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360 Neuroscience and Behavior
This course addresses the biological basis of human development, personality, mental abilities, motivation and emotion, psychological disorders and treatment, and health psychology. The course focus will be on the brain - its structure, chemistry and function - viewed in the light of a biblical view of humans. (3 credits) This course may be offered online with an approved partner.
399 Applied Apprenticeship
This course includes an overview of human development, personality, mental abilities, motivation and emotion, psychological disorders and treatment, and health psychology. These issues are viewed in the light of a biblical view of humans. (3-9 credits)
421 Psychology of Coaching
This course covers the subject of coaching from the perspective of how individuals build teams, develop leadership skills, and articulate a vision of success that enhances both individual and team performance. While a large portion of the course deals with coaching from the perspective of sport and exercise, students will also study how coaching techniques apply to a variety of human contexts. (3 credits)
499 Psychology Capstone: Paper/Project and Presentation
The Liberal Studies major at Providence Christian College culminates in two capstone courses. These courses are designed to allow students to demonstrate their mastery of institution-wide learning outcomes as well as their achievement of competency in their chosen area of concentration through a presentation of a paper or project. Particular components of this course including goals, objectives and methods of assessment appropriate for the particular concentration will be set by the faculty member. (3 credits)
General Science (SCI)
113 Concepts of Physical Science
This course provides an introductory survey of the physical sciences, with particular emphasis on topics from chemistry and physics. The history of and methods used in the physical sciences are studied. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 102 or a higher-level mathematics course. Not open to concentrations requiring courses in chemistry or physics. (3 credits + 1 credit lab)
114 Concepts of Earth Science
This course is a survey of minerals, rocks, historical geology, landforms, weather patterns and climates, freshwater systems and oceanography, the solar system and galaxies. Emphasis is placed on the stewardship and development of creation resources. Field trips. (3 credits + 1 credit lab)
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