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2013-14 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course offerings are subject to change.
The courses in this section are grouped by subjects that are listed alphabetically. Within each subject group, the courses are listed in numerical order, the lowest first and the highest last.
Courses with numbers 099 and below are noncredit courses. Courses with numbers in the 100-199 range are considered first-year courses. Courses numbered 200 or higher are considered second-year courses.
The semester in which a course is generally offered is indicated by the codes: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring and Su = Summer. Students and their advisors may use these designations in determining course selection for any particular semester.
Electives - Within an academic program, courses are either required or elective. Elective courses fall into broad subject areas of study in the liberal arts and sciences. These broad subject areas are the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. Courses may also be business electives or may be undesignated.
General Education Requirements - In addition, all degree programs have specific general education requirements. General education requirements assure that students have exposure to a range of courses in specific areas of the curriculum. The general education requirements are grouped into six modes. The general education modes and courses can be found in the catalog here .
When choosing courses, it is important to choose the type of elective or general education mode specified within the program of study. Students should seek the advice of a academic counselor or faculty member when choosing courses.
A complete list of courses being offered is available online at http://my.commnet.edu. A list of current Continuing Education courses is available online as well. Course offerings are subject to change. |
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Physics |
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PHY* 110: Introductory Physics 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 110)
An introductory course in the physics of motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics and the theory of the atom. Intended for non-science majors. A process oriented laboratory approach emphasizing exploration and problem solving. This course is intended for students who need only one semester of physics. Students with credit for high school physics should elect PHY* 121 or PHY* 221 . Scientific calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT* 095 or math placement test. Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course.
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
Fulfills General Education - Mode 5
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PHY* 121: General Physics I 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 121)
Basic concepts of mechanics and heat, including forces, work and energy, conservation laws, physics of fluids, temperature, heat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics. Students who need only one semester of physics should elect PHY* 110 . A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MAT* 185 or MAT* 186 . Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course.
Offered: Fall
Fulfills General Education - Mode 5
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PHY* 122: General Physics II 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 122)
Basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and wave motion, including electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of light and optics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY* 121 . Students who have taken a higher level physics course will not receive credit for this course.
Offered: Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 5
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PHY* 221: Calculus-Based Physics I 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 131)
A study of Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics intended for physics, chemistry, engineering and math transfer students. Topics include particle and rigid body dynamics, work, momentum and energy conservation, gravitation, fluids, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator or its equivalent is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT* 254 (formerly MAT* 250), and PHY* 110 (or successful completion of one year of high school physics).
Offered: Fall,Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 5
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PHY* 222: Calculus-Based Physics II 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 132)
A study of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics intended for physics, chemistry, engineering and math transfer students. Topics include Coulomb’s Law, electric and magnetic fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance, Ohm’s Law, dc and ac circuits, induced emf; inductance, simple harmonic motion, wave properties for sound and light, and geometrical optics. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator or its equivalent is required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PHY* 221 and MAT* 256 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 5
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PHY* 223: Calculus-Based Physics III 4 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 133)
Intended for physics, engineering and math transfer majors. Principles of quantum radiation and modern physics, including electromagnetic waves, relativistic mechanics, and quantized radiation are studied. A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86+ graphing calculator required. Class: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY* 222 , MAT* 268 (may be taken concurrently)
Offered: Occasionally
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POL* 101: Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 101)
The study of politics through the identification of great political issues that are analyzed from historical and philosophical viewpoints.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Human Expressions & Behavior
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POL* 102: Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credits
This course focuses on the governments and peoples of the major regions of the world: Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It examines global variations in governing structures due to historic, cultural, religious, economic, and other causes. Issues of Third World democratization, economic globalization, Islam and democracy’s “clash of civilizations,” authoritarian states, and other timely issues will be subjects of class discussions and course papers.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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POL* 103: Introduction to International Relations 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 102)
An examination of the international community, emphasizing theory and practice in international politics.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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POL* 111: American Government 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 111)
A study of the American political system at the national level, with emphasis on political dynamics and public policy.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Human Expressions & Behavior
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POL* 112: State and Local Government 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 112)
The forms, functions, processes and problems of state and local government in the United States, with special emphasis on Connecticut state government.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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POL* 120: Introduction to Law 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 120)
This course serves as an introduction to the study of law with an overview of fundamental concepts and principles of our legal system. A variety of legal topics, terminology, and areas of law are discussed in order to assist students in acquiring an appreciation of the dynamic role of law in our changing society. Students are introduced to the roles of legal professionals, including paralegals. Legal reasoning, legal ethics, and legal research methods are also presented.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Fall,Spring
Cross listed as: LGL* 101
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POL* 212: Constitutional Law and Civil Rights 3 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 212)
An examination of the United States Constitution as it applies to police power and landmark decisions of the United States Supreme Court interpreting and defining police power.
Prerequisites: POL* 111 or POL* 112 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
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POL* 293: Connecticut Legislative Internship 6 Credits
(Formerly PLSC 280)
Spring semester only. Students must apply in October. Selected students will spend two days per week interning at the State Capitol. Interns will be prepared to perform the following services for legislators: bill analysis and tracking, spot research, drafting news releases, and constituent casework.
Prerequisites: POL* 111 or POL* 112 .
Offered: Spring
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Polysomnography |
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PSG* 101: Polysomnography I 2 Credits
This course is designed to provide didactic instruction for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with terminology, instrumentation, setup and calibration, patient safety and infection control, recording and monitoring techniques, and documentation.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
Offered: Fall
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PSG* 102: Polysomnography Lab I 1 Credits
This course is designed to provide laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with terminology, instrumentation, setup and calibration, patient safety and infection control, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, and patient-technologist interactions related to polysomnography technology.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
Offered: Fall
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PSG* 150: Polysomnography Clinical I 2 Credits
A heath-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision will be provided by clinical professionals.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Polysomnography Certificate program
Offered: Fall
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PSG* 201: Polysomnography II 2 Credits
This course is designed to provide didactic instruction for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with EMG and EEG recording and monitoring techniques, scoring of LRS and PLMS, performing and scoring MSLT and MWT, mask fitting, PAP equipment and its therapeutic application, pediatric sleep studies, and documentation.
Prerequisites: , and all with a “C” or better
Offered: Spring
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PSG* 202: Polysomnography Lab II 1 Credits
This course is designed to provide laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of polysomnographic technology. Students will become familiar with mask fitting, the application of oxygen therapy and PAP therapy, the manipulation of PAP, performing EMG hook ups, performing MSLT and MWT tests, practice setting up pediatric sleep studies and scoring all different types of sleep studies.
Prerequisites: , and all with a “C” or better.
Offered: Spring
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PSG* 250: Polysomnography Clinical II 2 Credits
A heath-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision will be provided by clinical professionals.
Prerequisites: , and all with a “C” or better
Offered: Spring
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Psychology |
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PSY* 107: Pathways to Personal Growth 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is twofold: it is to help students develop a deeper understanding of themselves, of others, and of human life in general and to promote change and personal growth. Students will be introduced to a number of psychological tools and principles and will learn how to apply them to their own lives in such a way as to promote understanding, insight, and change. In addition to this, students will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of others and of their perspectives and ways of being.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
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PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology and to the evolving body of knowledge that has been produced by this discipline. It surveys basic topic areas within psychology including psychology’s history and scientific origins, current research and measurement techniques, the physiological correlates of experience and behavior, human development, learning, memory, intelligence, and personality.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Human Expressions & Behavior
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PSY* 112: General Psychology II 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 112)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology and to the evolving body of knowledge produced by this discipline. This course continues the exploration of the basic areas of study within the field of pyschology begun in General Psychology I. Topics include sensation, perception, consciousness, motivation, emotion, language, cognition, social psychology, stress and health, psychological disorders, and treatment of psychological disorders.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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PSY* 125: Psychology of Aging and Mental Health 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 125)
The course will offer a realistic portrait of the personal experiences of late life and highlight the mental health issues that confront human beings as they age.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 163: Children with Disabilities 3 Credits
This course is a general introduction to exceptional learners, their families, and their education. The course includes discussion of the psychological, medical, and sociological aspects of exceptional learners and their relationship to family, community, and especially the educational system. The course emphasis is on the inclusion of exceptional learners within family, community, and school. This course focuses on all exceptional learners, including gifted and/or talented students.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
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PSY* 164: Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities (K-12) 1 Credits
The goal of this course is to promote an understanding of the use of Assistive Technology for learners with disabilities. Assistive Technology can be utilized to promote participation in the least restrictive educational environment and provide students with access to and maximum participation in the mainstream educational curriculum.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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PSY* 173: Adults with Disabilities 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 173)
This course is a general introduction to adults with disabilities and the issues faced by them in current American society. The emphasis is on issues relating to full inclusion in neighborhoods, community associations, workplaces and leisure-recreation experiences. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its powerful implications for full community inclusion by men and women with disabilities will be examined.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for or concurrently enrolled in .
Offered: Spring
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PSY* 174: Assistive Technology for Adults in the Workplace, Home and Community. 1 Credits
The goal of this course is to promote an understanding of the use of Assistive Technology by adults in the workplace, at home and in the community. Activities in which assistive technology can be used to facilitate independence will be addressed. Finding the resources necessary to acquire needed assistive technology will also be a focus of this course.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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PSY* 183: Learning Process and Disabilities 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 183)
This course explores various learning theories, especially behavior modification, as they relate to children and adults with disabilities. Included will be an introduction to the biological aspects of the brain and learning. Ethical questions regarding the application of certain learning theories will be examined.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall
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PSY* 193: Issues/Trends in Disabilities 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 193)
This course will examine current legal, ethical, community, family and personal support issues affecting children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through the study of literature, newsletters and media accounts and by listening to the leaders and advocates of today, students will more fully understand the challenges and opportunities of people with disabilities.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for or concurrently enrolled in .
Offered: Spring
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PSY* 201: Life Span Development 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 124)
A survey of physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes as they are influenced by heredity and environment from conception to death. Class: 3 hours per week
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
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PSY* 203: Child Development 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 234)
An evaluation of current issues, theories, and research in the area of child development. This study of physical, cognitive and socioemotional development includes: genetics, development of self, language, play, learning, intelligence, personality, and social interactions from conception through age twelve.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Fall,Summer
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PSY* 206: Adolescent & Adult Development 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 244)
An exploration of current problems, theories and research in adolescent and adult development. A basic exploration of physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes and the psychological dynamics which accompany them including adjustments, changing roles, and social relationships.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Fall,Spring
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PSY* 210: Death and Dying 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 117)
Examines the processes of death, dying and grieving. Death and loss as they relate to major developmental life tasks are also studied, including the effect of death and loss upon survivors. Both Eastern and Western perspectives are considered.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
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PSY* 211: Psychology of Women 3 Credits
This course studies a variety of psychological issues and theories as they apply to women. Traditional psychological overviews give insufficient attention to or emphasis on topics critical to a psychological depiction of women. This course attempts to correct this imbalance. Topics include how women develop psychologically; how they form values and direct their behavior, including sexual behaviors; women’s anatomy; women and work and their reaction to stress; and women and substance abuse.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 212: Health Psychology 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 200)
The psychological factors that promote health and enhance resistance to disease or place people at risk for disease are explored. Emphasis is placed upon those psychological factors which can prevent or reverse illness and sustain or recapture health.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 093 or concurrently taking ENG* 066 .
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 217: Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 232)
An overview on the psychological understanding of crime and the criminal. It will provide an analysis of individual differences in various criminal activities with a focus on a conceptual and practical understanding of the predictors of individual behavior.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
Cross listed as: CJS* 272
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PSY* 220: Educational Psychology 3 Credits
Educational psychology encompasses the nature of learning, development, motivation, diversity and assessment. The major areas of emphasis for this course include the development of educational research as a science; developmental psychology’s impact on education; effective teaching techniques and strategies; behavior management and discipline; tests and measurements. Intelligence, achievement, exceptionality, and diversity will be discussed.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 221: Data Analysis in Psychology 4 Credits
Psychological research enables psychologists to describe, predict, and explain human behavior and thought. Such research often relies on the analysis of quantitative data. In this course, you will learn how to describe, analyze, interpret, and report psychological data. Course content includes coverage of both descriptive and inferential analytic procedures. Specific topics include graphical representations of data, measures of central tendency and variability, sampling, hypothesis testing, effect size estimates, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, t-tests, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests. Students will gain practical experience in writing reports of research according to the standard conventions of the American Psychological Association and in the use of data analysis software commonly employed by research psychologists.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 , and C- or better in MAT* 109 or MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 or eligibility for class higher than MAT*138
Offered: Occassionally
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PSY* 222: Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology 3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to psychological research, with a focus on developing the skills required to conduct responsible and valid research. Topics include conducting library research, developing hypotheses, measuring variables, research ethics, research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, evaluating research, and writing research reports. Students will gain practical experience in the design and implementation of research by planning and conducting independent research projects, analyzing data using software commonly employed by research psychologists, and writing reports of research according to the standard conventions of the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisites: C- or better in PSY* 221
Offered: Occassionally
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PSY* 240: Social Psychology 3 Credits
A survey of theory and research in social psychology, including the topics of conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, group dynamics, the self, forming impressions and explaining behavior, altruism, aggression, romantic attraction, prejudice, and social conflict.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 243: Theories of Personality 3 Credits
What did Freud really say about human personality? How is your personality influenced by your genes, your experiences, and the fear of your own mortality? Can personality change? This course will survey personality theory, research and assessment within both historical and current perspectives, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, biological, and social-cognitive approaches to personality.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 245: Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the phenomenon of psychopathology and to the field of abnormal psychology which attempts to understand and treat it in its many forms. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of this field and survey a number of the more common psychological disorders that have been explored within it such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Fall,Spring,Summer
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PSY* 247: Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3 Credits
(Formerly PSYC 240)
A survey of the psychological factors that influence the individual in the work setting. Includes employee attitudes, motivation, group dynamics, decision making, leadership, assessment and training as an introduction to human resource management.
Prerequisites: Completion of ENG* 101 with C- or better
Offered: Fall,Spring
Cross listed as: BMG* 210 Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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PSY* 255: The Psychology of Prejudice 3 Credits
This course explores stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination from a psychological perspective. We will examine the various ways in which psychologists study stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination as well as the psychological causes, correlates, and consequences of these phenomena.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 280: The Psychology of Social Influence 3 Credits
Social influence refers to the processes by which a person or group changes or attempts to change the opinions, beliefs, and/or behaviors of another person or group. This course will explore selected topics related to social influence from a social psychological perspective. Topics to be addressed include attitude measurement, conformity, compliance, obedience, propaganda, cults, subliminal persuasion, and the use and abuse of persuasion. Designed as a seminar, the emphasis of the course is on reading, discussion, critical thinking, and the application of course material to real world phenomena.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 285: Positive Psychology 3 Credits
Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This course will explore psychological strengths and optimal functioning, including (1) positive subjective states such as happiness; (2) positive individual traits such as wisdom and resilience; and (3) positive institutions such as healthy families, work environments, and communities.
Prerequisites: PSY* 111 with C- or better.
Offered: Occasionally
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PSY* 288: Psychology of Creativity 3 Credits
Drawing in part on the book The Artist’s Way, this course will introduce students to a number of principles and practices that will serve to deepen their understanding of and appreciation for the creative process. In addition, it will assist them in identifying and developing creative goals and ambitions as well as healthy and productive creative practices, practices that will allow them to move past obstacles to creative expression and toward more creative lives.
Prerequisites: PSY* 107 or PSY* 111 with a grade of “C-” or better.
Offered: Occasionally
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Quality Assurance |
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QUA* 110: Measurement and Measurement Systems 3 Credits
(Formerly QA 110)
An introductory course in the techniques of making successful measurements for dimensions, pressures, temperatures and other manufacturing process variables. The design and use of automated measuring and test equipment will be discussed. Methods for establishing controls for preparation and use of inspection gaging will be discussed.
Prerequisites: EGR* 112 .
Offered: Occasionally
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QUA* 233: Statistical Process Improvement 3 Credits
(Formerly QA 150)
A course in various statistical methods and their applications in industry. Course concentration will deal with the use of statistical logic and methods to aid in the solution of quality, production and engineering type problems.
Prerequisites: MFG* 230
Offered: Occasionally
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Recreation and Leisure |
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RLS* 101: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services 3 Credits
(Formerly REC 101)
This course serves as an introduction to the field of recreation and leisure service. The student will understand the development of the recreation movement from early ages to the present with emphasis on future perspectives. Cultural, economic, and social factors in reference to leisure participation will be explored. Career opportunities in a variety of settings will be highlighted. Philosophies of recreation will be discussed. Students will develop a personal philosophy of recreation and leisure.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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RLS* 121: Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services 3 Credits
(Formerly THRC 115)
This course provides a background of study for the field of therapeutic recreation. It encompasses the history and development of the profession with an emphasis on understanding the persons who are served, their disabilities, and the environments in which they live. An experiential approach offers understanding and empathy.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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RLS* 122: Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation 3 Credits
(Formerly THRC 116)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the process and techniques used in treatment oriented programs. The course explores leadership skills of the helping professional through an in-depth look at facilitation techniques used in therapeutic recreation, including, but not limited to: creative arts, physical/body movement, mental stimulation, and social interaction in relation to the needs of special population groups. Emphasis is placed on meeting clients’ needs through proper activity selection, including activity analysis and program adaptation/modification.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Spring
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RLS* 221: Therapeutic Recreation Programming 3 Credits
(Formerly THRC 215)
Programs: Planning and Implementation) This course involves the student in the study of the therapeutic recreation process with emphasis on program planning. The needs of the client will be met through a well planned process that includes assessing functional abilities and needs, planning program goals and objectives, implementing the program, and evaluating both the program and the client.
Prerequisites: RLS* 121 and eligibility for ENG* 101
Offered: Spring
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RLS* 223: Leisure and Aging 3 Credits
(Formerly THRC 230)
This course serves as an overview to the delivery of therapeutic recreation services to older adults. The course will assist the student in developing an understanding of the elderly and how activity intervention may be used to reach treatment and rehabilitation goals. The course will focus on issues such as the physiological, psychological, and socio-economic factors of the aging process, leisure resources, community and institutional services, and recreation in assisted living facilities and in long term care settings.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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RLS* 295: Professional Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation 4 Credits
(Formerly THRC 280)
This course provides the student with practical experience in a therapeutic recreation setting. The student is required to work a minimum of 200 hours in a community based or medical setting that provides therapeutic recreation services. During this period, the student will apply the knowledge, methods, and leadership techniques which have been learned in academic courses. Students will also participate in 15 hours of classroom discussion during the semester.
Prerequisites: Completion of all Therapeutic Recreation course work. Students planning to take this course must notify the Program Coordinator three months prior to the start of the semester for which they plan to register.
Offered: Spring
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Respiratory Care |
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RSP* 121: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 221)
The student is given an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics will include but are not limited to: structure, function, and assessment of the cardiopulmonary system.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with RSP* 141 .
Offered: Fall
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RSP* 131: Applied Pharmacology 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 211)
This course includes the study of the composition, indication and effects of medication administered to patients treated in the field of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on drugs prescribed for the cardiopulmonary system and those delivered by aerosol.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with RSP* 160 and RSP* 180 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 140: Principles of Respiratory Care 3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the theory, function, and maintenance of respiratory care equipment. Medical gases, gas laws, and the delivery of respiratory care using various pieces of equipment will be included. The emphasis of the course will be on the mechanics and function of respiratory care devices.
Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with RSP* 121
Offered: Fall
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RSP* 140L: Principles of Respiratory Care Lab 1 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the theory, function, and maintenance of respiratory care equipment in a laboratory setting. Medical gases, gas laws, and the delivery of respiratory care using various pieces of equipment will be included. The emphasis of the course will be on the mechanics and function of respiratory care devices.
Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with RSP* 121
Offered: Fall
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RSP* 160: Diagnostic & Therapy Principles 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 222)
The theory and administration of respiratory care procedures, airway management, monitoring devices, and clinical assessment of the respiratory patient will be taught.
Prerequisites: RSP* 121 . To be taken concurrently with RSP* 131 and RSP* 180 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 180: Clinical Practicum 1 Credits
(Formerly RC 202)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisites: RSP* 121 and RSP* 141 . To be taken concurrently with RSP* 131 and RSP* 160 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 181: Clinical Practicum II 1 Credits
(Formerly RC 203)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisites: RSP* 131 , RSP* 160 , RSP* 180 and BIO* 212 .
Offered: Summer
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RSP* 251: Respiratory Pathophysiology 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 282)
The study of cardiopulmonary abnormities and diseases of the adult patient. Major emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and treatment of patients using case study analysis.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with RSP* 251, RSP* 274 and RSP* 282 .
Offered: Fall
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RSP* 252: Respiratory Pathophysiology II 2 Credits
(Formerly RC 283)
The study of cardiopulmonary abnormities and diseases of the adult, pediatric and newborn patient. Major emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients using case study analysis.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with RSP* 261 and RSP* 282 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 260: Advanced Principles of Ventilator Therapy 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 242)
A study of mechanical ventilators used in respiratory care with an in-depth explanation of function and application. Indications, hazards and complications of mechanical ventilation will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: RSP* 160
Offered: Summer
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RSP* 261: Advanced Respiratory Care II 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 261)
A study of the respiratory care modalities used in the care of neonates and pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Each population will be discussed in separate units.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with RSP* 252 and RSP* 282 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 274: Diagnostic Respiratory Care 3 Credits
(Formerly RC 251)
A study of the pulmonary and cardiac assessment, critical care monitoring, and fluid and electrolyte balance as it relates to cardiopulmonary medicine.
Prerequisites: BIO* 212 . To be taken concurrently with RSP* 251 and RSP* 281 .
Offered: Fall
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RSP* 281: Advanced Clinical Practicum 2 Credits
(Formerly RC 204)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisites: RSP* 260 and RSP* 181 . To be taken concurrently with RSP* 261 and RSP* 252 .
Offered: Spring
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RSP* 282: Advanced Clinical Practicum II 2 Credits
(Formerly RC 205)
Supervised clinical application of principles learned in the classroom. Students will be scheduled for various clinical rotations at health care facilities.
Prerequisites: RSP* 251 , RSP* 274 , RSP* 281 . To be taken concurrently with RSP* 261 and RSP* 252 .
Offered: Spring
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SGN* 103: Sign Language III 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of Sign Language I and II. Emphasis is placed on improving speed and fluency when communicating in ASL. In addition, students will learn basic storytelling features.
Offered: Occasional
Cross listed as: SGN* 101 and SGN* 102 .
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SGN* 101: Sign Language I 3 Credits
(Formerly ASL 101)
American Sign Language (ASL) is the sign language most deaf people use when communicating among themselves. Students will learn grammatical features, vocabulary and conversational skills including expressive and receptive skills of ASL. In addition, students will learn the culture of the deaf community, the history of ASL and the relationship of ASL to other forms of signing.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring
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SGN* 102: Sign Language II 3 Credits
(Formerly ASL 102)
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I. Students will learn grammatical features, vocabulary and conversational skills including expressive and receptive skills of ASL. In addition, students will learn the culture of the deaf community, the history of ASL and the relationship of ASL to other forms of signing.
Prerequisites: SGN* 101
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SGN* 104: Sign Language IV 3 Credits
This course continues to build upon students’ receptive and expressive skills at the advanced level while expanding their knowledge of Deaf culture and the influences of other sign language systems. Emphasis is placed on advanced fingerspelling, ASL structure and vocabulary. Instruction utilizes a natural approach to teaching a second language by engaging students in authentic conversations within the classroom environment and through out-of-class interactions with members of the Deaf community.
Prerequisites: SGN* 101 , SGN* 102 and SGN 103
Offered: Fall
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SGN* 105: Deaf Culture and History 3 Credits
This course introduces students to Deaf people as a cultural linguistic minority group. Students may or may not have had prior experience with Deaf people. It examines the values, norms, and traditions of Deaf people in North America. It emphasizes myths surrounding deafness, the historical treatment of deafness and Deaf people, the anatomy of the ear and the etiology of hearing loss, the education of deaf children, the deaf identity, legislation that affects the Deaf and hard of hearing population, interpreters and their work between cultures, deaf-blindness, and current controversies in technology and education. Although this course focuses on Deaf people in the western world, global comparisons are drawn.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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SSC* 150: Transition Development 2 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 150)
This course is designed for adult students who are resuming their education. Topics include goal setting, academic and career choices, math anxiety, family and work stresses, problem solving, and skill building. Open only to students in the Adults in Transition program.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SSC* 155: Women’s Issues and the Law 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 155)
An examination of legal responses to gender-based treatment in society. Legal materials will be studied to provide both a historical and current perspective on issues affecting women and men. Readings will be used as the basis for public policy discussions and greater understanding of the law of sex discrimination.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall
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SSC* 201: Introduction to African American Studies 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 201)
An interdisciplinary survey course of the historical, social, economical, political, philosophical and cultural experience of the African American. This course serves as the introductory course to give students an Africentric perspective to evaluating information in society; other philosophical perspectives may be introduced. Recommended for potential U.S. History and American Studies majors.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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SSC* 220: Computers’ Impact on Society 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 220)
After studying the fundamentals of how computers work in order to understand their capabilities and limitations, the course explores the kinds of purposes to which computers are being put in our world: how computers are affecting us individually and as a society; the methods used and intrinsic difficulties in using computers to tackle business, economic, social, scientific, etc. problems; the positive and negative effects of computers; the ethics surrounding the use of computers; how to make rational, ethical, and humane technological decisions; and how, in private and professional life, to make informed, reasoned judgments regarding computing technology issues. Current computer issues and news items are used as case studies.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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SSC* 242: American Families 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 242)
A look at nuclear American family life from early Colonial period to the present, to see how various commentators have regarded and evaluated American families. Course will rely on the writings of historians, sociologist, novelists and social critics.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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SSC* 262: Puerto Rican History and Culture 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 262)
An introduction to the history and culture of Puerto Rico designed to give both Hispanic and other students an understanding of the historical factors and the cultural concepts that help develop today’s Puerto Rico and its people, both on the island and on the mainland.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Occasionally
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SSC* 294: Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3 Credits
(Formerly SOSC 270)
This course provides students the opportunity to apply classroom theory in an actual work setting. Students may be placed in a variety of work settings as related to their program of study including social service agencies, day care facilities, and corporations.
Prerequisites: 12 completed credit hours in the Social Service, Disabilities Specialist, Criminal Justice, Sport and Exercise, Therapeutic Recreation, and Early Childhood/Educational Associate programs.
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SOC* 100: Community Engagement 3 Credits
This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the local community and the diversity of groups within the community. Students are required to perform structured community service throughout the semester and to reflect and engage with other students on the meaning of diversity and community. Through readings, critical reflection, group discussions and interactions, and volunteer service, students will learn community leadership and civic engagement and discuss how communities might bridge differences among people. This course will require 1-3 hours of community service per week (or the equivalent). NOTE: This is a Pass/Fail course. All Students completing the course will receive either a grade of Pass (P) or Fail (F) on their transcript. See the instructor for more specific information.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
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SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 101)
This course is designed to provide students with a basic overview and understanding of the discipline of sociology. The course focuses on the concepts, methods, theories, and levels of analysis used in the study of social interaction. The readings and lectures will examine a broad range of social issues and questions; the different theories of social behavior used to explain these questions; and the ways in which sociologists scientifically examine these theories. The goal of the course is to provide students with the ability and knowledge to critically examine and understand the social issues that impact their daily lives.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall, Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 6
Fulfills General Education - Knowledge of Human Expressions & Behavior
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SOC* 116: Impact of Aging on the Family 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 205)
This course will consider key social issues and current service delivery systems that affect the aged population.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101
Offered: Spring
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SOC* 200: Queer Sociology 3 Credits
This course provides a critical exploration of identity based understandings of sex, gender, orientation, race and the family. Using assigned readings, experiential activities, and classroom discussion, students will incorporate queer theories as well as personal values to challenge their assumptions and undermine previously unquestioned ‘givens’ about each of these topics. Finally, students will explore the question: what is possible (as individuals, as a society) if we assume no causal relationship among sex, gender, sexuality and desire?
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 201: Contemporary Social Issues 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 202)
A detailed analysis of major social problems in American society. Problems including population, ecology, poverty, race and ethnic relations, urbanization, the role of the media, criminal activity, aging, health, and housing will be evaluated. Emphasis is on American society, but some international issues and situations will be examined. Community awareness and involvement will be stressed as students evaluate local issues as well.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SOC* 205: Sociology In Film 3 Credits
This course is designed to teach key sociological topics through film. In this course, we will examine how a range of social issues are depicted in both documentary and popular film. Students study such issues as race relations, family dynamics, urbanization, gender and reproduction, and crime by viewing films, analyzing the films’ content, and reading sociology literature.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 210: Sociology of the Family 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 231)
This course will explore the complexity and diversity of the contemporary family and other intimate relationships. Topics for this course include mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, family violence, parenthood, work/family interaction, and diverse family arrangements.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SOC* 211: Sociology of Gender 3 Credits
This course addresses the distinction between biological sex and the social construction of gender and investigates issues about the dynamics of sex and gender relationships in different socio-cultural contexts. Major topics for discussion include gender role differentiation, sex role stereotyping, and changes over time in male/female relationships in North American society with the differences and inequalities shaped by social class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age and national origin. A global perspective, which examines and compares the place of gender in nations of the North with those of the South, is also emphasized.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 212: Sociology of Women 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 261)
An interdisciplinary study of women in contemporary America, making use of the data and methodology of history, psychology and sociology.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 215: Women and Prisons 3 Credits
This course examines demographic characteristics, current offenses, criminal histories, the women’s family background, children, drug and alcohol use, prior physical and sexual abuse, and health issues. This course also includes a basic introduction to doing sociological research on a topic as each student will pick a states prison population to examine individually.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 220: Racial & Ethnic Diversity 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 271)
This course focuses on the interrelationship of institutionalized prejudice and discrimination and related aspects of diversity in society. The experience of various ethnic and racial minorities in the United States is investigated through the study of the origins and functions of subordination in society.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 227: The Native American Experience 3 Credits
Students will become familiar with thee major issues and topics of tribes in Connecticut such as tribal recognition, and casino development. The course will also examine economic, political, and social concerns of tribes in North America. With much class participation and contact with guest speakers, students will bring into sharper focus the real day to day issues of native people who “more than 500 years after the European Invasion of North America are still seeking to work out relations, as descendents of the first Americans, with the people of modern American society.”
Prerequisites: eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 228: African American Sociology and Literature 3 Credits
This course introduces students to ways in which scholars examine the African American experience as a major topic in Sociology and Literature. The course is taught from an interdisciplinary perspective that emphasizes methodologies and approaches from both the humanities and the social sciences framing inquiries about African American literary creations, social life, history, and socio-cultural organization. The goal of the course is for each student to look at black culture and society in a broader and more complex way.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101 and ENG* 120.
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 240: Criminology 3 Credits
Introduces the fundamental principles of criminology; namely, the nature, existence and causation of crime, the problems and procedures involved in the administration of justice, and rehabilitative and corrective treatment.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101 .
Offered: Spring
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SOC* 241: Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 211)
Examines the social aspects of juvenile delinquency and the pressures that cause this behavior to emerge. The organization, functions and jurisdiction of the juvenile court system, as well as processing, detention, case disposition and juvenile delinquency statutes, are examined.
Prerequisites: SOC* 101
Offered: Occasionally
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SOC* 242: Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits
(Formerly SOC 203)
This course will provide an overview and analysis of deviant behavior and social control. The course will critically review and discuss the causes of deviance and societal attempts at controlling deviant behavior. Topics to be studied include alcohol and drug abuse, criminal activity, disabilities, mental illness, sexual deviance, violent behavior and abuse, elite deviance, and collective deviance.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG* 101 .
Offered: Fall,Spring
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SPA* 108: Elementary Spanish I & II 8 Credits
(Formerly SPAN 108)
An intensive, beginning Spanish course in which two semesters of Spanish (SPA* 111 and SPA* 112 ) are completed in one semester. Students will develop all four language skills. The emphasis in class will be speaking and listening, the assignments will emphasize reading and writing. Hispanic culture will be studied. No previous Spanish language experience required. Transfer college may not award credit for this course if the student has already completed two or more years of Spanish at the high school level.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Spring
Fulfills General Education - Mode 3
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SPA* 111: Elementary Spanish I 4 Credits
(Formerly SPAN 101)
An introduction to spoken and written Spanish. Emphasis is on basic grammar and developing all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with an emphasis on Hispanic culture. No previous Spanish language experience required. Transfer college may not award credit for this course if the student has already completed two or more years of Spanish at the high school level.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall,Summer
Fulfills General Education - Mode 3
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