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PED 4010 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Management
This course provides the skills necessary to identify and understand potential legal and ethical problems and issues in sports management. Systematic and analytical approaches dealing with ethical and legal dilemmas that may confront an individual in the workplace will be presented, along with risk management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is senior standing or permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 3
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PED 4810 - Internship in Physical Education
As arranged.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PED 4830 - Physical Education Student Teaching
This course offers a full-time teaching placement in a public or private school under the supervision of an experienced physical educator(s) for the purpose of applying teaching principles and experimenting with one’s teaching style. Students must complete 7 weeks at the elementary level and 7 weeks at the secondary level, or 14 weeks in a combination elementary and secondary school. Student teachers return to campus once a month for a seminar.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is permission. This course is offered every semester. There is a lab fee.
Credits: 1 to 12
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PHY 1120 - Introduction to Astronomy
[Choice:NS] This course develops the subject of astronomy historically from the ancient Greeks through the Renaissance to modern astronomy. This course includes the solar system, comets, meteors, and the tools of the astronomer. Initially, the course emphasizes star and constellation identification through classroom discus |ions, slides, visits to the Fairbanks Planetarium, and field trips at night.
Prerequisites & Notes
There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2010 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
[LGSE8] [Choice:NS] This course introduces the basic physics of electricity and magnetism, fundamentals of DC and AC circuit theory, semiconductor devices, electronic circuits, digital electronics, and communica tion systems. The lab work involves the use of basic electric and electronic equipment and experiments pertaining to subject matter.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is MAT 1020, or permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2020 - Energy, Environment, and Society
[Choice:NS] This course focuses on such topics as energy sources and transformations, energy use and crises, environmental impact, alternative energy systems, solar energy, energy conservation, problems associated with nuclear power, and relations between energy use and environmental pollution.This course is cross-listed with ENV 2060.
Prerequisites & Notes
There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2025 - Physics for the Environment
This course covers selected topics in physics that are essential in understanding the scientific basis of some current environmental concerns. Topics include energy, conservation of energy, heat, laws of thermodynamics, electric energy, atomic structure, nuclear energy, and ionizing radiation.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is MAT 1020 or MAT 1060. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2030 - The Universe
[Choice:NS] This course studies the nature of the universe from the birth of stars to black holes. It includes the study of the origins of the universe, space-time and gravity, galaxies, current cosmological theories, star formations, black holes, and life beyond Earth.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is MAT 1020 or MAT 1060 or equivalent. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I
[LGSE8] [Choice:NS] Although this treatment of fundamental physics is analytical rather than merely descriptive, no mathematics beyond algebra is necessary for this course. The instruction includes such topics as linear and rotational motion, force, momentum, energy, heat, and related conservation laws.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is MAT 1020. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2032 - Fundamental Physics II
This course includes such topics as electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and modern physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PHY 2031. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2061 - Classic Physics I
[LGSE8] This course introduces calculus-based physics and covers vectors, translational and rotational kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, non-inertial reference frames, work and energy, momentum, conservation laws, and collision theory. The course requires five hours of lecture, recitation, and laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is MAT 1531. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2062 - Classic Physics II
This course covers rotational dynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, temperature, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, and wave theory. The course requires five hours of lecture, recitation, and laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PHY 2061. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2063 - Classic Physics III
Classic Physics III examines electric forces and fields, magnetism, direct and alternating current circuits, Maxwell’s Equations, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave optics, blackbody radiation, and turbulence and turbulent flows.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PHY 2062 and MAT 2532. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered spring.
Credits: 4
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PHY 2120 - Physics Modules
Physics Modules provides an introductory study and/or laboratory of a specific or specialized topic generally passed over in introductory astronomy/physics courses. Topics are chosen within the interests of students and faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes
There is a lab fee.
Credits: 1 to 4
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PHY 3120 - Modern Physics
Modern Physics introduces the formal treatment of the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, statistical physics, solid-state physics, nuclear structure, elementary particles, general relativity, and cosmology.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PHY 2063 or permission. There is a lab fee.
Credits: 4
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PHY 4110 - Physics Modules
Physics Modules provide an intensive study of a variety of current topics in physics, and is offered in response to the current interests of the students and faculty. The course topics could include alternative energy systems, nuclear reactor technology, or the physics of life systems. Some modules may be taken for major elective credit with written permission.
Prerequisites & Notes
The course requires 15 lecture/lab hours per credit. Permission of the instructor is required for registration. There is a lab fee.
Credits: 1 to 4
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PHY 4530 - Research in Physics
This course presents the opportunity for a detailed study of an original problem chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty member. Consultation for admission to this course must occur at least one semester prior to enrollment. The study must be approved by the faculty advisor(s), followed by the submission of a literature search, an outline of the problem, and a final written report. The written report should be approved and defended orally before the Science Department. Students concentrating in environmental science are expected to include a field orientation in their research. Weekly meetings with the advisor(s) are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Any science major is eligible with permission. There is a lab fee.
Credits: 3 to 6
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POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science
[LGGE6] [Choice:SS] Introduction to Political Science surveys the basic principles and institutions of governments and examines them in the context of modern governments, both democratic and non-democratic.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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POS 1020 - American Politics and Government
[Choice:SS] This course observes the origin, structure and operation of the American political system in the context of federalism, constitutional law, and the obligations and rights of the citizen.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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POS 1030 - Comparative Government
[LGGE6] [Choice:SS] This course compares political institutions and processes of nations in the 21st century.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 3
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POS 2040 - International Relations
[LGGE6] [Choice:SS] This course serves as an introduction to the nature and problems of international politics and includes the development and interpretation of the modern states system, power factors, nationalism, imperialism, and international organization.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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POS 2710 - Topics in Political Science
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in political science appropriate to the 2000- level that are not offered in the general Social Science curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing
Credits: 1 to 3
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POS 2910 - Independent Study in Political Science
Independent Study in Political Science allows the student to pursue the exploration of a topic of political science not offered in the regular curriculum, under the tutelage of a department faculty member. An independent study contract must be negotiated with the instructor and filed before registering for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are sophomore standing and permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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POS 3020 - Problems in International Relations
[LGGE6] This course studies applied international politics through a close examination of the foreign policies of the major powers and a detailed analysis of underlying problems in contemporary international relations.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every even-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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POS 3060 - Vermont Politics
[LGGE6] Vermont Politics examines the electoral and political party structures, partisan activities and significant interest groups affecting contemporary political division within Vermont. The instruction provides lectures, student participation in individual research projects, and guest speakers involved in the state‘s political process.
Prerequisites & Notes
There is a lab fee. The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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POS 3170 - U.S. Constitutional Law
[LGGE6] This course examines constitutional issues through the study of Supreme Court decisions. The course explores the origin of judicial review in Marbury vs. Madison as well as current issues involving the liberties of citizens.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every odd-numbered spring.
Credits: 3
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POS 3210 - Canadian Politics
[LGGE6] The course will survey the landscape of Canadian politics to provide students with historical and contextual background. This will enable students to critically analyze current-day developments within Canada’s body politic. The course goal is to enhance student understanding of Canadian political institutions and culture in a manner that facilitates trans-border understanding of our northern neighbor.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing. There is a labe fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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POS 3260 - Middle East Politics and Government
[LGGE6] The course introduces students to the fundamentals of politics in the Middle East. Students will examine historic developments and concepts that are relevant for understanding the political contexts of regions typically associated with the term “the Middle East.” Special emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences from the Maghreb to Pakistan. The class provides the opportunity for students to become acquainted with individual states through independent research, presentations, and class discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing. This course will be offered every odd-numbered spring.
Credits: 3
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POS 3310 - Latin American Politics
[LGGE6] The course introduces students to the fundamentals of Latin American politics and examines concepts that are particularly relevant to the political context of the region. The class also provides the opportunity for students to become acquainted with individual states through independent research, presentations, and class discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing. This course will be offered every even-numbered spring.
Credits: 3
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POS 3410 - African Politics
[LGGE6] The course introduces students to the fundamentals of African politics, with special emphasis being placed on sub-Saharan Africa. We will examine historic developments and concepts that are particularly relevant to the political context of the region. The class also provides the opportunity for students to become acquainted with individual states through independent research, presentations, and class discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing. The course will be offered every even-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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POS 4710 - Topics in Political Science
This course provides the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in social science appropriate to the 4000-level not offered in the general Social Science curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are junior standing and permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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POS 4810 - Internship in Political Science
This course provides practical field work in political science which is arranged in conjunction with the Cooperative Education Office. This course places students in a work site that will provide practical, career-oriented experience under the supervision of an employer and a faculty member who will make on-site visits. The co-op emphasizes the acquisition of job-related skills and the role of professionals in the discipline. See also the section on cooperative education elsewhere in this catalog.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are junior standing and permission.
Credits: 1 to 6
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POS 4910 - Independent Study in Political Science
Independent Study in Political Science allows the student to pursue an advanced, in-depth study of a topic in political science not offered in the regular curriculum, under the tutelage of a department faculty member. An independent-study contract must be negotiated with the instructor and filed before registering for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are junior standing and permission.
Credits: 1 to 3
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PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology
[LGSS1] [Choice:SS] This course introduces students to the major concepts, issues, research and scientific methods upon which our knowledge of human thought and behavior are built. Geared for both majors and non-majors, this course provides the basis for further study of psychology as well as a sense of how psychological issues are involved in a variety of academic fields and students’ personal lives. Course content is selected from topics including research methods, neurophysiology, states of consciousness, learning, memory, theories of personality, motivation, social psychology, and abnormal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 1040 - Human Interaction
Human Interaction is an experiential course designed to enhance self-knowledge and personal growth, as well as develop increased skill with interpersonal communication and group process. Students are asked to examine their personal values, formative experiences, interactional style, and role in the group. Students articulate their strengths and weaknesses, and strive for individual goals, while also evaluating the appropriateness of career choices. This course is required of and limited to human services and psychology majors, and is open to second-semester freshmen.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PSY 1010, PSY 1050 or concurrent enrollment. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development
[LGSS1] [Choice:SS] This course offers an overview of the human developmental process throughout the life cycle, which includes the social, moral, emotional, cultural, physical, and cognitive aspects of growth. Students are encouraged to explore their own development. The theories of Erikson, Freud, Kohlberg, Piaget, and others are integrated into the life-span overview.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 1130 - Introduction to Substance Abuse
[Choice:SS] This course is designed to help students become aware of their attitudes about substance abuse, gain theoretical knowledge, and understand the dynamics of abuse patterns. Treatment methods for substance abusers are discussed.
Credits: 3
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PSY 2120 - Human Sexuality
[LGSS1] [Choice:SS] Human Sexuality explores personal, social, and cultural beliefs, attitudes, and values toward human sexuality. The issues covered include sexual anatomy and physiology, childbirth, birth control, venereal disease, sex roles, sexual fantasy, body image, homosexuality, love, intimacy, and interpersonal communication.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every fall and summer.
Credits: 3
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PSY 2270 - Introduction to Human Services
This course is designed to introduce sophomore level students to the basic skills and concepts of the human services profession. Students gain knowledge about specific populations and social problems as well as familiarity with the human services interventions and agencies that serve these individuals. It is required of human services majors, and limited to human services or psychology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 2411 - Introduction to Research Methods
This course discusses the application of qualitative and quantitative methods to research on human behavior. Topics include the philosophy of science, observation, surveys, field research, correlation, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, hypothesis testing, experimenter bias, and research ethics. Individual and group laboratory experiments are included.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010, PSY 1050 or permission, and sophomore standing. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 2811 - Field Work
Field Work offers the student an exploratory work experience in a public or private work environment supervised by an on-site professional. The field placement allows students to assess their academic and career interest in human services and psychology, to learn by doing, and to integrate theory and practice. This course, taken concurrently with PSY 2812, is required of and limited to human services and psychology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1040 and a 2.00 GPA. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 2812 - Field Work Seminar
This seminar is taken concurrently with PSY 2811. It provides a forum for students to discuss and process their field experiences, examine their career interests, and explore current issues pertinent to becoming professionals. Students study ethics, and apply and integrate theoretical knowledge. It is required of and limited to Human Services and Psychology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1040, and a 2.00 GPA. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality
This course focuses on significant theories which describe the development, structure, and dynamics of personality, with an emphasis on pertinent research findings. Approaches such as psychodynamic, behavioral, social learning, biosociological, humanistic, cognitive, and existential are included. Particular emphasis is placed on practical applications of personality concepts for understanding self and others.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY1010 and junior standing, or permission. This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology
This course provides an in-depth look into the research on cognitive psychology. Topics including perception, attention, mental representation, memory, symbolic processes, and thinking are dealt with from various viewpoints. Students participate in conducting original experiments on human cognition.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010 and sophomore standing. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3050 - Child Development
This course takes a topical approach in examining the biophysical, cognitive, psychosocial, and ecological changes that occur from infancy to adolescence. The instruction stresses the practical implications of current theory and research in developmental psychology and related fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1050, or EDU 3020 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3070 - Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal Psychology views psychopathology from a biopsychosocial perspective. The focus is on the symptoms, causes and treatment of various forms of psychological disturbances such as mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, as organized by the DSM IV.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3080 - Macro Perspectives in Human Services
This course provides a systemic perspective of the human services field by exploring how organizations and communities function and change. Particular emphasis is placed on developing advocacy and activism skills. The class will partner with a community agency in a service-learning project in order to apply macro skills in practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 2270 and junior standing, or permission. PSY 2811 and PSY 2812 are strongly recommended as prerequisites. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3085 - Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology
This course examines selected research and theories in social psychology and how these are applied to contemporary societal issues. The course will address the role of society and culture in the development of attitudes, roles, self-concept, and behavior. Issues covered may include, but are not limited to, conformity, prejudice, obedience, altruism, aggression, gender differences, and group dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites are PSY 1010 and PSY 2411, or permission. The course will be offered every even-numbered spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3090 - Lifespan Across Cultures
[LGCC4] This course explores the study of human development across the lifespan from a cross-cultural perspective and provides students with opportunities to expand their awareness, sensitivity, understanding, and appreciation of similarities and differences in behaviors across diverse cultural settings around the world.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1050 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3110 - Adulthood and Aging
This course takes a life-span approach to exploring the physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that take place throughout adulthood. These changes are examined as longterm consequences of the choices and circumstances surrounding earlier periods of life. Events occurring in early adulthood with respect to their eventual impact later in development are examined as well. As aging is a universal and multi-cultural phenomenon, the influence of race, gender, social class, and culture on developmental processes and outcomes is also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010, PSY 1050 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course of offered every fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3210 - Perspectives on Death and Dying
[LGSS1] The course explores philosophical, psychological, and literary accounts of death. Speakers, films, and classroom simulations are used to examine current social attitudes and customs surrounding death as well as the meaning of death in present times.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is junior standing. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3230 - Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Gender examines gender roles as they currently exist in this society with a focus on the feelings, attitudes and belief systems inherent in them. Research on sex differences as well as mental-health implications of gender roles are considered. The psychological effects of both stereotyped and changing roles on women and men are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisitea are PSY 1050 or PSY 2070 and junior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3260 - Adolescent Development
This course takes a topical approach to the understanding of the developmental processes of adolescence. In addition to understanding various theories that attempt to explain adolescent research, a main objective of the course is to be able to evaluate critically the theories and research findings concerning adolescent development. When appropriate, films, books, and guest speakers are incorporated to provide depth on topics under consideration.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1050 or EDU 3020 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3280 - Interventions for Health-Behavior Change
This online course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues, theories, and models in health psychology. Evidenced-based interventions for health behavior change will be emphasized. A partial listing of health-behavior topics to be covered includes substance use, safe-sex practices, dietary change, physical activity, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Although the class does not meet online during a specified time there are lectures, written assignments and activities that require at least biweekly access to the LSC Website. Successful participation in the course requires students to have access to a computer with an internet connection.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites are PSY 1010 and sophomore standing, or permission. This course is offered online every summer.
Credits: 3
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PSY 3811 - Professional Experience
This experiential course includes supervised educational and professional activity related to psychology or human services. This course may be repeated when no duplication of experience results.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is permission. There may be a lab fee.
Credits: 1
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PSY 4010 - Biological Psychology
This course offers a study of the physiological mechanisms underlying consciousness and behavior. The instruction emphasizes current research in neurological, bio-chemical, and sensory mechanisms as they influence learning, motivation, perception, consciousness, and behavioral processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are nine credits in PSY or BIO 1210 and BIO 1211. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing studies standardized tests, their function, selection, administration, statistical summarization, interpretation, and their use by various social, educational, and industrial agencies.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010 and sophomore standing. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4110 - Creative Therapies
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of a number of the creative therapies which might include dance/movement, art, music, poetry, or drama. The course addresses application of the creative therapies to the field of psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are nine credits in PSY and junior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4120 - History of Psychology
[LGPP5] This course explores the emergence of psychology as a scientific discipline. Students learn about the main themes, events, and the important people who contributed significantly to the foundation of psychology as a scientific discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are nine credits in PSY and junior standing. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4140 - Women in Psychology
This course presents an in-depth exploration of attitudes toward women in psychology and women’s roles in the profession. The research methods used in building theoretical models are examined for their impact on women. Contributions of women psychologists are emphasized. Emphasis is on discussing the writings of psychological theorists from psychoanalysts to feminists, and evaluating their ideas about women.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are nine credits in PSY and junior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4145 - Responding to Psychological Trauma
This course offers an integration of contemporary theories, empirical research, and evidence-based practices on psychological trauma. Content will address individual adaptation to extreme stress associated with military combat, crime victimization, interpersonal violence, torture, political imprisonment, disaster, serious accidents, and life-threatening illness. Topics will include the effects of traumatic stress on adults and children, risk and resilience factors, Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, and strategies for prevention and coping. The course includes participation in practice simulations, disaster-response training exercises, and related activities. This course is particularly relevant for students in the helping professions who may be exposed to trauma on the job or assist victims of trauma in practice or school settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites are PSY 1010 and junior standing, or permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4150 - Understanding and Working with At-Risk Families
This course offers an integration of contemporary theories and evidence-based practice approaches in working with families with special emphasis on oppressed and vulnerable populations. Students will examine the impact of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, poverty, homelessness, and mental illness on family functioning with attention to gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and social class.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 4151 and junior standing, or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4151 - Counseling
This course provides an overview of the counseling process and an introduction of the counseling profession. Students acquire an understanding of and practice of basic effective helping skills and ethical issues. Instruction also focuses on the assumptions and techniques of a variety of theoretical approaches to counseling.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010; PSY 1050 or PSY 1160; and PSY 3070, and junior standing. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4160 - Counseling with Groups
The course covers the theories and practices of working with people in groups and focuses on counseling and support or self-help groups for children, adolescents and adults.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PSY 4151.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4170 - Mental Health Issues for Children and Adolescents
This course is designed to familiarize students with the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria related to a variety of psychological disorders which occur in childhood and adolescence. The focus will be on helping students identify the biopsychosocial factors associated with these disturbances, as well as associated strategies for assessment, intervention, treatment, and prevention.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is PSY 3070.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4210 - Psychopharmacology
Designed for non-science majors, the course discusses general principles of drug action and classifications of psychoactive drugs in clinical use. The following drugs commonly employed in chemotherapy are discussed: central stimulants, tranquilizers, sedative-hypnotics, opiates, psychedelics, alcohol, marijuana, hormones, and contraceptives. The goal is to provide the student with a general knowledge of the drugs commonly encountered in the mental-health professions.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is nine credits in PSY or permission. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4710 - Special Topics in Psychology
This course offers students the opportunity to concentrate on topics not covered in the general Psychology curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 1010 or permission.
Credits: 1 to 4
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PSY 4720 - Senior Seminar
This capstone course challenges students to integrate and extend prior knowledge as well as skills in analytical thinking, writing, and oral presentation. Instruction focuses on evaluating theory and research related to a chosen topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is limited to seniors fully accepted into the psychology/human services major. The prerequisites are successful completion of the writing competency and information literacy graduation standards.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4820 - Human Services Internship
This course is designed as a culminating experience in a setting directly related to the student’s professional preparation in Human Services. Students gain on-the-job experience, plus receive group supervision through a seminar. Emphasis is on attaining job related skills, knowledge of institutional dynamics and procedures, applying theoretical constructs, and adhering to ethical standards. Students also assess their professional development and learn about networking and applying for employment upon graduation. Six credits are required for the Human Service degree. It may be repeated for no more than 18 credits toward graduation requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 2811, PSY 2812, a 2.00 GPA and acceptance into the major.
Credits: 6 to 9
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PSY 4900 - Independent Study
Independent Study provides for the individual exploration of specific topics in consultation with a department faculty member. An independent study contract must be negotiated with a faculty member before registration.
Credits: 1 to 6
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PSY 4921 - Senior Research I
This is the first of a two-course sequence in conducting psychological research. After a review of the literature relevant to a contemporary psychological theory or model, the student develops a problem statement, selects a methodology, and writes a proposal for a research project that will be completed the following semester in PSY 4922 Research Practicum. Group discussions among students developing proposals and practicum students who are conducting research enables beginning students to clarify problem statements and develop appropriate research strategies. This course is required of majors in the Psychology concentration and is limited to majors fully accepted into the psychology major.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 2411, MAT 2021, and senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PSY 4922 - Senior Research II
In this practicum students implement research proposals developed in PSY 4921 Senior Research I. They gather, analyze, and interpret data, write a research report, and present their findings for discussion and evaluation. The course is required of majors in the psychology concentration and is limited to majors fully accepted into the psychology major.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisites are PSY 4921 and senior standing.
Credits: 3
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RUS 1011 - Russian I
[LGCC4] [Choice:OC] This course presents basic conversational patterns and grammatical structures and establishes a foundation for speaking, readings and writing the language. The instruction introduces the Cyrillic alphabet and readings, which are scaled to the beginner’s ability in order to introduce the student to the Russian culture. The course is designed for students who have little or no previous Russian.
Credits: 3
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RUS 1012 - Russian II
[LGCC4] This course further develops basic conversational patterns and grammatical structures and increases facility in reading and writing the language. Readings are scaled to a more advanced ability level while expanding the student’s knowledge of the Russian culture. The course is designed for students who have knowledge equivalent to successful completion of Russian I.
Credits: 3
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Science |
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SCI 1000 - First-Year Seminar in Science and Sustainability
This course introduces first-year students to critical issues of science and sustainability including the development, maintenance, and conservation of our natural resources, our sources of renewable energy, and biodiversity.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every fall.
Credits: 1
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SCI 1030 - The Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences
[LGNR7] This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature of science. Through discussion, lecture, and activities, students will develop the ability to observe phenomena critically, and to formulate and communicate ideas that are testable and falsifiable. They will learn about the fundamental nature, interaction, and organization of matter and will practice designing experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results through active problem solving and participation in a research project. The limitations of science as well as the relationship between science and society will be considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is math competency. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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SCI 1070 - Food for Thought
[LGNR7] The course addresses food production systems from biological, ecological, nutritional, and historical perspectives. Students will consider the environmental impacts and sustainability of food production using an ecosystem models approach. The course will demonstrate to students the role of dietary choices in building more sustainable food systems and healthier populations, and will teach students to draw connections between their own food choices and environmental impacts on all scales.
Prerequisites & Notes
There are no prerequisites. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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SCI 2310 - Physical Science in the Classroom
This course provides an introduction to the nature and philosophy of science and an overview of chemistry, physics, astronomy, and cosmology within the context of the elementary classroom. Students consider rules and limitations of science, and how to create simple experiments that are consistent with best scientific practice. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, the nature of matter, atomic interactions, and conceptual nuclear physics and relativity.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is limited to Elementary Education majors only. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 4
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SCI 4010 - History of Science
[LGPP5] The History of Science covers the foundations and growth of scientific thought and achievements from antiquity to the present day. The instruction emphasizes the logic of science, scientific concepts, scientific explanation, and the development of these notions through history. It also offers discussions on scientific revolutions and critical points in human thinking in relation to natural phenomena from Aristotle to Einstein.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is a minimum of two undergraduate courses in Natural Sciences, or permission. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
Credits: 4
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SCI 4110 - History of Agriculture
The course examines the development of agricultural systems through time as an essential link to develop sustainable farms for the future. Topics include the geographical and cultural origins of domesticated plants and animals, the tools and mechanization of agriculture, the commoditization of agricultural products, and the relationships among culture, geography and diet in the past and present. Students will learn to conduct historical research by methods including oral histories.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students must have Junior/Senior class standing or permission of the instructor. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every odd fall.
Credits: 4
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SCI 4610 - Senior Seminar
Readings from scholarly journals and the popular media are used to stimulate discussion of current issues in science and sustainability. Reading materials are selected to facilitate synthesis of ideas across the curriculum. Students will also discuss and defend their capstone projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is senior standing or permission. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 1
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SCI 4810 - Internship in Environmental Science
This internship is available for students who meet the departmental criteria for doing an internship. It is offered under supervision at an approved facility. The student is required to submit a written report of his or her work at the conclusion of the internship. Interested students should contact the department chairperson. The internship is restricted to juniors and seniors and does not count for required upper-level credit.
Credits: 3 to 4
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SCI 4900 - Research in Science
This course presents the opportunity for detailed study of an original problem chosen in conjunction with an appropriate faculty member. Consultation for admission to this course must occur at least one semester prior to enrollment. The study must be approved by the faculty advisor(s), followed by the submission of a literature search, an outline of the problem, and a final written report. The written report will be defended orally before the Science Department during SCI 4610 Senior Seminar. Students concentrating in environmental science are expected to include a field orientation in their research. Weekly meetings with the advisor(s) are required. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Any Science or Sustainability Studies major is eligible, with permission. There is a lab fee.
Credits: 1 to 3
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SSC 1030 - Exploring the Social Sciences
[LGSS1] This course provides a survey of the perspectives and methods of the social sciences, examining the following disciplines: anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, economics, political science, and geography. Students will develop their understanding of and skills in critical thinking, cultural literacy, scientific methodology, and written and oral expression in the analysis of human social behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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SSC 2020 - Experience the World
This course explores the history and culture of a specific country. It involves student travel to the country’s location for one week under the supervision of a member of the faculty. The experience will include interaction with the country’s people and culture, and visits to historical sites and cultural events in and around the major cities. Students will be expected to attend meetings prior to leaving. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission. This course is offered every year.
Credits: 1
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SSC 3020 - Research Design and Analysis
This course develops the skills to successfully undertake an independent research project. The course includes a review of historical, descriptive, correlational, experimental, and field-study methods of research. The instruction reviews the language and syntax of the scientific method and sampling, analysis techniques, and the drawing of logical conclusions. The laboratory sessions provide an overview of different non-parametric statistical tests.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is junior standing. This course is offered every fall semester.
Credits: 3
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SSC 3399 - Gender Issues in Social Sciences
This course explores issues related to gender constructs and identities from the point of view of the Social Sciences—anthropology, sociology, political science, or history. Students explore and analyze the historical and cultural construction of gender as a concept and an artifact of culture, as well as the implications and consequences of such constructions.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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SSC 3820 - Global Studies Fieldwork
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the history, culture, politics, philosophy, and economics of foreign countries and activities of international organizations. The course includes preparatory study on campus, as well as travel to a foreign country or to the headquarters of an international organization. The fieldwork will include various forms of interactions with people of a foreign country, study at important historical and cultural sites, political organizations, businesses, academic institutions, and attendance at cultural events. It also may include interactions with elected officials and staff members of international organizations, and research work at their libraries and archives. Preparatory study and travel will be followed by a research paper. This course may be repeated once for credit, with instructor’s permission, if new work is undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission.
Credits: 1 to 6
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SSC 4710 - Topics in Social Science
This course offers the study of topics of special interest in social science not extensively treated in regularly scheduled offerings.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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SSC 4720 - Senior Thesis/Capstone
This course allows students to identify, design, and implement an original thesis or capstone project, along with associated research study related to a specific area of student interest. The instruction assists students to identify problems, review relevant literature, implement their specified research design, analyze data, and present and defend their findings. The capstone is a faculty-supervised project which is an alternative to the thesis, involving direct participation in fieldwork, internship, travel, or practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite is SSC 3020. This course is offered every spring semester.
Credits: 3
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SSC 4740 - Social Science Theory
This capstone course challenges students to integrate and extend prior knowledge as well as skills in analytical thinking, writing, and oral presentation. Instruction focuses on evaluating theory and research related to a chosen topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
The course is limited to juniors fully accepted into the Social Science major.
Credits: 1
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SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
[LGSS1] [Choice:SS] This course introduces students to research methods in the social sciences, and focuses on major social issues in American society from a cross-cultural perspective. Sociology, which is the scientific study of society, deals with the ways individuals, groups, and institutions relate to one another. This course investigates such social issues as social stratification, education, gender, racial and ethnic inequalities, socialization, and deviance.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every semester.
Credits: 3
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SOC 2040 - Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender
An exploration of the historical and contemporary roots of discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Issues such as culture, identity and oppression are examined.
Credits: 3
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SOC 2220 - The Family in Society
[LGSS1] [Choice:SS] This course analyzes contemporary American families and emerging alternatives from a cross-cultural and historical perspective. The instruction covers such issues as sexuality and love, work and the division of labor, social class, gender, family policy, and divorce.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is offered every even-numbered fall.
Credits: 3
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SOC 2710 - Topics in Sociology
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics of special interest in sociology appropriate to the 2000-level that are not offered in the general Social Science curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing
Credits: 1 to 3
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SOC 2910 - Independent Study in Sociology
Independent Study in Sociology allows the student to pursue the exploration of a topic of history not offered in the regular curriculum, under the tutelage of a department faculty member. An independent study contract must be negotiated with the instructor and filed before registering for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is sophomore standing and permission
Credits: 1 to 3
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SOC 3050 - Gender and Society
[LGSS1] This course examines the social construction of femininity and masculinity, providing a broad examination of gender roles, norms, and stereotypes in social institutions and spheres such as the media, education, the economy, families, and culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite is ANT 1030 or SOC 1010. This course is offered every even-numbered spring.
Credits: 3
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SOC 3320 - Culture of Deviance
[LGSS1] This course evaluates the theoretical explanations for deviance worldwide using an anthropological/sociological approach. It provides tools and methodologies for predicting and analyzing deviant behaviors locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Students will be trained in comparative and historical analysis and needs-assessment methods for resolution of conflict.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is ANT-1030 or SOC-1010. This course is offered every spring.
Credits: 3
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SOC 4710 - Topics in Sociology
This course offers the study of topics of special interest in sociology not extensively treated in regularly scheduled offerings.
Prerequisites & Notes
The prerequisite is permission of instructor.
Credits: 1 to 3
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