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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. Using science, fact and fiction, POLS 171 shows how past and present images of the future influence people's actions. Upon successful completion of POLS 171, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of futuristic studies. Develop futuristic interdisciplinary 7 perspectives which may be applied to contemporary socio-economic and political problems and institutions. Demonstrate the ability to understand various cosmologies (a branch of philosophy dealing with the origins, processes, and structure of the universe) and epistemologies (a division of philosophy that investigates the nature and origins of knowledge) of the past and present as well as the future. Exercise the ability to critically analyze the material's empirical and theoretical concepts. The student should be able to formulate and express values and opinions orally and in writing. Formulate alternative perspectives of personal and career choices.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100. POLS 207 explores the political systems of the countries in the Middle East with an emphasis on understanding the political, social, and cultural forces shaping contemporary politics in the region. Upon successful completion of POLS 207, the student should be able to: Describe the basic political structures of the countries in the Middle East. Identify the various social and cultural factors, such as tribalism, religion, traditionalism and modernism, which impact on political decision-making. Identify some of the major political issues in the region such as the Palestinian problem, Islamic fundamentalism , energy, impact of westernization and modernization on traditional societies, and regional conflicts. Evaluate the role of the superpowers in the Middle East. Explain the diversity within contemporary Middle East societies. Express ideas and opinions clearly in writing.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. POLS 270 is a study of how various issues and problems of society become the basis of public policies. Upon successful completion of POLS 270, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of public policy analysis. Various public policy methodologies will be introduced to the student. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective which may apply to contemporary socio-economic and political problems. Demonstrate critical thinking by being able to evaluate different approaches to the study of public policy. Critically analyze the material's empirical and theoretical concepts. The student should be able to formulate and express values and opinions orally and in writing.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24 PSY 100 focuses on basic concepts and principles of psychology in the areas of individual differences, motivation, emotion, perception, learning, methodology, test and measurement, history, abnormal, physiology and applied psychology. This course emphasizes lectures, multimedia presentations, discussions and experimentation 8 Upon successful completion of PSY 100, the student should be able to: Describe the nature of psychology as a discipline, explaining why psychology is a science, and listing the primary objectives of psychology: describing, understanding, predicting, and controlling behavior and mental processes. Identify the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena. Compare and contrast the major perspectives of psychology: behavioral, neuroscience, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural. Identify overarching themes and persistent questions in psychology. Describe the basic methodology of the science of psychology, explaining different research methods used by psychologists. Use critical thinking and reasoning effectively, identifying and evaluating the source, context, and credibility of information, evaluating popular media reports regarding psychological research. State how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy and recognize that sociocultural contexts may influence the application of psychological principles in solving social problems. Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings as these relate to everyday life. Explain the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology. Communicate effectively, by listening accurately and actively and articulating ideas thoughtfully and purposefully. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100 and MATH 24. Comment: PSY 170 may not be substituted for the PSY 100 prerequisite for 200-level PSY courses. PSY 170 provides students with an opportunity to explore their own thoughts, feelings, and behavior as these apply to the students' daily lives. Students examine their belief systems, ascertain the credibility of such systems, and then reaffirm, modify, or discontinue their patterns of coping. This course allows students to discover tools for personal growth and gives them knowledge of the psychological resources that are available in the community. In this capacity, this course allows students to better understand who they are so that they may be better able to understand the attitudes and behaviors exhibited by others. It opens students up to new ideas and new ways of doing things in a non-threatening manner. PSY 170 is instructional in nature and is not intended to be a course in group therapy. Upon successful completion of PSY 170, the student should be able to: Compare and contrast different models of human behavior. Develop a concept of self through self-examination, values clarification, and so on. Identify normal and abnormal coping mechanisms. Describe how effective and ineffective coping behaviors are manifested. List a variety of available psychological resources in the community and the basic method(s) they employ. Define and distinguish between the different roles one must take to live a responsible life within the family, community, and the general society. Express ideas and opinions clearly in writing. 9
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): PSY 100; qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. Comment: PSY 202 is cross-listed as WS 202. PSY 202 is a survey of contemporary theoretical and research issues relevant to the psychological development and functioning of women. Topics covered in PSY 202 include the following: gender differences in biology, personality, behavior and development. Multicultural perspectives are emphasized. Upon successful completion of PSY 202, the student should be able to: Describe the nature of psychology of women as a discipline. Compare and contrast the major perspectives of psychology-behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural-so as to demonstrate how these perspectives relate to the psychology of women. Identify overarching themes and persistent questions in psychology of women, by focusing on theoretical perspectives regarding the development of functioning of women, as well as by demonstrating knowledge regarding contemporary psychological research on gender differences in biology, personality, behavior, and development. Use critical thinking to analyze material related to the psychology of women, by identifying and evaluating the source, context, and credibility of information, evaluating popular media reports of psychological research related to gender, and by distinguishing amongst assumptions, emotional appeals, speculations, and defensible evidence. State how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues related togender and inform public policy. Explain the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, by listening accurately and actively, and by articulating ideas thoughtfully and purposefully. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively, by working with groups to complete projects and by interacting effectively and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. Apply psychological principles to promote personal development by incorporating feedback for improved performance and by reflecting on one's experiences, thereby finding meaning in them.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): PSY 100; qualification for ENG 100 and MATH 24. Recommended Preparation: Qualification for MATH 103. PSY 212 provides an overview of research design strategies used in psychological research. It also covers descriptive statistics and introduces the student to some basic inferential statistics. Statistical knowledge is applied through the use of appropriate computer software to conduct statistical analyses. The course furnishes students with the fundamentals of research that all psychology majors should be aware of, regardless of whether they plan to pursue a research career. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of psychological research as it is reported in the popular media and research periodicals. Upon successful completion of PSY 212, the student should be able to: Explain the uses of descriptive statistics. Generate descriptive statistics from a given data set. Explain the uses of inferential statistics. Use a statistical computer software program to perform simple analyses such as t tests and chi square tests. 0 Differentiate between basic research designs and the different types of evidence that are obtained from different methods. Critically analyze psychological literature. Express ideas and opinions clearly, both orally and in writing.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): PSY 100; qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. PSY 230 surveys the relationship between behavior and biology. This course emphasizes the structure and function of the central nervous system along with the ethological analyses of behavior. Upon successful completion of PSY 230, the student should be able to: Describe the nature of psychobiology as a discipline. Identify overarching themes and persistent questions in psychobiology, by describing the interaction of heredity and environment, mind and body as it applies to the science of psychobiology Define the basic structures and functions of the central nervous system and describe how these structures and functions relate to observable behavior. Describe the basic methodology of the science of psychobiology, by explaining the different research methods used by psychobiologists, by demonstrating knowledge regarding the methodologies used to explore the physiological bases of behavior, and by describing how various research designs address different types of questions and hypotheses. Use critical thinking to review material related to psychobiology, by identifying and evaluating the source, context, and credibility of information. State the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychobiology. Communicate effectively, by listening accurately and actively, and by articulating ideas thoughtfully and purposefully.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): PSY 100; qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. In PSY 240, emphasis is on the psychological processes underlying development of the person from infancy through adulthood. Upon successful completion of PSY 240, the student should be able to: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the developmental process from conception through adulthood. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the various stages of development. Demonstrate an elementary awareness and understanding of the methodology of developmental psychology. Demonstrate an ability to critically review material about developmental psychology.
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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): PSY 100; qualification for ENG 100 and MATH 24. PSY 260 is a survey of major theoretical approaches to the scientific study of personality. Topics include development, assessment, change, and cultural-social determinants. Current research issues are emphasized. Upon successful completion of PSY 260, the student should be able to: Compare and contrast the basic theoretical approaches to personality, and their 1 corresponding views of development, change, and assessment. Distinguish between the various methodological approaches to personality research. Apply critical analysis to personality research literature. Express ideas and opinions clearly, both orally and in writing.
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