| |
Plant Science |
| |
-
PS 4000 - Selected Topics II
Special projects designed to meet individual needs of students in the specialized fields of agriculture. Projects will be arranged on a one-to-one basis with a department faculty member and with the approval of the department chairperson. Total Selected Topics credit accepted toward graduation limited to 2 credits.
3 hours student/faculty instruction per week
1 credit
|
| |
-
PS 4005 - Plant Pathology
This course covers the history, distribution, disease symptoms, etiology, epiphytology, and control of the more common plant pathogens. Laboratory techniques include isolation, culture, and identification of plant pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and nematodes. Appropriate pathogens are emphasized each semester.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2101 - Botany of Vascular Plants
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4041 - Senior Research
Selected seniors engage in supervised investigations involving library work and laboratory or field experiments related to horticulture.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chairperson.
1-3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4105 - Seminar (Horticulture)
This course centers on the current events and experimentation in fruits and vegetables as well as students’ organizational and public speaking skills. Each student is expected to participate in a major presentation and discussion of subjects pertaining to research and current events in horticulture. The course also involves the use of media, interview techniques and resume preparation.
1 hour Lecture and Discussion
1 credit
|
| |
-
PS 4106 - Marketing Horticultural Products
An advanced study of modern techniques in the marketing of fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. Illustrated lectures, discussion periods and research reports are supplemented by laboratory field trips to various types of retail and wholesale facilities for marketing of processed and fresh market products as well as floral and landscaping operations.
1 hour Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
2 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4113 - Advanced Vegetable Production
An advanced study designed to acquaint the student with the application of scientific facts and principles as well as commercial trends and applications involved in the successful production, utilization and marketing of the important vegetable crops.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2211 - Commercial Vegetable Production .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4116 - Weed Science
In this course, emphasis is given to the biology of weed plants and weedy species, with a strong emphasis on weed identification. Students study the interactions between desired plants and weed plants as well as the reactions of weed plants to various environmental conditions and management practices. Much of the course outlines the many methods used, including non-chemical methods, to reduce the harmful effects of weed plants. With a goal toward minimal environmental impact and maximum economic benefit, students will learn how to properly mix, apply, and discard herbicides.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2101 - Botany of Vascular Plants ,BY 1116 - Biological Science I and BY 1217 - Biological Science II .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4126 - Applied Production in Horticulture
This course is designed to provide the horticulture production intern with a background in the applied techniques for fruit and vegetable production. The student will focus on one aspect of production and develop an innovative idea for the possible improvement of current college practices. An oral presentation and written report will be given. Applied courses in horticulture may be taken one time only.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be currently enrolled in the Horticulture Production Internship. Work experience during the Fall Semester cannot be used for the Experiential Learning Program. Scheduled by arrangement.
1 credit
|
| |
-
PS 4127 - Applied Marketing in Horticulture
This course is designed to provide the horticulture Marketing intern with a background in the applied techniques for marketing fruit and vegetables. The student will focus on one aspect of marketing and develop an innovative idea for the possible improvement of current college practices. An oral presentation and written report will be given. Applied courses in Horticulture may be taken one time only.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be currently enrolled in the Horticulture Marketing Internship. Work experience during the Fall Semester cannot be used for the Experiential Learning Program. Scheduled by arrangement.
1 credit
|
| |
-
PS 4132 - Principles of Plant Protection
This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of methods of control of insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds. Emphasis is placed on the identification of common pest insects, plant diseases and weeds and the selection of appropriate control agents. Safe handling and disposal of pesticides are important components of the course. The course is also designed to prepare students for pesticide applicator certification. Not open to Horticulture majors.
2 hours Lecture and 2 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4202 - Advanced Pomology
This course presents an advanced study of the preharvest and post-harvest physiology, breeding and nutrition of deciduous fruit plants. Illustrated lectures are based on the latest research findings supplemented by laboratory periods in which research projects and advanced field techniques are studied and undertaken.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2112 - Commercial Fruit Production .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4204 - Plant Pest Management
This course is concerned with the recognition and methods of control of insects, fungi and weeds which adversely affect agriculture and the health and welfare of man.
Prerequisite(s): BY 3007 - Entomology and CH 2003 - Principles of Organic Chemistry .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
|
| |
-
PS 4209 - Greenhouse Management
This is a study of the principles involved in the construction, maintenance, and utilization of greenhouse facilities, including the management of the greenhouse environment.
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4211 - Seminar (Agronomy)
In this course all students majoring in Crop Science, Turf Management, and Environmental Science meet to hear oral presentations developed and delivered by senior students in those majors. Students must take this one-credit course three times; twice as an audience member and once as a presenter during the senior year. The student receives credit for each instance totaling three credits.
1 hour lecture and discussion
1 credit
|
| |
-
PS 4218 - Seed Science
This course investigates how seeds are produced, harvested, cleaned, stored, and marketed. Several case studies will be investigated. Discussions about the role of biotechnology, state and federal regulations, international trade agreements, and environmental protection will be included.
Prerequisite(s): PS 2202 - Field Crops I or LAES 2004 - Soils .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4222 - Golf Course Design and Construction
This course covers the basic principles, practices, and procedures of golf course design and construction. Highlights include a field trip to local golf courses and a design project.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4225 - Plant Disease Diagnosis
This course provides the student with intensive laboratory experience in: the identification of plant pathogens, plant disease diagnosis, and plant disease control as well as, a focus on the physiology of the host-parasite interaction, plant disease resistance, and disease appraisal.
Prerequisite(s): PS 4005 - Plant Pathology .
2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4230 - Case Studies in Turf Management
In this advanced course students will improve their competence and confidence in solving problems in turf management. Students will be presented with actual turf management problems from a wide array of turfgrass systems and they will develop, describe, and defend their solutions both orally and in writing.
Prerequisite(s): PS 3114 - Introduction to Turf Management , PS 3230 - Turf Cultural Systems , and PS 3115 - Turf Pest Management , or permission of instructor.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PS 4230 - Case Studies-Turf Management
| In this advanced course students will improve their competence and confidence in solving problems in turf management. Students will be presented with actual turf management problems from a wide array of turfgrass systems and they will develop, describe, and defend their solutions both orally and in writing. Prerequisites: Introduction to Turf Management, Turfgrass Cultural Systems, and Turfgrass Pest Management, or permission of instructor. |
| |
3 Hours Lecture
3
|
| |
-
PS 9914 - Pesticides for the Green Industry
This course is a comprehensive class on green industry pesticide use including topics such as safety, sprayers, laws, proepr application, mixing calculation and social issues. Students will be prepared for taking a pesticide applicator certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry I, Chemistry II, and Botany of Vascular Plants
Offered Spring
3
|
Psychology |
| |
-
PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology
A study of the general subject matter in the field, including: child psychology, heredity and environment, individual differences, the nervous system, personal adjustment, human development, intelligence, mental processes, and abnormal behavior.
Offered Fall
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 2230 - Educational Psychology
Cross-Listed As: ED 2230
A practical treatment of the theory and practice of teaching and learning and their applications in the classroom, family, and community. Topics include: conditioning, cognitive processes, motivation, testing and grading. ED 2230 open to Education majors only. Any student may take LA 2230.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 2375 - Personality Theories
A review of the major theories of personality development and personality functioning. In addition to covering the details of each theory, the implications and applications of each theory are considered.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 2450 - Lifespan Development
This course focuses on physical, cognitive, social, personality and moral development over the lifespan. Students will be introduced to human development concepts, issues and theory with emphasis on interrelationships between individuals, families, schools, communities, and culture.
Prerequisite(s):
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 2575 - Introduction to Counseling Theories
This course serves as a general introduction to the primary theoretical perspectives that guide the works of counseling psychologists. It introduces students to the process of counseling and psychotherapy.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 2620 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology
This course will impart a basic understanding of psychological concepts about identity and culture and how they affect interactions with others. The course focuses on a multicultural perspective for understanding and working with diverse populations, and will examine theoretical and research literature concerning gender, race/ethnicity, relation, etc. in the provision of psychological services.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3034 - Adolescent Psychology
This course studies the development and behavior of adolescents with a focus on understanding the adolescent in terms of family, peers, school, culture and the community at large. Identity development, delinquency and sexuality will all be examined with an emphasis on how to provide services to the adolescent in need.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology or Permission of Instructor.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3055 - Substance Use and Abuse
An introduction to the elementary dynamics of substance use, abuse, dependency and treatment. The course is designed to facilitate the acquisition and retention of information needed by the prospective professional in the field of alcohol and drug abuse treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology . Suggested BY 1116 - Biological Science I .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3380 - Introduction to Counseling Techniques
This course includes information relating to stages in the counseling process, interviewing skills, counseling objectives, and appropriate strategies. Students actively learn various counseling techniques using the mediums of role playing, peer critiques, videotaping, and discussions. Ethical considerations are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology and PY 2575 - Introduction to Counseling Theories .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3390 - Measurement and Assessment in Psychology
This course involves discussion of the theory and application of psychological tests of intellectual functioning, achievement, aptitude, interests, attitudes and personality. Multiple testing contexts are discussed, including educational and psychological research, counseling and guidance, and private industry.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3465 - Methods of Psychological Research
This course examines research methods used to study human behavior. Research design, including experimental, correction and survey methods are examined. Course topics include: the design of psychological experiments, data collection, data analysis and interpretation and preparing a research report. Students use SPSS statistic software to conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and write research reports in the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology and MP 3231 - Statistics for Science , or Permission of Instructor.
3 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
4 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3680 - History and Systems of Psychology
A study of the history of psychology, including early and modern schools of thought, important trends, famous psychologists, as well as recent developments in the field.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 3750 - Child Development
This course involves theory and research on psychological development from conception to adolescence. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology or Permission of instructor.
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 4014 - Abnormal Psychology
This study of abnormal psychology in American society, including its occurrence, condition, and treatment, emphasizes the maintenance of good mental health. Topics include mood disorders, substance abuse, brain disorders and dream analysis.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 4040 - Developmental Disabilities
This course provides an overview of developmental disabilities, delays, and disorders from a life-span perspective. Topics include individual progress, services, and policies with attention to both family support and school-based principles of inclusion for youth. The course includes observation of youth with developmental disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 4045 - Senior Seminar
Under faculty direction, students explore topics in psychology. This tutorial approach culminates in the preparation of a paper of considerable length with an oral defense/ presentation. 3 hours Lecture - 3 credits
3 Hours Lecture
3 Credits
|
| |
-
PY 4203 - Social Psychology and Human Interaction
The scientific study of how people interact, communicate, influence, interpret and relate to one another. The course focuses on the way an individual relates to groups as well as how various groups affect the individual. Topics include: prejudice, groupthink, attitude inoculation, polarization, eyewitness testimony, altruism, aggression, bargaining, mediation, arbitration, and conciliation.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 4372 - Couples and Family Counseling
This course is designed to introduce systems theories that are utilized in couples and family counseling. Topics include family development, and the issues, concepts and interventions associated with major family therapy models.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
-
PY 4583 - Introduction to Behavior Modification
An introduction to the concepts, theories and applications of learning theory and behaviorism as they are applied to a variety of treatment conditions and applications in a variety of settings, with special emphasis on school settings.
Prerequisite(s): PY 2036 - Introduction to Psychology .
3 hours Lecture and Discussion
3 credits
|
| |
|
Graduate Criminal Justice |
| |
-
MCJ 6110 - Police and Community
This course examines relationships between the police and the various communities they serve. Particular attention is given to the manner in which crime is addressed and quality of life issues. Community is examined as a geographical space made of multiple and diverse publics sometimes requiring different strategies and attention. A distinction is drawn between public relations and police community partnerships.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6115 - Criminal Law & Procedure
This course examines the nature, purpose, function, and substance of criminal law and criminal procedure in the United States. Specific focus is placed on the constitutional limits of the criminal sanction, the principles and scope of criminal responsibility, and elements of an offense. Attention will also be paid to the rights of the accused and the application of protections afforded to individuals under the United States Constitution.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6120 - Ethical Leadership and Accountability in Criminal Justice
The purpose of this course is to explore the presence of authority, power, force, and discretion in each of the sub-system of the criminal justice system. Administration actions and ethical issues permeate the criminal justice system. We will analyze the importance of ethical leadership, as well as the tension between deontological ethical systems and teleological or “means-end” ethical analysis. Discussions may include police corruption, prosecutorial misconduct, ethical issues in sentencing, prison corruption, and ethics in the creation and implementation of crime control policy.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6125 - Problems in Contemporary Corrections, Probations, and Parole
This course introduces students to contemporary issues of American corrections and fundamental theories of punishment and treatment. Emphasis will be placed on polices, practices, issues, and controversies within the correctional system. The incarceration of various criminal populations in jail and prisons, alternatives to incarceration (e.g. probation and parole), and the public policy issues surrounding the expansion of community-based corrections will also be discussed.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6130 - Diversity & Criminal Justice Social Policy
This course identifies and analyzes minority issues relating to our criminal justice system and the resultant polices and laws that have been established. A comprehensive, critical, and balanced examination of the issues of crime and justice with respect to race and ethnicity will be presented. Procedures and policy in a pluralistic and multicultural society are examined relative to law enforcement, courts, and corrections environments.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6135 - Advanced Criminology
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of topical issues in contemporary criminology. The course is designed to provide opportunities for active learning and critical analysis with an eye towards an understanding of the social reality of crime and crime control as well as how the social administration of justice operates. Specific areas to be discussed include: the correlates of crime (race, class, gender, and age); violent crime; economic crime; policing; and the control and regulation of criminals in the courts and corrections. Further, students will learn to apply their knowledge to better understand contemporary criminal justice research, evaluation, and policy analysis.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
-
MCJ 6140 - Security Threat Groups
There are very few topics that can generate both tremendous public appeal and opposition as the discussion of various security threat groups. Politicians, agents of the criminal justice system, and the general public have strong and often polarizing views on the topic of gangs. This course will examine domestic and International drug cartels, religious extremists and gangs both on the streets and in prisons. Attention will be given to the philosophical, sociological and structural influences that encourage the creation of various threat groups and the tactics agents used to monitor, intervene and control threat group activity.
3 Hours
3 Credits
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
|
Print this Page