May 02, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Courses numbered 0 to 99 are developmental and credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.  Courses numbered 1000 to 1099, freshman; 2000 to 2099, sophomore; 3000 to 3099, junior; 4000 to 4099, senior; 5000 to 5099, graduate; 6000 to 7099, graduate courses beyond the master’s level.  Where indicated, certain 4000-level courses are accepted for graduate credit.

The number after each course title indicates the semester hours credit. CR(credit) or NC (no credit) after a course title indicates a pass/fail course with no semester hours credit.

An abbreviation following a course description indicates the semester or summer term the course will normally be offered: F-fall semester; Sp-spring semester; Sum-entire summer session; Sum I - first summer term; Sum II - second summer term.  The word “even” or “odd” follows the description of a course which is offered only in alternate years.

Students may not enroll in more than one section of the same course specified in the University catalog without approval of the Registrar.  Students who register for more than one section of the same course may be arbitrarily dropped from one of the sections without notice.

Class pre-requisites must be completed as prescribed by the most current catalog, regardless of the catalog or curriculum in effect for any student.  Students who do not meet course qualifications or who have not completed pre-requisites for a course may be arbitrarily dropped without notice.

The courses that are listed in this catalog may be offered for credit in a variety of formats, including electronically mediated teaching.

 

 

Physics

  
  • PHYS 4096 - Fluid Mechanics


    1-6 cr., (Maximum - 6 cr. for undergraduates; Maximum - 3 cr. for graduates)

    Directed study. Investigative and advanced study in fluid mechanics.

    Prerequisite(s): approval of department head.
    (Formerly PHYS 491E)


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Political Science

  
  • POLS 1001 - Introduction to Political Science


    3 cr.

    Development of the state; nature and problems of government in relation to the individual; emphasis upon the development of various forms of government.


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  • POLS 1011 - Basic Elements of Leadership


    3 cr.

    Young people need to develop leadership skills like any other set of attributes.  Focusing on existing abilities and expanding talents, this course will train young people to become leaders.

    This course will challenge you to think about leadership in a new, dynamic manner where YOU are the primary influencer and not a passive participant.  You will learn to focus your mental skills and become the leader among your peers.  You will learn how to harness your natural abilities and focus on problem-solving and critical thinking so that you, your organization and those around you become better at making critical decisions.


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  • POLS 1012 - Veterans and Community Service


    3 cr.

    This course is designed to introduce students to the realities of veteran issues. This course will explore veteran life from active service to civilian life, and will give students a better understanding of the leadership skills, experiences, and policies that shape the experiences of veterans.

    At the end of the course, students should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of veteran experiences and contemporary issues;
    2. Practice active citizenship;
    3. Identify and explain policies in place to aid veterans returning to civilian life;
    4. Apply leadership and organizational skills in planning a service event;
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of veterans and their families.



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  • POLS 1013 - Contemporary Veterans Affairs


    3 cr.

    Introduction to political communication and citizenship issues through service.


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  • POLS 1014 - Global Awareness and Cultural Competency


    3 cr.

    This course is intended to raise global and cultural awareness through social and political ideas and issues. 


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  • POLS 2001 - American National Government


    3 cr.

    Consideration of the nature of democracy, civil rights, federalism, the political process, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and current problems.

    LCCN: CPOL 2013


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  • POLS 2002 - State and Local Government


    3 cr.

    An intensive study of state and local government, structural components, political process, and basic problems. Special emphasis on Louisiana government.

    LCCN: CPOL 2113


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  • POLS 2010 - Honors Political Science


    3 cr.

    An in-depth study of the major principles, structures, and functions of government within the United States and globally.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Undergraduate Honors Program or permission of the director of the Honors Program.


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  • POLS 3001 - Research Methods


    3 cr.

    This course is designed to introduce political science majors to the scope and research methods of the discipline.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001  or approval of instructor and department head.


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  • POLS 4003 - Ethics


    3 cr.

    A study of the theoretical foundations of morality with reference to approaches to ethical thought, character, and action. Concepts include good and evil, right and wrong, obligation and rights, responsibility and freedom. The application of these concepts to the working out of particular ethical problems.

    (Same as PHIL 4003.)


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  • POLS 4004 - Global Environmental Politics


    3 cr.

    Global Environmental Politics analyzes transnational environmental issues, such as climate change, species and habitat loss, water and air pollution, and waste management, from a cross-cultural, multi-disciplined approach with an emphasis on policy development and implementation issues.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4006 - Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections


    3 cr.

    Political parties, Campaigns and Elections focuses on three closely related topics and phenomena: parties, campaigns and elections in the American context. We will be seeking to understand their parallel, and in some sense, symbiotic development and relationships. We will study the history of party politics in the United States, focusing on change and development in relationship to the dynamic American Republic.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4007 - Western Political Theory


    3 cr.

    A study of political theory beginning with Plato and the ancient Greeks and continuing through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and Enlightenment to Marx, Mills and the modern age. The central questions of political thought are explored e.g., what is the good?; what is justice?; how is political authority acquired?; where does sovereignty reside?; and how do we incur obligations?

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4013 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers


    3 cr.

    A study of the U.S. Constitution through analysis of decisions of the Supreme Court. The cases demonstrate the nature of judicial function, the nature of the federal system, and the scope and character of the process of the national government.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001  or approval of department head and permission of the instructor.


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  • POLS 4014 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights


    3 cr.

    A study of the U.S. Constitution through analysis of decisions of the Supreme Court. The cases demonstrate the scope and character of the limitations on governmental powers concerning civil rights such as speech, press, religions, and rights against discrimination.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001  or approval of department head and permission of the instructor.


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  • POLS 4017 - Public Administration and Administrative Law


    3 cr.

    Structure and processes of public administration, practices and processes of public administration, practices in personnel, organization and development of administrative law.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4018 - Constitutional Law and Criminal Justice


    3 cr.

    Study of constitutional law and its applicability in the criminal justice system.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 
    (Formerly GOVM 4021.) (Same as CJUS 4018 )


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  • POLS 4020 - Louisiana Government and Politics


    3 cr.

    Development and organization of political processes in Louisiana; contemporary problems of Louisiana state and local governments.


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  • POLS 4021 - American Political Theory


    3 cr.

    This course focuses on the origin and development of American political thought. Topics include Locke and liberalism, Puritanism and republicanism, Paine and the revolutionary impulse, Founders and Anti-Federalists, Jefferson’s agricultural republic, Tocqueville’s social America, Jacksonian democracy, Lincoln and Calhoun, populists, progressives and pragmatists, New Dealers and social engineers.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4023 - American Urban Politics


    3 cr.

    An analysis of the structure and functions of contemporary city governments with considerable attention devoted to basic problems. Special emphasis on local government in Louisiana.


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  • POLS 4029 - Women and Politics


    3 cr.

    An examination of the role that women have played in the development of the U.S. political system, including historical analysis of the barriers to women’s participation and the impact of politically active women on contemporary issues.


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  • POLS 4033 - The Judicial Process


    3 cr.

    Structure, functions, and operations of the judiciary.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 


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  • POLS 4040 - Comparative


    3 cr.

    The structure, theory, organization, and methods of control in the governments of the major European powers; recent political trends.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 


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  • POLS 4041 - Latin America Politics


    3 cr.

    A comparative survey of governmental institutions and political processes which characterized the Latin American republics from the colonial period to the present.


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  • POLS 4044 - Middle East Politics


    3 cr.

    A course that analyzes Middle East politics beginning with World War I to the present. Major issues include the Arab-Israeli Conflict, water policy, oil politics, Arab Nationalism, Zionism. Nationalities and sub-national movements in the regions of Turkey, the Near Middle East, North Africa and the Persian Gulf will serve as illustrative material. Issues such as modernization, democratization, multilateralism, liberalization, terrorism, free-trade and women’s rights will be considered.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4045 - African Politics


    3 cr.

    Overview of the history, political systems, foreign policies, and current issues of countries across the African continent. The course is structured as a combination of comparative politics and international relations.
     

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001  and junior standing


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  • POLS 4050 - American Foreign Policy


    3 cr.

    Major foreign policies, objectives, and commitments of the United States; their political, economic, and military implications. Policy decisions currently confronting the United States in various areas of the world.


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  • POLS 4053 - International Politics


    3 cr.

    The nation-state system, power politics, processes affecting international relations; sources of tension in international politics and possibilities of their peaceful resolution.


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  • POLS 4054 - Congress and the Presidency


    3 cr.

    A course focused on two of the three major institutional components of American politics. Main topics include the history of the Congress and Presidency (i.e., the two institution’s structural, behavioral and institutional adaptation to a changing America), the internal and external dynamics of public policy production (i.e., how demands arising in the electorate and elsewhere are conveyed to and/or produced within the Congress and the translation of these demands into specific laws and policies), and, the complex interaction between the Congress and the Presidency as different and separate institutions sharing power.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4060 - Human Rights


    3 cr.

    Overview of the study of human rights. Includes a focus on the conception of human rights, the determinants of human rights violations, and the approaches to limiting human rights abuses.


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  • POLS 4061 - International Political Economy


    3 cr.

    A course focused on the intersection of politics and economies in relations among actors in the international environment. Main topics include: international trade strategies; the political strategies of transnational firms; assessment of international organization; the role of the United States in the contemporary global economy.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4063 - Comparative Politics of Race and Ethnicity


    3 cr.

    International comparative analysis of how political processes both shape and are shaped by racial and ethnic differences, both within and among nation-states.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4064 - Internship in Political Sciences


    3 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Field experience under the general supervision of a faculty member and the direct supervision of a professional in the field with academic components including a final paper and presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 
    (Same as SOCL 4064 )


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  • POLS 4065 - Global Development


    3 cr.

    Cross-cultural exploration of the processes of economic and political development in different regions and countries of the world, including discussion of globalization and its character and effects in geographical and political settings.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2001 .


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  • POLS 4070 - Social Research


    3 cr.

    The formulation of a research problem; ethics of research; development of research design; sampling procedures; collecting and processing of research data.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 1001 .
    (Same as SOCL 4070 )


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  • POLS 4071 - Social Statistics


    3 cr.

    Statistical procedures appropriate to the measurement and analysis of social data.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 1001  
    (Same as SOCL 4071 )


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  • POLS 4080 - Public Administration


    3 cr.

    This course provides a critical introduction to public administration in the United States, within the context of organization and leadership in a democratic society. It is intended for students interested in executive departments of national, state and local government agencies. Discussions will revolve around the role of the public administrator in serving the public interest – including the many challenges and conflicts that come with this role. A diverse field by nature, this class will cover many of the commonalities shared by all in public administration, such as management, leadership, budgeting, democracy, and ethics. From this foundation you will be able to build on your public administration knowledge and future career.


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  • POLS 4081 - Nonprofit Policy and Leadership


    3 cr.

    The course expands the awareness of the scope and number of nonprofits in the US, examines the inner workings of these organizations, and gives a foundation for further study on these topics.


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  • POLS 4090 - Mock Trial


    6 cr.

    Experimental learning about the U.S. legal system, jurisprudence, and trial court procedure.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and mock trial coach
     


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  • POLS 4092 - National, State and Local


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491A)


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  • POLS 4093 - Public Administration and Law


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491B)


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  • POLS 4094 - Political Theory


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491C)


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  • POLS 4095 - International Relations


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491D)


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  • POLS 4096 - Comparative


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491E)


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  • POLS 4097 - Political Processes


    1-3 cr.

    Directed study and/or research in selected areas of government.

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing, approval of department head, and permission of the instructor.
    (Formerly POLS 491F)


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  • POLS 4099 - Senior Seminar


    3 cr., Maximum - 6 cr.

    A seminar for the Political Science major. A small, group interdisciplinary approach to contemporary and relevant issues in Political Science scholarship, research, writing and presentation. Topic varies; may not take the same topic twice.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing.


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Psychology

  
  • PSYC 2001 - Introduction to Psychology


    3 cr.

    Principles of psychology as a science, characteristics of human behavior and cognitions and a survey of major topic areas including motivation, learning, emotions, and social and biological factors.

    LCCN: CPSY 2013

    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 2003 - Child Psychology


    3 cr.

    Physical, cognitive, psychological, and social development of children up to adolescence. Focus on normal development with attention to deviations from normality. Principles and applications with implications for families and professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    LCCN: CPSY 2313

    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 2005 - Adolescent Psychology


    3 cr.

    Physical, cognitive, psychological, and social development of the adolescent. Focus on normal development with attention to deviations from normality.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 
    LCCN: CPSY 2213

    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 2010 - Honors Psychology


    3 cr.

    An in-depth study of the principles of psychology as a science, characteristics of human behavior and cognitions and a survey of major topic areas including motivation, learning, emotions, and social and biological factors.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Undergraduate Honors Program or permission of the Director of the Honors Program. Substitutes for PSYC 2001  


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  • PSYC 2078 - Developmental Psychology


    3 cr.

    Human life-span developmental psychology emphasizing an integrative conceptualization of the totality of ontogenetic, behavioral and physiological changes.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    LCCN: CPSY 2113

    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 3001 - Educational Psychology


    3 cr.

    Application of psychological methods and facts as applied to the teaching of individuals of varying development levels and cultural backgrounds. Secondary and K-12 teacher education majors will complete twenty hours of observation at selected school sites.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 3003 - Physiological


    3 cr.

    Physiological correlates of behavior with special emphasis on the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system as a basis for relating behavior to its physiological components.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 ; BIOL 2026  or equivalent.
    F


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  • PSYC 3015 - Learning and Motivation


    3 cr.

    Principles of learning and related principles of motivation and memory, with emphasis on scientific method and experimental findings.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp


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  • PSYC 3016 - Sensation and Perception


    3 cr.

    Human sensory processes and perception, with emphasis on scientific method and experimental findings

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp


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  • PSYC 3019 - Comparative Psychology


    3 cr.

    The concepts of species-typical behavior and ontogenetic development as illustrated in organisms at various phyletic levels and the application of these ideas to the study of human behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp


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  • PSYC 3025 - Human Learning and Cognition


    3 cr.

    Principles of knowledge acquisition and usage in humans. Emphasis on the structure, processes, and models of memory, attention, information processing, and the neural basis of cognition.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp


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  • PSYC 3039 - Introduction to Research Methods


    3 cr.

    An introduction into the basics of scientific research methods with emphasis on the applications of research to psychological and educational topics.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 3060 - Positive Psychology


    3 cr.

    Scientific study and promotion of human strength, virtues, and resources that enable individuals/communities to thrive and achieve their higher potentials.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .


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  • PSYC 3071 - Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology


    3 cr.

    An overview and analysis of the history and current issues in industrial organizational psychology including the intersection of psychology, employees, employers, and the worksite. 

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 , Junior or Senior Status or Permission of Instructor.  


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  • PSYC 4000 - Psychology Laboratory


    3 cr.

    This course provides research examples designed to give students practice in data management and analysis, as well as report writing using APA format.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status with at least 18 hours credit in the psychology curriculum.


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  • PSYC 4001 - Abnormal Psychology


    3 cr.

    Nature of mental and emotional disorders with their underlying determinants.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 .
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 4002 - Social Psychology


    3 cr.

    Psychological factors and influences in social behavior; the individual in social situations; the influence on social environment in behavior and development.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 , SOCL 1001 .
    (Same as SOCL 4002 .)

    F


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  • PSYC 4003 - Exceptional Children and Youth


    3 cr.

    Legal definitions and clinical classifications of children and youth who vary from normal (mentally, physically, or emotionally). Emphasis on etiology, identification, and educational service provision in multicultural settings.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 , PSYC 2003 .
    (Formerly The Exceptional Child.)

    Sum


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  • PSYC 4004 - Clinical Psychology and Clinical Research


    3 cr.

    This seminar is designed for junior and senior psychology majors to explore areas of clinical psychology in detail, with a special emphasis on the research that supports the many sub-domains of clinical psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): junior status or higher.


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  • PSYC 4006 - Personality


    3 cr.

    Development, dynamics, and processes in the structure of personality.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 . Students with prior credit in PSYC 4027 are not eligible to receive credit in PSYC 4006.
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 4007 - History and Systems


    3 cr.

    The evolution of modern psychology from its historical origins in philosophy and the natural sciences to contemporary systems and theory.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001  and six hours of psychology above 3000.
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 4010 - Health Psychology


    3 cr.

    Behavioral factors in physical illness and maintenance of health; including an examination of research issues, behavioral techniques in treatment, intervention and preventative medicine strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 , BIOL 2026 .
    Sp


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  • PSYC 4011 - Advanced Topics


    3 cr.

    A study of theoretical issues in experimental and applied areas of psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 hours of psychology.
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 4039 - Statistics


    3 cr.

    Statistical techniques needed in the study, interpretation, and preparation of educational and psychological research.

    Prerequisite(s): junior status or higher; MATH 1011 - College Algebra  or its equivalent.
    F, Sp, Sum


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  • PSYC 4050 - Evolutionary Psychology


    3 cr.

    Evolutionary origins of behavior are integrated into a framework of ontogeny and physiology, delineating a modern adaptationist approach to psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2001 , BIOL 2026  or equivalent.


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  • PSYC 4051 - Psychological Measurement


    3 cr.

    The theory and rationale underlying the definition and measurement of human traits, abilities, and behaviors.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4039  recommended.
    Sp


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  • PSYC 4098 - Undergraduate Psychology Internship


    3 cr., Maximum - 6 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Internships provide a sturdy foundation for further study and/or future employment in the field of psychology. Students may enroll once per semester for a maximum of two semesters and earn 3 semester hours each time they enroll. The internship is graded on a credit-no credit basis.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status with at least 21 hours credit in the psychology curriculum) and approval from the department head.


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  • PSYC 4099 - Advanced General Psychology


    3 cr.

    The capstone experience for psychology majors, integrating and expanding upon knowledge gained from specialty courses.

    Prerequisite(s): 30 hours in Psychology.


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Quantitative Methods

  
  • QMDS 2010 - Statistics and Quality Control


    3 cr.

    Hypothesis testing; simple and multiple regression and correlation; forecasting; quality control techniques, chi square and analysis of variance; introduction to non-parametric statistics. Emphasizes statistical analysis using software packages.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1016  and CSCI 1070 .
     

    LCCN:  CBUS 2313

    F, Sp, Sum



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Radiology

  
  • RADT 2000 - Fundamentals of Medical Imaging


    2 cr.

    An overview of the foundations in imaging sciences and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system.

    F, Sp


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  • RADT 3003 - Radiographic Processing Technic


    2 cr.

    The fundamentals of processing technics: chemistry, equipment, and methods of automatic processing.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3008 - Ethics, Diversity, and Law


    2 cr.

    Principles of diversity and ethics, as well as the procedures and policies within medical law that regulate imaging professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3009 - Methods of Patient Care


    2 cr.

    General patient care, principles of body mechanics, and specific nursing procedures related to radiologic technology.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3010 - Patient Care Laboratory


    1 cr.

    A laboratory course to accompany RADT 3009 .

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3011 - Imaging Equipment and Radiation Production


    3 cr.

    Introduction to the systems, components, and processes of x-ray production, x-ray interaction with matter, and radiation protection.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3015 - Clinical Radiography


    4 cr.

    Sixteen hours per week of supervised clinical experience in an approved medical center.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3016 - Radiographic Procedures I


    3 cr.

    The principles and skills involved in routine radiographic positioning to demonstrate the thoracic/abdominal cavities, and extremities and associated girdles.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3017 - Radiographic Procedures Laboratory I


    1 cr.

    A laboratory course to accompany RADT 3016 .

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 3018 - Radiographic Procedures II


    3 cr.

    The principles and skills involved in routine radiographic positioning to demonstrate the vertebral column, cranium, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary system.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3019 - Radiographic Procedures Laboratory II


    1 cr.

    A laboratory course to accompany RADT 3018 .

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3020 - Radiographic Exposure


    1 cr.

    Radiographic exposure principles: prime factors, factors influencing radiographic quality, beam restricting devices and attentuating devices.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3021 - Radiographic Exposure Laboratory


    1 cr.

    A laboratory course to accompany RADT 3020 .

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3024 - Clinical Radiography


    4 cr.

    Sixteen hours per week of supervised clinical experience in an approved medical center.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3026 - Digital Imaging


    2 cr.

    Systems, components, and processes required for digital radiography and computed radiography; including charge-coupled devices, flatpanel detectors, photostimulable plates, and PACS.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 3027 - Clinical Radiography


    4 cr.

    Thirty-five hours per week of supervised clinical experience in an approved medical center.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sum


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  • RADT 4000 - Research Methods and Information Literacy


    3 cr.

    Intellectual inquiry, information literacy, and the use of scholarly research methods specific to imaging sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE or DLRT standing.
    F


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  • RADT 4005 - Radiobiology


    2 cr.

    Fundamentals of radiation biology with special emphasis on clinical aspects, including dosage, common pathologies, and protective measures.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    Sp


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  • RADT 4011 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures


    2 cr.

    The principles and skills involved in advanced radiographic procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 4012 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures Laboratory


    1 cr.

    A laboratory course to accompany RADT 4011 .

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 4013 - Advanced Clinical Radiography


    5 cr.

    Twenty-one hours per week of supervised clinical experience in an approved medical center.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F


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  • RADT 4019 - Pathology


    2 cr.

    A general survey of medical and surgical diseases related to diagnostic radiography.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F, Sp


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  • RADT 4020 - Pathology


    2 cr.

    A general survey of medical and surgical diseases related to diagnostic radiography.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE standing.
    F, Sp


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  • RADT 4025 - Radiologic Operations


    2 cr.

    Principles and problems in administrative functions, supervision of radiology departments, personnel guidance, productivity and budget.

    Prerequisite(s): RATE or DLRT standing.
    Sp


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