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3.00 Credits
Study of 19th- and 20th -century political thought. Liberalism, Marxism, Fascism and Democratic Socialism as well as Anarchism will be considered, as will recent developments in such topic areas as feminist and environmental political thought. Readings will often be framed in terms of the theme "democracy and its critics." (WIC)
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4.00 Credits
Examination of political science as a field of study; discussion of selected topics in political science, and preparation of a number of analytical papers on selected topics in political science or an extended analytical research paper. Required of all majors in political science. Offered every fall. (WIC)
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4.00 Credits
A lecture/laboratory course that will introduce students to the field of neuroscience and provide prospective majors with the knowledge needed for further study of the neurosciences. An examination of the biological basis of neural and sensory function, motor and sensory systems and their integration as learning and memory, cognition, behavior and illness. The laboratory component provides an understanding of neuroscience through hands-on experimental procedures using state of the art equipment and field trips to an affiliated research laboratory. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and cognitive processes including research methods, biological influences, sensation and perception, learning, memory, development, motivation and emotion, intelligence, personality, stress and coping, abnormal behavior and therapeutic approaches. A prerequisite for most other psychology courses. Offered every term.
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4.00 Credits
Students will be able to understand and explain administration, pharmacokinetics, behavioral effects and drug interactions of psychoactive substances. Students will be able to identify major classes of psychoactive substances. Students will also be able to explain how psychoactive substances may be used to treat psychopathologies and disorders of the nervous system. The laboratory will study the modes of drug action using a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate model systems. (P: PSY 109)
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4.00 Credits
A survey of research methods used to describe, predict and explain behavioral and thought processes. The methods of observation, correlation, and experimentation will be emphasized. Students will conduct a number of computer-based experiments and learn how to write experimental reports using the accepted format of the American Psychological Association. Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009. (P: PSY 150 and MATH 211) (WIC)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic concepts and theoretical orientations of 20th Century learning theorists including Pavlov, Thorndike, Watson, Guthrie, Tolman, Hull, Skinner, Bandura and Anderson. Processes that affect learning, such as biological constraints, motivation and memory will be discussed, as well as computer simulation models. Offered spring 2009. (P: PSY 150)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of physical, cognitive, social, and psychological growth of the individual from infancy through middle childhood. A special effort is made to integrate theoretical concepts with behavioral examples and to show the application of theories to problems in child rearing. Not to be taken concurrently with Adolescent Development (PSY 242). Offered every term. (P: PSY 150)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of current theories concerning human development from late childhood through early adulthood. Physical, cognitive, social and psychological issues will be addressed. Not to be taken concurrently with Child Development (PSY 240). Offered every spring. (P: PSY 150)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of early, middle and later adulthood. A biopsychosocial model is used to explore changes in biological functioning, information processing, memory, intelligence, personality, mental health and personal relationships. Death and dying issues will also be explored. Offered every fall. (P: PSY 150)
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