UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
FAST TRACK (Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to Fast Track Policy for
eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: PSY 432/432H
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
SBS
4. Academic Unit:
C. Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this
course, students
will be able to:
1. Use the BbL shell
and tools effectively
and appropriately.
This meets the NAU
Psychology
Department
Learning Goal for
Communication
and Professional
Development.
2. Describe and
explain the role of
various
neurotransmitter
systems,
neuroanatomy and
physiology in the
effects of various
drug classes. This
meets the NAU
Psychology
Effective Fall 2013
By:
Assessed
by:
Completing
assignments
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions
Psychological Sciences
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Course Learning Outcomes)
NO CHANGES
Navigating
through the
course shell,
submitting
assignments
3
Department
Learning Goal for
Knowledge Base
in Psychology and
Scientific Inquiry
and Critical
Thinking.
3. Compare and
contrast the
mechanisms of
action, risk of
tolerance,
dependence and
withdrawal
syndrome
associated with
various classes of
therapeutic and
illicit drugs. This
meets the NAU
Psychology
Department
Learning Goal for
Knowledge Base
in Psychology and
Scientific Inquiry
and Critical
Thinking.
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions
2
By the end of this
course, students
will be able to:
By:
4. Identify practical
applications of their
knowledge of
psychopharmacology
in a case study
context. This meets
the NAU Psychology
Department Learning
Goal for Knowledge
Base in Psychology,
Scientific Inquiry
and Critical
Reading
assigned
text/articles; Discussion,
participating case studies
in class
discussions
Effective Fall 2013
Assessed
by:
Thinking, Ethical
and Social
Responsibility in a
Diverse World, and
Communication.
5. Apply appropriate
language to topics in
psychopharmacology.
This meets the NAU
Psychology
Department Learning
Goal for Knowledge
Base in Psychology.
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions,
case studies
6. Explain basic
processes of neural
communication and
central nervous
system functions.
This meets the NAU
Psychology
Department Learning
Goal for Knowledge
Base in Psychology.
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions,
case studies
7. Identify the
biological basis of
function for selected
examples of drugs of
abuse and
therapeutic drugs.
This meets the NAU
Psychology
Department Learning
Goal for Knowledge
Base in Psychology.
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions,
case studies
8. Describe
pharmacological
treatments for
examples of
psychological
disease/disorder.
This meets the NAU
Psychology
Department Learning
Goal for Knowledge
Base in Psychology
and Professional
Reading
assigned
text/articles;
participating
in class
discussions
Assignments,
tests,
quizzes,
discussions,
case studies
Effective Fall 2013
Development.
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*
http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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PSY 432 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DRUGS
AND BEHAVIOR (3)
Description: Introduces physiological and
synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and
illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: (PSY 101 or 101H) and Junior
Status or higher
PSY 432 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DRUGS
AND BEHAVIOR (3)
Description: Introduces physiological and
synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and
illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: (PSY 101 or 101H), PSY 230, PSY
255, PSY 302W with grades of C or higher,
and Junior Status or higher
PSY 432H PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF
DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR-HONORS (3)
Description: Introduces physiological and
synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and
PSY 432H PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF
DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR-HONORS (3)
Description: Introduces physiological and
synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and
Effective Fall 2013
illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: (PSY 101 or 101H) and Junior
Status or higher and Honors Student Group
illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: (PSY 101 or 101H), PSY 230,
PSY 255, PSY 302W with grades of C or
higher, and Junior Status, or higher and
Honors Student Group
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please
copy the approved text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
PSY 432 Psychophysiology Of Drugs And Behavior is an upper-division course in Psychological
Sciences. The proposed prerequisites include courses in statistics (PSY 230) and research
methods (PSY 302w). These prerequisites would provide students the background necessary for
understanding the scientific basis of studies conducted in psychophysiological research related to
drugs and behavior. The proposed prerequisites would also provide the background necessary for
writing the required APA format papers and conducting literature reviews. PSY 255 is related lowerdivision course that covers the biological approach to understanding behavior and mental processes;
explores relationships between the nervous system and behavior, and provides a foundation in basic
nervous system structure and function.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2015
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
Current number of units:
Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed short course title (max 30
characters):
Proposed long course title (max 100
characters):
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
PSY 432:
(PSY 101 or 101H), PSY 230, PSY 255, PSY
302 with grades of C or higher, and Junior
Status
Current long course title:
PSY 432:
(PSY 101 or 101H) and Junior Status or higher
PSY 432H:
(PSY 101 or 101H) and Junior Status or higher
and Honors Student Group
Effective Fall 2013
PSY 432H:
(PSY 101 or 101H), PSY 230, PSY 255, PSY
302 with grades of C or higher, Junior
Status, and Honors Student Group
Current co-requisite:
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Current co-convene with:
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
The proposed prerequisite changes would only affect the Department of Psychological Sciences
plans. PSY 432 is not required for any other plans or sub plans.
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
The proposed prerequisite changes do not affect related plans or sub plans
Yes
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
No
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
Both
Yes
No
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
Both
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
10/29/2014
Date
Approvals:
Heidi A. Wayment
10/29/2014
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Effective Fall 2013
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
SEE ATTACHED
Dean of college
2/6/2015
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Date
Yes
Yes
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Effective Fall 2013
Yes
Yes
No
No
From: Heidi A Wayment
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 8:13 PM
To: Kathleen Ellen Knights; Stuart S Galland; William H Huffman
Subject: RE: PSY Fast Track forms
Hi, I have signed them all, and they are attached! Thanks Scott and Kathy for all your work on these!
Heidi
Heidi A. Wayment, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychological Sciences
From: William H Huffman
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 7:51 AM
To: Stuart S Galland
Subject: RE: UCC Fast Track Proposals: PSY326-PSY491
I approve the PSY 326-491 fast track proposals.
William Huffman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
928-523-9508
Fax: 928-523-7185
Effective Fall 2013