior or senior year. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: PSY 1010
General Education Course: No
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PSY 5100 - Psychopharmacology 3 credits
This course provides comprehensive coverage of psycho-pharmacology, including drugs of abuse. The curriculum will explore effects of drug use/abuse on brain and body. This course is required curriculum necessary to sit for the Utah State License Substance Abuse Counselor Examination. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 5101 - Dynamics of Addiction 3 credits
This course introduces models of addiction and application of models to individuals who represent broad spectrums of traits, lifestyles, and risk factors. This course is required curriculum necessary to sit for the Utah State License Substance Abuse Counselor Examination. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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PSY 6830 - Readings in Forensic Psychology 1 to 3 credits
A guided reading and discussion pertaining to a special area of interest within forensic psychology. Students and instructors will agree on the topic and readings to be covered. Credits can vary from 1-3.
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSFS program and instructor permission
General Education Course: No
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EDUC 6560 - American Higher Education Environments 3 credits
This course explores the types of learning environments and different models of organizational functioning that currently exist in American colleges and universities. Students analyze and examine the influence environments have on individual behavior and how environments can be shaped and created to encourage student learning and engagement. (Spring Even Years)
General Education Course: No.
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PADM 6000 - Program Overview and Theory of Public Administration 3 credits
This is a foundation course that provides an overview of the MPA program and introduces students to the public administration profession. Students learn about MPA curriculum, areas of emphasis, and the experiential learning requirements. Additionally, students study the theoretical and practical framework for public administration, as well as competencies required for career public servants and nonprofit administrators. (On-campus, Fall; online, Spring)
Prerequisite: Graduate Admission Required
General Education Course: No
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PADM 6200 - Public Sector Economics 3 credits
This course explores the theory and practice of public sector economics and decision making. This course provides an overview of basic economics, political influences, information management and requirements, and fiduciary responsibility for public funds. Emphasis is given to subnational level of government and nonprofit organizations. (Online, Fall; on-campus, Spring)
Prerequisite: Graduate Admission Required.
General Education Course: No
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PADM 6300 - Administrative Law 3 credits
Analyzes the authority of administrative agencies with an emphasis on the study of the administrative relationship between the legislature, government, executives, and regulatory agencies, as well as the judicial review of administrative agencies. (On-campus, Spring; online Summer)
General Education Course: No
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PADM 6440 - Research Methods 3 credits
This course will cover research design using real-life examples and exercises. Students will become familiar with both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, including experimental and quasi-experimental design, surveys, and field research, evaluation research, and policy analysis. Students are encouraged to complete 9 credits of MPA courses prior to enrolling in this course. (On-campus, Fall; online, Spring)
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
General Education Course: No
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PADM 6500 - Public HR Management 3 credits
This course provides MPA students with the knowledge and skills to supervise and manage employees. Topics include how to: set performance expectations; motivate and coach for performance improvement; comply with HR rules/regulations; incorporate staff needs into the budget process. (Online, Fall; on-campus Spring)
Prerequisite: Admission to the MPA Degree program
General Education Course: No
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PADM 6540 - Higher Education Law & Policy 3 credits
This course provides the background for understanding the law and policy of higher education in the United States, particularly in Utah. It covers policy topics including the governance of higher education as well as legal issues relating to college employees, faculty, and students. (As Needed)
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PADM 6550 - Student Affairs in Higher Education 3 credits
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Student Affairs profession. Historical, ethical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations are explored. Core competencies and functional areas within the profession, diversity of institutional type, student populations, characteristics of today’s college students, and com temporary issues are examined. (As Needed)
General Education Course: No.
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