[PR] PUBLIC RELATIONS                                                     [PSYC] PSYCHOLOGY    PR 111                                                                    PSYC 121  PUBLIC RELATIONS SKILLS                                                   INTRO PSYCHOLOGY  Prepares individuals to perform the techniques of direct consumer         A survey of the study of human and animal behavior with emphasis  persuasion, public relations, recruitment, marketing, leadership          on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation.  skills, organizational skills, presentations, customer service, legal/    Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation and perception,  ethical issues, and interpersonal skills. This course may be offered for  learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, life-span  variable credit and repeatable three times. (4 credit, 1 lecture, 6 lab)  development of behavior, personality, abnormal behavior and its                                                                            therapies, social behavior, and individual differences. (IAI S6 900)  [PST] POWERSPORTS TECHNOLOGY                                              (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)    PST 132                                                                   PSYC 131  MC/ATV/UTV ELECTRONICS                                                    HUMAN RELATIONS  The theory, principles, and function of powersport electrical systems.    Helps occupational program student apply basic principles of  Includes the electrical aspects of design, operation, and repair of       psychology in everyday relations with co-workers and customers.  motorcycle and ATV/UTV engines. Includes ignition systems and             Studies group sociology and inter-group relationships within the  electric starter systems of powersport vehicles. Pre-requisite: DSL       work organization. Credit toward graduation will not be given for  131. (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab)                                         both PSYC 131 Human Relations and PSYC 121 Introduction to                                                                            Psychology. Not applicable toward A.A. or A.S. degrees.  PST 140                                                                   (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  INTRO, SET-UP, AND MAINTENANCE  A survey of the skills needed for success with powersports vehicles.      PSYC 221  An emphasis on proper maintenance techniques for on- and off-road         CHILD PSYCHOLOGY  land-based recreational vehicles is provided.                             Introduction to theory and research on the biological, physical,  (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab)                                              social, and cognitive development of the human child from                                                                            conception to adolescence. Topics may include genetic factors,  PST 172                                                                   prenatal development, sensory and perceptual changes, motor  PRACTICUM                                                                 system development, language acquisition, social learning,  A course to allow the student an opportunity to receive practical         cultural influences, and aspects of abnormal development. Focused  experience in a powersports to acquire work-related skills. This          observations will be conducted in a variety of settings. (IAI S6 903)  program will be coordinated with classwork throughout the semester.       (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  (2 credit, 0 lecture, 4 lab)                                                                            PSYC 244  PST 232                                                                   HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT-LIFESPAN  SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND WHEELS                                            A study of growth and development of the individual from  A survey of the principles of brake systems, wheels, and suspensions      conception through adulthood. Emphasis on social, emotional,  systems of motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs. (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab)       cognitive, physical aspects of growth and behavior related to school                                                                            settings with special emphasis on the middle school years. Includes  PST 270                                                                   research methods and developmental theories.  FUEL SYSTEMS                                                              (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  A survey of fuel types and systems for current 2- and 4-stroke  engines. Includes coverage of fuel distribution systems and fuel          PSYC 246  chemistry that pertains to powersports machines. Hands-on learning        SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY  of inspection, diagnosis, servicing, and troubleshooting.                 Integration of theory and empirical research as they relate to:  (3 credit, 2 lecture, 2 lab)                                              research methods; attitude formation and change; social cognition;                                                                            interpersonal relations; group processes; and social influence. Pre-  PST 275                                                                   Requisite: PSYC 121 (IAI PSY 908) (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)  ENGINES  A survey of the principles of powersport engines functions and            PSYC 260  repair. Introduces the procedure for complete powersports engine          ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY  rebuild. Includes a discussion of 2- and 4-stroke engine types, major     Integration of theory and empirical research as they relate to:  components and component disassembly inspection, and repair.              research methods; definition, assessment and categorization of  (4 credit, 3 lecture, 2 lab)                                              abnormal behavior; biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural                                                                            origins of abnormal behavior; and treatment and prevention.  150                                                                       Pre-requisite: PSYC 121. (IAI PSY 905) (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)                                                                              PSYC 280                                                                            SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY                                                                            An in-depth study of selected problems or topics in psychology. The                                                                            exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester                                                                            to semester depending on the subject to be studied. A syllabus or                                                                            course outline containing additional information will be available                                                                            with pre-registration materials each time the course is offered. This                                                                            course may be repeated three times if different topics are considered,                                                                            but cannot exceed a total of six (6) credits toward graduation. May be                                                                            offered as variable credit. (3 credit, 3 lecture, 0 lab)