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  • PSTD 251: Introduction to Policy Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course introduces students to the governance of science and engineering. Course topics include the overall context for science and engineering policy, the public policy process and institutions involved in that process, and several current science and engineering public policy issues. The course includes a combination of role-playing exercises, debates, and field trips, as well as traditional lectures. Staff
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  • PSTD 300: Industry,Strategy,and Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course serially examines specific industries using the tools of industrial organization, macro and microeconomics, and public policy to focus on critical aspects of the industrial sector. During the semester students evaluate the current composition, organization, and status of selected industries; understand the complex issues involved within an industrial group; and analyze the American and international environment within which the selected industries operate. These goals are accomplished through team reports and presentations and guest commentators. Staff
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  • PSTD 400: Policy Internship and Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    The internship in Policy Studies is tailored to a student's theme of concentration and typically will take place at the sponsor's site. Under particular circumstances the internship might be completed on campus or at another location releveant to the project, such as a national capital. Following the internship, students participate in a seminar to build on the lessons of the internship experience and to prepare a report. This seminar and written report must be completed by the end of the semester after the internship to receive credit. Prerequisite: One of Government 101, 102, or 103; History 105; Policy Studies 251 or 300 Staff
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  • PSTD 495/496: Honors Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    Students desiring to take honors should inform the program chair by the beginning of the first semester of the senior year. Honors work involves a guided program of independent reading and research culminating in a thesis on a topic to be selected by the student in consultation with his or her adviser and approved by the program chair. All honors projects must be conducted in accordance with the established written guidelines. Honors candidates enroll in 496 only upon successfully completing Policy Studies 400. Prerequisite: Policy Studies 400 and approval of Policy Studies Program Chair Staff
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  • PSY 105: Introduction to Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course is a survey of the major areas of psychology, including human growth and development, social behavior, perception, the nature of learning, personality, adjustment, mental health and psychological measurement (3 Credits).
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  • PSY 205: Developmental Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course studies the developmental changes in intellectual, emotional, motor and social behavior from infancy to adulthood. Special emphasis is given to the influence of heredity and to physiological, educational and social variances in the emotional and intellectual growth of the individual (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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  • PSY 208: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course is intended to study the psychological basis of learning, which includes learning theories, teaching strategies, motivation, learning environments and methods of evaluation (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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  • PSY 210: Psychology of Adjustment

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course offers a functional approach to well-being. It examines the dynamics of personality as well as the capacity that human beings have to face, adapt and effectively cope with a rapidly changing environment. Within the framework of a socio-cultural approach, the course emphasizes self-understanding as a key aspect of adjustment (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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  • PSY 212: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course is designed to produce an understanding of the etiologies, characteristics, diagnoses, treatments and prognoses of a variety of exceptional behaviors that have limiting effects on human potential (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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  • PSY 215: Adulthood and Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Lafayette College

    This course provides an inter-disciplinary approach to its topic and considers the stigma of old age, the psychological problems of aging, the significance of individual differences in facing these problems, financial and legal strategies for surviving in old age, and the care and institutionalization of the elderly (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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