|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
SeminarThis course examines the development of women throughout the lifespan as well as the psychological and social barriers that prevent them from achieving their desired life goals. Special attention is given to the cognitive, physical, social, and cultural factors affecting the development of girls and women as well as their interpersonal relationships. The importance of cross-cultural research for interpreting data on women's development is stressed. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Honors Program or permission of instructor. Three class hours a week .3 credits Fall
-
3.00 Credits
GriefThe course is an in-depth experience into the myriad facets of the grieving process. It is designed to enlighten the student cognitively and affectively about the components, determinants, manifestations and specific reactions of various losses and the consequent grieving process. The differences between normal and unresolved grief, the tasks of grieving and the holistic impact will be addressed. Special attention will be given to traumatic death grief. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
-
3.00 Credits
AchievementThis course examines the scholarly literature concerning nonintellectual factors related to student success in college and career. The facets covered include the literature on psychological factors, skills, and behaviors that have been found to be positively associated with Grade Point Average (GPA), graduation from college with a baccalaureate degree in a timely manner, and attaining fulfilling work in a professional job upon graduation from college. The relevance of these factors, skills, and behaviors to each student's own success in college and selection of a college major and career are explored through critical analysis and evaluation of them. The primary focus is on factors affecting each student' s own learning, motivation, achievement, selection of a college major, and definition of a tentative career path. Another focus is on learning strategies for helping oneself and others become more successful students. Three hours of lecture per week. Three hours of lecture per week per wee k.3 credits Fall
-
3.00 Credits
CounselingThe course focuses on the qualities and skills as well as the functions and goals of the grief facilitator. Pre-need, at need, aftercare intervention and healing techniques will be addressed for a variety of loss experiences. An in-depth analysis of counseling theories will be presented as well as resources for referral counseling. Three class hours a week. 3 credits Spring
-
3.00 Credits
AgingSociety as a whole is rapidly aging at an unprecedented rate. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, the aging process is examined from a variety of perspectives, including contemporary biological, psychological, and social theories. Various problems facing today's elders -- and those in care-taking roles for older adults -- are examined, including health, social, economic, political, and other age-related issues. Three hours of lecture per week. Three hours of lecture per week .3 credits Spring
-
3.00 Credits
WorkThis course examines work from a psychological perspective. Students gain insight into the vital link between work and mental health, defined as the capacity to work, play, and love. The fields of industrial, organizational, and personnel psychology are explored. Students dissect major aspects of the work environment: workers, workforce relations, the workplace, and working ways. The course examines scientific methods and findings from culturally diverse, global, and interdisciplinary studies. The course considers external factors that influence work productivity, adaptation, and satisfaction, along with internal factors such as personality, learning, and motivation. The course emphasizes the impact of current trends upon workers (e.g., information technology, telecommuting, socio-economics, collaborations, cultural diversity, and globalization). Students tackle ethical, legal, and psychosocial issues such as harassment, discrimination, conflict, abuse, violence, social injustice, corruption, stress, burnout, and workaholism. The course analyzes workplace dilemmas via cases, examples, and exercises. Students articulate the meaning of work for themselves and others, globally, in terms of mental health. 3 credits Fall
-
3.00 Credits
TechnologyThis course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the foundations of radiology technology and the practitioner's role in the health care delivery system. It examines the principles, practices, and policies of the educational program; health care organizations; and principles of radiation, health safety, and professional responsibilities of the radiology technologist. Prerequisites: BIO 33, CIT 11, HLT 13, MTH 10, PHY 01; co-requisites: BIO 34, CIT 12, HLT 15. Three lecture hours per week .Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Not offered every year
-
3.00 Credits
LearnThis course is designed to help students succeed in college by emphasizing techniques that encourage understanding and retention of course material. Topics include establishing a proper study environment, listening skills, time management, note taking, reading a textbook, taking examinations, and ways of drawing on personal and environmental resources for academic success. Credit cannot be applied toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the cumulative GPA and SPI. One or two class hour(s) a week. Instructional Support Fee applies1 credit Fall, Spring, Summer
-
3.00 Credits
DevelopmentThis competency-based course provides students with an understanding of their reading strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis is placed on fundamental reading skills: word-analysis, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. Students practice these skills through group and individual instruction using newspapers, magazines, textbooks, and literature. After completing RDG 09, with a "C -" or better, students enroll in RDG 10. Only students who demonstrate competency on a college reading test may waive RDG 10. Credit cannot be applied toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the cumulative GPA and SPI. Two class hours and two lab hours a wee k.Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
-
3.00 Credits
StrategiesThis competency-based course is designed to improve students' critical reading, thinking and learning strategies. Emphasis is placed on the critical reading skills necessary to understand complex college textbook materials: ability to identify main ideas and supporting details, make inferences, draw conclusions, appreciate figurative language, and analyze and synthesize information. As part of the final evaluation of RDG 10, students must demonstrate competency on a college reading test before enrolling in courses requiring higher order reading skills. Credit cannot be applied toward a degree. Grade points earned in this course will be included permanently in the cumulative GPA and SPI. Prerequisite: "C- " or better in RDG 09 or appropriate score on t he college 's placement test. Three class hours a w eek.Instructional Support Fee applies3 credits Fall, Spring, Summ
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|