2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Course DescriptionsPHSX206 College Physics I LabCredits: 1 Offered Fall SemesterCo-requisites: PHSX205Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in M095, or placement intoM121This is the lab portion of the first semester of a two semesterseries of college physics. The lab component complements lecturematerial.PHSX207 College Physics IICredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterCo-requisites: PHSX208Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in M095, or placement intoM121This is the second semester of a two semester series of collegephysics. Topics covered include states of matter and quantummechanics. The lab component complements lecture material.PHSX208 College Physics II LabCredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterCo-requisites: PHSX207Prerequisites: A “C-” or higher in M095, or placement intoM121This is the lab portion of the second semester of a two semesterseries of college physics. Topics covered include states of matterand quantum mechanics. The lab component complementslecture material.PSYX100 Introduction to PsychologyCredits: 3Prerequisites: noneAn introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humansand other animals, including the biological bases of behavior,learning and memory, cognition, motivation, developmentaland social processes, psychological disorders, and theirtreatment.PSYX120 Research Methods ICredits: 3 Offered Fall SemesterPrerequisites: PSYX100This course examines the experimental and quantitative methodsemployed in the scientific study of behavior. It is an introductionto the design and analysis of psychological research. Topicsinclude the logic and philosophy of psychological research,conceptualizing research questions, hypothesis testing, datacollection, and analysis strategies used by researchers inpsychology. It is also an introduction to using statistical dataanalysis.PSYX161 Fundamentals of Organizational PsychologyCredits 3 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: noneThis course covers the field of study that investigates the impactthat individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior withinorganizations for the purpose of applying such knowledgetoward improving an organization’s effectiveness and efficiency.The focus is on behavioral consequences of designed learningexperiences, leadership, motivation, ethics, managing, jobdesign, and perception within an organization. This is thepsychology of management and human relations.PSYX182 Stress ManagementCredits 3Prerequisites: noneThis course examines the impact of today’s stressful world onthe physical and mental health of the individual. Techniquesfor coping with these stressors are explored and practiced inclass (e.g., meditation, relaxation, breathing, etc.). Topics includepersonality and disease, job burnout, optimal performance,family stress, and others.PSYX230 Developmental PsychologyCredits: 3Prerequisite: A “C-” or higher in PSYX100 or consent ofinstructorDevelopmental Psychology is a comprehensive study ofdevelopment across the lifespan including physical structure,thought, and behavior of a person as a result of both biologicaland environmental influences. It provides an up-to-datepresentation of key topics, issues, and controversies in the fieldof lifespan development.PSYX240 Fundamentals of Abnormal PsychologyCredits: 3Prerequisite: A “C-” or higher in PSYX100 or consent ofinstructorThis course will explore psychopathology, the major psychiatricsyndromes, the different theoretical perspectives, treatment,and therapy.PSYX244 Introduction to Marriage and FamilyCredits: 3 Offered Spring SemesterPrerequisites: noneAn introduction to marriage and family processes andchallenges in the current social environment, including mateselection, challenges of the marital relationship, conflictmanagement, raising children, and roles of family members,using a cross-cultural perspective.PSYX260 Fundamentals of Social PsychologyCredits: 3 Offered Fall SemesterPrerequisites: A “C-” or higher in PSYX100 or consent ofinstructorThis course serves as an exploration of the scientific study ofhow people think about one another, influence one another, andrelate to one another. It emphasizes the situation, the person,and personal reactions to situations, as well as the applicationof social psychological principles to different societies andcultures.PSYX284 The Conscious BrainCredits: 3Prerequisites: PSYX100This course examines the scientific evidence pertaining toconsciousness and brain activity. The course briefly reviewsthe historical context and the basic philosophical positions onconsciousness. It then explores scientific techniques to studybrain activity and cognition, the functional anatomy of the brain,unconscious versus conscious brain processes, volition, andstates of consciousness. This course concludes with reviewingmodern theories of consciousness and how they fit the currentresearch data.UM-Helena College of Technology 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog 117