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The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
Immunology is recommended but not required. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Same as BIOL 5343)
POSC5352L Immunology in the Laboratory (Sp) Laboratory course on immune-diagnostic
laboratory techniques and uses of antibodies as a research tool. Included are cell isolation and
characterization procedures, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA and cell culture assay
systems. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: POSC 5343 or BIOL 5343 or BIOL 4713.
POSC5742 Advanced Poultry Diseases (Odd years, Sp) An in-depth coverage of the
most important diseases of poultry with a focus on understanding mechanisms of pathogenesis,
diagnostic techniques and principles of prevention. Lecture/discussion 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: POSC 3223.
POSC5743L Advanced Analytical Methods in Animal Sciences Laboratory (Fa) Introduction
into theory and application of current advanced analytical techniques used in animal research.
Two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. (Same as ANSC 5743L)
POSC5873 Molecular Analysis of Foodborne Pathogens (Fa) Course topics will include molecular
detection and identification of foodborne pathogens, the molecular response of foodborne
pathogens to their environments, functional genomic approaches, and analysis of complex
microbial communities. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week.
POSC5901 Graduate Seminar (Sp, Fa) Critical review of the current scientific literature pertaining
to the field of poultry science. Oral reports. Recitation 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
POSC5923 Brain and Behavior (Fa) Covers cellular through neural systems, major brain
functions and comparative neuroanatomy. Topics include ion channels, membrane and action
potentials, synaptic integration, neurotransmitters, major brain regions of mammals and birds,
sensory and autonomic nervous systems, neuroendocrinolgy, and control by the brain of critical
functions and behavior. Lecture 3 hours per week; Neuroscience Journal Club 1 hour per week
(for first 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component.
Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042, or PSYC 2003, or BIOL 2213, or BIOL
2443, or BIOL 2533.
POSC5932 Cardiovascular Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa) Cardiovascular physiology,
including mechanisms of heart function and excitation, and blood vessel mechanisms associated
with the circulatory system in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour
per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill
component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5932)
POSC5942 Endocrine Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa) Endocrine physiology, including
mechanisms of hormone secretion, function, and regulation. Mechanisms associated with the
endocrine system will be discussed for domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour
per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill
component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5942)
POSC5952 Respiratory Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Respiratory physiology, including
mechanisms of lung function and gas exchange. Mechanisms associated with the interaction
of the respiratory system with other bodily systems in domestic animals and poultry
will be discussed. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week for first 8 weeks of semester. Pre- or
Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and
ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5952)
POSC5962 Gastrointestinal/Digestive Physiology of Domestic Animals (Fa) Gastrointestinal
and hepatic physiology, including mechanisms of digestion, absorption of nutrients with emphasis
on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour
per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill
component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and ANSC/POSC 3042 (Same as ANSC 5962)
POSC5972 Renal Physiology of Domestic Animals (Sp) Renal physiology, including mechanisms
of renal clearance with emphasis on cellular control mechanisms in domestic animals
and poultry. Lecture 3 hours; drill 1 hour per week (for second 8 weeks of semester). Pre- or
Corequisite: CHEM 3813. Corequisite: Drill component. Prerequisite: ANSC/POSC 3032 and
ANSC/POSC 3042. (Same as ANSC 5972)
POSC600V Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
POSC6343 Vitamin Nutrition in Domestic Animals (Even years, Sp) The vitamins required
by domestic animals with emphasis upon their role in animal nutrition, physiological functions,
and consequences of failure to meet the requirement of the animal. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: (ANSC 3143 or POSC 4343) and CHEM 3813. (Same as ANSC 6343)
POSC700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PSYCHOLOGical Science (PSYC)
156
Denise Beike
Department Chair
216 Memorial Hall
479-575-4256
E-mail: psycapp@uark.edu
http://www.uark.edu/depts/psyc/
• Professors Behrend, Beike, Cavell, Lampinen, Schroeder, Stripling
• Associate Professors Feldner, Freund, Ham, Leen-Feldner, Levine,
Petretic, Williams
• Assistant Professors Bridges, Eidelman, Veilleux
• Visiting Assistant Professor Zies
• Adjunct Assistant Professors Bosc, Cline, Harbin, Irwin, Judges,
Perry
Degrees Conferred:
M.A., Ph.D. (PSYC)
Areas of Study: The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is offered in the fields
of experimental psychology and clinical psychology. The program is designed
to produce experimental and clinical psychologists with broad knowledge of
the field. Specialization for research is required during the student’s last two
years of study.
Primary Areas of Faculty Research: The Ph.D. program in Clinical
Psychology follows the scientist/practitioner model of training. Although some
of our graduates obtain applied, direct service provision positions, our training
curriculum is such that those students whose career aspirations have been
directed toward academic and research positions also have been successful. The
Clinical Training Program is based on the premise that clinical psychologists
should be skilled practitioners and mental health service providers as well as
competent researchers. To facilitate these goals, we strive to maximize the
match between the clinical and research interests of the faculty with those of
the graduate students. The academic courses and clinical experiences are designed
to promote the development in both areas. The objective of the Clinical
Training Program is to graduate clinical psychologists capable of applying
psychological theory, research methodology, and clinical skills to complex
clinical problems and diverse populations. The program is fully accredited by
the American Psychological Association.
The primary concentration of the Experimental Training Program is our
Social and Cognitive Processes focus area, with emphases in the traditional
subareas of social, cognitive, and developmental psychology. The faculty and
students in the focus area typically have their primary research programs
within one of these major subareas, although ad hoc research teams may also
investigate questions at the intersections of these areas. In addition to Social
and Cognitive Processes, other individual faculty members provide training to
students interested in Developmental Psychopathology, Brain and Physiological
Psychology and in Cognitive Aging. Students in the Experimental Training
Program are trained to have excellent statistical and writing skills, to become
competent and autonomous researchers, and to contribute to the field of
psychology through presentations at professional conferences and publications
in scholarly journals. Opportunities for extensive supervised teaching experience
are also available to our students. Graduates of the Experimental Training
Program typically obtain teaching and academic positions after graduation,
while others take jobs in the private sector.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: The candidate for admission to
graduate study in psychology must satisfy the requirements of the Graduate
School and have the approval of the Admission Committee of the appropriate
training program. Scores on the Aptitude Section of the Graduate
Record Examinations must be submitted with the application. The student
normally will be expected to have had at least 18 semester hours in psychology,
including statistics and research methods, or their equivalents.
The program of study is designed primarily for the student who seeks
the Ph.D. degree. Students interested in pursuing a terminal master’s degree
should not apply for admission. However, all Ph.D. candidates must complete
requirements for the M.A. degree.
Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree: Clinical – minimum 30
hours. A student who seeks only the Master of Arts degree will be advised
on selection of courses that will meet specific objectives. The student must
complete 24 semester hours of course work and submit a research thesis. The
thesis should be finished no later than the end of the second year of study.
Experimental – minimum 30 hours. A student who seeks only the Master
of Arts degree must complete 24 hours of courses, including the following
required courses: PSYC 4123, PSYC 5013, PSYC 5063, PSYC 5113, PSYC
5123, PSYC 5133, PSYC 5143, PSYC 523V (2 hours), and PSYC 6133. In
addition, the student must submit a research thesis.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree:
1. Students in the experimental psychology program must fulfill
all the requirements for the Master of Arts degree and take four
2012-13 Graduate Catalog, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville