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Course Listings 2018-2019 294 PSY210 3 Credits 3 Periods Educational Psychology Scientific research and psychological principles as they apply to teaching and learning. The role of psychology in educational settings, human diversity, theories of learning, intelligence, memory, creativity, assessment, and factors influencing effective instruction and learning. PSY101 with a grade of C or better or permission of Instructor. PSY230 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Statistics An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in PSY101 and MAT092 or higher MAT course) or (a grade of C or better in PSY101 and eligibility for MAT112 or higher as indicated by appropriate mathematics placement test score) or permission of Instructor. PSY240 3 Credits 3 Periods Developmental Psychology Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre-med, and psychology. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the Instructor. PSY266 3 Credits 3 Periods Abnormal Psychology Distinguishes between normal behavior and psychological disorders. Subjects may include stress disorders, problems with anxiety and depression, unusual and abnormal sexual behavior, schizophrenia and addictive behaviors. Causes and treatments of psychological problems and disorders are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better or permission of Instructor. PSY277 3 Credits 3 Periods Psychology of Human Sexuality Survey of psychological and physiological aspects of human sexual behavior. Emphasis placed on the integration of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors in sexual functioning. PSY277 course may contain adult content. All students under the age of 18 are required to have a signed parental consent form on file, which is on the back of the Under the Age of 18 Enrollment Form. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. READING (RDG) RDG071 3 Credits 3 Periods Basic Reading Provide opportunities for practice and application of basic reading skills. Includes phonic analysis, word recognition, structural analysis, use of context clues, and use of dictionary, reinforced through practical application. Development of vocabulary required for success in content area courses. Emphasis on literal comprehension and development of inferential interpretation. RDG071 is recommended for all students with limited reading experiences. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL/RDG046, or permission of Instructor. RDG081 3 Credits 3 Periods Reading Improvement Designed to improve basic reading skills. Includes word recognition, interdisciplinary vocabulary development, recognizing patterns of organization, interpreting inference. Reviews interpreting graphic materials. Emphasis on identifying main ideas and related details. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement test score, or grade of C or better in RDG071, or permission of Instructor.