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PSCI 4923 - Senior Research Seminar
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course furnishes students with the opportunity to conduct an extended research project. In consultation with a faculty advisor, students write a 10 page minimum piece of scholarly historical research that advances an original interpretation of a political science problem. The student will also prepare a minimum 15-minute presentation of this research using visual/audio media format. This may take the form of film, blog, theater, or other mixed art media.
Prerequisite: instructors permission.
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PSCI 4941 - Political Science Internship
1 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the politico-legal setting through supervised work for a complete semester or an equivalent summer term. Students may be placed in a variety of settings: governmental offices, law firms, the court system, or research organizations.
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PSCI 4942 - Political Science Internship
2 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the politico-legal setting through supervised work for a complete semester or an equivalent summer term. Students may be placed in a variety of settings: governmental offices, law firms, the court system, or research organizations.
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PSCI 4943 - Political Science Internship
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the politico-legal setting through supervised work for a complete semester or an equivalent summer term. Students may be placed in a variety of settings: governmental offices, law firms, the court system, or research organizations.
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PSCI 4990 - Major Field Exam in Political Science
0 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] All Political Science graduating seniors are required to take the ETS Major Field Exam in Political Science. See Department Chair for further details.
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PSAD 3043 - Public Safety in the 21St Century
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides an overview of the nature of criminal justice and fire agencies and the current benefits and issues confronting them. Students will examine the processes involved in administering public safety organizations.
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PSAD 3113 - Public Safety and Local Government
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines how strong leadership in public safety organizations partners with the community to enhance the quality of life. An understanding of how the political, financial, and cultural aspects of public safety influence the organization is examined and illustrated.
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PSAD 3143 - Ethics in Public Safety Administration
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course identifies and discusses ethics and values in public safety organizations, as well as remediation strategies when ethical dilemmas arise.
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PSAD 3183 - Statistics in Public Safety Administration
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides students with a focus on the use of statistics for public safety. The course demonstrates the difference between inferential and descriptive statistics, emphasizing data analysis, probability, and root causation.
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PSAD 3223 - Leadership in Public Safety Organizations
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course focuses on the leaders specific roles, responsibilities, behaviors, and skills that are needed to operate effectively in an organization. Students will learn culture, organizational structure, change management, succession planning, and quality
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PSAD 3373 - Public Safety Administration
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines the elements necessary to successfully manage a public safety organization. Topics include the political, financial, and cultural/environmental aspects involved in administration.
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PSAD 3483 - Criminal Procedure
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is an overview of Constitutional requirements pertaining to the investigation, detention, prosecution, and adjudication of criminal suspects.
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PSAD 3533 - Crisis Intervention
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will familiarize students with the different aspects of crisis intervention, including an examination of various crisis situations; crisis assessment; intervention strategies, models, and techniques; and a critical analysis of developmental, situational, and existential crises.
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PSAD 3623 - Business Skills for Public Safety Administration
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course introduces students to the application of proven business principles and skills to successfully manage a public safety organization. Lean Six Sigma, Business Intelligence as a Decision Support System, and Community Involvement creating real partnerships to address public safety issues.
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PSAD 4023 - Budget Development and Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course provides students with an overview of the process and politics of public safety budget development and management. The course explains revenue sources and distribution, followed by building, managing, and evaluating it. The use of the budget as a forecasting tool is demonstrated.
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PSAD 4073 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course examines terrorism philosophies, strategies, and tactics, as well as the intended objectives of terrorist groups. Students will identify and analyze counterterrorism strategies and discuss where terrorism fits as a foreign policy issue.
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PSAD 4133 - Organizational Development for Public Safety
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course discusses the preparation of individuals to assume positions in leadership and as organizational development practitioners through organizational transformation in response to changing demands and the organization’s adaptability and performance.
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PSAD 4173 - Investigations: Cyber and Forensic
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Students will identify the relevant components of successful investigations, emphasizing more contemporary investigative priorities, and the use of applied science to cases. The various types of cases, evidence associated with each, and proper reporting will be summarized.
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PSAD 4313 - Personnel Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Students in this course will be introduced to the legal issues associated with personnel management, including hiring, retention, training, discipline, development, and labor relations.
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PSAD 4323 - Crisis Management
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course identifies and develops managerial skills in crisis identification, preparedness, recovery, and management. Students will learn how to respond to various man-made and natural crises.
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PSYC 490X - Research Laboratory
Offered for Variable Credit credits
An application course which provides students with hands-on experience in research methods. Emphasis is placed, depending on the semester, on different aspects of the research process including study design, methodology, literature review, data collection, data coding and analysis and writing. Students meet regularly with the instructor and spend most of their time participating in the various elements of the research process. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
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PSYC 1013 - General Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introduction to the basic principles of human behavior and to elementary principles of human development, awareness, learning, motivation, personality, and social influence.
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PSYC 2313 - Cultural Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is an introduction to the relationships between psychology, culture, and social justice. The course will cover the nature of culture and its applications to psychology and human functioning. Students will examine their own and other cultures, as well as cultural influence on their thought, behavior, relationships, and society.
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PSYC 2413 - Theories and Processes of Counseling
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a survey of the field of counseling psychology including an introduction into the major theoretical schools of counseling. The student will also be exposed to various fields where counseling skills are applied: Career, School, Grief/Bereavement, Substance Abuse, Groups, etc.
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PSYC 2543 - Marriage and Family
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Study of the family as a social institution including an emphasis on the modern family and constructive ideals for a successful marriage and parenthood. Attention will be given to the dysfunctional family including intervention strategies. (Same as PCAR/SOCI 2543)
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PSYC 2553 - Educational Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An exploration of how educational and psychological principles come together in the classroom and other settings where learning occurs. Emphasis is given to cognitive, moral, and social development; learning problems; student and teacher motivation; and introductory issues in multi-cultural education. Knowledge gained in the course is applied directly to the students future work environment and to his/her spiritual growth. Implications for parenting, counseling, pastoring, coaching, and other positions of leadership in the community are also considered. Correspondence work or CLEP tests are not accepted for this teacher education requirement.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 2563 - Lifespan Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Surveys human development from conception through death. This course focuses on the interacting processes of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development within sociocultural contexts, including parent-child relationships and the tasks and transitions associated with developmental stages. Includes an introduction to the observation, measurement, and evaluation of children and adolescents.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 2603 - Industrial Organizational Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of organizational behavior, selection procedure, performance appraisal, human factors, engineering, and consumer behavior. Students undertake a significant research project.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3013 - Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An emphasis on general research methodology at both conceptual and applied levels. Consideration is given to topics such as the presuppositions involved in the scientific study of human behavior, the formulation of research problems and hypotheses, quantitative and qualitative research designs, statistical inference and statistical decision making. (Same as SOCI 3013)
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3023 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3 credits
An emphasis on inferential statistical analysis and interpretation. Topics include probability, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, regression, nonparametric statistics, and an overview of multivariate procedures. SPSS or other high-level statistical packages are also taught. Writing various component of an APA-style research paper is also included.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3103 - Psychological Testing and Measurement
3 credits
A foundational course for anyone who, with additional training, intends to use educational or psychological tests or evaluations. This course develops concepts and skills used in the development, selection, administration and interpretation of psychological tests and non-testing means of evaluation.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3353 - Abnormal Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various forms of abnormal behavior from various psychological perspectives.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3403 - Developmental Disabilities
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An overview of the identification, etiology, course, and treatment of human developmental disabilities. Students are given opportunity to meet and interact with people with various developmental disabilities.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3443 - Social Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the theories and methods of social interactions in the development of personal and group behavior. Topics include attitudes, communications, pro-social, and anti-social behaviors.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3453 - Neuropsychology
3 credits
An introduction to research on the brain and physiological processes that have become very important in psychology. The course explores the physiological roots of perception and consciousness, learning and memory, sleep, emotion, sexuality, neurological disorders and psychopathology. The course includes an introduction to the work of clinical neuropsychologist and cognitive neuroscientists.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 3583 - Psychology in Sport and Exercise: Coaching Healthy Behaviors in Fitness and Sport
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course will cover psychological components of human performance related to sport and exercise as well as provide students with the foundations of applied sport and exercise psychology (e.g., motivation, communication, anxiety, leadership, and applied psychological skills). Students will learn and practice coaching skills, which are incorporated into intervention techniques that lead people to choose and adhere to a wellness lifestyle based on their own resolutions and visions of their own best self. Discussion will include sport participation and psychological assessment, intervention techniques, and a brief introduction to the predominant research methods used in sport psychology. This course will also cover the psychology of the injured athlete/exerciser, and focus on major theories, research, and application in the field of sport and exercise psychology. This course has particular value to coaches, teachers, psychologists, exercise specialists, and other sport-affiliated professions. (Same as EXSC 3583)
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology; and EXSC 1183 Principles of Lifespan Fitness and Health or EXSC 2003 Fundamentals of Kinesiology.
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PSYC 4143 - Human Sexuality
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course introduces basic aspects of human sexuality: Biologically how the reproductive system works; psychologically how males and females view their sexuality; and sociologically how sexual values and behaviors affect the society as a whole. Specific attention is given to the place and function of sexuality in the life of the Christian.
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PSYC 4203 - Cognitive Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of research and theory in the study of human cognition. The course covers the acquisition, representation, and use of knowledge with emphasis on the processes of memory, language, and decision-making.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 4303 - Theories of Personality
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a survey of past and current theories of personality. An integrative approach, this course will involve synthesis of important elements of each theory and Scripture. Finally, consideration will be given for the application of these personality theories to the field of counseling.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology.
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PSYC 4333 - History and Systems of Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An historical review and philosophical analysis of the development of psychology as a discipline. Emphasis is given to the relationship between specific historical antecedents and contemporary trends in psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology. Requires concurrent enrollment in PSYC 4973 International Field Study
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PSYC 4403 - Seminar in Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A seminary style course designed to consider contemporary and controversial issues in psychology as they relate to the Christian individual.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology and senior classification.
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PSYC 4453 - Seminar in Eco-Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A research course focusing on the integration of ecology and psychology and the historical and contemporary issues that are currently impacting us today. There is an emphasis on looking at how third world developing countries are impacted by man and the environment. Migration patterns and the formation of super cities in developing countries will be evaluated and researched.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1013 General Psychology and instructors permission.
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PSYC 4563 - Psychology of Religion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An examination of the relationships between psychology and religion. This course includes discussions of how several major psychologists have attempted to explain religious faith and practice. Students examine frameworks that have been proposed for relating Christian beliefs about persons and psychological explanations. Consideration is given to students own Christian faith (Same as RELG 4563)
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PSYC 4653 - Psychology Capstone
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] The final course in the College of Adult and Professional Studies Psychology sequence, this course provides a practical application and synthesis of the constructs of psychology, culture, and social justice from a Christian worldview. The course focuses on Christian faith integration with the discipline and practice of Psychology in an intercultural context.
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PSYC 4673 - Advanced Topics in Psychology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a seminar-style study of the major world views and presuppositions underlying psychological theories and practices. Emphasis is given to the different philosophical perspectives by which psychology can be understood and applied, including the integration of faith and psychology. Original classic works in psychology and faith, essays on the philosophy of science, and contemporary applications of modern psychological theories, are read.
Prerequisite: Senior standing as a psychology major. Seniors from other majors may seek instructor permission to take this course.
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PSYC 4743 - Psychology Thesis
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A culminating, synthetic learning experience in which students apply the learning gained in the core courses to an integrated study project in the Psychology field. Students meet individually with the instructor throughout the semester for on-going discussion of their individual projects. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: instructors permission
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PSYC 4943 - Psychology Practicum
3 credits
A students practical training through local agencies. In Psychology Practicum, students receive preparation for and are placed in their practicum sites in local mental health or social service agencies in order to obtain training in specific psychological skills. The specific site is coordinated through the Psychology Department. (Grade Pass/No Credit)
Prerequisite: Instructors permission.
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PSYC 4973 - International Field Study
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a faculty-guided, study tour which explores the field of psychology in international settings. The course will encourage students to integrate, among other aspects, the social, cultural, and historic aspects of psychology in the selected international setting. Additional travel expenses are involved. (Same as SOCI 4793)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in PSYC 4333 History and Systems in Psychology
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RELG 3033 - Archaeology of Biblical Lands
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A survey of archaeological history, methods, terminology, and the significance of archaeological discoveries relating to the people and cultural environment of Bible lands. Emphasis will be given to how archaeology sheds light on the truth and historicity of the Bible. (Same as BIBL 3033)
Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature.
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RELG 3293 - General Apologetics
3 credits
A study of the various bases for the Christian faith. This course explores the relationships between faith and reason and helps the student develop a sound and biblical defense for the Christian world view.
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RELG 3503 - Introduction to World Religions
3 credits
An introduction to the major living world religions and sects. Such matters as the genesis, historical development, cultural expansion, and salient features of the belief system of each religion are considered. Particular attention is given to the encounter of the Christian faith with these religions, both domestically and abroad. (Same as INCS/SOCI 3503)
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RELG 4183 - Classics of Christian Devotion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A reading survey of great Christian classics through the centuries, the course will examine the writings of Christian practitioners whose works have had an enduring and profound effect upon the church and the world. Efforts will be made to expose students to a cross-section of Christian devotional thought from different genres and theological perspectives, be they of different church eras, sectarian movements, or ethnicities/regional orientations of the writers. The goal of the class will be to familiarize students with these writers and their works, and to personally appreciate, experience, and practice them in the spirit in which they were written. (Same as CHIS/THEO 4183)
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RELG 4503 - Methods in the Study of Religion
3 credits
A focuses on the various methods employed in the study of religion. Special attention is given to the study of the classical theorists in the study of religion.
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RELG 4563 - Psychology of Religion
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of religious characteristics, problems, and needs of the individual as viewed from a psychological and theological perspective, with attention given to integrative study. Consideration is given to the history of the subject and role of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices in personality development and adjustment. (Same as PSYC 4563)
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RELG 4662 - New Religious Movements in America
2 credits
An examination of religious groups in America started in 19th and 20th centuries. The history, sources of authority, methods, practices and beliefs of select groups are compared with orthodox Christianity. (Same as INCS 4662)
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SOCI 1113 - Survey of Sociology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An introductory study of the basic concept of societal groups, institutions, and interrelationships. Some consideration is given to problems of contemporary society.
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SOCI 2133 - Social Problems
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of problem areas in society such as poverty, hunger, inadequate health care, child abuse, delinquency, crime, and mental illness.
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SOCI 2543 - Marriage and Family
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] A study of the family as a social institution including an emphasis on the modern family and constructive ideals for a successful marriage and parenthood. Attention will be given to the dysfunctional family including intervention strategies. (Same as PCAR/PSYC 2543).
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SOCI 3013 - Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] An emphasis on general research methodology at both conceptual and applied levels. Consideration is given to topics such as the presuppositions involved in the scientific study of human behavior, the formulation of research problems and hypotheses, quantitative and qualitative research designs, statistical inference and statistical decision making. (Same as PSYC 3013)
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 Survey of Sociology.
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SOCI 3423 - Cultural Anthropology
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is an introductory study of the cultural values and differences of the various peoples of the world. The study seeks to develop an understanding of and appreciations for the ways people of various cultural backgrounds perceive reality and relate to each other. Particular application is made on how these insights prepare individuals for cross-cultural living and ministry. (Same as INCS 3423)
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SOCI 3433 - Intercultural Communication
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Findings from the fields of communication, psychology, sociology, linguistics, and anthropology are combined with the study of characteristics of various cultures to provide the student with a basis for effective communication in all cultures. (Same as COMM/INCS 3433)
Prerequisite or Concurrent: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: COMM 2003 Introduction to Human Communication.
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SOCI 3503 - Introduction to World Religions
3 credits
An introduction to the major living world religions and sects. Such matters as the genesis, historical development, cultural expansion, and salient features of the belief system of each religion are considered. Particular attention is given to the encounter of the Christian faith with these religions, both domestically and abroad. (Same as INCS/RELG 3503)
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SOCI 3843 - Anthropology of Northwest Native Peoples
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores contemporary Native American groups of the Pacific Northwest, paying particular attention to expressive forms as “lenses” into multiple dimensions of culture. The course relies heavily on fieldwork, including observation of cultural art and artifacts. In particular, the course is oriented around these issues: How do native peoples communicate essential components of their cultures - to themselves and to people outside their culture group - through traditional expressive forms? How does art reflect, reify, and re-create worldview, and how is this significant in our globalizing, postmodern cultural context? Travel fee required
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SOCI 4973 - International Field Study
3 credits
[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course is a faculty-guided, study tour which explores the field of psychology in international settings. The course will encourage students to integrate, among other aspects, the social, cultural, and historic aspects of psychology in the selected international setting. Additional travel expenses are involved. (Same as PSYC 4793)
Prerequisite: SOCI 1113 Survey of Sociology. Requires concurrent enrollment in PSYC 4333 History and Systems in Psychology
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SCIE 1041 - Integrated Science Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1043 Integrated Science.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1043 Integrated Science.
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SCIE 1043 - Integrated Science
3 credits
This course is a survey of the sciences of physics, astronomy, and biology with an emphasis on understanding and applying the scientific method. The class will focus on case studies of the scientific method and include designing, implementing and presenting a scientific study. Online offering will include laboratory content.
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SCIE 1101 - Principles of Biology Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1103 Principles of Biology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1103 Principles of Biology.
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SCIE 1103 - Principles of Biology
3 credits
Study of biological principles relating to living organisms. Basic chemical structure, cellular and subcellular morphology, energy utilization, reproduction and development, and ecological interrelationships are examined.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1101 Principles of Biology Laboratory.
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SCIE 1121 - Science and the Scientific Method Lab
1 credits
This course is a lab experience appropriate to SCIE 1123 Science and the Scientific Method.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1123 Science and the Scientific Method.
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SCIE 1123 - Science and the Scientific Method
3 credits
This course is a survey of the sciences of physics, astronomy, and biology with an emphasis on understanding and applying the scientific method. The class will focus on case studies of the scientific method and will include designing, implementing and presenting a scientific study.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1121 Science and the Scientific Method Lab.
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SCIE 1151 - Human Biology Laboratory
1 credits
A human biology laboratory supporting SCIE 1153 Human Biology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1153 Human Biology.
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SCIE 1153 - Human Biology
3 credits
A survey course on the basic biology of human life. Includes an overview of microscopic and gross anatomy, physiology of major body systems, and familiarization with growth and development, sexuality and genetics, and common illnesses and their courses.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1151 Human Biology Laboratory.
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SCIE 1183 - Physical and Earth Science I
3 credits
This course covers fundamental concepts in physics, astronomy and earth science.
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/ACT MATH score of 20, or two years of high school algebra, or permission of instructor.
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SCIE 1193 - Physical and Earth Science II
3 credits
A survey of concepts and principles in chemistry and geology. This course serves the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. Topics to be discussed include atomic structure; elements and the periodic table; compounds and chemical formulas; chemical reactions and equations; water and solutions; organic chemistry; rocks and minerals; the Earths interior and surface; and the atmosphere of the Earth.
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/ACT MATH score of 20, or two years of high school algebra, or permission of instructor.
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SCIE 1201 - Survey of Chemistry I Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1203 Survey of Chemistry I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1203 Survey of Chemistry I.
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SCIE 1203 - Survey of Chemistry I
3 credits
An introductory inorganic chemistry course. Topics examined include elements, atoms, the periodic table, electronic structure of the atom, chemical bonding, molecular structure, the concept of the mole and stoichiometry, principles and types of chemical reactions, and acid-base chemistry. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/ACT MATH score of 20, or two years of high school algebra or equivalent, or MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1201 Survey of Chemistry I Laboratory.
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SCIE 1211 - Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1213 Survey of Chemistry II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1213 Survey of Chemistry II.
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SCIE 1213 - Survey of Chemistry II
3 credits
An introductory organic and biochemistry course. Topics discussed include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohols, thiols and sulfides, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, lipids and fatty acids, proteins and enzymes, RNA and DNA. Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1211 Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1203/1 Survey of Chemistry I or permission of instructor.
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SCIE 1281 - Physics I Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1283 Physics I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1283 Physics I.
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SCIE 1283 - Physics I
3 credits
Topics include motion, force, conservation laws, energy and work. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/ACT MATH score of 20 or higher, or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1281 Physics I Laboratory.
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SCIE 1291 - Physics II Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1293 Physics II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1293 Physics II.
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SCIE 1293 - Physics II
3 credits
Topics include energy and work, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism, current, resistance and circuits. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1283/1 Physics I or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1291 Physics II Laboratory.
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SCIE 1301 - Geology Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1303 Geology.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1303 Geology.
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SCIE 1303 - Geology
3 credits
A course dealing with the origin, composition, and structure of the earth. This course deals with the composition and structure of the Earths interior; identification of common minerals and the three major rock groups; the concepts and processes of the evolution of various surface features of the Earth.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1301 Geology Laboratory.
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SCIE 1331 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1333 General Chemistry I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1333 General Chemistry I.
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SCIE 1333 - General Chemistry I
3 credits
Inorganic chemistry topics discussed include nuclear chemistry, quantum mechanics and atomic structure, the periodic table, theories of chemical bonding, stoichiometry and the concept of the mole. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 480/ACT MATH score of 20 or higher, or MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1331 General Chemistry I Laboratory.
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SCIE 1341 - General Chemistry II Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1343 General Chemistry II.
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SCIE 1343 - General Chemistry II
3 credits
Topics discussed include thermodynamics and calorimetry, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, the gas laws, the structure of liquids and solids, acid-base chemistry, and coordination chemistry. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1333/1 General Chemistry I or permission of instructor.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1341 General Chemistry II Laboratory.
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SCIE 1393 - Survey of Environmental Science
3 credits
This course focuses on the study of our relationship to the world around us. Specifically the class will apply science concepts and skills to develop solutions to human problems in societal context including the interaction of culture and science through the lens of technology, society, the workplace, and the environment. The class will focus on case studies of the scientific method and will include designing, implementing and presenting a scientific study.
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SCIE 1503 - Survey of Nutrition
3 credits
An introductory course on the applications of nutrition throughout the human life cycle emphasizing a comparison of popular diets. Dietary essentials with application to health enhancement, prevention and rehabilitation of disease states, and competitive athletes and recreational sports participants will be discussed. Computer analyses of individual dietary needs are included.
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SCIE 1521 - Astronomy Laboratory
1 credits
A laboratory supporting SCIE 1523 Astronomy.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1523 Astronomy.
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SCIE 1523 - Astronomy
3 credits
An introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of astronomy. Major topics are the night sky, the solar system, stars, galaxies, cosmology, the scientific method, and the history of astronomy.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1521 Astronomy Laboratory.
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SCIE 2051 - General Biology I Laboratory
1 credits
Biology Laboratory supporting SCIE 2053 General Biology I. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2053 General Biology I.
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SCIE 2053 - General Biology I
3 credits
A study of scientific method, chemistry of living organisms, and cellular morphology and physiology. This course includes an introduction to genetics, ecology, evolution and taxonomy. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 1333 General Chemistry I and SCIE 2051 General Biology Laboratory I or instructor permission.
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SCIE 2061 - General Biology II Laboratory
1 credits
General biology laboratory supporting SCIE 2063 General Biology II. (Spring semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2063 General Biology II.
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SCIE 2063 - General Biology II
3 credits
Continues the advanced study of general biology, including the study of morphology, physiology, and systems of human, animal, and botanical organisms. Ecology and the interrelationships with community and public health are emphasized. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1203/1 Survey of Chemistry I or SCIE 1333/1 General Chemistry I, and SCIE 2053/1 General Biology I or instructor permission.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2061 General Biology II Laboratory.
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SCIE 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
1 credits
An anatomy and physiology laboratory supporting SCIE 2203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (Fall semester)
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
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SCIE 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3 credits
Advanced study of the design and functions of the human body beginning with cell biology, tissue, and membrane functions and continuing with the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (Fall semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II or instructor permission.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory.
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SCIE 2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
1 credits
An anatomy and physiology laboratory supporting SCIE 2213 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2213 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. (Spring semester)
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SCIE 2213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3 credits
Continues the advanced study of the systems of the human body including the special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, pulmonary/respiratory, digestive, renal/acid-base, and reproductive systems. (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: SCIE 1213/1 Survey of Chemistry II or SCIE 1343/1 General Chemistry II, and SCIE 2203/1 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or instructor permission.
Concurrent: Requires concurrent enrollment in SCIE 2211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory.
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