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2018-2019 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

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Physics
  

  • PHY 511 - Extended Research in Physics (1/4)

    Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an experimental or theoretical problem related to the topic. Must be taken over four consecutive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
    (CR)
  

Politics
  

  • POL 111 - Introduction to Politics (1)

    Although you may not realize it, every one of us is involved in politics on a daily basis. We each have experienced parents and children haggling over the rules governing curfew or use of the car, employees and bosses negotiating behaviors at work, and organized crime families disputing turf wars (ok, maybe not that last one). Yet, in one way or another, politics is a part of our lives regardless of whether we are interested in Congress, political parties, or international negotiations. Politics is the process by which individuals and groups reach agreements on a course of joint action–even if they disagree on the intended goals of that action. This class discusses the problems that groups need to overcome to reach agreements on a joint course of action, and looks at the political institutions and other political processes and incentives that enable groups to overcome those barriers here in the United States and internationally.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 122 - Foundations of the First Amendment (Political Thought) (1)

    Political thought from political practice to political philosophy. Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the freedom of expression, the Constitutional background for the Court’s ruling, and the arguments for freedom of expression. Readings include Mill’s On Liberty, Supreme Course cases, works on current legal controversies, and John Milton.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 125 - Ethics and Public Policy (Political Thought) (1)

    Contemporary studies in the standards that apply to political leaders and how they are explained, interpreted, and enforced. When taught off campus, registration entails additional expense.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 142 - International Politics (FYS) (1)

    Can we save the world from war? Is lasting world peace possible? Diplomatic strategies and blunders have led to wars that have killed millions: Germany’s “blank check” before World War I, Britain’s “peace for our time” before World War II. We will discuss why diplomacy fails and why it succeeds, why states make peace and why they make war, and how recent changes in the world-new technologies, new economic and social interconnectedness, new international organizations-affect and may affect yet more the fundamentals of international politics: state sovereignty and the system of states. We will especially focus on the diplomacy preceding the start of the First World War and the United Nations’ recent efforts to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbors, where millions of people have died during the past twenty years with scant attention from outsiders.
    (First Year Seminar (FYS))
  

  • POL 142 - International Politics (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    How and why states compete and cooperate internationally. Addresses concepts such as the balance of power between states, collective security through treaties and international organizations, nuclear deterrence, and the growing influence of non-Western states. Typically includes historical and current case studies.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 143 - Comparative Politics (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    Various types of political systems, including liberal democracies, current and former communist systems, and mixed systems of the developing world.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 172 - American Politics (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Survey of process and institutions of politics in the United States. Addresses topics in political behavior such as individual political attitudes, political participation in the U.S. context as well as discussing American political institutions such as the presidency, Congress, the judicial system, the bureaucracy, political parties, and interested groups.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 182 - Public Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Introduction to the policy-making process, to the basics of public policy analysis, and to the substance of selected policy debates.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 216 - Education Policy and Practice (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    This course will explore education policies and their relationship to sociological patterns of school resegregation, the rise of credentialism, the end of educational expansion, and inequality of educational opportunity. Students in the course will be introduced to the history of policymaking in education beginning with the education reform policies of Horace Mann. Students will also examine demographic data on educational attainment, analyze the policies that alleviate or reinforce educational inequality, and describe what assumptions lie behind current reform ideas. We will evaluate the dynamics of current debates by referencing the long-standing tensions among the different purposes of schooling we have in our nation. Same course as EDU 216  
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 230 - Research Methods in Politics (1)

    Methods and research design in political science to address the causal processes that produce outcomes in politics. Course covers quantitative, experimental, qualitative, and field research methods, research design, and inference.  Prerequisite: STA 201
    Social Science
  

  • POL 250 - Principles of Advocacy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    An overview of the United States legal system with an emphasis on the adversarial approach to resolution of conflicts and controversies in federal, state, and local tribunals as well as in alternate forums and venues. Students will gain a general understanding of the roles of the various participants with primary focus on the role of the lawyer as advocate. The course will incorporate aspirational and ethical considerations, practical issues faced by trial attorneys, and the potential for fulfillment and disillusionment fighting the battles of others.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 252 - Topic: Democracy and Diversity (Political Thought) (1)

    Can a diverse society achieve sufficient agreement on fundamental values and norms for democracy to function effectively? This class will address several issues related to this central question: what we mean by democracy, recognition of subaltern groups, majority rule versus protections for minorities, the rights of indigenous groups, the balance between individual liberties and protections for groups, the impact of intersectionality upon how we think about identity, and others.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 253 - Topics: Perspectives on Global Health (1)

    This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of global health, focusing on developing countries. The course identifies the main actors, institutions, and practices characteristic global health today, and explores the environmental, social, political and economic factors that shape patterns and experiences of illness and healthcare across societies. Through the use of case studies and discussion of current controversies in global health, students will become familiar with potential successful strategies to improve global health and the challenges that modernization may bring. Key topics include: policies and approaches to global health governance and interventions, global economies and their impacts on public health, medical humanitarianism, global mental health, maternal and child health, food insecurity, health and human rights, and global health ethics.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 254 - Topics: America’s Founding, Then & Now (1)

    We will examine selected texts and context from the American founding, including the Constitutional Convention debates and Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers, then look at how each major branch of the government has evolved over time. We will ask whether, how, and why America’s governmental institutions meet, fail to meet, or exceed the founders’ expectations. (Political Philosophy)
  

  • POL 255 - Topics: Holocaust & Human Rights in Europe FEE1 (1)

    This course addresses the history, politics, sociology, and lived experience of the Holocaust and other significant human rights abuse in Europe, both from the point of view of victims and perpetrators. We will visit Holocaust and other human rights sites, and work to understand how and why human rights come to be abused, how and why abuse affects the victims, and how post-conflict communities work to resolve differences and learn from periods of abuse.

    Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Bosnia, Herzegovina

    A non-refundable deposit of $310 will be due on Monday April 9th and must be paid using the online system. Students must be in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing with the College at the time of registration and one month prior to the beginning of the course. Details of this policy are available in the catalogue. Total course fee is $3,100.

  

  • POL 256 - Nature, Functions, and Limits of the Law (Political Thought) (1)

    How the law mediates between individual interests as well as attempts at furthering the common good, often at the expense of individual interests. Addresses how the law resolves disputes, how it maximizes welfare and wealth, how it is structured, who decides what we mean by law and how it functions, who decides what the societal interest is and whether it trumps what an individual wishes to do.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 280 - Political Affairs Internship (1)

    Field experience in applied politics. See Additional Academic Opportunities , All-College Independent Study Courses 280/380. Prerequisites: acceptance by a sponsoring agency or individual and approval of a formal prospectus by the faculty sponsor.
    (CR)
  
  
  

  • POL 325 - Anglo-American Constitutional Thought (Political Thought) (1)

    Richard Hooker, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Benjamin Franklin, and other Americans considered as guides to the much admired and imitated American experiment in writing a constitution. Prerequisite: POL 122  or POL 125 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 327 - Revolutionary Political Thought (Political Thought) (1)

    Modern writings for and against revolution, including Marx’s Manifesto, Burke’s Reflections, and Hardt/Negri’s Multitude. Prerequisite: POL 122  or POL 125  or permission of the instructor. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 330 - Women and Politics: A Cross-National Perspective (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    This course examines a variety of issues and debates within the field of Political Science that are particularly relevant to the study of women and politics. The course will examine women’s participation in formal politics in a comparative perspective, by focusing on women’s roles as voters, candidates, and officeholders. Course materials include case studies from various countries. To be taught in India, alternate years. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisite: POL 143 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 331 - Gender and Development (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    This course will critically investigate the complex ways in which gender relationships shape history, ideology, economy, and polity in developing countries. The role and status of Asian women will be examined to enable students to compare and contrast non-Western experiences with Western experiences. The forces of modernity and the impact on colonialism will also be discussed especially in relation to the economic and political conditions of the non-Western world and development. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisite: POL 143 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 332 - Human Rights (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    Practices and characteristics of governments and non-governmental actors that abuse and protect human rights, history of the concept and treatment of rights, justifications for the protection of rights, differences between categories of rights, prospects for the improved protection of rights through international and domestic action. Prerequisite: junior standing. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 333 - International Organizations (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    History, present characteristics, and future prospects of efforts to establish international order through global and regional integration and governance, the development of international law, the activity of internationally-oriented non-state actors and social movements, and resistance thereto. Prerequisite: POL 142 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 334 - Strategies to Alleviate Poverty (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    The course explores the nature of poverty in the developing world. What causes it? What behaviors does it induce? Emphasis is on discussing various institutional factors that lead to poverty. The course will explore strategies and programs designed to alleviate poverty at the international, national and local levels, and analyze the role of the World Bank, national governments and non-governmental organizations in eliminating poverty. Can poverty be eradicated and if so, can the solution be found in capitalism itself? If not, is there a viable alternative? Prerequisite: POL 142  or POL 143 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 341 - Latin American Politics (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    History, present characteristics, and future prospects of political systems in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Addresses decolonization, authoritarianism, democratization, human rights, the political effects of social institutions and economic crises, and foreign relations with the US and other powers. Prerequisite: POL 143 , LAS 141 , or HIS 141 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 346 - Political Economy of Developing Countries (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    Political-economic systems of selected developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Discussions of independence movements, post-independence experiences of civilian rule, civil-military relations, and the evolving relationships between politics and economics in these countries. Prerequisite: POL 143 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 348 - U.S. Foreign Policy (International Relations & Comparative Government and American Politics) (1)

    Process by which U.S. foreign policy is made and implemented, focusing on contemporary cases. Emphasis on how the political process and distribution of authority affect policy. Prerequisite: POL 142 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 349 - International Political Economy (International Relations & Comparative Government) (1)

    This class uses methods and theorems central to international economics in the areas of trade and money (such as comparative advantage, factor and sector models, partial and general equilibrium, the Heckscher-Ohlin model, imperfect competition, import-substitution vs. export-orientation, strategic trade theory, balance of payments, aggregate demand, the Stolper-Samuelson theorem, and other concepts, methods, and theorems) to sustain an economically informed discussion of the political constraints upon and political implications of international exchange of goods and currencies. I have often noted that the class covers a large part of the same economic material as ECB 223  (International Economics), though we constantly direct our attention to the questions of what political constraints preclude or modify the outcomes economists expect and how economic developments favor and constrain the desires of domestic political actors. The class also has a substantial focus upon the political constraints upon economic development, that highlights the very important interactions between these economic and political science concepts in a particular policy area that is often of interest to students. Thus, the focus of the class is upon questions that are of interest to both economists and political scientists, and my hope is that our attention to the interaction between economics and politics - each viewed through the disciplinary lenses best adapted to understanding them - will help my students understand the value of using multiple disciplinary approaches to approach problems. Prerequisites: POL 142  and ECB 101 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 352 - Topics: Politics of Race & Ethnicity (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Recent events have highlighted the impact of race and racial tensions on American politics. This course will broadly review the ways in which race and ethnicity shape and are shaped by American politics. In this class we will address a number of questions that will provide a better understanding of how race plays a role in American politics. How do race and ethnicity become politicized? What role does ethnic or racial identity play in one’s political behavior and decision-making processes? To what extent do political institutions and institutional design reinforce the salience of ethnic or racial identity in politics? These are just some of the questions that we will explore, as well as some of the methodological challenges involved in studying the politics of race and ethnicity. POL 172  OR POL 262
  

  • POL 353 - Advanced Topics: Media & Politics (1)

    The role and impact of the news media within American politics. Explores the production, presentation, and consumption of political news, in addition to contemporary controversies. (American Politics)
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 358 - Political Behavior, Participation and Activism (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Political behavior is the study of the way people think, feel about politics, and how and why they act (or choose not to act) on those thoughts and feelings.It is also about understanding how different actors such as parties, interest groups, the media, and political elites influence the decisions of individuals to participate in the process. Democratic theory is built on the principle that citizens can make informed and rational choices. This course looks at the opinion formation of individuals and how these individuals become engaged in the political process.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 361 - Race, Sex, and the Constitution (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Exploration of Constitutional principles including equal protection of the laws, privacy, and freedom of speech as they apply to issues of race, gender, and ethnicity: race and sex discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, abortion, pornography, privacy rights, hate speech, political correctness, etc. This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisites: POL 172  and junior standing. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 363 - Campaigns and Elections (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Examination of the electoral process in the U.S. This course also addresses in depth the factors that contribute to voting behaviors of citizens examined from the point of view of both citizens and campaights and how these aspects contribute to electoral success or failure. Prerequisite: POL 172 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 364 - Congress and the Presidency (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    In-depth study of the central institutions of the American political system and the evolving relationship between them. Prerequisite: POL 172 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 365 - Constitutional Law: The American System (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Structure and function of the American judicial system and its role in constitutional interpretation. The court’s role in three great conflicts that have shaped the American experience: (1) nation vs. states-the struggle for sovereignty, (2) Congress vs. President-the struggle for supremacy over national policy, and (3) government vs. business-the struggle over government regulation of the economy. Prerequisites: POL 172  and junior standing. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 366 - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Rights of individuals in America. The court’s role in three broad areas: (1) criminal prosecution, (2) free expression, and (3) race and sex discrimination. Prerequisites: POL 172  and junior standing. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 367 - Urban Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Government in urban America. Issues of public policy, and their consequences for city dwellers and the nation. Feasibility and desirability of various solutions. Prerequisite: POL 172  or POL 182 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 368 - Environmental Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Analysis of the policy process concerning energy and environmental issues, emphasizing the interrelated roles of Congress, federal and state agencies, the President, interest groups, etc., and including an evaluation of alternative policies. Prerequisite: POL 172  or POL 182 . Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 371 - Wilderness Politics and Policy (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    An exploration of governmental policies designed to preserve and manage wilderness areas in the United States. Taught at the Wilderness Field Station and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Registration entails additional costs. Prerequisites: POL 172  or POL 182  and permission of the instructor. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 372 - Current Cases before the Supreme Court (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    Examination of selected cases to be heard by the Supreme Court through lecture, discussion, and oral argument. Case analysis by Judge Hansen and Professor Sutherland in the first half of the course; oral argument by students in the last half. Prerequisite: POL 172 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 380 - Political Affairs Internship (1)

    Field experience in applied politics. See Additional Academic Opportunities , All-College Independent Study Courses 280/380. Prerequisites: acceptance by a sponsoring agency or individual and approval of a formal prospectus by the faculty sponsor.
    (CR)
  

  • POL 381 - Education Policy in America: Dollars, Sticks, or Carrots? (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

    This course will focus on analyzing contemporary education policy in the United States. We will explore the motivations, goals, and outcomes of major educational policies. Have they achieved what they intended to accomplish? Why or why not? We will also consider issues concerning the role of education in society, the presence and impact of inequality in education, and the role of the federal government in guiding education policy. Throughout the course we will return to an underlying question that permeates many of today’s education policy debates: What is the proper use of incentives, resources, and/or sanctions in maximizing student achievement, teacher quality, and social benefits from education? Prerequisite: POL 172  or POL 182 .
    (Social Science)
  
  
  

  • POL 483 - Research Seminar (1)

    Each student will choose a topic within politics to explore through group discussion and peer review, presentations, and a paper that critically reviews existing research to advance an argument. Prerequisites: Politics major with junior standing and three 300-level Politics classes other than internships. No S/U option.
    (Social Science)
  
  
  

  • POL 511 - Readings in Politics and Public Policy (1/4)

    Weekly reading and discussion on a topic of interest in Politics and Public Policy around a general theme. Three meetings per term for four terms, with one or two hours of outside reading in preparation for each discussion. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both Pol 511 and POL 512  of two course credits.
    (CR)
  

  • POL 512 - Extended Research in Politics and Public Policy (1/4)

    The pursuit of an empirical problem through experimental or other research, including research design, implementation, and write-up and dissemination of results. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both POL 511 , and POL 512 of two course credits.
    (CR)
  

  • POL 561 - Mock Trial (1/4)

    Participating in simulated trials in competition with teams from other institutions, learning legal practices, procedures and ethics and developing critical thinking and public speaking skills.
    (CR)
  
  

Psychology
  

  • PSY 109 - Psychological Insights (FYS) (1)

    Human behavior is at the root of almost all environmental problems: We drive gas guzzling cars (contributing to both global warming and depletion of natural resources), produce tons of refuse, and deplete water resources (build golf courses in the desert). This course explores facets of psychology that can help explain why we act as we do and how we might change behavior toward greater sustainability. We review some basic psychological principles as they apply to the environment: What are the thinking processes that lead some people to accept and others to reject concepts like global warming? How do people develop their basic value systems, and how do things like emotions and culture impact this? Even when people want to change their behaviors, what are the barriers that make change difficult? Course includes an analysis and application of these principles to a local issue. Additionally, through the course students will be introduced to current research in cognitive neuroscience that fosters effective learning, and will practice the varied skills and habits that foster success in college, and lay the foundation for the transferable skills that employers value the most.
    (First Year Seminar)
  

  • PSY 161 - Fundamentals of Psychological Science (1)

    Scientific study of behavior. Topics may include learning, development, personality, perception, physiological bases of behavior, the behavior of individuals in groups, and abnormal behavior.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 244 - Human Aggression and Violence (W) (1)

    This course will examine recent efforts to integrate explanations of human aggression and violence across several disciplines. Students will consider the interplay between social learning, neural, endocrine, and evolutionary explanations of aggression by individuals in their social environment. Topics are likely to include interpersonal and online aggression, workplace violence, aggression within competitive situations, video/computer game violence, and war. In addition to analyzing both primary and secondary sources, special attention will be given the depiction of violence across several different forms of mass media. Because this is a writing course, a significant amount of time will be spent on the writing process, with a focus on revision. Not open to students who have previously completed a writing course.
    (Writing Requirement)
  

  • PSY 245 - Lifespan Development (1)

    Investigation of the major subfields of psychology from a developmental perspective: cognition, emotion, motivation, personality/self, biological systems (brain/nervous system, endocrine), social relationships (peers and family). Includes discussions of research methods particular to lifespan research, genetic-environment interactions, prenatal development, and dying/bereavement.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 274 - Social Psychology (1)

    An examination of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals within their social environment. Topics will include: conformity, propaganda, persuasion, social cognition, self-justification, human aggression, prejudice, attraction, and loving relationships. Emphasis will be placed on critically examining experimentally-derived theories and testing them within naturalistic settings. This will involve data collection off-campus on a weekend.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 276 - Multicultural Psychology (1)

    An examination and critique of psychological knowledge from a multicultural perspective. Topics include: the social construction of Western psychology; cultural variations in concepts of personality, intelligence, human development, social behavior, gender, and abnormal behavior; research methodology issues; culture and communication; and psychological perspectives on oppression, prejudice, and racism.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 277 - Child Development (1)

    Physiological, cognitive, social, and cultural influences on development from conception through middle childhood. Emphasis on building an integrated picture of child development and an appreciation of how theory and data can be applied to the analysis of practical issues. Fifteen to twenty hours of observation in daycares/preschools. Students must provide their own transportation. Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 278 - Adolescence (1)

    Investigation of research on biological, cognitive, and cultural influences on adolescent development. Includes the impact of family, peers, school, media, and work, as well as identity, gender, and sexuality development. Also includes a discussion of problem behaviors (e.g., eating disorders, juvenile delinquency, alcohol use/abuse) often associated with adolescence. Course involves application of research findings to individual cases. Suggested Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 279 - Personality Theories (1)

    Survey of major research and theoretical approaches to personality, including psychodynamic, humanistic, learning, cognitive, and dispositional theories. Research evidence and theoretical consistency/usefulness concerning each approach. Current issues and debates.
    (Social Science)
  
  

  • PSY 282 - Abnormal Psychology (1)

    How do we view mental illness in our culture?  Has this changed across time?  How do we diagnose mental illness?  What criteria do we use?  What are the major symptoms of each mental disorder?  What are the most effective treatment approaches?   This course will examine the symptoms, causes, and treatments of various forms of mental illness.  We will also explore cultural perceptions of mental health, mental illness, and public policies related to the treatment of the mentally ill.  Prerequisite: PSY 161 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 283 - Abnormal Child/Adolescent Psychology (1)

    A survey of emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, including the description of various behaviors, symptoms, syndromes, and disorders as well as research on child and adolescent disorders. The course explores multiple developmental pathways of children and adolescents as well as risks and protective factors that may influence the likelihood of developing a disorder. The course also addresses why and under what conditions disorders persist into adulthood. Prerequisites: PSY 161 .
    (Social Science)
  
  

  • PSY 292 - Research Methods I (1)

    Introduction to research design with a focus on research ethics, sampling, measurement, reliability, internal and external validity, experimental design, introduction to quasi-experimental design, correlational design, observational research, and survey research. Introduction to descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, variability, confidence intervals of a single population mean), and univariate inferential statistics (independent samples t-test, dependent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, one-way repeated measures ANOVA, confidence intervals of a difference score, estimates of effect size, Pearson’s coefficient of correlation, simple linear regression, chi squared). Execution of all aspects of the research process including a literature search, hypothesis development, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing in APA style. Prerequisite: PSY 161 . Required for all sophomore Psychology majors. No S/U option.
    (Social Science)
  
  

  • PSY 344 - Social Neuroscience (1)

    This course is an examination of recent efforts to integrate psychological and biological explanations of social behavior. Topics are likely to include aggression, loving, prejudice, helping behavior, conformity, emotions, and attraction. The interplay between social learning, neural, and endocrine systems in explanations of the behavior of individuals within their social environment will be given special attentions. Prerequisite: PSY 274 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 361 - Cognitive Neuroscience (1)

    A critical examination of the neuroscience of memory and thought processes. Topics are likely to include: object recognition, attention, concept formation, memory systems, visual imagery, problem solving, judgment and language. Laboratory sessions will include discussions and presentations on the phenomena covered in class.  Prerequisite: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 362 - Learning (1)

    Experimental and theoretical approaches to the understanding of classical and instrumental conditioning. Among the topics to be covered are reflexive and unlearned behaviors, situational factors in classical and operant conditioning, optimum circumstances for use of reinforcement and punishment, effects of aversive stimuli, choice behavior, learned food preferences, behavior modification, and observational learning. Links to neural processes of both learning and memory will also be covered. Prerequisite: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 363 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (1)

    Neural and endocrine systems and their relationships with sensation and perception, learning and memory, eating and drinking, sleep, sex, emotion, consciousness, communication, and psychological disorders. Laboratory sessions will include hands on demonstrations, including sheep brain dissection.  Prerequisite: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course. Research Methods is recommended.
  

  • PSY 370 - Memory and Cognition (1)

    Research and theory about remembering and forgetting. Topics will include: models of memory (including neural network approaches), brain processes in memory, the role of images in memory, reconstructive processes in memory, memory and development, and how to improve memory. Prerequisites: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 374 - Psychology of Women and Gender (1)

    How does society treatment men and women differently based on gender?  Why are men less likely to express sadness than women?  How do men and women differ in our friendships and romantic relationships?  Why are men more likely to abuse substances than women?  Why are women more likely to be victims of violent crimes?  Why are men more likely to be perpetrators of violent crimes?  This course will examine how gender affects our everyday lives and how our gender-related behaviors are shaped by the cultural forces around us.  This course also counts towards the GSS major. . Prerequisites: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 378 - Abnormal Behavioral Neuroscience (1)

    How does brain function change when a person struggles with a mental illness?  How does the bacterial composition of the gut predict mental health?  Why do antidepressant medications work for some patients but not others?  This course will explain the biological processes associated with mental illness.  We will evaluate the latest science on the biological changes demonstrated by patients with mental illnesses and how their brain function changes with effective treatment. Prerequisites: PSY 161 , PSY 292 , & PSY 363 . 
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 379 - Intimate Relationships (1)

    An examination of the theoretical and experimental psychological literature on loving and romantic relationships. Topics discussed include: interpersonal attraction, relationship development, sexuality, social power, communication, jealousy and envy, conflict and dissolution, loneliness, social networks, and relationship counseling.  Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 380 - Internship (Human Services Practicum) (1/4, 1/2, or 1)

    Application of psychological principles in an applied off-campus setting. In addition to the All College requirements for Internships (see Additional Academic Opportunities  ) PSY 380 students must have a declared major in Psychology.  The maximum credit that may be earned in a Psychology practicum is three course credits accrued over PSY 380 and PSY 395.  Students must provide their own transportation and purchase professional liability insurance through the American Psychological Association.  Prerequisites: a declared major in Psychology, two course credits in Psychology relevant to the topic of the practicum, and permission of instructor.
    (CR)
  

  • PSY 382 - Counseling and Psychotherapy (1)

    What factors may lead some people to struggle with mental illness while others don’t? What behaviors can we show as a therapist to make our clients feel heard and understood? This course will explore theories of the causes of mental illness and will examine the most effective ways to treat these illnesses. Students will practice counseling skills via role plays and will develop diagnosis and treatment plans based on client case studies. Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course. Recommended Prerequisite: PSY 279  
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 383 - Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine (1)

    Why are people more likely to get sick when they are stressed?  Why do people living in poverty have higher rates of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease?  How does racial discrimination affect longevity and birth outcomes?  How does our nutrition affect our mental and physical health?  Why do people with strong social support systems live longer?  How does your relationship with your healthcare provider influence your health?  This course explores the economic, social, and psychological factors which contribute to health and well-being. Prerequisites: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course. In addition, Research Methods (PSY 282 ) is recommended.
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 386 - Adult Development and Aging (1)

    Cognitive, social, and personality development from early through late adulthood. Themes of continuity and change in examining issues of family, work, gender, biological changes, and death and bereavement. Prerequisite: any 200-level Psychology course. Alternate years.
    (Social Science)
  
  

  • PSY 392 - Research Methods II (1)

    This course will examine advanced research design with a focus on factorial designs and mixed factorial designs. We will conduct advanced univariate statistical analyses including two-way ANOVA, two-way repeated measures ANOVA, two-way mixed factorial ANOVA, linear regression, and multiple regression. Students will execute all aspects of the research process including a literature search, hypothesis development, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing in APA style. Professional and ethical issues will also be addressed. No S/U option. Prerequisites: PSY 161 , PSY 292 , STA 201  or STA 347 -STA 348 .
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 395 - Human Services Practicum and Seminar (1)

    Supervised full-time internship in a human service context and a weekly seminar. Group discussions of current issues in the field such as cultural and gender diversity, ethics, professional practice challenges, and the role of research in practice. Students must provide their own transportation and purchase professional liability insurance through the American Psychological Association. Prerequisites: three Psychology courses, declared Psychology major, junior standing, and permission of instructor. No S/U option.
    (CR)
  
  

  • PSY 483 - Senior Seminar (1)

    This is the capstone course for Psychology majors in the Behavioral Neuroscientist and Specialist concentrations.  Students will co-lead group discussions on current issues within the field of Psychology.  Students will complete a comprehensive scientific research review paper on a topic related to their professional interests.  Students will reflect upon their professional aspirations and will prepare career-related materials including resumes, vitaes, cover letters, and personal statements. No S/U option. Prerequisites: PSY 392 . No S/U option.
  

  • PSY 485 - Research in Psychology (1)

    Reading in depth on a topic in a selected area and the pursuit of an empirical problem related to the topic. May be repeated for credit to a maximum in both PSY 485 and PSY 511  of three course credits.
  
  
  

  • PSY 511 - Extended Research in Psychology (1/4)

    Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an empirical problem related to the topic. Must be taken over four consecutive terms. Maximum number of credits allowed: same as for PSY 485 .
    (CR)
  

  • PSY 512 - Reading and Conversation in Psychology (1/4)

    Weekly discussion of articles and topics of interest in psychology. Three meetings per term for four terms, with one or two hours of outside reading in preparation for each discussion. Prerequisite: one college-level course in Psychology.
    (CR)
  

  • PSY 513 - Mindfulness, Meditation, & Psychological Health (1/4)

    This class involves the learning and practice of meditation as well as other forms of mindfulness.  There are seven required once a week class sessions. Class sessions are one hour and fifteen minutes in length and occur over two consecutive terms.  On non-class days throughout this seven week course, students maintain a personal mindfulness meditation practice lasting a minimum of 10 minutes a day; in the final weeks of the class, at least 4 of the individual meditation practice sessions will be expanded to 15 to 20 minutes. Students also keep a brief daily log. In the log they record their meditation practice experience, their experience of mindfully doing an everyday activity such as walking to class, and also a gratitude.  Students read one easily accessible book on the application of mindfulness meditation for everyday life. Students will also read one academic journal article on the psychological and/or psycho-physical benefits of meditation and mindfulness. During class reflection time students will share meaningful quotations, concepts, or data drawn from the reading explaining how they find them personally relevant. There are no quizzes, tests, or papers.  

Religion
  

  • GER 127 - Topics: Biblical Hebrew (1)

    Our course will provide an introduction to Hebrew, the language of the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament), with an emphasis on grammatical proficiency and sensitivity to literary expression. The course will provide the student with skills to read exemplary selections from the Hebrew Bible, and familiarity with the various genres of Biblical literature. (Language - equivalent to the 102 level)
  

  • PSY 368 - Advanced Topics: Psychology of Religion (1)

    This course will examine the relationship between psychological/neurological mental states and religion with an intercultural and comparative focus. Students will encounter a variety of literatures that examine the origins of and explanations for mythic and religious experiences, selfhood and the problem of ‘other minds’.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 101 - Introduction to Religion (1)

    Our course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion in a college setting. We will examine a variety of topics that inform our understanding of the meaning and place of religion, including sacred place, space, action and time, the relationship of religion to reason, and comparison of practices and beliefs across religious traditions.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 101 - Introduction to Religion (FYS) (1)

    Religion is a cornerstone of humanity, but what is it? Why does it exist? And what similarities and differences do we see across religions from different cultures? We will explore the place of religion in human civilizations and cultures, examining the ways human beings create and engage meaning. You will encounter myth and rituals from disparate areas of human history and culture in order to understand the significance of religion as a way of thinking and encountering the world. While exploring these topics, you will practice the varied skills and habits that foster success in college while developing an understanding of the transferable skills that employers value the most. Specifically, this course will introduce students to research in cognitive neuroscience on how we learn most effectively.
    (FYS)
  

  • REL 125 - Topics: Race, Gender Sexuality in Christianity (W) (1)

    This course will survey the rich history of Christian literature, ascetic practices, and spiritual experiences that have exhibited surprisingly diverse positions regarding how we should think about and respond to matters of race, gender, and sexuality. Students will be invited to consider how others’ experiences of their race, gender, and sexual orientation inform their interpretation of Scripture with respect to issues of authority and morality. Students will become more proficient in writing arguments that exemplify civility, empathy, and constructive criticism.
    (Writing Requirement (W))
  

  • REL 126 - Topics: Ancient Egypt Magic and Civilization (1)

    This course will provide both an introduction to the religion of Ancient Egypt, investigating the essential issues of Ancient Near Eastern literature, culture and civilization, and also investigate Egypt as a symbol of magic and esoteric wisdom, from Late Antiquity to the Present.
    (Humanities)
 

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