2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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PHYS 4601 - Mathematical Methods of Physics Hours: 4
A survey of advanced mathematical techniques used in physics. Topics covered may include vector analysis, matrices, tensors, and groups, complex analysis, Fourier series and integrals, and boundary and initial value problems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3000.
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PHYS 4602 - General Relativity Hours: 4
Introduction to the general theory of relativity with application to cosmology. Gravitation as space-time geometry, geodesics, the Schwarzschild metric, the big bang and the large-scale structure of the universe, gravitational waves, black holes.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3000.
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PHYS 4603 - Advanced Quantum Theory Hours: 2-4
Advanced topics in quantum theory. Topics may include time-dependent perturbation theory, semi-classical methods, and scattering theory, with applications to atomic and molecular systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4000.
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PHYS 4701 - Materials Physics Hours: 2-4
A survey of materials science and engineering including processing, structure, properties, and performance. Physical aspects of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Applications are presented in a variety of modern contexts.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2700.
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PHYS 4702 - Advanced Classical Mechanics Hours: 2-4
Advanced topics in classical dynamics. Topics covered may include rigid-body motion, non-inertial reference frames, continuum and wave mechanics, and chaos.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3000.
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PHYS 4703 - Computational Physics Hours: 2-4
A survey of computational methods used in physics. Topics may include techniques for numerical quadrature, solution of ordinary and/or partial differential equations, Monte Carlo simulations, genetic algorithms, parallel computing and visualization. Applications are taken from all areas of physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1600.
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PHYS 4704 - Astrophysics Hours: 2-4
Selected topics in astrophysics, including the dynamics of astronomical bodies, stellar nucleosynthesis and stellar evolution, cosmic rays, and cosmology.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2700.
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PHYS 4800 - Research Hours: 2-4
Directed research in an experimental or theoretical area of physics of interest to the department. Limited to no more than six hours cumulative credit.
Prerequisites: 20 hours of physics courses and approval of a research plan by the department.
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POLS 1000 - American National Government Hours: 4
A survey of the institutions, processes, and politics of the government of the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on the historic development of federalism, the Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, the national bureaucracy, political parties, and interest groups.
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POLS 1150 - Introduction to Political Theory Hours: 4
An introduction to the study of political philosophy and survey of the major thinkers in the Western political tradition, from Plato to the present, including an examination of the principal concepts and theories.
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POLS 1300 - Introduction to Global Politics Hours: 4
This course introduces the student to world political systems and theories of interaction in the global community. It provides a framework for understanding international issues and problems.
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POLS 2270 - Comparative Government Hours: 4
An introduction to the comparative method of analysis as applied to nation-states and regional governments of the world. Emphasis may be on western or non-western nation-states.
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POLS 2300 - Methods of Research and Inquiry in Political Science Hours: 4
A seminar required for majors in political science, designed to acquaint students with basic procedures, material and research tools used by political scientists. Students will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative aspects of the discipline.
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POLS 2400 - Democratic Theory and Citizenship Hours: 4
This course examines the historical development of and contemporary debates regarding the meaning of democracy. The course will examine the ideas, possibilities, and limitations of democratic governance, as well as the conceptual, theoretical, and institutional understandings of democracy in relation to participatory democracy, liberalism, and representation.
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POLS 2450 - The Political Film Hours: 2
The Political Film provides an opportunity to examine the culture industry by investigating how movies (and entertainment more generally) structures ideology and inform a critique of political life. Power will be examined through a study of the way culture is framed, produced, and consumed. The course involves taking a critical approach to popular media, especially film.
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POLS 3000 - American Legislative Process Hours: 4
This course examines the legislative and representative process with attention to the committee system, seniority, party leadership, and relations with other branches of government. Primary focus is on the U.S. Congress and its norms, rules, and procedures.
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POLS 3050 - Judicial Process Hours: 4
Analyzes the role of federal and state courts as political institutions, with special attention to the roles of judges and lawyers in the judicial process. Civil and criminal courts are studied, as well as judicial norms and procedures.
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POLS 3100 - Contemporary Politics in State and Local Government Hours: 4
This course examines state and local government structures, operations, and intergovernmental processes in the United States. The state and local governments of Ohio are used as a basis for providing comparative analysis among state and local governments.
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POLS 3250 - Introduction to Public Administration Hours: 4
This introductory course in public administration explores responsive, equitable, effective, efficient, and accountable governance processes, public policies, and institutional-base programs. Set within a context of contemporary political, social, economic, and administrative realities. The course examines essential competencies, values, and issues important to public service organizations and the importance of public policy at the local, state, national and international levels.
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POLS 3280 - Environmental Political Theory Hours: 4
This course examines key perspectives and contemporary currents in environmental political theory. The course will consider the issues of political practice and the underlying theoretical questions concerning environmental and ecological politics. The course will analyze the actors, spaces, and power relations of environmental politics in relation to the different ways to think about the natural environment and the major themes of politics and political theory, such as law, policy, social movements, political economy, subjectivity, justice, citizenship, and democracy.
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POLS 3300 - The Presidency Hours: 4
The evolution of presidential power and theories of presidential behavior. The function of the Electoral College and the primary system in presidential elections are examined. The role of the Executive Office and the bureaucracy is explored.
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POLS 3350 - Campaigns and Elections Hours: 4
A study of the structure, functions, and operations of political parties, elections, public opinion, the media, and interest groups in American national politics.
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POLS 3480 - Gender and Feminist Political Theory Hours: 4
This course examines key debates in gender and feminist political theory, including the understanding of politics as the study of power, conceptions of gender, the role of women in political thought, and how gendered identities are conceived and organized in contemporary politics and society.
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POLS 3510 - Special Topics in American Law and Politics Hours: 1-4
This variable topics seminar offers and in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on American law and/or politics. Past topics have included Affirmative Action, the 2000 Election, and Law and Society.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when offered with a different topic.
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POLS 3520 - Special Topics in Global Politics Hours: 1-4
This course offers an in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on Global Politics.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when offered with a different topic.
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POLS 3530 - Contemporary Political Thought Hours: 4
This course offers an in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on Political Theory, such as Critical Theory, Radical and Revolutionary Political Thought, Conservative Political Thought and Islamic Political Thought.
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POLS 3550 - American Foreign Policy Hours: 4
The course will focus on the problems involved in the formulation and execution of United States foreign policy, emphasizing the post-World War II period.
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POLS 3870 - Terrorism and Genocide Hours: 4
This course analyzes the causes and consequences of violence perpetrated against civilians by governments (genocide) and by non-state actors (terrorism). Special attention will be given to how genocide and terrorism have been organized throughout history, and how they have evolved into their current applications. The course will explore the extent to which religion, nationality, race, ethnicity, and patriarchy serve as motivating principles for genocide and terrorism.
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POLS 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
Independent study.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Open only to majors in Political Science.
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POLS 4100 - International Law and Institutions Hours: 4
Studies the evolution of international law as it has been generated from international conferences, regional organizations, intergovernmental organizations, the League of Nations, the United Nations and its International Court of Justice. Special attention is given to the legal status of states and dependencies, rules of international diplomacy, refugees, women, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
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POLS 4200 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Hours: 4
Analyzes the principles of the American constitution and Supreme Court decision-making. A case method approach is used to examine concepts such as judicial review, separation of powers, equal protection of the law, race and sex discrimination, voting rights, the right to privacy, freedom of speech and religion, due process, and the rights of the accused. Principles of legal reasoning are discussed. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or legal careers.
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POLS 4450 - Marxian Political Thought Hours: 4
This course examines the political thought and practice arising from the works of Karl Marx, including the notions of historical materialism, dialectics, alienation, political economy, and revolutionary practice. Extensive reading of the works of Marx and Engels and later Marxian thinkers and actors.
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POLS 4640 - Theories of Social Justice Hours: 4
This course explores the notion of social justice in relation to competing theories of justice and in relation to the topics of poverty, equality, opportunity, race, class, gender, and sexuality. This course is organized around the political and philosophical question of “what are the basic features and necessary conditions to establish a socially just society?” The readings will include classical thinkers, as well as contemporary theories and debates related to social justice.
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POLS 4690 - Globalization, Justice, and Democracy Hours: 4
This course examines contemporary debates concerning democracy, justice, and human rights in relation to early-21st century forms of globalization and international political economy.
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POLS 4820 - Middle East Politics Hours: 4
A study of contemporary domestic and foreign politics in the Middle East, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, the politics of oil, the impact of religion, the clash of national sentiments, and the role of global and regional powers in the affairs of these countries.
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POLS 4850 - East Asian Politics Hours: 4
A specialized historical examination of the military, political, social, and economic relations among nation-states of East Asia.
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POLS 4880 - African Politics Hours: 4
Explores the post-colonial politics of sub-Saharan African states, with special reference to issues of nation-building, ethno-politics, challenges of development, regional cooperation, and Pan-African unity.
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POLS 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Open to majors in Political Science. Credit is available for work with governmental agencies, political candidates, lobbies, and other private institutions interested in the public sector.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
Notes: Political Science majors only.
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POLS 4920 - Model United Nations Hours: 4
Studies the structure and processes of the United Nations through participation in Model U.N. programs. Students will represent delegates to a simulated U.N. forum, preparing background information on countries, issues, position papers, and resolutions. Parliamentary procedure also will be studied.
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PSYC 1000 - Psychology for Non-Majors Hours: 4
A study of the human being from a range of perspectives in psychology. The course introduces the major concepts, theories, methods, and findings in the areas of neuropsychology, perception, learning, memory, cognition, language, intelligence, family systems, health, personality, therapy, creativity, and social and societal interactions. The course integrates the theories and research in each major area of psychology and applies general psychological principles to other disciplines, contributing to a fuller understanding of people’s inner and social lives. Prior coursework in Psychology is not required.
Notes: This course may be used as a substitute for the INST Interconnections (INST 2000’s) requirement.
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PSYC 1050 - General Psychology - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
Lecture and laboratory. A survey of the field of psychology, examining the biological, cognitive, and social bases of human thought, emotion, and action. Topics include research methods, neuropsychology, perception, learning and memory, language, consciousness, theories of personality, social interactions, cultural influences, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. An emphasis will be placed on the scientific study of psychological phenomena and the application of research findings to people’s lives. Laboratory participation is required.
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PSYC 1060 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Hours: 4
This course emphasizes theory and application of basic statistical techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of research design and data analysis and will gain familiarity with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), a common tool for students and researchers in psychology.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in ASC 0900 or qualification through Otterbein’s Mathematics Placement Exam.
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PSYC 2000 - Lifespan Development Hours: 4
This course will examine human development throughout the lifespan, from conception through death. Combining theory, research, and practical applications, the course will progress chronologically through the lifespan, with an emphasis on biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development during each developmental period. Specific periods that will be addressed include prenatal development, birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood, including aging and end-of-life issues. This course is for psychology majors and also intended for students in health, athletic, and social service disciplines. Majors may take either this class or PSYC 2310 but not both for credit toward the major.
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PSYC 2051 - Professional Development Hours: 0.5
All Psychology majors are required to enroll in the PSYC 2051 – 2054 series each semester after declaring the major. Each of these courses which carries 0.5 hrs of credit is to be taken twice: once in Fall and once in Spring. The purpose of this series is to help prepare you for graduate school or a career in psychology/related fields and to promote a sense of community among psychology majors and faculty. Each term, you will meet with students in your year for three class meetings, and you will also be required to attend two joint classes with students from all years of the major. In this course, you will learn about the distinctions between different areas of psychology to help inform your career and/or graduate school decisions. You will also learn about opportunities for becoming involved with research in the Psychology Department. You will keep an online portfolio of your work, such as resumes and writing samples, throughout your time as a major. In addition, you will learn about many topics that often interest psychology majors, from internship opportunities, to studying for the GRE and applying to graduate school, to what you can do with your degree in psychology. In addition, each Fall, an outside speaker on psychology will be brought to campus, and each Spring you will attend the Psychology Research Reporting Day. This course is graded pass/fail.
Notes: Register for the course corresponding to the year you are in school, not earned credits. Freshman, PSYC 2051; sophomores, PSYC 2052; juniors, PSYC 2053; seniors, PSYC 2054.
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PSYC 2052 - Professional Development Hours: 0.5
All Psychology majors are required to enroll in the PSYC 2051 – 2054 series each semester after declaring the major. Each of these courses which carries 0.5 hrs of credit is to be taken twice: once in Fall and once in Spring. The purpose of this series is to help prepare you for graduate school or a career in psychology/related fields and to promote a sense of community among psychology majors and faculty. Each term, you will meet with students in your year for three class meetings, and you will also be required to attend two joint classes with students from all years of the major. In this course, you will learn about the distinctions between different areas of psychology to help inform your career and/or graduate school decisions. You will also learn about opportunities for becoming involved with research in the Psychology Department. You will keep an online portfolio of your work, such as resumes and writing samples, throughout your time as a major. In addition, you will learn about many topics that often interest psychology majors, from internship opportunities, to studying for the GRE and applying to graduate school, to what you can do with your degree in psychology. In addition, each Fall, an outside speaker on psychology will be brought to campus, and each Spring you will attend the Psychology Research Reporting Day. This course is graded pass/fail.
Notes: Register for the course corresponding to the year you are in school, not earned credits. Freshman, PSYC 2051; sophomores, PSYC 2052; juniors, PSYC 2053; seniors, PSYC 2054.
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PSYC 2053 - Professional Development Hours: 0.5
All Psychology majors are required to enroll in the PSYC 2051 – 2054 series each semester after declaring the major. Each of these courses which carries 0.5 hrs of credit is to be taken twice: once in Fall and once in Spring. The purpose of this series is to help prepare you for graduate school or a career in psychology/related fields and to promote a sense of community among psychology majors and faculty. Each term, you will meet with students in your year for three class meetings, and you will also be required to attend two joint classes with students from all years of the major. In this course, you will learn about the distinctions between different areas of psychology to help inform your career and/or graduate school decisions. You will also learn about opportunities for becoming involved with research in the Psychology Department. You will keep an online portfolio of your work, such as resumes and writing samples, throughout your time as a major. In addition, you will learn about many topics that often interest psychology majors, from internship opportunities, to studying for the GRE and applying to graduate school, to what you can do with your degree in psychology. In addition, each Fall, an outside speaker on psychology will be brought to campus, and each Spring you will attend the Psychology Research Reporting Day. This course is graded pass/fail.
Notes: Register for the course corresponding to the year you are in school, not earned credits. Freshman, PSYC 2051; sophomores, PSYC 2052; juniors, PSYC 2053; seniors, PSYC 2054.
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PSYC 2054 - Professional Development Hours: 0.5
All Psychology majors are required to enroll in the PSYC 2051 – 2054 series each semester after declaring the major. Each of these courses which carries 0.5 hrs of credit is to be taken twice: once in Fall and once in Spring. The purpose of this series is to help prepare you for graduate school or a career in psychology/related fields and to promote a sense of community among psychology majors and faculty. Each term, you will meet with students in your year for three class meetings, and you will also be required to attend two joint classes with students from all years of the major. In this course, you will learn about the distinctions between different areas of psychology to help inform your career and/or graduate school decisions. You will also learn about opportunities for becoming involved with research in the Psychology Department. You will keep an online portfolio of your work, such as resumes and writing samples, throughout your time as a major. In addition, you will learn about many topics that often interest psychology majors, from internship opportunities, to studying for the GRE and applying to graduate school, to what you can do with your degree in psychology. In addition, each Fall, an outside speaker on psychology will be brought to campus, and each Spring you will attend the Psychology Research Reporting Day. This course is graded pass/fail.
Notes: Register for the course corresponding to the year you are in school, not earned credits. Freshman, PSYC 2051; sophomores, PSYC 2052; juniors, PSYC 2053; seniors, PSYC 2054.
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PSYC 2310 - Child and Adolescent Development Hours: 4
This course is an examination of human development during the early years of life, including prenatal development, birth, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Emphasis is placed on how humans grow and change physically, emotionally and cognitively; the influence of biological, psychological, and social factors on early development are considered. Examples of topics addressed in this course include learning, attachment, language, sex roles, and parenting. Majors my take either this class or PSYC 2000 but not both for credit towards the major.
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PSYC 2320 - Adult Development Hours: 4
This course examines psychological research and theoretical approaches related to changes that affect individuals as they progress from early adulthood to old age. Changes in the physical, cognitive, mental health, and interpersonal domains as well as adjustment to major life transitions are considered. Examples of topics addressed in this course include marriage and family, work and leisure, ageism, retirement, and dying and bereavement.
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PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Personality Hours: 4
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to personality psychology. We will discuss the origins, evolution, main themes and major applications of some of the most influential personality theories. We will evaluate the empirical data supporting and challenging each theory, discuss the social and psychological implications of the various theories, and assess their contributions to our understanding of self and others. At the end of this course you should be able to: 1) broadly discuss different approaches to personality and the general challenges inherent in the attempt to define and measure personality; 2) appreciate the role of critical empirical inquiry in evaluating theoretical claims regarding personality; 3) appreciate the multidimensional nature of human behavior and the importance of context in shaping our understanding and perceptions.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050.
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PSYC 2410 - Diversity in Psychology Hours: 4
This course provides a broad based introduction to contemporary and historical issues that have explicit and implicit psychological relevance and import for visible racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. Societal groups highlighted include: African Americans, Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, and American Indians. A variety of pedagogical approaches are used to increase cross cultural knowledge and enhance students’ individual cross cultural awareness and appreciation. Psychology is foundational to the course although paradigms and literature reviewed merge with related disciplines.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; prior coursework in Psychology is not required.
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PSYC 2500 - Research Methods I - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
This course provides a basic introduction to issues and problems in methods and inference in psychological research. Students will learn the fundamentals of a variety of methods including surveys and correlational design, experiments, and quasi-experiments. An important component of this course is participation in laboratory experience and research, including collecting and analyzing data.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1050 and a C- or better in PSYC 1060, and a minimum of sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 2610 - Social Psychology Hours: 4
This course focuses on all the ways humans interact with other humans. The course emphasizes the power of situations in shaping human behavior and thought, but also the power of thought in creating our individual social realities. Among other important applications, you will learn how to persuade others and resist persuasion, how to address stereotyping, racism, and sexism, what the important aspects of romantic relationships are, what the relationship between media influences and violence is, and how to promote altruistic behaviors. Your main objectives in this class are to understand what social psychology is, the issues that are studied and how they relate to our everyday lives. In pursuit of this objective, you will gain an appreciation for the basic concepts underlying social psychology and become familiar with some of the better known theories and research findings. You will also learn how to read social psychology literature and how to be a critical consumer of psychology research.
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PSYC 3110 - Physiological Psychology Hours: 4
This course introduces the physiological systems that underlie behavior with emphasis on the structure and function of the nervous system, neurotransmitters and the sensory systems. Research methods unique to the field of physiological psychology will be discussed. Clinically relevant topics include but are not limited to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and schizophrenia.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1050 and PSYC 2500 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 3120 - Psychology of Perception Hours: 4
This course provides a basic introduction to sensations, sensory processes, and their organization into perceptions. Human perception, particularly vision and hearing will be addressed. Psychophysical, physiological and cognitive perspectives are covered. Psychological factors influencing the perception of depth, form, movement, color and illusions will be included. Themes running throughout the course include perceptual loss, perceptual recovery and perceptual learning.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1050 and PSYC 2500 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 3130 - Stress and Health Psychology Hours: 4
This course addresses an array of topics related to the mind-body connection, with particular emphases on psychophysiology and the links between stress, health, and wellness. Exploring the physiology of stress, various body systems are reviewed, including the central and peripheral nervous systems as well as the limbic, endocrine, and immune systems; such foci are germane to understanding the burgeoning discipline of Psychoneuroimmunology. The role of psychological processes in the development and treatment of medical conditions such as heart problems, obesity, addiction, and cancer will also be explored. Also, the role of self regulation in illness prevention and health maintenance is addressed theoretically and practically as basic biofeedback and other behaviorally-based health interventions (e.g. mindfulness meditation) are covered.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050, and sophomore status.
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PSYC 3210 - Abnormal Psychology Hours: 4
This course focuses on adult psychopathology. It incorporates a broad overview of various categories of “mental disorders” outlined in the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as well as other systems for “mental disorder” classification. Specific categories of disorders reviewed may include: Adjustment, Mood, Anxiety, Personality, Dissociative, Thought, and Sexual Disorders. The course will also explore perennial trends, controversies, and issues in the field of Abnormal Psychology. Various theoretical paradigms purported to explain psychopathology will be reviewed. A Multicultural paradigm will be introduced as pertaining to issues in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ethnic populations.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050, and sophomore status.
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PSYC 3410 - Human Sexuality Hours: 4
This class covers topics in human sexuality, including the biology of sexual behavior, the sexual response cycle, socio-cultural influences on sexuality, sex and reproduction, sexual deviance, and gender roles. The purpose of this class is to introduce students to theoretical and applied issues in the scientific study of human sexuality. We explore the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of human sexuality in the context of the empirical research literature as well as students’ personal experiences and value systems. Human sexuality is a complex and often controversial subject, as it touches on deep personal feelings, beliefs, and experiences. This class aims to provide all students with an opportunity to examine, explore, and reflect on issues of sexuality in a safe, supportive environment. To facilitate this process, students are asked to respect diversity of opinion and ideas, remain open to growth and change, and seek to understand first and make informed judgments later.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 1050.
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PSYC 3420 - Psychology of Women Hours: 4
The general objective of this course is to introduce students to the scientific study of the psychology of women. We will be examining the lives of girls and women, including such topics as the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, media portrayals of women and work, motherhood, love relationships, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Particular efforts will be made to take a multicultural perspective and to consider the interaction of gender, race, and class. There will be an emphasis on the importance of empirical research to the study of gender issues and all students will complete an empirical research project. There will also be an applied service-learning portion of the class working with local agencies that serve girls and women. Students who take this course should acquire an understanding of psychological theories and research related to women and what it means to be a contemporary woman in the United States and in other countries.
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PSYC 3500 - Research Methods II Hours: 4
This course builds on the foundations established in PSYC 2500. Students, working independently or in pairs design a true experimental manipulation of their choosing. Students may design and implement computer based studies, but data collection must take place in controlled environs. Students will conduct a thorough review of the literature in a field, collect data, analyze data using available statistical packages, write a final report, and prepare an oral presentation of 10-15 minutes for the end of the quarter. These presentations will be submitted to OUPRC, a statewide undergraduate psychology conference taking place the next-to-last Saturday in April.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in PSYC 2500.
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PSYC 3510 - Assessment Hours: 4
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the basic theory and practice of psychological testing and assessment. The first part of the class focuses on the basic principles of test construction and evaluation and the application of these principles to intelligence and educational testing. We will discuss and try to answer questions such as: What is the purpose of psychological assessment? What makes a test good? How can tests and testing be abused? Who decides what and whom to test? Are psychological constructs such as intelligence really measurable? The second part of this class focuses on the theory and practice of personality, clinical, neuropsychological, and workplace assessment. Students will become familiar with the theory, methods and uses of clinical assessment and acquire a basic understanding of the methods and purpose of neuropsychological testing. We will discuss and try to answer questions such as: Is there such thing as personality? If so, can it be assessed usefully? What is the purpose of personality assessment? How can personality tests and testing be abused? The goal is to help students gain an appreciation of both the challenge and the promise of psychological testing so that they become better consumers of tests, test interpretations, and information about testing.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1050 and 1060.
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PSYC 3610 - Cognitive Psychology Hours: 4
An introduction to the psychological study of mental processes. Using a broad, research-based approach, the course explores critical concepts, theories, paradoxes, and applications involved in the study of the mind. Topics include the interface between perception and cognition, consciousness, learning, memory, self, language, cognitive therapies, the interplay between cognitive and social processes, representation of knowledge, and artificial intelligence.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2500 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 3710 - Seminar Hours: 4
This course presents specific topics in research psychology that have produced significant findings in the past decade, especially in the areas of Cognitive, Perceptual, Physiological, Social, Developmental, Health, and Environmental Psychology. Examples of such seminars have been gender and close relationships, disaster psychology, and the self. A different research area may be considered each time the course is offered, and the course will be appropriately subtitled to describe the current focus. Seminars will include lecture, discussion, and student presentations and will be taught at the junior-level, taking advantage of the student’s prior course work while further preparing these students for research as seniors.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2500 or permission of the instructor.
Notes: Course may be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Paired with INST 4200 or PHIL 3200 to fulfill the dyad requirement.
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PSYC 3720 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology Hours: 4
Industrial/organizational psychologists study human behavior as it occurs in work settings, however, there are many separate areas of specialization. This course will provide an overview of the many areas on I/O Psychology. It will also provide and understanding of both the science and the practice (application) of industrial/organizational psychology. Finally, the course will consider the role of industrial/organizational psychology in the ever-changing workplace of today and of the future. Some of the topics covered are personnel assessment, performance appraisal, work motivation, employee attitude assessment, leadership, group processes in the workplace, stress in the workplace, and multicultural and globalization issues.
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PSYC 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
Course designed to provide opportunity to engage in independent study in areas not otherwise available.
Prerequisites: Faculty member willing to supervise.
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PSYC 4000 - History and Systems in Psychology Hours: 4
This course will focus on the history of psychology along with the major themes and movements that have emerged and influenced the development of the field. Topics include the physiological and philosophical origins of scientific psychology; the rise of dynamic psychology; early experimental and quantitative psychology; the structuralism/functionalism debate; animal learning and the origins of behaviorism; World War I and mental testing; neobehaviorism; the influence of Gestalt psychology; and World War II and the cognitive revolution. The course offers an integrative perspective on the varied courses of the Psychology major and is recommended as preparation for the advanced GRE in psychology.
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PSYC 4210 - Developmental Psychopathology Hours: 4
This course considers what happens when development goes awry. Particular attention is paid to understanding and defining psychological problems in light of typical development during childhood and adolescence. Developmental delays and behavioral, learning, and emotional problems in childhood and adolescence are considered. Through the examination of theoretical models, hypothesized causes, symptom configuration, and common treatments, this course introduces students to many ways in which development can be adversely affected and corrected.
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PSYC 4220 - Psychotherapy Hours: 4
This course looks at the main psychological theories—and their attendant therapeutic modalities—that aim to understand and reduce human suffering and mental illness. Select traditional and contemporary theories and therapeutic approaches are reviewed. The role of a-theoretical, nonspecific “curative factors,” associated with psycho-emotional healing will also be explored. The class will explore the concepts of ‘treatment plan’ and ‘case conceptualization’ and their role in turning theory into therapy. The development of basic communication skills and experimentation with select psychotherapy techniques and/or interventions are emphasized in the latter part of the course. Issues and practices relevant to conducting psychotherapy with members of diverse populations as well as ethical considerations and requirements for therapists are also addressed.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2330, and junior or senior standing.
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PSYC 4510 - Research Practicum Hours: 4
A focused experience in one research area of psychology. This course will provide experience in all aspects of research, including expertise in the relevant literature, research design, data analysis, and writing for publication.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2500 and permission of instructor.
Notes: Course may be repeated once for a total of 8 credits.
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PSYC 4520 - Advanced Topics Hours: 4
This course allows interested students to pursue further coursework in topics that are offered at the survey level. Topics will change each semester but will include advanced versions of Cognitive, Perceptual, Physiological, Social, Developmental, Health, and Environmental Psychology among others.
Notes: May be repeated for credit when offered with a different topic.
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PSYC 4610 - Cognitive Development Hours: 4
This course examines the development of cognitive functioning from infancy through adolescence. Major models of cognitive development, such as Piaget’s stage theory and the information processing approach, are covered. Examples of topics addressed include the development of memory, learning, perception, language, and problem solving. This course is conducted in a seminar format in which students are required to read, discuss, and write about empirical research articles.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2310.
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PSYC 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Supervised experience in a cooperating agency or institution. Particular internships are designed with regard to the skills of the student and depend on the willingness of a faculty member to work with and supervise qualified and highly motivated students toward such placements.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status and appropriate course prerequisites. Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
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RELG 1000 - Introduction to Religion Hours: 4
This course is an introduction to the academic study of religion. It treats religion as a significant phenomenon in the historical development of humanity, and therefore as a subject worthy of serious critical investigation. The course approaches religion from standpoints derived from a number of disciplines (including history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and comparative religions), and takes into account a wide variety of perspectives on the subject, even those of such radical critics of religion as Freud, Marx, and Richard Dawkins. The course examines both the practical and the conceptual aspects of religion, and considers such important issues as the origins and development of religion; similarities and differences between Eastern and Western types of religion; varieties of religious experience and expression (including symbol, myth, ritual, community, and ethics); and the relationship between religion and contemporary life, science, sexuality, the occult, dreams, and belief in life after death.
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RELG 1300 - Philosophy of Religion Hours: 4
This course begins with a survey of the various ways human beings understand the nature of the Ultimate, among them: theism, polytheism, deism, monism, pantheism, and kathenotheism. In addition, it addresses a variety of questions about religious belief: arguments for and against the existence of God, the nature of religious faith and mystical experience, the problem of evil, the conflict between belief in miracles and the scientific world view, reasons for accepting and rejecting the notion of life after death. While courses of this sort typically confine themselves to Western and theistic concerns, students can expect a much more global approach to this topic in this course.
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RELG 2150 - History of Modern Christianity Hours: 4
This course is a survey of Christian institutional and intellectual history from the Reformation to the present day. The institutional history of Christianity involves issues such as: How did the Christian church change during and after the Reformation? How did the various denominations of modern Christianity begin, and how did they spread? The intellectual history deals with the important ideas connected with these historical developments, for instance the response of Christian theologians to the Enlightenment, the beliefs of Christian Liberalism and Fundamentalism, and the Liberation Theologies that appeared in the last half of the twentieth century. The course balances these historical and theological issues with detailed examinations of the lives and thought of important Christian theologians. Students need not have any background in Christianity to do well in this course. The textbooks and the lectures all presume that the student has very little knowledge of Christianity. In addition to lectures, films and class discussions are used to present the course material.
Notes: Beginning Fall Semester 2012 (not retroactive), for all students except those majoring in Nursing, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility requirement.
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RELG 2200 - Religion in America Hours: 4
This course surveys religion in America by examining both major and minor traditions, movements, persons, and ideas that have made significant impact on the spiritual landscape of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present. Key themes to be addressed in the course include: the roots of American Judaism and Catholicism; the origins and dominance of Protestantism; the rise of pluralism and denominationalism; the sources and persistence of Liberalism; the impact of the American frontier on religious structures; the importance of rational religion (e.g., Deism) at the nation’s founding; the religious significance of the “Manifest Destiny” idea; the emergence and spread of revivalism; the rise and proliferation of America’s many and diverse indigenous Christian denominations; the Social Gospel; Fundamentalism; immigrant religions of the late 20th and early 21st centuries; and so-called New Age spirituality.
Notes: Except for Nursing majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility (INST 2200’s) requirement.
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RELG 2300 - Introduction to Judaism and the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Hours: 4
This introductory course will consist of two major components of the study of Judaism: a concentration on the stories of the ancient Israelites that come to us in the form of the Hebrew Bible/Christian Old Testament and the complex world of modern Judaism. The world of ancient Near Eastern literature will form the background of a discussion about the origins and development of early Jewish monotheism. The question of the “historicity” of Israel will also be considered as we study historical-critical methods for understanding ancient texts. Contemporary issues in the land of Israel-Palestine will be discussed and a visit to Temple Israel will be scheduled.
Notes: Except for Nursing majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility (INST 2200’s) requirement.
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RELG 2400 - Introduction to the New Testament/Christian Origins Hours: 4
An introductory study of the major theological insights of the twenty-seven writings of the canonical New Testament as well as other manuscripts from early Christian origins. The focus will be on the streams of apostolic tradition that influenced the writers of these works, the communities in which they lived, and the issues that were addressed. In addition, the relationship of the canon as an authoritative collection of sacred books will be compared to extra-canonical writings resulting in an awareness of the variety of methods used to interpret religious texts as well as the diversity reflected in early Christian literature.
Notes: This course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility (INST 2200’s) requirement.
Notes: Except for Nursing majors, this course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility (INST 2200’s) requirement.
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RELG 2500 - The Muslim Faith Hours: 4
This course examines Islam, the fastest growing religion in the world, and now (according to some) the second largest in the United States. Islam’s key scripture, the Qur’an, will be read and analyzed with respect to recurring themes, and the beliefs, practices and history of Islam will be examined in light of its major expressions, Sunni and Shi’a, but with some attention paid the faith’s mystical minority, the Sufis. The course will also examine the role that this faith has played in the politics of the United States and the world community, particularly in the wake of the relaxation of immigration policies in the mid-1960s, the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/01, and the subsequent U.S.-led military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The format of the course will combine lectures, outside readings, multimedia presentations, guest speakers, and in-class discussions.
Notes: This course may be used as a substitute for the INST Reflection and Responsibility (INST 2200’s) requirement.
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RELG 2600 - Introduction to Buddhism Hours: 4
This course will introduce students to the basic ideas, history and practices of the Buddhist tradition. We will begin by considering the Buddha’s life story and the doctrines he espoused. Following this, the course will examine the historical development of the many forms of Buddhism in Asia and, more recently, the west. Finally, the course will look at the role meditation, philosophy, morality and other ‘technologies of enlightenment’ play in Buddhism. This course serves as a general introduction to the Buddhist tradition and provides the necessary background for advanced study of Buddhist thought, history and practice.
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RELG 3100 - Paul and His Letters Hours: 4
The letters of Paul and the several letters written in his name after his death, as well as one sermon mistakenly ascribed to Paul, constitute nearly half of the writings of the New Testament. Moreover, Paul is the hero of the Acts of the Apostles. Therefore, Paul, as a man and a theologian, dominates the New Testament and was a major force in the development of Christian thought as we know it. This course will emphasize how to understand each letter in its original context and situation, and as gathered into a Pauline collection and then into the Bible. We will also study the writings’ use of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and relationship to their times. We will pay particular attention to what the letters and the Acts have to tell us about Paul himself, what they reveal about developing Christian churches in his time and how they present the theological ideas for which Paul is not only our earliest Christian representative, but also a most popular component of modern Christian thought and practice.
Notes: Paired with INST 4100 to fulfill the dyad requirement.
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RELG 3150 - History of Early Christianity Hours: 4
This course is a survey of the rise and expansion of Christianity from the beginning of the second century to the Reformation, and it details both the institutional and the intellectual history of the Christian Church during those centuries. Institutional history involves questions such as: When and how did the Papacy first appear? What events precipitated the Protestant Reformation? Intellectual history focuses on the important theological ideas one finds in early Christianity such as how did early Christian thinkers understand the nature of the soul, the imperfection of the physical world, and human sinfulness? The course balances these historical and theological issues with detailed examinations of the lives and thought of important Christian theologians. Students need not have any background in Christianity to do well in this course. The textbooks and the lectures all presume that the student has very little knowledge of Christianity.
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RELG 3200 - Life and Teachings of Jesus Hours: 4
A study of the ancient communities of faith that describe the earthly life of Jesus. This course seeks to identify the distinctive raw materials that the gospel writers used in their stories and to investigate both the social context and the political history that are reflected in each gospel. The Gospel of Thomas and other extra-canonical gospels such as the Gospel of Mary and Gospel of Judas will also be considered. A distinction between the historical Jesus and the Christ of faith will be central to the discussion. Topics of study include biblical scholarship, historical concerns and theological interpretations surrounding the figure of Jesus, and modern challenges to traditional religious faith and practice.
Notes: Paired with INST 4100 to fulfill the dyad requirement.
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RELG 3300 - Native American Religions Hours: 4
This course is a survey of the recorded world views, spiritual beliefs and practices of Native American Indians. Students should be aware that Native Americans are deeply concerned that many of their ceremonies and traditions have been shamelessly exploited and distorted by non-natives, and that the course has been designed to be as sensitive and respectful as possible to these issues. Topics covered during the term include the catastrophic results of European entry into the Americas, ancient Indian civilizations, the ways various Native American cultures understand the world around them, beliefs about the Creator and other spiritual beings, beliefs about life after death The course concludes with intentionally general descriptions of Native American ceremonies and myths with examples drawn from specific cultures. In the belief that Native American voices are crucial to a course like this one, roughly half of the term is devoted to films in which Native Americans share what they can about their cultures and beliefs. Most of these films are produced by Native Americans. In addition, there are Native American guest speakers in the class.
Notes: Paired with HIST 4310 or INST 4035 to fulfill the dyad requirement.
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RELG 3400 - Buddhism and Daoism in Dialogue Hours: 4
When Buddhism was introduced to China, sometime around the second century CE, it encountered a culture with strong Daoist roots. As these two traditions developed over the ensuing centuries, each contributed to the other, so that by the end Daoism came to embody many Buddhist practices, and vice versa. This course will track the history of this interaction, from its first moments to the present day. We will address ways in which these traditions influenced each other, as well as moments of sometimes violent antagonism. Throughout, the emphasis will be on understanding the forces that shape a religious tradition, be those theological influences from alternate traditions, competition for cultural and financial resources or shifting political forces. While the focus of the course will be on the Buddhist and Daoism traditions of China, the intellectual tools we develop can be also be applied to other traditions as well. Some background in the Buddhist and Daoist traditions is desirable, but not required.
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RELG 3600 - Weaving Women’s Mythologies: Ancient and Modern Hours: 4
This course examines with a consciousness of gender and with an acute awareness of multiple cultures the international myths, goddesses, and heroines that make up the spinning and weaving of our mythological heritage and cultures. We will acquaint ourselves with and gain a broader understanding and appreciation of the power of myth in our world cultures, specifically the role that female-centered mythologies have played in the status and role of women throughout history. Since the goddess can be known only indirectly, we will attempt to find her by observing the different forms she takes in rituals, statues, paintings, hymns, buildings, and, most importantly, myths and stories. As the theistic male god is being challenged more and more in today’s scientific world, the attractiveness of recovering the goddess figure as maiden/mother/crone will be examined. An end result will hopefully be that of stretching one’s mind about definitions, attributes, and the contributions of myth.
Notes: This course is also included in the Women’s Studies Minor.
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RELG 3700 - Women and Religion Hours: 4
This course explores the status and roles that women have played and continue to play in the religions of the world and to historically reconstruct their unrecorded roles. Major texts will be examined in an attempt to recover the lost female voices of the great religious traditions: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, pagan, ancient, African and other indigenous. This is a polymethodic, interdisciplinary and multitraditional course in which the horizons and perspectives of women’s status, role and image in society are expanded. In grappling with the many questions this course will raise, one result may be that of discovering implications for understanding oneself, whether female or male.
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RELG 3800 - Special Topics in Religion Hours: 4
This course is an advanced seminar on a specific topic in the study of religion. While the topic itself will vary, the purpose remains the same: to take on a specific issue within the field of religious studies and examine it in a seminar format. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on this topic and its importance at length, leading to a detailed, complex understanding.
Notes: Course is repeatable for credit so long as the specific topic is different.
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RELG 3900 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4
Opportunity for work in topics of special interest; by initiative of student and agreement of instructor. Intended to guide students in discussion and independent research in areas of philosophical thought.
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RELG 4000 - Seminar in Religion - Writing Intensive Hours: 4
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to study, in a deep and sustained way, some particular topic in religious studies that is of interest to them. As students move through the semester, they will gain greater knowledge of that topic, greater expertise as writers and researchers, and will be provided with opportunities to present their work in a public setting. Students will leave the course with a highly polished piece of writing and a greater facility with the craft of academic work.
Notes: This course is required for Religion majors though it is open to non-majors with permission of the instructor.
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RELG 4900 - Internship Hours: 1-16
Internships are available to majors upon submission of documents described on the internship website of the Center for Career and Professional Development. They are arranged individually usually with local organizations, agencies or companies.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chairperson required.
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SLD 1000 - Exploring Majors, Internships, and Careers Hours: 2
This course serves as an introductory career development course and to assist students with understanding how their interests, values, skills, personality, and self-concept relate to decisions regarding academic, career and life planning. Topics will include analyzing personal career interests, values, and abilities; surveying and researching occupational interests; practicing the decision-making process; discussing the importance of internships and how to make the most out of the experience; and learning basic job search skills such as developing resumes and cover letters and practicing networking and interviewing.
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SLD 2000 - The Helping Relationship Hours: 0 or 2
This course is designed for students who will be applying to be a Resident Assistant. Topics include social issues, communication, mediation, diversity, and counseling skills. Active participation and a willingness to examine one’s own values and leadership style are required. The class objectives will provide you with practical based opportunities to learn about community development, helping skills, social issues/justice, and much more to be a well-developed student leader.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor required.
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SLD 2100 - History and Leadership in Fraternities and Sororities Hours: 2
A study of personal leadership practices within student organizations affiliated with the fraternity/sorority community. Through activities, assignments and discussions, students will enhance their leadership skills and community involvement.
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SLD 2200 - The Peer Mentor Experience Hours: 1
This course is for students serving as Peer Mentors in the First Year Experience program. Students will learn about first year student transitions, support resources on campus, and how to successfully connect and coach peers to success. Students will also serve as resources and connections to First Year Seminar instructors and assist in the implementation of co-curricular programming. The course does not meet regularly, but the students will fulfill their obligations to the course through individualized learning agreements.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor required.
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SLD 2300 - Serve the City Practicum: The Role of the Citizen Scholar Hours: 1-4
Students will examine local community issues (e.g, hunger, immigration, poverty, environmental degradation, and human inequalities) through a social justice lens as they explore their own responsibility as both a citizen and a scholar. Topics of exploration include decreasing social capital, the soul of a citizen, the call for service, and civic engagement. Students will actively participate in the community through service-learning residencies at local schools, non-profits, and government agencies. Students will be trained in advocacy, leadership, community-organizing, and cross-cultural skills before moving out into the non-profit sector. Weekly on-line reflection seminars will promote critical thinking, problem solving, and the development of civic competencies, advocacy skills, and a renewed sense social responsibility.
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SLD 2400 - Exploring Diversity: Developing Intercultural Competency Hours: 2
With the goal of increasing intercultural competency, students will explore their own attitudes about diversity while enhancing their knowledge and comprehension of the many forms that diversity takes in our society. In this course students will be introduced and have the opportunity to practice and apply skills that will help them successfully navigate the complexities of diversity.
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SLD 2500 - Guiding the New Student Transition Hours: 0, 1 or 2
This course is designed for students who will be serving as orientation leaders. Topics include communication, student development theory, diversity, personal leadership, personal strengths and values. Active participation and a willingness to examine one’s own values and leadership style are required.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Notes: Course is repeatable for credit.
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SMGT 1400 - Sport Law and Governance Hours: 4
An overview of the legal aspects related to the sport and recreation environments. Areas of study include constitutional law, legislative enactments, and case laws related to sport and the administration of sport programs; contracts, labor agreements, product liability, tort law, and risk management. Students will become aware of the rights of participants, athletes, coaches, managers, referees, and others engaged in amateur and professional sport. Case studies based on lower court decisions are identified and discussed. Students will be able to think critically and frame oersuasive written and verbal arguments by applying case law to factual settings. This course will also take an in-depth look at the various agencies that govern international, professional, collegiate, scholastic, and recreational sports. Students will develop an understanding of various sport governing agencies’ authority and functions, requirements necessary to become a member of the sport league/organization, rules and regulations of each sport governing body; players associations; and current issues and future trends for each governing agency.
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SMGT 1800 - Professional Perspectives in Sport Management Hours: 4
An introductory course where the students are oriented to the academic and professional field of sport management and given a realistic glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that exist within the diverse world of sport and sport-related organizations. Historical and current trends in the field as well as sport facility and event management, sport marketing and promotion, sport finance and economics, sport sociology and psychology; communication and sport media; professional, collegiate, and international sport; ethics in sport and sport-related governing bodies are examined. In addition, students will develop networking skills and partake in experiential learning exercises.
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