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Extension of the Seminar for Majors (PS 470).This course functions as a capstone experience where students conduct independent research under the supervision of the political science faculty and where they come together to discuss key issues for the discipline. In addition to completion of significant research, to be presented to the campus community, students will take up important questions for political science such as the future and scope of the discipline, quantitative versus qualitative analysis, and the application of political science to the solution of problems confronting community.
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Selected topics in political science, varying according to individual needs. Open only to junior and senior majors in political science. Fall.
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An introduction to the research, theory, and methods of psychological science. Fall, Spring.
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A survey of theory and research bearing on small group behavior, including group formation, structure, leadership, power, performance, and conflict (a Leadership Studies designated course). Prerequisite: PY 101 or LS 200.
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A laboratory course designed to introduce students to experimental research design, statistical theory and techniques, and computer data analysis. Laboratory required. Fall.
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An examination of forensic psychology, or the application of psychological principles to legal matters.Topics include criminal behavior, victimization, criminal investigation (e.g., criminal profiling, lie detection, eyewitness testimony), forensic assessment, and jury selection and deliberation.
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An in-depth exploration of theory and research in a sub-disciplinary area of psychology.Topics will vary each year.
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A study of the biological, sociological, psychological, and ethical aspects of human sexuality, including the study of the biological foundations of sexuality, behavioral variations, research in sexuality, sexual decision making, social issues, and contemporary issues in human sexual behaviors.
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A survey of theory and research on males and females; biological and cultural factors in development and abilities; perception and treatment of the genders by society; current gender issues and their historical context. (Also listed as SO 215, this course may be counted for credit in either psychology or sociology.) Prerequisite: PY 101, or SO 101 or 102. Spring.
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An examination of health psychology from a cross-cultural perspective with an emphasis on Latin America.Through an analysis of culture and its impact on behavior, values, beliefs, and attitudes, this course explores how health, the prevention and etiology of disease, and treatment regimes are influenced by cultural context.Topics include those such as practitioner-patient relationships; cultural differences in symptom expression; cultural and social components of HIV/AIDS, cholera, tuberculosis, and tropical diseases in Latin America; indigenous healing practices and ethnobotany; health and social support systems; issues of health care delivery; culturebound syndromes; counseling and psychotherapy with Latino patients. Spring.
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