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PSYC 2090
(3 cr.)
Psychology of Religion
Students examine the relationship
between religion and human behavior,
including theories of religion, the history
of the psychology of religion, stages of
religion development, religious experience
and conversion, and religion and
well being. Prerequisites: Completion of
PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010.
PSYC 2210
(3 cr.)
Drugs and Behavior
Students learn how drugs affect behavior,
including both psychotherapeutic agents
and drugs with abuse potential. Included
will be a brief introduction to the chemistry
of the brain and how drugs may have
their effects, as well as behavioral, social,
historical, and medical aspects of each
major class of psychoactive drugs. Prerequisites:
Completion of PSYC 1000 and
ENGL 1010 or consent of the instructor.
PSYC 2300
(3 cr.)
Child Psychology
Students gain knowledge in the development
and behavior of children from
conception through adolescence with
emphasis on the major roles played
by maturation and learning. Development
theory, research findings, and
applications to current issues in child
psychology are addressed. Prerequisites:
Completion of PSYC 1000 and
ENGL 1010 or consent of the instructor.
PSYC 2310
(2 cr.)
Exceptional Children
Students gain knowledge of behaviors,
mental processes, and development patterns
of atypical children–the physically
handicapped, the gifted, the mentally
retarded. The study of children with
neurological and psychological disturbances
will be included. Prerequisites:
Completion of PSYC 1000, PSYC 2300/
EDFD 2460, ENGL 1010 or consent of the
instructor.
PSYC 2330
(3 cr.)
Psychology of Adjustment
A study of common problems of adjustment
with emphasis on understanding
the psychological principles and social
factors that bear on mental health. Prerequisites:
Completion of PSYC 1000 and
ENGL 1010 or consent of the instructor.
PSYC 2340
(3 cr.)
Abnormal Psychology
This course provides a general overview
of abnormal behavior, emphasizing
types, etiology and treatment methods.
At the completion of this course, the
students demonstrate an understanding
of and describe and discuss facts,
principles, and concepts that are basic
to a scientific understanding of mental
disorders. Students also demonstrate
an understanding of the behavioral,
biological, cognitive, genetic, and social
contributions and aspects of mental disorders
as well as the psychological and
psychopharmacological treatments that
have been shown to be effective for the
specific mental disorders. Prerequisite:
Six hours in psychology, including completion
of PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010.
(Normally offered spring semester.)
PSYC 2380
(3 cr.)
Social Psychology
Students demonstrate an understanding
of general theories and concepts of
social psychology. In addition, students
demonstrate the ability to apply the
theories in the analysis of a specific issue
or social setting. Topics include research
techniques, social perception, social
influence, social relations, and application.
The entering student should have
a solid understanding of basic concepts
of psychology (PSYC 1000) as well as
good writing skills (ENGL 1010). Prerequisites:
Completion of PSYC 1000 and
ENGL 1010 or consent of the instructor.
PSYC 2395
(1 cr.)
Sophomore Seminar
A course for psychology majors who
are in or near their final semester and
have taken at least nine semester hours
of psychology. Students reflect upon
major competencies developed over
their course of study at LCCC and create
a portfolio reflective of their studies.
Students present their work to an
audience of their peers and instructors.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 1010,
completion of nine semester hours of
psychology or instructor permission.
PSYC 2400
(3 cr.)
Contemporary Social Issues
In a seminar format, students gain new
perspectives on contemporary issues
important to the field of psychology. The
emphasis is on individual investigations
and c lass discussions. Prerequisite:
Completion of PSYC 1000 or equivalent.
QuickStart
qSCS 1550
(10 cr.)
Customer Service Specialist
Students acquire customer service knowledge,
including business principles,
sales, and computers and business
software. Students also develop skills in
telephone service, face-to-face customer
service, business math, writing, business
teamwork, and job interviewing. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of screening
process. (S/U grade only)
qSWH 1550
(10 cr.)
Warehousing and Distribution
Students acquire warehousing knowledge,
including working in a warehousing
environment, warehousing and workplace
practices, and warehousing and distribution
processes. Students also develop
critical skills in core warehousing and
warehousing technology. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of screening process.
(S/U grade only)
Radiology Technology
RDTk 1503
(4 cr.)
Introduction to Radiography
An introductory course covering the
history of radiography, radiographic and
general medical terminology; introductory
radiographic equipment, radiation
protection; and abdomen, chest, and
upper-extremity positioning. Students
become knowledgeable about ethical and
legal issues and basic radiology safety.
During the last half of the semester, students
begin clinical rotations and by
semester end, competency and proficiency
in chest, abdomen, and upper extremity
radiography are achieved. Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the program, reading
placement test score at Level III, demonstrated
competency to enter ENGL 1010,
and MATH 1000 or MATH 1400 (or
equivalent placement test scores).
RDTk 1520
(1 cr.)
Radiographic Patient Skills
An introduction to patient care skills
used in the radiography field. Students
will demonstrate skills in communicating,
evaluating, protecting, and providing
physical car e for the patient while in the
radiology department. This course fulfills
a course requirement of the Radiography
Program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into
the program.
RDTk 1583
(3 cr.)
Radiographic Procedures I
A continuation of RDTK 1503. This course
is design ed to introduce the student to
the anatomy and positioning of additional
radiographic examinations and
the theories and procedures covering
X-ray production, image quality, processing,
technique guidelines, and spatial
relationships. Specifically, the student
will learn and develop positioning skills
for the shoulder girdle, lower extremity,
pelvis, entire spine, sternum, ribs,
and mammography. The student also
will demonstrate proper radiation safety
techniques, setting and applying all
technical factors, the proper use of radiographic
equipment and accessories such
as grids, screens, and beam restrictors,
and improve the ability to expose and
critique quality radiographs. Prerequisite:
Completion of RDTK 1503.