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POL 210 State and Local Government in the United States (3)
Forms of state and local government organizations. Interrelationships
between state and local, state and federal, and local federal
governments.(Same as RODP PS 2020.)

POL 280T Selected Problems in Political Science (1-6) Specialized
topics, issues, or activities as related to government and public
service are selected and studied in depth. Students who work as
interns may consider this course. May be repeated for credit with a
maximum of six semester credit hours to apply toward graduation.


Psychology
PSY 101 General Psychology (3) General Psychology is a onesemester
course designed to provide an overview of the field of
psychology and human behavior. The topics of philosophy, history,
biology, learning, personality, abnormal behavior, treatment, applied
memory, intelligence, motivation, consciousness, perception, and
sensory are included.

PSY 201 Personal Adjustment (3) This course is a study of
psychological adjustment throughout life. Topics include behavior
and adjustment in modern society, maturing self-concept, adjustment
to psychological stress and prevention of maladjustment.
PREREQUISITE: PSY 101.

PSY 211 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3) This course
is a survey of personnel psychology, organizational behavior and
development, and classical industrial and engineering psychology.
Topics will include employee selection, performance evaluation,
training, leadership, work motivation and satisfaction, organizational
dynamics, accidents, stress and wellness.

PSY 222D Human Growth & Development (3) A study of the
concepts and theories of human psychological and physical
development from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on
education and psychological learning theories. (Same as EDU 102D)

PSY 231 Child Psychology (3) Psychological and physiological
growth and development of the human organism, beginning with
conception and continuing to adolescence. An in-depth study of the
major theories of child development. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101.

PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology (3) An introductory study of
human development during the period of adolescence. The course
covers physiology, cognition, social, cultural and psychological
aspects of early, middle and late adolescence. PREREQUISITE: PSY
101.

PSY 240T* Selected Topics in Psychology (1-6) Specialized topical
issues and/or problems in psychology selected and studied in
depth. Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per
credit hour. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of
credit to apply toward graduation requirements.

PSY 243 Psychology of Death and Dying (3) A study of Western
concepts about death and dying. An overview of terminal patients
and their relationships to family, peers, medical profession, clergy,
and society. A brief investigation of funeral practices and burial
rituals. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101 or permission of instructor.

PSY 244D Alcohol & Drug Abuse (3) An overview of drug abuse
and use including an examination of current problems with alcohol
and illicit drugs. A study of the history of drug abuse and the
psychological and sociological factors involved. (Same as SOCS
2035D.)

PSY 250 Psychology of Gender Differences (3) Psychological
examination of male/female attitudes and relationships. A survey of
materials related to sociological, biological and psychological
differences of gender and roles. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101 OR
permission of instructor.

PSY 251D Social Psychology (3) A study of social behavior on
human interaction. Topics covered include perception, attitudes,
persuasion, leadership and group structure. Lectures and readings
are supplemented with class projects. (Same as SOC 250D.)


Quality Management Technology
QMT 150* Total Quality Management Concepts (3) This course
represents an examination of the components and overall concepts
of Total Quality Management. Techniques used in production
service and support environments are examined. The need to adopt
the concept on a company or institutional basis is also included with
steps involving training and evaluations.

QMT 175* Production and Inventory Control (3) This course
includes the concepts and process of production and operations
management. Quantitative methods of production planning are
developed as well as written skills. Multiple production formats are
examined and the effective measurement of work flow during
production is included. PREREQUISITES: QMT 150.

QMT 255* Statistical Quality Control (3) The use of statistical
applications to measure production and service output is the central
purpose of this course. Sampling, probability, and their uses in
inspection of ongoing processes and finished units are applied in
problem situations. Industry and government standards commonly
used are also applied. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1530.
Radiologic Technology

RAD 110* Patient Care (3) A study of the patient care pertinent to
the Radiologic Technologist including medical asepsis, emergencies,
and basic medical techniques. Special emphasis is given to effective


 

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