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PHY 1710 - Special Topics in Physics
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 1000-level not offered in the general Physics curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PHY 2010 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
Credit(s): 4
[LGSE8] 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: The prerequisite is MAT 1020, or permission. There is a course fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall.
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PHY 2020 - Energy, Environment, and Society
Credit(s): 4
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: There is a course fee. This course is offered every spring.
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PHY 2025 - Physics for the Environment
Credit(s): 4
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: The prerequisite is MAT 1020 or MAT 1060. There is a course fee. This course is offered every spring.
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PHY 2030 - The Universe
Credit(s): 4
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: The prerequisite is MAT 1020 or MAT 1060 or equivalent. There is a course fee. This course is offered every spring.
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PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I
Credit(s): 4
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: MAT 1020
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee. This course is offered every fall.
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PHY 2032 - Fundamental Physics II
Credit(s): 4
This course includes such topics as electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and modern physics.
Prerequisites: PHY 2031
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee. This course is offered every spring.
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PHY 2061 - Classic Physics I
Credit(s): 4
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: MAT 1531
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PHY 2062 - Classic Physics II
Credit(s): 4
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: PHY 2061
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PHY 2063 - Classic Physics III
Credit(s): 4
This course 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: The prerequisites are PHY 2062 and MAT 2532. There is a course fee. This course is offered every odd-numbered spring.
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PHY 2120 - Physics Modules
Credit(s): 1 to 4
This course 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: There is a course fee.
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PHY 2710 - Special Topics in Physics
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Physics curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PHY 2910 - Independent Study in Physics
Credit(s): 1-12
Students plan and complete an approved independent study in consultation with their faculty supervisor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PHY 3120 - Modern Physics
Credit(s): 4
This course 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: The prerequisite is PHY 2063, or permission. There is a course fee.
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PHY 3710 - Special Topics in Physics
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 3000-level not offered in the general Physics curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PHY 4110 - Physics Modules
Credit(s): 1 to 4
This course 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: The course requires 15 lecture/lab hours per credit. The prerequisite is permission. There is a course fee.
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PHY 4530 - Research in Physics
Credit(s): 3 to 6
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: Any science major is eligible with permission. There is a course fee.
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PHY 4710 - Special Topics in Physics
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 4000-level not offered in the general Physics curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PHY 4910 - Independent Study in Physics
Credit(s): 1-12
Students plan and complete an approved independent study in consultation with their faculty supervisor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science
Credit(s): 3
This course surveys the basic principles and institutions of governments and examines them in the context of modern governments, both democratic and non-democratic.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: This course is offered every semester.
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POS 1020 - American Politics and Government
Credit(s): 3
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.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: This course is offered every spring.
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POS 1030 - Comparative Government
Credit(s): 3
This course compares political institutions and processes of nations in the 21st century.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: This course is offered every fall.
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POS 1040 - African-American History & Politics
Credit(s): 3
From slavery to emancipation, through the Civil Rights Movement and urban racial conflict, this course examines the cultural, economic and political dynamics of African-American life. Through books, films, essays and music, the course considers the contributions of Sojourner Truth, Dubois, Brendt, King, Malcolm X, Spike Lee, Toni Morrison and others.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 1710 - Special Topics in Political Science
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 1000-level not offered in the general Political Science curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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POS 2010 - Observation of the Legislative Process
Credit(s): 3
This course gives students an opportunity to observe the legislative process in action, by attending party caucuses, committee meetings and public hearings at the Vermont State House while the legislature is in session.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 2040 - International Relations
Credit(s): 3
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.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: This course is offered every odd-numbered fall (Lyndon).
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POS 2050 - International Economics & Politics
Credit(s): 3
This course examines fundamental contemporary global issues such as conflict and peace, resource and human crisis conditions, mechanisms of trade and transnational investment, shifting power balances, and problems of development. Designed to prepare students for further sophisticated investigation of international subjects, the course focuses on tools for analyzing the global vicissitudes that impinge on the lives of all citizens.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 2110 - State & Local Government
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a study of the principles and problems of American government at the state and local level.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 2710 - Special Topics in Political Science
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Political Science curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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POS 2810 - Internship in Political Science
Credit(s): 1-12
Students plan and complete an approved internship in consultation with their faculty supervisor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 2910 - Independent Study in Political Science
Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-3 (Lyndon)
This course 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: Permission of instructor.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing (Lyndon)
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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POS 3010 - Survey of Western Political Thought
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an examination of European/Asian views of the citizen, the state, law, justice and the nature and use of power, plus an analysis of modern global doctrines on communism, democracy, fascism, internationalism, liberalism and Nazism.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3025 - Research Design & Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Students gain basic knowledge and understanding of the theory and methods of social science research with a focus on political science. Students will learn the strengths and weaknesses of the scientific techniques that are used to assess political behavior and therefore improve their abilities to interpret policies.
Prerequisites: MAT 1080 or successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning Assessment
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3040 - The Politics of Gender
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the politics and philosophies of gender relationships. It examines the dynamic of power and the political forces that shape the relationships between men and women, women and women, and men and men. Of particular interest are the social institutions and activities that shape and express power relationships in everyday life.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3050 - Environmental Ethics & Politics
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the relationships between our natural and human environments. How do our socio-economic concerns affect our ethical relationships within this total environment? How is our ethical understanding of ourselves related to our connection with nature? The class will consider a variety of issues and problems that seek to understand ecological limits and the moral obligations that need to be confronted.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3060 - Vermont Politics
Credit(s): 3
This course 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.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor (Lyndon).
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: There may be a course fee. This course is offered every spring (Lyndon)
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POS 3070 - Terrorism, Religion & the Nation-State
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview of the histories and theologies of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism - the four religions in the territories where terrorism is a major force and where regions have been divided into a myriad of artificial states. Students will explore how these regions are reacting to Western influences (democracy, capitalism, modernization) and discuss the different interpretations of “terrorism.” Is terrorism a tool and a weapon of war on par with guns and fighter-bombers? Is it anarchism? Nihilism? Cold-blooded murder? Is it a romantic throwback to some romantic notion of what some peoples’ ancestors used to do? What exactly? We will debate these issues and more.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3130 - Church & State Separation: The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the history, theory and application of the role of religion in forming and maintaining social values and governmental structure. The course focuses primarily on the American model of separation of church and state as the primary device that has both maintained a high sense of ethical values in public life and a high respect for divergent religious beliefs and practices. The study focuses on the growth and interrelationship among religious beliefs, ethical ideals and governmental structure as seen in western history and political philosophy leading to the creating and later interpretation of the First Amendment to the American Constitution. Student work from both primary and secondary sources including Plato, Sophocles, Aristotle, Moses, Jesus Christ, Augustine, Mohammad, Thomas Aquinas, Emanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Teillard de Chardin, among others. Students will examine and test theories relative to the separation of church and state.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3150 - Campaigns & Elections
Credit(s): 3
Students examine activities of critical importance to elected officials and gain an understanding of the choices that face such officials in their dealings with the electorate. The way voters choose among candidates, factors that influence voter turnout, and campaign strategy and tactics are among topics discussed. Polls and surveys and the raising and spending of campaign funds also receive attention. Students are encouraged to work for the candidate of their choice.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3170 - U.S. Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
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.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
Notes: This course is offered every odd-numbered spring (Lyndon).
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POS 3180 - Politics in Film
Credit(s): 3
The course introduces students to the role films can have in representing and shaping politics. Because films can capture and sometimes shape political knowledge, the course examines the nature of propaganda. Moreover, the class uses films as a vehicle for learning fundamental political concepts. The course is designed to enhance student’s ability to interpret the political content of mass media.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3210 - Canadian Politics
Credit(s): 3
The course surveys Canadian history as a means of assessing Canadian political culture. The class also reviews Canadian political institutions, federalism and provinces, political parties, the Canadian constitution, the importance of ethnicity, aboriginal issues, and Canadian foreign policy. The goal of the course is to outline and investigate the contours of political behavior in Canada.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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POS 3220 - Genocide: Inhumanity Across the Ages
Credit(s): 3
This course will study the history and geographical background of physical and cultural genocide as well as the political, economic and religious motivations for genocide.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3270 - Revolutions, Transformed Economics & Social Change
Credit(s): 3
From 1688 to 1978 the world was wracked by a series of violent upheavals referred to as revolutions that affect our lives on a daily basis on every continent on the globe. From the English revolution in 1688, through the American in 1776 and the French in 1789, the Bolshevik in 1917, to that of Iran in 1978, the Christian and Muslim fundamentalist revolutionary movements in the 21st century. What were/what are these movements? What factors play a role in their development? What are their religious, national, psychological, economic and social consequences? Who leads and participates in them, who wins and who loses, and why? We shall study all.
Recommended: At least one political science or history course
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 3430 - Government and Politics in Russia and Post-Soviet States
Credit(s): 3
[LGGE6] This course examines the Russian and Central Asian political legacies, the experience of Soviet rule from 1917 until 1991. The course explores in-depth current domestic and foreign politics in the Russian Federation and several other post-Soviet states. The course focuses primarily on the political development in the post-Soviet period.
Prerequisites: This course is offered every even-numbered Fall semester.
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POS 3710 - Special Topics in Political Science
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 3000-level not offered in the general Political Science curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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POS 4010 - American Foreign Policy
Credit(s): 3
Students analyze the forces behind the formulation of American foreign policy and its objectives and strategies since 1776. Particular emphasis is given to the period from World War II to the present.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 4020 - International Relations
Credit(s): 3
This seminar provides an investigation of the political and economic elements of national power, transnational interests and international organizations.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 4710 - Topics in Political Science
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 4000-level not offered in the general Political Science curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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POS 4730 - Senior Seminar in Political Science
Credit(s): 3
Senior-level students choose a major topic for collective investigation, complete a common core of reading and contribute individual research presentations on aspects of that topic.
Restrictions: Senior Standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 4740 - Senior Thesis
Credit(s): 3
Senior Thesis is about bringing together all of the pieces of what students have learned in their coursework to complete a senior thesis, i.e. their own, rigorous research. We will begin by stepping back and examining “The Big Picture”. What is “The Big Picture”? For this class, it means framing “politics” and “science” within the great human experience of which we are all a part. We will investigate and probe broad questions about the nature and philosophy of science. The central focus in terms of scholastic product is the senior thesis. We will devote much of our time to the processes that must be completed for students to finish this work. This will include focusing on writing and citation skills and honing our understanding of the research process. At times, we will examine and question literature in a seminar fashion.
Restrictions: Junior standing and Permission.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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POS 4810 - Internship in Political Science
Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-6 (Lyndon)
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. Internships emphasize the acquisition of job-related skills and the role of professionals in the discipline.
Restrictions: Junior standing and permission of instructor (Lyndon).
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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POS 4910 - Independent Study in Political Science
Credit(s): 1-12 (Johnson); 1-3 (Lyndon)
This course 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: Permission of instructor.
Restrictions: Junior standing (Lyndon)
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the major concepts, issues, research and scientific methods upon which our knowledge of human thought and behavior is 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.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus, NVU Online
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PSY 1025 - First Year Seminar: UP with New Students
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the college’s intellectual and social environment and to the issues of applied psychology and human services. A variety of approaches, including the use of an award winning documentary series on human development, are used to strengthen higher-level thinking, enhance academic skills and provide information that leads to success in college.
Corequisites: PSY 2070
Restrictions: First-year students only.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 1035 - The Psychology Major
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to introduce students to the diverse discipline of psychology. Students will develop basic skills needed for the psychology major, explore the subfields of psychology, investigate career options, and be introduced to advising in the psychology program. Activities may include guest speakers, interviews, and site visits.
Restrictions: Psychology Majors only
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 1040 - Human Interaction
Credit(s): 3
This course 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: The prerequisite is PSY 1010 and PSY 2070 or concurrent enrollment.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 1130 - Introduction to Substance Abuse
Credit(s): 3
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.
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PSY 1710 - Special Topics in Psychology
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 1000-level not offered in the general Psychology and Human Services curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PSY 2040 - Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course presents a systematic study of how people think about, influence and relate to one another. Course content includes topics such as attitudes, norms, aggression, conformity, attraction, self-justification, prejudice, group processes, interpersonal interaction and communication, altruism, conflict resolution, persuasion and impression formation. There is a broad opportunity for application of these concepts to understanding the self and interpersonal relationships, as well as to social issues of importance, such as war and peace, consumer behavior and political strategy.
Recommended: Sophomore standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 2070 - Developmental Psychology
Credit(s): 3
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.
Recommended: PSY 1010
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 2075 - Peer-to-Peer Training
Credit(s): 1
This course focuses on training students to facilitate peer-education programs on campus. Topics for the education modules include substance-use health effects, how to live a healthier life, stress-coping skills, and how to get involved in activities on campus. Students will present modules to first-year students and student athletes. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit.
Prerequisites: This course is offered every fall.
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PSY 2120 - Human Sexuality
Credit(s): 3
This course 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.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 2270 - Introduction to Human Services
Credit(s): 3
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.
Restrictions: Sophomore standing.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 2410 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course discusses quantitative methods to research human behavior. Topics include the philosophy of science, observation, surveys, field research, correlational, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, hypothesis testing, experimenter bias, and research ethics. Individual and group research projects are included.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Recommended: MAT 2021
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 2710 - Special Topics in Psychology
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 2000-level not offered in the general Psychology and Human Services curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PSY 2810 - Internship in Psychology
Credit(s): 1-12
Students plan and complete an approved internship in consultation with their faculty supervisor.
Prerequisites: Permission of internship coordinator
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 2811 - Field Work
Credit(s): 3
This course 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 is required of and limited to majors in Applied Psychology and Human Services.
Prerequisites: PSY 1040 and a 2.00 GPA.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 2812 - Field Work Seminar
Credit(s): 3
This course 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 majors in Applied Psychology and Human Services.
Prerequisites: PSY 1040 , and a 2.00 GPA.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 2910 - Independent Study in Psychology
Credit(s): 1-12
Students plan and complete an approved independent study in consultation with their faculty supervisor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on significant theories, that 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: PSY 1010 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3025 - History of Modern Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course traces the development of modern psychology as a scientific discipline. Students learn about the main themes, events, and the important people who contributed significantly to the foundation of modern psychology as a scientific discipline.
Prerequisites: 3 credits in PSY and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3035 - Social Stigma
Credit(s): 3
This course focuses on social stigma from a psychological perspective. Stigma is examined from the perspectives of both the perpetrators and targets of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Topics include the origins and functions of stigma, the expression of prejudice and discrimination in their various forms, stigma management and coping with stigma, and intervention strategies for reduction of prejudice.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Junior standing.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology
Credit(s): 3
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: PSY 1010 and sophomore standing.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3045 - Social Development
Credit(s): 3
This course provides in-depth examination of the theory and research concerning interpersonal development in humans from infancy through adulthood. The relationships between cognition, language, and social development are highlighted.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Junior standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3050 - Child Development
Credit(s): 3
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: The prerequisites are PSY 2070 or EDU 3020 and sophomore standing, or instructor permission.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3070 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course 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: PSY 1010 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3080 - Macro Perspectives
Credit(s): 3
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: PSY 2270 and junior standing, or permission.
Recommended: PSY 2811 and PSY 2812 .
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 3085 - Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
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: Prerequisites are PSY 1010 and PSY 2411, or permission. The course is offered every even-numbered spring.
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PSY 3090 - Lifespan Across Cultures
Credit(s): 3
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: PSY 2070 and sophomore standing, or instructor permission.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3110 - Adulthood & Aging (J)
Credit(s): 3
This course takes a life-span approach to exploring the physiological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that take place throughout adulthood. Among topics considered are: transitional expectations of ages and stages, gender-based psychological differences, changing family configurations, work and retirement issues, personality and biological shifts, death and bereavement.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Sophomore standng.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3140 - Play & Its Role in Human Development
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore the role of play in human development, with primary emphasis on the first 12 years. We will examine the following dimensions of play: definition and categories of play; interplay between developmental stages and types of play; benefits of play in enhancing physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth and well-being; consideration of historical, political, cultural and gender issues; uses of play in education and therapy; the adult role in promoting play. Students will understand how to use play in their present or future work in human services/education.
Prerequisites: PSY 2070
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3210 - Perspectives on Death and Dying
Credit(s): 3
This 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.
Restrictions: Junior standing
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3230 - Psychology of Gender (J)
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the psychological aspects of gender, particularly the process of gender socialization in childhood and the psychological significance of gender throughout the lifespan, with a focus on the feelings, attitudes and belief systems inherent in gender roles. The course explores research on both similarities and differences of males and females.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Sophomore standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3230 - Psychology of Gender (L)
Credit(s): 3
This course 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: The prerequisite is sophomore standing.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3235 - Evolutionary Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course will explore the evidence for the role of evolution in universal psychological phenomena including emotional expression, aggression, pro-social behavior, sleep and dreaming, jealousy, social dominance, and sex difference.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Junior standing.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3250 - Multicultural Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course studies the effect of culture, subculture and cultural trends on human behavior and human development. This course will extensively examine the impact and relationship of race, religion, sex and other cultural factors on the psychological development of women and men.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3260 - Adolescent Development
Credit(s): 3
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: PSY 2070 or EDU 3020 and sophomore standing, or instructor permission.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
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PSY 3280 - Interventions for Health-Behavior Change
Credit(s): 3
This course provides 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.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites are PSY 1010 and junior standing, or permission. This course is offered every summer.
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PSY 3325 - Mindfulness for Wellbeing
Credit(s): 3
This experiential course teaches students the self-care mindfulness practice of cultivating the capacity to be fully present in each moment while simultaneously recognizing one’s own thoughts and sensations. The course provides clinicians with the tools to utilize mindfulness interventions with clients.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 3330 - Psychology of Addictions
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to problems associated with addiction. It is targeted at problems associated with substance abuse but also addresses issues associated with other compulsive behaviors, such as eating disorders and addictive sexual behavior.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3345 - The Psychology of Groups
Credit(s): 3
Students will learn about group dynamics and processes, while exploring and practicing interpersonal communication. Students will observe how individuals are affected by group membership, with a particular focus on roles individuals serve in groups and how such roles shape an individual’s identity, behavior, and perception. An introduction to the therapeutic, ethical, and professional issues of groups as a therapeutic intervention will also be explored.
Restrictions: Junior Standing or OER Major with Sophomore Standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 3710 - Special Topics in Psychology
Credit(s): Variable
This course provides students the opportunity to pursue topics appropriate to the 3000-level not offered in the general Psychology and Human Services curriculum.
Prerequisites: This course may be repeated with a change of topic.
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PSY 3811 - Professional Experience
Credit(s): 1-3
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, or role in the experience, results (e.g. acting as a student leader/facilitator). There will be differential course requirements based on the number of credits offered.
Prerequisites: The prerequisite is permission. There may be a course fee.
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PSY 4010 - Biological Psychology
Credit(s): 3
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: Nine credits in PSY, or BIO 1210 and BIO 1211 ; and junior standing, or permission.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a practical understanding of the principles of psychological and educational measurement. The course surveys standardized tests, their function, selection, administration, statistical summarization, interpretation, and their use in social, educational, industrial, and counseling settings.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010 and junior standing.
Offering Location: Lyndon Campus
Notes: There is a course fee.
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PSY 4035 - Forensic Psychology
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the interactions and relationships of psychology and the legal system. We will explore the problems that confront the legal system from the psychological perspective. We will review what the science of forensic psychology contributes to the understanding of the insanity plea, murder, sex offences, child abuse, domestic violence, criminal profiling, and legal decisions. We will also discuss criminal risk assessments. The course will integrate the concepts, methods, and theories that support the field of forensic psychology.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 4090 - Modern Controveries in Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Through primary source readings, this course explores controversial issues and debates within psychology. Topics covered include the use of animals in research, measuring intelligence, mental illness as a cultural construction, the effectiveness of psychotherapy and opposing research findings on the effects of television, corporal punishment and divorce on children’s psychological health.
Prerequisites: PSY 1010
Restrictions: Junior standing or permission.
Offering Location: Johnson Campus
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PSY 4110 - Creative Therapies
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of a number of the creative therapies which may include dance/movement, art, music, poetry, or drama. The course addresses application of the creative therapies to the field of psychology.
Prerequisites: Complete 9 credits in PSY.
Restrictions: Junior standing
Offering Location: Johnson Campus, Lyndon Campus
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