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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Listings
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SUNY Oneonta offers students more than 1,700 courses to choose from. Requirements for majors and minors and course descriptions are listed under the departments that offer them, and these departments are arranged in alphabetical order.
Please note that requirements, courses, and course descriptions are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Contact the appropriate departments for updated information.
Key to Course Listings
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Liberal Arts (course is a Liberal Arts offering) |
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Oral Communication Skills |
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Sustainability Focused Courses |
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Semester Hour(s) |
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Sophomore standing |
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Junior standing |
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Senior standing |
Course Numbering System
| 0001 - 0099 |
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Developmental Coursework/Non-Credit Courses |
| 1000 - 1999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their first year of study |
| 2000 - 2999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their second year of study |
| 3000 - 3999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their third year of study |
| 4000 - 4999 |
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Courses appropriate for undergraduate students in their fourth or fifth year of study |
| 5000 - 6999 |
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Graduate-level coursework |
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Comparative Politics |
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POLS 3530 - Immigration and Citizenship 3 s.h.
Explores the causes and consequences of international migration, how governments regulate it, and how it transforms our ideas or citizenship. Migrants contribute to their native and adopted lands, but also exacerbate inequality, enflame nationalist sentiments, and carry with them values and attitudes that may threaten existing sociocultural and political orders. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3540 - European Politics 3 s.h.
A comparative study of selected political systems of Europe with special attention given to the institutions of parliamentary government, the European Union, democratic and economic transitions, security cooperation, and other contemporary issues. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. of POLS.
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POLS 3570 - Religion and Politics 3 s.h.
This course will examine the relationship between religious groups and governments in several countries throughout the world. The historical development of “secular” political systems and inevitable tensions in efforts to separate church and state will be considered with some focus on the USA. The emergence of “fundamentalist” groups and Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist religions will be considered in relation to political cultures and governmental policies. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3594 - Special Topics in Comparative Government 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
Analysis of specific topics and/or developments within the subfield of comparative government. Precise topic and instructor vary and are announced prior to preregistration. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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International Relations |
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POLS 2000 - Approaches to Political Science 3 s.h.
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of both the philosophy and the practice of political science research. The first portion of the course will focus on how political scientists develop research questions, design and conduct projects, and evaluate their findings. Topics will include: the use of evidence in political writing, fallacy in argument, the distinction between empirical and normative arguments, and the “scientific” study of politics. The second portion of the course will focus on the description and analysis of quantitative data. Students will analyze data using statistical software. A-E Only. Offered most semesters.
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SS3
Prerequisite(s): POLS or INST major or instructor permission, and SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 2380 - Introduction to Energy Science and Policy for Sustainability 3 s.h.
This is an introductory, one semester, general education course. The purpose is to introduce the concept of energy, with a focus on policies for its sustainable use and production. Students will gain an understanding of the energy issues from diverse multidisciplinary perspectives. The natural science subject matter will include the concepts of work, energy and power; various forms of energy and the units of measurement. The course will also examine the scientific principles underlying alternative energy sources. The social science subject matter will include examination of institutions, actors and decision processes in energy policy, and the politics surrounding energy production and consumption trends, including economic and social trade-offs along policy options. A-E Only.
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SUSF
Cross-listed with PHYS 2380 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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POLS 2697 - Internship in Public Affairs 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Public affairs internship programs enable students to deepen and apply their understanding of politics and policy, develop professional skills, and explore career opportunities. Internships for credit require academic work, which may include seminars, readings, journal entries and a final report or paper, in addition to professional duties at the placement site. Full-time, full-semester internships in New York State government and in Washington, D.C. are available each semester. Part-time local and regional internships are also available. Sites can include local governments, political campaigns, law offices, and non-profit organizations. Students in all academic majors are encouraged to participate, provided they meet both College and program eligibility requirements. Students wishing to fulfill major capstone requirements through internships must also register for 3 credits of POLS 3999 and write a major research paper under the supervision of the department internship coordinator. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS, minimum GPA specified by particular program, and permission of instructor.
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POLS 2700 - Gender Politics 3 s.h.
Examines how politics and government affect women and women’s interests, as well as how women affect government and politics. Topics include political culture and definitions of female roles; views of women in political theory; female political participation and protest movements; women and the law; and public policy and women. A-E Only. Offered every third or fourth semester.
LA
Cross-listed with WGS 2700 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 2810 - International Politics 3 s.h.
An introduction to contemporary international problems and recurring patterns of diplomatic relations between states. Psychological, cultural, and economic causes of conflict between nations will be examined in light of the global distribution of natural resources, and political concepts such as ideology, deterrence, balance of power, and imperialism. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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POLS 2840 - U.S. Foreign Policy 3 s.h.
Examines contemporary issues and the process of foreign policy-making. Considers conflicts between bureaucracies, the White House, Congress, and societal groups in light of efforts to formulate and carry out policies. Discusses US foreign policy objectives and outcomes in light of domestic and global forces. A-E Only. Offered once a year.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS.
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POLS 2894 - Special Topics in International Relations 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
Analysis of specific topics and/or developments within the subfield of international relations. Precise topic and instructor vary and are announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3550 - Civil Wars and their Consequences 3 s.h.
This course explores the various complexities of violent civil conflict, that which occurs between the state and non-state actors. The course examines the scholarly literature on the various factors contributing to the outbreak of civil wars, explores the processes of civil conflicts which make resolution more or less difficult, and discusses the consequences of contemporary civil wars. Finally, the course analyzes the various methods of resolution used for managing, transforming, and resolving such conflicts. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. of POLS.
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POLS 3796 - Practicum in International Development 3 s.h.
This course will be explore cross-disciplinary perspectives on international development and apply specific skills in an intensive service learning trip abroad. Students will examine key concepts in international development and the specific local factors confronting development professionals. In partnership with an international nongovernmental organization, students will design a fundraising initiative. At the end of the regular semester, students will travel to the selected country to participate in the implementation and oversight of a development project using the funds generated by this initiative. Throughout the course, students will participate in structured discussions with local scholars and practitioners about current issues in international development and the nonprofit sector, work with vulnerable populations in ethically responsible ways, and identify career paths in public service and humanitarian work. In some instances, some proficiency in local languages is expected. A-E Only. This course may be offered in conjunction with other courses for additional overseas credit.
LA
Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. from select Social Science Departments.
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POLS 3800 - Model UN 3 s.h.
Students will prepare to represent a country at a National Model United Nations Conference. The course focuses on the preparation for the simulation through readings, discussion, and role-playing. Students will learn about the country’s foreign and domestic policies, the international system of diplomacy, and the issues confronting the United Nations. The highlight of the course is a field trip to the conference site and interaction with university and college students from throughout the country and world, at student cost. The course may be repeated once for credit. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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POLS 3830 - International Political Economy 3 s.h.
A systematic and in-depth analysis of international political economy focusing on both state and non-state actors. Special emphases on multinational corporations in terms of their operating methods, goals and impact; multilateral organizations including the WTO, IMF, and GATT; and issues of government control. Examines issues of sovereignty, free trade, currency devaluations, labor unions, and the environment from several theoretical perspectives. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Cross-listed with ALS 3830 .
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3880 - International Human Rights 3 s.h.
Explores the practical and philosophical questions surrounding civil, political, social, economic, and environmental rights, religous freedom, and minority rights. It explores the contemporary practice of human rights in policy-making and law, with special emphasis on the role of politics and power in their interpretation, implementation, and enforcement. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3894 - Special Topics in International Relations 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
Analysis of specific topics and/or developments within the subfield of international relations. Precise topic and instructor vary and are announced prior to preregistration. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.
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POLS 3993 - Research Assistantship 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Provides research experience for departmental majors by working directly under the tutelage of a faculty member. Activities may include the following: discussing research, performing basic bibliographic and data collection and analysis, reading and discussing faculty manuscript prior to submission for publication, and organization of research material (e.g. filling). Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 3 s.h. Credit cannot be counted toward major.
Prerequisite(s): 9 s.h. upper division POLS coursework (including POLS 2000 ), POLS major, instructor and department chair approval, 3.0 GPA in major.
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POLS 3995 - Teaching Assistantship in Political Science 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Provides teaching experience for departmental majors by working directly under the tutelage of a faculty member. Activities may include the following: discussing course and lecture goals and procedures with instructor, assistance in designing assignments, assist faculty in conducting class sessions, and providing tutoring. Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 3 semester hours. Credit cannot be counted toward major.
Prerequisite(s): JrS, 9 s.h. upper division POLS coursework (including POLS 2000 ), POLS major, instructor and department chair approval, 3.0 GPA in major; see College minimum teaching assistantship requirements.
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POLS 3697 - Internship in Public Affairs 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Public affairs internship programs enable students to deepen and apply their understanding of politics and policy, develop professional skills, and explore career opportunities. Internships for credit require academic work, which may include seminars, readings, journal entries and a final report or paper, in addition to professional duties at the placement site. Full-time, full-semester internships in New York State government and in Washington, D.C. are available each semester. Part-time local and regional internships are also available. Sites can include local governments, political campaigns, law offices, and non-profit organizations. Students in all academic majors are encouraged to participate, provided they meet both College and program eligibility requirements. Students wishing to fulfill major capstone requirements through internships must also register for 3 credits of POLS 3999 and write a major research paper under the supervision of the department internship coordinator. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS, minimum GPA specified by particular program, and permission of instructor.
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POLS 3994 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 s.h.
Intensive analysis of very specific topics and/or developments within a sub-field of political science. Precise topic and instructor varies and is announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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POLS 3999 - Independent Study in Political Science 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Individualized studies of specific topics via independent reading, research, and writing, under the direction of a faculty mentor. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS; permission of the department chair and instructor.
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POLS 4300 - Public Policy Analysis 3 s.h.
Considers American public policymaking implementation and oversight processes. Examines models and methods of policy analysis and program evaluation, from theoretical and applied perspectives. Case studies may be drawn from criminal justice, health, welfare, education, taxation, trade, energy, environment, immigration, and foreign policy areas. Students will select a policy area and specific public problem for analysis and write a research paper. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
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BC3
SS3
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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POLS 4500 - Political Development: Problems of Nation-Building 3 s.h.
An intensive study of political development in the developing world focusing on issues of civil society, state legitimacy, and political economy. Comparative examination of themes, including traditionalism and modernization, political culture, ethnic divisions, and economic development. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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BC3
Cross-listed with ALS 4500 .
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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POLS 4600 - Film and Politics 3 s.h.
This course is an analysis of selected films as a reflection of political culture and the political messages that they convey. Films can be a source of political socialization, a mirror of political values, used as a tool of propaganda, and a vehicle of social change. Hollywood has long had a symbolic relation with Washington. Movie producers, screen writers and actors have sought to influence public policy, either indirectly through various means of support for candidates and causes, or directly by running for office. Course work is a combination of film viewing, readings to include a textbook and selected articles, collaborative presentations, and a major analytical paper. A-E Only. Offered irregulary.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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POLS 4697 - Internship in Public Affairs 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
A number of Public Affairs Internships are available for undergraduates; most are in local government, although in some cases arrangement may be made with state or regional Federal agencies. There are two basic types of internships: governmental and legal. Students are selected upon the basis of their interest in and specific preparation for a particular position, pursuant to the minimum requirements established by the Political Science Department. The program is designed to provide students with field experiences which elaborate upon and place in perspective their academic study of political science. It also allows them to explore potential careers. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS, minimum GPA specified by particular program, and permission of instructor.
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POLS 4800 - International Law and Organizations 3 s.h.
Explores the role of intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, international law, and states in a globalizing world, focusing primarily on the political and economic aspects of integration. It examines explanations for why and when states cooperate and the ways in which these laws and organizations shape the international system. It then explores the role these rules and actors play in war and peace, human rights, environment, and development. Students will write and present a substantive research paper. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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BC3
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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POLS 4998 - Seminar in Political Science 3 s.h.
A limited enrollment seminar focusing on a specific pre-announced topic within a sub-field of political science. Working from a common core of readings, each student completes a specific research project to be presented and discussed in seminar meetings. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
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BC3
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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PROF 0011 - Individualized Development 0 s.h.
A course providing individualized instruction in a full spectrum of reading strategies, study skills, and developmental math skills. Students will meet with a professional tutor for one hour of instruction weekly. (1 Institutional Credit)
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PROF 0012 - Individualized Development 0 s.h.
A course providing individualized instruction in a full spectrum of reading strategies, study skills, and developmental math skills. Students will meet with a professional tutor for one hour of instruction weekly. (1 Institutional Credit)
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PROF 0013 - Individualized Development 0 s.h.
A course providing individualized instruction in a full spectrum of reading strategies, study skills, and developmental math skills. Students will meet with a professional tutor for one hour of instruction weekly. (1 Institutional Credit)
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PROF 1000 - Survey of Career Fields 1 s.h.
Exploration of career fields and the world of work. Includes use of Career Library Resources, Interest Inventories, interactive computer guidance system DISCOVER, and informational interviews. Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s): Available to first-year students and sophomores only.
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PROF 1030 - Careers and Alternatives 3 s.h.
Students learn all aspects of researching careers and employment opportunities, developing resumes, interview skills and graduate school applications. Students provide assistance to peers through the Career Development Center. Available to highly motivated and self-directed students. Pass/Fail Option.
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PROF 1110 - College Reading & Writing Strategies 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Through guided practice in college-level strategies, students will increase their ability to read critically and write coherently. Students will practice the cognitive strategies of proficient and engaged critical readers, such as accessing prior knowledge, imaging, questioning, clarifying, predicting, considering main ideas, summarizing, and drawing inferences. Through guided practice in writing processes, students will increase their ability to create unified, coherent, well-developed and well-edited essays. Pass/Fail Option.
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PROF 1120 - Study Skills: Resource Management 1 s.h.
This course is both a self-reflective and a strategic course that allows students to assess their own strengths and weaknesses in areas of motivation, learning preferences, and resource management, as well as to develop strategies for utilizing areas of strength to develop areas of weakness. The course targets fundamental areas of student learning which, unexplored and undeveloped, tend to cause the greatest levels of academic difficulty. Topics covered include motivation, time management, multiple intelligences, stress management, concentration, memory techniques, task analysis, and grade tracking. Pass/Fail Option. Offered every semester.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Not open to seniors.
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PROF 1130 - Academic Reading Strategies 1 s.h.
Through reflection upon the premises of college learning, and through guided practice of established methods, students will learn to identify organizational patterns and emphasis cues in college texts and will learn to use paragraph reading tools effectively. Students will also develop a systematic, well-organized approach to effective note-taking. Topics covered will include identifying main ideas, major/minor details, patterns of organization, SQ3R, Cornell note-taking, and schematic mapping. A-E Only. Offered every semester.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Not open to seniors.
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PROF 1140 - Study Skills: Test Taking Strategies 1 s.h.
Even students who work very hard to prepare for an exam often leave the test feeling that they have studied the wrong things or that their performance has not truly reflected the level at which they have learned. This course is designed to address various areas of student test-taking skills. Topics covered will include task analysis, memory strategies, organization, effective reviewing, Bloom’s taxonomy, mock tests, test analysis, essay test terminology, and how to “cram” effectively. Pass/Fail Option. Offered every semester.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Not open to seniors.
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PROF 1200 - College Learning Strategies 3 s.h.
This course facilitates student development of a wide range of skills that support academic success. General topics include the exploration of individual learning styles and processes, empowered learning, student creation of effective learning environments, and development of task-specific learning tools. This dialogic course addresses larger learning issues (critical reading strategies, creative approaches to problem-solving, authentic research processes, and critical thinking strategies). This course is writing intensive and focuses on writing as a means of self exploration, reflective thinking, and effective communication. A-E Only.
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PROF 1250 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training 4 s.h.
This course completes the requirements for entry into the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Exam given by the New York State Department of Health. The course includes giving students a thorough knowledge of New York State treatment protocols associated with trauma and medical-related emergencies as well as with psychological emergencies, incident command systems, and hazardous materials awareness. A clinical apprenticeship in an emergency room or EMS setting is required. Pass/Fail Only. This course is taken for two semesters for a maximum of 8 s.h. Offered every semester.
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PROF 2210 - Becoming a Master Tutor I 1 s.h.
This discussion and practice course is designed to prepare students to tutor their peers effectively. Topics of study are the tutor’s role, tutorial ethics, issues of student diversity, interpersonal communication strategies, understanding learning disabilities, and an array of strategies for supporting student development of academic skills such as time management, reading, note-taking, and preparing for tests. This course is for tutors employed by or seeking employment by the Student Learning Center. Students should enroll in as many Becoming a Master Tutor mini courses in a semester as possible (but only one at a time) to complete the series within one or two semesters. A-E Only.
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PROF 2220 - Becoming a Master Tutor II 1 s.h.
This discussion and practice course is designed to prepare students to tutor their peers effectively. Topics of study include personality theory, multiple intelligences, and metacognition. Student tutors will also explore intermediate strategies for support of reading, note-taking, interpersonal communications, and individualized study techniques for students with learning disabilities. This course is for tutors employed by or seeking employment by the Student Learning Center. Students should enroll in as many Becoming a Master Tutor mini courses in a semester as possible (but only one at a time) to complete the series within one or two semesters. A-E Only.
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PROF 2230 - Becoming a Master Tutor III 1 s.h.
This discussion and practice course is designed to prepare students to tutor their peers effectively. Topics of study are reading and writing processes, metacognition, critical thinking, task analysis, critical reading strategies, revision, and proofreading strategies. This course is for tutors employed by or seeking employment by the Student Learning Center. Students should enroll in as many Becoming a Master Tutor mini courses in a semester as possible (but only one at a time) to complete the series within one or two semesters. A-E Only.
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PROF 2260 - Basic Police Officers’ Course 3 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Provides basic education for police officers in training. Course content is based on the standards for the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy. Enrollment restricted to persons accepted to the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy. Pass/Fail Only.
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PROF 2297 - Community Experience Internships 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Provides students with a full time field experience related to their career interests. College supervisor, cooperating agency, and student jointly determine specific objectives of the experience and method of evaluation. Pass/Fail Only. Offered every semester.
Prerequisite(s): See college-wide minimum requirements; JrS, completed 12 s.h. of coursework at SUNY Oneonta, passed the College Writing Exam, 2.0 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor.
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PROF 2893 - Program Assistantship 3 s.h.
Designed for students who have successfully completed PROF 1000 . Students assume the role of group leader for PROF 1000 . Students meet regularly with professional staff members. Pass/Fail Option.
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PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology 3 s.h.
A comprehensive overview of psychology, including: methods, physiological, developmental, sensation and perception, learning, cognitive, motivation and emotion, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, social, and applied. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
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SS3
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PSYC 2002 - Careers in Psychology 3 s.h.
This student-led seminar will explore options for careers in psychology, both for those planning for graduate school and for those planning to seek employment directly after college. Participants will investigate career options for psychology majors, career requirements, personal career interests, and ways to prepare for careers, get a job, find graduate schools in psychology, prepare for graduate school, apply to graduate school, and other related topics. Each student will prepare an individual portfolio for future use. A-E Only.
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2147 - Sport Psychology 3 s.h.
This course examines current research and psychological theories in relation to various psychological and psychosocial components of sport participation and athletic competition. The course is designed to introduce students to the field of sport psychology and the influence of psychological characteristics on sport and athletic participation. A-E Only.
LA
Cross-listed with EXSC 2147 .
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2420 - Principles and Processes of Child Development 3 s.h.
This course is a survey of developmental events and issues, spanning the periods of prenatal life, infancy, early childhood, and middle childhood. Theories and methods of developmental psychology are included. Issues of cultural and ethnic diversity are emphasized, as they inform developmental processes. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2450 - Lifespan Development 3 s.h.
This course is a survey of developmental events and issues, spanning the periods of prenatal life, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Theories and methods of developmental psychology are included. Issues of cultural and ethnic diversity are emphasized, as they inform developmental processes. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2530 - Sensation and Perception 3 s.h.
Exploration of current theories of Sensation and Perception; beginning with the basic physiology of sensation, and then exploring the cognitive, memory-based theories of perception in contrast with the ecological, information-based accounts. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2531 - Cognitive Psychology 3 s.h.
Exploration of current theories of cognition; analysis of relationship between language, motivation, perception, memory, problem-solving, and cognition. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2660 - Introduction to Social Psychology 3 s.h.
An introduction to the problems, theories, methods, and research findings of social psychology. Topics include attitudes and behavior, social influence, interpersonal processes, and group dynamics. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2700 - Personality Theory 3 s.h.
Reviews major theories of personality along with criticisms of them. Each theory is presented with major supportive and non-supportive experimentation. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2722 - Psychology of Family Violence 3 s.h.
This course will cover the etiology, assessment, and treatment models of various types of family violence, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), dating violence, physical, emotional, and sexual child abuse, and elder abuse will be explored, as well as current empirical research concerning the most effective treatment of perpetrators of family violence: What really works? Lectures, study and discussions will focus on risk factors, PTSD, intergenerational violence transmission and cognitive behavioral treatment for both victims and perpetrators of family violence. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2837 - Foundations in Behavioral Neuroscience 3 s.h.
This course provides an introduction to the biological basis of human behavior by examining the relationships between brain systems or neuronal mechanisms and behavioral or cognitive functions. Topics include evolution and genetics, functional neuroanatomy, neural conduction and synaptic transmission, endocrinology, research methods in biopsychology, sensory and motors systems, neuroplasticity, and biological approaches to motivation, cognition and emotion. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 2838 - Evolution and Behavior 3 s.h.
This course provides a thorough understanding of evolution and genetics as they relate to behavior. Topics covered include the following: genetic variation and heredity, competition and natural selection, sex and life history traits, social behavior, learning and plasticity, human evolution, and an introduction to Evolutionary Psychology, Human Behavioral Ecology and Gene-Culture Co-Evolution. In sum, this course will provide the fundamental principles of evolutionary biology that one needs to apply evolutionary and genetic arguments in the field of psychology. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3000 - Research Methods in Psychology I 3 s.h.
A survey of the basic elements of psychological research, including the scientific method, measurement, data analysis and interpretation. The course will cover the logic of scientific inquiry, basic measurement concepts, the application of descriptive and inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing. Related statistical concepts will include t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and effect-size statistics. Students will learn to read and interpret psychological research literature, and prepare to do original research. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): SoS; PSYC major; and PSYC 1000 ”C” or better.
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PSYC 3001 - Research Methods in Psychology II 3 s.h.
Students will design research projects, culminating in a multi-draft formal APA style research report. Topics to be covered will include: ethics, simple between-groups experimental research designs, two group designs, within-subject and between-group designs, designs with more than two levels of a single independent variable, factorial designs with two or more independent variables, designs involving multiple dependent variables, and a range of quasi-experimental designs. Related statistical concepts will include correlation, multiple regression. Statistical analysis and their application to research designs will be covered. Offered Fall and Spring. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000 ”C” or better, PSYC 3000 ”C” or better, and COMP 1000 ”C” or better.
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PSYC 3094 - Special Topics in Psychology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Contemporary and controversial topics in psychology. Topics and instructors are announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
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Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3095 - Teaching Assistantship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Provides teaching experience for students majoring in Psychology. Assistant works directly under the guidance of a faculty member. Pass/Fail Only.
Prerequisite(s): JrS; a minimum of 18 s.h. in PSYC, permission of instructor and department chair; see College minimum teaching assistantship requirements.
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PSYC 3097 - Internship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.
Provides psychology majors with a supervised learning experience in an applied setting (e.g., hospital intake, crisis counseling). Faculty members or external agencies supervise work. There are also regular meetings between the student, the supervisor, and the faculty sponsor. Pass/Fail Only.
Prerequisite(s): JrS or SrS, PSYC majors with a minimum of 18 s.h. in PSYC, “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , and written permission.
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PSYC 3099 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Pass/Fail Option.
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Prerequisite(s): Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved and “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3214 - Computers in Psychology Research 3 s.h.
An introduction to the use of computers in psychological research. Some of the topics covered include the role of computers in the Cognitive Revolution, overview of psychophysical experimental designs, logic, data collection and programming to create experiments, graphing and reporting results using American Psychological Association format. There will also be discussions on popular topics such as machine vs. human perception, the future of prosthetics, artificial intelligence, human‐computer interaction, human cognitive biases, automatization and human performance and the future of the workforce. A-E Only. Offered every two years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 or CSCI 1160 .
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PSYC 3239 - Psychology of Music 3 s.h.
This course provides an introduction to the psychology of music, exploring the fundamental research findings and philosophical issues regarding this interdisciplinary area of psychology. The course content will include the physical and physiological bases of sound, evolutionary approaches to the origins of music, psychoacoustics, musical skill development, the social functions of music, musical cognition, the neuroscience of music, and therapeutic uses of music. This course assumes no previous knowledge of music theory, but will introduce basic concepts relevant to music theory throughout the course. A-E Only. Offered once every four semesters.
LA
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3243 - Psychology of Women 3 s.h.
A feminist perspective is used to explore the influence of social and psychological factors in shaping women’s attitudes and behavior and in shaping the attitudes and behavior of people toward women. The role played by psychology in creating scientific myths about women and, more recently, psychology’s interest in correcting these misconceptions, are examined. Topic areas include sex-role stereotyping and androgyny, traditional and non-traditional roles of women, women and mental health issues, sexuality, culture and language, and health. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Cross-listed with WGS 3243 .
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3257 - Psychology of Human Sexuality 3 s.h.
An overview of human sexual behavior. Topics include sex and gender, biological factors, sexual development, interpersonal relationships, intimacy and love, communication, sexual orientation, pregnancy and birth, contraception, abortion, sexual dysfunction, sexual diseases, sexual exploitation, legal and ethical issues. Gender differences and sex role behavior will be discussed, with special attention to the question of whether male and female behaviors differ, and how best to explain such differences. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Cross-listed with WGS 3257 .
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3259 - Psychology of Diversity 3 s.h.
The central focus of the course is on the links between diversity and psychological processes at individual, interpersonal, and international levels. We will examine the psychological science of diversity by considering contemporary theories and empirical research from social psychology and related fields. Topics to include: stereotyping and categorization, power and intergroup relations, identity and social roles, implicit and explicit bias, coping with stigma, and individual differences. A-E Only. Offered every two years.
LA
Cross-listed with WGS 3259 .
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3265 - Cultural Psychology 3 s.h.
This course addresses theory, research, and methods pertaining to culture and psychology. The course begins by offering different perspectives on culture and the methodological challenges that researchers face when bringing a cultural level of analysis to human behavior. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3350 - Primate Behavior 3 s.h.
An introduction to the study of nonhuman primate behavior, biology, and ecology, with broad coverage from prosimians to apes. Topics include classification, evolution, communication, social organization, and cognition. Includes laboratory and field studies of selected species. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
LA
Cross-listed with ANTH 3350 .
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1000 , or ANTH 1300 , or ”C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3430 - Adolescent Development 3 s.h.
This course is a survey of developmental events and issues, spanning the periods of adolescence into emerging adulthood. Theories and methods of developmental psychology are covered. Issues of cultural and ethnic diversity are emphasized, as they inform the developmental process. A-E Only. Offered every two years.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3440 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 s.h.
The study of adult development and change, with particular focus on the last third of life. Topics include challenges and changes in the areas of biology, cognition, memory, work and leisure, personality, mental health, families, and relationships. A-E Only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3506 - Human Factors and Engineering Psychology 3 s.h.
This course is an introduction to the field of Human Factors/Engineering Psychology. The field of Human Factors/Engineering Psychology is dedicated to exploring contexts in which a human interacts with a device or tool of any kind (e.g. a cell phone, computer, automobile, etc.). The course reviews the manner by which psychologists apply theory, principles, and the scientific method in order to optimize human well-being and performance in such a context. In short, the course is meant to provide a deeper understanding of terms such as “user friendly” and represents an applied approach to psychology. Due to the nature of the course content, students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the material through both traditional assessments and applied projects. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS; ”C” or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 3000 .
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PSYC 3530 - Ecological Psychology 3 s.h.
Covers the advanced Ecological approach to perception, action, and cognition. Focus is on principles of the theory (such as higher level invariants, radical context dependency, and self organization) and how current research is applying them to a variety of issues. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2530 .
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PSYC 3533 - Psychology of Memory 3 s.h.
Covers the field of human memory, including theoretical models and empirical research. Different schools of thought are examined, including subdivisions of mainstream experimental psychology and the contrasting Genevan approach. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3660 - Applied Social Psychology 3 s.h.
The application of social psychological theories, methods, principles, and/or research findings to social problems. Covers physical health and health care; prevention of mental illness and coordination of resources for mental health; the legal system. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2660 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 3710 - Health Psychology 3 s.h.
Course will explore various behavioral health risks. It will enhance the student’s ability to look more closely at what stress is and how it affects them. Health psychology addresses healthy living, both proactive and reactive. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3720 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 s.h.
This course explores various psychological disorders in the context of theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. The course will provide an introduction to understanding abnormal behavior from several modalities, including etiology, assessment, diagnosis, research and evidence- based interventions regarding abnormal behavior. Course topics will include anxiety disorders, stress & mental health, mood disorders, somatic symptoms and dissociative disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia & other psychotic disorders, sexual disorders, substance abuse disorders, childhood disorders, eating disorders, as well as issues of mental health related to gender and cultural differences. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3730 - Behavior Modification 3 s.h.
A survey of techniques for control and manipulation of human behavior. Emphasizes application of conditioning theory and the experimental analysis of behavior to psychotherapy, the classroom, and propaganda. Ethical problems are considered. Pass/Fail Option. Offered fall and spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3754 - Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse 3 s.h.
A contemporary approach to drug and alcohol use and abuse. Topics include psychoactive properties of licit and illicit substances; tolerance, habituation, dependence, and addiction; personality characteristics of drug users/abusers; prevention and treatment programs. Also explores dietary supplements and herbs as used in society today. Course requires active participation in discussions. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3760 - Consciousness and Cognition 3 s.h.
This course introduces vexing issues in philosophy and cognitive psychology. As a survey of theories of the mind, consciousness, and awareness it is relevant for a broad range of fields: cognitive psychology, sensation and perception, philosophy, artificial intelligence, evolutionary biology, biology and psychology. By exploring a multitude of exciting and often contradictory new theories in several different disciplines, we confront the possible uniqueness of humans. Pass/Fail Option. Offered annually.
LA
Cross-listed with PHIL 3760 .
Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. in PHIL and 3 s.h. in PSYC.
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PSYC 3770 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3 s.h.
This course is an introduction to the field of forensic psychology, and focuses on the interaction of psychology and the law. The course examines both the practice of clinical psychology, and the application of psychological science (e.g., cognition, social, developmental), in areas such as forensic assessment and expert testimony in civil and criminal proceedings, understanding and treatment of violent behavior and criminal offenders, and similarities and differences between assessment of adult and juvenile offenders. The course will examine these topics through discussions on readings from the text, landmark legal cases relevant to psychology, and scientific literature. A-E Only. Offered every other semester.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3780 - Positive Psychology 3 s.h.
Positive Psychology explores the empirically-validated study of character strengths, values, and subjective well-being, and of how individuals and communities can live healthier, more productive lives. The class will examine how this suggested model in psychology can reconceptualize the disease model of mental illness through adoption of a proactive, preventive model of both research and application to issues in humanity. Topics covered include historical perspectives in positive psychology, optimism, the use of principles of positive psychology to examine issues in mental health, empirical studies of happiness and wellness, the application of positive psychology towards helping institutions function more effectively, and the role of positive thinking in everyday life. Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 3838 - Comparative Psychology 3 s.h.
A study of the behavior of organisms in controlled experimental conditions and in their natural environment. Emphasizes similarities and differences at varying levels of the phylogenetic scale. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4001 - Advanced Research in Psychology 3 s.h.
Explores one or more contemporary research areas in psychology, such as learning, perception, memory, social psychology, or developmental psychology. Students typically participate in all phases of ongoing research projects. A working knowledge of experimental and statistical techniques is assumed. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4005 - History and Systems in Psychology 3 s.h.
The purpose of the course is to acquaint the serious psychology major with the trends and issues which have shaped the development of psychological thinking from ancient to modern times. The relationship of this development to issues in philosophy and the history of science will be considered along with an examination of current systems and theories in psychology. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS, “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4094 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 s.h.
This upper-division course explores contemporary and emerging topics in psychology at a more advanced level than PSYC 3094 . Topics and instructors announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4098 - Senior Seminar in Psychology 3 s.h.
Group discussions and independent research allow students to synthesize the approaches, problems, themes, concepts, and methods of psychology. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): JrS; “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4099 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Pass/Fail Option.
LA
Prerequisite(s): Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved, “C” or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 3000 .
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PSYC 4531 - Cognitive Neuroscience 3 s.h.
Explores the neural basis of cognition through an examination of methods by which researchers study the physiology and function of the brain. Cutting-edge techniques such as PET, fMRI, ERPs, and TMS will be reviewed through research on attention, emotion, language, memory, and other higher-order cognitive processes. Neuropsychological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amnesia, and other disorders will be studied. Students will also learn how cognitive neuroscience is transforming the field of psychology by making study of the brain accessible to everyday life. A-E Only. Offered every two years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2531 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 , or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 4660 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology 3 s.h.
An intensive treatment of several classic or contemporary areas of social psychology. Includes topics such as social perception, social cognition, attitude formation and change, prejudice, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and pro-social behavior. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2660 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4670 - Psychology and the Law 3 s.h.
This course includes two distinct areas of study: the applications of psychology within the courts and the justice system, and the theoretical topics concerning the interface of psychology and law. It is designed to introduce students to the applied practice of psychology in legal contexts - including assessment, treatment, prevention, jury selection, and legal decision making. The course also examines the causes of criminal behavior. Students will apply what they have learned in the course by participating in a mock trial. A-E Only. Offered once every two years.
LA
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4700 - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 3 s.h.
Surveys approaches to psychotherapy and behavior change. Lectures and taped demonstrations of psychoanalytic, Adlerian, Gestalt, client-centered, rational-emotive, existential, Jungian, and behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches are presented. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2700 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4720 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology 3 s.h.
Covers the causes of personality maladjustments, varieties of adjustive responses, neuroses, and syndromes of various psychoses. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in all: PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , PSYC 3001 , and PSYC 3720 .
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PSYC 4837 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience 3 s.h.
This course will provide an advanced coverage in the field of neuroscience. Topics may vary by semester, and include a combination of classic and contemporary research. The format will be a seminar approach with student coverage directed by the instructor. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring.
LA
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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PSYC 4838 - Seminar in Evolutionary Psychology 3 s.h.
An interdisciplinary approach to psychology focused on identifying psychological adaptations, which represent specialized mental characteristics that evolved via natural selection to provide solutions to problems encountered during human evolutionary history, and the implications of these evolved mechanisms in our modern world. Students will read and discuss the primary literature on a weekly basis. A-E Only. Offered once or twice each year.
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2838 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 .
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SCIN 3012 - Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry 2 s.h.
The selection, preparation, maintenance, and proper use of lab equipment and supplies in Chemistry; practice in developing demonstrations and presentations of topics; and planning of lab exercises. Field trips may be required in which students share costs. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly.
Prerequisite(s): JrS.
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SCIN 3015 - Technologies in General Science 2 s.h.
Field and laboratory studies of the materials, techniques, and safety aspects appropriate in the middle school science classroom. A-E Only. Offered Spring only.
Prerequisite(s): JrS, secondary science education major or elementary education with a concentration in ESCI.
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SCIN 3098 - Interdisciplinary Science Capstone 3 s.h.
A capstone experience that requires students to participate in a full semester integrated research project. Projects will be based on contemporary issues in science. Students will work on multi- disciplinary research teams to explore possible solutions to the semester project. Solutions will be presented in a public forum. All areas of science are welcome. A-E Only. Offered Fall only.
Prerequisite(s): SrS.
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SCIN 3099 - Independent Study in General Science 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.
Experimental or other research activity for qualified upper-division students; investigations conducted under direction of appropriate science education staff. A-E Only. Offered irregularly.
Prerequisite(s): JrS in Education program and 15 s.h. science.
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