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P ED 401 Physical Education, Health and Wellness for Elementary Teachers (1)
Prerequisites: EDUC 301 , EDUC 305
This course emphasizes the foundations of good health, the importance of physical fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles for elementary students. Focus will include health issues and social factors impacting children, as well as the design of learning activities that promote healthy living and incorporate movement skills and motor activities.
Note: (Limited class size.)
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P ED 402 Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: P ED 239
Incorporates the pedagogical skills and common content knowledge learned in P ED 239 with content development and specialized content knowledge necessary for a successful physical education program for PreK-5 grade children. A 15-hour school-based field experience is required.
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P ED 403 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle and Adolescent Physical Education. (3)
Prerequisites:
Incorporates the pedagogical skills and common content knowledge learned in P ED 239 with content development and specialized content knowledge necessary for a successful physical education program for middle and high school children. A 15-hour school-based field experience is required.
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P ED 407 Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisites: P ED 239
A study of the prevalent disabilities in children and youth and methods for adapting the physical education program to meet the needs of each individual. A 15-hour school-based field experience is required.
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P ED 420 Special Topics (1-3)
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P ED 430 Seminar (1-3)
On various topics in physical education.
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P ED 440 Independent Study (1-3)
Consists of advanced study topics ad/or research in physical education.
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P ED 450 Internships (1-6)
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P ED 460 Practicum (1-3)
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 103 Concepts in Physical Science: Physics/Chemistry (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 101 (or higher)
Development of conceptual models in chemistry and physics. Intended for elementary (K-6) education majors.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHSC 104 Concepts in Physical Science: Earth/Space Sciences (4)
Prerequisites: None
Development of conceptual models in Earth and space sciences. Intended for elementary (K-6) education majors; not open to science majors.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHSC 326 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
Supervised experience as instructional assistant for college courses in the physical sciences. Emphasis on applying modern pedagogical practices in laboratory and lecture courses. Students will actively attend at least one laboratory or two lectures sections per week with additional time committed to assessment, course development, or tutoring. Repeatable for credit.
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Physics |
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PHYS 101 Introductory Physics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 104 , or equivalent proficiency.
Co-requisites: PHYS 101L.
An algebra/trigonometry-based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab
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PHYS 102 Intermediate Physics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 101
Co-requisites: PHYS 102L.
A continuation of PHYS 101 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab
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PHYS 105 Introductory Astronomy (4)
Co-requisites: PHYS 105L
An introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics include: the history and philosophy of astronomy, earth-sun-moon phenomena, the life cycle of stars, properties of galaxies, the current cosmological model, and the solar system. Labs incorporate the use of telescopes at the Concord University observatory. A General Education Lab Science course that emphasizes critical thinking and the use of writing and basic mathematics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 201 University Physics with Calculus, Part 1 (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 253 or concurrently.
Co-requisites: PHYS 201L
A calculus-based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 202 University Physics with Calculus, Part 2 (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 201
Co-requisites: PHYS 202L
A continuation of PHYS 201 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 219 Laboratory Research Methodology (1)
See CHEM 219
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PHYS 220 Special Topics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 301 Optics and Wave Phenomena (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
Geometrical and physical optics.
Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 314 Modern Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
Atomic physics, special theory of relativity, nuclear physics, elementary particles, and special topics.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 315 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
Fundamental principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.
Four hours lecture.
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PHYS 317 Mathematics for Physical Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
Mathematical techniques useful in the physical sciences, including infinite series, matrices, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series, calculus of variations, and special functions.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 318 Mathematics for Physical Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 317
A continuation of PHYS 317 , including a study of tensor analysis, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, functions of a complex variable, Laplace transforms, and partial differential equations.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 319 Digital Electronics (2)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
A laboratory study of digital electronics with emphasis on microprocessors.
Four hours laboratory.
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PHYS 320 Special Topics: Physics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 325 Computational Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
An introduction to computational physics with scientific programming. Focuses on numerical and graphical analysis.
Three (3) hours lecture.
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PHYS 335 Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
An introduction to topics in nuclear and particle physics, including the special theory of relativity, the basics of nuclear physics, the standard model of particle physics, accelerator physics, particle detection methods, applications of nuclear and particle physics to other science disciplines, and the current status of both fields.
Three (3) hours lecture.
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PHYS 401 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, network analysis, electrodynamics, and an introduction to Maxwell’s equations.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 415 Electron Imaging and X-ray Microanalysis (2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or PHYS 102 (or 202 ) or concurrently.
An introduction to principles, applications, and practical aspects of electron microscopy and X-ray based quantitative compositional analysis. Includes hands-on instrument and software experience.
Two (2) hours lecture.
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PHYS 420 Special Topics: Physics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. Recent examples include Topics in Astrophysics, Topics in Particle and Nuclear Physics. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 470 Independent Research I (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.
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PHYS 471 Independent Research II (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.
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PHYS 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.
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PHYS 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.
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Political Science |
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POSC 101 Introduction to Political Science (3)
A survey of political science, including an examination of various political systems, institutions and ideologies found in the contemporary world.
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POSC 104 American Federal Government (3)
A study of the underlying principles, organizational structure, processes and problems of the American federal system of government. Emphasis will be placed on the national government.
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POSC 201 Political Science Research and Writing (3)
Provides students an opportunity to practice and improve their writing and research skills. Particular attention will be given to evaluation of scholarly sources and competing claims.
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POSC 202 State and Local Government (3)
A study of the underlying principles, organizational structure, processes, and problems of state and local governments in the U.S.
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POSC 204 Public Administration (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
Introduction to modern theories of administration; the relation of administration to the political system and process; and analysis of administrative organizations and functions.
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POSC 205 Community Based Research (3)
This service learning course teaches the theory and practical application of research methodology to meet contemporary community needs.
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POSC 206 Contemporary Political Issues (3)
An analytical introduction to current political issues and conflicts and how they are studied by the political scientist.
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POSC 220 Special Topics in Political Science (1-3)
A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of political science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor.
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POSC 239 Politics and Ecology (3)
Examines a variety of perspectives from which environmental problems can be addressed. These various perspectives or analytical frameworks offer explanations of the underlying causes of environmental problems and also generate political and economic responses to them. Broadens understanding of the environmental dilemmas that face modern political systems, and provides the skills to critically evaluate different perspectives on these issues.
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POSC 303 International Relations (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 .
An analysis of the current international system and its origins. Special emphasis is placed on current international problems and the role of the United States in world affairs.
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POSC 304 Comparative Government (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A comparative analysis of the political processes of state systems outside the United States.
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POSC 305 The Politics of Organized Interests (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the roles, motivations, and operations of organized interests in the U.S. and the political context in which they operate, with an emphasis on the study of power in American society through the pluralist and elite paradigms.
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POSC 306 Political Parties and the Election Process (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the nature, functions, organizations, and activities of political parties and the process of nomination, campaigns, and elections in the American political system.
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POSC 307 West Virginia History, Geography, and Government (3)
See HIST 307 .
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POSC 319 Geopolitics (3)
Prerequisites: or or consent of instructor.
This class will study the basic theories of geopolitics and build the necessary vocabulary and methodology to explore ethnic and territorial conflict across the globe, with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, West Asia, South and Central Asia, Europe and Caucus.
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POSC 320 Special Topics (1-3)
A specialized study of various topics and problems in the field of political science. Each offering of the course will be planned around a separate and different topic, chosen and designed by the individual instructor.
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POSC 329 The Politics of the Middle East (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 .
A survey of the recent histories and current political conditions of states in the Middle East and North Africa.
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POSC 338 Modern Political Ideologies (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 .
A problems course examining the major ideological systems that have shaped contemporary politics. The course will examine the history as well as current relevance of these ideologies. Each particular offering of the course will vary in specific content.
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POSC 341 The Military and Society (3)
A problems course examining the relation between the military and society, and the impact of military institutions on the development of western civilization. Each particular offering of the course will focus on a specific time period that will vary with each offering. Can be used for credit in History
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POSC 351 American Political Philosophy (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 104 and PHIL 102 .
The study of American political thought that examines the writings of major figures in American intellectual history.
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POSC 369 Legislative Process (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the structure and behavior of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures with emphasis placed on representation, institutional arrangements, the lawmaking process, and problems and trends in legislative governance.
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POSC 379 The Executive Process (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of the structure and behavior of the U.S. Presidency and state governorships with emphasis placed on the powers and limitations, institutional arrangements, involvement in the policymaking process, and problems and trends in executive governance.
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POSC 390 Judicial Politics (3)
A study of the structure and behavior of the American judicial system with emphasis placed on the structure of the American judicial system, the roles played by various individuals and groups in the system, and the prospects for future changes in the system.
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POSC 400 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: Political Science Major or Minor. 2.75 GPA in major or minor. Junior of Senior standing also required.
Course will focus on introducing students to teaching practices in relation to Political Science at a collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor throughout the semester. Applicants ideally should be interested in teaching at the University level or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Education.
Note: Pass/Fail Grading
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POSC 401 Constitutional Law (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A study of leading constitutional decisions of the United States Supreme Court and their effects upon the American system of government, as well as an examination of the origin and development of civil rights and liberties in the United States as contained in the Constitution and as interpreted through Supreme Court and lower Federal Court cases.
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POSC 405 Political Theory I (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A selective history of political theory from the ancient Greeks to the Middle Ages
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POSC 406 Political Theory II (3)
Prerequisites: Recommended: POSC 101 and POSC 104 .
A selective history of political theory from Machiavelli to the 20th Century.
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POSC 420 Special Topics (1-3)
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POSC 430 Seminar in Political Science (3)
A capstone course with variable emphasis, intended for POSC majors and minors in their Junior or Senior year.
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POSC 440 Independent Study (1-3)
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POSC 450 Internship (1-6)
A capstone course with variable emphasis, intended for POSC majors and minors in their junior or senior year. Political Science majors must take and pass a comprehensive examination as part of the course requirements.
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POSC 456 International Studies Capstone (3)
Students will propose, complete and present a research project integrating material from multiple disciplines in their course of study. This course is intended for students in the Interdisciplinary degree International Studies program.
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POSC 480 Honors (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.
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POSC 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the Department Chairperson for further information.
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Provisional Social Work Program |
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PSWK 501 Foundations of Generalist Practice (3)
Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. They know the profession’s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession’s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth. Social workers advocate for client access to the services of social work; practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development; attend to professional roles and boundaries; demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; engage in career-long learning; and use supervision and consultation.
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PSWK 511 Foundation of Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
Social workers are knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course, the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Social workers apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development. Social workers utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
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PSWK 521 Foundations of Policy (3)
Social work practitioners understand that policy affects service delivery, and they actively engage in policy practice. Social workers know the history and current structures of social policies and services; the role of policy in service delivery; and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action.
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PSWK 531 Foundations of Practice (3)
Prerequisites: PSWK 501
Professional practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice.
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
An introductory study of the basic concepts and principles of psychology.
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PSY 200 Basic Learning (3)
Designed to develop basic knowledge of principles of operant conditioning and behavior modification applicable to teaching, family living, and social relationships
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PSY 202 Professional Issues (1)
The goal of this course is to prepare students to better use their bachelor’s degree in psychology. The course will assist students in selecting an appropriate career in psychology, help them prepare and build a competitive résumé, help guide them in selecting an appropriate graduate program, and examine professional ethics.
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PSY 203 Human Sexuality (3)
The exploration of physiological, psychological, and sociological factors in human sexual behavior.
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PSY 205 Child and Adolescent Development (3)
This course will provide an overview of research and theory on development during the years from infancy through the transition to adulthood. Issues related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development will be considered, along with the social and cultural contexts of development.
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PSY 212 Behavioral Statistics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 103 or ACT of 25+
An introduction to the statistical techniques used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Students will learn to calculate relevant statistics as well as how to apply statistical techniques to behavioral data.
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PSY 215 Experimental Psychology (3)
The basic principles of scientific experimentation with an introduction to research design, methodology, and professional reporting of research results.
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PSY 220 Special Topics: Psychology (1-3)
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PSY 221 Life Span Developmental (3)
An overview of developmental processes from birth through old age. Physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of development will be considered. Emphasis on theories of development and application of the theories to specific situations.
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PSY 228 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse (3)
An introductory survey of the historical and sociological perspectives on drug use and abuse, the physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs, the legal implications of drug abuse, and the prevention, control, and treatment of drug abuse.
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PSY 229 Health Psychology (3)
An introduction to psychological factors in health, disease and illness (including health maintenance and disease prevention). Discussion of personality types, psychophysiological disease, effects of stress, and coping with illness.
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PSY 270 Psychology Research I (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of the Psychology faculty.
This seminar course involves the supervised assistance in conduction psychology research. It includes review and discussion of the relevant literature, development of a research question, and hands-on implementation of the research design.
Note: May be repeated for credit
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PSY 271 Psychology Research II (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of the Psychology faculty.
This seminar course involves the supervised conducting of psychology research. It includes a review and discussion of relevant literature, development of research question, and hands-on implementation of the research design.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 302 Animal Behavior (3)
The analysis of unlearned and learned behavior, integrating the contributions of ethological and behavioristic research.
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PSY 310 Introduction to Learning (with lab) (4)
Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
A survey of significant concepts, methods, and principles of learning. The course will focus on classical conditioning, instrumental and operant conditioning, and verbal learning.
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PSY 320 Special Topics: Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: To be specified by instructor.
Advanced study in specific topics in specialized areas of Psychology. May be taken repeatedly for credit. Course titles will be included on students’ transcripts.
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PSY 322 Personality (3)
The formation, structure, and function of personality are examined in light of the major theoretical positions.
Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
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PSY 330 Seminar in Psychology (1-3)
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PSY 331 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
This course focuses on the ways in which human behavior and mental abilities evolved over millions of years, and so adapted to specific environmental conditions.
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PSY 335 Psychopharmacology (3)
An in-depth examination of the physiological and behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs, including drugs used for clinical and/or recreational purposes.
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PSY 340 Independent Study (1-3)
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PSY 365 Sensation and Perception (3)
An overview of research and theory on human sensory systems and perception. Examines not only the physiological system required for each sense, but also the factors that can influence our perception. Especially examines the visual, auditory, and olfactory systems.
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PSY 370 Physiological Psychology (with lab) (4)
Prerequisites: Recommended: BIOL 101 or BIOL 102 .
An overview of the anatomy and physiology of human behaviors, such as sensation, memory, emotion, hunger, thirst, etc. The lab offers hands-on experience with brain and sensory anatomy as well as the research methods of neuroscience. (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor).
Note: (Satisfies elective credit for Biology major or minor.)
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PSY 400 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (1)
Prerequisites: Psychology Major or Minor. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in major or minor. Junior or Senior standing.
Course will focus on introducing students to teaching practices in relation to Psychology at a collegiate level. Students will work with an instructor throughout the semester. Applicants ideally should be interested in teaching at the university level or enrolled in courses preparing them for a role in Education.
Note: Pass/Fail Grading
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PSY 407 Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3)
Basic counseling skills appropriate in a variety of human services settings are presented. These practical skills are derived from psychoanalytic, behavioral, phenomenological, and rational approaches.
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PSY 410 Cultural Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 .
This course will explore scientific theories, findings, and practical applications relevant to cultural variations in behavior. These are addressed in a variety of key topic areas in psychology.
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PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 215 .
An introduction to the prominent research methods, findings, and theories, of cognitive psychology. The course will cover such topics as memory, attention, categorization, concept formation, problem solving, and language.
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