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Politics
  

  • POL 257 - Topics: Irregular Warfare & Nonviolent Resistance (1)

    Irregular warfare – defined by the Pentagon as “a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant population(s)” – constitutes the vast majority of armed conflict, yet recent research suggests that strategic nonviolence may be even more effective than irregular warfare in attaining political actors’ desires. This seminar will address the motivations and prospects for distinct methods of resistance to unwanted political leadership or occupation, as well as various approaches to counterinsurgency and control of movements, through theoretical readings, case studies, and simulation. (International Relations & Comparative Government)
    (Social Science)
  

  • POL 258 - Topics: Global Poverty and Inequality (1)

    In this course, students will learn about and participate in the global debates about poverty and inequality. The course explores the nature of poverty in the developing world. What causes it? What behaviors does it induce? Particular emphasis will be given to the dominant paradigms of development and welfare as it relates to the history of capitalism and liberal democracy in the 20th century. Furthermore, the course will introduce students to the field of poverty action. It examines key institutions and actors - from the World Bank to global social movements, from national and local governments to nonprofits and NGOs, from multinational corporations to philanthropic foundations.  The course is concerned with philosophies of global justice and the ethics of global citizenship. While the emphasis of the course is on the experiences of the developing world, students will have opportunities to analyze poverty in their communities and the United States.
    (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. 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) (Writing Encounter)
  

  • 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) (Writing Encounter)
  

  • 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) (Writing Encounter)
  

  • 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 351 - Topics: The European Union and the Middle East (1)

    Addresses the foreign policy of the European Union and its member states toward the Middle East, including democracy promotion, peace processes, conflict resolution, tehnical assistance, energy politics, and human security. Prerequisites: POL 142  or POL 143 .
    (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 campaigns 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 alternate grade 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. This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.
    (CR)
  
  

Psychology
  

  • 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 200 - Psychological Insights into Environmental Problems (SYS) (1)

    What does psychology have to do with environmental problems? Lots! At its root, nearly every environmental problem has its roots in human behavior. In this course we will draw on facets of cognitive, social, and behavioral psychology to understand how people develop (and cling to) particular attitudes; why education is often ineffective at changing behavior; how social systems sustain “business as usual” and make behavioral change difficult; and the kinds of things that are effective at changing attitudes and behaviors. The course includes a mix of theoretical and applied psychology; utilizes a problem-solving approach; and will incorporate an analysis of a local environmental problem/issue designed to nudge people toward more sustainable behaviors. Only open to sophomores.
    (Sophomore Year Seminar (SYS)) (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. This course focuses on understanding individual and cultural identity and worldviews, the intersectionality of these aspects of identity, and how understanding culture helps us understand each other and ourselves. Other topics include: cultural variations in concepts of personality, intelligence, human development, social behavior, gender, and abnormal behavior; research methodology issues; culture and communication; and the cultural foundations of Western psychology. This course emphasizes cultural and psychological perspectives on oppression, prejudice, violence, and racism using current examples of American and international incidents. This course is designed to help students better understand themselves and members of diverse communities with whom our students will likely encounter during their education, careers, and life overall. 
    (Social Science) (Writing Encounter) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
  

  • 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 Psychology (1)

    Survey of major research, issues, debates, and theoretical approaches to understanding personality, including humanistic, learning, cognitive, dispositional, and psychodynamic theories as well as a thorough consideration of the person/situation debate, psychological traits, and the Big 5 Model of personality. This course emphasizes a critical understanding of the utility of these theories and models based on empirical research findings. The course includes discussion (and completion) of many ways to assess personality to help students better understand how personality is measured and whether these assessments are capable of providing the answers psychologists, individuals, and businesses seek out by employing these tools.
    (Social Science) (Writing Encounter) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter)
  
  

  • 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. 
    (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 . Recommended in the sophomore year. No alternate grade option.
    (Social Science) (Writing Intensive) (Quantitative Reasoning Encounter)
  
  

  • 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  or permission of the instructor.
    (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  
    (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  
    (Social Science)
  

  • PSY 374 - Psychology of Gender (1)

    How does society treat people different based on gender? What does it mean to be a male/female/non-binary/trans individual in our culture? Why are men less likely to express sadness than women? How do men and women differ in friendships and romantic relationships? Why are men more likely to abuse substances and perpetrate violence than women? Why are women more likely to attend and graduate from college? This course will examine how gender affects our everday lives and how our gender-related behaviors are shaped by the cultural forces around us.<p>This course also counts towards the GSS major. Prerequisites: PSY 161  and any 200-level Psychology course and sophomore year standing.
    (Social Science) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
  

  • 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 &nbsp;
    (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 282   
    (Social Science) (Intercultural Literacy Encounter)
  

  • 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 292 ) is recommended.
    (Social Science) (Writing Encounter) (Quantitative Reasoning Encounter)
  

  • PSY 384 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (1)

    Psychology applied to work. Topics will include: personnel decisions, personnel training, performance appraisal, job satisfaction, work motivation, leadership, organizational communication, organizational development, union/management relations, and work conditions. Emphasis will be placed on critically examining the methods and practices of personnel decisions and performance appraisal through role-playing exercises and consideration of the theoretical and empirical literature on these topics. This course can be used for Personnel and Business Management majors. Prerequisite: PSY 274  or permission of instructor.
    (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. Prerequisites: PSY 161 , PSY 292 , and a declared major in Psychology. This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application. No alternate grade option.
    (Social Science) (Quantitative Reasoning Intensive)
  

  • 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. Students who wish to pursue an internship outside the Eastern Iowa area will need to discuss this with the instructor prior to the class beginning allowances will be made on a case by case basis.  Prerequisites: three Psychology courses, declared Psychology major, junior standing, and permission of instructor. This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action categories Civic Engagement or Professional Exploration. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application. No alternate grade option.
    (CR)
  
  

  • PSY 483 - Senior Seminar (1)

    This is the capstone course for Psychology majors in the Behavioral Neuroscientist and Scientist 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. Prerequisites: PSY 392 . No alternate grade option.
    (Writing Intensive)
  

  • 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 . This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.
    (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. This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Civic Engagement. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.
    (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.  

Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice
  

  • RES 123 - Introduction to Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice (1)

    Examination of the meaning of ethnicity, race, and minority status. The relationship between race, class, and ethnicity. The psychology of prejudice. Structural discrimination. The evolution of ethnic interactions. The course is interdisciplinary in method and cross-cultural in perspective. Not open to seniors without permission of instructor.
    (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • RES 485 - Readings/Research in Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice (1)

    Student designed individual research in selected areas. Focus to be a research paper or project whose subject matter has been approved by both the professor directing the paper/project and by the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice Program Committee. May be taken under the direction of any professor currently offering courses listed as part of the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice major. Prerequisites: a declared major in Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice, RES 123 , at least six additional courses that may be counted towards the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice major, permission of the instructor, and approval by the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Justice Program Committee. No alternate grade option.
  
  

Religion
  

  • 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) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
  

  • 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)
  

  • REL 128 - Topics: The Secrets of Angels and Israel (1)


    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 129 - Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Christianity (W) (1)

    Nothing divides us more as a society than issues of gender, sexuality, and race. And in respect to such matters, the Christian tradition has been responsible for informing the views of many, whether directly or indirectly. Some have seen this tradition as providing a welcomed order and hope to a chaotic world; while others have regarded it as responsible for the denigration and disenfranchisement of women and LGBQTA people. This course aims to introduce the Christian tradition in a new light that respects both positions while giving students the tools to develop their own arguments within and outside of it.  This course will survey foundational passages from the Bible that concern gender and sexuality and consider the possibilities and limitations of methods of interpretation (esp. historical criticism). Students will be invited to examine how others’ experiences of their race, gender, and sexual orientation inform their interpretation of Scripture with respect to issues of authority, morality, and survival. As a writing course (W), students will become more proficient in writing arguments that exemplify civility, empathy, and constructive criticism.
    (First Year Writing Seminar (FYW)) (Humanities)
  

  • REL 130 - Magic and the Occult (W) (1)

    An introduction to the place of magic in Western Civilization and beyond, with a focus on its understanding of the natural world, philosophy, theology and the role of human beings in the cosmos. Not open to students who have previously completed a First-Year Writing Course.
    (First Year Writing Seminar (FYW)) (Humanities)
  

  • REL 222 - Religions of the World (1)

    Comparative survey of the major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Systematic attention to historical interrelations among traditions as well as differences in worldview and the significance of these differences for understanding human nature and culture.
    (Humanities) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
  

  • REL 243 - Origins of Israel (1)

    Introduction to the historical development and character of Israelite religion through its representation in Hebrew Scriptures and relationship to neighboring societies of the Ancient Near East. Consideration given to the problem of textual interpretation, as well as to the differences between the traditional and critical approaches to the Bible. Alternate years.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 244 - Issues in Hebrew Bible (1)

    Focus on a particular issue or skill in the study of the Hebrew Bible. In the framework of a critical engagement with the Biblical text, the course will focus on issues such as Biblical Hebrew language, religions of the Ancient Near East or archaeology and Biblical history. Particular issue will be specified in the current Course Schedule. Alternate years.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 251 - Jesus in the Gospels (1)

    Interpretation of Jesus in early Christian literature, focusing on the theological and historical problems in the Gospels. Alternate years.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 252 - The Epistles of Paul (1)

    This course situates the life and writings of the apostle Paul, one of the most formative intellects of Christianity, within his Greco-Roman and Jewish cultural contexts. The ethical vision, apocalyptic proclamations, Christian theology, and political rhetoric of Paul will be put in conversation with ancient Roman philosophy, mystery cults, the imperial cult, and Jewish apocalyptic literature from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Students will be also introduced to the field of archaeology and the interpretation of material remains in our discussion of such ancient Greek and Roman cities that Paul visited including Philippi, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, Corinth, and Rome (and those he didn’t including Pergamon and Aphrodisia). This course fulfills requirements for Classical studies and Religion majors. Alternate years.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 267 - Topics: Gods, Emperors & Philosophers FEE (1)

    Gods, Emperors, and Philosophers invites students to trek across Greece and Western Turkey to explore and contemplate both the material and textual remains that inform our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world from the Trojan War to the Ottoman empire. This course will visit archaeological sites and modern cities which hold considerable significance for our understanding of ancient Mediterranean religions, imperial politics, ancient and medieval societies, and philosophy, including Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Pergamon, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, and Delphi. This course will give special attention to how both material remains, inscriptions, and ancient texts illuminate our understanding of how ancient and early modern Mediterranean peoples imagined, constructed, and communicated both divine and imperial power. Students will explore how different ethnic and religious communities have responded to discord or imperial rule; discover how (and why) rulers take on divine qualities; contemplate how different communities define justice; reflect on how people have responded to the fear of death. Readings will include selections from Plato’s dialogues, Paul’s letters, Josephus’ history of Jewish experiences under Rome, and the Qur’an. Students will explore ancient cities, palaces, markets, theaters, sanctuaries, basilicas, synagogues, mosques, and museums. Throughout both Greece and Turkey, students will be led by their professors and tour guides across archaeological sites and cities and even be given the opportunity to give a mini-tour themselves. This course will entail significant walking and hiking.

    This course is pre-approved for transcript notation in the Ingenuity in Action category, Global Connections. To participate and earn notation of completion on your transcript, please complete the Ingenuity in Action application.

    A non-refundable deposit of $460 will be due on Monday, April 12th and must be paid using the online system. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College both 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 cost is $4,600.
    (Humanities)
  

  • REL 268 - Topics: Gods, Emperors & Philosophy FEE1 (1)

    Gods, Emperors, and Philosophers invites students to trek across Greece and Western Turkey as explore and contemplate both the material and textual remains that inform our knowledge of the ancient Mediterranean world from the Trojan War and the to the Ottoman empire. This course will visit archaeological sites and modern cities which hold considerable significance for our understanding of ancient Mediterranean religions, imperial politics, ancient and medieval societies, and philosophy, including Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Pergamon, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, and Delphi. This course will give special attention to how both material remains, inscriptions, and ancient texts illuminate our understanding of how ancient and early modern Mediterranean peoples imagined, constructed, and communicated both divine and imperial power. Same course as CLA 274.

    Location: Greece and Turkey.

    A non-refundable deposit of $400 will be due on Monday, April 6th and must be paid using the online system. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the College both at the time of registration and one month prior to the beginning of the course. Details of this policy are available in the Catalogue. The total course fee is $4,000.
    (Humanities) (Intercultural Literacy Intensive)
 

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