tional Government, with emphasis on the core ideas and values that underlie it. Topics will include citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, the Presidency, Congress, and Federal Courts. (Fulfills MN Transfer Curriculum Goals 5 & 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) POLS1130 World Politics This course introduces major issues in world politics with emphasis on current events. Students will develop a better understanding of core political concepts to explore and analyze diverse global issues such as war and peacekeeping, international relations, human rights, environmental challenges, political economy, and international organizations. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) POLS1140 Environment and Society This course explores the political dimension of the global environmental challenges facing society today. Students will examine political concepts, policies, institutions, groups, and proposed solutions addressing a range of environmental issues. Topics that may be covered include energy and water resources, air quality, human population growth, species endangerment, waste management, climate change, and agriculture. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 & 10) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSWK2510 Introduction to Social Work An introduction to the social work profession, institutions, and social welfare issues. Topics include the history and philosophical roots of social work, theories and methods used in the field, the populations served, and the ethical guidelines for effective social work practice. (Prerequisites: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSWK2525 Pre-Social Work Field Experience This component of the Pre-Social Work Program provides the student with an opportunity to explore and enhance their educational and career objectives through practical work experiences in a social work-related setting. Students will demonstrate their knowledge learned while gaining applied first-hand experiences in the profession of social work. Prior approval and coordination of the Internship/Field Experience with the instructor is mandatory. (Prerequisite: PSWK2510) (3 credits: 0 lecture/0 lab/3 OJT) PSYC1110 Introduction to Psychology Psychology applies to everyone’s personal and workplace daily life. In this course, you will be introduced to the history of psychology, consciousness, learning theories, memory, problem-solving, intelligence, motivation, life-span development, personality, abnormal psychology and therapy. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC1115 Lifespan Psychology Students will explore theories of human development to understand the connections and relationships of stages of growth from conception to late adulthood. Genetics; prenatal development and birth; physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from birth through late adulthood; and dying, death, and bereavement will be examined. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC1223 Psychology of Death and Dying This course examines death and dying in terms of current and historical viewpoints and the effect of individual and cultural attitudes and rituals. Medicolegal movements and issues, and factors such as age, culture, spirituality, and manner of death will be investigated and how those issues shape end-of-life and grief 156 Course Descriptions experiences. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2520 Psychology of Human Sexuality Psychology of Human Sexuality is an overview of theories, research and contemporary issues in human sexual behavior. Topics include psychosexual development, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual anatomy, alternate methods of reproduction, pregnancy/birth, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sex education, sexism, love and attraction, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunctions, sex therapy, paraphilia, and sexuality through the life cycle. (Meets MnTC Goals 2 & 5) (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2522 Positive Psychology This course explores theories and research on positive human qualities and strengths, and how to utilize these for personal and community well-being. The interaction of psychological, sociological, and biological factors that shape well-being are discussed. The information in this course will be applied toward life areas such as work, leisure, relationships, health, and society. (MnTC Goals 5 and 9) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 General Psychology) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2526 Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology explores in greater depth the psychological disorders that are introduced in General Psychology. Students will examine diagnostic criteria, etiology, prevalence rates, age of onset, and treatments for psychological disorders included in the DSM-V. Social, ethical, cultural, and legal issues that are relevant to the mental health field will also be discussed. (Meets MnTC Goals 5 & 7) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 Introduction to Psychology) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2531 Social Psychology This course provides learners with an introduction to the scientific study of how a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are influenced by other people. Students will become familiar with theories, research methods, and applications of social psychology to their own lives. Among the issues to be addressed are group processes, aggression, conformity, attraction, attitude change, and prejudice. Findings regarding gender, racial, and cultural similarities and differences will be covered as well. (Fulfills MnTC Goals 5 and 7) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 Introduction to Psychology or SOCS1110 Introduction to Sociology) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) PSYC2533 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Students will become familiar with the concepts and statistical procedures commonly used in the behavioral sciences, choosing appropriate statistical tests, and interpreting and writing APAstyle research results. Use of a statistical software package will be performed as the lab component of the course. (Fulfills MnTC Goal 5) (Prerequisite: PSYC1110 AND completion of Math MnTC requirement, with MATH1230 Introduction to Statistics strongly recommended) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) RADT2601 Introduction to Radiologic Sciences This course introduces students to the role of radiography in healthcare. The first section provides the student with an overview of radiography and the health-care systems. Topics include professional organizations, the ARRT Code of Ethics and Standard Practices, Ethics and medico-legal issues that enable the student to understand parameters of professional practice and major areas of responsibility. The second section provides the
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