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PSY 131 - Child Psychology
Analyzes developmental behaviors associated with the stages of child development including birth infancy and childhood. Examines patterns and theories of development, including physical cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development and behavior. Included is preparation of a case study of an individual child.
Credits: 3
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PSY 150 - Behavior Modification
Students will explore how professionals manage and modify human behavior from infancy through old age. The impact of psychological, physiological and environmental forces on behavior will be examined. Students will practice applying beginning techniques and strategies and accurate observing and recording procedures in behavioral psychology.
Credits: 3
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PSY 165 - Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
Focuses on the development of psychological and,social issues associated with adulthood and aging.,Life-stage demands and the ability of adults to,adjust to them, as well as programs and services,available to help people requiring social support,,are examined.
Credits: 3
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PSY 180 - Positive Psychology
The course is a study of successful human functioning, examining the nature of human strength and life satisfaction. At the core is an examination of factors contributing to happiness optimism, and resilience. The goal is to foster an appreciative approach to human behavior emphasizing what contributes to effective adjustment to typical life. Students will explore the research and findings that seek to explain greater levels of happiness experienced by some individuals and to identify the building blocks of an individual’s physical, intellectual, social and psychological resources. Course will include the application of research findings to daily life.
Credits: 3
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PSY 201 - Research Methods & Analysis I
Students will evaluate a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods through examination, study, and use of scholarly research. In small groups, students will practice applying basic research techniques. Students will explore how statistical procedures and software aid in organizing, analyzing and describing data.
Prerequisites: 24 completed credits and MTH-180 co-requisite or pre-requisite.
Credits: 3
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PSY 202 - Research Methods & Analysis II
Students will expand their knowledge and skills by conducting individual quantitative research projects using the scientific method and appropriate statistical procedures and software. Students will report their findings in a formal written report and presentation to an audience of faculty members and peers.
Prerequisites: PSY-201 and MTH-180
Credits: 3
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PSY 205 - Abnormal Psychology
The course examines the prevalence of mental and emotional problems and provides an overview of the many forms that psychological disorders can take. There will also be some discussion of assessment and therapy. The course will cover assessment and treatment of psychological problems from psychodynamic, behavioral and humanistic perspectives.
Prerequisites: PSY-100
Credits: 3
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PSY 210 - Cognitive Psychology
This course explores the nature of human cognitive processing by examining cognition (perception learning, memory) and metacognition (knowledge thinking, problem solving). A combination of current research in the area, classic demonstrations, and related materials will be used to promote self-awareness of students as thinkers and learners.
Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110
Credits: 3
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PSY 220 - Developmental Psychology
A study of the physiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals from infancy through old age. Important milestones during the years of infancy, childhood adolescence, adulthood and aging are explored. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110.
Credits: 3
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PSY 230 - Psychology of Altruism and Aggression
Students explore and evaluate varied theoretical,explanations for helping and aggression. We,consider the ways that emotional, cognitive,,biological, social, and cultural factors may,influence helping and aggression, and take a close,look at the impact of electronic media on these,behaviors. Students practice critical evaluation,of research evidence and theory, articulate their,relevant personal values, and apply their learning,creatively by developing a sound practical,proposal for decreasing human violence and,increasing helpful actions.,,
Prerequisites: COR-110 or PSY-100 or permission of Program Director
Credits: 3
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PSY 240 - Social Psychology
Students will explore human behavior in the social context. They will consider such topics as the way people influence the behavior, thoughts, and attitudes of others and the way individuals process information about themselves and other people.
Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110
Credits: 3
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PSY 290 - Applied Psych Internship I
In this course, students investigate a career in their field of interest during a supervised professional internship in settings such as: clinical, criminal justice, business, government non-profits, and others as approved. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience in a real-world setting. Students will also participate in weekly intern meetings and will have additional contact with the internship course instructor as needed.
Prerequisites: PSY-110, MGT-210
Credits: 2
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PSY 310 - Attachment and Close Relationships
Focuses on the most contemporary theories and research within the fields of attachment and relationship science and on how that knowledge can be put to practice. The course takes a bio-psycho-social perspective and looks at what we know and what we do not know about relationships from the cradle to the grave.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
Credits: 3
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PSY 320 - Personality Theories
An examination of theory and research in the field of personality. The course covers major theoretical perspectives (psychoanalytic behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, biological, and trait), as well as contextual and developmental influences on personality and behavior.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
Credits: 3
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PSY 330 - Psychology and Law
Focuses on the application of psychological principles to the legal system. Though social psychological principles will be emphasized, other areas such as memory, perception, cognition and personality will be relevant as well. Through class discussions and reading empirical studies students will develop an understanding of the contributions these areas have made to the legal system as well as gain better insight in to how the legal system impacts our daily lives.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
Credits: 3
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PSY 340 - Behavioral Neuroscience
Students will learn to understand the structural and functional organization of the nervous system in health and disease, and will gain awareness of the research and technological advances in the field of neuroscience. Students will gain knowledge they can apply to other areas of psychology.
Prerequisites: Complete SCI-115 and 60 credits. Complete 3 credits from subject PSY and complete 3 credits from subject PSY, level 200.
Credits: 3
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PSY 350 - Sports Psychology
Students will study the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sports and physical activity. The course will explore such topics as personality and performance competition and cooperation, exercise and fitness, and psychological development through exercise. Various mental training skills related to stress, motivation, goal-setting, leadership and imagery will be covered.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200. Must have completed SCI-115, Human Biology OR SCI-140, Nutrition & Fitness.
Credits: 3
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PSY 360 - Media Psychology
Students will study the impact of historical and emerging media as they influence individuals groups, and cultures. The course will address the psychology of how people of many backgrounds experience, develop, and respond to technology and mediated communication. Students will focus on how different areas of psychology contribute to understand life in a mediated world.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
Credits: 3
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PSY 370 - Health Psychology
Students will learn about the application of psychological principles and research to the enhancement of health and the treatment and prevention of illness. The course will address social conditions, biological factors, personal traits, and lifestyle patterns as they relate to health and well-being. Students will focus on their own life-style choices as well as understanding how to use psychology to influence the life-style choices of others.
Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200. Must have completed SCI-115, Human Biology OR SCI-140, Nutrition & Fitness.
Credits: 3
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PSY 380 - Multicultural Psychology
Students will exploire the ways in which human behavior and relating is influenced by cultural membership. Using concepts, theories and research finding from multicultural psychology students will develop psychology-based strategies to facilitate social change, promote intercultural understanding and diminish discriminatory practices.
Prerequisites: Complete 3 credits from PSY and 3 credits from PSY 200 level.
Credits: 3
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PSY 395 - Advanced Research Internship I
This course, along with PSY396 Advanced Research Internship II, is an elective intended for upper-level psychology majors who desire advanced research experience in preparation for graduate school or career. Students will work closely with a faculty member and/or team to develop a sophisticated piece of scientific research aimed at potential publication in a peer-reviewed journal (or similar).
Credits: 3
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PSY 396 - Advanced Research Internship II
This course, a continuation of PSY 395 Advanced Research Internship I, is an elective intended for upper-level psychology majors who desire advanced research experience in preparation for graduate school or career. Students collect empirical data, analyze it, and write about it in projects intended for potential publication.
Prerequisites: Complete PSY 395. Admission by approval of EHS Dean only.
Credits: 3
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PSY 396 - Advanced Research Internship II
This course, a continuation of PSY 395 Advanced Research Internship I, is an elective intended for upper-level psychology majors who desire advanced research experience in preparation for graduate school or career. Students collect empirical data, analyze it, and write about it in projects intended for potential publication.
Prerequisites: Complete PSY 395. Admission by approval of EHS Dean only.
Credits: 3
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PSY 410 - Applied Psychology: Community Activism
This advanced course builds upon any of the PSY 3XX courses and is built on a “service-learning model”. The course is matched with PSY 110 Introduction to Applied Psychology by asking upper-level students to engage actively with first year students. Students will work together in teams on developing and executing a strategy for psychological, social, and/or well-being improvements within a specific defined community. The course could involve travel to a local community or to an international location to work on a joint project.
Prerequisites: Take one 300-level PSY course.
Credits: 3
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PSY 420 - Applied Psychology: Forensic Science
This advanced course builds upon PSY 330,Psychology and Law. The course will focus on,actual case studies and practices used by various,types of forensic psychologists and incorporates,components of “service learning” into the,curriculum. Students will work together in teams,and will be asked to actively engage with local,and state agencies in developing improvement,strategies relevant to criminal justice, prison,environments, restorative justice programs, etc.
Prerequisites: PSY-330
Credits: 3
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PSY 430 - Applied Psychology: Healthy Aging
This advanced course builds upon PSY 370 Health Psychology. The course will focus on healthy aging, gerontology, and principles of practice of health psychologists when working with aging populations and will incorporate components of service-learning into the curriculum. Students will be asked to actively engage with local service providers.
Prerequisites: PSY-370
Credits: 3
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PSY 450 - Applied Psychology: Counseling Skills
Students will examine major theoretical perspectives in the field of counseling psychology (e.g., psychoanalytic person-centered, cognitive/behavioral). Students will have the opportunity to practice clinical assessment, listening skills, try out various counseling skills, as well as reflect on ethical issues involved with counseling. Discussion and written work will emphasize the importance of being able to apply a wide repertoire of counseling skills. A final self-reflective project will ask the students to critically evaluate their own counseling ability and learned skills.
Prerequisites: PSY-310 or PSY-320.
Credits: 3
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PSY 450 - Senior Seminar in Applied Psychology
Students integrate their experience and knowledge gained in this major and demonstrate their mastery of the field. Each student will prepare a major final project that integrates some aspect of his or her internship experience with scholarly research to add to his or her understanding of some problem of issue in the field. The final project will be presented both in written and oral form to demonstrate competency in the field of applied psychology. Each student will complete the portfolio and explore the experience to identify skills, interests, and strengths in the field.
Prerequisites: PSY-490
Credits: 3
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PSY 460 - Applied Psych.:Healthy Organizations
Students apply psychological theory to work behavior. This course offers he opportunity to view work related topics such as job analysis evaluation, hiring, training, motivation communication, leadership, and stress in light of current psychological theory and practice.
Prerequisites: Take 3 credits of 300 level Psychology.
Credits: 3
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PSY 490 - Applied Psych Internship I
This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
Prerequisites: PSY-110 and PSY-202. Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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PSY 491 - Applied Psych Internship II
This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
Credits: 3
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RAD 100 - Allied Health, Introduction to
Introduces the student to the field of health care and the basic skills required of allied health practitioners. Students will write responses to problems depicted in case studies of the topics of the health care delivery system, medical ethics, legal implications of practice, and communication techniques. Students will perform the basic skills of vital signs, body mechanics trasfer activities, infection control, and medical gas therapy.
Credits: 2
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RAD 100L - Allied Health Lab
Credits: 0
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RAD 105 - Medical Terminology
This course offers an in-depth approach to Medical Terminology. Students will use the programmed learning text to master the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of Medical Terms, such that they are comfortable using and reading them in the medical setting.
Prerequisites: Take RAD-100, RAD-110, RAD-120 and RAD-130
Credits: 1
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RAD 110 - Radiography, Introduction to
Focuses on program orientation, description of the profession, clinical orientation, basic radiation safety, patient care, medical terminology and nursing procedures. Includes one orientation day per week at an affiliated clinic site during the final six weeks of the semester. (Fall Only)
Credits: 1
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RAD 120 - Radiographic Procedures I
Presents the positioning and structure of the appendicular skeleton and the organs of the abdomen and thorax. Two laboratory hours per week help students gain the skills and confidence needed for performance in the field experience. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: Take RAD-110 and RAD-130
Credits: 2
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RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I Lab
Credits: 1
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RAD 130 - Radiographic Science I
Provides students with a thorough understanding of radiographic image production. Students will study the effects of technical settings and imaging systems on the quality of radiographs. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: Take RAD-110 and RAD-120
Credits: 3
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RAD 150 - Radiographic Procedures II
Presents the positioning and structure of the organs, the alimentary tract, the bony thorax, and the vertebral column. Two laboratory hours per week help students to gain additional skill and confidence in performance of radiographic examinations. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: RAD-120, RAD-151 and RAD-190 are both required corequisite courses.,Take RAD-151 and RAD-190
Credits: 2
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RAD 151 - Radiography Procedures II Lab
Prerequisites: RAD-150 is the required corequisite course.
Credits: 1
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RAD 190 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp I
A practical experience of two days per week in which students participate in a clinical environment suitable for their learning needs.
Prerequisites: RAD-120 & RAD-121
Credits: 3
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RAD 195 - Radiography Summer Clinical Fld Exp
Field Experience 15 weeks. A practical experience of 40 hours per week that allows students to participate in all areas of the clinical environment in which they have received instruction. Includes weekend and evening clinical assignments.
Prerequisites: Complete RAD-190 with a C- or better
Credits: 0
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RAD 220 - Radiographic Pathology
Explores diseases that affect the systems of the human body. Special attention is given to the radiographic appearance of disease. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: Complete SCI-225 with a C- or better.,RAD-250 is the required corequisite course
Credits: 2
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RAD 230 - Radiographic Science II
Provides further instruction in the production of radiographic images and the operation of radiographic equipment. Students will study basic electrical theory as a basis for study of the x-ray tube and circuit as well as quality control procedures. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Complete RAD-130 and take RAD-150 and RAD-190 concurrently.
Credits: 4
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RAD 240 - Imaging Modalities, Advanced
A survey course which provides a brief introduction to the equipment and procedures of the specialty modalities of Radiology. These include tomography, CT scanning, ultrasound, MRI nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: RAD-290
Credits: 1
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RAD 250 - Radiographic Procedures III
Focuses on the composition and use of contrast media and radiographic procedures that use contrast media, as well as radiographic procedures of the cranium and face. Two laboratory hours per week help students to gain the skills specific to radiography of the cranium and face. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: RAD-150, RAD-251 & RAD-290 are the required corequisite courses.,RAD-251 & RAD-290 are the required corequisite courses
Credits: 2
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RAD 251 - Positioning Lab III
Credits: 1
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RAD 270 - Radiobiology
Expands on the basic principles of radiation protection, radiographic science and biology in order to study the effects of radiation on biological systems. Examines potential genetic effects as well as those in the exposed individual. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Complete SCI-225 with a C- or better and ,complete RAD-160 RAD-110
Credits: 3
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RAD 290 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp II
A practical experience of three days per week in which students participate in a clinical setting working in all areas of the radiography department. Includes evening clinical assignments.
Prerequisites: Complete RAD-195 with a C- or better,RAD-250 is the required co-requisite course.
Credits: 4
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RAD 295 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp III
A practical experience of four days per week in which students participate in a clinical setting in all areas of the radiology department. Includes evening clinical assignments.
Prerequisites: RAD-290,RAD-350 is the required corequisite course
Credits: 5
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RAD 315 - Sectional Anatomy
Prerequisites: SCI-220,SCI-225
Credits: 3
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RAD 350 - Radiography Seminar
Focuses on the structure of the radiography profession and the certification process. Students will prepare for the certification exam by reviewing prerequisite curriculum content and by road-based case studies. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Complete RAD-220, RAD-230, RAD-290. RAD-295 and RAD-270 are required corequisite courses.
Credits: 2
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RAD 380 - Digital Imaging
Explores the means by which radiologic images are,produced and stored via digital processing.,Clinical applications will include diagnostic,radiography & fluoroscopy, CT, MR, and ultrasound.,Archival methods will also be studied.
Credits: 3
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SCI 100 - Sino-Amer Exch for Environmental Ldrshp
Students study regional natural history and,natural resource management in a three week summer,residential field program based at Champlain,College. Each American student is required to,investigate specific and current hot topics in,environmental policy with a Chinese student.,Prior to the field program, students will develop,a review paper addressing the complexity of the,topic that they have selected. During the,program, they will have an opportunity to visit,sites and meet with professionals directly,associated with their topic. Students will have,access to technology to continue research on the,Champlain campus. At the close of the program,,American and Chinese students will co-author a,position statement and offer a public presentation,of their findings on campus. Effective student,papers will be published in Green Across the,Pacific’s annual magazine and distributed to,policy makers and the general public to further,meaningful debate about regional natural resource,management and sustainability. This independent,,student-driven work will be embedded in the,context of a broad overview of the region’s,natural history, economy and politics. Sharing,this work with Chinese students will broaden the,perspective and world view of all participants.
Credits: 3
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SCI 110 - Physical Science, Introduction to
A non-technical approach to the physical sciences,and how they relate to today’s world. The general,principles of physics and chemistry are introduced,and used in problem solving. Classroom,demonstrations are used to strengthen basic,principles taught during lecture. Laboratory,sessions exploring motion, gravity, electricity,and chemical reactions are used to introduce,students to laboratory procedures. Course includes,two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCI 110L - Physical Science Lab, Introduction
See SCI-110 course description.
Credits: 0
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SCI 115 - Human Biology, Introduction to
Explanation of the basic principles of medically oriented human biology. The course investigates basic biology, cell biology and biochemistry as they pertain to human body systems and diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and cardiovascular disease as well as other selected topics. Current research topics are also discussed. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce, by a hands-on approach, the principles discussed in lecture. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCI 115L - Biology Lab
See SCI-115 course description
Credits: 0
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SCI 130 - General Chemistry I
This course develops chemistry concepts in the greater framework of societal and technological issues, such as pollution and energy resources. As a student, you will have at your disposal a variety of information sources (textbook, web resources) to sharpen your observation techniques and to help you understand the many chemical and physical laws behind the technologies you will consider. Both class discussion and laboratory experimentation are designed to help you learn apply, and experience chemistry as a practical science that is relevant to everyday life. Topics studied include air and water pollution, global warming, and acid rain. These topics will each underscore a more classical chemistry topic such as the periodic table, the makeup and behavior of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, chemical equations, and stoichiometry, chemical reactions and changes of state. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCI 130L - General Chemistry I Lab
Credits: 0
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SCI 140 - Nutrition & Fitness, Biology of
Introduces students to the biochemistry and physiology of nutrition and exercise. Emphasis will be placed on human body systems, such as musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory and circulatory, and their relationship to nutrition and fitness. Students will also study the biochemistry of energy conversion as it relates to exercise physiology. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce, by a hands-on approach the principles discussed in lecture. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Credits: 4
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SCI 140L - Nutrition & Fitness Lab
See BIO 140 course description.
Credits: 0
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SCI 150 - Environmental Earth Sciences
Introduces the student to the main elements of the earth systems, and analyzes the effects of human interactions with these systems. Emphasis will be given to surface phenomena and to the application of the scientific method to current environmental issues. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: Must register for SCI-150L (the lab portion of the course).
Credits: 4
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SCI 150L - Environmental Earth Sciences Lab
See SCI 150 Course Description.
Prerequisites: Must take the corequisite lecture portion of the course: SCI-150.
Credits: 0
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SCI 155 - Global Environmental Earth Science
Global Environmental Earth Science is a multi-disciplinary course in which students will explore a wide variety of topics including biodiversity, soil, water, forestry, climate change, alternative energy and others. This course is both timely and relevant to the society and world in which Champlain College students live. The scientific basis of environmental topics will be studied in order to more fully understand the current environmental issues of our times. Active inquiry and discussion of environmental issues will be complemented by fieldwork and hands-on experiments.
Credits: 4
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SCI 155L - Global Envir. Earth Sci. Lab
Credits: 0
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SCI 170 - Forensic Science, Introduction to
Students learn the biology, genetics, chemistry and physics involved in the forensic investigation of crimes. A wide range of topics are studied including DNA, entomology, fingerprinting, trace evidence, serology (blood, saliva, and semen) blood spatter, and chemical analysis of drugs alcohol, and other compounds. Students apply their new knowledge of forensic science through the use of case studies and laboratories. This course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: If you have taken FOR-110 you may not take this lab science course.
Credits: 4
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SCI 170L - Intro to Forensic Science Lab
See SCI-170
Credits: 0
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SCI 210 - Foundations of Ecology: an Exploration of the Local Bioregion
Students examine the processes influencing the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of energy and matter through the lens of the local bioregion. Students explore the six ecological levels and analyze the effect of human interactions with these systems. Emphasis will be placed on interdependent relationships between and within ecological communities. This course includes two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: SCI-150
Credits: 4
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SCI 220 - Anatomy & Physiology I
The study of mammalian body structures, their functions and the mechanisms involved in these functions, and their interrelations in maintaining homeostasis. Course includes two laboratory hours a week. (Fall only)
Prerequisites: Radiography majors only, or permission of ITS Department Chair, or Office of the Dean of the CPS Division
Credits: 4
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SCI 220L - Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
See SCI-220 course description.
Credits: 0
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SCI 225 - Anatomy & Physiology II
Students will use the knowledge obtained in SCI-220 as a foundation to study the individual systems of the body as well as show the systems work together in the human organism. The cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal excretory, and endocrine systems are studied individually; the coordination of these systems by the central nervous system completes the course. Emphasis in placed on normal physiology, but enough pathology is introduced to give an appreciation of the disease process. Two hours per week of laboratory involve cat dissection, as well as student electrocardiograms, blood pressures and urinalysis. (Spring Only)
Prerequisites: SCI-220 Radiography majors only, or permission of ITS Department Chair or Office of the Dean of the CPS Division
Credits: 4
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SCI 225L - Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
See SCI-225 course description.
Credits: 0
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SCI 250 - Physics I
This physics course is an algebra based investigation of classical Newtonian mechanics. As almost everything we encounter or do on a daily basis involves physics, whether it is obvious or not, this course is particularly useful for any future career. Many of the examples studied are very practical, and theory is used as an adjunct to the real-world problems investigated. Topics include measurement and error, vector quantities translational and rotational motion, Newton?s laws, work energy and power, and properties of materials. Laboratory sessions are designed to re-enforce material presented in class as well as introduce students to laboratory procedures and the scientific method. In addition to Newtonian mechanics, we will investigate basic electronics and robotics and their connection to physics
Prerequisites: MTH-125 or MTH-230
Credits: 4
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SCI 250L - Physics I Lab
See SCI-250 course description
Credits: 0
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SCI 310 - Advanced Environmental Earth Science
Advanced Environmental Earth Science is an upper-level course designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of environmental systems, including primary research literature research design and formal scientific report writing. Topics include: complex systems climate change, climate models, quantification of sustainability, energy, water quality and conservation, trophic ecology, urban ecology environmental health, and food systems. The course will be comprised of lecture, discussion lab activities and a student generated independent scientific research project.
Prerequisites: Complete SCI-210 and MTH-180 with a grade of C- or better
Credits: 4
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SWK 100 - Social Work, Introduction to
This is a foundations course that introduces students to the values and ethics of the profession, the various types of work and settings within which social workers are employed, and the different populations served by social workers. Students will begin to explore client-worker ethical dilemmas and how to solve them. They will learn what distinguishes social work from other helping professions and what credentials are necessary to perform direct social work practice. They will be introduced to the basic principles and codes of the profession, including their impact on the professional relationships that social workers develop.
Credits: 3
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SWK 130 - Differently Abled: Disability as Diversity vs. Deficit
Explores the history, major classifications culture, policies, legislation, and social discrimination of disability and introduces a strengths based model of disability as diversity versus deficit. Students survey the history of services provided to persons living with a disability, major issues and barriers that exist for individuals with differing abilities and strengths based models of practice and advocacy.
Credits: 3
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SWK 140 - Survey of Community Agencies
Explores the history, development and structure of human services and other helping and support systems. Information is presented on specific client populations and their relationship to these helping agencies. A thorough review of local agencies addresses merits and challenges of service delivery to clients.
Credits: 3
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SWK 141 - Community Experience
Students have a hands-on experience working at two local social service agencies as part of their exploration of formal helping and support systems in Survey of Community Agencies (SWK-140). The course is required for Social Work majors and is offered as an elective to other progam majors. It includes a bi-weekly classroom seminar and a 4 hour per week agency placement for 12 weeks.
Prerequisites: Only Social Work Majors may take SWK-140 concurrently with, SWK-141.,Take SWK-140
Credits: 1
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SWK 210 - Introduction to Substance Abuse Studies
The course provides an overview of addiction and substance abuse as they relate to ones interactions with family and surrounding community. It explores the history of addiction and substance abuse and analyzes students? attitudes and beliefs about them. Definitions of addiction and substance abuse from medical social and criminal justice perspectives are analyzed, along with prevention and treatment models. Students become familiar with federal, state and local agencies that study prevent, treat and regulate these disorders.
Credits: 3
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SWK 220 - Human Life Span Development
A study of the physiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals from infancy through old age. Important milestones during the years of infancy, childhood adolescence, adulthood and aging are explored. (Spring only)
Prerequisites: Must have completed 26 credits prior to taking this course.
Credits: 3
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SWK 230 - LGBTQ Experiences: Discrimination to Liberation
What do the Defense of Marriage Act, “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, and gender dysphoria have in common? Students will examine foundational knowledge critical to Queer Theory and its examination of homophobic and transphobic belief systems that inform personal behaviors (e.g., use of derogatory language) and frame social policy and legislation (e.g., blood donation qualifications). Students will explore the social, legal, medical, and political obstacles that LGBTQ people face and the impact on personal and collective agency.
Credits: 3
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SWK 235 - Human Behavior: Person- In- Environment
This course focuses on understanding human behavior from an ecological perspective. The basis of this perspective views an individual or family as constantly interacting with their environment and thereby being influenced by and influencing their surroundings. Concepts such as social systems theory and human ecology will be introduced. Students will develop their own ecosystems map to apply these course concepts.
Prerequisites: Complete 40 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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SWK 240 - Family Violence: Crisis and Justice
This course provides an understanding of the psychological, social and legal factors related to child abuse/neglect and violent domestic relationships in America. Students will comprehend the root causes of family violence and the mutigenerational effects on its victims and society. They will identify the challenges of such acts for our criminal justice, social service and health care systems and articulate sometimes contradictory societal and legal responses to family violence?including prevention efforts protection and treatment services, legal strategies, and current legislation.
Credits: 3
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SWK 280 - Research Methods in Social Work
This course provides students with knowledge and training in the concepts and methods used in the conduct of social work research. The course will create a foundation for empirically grounded practice, building skills that will enable students to fill roles as both consumers and producers of social work research. The course will cover practice-based problem formulation research design, sampling, quantitative qualitative, and program evaluation measures data collection, ethical issues and applications to social work settings.
Prerequisites: COMPLETE MTH-180.
Credits: 3
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SWK 300 - Policy Practice: Local to Global
This course provides students with an introduction to the development and implementation of social policies. Key factors to be addressed include how decisions are made in the public arena formulated into laws, and developed into programs. It considers the political, economic and social factors that affect social policy.
Prerequisites: Must complete 50 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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SWK 305 - Social Injustice in Diverse Society
Students explore the origins and dynamics of discrimination and prejudice against certain racial, ethnic, age, and sexual orientaion groups in American society and how power influence economic status and social policy contribute to and reinforce oppression against such groups. Such information will form the basis for understanding one’s own values, attitudes and beliefs about others. The course will also explore our changing population and celebrate the contributions and uniqueness that diversity brings to American social order.
Prerequisites: Complete 45 credits before taking this course.
Credits: 3
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SWK 310 - Generalist Practice I
Students learn how to apply the ethics knowledge, values, and skills of generalist social work practice with individuals’ thorough micro, mezzo, and macro levels of assessment and intervention. Using constructs from ecological and systems theories, and the strengths resiliency, and empowerment perspectives students learn and apply the skills used in the problem solving process of engagement assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and termination with individuals of diverse populations and those at risk. This is the first course in the two Social Work Practice course series.
Prerequisites: Complete SWK-100 and SWK-220 OR PSY-220 and SWK-235.,Complete SWK-100 and SWK-220 OR PSY-220 and SWK-235.
Credits: 3
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SWK 315 - Generalist Practice II
Students continue to expand and enhance their knowledge, values and skills in the planned change process. With professional ethics and the beginning skills of work with the individual as a client system studied within SWK 310, Generalist Practice 1, students will advance their learning and will apply theory and skills to the mezzo and macro client systems of families, groups organizations, and communities. This is the second course in the two Social Work Practice series.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-310.
Credits: 3
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SWK 330 - ICS:Women in China/Half Sky
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Prerequisites: COR-230, COR-240
Credits: 3
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SWK 410 - Social Work Practice With Elders
Students develop specific knowledge about certain bio-psycho-social issues of aging, such as health concerns and well being, love and intimacy support systems, care-giving and living arrangements, productive roles and activities elder resilience and dying-bereavement-widowhood. They explore aging internationally and cross-culturally and analyze such elder social policies as income security, health, and long term care. This knowledge is applied to such social work practices as assessment and intervention, case management, advocacy and evaluation.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-310 & SWK-315
Credits: 3
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SWK 420 - Social Work Practice With Children and Families
Students focus on such social work perspectives as ecological, family systems and strengths-based models of social work practice with families. They combine this information with familial trends, ethical considerations and child and family welfare policy to develop ethcially informed and culturally sensitive practice strategies. Various approaches to working with families based on levels of need and unique family circumstances are also integrated into case planning nad intervention scenarios.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-310 & SWK-315
Credits: 3
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SWK 425 - Ethics in Human Services
Students explore the foundations of modern day ethics and ethical decisionmaking, and the specific ethical issues and dilemmas facing such social service professionals as criminal justice personnel and social workers. This course develops guidelines for resolving professional ethical dilemmas and introduces liability and litigation considerations in professional ethical practice.
Prerequisites: Grade C or better in all prior social work classes.
Credits: 3
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SWK 430 - Rural Social Work Practice
Students apply the unique demographic, ethnic and cultural characteristics of US rural and small town environments to assessment and intervention strategies. Their focus is from a community-wide versus individual perspective. They learn to utilize informal and reciprocal helping networks to recognize and maintain community assets and resources, and to work collaboratively with community leaders for the well being of all. They address relevant policy issues and the implications of an evolving rural landscape in this process.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-300 & SWK-310
Credits: 3
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SWK 450 - Social Work Practice, Advanced
This capstone seminar uses simulated and actual case scenarios to fully integrate social work theory with such practice concepts as informal helping networks, case management, task-based social work, and multiracial/ethnic considerations.
Prerequisites: Complete SWK-300, SWK-310 and SWK-315 with a minimum grade ,of C in each.,Complete SWK-425 with a minimum grade of B.
Credits: 3
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SWK 470 - International Social Work
With a focus on international awareness, students will optimize their field experience abroad by developing an understanding of the respective cultural, community, economic, social, and political forces that impact on their interactions with professionals, clients, and community members in the local environment. In addition to incorporating the core concepts of social work practice, students will use the international arena to integrate into their field experience the values and ethics of the profession as it is practiced in their host society, the relevant social issues and policies of the region, and the cultural forces of the surrounding community.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-300
Credits: 3
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SWK 490 - Social Wk Field Experience I
Students integrate classroom theory with practical experience at local social service agencies, under the supervision of approved field instructors and a College liaison. This advanced field placement helps students apply ethical assessment, planning and intervention, and case management skills with a variety of populations. They also incorporate the roles and values of professional social work practice in their daily interactions with clients agency personnel, and community members.
Prerequisites: Complete SWK-300, SWK-310 and SWK-315. Must also enroll in, SWK-490S. Social Work majors only.,Take SWK-490S
Credits: 4
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SWK 490S - Integrated Social Wk Field Seminar I
This course occurs concurrently with the first senior practicum and provides a forum for students to explore professional development and practice issues that arise within the auspices of the sponsoring agency, its staff and the clients served. Students develop skills based on the knowledge, values and ethics of the profession; practice peer supervision; monitor and evaluate their own and others’ practice skills; integrate classroom and field learning; and develop professional identities and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Prerequisites: Take SWK-490
Credits: 1
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SWK 495 - Social Work Field Experience II
Students continue to integrate classroom theory with practical experience at local social service agencies, under the supervision of approved field instructors and a College liaison. This advanced field placement helps students apply ethical assessment, planning and intervention, and case management skills with a variety of populations. They also incorporate the roles and values of professional social work practice in their daily interactions with clients, agency personnel, and community members.
Prerequisites: Complete SWK-490 and SWK-490S with a minimum grade of B., Must also enroll in SWK-495S. Social Work majors only.,Take SWK-495S
Credits: 4
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