Research Methods focuses on the application of the scientific method in psychological research to empirically and systematically evaluate behavior and mental processes. An emphasis is placed on becoming critical consumers of research. Students develop skills related to validating claims, understanding journal articles, designing simple studies, and presenting research projects in poster format. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in 171, 223. Open to psychology majors only (or with instructor permission)

This course prepares students to understand, interpret, and conduct analyses of data for psychological studies and simple experiments. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand descriptive statistics, sampling error, statistical significance, effect size, and confidence intervals. Prerequisite: acceptable math placement score or grade of C or higher in MATH 112. QL

This course will examine the major theories, research methodology, and research findings focusing on developments in physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development, and the contexts that influence development. Prerequisite: 171.

Human Sexuality explores the biological, psychological, and social/cultural aspects of human sexual behavior. Students evaluate the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive interactions between personal values and societal expectations. Prerequisite: 171.

This course provides an overview of chemical abuse and dependence, examining the impact on society, families, and individuals. Students will be introduced to the scope and nature of the field of chemical dependency, including a historical perspective. Special emphasis will target the Biopsychosocial model of addiction, prevention, family dynamics, special populations, and treatment modalities.

This course introduces students to the study of behavior and mental processes including cognition, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, interpersonal interactions, psychological disorders, and much more. Students receive exposure to the breadth of the scientific field of psychology with an emphasis on evaluating behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective. SS

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a dietetics faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. Prerequisite: as determined by instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to dietetics students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior or standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Supervised practice with a program director or department manager in a non-commercial foodservice operation or food-related business. Students will be engaged in management projects. Prerequisite: 351.

Study of acute and chronic disease processes in relationship to the most current principles of the nutrition care process with attention to surgery and critical care, renal, transplant and parenteral and enteral conditions. Prerequsite: 470.