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Survey of introductory chemical principles and properties of common materials. Topics include gases, crystalline solids, solutions, energy, polymers, organic compounds and biomolecules. Not intended for majors that require CHEM 215 General Chemistry I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory.

Experiments to accompany CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry.

An introduction to calculations, atomic structure, atomic periodicity, molecular bonding, chemical reaction and gases. An introductory course for students planning a science major. Prerequisite: Score of 20 on Math section of ACT or College Algebra or CHEM 105 Introductory Chemistry. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 216 General Chemistry I Laboratory.

A continuation of CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I, including organic synthesis and the organic chemistry of bio molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry I. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 336 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory.

An introduction to the English language with an emphasis on developing skills in basic grammatical structures, writing sentences, paragraphs and questions, and spelling and punctuation. Offered on Pass-No Credit basis only.

An introduction to the English language with an emphasis on developing skills in reading, vocabulary, listening and speaking which has an emphasis on asking and answering questions. Offered on Pass-No Credit basis only.

Intensive study of writing at the sentence and paragraph level, transitioning into essays, and new grammatical structures with emphasis on recognition, comprehension and usage of structures in meaningful contexts.

Intensive study and practice of reading skills with emphasis on comprehension, increasing vocabulary and reading speed, and listening to formal English, short academic lectures, taking notes and giving oral presentations.

A bridge course designed to prepare students for academic classes through systematic review and introduction of complex grammatical structures, writing essays, and using authentic materials in the writing of documented essays.

A bridge course designed to prepare students for academic classes through increased level of difficulty in reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and study skills, and using authentic academic materials in the practice of reading, listening, and giving oral presentations.

This course is required for international students who score below the Advanced level on the PSU Intensive English Program placement test and who lack Advanced Grammar and Writing skills. Intensive study of writing at the sentence and paragraph level, transitioning into essays, and new grammatical structures with emphasis on recognition and usage of structures in meaningful contexts. Corequisite; IEP 108 Intermediate Reading. Listening & Speaking for International Students.

This course is required for international students who score below the Advanced level on the PSU Intensive English Program placement test and who lack Advanced English Reading, Listening, and Speaking skills. Intensive study and practice of reading skills with emphasis on comprehension, increasing vocabulary and reading speed, and listening to formal English, short academic lectures, taking notes, and giving oral presentations. Corequisite; IEP 106 Intermediate Grammar & Writing for International Students.

This course is required for international students who place in the Advanced level of grammar and writing on the Intensive English Program (IEP) placement test or who successfully complete IEP 106 and IEP 108.It provides instruction in a variety of writing assignments necessary for success at PSU. Assignments include e-mails, summaries, reactions, reports and documented academic essays. Using a variety of rhetorical methods, students will write academic essays with a focus on writing skills as well as documentation. Issues of academic honesty and the definition and consequences of plagiarism will also be addressed.

This course is required for international students who place into Advanced Reading/Listening/Speaking on the Intensive English Program placement test or who have successfully completed IEP 106 and IEP 108. It provides a variety of reading materials authentic to college disciplines within the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills through analysis and synthesis of information, as well as academic listening, note-taking skills.

Instruction in planning and managing a comprehensive K-12 developmental school counseling program (including advisory committees, needs assessment, goals/objectives/outcomes, and program evaluation methods). Techniques, procedures, and materials used to meet the needs of individuals, classroom groups, small groups, and the school community will be addressed. Prerequisite: PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy or permission of instructor.

This course will focus on the contemporary issues school counselors are faced with when working with children and youth in schools. An emphasis will also be on the challenges school counselors address in terms of ethical and legal issues. The American School Counselor Association?s and American Counseling Association?s Codes of Ethics will be utilized. Prerequisite: PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy, PSYCH 814 Program Planning and Management in School counseling, or permission of instructor.

The principle objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive behavior analytic analysis of verbal behavior. The course will begin with Skinner's (1957) account of verbal behavior and will move sequentially through history to more contemporary accounts up until the present day. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate practitioner degree program in psychology, counseling, or behavior analysis.

The primary objective of this course is to ensure ethical and legal professional conduct in behavior analysis. The course will cover ethical responsibilities to clients and professional colleagues including effective treatment, maintaining confidentiality, providing services within one's scope of practice, using least restrictive/most effective intervention, as well as maintaining accurate documentation of services. Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 741 Introduction to Behavior Analysis or PSYCH 841 Basic Behavior Analysis, admission to a graduate practitioner degree program in psychology, counseling, or behavior analysis.

The purpose of this course is to provide field work and consulting experience in behavior analysis. Students will perform behavior analytic duties in accordance with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board experience standards. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Formal application must be made the semester before enrollment in PSYCH 861. May be repeated.

The organization and administration of career and technical education student organizations, especially at the local level. Incorporation of the student organization into the career and technical education program curriculum and the uses in public relations.

A study of legislation and teaching strategies applicable for students with special needs in career and technical education courses. Includes a focus on legislative awareness, strategies for teaching, curriculum and facility modification, and individualized approaches.

Different classroom and laboratory methods are covered for which a teacher may use to manage the classroom and/or laboratory environment and create an environment that is conducive to learning. Topics covered include the use of control theory, creating a positive learning environment, motivating students to learn, changing the behavior of students through the use of different teaching methods, teachers serving as counselors, developing effective consequential actions and discipline, and nonviolent-crisis intervention.

The study of the organization and administration of career and technical student organizations at the local, state and national level. Includes how student organizations are incorporated into career and the technical education program curriculum.

A study of legislation and teaching strategies applicable for students with special needs in career and technical education courses. Includes a focus on legislative awareness, legalities, strategies for teaching, curriculum and facility modification, and individualized approaches. An introduction of available resources accessible to instructors is included.

The organization and administration of career and technical education student organizations, especially at the local level. Incorporation of the student organization into the career and technical education program curriculum and the uses in public relations.

A study of legislation and teaching strategies applicable for students with special needs in career and technical education courses. Includes a focus on legislative awareness, strategies for teaching, curriculum and facility modification, and individualized approaches.

Different classroom and laboratory methods are covered for which a teacher may use to manage the classroom and/or laboratory environment and create an environment that is conducive to learning. Topics covered include the use of control theory, creating a positive learning environment, motivating students to learn, changing the behavior of students through the use of different teaching methods, teachers serving as counselors, developing effective consequential actions and discipline, and nonviolent-crisis intervention.

The study of the organization and administration of career and technical student organizations at the local, state and national level. Includes how student organizations are incorporated into career and the technical education program curriculum.

A study of legislation and teaching strategies applicable for students with special needs in career and technical education courses. Includes a focus on legislative awareness, legalities, strategies for teaching, curriculum and facility modification, and individualized approaches. An introduction of available resources accessible to instructors is included.