1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

BEHS 364 Alcohol in American Society (6)An interdisciplinary examination of the use and abuse of alcoholicbeverages from the perspectives of psychology, physiology, sociology,medicine, and public health.The effects of alcohol on children,women, families, the workplace, and public safety are explored. Currentresearch and trends in the treatment of alcoholism (includingprevention, assessment, and intervention) are analyzed.BEHS 383 Humor in American Society (6)An interdisciplinary examination of humor in everyday life. Topicsinclude the historical development of humor in the United States; theeffects of the surrounding culture on the substance and function ofhumorous materials; the various types of humor and societal taboos;humor in literature, cinema, radio, television, and politics; the relationshipof humor to social change; the social function of cartoons;and humor in other societies as well as in the United States. Sociological,psychological, political, and anthropological perspectives arepresented.BEHS 398L Introduction to Mediation (1)An overview of the use of mediation skills in various settings, withan emphasis on interpersonal relationships and communication.Mediation skills are considered with regard to the workplace (e.g.,disputes between co-workers and between labor and management)and family (e.g., familial conflict and divorce). The broad range ofdisputes requiring mediation in the public school setting are alsoexplored. Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: BEHS 398L or SPCH 426.BEHS 398M Polar Explorations (3)An introduction to the history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration.The national, scientific, and personal issues that drove explorers intothe frozen (but not lifeless) wilderness to live in extreme environmentsare explored. Heroism, sacrifice, compassion, and leadership inthe face of the unknown and daunting odds are discussed. The wordsof the explorers themseves are used to analyze the characteristics ofthose who returned and those who did not.BEHS 398N Reconnecting with Nature (3)An examination of humankind’s disconnection from nature in today’shighly technological age. Topics include the social forces that havefostered this separation and the effect that such separation has onindividuals and society. Experiential nature-based activities are used toexplore the natural and beneficial bond between humankind andnature.BEHS 453 Domestic Violence (3)An examination of the complex phenomenon of domestic violencefrom a systems perspective that integrates individual, social, political,cultural/ethnic, economic, legal, and medical viewponts from the pastand present. Topics include the physical, emotional, and sexual abuseof children, partners, and the elderly. Discussion also covers responsesystems and mechanisms to prevent and treat violence. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 453 orBEHS 454.BEHS 486A Internship in Behavioral andSciences Through Co-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in behavioraland social sciences. At least 12 hours per week must be devotedto new tasks for a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session;four new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal;and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeatedupon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates newtasks and objectives related to behavioral and social sciences and thatcontinues to advance application of academic theory in the workplace.Students may earn up to 15 semester hours in all internshipcoursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree and upto 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-op creditsmay not be used for general education requirements and, unlessotherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may be usedin the academic major and minor (combined).BEHS 486B Internship in Behavioral andSciences Through Co-op (6)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in behavioraland social sciences. At least 20 hours per week must be devoted tonew tasks for a total of 300 hours during the Co-op session; fiveto eight new tasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal;and the course requirements must be completed. May be repeatedupon approval of a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates newtasks and objectives related to behavioral and social sciences andthat continues to advance application of academic theory in theworkplace. Students may earn up to 15 semester hours in all internshipcoursework through Co-op toward a first bachelor’s degree andup to 9 semester hours toward a second bachelor’s degree. Co-opcredits may not be used for general education requirements and,unless otherwise specified, no more than 6 Co-op credits may beused in the academic major and minor (combined).118