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1.00 Credits
Supervised internships in the Oregon State Legislature. Interns are placed only in positions which provide academic learning opportunities and the availability of such positions may be limited. Students are admitted to the course by consent of the instructor and are selected on the basis of their demonstrated capabilities, including research and writing skills. Interns are expected to work 12 hours a week, meet regularly with the instructor, attend periodic seminars, and write a final research paper. Prerequisite: POLI 210 and sophomore status Offering: Spring of odd-numbered years Instructor: Staff
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2.00 Credits
The Senior Thesis is the capstone experience in the Politics major. It involves the writing of a major research paper under the close supervision of a faculty member. The paper is subject to multiple stages of criticism and rewriting. This process is intended to deepen students' insights into different forms of inquiry, methods and literature; hone their skills of critical thinking; sharpen their abilities to analyze theory and test ideas through research; and ensure that their research designs and methodologies are effective and appropriate. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered Prerequisite: A minimum of seven Politics credits, and three-credits at the 300 level, two of which must be completed in residence at Willamette; POLI 390, POLI 396 and POLI 398 do not count toward the three credit minimum Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
This course for non-majors focuses on how psychological research and theory may be applied to environmental issues, and will include an overview of many theories in psychology. Will study global ecological problems and explore possible solutions based on behavioral interventions. Freshmen and Sophomores only. This course does not count toward a Psychology major or minor. Mode of Inquiry: Understanding Society; Environmental Cluster Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Koger
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1.00 Credits
Evolutionary psychology is an approach to psychology in which concepts from evolutionary biology are utilized to study and understand behavior. Specifically, the brain, like other organs, evolved through natural selection, leading to behavioral mechanisms that promote the individual's ability to adapt to his/her environment, survive and reproduce. Because evolutionary theory represents a way of thinking, virtually any area within psychology would be appropriate for inclusion with specific content used to illustrate evolution as a Mode of Inquiry into behavioral processes. The topical focus may include (but is not limited to) comparative analyses of emotional expression, communication and social relations within and between species from a behavior analytic and biopsychosocial framework. Laboratory. Freshmen and Sohpomores only. This course does not count toward a Psychology major or minor. Mode of Inquiry: Understanding the Natural World Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Koger
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1.00 Credits
Systematic exploration of traditional fields of psychology, including biopsychology, sensation and perception, cognitive, learning, developmental, social, personality, and clinical areas. Special attention will be given to the nature of evidence and its interpretation in behavioral science, as well as to ethical considerations and controversies arising in connection with the conduct and application of psychological research. Mode of Inquiry: Analyzing Arguments, Reasons, and Values Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
An examination of the scientific method as applied to psychological research. This course will address issues in theory testing, measurement, experimental and correlational designs and research ethics. The course will also cover descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis, including graphical and computer-based statistical analysis. Extensive laboratory and writing experience required, with coverage of library search methods and APA style. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Writing centered; Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning Prerequisite: PSYC 210 or consent of instructor Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PSYC 252. The course will cover basic and intermediate topics in inferential statistics, including coverage of correlation/regression analysis, ANOVA, effect size and power analysis. The course will emphasize the use of statistical software in the analysis of behavioral science data and will require the students to engage in technical writing of statistical reports. General Education Requirement Fulfillment: Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning (*) Prerequisite: PSYC 252 with a C- or better or consent of instructor. Writing Center and Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning proficiency in PSYC 252 must be demonstrated prior to enrolling in this course. Offering: Every semester Instructor: Staff
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0.25 Credits
This course is designed to assist students in planning their Senior Year Experience. Professionals from various community agencies will be invited to discuss potential internship projects and field trips will be scheduled to selected agencies. By the end of the course, the student is expected to have negotiated an internship contract with the instructor and an off-campus supervisor, or a thesis proposal with a faculty member in the Psychology Department. Prerequisite: PSYC 252 and Junior standing with a declared major in Psychology Offering: Spring Instructor: Staff
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1.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in developmental psychology, designed to introduce physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes throughout the life span., We will also discuss the roles of environment and context on development, as well as policy and other practical applications of these concepts. Prerequisite: PSYC 210 Offering: Annually Instructor: Witkow
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1.00 Credits
Developmentalists regard adolescence as a qualitatively special period/state of life which is different than prior childhood or future adult maturity. In contrast, some social historians see adolescence as a recent phenomenon shaped by industrialization and extended formal education which may be more apparent than real. Our interest is concerned with what adolescence means for our times. We will look at how general psychological theories interpret adolescence. We will also consider general issues young people deal with (family, school, employment, etc.), as well as special problems that some adolescents face (ethnic status, gender perspectives, and poverty). Prerequisite: PSYC 210 or consent of instructor Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Witkow
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