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Course Listings 2017-2018 278 PSY156 3 Credits 3 Periods Understanding Death and Dying Designed to give the student an understanding of the research and theories of death, dying and the bereavement process. Prerequisites: None 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: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better and MAT092 or equivalent, 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. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor. Student must be 18 years or older. 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. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement test score, or grade of "C" or better in ESL/ RDG046, or permission of instructor. Recommended for all students with limited reading experiences. 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. RDG091 3 Credits 3 Periods College Preparatory Reading Designed to improve basic reading and study skills, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Recommended to all students whose placement test scores indicate a need for reading instruction. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement test score, or grade of "C" or better in RDG081, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: RDG091 is recommended to all students whose placement test scores indicate a need for reading instruction.