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NURS 500 - Applied Healthcare Statistics (3)
This course emphasizes the use of statistics and data analysis; critical understanding of the meaning of statistical findings for utilization as a nurse in advanced practice and the use of computer in data processing. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, parametric and non-parametric statistics, reliability and validity. (3 hours lecture per week for 15 weeks). (Offered fall/spring/summer.) Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics course.
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NURS 510 - Nursing Science and Theory (3)
Emphasizes the nature of scientific theories; the reciprocal relationships among nursing theories, nursing research and nursing practice; models for theory analysis and critique; and the need for future theory development in nursing. Prerequisites: successful completion of undergraduate research course. (3 hours lecture/week for 16 weeks).
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NURS 520 - Advanced Nursing Research (3)
This course examines the philosophical underpinnings of quantitative and qualitative research. The focus includes research designs, sampling and measurement, and techniques for data analysis, and establishment of reliability and validity for both quantitative and qualitative research. The course also examines Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and provides opportunities for students to develop EBP skills. (3 credits (3 hrs.) lecture / week / 15 weeks). (Offered fall/spring.)
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NURS 530 - Nursing Informatics (3)
Explores the application of systems theories and nursing informatics within the context of information science, computer science, nursing science and the delivery of health care through nursing practice, administration, research and education. In addition, legal, ethical and social implications of changes information systems are addressed. (3 hrs. lecture / week for 15 weeks). (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): Basic computer literacy.
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PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3)
This course develops skills in critical thinking. Students practice recognizing, analyzing and evaluating arguments found in a number of public media including essays, political speeches, papers and newsmagazines, TV news and advertising. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 130 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
An introduction to philosophical inquiry by focusing on questions of freedom, religion, science, mind, human nature, happiness, ethics, moral controversies, the self and society, and education. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 150 - Introduction to Logic (3)
This course develops skills of logical analysis and logical problem solving. Students will become acquainted with propositional and class logics as well as methods of evaluating inductive inferences. Part of the course will focus on the kinds of problems encountered in standardized exams such as the GRE, LSAT, etc. (Offered fall/spring.)
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PHIL 170 - Classical Greek Philosophy (3)
An introduction to philosophical inquiry by means of the study of the philosophical work of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle in their historical context. (Offered spring 2018.)
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PHIL 190 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
An introduction to philosophical inquiry by focusing on issues raised by religion: the rationality of religious belief, the nature of religious language, the existence of God and the nature of religious experience. (Offered fall 2017.)
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PHIL 193 - Selected Topics (3)
(Offered fall-odd years.)
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PHIL 200 - Mindful Journaling (2)
The focus of this course is to develop dimensions of mindfulness through the process of journaling. Different kinds and styles of journaling will be explored, and passages from journals will be shared. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 201 - Philosophy and Science (3)
A study of the concepts and methodology of natural and social sciences, focusing on the nature of the scientific enterprise and its possibilities and limitations as a source of knowledge. (Offered fall.)
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PHIL 202 - Philosophy and Politics I: Ancient and Medieval (3)
Classical and medieval political philosophies are studied, as are the tension between faith and reason, justice, obligation and disobedience, virtue, the good, and the best regime. Students develop and apply problem solving, critical thinking and application skills regarding the content under study. Course may be taken for philosophy or political science credit. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 203 - Philosophy and Education (3)
A study of the philosophical issues implicit in approaches to education: human nature and development, knowledge and learning, the institutionalization of reality, objectivity and values. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 204 - Philosophy and The Arts (3)
A study of philosophical questions raised by the arts, including: Why are the arts important? Are there any general criteria for artistic excellence? What do the arts have in common? (Offered spring 2017, fall 2018.)
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PHIL 206 - Philosophy and Psychology (3)
Deciding among competing approaches to psychology; artificial intelligence and functionalism; theories of the mind; involuntary treatment; controversial research and treatment methods; the insanity defense, confidentiality; diagnosis and classification. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 207 - Philosophy and Health Care (3)
A survey of philosophical issues that arise in connection with health care. Topics include concepts of health, disease, patterns of diagnostic reasoning, AIDS issues, informed consent, paternalism, codes of ethics, confidentiality, abortion, allocation, research, transplantation and special categories of patients. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 208 - Philosophy and Environment (3)
A study of the philosophical dimensions of environmental issues including the sources of our conceptions of nature and a survey of issues in environmental ethics. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 209 - Philosophy and Politics II: Modern and Contemporary (3)
Modern and contemporary political philosophies are studied, as are modern political ideologies and issues of political thought, including freedom, justice, democracy, revolution, rights, law, punishment, civil disobedience, preferential treatment, war and peace, property, utopias and dystopias. Students develop and apply problem solving, critical thinking and application skills regarding the content under study. Course may be taken for philosophy or political science credit. Offered as needed.
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PHIL 310 - Modern Philosophy (3)
A study of philosophers instrumental in the creation of our modern world view, including: Descartes, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel and Marx. (Offered spring odd years.)
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PHIL 350 - Contemporary Problems in Philosophy (3)
A study of the focal issues of contemporary philosophy of language, epistemology and metaphysics. (Offered, fall 2017) Prerequisite(s): PHIL 150 ; PHIL 310 .
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PHIL 370 - Major Philosophers (3)
A rigorous study of one or more philosophers who continue to have an impact on contemporary thought. (Offered fall-odd years.) Prerequisite(s): PHIL 170 PHIL 310 ;
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PHIL 390 - Ethical Theory (3)
The nature of ethics; normative theories. Views about right and wrong, intrinsic value, justice, virtue and rights. (Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 410 - Philosophical Issues in Contemporary Culture (3)
A philosophical inquiry into some contemporary cultural issue: work and leisure, ecological crisis, economic justice, war and peace, etc. (Offered fall 2018.)
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PHIL 481 - Departmental Seminar (1)
Seminar for department majors and minors that will support the development of the research project and portfolio. (Offered fall.)
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PHIL 491 - Individual Study (1-3)
(Offered as needed.)
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PHIL 492 - Group Studies (1-3)
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PHIL 493 - Selected Topics (3)
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PHIL 499 - Senior Thesis (3)
Independent student scholarship usually comprising literature review and research, and a written and oral presentation of findings. Required of all philosophy majors in the fall of their senior year. The course guides students through the process and methodology of writing either a thirty-page research paper in the major or a final capstone project with required writing component (fourteen pages). (Offered fall.)
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PHYS 115 - Integrated Science by Inquiry (4)
Utilizing an inquiry-based approach, this course focuses on the nature of science. Topics present science in an integrated manner while students ask and answer their own scientific questions. (Same course offered as BIOL 115 and CHEM 115 .) Prerequisite(s): Open to Education majors only.
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PHYS 120 - Physics in Science Fiction (3)
The physics that is present or implied within science fiction will be explored. This is an activity and project-based course that will require oral and written presentations. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PHYS 220 - General Physics I (4)
A calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics. Topics include: mechanics (linear and rotational kinematics, statics, energy), wave mechanics (harmonic motion, sound) and thermodynamics (thermal properties of matter, gas laws, thermal energy). A laboratory experience is included which utilizes statistical, algebraic and trigonometric (pre-calculus) skills to conduct measurements, analyze data and develop physical understanding. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): MATH 230 , MATH 231 , MATH 225 , or MATH 330 . Corequisite(s): PHYS-220L
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PHYS 221 - General Physics II (4)
A continuation of PHYS 220 . Topics include: electromagnetism (electricity, magnetism, circuits), optics (light propagation, geomechanics, and physical optics), and modern physics (relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear theory). A laboratory experience is included which utilizes statistical, algebraic and trigonometric (pre-calculus) skills to conduct measurements, analyze data and develop physical understanding. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 ; Corequisite(s): PHYS 221L. Offered spring semester.
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PHYS 342 - Electronics (3)
Fundamental electronics, circuits, devices, and instrumentation including laboratory experience. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 , MATH 231 .
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PHYS 396 - Computational Physics (3)
This course is designed to introduce some of the computational methods used in physics. Students will work in groups and are expected to use prior knowledge from calculus, general physics, and computational science to develop appropriate strategies for solving problems. Use of a combination of different methodologies (algebraic, numerical, graphical/visual) is expected. (Same course offered as CSAC 396 .) Prerequisite(s): .
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PHYS 433 - Modern Physics (3)
A survey of the theories of relativity, quantum mechanics (wave particle duality, harmonic oscillator, spin), atomic (Bohr model, spectroscopy), nuclear (models, transmutation), and solid state (semiconductors) physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 . Offered fall semester in even years.
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PHYS 438 - Electromagnetic Theory (3)
Electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics culminating in Maxwell’s equations. Vector calculus is used throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 MATH 330 ;
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PHYS 448 - Intermediate Lab (3)
Selected experiments including several from modern physics. Corequisite(s): PHYS 433
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PHYS 491 - Individual Study (1-3)
Intended for those who wish to study an area of physics not included in a regular course. Prior approval by the supervising professor must be secured before registration.
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PHYS 493 - Selected Topics (3)
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POLS 100 - Political Science Professional Development Seminar I (1)
This course introduces students to the political science major, faculty, and upper-class students. Students will identify career opportunities, learn basic concepts and lines of inquiry distinctive to political science, and become practiced in the arts of analysis, argument, and communication-both written and oral. (Offered spring.)
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POLS 101 - Political Science Professional Development Seminar II (1)
As does POLS 100 , this course introduces students to the political science major, faculty, and upper-class students. Students will identify career opportunities, learn basic concepts and lines of inquiry distinctive to political science, and become practiced in the arts of analysis, argument, and communication-both written and oral. (This course is a continuation of POLS 100 .) (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 100
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POLS 104 - Intro to Political Science (3)
Fulfills Social Science Goal. This course helps students develop the skills and basic knowledge required for the critical study of politics. Through an examination of a range of texts, films and other media, students will develop an understanding of basic political principles, procedures, methods, institutions, and processes. Students will also consider the role that people play in shaping how governments behave, both domestically and as members of a global community. (Offered fall/spring.)
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POLS 105 - American Govern and Politics (3)
The course provides a study of the dynamics and organization of the federal government; its institutions, processes, powers, functions and problems. It prepares students to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, participating citizens in a democratic society and in an interdependent world. Students examine and engage in civic activities, utilizing their knowledge of political institutions and processes to become active, participating citizens. Students develop an understanding of the principles of democracy and the extent to which governments reflect these principles. They use various community, state, national and international resources to help them think critically about political science. Attention is given to the methodology of social studies, applying problem solving, critical thinking and application skills to make comparisons among various forms of governments. (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 120 - Power and Justice: An Introduction to Political Theory (3)
This course introduces students to the foundations of political thought. Students will learn to think carefully about some of the most basic questions of political life, to construct meaningful questions about politics, and to learn to speak and write about politics clearly and courageously. Through a close consideration of primary texts - including traditional works of political theory, short stores and film - students will critically engage concepts and controversies dealing with justice, authority, legitimacy, violence, power, and others. (Offered fall/spring.)
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POLS 193 - Selected Topics (3)
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POLS 202 - Philosophy and Politics I: Ancient and Medieval (3)
Classical and medieval political philosophies are studied, as are the tension between faith and reason, justice, obligation and disobedience, virtue, the good, and the best regime. Students develop and apply problem solving, critical thinking and application skills regarding the content under study. Course may be taken for philosophy or political science credit. (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 205 - Intro to Public Policy (3)
This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of public policy. Students will survey the approaches and methods of policy studies, contemporary policy issues, and future considerations of public policies. (Offered spring-even years.) Prerequisite(s): or .
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POLS 209 - Philosophy and Politics II: Modern and Contemporary (3)
Modern and contemporary political philosophies are studied, as are modern political ideologies and issues of political thought, including freedom, justice, democracy, revolution, rights, law, punishment, civil disobedience, preferential treatment, war and peace, property, utopias and dystopias. Students develop and apply problem solving, critical thinking and application skills regarding the content under study. Course may be taken for philosophy or political science credit. Offered as needed.
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POLS 210 - International Relations (3)
This course will prepare students to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, participating citizens in a democratic society and in an interdependent world. Students are provided with an understanding of the links people make around the world as they have attempted to address common problems in the past and continue to address them presently. National foreign policies are studied as is the significance of each. Common interests and differences that exist between nations are explored. (Offered fall/spring.)
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POLS 215 - Intro to Public Administration (3)
This course surveys the basic problems of public administration, its theories, methods and practices, the organization of the public personnel system, and the management and coordination of governmental activities. (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 .
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POLS 225 - The American Presidency (3)
This course analyzes the president’s power, role and personality; interrelationships with other branches; decision-making procedures; impact on political parties, press and people. (Offered spring-odd years.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 .
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POLS 230 - Comparative Politics (3)
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and theories used in the comparing politics in nations throughout the contemporary world. This course’s primary goal is to introduce and train students in comparative method. Topics covered include political culture, structures, political participation, conflict, parties, public policy and regime types. (Offered fall/spring.)
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POLS 236 - The Modern Middle East (3)
Political, economic, social, diplomatic and cultural survey of developments since World War I. (Same course offered as .) (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 250 - State and Local Governments (3)
Major functions, services, organization, powers and procedures of state, county and city governments. (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 293 - Selected Topics (0-3)
(Offered as needed.)
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POLS 310 - Urban Politics and Public Policy (3)
This course analyzes the urban arena in terms of the different political structures found in urban politics including the social, political and economic factors that influence urban politics and political structures, and the public policy consequences of urban political structures. (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s):
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POLS 325 - Modern China (3)
This course emphasizes the historical background of modern China, the impact of the West, the collapse of the Imperial Dynasty, the Republican era and the Communist Revolution. The focus will be on political institutions, and social, cultural and intellectual change. (Same course offered as History 325.) (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 335 - American Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (3)
This course analyzes the history, development and current patterns of American foreign policy and diplomacy with emphasis on America’s emergence as a world power, linkages between domestic and foreign policy, the decision-making process and the challenges of global interdependence. (Same course offered as HIST 335 .) (Offered fall-odd years.)
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POLS 340 - Latin American Politics and History (3)
This course analyzes the history, culture, geography, economic relations and political systems of Latin America; the role of the Catholic Church, the military, multinational corporations, guerrilla groups and the United States within the context of Latin American politics. It will cover issues such as revolution, economic development, population growth, drug trade and the debt crisis. (Same course offered as HIST 340 .) (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 350 - Modern Political Ideologies (3)
This course will examine the origins of political ideologies in modern societies. After identifying the place of liberalism and conservatism in political thought, students will study the critiques of these ideological traditions made by radical libertarians, socialists, fascists, environmentalists and feminists. (Offered fall-even years.)
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POLS 355 - Exploring the Holocaust and Genocide (3)
This course examines the history, causes, effects and ethical issues involved with the genocide against European Jews and Gypsies from 1933-45. Studies Christian anti-Semitism as it contributed to the Holocaust, and compares these events to other holocausts: the Armenian genocide, killing fields of Cambodia, slavery, genocide in Rwanda, Native Americans after the European conquest, and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia. (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): No pre-requisite
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POLS 360 - Policy Analysis (3)
This course provides an introduction to the foundation and research methods of policy analysis. Statistical and economic methods will be presented for discussion and use in individual analytic research projects. Research focus will be open to national, state, or local level of government. (Offered fall-odd years.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 POLS 205 ; or permission of instructor.
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POLS 365 - Gender Politics (3)
This course is a study of how ideas about gender shape political relations and of how political relations shape ideas about gender. (Same course offered as CLS 365 .) (Offered spring-even years.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 ; or permission of instructor.
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POLS 370 - Parties and Elections (3)
This course explains how Americans select presidents, examines the evolution of these processes, and investigates debates on the problems of the current presidential selection process. (Offered fall-even years.) Prerequisite(s): or or permission of instructor.
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POLS 375 - Peace and War (3)
This course will use film to examine ethical approaches to war and peace in the modern world, the experience of warfare, evolution of war as a human institution, and the role of technology in changing the effects of war. Students will examine their religious and moral convictions in developing their own ethical response to issues of war and peace. The course will explore the all-important topic of peace: What is it; How do we build it; and How we maintain it? (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): No pre-requisite.
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POLS 380 - Public Opinion and Pol Behavior (3)
This course analyzes mass political attitudes and their expression in various forms of political activity as well as the interrelationship between mass political attitudes, political behavior, and public policy outcomes. Emphasis is placed on learning the terminology and techniques necessary to do and interpret survey-based research. (Offered fall-even years.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 ; and one other political science course, or permission of the instructor.
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POLS 385 - Russian/Soviet History (3)
Political, social and cultural development of Russia from Peter the Great to the present. (Offered fall-odd years as needed.) (Same course offered as HIST 385 .)
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POLS 390 - Early American Law: Constitutional History of the U.S. to 1865 (3)
This course provides a survey of legal and constitutional history from 1763 to 1865 with emphasis on how political, economic, social and ideological change affected the structure and function of American law. (Same course offered as HIST 390 .) (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 .
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POLS 391 - Modern American Law: Constitutional History of the U.S. since 1865 (3)
This course provides a survey of modern legal and constitutional history with emphasis on how political, economic, social and ideological change affected the structure and function of American law. (Same course offered as HIST 391 .) (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 105 .
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POLS 393 - Selected Topics (3)
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POLS 425 - Political Research Methods (3)
This course focuses on data collection through field research, data analysis or interpretation, and computer utilization in analyzing data and qualitative methods of political science research. (Offered spring.) Prerequisite(s):
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POLS 435 - The Budgetary Process (3)
This course focuses on the governmental budgeting process. It deals with the evolution, process and impact of public budgeting. Special attention will be given to the purpose, models, reforms and key factors involved in the budgeting process. Budgeting is viewed from the federal, state, and local levels with comparisons to private sector budgeting. (Offered as needed.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 215 ;
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POLS 491 - Individual Study (1-3)
Select topics under supervision of faculty member with individual research format. (Offered as needed.)
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POLS 493 - Selected Topics (3)
Select topics under supervision of faculty member in group format with discussion and analysis sessions and individual research projects.
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POLS 495 - Public Administration Internship (3-12)
Practicum through placement in state, local or federal government agency. (Offered fall/spring.)
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POLS 496 - Campaign Internship (3-6)
Placement with campaign organization of political candidate under supervision of faculty member. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): POLS 104 POLS 105 ;
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PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology (4)
Fulfills Social Sciences Goal. An introduction to psychology: biopsychology, sensation/perception, learning, memory, language, thought, motivation, personality, emotion, stress, development, social psychology and psychological disorders and therapies. Students will be exposed to and engage in psychological research and activities in order to emphasize the scientific nature of psychology. This course emphasizes a deeper and more comprehensive exposure to particular contemporary psychological topics and issues. This course is for psychology majors and minors and for non-majors. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): None
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PSYCH 121 - General Psychology (3)
Fulfills Social Sciences Goal. An introduction to psychology: biopsychology, sensation/perception, learning, memory, language, thought, motivation, personality, emotion, stress, development, and social psychology and psychological disorders and therapies. This course is specifically designed for non-majors. Prerequisite(s): None
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PSYCH 171 - Bystander Intervention (1)
Students read and discuss the literature related to bystander intervention and being a prosocial bystander both in general and with a focus on sexual assault prevention. Students develop peer-educator skills related to bystander intervention so that they can teach others about being a prosocial bystander.
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PSYCH 200 - Seminar II-Ethics (1)
An introduction to ethical reasoning in psychology including an interpretation of the ethics code as applied to evaluation, assessment, intervention, advertising, public statements, therapy, privacy, confidentiality, teaching, research and publishing. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): This course is graded pass/fail.
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PSYCH 201 - Educational Psychology (4)
The foundation for critical thinking about the observation of teaching and learning, including teaching in relation to individual, developmental and cultural differences; research and applications from behavioral and cognitive perspectives; and educational measurement strategies. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology
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PSYCH 300 - Seminar III - Career Planning (1)
Preparation for graduate training and psychology careers. Students will learn about application to graduate school and the G.R.E., and develop a graduate study and/or career plan. Attendance at departmental colloquia required. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. This course is graded pass/fail.
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PSYCH 310 - Developmental Psychology (4)
Human physical, psychological and social development from conception through the intrauterine environment, birth, early and middle childhood, adolescence, and young, middle, and older adulthood. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology
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PSYCH 320 - Social/Personality Psychology (4)
The study of a person’s behaviors, mental processes and personality variables relevant to group interactions. Topics include helping and aggression, social cognition, attitudes, persuasion, prejudice, group dynamics and influence. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology , ,
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PSYCH 330 - Biological Psychology (4)
Fulfills Natural Science Group A - Social Science and Society Goal. The physiological basis of behavior, including the genetics and evolution of behavior, central nervous system anatomy and physiology, research methods, diseases of the brain and associated behavioral alterations and the study of selected systems, e.g., sensorimotor, eating and drinking, sleeping and dreaming, language, and sexual behavior. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): , or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology , , .
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PSYCH 340 - Clinical/Abnormal Psychology (4)
Historical understanding and symptomatology of organic, childhood, anxiety, dissociative, affective and personality disorders, schizophrenia and deviant behavior, including consideration of legal and ethical issues. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology .
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PSYCH 350 - Experimental Psychology (4)
A particular area of experimental research is examined in depth, either in learning, motivation, cognition, sensation/perception, or social psychology. Students conduct and present their own research in the area. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology , , .
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PSYCH 371 - Consciousness (4)
The study of consciousness, including the mind/body problem, biology of the mind, alterations of conscious experience (e.g., meditation, drugs, mystical experiences, hypnosis, ESP, biofeedback, sleeping, dreaming, sensory deprivation, psycho-neuro-immunology, and the placebo effect). Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology .
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PSYCH 381 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (4)
Principles and applications of psychology in business and industry, including: employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, leadership, motivation, organizational development, employee safety and health, human factors, engineering and consumer psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology .
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PSYCH 382 - Death, Dying and Bereavement (4)
Through psychological and interdisciplinary approaches learners will gain an understanding and appreciation of the processes of dying, death, and bereavement. Theoretical, historical, and emerging perspectives will be explored. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology .
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PSYCH 383 - Psychological Assessment (4)
Students learn the foundations of psychometric testing as well as techniques for assessing intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest, personality, behavior, and neuropsychological functioning. Students practice communicating assessment results orally and in writing.
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PSYCH 384 - Forensic Psychology (4)
Students learn about the major areas, topics and theories of forensic psychology. Topics include psychopathy, behavioral profiling, eyewitness identification and testimony, evaluation of criminal suspects, forensic assessment of competency to stand trial, and forensic assessment of sanity. Prerequisite(s): and junior or senior class standing.
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PSYCH 385 - Neuroscience & Meditation (4)
Through practice and inquiry this course offers exploration of contemporary research on neuroscience and the brain as it applies to meditation and contemplative practice. (Offered in spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 110 or PSYCH 120 or PSYCH 121 ; or permission of instructor.
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PSYCH 394 - Computational Neuroscience and Psychology (3)
This course provides a modeling approach in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Topics may include decision making, learning models, neuro imaging techniques, and neural networks. (Same course offered as CSAC 394 .)
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PSYCH 410 - History and Systems of Psychology (4)
The history and development of psychological thought from the early Greeks through present times, with an emphasis on philosophical and physiological antecedents of contemporary psychology, primary sources readings and structured essay writing. (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYCH 121 - General Psychology , and senior standing or by permission of instructor.
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PSYCH 491 - Individual Study (1-4)
Individual, independent study with a faculty mentor. (Offered fall/spring.)
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