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POLS S200 - Political Topics
Equivalent of Y200 with a variable title for honors students.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-6.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS S211 - Introduction to Law - Honors
Equivalent of Y211 for honors students.
Cr. 3.
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POLS S401 - Studies in Political Science
Equivalent of Y401 for honors students.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y103 - Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to the nature of government and the dynamics of American politics. Origin and nature of the American federal system and its present political party base. (fall, spring, summer)
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y105 - Introduction to Political Theory
Perennial problems of political philosophy, including relationships between rulers and ruled, nature of authority, social conflict, character of political knowledge, and objectives of political action.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
Notes
Credit not given for both Y105 and Y215. Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
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POLS Y107 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Similarities and differences in political processes, governmental institutions, and policy issues across major contemporary states. Cases for comparison include industrial democratic (such as Western Europe and the United States), communist or former communist (such as Russia and Cuba), and developing countries. Credit not given for both Y107 and Y217.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y109 - Introduction to International Relations
Causes of war, nature, and attributes of the state, imperialism, international law, national sovereignty, arbitration, adjudication, international organization, major international issues. Credit not given for both Y109 and Y219.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y200 - Contemporary Political Topics
Extensive analysis of selected contemporary political problems. Topics vary from semester to semester and are listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
Cr. 1-6,
Hours
Lab. 0-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y205 - Elements of Political Analysis
Introduction to the scope and methods of political science. Stresses the development of writing skills appropriate to the discipline. This course may be used to fulfill the Arts and Sciences writing requirement.
Preparation for Course
P: ENG W131, or placement in ENG W140.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(spring)
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POLS Y211 - Introduction to Law
An introduction to law as a method for dealing with social problems and as an aspect of the social and political system. An introduction to legal reasoning, procedures, and materials. Will usually include comparison of United States and other societies and their approaches to law.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y301 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
Examination and evaluation of the behavior of political parties, voters, interest groups, and other institutions and procedures by which Americans try to control their government.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y303 - Formation of Public Policy in the United States
Processes and institutions involved in formation of public policy in a democratic society, with emphasis on American experience.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y304 - American Constitutional Law I
Nature and function of law and selected Supreme Court decisions focusing on the powers of government.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y305 - American Constitutional Law II
Nature and function of law; selected Supreme Court decisions focusing on civil liberties and rights.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y306 - State Politics in the United States
Comparative study of politics in the American states. Special emphasis on the impact of political culture, party systems, legislatures, and bureaucracies upon public policies.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y307 - Indiana State Government and Politics
Constitutional foundations, political development, organizational and functional process and growth, and current problems of Indiana government as a focal point for understanding role of states as instruments of social policy. Readings, case studies, problems.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y317 - Voting, Elections, and Public Opinion
Determinants of voting behavior in elections. The nature of public opinion regarding major domestic and foreign policy issues; development of political ideology; other influences on the voting choices of individuals and the outcomes of elections; relationship among public opinion, elections, and the development of public policy. Credit not given for both Y316 and Y317.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y318 - The American Presidency
Development of the presidency and its relationship to the political system; problems of the contemporary presidency; personality and presidential roles, with emphasis on political leadership. Credit not given for both Y318 and Y322.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y319 - The United States Congress
Congress is both a policy-making institution and a body of professional politicians representing state and local interests. This course examines Congress within the frameworks created by making each of these goals paramount. The conflicts and contrasts that arise in interpretation and evaluation of Congress by the differences in these points of view are explored.
Preparation for Course
P: Y103 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y320 - Judicial Politics
Examines the American judicial system in the contemporary context. Analysis of the trial and appellate courts with a focus on the United States Supreme Court. Topics include analysis of the structure of the judicial system, the participants in the system, and the policy-making processes and capabilities of the legal system. The course concludes with an assessment of the role of courts in a majoritarian democracy.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y324 - Women and Politics
Analysis of women in contemporary political systems, domestic or foreign, with emphasis on political roles, participation, and public policy. Normative and/or empirical examination of how political systems affect women and the impact women have on the system. Topics vary semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y328 - Women and the Law
Exploration of origins and underlying rationale of women’s status in the American legal tradition and the role that law plays in helping to shape political climate and structure of the nation. Course will provide basic knowledge of various fields of law as they pertain to women.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y335 - Western European Politics
Development, structure, and functioning of political systems in Western Europe. Political dynamics of European integration.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y339 - Middle Eastern Politics
Political culture and change in selected Middle Eastern and North African countries. Topics include political elites, traditional cultures, modern political ideology, institutions of political control, conflict management, and social reform policies.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y340 - East European Politics
The study of the evolution of the governmental and political processes in the states of Eastern Europe. Traditional, ideological, and political aspects of the individual communist societies will be discussed, with special emphasis on ideological differentiation and nationalism.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Non-Western Culture) Requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y350 - Politics of the European Union
Study of the politics of the European Community. Assesses the process and dynamics of economic and political integration in Western Europe, the structure and work of EC institutions, and public policies of the EC.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y360 - U.S. Foreign Policy
Mechanics of the foreign-policy-making process in the United States. Analysis of competing concepts of the national interest; isolationism, the Open Door, Monroe Doctrine, national security, containment, military and political alliances, the new nations; their relation to substantive policies and to the character of American democracy.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y367 - International Law
Sources and consequences of international law; relationship to international organizations and world order; issues of national sovereignty, human rights, conflict resolution, international property rights, world trade, environmental change, and other topics.
Preparation for Course
P: Y109 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y371 - Workshop in International Topics
Includes such topics as development of the international system, politics of food and populations, law of the sea, human rights, trade, U.S. foreign policy, United Nations issues, etc. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y374 - International Organization
Examines assumptions about the causes, functions, results, and structures of international (intergovernment) organizations. Theory is combined with case study of the United Nations particularly. The European Community and regional organization examples provide a basis for understanding an evolving phenomenon.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y376 - International Political Economy
Theories about the interaction between the international economic and political systems are the subject of this course. Specific topics covered will include (among others) the politics of trade, aid, foreign investment, and international monetary affairs; theories of dependency and imperialism; the politics of international competition in specific industries; the stability/instability of international economic regimes.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y378 - Problems in Public Policy
Examines various substantive problems in the formulation and conceptualization of public policy. Both the policy and its impact are considered in the context of the entire political environment in which it operates. Examples are selected from various levels of government, not always confined to the United States. May be repeated once for credit.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y381 - History of Political Theory I
An exposition and critical analysis of the major political philosophers and philosophical schools. I. From Plato to Machiavelli. II. From Machiavelli to the present.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y382 - History of Political Theory II
An exposition and critical analysis of the major political philosophers and philosophical schools. I. From Plato to Machiavelli. II. From Machiavelli to the present.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
Dual Level Course
Eligible for graduate credit.
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POLS Y383 - American Political Ideas I
American political ideas from the colonial period to the founding period.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y384 - American Political Ideas II
American political ideas from the founding period to the present.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y394 - Public Policy Analysis
Place of theory and method in examining public policies in relation to programs, institutional arrangements, and constitutional problems. Particular reference to American political experience.
Cr. 3.
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POLS Y395 - Quantitative Political Analysis
Introduction to methods and statistics used in political inquiry, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, measures of association, analysis of variance, and regression.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 153 or MA 168 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall)
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POLS Y398 - Internship in Urban Institutions
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to observe or participate directly in the policymaking process of those urban institutions requesting the assistance of paraprofessionals. Research and written reports are required. Evaluations will be made by both the agency and the instructor. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students working in city and county institutions may repeat the course.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-6.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
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POLS Y401 - Studies in Political Science
Topic varies with the instructor and year; consult the Schedule of Classes for current information. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y480 - Undergraduate Readings in Political Science
Individual readings and research.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-6.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y482 - Practicum
Faculty-directed study of aspects of the political process based upon field experience. Directed readings, field research, research papers. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-6.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring, summer)
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POLS Y490 - Senior Seminar in Political Science
Open to senior majors and others with consent of instructor. Readings and discussion of selected problems; research paper ordinarily required. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
Preparation for Course
P: Y205 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring)
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POLS Y496 - Foreign Study in Political Science
Course involves planning of research project during year preceding summer abroad. Time spent in research abroad must amount to at least one week for each credit hour. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following foreign study. May not be repeated.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 3-8.
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POLS Y499 - Honors Thesis
May be repeated once for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: approval of department honors program director.
Cr. 3-8.
Session Indicators
(fall, spring)
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PSY 100 - Introduction to the Science and Fields of Psychology
An introduction to psychology as a science and as a profession.
Preparation for Course
P: 120; strongly recommended that course be taken within the first 13 credits in the major.
Cr. 1.
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PSY 120 - Elementary Psychology
Introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, covering particularly the topics of personality, intelligence, emotion, abnormal behavior, attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking.
Preparation for Course
P: Successful completion of ENG W130 and ENG R150 prior to enrolling, or placement at a higher level.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 120H - Elementary Psychology - Honors
Introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology, covering particularly the topics of personality, intelligence, emotion, abnormal behavior, attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Honors Courses Sponsored by Various Departments. Honors equivalent of PSY 120.
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PSY 201 - Introduction to Quantitative Topics in Psychology I
An introduction to the development and application of statistical, quantitative, and measurement techniques pertinent to the psychological sciences. Fundamental concepts of numerical assignment, sampling theory, distribution functions, experimental design, inferential procedures, and statistical control.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 and either STAT 125, MA 153 or MA 168 or placement at a higher level of mathematics.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Cr. 3, or Class 2, Lab. 2,
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PSY 202 - Introduction to Quantitative Topics in Psychology II
Fundamental concepts of test theory, introduction to applied psychological testing, the scaling of data, and an introduction to mathematical models of psychological phenomena.
Preparation for Course
P: 201 or consent of instructor. Continuation of 201.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Cr. 3, or Class 2, Lab. 2,
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PSY 203 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
The use of scientific method in psychology. Lecture covers principles of collecting and interpreting data, using examples of research from many areas of psychology. In the laboratory portion, the student uses many different techniques from various areas of psychology.
Preparation for Course
P: 201; R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2,
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PSY 203H - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Honors equivalent of PSY 203
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2,
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PSY 225 - Stereotyping and Prejudice
Why are people prejudiced? Why are stereotypes so hard to change? We will explore what insights social psychology has to offer for answering these and other questions. An additional goal will be to discuss strategies for alleviating stereotyping and prejudice.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 235 - Child Psychology
General principles of children’s behavior and development from conception to adolescence, including sensory and motor development, and the basic psychological processes such as learning, motivation, and socialization. Credit not given for both PSY 235 and PSY 369.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 235H - Child Psychology - Honors
General principles of children’s behavior and development from conception to adolescence, including sensory and motor development, and the basic psychological processes such as learning, motivation, and socialization.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
Notes
Honors Courses Sponsored by Various Departments. Honors equivalent of PSY 235.
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PSY 240 - Introduction to Social Psychology
A broad survey of current knowledge about human social behavior. Topics covered include aggression, attraction and love, social influence, attitudes and attitude change, nonverbal communication, leadership, prejudice and discrimination, and application of social psychology to law, medicine, and other fields.
Preparation for Course
R: 120.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 240H - Introduction to Social Psychology - Honors
A broad survey of current knowledge about human social behavior. Topics covered include aggression, attraction and love, social influence, attitudes and attitude change, nonverbal communication, leadership, prejudice and discrimination, and application of social psychology to law, medicine, and other fields.
Preparation for Course
R: 120.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Honors Courses Sponsored by Various Departments. Honors equivalent of PSY 240.
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PSY 251 - Health Psychology
Health Psychology is concerned with the interaction between behavior and health and illness. It includes the psychological study of the relationship between health and lifestyle, stress and coping, and health-injurious behaviors.
Preparation for Course
P: 120.
Cr. 3
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PSY 272 - Introduction to Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Survey of psychological principles and research methods relevant to organizations and industry. Topics include motivation, communication, leadership, conflict, and organizational effectiveness. Also covered are personnel selection, the work situation, human errors, and accidents.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 310 - Sensory and Perceptual Processes
Theory, problems, and research in sensation and perception, including physiological bases and measurement techniques.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 314 - Introduction to Learning
This course attempts to make clear the theoretical and practical implications of learning principles and findings. Various theories of learning are examined and the implications of theories, and the learning approach generally, for a variety of practical problems are emphasized.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor; R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 3,
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PSY 314H - Introduction to Learning - Honors
Honors equivalent of PSY 314.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 317 - Addictions: Biology, Psychology and Society
It is an interdisciplinary, introductory course taught by a team from the biology and psychology departments. The course will focus on using the processes of addiction to alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, and psychomotor stimulants to teach the basics of biological and psychological science. Example topic areas include neurological/brain function, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, emotion and motivation, learning and memory, physiology and pharmacology, and the psychosocial aspects of addictions.
Preparation for Course
P: Placement at or above ENG W131.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 329 - Psychobiology II: Principles of Psychobiological Psychology
The relationship of physiology and basic anatomy, with special emphasis on the central nervous system, to variables fundamental to the study of psychology.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent); R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 330 - Psychology of the Arts
An examination of perceptual and cognitive processes involved in music and the visual arts. Topics include musical information processing, music reading, musical memory, the nature of musical ability and its relationship to other abilities, development of musical and artistic ability, the nature of artistic ability, the artistic process, and processing of visual-arts information.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 334 - Cross Cultural Psychology
Examination and restructuring of the major psychological principles from a cultural perspective. A study of the diversity of development of the individual across Asian, African American, Latino/a, and American Indian/Alaskan Native cultures will be presented. The experience of self, role of the family and community, and the psychology of prejudice will be emphasized. Issues related to the workplace, religion, sexual orientation, ability status, and gender will also be discussed. It will be assumed that the student already has some familiarity with major psychological theories and terminology.
Preparation for Course
R: 120.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 345 - Psychology of Women
Theories and current research on the psychological nature of women and their roles in society, including topics such as sex differences and similarities, sex-role socialization, sex-role stereotyping, female sexuality, achievement motivation, role conflict, mental-health issues, feminist therapy, rape, menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, and topics of related interest.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 348 - Group Human Relations
A concrete introduction to the psychology of personality, the structure and dynamics of small groups, and the formation and development of group cultures. Members constitute themselves into a self-analytic group that analyzes its own processes in relation to the personalities and roles of its members.
Preparation for Course
P: 6 credits in psychology.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology
Various forms of mental disorder from the standpoint of their origin, treatment, prevention, social significance, and relation to problems of normal human adjustment.
Preparation for Course
R: 120.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 350H - Abnormal Psychology - Honors
Preparation for Course
R: 120.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Honors Courses Sponsored by Various Departments. Honors equivalent of PSY 350.
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PSY 353 - Social and Personality Development in Children
An examination of major theories and current research on the development of social behavior and personality in children. Parent-child and family relationships, peer relations, aggressive and prosocial behavior, gender typing, self-concepts, moral reasoning, social cognition, and other topics are considered.
Preparation for Course
P: 235 or 369.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 362 - Human Development II: Adolescence
A behavioristically oriented analysis of social, personality, and cognitive development in adolescence and youth.
Preparation for Course
P: Sophomore class standing and 235 or 369; R. ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 365 - Development of Gender Roles in Children
Considers basic concepts and the varying theoretical interpretations for the development of gender roles with special attention given to recent empirical findings with children. Measures used in this area will be demonstrated in class and critically evaluated.
Preparation for Course
P: 235.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 367 - Adult Development and Aging
Theory and research on adult development from young adulthood through the elderly years. Course covers biological, cognitive, personality, and social issues. Topics include vocational choice, marriage, parenthood, the empty nest, menopause, memory and aging, retirement, widowhood, longevity, death and dying.
Preparation for Course
P: Sophomore class standing; 235 or 369; R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 367H - Adult Development and Aging - Honors
Honors equivalent of PSY 367.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 369 - Development Across the Lifespan
Considers theoretical, empirical, and methodological issues relevant to the study of human development from conception to death. Biological, cognitive, personality, and social aspects of development are covered. Credit not given for both PSY 235 and PSY 369.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 371 - Death and Dying
A multidisciplinary, empirically-based consideration of emotions, behaviors, and cognitions related to death and the process of dying. Topics include cultural and historical differences in concepts of dying, grief, and bereavement; individual differences related to preparation, adjustment, and coping, as well as discussion of special topics (e.g., hospice care, physician-assisted suicide, media coverage of death and dying).
Preparation for Course
P: Junior class standing; 120 (or equivalent); R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 381 - Psychology and Law
An introduction to the application of psychological theory and research to the law. Topics covered include eyewitness identification, jury selection, jury decision making, and plea bargaining and various applications of psychology to legal philosophy and practice.
Preparation for Course
P: 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 392 - Special Topics in Psychology
Various topics, which may change from semester to semester, are presented by psychology department faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: 6 credits in psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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PSY 392H - Special Topics in Psychology - Honors
Preparation for Course
P: 6 credits in psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
Honors Courses Sponsored by Various Departments. Honors equivalent of PSY 392.
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PSY 392H - Special Topics in Psychology - Honors
Honors equivalent of PSY 392.
Preparation for Course
P: 6 credits in psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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PSY 416 - Cognitive Psychology
This course is designed to be a survey course covering a variety of research and theories within the field of cognitive psychology. A number of different topics will be reviewed including attention, perception, human memory, knowledge representation, language, problem solving, reasoning, intelligence, skill acquisition, and expertise.
Preparation for Course
P: Junior class standing; 120 (or equivalent); R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 419 - Psychopharmacology
Examines the chemical substrates of behavior and the influences of various drugs (experimental, clinical, and recreational) on the nervous system and behavior. Pharmacological principles, behavioral procedures, neurophysiology, and synaptic transmission are reviewed. Major neurotransmitter systems in the brain are discussed in terms of the behaviors in which they are involved and the drugs that affect them. Emphasis is placed on using drug effects to understand the brain’s control of behavior.
Preparation for Course
P: 329 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 420 - Introduction to Personality Theory
Personality theories selected from the traditions of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and phenomenology-existentialism are presented and contrasted in the fundamental assumptions made by each outlook. Theorists include Freud, Adler, Jung, Dollard and Miller, Skinner, Bandura, Rogers, Bass, Benswanger, and Kelly.
Preparation for Course
P: 6 credits in psychology; R: ENG W233.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 426 - Language Development
Linguistic descriptions, successive stages, and psychological explanations of typical patterns of oral language development.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 444 - Human Sexual Behavior
A survey of research in human sexuality with the primary focus at the social psychological level. Problems in sex research and theoretical issues will be considered.
Preparation for Course
P: Junior class standing and 120 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PSY 460 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology
An advanced course in abnormal psychology allowing for more thorough coverage of selected disorders that were introduced in PSY 350. Topics covered will typically include the affective disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety and stress-related disorders, and personality disorders; but may vary somewhat with each offering of the course. Outside material related to description and diagnostic indicators of the disorders, latest research on etiology, and current treatment methods will be included.
Preparation for Course
P: 350.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 480 - Field Experience in Psychology
Supervised volunteer field work experiences in a setting appropriate to students’ interests and goals. Intended as an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. (May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor.)
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 490 - Practicum in Psychotherapy
Students are introduced to the theories and practice of psychotherapy through seminar discussion, role-played practice, supervision, and live observation of on-going psychotherapy cases in the departmental clinic.
Preparation for Course
P: junior class standing and consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Clinic 2,
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PSY 495 - Issues in Psychology
Specific topics announced each semester the course is offered.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Notes
May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 496 - Readings and Research in Psychology
Opportunity for students to study particular problems in any field of psychology and/or to initiate themselves into research techniques under the guidance of a member of the psychology faculty.
Preparation for Course
P: consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-6.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 498 - Senior Research
Student conducts and writes a report on an individual research project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: Senior standing and psychology major.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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PSY 499 - Honors Thesis in Psychology
For psychology majors only. Individual, original research especially encouraged for students considering graduate school. May be based on either data collection or a theoretical synthesis of previous research. The topic is selected by the student with approval from a thesis advisor who, along with a thesis advisory committee, evaluates the finished paper according to departmental standards.
Preparation for Course
P: 201 and 203, a 3.0 (B) GPA, and consent of thesis advisor.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 523 - Introduction to Theories of Psychotherapy
A survey of the major approaches to psychotherapy, including their theory of illness and cure. Three traditions are represented: psychoanalytical (e.g., Freud, Adler, Jung), behavioral (e.g., Miller and Dollard, Wolpe, Stampf), and cognitive-phenomenological (e.g., Rogers, Kelly, Binswanger).
Preparation for Course
R: introductory course in theory of personality (e.g., PSY 420) advisable, especially for undergraduates.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 526 - Psycholinguistics
An introduction to the descriptive devices, central issues, and varying methodologies of psycholinguistics.
Preparation for Course
P: 235 or 350.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 532 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood
A review of the nature, causes, and consequences of deviations from normal childhood development. Emphasis is placed on the two most common types of psychological problems in childhood: mental retardation and behavior disorders.
Preparation for Course
P: 235 or 350.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 540 - History of Psychology
A review of the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological issues that entered into the development of modern psychology. Emphasis is placed on historical themes that continue to be active in the science and profession of psychology.
Preparation for Course
P: senior class standing and 12 credits in psychology.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 550 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
The case-study method, including a discussion of the importance of historical information, the contribution of clinical tests to diagnosis, and a general survey of prevention and treatment techniques.
Preparation for Course
P: 12 credits in psychology.
Cr. 3.
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PSY 590 - Individual Research Problems
Opportunity for students to study particular problems in any field of psychology or initiate themselves into research techniques under the guidance of a member of the staff. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: 12 credits in psychology and consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
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PSY 592 - Advanced Special Topics in Psychology
Various topics that may change from semester to semester are presented by psychology faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: junior standing and 12 credits in psychology.
Cr. 1-3.
Hours
Class 1-3,
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