Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
3003. PHYSIOLOGICAL. 3 cr. Physiological correlates of behavior
with special emphasis on the physiology and anatomy
of the nervous system as a basis for relating behavior to its
physiological components. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001; BIOL 2026
or equivalent. F
3015. LEARNING AND MOTIVATION. 3 cr. Principles of learning and
related principles of motivation and memory, with emphasis on
scientific method and experimental findings. Prerequisite: PSYC
2001. F, Sp
3016. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION. 3 cr. Human sensory
processes and perception, with emphasis on scientific method
and experimental findings Prerequisite: PSYC 2001. F, Sp
3018. PERCEPTION LABORATORY. 1 cr. A laboratory to accompany
PSYC 3016. Three hours laboratory.
3019. COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. The concepts of speciestypical
behavior and ontogenetic development as illustrated in
organisms at various phyletic levels and the application of these ideas
to the study of human behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001. F, Sp
3025. HUMAN LEARNING AND COGNITION. 3 cr. Principles of
knowledge acquisition and usage in humans. Emphasis on
the structure, processes, and models of memory, attention,
information processing, and the neural basis of cognition.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2001. F, Sp
3039. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS. 3 cr. An
introduction into the basics of scientific research methods with
emphasis on the applications of research to psychological and
educational topics. Prerequisite: PSYC 2001. F, Sp, Su
3060. POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. Scientific study and promotion
of human strength, virtues, and resources that enable individuals/
communities to thrive and achieve their higher potentials.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2001.
4000. PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY. 3 cr. This course provides
research examples designed to give students practice in data
management and analysis, as well as report writing using APA
format. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status with at least 18
hours credit in the psychology curriculum.
4001. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. Nature of mental
and emotional disorders with their underlying determinants.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2001. F, Sp, Sum
4002. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. Psychological factors and
influences in social behavior; the individual in social situations;
the influence on social environment in behavior and development.
(Same as SOCL 4002.) Prerequisites: PSYC 2001, SOCL 1001. F
4003. EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 3 cr. Legal definitions
and clinical classifications of children and youth who vary
from normal (mentally, physically, or emotionally). Emphasis
on etiology, identification, and educational service provision in
multicultural settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 2001, 2003. (Formerly
The Exceptional Child.) Su
4004. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH. 3 cr.
This seminar is designed for junior and senior psychology majors
to explore areas of clinical psychology in detail, with a special
emphasis on the research that supports the many sub-domains of
clinical psychology. Prerequisite: junior status or higher.
4006. PERSONALITY. 3 cr. Development, dynamics, and processes in
the structure of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 2001. Students
with prior credit in PSYC 4027 are not eligible to receive credit in
PSYC 4006. F, Sp, Sum
4007. HISTORY AND SYSTEMS. 3 cr. The evolution of modern
psychology from its historical origins in philosophy and the natural
sciences to contemporary systems and theory. Prerequisites:
PSYC 2001 and six hours of psychology above 3000. F, Sp, Su
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 233
4010. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. Behavioral factors in physical
illness and maintenance of health; including an examination of
research issues, behavioral techniques in treatment, intervention
and preventative medicine strategies. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001,
BIOL 2026. Sp
4011. ADVANCED TOPICS. 3 cr. A study of theoretical issues in
experimental and applied areas of psychology. Prerequisite: 12
hours of psychology. F, Sp, Su
4039. STATISTICS. 3 cr. Statistical techniques needed in the study,
interpretation, and preparation of educational and psychological
research. Prerequisite: junior status or higher; Math 1011
(College Algebra) or its equivalent. F, Sp ,Su
4050. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. Evolutionary origins
of behavior are integrated into a framework of ontogeny and
physiology, delineating a modern adaptationist approach to
psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 2001, BIOL 2026 or equivalent.
4051. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT. 3 cr. The
theory and rationale underlying the definition and measurement
of human traits, abilities, and behaviors. Prerequisite: PSYC 4039
recommended. Sp
4098. UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP. 3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits Maximum 6 cr.
Internships provide a sturdy foundation for further study and/or
future employment in the field of psychology. Students may enroll
once per semester for a maximum of two semesters and earn 3
semester hours each time they enroll. The internship is graded
on a credit-no credit basis. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status
with at least 21 hours credit in the psychology curriculum) and
approval from the department head.
4099. ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3 cr. The capstone
experience for psychology majors, integrating and expanding
upon knowledge gained from specialty courses. Prerequisite: 30
hours in Psychology.
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
(QMDS)
For Undergraduates Only
2010. STATISTICS AND QUALITY CONTROL. 3 cr. Hypothesis
testing; simple and multiple regression and correlation;
forecasting; quality control techniques, chi square and analysis
of variance; introduction to non-parametric statistics. Emphasizes
statistical analysis using software packages. Prerequisite: MATH
1016 and CSCI 1070. F, Sp, Su
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
(RADT)
Required for a major: 2000, 3003, 3008, 3009, 3010,
3011, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3024,
3026, 3027, 3028, 4000, 4005, 4011, 4012, 4013, 4019,
4020, 4025, 4027, 4032, 4035—Total of 69 semester hours.
For Undergraduates Only
2000. FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL IMAGING. 2 cr. An overview of
the foundations in imaging sciences and the practitioner’s role in
the health care delivery system. F, Sp
3003. RADIOGRAPHIC PROCESSING TECHNIC. 2 cr. The
fundamentals of processing technics: chemistry, equipment, and
methods of automatic processing. Prerequisite: RATE standing. F
3008. ETHICS, DIVERSITY, AND LAW. 2 cr. Principles of diversity
and ethics, as well as the procedures and policies within medical
law that regulate imaging professionals. Prerequisite: RATE
standing. Sp