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PHYS 201 - Physics - Non Calculus I
An introductory course in physics, covering the basic concepts of mechanics (motion, energy, fluids, materials), heat and thermodynamics, wave motion and sound. Calculus is not used. The course is intended to meet college physics requirements and also satisfy the curiosity of all students whose major interest is not in engineering, physical science or mathematics. Students who take Physics 217 will not receive credit toward graduation for Phys 201. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in mechanics, heat and sound.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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PHYS 202 - Physics - Non Calculus II
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics. Calculus is not used. Students who take Phys 218 will not receive credit toward graduation for Phys 202. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in optics, electricity, electronics and magnetism.
Prerequisites: PHYS 201
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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PHYS 217 - Physics - Science & Engr I
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of classical mechanics (motion, energy, fluids, materials), heat and thermodynamics, wave motion and sound. Differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. Phys 217 is required of engineering students and strongly recommended to all science majors. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in mechanics, heat and sound.
Prerequisites: MATH 221
Credits: 5
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-2)
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PHYS 218 - Physics - Science & Engr II
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics. Phys 218 is required of engineering students and strongly recommended to all science majors. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in optics, electricity, electronics and magnetism.
Prerequisites: PHYS 217 AND MATH 222
Credits: 5
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-2)
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PHYS 262 - Physics-Science & Engr III
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, optics, and sound.
Prerequisites: PHYS 201 OR PHYS 217
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chair and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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PHYS 301 - Introduction to Electronics
A survey course of the theory and design of analog circuits with discrete and integrated elements, and devices used in scientific instrumentation. Includes the study of linear op amp circuits, comparators and controls, oscillators, active filters, diode applications, transistors, and transducer circuits.
Prerequisites: PHYS 218
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-2)
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PHYS 320 - Modern Physics
A study in the modern theories of atomic, nuclear and particle physics that have developed since 1900. An introduction to special relativity and elementary quantum mechanics is included.
Prerequisites: PHYS 202 OR PHYS 218
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 340 - Optics
A study of classical and modern theories of geometrical and physical optics including matrix methods for optical systems, diffraction theory and an introduction to Fourier optics.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 AND (PHYS 202 OR PHYS 218)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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PHYS 354 - Theoretical Mechanics
The theoretical formulation of the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies with an introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. An introduction to vector and tensor analysis is also included.
Prerequisites: MATH 223 AND (PHYS 202 OR PHYS 218)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 361 - Prin Electricity & Magnetism
The mathematical theory of static electric and magnetic fields, time dependent fields and electromagnetic radiation.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 202 OR PHYS 218) AND MATH 327
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PHYS 370 - Heat and Thermodynamics
A study of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Includes the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their applications, and classical and quantum statistics.
Prerequisites: MATH 223 AND (PHYS 201 OR PHYS 217)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 380 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I
Work will stress experiments in modern physics with emphasis on electronic instrumentation and subsequent data analysis.
Prerequisites: PHYS 320
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
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PHYS 381 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II
Work will stress experiments in electricity and magnetism with emphasis on data collection and analysis.
Prerequisites: PHYS 320
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
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PHYS 397 - Writing Techniques in Physics
Advanced study, research and writing in selected topics. Designed to train students to write proposals, research reports and semitechnical description in the field of physics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 400 - Science and Human Values
A course designed to investigate the interaction between science, technology, and society. The course includes interdisciplinary material. Scientific, social, and human values will be discussed.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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PHYS 420 - Quantum Mechanics I
An introduction to the formulation of wave mechanics including potential wells, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin, identical particles, and operator methods.
Prerequisites: MATH 223 AND (PHYS 202 OR PHYS 218)
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 421 - Quantum Mechanics II
A continuation of the study of quantum systems via approximation techniques, theory of many electron atoms, identical particles and spin.
Prerequisites: PHYS 420
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHYS 454 - Advanced Topics in Physics
Advanced material in various areas of physics at the senior level. The course will treat one area of physics, such as nuclear physics, thermal physics, statistical physics or solid state physics. Class schedules will indicate the area.
Credits: 1 to 4
Repeatable: This course may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
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PHYS 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics. Consent of instructor.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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PHYS 497 - Senior Seminar - Research
Individual research project conducted under the supervision of one or more faculty members. The student will present the results in a written report and orally before the department faculty and students. A continuation of PHYS 496.
Prerequisites: PHYS 496
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-4)
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PHYS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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PS 101 - Intro to Political Science
An introduction to the study of politics; an examination of the relationship of society and government; and a study of the nature of the state, of the forms of rule evolved from the past and of contemporary political systems.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 110 - U. S. National Government
A study of the policies, procedures, politics and problems of the U.S. national government.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 120 - State and Local Government
A study of the history, nature, organization and operation of state and local government in the United States.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 130 - Intro to Environmental Policy
This introductory course examines the political and policy dimensions of environmental protection. Topics include ecology and normative assumptions; rationales for government intervention; political actors and institutions; policy analysis and change. The primary focus is domestic; coverage is expanded to assess global environmental issues, particularly in terms of cultural considerations; scientific determinants; and controversies related to risk assessment and scientific uncertainty.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 140 - Intro Law & Legal Systems
An introduction to legal systems’ treatment of disputes between citizens, citizens and business and citizens and government, with special emphasis on disputing in the legal system of the United States. Consideration given to the influence of legal systems on competition for a society’s benefits.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 205 - Environmental Politics
An introduction to a wide range of global environmental issues. Global warming, overpopulation, natural resource depletion, deforestation in Latin America, Africa and Asia, potable water crises in Asia and desertification in Africa are all indicators of ongoing major environmental changes. Global environmental change raises profound moral, political and economic questions with which society has only begun to grapple. This course addresses regional and international environmental problems and proposes solutions.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 241 - Intro Criminal Justice Systems
The nature of crime, the role of police, attorneys, courts and corrections in our criminal justice system.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 260 - Methods of Political Analysis
Analysis of contemporary behavioral theories and political research methods from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Topics of emphasis include research design, techniques of data collection, research ethics, statistical analysis, interpretation, and critical reading of professional literature.
Prerequisites: PS 101 AND (COMP 150 OR COMP 126 OR COMP 250)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 280 - Intro To Comparative Politics
A comparative study of the political systems of selected modern states. An emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, social and economic environments as well as on political structures, participation, policymaking and evaluating the effectiveness of political action.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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PS 300 - Religion and Politics
A comparative exploration of dominant and minority political interactions in social and cultural settings. This course examines how, and with what consequences, religion and politics interact as frameworks for freedom and oppression in Central America, Asia and the United States.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 320 - International Politics
An examination of the international struggle for power, with special emphasis on nationalism, economic objectives, armaments, multinational corporations and North-South issues.
Prerequisites: PS 101
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 322 - International Political Econom
A study of the interplay of economics and politics in the world arena. The course covers a wide range of political and economic issues and concepts, and introduces students to the many players at the international level (financial institutions, multinational organizations, nation-states, etc.). The course also provides a theoretical background to issues of political and economic interaction at the international level. PS 320 recommended.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 325 - Middle East Politics
An examination of the forces shaping the governments and politics of modern Arab states in North Africa and Southwest Asia, with emphasis on Islam, Islamist politics, regional geopolitics and current economic, natural resource and social issues affecting the Arab world.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 330 - Government Performance
Examines the importance of government agencies in the political system with a special emphasis on their performance. Examines the key differences in public and private organizations and how government performance can be enhanced.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 337 - U. S. Foreign Policy
A study of the United States’ foreign policy from the American Revolution to the present day, with emphasis on current policy and how it is made.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 340 - Constitutn Law:Bill Of Rights
Rights of citizens as elaborated through the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment to include freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination and criminal rights. Recommended for Political Science majors and advanced general students.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 341 - Const Law:Fedrlsm Separatn Pwr
Powers and limitations of the national judiciary, Congress and the presidency. Course also addresses the relationship between the national government and state governments.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 370 - Latin-American Politics
An inquiry into specific political problems shared by many nations in contemporary Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on such issues as forms of government, i.e., populism, military dictatorships, bureaucratic authoritarianism, economic development and social movements.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 372 - African Politics & Development
A general survey of the forces shaping the governments and politics of African nations. While the emphasis will be on sub Saharan Africa, Northern Africa will also be included in the course. Recent attempts at democratization, regional military conflicts, environmental challenges and the AIDS epidemic will all be covered in the course. PS 280 is recommended.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 374 - Pacific Rim Politics & Issues
An exploration of the concept of a “Pacific Rim” region. The course explores the intersection of economic, political, cultural and environmental issues that affect the region. Historical and current relationships between areas as diverse as Seattle, Singapore and Santiago are addressed. PS 280 is recommended.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 386 - Ancient Political Thought
A study of western political thought from pre-Socratic Athens to the 16th century. Readings in the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Luther and others.
Prerequisites: PS 101
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 387 - Modern Political Thought
An examination of the main currents of western political thought from the 17th century to the present. Readings in the works of philosophers including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and others.
Prerequisites: PS 386
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 400 - Native American Law & Politics
A study of political and legal issues that involve American Indians, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. This course is the same as SOC 400; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 420 - Water Politics and Policy
A comprehensive overview of water politics and policy, including historical perceptions and development, Native Americans, ecology, and impending shortages. Focus is on the American West, yet international dimensions are included. Recurrent themes of misperception and misconstruction (both figurative and literal) will be evaluated. Ultimately, students will determine for themselves whether changes are necessary to prevailing water attitudes and uses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 421 - The American Presidency
Study of the American presidency, including historical development and current structure, organization, behavior, processes and policy implications.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 422 - Legislative Process
Study of American legislatures at the federal and state level including structural, behavioral and policy implications of the legislative process in contemporary American government.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 423 - Philosophy of Law
Explores the debate about the role of the courts, the nature and limits of law and the meaning of concepts such as justice, liberty, morality and responsibility in a constitutional republic. The impact of judicial processes on this debate is analyzed.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 437 - Nat. Sec. Strategy and Policy
An examination of the domestic and international contexts in which national security is developed, the relevant organizations and decision-making process, and the actual formulation and implementation of national security strategy and policy.
Prerequisites: PS 337
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 475 - Global Environmental Politics
This course will apply International Relations’ theories to the study of global environmental issues. It introduces key environmental issues, and analyzes the causes and risks of global environmental change and responses to it. It also emphasizes the historical development of international environmental politics and agreements, examines phases in the development of environmental regimes, and critiques these regimes.
Prerequisites: PS 130
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PS 492 - Political Science Internship
Practical intern work at a local, state, or national governmental or other politics-related organization. Requires keeping a detailed journal and completing a substantial research paper.
Prerequisites: PS 101 OR PS 110
Credits: 3 to 6
Repeatable: May be repeated once for a cumulative total of 16 credit hours.
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PS 495 - Proseminar Political Science
This course provides an opportunity to engage in a critical examination of the discipline of political science and its relationship to career opportunities. It encourages students to think seriously about political science as a component of liberal arts education as well as a vocation. It devotes time to preparing an assessment portfolio and identifying a research topic for the senior seminar.
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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PS 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics.
Prerequisites: PS 495
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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PS 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chair and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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PSYC 157 - Introduction to Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior, including the concepts of learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality and sexuality. Abnormal, social, developmental, cognitive and physiological psychology will also be discussed.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PSYC 200 - Sophomore Seminar
This course introduces the history of psychology, including major theoretical perspectives, the evolution of methods and ethical issues. Students learn APA style and the PsycInfo database. Degree and career planning issues are discussed. Each student completes a departmental portfolio that will be revisited in the Psychology Senior Seminar course. Class available to Psyc Majors only; freshmen may not enroll without instructor permission.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND CO1 course
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PSYC 233 - Personality
This course provides an introduction to the major theories of personality, including psychoanalytical, learning, humanistic, biological, cognitive and trait theories. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of personality structure and the ways that personality is manifested in behavior.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 241 - Basic Stats for Psychologists
An introduction to the collection, organization, and analysis of data from human and animal populations. Methods of sampling, treatment of data and reporting are covered. Descriptive statistics and statistical inference are taught, as are decision factors and error analysis. Students are introduced to the use of statistical computer software. Course available to Psyc Majors only; not recommended for first semester freshmen.
Prerequisites: MATH 110 OR Computed Math Placement Score Score MA121
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 254 - Life Span Human Development
This course applies psychological principles to human perspectives of development. The first portion of the course is devoted to studying principles, processes, theories and research methodology. The second part applies these concepts to each stage of the human life span from conception through aging and death and dying, with emphasis on child, preadolescent and adolescent development. Community resources are used for field trips, guest speakers, etc., throughout the second part of the course.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 260 - Environmental Psychology
This course examines the relationship between human behavior and the environment in which it occurs. Both natural and built environments will be studied. Topics will include crowding, noise, climate, pollution, and disasters; aesthetics of place and landscape; the influence of historical period, culture and gender on perception of environment; cognitive mapping and wayfinding; territoriality and the psychology of environmentalism.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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PSYC 270 - Psychology of Gender
An investigation of women’s and men’s experience of gender as well as the ways that gender influences how people are perceived by others. We will explore a variety of explanations for the similarities and differences between females and males. These will include cultural, social, cognitive, developmental and biological approaches. The application of psychological theory to current gender issues will be considered. The course will include a critique of psychological theory and research on gender.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chair and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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PSYC 300 - Methods of Inquiry
This course emphasizes qualitative research skills and methods of inquiry. Topics include case studies, observational methods, interview techniques, questionnaires and surveys. Students will also be exposed to information about self assessment, creating and maintaining client files, confidentiality, legal concerns, minority and affirmative action issues, demographic trends and actuarial systems, agency policies, advocacy and interfaces of service agencies with other community resources. Students will learn inquiry and writing skills and hermeneutic research approaches via laboratory experiences, community agency activities and cross disciplinary collaborations. Methods of inquiry for use with culturally diverse groups will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods
Introduction to the basic assumptions, concepts and methodology of experimental and non experimental psychological research. Includes critical evaluation of published research and discussion of research ethics. Each student designs, conducts, analyzes and reports in written and oral format an experimental research project.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND PSYC 241 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 302 - Forensic Psychology
Examines the interaction of psychology and the legal system. Explores topics such as psychological testimony about insanity, competency to stand trial, child custody decision-making, future dangerousness, eyewitness testimony, and criminal profiling. Legal standards regarding psychology expert testimony will be discussed, and students will replicate various “classic” experiments in the emerging field of forensic psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 305 - Psychology of Intuition
Students will study and write about the psychology and philosophy of intuition. This intensive interdisciplinary course applies the methods of psychological science with a cross-cultural approach to examine intuition. Students are expected to participate in an experiential exploration of intuition.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Religion
In this course, we will explore the psychology of spirituality and religious experience. Topics will include: the history of the psychology of religion; the motivational basis of religious participation; the relationship between mental health and religion; development of religious ideas across the lifespan; and social psychological factors in religious conversion and commitment.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 and CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 325 - Group Dynamics
In this course we will explore the psychology of groups. Topics will include group structure, interpersonal communication, leadership and group decision making. Students will participate in a variety of group exercises and will relate their experiences to the theory and research of the field of group dynamics.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 327 - Physiological Psychology
This course provides a basic understanding of physiological mechanisms that influence behavior. Introductory neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropsychology will be presented. Neurotransmitter and endocrine influences on behavior will be discussed. Experiences include dissection and physiological modeling.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 328 - Industrial/Organizational Psyc
This course explores the ways that psychology can help us to understand the behavior of people in the workplace. It includes study of the motivation and development of the individual employee as well as the group dynamics of the organization in which the employee functions. Equal emphasis will be placed upon understanding relevant psychological theory and learning how to apply psychology in practical situations.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND PSYC 157
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 330 - Animal Behavior
This course emphasizes the field of ethology. The course will describe the behavior of a wide range of animal species (including various insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals). Human behavior will not be emphasized. The course will require students to understand and implement various behavioral techniques such as estimation, classification, and analysis. Theoretical orientation will be based on historic ethological and evolutionary perspectives. Nonpsychology majors with science background are welcome.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 340 - Creativity
An interdisciplinary inquiry course exploring biopsychosocial expressions of creative process through study of theory and applications to current social issues. Areas for exploration include the creative brain, paradigm shifts, the creativity of change, and specific student interest in creativity through movement, visual arts, improvisation, free writing and dialogue.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND PSYC 157
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 342 - Psychological Testing
A course designed to introduce the student to the area of psychological tests and measurements, providing training in the concepts and applications of intelligence tests, personality inventories, and projective techniques, as well as aptitude and interest scales. Students take, score, interpret and discuss some of the most commonly used psychological tests.
Prerequisites: PSYC 233 AND PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 350 - Psychology of Globalization
This course will examine the development, change and ecology of selected countries typically located in Asia, Africa, and South America. Students will gain insights into the indigenous technologies and lifestyles of the people we visit. Offered in summer.
Credits: 6
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (6-0)
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PSYC 354 - Child Psychology
This course offers a more concentrated focus on child psychology than Life Span Human Development. It covers topics in developmental psychology including biosocial, socioemotional and cognitive growth. Current methods, theories and empirical findings on child development are examined focusing on child and adolescent psychopathology. The course explores how genetics, culture and parenting influence infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Prerequisites: PSYC 254 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 364 - Family Dynamics
This course examines empirical, clinical, applied, theoretical and policy issues concerning family life, family development and family dynamics. The course includes themes related to the changing concept of the family, family demography, family ethnicity and values, family functioning and selected therapeutic interventions. The principal focus may vary among themes of clinical faimly systems, family development and applied interventions with families.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 375 - Multicultural Psychology
This course will present an overview of multicultural viewpoints in developmental, clinical and research psychology. Predominant western Europe psychological theory will be compared and contrasted with thinking from non-Western constructs and ideology. Multiculturalism as a psychology of people will be explored from a global perspective and from the perspective of various ethnic and minority groups within the United States. Students will attempt to integrate culturally diverse thinking and research to explore ways to increase cultural sensitivity and tolerance of difference in community, workplace and human service contexts.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 383 - History of Psychology
Classroom activities make this course a hands on experience. We focus on the people who have created clinical and experimental psychology, including Wundt, James, Skinner, Chomsky, Piaget, Freud, Jung, Erikson, Maslow, and Rogers, to name only a few. We also consider the systemic context within which different schools of thought emerged, which helps to integrate different areas of psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 387 - Abnormal Psychology
A study of historical, cultural, and contemporary approaches to understanding and treating psychopathology. Use of the DSM IV classification system is taught and case studies of psychopathology are analyzed.
Prerequisites: PSYC 233 AND CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 392 - Foundations of Clinical Psych
The course provides a foundation in the applications of psychological theory and research, toward a variety of intrapsychic, interpersonal and organizational problems in our society.
Prerequisites: PSYC 387
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 393 - Health Psychology
A study of the specific educational, scientific, and professional contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, the identification of diagnostic correlates of health, wellness and illness, and the interaction of personal, interpersonal and community aspects of wellness. Topics include the biopsychosocial model, coping with stress and illness, the health care system and alternate methods of health care delivery. Non-psychology majors with a background in science welcome.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 394 - Field School in Clinical Psych
A one-month participation with a psychiatric team at a state hospital for mentally disturbed persons. Experiences include admission interviews, staffings, diagnostic techniques, treatment planning and implementation including occupational and recreational therapy. Offered in the summer. Instructor permission.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 6
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PSYC 401 - Psychological Science: Topics
Advanced material in various areas of scientific psychology. Satisfies Psychology “Science” course requirement.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Students may repeat the course once for credit provided the topic is different on each occasion.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 402 - Psychological Practice: Topics
Advanced material in various areas of psychological practice. Satisfies Psychology “Practice” course requirement.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Students may repeat the course once for credit provided the topic is different on each occasion.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 406 - Case Studies in Neuropsychology
This course explores the world of cognitive neuropsychology by looking into true stories of individuals who have suffered brain injuries or disorders that lead to very specific deficits. For example, we consider the artist whose visual world turned grey overnight, the amputee whose phantom arm sensations were remapped onto his cheek, the hippie whose memory left him stranded in the 60s, the attorney who couldn’t recognize her own face in the mirror, and the surgeon who twitched uncontrollably with Tourette syndrome. Cases like these deepen our understanding of the inner workings of the human brain.
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND CO1 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 420 - Counseling Skills
This course provides insight into how psychologists approach counseling and psychotherapy. It explores a variety of alternatives to “the talking cure” and how each can be flexibly used to promote human change. Students will enter the counselor’s universe and acquire basic skills in counseling and psychotherapy through readings, live practice, counseling labs and an applied final project. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites: PSYC 200 AND PSYC 387 AND PSYC 157 AND CO2 course
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 425 - Social Psychology
This research-intensive course provides an introduction to the many ways in which our thoughts, emotions and behavior are influenced by the people around us. We will explore topics such as aggression, attitude change, group dynamics and self-presentation. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of social behavior and the scientific research that supports them.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 441 - Human Memory and Cognition
Principles of cognitive psychology explain how humans remember, learn, and think. Topics include attention, working memory as consciousness, autobiographical memory, remembering in infancy and childhood, semantic frameworks for learning, memory disorders and amnesias, problem-solving, creativity, and cognitive ways to improve learning, as well as the effects of emotion and trauma on memory for events. Class activities and demonstrations illustrate many concepts.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 444 - Evolutionary Psychology
Students in this course will examine the influence of evolutionary theory on the field of psychology. Students will review the historical impact of evolutionary theories upon societal values, practices, therapies, and our understanding of human nature. Contemporary findings in the area of behavioral genetics will be incorporated into a model of human nature
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics. Senior standing and instructor permission.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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PSYC 498 - Senior Research/Thesis
Each student completes a quantitative research project, a qualitative research experience, a comprehensive literature review, or a community-based agency experience. The course provides students with an opportunity to pursue individual interests under the direct supervision of a member of the Psychology faculty. Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Credits: 1 to 6
Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits.
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PSYC 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 contact hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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RS 192 - Religious Studies: Topics 1
This course offers in depth exploration of topics in religious studies. Course content will vary. Specific topics to be announced by instructor. With the approval of the Coordinator, the course may be applied to the minor.
Credits: 3 to 4
Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 8 credits, provided that the topics are different.
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RS 244 - Chinese Philosophy
A study of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism with consideration of some dissenting views to these dominant schools of Chinese thought, such as Maoism and Legalism. We will investigate the theories of human nature, knowledge, and reality embraced by these philosophies, as well as their conceptions of ethics and politics. This course is the same as Phil 244; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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RS 261 - Philosophy of Religion
An examination of different philosophical approaches to problems raised by religion. Readings are selected from sources representing widely differing points of view, e.g., those of phenomenology, feminism and liberation theology. This course is the same as Phil 261; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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RS 308 - Rise of Christianity
A study of the historical Jesus of Nazareth, Judaism, and first century Jewish Palestine under Roman domination. The development of Pauline Christianity and the struggle between orthodox and Gnostic Christians culminating in the final orthodox victory around 400 A.D. will be studied in depth. This course is the same as Hist 308; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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RS 320 - Indigenous Worldviews
A survey of selected regional belief systems outside the major religious traditions treated in Phil 321. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations of religious cultures native to the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Old Europe. Special attention is given to the mythic and other symbolic expressions of archaic consciousness in contemporary societies. This course is the same as Phil 320; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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RS 321 - World Religions
A study of the nature and history of the major contemporary religions of the world. This course is the same as Phil 321; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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