This course is designed to orient students to the scientific study of behavior through the exploration of selected principles and theories of human behavior. Topics include perception, learning and memory, personality, development, abnormal behavior and social influences on behavior. Research and theory are discussed in such areas as social stratification, race, class and sex, and deviance and social change. Emphasis is placed on critical historical moments and political case studies, i.e. the American Revolution, components of American Government, contemporary political debates. This course helps ESL students to improve their speaking and listening skills.
Students practice speaking formally on biomedical and scientific topics.
They also practice communicating and writing formally on a variety of topics. Students present several formal and informal speeches and a debate. Emphasis is placed on building confidence and competence in public presentations. Admission determined by results of Oral Placement Exam or consent of instructor. This course is designed to sensitize students to ethical issues arising in pharmacy practice situations and to provide them with the analytical skills to resolve those issues.