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PRAG (Precision Agriculture)
  

  • PRAG 427-527 - Precision Ag Data Mapping

    Credits: 2
    Mapping agronomic field data and generating management zones using appropriate industry software on the commercial market. Prerequisites: Junior standing, Agronomy, AST or Agricultural Science majors.


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  • PRAG 428 - Use of Soil and Plant Sensors in Crop Production

    Credits: 3
    Use of sensors commonly used in agronomy to measure soil and plant parameters in crop production.  Commercially available sensors are used in experiential learning modules. Prerequisites: PRAG 427-527 .


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  • PRAG 440-440L/540-540L - Crop Management with Precision Farming and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Principles of precision farming for crop production will be the focus. An integrated approach to crop management based on global positioning, geographic information systems, soil testing and fertility recommendations, spatial data storage, and data interpretation for farming and land use decisions will be covered. The use of spatial statistics to make site specific management recommendations will be discussed. Prerequisites: PS 427 . Corequisites: PS 440L-440/540L-540.


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PS (Plant Science)
  

  • PS 103-103L - Crop Production and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Practices and principles; crop distribution; growth processes; response to environment. Grain and forage crops, including their distribution, use, improvement, growth, harvesting, and marketing. Corequisites: PS 103L-103.


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  • PS 105 - Insects and Society

    Credits: 3
    This non-technical course introduces a wide variety of ways that humans interact with urban and agricultural insects in today’s world.  It covers the extremely valuable roles where insects are essential to human survival and commerce.  The course also reveals where pests are responsible for being disastrous competitors with humans.


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  • PS 119 - First Year Seminar

    Credits: 1
    First year seminar course is designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, awareness of campus resources, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. Students will also investigate careers in the agronomy, horticulture, and plant science fields and work on career preparedness and engagement strategies. Students will also investigate diversity and the land-grant mission of SDSU.


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  • PS 210-210L - Turf and Weed Management in Horticulture and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to basic maintenance and culture of turfgrass, and identification and management of common weeds found in horticultural settings (Turf, nursery, food crops, etc.).  The use of cultural, biological, chemical and physical methods of turf and weed management will be discussed. Turf and weed identification, control methods, and related activities will be addressed in the laboratory. Prerequisites: HO 111  or PS 103 . Corequisites: PS 210L-210. Cross-Listed: HO 210-210L .


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  • PS 213-213L - Soils and Lab [SGR #6]

    Credits: 2, 1
    Development and classification of soils; physical, biological, and chemical properties; management aspects, including water, fertility, and erosion; soils in the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 106-106L  or CHEM 112-112L . Corequisites: PS 213L-213. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • PS 223-223L - Principles of Plant Pathology and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Principles underlying cause, spread, symptomology, diagnosis, and control of plant diseases. Principles exemplified by detailed study of specific diseases. Laboratory stresses diagnosis and experimental elucidation of principles. Prerequisites: BIOL 103-103L  or BIOL 153-153L  or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: PS 223L-223.


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  • PS 243 - Principles of Geology [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3
    The earth’s land and natural resources, their characteristics and economic uses together with the water and energy resources contained in them are examined under the principle of stewardship. A fundamental emphasis using information derived from the scientific method to arrive at intelligent stewardship perspectives and practices prevails through the course. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  or CHEM 112  or equivalent. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • PS 244 - Geological Resources of South Dakota Lab [SGR #6]

    Credits: 1
    The geology laboratory consists of a field study across South Dakota and back observing how our land and natural resources are being economically and aesthetically utilized and discussing their future from a stewardship perspective. Most of South Dakota’s mining and extractive industries together with groundwater utilization and possibilities for contamination will be studied. Prerequisites: PS 243 . Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • PS 255-255L - Woody Plants and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Nomenclature, classification, identification and use of trees, shrubs and vines for the Northern Great Plains. Prerequisites: HO 111  or BIOL 101 . Corequisites: PS 255L-255. Cross-Listed: HO 255-255L .


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  • PS 285 - Agricultural Computations

    Credits: 2
    Integrating technology in production agriculture is becoming more and more prevalent in the world of digital agriculture. This course uses spreadsheet technology as a tool to enhance the student’s ability to communicate data-driven information with farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness. This course can be helpful for those who have never used spreadsheets or for those who want to learn to do more and learn how to use this technology in precision agriculture. Cross-Listed: HO 285 .


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  • PS 308-308L - Grain Grading and Lab

    Credits: 1, 1
    Grain grading, crop and weed seed identification. Grain market grading and quality determinations. Plant identification of field crops and weeds of major importance in the United States. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L . Corequisites: PS 308L-308.


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  • PS 311-311L - Herbaceous Plants and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Identification, description, landscape uses, propagation, culture and adaptability of selected non-woody ornamental plants with emphasis on annuals, perennials and indoor plants. Prerequisites: HO 111 , BOT 201 , or consent. Corequisites: PS 311L-311. Cross-Listed: HO 311-311L .


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  • PS 312 - Grain and Seed Production and Processing

    Credits: 3
    Distribution, adaptation, and culture of grain crops. Production and harvesting of seed crops. Seed processing, cleaning procedures, machinery, conditioning drying, storage, and marketing; production of certified and hybrid seed crops. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L  or HO 111-111L .


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  • PS 313 - Forage Crop and Pasture Management

    Credits: 3
    Grasses and legumes; their establishment, management, and use for hay, pasture, and silage. Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 151 . Field trips required.


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  • PS 320 - Crop Judging

    Credits: 1-2
    Advanced course in seed and plant identification of crops and weeds, seed analysis and grain grading. Students are expected to enroll in Grain Grading (PS 308) the preceding spring semester and to enroll in PS 320 during the fall semester to compete in regional and national contests. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L  and PS 308-308L .


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  • PS 321 - Soil Judging

    Credits: 1
    Practical experience in evaluating the physical and chemical properties of soils important in soil judging and in making land use decisions. Soil forming factors, soil classification, land use interpretations, and soil morphology. Participation in regional intercollegiate soil judging contests and field trips. Prerequisites: PS 213-213L . Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.


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  • PS 329 - Horticultural Pests

    Credits: 3
    A survey of diseases, disorders, insects and mites of horticultural crops.  The crops covered include fruits, perennials, trees, shrubs and vegetables in ornamental, field and nursery production systems.  Management will be covered following the principles and practices of integrated pest management and plant health care. Cross-Listed: HO 329 .


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  • PS 339 - Arboriculture and Urban Forestry

    Credits: 3
    The practice and science of establishment and cultivation of woody plants; vines, shrubs and trees; in managed landscapes.  The course will also cover the skills needed to manage the care of mature trees in communities and windbreaks. Cross-Listed: HO 339 .


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  • PS 383-383L - Principles of Crop Improvement and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Evaluation of crop species, reproduction in crop plants, use of genetic variability, traits of interest, breeding programs, designs and management. Heritability, plant introduction, vegetative propagation, hands-on lab demonstrations. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L  or HO 111-111L ; and BIOL 103-103L  or BIOL 153-153L  or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: PS 383L-383. Cross-Listed: HO 383-383L .


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  • PS 403-403L/503-503L - Seed Technology and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Seed testing; history, testing methods, and seed testing organizations. Seed development, maturation, anatomy, physiology, dormancy, and aging processes. Identification and classification of crop and weed seeds. Prerequisites: PS 103-103L  or HO 111-111L . Corequisites: PS 403L-403/503L-503.


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  • PS 405-405L/505-505L - Entomology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the general biology and classification of insects. Course emphasis placed on taxonomy, methods of identification, and ecological role of insects. Students will become familiar with basic insect anatomy and morphology, classification at the order level with exemplary families that include taxa of agricultural or environmental interest, and acquire an ability to sight recognize particular species that have agricultural, environmental, wildlife, and human and livestock health importance. Field trips and a collection are required. Prerequisites: MATH 102  or higher, and one of following: BIOL 103-103L , BIOL 153-153L  or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: PS 405L-405/505L-505. Cross-Listed: NRM 405-405L/505-505L .


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  • PS 407-407L/507-507L - Insect Pest Management and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Covers the major insect pests of the Northern Great Plains with emphasis on field biology, recognition, field scouting, and economic thresholds. Pest management strategies of insects affecting row crops, small grains, hayland and rangeland will be included. Pesticide application methods and safety are included. Corequisites: PS 407L-407/507L-507.


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  • PS 411-511 - Fruit Crop Systems

    Credits: 1-6
    Studies in perennial fruit crop production and management systems. Credit earned will depend on the number of 1 credit modules taken. Course may be repeated as long as the topic module(s) are not repeated. Topic modules could include: tree fruit production systems; small fruit production systems; viticulture; perennial fruit; integrated pest management; native fruit production systems; fruit harvest, quality, and postharvest care; vines and wines; fruit value-added systems; pruning fruit crops; cover crop management, marketing specialty fruit crops. Cross-Listed: HO 411-511 .


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  • PS 412-512 - Environmental Soil Chemistry

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals of soil chemical properties and processes important for the sound management of soil resources. Topics include sorption/desorption of inorganic and organic compounds, bioavailability of nutrients and contaminants, oxidation/reduction, phase equilibria, soil organic matter, soil mineralogy, ion exchange, and saline/sodic soils. Prerequisites: PS 213-213L  and CHEM 108-108L  or CHEM 120-120L .


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  • PS 413-413L/513-513L - Greenhouse and High Tunnel Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Greenhouse construction, environmental control, production and scheduling of major greenhouse crops. Trips to commercial greenhouse operations and laboratory work in greenhouse crop production. Corequisites: PS 413L-413/513L-513. Cross-Listed: HO 413-413L/513-513L .


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  • PS 414-414L/514-514L - Plant Propagation and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental anatomical and physiological principles and methods of reproducing herbaceous and woody plants by seeds, cuttings, grafts, layers and division. Prerequisites: HO 111 , BOT 201  or consent. Corequisites: PS 414L-414/514L-514. Cross-Listed: HO 414-414L/514-514L .


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  • PS 415-415L/515-515L - Mycology and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Comprehensive taxonomic survey of the Kingdom Fungi; reproductive biology, physiology, genetics, and ecology of fungal organisms; relationship of fungi to human affairs.  Laboratory experience that accompanies PS 415-415L/515-515L Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 151 . Corequisites: PS 415L-415/515L-515. Cross-Listed: BIOL 415-415L/515-515L . 


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  • PS 416-516 - Landscape Nursery Management

    Credits: 3
    A study of current nursery and garden center crop cultural practices and business management. Topics to be covered include nursery and garden center design and organization, field and container crop production, transplanting, pricing, and shipping techniques. The working relationship between nurseries, landscape designers and contractors is also discussed. Prerequisites: HO 111 , PS 213 . Cross-Listed: HO 416-516 .


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  • PS 421-421L/521-521L - Soil Microbiology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Microbial species of agricultural soils, environmental factors affecting their numbers and activity, and biochemical changes brought about by these organisms.  Laboratory course to accompany PS 421 Prerequisites: BIOL 151-151L  and BIOL 153-153L  or BOT 201-201L . Corequisites: PS 421L-421/521L-521. Cross-Listed: MICR 421-421L/521-521L .


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  • PS 431-531 - Insect Ecology and Biological Control

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine the ecological relationships between insects and their environment. Topics will include natural history, behavior, population dynamics, interactions between insects and their food plants, predators, and diseases; insect evolutionary ecology, and insect agroecology. These topics will also be explored in the context of the biological control of arthropod and weed pests by natural enemies.


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  • PS 433-533 - Field Crop Diseases and Management

    Credits: 3
    Diagnosis of major field crop diseases, pathogen biology, and methods of disease management. Emphasis is on applying principles of disease management and formulate specific control measures for a diverse group of diseases and disease situations affecting field crops. Prerequisites: PS 223-223L .


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  • PS 434-534 - Local Food Production

    Credits: 2
    Topics include planning, planting, cultivation, harvest, season extension and marketing of fruits and vegetable crops. Experiential learning model. Cross-Listed: HO 434-534 .


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  • PS 435 - Local Food Production: Harvest and Storage

    Credits: 2
    Topics include best practices for efficient harvest, access to produce in the field, determining maturity, harvest process for various crops, transport of produce to processing area, cleaning, chilling, packaging, post-harvest care for short and longer-term storage, types of storage facilities, marketing and sales. Cross-Listed: HO 435 .


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  • PS 444-544 - Vegetable Crop Systems

    Credits: 1-6
    Studies in vegetable crop production and management systems. Credit earned will depend on the modules taken. Course may be repeated as long as the module(s) are not repeated. Potential topic modules could include: root crop systems; cucurbit production systems; vegetable legumes; herbs; solanaceous crops; heirloom vegetable crops; integrated pest management; market gardening; organic production systems; extended season crop management; leaf and cool season crops; annual crop rotation systems; marketing specialty crops. Cross-Listed: HO 444-544 .


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  • PS 445-445L/545-545L - Weed Science and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals of mechanical, cultural, biological and chemical weed control practices and factors affecting control. Herbicide classification and mechanism of action. Plant and seed identification of common weeds of North Central States and their interaction with desirable plants. Prerequisites: Take PS 103-103L  or HO 111-111L ; and CHEM 108-108L  or CHEM 120-120L  or CHEM 326-326L . Corequisites: PS 445L-445/545L-545.


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  • PS 447-547 - Organic Plant Production

    Credits: 3
    This course provides a detailed overview of organic farming for both small scale suburban and urban settings.  The topics covered will include:  organic certification, soil and nutrient management, pest and disease ID and management, High-Tunnel management, and marketing. Cross-Listed: HO 447-547 .


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  • PS 462-462L/562-562L - Environmental Soil Management and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Management systems designed to maintain soil productivity and environmental quality are examined. Soil problems important in production systems and environmental management including compaction, erosion, and nonpoint pollution are analyzed based on underlying environmental and agronomic principles. Computer simulation models are used and applied to soil problems. Prerequisites: PS 213-213L . Corequisites: PS 462L-462/562L-562.


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  • PS 483-583 - Irrigation – Crop and Soil Practices

    Credits: 3
    Problems of irrigated agriculture. Soil salinity and salt-affected soils, water quality, management of irrigated crops; cropping systems; water, fertility requirements of irrigated agriculture, water movement, storage, and release in soils. Prerequisites: PS 213-213L  and MATH 102  or MATH 115  or MATH 123 .


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  • PS 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1
    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to 20 or fewer students. Prerequisites: Registration in, enrollment in, or completion of PS 494 .


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  • PS 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-5
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • PS 492 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.


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  • PS 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-2
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisites: Written consent. Notes: May repeat course for a total of 2 credits.


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  • PS 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1-4
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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PSYC (Psychology)
  

  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology (COM) [SGR #3]

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior. Notes: Course meets SGR #3 .


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  • PSYC 201 - The Field of Psychology

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the field of psychology, including the variety of career options available with undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Students discuss their present and future goals as a Psychology major and are introduced to concerns in the professional field of psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 202 - The Psychology Major (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to familiarize psychology majors with career activities, writing in psychology, elementary introduction to psychological research methods, and ethics in psychology. Prerequisites: Psychology Major, ENGL 101 (C or better) and PSYC 101 (C or better).


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  • PSYC 210 - Introduction to Biopsychology

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the biology of behavior and mental processes. It encompasses topics ranging from the origins of movement to the origins of cognitive processes, and descriptions of the basic functions of cells within the nervous system to theorizing about the ways these functions come together to create the human experience. Biopsychology effectively describes aspects of changes within the nervous system that occur during learning, development, psychological disorders, therapies, and virtually every other content area housed within psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 244 - Environmental Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the empirical and theoretical work on the influence of the physical environment on human behavior and experience. Topics include the use of space, stressors and esthetics as related to human beings, the optimum design of buildings, homes and institutions, and the effect of humans on the natural environment. Designed for both psychology majors and non-majors. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 287 - Controversial Issues in Psychology

    Credits: 3
    This course involves an intensive look at the branches of and topics in psychology with particular emphasis on critical thinking applied to controversial issues. Critical thinking is clear, accurate, and defensible thinking; thus, this course is designed to help students develop the intellectual tools they need to learn from and analyze information independently. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PYCH 102.


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  • PSYC 301 - Sensation and Perception (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of the bases of sensation and perception including the physics and physiology of sensory receptor function, central nervous system functions in information processing, and cognitive and attentional factors in perception. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 301L - Sensation and Perception Lab (COM)

    Credits: 1
    This course provides laboratory experience and demonstration in evaluating sensory function and activity as well as perceptual demonstrations. Prerequisites: PSYC 376 . Corequisites: PSYC 301 .


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  • PSYC 305 - Learning and Conditioning

    Credits: 3
    This course covers traditional conditioning experimentation and phenomena, primarily as revealed through animal research. Principles of reinforcement and factors which influence the conditioning process are discussed in detail. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 324 - Psychology of Aging

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the theories, research and practice concepts relevant to psychological factors in the aging process. Topics covered include cognition, personality, and death and dying. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 327 - Child Psychology

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the physical, social, emotional and intellectual aspect of child development. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 331 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course covers the application of psychological principles to such problems as employee selection, supervision, job satisfaction, and work efficiency. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 357 - Psychological Therapies

    Credits: 3
    Traditional and contemporary methods of psychotherapy. Interviewing techniques and the professional assistant’s role. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 364 - Cross Cultural Psychology

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of cross-cultural psychology which is the comparative study of the effects of culture and diversity on human psychology. Students learn about ways that psychologists may engage in more culturally sensitive and inclusive scholarship, research, and practice. In doing so, students also increase awareness of self and others. Students are introduced to key theories, research methods, scientific findings, and applications of cross cultural psychology while challenged to engage in critical thinking. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 367 - Psychological Gender Issues

    Credits: 3
    This course surveys the current theoretical and research issues in the development of gender and explores the impact of gender on the lives of women and men. Topics include societal and biological influences on psychological development, achievement, motivation, sex roles, stereotyping, socialization, sexuality, and personality. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102. Cross-Listed: WMST 367 .


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  • PSYC 375-375L - Research Methods in Psychology and Lab

    Credits: 4
    An introduction to the theory and practice of research methods in psychology with an emphasis on descriptive designs. Topics include logic and philosophy of psychological research, conceptualizing research questions, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis strategies used by researchers in psychology, and introduction to using statistical software for data analysis.  This course provides laboratory experience in application of methods and principles of psychological research and data analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL 101  (C or better) and MATH 102  (C or better). Corequisites: PSYC 375L-375.


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  • PSYC 376-376L - Research Methods II and Lab

    Credits: 4
    This course provides further exploration of the theory and practice of research methods in psychology with an emphasis on experimental designs and inferential statistical procedures.  Laboratory includes performance of experiments, data analysis, and preparation of research reports. Prerequisites:  . Corequisites: PSYC 376L-376.


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  • PSYC 389 - Pseudoscience and Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Pseudoscience and Psychology will identify the characteristics of conventional sciences versus what is called pseudoscience, and critically examine disputed areas in psychology and human behavior. Special emphasis is placed on how to critically evaluate anecdotes and published reports of anomalous human behavior, beliefs, and experiences. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 390 - Seminar

    Credits: 1
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students.


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  • PSYC 406 - Cognitive Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of recent research and theory in cognitive process concerning the representation, storage, retrieval and interactions of units of thought. It considers adaptability, intelligence and knowledge from an experimental point of view. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 409 - History and Systems of Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of the origin and development of psychology. Special attention is given to the systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science. Prerequisites: PSYC 375 .


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  • PSYC 411 - Physiological Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Role of physiological mechanisms in behavior. Nervous, biochemical and muscular systems that control or modify human and animal adjustment. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 414 - Drugs and Behavior (COM)

    Credits: 3
    The psychobiological bases of the use/abuse of alcohol, drugs and other substances are covered in this course along with current theory, research approaches and findings. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 417 - Health Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is an investigation of the psychological aspects of health and of physical disorders and disease processes. It will explore psychological interventions targeted at prevention as well as those focusing on the resolution or management of disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 427 - Child Psychopathology

    Credits: 3
    Child Psychopathology is an introduction to the study of abnormal child psychology viewed from the perspective of psychological science. The course focuses on developing familiarity with specialized topics within the field of child psychopathology. Students will learn to distinguish among categories of mental disorders of childhood according to the DSM-IV-R and will gain knowledge of typical signs, symptoms and associated features of these disorders. Epidemiological findings, contemporary hypothesis regarding etiology and psychological and biological treatment interventions and prevention relevant to each disorder will be examined. The course emphasizes the scientific basis of child psychopathology and examines the research methods used to test hypotheses regarding etiology and treatment/prevention outcomes. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 440-540 - Forensic Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This course is a state-of-the-art survey of central topics at the interface of psychology, and the law. The field of forensic psychology encompasses contributions made in a number of different areas – research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training – from a variety of orientations within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, industrial-organizational and clinical. Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or PSYC 102.


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  • PSYC 441 - Social Psychology (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic principles of social psychology including concepts and methods utilized in analyzing individual and group interactions. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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  • PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (COM)

    Credits: 3
    This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 .


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