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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 
  
  • PSY 235 - Relationships and Personal Development


    Description:
    Development of interpersonal relationships from initial encounters to stable commitments. Major focus on interaction patterns in intimate relationships. PSY 235 and FSCF 235 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 275 - Community Development in Residence Halls


    Description:
    Components of successful student development in residential settings. Educational philosophy of residence halls, community development, and problem solving. Credits do not apply toward psychology degree major or minor.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • PSY 295 - Laboratory Experience in Psychology


    Description:
    Not more than 5 credits of PSY 295, PSY 295C, PSY 495, and PSY 495C combined may be applied to a 45-credit psychology major and not more than 10 credits, combined, may be applied to a 60-credit major.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • PSY 295C - CHCI Laboratory Experience


    Description:
    Laboratory experience at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair. PSY 101 is also a recommended prerequisite.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:
    Course fee will be assessed. May be repeated. Not more than 5 credits of PSY295, PSY 295C, PSY 495, and PSY 495C combined may be applied to a 45-credit psychology major and not more than 10 credits, combined, may be applied to a 60-credit major.
  
  • PSY 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • PSY 299 - Seminar in Psychology


    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 300 - Research Methods in Psychology


    Description:
    Addresses basic experimental and non-experimental research designs and strategies, as well as the APA-approved professional writing style. Includes both lecture and laboratory experiences. PSY 362 is a recommended co-requisite.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 301 - Learning


    Description:
    Addresses basic theory and research related to classical and operant conditioning, stimulus control, and memory.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 300.

     

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 303 - Analysis of Everyday Behavior


    Description:
    Environmental, cognitive, and biological influences on behavior in daily life.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 310 - Multicultural Psychology and Social Advocacy


    Description:
    An examination of human behavior in cultural context. Emphasizing the role and influence of culture on thought, behavior, relationships, and society, and the influence of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, age, religion/spirituality, and sexual orientation. Cross-cultural research, theory, and methodology is also examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    PSY 101 is a recommended prerequisite.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 312 - Queer Theory and Sexuality


    Description:
    This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the academic field of lesbian and gay studies through examination of the history, politics, theories, culture, and community of those who identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology


    Description:
    Cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development through the lifespan.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 314 - Human Development and the Learner


    Description:
    Development from conception through adolescence.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 315 - Educational Psychology


    Description:
    Learning theories, instructional principles, evaluation processes, and classroom management.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either PSY 313 or 314, either EFC 310 or EDF 301A, and full admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 340 - Teaching of Psychology


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: completion of course in which teaching or assisting is to be done and approval of department chair.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • PSY 346 - Social Psychology


    Description:
    Social influences on individual behavior.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 350 - Sleep and Dreaming


    Description:
    Research and theory concerning the functions and dysfunctions of sleep and dreaming.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 352 - Application of Adult Development Theories


    Description:
    This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding and application of theories on adult development and aging. Service-learning is integral and students will be involved with older adults though cooperating local agencies.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 4 credits.
  
  • PSY 355 - Environmental Psychology


    Description:
    Behavioral responses to everyday natural and artificial environments.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 362 - Introductory Statistics


    Description:
    Descriptive statistics and introduction to inferential statistics through one-way analysis of variance.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: Math 130 or higher or acceptance to graduate school.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 363 - Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods


    Description:
    Experience with the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and communication of psychological experiments in addition to data management and statistical software skills. Four hours lecture and two hours lab each week.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 300 and PSY 362.

    Credits: (5)

  
  
  • PSY 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • PSY 401 - Psychology of Sport


    Description:
    Current theory and research on sports psychology; application of psychological interventions in sports and fitness.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 421 - Human Neuroanatomy


    Description:
    An introduction to the anatomical organization and basic functional/clinical principles of the major systems of the human brain and their relations to disease and behavior. PSY 421 and PSY 521 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 438 - Chemical Dependency and the Family


    Description:
    An overview of theory and research regarding chemical dependency in the family with a conceptual understanding of models and methods that shape treatment.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 441 - Self-injurious Behavior


    Description:
    A course covering the occurrence, prevalence, etiology, and treatment of self-injurious behavior in human and nonhuman primates, including human developmental disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: any biology or psychology course and junior standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 442 - Evolutionary Psychology


    Description:
    Application of principles of evolution to understanding of human and non-human behavior and cognition. PSY 442 and PSY 542 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 444 - Tests and Measurements


    Description:
    Psychological and educational tests, theory, and practice. PSY 444 and PSY 544 are equivalent course; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either PSY 315 or 362.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 445 - Clinical, Counseling, and Community Psychology


    Description:
    History, current trends, fields of employment, professional ethics, methods of psychological diagnosis, and treatment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 447 - Psychology of Adolescence


    Description:
    Physiological, cognitive, and social aspects of maturation; problems of vocational choice and of increasing autonomy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 448 - Sexual Behavior


    Description:
    The scientific study of the learned and innate bases of sexual behavior in humans and lower animals.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 449 - Abnormal Psychology


    Description:
    Symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and behavior problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 450 - Sensation and Perception


    Description:
    Research, theoretical models of sensory and perceptual processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 300 and either BIOL 101, or 201.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 452 - Adult Development and Aging


    Description:
    Principles of adult psychological development and the aging process. Examination of adult behavior, life-styles, crises in adult development, and cognitive, personality, and intellectual changes with aging.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 453 - Theories of Personality


    Description:
    Focus on the scientific study of how and why people differ from each other. Personality psychology addresses questions regarding shared human nature, dimensions of individual differences, and unique patterns of individual behavior.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 454 - The Helping Interview


    Description:
    Theory and practice of supportive interviewing skills.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 455 - Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology


    Description:
    The application of psychology to the understanding of illness and to its prevention and treatment with special emphasis on current health topics (e.g., stress, HIV/AIDS).

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 456 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology


    Description:
    Application of psychological principles to personnel and organizational problems in labor, industry, government, education, and the military.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 460 - Cognitive Psychology


    Description:
    Methods and theories of human cognition and information processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 300.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 461 - History and Systems of Psychology


    Description:
    Historical development and persistent theoretical problems of contemporary psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • PSY 465 - Psychology and the Law


    Description:
    How the discipline of psychology contributes to our understanding of matters related to the law.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 467 - Child Psychopathology


    Description:
    Discovery and treatment of the severely maladjusted child; the home, school, and community in relation to the child’s mental health; relevant resources and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either PSY 313 or 314.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 472 - International Counseling and Psychology


    Description:
    This course immerses students within a cultural group and examines how psychological and counseling services are provided within that society. The location for the course varies by year. Students will learn about a society’s available services, health care provision, relationship/child-rearing traditions, common prejudices, and economic values. PSY 472 and 572 are equivalent courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • PSY 473 - Psychology of Language


    Description:
    Basic principles of language, cognition of language, language development, theories of linguistic structure and brain function as it relates to language processing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 476 - Psychopharmacology


    Description:
    Common drugs, psychotherapeutic agents and hallucinogens. Behavioral effects and physiological mechanisms.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 478 - Physiological Psychology


    Description:
    Problems, methods, and techniques of neurophysiology and the physiology of human and infrahuman behavior patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: PSY 300 and either BIOL 101 or 201.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 479 - Comparative Psychology


    Description:
    Seminar in the study of behavior and cognition across species. This course is listed under the graduate version of PSY 576; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 483 - Psychology of Women


    Description:
    The psychology of women from a social psychological perspective, which examines gender and situation and male/female interaction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • PSY 484 - Violence and Aggression


    Description:
    Violence and aggression directed toward self, others, and society. Problems of prevention and treatment, related ethical and legal issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • PSY 489 - Senior Assessment


    Description:
    An end-of-major course. Portfolio review, career planning, and program evaluation activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: student must be a psychology major in their senior year. It is recommended that this class is taken in the last academic quarter.

    Credits: (1)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
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    PSY 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • PSY 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • PSY 493 - Field Research


    Description:
    Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of psychological phenomena.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • PSY 495 - Directed Research


    Description:
    Course fee will be assessed. Not more than 5 credits of PSY 295, PSY295C, PSY 495, and PSY495C combined may be applied to a 45-credit psychology major and not more than 10 credits, combined, may be applied to a 60-credit major. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: PSY 101

    Credits: (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • PSY 495C - CHCI-directed Research


    Description:
    Directed research at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. Course fee will be assessed. Not more than 5 credits of PSY 295, PSY 295C, PSY 495, and PSY 495C combined may be applied to a 45-credit psychology major, and not more than 10 hours combined may be applied to a 60-credit major.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • PSY 497 - Undergraduate Honors Thesis


    Description:
    By invitation of department chair. Research supervised by three-member committee of the department of psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the Departmental Honors Program.

    Credits: (2-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • PSY 498 - Special Topic


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • PSY 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • RELS 101 - World Religions


    Description:
    Survey of the major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism), including their tenets, practices, and evaluation of the human condition.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Philosophies&Culture World (W)
  
  • RELS 201 - Sacred Books of the World


    Description:
    Comparative study of religious thought and literature from eastern and western classics: Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, Dhammapada, Tao Te Ching, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Koran.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Philosophies&Culture World (W)
  
  • RELS 301 - Man in Religious Thought


    Description:
    Human existence as perceived by religious thinkers, both classical and contemporary, in the Judaic, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian traditions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 320 - American Indian Spirituality


    Description:
    Introduction to American Indian spirituality with emphasis on myths, rituals, and beliefs and including historical, economic, political and legal issues that influence the ways of American Indian spiritual practice; Ghost Dance, Native American Church, etc. AIS 321 and RELS 320 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 351 - Religions of China and Japan


    Description:
    Historical development of Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and East Asian Buddhism within China and Japan, from their origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 352 - Religions of India


    Description:
    Historical development of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism within India, from their origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 353 - Judaism and Islam


    Description:
    Historical development of Judaism and Islam, from their origins to the present. Analysis of their beliefs, practices, symbols, institutions, and interaction with one another.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 354 - Christianity


    Description:
    Historical development of Christianity, from its origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 363 - Yoga


    Description:
    History, philosophy, and psychology of yoga in India, China, and America. Postures, breathing, meditation, and parallel western techniques.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 376 - Contemporary Religious Thought


    Description:
    Explores the nature of post-modern and/or contemporary philosophic, as well as religious thought, west and east, related to such topics as the nature of religion, the idea of God, the problem of evil, inter-religious dialogue, and religious pluralism.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RELS 401 - The Daoist Tradition


    Description:
    An examination of the textual and cultural tradition associated with Daoism, China’s indigenous high religion.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 402 - Religion and Film


    Description:
    An examination of religious themes in film, including the portrayal of specific religious traditions and sacred narratives. Films will be selected from a wide range of possibilities, including foreign productions.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 410 - The Legacy of the Hebrew Bible


    Description:
    A multi-disciplinary exploration of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to understand both the Bible’s influence on and perception in a variety of disciplines (e.g. art, literature, music, film).

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 411 - Lost Books of the Bible


    Description:
    An examination of the origin, content, and ideology of Jewish Hellenistic and Intertestamental literature excluded in the canons of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament or New Testament.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: RELS 201 or RELS 353 or RELS 410.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RELS 453 - The Holocaust - A Quest for Meaning


    Description:
    Explores the historical, religious, and philosophical dimensions of the Holocaust experience, drawing on Holocaust and post-Holocaust expression (survivor memoirs, literature, art, music).

    Credits: (5)

  
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    RELS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • RELS 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • RELS 494 - Undergraduate Thesis Preparation


    Description:
    Preparation for writing undergraduate thesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: advanced standing

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • RELS 495 - Undergraduate Thesis


    Description:
    Produce an original substantive thesis-driven paper based on independent research.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: RELS 494 and advanced standing.

    Credits: (3)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  
  • RELS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RELS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (3-5)

  
  • RMT 320 - Principles of Merchandising Management for Micro Brewing


    Description:
    Emphasis on micro brewing merchandising and operations. Focus within channel on selling, distribution, promotion, policies, and regulations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: either admission to the Craft Beer Trade Certificate Program or permission from the instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • RMT 330 - Principles of Retailing


    Description:
    Introduction to retailing including retail stores, merchandising, operations, store location and layout, internal organization, buying, personnel management, inventory control, and sales promotion.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 335 - Retail Information Technology


    Description:
    Use of contemporary technology in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting retail management data and writing and presenting retail management reports.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 340 - Principles of Selling


    Description:
    Introduction to selling, its role in the economy, the sales process, types of selling, planning the sale, and sales organization.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 350 - Retailing and E-Commerce


    Description:
    Examines the progress and potential of the Internet for the marketing, selling, promoting, and distributing of retail goods and services.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 366 - Customer Relationship Management


    Description:
    Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships is paramount to a successful business. Students learn to manage prospects and current customers by using information technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 467 - Retail Management


    Description:
    Retail store ownership and management, including startup, location, market analysis, customer service, organization, merchandise management, human resource management, sales promotion, and financial planning.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: RMT 330 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 470 - Critical Issues in Retailing


    Description:
    Capstone course in retailing that focuses on current retail management and technology literature and case studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: RMT 330 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • RMT 485 - International Retailing


    Description:
    Emphasis on international retailing and global trade. Focus on cross-cultural differences, work environments, policies and regulations. RMT 485 and FCSA 485 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: RMT 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    RMT 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Available summer only.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • RMT 492 - Practicum


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (5-15)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • RMT 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum


    Description:
    Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreement required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493A are equivalent courses; students may only receive credit for one.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 3 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
    Notes:

  
  • RMT 493B - Undergraduate Assistant Practicum


    Description:
    Assist in monitoring, supervising, supporting, and tutoring instruction under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreements required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493B are equivalent courses; students may only receive credit for one.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 3 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  
  • RMT 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • RMT 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • RT 201 - Introduction to Recreation and Tourism


    Description:
    History, organizational structures, goals and objectives, policies and procedures within agencies, organizations, and businesses in the private, voluntary, government, and tourism sectors.

    Credits: (3)

 

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