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PHYS 101 - (E) The Solar System 3 cr.
The study of the solar system, its origin, its evolution, its fate. Study of the planets, asteroids, meteors and comets. Theories about the cosmos from antiquity to the modern age.
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PHYS 102 - (E) Earth Science 3 cr.
Selected topics from geology and meteorology, weather forecasting, ground and surface water, mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and oceanography.
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PHYS 103 - (E) Seeing the Light 3 cr.
The physics of light and vision. Includes topics such as biophysics of the human eye, the visual system, color vision, binocular vision, and the wave nature of light.
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PHYS 104 - (E) Introduction to Consumer Technology 3 cr.
Every day we listen to the radio or compact-disc recordings, watch TV, use photocopiers and fax machines without really knowing how they work. Designed to provide the scientific background to understand the operation of common communication systems and electronic equipment.
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PHYS 105 - (E) Man and the Evolutionary Universe 3 cr.
The study of the universe from the ancient times to the present. The ideas and approaches of various peoples are to be discussed, from the era of the powerful myths to the scientific approach of the Greeks, up to modern times, focusing on man and the evolving universe, in a historical and modern perspective. The role and the involvement of the Church in scientific thinking will be stressed as well.
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PHYS 106 - (E) Energy and the Environment 3 cr.
Focus on various aspects of man’s use of energy and changes in the environment that accompany that use. Sources of energy; the nature of the present energy and environmental crises and possible solutions; energy requirements of the future; conservation; and alternate energy sources.
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PHYS 107 - (E) “Hands-On” Physics 3 cr.
An introduction to the scientific method with an emphasis on physical reality. A series of experiments and discussions illustrate various physical phenomena allowing the participation in the assessment of important social, political, and scientific issues.
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PHYS 108 - (W,E) New York Times Physics 3 cr.
Every day we are bombarded with information regarding the impact of technology on our lives. Using The New York Times, students will explore the scientific and technological concepts of our modern world. Topics will vary weekly.
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PHYS 109 - (E) The Conscious Universe 3 cr.
A course that discusses and concentrates on matters like waves, quanta and quantum theory. Science will be viewed as a rational enterprise committed to obtaining knowledge about the actual character of physical reality and the character of the physical law.
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PHYS 110 - Meteorology 3 cr.
Focus on the basic physical and chemical phenomena involved in the determination of climate and weather, enabling the student to comprehend weather events, patterns, and forecasting. Topics include: atmosphere composition and structure, moisture and precipitation, cloud formation, pressure and wind, cyclones, circulation of atmosphere, air masses and fronts, and forecasting.
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PHYS 112 - Natural and Manmade Disasters 3 cr.
This introductory-level science course for non-science majors covers earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, fire, comet/meteor impacts and nuclear accidents. The conditions necessary for the disasters, the forces that are unleashed, and civilization’s role in them are examined. (Not for major elective credit in Physics, Biophysics or EE).
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PHYS 113 - (E) The Science of Light and Photography 3 cr.
An introductory-level science course intended for non-science majors covers the basic science of light and its application in the technology of photography. Topics range from a historical overview of early photographic methods to modern digital cameras. The scientific principles of light waves and rays, the optics of lenses, the process involved in picture taking and the formation and development of the image. Topics include the nature of light, laws of optics, development of black and white and color images, and digital electronics for photographic capture and display. Not for major elective credit in Physics, Biophysics or EE.
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PHYS 114 - Solar Electricity 3 cr.
The history, physics and engineering of obtaining energy from the sun, with special attention to environmental impact of Photovoltaic (PV) technology. Topics include: environmental protection, economic growth, job creation, diversity of supply, rapid deployment, technology transfer and innovation with a free, abundant and inexhaustible fuel source. Not for major elective credit in Physics, Biophysics or Electrical Engineering.
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PHYS 120 - (E) General Physics 4 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 103 or 114)General college course for pre-medical, pre-dental, biology, biochemistry and physical therapy majors. Mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, sound and light. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
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PHYS 121 - (E) General Physics 4 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 103 or 114)General college course for pre-medical, pre-dental, biology, biochemistry and physical therapy majors. Mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, sound and light. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
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PHYS 140 - (E) Elements of Physics 4 cr.
(Co-requisite: MATH 114-221)Calculus-based introduction to the elements of physics. Topics covered: mechanics, heat, sound, light and electricity and magnetism. Required of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Chemistry majors. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
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PHYS 141 - (E) Elements of Physics 4 cr.
(Co-requisite: MATH 114-221)Calculus-based introduction to the elements of physics. Topics covered: mechanics, heat, sound, light and electricity and magnetism. Required of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Chemistry majors. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
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PHYS 201 - (E) Stellar Evolution 3 cr.
An introduction to astrophysics for non-science students. Topics include the sun, stars and the universe, including evolution, birth, lifetimes an deaths; remnants of stars and exotic entities such as neutron stars, quasars, and black holes; galaxies and galaxy formations; the expanding universe; red shifts and cosmological principles; and grand unified theories.
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PHYS 204 - (E) Information Technology 3 cr.
Lectures and demonstrations are designed to describe and explain the basics of information technology and engineering for students outside the technical disciplines. Data representation, graphics and visual information, data compression, data transmission and network technology.
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PHYS 270 - Elements of Modern Physics 4 cr.
(Prerequisites: PHYS 141, MATH 114)Introductory modern Physics course for Physics and Engineering majors; also recommended for other science majors. Review of classical physics; special theory of relativity; atomic theory of hydrogen from Bohr to Schroedinger; multielectron atoms and the periodic table; introduction to nuclear physics. Lab fulfills a writing intensive requirement (W).Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
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PHYS 350 - Applied and Engineering Mathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 222, PHYS 141)An applied course featuring first and second-order differential equations with constant coefficients; Fourier series, Fourier transforms, and Laplace Transforms; Partial differential equations and boundary value problems; special functions including Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials. MAPLE software is utilized. Three hours lecture.(Also listed as ENGR 350.)
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PHYS 351 - Mathematical Physics II 3 cr.
An advanced course that includes the following mathematical approaches and applications: functions of complex variables, infinite series in the complex plane, theory of residues, conformational mapping, Fourier and Laplace transforms, advanced partial differential equations, boundary value problems, and Green’s functions.
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PHYS 352 - Statistical and Engineering Thermodynamics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PHYS 270)Derivation of Thermodynamics from probability theory and atomic physics; Laws of Thermodynamics; Maxwell relations; chemical potential and phase changes; refrigerators and heat pumps; theory of gasses and theory of solids. Special topics dependent upon interests of majors represented. Three hours lecture.(Also listed as ENGR 352.)
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PHYS 360 - Introductory Astrophysics 3 cr.
(Pre-requisite: PHYS 270)This course is an advanced survey of modern astrophysics theory and practice, covering the dynamics and formation of the solar system, the formation and evolution of stars, the structure of galaxies, and the makeup of the observable universe.
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PHYS 371 - Advanced Mechanics 3 cr.
(Pre- or co-requisite: MATH 341)Comprehensive course in Newtonian dynamics, variational principles, Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations; theory of small oscillations and specialized nonlinear differential equations in mechanical systems.
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PHYS 372 - Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
(Pre-requisites: PHYS 270 or Math 222)Intensive and quantitative treatment of quantum mechanics. Wave function; solutions of the Schödinger equation in one-dimension; formalism of quantum mechanics; statistical interpretation; problems in three-dimensions; angular momentum; spin; identical particle systems; quantum statistics; time-independent perturbation theory; two-level systems; emission and absorption. Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 447 - Electromagnetics I 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PHYS 270; pre- or co-requisite: PHYS 350)Analytic treatment of electrical and magnetic theory; vector calculus of electrostatic fields; dielectric materials; vector calculus of magnetic fields. Three hours lecture.(Also listed as EE 447.)
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PHYS 448 - Electromagnetics II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PHYS 447)Magnetic materials, electromagnetic induction, displacement cur- rents, Maxwell’s equations; radiation and waves; applications include transmission lines, wave guides and antennas. Three hours lecture.(Also listed as EE 448.)
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PHYS 448L - Electromagnetics Design Laboratory 1 cr.
(Co-requisite: PHYS 448)Laboratory designed to emphasis and reinforce the experimental basis of electromagnetism. Multi-week projects require the student to perform experiments that measure fundamental electrical constants, the electrical and magnetic properties of matter, and the properties of electromagnetic waves. Two hours laboratory.(Also listed as EE 448L.)
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PHYS 460 - Non-linear Systems and Chaos 3 cr.
Non-linear systems in mechanics and electronics are studied. Limit cycles, chaotic attractors, hysteresis, stability and phase space are defined and applied to complex systems. Classical oscillators, e.g., Duffing oscillator, the van der Pol oscillator and the Lorenz equations, will be solved through various approximation methods. Chaos, bifurcations, routes to chaos, chaotic maps, correspondence between maps and Poincare sections of physical systems will be studied.
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PHYS 473 - Optics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PHYS 270, MATH 341 or PHYS 350)An introduction to the principles of geometrical, physical and quantum optics. Topics to be covered include ray and wave optics, superposition, diffraction, interference, polarization, Fourier methods, and coherence theory. Practical devices such as photo detectors and light sources will also be discussed. Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 474 - Acoustics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PHYS 350)This course covers the fundamentals of vibration as applied to one-, two- and three-dimensional systems with varied boundary conditions. Transmission, absorption, attenuation, and radiation are covered. Resonators and wave guides and filters are studied along with the fundamentals of transducers. Acoustical issues in hearing are covered, time permitting.
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PHYS 493 - Undergraduate Physics Research I 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor)Students choose a research project sponsored by a member of the department and approved by the instructor and chairperson. Students gain experience with research literature, techniques and equipment. Weekly seminars are given on quantum mechanics, mathematics tools, and topics related to ongoing research projects. A written report is required.
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PHYS 494 - Undergraduate Physics Research II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor)Students choose a research project sponsored by a member of the department and approved by the instructor and chairperson. Students gain experience with research literature, techniques and equipment. Weekly seminars are given on quantum mechanics, mathematics tools, and topics related to ongoing research projects. A written report is required.
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PS 130 - (S) American National Government I 3 cr.
Addresses key principles of American government: democracy, constitutionalism, separation of powers, and federalism. It also covers political parties, voting, public opinion, interest groups and the media.
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PS 131 - (S) American National Government II 3 cr.
Addresses structures and functions of the branches of government: Congress, the presidency, bureaucracy, and the courts. It also covers civil rights and civil liberties, and an overview of domestic and foreign policies.
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PS 135 - (S) State and Local Government 3 cr.
The structures, scope, processes, and politics of state and local governments are analyzed. Also considered: the constitutional position of state and local governments; the changing relationships among federal, state and local governments; and policy areas of interest to students in the class (educational policy, criminal justice policy, etc.).
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PS 212 - International Relations 3 cr.
This course examines the prominent tenets of international relations as an academic discipline. Secondly, students are provided with basic knowledge and tools for analyzing the international system as it unfolds today. A constant theme is bridging the gap between theory and practice of international relations.
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PS 213 - (D) Modern Africa 3 cr.
An introduction to the politics of major African states with emphasis on ethnic, racial, and religious tensions as well as the geopolitics of the region.
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PS 216 - (D,S) Women’s Rights and Status 3 cr.
This course examines public policies that impact the legal, political, economic, and social status of women in the U.S. A historical exploration of women’s rights will be the foundation for the examination of women’s rights and status today. The future prospects of women’s rights and status will also be discussed.
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PS 217 - Comparative Government 3 cr.
Political institutions of Germany, France, Britain, and selected Third World nations are analyzed with focus on elections, parties, interest groups and foreign policies.
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PS 218 - East European Politics 3 cr.
This course examines the history and politics of East Europe from Poland to the Balkans and from Germany to the Ukraine during the 20th century. Special attention is given to ethnic politics before and after the communist period and the economics of the new privatization and its problems.
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PS 219 - (S,D) Survey of Latin American Politics 3 cr.
An overview of the political cultures and political dynamics of Latin America. A series of representative nations is examined to provide a general overview of the region. Topics include historical figures and events, the processes of democratization and modernization, and issues in contemporary politics.
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PS 220 - (S,D) Ideologies 3 cr.
A study of the three major political ideologies that shaped the 20th century (communism, fascism, and liberalism) and of those that may shape the twenty-first: feminism, racism, egalitarianism, environmentalism, libertarianism, and communitarianism.
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PS 221 - Politics of Southeast Asia 3 cr.
Domestic politics of Southeast Asia and international politics affecting the region. The ASEAN nations (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei) and Myanmar, the region’s only socialist country, along with the three communist states of Indochina: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia are considered; spheres of influence and capitalism versus state socialism as a lever of economic development are also discussed.
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PS 222 - Politics in Russia 3 cr.
This course considers Russian politics and colonialism from the Revolution to contemporary economic efforts to move toward capitalism. The politics of the remnants of the Soviet empire are examined and Stalin and the Bolshevik experiment are also examined.
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PS 227 - (D,S) Women, Authority and Power 3 cr.
This course studies the historical and current paradox of women and U.S. public policy decision making. It examines the role of women in pressure politics, their integration into positions of political authority, and the future prospects for the political power and authority of women.
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PS 230 - (S) Environmental Laws and Regulations 3 cr.
Consideration of the variety of statutory laws legislated by Congress, as well as the variety of administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the executive branch. Policy areas include air pollution, water pollution, solid and toxic waste disposal, management of public lands, and the regulation of nuclear power. Course also includes a brief introduction to international cooperation and conflict.
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PS 231 - (S) Environmental Policy Process 3 cr.
The role of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions in shaping the content of environment policy. Discussion of the processes by which such policies are formulated and implemented, including consideration of the impact of federalism.
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PS 232 - Public Administration 3 cr.
A study of the structures, scope and processes of American public bureaucracies. The growth of the executive branches of governments, the role of public bureaucracies in our democratic government, and the experiences of American public bureaucrats are analyzed.
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PS 240 - (Q,W) Research Methods in Political Science 3 cr.
Consideration of both qualitative and quantitative research methods in the study of Political Science. Topics include: primary source material, legal research, analysis of aggregate data, analysis of survey data and use of focus groups. Special consideration is given to survey research and public opinion polling. Course also introduces principles of univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques.
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PS 280 - Pre-Law Internship 3 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PS 295 - (S,D) Contemporary Mexican Culture and Language 3 cr.
An intersession travel course to Guadalajara, Mexico, for 3 credits in the social sciences (political science), and cultural diversity credit. The course is team-taught by University of Scranton faculty from the Departments of World Languages and Political Science with assistance from Mexican faculty at UNIVA. (Taken in conjuction with SPAN 295.)
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PS 310 - Judicial Politics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PS 131 or PS 135, or instructor permission)Role of the federal and state court systems in our constitutional democracy, with an emphasis on their policy-making functions. Consideration of the factors shaping the judicial philosophies and political orientations of federal and state justices and judges.
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PS 311 - Constitutional Law I 3 cr.
An examination, by means of case law, of the demands of liberty and the demands of democracy within the American Constitution. Topics include federalism, the separation and division of powers, social issues tied to industrialization and urbanization, commercial and property rights, and the rights of the poor and the oppressed as they arise in our legal framework.
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PS 312 - Constitutional Law II 3 cr.
An examination, by means of case law, of the demands of liberty and the demands of democracy within the American Constitution. Topics include federalism, the separation and division of powers, social issues tied to industrialization and urbanization, commercial and property rights, and the rights of the poor and the oppressed as they arise in our legal framework.
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PS 313 - (D) Classical Political Ideas 3 cr.
An examination of philosophical questions about politics (including the nature of law, morals, justice, and authority; and the role of ideas in political and social life) in classical texts from East and West, from Lao Tzu and Plato to the beginnings of modernity and Machiavelli.
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PS 314 - (D) Modern Political Ideas 3 cr.
An examination of philosophical questions and politics (including the nature of law, morals, justice, and authority; and the role of ideas in political and social life) in modern texts from East and West, from the beginnings of modernity with Machiavelli to Marx and Mao.
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PS 315 - Contemporary Political Thought 3 cr.
A study, based on primary materials, of the current state of the controversies in contemporary political thinking. A wide range of perspectives, from far left to far right, will be analyzed and critically examined. Minimally, the works of John Rawls, Robert Nozick, C.B. MacPherson, Isaiah Berlin, and Leo Strauss will be included.
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PS 316 - Jurisprudence 3 cr.
An examination of the differences between “the law” and “the laws”; the nature of legal systems; the nature and grounds of political, moral and legal obligations, and the controversy between the traditions of Natural Law and Positive Law.
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PS 317 - Parties, Elections, and Interest Groups 3 cr.
Discussion of the historical development and current status of political parties and interest groups in the United States. Emphasis on the functions performed by political parties in our system vs. their functions in other systems, such as parliamentary democracies. Emphasis also on factors shaping the creation, maintenance, and political power of organized interest groups.
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PS 318 - (W) U.S. Foreign Policy: Cold War and Aftermath 3 cr.
Examines and analyzes critically the content of American foreign policy in the Cold War and post–Cold War eras. Special emphasis on themes, goals and means of American foreign policy, particularly national security.
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PS 319 - (W) U.S. Foreign Policy Process 3 cr.
Examines the actual formulation and implementation of American foreign policy within the decision-making process. Analyzes what the process is, who the decision makers are, and internal and external variables of policy making in the U.S. Involves at least two in-depth American foreign policy case studies.
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PS 322 - Public Personnel 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: At least two of PS 130, 131, 135, 231, 232 or permission of instructor)An examination of public-personnel administration and management. Theories of organization, personnel management, civil-service history, current issues in personnel administration and management are considered.
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PS 323 - (S,D) Central America 3 cr.
This course also explores current challenges to the region’s economic and political development such as crime, free trade and relations with the United States.
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PS 325 - Politics of the Budgetary Process 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: At least two of PS 130, 131, 135, 231, 232 or permission of instructor)Public budgeting in theory and in practice is discussed. Historical reforms and the inevitable politics of the process are considered. Use of budget simulations allow for practical experience.
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PS 326 - Theories of Political Economy 3 cr.
An examination of the works of the great thinkers in he tradition of the political economy, and an extensive study of the historical evolution of theories of value, the creation of value and the increase of productive abilities.
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PS 327 - U.S. Congress 3 cr.
Reading and discussion of selected Federalist Papers in order to appreciate the founders’ views on human nature, the nature of government, democracy, and legislatures. An examination of the structure and function of the contemporary United States Congress, including the impact of political parties and interest groups on the business of Congress. Theories of representation are also considered.
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PS 328 - (D) Modern China 3 cr.
Study of modern Chinese politics in the 19th and 20th centuries. Problems of modernization, Westernization, and communism in the People’s Republic of China.
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PS 329 - The American Presidency 3 cr.
This course focuses on the American presidency – historical development, powers of the office, elections, models of the presidency and, to a lesser extent, the relations between the president and Congress, and the president and the Judiciary.
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PS 330 - Western Europe in World Affairs 3 cr.
This seminar provides an historical, political, and analytical foundation for understanding the profound political and economic changes facing Europeans today. This involves studying the two world wars, the formation of Cold-War alliances and security systems, the European integration movement, the foreign policies of major European states, and organization of post–Cold War Europe.
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PS 331 - (W) The European Union 3 cr.
(Enrollment only by permission from the professor.)Provides an in-depth study of the European Union and its 25 member states in order to prepare students for an intercollegiate simulation of the EU, which is held in Washington, D.C., each December. Students examine the EU’s theoretical and historical foundations, its institutions and policy procedures, and the ongoing challenges for European integration.
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PS 332 - (D) Modern Japan 3 cr.
This course examines the history and politics of Japan; the period of the shoguns; the reforms of the modernizing Meiji era at the end of the 19th century; the Japanese effort to conquer Asia; the postwar political structure; the question, “Is Japan a democracy?”; and the economic miracle of the present.
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PS 333 - United States-Latin American Relations 3 cr.
An introduction to the political, economic, and security relations between Latin America and the United States from the beginning of the 19th century through the present day. Present day topics include regional trade arrangements, democracy promotion, drug trafficking, immigration and the impact of 9/11.
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PS 338 - Politics of Islam 3 cr.
The political ideology of Islam; efforts to establish theocracies in a number of states from Iran to Egypt to Malaysia and Indonesia; Islam as a political opposition in such countries as the Philippines, Russia, and China; Shiite versus Sunni sects; the politics of Israel and the Islamic states of the Middle East; OPEC; the Palestinian question; political terrorism; Islam as an expansionist ideology.
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PS 384 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 cr.
Study and analysis of selected topics in the field of Political Science. The particular topic or topics will vary from year to year depending on the instructor and changing student needs.
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PS 480 - Political Science Internship I 3-6 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PS 481 - Political Science Internship II 3-6 cr.
Permission of faculty advisor and department chair required for internship registration.
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PORT 110 - (CF) Intensive Beginning Portuguese 4.5 cr.
A video-based introduction to Brazilian Portuguese, this course covers basic grammar and vocabulary needed for listening, speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese. Students will also develop some cultural understanding of Brazil, Portugal, and other Lusophone countries. Meets four days a week. Taught in Portuguese. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.Offered fall only, alternate years.
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PORT 210 - (CF,D) Intensive Intermediate Portuguese 4.5 cr.
(Prerequisite: PORT 110 or equivalent)A continuation of elementary Portuguese. Students will refine, through oral and written activities, literary and other readings, and video, the skills learned in PORT 110. Cultural knowledge of the Lusophone world will also be further developed. Meets four days a week. Taught in Portuguese. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.Offered spring only, alternate years.
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HD 334 - Couple and Family Therapy 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: PSYC 110, PSYC 225)An introduction to the theory, research, and practice of couples-counseling and family therapy. Topics include family dysfunctions, assessment methods, treatment approaches, innovative techniques, and research findings.Not regularly scheduled.(Also listed as PSYC 334.)
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PSYC 105 - (E) Brain and Human Nature 3 cr.
An examination of the human mind, brain and why we are the way we are. Topics include the mind-body problem, the nature of consciousness, the evolution of behavior, addictions (e.g., love), eating disorders, depression, and aggression. (Credit cannot be earned for this course and PSYC 231/NEUR 231 not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
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PSYC 106 - (E) Drugs and Behavior 3 cr.
This course will examine interactions between drugs and behavior. Behavioral topics will include: tolerance, addiction, learning, aggression, sexual behavior, eating, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Drug/drug categories will include: alcohol, cannabis, opiates, antidepressants and anti-anxiety. (Credit cannot be received for this course and PSYC 339/NEUR 339; not open to Psychology majors or minors.)
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PSYC 110 - (S) Fundamentals of Psychology 3 cr.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior through a survey of psychology’s principal methods, content areas and applications. Course requirements include participation in psychological research studies and preparation of short article reviews.
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PSYC 110L - Demonstrations for Fundamentals of Psychology 0.5 cr.
This lab is offered only in the fall semester and is restricted to and required only for students who enter the University as freshman Psychology majors and who are enrolled in the Psychology majors’ fall section of PSYC 110. It is team taught by the psychology faculty and will entail exercises, simulations and applications. Graded pass/fail.
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PSYC 210 - (Q) Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr.
Basic statistics in the behavioral sciences, including organization and display of data; measures of central tendency; variability; correlation and regression; one- and two-sample t-tests; confidence intervals, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, chi-square; and consideration of effect size, power, and null hypothesis testing including types of errors. Introduction to the computerized statistical-analysis package SPSS-PC.
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PSYC 220 - (S) Social Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Social determinants of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include liking, love, conformity, persuasion, attitude change, and person perception.
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PSYC 221 - (S) Childhood and Adolescence 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Survey of psychological research dealing with the development and behavior of children. The physical, cognitive and social aspects of development, from infancy to adolescence, are considered.
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PSYC 222 - (S) Adulthood and Aging 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Survey of psychological research dealing with the age-graded aspects of behavior in adulthood. Course will consider the physical, cognitive and social aspects of the aging process from late adolescence to death. Topics include occupation selection, marriage, parenthood, middle age, retirement and dying.
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PSYC 223 - Adolescence 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)(Formerly PSYC 284)This course provides a survey of psychological research dealing with adolescence and considers the physical, cognitive, and social aspects of adolescence. Topics include adolescent egocentrism, importance of peers, family and school, as well as problem behaviors/emotional problems.Fall, odd years.
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PSYC 224 - (S) Personality 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)A survey and critical evaluation of personality and its implications for assessment, psychotherapy, and research.
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PSYC 225 - (S) Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)A comprehensive survey of mental and behavioral disorders from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. The course will consider diagnosis and labeling, overview of specific disorders, and various treatment approaches.
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PSYC 230 - Sensation and Perception 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Concerns the study of sensory mechanisms and perceptual phenomena. Optional lab entails supervised individual experimentation.Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 230L. Lab fee;lab offered periodically.
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PSYC 231 - (E) Behavioral Neuroscience 3-4.5 cr
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or BIOL 141-142)Introduction to the field of neuroscience, examining the cellular bases of behavior, effects of drugs and behavior, brain/body correlates of motivation and emotion, and neural changes accompanying pathology. Three hours lecture and optional 1.5-credit laboratory, PSYC 231L. Lab fee;lab offered fall only.(Also listed as NEUR 231.)
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PSYC 233 - Evolutionary Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology: the scientific study of human nature dedicated to discovering and understanding the mental adaptations that evolved to solve ancestral survival and reproductive problems. Topics discussed include eating, habitat selection, marriage, casual sex, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression, warfare, and conflict between the sexes.
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PSYC 234 - (S) Cognitive Psychology 3-4 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Considers a number of approaches to the study of human cognitive processes with an emphasis on the information processing model. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, concepts and categories, and problem solving.Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 234L Lab; lab fee,lab offered periodically.
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PSYC 235 - Conditioning and Learning 3-4.5 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Concerns the experimental study of both classical and instrumental conditioning. Optional lab involves supervised animal and human experimentation.Lecture, 3 credits; optional 1-credit laboratory, PSYC 235L. Lab; Lab fee.lab offered periodically in spring semesters.
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PSYC 236 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)The psychological study of people at work. Topics include personnel selection and training, motivation, leadership, the physical work environment, and computer applications.Spring, odd years.
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PSYC 237 - (D,S) Psychology of Women 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)Examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. Topics include gender socialization, sex roles, and the impact of gender on personality, communication, achievement, and mental health.Fall, even years.
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PSYC 238 - Exercise and Sport Psychology 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110)The course covers cognitive-behavioral principles of motivation, goal setting, reinforcement, emotional regulation, attention control, imagery, and positive thinking and the psychological benefits of exercise and exercise adherence. Areas of application in sport include preparation for competition, group and team dynamics, leadership, aggression in sport, and character development and sportsmanship.
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