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  • HON 214: Bioterrorism & Emerging Infectious Diseases

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Ebola, anthrax, Lyme disease, SARS, polio, smallpox, the Plague, mad cow disease and West Nile virus continue to attract the attention of the human species. These are either emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) or the agents responsible for the diseases that plague our kind. In some cases, EIDs and bioterrorism go hand in hand. This course will cover the biological mechanisms of a diversity of diseases, the ecology of disease agents and vectors, the impact of globalization on the spread of EIDs, agencies (e.g., CDC) involved in fighting the spread of diseases, bioterrorism in the past, present and future, and the socioeconomic impact of EIDs and bioterrorism. Lectures, debates, book discussions, films, and projects will be integral parts of this course. Prerequisites: Either BIO 112, BIO 118, BIO 122 or permission of the instructor.
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  • HON 218: The City as History

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Examines several European cities as built environments and as public stages for the enactment of a variety of social and cultural roles. The design of urban space through art, architecture and engineering is studied, as is the reflection of changes in urban life that can be found in literature, criticism and film. Historical events, as they were witnessed and experienced in these cities, provide continuity and context for explorations in art and culture. Cities studied include Rome, Paris, London, Vienna, Budapest, and Berlin.
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  • HON 220: Film and History: Visions and Revisions of the Past

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    From "Schindler’s List" to "Valkyrie," historically based films have been attracting big box office dollars in the last several years. This course introduces students to the historical fiction film as a creative work and to the techniques filmmakers use to construct their "vision" of past events. Through critical analysis of several dramatic films that take historical events as their subjects, students learn that what they see on the screen is not necessarily what happened, but rather what might have happened. Films include "The Leopard," "1900," "Burnt by the Sun," "Rosenstrasse," and "Sunshine."
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  • HON 224: Women in the Workplace

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Examines the theory, research and practice of various issues involving women in the workplace. Topics include the history of women at work, non-traditional occupations and roles, gender differences in communication, leadership, and work styles, management and associated psychological paradigms, relevant legal and political issues, work-life dilemmas, and personal planning and growth strategies. Active participation is required. For Honors credit, permission of instructor required.
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  • HON 231: Social Psychology for Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    This course will examine theoretical perspectives as well as laboratory and field research demonstrating the importance of situational influences on behavior. Topics include: self-concept and presentation of self, attitude formation and persuasion, conformity and obedience, as well as factors influencing interpersonal attraction, interpersonal aggression, and pro-social behavior. Offered alternate years.
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  • HON 244: Psychology and Dramatic Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Since the time of Aristotle, drama and psychology have been inseparably linked. Plot, character and dialogue are all shaped by the workings of the mind and the psyche. The emergence of psychotherapy in the 20th century has led playwrights to focus on behavior and create unique and fascinating characters. This course exposes students to several important works of 19th and 20th century drama, in a discussion-style format. Using major psychological theories, students are able to develop their own interpretations of stage characters and the motivations for their actions.
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  • HON 251: Health Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Health Psychology is a rapidly growing field within the discipline of psychology. It is devoted to understanding psychological factors that affect health and disease. Health Psychology emphasizes health promotion while at the same time explores how traditional medical interventions may be fortified through the application of behavioral and psychological principles. The past decade has witnessed a significant increase in employment opportunity for health psychologists, especially in clinical and academic settings. For Honors credit, permission of instructor required.
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  • HON 260: Special Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    Offers subjects of special interest to students.
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  • HON 278: Terror: The History of an Idea

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    This course seeks to provide a historical, sociological, and cultural context to the phenomenon of terrorism as it is understood in today’s world. The course will explore the different meanings, over the last two or three centuries, that the words "terror," "terrorism," and "terrorist" have all carried. Students will explore the historical origins of terror as an idea or ideology, the different forms terrorism has taken, and representations of terrorists in literature, social thought, art, and film. This course does not provide a comprehensive history of terrorism. It does provide a historical and cultural context that may help us to understand what terrorism is, who terrorists are, and why the idea of terror dominates contemporary politics.
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  • HON 300: Law and Counterterrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Cedar Crest College

    An analysis of the due process rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights as viewed from the perspective of U.S. counterterrorism laws and policies. Primary attention is devoted to an analysis of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments as these due process rights relate to the federal government’s ability to gather intelligence pertaining to international terrorism, investigate individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities and prosecute individuals charged with the commission or facilitation of terrorist acts in the United States.
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