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of death and loss upon survivors. Both Eastern and Western perspectives are
considered. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
PSY* 212: Health Psychology
(formerly PSYC 200)
The psychological factors that promote health and enhance resistance to
disease or place people at risk for disease are explored. Emphasis is placed
upon those psychological factors which can prevent or reverse illness and
sustain or recapture health. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
PSY* 217/CJS* 272: Psychology of Criminal Behavior
(formerly PSYC 232/CJ 232: Social Psychology of Criminal Behavior)
An overview on the psychological understanding of crime and the criminal. It
will provide an analysis of individual differences in various criminal activities
with a focus on a conceptual and practical understanding of the predictors of
individual behavior. Class: 3 hours per week. (O) 3 credits
PSY* 240: Social Psychology
(formerly PSYC 131)
A survey of theory and research in social psychology, including the topics of
conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, group dynamics, the self,
forming impressions and explaining behavior, altruism, aggression, romantic
attraction, prejudice, and social conflict. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
PSY* 111. (Sp) 3 credits
PSY* 241: Psychology of Sports and Wellness
(formerly PSYC 250: The Psychology of Sport)
Examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise
behavior. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sport and
exercise psychology by providing a broad view of the major topics in the area.
Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: PSY* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
PSY* 242: Supervision Leadership Behavior
(formerly PSYC 243: Supervision: Leadership Behavior)
The supervisory function in profit and nonprofit organization involves the ability
to work with and through people. Topics studied include: motivation, leadership
style, communications, performance appraisal, time management, stress, and
workers with special needs. (O) 3 credits
PSY* 245: Abnormal Psychology
(formerly PSYC 210)
Surveys abnormal behavior patterns which include anxiety disorders, schizophrenia,
infantile autism and personality disorders. Legal issues, assessment,
and treatment methods are also addressed. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
PSY* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
PSY* 247: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(formerly PSYC 240: Organizational Behavior)
A survey of the psychological factors that influence the individual in the work
setting. Includes employee attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, decision
making, leadership, assessment and training as an introduction to human
resource management. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
PSY* 250: Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality
(formerly PSYC 127)
This course considers the influence of interacting psychological and social
factors upon human sexual behavior, with a strong emphasis on attitudinal
and affective learning. Developmental issues, including the effects of past
sexual trauma, are explored. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: PSY*
111. (O) 3 credits
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance courses are offered by the College in cooperation with local
industrial organizations and the American Society for Quality Control.
QA 100: Statistical Process Control
An introduction to the concepts of manufacturing statistical process control.
Topics include: measures of central tendency, measures of variation, normal
distribution theory, process run charts, process control charts for variable and
attribute data, normal probability plots, Pareto diagrams and cause and effect
diagrams. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or MAT* 165.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits
QA 110: Measurement and Measurement Systems
An introductory course in the techniques of making successful measurements
for dimensions, pressures, temperatures and other manufacturing process
variables. The design and use of automated measuring and test equipment
will be discussed. Methods for establishing controls for preparation and use of
inspection gaging will be discussed. Prerequisite: ENGR 101. (Sp) 3 credits
QA 120: Inspection and Gaging
An introductory course that will cover the use of inspection gages. Students
will gain hands-on experience with a variety of gages and measuring instruments.
Basic concepts of angle measurement and true position layout will be
discussed. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and QA 110.
(Fa) 3 credits
QA 140: Layout Inspection
A course in the applications of engineering drawing interpretation and layout inspection
techniques for detailed inspection of manufactured products. Students
will become familiar with layout equipment such as rotary heads, sine plates,
precision gage blocks and pins. Students will learn when and how to apply
geometric true positioning concepts. Class: 4 hours per week. Prerequisites:
ENGR 101, QA 100, QA 110, QA 120. (Sp) 4 credits
QA 150: Statistical Methods of Quality Improvement
A course in various statistical methods and their applications in industry. Course
concentration will deal with the use of statistical logic and methods to aid in the
solution of quality, production and engineering type problems. Class: 3 hours
per week. Prerequisite: QA 100. (Fa) 3 credits
Quantitative Methods
QM 110: Quantitative Methods for Business Careers
A broad introduction to mathematical problems most commonly associated
with business-oriented careers. Topics presented include bank reconciliation,
payroll, simple and compound interest, credit cards, mortgages, depreciation
and inventory. This course provides students with sufficient background to
assist them as consumer decision-makers and future employees of business
firms. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
Recreation and Leisure
RLS* 101: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
(formerly REC 101: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Studies)
This course serves as an introduction to the field of recreation and leisure
service. The student will understand the development of the recreation movement
from early ages to the present with emphasis on future perspectives.
Cultural, economic, and social factors in reference to leisure participation will
be explored. Career opportunities in a variety of settings will be highlighted.
Philosophies of recreation will be discussed. Students will develop a personal
philosophy of recreation and leisure. (Fa) 3 credits.
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 147
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