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1.50 Credits
Davis. An examination of questions such as: (1) Can God's existence be proved (2) Is religious faith ever rationally warranted (3) Are religious propositions cognitively meaningful (4) Can one believe in a good, omnipotent God in a world containing evil Readings from historical and contemporary sources. Also listed as Religious Studies 143. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
Kind An introduction to formal techniques for evaluating arguments. These techniques include truth tables, natural deduction for propositional logic, natural deduction for predicate logic, and introductory model theory. The goal of the course is not only for students to develop skill with these formal systems, but also for them to develop an understanding of what it means to reason logically. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
S. Murphy This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence in mentoring. In this service-learning course, a ninemonth commitment to the junior high students in the program is required to receive a total of one-and-a-half course credit. First semester course discussion focuses on the role of mentoring throughout history, research summarizing factors that lead to successful mentoring relationships, and research on adolescent development to provide an understanding of the developmental needs of the children to be mentored. Finally students will gain skills in group facilitation, team building, and curriculum development. Students receive one full course credit for the course for 103a, and a one-half course credit for successful completion of 103b. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
S. Murphy This is a practicum continuation of Psychology 103a. Within this practicum, students continue their mentoring work with local area students. Course requirements include a research paper, directed journaling, devising and delivering lessons, and group projects. This is a onehalf credit course. Prerequisite: Psychology 103a must be completed in the preceding semester. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
Levin This course emphasizes the role of statistics in psychological research. The course covers both descriptive and inferential statistics and will include: hypothesis testing, the role of sampling distributions, the use of statistical techniques such as t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, multiple regression, and the use of non-parametric statistics. Throughout the course, students will use computerized statistical packages. Offered every semester.
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1.50 Credits
Chase, Costanzo, Kanaya Introduction to the logic of research design. Emphasis is on true experiments in the laboratory and the field. Other topics include quasi-experiments, questionnaire construction, systematic observation, archival analysis, and the use of physiological measures. Explores the uses of theory, as well as practical and ethical constraints on psychology research. This course must be taken concurrently with its laboratory, Psychology 111L. Research Methods Practicum. Prerequisites: one course in psychology numbered 99 or lower and Psychology 109. Introduction to Statistics for Psychologists, or equivalent. Note: This course must be taken prior to the senior year. Offered every semester.
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1.50 Credits
Chase, Costanzo, Kanya In this companion course to Psychology 110, students apply principles of design to their own research. Students first conduct a team research project, or computerized project, and present their findings in a poster session. Then students conceive and conduct an individual research project. This project entails a review of relevant scientific literature, development of an appropriate research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings. Research findings are presented both orally and in writing. This course must be taken concurrently with Psychology 110. Research Methods. Offered every semester.
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1.50 Credits
Charlop A study of selected psychological problems and issues prevalent in society. An analysis of problems, possible causes, relevant psychological literature, and possible solutions, as well as current public policy. Addresses problems such as drug abuse, gangs, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, AIDS, homelessness and the effects of TV. Prerequisites: one course in psychology and permission of instructor. Offered occasionally.
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1.50 Credits
Halpern Emphasizes the psychological impact of changing societal influences on children and family structure. Reviews the empirical literature on the impact of current changes and crises in several domains including: school systems, the workplace, child care and medical services. Main issues identified and debated to generate potential solutions and potential changes in public health policies regarding: economic and work related factors, the impact of technological and medical advances, trends in the educational system, and current social crises (AIDS, substance abuse, etc.). Prerequisite: one course in psychology. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
Levin Overview of theory and research on the psychology of prejudice and intergroup relations, including theories of personality, social categorization, stereotyping, group conflict, group identity, and social dominance. Explores individual, group, and societal factors which lead to prejudice, ways in which members of disadvantaged groups cope with and respond to prejudice, and ways in which prejudice can be reduced. Prerequisite: one course in psychology. Offered occasionally.
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