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3.00 Credits
(formerly POLS-H204) 3 cr. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in any history or political science course. This course is an introduction to the present nation state system with an analysis of the political, social and economic pressures that produce international tensions and crises. Consideration of the traditional balance of power approach to world peace will be contrasted to the regional and global organizations that have appeared since World War II. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. The field of public administration with emphasis on careers is surveyed. Study topics will include major theoretical concepts in public administration and case studies from both the national and sub-national levels of government. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
(formerly POLS-H101) 3 cr. Students are acquainted with the organization, structure, and functions of the American national government and of the American political parties. Attention is paid to the Constitution, the congress, the courts and the presidency and administration. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
(formerly POLS-H102) 3 cr. The structure and functions of the various state and local governments in the United States are studied. Special emphasis is placed on the state government in Connecticut and on the various types of local government in the state. (Spring)
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6.00 Credits
(formerly POLS-H250-251) 6 cr. Prerequisite: At least 15 credit hours of college work and a 2.6 average, plus a "B" grade in either ENG*H101 or BBG*H210 . Practical experience as astaff assistant to a member or committee of the Connecticut General Assembly or to a municipal government executive or agency is provided. At least 200 hours of practical work plus a biweekly seminar meeting of all student interns of NVCC are required. A 10-15 page term paper report will also be required at the end of the semester. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. This course focuses on the basic acquisition of the four skill areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing) for survival communication. There is constant exposure to the cultural diversity of the Portuguese world using audio and video tapes. Knowledge of the language and culture is further enhanced by the technological component which requires students to use the Internet for various class activities.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Prerequisite: POR*H101 or permission of the Division Director. POR*H102 is a continuation of the skills taught in POR*H101. Emphasis is placed on a more fluid style of communication at all skill levels.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. Co-requisite: PSY*H258 or permission of the instructor. A study of learning in which the principles of operant conditioning are presented using live animals. The focus is on the experimental analysis of behavior in the lab and the extension of these concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis in everyday life. Positive reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement, shaping, behavioral chaining, discrimination, stimulus control, establishing operations are discussed and demonstrated during lab sessions. Research methods, history, and ethical issues of using animals in psychology are also reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly PSY-H101) 3 cr. A general study of psychology in which the important basic principles of scientific methodology, theories of psychology, biological foundations of behavior, human development, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, and social psychology are presented. (Fall/Spring)
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3.00 Credits
(formerly PSY-H102) 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSY*H111. This course is a continuation of PSY*H111 with emphasis on the study of evolutionary psychology, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, human sexuality, theories of personality, psychological disorders, and psychological treatment. (Fall/Spring)
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