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PHIL 364 - Political Philosophy
This course examines the justification and limitation of the authority of government and other social institutions. What is the basis of governmental authority? When is it permissible for a government to use force against its citizens? Students in this course critically examine the work of influential thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mill, and Rawls.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 365 - Feminist Philosophies
This course examines a variety of philosophical frameworks for thinking about gender, sexuality, women’s movements, the problems of sexism, and proposed solutions to those problems. Students explore the complexity and diversity of feminist thought by examining many different philosophies of feminism including liberal, radical, cultural, Marxist/socialist, existentialist, postmodern, ecological, and indigenous perspectives.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Cross Listed: PHIL 365 is the same course as GSS 365 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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PHIL 369 - Argument Analysis Topics
A focused cultivation of the skill of evaluating arguments embedded in English prose. While the topic varies, the training provided by the course does not. Students learn to identify premises and conclusions in common arguments and apply methods from logic to evaluate the quality of these arguments.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHIL 271
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to a maximum of (9) credits provided the topics are different.
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PHIL 370 - Philosophical Analysis
A focused cultivation of the skill of evaluating arguments embedded in English prose. While the topic varies, the training provided by the course does not. Students learn to identify premises and conclusions in philosophical arguments and apply methods from logic to evaluate the quality of these arguments.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHIL 271
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
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PHIL 372 - Advanced Logic
A focused exploration of more advanced logical systems and the philosophical assumptions of such systems. Issues covered include translations and natural deduction in first-order predicate logic, an introduction to non-standard logical systems, modal logic, Bayesian theory, and selected topics in metalogic.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHIL 271
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PHIL 379 - Enlightenment Philosophy
This is the second in a three course sequence in the history of philosophy covering the period of 1600-1800 CE. The bulk of the course is spent in a careful reading and discussion of primary sources from the major thinkers of the Enlightenment like Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Voltaire, Locke, Hume, Reid, Berkeley, Rousseau, and Kant.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PHIL 386 - Skepticism & Knowledge
This course explores the nature and extent of our knowledge of the world, raising fundamental questions about justification and truth. The skeptical denial of knowledge is confronted; defenses of knowledge are essayed. The course surveys empirical studies of how our thinking often goes wrong and how we can guard against these widespread and largely unconscious errors.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 388 - Foundations of Morality
This course explores philosophical problems raised by ethics: Are there ethical facts? If so, are those facts relative to God or cultures or individuals? How can we know about ethical facts? Does evolution give us a reason to think that ethics are a mistake? Does disagreement about ethics provide a reason to be a skeptic about ethics?
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 389 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy
This is the third course in a three-course sequence in the history of philosophy, covering the 19th & 20th centuries. The course will begin with primary sources from major thinkers in the 19th century, such as Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marx, and Mill, and move on to representatives of both the analytic and continental traditions of the 20th century.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 455 - Mind, Consciousness & Language
This course explores the mystery of consciousness in a physical world, surveying theories of the relation of mind to body, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of artificial intelligence, and the relationship between thought and language. The problem of how minds represent reality and whether those representations are accurate is addressed through a study of theories of linguistic meaning.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 481 - Philosophy and the Nature of Reality
This course explores questions about ultimate reality: What exists? Why is there something rather than nothing? What makes something possible or necessary? Do humans have free will? Is freedom compatible with determinism? What am I? Is there life after death? What makes the future different from the past? What does it mean for one thing to cause another?
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PHIL 496 - Senior Seminar
In this course, students engage in advanced study and research in selected topics in philosophy. The goal of the course is for each student to create a high-quality piece of philosophy and present this piece in both written and oral form.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHIL 370
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PHIL 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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PHYS 146 - Introduction to Astronomy with Lab
A course for students interested in elementary astronomy. A survey of modern astronomy including the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. The history and social implications of astronomy are also addressed. Includes a weekly lab.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
gtPathways: SC1
Prerequisites: MATH 113 OR MATH 121 OR MATH 221 OR CALC Placement Score 121 OR CALC Placement Score 221
Notes:
Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 145 and PHYS 146.
There is a course specific fee for this course.
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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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.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 201 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
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.
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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PHYS 217 - Physics - Science and Engineering I
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of classical mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotations). Differential and integral calculus are used throughout the course.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
gtPathways: SC1
Prerequisites: MATH 221 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
PHYS 217 is required of engineering and physics students and strongly recommended to all science majors.
This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in mechanics.
There is a course specific fee for this course.
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PHYS 218 - Physics - Science and Engineering II
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism, circuits, and electromagnetic radiation.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 217 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 222
Notes:
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.
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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PHYS 262 - Physics - Science and Engineering III
An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of fluid dynamics, heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, optics, and sound.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: (PHYS 201 [minimum grade of C-] OR PHYS 217 [minimum grade of C-]) AND MATH 221 (minimum grade of C-)
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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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-)
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PHYS 333 - Computational Methods
A study of fundamental computational techniques used in modeling real-world phenomena. Introduces linear systems and proceeds to curve fitting, least squares, and iterative techniques. Includes numerical differentiation, integration, and differential equation solution techniques. Employs high-level programming tools commonly found in industry and academia.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: ENGR 104 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 223 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 327 (minimum grade of C-)
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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.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-) AND (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: MATH 223 (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-)
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PHYS 361 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism
The mathematical theory of static electric and magnetic fields, time dependent fields and electromagnetic radiation.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 327 (minimum grade of C-)
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: MATH 223 (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 217 (minimum grade of C-)
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PHYS 380 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I
Students will perform several classical and modern physics experiments. Emphasis will be placed on experimental techniques, adequate record keeping, accurate data analysis, and effective reporting of results.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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PHYS 381 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II
Work will include experiments in atomic and nuclear physics and electricity and magnetism. Emphasis will be placed on experimental techniques, adequate record keeping, accurate date analysis, and effective reporting of results.
Credits: 1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 380 (minimum grade of C-)
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: MATH 223 (minimum grade of C-) AND PHYS 218 (minimum grade of C-)
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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: 1-4
Repeatable: This course is repeatable provided the topics are different.
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PHYS 496 - Senior Seminar
Advanced study and research in selected topics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHYS 381 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Permissions Required: Instructor
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Physics major.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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 .
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PHYS 496 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Physics major.
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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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 Chair and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PS 101 - Introduction 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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 121 - Introduction to International Politics
This course will introduce key theories and concepts of international relations; examine the causes of war and the challenges to constructing peace; trace the origins and evolution of the modern state as the predominant actor in world politics; explore alternative actors to ‘states’ and the dynamics of ‘globalization’ through the lens of contemporary issues.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 121 is the same course as PS 221 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 130 - Introduction 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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 130 is the same course as PS 288 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 180 - Introduction 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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 180 is the same course as PS 280 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 221 - Introduction to International Politics
This course will introduce key theories and concepts of international relations; examine the causes of war and the challenges to constructing peace; trace the origins and evolution of the modern state as the predominant actor in world politics; explore alternative actors to ‘states’ and the dynamics of ‘globalization’ through the lens of contemporary issues.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 221 is the same course as PS 121 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 232 - Global Environmental Politics
This course applies the theories of International Relations 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 enviornmental regimes, and critiques these regimes.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 241 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
The nature of crime, the role of police, attorneys, courts and corrections in our criminal justice system.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 280 - Introduction 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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 280 is the same course as PS 180 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PS 288 - Introduction 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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS1
Cross Listed: PS 288 is the same course as PS 130 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PS 300 - Religion and Politics
Religion is one important vehicle for mobilizing people to engage politically with government and other citizens. The focus of this course is on the role religion plays as a justification for political participation, public policy advocacy, and even violence in the U.S. and around the world.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 302 - Topics in Courts and the Law
This course offers in-depth exploration of special topics in the study of courts and the law. Course content will vary. Specific topic will be announced by the instructor when the course is offered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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PS 303 - Survey of Political Thought
A study of western political thought from pre-Socratic Athens to present. Readings in the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Luther, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and others.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PS 304 - Political Psychology
An examination of the psychological roots of current political debates and problems, from political knowledge to participation, group conflict, attitude formation, polarization, extremism, and the interplay of cognition and emotion. In particular, the disjuncture between the requirements of democratic theory and evolved human psychology in today’s rapidly changing information environment will be a recurring theme.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PS 307 - Public Policy in America
A detailed examination of public policy-making and administration in the American political system, which examines the major theories, concepts and methods used to study elements of the policy process, including agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation and change. Students will analyze policy across major areas and learn to utilize basic qualitative and quantitative tools of policy analysis.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PS 322 - International Political Economy
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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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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: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 337 - U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. foreign policy is made and conducted in a thoroughly political environment. Within the context of the traditions of U.S. foreign policy and both the domestic and international political environment, students consider specific foreign policies, the governmental institutions responsible for formulating and implementing policies, and policy successes and failures.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 340 - Constitution 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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes:
Recommended for Political Science majors and advanced general students.
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PS 341 - Constitution Law: Federalism and Separation of Power
Powers and limitations of the national judiciary, Congress and the presidency. Course also addresses the relationship between the national government and state governments.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 377 - Armed Conflict and Its Management
This course will survey the central concepts and theoretical approaches to the study of armed conflict and the conditions necessary for peace in the current world context. Topics include the prevention and termination of armed conflict and the management of post-conflict peacebuilding processes. Students will analyze contemporary cases of armed conflict to evaluate the theories being examined.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PS 396 - Approaches to Political Inquiry
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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PS 420 - Water Politics: An Uphill Flow to Money
A comprehensive overview of water politics and policy, this class examines historial perceptions, development, Native Americans, ecology, and impending shortages. Focus in on the American West, but international dimensions are included. Students evaluate recurrent themes of misperception and misconstruction (both figurative and literal). Ultimately, students determine for themselves whether changes are necessary to prevailing water attutides and uses.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PS 421 - The American Presidency
An examination of the historical expansion of the role of the executive branch, the influence of individual presidents, the scope and organization of the Executive Office of the President, presidential elections, and the ebb and flow of presidential power. Theories and models of personality, decision making, and leadership guide this analysis.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PS 422 - U.S. Congress
Study of the U.S. Congress including structural, behavioral and policy implications of the legislative process, both historically and in contemporary American government.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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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.
Credits: 3-16
Prerequisites: PS 101 OR PS 110
Repeatable: This course is repeatable once for a maximum of 16 credits.
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PS 496 - Senior Research Seminar
This is the research capstone course for students majoring in political science. Seminar meetings focus on a review of appropriate research methods, key political science readings, and discussion of student research initiatives. Each student will design, carry out, and present a research project. The seminar also provides the vehicle for student learning assessment activities.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PS 396
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Program Restriction: Must be a declared Political Science major.
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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 Chairperson and appropriate Dean. This course is not intended to serve as a substitute for existing courses in the Political Science curriculum.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Permissions Required: Instructor
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree.
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PSYC 157 - Introduction to Psychology
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including the concepts of learning, emotions, personality, psychotherapy, and the brain. Students will also learn about topics such as abnormal, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
gtPathways: SS3
Notes:
This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by searching by attribute on the schedule on WebOPUS.
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PSYC 233 - Personality
This course provides an introduction to the major theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and trait theories. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of why people think, feel, and act as they do, as well as personality assessments and related research.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: COMP 150 (minimum grade of C-) OR one CO2 course (minimum grade of C-) [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 244 - 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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PSYC 254 - Lifespan Human Development
This course applies psychological principles to human development throughout the lifespan. Concepts related to physical, cognitive and social development will be applied to human development from conception through aging and death and dying. The course will also emphasize the influence of context on development.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: COMP 150 OR one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 260 - Environmental Psychology
This course examines the relationship between human behavior and the environment in which it occurs. The course will emphasize conservation psychology and the psychological dimensions of ecological problems. We will explore the uses of nature as therapy. We’ll study environmental factors that threaten or promote human wellbeing, such as pollution, noise, crowding, scenic elements and restorative environments.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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PSYC 272 - Psychology of Women & Gender
The purpose of this class is to examine theories and research concerning the psychology of women and gender. We will examine how gender is related to several topics including societal roles, development, interpersonal relationships, parenthood, sexuality, employment, education, violence, and health. This course will consider the unique experiences of people of different gender identities, ethnicities, sexualities, and social classes.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-)
Cross Listed: PSYC 272 is the same course as GSS 272 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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PSYC 282 - Human Sexuality
The purpose of this class is to examine theories and research concerning human sexuality. We will examine topics including (but not limited to) sexual behavior, reproduction, sexual orientations, sexual relationships, sexual development, and sexual violence. The psychological aspects of human sexuality will be supplemented with relevant perspectives from biology, medicine, history and ethics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Cross Listed: PSYC 282 is the same course as GSS 282 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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PSYC 288 - Positive Psychology
This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and research in positive psychology. We will examine the research findings on happiness and thriving, and do many activities designed to increase well-being and build personal strengths.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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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 Chairperson and Dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree. PSYC 299 credits do not count toward the major.
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PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods
Introduction to the basic assumptions, concepts, methodology, and analysis of psychological research. Includes critical evaluation of research and discussion of research ethics. Students will conduct, analyze, and report in written and oral format psychological research projects.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 200 (minimum grade of C-) AND MATH 132 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 302 - Forensic Psychology
Examines the interaction of psychology and the law, especially the critical gap between psychological science and the legal system practice. Explores topics such as psychological testimony about insanity, competency to stand trial, eyewitness testimony, psychopathy, and criminal profiling. Students will also learn about and present various classic experiments in the emerging field of forensic psychology.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 311 - Service Learning Topics
This course provides students with guided, hands-on experience in peer counseling or advocacy in the FLC and/or Durango community alongside topical classroom instruction and reflection. Sample areas of service include volunteering in community organizations such as SASO or performing peer counseling. Specific topics in each course will vary by instructor and semester.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
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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 reviewed. Neurotransmitter and endocrine influences on behavior will be discussed.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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PSYC 330 - Animal Behavior: Ethology
This course emphasizes the methods and practice of ethology. The course will describe the behavior of a wide range of animal species (including various insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals). The course will require students to understand and implement various behavioral assessment techniques such as estimation, classification, and analysis. Theoretical orientation will be based on historic ethological and evolutionary perspectives.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
Notes:
There is a course specific fee for this course.
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PSYC 342 - Psychological Testing
This course presents historical, theoretical, methodological and ethical perspectives on the testing and assessment of human intelligence, personality and behavior.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 343 - Creativity & Expressive Therapies
In this course we explore the therapeutic benefits of creative expression, with an emphasis on art therapy and music therapy. Foundational theory as well as therapeutic skills will be taught. We’ll explore the psychological basis of creativity itself and learn how to assist others to become more creative as well as techniques for enhancing our own creativity.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 354 - Child Psychology
This course examines topics in developmental psychology including biosocial, socioemotional and cognitive growth. Current specialized concepts, theories and empirical findings are applied to case studies in child psychology. The course explores how genetics, environment, culture and parenting affect children and adolescents. Child and adolescent psychopathology may also be covered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 254
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 356 - Adolescent Development
Adolescence is a unique developmental period as children transition to adulthood. This course provides an overview of the biological, cognitive and social changes that take place during adolescence and young adulthood. The various contexts in which development occurs (e.g., family, peers, school, work and the media) will be emphasized during the course.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 366 - Medical and Psychological Issues
This course will provide a basic understanding of various medical conditions and treatments that have developed during the last century. We will focus on the most common global health and public health issues that have helped shape contemporary thinking in medical ethics. Diverse cultural views will be contrasted as well as political and economic issues associated with the condition.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: One CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 374 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
This course is designed to introduce students to cross-cultural and multicultural perspectives in psychological theory. We will explore and compare a variety of cultures, look for cultural bias in existing psychological theory, and introduce the basics of cross cultural research methods.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Sophomore
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PSYC 383 - History of Psychology
This course will focus on how psychology evolved into a science, starting with the work of the ancient Greek philosophers and ending with the currently observed trends in the discipline. The course also examines different schools of psychology, such as voluntarism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis, and how they attempted to answer the most persistent and unresolved questions in the discipline.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 384 - Compassion
This course is designed to introduce students to recent research and theoretical perspectives on compassion and mindfulness, as well as prejudice and discrimination. A major class component will be Common Ground facilitator training and Safe Zone Ally training. We will focus on recognizing one’s own biases, understanding the experience of discrimination, and actively working toward a more respectful environment.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 387 - Abnormal Psychology
A study of contemporary approaches to diagnosing, understanding, and treating mental disorders. Students learn the DSM classification system via case studies and readings, and they are exposed to emerging research in the field of abnormal psychology.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 393 - Health Psychology
A study of the scientific and professional contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Includes the diagnostic correlates of health and illness in the biopsychosocial model. Topics include coping with stress and illness, the health care system and alternate methods of health care delivery.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 157 (minimum grade of C-) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250 , COMP 252 , COMP 253 , ENGL 268 , SOC 210 ]
Class Level Restriction: Junior
Notes:
A non-Psychology major with a background in science welcome.
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PSYC 408 - Neuropsychology
This class will provide students with an overview of the field of neuropsychology. The class will review fundamental neuroanatomy and physiology of the nervous systems. The class will also focus on typical and non typical functioning of particular areas of the central and peripheral nervous systems, cortical lobes and other brain areas. Clinical assessment and case studies will be included.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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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 video project.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Permissions Required: Instructor
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 440 - Cognition
Students will learn theoretical constructs and established empirical findings in cognitive psychology. By the end of this course, students will be well-versed with the fundamental vocabulary in studies of perception, memory, categorization, and language, as well as methods for measuring them.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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PSYC 442 - Intimate Relationships
This course provides an overview of research on attraction and close relationships, with a particular emphasis on romantic relationships. This course has a strong emphasis on empirical evidence. Topics will include a review of major theoretical perspectives on relationships and discussion of current research related to the initiation, maintenance, and deterioration of relationships.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
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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.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
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PSYC 481 - Current Trends in Psychology
This course will review the developing literature in a new or re-emerging area of psychology. Contemporary ideology in the area and appropriate applications will be considered.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Class Level Restriction: Junior
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
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PSYC 496 - Senior Research Experience
Advanced study and research in selected topics.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Prerequisites: PSYC 301 (minimum grade of C-)
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits provided the topics are different.
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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.
Credits: 1-6
Prerequisites: PSYC 301
Class Level Restriction: Senior
Permissions Required: Instructor
Repeatable: This course is repeatable for 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: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
Notes:
No more than eight credits in any combination of departmental 299/499 courses may apply toward a degree. PSYC 499 credits do not count toward the major.
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