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1900. Planning for the Human Environment (3) (F) (S) (SS) Provides an overview of the theories, concepts, and methodologies used to plan for man and the environment. Planning process is examined in the context of urban, regional, environmental, site, and institutional scenarios.

3000. Urban Planning (3) (F) (SS) Philosophy, theories, and principles involved in the planning of urban areas. Included are a history of the urban planning profession, an analysis of the urban planning process, an overview of the institutional context within which planning occurs, and discussion of problems confronting contemporary urban areas.

3010. Regional Planning (3) (F) (S) (SS) Philosophy, theories, and principles of regional planning. Included are a history of regional planning and an analysis of problems, issues, and techniques in planning regions.

3015. Planning for Circulation (3) (S) Theories and principles involved in planning for circulatory systems in urban and regional settings. Included are the historical aspects of circulation, an overview of planning concerns, and discussion of the practice of planning as related to transportation.

3018, 3028, 3038. Planning Internship (1,2,3) (F) (S) (SS) In addition to other requirements, the student must satisfy a minimum requirement of 50 hours of work responsibility per semester hour of credit. P: Completion of at least 80 s.h. of course work including 4 of the 5 required core courses specified in the BS in urban and regional planning degree; approval by a member of the planning faculty and the department chair based upon the student's submitting a written proposal indicating the applicability of the planning internship to his or her educational and professional objectives.  Supervised internship experience with professional planning personnel in an approved agency or organization.

3020. Environmental Planning (3) (F) Concepts and issues of the environment in relation to planning and management principles and practices.

3021. Introduction to Planning Techniques (3) (F) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Introduction to communication, computation, data analysis, and other analytical techniques for effective urban and regional planning.

3022. History and Theory of Planning (3) (WI*) (F) (S) Analysis of past and present planning concepts, methods and theories. Includes an indepth examination of the evolution of cities and the history of planning in the United States.

3031. Quantitative Analysis in Planning (3) (S) P: PLAN 3021 or consent of the instructor. Basic application in demographic, economic, land use and transportation methods in a policy context to develop effective community planning.

3032. Planning Legislation and Administration (3) (WI) (F) (S) Analysis of state enabling acts, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other legislative bases essential to effective planning. Includes an examination of administrative methods and theory presented in the context of planning practice.

3041. Computer Applications in Planning (3) (F) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: ITEC 2000, 2001 or equivalent; PLAN 3021; or consent of instructor. Introduction to various computer hardware, software, and operating systems for effective planning and design at urban and regional scales.

4001. Field Methods in Planning (3) (S) (SS) 1-hour lecture and 2 hours of lab per week; field trips required.  Provides working knowledge of field data collection and subsequent lab analysis. Explores the principles, use, and limitations of field equipment and interview techniques. Includes mapping and GPS, field tests of water and soil quality and biologic characterization, and naturalistic inquiry interview methods for community needs assessment.

4003. Urban Form and Design (3) (S) P: 14 s.h. from the planning curriculum. Analysis of the general types, scales, features, and determinants of urban form. Examines the design concepts, problems, and potentials associated with urban development projects of varying scales.

4005. Environmental Impact Assessment in Planning (3) (F) (SS) Provides fundamental understanding of environmental impact analysis processes and methodologies as they relate to environmental assessment in planning through contemporary examples and case studies.

4015. Emergency Management Planning (3) (F) (SS) Case studies examine emergency management planning techniques, emphasizing the mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural and technological disasters.

4025. Housing and Neighborhood Planning (3) (F) Deals with the substantive and methodological issues related to housing and neighborhood planning. Current local, state, and federal statutory planning requirements in housing and community development are examined in relationship to the planning process.

4040. Community Facilities Planning and Capital Budgeting (3) P: PLAN 3031 or equivalent. Analysis of facilities planning, financial management and decision making essential in the comprehensive planning process.

4046. Planning and Design Studio (3) (F) (S) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: PLAN 3041 or consent of instructor. Analytical and practical skills involved in real world planning, development, and management are emphasized.

4086. Site Design (3) (S) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Emphasis on social, economic, physical, and environmental aspects of site design. Theories regarding type, scale, spatial structure, site selection, visual quality, form, space, human perception and behavior of site design and development as well as various elements of a site ecological system such as soils, topography, climate, water bodies, and plants will be examined.

4099. Practicum in Planning (3) (WI) 1 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: PLAN major; PLAN 4046. Practicum represents the culmination of  undergraduate preparation for professional practice. Students are expected to utilize the planning process resulting in a high quality planning document.

5015, 5016. Transportation Planning and Transportation Planning Studio (2,1) (F) 2 classroom and 3 studio hours per week. P: PLAN 3031 or equivalent or consent of instructor; C for 5015: PLAN 5016; C for 5016: PLAN 5015. All aspects of transportation planning with special emphasis on land transportation systems.

5025. Coastal Area Planning and Management (3) (S) (SS) 2 classroom and 3 studio hours per week. P: Consent of instructor. Conceptual approach to the planning and management problems, policies, and practices in the coastal area.

5035. Community Planning for Health Facilities (3) Study of the theories, methodologies, and principles essential to establishing an effective community planning process for health facilities.

5045. Environmental Resources Planning and Management (3) (S) P: PLAN 3010 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Frame of reference for studying natural resources for the purposes of development.

5055. Soils and Planning (3) (F) P: Consent of instructor. Use of soils information, including collection and analysis of soils and other physical factors for planning purposes.

5065. Land Use Planning (3) (F) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Social, economic, physical, and environmental aspects of urban land use and planning. Other tools for effective planning will also be introduced.

5095. International Development Planning (3) P: Consent of instructor. Comparative analysis of the regional policies and programs of different countries related to developmental planning.

5111, 5121, 5131. Problems in Planning (1,2,3) (5131: WI) (F) (S) (SS) 3, 6, and 9 hours per week respectively. P: Consent of instructor. Analysis of a specific problem in planning. The problem is to be approved prior to registration.

5985. Historic Preservation Planning (3) Same as HIST 5985. Introduction to historic preservation planning. Theoretical, legal, historical, and design bases of preservation planning.

No more than 6 s.h. of credit from POLS 4501, 4502, 4521, 4522, 4981, 4982, 4991, 4992 will be accepted toward any degree program offered by the Department of Political Science.

1010. National Government (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) American national government with emphasis on basic concepts, structure, powers, procedures, and problems.

2000. Computer Applications for Political Science (3) (F) (S) 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Open only to POLS majors and PADM minors; others by consent. Designed to provide basic computing skills for political science majors and public administration minors. Employs microcomputer and mainframe applications appropriate for political and governmental data. (Basic typing skills assumed.)

2010. Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3) (WI) (F) (S) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of POLS 2010, 2107. Comparative analysis of political systems, including an examination of foundations of structures and governments.

2020. Introduction to International Relations (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of POLS 2020, 2106. The basic concepts and principles of the functioning of the international system, including war and peace, economics, diplomacy, arms control, and threats to peace.

2070. Introduction to Political Theory (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of POLS 2070, 2108. Consideration of selected literature and thinkers addressing political life and problems.

3011. Political Issues (3) (GE:SO) Study of selected foreign and domestic issues facing American national government during the academic term in which the course is offered.

3031. Introduction to Behavioral Methodology (3) (F) (GE:SO) Application of the scientific method in political science using techniques common in the discipline for describing and analyzing data.

3033. Voting Behavior and Public Opinion (3) (F) (GE:SO) Study of the factors which affect the development and expression of public opinion, voter turnout, partisanship, and electoral choices.

3035. American Political Parties and Politics (3) (F) (GE:SO) Politics, parties, and pressure groups, taking into account the findings of recent research in many aspects of political behavior.

3039. Black Politics in America (3) (F)  (GE:SO) Investigation of the political goals of Black Americans.

3040. Women in Politics (3) (S) P: POLS 1010 or consent of instructor. Study of the status and influence of women in the American political system with cross-national comparisons.

3041. Women and Public Policy (3) (S) (GE:SO) P: POLS 1010 or consent of instructor. Study of public policies that affect women in American society.

3144. American Foreign Policy (3) (S) RP: POLS 2020. Principles and policies which characterize America's recent and contemporary foreign relations.

3202. The American Legislature (3) (S) (GE:SO) Organization, powers, and role of the legislature in the American political process.

3203. The American Executive (3) (F) (GE:SO) Organization, powers, and role of the executive in the American political process.

3204. The American Judiciary (3) (F) (GE:SO) Organization, powers, and role of the judiciary in the American political process.

3223. Constitutional Powers (3) (S) (GE:SO) Analysis of constitutional issues relating to the powers of the Congress, the presidency, the courts, and state governments in the American political system.

3224. Civil Liberties (3) (S) (GE:SO) Analysis of contemporary civil liberties issues confronting the American political system.

3234. West European Political Systems (3) (F) (GE:SO) Comparative analysis of political structures and institutions in Great Britain, France, Germany, and selected West European nations.

3235. East European Political Systems (3) (F) (GE:SO) Comparative analysis of political structures, institutions, and processes of the eastern European states. Emphasis on the communist legacy, socioeconomic transformations, and patterns of institutional change.

3236. The Soviet Successor States (3) (S) (GE:SO) Analysis of political structures, institutions, and processes in selected successor states of the former Soviet Union, particularly Russia and Ukraine. Emphasis on the legacies of communism and current political, economic, and social transformations.

3240. State and Local Government (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of POLS 2102, 3240. P: POLS 1010 or consent of instructor. Study of the structures, principles, and policies of sub-national government in the United States.

3241. Urban Political Systems (3) (S) Emphasis on issues confronting urban areas of the United States.

3242. Municipal Policy and Administration (3) (F) Study of the decision‑making process in urban governments and a survey of selected policy areas.

3243. Comparative State Politics (3) (SS) Comparative analysis of the major state political institutions, the political context within which they function, and the processes by which they work. Emphasis on comparative analysis rather than a detailed account of a particular state government.

3252. Public Administration (3) (F) (SS) (GE:SO) Introduction to federal government administration and the role of administrative agencies in the formulation and implementation of public policy.

3253. Government Fiscal Administration (3) (S) RP: POLS 1010. Deals with government budgeting, fiscal policy, principles, and problems of taxation.

3254. Governmental Personnel Administration (3) RP: POLS 3252 or consent of instructor. Introduction to public personnel administration, with emphasis on modern personnel procedures in federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

3255. Domestic Public Policy (3) (S) Introduction to the American policy‑making process and major issues in several public policy areas.

3256. Environmental Politics (3) (F) Study of energy and environmental policies, especially governmental responses to the conflicting goals of a clean environment and energy sufficiency.

3257. International Environmental Policy (3) (S) Study of the structures and processes used in the structures and processes used in the formulation and implementation of international environmental treaties and agreements. Focuses on international environmental policy, law, and cooperation.

3265. African Political Systems (3) (S) (GE:SO) Comparative study of government and politics in selected countries in Africa.

3270. Latin-American Political Systems (3) (S) Basic survey of selected Latin-American governments with emphasis on internal processes and systems.

3280. South Asian Political Systems (3) (SS) Comparative analysis of development and change in India, Pakistan, Ceylon, and Burma.

3290. Conflict and Peace in the Post-Cold War Era (3) (S) Examination of political, economic, socio-cultural, and ecological issues in the post-Cold War international system that will structure the nature of conflict and the prospects for future cooperation and peace.

3293. International Organizations (3) (F) Origins, structures, and functions of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and other international organizations.

3295. International Law (3) (S)  P: POLS 2020 or consent of instructor. Basic course designed to survey the field of international law.

3370. American Political Thought (3) (S) (GE:SO) American political thought from the Puritans to the present.

4000. Political Leadership (3) P: 12 s.h. in POLS or consent of instructor. Theoretical analysis of the topic of leadership as it is defined, developed, and practiced in diverse political settings.

4107. Topics in Comparative Politics (3) (S) May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit with change of topic. P: 12 s.h. in comparative government and politics courses or consent of instructor. Study of such selected topics and issues in comparative political analysis as executive-legislative relations, ethnicity and nationalism, revolutions, etc.

4310. Public Policy and the Media (3) (S) (GE:SO) Role of the media in the formulation and analysis of public policies primarily in the United States, but also including comparisons with other nations.

4321. Contemporary Southern Politics (3) (S) P: POLS 1010 or consent of instructor. Comprehensive study of southern regional politics with emphasis on the role of mass movements, power structures, political parties, and functionalism. Consideration of underlying cultural and economic factors.

4360. Politics of Developing Areas (3) (GE:SO) Examination of major theoretical issues and political problems central to the processes of modernization and socioeconomic development in the Third World.

4371. Western Political Thought I: Moses to Montesquieu (3) RP: POLS 2070. Major political thinkers from the ancient Hebrews to the Enlightenment.

4373. Western Political Thought II: Rousseau to Camus (3) (F) RP: POLS 2070. Major political thinkers from the romantic period to Existentialism and the "New Left."

4380. Topics in International Politics (3) (F)  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit with change of topic. P: POLS 2020 or consent of instructor. Study of selected topics and issues in contemporary international politics.

4383. War in the Modern Age (3) Broad-ranging study of the politics of modern war, including its causes, weaponry and strategy, and its effects, including arms control issues and analysis of the potential for armed conflict in the post-cold war era.

4501, 4502. Independent Study in Political Science (1,2) (WI) (F) (S) (SS) P: Consent of department chair. Individualized program developed through student initiative in consultation with a professor of choice as an Extension of material offered through formal courses in the department curriculum. Available only as an Extended study program when regular course offerings in a particular field of the discipline have been exhausted and the student is interested in additional study in that field.

4521, 4522. Directed Readings in Political Science (1,2) (F) (S) (SS)  P: Consent of chairperson. Advanced students read some of the basic literature in the field.

4551. Honors (3) (WI) (F) (S) (SS)  Open to POLS majors who have been invited to participate in the honors program.

4552. Honors (3) (WI) (F) (S) (SS)  Open only to POLS majors who have a minimum grade of B in POLS 4551.

4981, 4982. Internship in Practical Politics (1,2) (F) (S) (SS) 6 hours per week for 4981; 12 hours per week for 4982. May be taken concurrently. P: Consent of department chair. Experiential learning under academic supervision in a political setting.

4991. Internship in Public Administration (1) (F) (S) (SS) Approximately 6 hours per week. May be taken in conjunction with POLS 4992. P: Consent of instructor. Experiential learning under academic supervision in a public agency setting.

4992. Internship in Public Administration (2) (F) (S) (SS) Approximately 12 hours per week. May be taken in conjunction with POLS 4991. P: Consent of instructor. Experiential learning under academic supervision in a public agency setting.

5000. American Government and Politics (3) (F) (S) (SS) May not count toward POLS major or minor or MPA degree. P: Consent of instructor. Introductory survey of readings in American national government and politics for students interested in graduate work, but who have no undergraduate background in political science or public administration.

POLS Banked Courses

3145. Russian Foreign Policy (3)
3155. National Security Policy (3) 
3260. Middle Eastern Political Systems (3)   
3282. East Asian Political Systems (3)   
4305. Public Administrative Theory (3)
4306. Intergovernmental Relations in the US (3)
4307. Comparative Public Administration (3)
4382. Politics of Terrorism (3)   
4384. Inter‑American Politics (3) 
5030. Seminar in American Government (3)
5050. Seminar in Political Participation and Behavior (3)
5381. Seminar in Comparative Politics (3)
5410. Seminar in International Relations (3)

PSYC 1000 or 1060 is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses.

1000. Introductory Psychology (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of PSYC 1000, 1060. General survey of the fundamental principles underlying human behavior including introduction, learning, memory, development, physiological, motivation, social and abnormal behavior, and one or two additional topics as time permits.

1060. Honors Introduction to Psychology (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of PSYC 1000, 1060. Introduction to the fundamental concepts in psychology in a seminar format.

2101. Psychological Statistics (4) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) 3 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. P: MATH 1065 or equivalent or MATH 2127. Descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; probability with emphasis on sampling distributions as used for prediction and hypothesis testing. Selection, computation, and interpretation of both parametric and nonparametric inferential statistics, including an introduction to the analysis of variance.

2201. Psychology of Childhood (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) May not count toward PSYC major or minor. Psychological bases of growth and development of children. Brief introduction of major theories and scientific findings and their application to learning, cognitive development, motivation, personality, and social relations (including parent‑child, peers, and school relations).

2210. Experimental Psychology (4) (WI) (F) (S) (GE:SO) P: MATH 1065 or equivalent or MATH 2127; PSYC 2101. Methods of experimentation, including problems of experimental control and data evaluation.

2240. The Psychology of Adolescents in the School (2) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of PSYC 2240, 3240. May not count toward PSYC major or minor. Professional course in adolescent psychology designed for secondary education and designated K‑12 programs only.

2250. Selected Topics in Psychology (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) Study of important current developments in psychology. Topics will vary but may include psychology of sleep and dreams, psychology and contemporary affairs, or creativity.

2275. Psychology of Adjustment (3) (F) (S) (SS) Study of the overall dynamic adjustive process in individuals, including the adjustment process in situations of stress, frustration, conflict, disease, disability, and other psychologically thwarting situations.

3206. Developmental Psychology (3) (WI*) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Survey of psychological development throughout the life span, with emphasis on perceptual, cognitive, social, and personality development.

3221. Social Psychology (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Study of the interaction of the individual and society. Main topics include the study of basic psychological factors such as perception and motivation, which both shape and reflect social influence; the nature, formation, and change of attitudes; attitude measurement; conformity; role expectations; leadership and dynamics.

3225. Psychology of Learning (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Introductory survey of the experimental methods, basic research, and theories of learning and forgetting.

3226. Human Learning and Cognition (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Introduction to principles of learning, focusing on human research and cognition. Topics include classical and operant conditioning, observational learning, memory, concept learning, symbolic behavior, and problem solving.

3240. Psychology of Adolescence (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of PSYC 2240, 3240. May not count toward PSYC major or minor. Study of the nature and source of adolescent problems and behavior in Western culture in the areas of physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and personality development.

3241. Personnel and Industrial Psychology (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) May receive credit for only one of MGMT 4242, PSYC 3241. Systems approach is used to study employee‑employer relationships influencing productivity and satisfaction. Secondary emphasis is placed on employee selection, job analysis, performance appraisal, and training. Research is applied to industrial, governmental, and military organizations.

3290. Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology (3) (GE:SO) Examines the similarities and differences among species (including humans) by relating behaviors to reproductive success and adaptation to disparate environments.

3300. Psychology of Personality (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) Survey of theories of personality emphasizing structure, development, and dynamics.

3310.  Introduction to Neuroscience (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Same as NEUR 3310. Introduction to neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology and their relationship to behavior.

3311. Neuropsychology (3) (F) (S) (GE:SO) Survey of the field of clinical and cognitive neuropsychology, including basic anatomy of the nervous system and neuronal physiology, cortical lesion syndromes, brain disorders affecting higher functions, and basic research on Attention, laterality, language, and thought.

3314. Psychology of Religion (3) (S) (GE:SO) Effects of religious doctrine upon the individual's behavior, beliefs, values, attitudes, anxieties, and feelings of guilt.

3777. Ethnocultural Influences on the Development of the Self (3) Study of the importance of various ethnocultural factors (gender, race, age, nationality, education, occupation, religion, geographical location, family background) which impact the psychological development of the self.

4000. Advanced General Psychology (3) (WI) (F) (S) (SS) P: PSYC major; PSYC 2210; 2 courses from the learning and cognition, biological bases, or general course groups. Indepth overview of psychology as a science organized around five main questions: How do humans (and, where relevant, animals) act, how do they know, how do they interact, how do they develop, and how do they differ from each other?

4280. History of Psychology (3) (WI) (F) (S) P: PSYC major; PSYC 2210; 2 courses from the learning and cognition, biological bases, or general course groups. Survey of psychological thought from the ancient Greek philosophers to the present.

4305. Educational Psychology (3) (F) (S) (SS) P: PSYC 2201 or 2240 or 3206 or 3240 or equivalent. Teaching‑learning process with emphasis on the individual; capacities and motivations and their meaning in terms of the educational environment.

4333. Contingency Management in the Classroom (3) (F) (S) P: PSYC 3225 or 3226. Introduction to the application of elementary principles of learning to classroom situations.

4335. Psychology of Women (3) (S)  (GE:SO) Survey of psychological issues pertaining to women, including the impact of sex and gender on cognitive and personality development, mental health, methodological issues in research, the roles of women in psychology, and the influence of feminist theories.

4350. Psychology of Sexual Behavior (3) (F) (S) P: 6 s.h. of PSYC. Survey of the research relating to psychological aspects of sexual behavior. Historical and cultural perspectives, as well as conventional and unconventional sexual expression, are emphasized.

4372. Psychology of Thinking (3) (S) P: PSYC 3225, 3226; or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Survey of theory and research on complex human behavior, focusing on problem solving, conceptual behavior, memory, psycholinguistics, and creativity.

4375. Abnormal Psychology (3) (F) (S) (SS) (GE:SO) Systematic appraisal of the development of human deviant behavior, including an examination of the formation of deviancy and current diagnostic procedures.

4401. Thesis Research (3) P: PSYC major and PSYC 2210. Research under the direction of a full-time faculty member leading to preparation of a written senior thesis proposal.

4402. Senior Thesis/Project (3) (WI) (F) (S) 9 lab hours per week. P: PSYC major; PSYC 4401; 2 courses from the learning and cognition, biological bases, or general course groups. Students will design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and write up an experiment conducted in either a lab or a field setting.

4501, 4502. Psychological Research I, II (2,2) (F) (S) (SS) P: Consent of instructor and department chair. Supervised research involving the planning, conducting, and writing of a behavioral study.

4521, 4522, 4523. Readings in Psychology (1,1,1) (F) (S) (SS) PSYC majors only. Application form obtained from the Department of Psychology. Survey, review, and/or critical analysis of reading material appropriate to the students' interests and needs. No class meetings; performance mode and reporting to be arranged with the instructor.

4601. Honors Research (3) (F) (S) P: PSYC 2210; admission to Psychology Honors Program; must be taken in the second semester of the junior year. Research with a full-time faculty member leading to preparation of a written senior thesis proposal.

4602. Senior Honors Thesis (3) (WI) (F) (S) Minimum of 9 hours per week is anticipated. P: PSYC 4601 with a minimum grade of B. Research with a full-time faculty member resulting in a senior thesis. Satisfies departmental requirements for a capstone course; writing intensive.

4990, 4991, 4992. Field Experience in Psychology (1,1,1) (F) (S) May be taken concurrently. Approximately 10 hours per week for 1 s.h. credit. May count maximum of 3 s.h. field experience toward PSYC major. Additional hours may count as general electives. P: PSYC major; minimum cumulative and major 2.0 GPA; 9 s.h. in PSYC; consent of department chair. Emphasis on the application of concepts and principles from related courses to applied situations in the field. Lab and/or field experiences under the joint supervision of a field supervisor and a university instructor.

5250. Advanced Topics in Psychology (3) (WI*) (F) (S) P: 9 s.h. in PSYC. Study of selected topics in psychology at an advanced level. Topics will vary, but may include cognitive development, molecular changes that modify behavior, or psychological issues in sexual abuse.

5311. Sensation and Perception (3) P: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. Survey of the psychophysics and psychophysiology of the various sense systems together with current theoretical approaches to perception.

5312, 5313. Laboratory Methods in Physiological Psychology (3,0) 1 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. P: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. Introduction to basic techniques used in physiological psychology including basic surgery, stereotaxic, histological, and behavioral testing techniques.

5315 (F), 5316 (S). Behavioral Neuroscience: Literature and Laboratory Experience I,II (3,3) 1-hour seminar and 8 hours lab weekly. P: PSYC 2210; 3310 or 3311; consent of instructor. Review of recently published research in behavioral neuroscience and participation in an ongoing research project.

5320. Behavioral Pharmacology Seminar (3) P: PSYC 3310, 3311; or consent of instructor. Exploration of the behavioral and neurophysiological effects of psychoactive drugs in experimental animals and clinical populations.

5325. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3) (F) (S) (SS) P: 1 statistics course. Principles of psychological testing, including requirements for validity, reliability, and norm samples.

5336. Introduction to Programming in Mental Retardation (3) P: PSYC 4333. Overview of factors critical to effective program development in mental retardation through participation in the programming process for a mental retardation facility.

5380. Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3) (F) (S) Study of children who are markedly superior or inferior to the average child in physical, mental, emotional, academic, or social characteristics.

5400. Advanced Gerontology (3) (S) P: GERO 2400 or consent of instructor. Seminar on psychological research and its applications for the aged.

5990, 5991, 5992. Field Experience in Psychology (1,1,1) (F) (S) (SS) May be taken concurrently. Approximately 10 hours per week for 1 s.h. credit. May count a maximum of 3 s.h. field experience toward BA or MA in PSYC. Additional hours may count as general electives. P for undergraduate: PSYC major; 9 s.h. in PSYC;  minimum cumulative and major 2.0 GPA; consent of department chair. P for graduate: PSYC major; minimum cumulative and major 3.0 GPA; departmental consent. Emphasis will be on the application of concepts and principles from related courses to applied situations in the field. Lab and/or field experiences under the joint supervision of a field supervisor and a university instructor.

PSYC Banked Courses

2010. Memory and Thinking (3)
2150. Applied Psychology (2)
4320, 4321. Behavioral Research (3,0)
5370. Mental Hygiene in Schools (2)

5105. Orthotics and Prosthetics (3) P: HPRO 5011, 5012; or equivalent; nonmajor by consent of department chair. Lecture and demonstration to study the theory, application, and construction of upper‑ and lower‑limb orthotic and prosthetic appliances.

RCLS 2000 is prerequisite to all professional RCLS courses above 2999.

2000. Introduction to Leisure Services (3) (F) (S) (SS) Introduction to the profession of recreation and contemporary leisure services.

2230.  Recreational Therapy Foundations (3) (F) (S) (Formerly RCLS 3230) Introduction to the therapeutic recreation profession including historical development, service delivery models, and service settings across the health care continuum. Emphasis on recreational therapy, treatment process, and outcomes of treatment services. Addresses elements of professional development and components of professional behavior.

2400. Facilitation and Leadership of Adventure-Based Programs (3) (F) (S) 10 clock hours of lab. Introduction to theory, practice, and delivery of adventure programs.

2601. Leisure: The Individual and Society (3) Examination of the role and impact of leisure on society with an emphasis upon the leisure values and behaviors of the individual.

3003.  Leisure Programming (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RT major or MRFS major or minor; RCLS 2000; C: RCLS 3004. Designed to develop expertise in comprehensive, multi‑purpose program planning and design in recreation‑serving agencies.

3004.  Leisure Programming Laboratory (1) (F) (S) 2 lab hours. P: Declared RT major or MRFS major or minor; RCLS 2000; C: RCLS 3003.

3104. Public and Non-Profit Recreation (3) (F) (S) (Formerly RCLS 4102) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004.  Introduction to role, scope, and function of public and nonprofit recreation agencies with focus on legal foundations, fiscal, personnel, and program management.

3110. Facility Management (3) (F) P: Declared RCLS major or minor; RCLS 2000. Study of the knowledge and skills necessary to supervise and administer the development, maintenance, and operation of leisure areas and facilities.

3120.  Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 2000; or consent of instructor. Designed to examine the nature and function of commercial recreation agencies and the tourism industry with regard to historical development, components, management, economic impacts, and entrepreneurship.

3131.  Special Recreation (3) (F) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 2000; or consent of instructor. Designed to provide the student with a background and understanding of special recreation, including planning and delivery of services.

3180.  Work Experience Pre-Placement Seminar (1) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor, RCLS 2000. Provides students an understanding of the purpose and objectives of the required summer work experience (RCLS 3190) while assisting the student in utilizing resources to identify and obtain a quality work experience.

3190. Work Experience through Community/Commercial Recreation Agencies (2) (SS) 180 hours of work experience. P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004, 3180; consent of adviser; minimum 2.0 GPA. Designed to expose the student to community/commercial recreation agencies through a supervised work experience.

3240. Disability Survey for Recreational Therapy Services (3) (F) (S) (Formerly RCLS 3232) P: Declared RT major; BIOL 2130, 2131; RCLS 2000.  Examines etiology, symptomatology, and characteristics of disabling conditions that limit an individual's independent functioning. Introduces recreational therapy interventions essential to facilitating specific functional outcomes. Examines adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and programmatic considerations.

3300.  Outdoor Programming (3) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 2000, 3003, 3004; or consent of instructor. Study of the history of outdoor programming techniques for planning, developing, and administering outdoor programs.

4000.  Research Methods and Techniques (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RT major or MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004. Introduction to methods and techniques of research. Designed to assist the student in developing competence in understanding, interpreting, and applying research in leisure studies.

4002.  Administration of Leisure Services (3) (F) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004.  Introduction to the role and scope of the administrative processes and practices in leisure service agencies.

4004.  Philosophical and Current Issues in Leisure (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RT major or MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004. Examination of philosophical concepts and issues of leisure with a focus upon current trends and issues in professional leisure service delivery.

4111.  Design of Parks and Recreation Facilities (3) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004, 3104. Knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop recreation and park systems.

4120.  Leisure Services Marketing (3) (S) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004, 3104. Provides the student with an understanding of the marketing process and the skills needed to develop a marketing plan.

4122.  Case Studies in Leisure Management (3) (F) P: Declared MRFS major or minor; RCLS 3003, 3004, 3120. Application of management concepts and techniques to leisure service delivery systems utilizing case studies, research, and student projects.

4242. Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RCLS therapeutic recreation major or minor; RCLS 4220, 4222. Investigation and discussion of professional issues including philosophical, ethical, financial, personnel, management, and accountability topics with emphasis on implications for TR service delivery.

4250.  Recreational Therapy Program Design (3) (F) (S) (Formerly RCLS 4220) P: Declared RT major; RCLS 2230, 3003, 3004, 3240. Examines the design process of treatment oriented programs in recreational therapy, including various methods and systems for program delivery. Emphasis on program development and evaluation as well as use of the treatment process for individual assessment, outcomes, and documentation.

4252.  Recreational Therapy Leadership and Group Dynamics (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RT major, RCLS 2230, 3003, 3004, 3240. Development of interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for development and maintenance of therapeutic relationships and implementation of effective therapeutic practices.

4260.  Recreational Therapy Practicum (1) (F) (S) (SS) P: Declared RT major; RCLS 4250, 4252. Provides students 45 hours of supervised practical experience in all aspects of recreational therapy services.

4262. Recreational Therapy Interventions and Techniques (3) (F) (S) (Formerly RCLS 4222) P: Declared RT major; RCLS 4250, 4252. Introduces the theory and practice of intervention techniques applicable to different clientele within recreational therapy services.  Development of implementation skills in intervention techniques.

4264.  Recreational Therapy Assessment, Documentation, and Evaluation (3) (F) (S) P: Declared RT major; RCLS 4250, 4252. Examines assessment and documentation procedures in the recreational therapy treatment process. Includes assessment and documentation processes, including instrument design, selection, and implementation, and reporting and use of data for treatment planning and program evaluation.

4266.  Organization and Management of Recreational Therapy Services (3) (F) (S) P: Declared PT major; RCLS 4250, 4252. Explores management processes for recreational therapy within the health care industry.  Emphasis on practical concerns related to the organization of recreational therapy services, including standards of practice, accreditation, personnel supervision, fiscal management, quality improvement, marketing, and public relations.

4700, 4701, 4702. Independent Study in Recreation (1,2,3) (F) (S) (SS) 3 hours of participation per week per semester hour credit. P: RCLS 2000 or consent of instructor. Student works with a recreation faculty member on a project directly related to the recreation profession.

4902.  Internship Pre-Placement Seminar (2) (F) (S) To be taken in the semester preceding RCLS 4990. P: Declared RT or MRFS major; minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; consent of RCLS adviser. Designed to give the student an understanding of the purpose and objectives of the internship experience while assisting the student in utilizing resources to identify and obtain a quality internship placement. Instruction related to internship academic assignments will be included.

4990. Recreation Internship (12) (WI) (F) (S) (SS) P: Declared RT or MRFS major; senior standing; RCLS 4902; minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA; minimum grade of C in all RCLS courses; successful completion of all other degree requirements and current certification in first aid and CPR. Designed to give the student an indepth practical work experience with an approved professional agency or business. Student will work under the direct supervision of an approved full‑time professional.

5111. Recreational Facility Management (3) (F) (S) P: RCLS 3003, 3004, 3120; or consent of instructor. Introduces the principles and practices of parks and recreational facility management, maintenance, operations, and evaluation.

RCLS Banked Courses

1060. Introduction to Sailing (1)
2290, 2291, 2292. Work Experience With Special Populations (2,2,2)
2390, 2391, 2392. Work Experience through Resource Management Agencies(2,2,2)
2600. Outdoor Living (2)
3000. Group Processes in Leisure Services (2)
3001. Group Processes in Leisure Services Laboratory (1)
3202.  Camping for Special Populations (2)
3212. Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services for Older Adults (3)
3301. Recreational Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources (3)
3302. Park Design and Management (3)
3303. Wild Land Recreation Management (3)
4100. Golf and Racquet Sports Facility Operation (4)
4101. Waterfront Facility Operations (3)
4240. Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
4601. Senior Seminar in Recreation (2)
5301. Advanced Interpretation (3)
5600. Trends and Problems in Development of Avocational Coastal and Oceanic Programs (3)

0092. Remedial Reading (0) (F) (S) Remedial reading serves as a base for continued practice in improving reading instruction for teachers and is also designed to aid freshmen and other undergraduates whose SAT scores have indicated individual difficulties in vocabulary power, comprehension, speed, and functional reading skills.

1031. Personalized Reading for Speed and Understanding (1) (F) (S) 1 classroom hour per week plus completion of individualized prescriptions. Not open to students in READ 0092. Individualized course designed to assess and increase the student's study skills, reading power, and efficiency.

1032. Reading as a Language Process (1) (F) (S) 2 classroom hours per week. May not count toward certification or degree requirements. P: READ 0092 or 1031 or placement by testing. Language arts approach to reading improvement based on test results to expand the student's understanding of the reading process and to help him or her acquire those strategies which can be applied to deepen comprehension while reading.

1033. Reading Skills for Academic Study (1) (F) (S) 2 classroom hours per week. May not count toward certification or degree requirements. P: READ 1031 or 1032 and/or placement by testing. Development of student knowledge and use of those specialized reading and study skills needed for effective study in various academic areas as indicated by test results. Utilization of a functional approach for learning study strategies for use in literature, the social sciences, sciences, and mathematics.

1034. Reading for Appreciation and Evaluation (1) (F) (S) 2 classroom meetings per week. May not count toward certification or degree requirements. P: READ 0092, 1031, and/or placement by testing. Development of evaluative and creative reading abilities, using a wide variety of printed media.

3204. Fundamentals of Reading (3) (F) (S) (SS) P: Admission to upper division and ELEM 3250. Designed to develop the undergraduate student's knowledge of the total reading program, including word recognition, comprehension, whole language, developmental reading program, and strategies for teaching reading. Requires a practicum.

3205. Diagnostic/Prescriptive Teaching of Reading (3) (F) (S) (SS) P: READ 3204; C: READ 3206. Emphasizes diagnosis of individual student's needs, levels of reading, and design of reading programs on the basis of group and individual prescriptions.

3206. Practicum in Diagnostic/Prescriptive Teaching of Reading (1) (F) (S) (SS) P: READ 3204. Practicum experience involving diagnostic/prescriptive instruction of a child in a clinical setting.

3210. Assessment, Design, and Implementation of Elementary Classroom Reading Instruction (3) (F) (S) (SS)  P: READ 3204. Assessment, design, and implementation of an instructional reading program in group and whole class settings at both primary and intermediate levels.

3211. Practicum in Assessment, Design, and Implementation of Elementary Classroom Reading Instruction (1) (F) (S) (SS) 3 lab hours per week. P: READ 3204; C: READ 3210. Assessment, design, and implementation of reading instruction at both primary and intermediate levels.

3990. Teaching Reading in the Content Areas in the Secondary School (2) (F) (S) (SS) For majors in secondary education and designated K‑12 programs only. May receive credit for only one of READ 3990, 5317. Provides prospective secondary and special subject teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to assure the continuing development of their students' reading capabilities.

4532, 4533, 4534. Problems in the Teaching of Reading (1,2,3) (F) (S) (SS) May count a maximum of 3 s.h. toward degree. P: Consent of instructor and department chair. Independent study of problems in the teaching of reading.

5312. Improvement of Reading Instruction (3) (F) (S) May not be taken by students who have credit for READ 3204, 3205.  Designed to introduce and extend fundamental knowledge of the beginning reading process, including an understanding of essential skills and early detection and remediation of possible reading problems.

5313. Reading Remediation and Practicum (3) (F) (S) May not be taken by students who have credit for READ 3204, 3205. P: READ 5312.  Provides guidance in designing reading programs on the basis of individual and group presentations, followed by a practicum experience in guiding individual and group student activities in the reading instructional program.

5316. Applied Phonics (3) (F) (S) Designed to provide skill in phonics as one kind of help in identifying written words. The student is introduced to the essentials of phonics and given a linguistically sound approach in methodology.

5317. Reading in the Junior and Senior High School (3) (F) (S) May receive credit for only one of READ 3990, 5317. Lectures and lab experiences designed to develop knowledge and skills which enable prospective junior high and secondary teachers to assess the reading levels of students and to use methods and materials in keeping with individual interests and needs to the end that each student's reading capability is enhanced through the teaching-learning process in each content area.

2000. Survey of Community Resources in Rehabilitation and Health Care (3) (S) 3 lecture hours per week and 10 practicum hours per semester. May receive credit for only one of HPRO 2000, REHB 2000. Overview of the roles and responsibilities of rehabilitation and health care service providers who work with individuals with disabilities. Introduction to disability issues and the need for teamwork in providing services to achieve rehabilitation goals.

2003. Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Health and Social Problems (3) (F) (S) Study and evaluation of the origins of alcohol and drug use; toxicological effects on physical, psychological, and social behavior; attitudes and responses to the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs as derived from historical sources, cross‑cultural comparisons, and studies of contemporary chemical use patterns and practices; etiological theories of addiction; prevalence and dysfunctional effects on the individual, public health, and social control; and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.

3010. Case Management in Rehabilitation (3) (WI) (S) P: REHB major or consent of instructor. Provides the basic principles of case management methodology for rehabilitation and social services. Examines the process and ethics of rehabilitation from identification through case termination.

4000. Interviewing Techniques for Health and Rehabilitation Settings (3) (F) P: REHB major. Develops knowledge of interviewing in health and related settings. Includes orienting patients to medical procedures, information gathering, and responding to patients' concerns.

4501, 4502, 4503. Independent Study (1,2,3) (F) (S) (SS) Weekly meeting with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. credit with change of topic. P: REHB major and consent of instructor. Individualized Extension of a course/content area of interest for the student. May include selected readings, research, and field experience.

4990. Rehabilitation Services Internship (12) (F) (S) (SS) 15 lecture hours and 450 hours of supervised clinical field experience in a human service agency related to the student's interest and course work preparation. P: REHB 3010, 4000; consent of instructor; REHB major; 2.5 GPA. Affords the student an opportunity to learn the roles and functions of program staff who provide direct rehabilitation service.

4991, 4992. Field Practicum in Rehabilitation Studies (3,3) (F) (S) (SS) 1 lecture and 8 lab hours per course per week. P: Senior standing; REHB 3010. Provides the student with on-site experience in a community agency involved in some phase of the rehabilitation process.

5000. Introduction to Rehabilitation (3) (F) Introduction to the entire field of rehabilitation with emphasis on rehabilitation counseling.

5100, 5101. Occupational Analysis and Placement (3,0) (F) 3 classroom and 3 field lab hours per week. P: Nonmajor by consent of instructor. Introduction to occupational theory, job analysis, and the placement process in vocational rehabilitation.

5400. Introduction to Vocational Evaluation (3) (F) P: Graduate or senior standing and consent of instructor or department chair. History, theory, philosophy, and definitions of vocational evaluation and assessment of individuals who are disabled or disadvantaged. Review of service delivery and self-determination models in the public and private sectors. Vocational evaluation and its relationship to career development, and the labor market. Assessment processes, instruments, and techniques in rehabilitation, education, and social service settings.

5793. Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addiction (3) (S) P: REHB 2003 or consent of instructor. Study of the socio‑cultural, psychological, and physiological contributions to alcohol and the major drug addictions. Analysis of the etiological theories of addiction; analysis of philosophies and modalities of treatment including family, individual, and group counseling, vocational rehabilitation, detoxification processes, etc. Analysis of self‑help treatment philosophies. Study of intervention concepts and strategies; analysis of the dynamics of motivation; assessment techniques; analysis of models for the contemporary treatment of addiction within the health care system. Analysis of roles of various professionals in treating addiction and study of barriers to effective application of treatment processes in our society.

5795. Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (3) P: REHB 2003 or consent of instructor. Analysis of the various issues related to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse as a community health problem. Critical evaluation of various models and philosophies of prevention. Includes early intervention and secondary prevention models including employee assistance programs. Students will be provided exposure to on‑going prevention efforts and strategies. Barriers to prevention programs will be examined.

5796. Contemporary Alcohol/Drug Abuse Issues (3) (F) P: REHB 5793. Consideration of current significant and/or controversial issues in the alcohol/drug field.

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