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Introduction to Psychology  (3)
Principles of psychology including the study of growth, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, and mental health.

Introduction to Health Psychology (3)
Study of causes for the rise of health psychology; interrelationships between psychology and health-related disciplines; models of disease and health care; interrelationships between stressful life events, social support, and wellness; illness behavior; psychology of addictive behavior; and behavioral health. 
Prerequisite PSYC101

Human Development – Lifespan (3)
Lifespan is an integrative approach to psychological development which emphasizes the interdependency of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. The interrelatedness of theory, research, and application are seen throughout the entire sequence of human development from conception to death. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC101 or permission of advisor / chair.

History and Systems of Psychology (3)
A study of significant schools, individuals and theories in the field of psychology, together with their contributions to present knowledge of behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

Learning & Behavior (3)
A study of theories of learning which evaluates connections between learning and behavioral processes within and between humans and animals. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: PSYC101

Introduction to Theories in Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
An introduction to the major theoretical models and concepts for counseling and psychotherapy. Concepts such as the philosophical assumptions, the therapeutic process, and the client/therapist relationship are discussed. Prerequisites: PSYC101, and one of the following: PSYC454, 269 or 460.

Human Sexuality (2-3)
A study of the multiple aspects of sexuality within a framework of Christian Values.

History and Systems of Psychology (3)
A study of significant schools, individuals and theories in the field of psychology, together with their contributions to present knowledge of behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

Research Methods II: Introduction (3)
Asking researchable questions. Reviewing the literature. Hypothesis formulation. Research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches but includes discussion of instrumentation, subject selection, and data collection procedures. Informed consent. Writing assignments include theoretical essay, pilot study, second pilot study, research journal. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285

Workshop (1-2)
Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area on psychology. A paper is required for more than one credit and may be required for one credit.

Cognitive Psychology (3)
A study of how people use and acquire knowledge with emphasis on how people receive, think, remember, store information, solve problems, and acquire and use language. A weekly lab focuses on experimental techniques that have been used to examine mental processing. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Social Psychology (3)
A study of human behavior within a group context. Included are attitudes, social roles, collective behavior, and the dynamic aspects of human interaction. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and two other behavioral science courses.

Theories of Personality (3)
Integrates sub-fields of psychology to enhance understanding of individual personality. Prerequisite PSYC 101.

Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)
A study of deviant human behaviors and theories of causation and remediation. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

Physiological Psychology (3)
Introduces the biological bases of behavior. Examination of the neuroanatomical and physiological foundations of such topics as the mind/body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, recovery from brain damage, and psychopathology.  Prerequisite: PSYC101.

Behavior Modification (3)
The theory and techniques of behavior change utilizing principles of conditioning. Applications relevant to health-centered and educational settings are emphasized. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

Field Experience (1-8)
Supervised field placement in a human services setting is approved in advance by the department chair. A minimum of 45 hours of fieldwork activity is required for each credit. Consult staff before registering. Open only to departmental majors. Repeatable to 8 credits.

Psychological Assessment (3)
Theory and practice in individual and group testing in the areas of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and interest. Evaluation of tests and other instruments for measurement with a focus on their worth and limitations. A lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: PSYC101, BHSC230 or STAT285.

Course Descriptions for Electives in Major

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Topics in _____________ (1-3)
 001 – Families in Crisis
 Examines emerging issues in the behavioral sciences. Repeatable in different specialized areas.

The Psychology of Adolescence, Youth and Aging (3)
Current psychological theories relating to psychological development, maturity, and decline as evidenced during the adolescent, youth, middle age, and retirement years. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.

Psychology of Character Development (3)
A consideration of morals, ethics, and values in terms of contemporary psychology as related to character development in a person.

Marriage and Family (3)
Study of the family and the marriage relationship from a multicultural perspective, focusing on diversity and strengths of families, developing and maintaining satisfying intimate relationships, trends in family structure, family dynamics and the conceptual frameworks from which researchers, theoreticians and clinicians look at families.

Stress Management (3)
An introduction to stress along with signs and symptoms of stress and identification of stressors in a person’s life. Students learn how to increase stress tolerance and implement change.

Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey (3)
The principles of designing, administrating, interpreting, and writing experimental research, questionnaires and interview schedules. Survey also focuses on coding procedures and scale construction. Structured around a research project, and the interpretation of scientific reports and professional journals. Lab schedule will be arranged. No Lab fee. Corequisite: PSYC434. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC432.

Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS (3)
A study on advanced parametric and non-parametric techniques such as two-way ANOVA, regression and power. The utilization of SPSS in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. An analysis of professional journals and reports with an emphasis on the statistical reasoning.  Corequisite: PSYC433. Prerequisite: BHSC230 or STAT285 and PSYC432.

Course Descriptions for Required Cognates

Course No.

Research Methods I: Statistics f or Behavioral Sciences (3)
Probability concepts, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, using frequency distributions, point-estimation and confidence intervals, sampling distribution, levels of significance in hypothesis testing, t and z tests, correlation, chi-squire and ANOVA.

BIOL111
BIOL112

Anatomy & Physiology I & II (4, 3)
Includes cell biology, functional anatomy and control of each organ system of the human. BIOL111 Weekly: 3 lectures and 1 lab; BIOL112 Weekly: 2 lectures and 1 lab. BIOL111 is a prerequisite for BIOL112 or consent of the instructor.

Religion and Ethics in Modern Society (3)
Considers how the Judeo-Christian tradition confronts the moral complexities of a highly technical society.  Are there universal absolutes that cross all cultural boundaries, or are all values relative?  Designed to help students articulate what molded their value system and what should help to shape it.  Students are expected to participate in some organized church/civic/social service activities.  Student can earn general education credit in either RELT340 or 390, but not in both. Prerequisite: RELT100.

Principles of Sociology (3)
A study of the development of sociology as a social science, some concepts and ideas associated with the study of human behavior, and an overview of the principles, terms and concepts in the discipline.

Cultural Anthropology (3)
Comparative study of human diversity and of ways of being human. The concept of culture and ethnography as the primary tool of cultural anthropological research. Salient features of tribal communities, state level policies and modern network society. Globalization and its social, economic and environmental consequences. Understanding "ourselves" and of those we call “others.”

Introduction to Philosophy (3)
An introduction to basic philosophical issues, including the relationship of faith and reason, epistemology, the mind-body problem, determinism and free will, and ethics.

Course Descriptions for General Education

Course No.

Jesus in His Time and Ours (3) 
Details the mission, the message and the meaning of Jesus Christ for His day and for ours.  What is it about the Christian story that captured the attention of so much of world history?  Also examines the connection between Christ’s first Advent and His second.  Prerequisite: RELT100.

RELT100

God and Human Life (3)
How God confronts human beings—includes the process of revelation, principles of interpreting Scripture and similarly inspired material, the nature of God and His expectations for humans, and the evaluation of these concepts as presented in Scripture and the classic literature of various religions. 

Doctrines of the Adventist Faith (3)
Defines and clarifies the Biblical doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, distinguishing them within the background of the Judeo-Christian tradition.  Student can earn general education credit in either RELT225 or 226, but not in both.  Prerequisite: RELT100.  

Religion and Ethics in Modern Society (3)
Considers how the Judeo-Christian tradition confronts the moral complexities of a highly technical society.  Are there universal absolutes that cross all cultural boundaries, or are all values relative?  Designed to help students articulate what molded their value system and what should help to shape it.  Students are expected to participate in some organized church/civic/social service activities.  Student can earn general education credit in either RELT340 or390, but not in both. Prerequisite: RELT100.

Course No.

English Composition I (3)
Introduction to written composition focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short essay writing based on personal explorations of memory, observation, conversation, and reading. Prerequisite for those whose native language is English: will expedite in the spirit as that mentioned in the AU version of ENGL115. Prerequisite for students whose native language is not English: An overall average of 550 on TOEFL or 80 on MELB or a successful completion of English proficiency course with a B in all classes and a pass on the ELI exit exam. Cannot be audited.

ENGL215

English Composition II (3)
An introduction to source-based, academic writing, including practice in summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and reading from a critical perspective. Sections organized thematically.  Prerequisites: ENGL115 and completion of 24 semester credits. Cannot be audited.

Communication Skills (3)
Study of the human communication process – including a multicultural perspective and the importance of diversity – focusing on interactions with oneself, with one other person, with a small group, and within public-speaking situations.

Practical Chinese Writing (3)
This course is designed to enrich students with Chinese knowledge literally in order to enhance students in composition and official letter writing; to polish students’ Mandarin speaking as well as Cantonese; to correct students’ general errors in writing and speaking; to enlarge students’ reading categories in both ancient and modern materials with appreciations; to view as many literary products as they can with understanding. All the students will be evaluated by tests, sharing, discussions, presentations, homework and semester end examination or term paper not less than 3000 words.

Course No.

Language of Art (3)
Presents the elements of visual language and studies them in relationship to images of famous paintings, sculptures, and contemporary advertisements.

HIST117

Civilizations and Ideas I (3)
Survey of the development of major world civilizations to the eighteenth century, including the origins and history of ideas, worldviews, and institutions (Stoicism, Hinduism, Catholicism, etc), with an emphasis on the interaction of cultures in the pre-modern world.

Civilizations and Ideas II (3)
Survey of the development of major world civilizations to the eighteenth century, including the origins and history of ideas, worldviews, and institutions (nationalism, anti-Semitism, racism, multiculturalism, etc.), with emphasis on cultural diversity and interaction and their meaning in the modern and post-modern world.

Chinese History & Culture I (3)
A study of Chinese history and culture from antiquity to the Ming Dynasty. (Chinese Language medium)

Chinese History & Culture II (3)
A study of Chinese history and culture from Qing Dynasty to the present. (Chinese Language medium)

CHIN205

Introduction to Chinese Literature (3)
An overview of Chinese literature which includes Chinese poetry and classical writing from the Xianqin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties and contemporary prose, novels, modern poems and drama. (Chinese language medium)

Studies in Literature (3)
An introductory literature course with the emphasis indicated by a subtitle such as World Literature, Biblical Literature, the Short Story, and Women's Literature. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

Enjoyment of Music (3)
An opportunity to acquire a better appreciation of classical music – to discover how church music, folk songs, jazz, spirituals, gospel, rock and roll, and pop music fit into the broad spectrum of classical music from 1000 A.D. to the present day.

MUPF170-470

Applied Music  (1, 1, 1, 1)
Private Music Lessons for non-music students only. Private lesson study of performance repertoire, technique, and performance related skill of a particular instrument or voice in both solo and ensemble environments.  Fulfill the General Education arts/humanities course requirement.  Student can take up to 2 semester credits per year and accumulate a maximum of 4 credits.

MUPF170 – Applied Music – First Year
MUPF270 – Applied Music – Sophomore
MUPF370 – Applied Music – Junior
MUPF470 – Applied Music – Senior

MUPF329

Ensemble  (1-4)
This course is open to all students upon permission of the instructor. Participation in instrument ensemble organized by the school.  Fulfill the General Education arts/humanities course requirement. This course may be repeatedly taken up to 4 times. Student can take up to 2 semester credits per year and can accumulate a maximum of 4 credits.

Choir (1-4)
Participation in Choir or singing group organized by the school.  Fulfill the General Education arts/humanities course requirement. This course may be repeatedly taken up to 4 times. Student can take up to 2 semester credits per year and can accumulate a maximum of 4 credits.

Course No.

Human Biology (4)
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of principles learned in the areas of nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Meets the life science general education requirement. Weekly: 3 lectures and 1 lab.

BIOL101
BIOL102

General Biology I & II (3, 3)
Study of the basic principles of biology of animals, plants and microorganisms. Topics include the cell, physiology, genetics, development, taxonomy, and ecology.  One lab per week. This course is designed for students who come from a non-science background.

CHEM131

General Chemistry I (4)
The first course in chemistry is for students planning to major in science and engineering. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Weekly: 3 lectures, 2 recitations, and a 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: MATH 166 or equivalent. High school chemistry or physics strongly recommended.

General Chemistry II (4)
A continuation of CHEM131 with topics including thermodynamics, acid and base chemistry, descriptive and nuclear chemistry. Weekly: 3 lectures, 2 recitations, and a 3-hour lab. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in CHEM131.

HLTH230
FDNT230+

Nutrition (4)
A study of the basic principles of nutrition science, the biochemical functions of various nutrients, the changes in physiological needs with age, and the relationship between nutrition and health. Meet the life science general education requirement. Weekly: 3 lectures; for GE credit a weekly 3-hour lab is required for 4 credits.

PHYS110

Astronomy (4)
Explore the cosmic environment - the solar system, stars and their development, star clusters, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and large-scale features of the universe.  Meets the physical science general education requirement.  Weekly: 3 lectures, 1 recitation, and a 2-hour lab.  Prerequisite: MATH145 or 166 or equivalent.

PHYS141
PHYS142

General Physics I & II (4, 4)
Algebra based introduction of topics in Physics such as mechanics, relativity, heat, electricity, magnetism, wave, optics, and modern physics.  There will be 3-hour lab weekly.  Fulfill the General Education Natural Science course requirement.  Prerequisite: MATH145 or equivalent. 

MATHEMATICS

Course No.

Reasoning with Functions (3)
Logic, sets; functions given by tables, formulas, graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, exponential and trigonometric functions; rates of change and applications to science and business.  Additional topics may be selected by the instructor.  Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement.

MATH166

Precalculus Algebra (3)
Equations and inequalities; algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, polynomial and rational functions, complex numbers; and selected topics.  Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement.

COMPUTER TOOLS

Course No.

Introductory Computer Tools (3)
Computer usage including application software, operating systems, Internet, development concepts and ethics, Explores the appropriate role of IT in an organization. The lab portion of the class covers presentations, wordprocessing, spreadsheets, database, and the creation of web pages. Prerequisites: familiarity with wordprocessing and keyboarding skills of 20 wpm.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course No.

Cultural Anthropology (3)
Refer to Section on Cognates.

BHSC220

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Social Issues (3)
Issues may include drug abuse, the family, crime/violence and punishment, AIDS, poverty, and health care. Integrates foundational social science with a Christian perspective to help students understand the origins of current societal issues and strategies for addressing those issues.

ECON225

Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Analysis of national income and expenditures according to current theories.  Inflation, economic growth, and unemployment are examined, as well as modern banking and the money supply.  Applicable toward General Education requirements in the social sciences.

Introduction to Psychology (3)
Refer to Section on Major.

SOCI119

Principles of Sociology (3)
Refer to Section on Required Cognates.

PE / WELLNESS

Course No.

Fit and Well (1)
A balanced up-to-date coverage of all critical areas of wellness including physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress, cardiovascular disease, cancer, addictions, and injury prevention. Practical tools will be given to help adopt healthier lifestyles.

PEAC130

Special Activity: ________________+

SERVICE

Course No.

Philosophy of Service (2)
Provides a theoretical and practical basis for understanding and meeting needs of communities and individuals. Course materials include works from Christian and secular sources. Students develop an individualized practical plan to understand and meet needs. Does not apply to a major or minor.