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  • POL 401: Seminar in Political Science

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits Student participation in the examination of contemporary political ideologies. Contemporary issues in political science, including the structures of political parties, are discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits An introductory survey of the scientifi c discipline of psychology. Attention will be given to such standard topics as the nature of empirical, scientifi c research, and the learning process, intelligence, perception, personality, motivation, emotion, cognitive processes, abnormal behavior, human sexuality, psi-phenomena, major systems of psychotherapy, human growth and development, psychobiology and physiology, social psychology, memory, stress, forensic and industrial psychology. Students will be guided towards an appreciation of the six major theoretical perspectives that psychology has to offer. As psychology is intended to describe, predict, understand, and to control behavior, students should emerge from the course with an increased degree of enlightened control over their lives.
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  • PSYC 205: Human Growth and Development

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits Human development is the study of how and why people change over time, as well as how and why they remain the same. Thus, this course will provide an overview of what is empirically known about all the periods of life from conception to death of our physical vehicles. We shall examine what is known scientifi cally about physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development in humans. We shall examine how changes in each one of these major areas impacts change in each of the other two. The relative importance of nature and nurture will be examined for each of the various life stages. The issues of native temperament and physical appearance will be given special emphasis as these areas impact psychosocial and cognitive development. A considerable amount of time will be devoted to what is known about methods of effective/ineffective, successful/unsuccessful parenting. Finally, we shall look at the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of our fi nal years of life.
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  • PSYC 315/515: Psychology of Development and Adjustment

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits In this course students will study the developmental process from conception to death in light of the changes/challenges that each individual will face throughout his/her life. Adjustment will be studied in light of coping strategies and therapeutic interventions. Sequences and patterns of psychological, biological, and social development are emphasized. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus. If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
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  • PSYC 360/560: Personality

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits A survey course examining major theories of personality development and change. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of lifestyle upon brain biochemistry, and to the major "trait" approaches toassessing and understanding human personality. The causes, treatment, and prevention of severe shyness will be accorded special attention. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus. If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
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  • PSYC 461/561: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits This course will survey the psychotic, neurotic, and life adjustment disorder/diseases to which humankind is subject. Each problem area will be analyzed as to its etiology, behavioral symptomology, and viable therapeutic modalities. Emphasis will be placed on the biological underpinnings of behavioral pathology, and upon the ways whereby such underpinnings infl uence social learning and environmental experiences. Additional emphasis will be placed on classical and operant conditioning as these processes relate to the development of counterproductive, abnormal behavior patterns. The course will also examine the impact of lifestyle (including thinking style) upon brain biochemistry. Finally, the course will examine several of the major theories (and related research) of personality. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus. If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
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  • PSYC 650: Advanced Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits This course is designed to allow students to explore educational psychology domains in-depth. The current domains of exploration included (a) the nature, value and application of educational psychology research to instruction, (b) an in-depth exploration of learning theory, and (c) the application of learning theory to instruction. Each of these domains is addressed within a broad view of learning and instruction including bridging the gap between research and practice. Thus, this course has a dual emphasis: research and instruction. If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.
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  • SBM 338: Promotion

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits (Lec. 3; Fall) The course will build a strong foundation in the primary skills of advertising, public relations, direct marketing, and promotional techniques. These skills will be related to such topics as forecasting, budgeting, and assessing promotional effi ciency. Developing a promotional campaign and the related components of costs, creativity, ethics, and regulations will also be incorporated improving these conditions on the job.
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  • SBM 402: Small Business Management

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits (Lec. 3; Fall & Spring) Practical analysis of principles of small business management and owner-operated businesses are covered including management methods, location decision making, fi nancial support for startups, marketing management, common administration and control problems, and analysis of trends, professional practices, and family applications. Prerequisites: BUS 300 and BUS 335.
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  • SBM 416: New Venture Development

    3.00 Credits
    Montana State University-Northern

    3 semester credits (Lec. 3; Spring) An introduction to the subjects of background research, fi nancial analysis and business plan development necessary for the start of a new business or venture. Analysis of entrepreneurial skills, the formation of the venture management teams, and dealing with venture capital sources are also covered in the course. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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