Statements of Policy - UMUC Europe

Physics
Courses in physics (designated PHYS) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
• electives.
PHYS 111 General Physics I (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 107; MATH 108 recommended. A general
study of physics covering classical mechanics and the science of
force and motion, at the level of college algebra. Topics include
velocity, acceleration, statics, work, energy, power, momentum,
rotation, length, time, and mass. Elementary trigonometric and
vector properties are introduced.
PHYS 112 General Physics II (3)
(A continuation of PHYS 111) Prerequisite: PHYS 111. Further
study of general physics covering thermal physics, electric and
magnetic fields, circuits, waves, sound, radiation, and light.
Portuguese
Courses in Portuguese (designated PORT) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirements for arts and humanities
and international perspective coursework;
• a major or minor in humanities (when appropriate); and
• electives.
PORT 111 Elementary Portuguese I (3)
(Assumes no prior knowledge of Portuguese. Fulfills the
international perspective requirement.) An elementary study of
Portuguese. Emphasis begins with oral communication skills, and
leads to balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic
structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as
elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from
native speakers is used as much as possible.
PORT 112 Elementary Portuguese II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
PORT 111. Continued basic study of Portuguese, emphasizing
oral communication and leading to a balanced development of
proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation,
and writing are practiced along with continued familiarity with
culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text
from native speakers is used as much as possible.
PORT 211 Intermediate Portuguese I (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
PORT 112. A continued study of Portuguese emphasizing
balanced development of professional proficiency in the four
communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and
composition are practiced along with continued study of culture,
history, and geography. Classes are conducted mostly in
Portuguese and using authentic text from native speakers. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses: PORT 114
or PORT 211.
UMUC Course Descriptions — PHYS 111 through PSYC 301
PORT 212 Intermediate Portuguese II (3)
(Fulfills the international perspective requirement.) Prerequisite:
PORT 211. A continued study of Portuguese emphasizing
balanced development of professional proficiency in the four
communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, and
composition are practiced along with continued study of culture,
history, and geography. Classes are conducted almost entirely in
Portuguese and using authentic text from native speakers. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
PORT 115 or PORT 212.
PORT 333 Portuguese Life and Culture I (3)
(Conducted in English. Fulfills the historical or international
perspective requirement.) A study of Iberian and Portuguese
contributions to world culture as embodied in history, literature,
art, and social traditions.
Psychology
Courses in psychology (designated PSYC) may be applied as
appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward:
• the general education requirement in the social and behavioral
sciences;
• a major or minor in psychology;
• a major in social science; and
• electives.
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
A survey of the basic principles, research concepts, and problems in
psychological science. The biological, cognitive, and social perspectives
of human thought and behavior are addressed. Topics include
neuroscience, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning,
memory, motivation, language and intelligence, personality and social
behavior, and psychopathology and therapy. Applications of
psychology are also presented. Students may receive credit for only
one of the following courses: BEHS 101 or PSYC 100.
PSYC 221 Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An examination of the influence of social
factors on individual and interpersonal behavior. Topics include
conformity, attitudinal change, personal perception, interpersonal
attraction, and group behavior. Students may receive credit for
only one of the following courses: BEHS 221, BEHS 421,
BEHS 450, or PSYC 221.
PSYC 235 Psychology of Adjustment (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A study of theory and research on the
psychology of personal adjustment in everyday life. Emphasis is
on self-concept, emotions, self-control, interpersonal relations,
and stress.
PSYC 301 Biological Basis of Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100; PSYC 200 (or STAT 200)
recommended. An introduction to the anatomical structures and
physiological processes that determine behavior. Topics include
the acquisition and processing of sensory information; the neural
control of movement; and the biological bases of complex
behaviors (such as sleep, learning, memory, sex, language, and
addiction) as well as the basic functioning of the nervous system.
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