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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the evolution of the Presidency by targeting the administrations of a select group of American presidents. Emphasis will be on the leadership roles each exercised in shaping the character of the office, as well as the primary political, economic, and cultural forces of the respective historical periods. Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln and several 20th-Century presidents will be the primary subjects. May be offered by either the Political Science Department or the History Department.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar concerned with the fundamental problems of American government and politics. American political ideas, institutions, and constitutional issues are discussed, and basic works are analyzed. The subject of the seminar varies each semester.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A seminar concerned with various problems in International Relations. This seminar will include either an area studies focus, such as Latin America, or a focus on a particular topic in international relations such as arms control, nuclear proliferation, or intergovernmental organizations.
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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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