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Course Descriptions
PHYSICS
PH121 Elementary Astronomy
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A descriptive treatment of the solar system: stars,
stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. The results
of current space missions are emphasized. Recent
discoveries in stellar astronomy will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MTH70 with a “C” or better.
PH201/202/203 General Physics
5 credits/term (4 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Study of the physical properties and interactions of
mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism,
and optics. Includes laboratory activities. Must be taken
in sequence.
Prerequisite: MTH112 with a “C” or better.
PH211/212/213 General Physics with Calculus
5 credits/term (4 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Study of the physical properties and interactions of
mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism
and optics. For science and engineering majors. Includes
laboratory activities. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MTH112 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: MTH251 with PH211; MTH252 with PH212;
and MTH253 with PH213.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PS198/298 Independent Studies in Political Science
1-3 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
PS201 American Government: Political Institutions
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
An introduction to American political institutions,
processes and ideology, in relation to politics and
public policy.
PS202 American Government: Policy Issues
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course continues the study of civil liberties and
practical application of powers of the federal
government to society's problems. Current issues
in American politics and the application of federal
government powers to society's problems will be
addressed.
PS203 Local Politics and Government
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course introduces the student to United States state
and local governments with comparative political
behavior in states and communities. The course defines
and discusses the political and institutional processes by
which state and local governments make policy and law.
The course also examines the role of state and local
governments within the federal system of government.
Also offered as PS203A, B, C in one-credit modules.
PS205 International Relations: US Foreign Policy in
the 20th Century
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
The course focuses on the development of US Foreign
Policy within the 20th Century, with an emphasis on past
precedents, new challenges, and how America’s
increasing economic interconnectedness with our
neighbors has changed our policies. The course uses
the World Wars and the Cold War as major events which
have shaped American foreign policy and continues to
do so.
PS280 Field Experience
1-6 credits (33-198 lab hrs/term)
This course offers career exploration and
workplace experience within a widely defined number
of supervised settings which will provide professional
experience in the field of Political Science, political
organizing, and campaigning.
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY201 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Introduces principles and theories of human behavior.
Stresses scientific methodology, brain and other
physiological influences on behavior, learning, sensory,
and perceptual processes.
PSY202 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on memory, consciousness, language and
thinking, lifespan development, and motivation.
PSY203 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on emotion, stress, health, intelligence,
personality, mental disorders, treatment of mental
disorders, and social psychology.
PSY228 Introduction to Social Science Research
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is an introduction to the basic research
methods used by social scientists. The course includes
an introduction to statistical analysis, observational
studies, survey research, and experimental design.
Prerequisite: MTH70 with a “C” or better.
PSY237 Life Span Development
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Designed to survey the major principles of behavior and
patterns of change in people over the lifespan. Revolves
around the area of development in physical, intellectual,
social, personality and cross cultural diversity, for infants,
children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Within the
psychological framework, students will be able to
research and apply development concepts to relevant
problems in daily life.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 199