2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.
Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester.
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ORG7440 - Business Principles(3 units)
Introduction to the language and concepts of business in order to understand the drivers of value and performance. Overviews key functional areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, public relations, IT, strategic planning, and project management. It includes survey of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Practice, technology mediated decision making and leadership in business.
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ORG7503 - Leadership(3 units)
This course introduces students to the role of the leader within the organization. It offers a critical review of leadership theory. The course covers many behavioral concepts that affect leadership success, strategic management, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. These factors include group dynamics, interpersonal relations, international-multiculturalism, sustainability and other issues such as emotional intelligence.
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ORG7512 - Transitions in Organizations(2 units)
Issues concerning transition in organizations. The elements of organizational transition and change are discussed as they relate to managers and employees.
Prerequisites: Completion of MAOB program year 1 courses.
May not be used for course credit in doctoral programs.
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ORG7525 - Organizational Change and Development(3 units)
The principles of organizational development, organizational diagnosis and organizational interventions will be discussed in the context of organizational and individual dynamics, and organizational cultures. Theories, methods and findings relevant to changing individuals and groups in organizational cultural contexts and organizations themselves to improve effectiveness. Individual change strategies, interpersonal and group change strategies, role or task related strategies and organizational system-directed change strategies are covered, including theory, empirical research and practice issues.
Prerequisites: ORG6435 or ORG7350 or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG7540 - Managing Transitions: Individual and Organizational(2 units)
Addresses the role of internal processes of transition in the OD and organizational change processes. The stages of transition undergone while meeting objectives of a change process are examined. Ways to overcome barriers to change will also be discussed.
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ORG7610 - Organizational Consulting Skills Development(3 units)
Building on the foundation of OD theories, this course provides an elaboration of an organizational development viewpoint, particularly emphasizing skill development. Emphasizes organizational assessment, intervention designs, implementation and style of the practitioner, writing proposals and on the practitioner’s awareness of his or her impact on others in the organization.
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ORG7670 - Coaching and Mentoring Skill Development(3 units)
This course reviews the theoretical underpinnings of coaching, introduces students to diverse practices and provides opportunities for practice. In addition to reading key texts, students look through assorted lenses at how one’s self impacts one’s work as a coach and is in turn impacted by it.
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ORG7710 - Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility(3 units)
Develops conceptual tools and analytical strategies for an ethical analysis of decision making and policies in organizations. Drawing upon different ethical traditions and philosophies of rights and justice, the course examines the strengths and weaknesses of various justifications for contemporary organizational, social and environmental practices.
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ORG7730 - Synthesizing Multiple Perspectives: A Capstone Course(2 units)
Case examples and relevant theories serve as a capstone class in the field of Organizational Studies. This course integrates all curricular sequences.
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ORG7863 - Org Psych Research Project I(3 units)
This course is a two-semester introduction to conducting applied research. It will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Students enrolled in the class will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses. Next, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Data will then be collected and analyzed pertinent to the hypotheses. Finally, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY6021, PSY6700, ORG6016, and ORG6004
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ORG7864 - Org Psych Research Project II(3 units)
This course is a two-semester introduction to conducting applied research. It will prepare I-O Psychology students for their future research requirements including the doctoral dissertation. The course is taught as a guided experience in planning and executing actual research in an area of I-O Psychology. Students enrolled in the class will identify a suitable topic and develop appropriate hypotheses. Next, the methods and instruments for testing the hypotheses will be developed. Data will then be collected and analyzed pertinent to the hypotheses. Finally, a written report of the research will be prepared suitable for publication in a journal or presentation at a professional meeting.
Prerequisites: PSY6021, PSY6700, ORG6016, ORG6004 and ORG7863.
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ORG8120 - Talent Staffing and Selection(3 units)
Covers job analysis models and applications, criterion models and criterion development, reliability and validity issues, selection utility, decision making models and strategies for combining predictor scores, adverse impact and test fairness models, cognitive ability predictors, interviews, simulations and performance tests, and personality and other predictors. The course also covers legal parameters (Federal and state laws), landmark Supreme Court cases, Uniform Guidelines, SIOP’s Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures and other personnel selection guidelines.
Prerequisites: PSY6021, PSY6700
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ORG8220 - Human Resource Management(3 units)
Study of factors involved and methods used in planning the use of human resources in an organization. Topics covered include: components of HR systems, utility of selection systems, legal issues, environmental scanning, workforce planning and linking HR strategy to business objectives.
Fresno offers this course online.
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ORG8225 - Strategic Human Resource Management(3 units)
Covers concepts and practices guiding philosophy, tactical planning and implementation of human resource management in light of strategic and long term organizational goals of the organization, with primary focus on human capital. Addresses macro-concerns regarding structure, quality, culture, values, and commitment. Gives direction on how to build the foundations for strategic advantage in changing environments.
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ORG8505 - Organizational Engagement(2 units)
Emphasizes the role of the individual and the importance of employee engagement in contemporary organizational life. Addresses individual approaches to learning and the individual-organizational interface. Examines generational differences in work attitudes and effect on organizations.
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ORG8515 - Globalization and International Organization Development(3 units)
Global and international issues in OD and the design and implementation of international OD initiatives are examined. Students research and discuss issues related to the practice of OD in other cultures and the practice of OD in international companies. Covers cultural and intercultural factors and relevant research findings.
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ORG8800 - Advanced Seminar in Organizational Studies:(1 to 3 units)
Special topics in the field of Organizational Psychology.
May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
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ORG8990 - Ph.D. Dissertation I(3 units)
Individual and/or group work to develop the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, the student becomes acquainted with the work of other students, resulting in a familiarity with broad areas of research. Alternatively, the student may receive one-to-one supervision towards preparation of the dissertation proposal. The requirements for this course are met when the initial chapter(s) (Introduction, Problem, Purpose of the Study, Literature Review, Scope, Importance, and Research Questions/Hypothesis) are completed.
Prerequisites: All of the first and second year courses, or permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director
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ORG8991 - Ph.D. Dissertation II(1-4 units)
Individual and/or group work to complete the design of the dissertation research. In an interactive seminar environment, the student shares research design ideas and methods. Alternatively, the student may receive one-to-one supervision towards preparation of the dissertation proposal. The requirements for this seminar are met when the methodology chapter(s) (Design, Participants, Instrumentation, Procedures, Data Analyses to be used, and Limitations) are completed.
Prerequisites: ORG8990; passing comps
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ORG9410 - Field Placement in Organizational Studies(1 to 4 units)
Emphasizes the integration of practical field experience with academic course work, embracing the scholar-practitioner model, which is based in the application of theory, research and practice. Students are expected to choose an organization where the application of their learning may be applied. Requires approval and supervision from the Field Placement Director.
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ORG9430A - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(1 unit)
Students must work 1,280 hours in our field in order to complete this internship. By default, all hours are earned in the year after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning up to 240 hours prior to passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, registering for 1 unit per semester* over three semesters beginning as soon as the second semester of the first year. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director. Only 3 units of internship are allowed before passing comps in the PhD program.
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ORG9430B - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(2 units)
Students must work 1,280 hours in our field in order to complete this internship. By default, all hours are earned in the year after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning up to 240 hours prior to passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, registering for 1 unit per semester* over three semesters beginning as soon as the second semester of the first year. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director. Only 3 units of internship are allowed before passing comps in the PhD program.
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ORG9430C - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(3 units)
Students must work 1,280 hours in our field in order to complete this internship. By default, all hours are earned in the year after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning up to 240 hours prior to passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, registering for 1 unit per semester* over three semesters beginning as soon as the second semester of the first year. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director. Only 3 units of internship are allowed before passing comps in the PhD program.
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ORG9430D - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(4 units)
Students must work 1,280 hours in our field in order to complete this internship. By default, all hours are earned in the year after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning up to 240 hours prior to passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, registering for 1 unit per semester* over three semesters beginning as soon as the second semester of the first year. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director. Only 3 units of internship are allowed before passing comps in the PhD program.
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ORG9430E - Internship in Organizational Psychology with Supervision(5 units)
Students must work 1,280 hours in our field in order to complete this internship. By default, all hours are earned in the year after passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, but with the approval of the campus-based internship director students can begin earning up to 240 hours prior to passing the doctoral comprehensive exam, registering for 1 unit per semester* over three semesters beginning as soon as the second semester of the first year. On some campuses, students get supervised team consulting internship projects through the consulting centers. Students meet a few times during the course of their internship work in a supportive environment to present cases from their work experience and receive faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Permission of campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director or Internship Director. Only 3 units of internship are allowed before passing comps in the PhD program.
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ORG9921 - Applied Dissertation Study(2 units)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study; Total of 4 units required.
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ORG9922 - Applied Dissertation Study(1 unit)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the PsyD dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study. Total of 2 units required.
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ORG9931 - Ph.D. Dissertation III(3 to 4 units)
Completion of the doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a faculty.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ORG9410, ORG9430 and passing comps
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ORG9985 - PsyD Dissertation Extension(3 units)
Extension of dissertation research beyond the third year for PsyD OD students. May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but who has yet to finish the dissertation. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but who has yet to finish the dissertation. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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ORG9995 - PhD Dissertation Extension(3 units)
Extension of dissertation research beyond the fourth year. May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but who has yet to finish the dissertation. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but who has yet to finish the dissertation. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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PIM6010 - Pharma and Biotech Industry: Market, Structure, Regulatory and Ethical Issues(3 units)
This course help students develop a comprehensive knowledge and skill set to succeed in the studied industry. Topics covered include research ethics, bioethics, drug approval process, FDA’s relationship with the industry, intellectual property and patents, genomics, licensing and partnering, market /business structure, application of economic analysis and outcomes research. Applications, case studies, professional speakers and examples from industry are presented.
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PIM6015 - Pharma and Biotech: Going to Market & Portfolio Management(3 units)
This course helps aspiring pharmaceutical managers to visualize the journey a new drug takes from inception in the lab to a new product launch. Students touches on key areas involved in the PLM process such as innovation management, project management, product development, production/distribution scale-up, and product commercialization. Students engage in discussions on how to maintain visibility and control of new product investments, institute real-time collaboration among key functional teams. Additional topics covered include the importance of market research in product decisions, roles of multinational corporations, and tools necessary for project management success.
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PIM6025 - Clinical Research Management Process: From Lab to Human Patient(3 units)
This course helps aspiring pharmaceutical managers to visualize the journey a new drug takes from inception in the lab to a new product launch. Students touches on key areas involved in the PLM process such as innovation management, project management, product development, production/distribution scale-up, and product commercialization. Students engage in discussions on how to maintain visibility and control of new product investments, institute real-time collaboration among key functional teams. Additional topics covered include the importance of market research in product decisions, roles of multinational corporations, and tools necessary for project management success.
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PMI4010 - Project Management Essentials(3 units)
Students will gain the tools and knowledge for delivering projects on time and on budget, while meeting performance specifications. They will explore the basic components of project management and the project life cycle: determining the correct project through strategic portfolio analysis; creating a successful charter; assembling and managing a team; analyzing and controlling risk; monitoring project milestones; and closing out the project. Course provides hands-on skills you need to help students successfully complete project management assignments. The course will following the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition.
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PMI4020 - Project Planning, Scheduling, and Staffing(3 units)
Students will gain the knowledge and techniques you need for initiating, planning, estimating, and scheduling your next project successfully. This course explores the basic project elements, tools and techniques to create a project scope, schedule and cost baseline. Students will develop a project charter, work breakdown structure dictionary, network diagrams, critical paths and communication agreements. Case studies will highlight plan and control techniques. Other topics include project software, team contracts and interpersonal skills. Students will learn how to develop effective teams in the context of project management and how to implement communication and conversation strategies that help your team meet its project goals. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI4030 - Controlling Project Costs and Risks(3 units)
This course explores project selection, evaluation, initiation, and the planning that follows. It will discuss project scope and its relationship to costs, as well as the cost-estimating process. Learn how simple but effective tools, like MS Excel and MS Project, can help control project costs. Students will also study risk management - including the nature of risk factors; methods of assessing and estimating impact of risk; and ways of avoiding or mitigating risks. Other topics include monitoring and reporting, sustaining commitment, resource reallocation, balancing time versus quality, performance measurement, and change management. Students explore how to successfully monitor project and program performance through Earned Value Project Management (EVPM). EVPM gives customers and suppliers the ability to track technical aspects, cost, and schedule. It also integrates cost, schedule and technical aspects into programmatic report synopses. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI4040 - Project Procurement Management(3 units)
This course will examine the procurement planning and management process in its entirety, from request for proposal planning to final contract close-out. Learn how to evaluate potential sources for external procurement. Students will explore strategies for contract selection; risk assessment, negotiation, and administration, as well as the challenges that can arise during the life cycle of a contract. Other topics include legal issues, product liability and risk, tender documents, invitation to bid, bid response, and evaluation. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI4050 - Project Management Leadership(3 units)
This course addresses the development of leadership skills to build and sustain high-performing project teams. Emphasis will be on leadership styles, team building, team problem solving and decision making, empowerment and coaching, and leading change.
The course builds on the principles of human resources management and project management and covers the three areas in the PMBOK Guide® for project HR managers: organizational planning, staff acquisition, and team development. Within these areas, emphasis is given to leadership and behavioral theories that impact change, communication, motivation, stress, conflict, negotiation, leadership and politics in a project-management environment.
Students study facilitation, negotiation, teamwork, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and conflict management skills, with specific attention to project management applicability.
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PMI4060 - Project Management Performance and Quality Assurance(3 units)
Project management quality is concerned with two variables: Quality of the project deliverables (products) and quality of project management processes.
Students will explore quality assurance concepts and principles within the total project quality management framework. Students will also study benchmarking, the contractual aspects of quality, quality tools and techniques that utilize statistical process control including tools like Monte Carlo simulations, process improvement, yield management, quality issues of incoming material control and quality audits.
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PMI4070 - Project Management Tools(3 units)
This course explores project scheduling and monitoring techniques used by successful project managers. Students assume the role of project manager in a case simulation and will apply project management concepts conveyed in the program. Through this experience, competency is developed in the areas of project planning, scope definition, cost estimation, cost control, schedule control, trade-off decision making, learning curve theory, quality management, controlling scope creep, and communication management. Throughout the simulation students are confronted with simulated delays and changes that will require changes to their plans.
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PMI4080 - Project Management Capstone(3 units)
In this capstone course, students demonstrate what they learned throughout the project management program by applying leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity skills to real-world situations.
During this course students will review or visit organizations and apply project management knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses to address an actual business need/project that have either been completed or are still underway. This course focuses on project selection, initiation and planning phases, to include: selecting, defining, and preparing a project and plan. By the end of the course, students will have experienced how project management professionals handle real projects.
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PMI4090 - Project Management Practicum(3 units)
This course is designed for students who will participate in a project management capacity on the staff of a client organization that manages and implements project work. This is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate program outcomes learned in the B.S. in Project Management under the supervision of both faculty and organization personnel.
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PMI6010 - Project Management(3 units)
In this course, students will learn the theoretical approaches used in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as published by PMI. Students will learn methods to initiate, plan, execute, control and finish projects. The managerial processes involved in monitoring project progress, as well as the methods used to prevent project failures, will be explored using a methodical approach to the 13 distinct areas of Project Management. Upon completion of this course, students will have met the eligibility requirement of Project Management education needed to qualify for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam.
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PMI6020 - Seminar in Project Management(3 units)
This course is designed to build on the theoretical aspects of PMI 6010 and expand on the student’s knowledge of Project Management methodology and practices. Using scenario-based learning, the course will challenge not just a student’s understanding of project management concepts but also their ability to choose the right solution based on the situation. Upon completion of this course, students will have met the eligibility requirement of 35 hours of Project Management education needed to qualify for the Project Management Professional exam.
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POL2201 - Introduction to Political Science(3 units)
Political ideas, institutions, and practices are examined. Students develop useful tools for the exploration and discussion of political problems. Theoretical concepts and their application are examined.
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POL3000 - Political Psychology(3 units)
This course will review the theories and recent research published in the field of political psychology to provide students with an understanding of how political information is processed by individuals, how emotions, identities, cognition and ideology affect political attitudes, opinions and actions. The course will evaluate political attitudes and behaviors of citizens as well as political elites and leaders in the United States and around the world.
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POL3010 - Race, Ethnicity and Gender in World Politics(3 units)
his course will review the growing theoretical and empirical literature on race, ethnicity and gender relations and inequality, and will explore the implications for American politics, international relations and global development.
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POL3130 - Advanced Critical Thinking and Analysis(3 units)
This course will focus on developing cognitive skills necessary to engage in higher order critical thinking and analysis, use of information, synthesis of data and decision making.
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PPH6905 - Clinical Biochemistry(1.6 units)
This course reviews inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include cellular organization and metabolism, protein structure and function, hemoglobin and blood buffers, enzyme action, fuel metabolism, hormone regulation of metabolism, nutrition, and information transfer by nucleic acids.
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PPH6921 - Neuroscience: Neuroanatomy/Neuropathology(2.4 units)
This course covers structure, function, and common pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Topics include dementia, delirium, and other cognitive disorders; movement, vascular, and seizure disorders; traumatic brain injury; other pathologies of the nervous system, and extrapyramidal dysfunction.
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PPH6925 - Neuroscience: Neurochemistry(1.6 units)
This course covers major neurotransmitter systems: acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, amino acid neurotransmitters and opioid neuropeptides. Topics for each include: anatomical distribution, synthesis, inactivation, synaptic specializations, pharmacology of specific receptor subtypes, second messenger systems and associated behavioral roles.
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PPH6930 - Neurophysiology and Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology(5.6 units)
This course has two components: Neurophysiology and Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology. In the Neurophysiology segment topics include: membrane physiology, action potential conduction, neural integration, post synaptic potentials, synaptic transmission, receptor physiology, sensory systems, motor systems, neural basis of sleep and arousal behavior, right/left cerebral hemispheric specialization, learning and memory, and neuroendocrinology; the Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology segment covers normal anatomy and physiological processes, but emphasizes: 1) how clinical characteristics of diseases and their treatment affect psychological symptoms; and 2) how alterations in cardiovascular, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neural, renal, and endocrine functions affect bioavailability and biodisposition of medications.
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PPH6935 - Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacology(4 units)
All major classes of drugs are discussed, emphasizing their interactions with psychopharmacological agents. Lecture topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including the pharmacological effects of drugs, their mechanisms of actions, side effects, therapeutic applications, and drug-drug interactions.
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PPH7810 - Practicum in Clinical Psychopharmacology(0 units)
This course is designed for students, who are licensed psychologists and are currently enrolled in the Postdoctoral Master Degree Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology, to integrate their professional skills of clinical practice in adult mental health with mentored experience in mental health care assessment that is provided in primary care or in setting providing psychiatric medical care. Each student will be mentored by a licensed physician or prescribing psychologist.
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PPH7900 - Special Populations(2.4 units)
Topics include: child/adolescent psychopharmacology, geriatric psychopharmacology (dementia, polypharmacy, and interactions between pharmacotherapy and age associated illnesses); developmental disorders; treatment of chronic pain disorders; psychopharmacological issues for individuals with chronic medical illness, victims of trauma, and patients with personality disorders.
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PPH7905 - Special Populations 2: Gender, Ethnicity, Chemical Dependency(2.4 units)
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PPH7918 - Advanced Psychopharmacology(4 units)
Major classes of psychotropics are presented: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, antimanics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical medications, herbals and supplements. Discussion includes indications for use, diagnostic considerations, historical perspectives, mechanisms of action, side effects, toxic effects, laboratory assessments and drug-drug interactions. In addition, this course will help students identify nutrient deficiencies, and key drug-nutrient-herb interactions, evaluate the brain/gut/mind connection, recommend safe nutritional supplementation, and use food to support mental/emotional well-being.
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PPH7920 - Pharmacotherapeutics(2.4 units)
Three separate classes: 1) Integration of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology; 2) Research issues in pharmacotherapy; 3) Professional/ethical/legal issues. Topics include: when to initiate/discontinue pharmacotherapy, long-term benefits and side effects, how to evaluate current psychopharmacology research, and psychopharmacology practice guidelines for prescribing and non-prescribing psychologists.
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PPH7925 - Physical Assessment(2.4 units)
Course covers components of physical exam and laboratory assessments, and how both are affected by psychoactive compounds. Signs and symptoms of physical illness with psychological sequelae are emphasized. Topics include neurological examination, patient history, neurophysiological tests, blood chemistry, urinalysis, neuroimaging.
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PPH7930 - Case Seminar(0.8 units)
Integrates coursework on Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, Psychopharmacology, and Special Populations. Case examples are presented that illustrate how to apply this knowledge base with patients who present with different combinations of physical and psychological symptomatology.
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PPI6901 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPI6902 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPI6903 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPS6001A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS6001A-PPS6004A). Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS6002A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS6001A-PPS6004A). Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS6003A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS6001A-PPS6004A). Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS6004A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS6001A-PPS6004A). Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS6009 - Life Span Development(3 units)
This course provides students with an overview of development throughout the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging experiences. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive issues are covered, as well as the expected developmental milestones during each of these phases of development. The latest development in attachment theory, brain research, and aging is included, and themes of diversity issues related to developmental research are highlighted throughout the course.
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PPS6010 - Multicultural Children, Adolescents and Their Families(3 units)
Students will gain an understanding of children, adolescents and families who are ethnically and economically diverse. The curriculum development and social and psychological considerations for multicultural children and adolescents will be investigated in the readings and projects for this class. Students will be able to apply the theories and information creatively and effectively to situations that could occur in learning and counseling diverse children and families in the school setting.
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PPS6014 - Curriculum Instruction and Academic Accommodation and Modification Intervention(3 units)
Course is designed for non-educators/teachers and offers an overview/introduction to the principles of curriculum construction. Course includes academic interventions for accommodation and modification for students with special learning needs.
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PPS6016 - History of School Supportive Services and Social Psychology in Educational Settings(3 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of and roles and responsibilities of school counselors and counselors. Course reviews guidelines for the various disciplines in the practice of psychology with the school setting, including issues of child abuse, privileged communication, confidentiality, patient’s rights and Tarasoff issues, as well as in-depth study of IDEA regulations. This course reviews guidelines for APA, AAMFT , ASCA in the practice of school counseling within the school setting.
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PPS6022 - School Safety, Violence Prevention, Crisis Intervention(3 units)
This course is designed to give students an overview of the various aspects of violence on the school campuses. Guidelines to safe schools, violence prevention and crisis intervention will be explored, including intervening with aggressive students.
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PPS6024 - Family, School and Community Collaboration(3 units)
Teachers, families and staff seek consultation from counselors and counselors on various issues pertaining to students/children. The objective of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the issues inherent in the provision of culturally informed interventions and community-based services, to culturally and ethnically diverse children adolescents and their families, as well as services offered through their school districts.
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PPS6025 - Methodology of Educational Research(3 units)
The objective of this course is to provide the school psychology graduate student enrolled in the Pupil Personnel Credential program with exposure to both quantitative and qualitative educational research methodologies. The student will also be prepared to learn how to select the most appropriate educational research methodology to suit the educational research question(s) under investigation in school settings.
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PPS6029 - Behavior Management in the Classroom(3 units)
This course provides an introduction to the principles of ABA as key components responsible for behavior change agents in the classroom. Candidates will learn the role of a functional behavior assessment as it relates to defining skill repertoire building and management of behaviors impacting the educational setting. With the support of literature reviews, students will learn to develop practical classroom strategies to address these barriers to learning. Additionally, candidates will be introduced to the process of functional behavior assessment as it pertains to dealing with behavior problems and management in the classroom. Candidates will become familiar with assessment and intervention techniques to aid in consultation to parents and teachers.
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PPS6031 - Consultation, Program Development, and Evaluation(3 units)
Students will learn how to engage in various consultation activities as well as learn how to complete a needs assessment, design, implement, coordinate and evaluate effective intervention programs. This course is designed to expose students to the methodologies and utility of developing, implementing and evaluating prevention programs.
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PPS6033 - Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam(3 units)
Course includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of the roles of school psychologist. Comprehensive exam will focus on the three concentration areas and provide an indication of the students’ competency levels. Successful completion of the exam precedes the advancement to internship.
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PPS6036 - School Counseling: Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam(1 unit)
Course includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of the roles of school counselor in preparation for the Praxis Exam for School Counselors.
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PPS6045 - Career Counseling(3 units)
This course provides school counseling students with practical information to advise students and parents regarding college admission. The course is designed to promote career advisement knowledge and skills related to: consultation with parents, drop-out prevention, student motivation, academic/career preparation, assessment, application process, financial aid, and interventions to enhance students and parents decisions regarding college admission process.
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PPS6046 - Assessment of Learning Problems and Intervention Strategies(3 units)
This course will continue to focus on conducting full battery assessments and reports. Students will focus on understanding how to use assessment information in a problem solving process and will be able to convey findings in an articulate way to a diverse audience. Students enhance their understanding of contextual influences on outcomes. Particular emphasis is placed on assessment for the various processing disorders.
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PPS6048 - Case Study Development: Psycho-educational Assessment(3 units)
This course will focus on achievement and aptitude assessment tools as well as informant measures, self-report, and behavior observations. Students will learn the concepts of how to conduct full battery assessments and comprehensive reports.
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PPS6049 - Atypical Populations, Alternative Eligibility Assessments(3 units)
This course will focus on the State of California’s eligibility criteria for Individuals with exceptional needs, allowing students opportunities to focus on various arenas of eligibility. Students will continue to practice conducting full assessment batteries.
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PPS6552 - Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology(3 units)
This is an overview of the issues regarding Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology, including the major psychiatric diagnostic areas; the medications currently used; the issues; special populations; the ADHD and Spectrum Disorder debate; and an overview of the collaborative care model for educational psychologists. It also covers the basic brain functions and how the body reacts to medications, including mechanisms of absorption, half life and peak concentration levels.
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PPS6570 - Individual Counseling(3 units)
A comprehensive overview of the conceptual foundations, principles, and strategies of various therapeutic interventions. Topics of lectures, discussions, and student presentations include assessment, goal setting, development and implementation of effective empirically supported behavioral interventions and assessment of their efficacy. Class discussions, video demonstrations, and role-plays are employed to facilitate student learning.
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PPS6580 - Group Counseling, Leadership, and Intervention(3 units)
An overview of principles, issues and practical applications of various techniques in running groups from the young child through the high school age population. Major units of study include the legal and ethical guidelines of group interventions; group leadership skills; developmentally and culturally appropriate group interventions; crisis intervention and group interventions for drug and alcohol abuse.
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PPS7001 - Internship(5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school psychology services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7002 - Internship(5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school psychology services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7210 - Internship(5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7210A - Field Work/Internship(2.5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7210B - Field Work/Internship(2.5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7211 - Internship(5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7211A - Field Work/Internship(2.5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PPS7211B - Field Work/Internship(2.5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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PSY1101 - Introduction to Psychology(3 units)
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes including areas of human development, learning, cognition, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal psychology, stress and health, states of consciousness, cultural diversity.
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PSY1101A - Introduction to Psychology(1.5 units)
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes including areas of human development, learning, cognition, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal psychology, stress and health, states of consciousness, cultural diversity.
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PSY1101B - Introduction to Psychology(1.5 units)
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes including areas of human development, learning, cognition, memory, motivation and emotion, personality, abnormal psychology, stress and health, states of consciousness, cultural diversity.
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PSY2000 - Abnormal Functioning(3 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to how abnormal behavior has been described and treated in both historic, as well as modern context. Students will be introduced to a variety of theories used to describe human behavior and how abnormal functioning can develop. Students will gain an introductory level of knowledge to examine behaviors from multiple perspectives and be able to describe more common abnormal dysfunction.
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PSY2001 - Physiology Psychology(3 units)
The course will provide an introductory survey of physiological basis of behavior, perception, emotion, motivation and cognition. Students will be able to describe basic structures and functions of brain areas and their relation to the behavior of an individual. The topics include: organization of the cerebral cortex and the neural systems of the brain, physiological basis of learning, memory and language; understanding relations between hormones and behavior; and exploring the impact of stress and adversity to brain development.
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PSY2002 - Introduction to Statistics(3 units)
This course provides basic information in methods for picturing data with graphs, describing distributions with numbers, normal distributions, concepts of correlation and linear regression, sampling, experiment design, elementary probability, samples and populations, binomial distributions, confidence intervals, tests of significance, inference errors, inferring a population mean, and the critical analysis of common statistical presentations.
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