MATC 2024-25 Catalog

POWENG – QETECH

nature of the biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. PSYCH-240 Credits: 3 Health Psychology Students examine how psychosocial and behavioral factors in fl uence health and disease processes. They will also analyze the relationship of individual and environmental factors to the development and management of speci fi c diseases. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-270 Credits: 3 Educational Psychology Educational Psychology is the study of how students learn, the effectiveness of particular teaching techniques, the dynamics of school populations and the psychology of teaching. PTASST – Physical Therapy Assistant (Department 524) PTASST-139 Credits: 4 PTA Patient Interventions An introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program (10-524-1). PTASST-140 Credits: 2 PTA Professional Issues 1 Introduces the history and development of the physical therapy program, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and professional communications skills. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program (10-524-1). PTASST-142 Credits: 3 PTA Therapeutic Exercise Provides instruction on the implementation of a variety of therapeutic exercise principles. Learners implement, educate, adapt and assess responses to therapeutic exercises. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-156 and either BIOSCI-177 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202. PTASST-143 Credits: 4 PTA Biophysical Agents Develops the knowledge and technical skills necessary to perform various biophysical agents likely to be utilized as a PTA. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-139 and PTASST-156. Must be admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program (10-524-1). PTASST-144 Credits: 4 PTA Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Integrates concepts of neuromuscular pathologies, physical therapy interventions and data collection in patient treatment. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-139, PTASST-142 and PTASST-157.

POWENG-335

Credits: 3

PSYCH-199

Credits: 3

Instrumentation and Controls This course covers a wide variety of boiler and HVAC controls. Thermostats, pneumatic and electronic controls, and building automation systems, pressure transmitters, thermocouples, and gauges are just some of the instrumentation covered in this class. POWENG-336 Credits: 1 Math for Power Engineers This class contains practical applications commonly used in a variety of industries and trades. The class covers math concepts and how they are applied in boiler operation, HVAC, construction and manufacturing. Measuring in whole numbers and fractions are studied. Percentages and word problems are geared toward the everyday situations the working person fi nds him/herself in. Weekly quizzes and a comprehensive fi nal exam are part of the learning experience. POWENG-395 Credits: 3 Electricity for Power Engineering Basic fundamentals of electricity in the power engineering fi eld of facility maintenance, equipment operation and repair, and power generation. PSYCH – Psychology (Department 809) PSYCH-159 Credits: 3 Abnormal Psychology The course addresses the foundations of abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, including their characteristics, possible causes, assessments, diagnostic processes and treatments. The course includes examination of major historical and theoretical perspectives, research, sociocultural considerations and elements of psychological wellness. PSYCH-188 Credits: 3 Developmental Psychology Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. PSYCH-198 Credits: 3 Introduction to Psychology This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social in fl uences and development.

Psychology of Human Relations Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family, and in society. PSYCH-230 Credits: 3 Cultural Psychology This course is designed to provide a survey of psychological issues across a variety of cultures. Students will analyze how different aspects of culture affect human behavior, emotion and cognition and consider a variety of issues that are relevant to understanding and relating to people who are culturally different from one another. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199, PSYCH-231 or PSYCH-238. PSYCH-231 Credits: 3 Introductory Psychology This introductory psychology course presents a contemporary survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It includes various theoretical foundations of human functioning in areas such as methodology, physiological factors, memory, human development, motivation, stress management, personality and pathology. PSYCH-232 Credits: 3 Abnormal Psychology This course surveys systematically the essential features, possible causes, assessment and treatment of the various types of abnormal behavior from the viewpoint of the major theoretical perspectives in the fi eld of abnormal psychology. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-233 Credits: 3 Social Psychology This course deals with perception, attitudes, values, communication and roles with relation to the community. Various contemporary social problems are examined, including racism. Emphasis is given to the sociology and psychology concerned with groups. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-237 Credits: 3 Child Psychology Students are introduced to children’s behavioral development from conception to adolescence. A comprehensive view of the child at each stage of growth is presented with the main focus on the interaction of heredity, physical constitution, maturation and socio-environmental factors. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or

PSYCH-231. PSYCH-238

Credits: 3

Life-Span Psychology Life-Span Psychology is the study of human development throughout the life span. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive

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