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  • POS 201: Gender And Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    This course is an analysis of the role that gender plays in shaping politics and other aspects of American society based on the history of women's quest for power. It will examine the impact of politics on women's lives and women's impact on politics within the United States and will survey global issues pertaining to women and politics. Using classic and contemporary feminist texts, students will examine theories of gender difference, gender voice, gender and political office, and gender and public policy
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  • POS 205: Comparative Introduction to Political Science

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    Comparative Political Science will expand the student's understanding of the practices and procedures involved in political institutions at the national and international levels of government. Particular emphasis will be placed on political ideologies, political economics, comparative politics and international relations. The course will be conducted as a mixed lecture/discussion format with occasional video presentations. Prerequisite(s): POS 100 or POS 101
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  • POS 209: Leading Social Change/ Public Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    This course provides students with first hand exposure to connections between federal social policy and actual delivery of service to clients utilizing Service Learning instructional pedagogy. Students will intersperse work with underprivileged clients through public services agencies in Washington, D.C., between meetings with social policy decision makers during the College's spring break week. Prior to the week in Washington, D.C., students will meet with the instructor for foundational instruction on leadership and social action practice. Upon return from Washington, D.C., students will draw from the experience to create proposals for services in their hometown in Maine through a grassroots networking with local legislators. Prerequisites: ENG 080; ENG 090.
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  • POS 290: Introduction to Political Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    Using selected contemporary and classical readings in political philosophy, this course will study important political systems, such as democracy and socialism, and key political concepts such as political authority, law, personal liberty and justice. Lecture and classroom discussion will emphasize applications to contemporary events and problems. Prerequisite(s): ENG 111
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  • PSG 100: Polysomnography I

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    The basic principles of Polysomnography I will be presented. Patient set up and electrode application for overnight recording, the sleep history, and the technologists assessment of the patient are discussed in detail. Determination of recording parameters, instrument settings, polysomnograph and patient calibrations are emphasized. An overview of sleep disorders is provided with emphasis on those routinely seen in sleep disorders centers. The disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic limb movements in sleep, and others. Methods of treatment including CPAP and surgical treatments are also discussed. The techniques of sleep staging according to the national standard of Rechtschaffen and Kales Scoring Criteria are introduced in this course. Respiratory event scoring, movement and arousal scoring criteria are outlined. Prerequisite(s): Current Respiratory Therapy student or licensed Respiratory Therapist or other health professional with permission of Department Chair.
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  • PSG 101: Polysomnography II

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    Provides didactic and laboratory instruction in more advanced aspects of polysomnography technology and expands on topics covered in Polysomnography I. Topics include sleep scoring and event recognition, CPAP titration, and specialty sleep studies. Lab sessions provide practical experience in the skills required to obtain and evaluate high quality sleep recordings. Prerequisite(s): PSG 100.
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  • PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. The broad spectrum of topics such as physiological psychology, perception, learning, cognition, emotions, health psychology, psychological disorders, as well as others are included. Co Requisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.
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  • PSY 200: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    Abnormal Psychology is an introduction to the study of psychopathology, with focus on theoretical models of abnormal behavior as they relate to the definition, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders. Diagnostic classification, behavioral, and biological features of the major syndromes of psychopathology will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ENG 080, ENG 090 and PSY 100.
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  • PSY 220: Developmental Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    This course utilizes a life span approach to human development, focusing on factors associated with physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood. Encompassing an overview, application, and interpretation of the major developmental theories in understanding human behavior and development, this course will provide students with a study of scientific findings which will be directly applicable to their daily lives. Prerequisites: ENG 080; ENG 090; PSY 100.
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  • PSY 230: Sport Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Maine Community College

    This course provides and overview of the major areas of research and application in the area of sport psychology. It involves the study and application of psychological principles, which influence behavior, enhance skill acquisition, and maximize sport performance of athletes, coaches, and others involved in sports. Topics may include philosophies of sport, motivation, personality of coaches and athletes, recreational sports for children, training and learning principles, mind/body relationships, and the effects of anxiety, arousal, and relaxation on performance and current research in the field. Prerequisite: PSY 100
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