May 02, 2024

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22

OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, requisites, repeat/retake information, OHIO BRICKS, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Semester 2021-22. This information is subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.

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Psychology
	PSY 2980T - Psychology Tutorial Tutorial experience on a wide range of topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: In consultation with a faculty member, students will learn to critically read and evaluate the literature on a specialized topic.
	PSY 2981T - Psychology Tutorial Tutorial experience on a wide range of topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: In consultation with a faculty member, students will learn to critically read and evaluate the literature on a specialized topic.
	PSY 3110 - Advanced Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Continuation of 2110. Statistical techniques through multifactor analysis of variance and multiple regression analyses. Integration of experimental design with statistical analyses. Does not apply to Arts and Sciences social sciences or natural sciences requirement. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and 2120 Credit Hours: 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply a core, intermediate set of inferential statistical methods. Articulate the basic principles underlying statistical inference, with an emphasis on issues related to the design of good research. Conduct, interpret, and report statistical analyses using statistical software. Critically evaluate reports of statistical analyses. Summarize statistical findings using the American Psychological Association style.
	PSY 3120 - Tests and Measurements Tests, psychophysical methods, scaling techniques, and questionnaires. Basic criteria including reliability, homogeneity, and validity. Requisites: PSY101D or 1010 and (1110 or 2110 or MATH2500) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Articulate the process of test construction and validation. Conduct a battery of tests and interpret the results in a professional report. Consider issues regarding racism, sexism, and cultural diversity when making assessment decisions. Demonstrate working knowledge of the important ethical and legal issues related to group and individual assessment. Describe the categories of assessment instruments and exhibit a general familiarity with several measures from each category. Evaluate tests using basic measurement constructs such as validity, reliability, norms, and standardization.
	PSY 3210 - Sensation and Perception Study of the psychophysical, biophysical, and psychological processes that underlie sensory and perceptual phenomena – with an emphasis on visual and auditory modalities, including perception of objects, space, events, and perceptual development. Requisites: (PSY 101D or 1010) and (1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply principles of sensation and perception to real-world phenomena. Students will be able to explain process hypotheses about the role that attention plays in shaping perception and about the way multi-sensory processes are organized and integrated by the human cognitive system. Students will be able to compare and contrast the five sensory systems in terms of their physiological and psycho-functional characteristics. Students will be able to distinguish differences between sensation and perception. Students will be able to identify the major concepts, theories, and research in sensation and perception. Also, articulate key psychophysical laws and the Gestalt principles of human perception.
	PSY 3220 - Learning Experimental investigation of classical and operant conditioning, discrimination learning, generalization, related phenomena. Requisites: (PSY 101D or 1010) and (1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss how humans learn. Students will be able to apply learning mechanisms in real-world situations. Students will be able to describe the different components of the learning process such as attention, memory, language, and social cognition. Students will be able to distinguish between classical conditioning, operant conditioning, discrimination learning, social learning, general discrimination, and related phenomena. Students will be able to identify major concepts, theories, and research in learning.
	PSY 3230 - Comparative Psychology Behavior of animals across phylo-genetic scale. Interaction of genetics, hormones, learning, etc., in development of behavior. Lecture, lab, field trips, and naturalistic movies. Requisites: 6 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): BIOS 2100 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Appreciate behavior of local animals such as deer and wild turkey. Appreciate the diversity of sensory abilities across species. Describe instinctive factors in human behavior. Describe social and academic factors which have shaped the study of animal behavior. Describe the benefits and pitfalls of laboratory and field studies of animals. Have an understanding of reflex, instinct, and learned behaviors. Understand factors involved in instinctive behaviors such as sex, migration, attachment, and social communication. Understand how such factors as evolutionary distance, operational definitions, and control techniques impact the relevance of studies in humans. Understand the interaction of genetic, physiological and environmental factors in the development of behavior.
	PSY 3240 - Human Psychophysiology Relationships between psychological variables and physiological events in humans. Measures of cardiovascular, electrodermal, muscle, respiratory, and central nervous system activity; recording techniques; research findings; and applications such as biofeedback and lie detection. Requisites: (PSY 101D or 1010) and (1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze applications such as biofeedback and lie detection testing. Students will be able to explain what psychophysiologists do in academic, medical, and clinical settings. Students will be able to apply the uses of ambulatory monitoring in psychophysiological research. Students will be able to describe the techniques used to measure and record cardiovascular, electrodermal, muscle, eye movement, and central nervous system activity.
	PSY 3250 - Psychology of Health and Illness Theory and research on the psychological aspects of physical health and illness; interrelationships of behavior, emotion, stress, lifestyle, and illness; psychological factors in disorders such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, headache, asthma, and immune disorders; applications and effectiveness of psychological interventions. Requisites: 9 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to explain the major theories of health behavior change and the ways they have been applied by health psychologists. Students will be able to criticize major health psychology research findings in the areas of stress, pain, coping, psychoneuroimmunology, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and substance abuse. Students will be able to describe the health challenges facing contemporary society in both developed and developing nations. Students will be able to describe the major research methods used by health psychologists. Students will be able to discuss the role of health psychologists in research and applied settings. Students will be able to explain the biopsychosocial model of health and disease.
	PSY 3310 - Human Memory Structure and processes of human memory, including historical models of memory, contemporary theories of memory, techniques used in memory experimentation, memory stores, memory codes, mnemonic devices, memory failures, neurological basis of memory and memory failures, and computer models of memory. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and 2120 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to assess the role of memory in explaining human behavior. Students will be able to critically analyze classic and current issues in the study of human memory. Students will be able to describe strategies for remembering. Students will be able to distinguish between the mind and the brain and describe how the two are related. Students will be able to identify the major concepts, theories, and research in human memory.
	PSY 3320 - Psycholinguistics How people produce, understand, and acquire language; psychological and linguistic theories. Emphasis on use of language. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and 2120 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to define psycholinguistics. Students will be able to describe the relationship between language, culture, and cognition. Students will be able to discuss the major theories in psycholinguistics including, but not limited to, those of speech perception, lexical organization, sentence comprehension and memory, and language acquisition. Students will be able to evaluate the methods used in psycholinguistic research. Students will be able to identify the basic areas and functions of the brain involved in language.
	PSY 3330 - Human Judgment and Decision Making Descriptive and prescriptive models of human judgment and decision making. Topics include how people understand uncertainty, and how they learn the relationships that enable them to make predictions, make decisions when the outcomes of these decisions are uncertain, and perceive risks. Requisites: (PSY 101D or 1010) and 2110 and 2120 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe common errors associated with judgment and decision making. Students will be able to discuss the application of judgment and decision making principles to applied fields including consumerism, public opinion, and medicine. Students will be able to discuss the major theories of how people make judgments and decisions. Students will be able to evaluate the methods used in the study of judgment and decision making. Students will be able to explain the role of neuropsychology and neuroscience in judgment and decision making research.
	PSY 3410 - Behavior Genetics and Individual Differences Extensive survey of individual differences and their relationship to genetic factors. Topics include chromosomal abnormalities, inborn errors of metabolism, genetic and prenatal screening, behaviors in infants, genetics and intellectual differences, psychopathology and genetics, racial differences, and continuing evolution of behavior. Requisites: 6 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to evaluate genetic and racial differences. Students will be able to describe a variety of genetic experiments in non-human animals. Students will be able to develop a basic understanding of transmission genetics. Students will be able to develop an awareness of the role of genetics in prenatal development. Students will be able to discuss the conflict of genetics and a democratic society. Students will be able to identify genetic diseases in humans. Students will be able to explain how data relates genetics to psychopathology. Students will be able to discuss the changing view psychologists have had of the role of the environment and heredity. Students will be able to explain the interactive role of the environment and genetics. Students will be able to summarize the role of genetics in pacing development.
	PSY 3420 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Behavioral change and continuity over adult years through old age. Emphasis on interaction of psychological, sociocultural, and biological variables as they contribute to behaviors of aging individual from perspective of developmental framework. Requisites: 6 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 (2410 is recommended) and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): CFS 2720 Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Course Transferability: TAG course: OSS047 Adult and Aging College Credit Plus: Level 1 Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply developmental psychology principles to daily life throughout adulthood. Students will be able to analyze theories, research methodology and findings (outcomes), and applications developed by developmental psychologists and made available through textbooks, newspapers, professional and lay periodicals, and the Internet. Students will be able to analyze the biological, cognitive, cultural, environmental and social factors that influence development throughout adulthood. Students will be able to describe methodological approaches used to study development. Students will be able to identify myths and misconceptions regarding human development during adulthood. Students will be able to criticize current and past research in adulthood guided by theories within developmental psychology.
	PSY 3430 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood Characteristics, etiology, and treatment of abnormal child behavior: anxiety, mood, developmental, eating, attention-deficit, conduct, and selected pediatric disorders. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and (EDEC 1600 or EDEL 2000 or PSY 2410) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be ale to describe the epidemiology and clinical manifestation of various child and adolescent psychological disorders. Students will be able to discuss methods used to assess and treat children with psychological disorders. Students will be able to identify major models of psychopathology as they relate to children and adolescents. Students will be able to identify major theories and research findings associated with the etiology, assessment, and treatment of the most common psychological problems found in child and adolescent populations.
	PSY 3440 - Psychology of Gender Discussion and critique of major concepts and theories of the psychology of gender; review of research on gender differences in major psychological and social domains; discussion of controversial issues related to the study of gender in psychology. Requisites: 7 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze the complex nature of current and historically controversial issues related to the study of gender within professional psychology. Students will be able to criticize research on the ways in which gender influences expectations, thoughts, and behavior across interpersonal, organizational, societal, and cultural domains. Students will be able to construct collaborative dialogue with peers in order to gain a greater understanding of psychology and gender. Students will be able to discuss feminist and multicultural critiques of traditional psychology. Students will be able to identify the major concepts and theories of the psychology of gender.
	PSY 3510 - Motivation Survey of theories of motivation, with emphasis on human motivation. Requisites: 9 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Critical analyze major findings in motivation research. Describe the types of problems addressed by motivation researchers. Identify and characterize theoretical approaches to describing, predicting, and explaining human motivation. Identify methods for solving real-world motivation problems. List the typical operational definitions and measurement strategies used in motivation research.
	PSY 3520 - Social Psychology of Justice Theory and research on the interface of psychology and the legal system (with an emphasis on social psychology). Specific topics include dilemmas faced by psychologists in the legal system; legality vs. morality; the socialization, training, and ethics of lawyers and police; perception memory and error in eyewitness testimony; hypnosis; lie detection and confessions; rights of victims and accused; rape and rapists; arrest and trial; jury selection; jury dynamics and deliberations; insanity and the prediction of dangerousness; sentencing; death penalty; rights of special groups; theories of crime. Requisites: 6 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Ethics and Reasoning Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to explain the role psychology has played in various aspects of law including, but not limited to, jury selection, confessions, eyewitness testimony, competence and insanity, and the death penalty. Students will be able to describe the United States legal system. Students will be able to discuss the application of social psychological research to legal matters. Students will be able to discuss theories of moral reasoning as they apply to the justice system. Students will be able to explain ethical issues involved in various legal proceedings.
	PSY 3530 - Psychology of Religion The goal of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of research on the development of religious beliefs, the psychological functions that religious beliefs have on people’s personal and social lives, and the factors that lead people to become more or less religious. We will examine the differences between religions and cults, the belief in miracles, and the conflicts that arise in behaving in accordance with one’s religious beliefs. The course is designed to stimulate students to think about religious topics in new ways, whether this involves strengthening existing beliefs, leading them to question pre-existing beliefs, or simply encouraging them to think about facets of religious beliefs that they had not previously considered. Requisites: PSY 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to critically evaluate arguments regarding the psychological impact of religious beliefs on cognition and behavior. Students will be able to evaluate research on religious topics Students will further their writing ability by working on a final research paper.
	PSY 3610 - Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Survey of industrial and organizational psychology; emphasis on application of psychological theories and research to organizational situation. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and (COMS 3520 or GEOG 2710 or MATH 2500 or PSY 1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to evaluate the field as a possible career choice. Students will be able to explain the major concepts and theories in the field of I/O psychology. Students will be able to describe the historical evolution of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) psychology. Students will be able to develop an understanding of how theory and research in I/O psychology are applied in work settings. Students will be able to explain the role I/O psychologists play in industry, academics, and government. Students will be able to identify the methods I/O psychologists use to deal with recurring issues in the workplace such as selection, promotion, performance, motivation, turnover, and interactions among people in organizations.
	PSY 3620 - Organizational Psychology Study of behavior in organizations with emphasis on applying psychological research and principles to understanding structure and process of (primarily work) organizations. Requisites: PSY 3610 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe the motivational, affective, and cognitive subsystems of humans, and how they are influenced by and, in turn, influence individuals, groups, and the organizations in which they work. Students will be able to understand the operation of the systems and consequences of applications and interventions on these systems. Students will be able to analyze research protocols for how important properties of the systems influence each other.
	PSY 3630 - Personnel Psychology In-depth coverage of topics in personnel psychology including job analysis, organizational entry, and training and evaluation of personnel. Requisites: PSY 3610 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will gain an understanding of the personnel process, and how it is implemented. Students will learn about recent and relevant research in industrial psychology. Students will learn about the roles and responsibilities of personnel professionals.
	PSY 3640 - Occupational Health Psychology Students are introduced to the interdisciplinary field of Occupational Health Psychology (OHP), focused on exploring how psychological factors influence employee wellness, health, and productivity in the workplace. A broad overview of various topics and theories within OHP are explored (e.g. occupational stress, mistreatment, safety, work-life balance, physical and psychological strains, etc.), with a focus on real-world applicability through lectures, discussions, readings, presentations, and independent study. Requisites: PSY 1010 and (COMS 3520 or GEOG 2710 or MATH 2500 or PSY 1110 or 2110 or QBA 2010); PSY 3610 recommended Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify and discuss the major topics within occupational health psychology. Students will be able to analyze and interpret research findings in occupational health psychology. Students will be able to identify the major stressors identified and studied in occupational health psychology. Students will be able to apply the major theories in occupational health psychology to workplace scenarios. Students will be able to identify the major challenges in conducting research on psychological phenomena in the workplace. Students will be able to use psychological theory and empirical research to develop and recommend workplace intervention programs to improve occupational health.
	PSY 3710 - Clinical and Counseling Psychology Discussion of role of clinical and counseling psychologists in research and applied settings; review of the theoretical and empirical basis for clinical and counseling techniques; consideration of ethical issues in clinical and counseling practice. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and 2710 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss the major schools of psychotherapy. Students will be able to describe the educational requirements of various clinical and counseling psychology professions. Students will be able to describe the major research methods used in the evaluation of evidence-based treatments in clinical and counseling psychology. Students will be able to explain the roles of clinical and counseling psychologists in research and applied settings. Students will be able to identify major ethical issues germane to the fields of clinical and counseling psychology.
	PSY 3810 - Environmental Psychology Natural and built environments as factors of human behavior, cognition, and choice. Research concerning environmental design and evaluation from psychological standpoint emphasized. Requisites: 7 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply psychological theories and/or perspectives to gain knowledge on why humans behave the way they do towards the environment. Students will be able to discuss how the environment has affected and continues to affect one. Students will be able to analyze the history and scope of environmental psychology. Students will be able to describe our relationship with the environment (both natural and human-made) through a review of relevant research from the behavioral and social sciences. Students will be able to explain the complexity of destructive ecological trends and role of behavioral science in addressing these trends.
	PSY 3820 - Sport Psychology This course presents the human factors and psychological dynamics of sports performance as it relates to individual and team sports. Students learn methods and techniques for developing psychological skills to enhance both individual and team performance. The course focuses on learning strategies to increase the ability to influence others’ behavior such as leadership, motivation, flow, group cohesion, team dynamics, imagery, and goal setting. The course also addresses critical issues that can impact not only sport performance but also personal well being such as anxiety, eating disorders, aggression, and addiction. Requisites: PSY 1010 and SOPH or JR or SR Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate various techniques (research, theory and practice) to achieve peak performance in sport. Students will be able to examine factors related to the social psychological aspects of performance such as coaching, teamwork and participants. Students will be able to identify effective goal setting techniques. Students will be able to identify critical issues that arise with involvement in sport (e.g., anxiety, eating disorders, aggression, and addiction).
	PSY 3910 - Fieldwork in Psychology Independent fieldwork as volunteer or employee in work directly related to psychology. Arrangements for course credit must be approved by psychology faculty member before fieldwork begins. Contact assistant chair for undergrad affairs or other faculty member to complete necessary forms. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1 - 4 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 internship Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Student will gain direct fieldwork experience in a psychology related setting.
	PSY 3920 - Teaching Practicum The teaching practicum will provide students with the opportunity to work directly with a faculty member on the development and teaching of a selected psychology course. Students may serve as peer mentors to students in the class. Requisites: Permission required and no PSY areas Credit Hours: 1 - 4 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 practicum Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will learn how to mentor other students in a course. Students will learn how to plan, organize, and develop course materials, such as a syllabus, activities, assessment materials. Students will learn to work effectively with a faculty member on the development and execution of course material in a semester course.
	PSY 3940 - Research in Psychology Supervised independent research on predefined problem. Requisites: Permission required and PSY 2120 Credit Hours: 1 - 12 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 research Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will develop an understanding and application of research methods in a laboratory setting in direct consultation with a faculty member.
	PSY 3970T - Psychology Tutorial Tutorial experience on a wide range of topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: In consultation with a faculty member, students will learn to read and evaluate the literature on a specialized topic.
	PSY 3980T - Psychology Tutorial Tutorial experience on a wide range of topics. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: In consultation with a faculty member, students will learn to critically read and evaluate the literature on a specialized topic.
	PSY 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology Comparative, historical review of major conceptual orientations in psychology within last century. Includes analysis of important philosophy of science issues bearing on psychology, such as nature of theory, observation, explanation, and some specialized topics especially pertinent to psychology. Requisites: 14 Hours in PSY including 101D or 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to evaluate contemporary psychology and its potential future, within the contexts of its antecedents. Students will be able to discuss the methods of historical research as it relates to explicating psychological concepts. Students will be able to describe the key contribution and major figures in the history of psychology. Students will be able to discuss the major historical disciplines of psychology including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and cognitive psychology. Students will be able to explain the history of the diagnosing and treatment of those with mental disorders.
	PSY 4210 - Clinical Neuropsychology This course uses case studies of patients with neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders as starting points for exploring clinical, ethical therapeutic, and societal issues related to neuropsychological dysfunction. The course builds upon fundamental knowledge of clinical psychology, cognitive/social psychology, and physiological psychology/neuroanatomy. Students will achieve a deeper understanding of the human condition through study of the psychological and ethical implications of applied human brain research. Requisites: PSY 101D or 1010 and 2310 and 2710 and (2210 or BIOS 4130) and Sr only Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply their knowledge to their own personal experience, research or career paths, and/or major. Students will demonstrate appreciation of ethical and societal implications of neuropsychological dysfunction. Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate popular press presentations of neuropsychological findings. Students will demonstrate understanding of methodological issues in neuropsychological research. Students will demonstrate understanding of neurological and neuropsychological contributions to human behavior and human dysfunction. Students will demonstrate understanding of the clinical (assessment and therapeutic) implications of neuropsychological impairment.
	PSY 4330 - Choices & Happiness Choices and Happiness synthesizes research from different areas of psychology and related fields (e.g., marketing, economics, nutrition) addressing our quest for happiness within an imperfect cognitive decision making system. The course elucidates judgment biases and errors that prevent us from making better life decisions, from poor food choices to the perils of overusing social media. Choices and Happiness is a deep exploration into the science of self-control, goal attainment, and maintenance. Students explore facets of problematic decision making such as planning fallacies, procrastination, and multi-tasking. Research in the psychology of judgment touches upon judgment fallacies that contribute to unhealthy life patterns in many areas, such as erroneous beliefs about the costs of eating nutritious foods. The class uses a decision architecture approach to address the development of systems that enhance well-being in different life domains. Requisites: Senior rank, PSY1010 and (PSY2110 or COMS3520 or ECON3070 or GEOG 2710 or GEOL 3050 or MATH2500 or PBIO 3150 or POLS 2800 or QBA 2010). Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to synthesize research that addresses shortcomings in decision making that ultimately impact wellbeing and happiness. Students will be able to analyze the literature to gain a better understanding of themselves and the environmental forces that shape decisions that affect their wellbeing. Students will be able to use the scientific literature to write about and critique issues related to poor decision making practices that impact happiness. Students will be able to present information orally on topics related to judgment biases and their effects on decisions in several life domains.
	PSY 4410 - Prenatal Influences on Development Prenatal and perinatal influences on development, including the effects of genetic errors, drugs, nutrition, diseases, maternal behaviors, prematurity, and birthing techniques. Requisites: (EDEC 1600 or EDEL 2000 or PSY 2410) and (BIOL 1010 or BIOS 1030 or 1700 or PSY 2210) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to analyze theories, research methodology, and relevant findings on prenatal and perinatal development. Students will be able to assess the biological, cognitive, cultural, environmental and social factors that influence prenatal and perinatal development. Students will be able to describe methodological approaches used to study prenatal and perinatal development. Students will be able to identify myths and misconceptions regarding prenatal and perinatal development. Students will be able to explain how genetic and environmental factors interact and independently influence prenatal and perinatal development. Students will be able to describe the influence of prenatal drug/alcohol exposure, nutrition, disease, maternal behaviors, and prematurity on development.
	PSY 4710 - Psychoactive Drugs: Therapeutic Agents and Drugs of Abuse Patterns of use and abuse of psychoactive agents, behavioral and physiological effects of drugs; etiological factors in drug abuse; treatment of drug abuse; use of drugs in the treatment of psychological disorders. Discussion of research on comparative effectiveness and integration of pharmacological and psychological interventions in the treatment of psychological disorders. Requisites: PSY 2210 and (2710 or 3430) Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of etiological factors in drug abuse. Demonstrate understanding of research on comparative effectiveness and integration of pharmacological and psychological interventions in the treatment of psychological disorders. Describe the patterns of use and abuse of psychoactive agents. Describe use of drugs in the treatment of psychological disorders. Discuss biological and behavioral effects of psychoactive agents.
	PSY 4720 - Human Stress Stress is an inevitable part of human life, and how we think about and respond to stressors can dramatically influence our health and well-being. Human stress is an interdisciplinary topic, and is best understood from multiple perspectives, including social psychological, cognitive, developmental, physiological, environmental, sociological, and medical. As such, this course will draw from material from complementary courses in psychology and related fields to synthesize and integrate ideas and information relating to human stress. Requisites: Sr only and 18 hours in PSY including PSY 2120 Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice, Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will have a capacity for synthesis of ideas and information relating to human stress. Students will have the ability to effectively present information orally on the topic of human stress. Students will have the ability to work collaboratively to better understand current research on human stress.
	PSY 4810 - Evolutionary Psychology Capstone course providing an evolutionary perspective on the major subfields of psychology. Topics include the theory and methods of evolutionary psychology, evolved structures of the mind, and evolutionary perspectives on cognition, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, and social behavior. Requisites: 14 Hours in PSY including 2110 and Sr Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Capstone: Capstone or Culminating Experience General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: To help students understand how distal factors such as evolutionary preparations help explain patterns of psychological performance in areas such as cognition, language, social functioning, and emotion. To help students understand how evolutionary, biological, and genetic factors influence the characteristics of psychological mechanisms and processes. To help students understand how to scientifically investigate the impact of evolutionary factors on psychological functioning. To improve student’s abilities to write, orally present, and debate about complex and often controversial topics in psychology.
	PSY 4900 - Special Topics in Psychology Specialized seminars on psychology related topics. Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will develop an in-depth understanding on a specialized topic.
	PSY 4930 - Independent Study in Psychology Independent work on special problem with any psychology professor. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Through directed readings and practical applications students will develop an understanding of a particular topic in psychology to be chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member.
	PSY 4960H - Psychology Honors Seminar Seminar on specific topics. See Schedule of Classes each semester. Requisites: Departmental honors Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 18.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Through directed readings students will learn to critically read and evaluate the literature on a specialized topic.
	PSY 4970H - Readings in Honors Work Individualized and directed readings for students in departmental honors program. Students select topics or are directed into possible research areas in consultation with a faculty mentor. Requisites: Departmental honors Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Through directed readings students will learn to read and critically evaluate the literature on a specialized topic in preparation for the development of an honors thesis.
	PSY 4970T - Psychology Tutorial Special tutorial offered to students in Honors Tutorial program. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Student will conduct original research leading to the Senior thesis requirement for graduation in the Honors College.
	PSY 4980H - Honors Work in Psychology Individualized and directed research for students in departmental honors program. Students select topics or are directed into possible research areas. Requisites: Departmental honors Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Design an independent research experiment.
	PSY 4980T - Psychology Tutorial Special tutorial offered to students in the Honors Tutorial program. Requisites: HTC Credit Hours: 1 - 12 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 24.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Student will conduct original research leading to the Senior thesis requirement for graduation in the Honors College.
	PSY 4990H - Honors Work in Psychology Independent departmental honors research thesis under supervision of psychology faculty member. Requisites: Departmental honors Credit Hours: 1 - 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Complete data collection and analysis. To write a thesis describing the background and motivation for the designed experiment, the hypotheses tested, the design, results , and discussion of the results.
Quantitative Business Analysis
	QBA 1720 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Descriptive Analytics The course introduces students to information analysis and descriptive analytics. Students critically analyze business problems and develop high-quality information designs that inform and support management decisions using software tools. Topics include the organization of data, central tendency and dispersion, estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression analysis, and the use of Excel in statistical analysis. Students learn to choose the proper analysis and present the results using effective information designs. Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Arch: Constructed World Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply information design concepts to effectively and creatively solve business problems. Students will be able to explain, summarize, and apply descriptive statistics concepts, including central tendency and dispersion, and predictive analytics including linear regression. Students will be able to explain the importance of information design to effective, efficient, and truthful business communication. Students will be able to merge, sort, organize, and compute data from multiple sources to assist in decision-making. Students will be able to use software commonly used in business to conduct statistical analyses. Students will be able to correctly select and utilize data analysis techniques. Students will be able to use, analyze, and interpret various forms of data to make business decisions.
	QBA 1721 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Design (Nonmajor) This course introduces students to information analysis and descriptive analytics. It includes the organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, estimation and hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression analysis, and the use of Excel in statistical analysis. It also introduces effective information designs to help solve business problems. Students critically analyze business problems and develop high-quality information designs that inform and support management decisions using personal computer software tools. Requisites: Not COB and WARNING: no credit if taken after QBA 1720 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply information design concepts to effectively and creatively solve business problems. Students will be able to explain and summarize descriptive statistics concepts, including central tendency and dispersion, introduction to hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Students will be able to explain the importance of information design to effective, efficient, and truthful business communication. Students will be able to merge, sort, organize, and compute data from multiple sources to assist in decision making. Students will be able to use Excel to conduct statistical analysis. Students will be able to use, analyze, and interpret various forms of data to make business decisions.
	QBA 2010 - Introduction to Business Statistics An introductory course in probability and statistics. Includes the organization of data, central tendency and dispersion, probability concepts,the concept of random variables, probability distributions, sampling distribution, estimation and hypothesis testing, simple linear regression analysis, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistical tests, and the use of Excel in statistical analysis. Requisites: MATH 1200 or higher or math placement level 2 and WARNING: no credit for both this course GEOG 2710 or GEOL 3050 or ISE 3040 or 3200 or MATH 2500 or PSY 2110 Credit Hours: 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate application of statistical techniques to typical business analysis situations.
	QBA 2720 - Business Analytics Business Analytics is the use, analysis, and interpretation of data to drive decision-making. This course teaches students how to apply problem-solving processes to a variety of business situations, think critically and analytically, and understand how to analyze the internal and external environments of business organizations. Students in this course gain an understanding of how analytical methods are used to help to manage today’s organizations. In addition, students use software that is commonly used in business to summarize and make inferences about data in order to support decision-making through data analysis. Requisites: QBA 1720 or 1721 or 2010 Credit Hours: 3 OHIO BRICKS Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to develop formulas to calculate desired values using software used in business Students will be able to interpret and summarize data using conditional descriptive statistics Students will be able to construct probability distributions and estimate probabilities based on sample data Students will be able to test hypothesis about populations using sample data Students will be able to create forecasts based on business data using techniques from predictive analytics Students will be able to develop optimization models for business scenarios by using techniques from prescriptive analytics
	QBA 2900 - Special Topics in Quantitative Business Analysis Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1 - 15 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will increase their knowledge in Quantitative Business Analysis.
	QBA 3720 - Predictive Analytics Modern businesses can benefit by analyzing information stored within datasets. Predictive analytics is a form of analysis that aims to discover trends or patterns within datasets. The mathematical relationships that are found are used to make proactive, future-based, data-driven decisions. Predictive analytics is an important field of study because techniques that are used can find complex relationships that experts may overlook, or may not know at the time of the analysis. This course covers a variety of predictive analytics techniques and theories from the viewpoint of various business applications. To achieve the course learning objectives, students utilize software tools that are commonly used in business to develop, test, and apply continuous, classification and clustering models. Requisites: QBA 2720 or 3710 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply appropriate testing techniques and metrics in order to determine the performance of a model. Students will be able to create and apply continuous, classification, and clustering models based on business scenarios. Students will be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the terminology used in predictive analytics. Students will be able to identify the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning. Students will be able to post-process the results of a quantitative method so the results are more easily understood. Students will be able to pre-process a dataset so that it can be modeled using quantitative methods.
	QBA 4720 - Prescriptive Analytics Prescriptive analytics uses multiple techniques that recommend which course of action a decision maker should take within a business environment. The goal is to utilize these techniques to determine optimal strategies that can improve the results related to business decisions. In this course, students are introduced to concepts related to developing various linear and non-linear models within software tools that are commonly used by business professionals. Students apply optimization techniques to solve problems related to assignment, transportation, and network models as well as investigate other business scenarios that require additional theories such as integer and goal programing. In addition, students develop simulation models and utilize decision analysis strategies for conditions of uncertainty. Requisites: QBA 2720 or 3710 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to develop payoff tables, implement decision rules, and build and analyze decision trees. Students will be able to apply sensitivity analysis to investigate how a model¿s output changes with respect to changes of input. Students will be able to create various linear and non-linear programming models within a software environment that is commonly used in business. Students will be able to develop optimization models that contain both hard and soft constraints with a single objective function. Students will be able to develop simulation models by sampling various probability distributions.
	QBA 4900 - Special Topics in Quantitative Business Analysis Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1 - 15 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will increase their knowledge in Quantitative Business Analysis.
Real Estate
	REAL 1010 - Real Estate Principles and Practices Real property is basic resource with which real estate professionals work. Course includes, but is not limited to, land and its description, rights and interests in real estate, contract law and real estate contracts, title transfer, deeds, leases, financing and mortgages, taxes, home ownership, urban planning, brokerage operations, appraisal and value, applied real estate math, and Ohio requirements for real estate licenses. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe the process of researching and purchasing real estate. Students will be able to explain the steps in obtaining a real estate loan. Students will be able to identify the types of real estate taxes and liens. Students will be able to list the requirements to become a licensed real estate broker or agent in the State of Ohio.
	REAL 1030 - Real Estate Law Includes all legal areas commonly concerned with typical real estate professional. Among topics covered are law of agency as applied to real estate brokers and sales personnel, law of fixtures, estates, conveyancing of real estate, mortgages and liens, license laws of Ohio, and zoning. Requisites: REAL 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to compare the types of legal ownership of real estate in Ohio. Students will be able to describe the types of real property estates in Ohio. Students will be able to identify housing regulations in Ohio. Students will be able to recognize the key elements of real estate contract law in Ohio.
	REAL 2010 - Real Estate Appraising Overview of the field of real estate appraisal in Ohio. Introduces the function of the appraisal profession, licensing requirements in Ohio, process of real estate appraisal, and primary methods used to appraise real estate. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe the real estate appraisal process. Students will be able to list, compare, and contrast the three primary methods of appraising real estate: the cost approach, the market approach, and the income approach. Students will be able to summarize the final appraisal reconciliation process. Students will be able to summarize the role and function of real estate appraisal.
	REAL 2040 - Real Estate Finance Introduces the essential elements of real estate finance, including the current real estate market, types and sources of real estate loans, how to obtain a real estate loan, the foreclosure process in Ohio, the role and function of the secondary market, government involvement in real estate finance, construction and development lending, and commercial real estate loans. Requisites: REAL 1010 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe the types and sources of real estate loans. Students will be able to evaluate how the current economy impacts real estate finance. Students will be able to identify the steps in obtaining a residential or commercial real estate loan. Students will be able to summarize the foreclosure process in Ohio.
	REAL 2210 - Real Estate–Special Topics Special topics in real estate. Areas addressed could include professionalism, ethics, salesmanship, human relations, or F.H.A. and V.A. financing. Real estate office, advertising, building construction and materials, current issues, and problems facing real estate professional may also be considered. Requisites: REAL 2040 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify and discuss current ethical issues in real estate. Students will be exposed to real estate office operations. Students will be familiar with real estate marketing practices.
	REAL 2900 - Special Topics in Real Estate Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1 - 15 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will increase their knowledge in Real Estate.
Recreation
	REC 1000 - Fundamentals of Backpacking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in overnight backpacking experiences. Topics include trip planning, equipment selection and use, nutrition and meal planning, navigation and travel techniques, campsite selection, water treatment, cooking, human waste disposal, environmental ethics, safety and risk management, and the benefits of backpacking. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable backpacking. Students will be able to formulate an energy control plan that takes into consideration such factors as nutrition, fitness, and the physical demands of backpacking. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in basic land navigation and travel techniques while backpacking. Students will be able to discuss and implement principles of campsite selection in the backcountry. Students will be able to demonstrate personal care related to health and wellness in the backcountry, including thermoregulation techniques and personal hygiene. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to procure and properly purify water in a backcountry environment. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a basic backpacking stove safely and efficiently. Students will be able to apply knowledge from the discipline of environmental ethics to minimize environmental and social impacts related to backpacking. Students will be able to apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in backpacking. Students will be able to develop trip plans for multi-day backpacking trips and engage in backpacking as an ongoing leisure pursuit. Students will be able to articulate the general value of backpacking to themselves and to society from various disciplinary perspectives, including such disciplines as natural resource management, public health, and parks, recreation and leisure studies.
	REC 1005 - Winter Wilderness Living Skills Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably travel and camp in the backcountry during winter weather. Requisites: REC 1000 Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in winter backcountry conditions. Demonstrate proficiency in basic land navigation techniques in winter backcountry conditions. Demonstrate the ability to procure and properly purify water in a winter backcountry environment. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to winter backcountry living. Articulate an understanding of basic winter weather patterns. Demonstrate personal care in the backcountry, including thermo-regulation techniques and personal hygiene in winter backcountry conditions. Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a basic stove safely and efficiently winter backcountry conditions. Formulate a nutritious, energy-conscious food plan for winter backcountry conditions. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable winter backcountry conditions.
	REC 1010 - Wilderness Navigation Basic foundations to land navigation, from map reading and terrain association, to how to use a compass through class work and hands on practice and experience. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to wilderness navigation. Apply their understanding of magnetic declination when using a map and compass. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the types of maps & compasses. Demonstrate how to interpret features on a topographic map. Demonstrate how to take and plot bearings using a compass. Demonstrate how to use a topographic map and/or compass in land navigation. Demonstrate how to orient a topographic map. Identify parts of a compass. Practice hazard awareness & risk prevention in land navigation.
	REC 1030 - Wilderness Survival Introduces basic knowledge and techniques utilized in wilderness survival situations. Emphasis is placed on avoiding a survival situation, but will deal directly with mental and physical needs of the human body when placed in less than ideal scenarios in nature. Students can expect to take part in a contrived wilderness survival situation to practice and demonstrate the skills they gained. Requisites: REC 1000 Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate proficiency in a number of technical skills including: creating shelter, water and food procurement, and fire starting techniques Identify the psychological issues associated with a wilderness survival situation. Identify ways of avoiding survival situation. Identify a variety of wild edible plants. Identify the basic equipment for a personal survival kit. Understand how to prioritize biological needs of the human body in a survival situation.
	REC 1060 - Hunter Education Will primarily be taught as an official State of Ohio Hunter Education Course. Upon successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to become a licensed hunter in Ohio. Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate familiarity with shotguns, rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders, and archery equipment. Explain basic marksmanship principles. Explain hunter responsibilities including laws, ethics, safety, game identification, and game processing. Explain hunting conservation issues. Explain hunting safety issues. Explain the proper selection and use of hunting equipment.
	REC 1080 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of rock climbing. Topics include, but are not limited to, terminology, top rope site management, safety systems, and movement related to rock-climbing. Students will also learn to apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to rock climbing. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential for rock climbing experiences. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to rock climbing experiences. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic rock climbing knots and rope handling skills. Demonstrate proficiency in using a variety of belay devices and techniques. Demonstrate proper (safe) rappelling techniques, including specific methods utilized for back-ups. Effectively set up SERENE top rope climbing and rappelling anchors. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed to have a safe and enjoyable rock climbing experience.
	REC 1081 - Sport Rock Climbing Provides students with the fundamental skills necessary to lead climb on bolted routes. In addition, instruction will focus on topics that include lead belaying, clipping, anchors, and rappelling. An extension of REC 1080, The Fundamentals of Rock Climbing, as it offers students the opportunity to further develop their climbing technique in sport rock climbing. Requisites: REC 1080 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to effectively assess bolts and pins in order to determine the extent to which that protection is safe to use for lead climbing. Students will develop a high level of competency for the terminology and skills required to tie all of the knots in sport rock climbing. Students will develop a solid understanding of the uses, safety concerns, and general care required for the gear utilized in sport rock climbing. Students will develop better understanding of how to effectively interpret and utilize guidebooks and route topos in selecting lead climbs. Students will learn safe methods for cleaning fixed anchors.
	REC 1082 - Traditional Rock Climbing Designed to build on the skills and knowledge obtained in REC 1080 and REC 1081. As part of the course curriculum, students will have an opportunity to focus on skills related to climbing rope management, belaying a lead climber, and constructing a quality protection system that mitigates risk for the both lead climber and the belayer. The primary aim is to continue to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for protecting single pitch climbs for the lead and belayer. Requisites: REC 1080 and 1081 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Become proficient at placing and evaluating traditional climbing gear placements. Become proficient at typing basic and advanced knots used in both top rope and traditional lead climbing. Demonstrate an ability to convey basic climbing techniques and skills to others. Demonstrate the ability to ascend a rope. Demonstrate the ability to assess a climb for potential hazards. Understand and know how to assess and calculate fall factors. Understand how to select the proper protection configuration given a particular climb. Understand lead belaying as well as methods for belaying the second.
	REC 1083 - Rock Climbing Rescue Provides students with a fundamental understanding of the rescue skills needed for multi-pitch climbs, traditional climbing, and sport climbing. Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of techniques for a speedy and safe descent in times of emergency or inclement weather. To maximize learning, students will be confronted with a number of different rescue scenarios from which they can practice and apply new knowledge and skills. Requisites: REC 1080 and 1081 and 1082 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to assess a situation and determine the best descending option. Students will develop a better understanding of strategies for accident avoidance. Students will develop a mastery for the different knots commonly utilized in rescue situations. Students will develop a better understanding for the equipment needed in a variety rescue scenarios. Students will learn how to ascend both effectively and efficiently to injured climber. Students will learn how to descend both effectively and efficiently with an injured second. Students will learn how to effectively escape the belay while belaying the second.
	REC 1100 - Fundamentals of Fishing Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in fishing as a recreational activity. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable fishing experiences. Students will be able to evaluate and identify suitable sites for fishing. Students will be able to identify various species of fish. Students will be able to identify various types of lures and baits used in fishing. Students will be able to demonstrate basic fishing skills (e.g., tying and baiting hooks; casting; hooking, fighting, landing and releasing fish; cleaning and cooking fish). Students will be able to apply knowledge from the discipline of environmental ethics to minimize environmental and social impacts related to fishing. Students will be able to apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential while fishing. Students will be able to articulate the general value of fishing to themselves and to society from various disciplinary perspectives, including such disciplines as fish ecology, natural resource management, and parks, recreation and leisure studies. Students will be able to complete an assignment using a format, language, or visual representation in ways that enhance meaning.
	REC 1110 - Cross Country Snow Skiing Teaches students the knowledge and skills to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of cross country snow skiing. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in cross country skiing. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to cross country skiing. Demonstrate proficiency in performing the basic skills associated with cross country skiing. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable cross country ski experience.
	REC 1130 - Fundamentals of Canoeing Introduces basic flatwater canoeing skills and knowledge in order to enhance personal enjoyment of the outdoors and sound safety practices. Students learn through direct experience, discussion, demonstration, and reflection. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in canoeing. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to canoeing. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic canoeing strokes, techniques, and maneuvers. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in canoeing. Demonstrate proficiency in using nautical charts and compasses to navigate in canoeing. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable canoeing adventures. Identify and describe the potential impacts of wind, currents, and other environmental conditions on the development of trip itineraries and float plans in canoeing. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of coastal kayaking.
	REC 1131 - Whitewater Canoeing Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of whitewater canoeing. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in white water canoeing. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to white water canoeing. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic white water canoeing strokes, techniques, and maneuvers in a white water environment. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in white water canoeing. Demonstrate proficiency in reading white water. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable white water canoeing. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in white water canoeing.
	REC 1132 - Canoe Touring Provides an experiential learning environment that utilizes the natural surroundings to develop strong wilderness living and canoeing skills. Focus on the development of a personal outdoor ethic, interpersonal skills, and awareness of the natural environment through observation. Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in extended canoe expeditions on lakes and/or rivers. In addition, students learn about expeditionary leadership specific to canoeing in backcountry settings. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1 - 6 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to canoeing. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal interactions and effective expedition behavior. Demonstrate how to effectively navigate in an open water environment. Demonstrate the basic skills associated with wilderness living including: tent set-up, safe kitchen set-up and operation, bear bags, water procurement. Demonstrate the basic skills of canoeing including: strokes, packing/trimming, portaging, rescues.
	REC 1140 - Fundamentals of Kayaking Introduction to kayaking that includes paddling techniques and equipment, recommended prior to enrolling in Whitewater Kayaking. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in kayaking. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to the kayaking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic kayaking strokes, techniques, and maneuvers. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in kayaking. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable kayaking adventures. Identify and describe the potential impacts of wind, currents, and other environmental conditions on the development of trip itineraries and ¿float plans¿ in kayaking. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of kayaking.
	REC 1141 - Whitewater Kayaking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of whitewater kayaking. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in white water kayaking. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to white water kayaking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic white water kayaking strokes, techniques, and maneuvers in a white water environment. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in white water kayaking. Demonstrate proficiency in reading white water. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable white water kayaking. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in white water kayaking.
	REC 1142 - Coastal Kayaking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of coastal kayaking. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in coastal kayaking. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to the sport of coastal kayaking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic coastal kayaking strokes, techniques, and maneuvers. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in coastal kayaking. Demonstrate proficiency in using nautical charts and compasses to navigate in coastal kayaking. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable coastal kayaking adventures. Identify and describe the potential impacts of wind, waves, currents, and other environmental conditions on the development of trip itineraries and float plans in coastal kayaking. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of coastal kayaking.
	REC 1143 - Kayak Touring Provides an experiential learning environment that utilizes the natural surroundings to develop strong wilderness living and kayaking skills. Focus on the development of a personal outdoor ethic, interpersonal skills, and awareness of the natural environment through observation. Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in extended kayak expeditions on lakes and/or rivers. In addition, students learn about expeditionary leadership specific to kayaking in backcountry settings. Requisites: Permission required Credit Hours: 1 - 6 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours. Lecture/Lab Hours: 10.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply principles and practices of expedition management in kayak touring. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to kayaking. Apply the principles of safety and risk management in kayak touring. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal interactions and effective expedition behavior. Demonstrate how to effectively navigate in river and/or open water environments. Demonstrate the basic skills associated with wilderness living including: tent set-up, safe kitchen set-up and operation, bear bags, water procurement. Demonstrate the basic skills of kayaking including: strokes, maneuvers, packing/trimming, portaging, rescues.
	REC 1150 - Whitewater Rafting Introduction to whitewater rafting that includes techniques and equipment used by raft guides for professional outfitters. Emphasizes safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisitions for new paddlers of inflatable craft. Introduces and trains paddlers in the basic elements of river reading, White Water safety considerations, and paddling techniques. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in white water rafting. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to white water rafting. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic white water rafting strokes, techniques, and maneuvers in class I-III environment. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in white water rafting. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic elements of river reading. Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead a group of paddlers through white water. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable white water rafting. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in white water rafting.
	REC 1160 - Stand Up Paddleboarding Introduces the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding in calm flatwater conditions, as well as conditions where wind, waves, and currents are present. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in SUP. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to SUP. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic SUP strokes, techniques, and maneuvers. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in SUP. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) experiences Identify and describe the potential impacts of wind, waves, currents, and other environmental conditions on SUP performance. Identify and describe the various elements of trip planning for SUP day trips. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of SUP.
	REC 1180 - Sailing Learn the basic elements of sailing, including terminology, rigging, sailing techniques, safety, and etiquette. Also gain personal skills in resourcefulness, balance, and self-reliance. Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate basic maneuvers, such as trimming the sails, using the daggerboard, gybing, and coming about. Demonstrate such skills as knots, rigging, de-rigging, points of sail, capsizing, recovery, tacking, and right of way. Develop skills such as resourcefulness, a sense of balance, power of perception, courage, patience, self-reliance, and a love of nature. Identify the parts of a sailboat. Understand safety, rules of etiquette, courtesy, and nautical terminology. Understand the elements of sailing; how the wind acts on sails and the water acts on a hull to make a boat go.
	REC 1190 - Caving Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of caving. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in caving. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to caving. Articulate understanding of basic caving terms and communication techniques. Demonstrate an understanding of underground leadership. Demonstrate basic caving knots and rope handling skills. Demonstrate geological understanding of caves. Demonstrate the ability to effectively navigate in a cave environment. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for a safe and enjoyable caving experience.
	REC 1200 - Mountain Biking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of mountain biking. Credit Hours: 1 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in mountain biking. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to mountain biking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic riding techniques. Explain and demonstrate basic maintenance skills. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable mountain biking. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of mountain biking. Understand and identify group management techniques in mountain biking.
	REC 1201 - Intermediate Mountain Biking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in intermediate level mountain biking. Students will participate in a weekend trip to learn and practice associated skills. Requisites: REC 1201 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in intermediate level mountain biking. Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to mountain biking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing intermediate riding techniques. Identify and describe principles of intermediate mountain biking techniques. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of mountain biking.
	REC 1202 - Advanced Mountain Biking Introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to safely and enjoyably participate in advanced level mountain biking. Students will participate in a weekend trip to learn and practice associated skills. Requisites: REC 1201 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in advanced level mountain biking. Demonstrate proficiency in performing advanced riding techniques. Demonstrate the ability to assess the skill level of other mountain bikers. Identify and describe principles of advanced mountain biking technique. Understand the basic principles involved in leading individual and group mountain bike rides.
	REC 1220 - Scuba Diver Designed to train students to plan and execute safe and environmentally sound open-water, entry-level recreational SCUBA dives. In addition, although a certification is not guaranteed, course content and organization are designed to prepare students for open-water certification checkout dives. Credit Hours: 2 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in minimizing accident potential in scuba. Apply the principles and practices environmental impact related to the sport of scuba. Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic scuba techniques in an underwater environment. Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in scuba. Demonstrate proficiency in using creating and implementing a dive plan. Identify and describe equipment, clothing, and accessories needed for safe and enjoyable scuba. Identify and utilize resources for continued development in the sport of scuba.
	REC 1221 - Advanced Scuba Diver Provides certified scuba divers with additional training, diving experience and an orientation to a variety of diving sites, conditions and activities. Apply your scuba skills as you explore new dive sites and activities. Learn which diving specialties interest you and what type of diving you enjoy most. Gain more confidence and capability. Begin to consider the directions diving will take you. Requisites: REC 1220 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply an understanding of diving physiology, physics, medical aspects, and fitness in relation to scuba. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in buoyancy control, pressure changes, air consumption, and personal limitations.
	REC 1222 - Scuba Rescue Diver Learn how to effectively manage risks and handle in-water problems and diving emergencies for both boat and shore-based skin and scuba divers. This includes learning to identify problems, assist divers, perform surface and underwater rescues, and transport divers. This is a certification course allowing students to begin the NAUI Leadership Track and work to become an assistant instructor, dive master or instructor. Requisites: REC 1220 and 1221 Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate proficiency in performing self- and assisted-rescues techniques in scuba. Demonstrate the ability to plan ahead and operate in a proactive manner to minimize risk and accident potential. Demonstrate the ability to rescue distressed divers on the surface and underwater. Demonstrate the ability to rescue unconscious divers on the surface and underwater. Demonstrate the skills needed to coordinate an accident scene, stabilize an injured div.er, and coordinate EMS response
	REC 1250 - Adventure Challenge Course Provides the opportunity to demonstrate low and high rope skills and to practice facilitation techniques. Credit Hours: 1 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: To demonstrate effectively low and high rope skills. To practice facilitation techniques.
	REC 1920 - Adventure Experience Practicum for Incoming First Year Students The course uses adventure learning as a means to improve interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and self-efficacy. The course consists of a half-day orientation and a multi-day wilderness expedition. Students will develop wilderness living and travel skills specific to the particular program area in which the practicum is conducted and the form of wilderness travel used during the practicum (e.g., canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, and climbing). Credit Hours: 1 - 6 OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Learning and Doing Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: practicum Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Experience positive social and academic integration as an incoming student Identify personal attributes as they relate to academic and career goals Learn and practice wilderness living and travel skills
	REC 2010 - Recreation and Leisure in Society Provides a broad understanding of nature and scope of recreation and leisure in society as well as an introduction to the recreation and leisure services profession. Credit Hours: 3 General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2SS Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply these assumptions, concepts, and theories to explain the value of play, recreation, and leisure to individuals, communities, and society at large. Differentiate between various professional contexts and settings in which recreation and leisure services are delivered. Identify and describe historical influences that have affected the development of recreation and leisure services professions in the United States. Identify and describe selected assumptions, concepts and theories related to play, recreation, and leisure. Identify and utilize professional resources as a basis for continued professional development in the field of recreation and leisure services.
	REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Introduces students to outdoor recreation and education as a professional practice. Students examine the broad scope of the profession while exploring its value to society. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practice of leadership in outdoor recreation and education. Topics include historical and philosophical foundations of outdoor recreation and education, theories of leadership, judgment and decision-making, values and ethics, teaching and facilitation, safety and risk management, and environmental stewardship. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to differentiate between various professional contexts and settings in which outdoor recreation and education is practiced. Students will be able to explain the general value of outdoor recreation and education to individuals, communities, and society at large. Students will be able to identify and describe basic principles of parks and protected areas management used to minimize environmental impacts related to recreational and educational use of natural environments. Students will be able to identify and describe basic principles of safety and risk management used to minimize accident potential in outdoor recreation and education experiences. Students will be able to identify and describe historical influences that have affected the development of the outdoor recreation and education profession in the United States, Canada and other nations around the world. Students will be able to discuss selected assumptions, concepts and theories related to the practice of outdoor leadership, including theories of leadership, judgment and decision-making, group dynamics, values and ethics, and teaching and facilitation. Students will be able to identify and utilize professional resources as a basis for continued professional development in the field of recreation and leisure services.
	REC 2750 - Inclusive Recreation This course will introduce students to the concepts, methods, and settings for developing inclusive recreation services for diverse populations. These concepts and methods can be applied to individuals and groups that may need adaptions for inclusive recreation services. Students will gain knowledge in universal access, design, and inclusion in community settings. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Formal field experiences. Understanding of inclusive practices as they apply to design of areas and facilities. Understanding of inclusive practices as they apply to operating programs and services. Understanding of the importance of leisure service delivery systems for diverse populations. Understanding of the legal foundations and the legislative processes related to recreation, park resources, and leisure services for diverse populations.
	REC 2900 - Special Topics in Recreation Specific course content will vary with offering. Credit Hours: 1 - 15 Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated. Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will increase their knowledge in Recreation.
	REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management This course introduces students to the principles and practices of recreation areas and facilities management. The course focuses on a wide range of recreation areas and facilities, including open spaces and natural areas, municipal parks and playgrounds, amusement parks, aquatics facilities, fitness centers, and others. Students participate in site visits to various recreation areas and facilities as a means of seeing the principles and practices of recreation areas and facilities management in action. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss general principles and practices of recreation areas and facilities management. Students will be able to apply principles of recreation areas and facilities management in various recreation settings, including open spaces and natural areas, parks and playgrounds, amusement parks, aquatics facilities, fitness centers, and others. Students will be able to explain various aspects of recreation areas and facilities management, including facility maintenance and improvement, energy conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives, and safety and risk management. Students will be able to identify revenue sources and budgeting processes used in recreation areas and facilities management. Students will be able to implement evaluation and assessment techniques used in the design, development, maintenance, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities.
	REC 3100 - Recreation Programming This course introduces students to principles and practices involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure experiences offered through a variety of government, commercial and not-for-profit agencies and organizations. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss the range of recreation programs and events typically offered through parks, recreation, and leisure services agencies and organizations. Students will be able to apply techniques used to carry out needs assessments as part of the process of planning, developing and implementing recreation programs and events. Students will be able to develop comprehensive recreation program plans. Students will be able to develop and implement marketing and fundraising strategies to promote recreation programs and events. Students will be able to implement cost analyses to develop budgets that reflect revenue and expenses associated with sponsoring recreation programs and events. Students will be able to identify areas and facilities as well as equipment and supplies needed to support recreation programs and events. Students will be able to develop and implement safety and risk management plans to ensure participant safety during recreation program and events. Students will be able to apply strategies used in the recruitment and oversight of volunteers and other personnel needed to sponsor various recreation programs and events. Students will be able to create a program evaluation that assesses the extent to which programmatic outcomes are met and experienced by participants.
	REC 3110 - Expedition Planning & Management Introduces students to knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective planning and management of short as well as extended wilderness expeditions. Course topics include goal setting and researching your expedition, training and health considerations, expedition budgeting and finance, logistics and expedition support, transportation and lodging, energy balance and menu planning, equipment, leadership, expedition behavior and communication, and safety and risk management. Requisites: REC 2150 Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Apply basic principles of financial budgeting to determine costs and effectively allocate financial resources in planning and managing a wilderness expedition. Apply basic principles of safety and risk management in creating expedition plans, including the development of emergency procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles related to maintaining energy balance through effective menu planning for an extended wilderness expedition. Identify and describe basic principles related to facilitating the development of positive group norms and individual role performance among expedition members. Identify and describe equipment needs for specific wilderness expeditions. Identify logistical concerns related to travel, lodging and expedition support. Incorporate the principles of Leave No Trace and other considerations related to resource use in developing and implementing an expedition plan. Utilize various informational resources in creating an expedition plan.
	REC 3120 - Wilderness First Responder Trains students to respond to medical emergencies in remote settings. Students learn to conduct initial scene surveys and patient assessments as well as to apply the protocols and skills for treating a wide range of medical emergencies, including musculoskeletal injuries, soft tissue injuries, and more. Emphasis is placed on developing and exercising critical decision-making skills required to effectively assess and treat injured patients in the field as well as understanding the circumstances under which medical evacuations from the field should be conducted. Students who successfully complete the course will receive professional certification as a Wilderness First Responder. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to perform systematic patient assessments in diagnosing injuries and illnesses. Students will be able to recognize serious traumatic injuries in a wilderness context. Students will be able to recognize environmental threats in a wilderness context. Students will be able to recognize and treat musculoskeletal injuries in a wilderness context. Students will be able to clean and manage wounds in a wilderness context. Students will be able to perform CPR and basic life saving skills. Students will be able to identify and exercise International Wilderness Protocols in wilderness medicine. Students will be able to identify and discuss medical-legal issues as they pertain to wilderness medicine. Students will be able to identify the difference between wilderness and urban medicine. Students will be able to create and document an accident response report.
	REC 3130 - Fitness and Wellness Programs in Campus Recreation Examines elements in the organization and administration of fitness and wellness programming in campus recreation programs. 2 lec Requisites: REC 2010 or 200 Credit Hours: 2 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Identify fitness and wellness programming concerns.
	REC 3150 - Administration of Aquatic Facilities This course focuses on administration of aquatics facilities. Students are introduced to the mechanical functions of aquatic facilities, management and oversight of aquatics facilities, and aquatics program and special event operations. The course is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities in public and semi-public recreation pools and water park facilities. Students who successfully complete this course earn professional certification as an Aquatic Facility Operator through the National Recreation and Park Association. Credit Hours: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss principles and practices of aquatics facilities management. Students will be able to discuss planning considerations for aquatics facility design and operations. Students will be able to plan and implement aquatics programs and special events. Students will be able to develop an aquatic facility budget, accounting for revenues and expenses involved in operating an aquatics facility. Students will be able to identify and explain the function of the various aspects of an aquatics facility, including the mechanical features of a pool and pool filtration system. Students will be able to identify the various types of swimming facilities and their characteristics. Students will be able to identify and discuss the principles of the Model Aquatic Health Code. Students will be able to discuss safety and risk management principles and practices used in overseeing aquatics facilities operations.

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PSY 2980T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 2981T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 3110 - Advanced Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

PSY 3120 - Tests and Measurements

PSY 3210 - Sensation and Perception

PSY 3220 - Learning

PSY 3230 - Comparative Psychology

PSY 3240 - Human Psychophysiology

PSY 3250 - Psychology of Health and Illness

PSY 3310 - Human Memory

PSY 3320 - Psycholinguistics

PSY 3330 - Human Judgment and Decision Making

PSY 3410 - Behavior Genetics and Individual Differences

PSY 3420 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging

PSY 3430 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood

PSY 3440 - Psychology of Gender

PSY 3510 - Motivation

PSY 3520 - Social Psychology of Justice

PSY 3530 - Psychology of Religion

PSY 3610 - Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

PSY 3620 - Organizational Psychology

PSY 3630 - Personnel Psychology

PSY 3640 - Occupational Health Psychology

PSY 3710 - Clinical and Counseling Psychology

PSY 3810 - Environmental Psychology

PSY 3820 - Sport Psychology

PSY 3910 - Fieldwork in Psychology

PSY 3920 - Teaching Practicum

PSY 3940 - Research in Psychology

PSY 3970T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 3980T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology

PSY 4210 - Clinical Neuropsychology

PSY 4330 - Choices & Happiness

PSY 4410 - Prenatal Influences on Development

PSY 4710 - Psychoactive Drugs: Therapeutic Agents and Drugs of Abuse

PSY 4720 - Human Stress

PSY 4810 - Evolutionary Psychology

PSY 4900 - Special Topics in Psychology

PSY 4930 - Independent Study in Psychology

PSY 4960H - Psychology Honors Seminar

PSY 4970H - Readings in Honors Work

PSY 4970T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 4980H - Honors Work in Psychology

PSY 4980T - Psychology Tutorial

PSY 4990H - Honors Work in Psychology

QBA 1720 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Descriptive Analytics

QBA 1721 - Introduction to Information Analysis and Design (Nonmajor)

QBA 2010 - Introduction to Business Statistics

QBA 2720 - Business Analytics

QBA 2900 - Special Topics in Quantitative Business Analysis

QBA 3720 - Predictive Analytics

QBA 4720 - Prescriptive Analytics

QBA 4900 - Special Topics in Quantitative Business Analysis

REAL 1010 - Real Estate Principles and Practices

REAL 1030 - Real Estate Law

REAL 2010 - Real Estate Appraising

REAL 2040 - Real Estate Finance

REAL 2210 - Real Estate–Special Topics

REAL 2900 - Special Topics in Real Estate

REC 1000 - Fundamentals of Backpacking

REC 1005 - Winter Wilderness Living Skills

REC 1010 - Wilderness Navigation

REC 1030 - Wilderness Survival

REC 1060 - Hunter Education

REC 1080 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing

REC 1081 - Sport Rock Climbing

REC 1082 - Traditional Rock Climbing

REC 1083 - Rock Climbing Rescue

REC 1100 - Fundamentals of Fishing

REC 1110 - Cross Country Snow Skiing

REC 1130 - Fundamentals of Canoeing

REC 1131 - Whitewater Canoeing

REC 1132 - Canoe Touring

REC 1140 - Fundamentals of Kayaking

REC 1141 - Whitewater Kayaking

REC 1142 - Coastal Kayaking

REC 1143 - Kayak Touring

REC 1150 - Whitewater Rafting