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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PHYS 382 - Stellar Astrophysics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to astrophysical concepts relevant to objects within the Milky Way Galaxy. Particular emphasis will be placed on the observational and theoretical underpinnings of stellar structure and evolution. Other topics may include stellar remnants, the interstellar medium, star clusters and associations, peculiar stars, dark matter, and Milky Way dynamics. Offered spring, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 228 .
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PHYS 383 - Extragalactic Astrophysics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is an exploration of the physical concepts and processes occurring outside our own Galaxy. Topics studied include a detailed description of the physical characteristics of various types of galaxies, groups, and galaxy clusters, their evolution since the Big Bang, and an overview of the current cosmological theories and observations. Particular attention will be paid to various techniques currently used to study extragalactic objects and phenomena. Offered spring, even years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 228 .
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PHYS 385 - Optics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will explore multiple descriptions of light leading to an exploration of modern applications of optics. Models of light explored will include physical optics geometric optics and Gaussian beam optics. Some of the applications discussed will include imaging, fiber optics, lasers and non-linear optics. Offered spring, even years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 223 and PHYS 228 or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 386 - Solid State Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Basic physical processes which occur in solids, especially semi-conductors and metals, are studied. Applications of quantum mechanics and statistics to the thermal and electrical properties of various types of solids are made. Offered spring, odd years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 224 , PHYS 228 and MATH 326 or permission of the department.
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PHYS 387 - Gravity
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will cover Newtonian gravity, special and general relativity, and cosmology. Some of the topics include Newton’s law of gravitation, Keplerian orbits, special relativity with spacetime diagrams and metrics, generalization to accelerated frames, the Equivalence Principle, curvature of spacetime, classical tests of GR, stationary and spinning black holes, large scale structure of the universe, big bang theory, and the cosmological model. Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 311 or permission of the department.
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PHYS 389 - Honors Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 9
Individual research, directed by a member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Results of the research will be reported in a thesis, published paper, or off-campus presentation. Enrollment by invitation of the Department. Students will normally have completed 90 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and have completed at least 22 credits in physics (including PHYS 372) with a grade point average of 3.30. Offered by individual arrangement.
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PHYS 394 - Independent Research
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
A one-semester work and study experience in an appropriate laboratory. Students are required to complete a formal research paper describing the nature of the project undertaken, problems encountered, methodology employed, and conclusions from the project. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Offered by individual arrangement. Cannot be counted towards the minimum credits in Physics.
Prerequisite(s): Senior class standing, 3.00 cumulative GPA in physics, and permission of the department.
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PHYS 395 - Internship/Seminar
A one-semester work and study experience in an appropriate laboratory outside the College. Students are required to attend regular seminars during the internship, to submit monthly written reports, and to present a departmental seminar upon return to the College. Interns work closely with the sponsor on projects approved by the Physics Department. Notes: This course may not be counted towards the minimum credits in physics. 3, 6, or 9 credits. This course may be repeated for a total of 9 credits. Offered by individual arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): Senior class standing, 3.00 cumulative GPA in physics and permission of the department and cooperating agency.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 394 - Independent Research .
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PHYS 399 - Directed Study
Students work individually, under the supervision of a faculty member, on a research problem in physics. Notes: This course may not be counted towards the minimum 37 credits in physics. 1 to 3 credits. Offered by individual arrangement. Cannot be counted towards Physics major.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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PLSC 110 - S/U/American Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences, American History
An analysis of the American system of government, focusing on the relationships among national government institutions and on intergovernmental relations among the nation, the states, and the cities. Offered every semester.
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PLSC 120 - S/Comparative Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
An introduction to the comparative study of political behavior and institutions. Brief consideration of individual cases suggests concepts and insights which will facilitate the study and criteria for judgment of differing types of political systems in differing environments and at different stages of development. Includes elementary explanation of “types,” “environments,” and the concepts of “development.” Prepares the entering student for more intensive studies of particular geographical and institutional areas. Major examples considered are drawn from areas other than the United States; however, students are encouraged to apply newly introduced concepts to the politics of the United States. Offered every semester.
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PLSC 140 - S/International Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
An introduction to the concepts and relationships characterizing the modern international system. Based on a review of historical and contemporary developments, students will be challenged to evaluate issues of continuity and change, states and non-state actors, conflict and cooperation, and power and principles. Approaches to international order, such as international law and organizations, the balance of power, and integration will be addressed, along with contemporary problems in the post-Cold War world. Offered every semester.
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PLSC 202 - M/World Religions & Contemporary Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Crosslisted with: PHIL 202 .
General Education Area(s): Other World Civilizations
The insights and teachings of major living religions will be analyzed by a study of their basic texts and teachers: Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Comparison of how their teachings apply to such contemporary issues as war and peace, the environment, gender, race, sexual orientation, and economic justice. When demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 211 - U/Political Parties and Interest Groups
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): American History
An analysis of the changing role and function of parties and the expanding influence of interest groups in American politics. Topics to be covered include the role of political parties in a democratic society, the development of parties in the United States, and the role of interest groups with particular emphasis on Political Action Committees. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 213 - Political Participation and American National Elections
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Analysis of presidential and congressional elections, including nomination processes. Analysis of the behavior of candidates, voters, parties, and campaign contributors in the American electoral system. Causes and consequences of variation in electoral rules in developed democracies will also be conducted. The implications of the American electoral system for American democracy will be explored. Also, examination of the variety, determinants, and causes of different forms of participation in American politics. Hence, variations in voter participation, protest activity, letter-writing, associational activity, and financial contributions are considered. Addresses question of why some Americans participate while others do not, as well as the political consequences of these variations in participation for American Democracy. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 215 - Community, State, and Regional Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A survey of the interrelationships between local governments, states, and metropolitan regions. Particular emphasis is focused on the key political and policy problems affecting intergovernmental cooperation and conflict, how such problems are developed into issues of national interest, and what alternatives are available for solutions. Also focuses upon specific policy issues such as taxation, environment, land use, structural reform, and transportation, which require interdisciplinary solutions in the federal system. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 216 - Presidential Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of contemporary presidential performance within the American political system. Particular attention is given to alternative chief executive choices and values in selecting appropriate courses of action in response to perceived public needs. Topics include political selection processes, political leadership, the presidential advisory system, the public policy presidency, the role of the press, and evaluating presidential power. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 217 - Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A general survey of public administration, including a comparative perspective on theories of bureaucracy, organization, and responsibility. Theories and principles are applied to functions of governmental agencies in implementing public policy with reference to management, personnel, budgeting, and reorganization. Offered once yearly.
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PLSC 218 - Politics of Judicial Process
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An analysis and evaluation of the administration of justice as an integral part of the American political process. The legal system, adjudicatory processes, the roles and behavior of the participants involved in litigation, the influence of judicial decision-making, and the impact of judicial decisions are studied. Offered once yearly.
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PLSC 219 - Social and Political Philosophy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Crosslisted with: PHIL 219 .
This course will consider some of the foundational issues we face in our search for the best group-living arrangements. Such issues will include, but not be limited to, the conflict between individual liberty and social equality, the criteria for just distribution of wealth, and the proper role and form of government. We will consider how questions about these issues have been addressed historically by philosophers since Plato and Aristotle. We will also explore how contemporary political works by Rawls, Nozick, and others might help us understand and try to solve our own political and social problems. Offered every year.
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PLSC 221 - Democratization
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Democracy as both a political ideal and institutionalized system is relatively new in historical terms: the eighteenth century counted only three such polities (The US, the French Republic, and the Swiss Cantons). This number has increased steadily over time, even leading some to predict a trend toward near-total democratization globally. In what is termed the third wave of democratization, over 80 countries around the world have moved from authoritarian to democratic systems, albeit sometimes slowly and in partial measure, just since the mid- 1970s. However, there is no single clear path toward democratization, and the methods for - or even possibility of - assisting countries toward democratic goals remains a topic of acute political controversy. Offered every year.
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PLSC 222 - Politics of East Asia
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course examines the domestic and international politics of East Asia. How have historical and political factors shaped such varied polities, including a communist country contending with massive socioeconomic and political change and a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system? How successful have the countries of the region been in addressing the political and socioeconomic aspirations of their populations? Which countries have emerged as regional or global powers, and with what effect on the international system? Two major Asian powers, China and Japan, are studied in detail, and the considerable diversity of the region is explored through additional country studies. In addition, each student has the opportunity to pursue study of a pertinent topic of special interest throughout the individual project requirement. The course does not presuppose prior knowledge of East Asian history and politics. Offered every year.
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PLSC 223 - Politics of South Asia
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course explores the major political and socioeconomic forces shaping contemporary South Asia. We begin with an overview of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Nepal, and Afghanistan), emphasizing subcontinental factors such as the impact of colonization and anticolonial freedom struggles; international relations; and regional conflicts such as Kashmir and the nuclearization of the Indo- Pakistani relationship. We then turn to the ways in which newly independent states have contended with challenges of governance, national unity, and socioeconomic development, through case studies of the states of the region. The major focus of the course is the evolution and nature of democratic and authoritarian regimes in the region. When demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 224 - Government and Politics in Africa
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course analyzes the major determinants of social and political change and conflict in the states of Sub-Saharan Africa (i.e. the countries of the region south of the North African Arab-Islamic Region, including South Africa). Focus is directed to the nature and effects of the pre-colonial and post-colonial economic, social, and political institutions on contemporary politics. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 225 - Politics of East Central Europe
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A comparative examination of the establishment and development of the former Communist systems in East Central Europe, including the revolutions which brought political change to these regimes. Topics considered include changes in the role of the Communist party and bureaucracy, the economic problems associated with marketization, issues of nationalism and political fragmentation, and the international context of democratization. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 226 - Politics of Western Europe
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A comparative analysis of political, economic, social, and foreign policy issues of countries in Western Europe. Special attention is given to the growing importance of the European Union. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 227 - Civil War and Conflict Resolution
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course examines the phenomenon of civil war using a range of philosophical and theoretical approaches, as well as an abundance of empirical data about the incidence, characteristics, causes, duration, and cessation of civil war. We will focus our analysis on a few key questions: What are the major causes of civil war today? What comparative approaches best help us explain the prevalence of civil war? What special obstacles do civil wars present for conflict resolution? What means exist for countries caught in civil war to reach acceptable resolutions, re-assert the rule of law and accountability, and allow their societies to overcome divisions and reconcile? Offered every year.
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PLSC 228 - S/M/Developing World Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences, Other World Civilizations
A survey of conditions and politics in areas of the world generally referred to as “developing.” Why is political instability so common? How does chronic poverty affect politics in the developing world? What are the prospects for change? A variety of historical models, theoretical approaches to political development, and contemporary cases will be used to examine these and similar questions. Offered once yearly.
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PLSC 230 - Political Theory
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An examination of the methodological and normative assumptions of the major competing schools of political theory. Particular stress is placed on the modes of analysis employed by these schools concerning such issues as the relation between freedom and equality, the problem of history, the status of politics as a science, the distinction between philosophy and ideology, the relation between theory and practice, the question of value-free political analysis, and the problems concerning revolution and political change. Offered three semesters out of four.
Prerequisite(s): one 100-level course in political science.
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PLSC 240 - M/Asia in the Global Setting
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Other World Civilizations
This course covers controversial issues of diplomacy, politics, and economics faced by the regions of East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Countries emphasized include the People’s Republic of China, Japan, North and South Korea, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Singapore. Special attention is given to problems of development, regional cooperation, the relationships between domestic and foreign policy and Asia’s role in world politics. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 241 - Politics of Genocide
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course investigates the main causes and roots of evil and cruelty that are examined through learning about genocide in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Students will use the case method to study genocides and mass murders including the Armenia Genocide, the Holocaust, the Cambodian Not offered on a regular basis.
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PLSC 246 - S/U.S. Foreign Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
An examination of the international and domestic setting of US foreign policy, placing contemporary policy in the context of US traditions. The role of actors in the policymaking process will be analyzed, along with problems and choices confronting the US in the post-Cold War world. Individual crises and case studies may be used to illustrate decision-making processes. Offered every semester.
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PLSC 248 - The European Union
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will review the origins and historical development of the European Union after World War II, describe the roles and functions of the EU institutions, and analyze the impact of the EU on various policy areas, domestic and foreign, of the European space. Theoretical perspectives on the process of regional integration will be incorporated in analyzing the prospects for European integration. Offered once a year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or PLSC 140 .
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PLSC 250 - Women and Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Sex (like class, race, ethnic identity, religion, or nationality) is treated as a fundamental factor, crucial to political analysis. Explores the politics of male-female relations in individual and social dimensions and in geographically and historically comparative perspective. Examines the political behavior of women in the context of formal, political institutions. Also analyzes the impact of male-dominated structures and culture upon women’s consciousness and actions. In short, represents an aspect of the politics of inequality and the mechanisms of dominance and dependence. Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 251 - R/Modern Political Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
The purpose of this course is to introduce Political Science majors to the methods of modern political science research. The course will include a presentation of the scientific approach as practiced by Political Scientists, focusing on both theoretical and methodological issues. The purposes of research, measurement problems, and other data management problems in political science research will be discussed. Students will be introduced to basic statistical techniques of data analysis including: dispersion and central tendency, correlation coefficients, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, Chi-Square tests, student t-tests, and simple regression analysis. (Students may not receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course, including credit for more than one of the following courses: BIOL 250 , ECON 205 , GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251, PSYC 251 , SOCL 211 .) Offered three semesters out of four.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 , PLSC 120 , or PLSC 140 .
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PLSC 291 - Enduring Issues in Comparative and International Politics: (subtitle)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Topics may cover a wide spectrum of issues, problems, themes, ideas, and areas related to international and comparative politics. Incorporates knowledge and materials from other disciplines within a political science framework. (May be taken for credit no more than twice.) Offered when demand is sufficient.
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PLSC 311 - Public Opinion and the Mass Media
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An examination of American political attitudes and opinions relevant to the functioning of democratic government. Consideration will be given to the extent that the American public fulfills the requirements of democratic theory. Topics include mass media and public opinion, American tolerance for dissent, trust in government, survey research, political efficacy, presidential approval ratings, political ideologies, and partisan change. The determinants of political attitudes and important trends in public opinion will be examined. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of instructor.
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PLSC 312 - American Social Welfare Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course presents an analysis of U.S. policy responses to poverty within the framework of the public policy process. The course will examine how definitions of the deserving and undeserving poor and Americans’ attitudes toward the causes of poverty influence the types of public policy implemented. Income maintenance programs, policies to encourage work, health insurance for low-income and elderly Americans, programs to meet basic needs, and how U.S. policy provides for children being raised in poverty will be examined. The course will also consider the changing relationship between the national and state governments and a comparison of the U.S. social safety net to that available to residents of the European nations. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 313 - Political Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of different varieties and approaches to political leadership in governmental systems, with special consideration given to the structures, origins, and accomplishments of specific political leaders serving under different social conditions. Case studies of selected political leaders will be included, drawing upon a variety of biographical and interdisciplinary sources. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 314 - American Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to the policy-making process in American government with special emphasis on the development of national domestic and defense policies from World War II together with the analysis of decision approaches taken by the President, Cabinet, Congress, various federal agencies, and pressure groups. The reordering of national priorities is considered within the context of selected policy decisions, the participation of groups affected, and the implications for national goals. Offered once yearly.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or PLSC 217 or permission of instructor.
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PLSC 315 - Legislative Process
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An appraisal of the legislative process in the United States emphasizing the origin, passage, and administration of American public policy. The influence of public and private participants – Congress, the President, the Courts, bureaucracy, political parties, interest groups, and the press – in the legislative process is studied. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 316 - Political Power in American Cities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of American city politics from administrative, social, and political perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between local government institutions and urban change, the nature of political decisions and leadership in cities, and resolution of conflicts resulting from the urban crisis, including civil disorders, poverty, welfare, housing, and education. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 318 - Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the character and implications of American constitutional principles as developed by the United States Supreme Court, with emphasis on the development of judicial review and its impact on our political system, principles of the separation of powers, the problems of federalism, and the powers of Congress and the President. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 319 - Constitutional Rights and Liberties
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the nature and scope of American constitutional rights and liberties, their development, their limits, and the issues and problems surrounding their application. Particular attention is given to due process of law, equal protection of the laws, rights of the accused, and the First Amendment freedoms. Offered once yearly.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 320 - Theories of Comparative Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of the theoretical approaches to understanding comparative politics. The course addresses the dimensions and requirements of good theory as well as emphasizing the comparative politics research methodologies. Theoretical issues explored will include classical theory, institutional, cultural, and rational choice approaches, social movements, political change (including democratization), the state, and civil society. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 , PLSC 140 , senior standing, and permission of instructor.
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PLSC 321 - State and Society in the Nonwestern World
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course examines state-society relations in comparative politics, focusing on the interplay among ideologies, institutions, interests, and identities in the nonwestern world. Readings include both theoretical works exploring these concepts and critical case studies. We begin with exploration of the adoption and adaptation of various political ideologies, sometimes arising from Western traditions and interactions with Western powers, that resulted in extremely varied political institutions throughout the nonwestern world. For example, parliamentary democracies have emerged in countries with remarkably different histories, including formerly fascist Japan and a number of former colonies. And yet other newly independent countries facing similar initial conditions adopted political systems as dissimilar as communism, democracy, and military authoritarianism. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 .
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PLSC 322 - Germany from the Nazis to the Present
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Crosslisted with: HIST 322.
This course will explore the origins, history, and legacy of Nazi Germany, the development of domestic and foreign policies of the two Germanies during the Cold War, and the causes and process of the East German revolution in 1989. Based on this background, the course will address and analyze various policy problems–political, social, economic, and foreign-facing contemporary Germany. Major debates about Germany, such as the reasons for the Nazi seizure of power, responsibility for the Holocaust, themes of continuity and change, coming to terms with the past, and comparisons and relations with the U.S. will highlight the course. Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or permission of the instructor
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PLSC 325 - Politics of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Examines the profound changes (political, economic, and social) which are presently shaking and transforming these nations. Examines the various routes (military authoritarian, civil-democratic, capitalistic, Marxist, revolutionary) to modernization undertaken by several of the Latin American nations north of South America, and assesses the implications of the choices for these nations and for U.S. foreign policy. Emphasizes the overwhelming role of the U.S. in this part of the world, the dependency relationship that this implies, and the response of the U.S. to accelerating revolutionary pressures. Also examines Latin American political economy and economic development. Offered once yearly.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 326 - Government and Politics of South America
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course introduces students to the comparative political study of South America as well as the political development, political institutions, political economy, and political culture in several South American states. The course explores broad themes that are characteristic of the region’s politics such as authoritarianism, economic development and underdevelopment, political institutions, the impact and role of the United States, armed conflict, and democratization. The course examines why democracy struggled to take root in South America until the late twentieth century and how democracy across the continent reflect the types of democratic transitions each state underwent. The course also examines individual Offered Once every 2 or 3 semesters based upon demand.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 .
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PLSC 328 - Politics of the Middle East
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course examines key issues in the domestic politics and international relations of major countries of the Middle East. These include intra-Arab conflicts, the Arab-Israeli dispute, and religious conflicts. Offered once yearly
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 329 - Politics of Russia and Eurasia
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A survey of political, economic, and social change in the former Soviet Union as a world superpower of major significance to the United States. Attention is paid to the historical, cultural, ideological, and political inheritance of the former Soviet system, focusing on the reform process. Offered once every four semesters.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 336 - The American Founders
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An examination of the political and constitutional thought of four of the principal American founders: Jefferson, Madison, Adams, and Hamilton. Such issues as liberty, consent, union, federalism, basic rights and separation of powers will be explored. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 .
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PLSC 337 - Major Political Philosophers
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course focuses on a single political philosopher or pair of philosophers (e.g. Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Rousseau, Marx, Strauss, Arendt, Voegelin, Bay). Political philosophers to be studied will vary from term to term. Student presentations of commentaries on the texts comprise a significant part of the course. Offered once every four semesters.
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PLSC 338 - Twentieth Century Political Criticism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An analysis of the literature of contemporary political criticism. Materials to be analyzed deal with critiques of bureaucratic sociopolitical structures, mechanisms and processes of political change, political atomization and alienation, and visions of alternative political futures. Specific works examined include samples from neo-Marxian, libertarian, elitist, neo-Freudian, behaviorist, humanist, existentialist, anarchist, and utopian and counter-utopian political evaluation and criticism. An attempt is made to use an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the contemporary political imagination. Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 230 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 340 - International Law and Organization
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course examines the development, structure, legal basis, and politics of international organizations, with particular emphasis on the United Nations and the principal regional organizations such as the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Organization of African Unity and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 , PLSC 140 or permission of instructor.
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PLSC 341 - Democracy and International Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
What is the connection between democracy and international politics? Would a more democratic world be a more peaceful world? Are democracies inherently more peaceful than nondemocracies? This course examines the concept of the democratic peace, beginning with Kant’s notion of the democratic pacific union. We then examine major contemporary works on democratic peace theory, arguments modifying our understanding of the democratic peace, and important critiques of this concept. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 .
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PLSC 342 - Human Rights in a Global Perspective
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the philosophical, cultural and theoretical bases of human rights institutions, practices, problems, and problems at the international and domestic levels with special focus on the Third World. The course will define and analyze the causes of human rights violations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and assess the efficacy of such international and regional organizations as the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Organization of African Unity in protecting and promoting these rights. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 345 - Theories of International Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of the theoretical approaches to understanding international relations and to explaining outcomes in international relations. The course addresses the dimensions and requirements of good theory. Theoretical approaches employed include realism, interdependence and integration, national values and domestic structure, bureaucratic politics and transnational relations, dependency and Marxist approaches, and psychological approaches. These theoretical approaches address historical and contemporary cases. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 , PLSC 140 , PLSC 246 , senior standing, and permission of instructor.
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PLSC 346 - Global Issues
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course will focus on selected problems which face the global community such as AIDS, terrorism, and land mines. Students will analyze the background of these problems and debate options for dealing with them. Offered every other semester Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 , PLSC 140 , PLSC 246 , senior standing, and permission of instructor.
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PLSC 347 - Terrorism and National Security
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of terrorism’s past, present, and future. Students will explore numerous features of the subject including, but not limited to: definitional dilemmas; the origins and evolution of terrorism; tactical and targeting innovation; the psychology and characteristics of terrorist actors, including women; case studies; and counter-terrorism strategies. Offered once every two to three semesters, based upon demand.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 .
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PLSC 348 - Politics of International Economic Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A survey of the international economy, exploring particularly the interrelationship with politics. The course introduces major theoretical perspectives in international political economy; discusses the historical development of the modern international economy; and examines the functioning of the trade, monetary, and investment systems in the post-World War II period. Challenges to the liberal international order from competition among Western economic powers, the developing world, the process of marketization in centrally-planned economies, and technological change are addressed, as well as scenarios for the future. Offered when demand is sufficient.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 or permission of the instructor.
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PLSC 351 - Failed States
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
State failure presents serious problems for the international community. Failed states generate destabilizing refugee flows, contribute to regional instability, damage prospects for economic development, and can become harbors for terrorists and other international criminal organizations. This course surveys the literature on state formation and collapse, with particular emphasis on causes and consequences, detailed examinations of individual cases, and the international community’s response. A case study approach will be employed, focusing on four states (possibilities include Rwanda, Somalia, Congo, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and other states should events warrant). By examining the various processes at work in failed states, the international response, and the tools for reconstruction, we will draw conclusions regarding the potential for early warning systems and appropriate policy remedies. Offered once every four semesters.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 140 or permission of instructor.
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PLSC 353 - Religion, Church and State in Contemporary Europe
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course will investigate the role of religion and churches in contemporary Europe, East and West, focusing on the different models of church-state relations - separation, establishment and pluralism - and the churches as political actors. The role of Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox churches in the context of communism, democratization and Europeanization since 1991 will be analyzed. Historical, transnational, sociological and attitudinal/behavioral aspects of religion will be addressed, including the challenge of integrating Islam into contemporary Europe. Offered every other year.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 120 or PLSC 140
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PLSC 354 - Government and Politics of Latin America
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course focuses on the functioning of democratic politics in Latin America. Its main objectives are to consider: first, how government institutions interact with a variety of historic and contemporary political actors across the region; and second, how this interaction affects issue such as representation, political stability, and economic development. As such, we will investigate the role that the military, the Catholic Church, social movements, and political parties play in promoting political interests throughout Latin America, while also examining how institutional arrangements such as the presidency, legislatures, and electoral systems affect the representation of those interests. Students will have the opportunity to conduct an indepth investigation of the politics of a single Latin American country in a final research paper. Offered once every year.
Prerequisite(s): The prerequisite for this course is PLSC 120 , or approval of course instructor.
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PLSC 390 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will focus on a special topic within the discipline of Political Science of the instructor’s choosing. Students will produce a research paper, and participate in weekly discussions on readings assigned by the instructor. Limited to 20 students. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 , PLSC 120 , PLSC 140 , PLSC 230 , PLSC 251 , and senior standing.
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PLSC 393 - Honors Thesis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A major structured research project in Political Science that will cap a student’s experience in the major. Students will work with an individual faculty member and complete a major research paper of 30-40 typed pages (on average). An oral report of the paper will be presented in a public form that is approved by the thesis advisor. Enrollment by invitation of the Department. Offered by individual arrangement.
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PLSC 395 - Political Affairs or Legal Affairs Internship
Credit(s): 3-6
The Political Affairs Internship and Legal Affairs Internship are designed to provide students at the College an opportunity to broaden their educational background in a wide range of public agency or legal-related work situations. Such experiences as working in Rochester City and Livingston and Monroe County government, the District Attorney’s Office, and regional and local state legislators’ offices have been examples of student placements for this internship. The intern will spend an appropriate amount of time with the agency, participate in a seminar, and submit a major paper related to the experience. (Note: Students may present no more than 15 internship credits toward the baccalaureate degree.) Offered by individual arrangement.
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PLSC 399 - Directed Study
Credit(s): May be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits.
Intensive reading and/or research on a political subject mutually agreed upon by the student and a faculty member. Offered by individual arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Political Science course and permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Topics include the biological basis of behavior, perception, learning, memory, thinking, human development, emotion, psychological disorders and social psychology. Offered every semester.
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PSYC 202 - Educational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Considers the principles of learning and teaching, measurement and evaluation, and growth and development of the individual, as they relate to the classroom and other situations. Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 215 - S/Child Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
An overview of the nature and course of human development from conception through childhood. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and personality development. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or INTD 203 .
Corequisite(s): (INTD 203 may be taken as a corequisite.)
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PSYC 216 - S/Adolescent Development
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
An overview of the nature and course of human development during adolescence. Biological, cognitive, social, and personality development are considered, with emphasis on families, schools, and cultures as contexts for adolescent development. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or INTD 203 .
Corequisite(s): (INTD 203 may be taken as a corequisite).
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PSYC 217 - Adult Development and Aging
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An overview of the nature and course of adult development. Biological, psychological, and social aspects of adult development and aging are considered, as are the influences of society and culture. Offered every two years.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 220 - Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The purposes of this class are to review theory, research, and practical applications of environmental, learning, behavioral approaches; to develop skills in observing behavior, planning interventions, and evaluating behavior change; and to promote an empirical approach to the selection of treatment and training options. Class sessions will include lecture, group activities, and discussion. Offered most semesters.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 225 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The human organism possesses a complex system of mental abilities– including perceiving, remembering, language, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making- -through which it acquires, organizes, and utilizes knowledge of the environment. Cognitive psychology is the study of this sophisticated processing system. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 233 - Introduction to Biological Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, emphasizing particularly the dependence of processes such as perception, motivation, learning, and problem- solving upon the character and integrity of the nervous system. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (BIOL 103 and BIOL 104 ) or (BIOL 116 and BIOL 117 ) or (BIOL 116 and BIOL 119 ).
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PSYC 236 - Human Sexual Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An overview and critical analysis of theory and research on human sexual behavior. Psychological and behavioral aspects of human sexuality will be considered as will the role of biological influences and social contexts. Offered most semesters.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 250 - R/Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
Computation, application, and interpretation of the major descriptive and introductory inferential techniques. Topics include measurement, frequency distributions, graphing, central tendency, variability, binomial and normal distributions, standard scores, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing, z-tests, one-sample t-tests, two-sample t-tests, analysis of variance, and nonparametric significance tests. Students may not receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course. However, a student who has received credit (and a grade of at least C-) for BIOL 250 , ECON 205 , GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , or SOCL 211 may use this course in place of PSYC 250 to fulfill the statistics requirement for the major or minor. The student must then complete an additional psychology elective in order to reach the 45 credits in psychology required for the major (or 21 credits required for the minor). Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and three years of high school mathematics.
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PSYC 251 - Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A systematic study of the principles of research design and methods. Topics include scientific methods of descriptive, correlational, basic experimental, quasi-experimental, and single-subject approaches, issues of validity and experimental control, ethical considerations, and skills in accessing and using psychological literature, critical reading, and scientific writing using American Psychological Association style. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 260 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course offers a framework for understanding maladaptive behavior focused on the symptoms, causes, and treatment of a range of psychopathology, including anxiety, personality, mood, psychophysiologic, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Each disorder is considered through a comparison of biological, psychological, and sociocultural viewpoints on the causes and treatment of abnormal behavior. Current research issues as well as legal and ethical issues related to the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior are discussed. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 265 - Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Examines the principles, practices, and problems of organizations from a psychological perspective. Topics include personnel selection, training, motivation, measurement of performance, job satisfaction, human engineering, organizational politics and power issues, organizational structure issues, labor-union relations, and consumer behavior. The importance of both theory and empirical research is stressed. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 268 - Health Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course explores the role of psychological and social factors in the promotion and maintenance of good health, the prevention of illness, the causes and treatment of illness, as well as in recovery from or adjustment to ongoing illness. Critical discussion and evaluation of theory, research, and clinical interventions in the areas of stress, nutrition/ diet, exercise, sleep, substance abuse, coronary heart disease, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and chronic pain are among the topics considered. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 275 - S/Environmental Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
A comparative review and evaluation of current research methods and findings concerning the relationship between the physical environment and behavior. A sample of topics include cognitive maps, seasonal affective disorder, the effects of crowding, heat and air pollution on behavior, and psychological interventions designed to promote more environmentally friendly behavior. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or ENVR 124 .
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PSYC 278 - Psychology of Happiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is an introduction to the empirical study of human happiness and well-being. Topics include how values, personality and social characteristics, attitudes, and cultural and evolutionary variables predict and potentially affect human happiness. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding how and why these variables are related to happiness. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or consent of instructor.
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PSYC 280 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Examines psychological theories and research applied to participation and performance in sport, exercise, and other types of physical activity. Topics include personality, motivation, arousal and stress, competition, leadership, communication, psychological skills training, epidemiology of physical activity, exercise and physical and mental well-being, exercise adherence, addictive and unhealthy behaviors, injuries and burnout, and development. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
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PSYC 294 - Peer Advocacy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 3
This seminar course offers students intensive training in and practical experiences with basic helping skills. Peer advocates staff a student-to-student helpline under the close supervision of the supervising instructor, a licensed mental health professional. Peer advocates also help to train and evaluate volunteer trainees (who do not receive credit) by demonstrating skills and providing trainees with practice opportunities and feedback in weekly small group sessions. Trainee performance is evaluated via oral, written, and practical exams; those who demonstrate skill mastery are eligible to enroll as peer advocates the following semester. Peer advocates and trainees participate in a mandatory weekly seminar to discuss ethical, organizational, and practical issues and for ongoing training and supervision. M ay be taken twice for credit. Sophomore, junior or senior standing; two semesters of full-time study completed at Geneseo; overall GPA of 3.00. Students may enroll in the peer advocacy seminar only following successful completion of formal training the semester prior to enrollment. Offered by individual arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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PSYC 299 - Directed Study
Credit(s): 1-3
Individual work, supervised by a faculty member, on a problem in psychology. May be taken more than once with the same subtitle. (No course described in the undergraduate bulletin may be taken under this course number.) Offered by individual arrangement.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and permission of instructor.
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PSYC 307 - Sensation and Perception
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An examination of the sensory and perceptual systems which enable us to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. Drawing on both physiological and behavioral data, this course explores how physical energy is encoded by our sensory systems, and how this sensory information, in conjunction with cognitive processes, leads to our perceptual experience of the world. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 308 - Psychology of Women
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An examination of a variety of topics related to women’s lives, such as work, personal relationships, sexuality, motherhood, physical health, mental health, violence, and old age. The course also explores psychological aspects of gender stereotypes, gender-role development, and gender comparisons. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 250 or PSYC 251 or permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 315 - Psychology of Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Human language is examined from the perspective of experimental psychology. Topics covered include the following: speech perception and production, understanding sentences and discourse, content and organization of the mental dictionary, language acquisition, language and the brain, and language and thought. Offered every two years.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 321 - Developmental Psychology: (subtitle)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An advanced course examining particular developmental domains or issues, with an emphasis on evaluation of contemporary research. Typical offerings include topics in cognitive development, social development, and applied developmental psychology. May be taken for credit twice under different subtitles. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 215 , PSYC 216 , or PSYC 217 , depending on subtitle.
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PSYC 331 - The Neural and Chemical Basis of Behavior: (subtitle)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An advanced course examining aspects of neural function and neurochemical influences on human and animal behavior, with an emphasis on evaluation of contemporary research. Typical offerings include topics on hormones, drugs of addiction, psychoactive drug treatments, and neurotoxicology. May be taken for credit twice under different subtitles. Offered most semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 332 - Human Neuropsychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course provides an introduction to the theory, methods, and practical applications of human neuropsychology. Topics will include fundamentals of brain-behavior relationships, functional neuroanatomy, human cortical organization, neuroimaging, neuropsychological assessment, and complex functions. Emphases are on normal functions of the central nervous system, but abnormal functions are considered as well. Offered most semesters.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 335 - Behavioral Pharmacology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Behavioral pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on behavior. An introductory survey of the theories, methods, findings, and principles of the field is presented. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 338 - Animal Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An integration of ethological and comparative psychological aspects of the evolution and development of behavior in animals. Special emphasis on such topics as biological rhythms, communication, spacing, reproduction, sensory systems, learning, and social structure. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements. (Not available for credit for students who have credit for BIOL 338 .)
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PSYC 340 - Psychology of Learning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to the principles of learning and behavior modification, with special emphasis upon laboratory findings. Evaluation of contemporary theories of learning in terms of experimental results. Not offered on a regular basis.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 350 - Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the behavior of the individual in the social context, with attention to leadership and small group phenomena, social motivation, attitudes and attitude change. Selected research techniques in social psychology. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 355 - Psychology of Personality
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Introduction to and evaluation of major theoretical conceptions of personality, including psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, and humanistic approaches. Research, assessment, and application strategies associated with each approach and selected contemporary research topics and techniques are covered. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 357 - Behavior Genetics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Behavior genetics is the application of genetic research strategies to the study of behavior. Methods and theories are presented along with findings in specific domains of behavior, such as the genetics of mental illness, the genetics of behavioral responses to drugs, and the genetics of specific cognitive abilities and disabilities. Issues of genetic counseling are also addressed. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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PSYC 365 - Clinical Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A general introduction to the field. Examines clinical assessment procedures, psychotherapeutic interventions, and salient issues in clinical research. Offered every year.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in Basic Requirements.
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