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PNAF 131 - Introduction to Pan-African Studies
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces the interrelated historical experiences of peoples of African descent in Africa, the Americas, and other regions of the world. Explores precolonial African civilizations and present-day cultural expressions of the African diaspora. Examines slavery and colonialism in terms of their political, economic, social, and cultural impacts. Analyzes some of the ways that peoples of African descent have responded to Western imperialism, including through resistance, protest, and independence.
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PNAF 482 - Independent Study
Class Hours: var
Credits: 1-3
Restriction: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, program coordinator, dean, and Office of the Provost
Description: Students with interest in an independent study of a Pan-African studies-related topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member.
Approved: Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
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PSYC 100 - The Psychology Major: Curriculum and Careers
Class Hours: 1
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 1
Corequisite: PSYC 102
Restriction: PSYC majors
Description: Acclimates students to the culture and opportunities associated with the study of Psychology at IUP. Emphasizes career options and pathways to success in as a psychology major and the benefits of the discipline to individuals and society.
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PSYC 101 - General Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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PSYC 102 - Identity and Interactions in a Diverse World
Class Hours: 2
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 2
Corequisite: PSYC 100
Restriction: PSYC majors
Description: Emphasizes reflection on one’s own identity and cultural heritage, and respect for others’ intersectional identities and heritage. Experiences and interactions of individuals with dominant and marginalized identities are examined from multiple frameworks.
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PSYC 150 - Introduction to Applied Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Surveys the various settings and professions that require the use and application of psychology and psychological principles to solve human
problems. Explores the types of skills required in the applied professions and the clienteles served, as well as the theoretical bases for applied work in different contexts.
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PSYC 200 - Psychological Research I
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , Grade of “C” or better in MATH 217
Description: Examines the design and analysis of basic experimental and non-experimental research. This course is eligible for course repeat of PSYC 290 (4 credits).
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PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social factors that contribute to human development rom conception through old age. Provides an overview of theory andresearch in Developmental Psychology. This course is eligible for course repeat of PSYC 310.
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PSYC 225 - Abnormal Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines the description, causes, and treatment of behaviors labeled abnormal in our society from experimental and clinical points of view.
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PSYC 235 - Social Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines the effects of the social environment on human behavior. Topics include perception of persons, attitude formation and change, and small-group interaction.
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PSYC 245 - Learning and Cognition
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines theories, research methods, and findings related to the study of learning and cognition. Includes conditioning, social learning, memory, perceptual processing, cognition, and language.
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PSYC 255 - Biopsychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines the relationship between behavior and the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Emphasizes typical neural function as well as neurological and psychological disorders.
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PSYC 280 - Psychological Inquiry
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , psychology minors
Description: Introduces students minoring in psychology to issues central to carrying out and interpreting empirical research in the field. Students become more sophisticated consumers of empirical research findings.
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PSYC 300 - Psychological Research II: Quantitative Research Methods
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , Grade of C or better in PSYC 200
Description: Examines advanced quantitative design and analysis in both experimental and nonexperimental contexts. This course is eligible for course repeat of PSYC 291 (4 credits).
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PSYC 301 - Psychological Research II: Qualitative Research Methods
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 ; Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 200
Description: Examines a variety of qualitative research approaches, taking into account issues of epistemology (ways of knowing), methodology (ways of examining), and representation (ways of writing and reporting).
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PSYC 311 - Child Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: The study of factors that influence total development and behavior of child. Current theories and research are considered, with focus on optimum development of individual. May receive credit toward the psychology major or minor for only one of PSYC 215 , PSYC 311, or PSYC 315 .
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PSYC 312 - Adult Development and Aging
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: A survey of physiological, cognitive, emotional, and social issues affecting the young adult, the middle-aged, and the elderly. Includes an examination of significant adult life crises.
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PSYC 313 - Elder Abuse (CAAST)
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Examines current research on risk/protective factors, outcomes/consequences, detection/reporting, and treatment/intervention of elder abuse and neglect using a developmental framework. A component of the interdisciplinary Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) minor and certificate programs.
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PSYC 314 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (CAAST)
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: An in-depth examination of theories and research related to risk factors and protective factors in the development of children and adolescents. Highlights how physical, cognitive, and social development can be impacted by violence. A component of the interdisciplinary Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) minor and certificate programs. May not get credit for both PSYC 311 and PSYC 314.
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PSYC 320 - Personality
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Provides comparative analysis of major representative traditional and contemporary theories of personality.
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PSYC 322 - Violence Across the Life Span
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , department permission
Description: A multidisciplinary and contextual approach to understanding interpersonal violence across the lifespan. Emphasizes skill building in mandated reporting, forensic interviewing, documentation of violent incidents, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and being an advocate for violence prevention. May be taken for major or minor credit. Includes simulations of forensic interviews that take place outside of class time and that are required aspects. Simulation experiences provide practice carrying out a multidisciplinary approach to forensic investigations.
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PSYC 325 - Psychological Testing and Measurement
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Introduces the principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction. Reviews major psychological tests currently in use in clinical and business applications.
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PSYC 331 - Environmental Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: The study of the relationship between human behavior and its environmental context. Emphasizes the physical environment, both natural and built.
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PSYC 332 - Community Psychology and Prevention Science (CAAST)
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or instructor permission
Description: An introduction to the guiding principles of community psychology with an emphasis on prevention. Employs teamwork and service activities to apply students’ new knowledge in addressing social and/or heath issues impacting their communities. A component of the Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) curriculum.
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PSYC 356 - Biopsychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: A study of the relationship between behavior and the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. May not receive credit toward the psychology major or minor for both PSYC 350 and PSYC 356.
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PSYC 360 - Sensory Perception
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Introduces the biological and psychological processes that determine our perceptions and their relationships to physical properties of the environment. May receive credit toward the psychology major or minor for only one of PSYC 360 or PSYC 359 .
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PSYC 372 - Drugs and Behavior
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , junior standing or permission
Description: A survey of the current knowledge concerning the actions of drugs. Includes legal and social issues surrounding drug use, hazard potential of commonly used drugs, review of current theories and issues regarding the use of drugs in psychotherapy, and consideration of treatment approaches for addiction.
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PSYC 374 - Stress and Coping
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Fundamental concepts and findings in stress and stress-related disorders. Relationships of stress to disease and methods for coping with stress are presented.
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PSYC 377 - Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Focuses on social/communication skills and behaviors of individuals within groups/teams and across a variety of settings. Integrates psychological concepts and theories of self with the understanding and development of communication skills. Discusses cultural and gender sensitivity, diversity, and ethical concerns in interpersonal interactions.
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PSYC 378 - Psychology of Death and Dying
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Theories and research which delineate the psychological factors affecting the dying person as well as those persons close to the one who is dying are discussed.
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PSYC 379 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: An overview of the psychological issues and research relevant to sexuality with an emphasis on gender roles. Social, psychological, and gender perspectives are used to examine a number of topics, including contemporary sexual attitudes, sexual response, sexual relationships, sexual dysfunction, sexual variations, sexual preference, and sexual violence. Research pertaining to each topic is presented. Students are encouraged to critically evaluate research and theory and to make connections between the material and their personal experience.
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PSYC 380 - Gender and Violence (CAAST)
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: Provides a multidisciplinary approach to varied forms of interpersonal violence (across the lifespan) as impacted by gender. Examines experiences, consequences, and potential for reduction of interpersonal violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, intimate partner violence, and child sexual abuse. This course is a component of the Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) curriculum..
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PSYC 388 - Forensic Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: An examination of current topics at the interface between psychology and the legal system.
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PSYC 389 - Psychology of Music
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Description: An overview of theory and research on the psychological foundations of music, including music cognition, music perception, and the social psychology of music.
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PSYC 390 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 214 or MATH 217 , PSYC 101
Description: The study of psychological principles in work organizations; application of psychological theory to the understanding and explanation of individual behavior and experience in work organizations. May not be taken for credit after successful completion of PSYC 425.
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PSYC 410 - Historical Trends in Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , junior or senior standing or permission
Description: A comprehensive overview of historical antecedents of contemporary psychology with an emphasis on their implications for future developments in the field.
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PSYC 411 - Psychology of Women
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , junior or senior standing or instructor permission
Description: A critical examination of the assumptions about women that are held by the discipline of psychology, considering both current research and individual experience. The psychological effects of socialization on sex role identity, achievement, interpersonal power, mental health, and critical incidents in female development are discussed in the context of relevant concepts from developmental and social psychology.
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PSYC 415 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 215 and PSYC 200 or PSYC 280
Description: An advanced forum for a focused investigation of a core area in developmental psychology. As topics will vary, the course may be repeated.
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PSYC 435 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 235 and PSYC 200 or PSYC 280
Description: An advanced forum for a focused investigation of a core area in social psychology. As topics will vary, the course may be repeated.
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PSYC 445 - Advanced Topics in Learning and Cognition
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 245 and PSYC 200 or PSYC 280
Description: An advanced forum for a focused investigation of a core area in learning and cognition. As topics will vary, the course may be repeated.
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PSYC 450 - Counseling Skills
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 225 and PSYC 200 or PSYC 280
Description: Introduces students to the skills necessary to be effective in a mental health service delivery field, as well as the foundational “helping skills” required to form a therapeutic alliance with a client and evidence-based methods of evaluation and treatment.
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PSYC 455 - Advanced Topics in Biological Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 255 and PSYC 200 or PSYC 280 . An advanced forum for a focused investigation of a core area in biopsychology. As topics will vary, the course may be repeated.
Description: An advanced forum for a focused investigation of a core area in biopsychology. As topics will vary, the course may be repeated.
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PSYC 460 - Senior Seminar in Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Psychology Major; Senior level standing (90 or more credits); C or better in PSYC 200 ; or special permission
Description: Culminates students’ Psychology major experience with the examination of a topic or problem through the synthesis of content from varied psychological perspectives. Critical thinking and application to big picture questions or real world issues will be emphasized, as will the development of professional skills including writing, discussion, and presentations.
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PSYC 480 - Honors Seminar in Psychology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: A seminar in the graduate tradition with a specialized topic.
Repeated: May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
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PSYC 481 - Special Topics in Psychology
Class Hours: var
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
Repeated: May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
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PSYC 482 - Independent Study in Psychology
Class Hours: var
Credits: 1-3
Restriction: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and the Office of the Provost
Description: Individual students pursue their particular interests in psychology in consultation with a member of the staff.
Repeated: May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr. Approved: Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
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PSYC 483 - Honors Thesis
Class Hours: var
Credits: 1-6
Restriction: Admission to departmental honors program; prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Office of the Provost
Description: An intensive, focused study involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/committee members.
Repeated: May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
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PSYC 493 - Psychological Practicum
Class Hours: var
Credits: 1-12
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 , department permission
Description: Under supervision of Psychology Department, selected students receive experience in application of psychological techniques.
Repeated: May be taken more than once to a maximum of 12cr.
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Public Health |
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PUBH 122 - Foundations of Public Health
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Defines public health and its origins and foundations as a field of inquiry. Explains the context of modern public health systems, major approaches to analyzing and understanding human health patterns, and the structure of public health systems in the United States.
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PUBH 306 - Research Design and Analysis in Public Health
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 301 ; MATH 216 or MATH 217 ; PUBH 122
Description: Introduces methodological and ethical research principles in public health. Includes study designs, data collection, human subjects protection, quantitative and qualitative approaches, program evaluation, and community-based participatory research applications. Applies relevant case studies to emphasize research methods used, such as hypothesis generation and testing, study design, data collection and analysis, searching and critically evaluating research literature, identifying strengths and weaknesses of research studies, and drawing conclusions from research evidence.
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PUBH 493 - Internship in Public Health
Class Hours: var
Credits: 3-6
Prerequisite: PUBH 122 , PUBH 306 ; BIOL 301 ; SOC 442 ; ECON 360 ; GEOG 316 / RGPL 316 ; NURS 314 /ELR 314 ; NURS 410 , NURS 455 ; senior status
Description: A capstone opportunity for students to analyze and apply public health theories/models and research into their specific concentrations and experience the role of the public health professional. Consists of weekly one-hour seminar and weekly mentorship experience with public health professional 120-240 hours.
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QBUS 215 - Business Statistics
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 214
Description: Expands on the probabilistic concepts developed in MATH 214 to orient the student toward managerial decision making using quantitative methodologies. Topics include classical regression analysis, forecasting, Bayesian decision theory, linear programming, and simulation.
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QBUS 380 - Introduction to Management Science
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: QBUS 215
Description: Discussion and application of mathematical models used in managerial decision making. Linear programming, Markov processes, queuing theory, EOQ models, and simulation techniques are among the topics covered.
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QBUS 450 - Data Science for Business
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: QBUS 215
Description: An introduction to the practice of data science with a broad set of data analytic skills based on building real analytic applications on a variety of real data, including big data, unstructured data, and textual data. Skills include accessing and transferring data, applying various analytical frameworks, applying methods from machine learning and data mining, conducting large-scale rigorous evaluations with business goals in mind, and visualizing data analytic results.
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REAL 382 - Real Estate Fundamentals
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Acquaints the student with the language, principles, and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasizes the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in realty, and the means, methods, and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights. Required course for taking the Pennsylvania Real Estate Sales Exam.
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RESP 101 - The Profession of Respiratory Care
Class Hours: 1
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 1
Description: Introduces the health care environment and specifically the respiratory care profession. Students visit a hospital respiratory care department and observe basic respiratory patient care procedures.
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RESP 326 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I
Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 9
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grades of “C” or better in BIOL 150 and BIOL 240
Corequisite: RESP 328 and RESP 329 and RESP 335
Description: Introduces patient care in the clinical setting on the general floors and in the intensive care unit. Emphasizes the practice of basic respiratory care treatment modalities.Performs patient assessments and evaluates therapy outcomes. Includes sessions of simulated patient clinical training and evaluations as preparation for the hospital experience.
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RESP 327 - Pharmacology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of “C” or better in RESP 335 , or by Program Director permission.
Description: Introduces pharmacology and therapeutics. Emphasizes the medications used in respiratory care. Discusses medication classification, action, usage, dosage, side effects and availability.
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RESP 328 - Applied Concepts in Respiratory Care
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Corequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 335 or by Program Director permission
Restriction: Respiratory Care majors
Description: Investigates in fine detail the cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, cellular structure and function, and neuro-physiology. Reviews medical terminology pertaining to respiratory care. Introduces the physiologic assessment of gas exchange via arterial blood gas.
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RESP 329 - Respiratory Care Equipment
Class Hours: 4
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 4
Corequisite: RESP 326 , RESP 328 , RESP 335
Restriction: Respiratory Care majors, or by Program Director permission
Description: Introduces respiratory therapy equipment and related procedures. Focuses on the study of medical gas properties, safety systems and pressure-flow relationships. Emphasizes oxygen delivery systems and the rationale for their use. Introduces the principles, techniques and theory of mechanical ventilation. Provides theory of hyperinflation therapies and medication delivery systems. Explores gas laws and mathematics for respiratory care related to the therapeutic delivery of various medical gases and oxygen. Provides problem-solving for equipment difficulties through clinical scenarios.
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RESP 333 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II
Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 9
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 ; Respiratory Care majors
Corequisite: RESP 327 and RESP 334 and RESP 336
Description: Continues application of treatment procedures introduced in Clinical I, providing greater independence and competence. Broadening the exposure to respiratory care and critical care procedures through specialty rotations. Focuses on mechanical ventilation, pathology, patient safety, and diagnostics.
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RESP 334 - Respiratory Care Instrumentation and Application
Class Hours: 4
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors, C or better in RESP 326 and RESP 329 , or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 333 and RESP 336
Description: Provides a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical ventilation. Discusses the care of critically ill and physiologic consequences of mechanical ventilation.
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RESP 335 - Patient Care and Emergency Skills
Class Hours: 4
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 4
Corequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 328 and RESP 329
Restriction: Respiratory Care majors or by Program Director permission
Description: Introduces the history of respiratory care, the health care team and a variety of procedures. Explores the use of respiratory related medicines. Special emphasis is directed toward medical record extraction, documentation, interpretation and analysis. Techniques of equipment processing, infection prevention and control will be discussed. Analyzes patient vital signs, hemodynamic assessments, ventilator preparation, respiratory care emergency management, artificial airways and airway adjuncts. Examines ethical comportment, advanced directives, and organ recovery.
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RESP 336 - Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Clinical Correlation
Class Hours: 4
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Respiratory care majors, Grade of “C” or better in RESP 328 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 333 and RESP 334
Description: Investigates disease states of the pulmonary and related systems in progression from etiology through treatment and prognosis. Explores bedside patient assessment, ABG diagnostics, and interventions.
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RESP 425 - Clinical Case Studies
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 333 , RESP 336 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 426
Description: Increases the working knowledge of disease states commonly experienced by patients in the critical care setting. Emphasizes recognition and treatment of various disease states. Explores methods for evaluation and treatment of clinical oxygenation disturbances and acid-base disorders. Clinical simulations, case studies, and patient management problems reviewed and discussed. Emphasizes appropriate information-gathering and decision-making techniques.
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RESP 426 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III
Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 12
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; RESP 327 , and RESP 333 and RESP 334 and RESP 336 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 425 and RESP 432
Description: Continues respiratory care procedures with an emphasis on improving proficiency and refining skills in adult general and critical care areas. Provides experience in neonatal, pediatrics and non-acute health care settings is included with specialty rotations. Focuses on advanced skills related to mechanical ventilation.
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RESP 429 - Respiratory Care Leadership
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” of better in RESP 333 , or by Program Director permission
Description: Explores basic leadership and management principles as they apply to the healthcare setting and respiratory care in particular. Emphasizes leadership, professional communications, interactions and resource management in respiratory care and the healthcare environment. Focuses on professional opportunities, professional standards and conduct, leadership opportunities, and the transition from student to practitioner/leader. Includes United States healthcare system construct, regulatory bodies, and regulations for respiratory care. Provides insight into issues impacting respiratory care such as safety, quality, patient satisfaction, human resources and financial management.
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RESP 430 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of C or better in RESP 329 and RESP 336
Description: Focuses on lung volumes, capacities and measurement. Discusses diagnostic studies, including electrocardiography, equipment and procedures necessary for determining the presence and extent of pulmonary diseases. Examines the causes, recognition and treatment of ECG arrhythmias with interventions and supportive devices. Addresses additional diagnostic methods such as polysomnography, imaging, bronchoscopy and rehabilitative evaluation methods.
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RESP 432 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors, a grade of “C” or better in RESP 334 and RESP 336 , or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 426
Description: Discusses the normal anatomy and physiology, as well as the cardiopulmonary pathologies of neonatal and pediatric patients. Addresses unique differences between the respiratory care of infants and children versus the adult. Focuses on the application of respiratory therapies to neonatal and pediatric populations in the acute care, intensive care and home care venues.
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RESP 433 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV
Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 12
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 426 and RESP 425 and RESP 432
Corequisite: RESP 435 or by Program Director permission
Description: Continues respiratory care procedures, with emphasis on greater independence, improving proficiency and refinement of skills in adult general and critical care areas. Includes continued clinical experiences in pediatric, neonatal care, and non-acute health care settings. Provides specialty clinical rotations and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
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RESP 435 - Respiratory Care Across the Continuum
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of “C” or better in RESP 425 and RESP 426 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 433
Description: Discusses critical care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities pertinent to respiratory care. Addresses techniques and principles associated with patients in each stage of the continuum of care. Includes management of special populations of patients in acute care, long term care and home care.
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RESP 441 - Respiratory Care Professional I
Class Hours: 2
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of “C” or better in RESP 333 and RESP 334 , or by Program Director permission
Description: Introduces the role of the respiratory therapist as educator and researcher in healthcare and higher education. Focuses on the requirements, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory care therapist. Presents a broad overview and immersion into the research process related to respiratory health.
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RESP 451 - Respiratory Care Professional II
Class Hours: 2
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 441 , or by Program Director permission
Description: Explores advanced aspects of respiratory care education, building on concepts discussed in RESP 441 . Focuses on evaluation methods and refining individual professional presentation skills. Emphasizes conducting respiratory care based research focusing on data gathering and analysis, formulating results, discussion and summarizing a group research project. Culminating in a capstone research project.
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RESP 493 - Respiratory Care Internship
Class Hours: 1
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 328 , and RESP 329 , and RESP 335 , or by Program Director permission
Description: Provides an unpaid experience in a supervised practice setting that extends and complements course work in respiratory care. Participants must meet university and sponsoring site requirements. A minimum of 40 hours is required for each credit.
Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits.
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RGPL 103 - Global Cities: Planning and Development
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: An introduction to the concepts of cities, world cities, mega-cities, and global cities, and how forces of globalization are shaping contemporary cities in the developed and developing world. Discusses various theories and case studies of global city formation, the urbanization processes and patterns, the growth and development of mega and global cities, and their consequences on physical, economic, social, cultural, and environmental changes and sustainability. Examines critical challenges and issues, such as immigration, poverty, slums, mobility, infrastructure, and climate risks that are relevant for planning are analyzed, and emerging and innovative planning policies and solutions to address these challenges.
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RGPL 203 - Planning History
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Examines the history of the planning profession and how the planner’s role has evolved over time. Considers the historical context of planning solutions relative to contemporary urban problems by examining the planning tradition from its early antecedents through modern times. Particular attention is directed toward the genesis of planning in the United States during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Significant plans, people, projects, and movements in the history of planning are discussed in relation to the evolving traditions of the planning profession.
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RGPL 213 - Cartography and Map Design
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces principles of thematic map construction. Emphasizes techniques of choropleth mapping and the production of scientific graphs and charts.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 213; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 232 - Urban Landscapes
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces basic concepts of urban morphology and landscapes including site, situation, function, urban land use, urban structure, and urban hierarchy. Explores relationships between urban structure and urban planning.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 232; may not be taken for duplicate credit.
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RGPL 316 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Presents automated methods for creating, maintaining, and analyzing spatial data. Includes (1) specialized GIS hardware and software, (2) vector vs. raster vs. object-oriented spatial data structures, (3) creation and manipulation of geographic data files, (4) database design and management concepts, (5) spatial analysis, and (6) cartographic design.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 316; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 333 - Trade and Transportation
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Deals with the spatial aspects of transportation systems and their use. Discusses circulation, accessibility, time and distance concepts, and trade patterns.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 333; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 341 - Climatology
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Examines the elements of weather and climate on earth. The location and causes of global climatic regions are examined in relation to moving pressure and wind systems. Also considers the climatic history of the planet and recent human modifications of the atmospheric environment.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 341; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 342 - Physiography
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Focuses on landform types and their spatial distribution. Emphasizes the tectonic forces that build landforms and the weathering and erosional processes that erode and shape surface features. The relationship between human activities and landforms is also considered.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 342; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 343 - Fresh Water Resources
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Focuses on surface and groundwater as a resource with unique properties. Fresh water is defined physically by storage in the hydrologic cycle and the values assigned by different cultures. Problems featured relate to consumptive and withdrawal water uses, the problems of water supply and scarcity, water law and its inconsistencies, flooding and floodplain management, sources of contamination and pollution, wetlands, and case studies of selected river basins.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 343; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 345 - Biogeography for Environmental Managers
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: One course from GEOG 341 , GEOG 342 , BIOL 103 , BIOL 115
Description: Examines the distribution of plants and animals across the earth’s surface, as influenced by natural and human processes. Emphasizes landscape and regional habitat dynamics as they relate to environmental planning and management. Field trips supplement lectures and readings.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 345; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 350 - Introduction to Community Planning
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: An introduction to the profession and activity of contemporary American urban and regional planning. Emphasizes land use control, design, growth management, and development regulation. The legal and institutional bases of planning practice are covered as well.
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RGPL 352 - Planning Methods
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Research, analytical design, and plan-making techniques in urban and regional planning. Examines basic items necessary to prepare urban and regional comprehensive plans.
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RGPL 358 - Planning History and Theory
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 350
Description: Provides an overview of the historical development of cities, explores the thinking about urban areas and their evolution over time, and reflects on how both continue to inform the profession of urban planning. Focuses on the social, economic, political, cultural, and technological forces that continually reshape urban form, urban life and urban planning. Examines the evolution of planning theory; major contributors who have influenced the field, current normative, conceptual, methodological issues, and the various roles planners play in practice, and the ethical dilemmas they face.
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RGPL 404 - Transportation Planning
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 333 /RGPL 333 or RGPL 350 , or one course from the economic geographer concentration
Description: Introduces the major themes and methods of transportation planning, particularly in an urban context. It is project oriented and supported by readings from the scholarly literature covering themes such as modes of transit, land use implications, and commercial development. Reading assignments are organized topically and coordinated with two workbook projects that develop applied skills. Topics include theory, empirical description, and methodological practice.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 404; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 410 - Community Participation and Civic Engagement Seminar
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 350
Description: Introduces recent participatory planning and civic renewal initiatives within “communities of place” in the United States. Particular attention is directed toward understanding how planners, citizens, community-based organizations, and local institutions engage in the public work of civic creativity, asset mobilization, and community development. Participatory planning techniques and community facilitation tools are discussed and demonstrated. Civic associations in Indiana County and southwest Pennsylvania are highlighted as cases.
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RGPL 415 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces concepts, principles, methods, and theories applied in and through remote sensing of the earth’s physical and cultural features. Includes understanding the physical principles of the electromagnetic spectrum, the technological underpinnings of a variety of sensors, and applications of these technologies. Applies industry standard software packages in the geospatial sciences to illustrate course concepts and build software recognition and application skills.
Previously Offered As: (Also, offered as GEOG 415; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 424 - Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 316
Description: Uses project-based approach to develop and maintain a geographic information system (GIS). Designs and implements functional systems through cooperative learning. Covers methods for designing GIS to user specification, data collection, data input, project management, and system documentation.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 424; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 426 - Environmental Land Use Planning
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 350 recommended
Description: Reviews and instructs principles, techniques, and applications for the environmental land use planning process. Focuses on surface water and deals with topics such as land use, stream monitoring, stream conservation and restoration, and watershed management. Students who complete the course are exposed to environmental planning legislation and policy, best management practices, and applied techniques.
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RGPL 427 - GeoDesign
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 424 or RGPL 424
Description: Provides an introduction and application of the theory and techniques of the GeoDesign framework. Involves data-driven decision making for collaborative community development and land-use planning and is an emerging conceptual framework for place-based decisions and designs. Integrates knowledge of community planning, decision making, landscape design, and Geospatial techniques to produce a professional quality project. (Also offered as GEOG 427 ; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 440 - Conservation: Environmental Analysis
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Problems of exploitation and utilization of regional resources such as soils, minerals, forests, and wildlife are considered in relation to population growth and regional planning and development.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 440; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 453 - Planning Design Studio I
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Description: Introduces professional graphic communications. Emphasizes the use of 2-D computer-aided design (CAD) applications, plan graphics, and professional standards to represent and solve basic physical planning problems.
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RGPL 454 - Planning Design Studio II
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 350 , 353 or instructor permission
Description: Introduces the activity of design, design programming, design decision making, and design communications. Focuses specifically on the development of site planning, site analysis, and site design skills as well as the translation of design program elements into physical form.
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RGPL 455 - Advanced Remote Sensing
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: GEOG 415 /RGPL 415
Description: Expands beyond basic principles of remote sensing to understand and apply complex methods of data collection, normalization, and analysis. May cover radiometric normalization, spectral transformations, change detection, object oriented classification, spatial analysis and filtering, accuracy assessment, and application of learned techniques. A research intensive experience with a project and paper demonstrating acquired knowledge and application of techniques to a variety of physical and human processes.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 455; may not be taken for duplicate credit).
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RGPL 458 - Land Use Law
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 350
Description: Introduces principles of land use law. Focus is on federal constitutional principles and key Supreme Court cases, especially as they relate to actions of local units of government and municipal planning practice. Deals with the present state of land use law and with current trends and issues.
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RGPL 462 - Planning Policy, Implementation, and Administration
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 458
Description: Focuses on the planning and implementation of policies to manage the location, timing, type, and intensity of land development. Explores the multi-step process from community plan to project completion. Exposes students to the public environment in which community plans are developed and implemented and walks them through the real-world problems of identifying projects, building agency and interagency consensus, finding funding, putting together a project plan, project management, personnel, and budget to project completion.
Previously Offered As: (Also offered as GEOG 462; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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RGPL 468 - Planning Theory
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 0
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RGPL 498
Description: A seminar on contemporary debates concerning planning traditions, principles, and practices. The activity of planning is investigated from several theoretical frames and analytic positions.
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