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3.00 Credits
Clinical neuropsychology studies human behavior following damage to or dysfunction of the nervous system. Such study seeks to establish both (a) the accurate assessment and remediation of damage or dysfunction and (b) a more complete understanding of the intact nervous system. Utilizing a proseminar format, this course is designed to introduce the advanced undergraduate student of psychology to the research findings and clinical applications of this developing subfield within psychology. Both case studies and laboratory-based research will be reviewed. Topics will include general principles of the brain-behavior relationship, basic and higher cognitive functions of the cerebral cortex, neuropsychological testing and assessment and processes of rehabilitation. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and BIO 103 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores in-depth some of the major psychological issues relevant to the field of disabilities. Following a seminar format, topics to be discussed include: autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, deafness, blindness, dual diagnosis, housing alternatives, self advocacy, sibling relationships, the social meaning of disabled, deinstitutionalization and human relationships. The perspective of the person with a disability and/or their family and support systems will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101; PSY 315 recommended.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Under faculty supervision, students who are especially interested and qualified may assist faculty members in research. Requirements to be determined by the student and faculty member. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Hours and credit to be determined by the instructor and student. Experiential course.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students an opportunity to synthesize and integrate their academic knowledge within a field setting in psychology. Students are placed in a mental health or other human service agency in which psychologists work or psychological concepts and principles significantly inform the goals and practices of the organization. Each student receives close supervision within the agency setting. Students also meet weekly in a group with the course instructor to discuss issues and problems related to their experience. Offered on a high pass/pass/fail basis only. Eight hours field experience and one hour classwork per week for two semesters. Only open to senior psychology majors with permission of the instructor or department chair. Must be taken for two semesters. Experiential course.
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3.00 Credits
An upper-class student who wishes to undertake a research project for academic credit during a given semester must submit a research proposal prior to registration and a research report at the end of the semester. The proposal, indicating the number of credits sought, must be approved by the research director, the department chair and the dean of arts and sciences. It will be kept on file, along with the research report, in the dean of arts and sciences’ office. Three hours work per week for each credit. Hours and credit to be determined by the instructor and student. Experiential course.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to religion as a dimension of human experience which affects all aspects of life. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and methods necessary for the study of religion and will be exposed to the basic modes of religious experience and expression as found in the world’s religions. Special emphasis will be placed on the Jewish and Christian religious traditions. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the chair.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of the plurality of cultural and religious contexts in which healing occurs with the goal of enabling students to appreciate the overlap between the fields of medicine and religion. We research the understandings that religions and healing systems, both traditional and modern, have of the human condition, of health and illness, and of acceptable ways of maintaining and restoring health. We look at how religious commitments and practices both facilitate and inhibit processes of healing. Through readings, guest lectures, and field trips, students become exposed to alternative and complementary forms of medicine, and healing practices and the religious and spiritual worldviews that give shape to them.
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible (the Christian Old Testament). The course will consider different approaches to this material, such as historical criticism, rhetorical analysis, etc. Students will also explore the history of biblical Israel within the context of the ancient Near East. Selections of the Torah (Pentateuch), the prophets and the writings will be studied. Prerequisites: REL 200 and senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course concerns the prophetic writings of the Hebrew Bible. The class will study the phenomenon of prophecy in the ancient Near East in general and in biblical Israel in particular. Using the work of anthropologists and social scientists, the class will also consider briefly prophecy in contemporary tribal societies in order to understand the role of prophecy in Israelite society. The class will meet the prophetic books on their own terms, as the works of theologians and thinkers, influenced by their social contexts, with specific notions about God, history, the future and the role of human choice and behavior in shaping national and personal destiny. Prerequisite: REL 200.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the art of biblical narrative and poetry by means of a close reading of the text. Students will develop expertise in rhetorical analysis through attention to such literary devices as word play, characterization and character development, ambiguity, irony, plot development, ellipsis, dialogue and silence within the text. The emphasis will be on uncovering the multiple interpretive possibilities available to the careful reader. Prerequisite: REL 200.
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