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3.00 Credits
A culminating experience in the major, designed as an in-depth exploration of an issue or area in one of the fields of political science. Past seminars have focused on the American Presidency, the Supreme Court, the United States Constitution. Research topics will vary from year to year. Students will propose, research, and write a comprehensive paper in political science and then present their paper and findings in a public forum. Required of all seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Research under tutorial supervision. Registration requires approval of the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of basic topics, concepts, and psychological principles, including child devel-opment, learning, memory, motivation, physiological influences, stress, coping, per-sonality dynamics, social functioning, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. Special emphasis is given to covering disabilities, crime and violence, profiling and forensics, managing stress, psychotropic medications, additions, brain injury, and counseling. At the end of this course, it is expected students will (a) understand the research principles that make psychology a scientific discipline; (b) be able to critically evaluate research findings; (c) understand the biological and psychological factors involved in cognitive and emotional development from birth to old age; (d) know the causes and effects of psychological disorders; (e) appreciate various psychotherapies; and (f) be capable of evaluating the use of prescription medication for treating mental disorders, among other topics.
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3.00 Credits
Basic statistics in the behavioral sciences, including descriptive statistics, probabil-ity, correlation, t-tests, one-way and two-way analysis ofvariance, and chi-square.
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1.00 Credits
This is a hands-on lab designed to give students an understanding of the computer Implementation of basic statistics in the behavioral sciences. Over the course of the semester, students will learn to apply the theories and concepts of statistics using the computer software program SPSS. This course is recommended for students who wish to pursue graduate level study.
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4.00 Credits
This course gives students exposure to the various methods used in behavioral science research including research design, data collection and analysis, and ethics. Students will have the opportunity to write a research proposal, conduct a research project, and report the results in both written and verbal formats. Students will have the opportunity to create and present on a poster similar to those done in professional psychology conferences.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introductory overview of how brain processes impact behavior and psychological functioning. Course material will be discussed in the context of implications for both normal and abnormal behavior.
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3.00 Credits
The intent of this course is to provide students with a broad range of knowledge about sexuality. Topics include: what sexuality is, basic sexual anatomy, conception, contraception, attraction, variations in sexual behavior, sexual disorders, and sexual diseases. Not open to students who have taken PSYC 391L.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the dominant theorists in the 20th century who have analyzed the learning process from a variety of conceptual models. In the course we also apply the theories to present issues like coping with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and psychotherapy. The theorists include Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Tolman, Hull, Skinner, Ethological Theory, Gestalt Theory, Piaget, and Bandura.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys research and theories on psychological factors like stress, fear, and anxiety and their impact on mental and physical well-being. Additionally, we will consider the psychological and physical health effects of behaviors like smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, exercise, and nutrition. We will also investigate the psychological impact of STDs, heart disease, diabetes, aging, and other physical conditions.
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