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1.00 Credits
This course is one part of a two-semester study of the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. The course analyzes major U.S. Supreme Court decisions and their historical and doctrinal effects, focusing primarily on the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. Specific attention will be paid to the Court's decisions concerning race, gender, privacy, free speech, religion, punishment, and political representation. Prerequisite: POL-110 and junior or senior status. Spring semester.
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0.50 Credits
Thesis registration for those majors completing the pre-2003 Political Science major. Taken in conjunction with another political science course from the approved list. Prerequisite: POL-200, junior or senior status, concurrent enrollment in an approved course for writing the thesis, and permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
A general survey of the basic facts and principles of behavior. The course is designed as an introduction to the field of psychology. It includes assigned readings, lectures, class demonstrations, and laboratory activities. This course or its equivalent is the prerequisite to all other courses in the department unless indicated. SOSCI, Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Industrial/organizational psychology applies the science of behavior to the realm of work. This class will provide an overview of I/O techniques used in the employment process, including selection, training, and performance evaluations. Additional topics will include motivation, employee satisfaction, leadership, and group dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY-100. Spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the methods of experimentation and data analysis used most frequently by psychologists. Elements of experimental design, descriptive statistics, data presentation, hypothesis testing, and correlational statistical techniques will be presented at a level which does not presume an extensive background in mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of statistical techniques to problems frequently encountered by psychologists. Prerequisite: PSY-100. Fall and Spring semesters.
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In this course the fundamentals of research are introduced to students who intend to major in psychology. Students will become acquainted with computer-based analysis techniques and standard laboratory research. Writing will be emphasized. A journal-format paper describing an original research project will be required. Prerequisites: PSY-100 and PSY-224. WRITD, Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Cognitive psychology is an exploration of human mental processes and mental representations using scientific methods of research. This course will emphasize research findings that contribute to our understanding of a variety of mental functions including attention, memory, problem-solving, and language. Prerequisite: PSY-100. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Social psychology is the scientific study of the manner in which the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of individuals influence, and are influenced by, the behavior and characteristics of others. Topics which are examined in this course include attitudes, person perception, social cognition, liking and friendship, altruism, aggression, conformity, social exchange, and the behavior of individuals in groups. Prerequisite: PSY-100. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Developmental psychology is the study of the changes that occur with age as a function of biological, social and psychological influences. This course will cover the period of development from conception through adolescence and focuses on the development of perception, intelligence, attachment, identity formation, and moral development. Prerequisite: PSY-100. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
Personality psychology focuses on the study of the individual. This course reviews research and theory in personality psychology, develops a language for conceptualizing who a person is and what patterns and qualities each person brings to a situation, and assists the student in constructing a model for predicting personality development, functioning, and diversity. Consideration is given to the assessment of personality and to the issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, defense, sex-role stereotyping, and the development of self-efficacy. Dream analysis and the use of symbolic language for communication are explored. Prerequisite: PSY-100, Fall and Spring semesters.
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