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  • PSPL 202: State and Local Government

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduction to the government and politics of states, cities, counties, and townships, with special emphasis on Pennsylvania. Topics include state legislatures, governors, criminal justice systems, lobby groups, budget and taxing policy, and the politics of education, housing, and welfare. The class may include meetings with state representatives, city council members, administrative leaders, county commissioners, and lobbyists. Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 003 or 057; or placement beyond ENGL 003 or 007. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    PSPL 101 or GP 201
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  • PSPL 205: International Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to relations among the states of the world. This course serves to expose students to a range of analytical tools that can be used to understand international politics and to examine the basic concepts utilized in the analysis of international politics and their application to current problems. Differences between domestic and international politics are also presented. The structural system, the state, and the individual levels of analyses are emphasized, as well as the application of these analytical tools to current international politics. Prerequisite: PSPL 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    PSPL 101 or GP 201
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  • PSPL 208: Comparative Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the political institutions and politics of both democratic and non-democratic countries. This course examines the organizational structures of various political systems and how political problems are solved. Special attention is given to constitutions, parliaments, political leaders, elections, social and economic policies, political culture, history, and geography. The countries to be studied include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China. Prerequisite:    PSPL 101 or GP 201
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  • PSYC 101: General Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Examination and application of major principles of psychology including: an introduction to scientific and research methods, biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, human development, motivation and emotion, thinking, memory and intelligence, personality theories, stress and coping, social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 003, 007, or 057 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • PSYC 101H: Honors General Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Examination and application of major principles of psychology including: an introduction to scientific and research methods, biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, human development, motivation and emotion, thinking, memory and intelligence, personality theories, stress coping, social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 003, 007, or 057 with a grade of C or higher. (CORE B) Prerequisite:    ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • PSYC 209: Lifespan Development

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Overview of human development, covering the lifespan of the individual. Includes integration of the basic concepts and principles of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development at each major stage of life; prenatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool, middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and old age. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 212: Child Growth and Development

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    The combined process of mental development and physical growth of the child, including the nature of children and of learning at various levels of development from the prenatal to the adolescent stage. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H
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  • PSYC 213: Psychological Disorders and Treatment

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Survey of theories and etiology of abnormal behavior and its social significance; description of symptoms; consideration of techniques of therapy and theories of prevention. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 216: Psychology of Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Comprehensive review of the biological, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of human sexual behavior. (Occasional offering.) Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 221: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Dynamics of interpersonal behavior in various social contexts. Topics include communication; attitude measurement and change; interpersonal attraction; aggression; altruism and prosocial behavior, conformity, compliance and obedience; small-group behavior; leadership; prejudice; and community assessment. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or PSYC 101H
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