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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Physical Therapy |
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PTR 617 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience III
This is the third course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in the field of physical therapy. This provides students a supervised clinical experience in which to apply the course content for clients primarily with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. This course builds upon the professional skills attained in PTR 517 and 519, and will emphasize the patient/client management model throughout the episode of care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 619 - Integrated Clinical Education Experience IV
This is the final course in a series designed to provide students with clinical experience in physical therapy. This provides students a supervised clinical experience in which to apply the course content for clients primarily with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. This course builds upon the professional skills attained in PTR 517, 519, and 617, continuing the evaluation and clinical decision making portions of the patient/client management model, and broadening skills in intervention and inter-professional practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 621 - Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults
This course prepares students to evaluate and develop an intervention plan for older adults across the levels of care. Cognitive impairments, dementia, and functional changes due to aging will be discussed. Outcome measures that address this population will be practiced as well as interventions promoting health and safety. Discussions will include family education and caregiver supports well as the multidimensional educational needs of older adults. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 626 - Cardiopulmonary Management
This course addresses Physical Therapy evaluation and interventions of cardiac and pulmonary conditions. Students learn examination skills including heart and lung auscultation, fremitus, and evaluative percussion. Intervention topics include airway clearance techniques and exercise prescription. Indications and contraindications for interventions in individuals throughout the lifespan with significant compromise from diseases are thoroughly discussed. Outcome measures of heart and lung function including ECG, six minute walk test, and pulmonary function tests are addressed in depth. Students present on cardiovascular and pulmonary issues based on the best level of evidence. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*626L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*626L. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 627 - Musculoskeletal Management I
This course prepares the student to conduct a comprehensive physical examination, including the case history, medical screening, and assessment of impairments of the movement system. Common conditions encountered in orthopedic physical therapy practice are covered in depth. The patient management model, as presented in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, serves as an organizational framework for patient management in a direct access healthcare environment. The lecture and laboratory sections of the course are integrated to optimize student learning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*627L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*627L. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 628 - Differential Diagnosis/Medical Imaging
This course prepares the student to practice in a direct access to physical therapy healthcare environment. A review of systems approach to medical screening is presented as an essential aspect of diagnostic process in patient management. This course also provides students with an in-depth understanding of a variety of radiological and medical imaging techniques that are used in diagnosis, including plain film radiology, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and PET scan. Principles of medical pharmacology and relevance to physical therapy practice are presented. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 629 - Musculoskeletal Management II
This course is a continuation of Musculoskeletal Management I. The focus of the course is on evidence-based, patient centered care in orthopedic physical therapy. Current systems for classification of musculoskeletal disorders are explored and intervention planning is based on movement system diagnosis. Patient education, manual therapy, including both thrust and non-thrust joint mobilization techniques, and therapeutic exercise are covered in depth. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*629L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*629L. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 632 - Integumentary System, Prosthetics, Orthotics
Students will gain knowledge in the integumentary system, as well as knowledge in both prosthetics and orthotics, which will be applied to a variety of patient populations across the lifespan. This course encompasses evaluation and intervention of the integumentary system including burns, pressure injury, arterial and venous ulcers, infections, and amputations. Specific interventions include, but are not limited to, universal precautions, prevention, wound healing, disease of the skin, and prosthetics/orthotics. Principles of normal biomechanics, pathomechanics, physiology and pathophysiology are used for evaluation and intervention of the patient with vascular, neuromuscular, and/or musculoskeletal compromises. Biomechanical and biological factors during prosthetic and orthotic prescription will be emphasized during examination, evaluation, and training to achieve desired patient/client functional outcomes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*632L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*632L. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 635 - Clinical Education II
This is a full time, seven (7) week, supervised clinical education experience provided in an approved agency. Supervision is provided by a licensed physical therapist. The goal of this experience is to have students manage a variety of patients using the Guide to Practice in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. The primary emphasis of this experience is to progress toward an intermediate level of performance as defined by the Clinical Performance Instrument. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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PTR 636 - Clinical Education III
This is a full time, eight (8) week supervised clinical educational experience provided in an approved agency. Supervision is provided by a licensed physical therapist. The goal of this experience is to have students manage a variety of patients using the Guide to Practice in examination, evaluation, documentation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. The primary emphasis of this experience is to progress toward an advanced intermediate level of performance as defined by the Clinical Performance Instrument. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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PTR 650 - Research I
This is the first course in the research sequence. Under the mentorship of research faculty with expertise in the selected topic, students begin their research project by reviewing the literature based on the faculty generated research topics, refining the research questions, developing a rationale and hypothesis of the proposed study. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 654 - Research II
Under the mentorship of research faculty with expertise in the selected topic area, students develop the methods for the research project, complete the Human Subjects Review Committee process, outline methods for project implementation, and develop the timeline for data collection, analysis, and completion. Students refine methods in consultation with other faculty. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR 654L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR 654L. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 659 - Adult Neuromuscular Management
This course encompasses evaluation and intervention of the neuromuscular system including diagnoses that include stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other degenerative diseases. Extensive tests and measures will be performed and practiced as well as evidence based interventions. Topics will include current research on specific theoretical models of neurorehabilitation (e.g. motor control and motor learning). Practical application of techniques and problem-solving situations for individuals will be provided in the laboratory sections. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 660 - Pediatric Neuromuscular Management
This course utilizes the patient/client management model to address the needs of individuals from birth through young adulthood with neuromuscular disorders. The course includes principles of human development with an emphasis on the development of postural control/movement and the interrelationship with skill acquisition. Neuromuscular-based pediatric movement disorders will be introduced with analysis of information from the clinical examination, clinical decision-making, and the establishment of a comprehensive plan of care. Course content includes: legislation that drives educational therapy services, scope of pediatric physical therapy practice, application of assistive technology, development of professional behavior, unique practice models, communication skills, and documentation. Laboratories will promote development of skill in the application of examination, intervention, and communication techniques discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*660L. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
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PTR 661 - Research III
Under direction of research faculty with expertise on the selected topic, students collect data and may begin data analysis for the research project. Progress within the research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*659L. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 710 - Principles of Business and Administration in Physical Therapy
This coure is designed to prepare students to manage and lead physical therapy practice in a contemporary environment. Theories and principles of leadership and management are utilized to guide and evaluate the provision of physical therapy services. Topics addressed include: human resource management, financial planning, understanding of payment for services, quality and outcomes management, managing risk, group process, effective communication and marketing strategies. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and motivation are addressed in this course. Students have the opportunity to apply management skills while working in groups along with a manager from the community to complete a feasibility study. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 712 - Psychosocial Considerations in PT Practice
This course is designed to develop the physical therapist’s understanding of psychosocial considerations and cultural competence in health care. It entails the use of a systems perspective that values differences and is responsive to diversity at all levels of an organization. Physical therapy students will be prepared to promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and each other in a culturally diverse work environment. Physical Therapy students will deepen their assessment and perception of self and social well being to enhance a greater ability to function and make in impact on the community. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 721 - Professional Development III
In this final course of the series of professional exploration, students will discuss and debate practice and legislative issues that determine the present and the future of the Physical Therapy profession. Many of the issues discussed will emerge from situations that the students have experienced in clinical education. Students will explore a variety of APTA documents and develop a vision, and professional development plan based on those documents. Course also serves as a vehicle for students to familiarize themselves with licensure requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 725 - Integrated Clinical Educational Experience V
This is a part-time clinical experience for graduate physical therapy students in selected on and off campus practice settings designed to engage students in the provision of physical therapy services to unique, complex groups of patients and clients. All clinical placements are chosen based on previous clinical experiences as well as comments in Clinical Performance Instruments from those experiences. This opportunity provides a way for students to facilitate peer learning in various settings. Communication, manual skills, clinical knowledge, and professional duty will be the emphasis of the student learning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
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PTR 726 - Clinical Education IV
This is a full time, nine (9) week culminating clinical education course. For this experience, students are encouraged to select a practice setting addressing the needs of more complex or unique clients. Experiences include, but are not limited to: evaluation and intervention, interdisciplinary team planning, client education, consultation, and clinical research. Students are expected to practice at entry level with supervision. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
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PTR 730 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy
This course will allow students to be exposed to physical therapy content that is beyond that typically considered to be entry level. It allows an in-depth examination of a variety of specialized topics within the field. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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PTR 760 - Research IV
Under direction of their faculty mentor with expertise on the selected topic, students analyze the collected data. Students apply and interpret statistical procedures using statistical software. Students refine data analysis and interpretation in consultation with other faculty. Progress of research sequence may vary based on specific projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*760L.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*760L. Typical term cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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PTR 761 - Research V
Under direction of research faculty with expertise on the selected topic, students focus on dissemination of results. Students write a research abstract suitable for submission to a professional scientific conference. Students also present a scientific poster. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*761L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all prior required PT courses. Corequisite: PTR*761L. Typical term cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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PTU 304 - Professional Development I
This is the first in a series of three courses with a comprehensive and contemporary foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. This course explores the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It introduces the students to professional values and behavior, including communication and feedback techniques, and the assessment of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the profession from such documents as Core Values of the Profession and Professional Behaviors for the 21st Century. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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Physics (PHY.Q courses listed separately) |
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PHY 204L - General Physics Lab II
Lab component of Introductory Physics II fully integrated with lecture (PHY*208). See PHY*208 for days/times. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHY*203L with a C- or better. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHY*203L with a C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Additional course fee required. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PHY 208 - Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab
This is the second semester of a one-year course in general physics with an integrated laboratory component. Topics include: wave motion, sound, light, geometric optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory investigations integrated into class. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHY.Q*207 with C- or better. Coreq: PHY*204L, PHY*209.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHY.Q*207 or PHY.Q 251 with C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: PHY*204L, PHY*209. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PHY 209 - Physics Workshop for Algebra-Based Physics Courses
The PLTL Workshop model engages teams of ten to twelve students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in physics. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying physics. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. The workshop is designed for those students in the algebra-based introductory physics courses. Coreq: PHY.Q 207 or PHY 208.
Prerequisites & Notes
Coreq: PHY.Q 207 or PHY 208. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PHY.Q 203L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory
(PEQ Science) Lab component of Introductory Physics I fully integrated with lecture (PHY.Q*207). See PHY.Q*207 for days/times. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.Q 207. Additional course fee required. Integrated lecture/lab course; see PHY.Q*207 for days/times. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PHY.Q 207 - Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory
(PEQ Science) How does physics explain the properties of nature? How can our understanding of these properties be applied to ordinary situations in daily life? This course with integrated laboratory activities explores the answers to these questions using the basic principles of physics to describe ordinary mechanical phenomena using algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Topics include: linear and rotational kinematics, Newton’s Laws, work and energy, momentum, and equilibrium of rigid bodies. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.Q*203L, PHY*209. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.Q*203L, PHY*209. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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Political Science (PSC.Q courses listed separately) |
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PSC 203 - Speechmaking and Society
This course is a selective history of how speechmaking shapes the rhetorical, social, political, and cultural realms of various societies by exploring the vital role that it plays within the public sphere as a site of struggle in public discourse. It is not a performance-based or practice-based course which would be the objective of a public speaking or a speech writing course. By examining significant speeches, addressing issues such as government, the economy, international affairs, race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and various forms of political struggle, students attempt to develop a rhetorical appreciation for the way the meaning(s) of democracy have been delimited and expanded throughout this country’s history. While the main focus of study is speechmaking in the United States, the course nevertheless, includes a broad range of speeches from around the globe in order to assess their rhetorical, social, political, and cultural impact. Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with COMM 203.
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Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with COMM 203. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 221 - Political Science Methods
Designed for political science majors, this course provides an opportunity for in depth discussion and instruction about the basic content, ways of writing and research methods for the discipline of political science. Students will dedicate themselves to developing skills in writing, researching and the proper use of statistics in their work. Course Codes: AFR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFR. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 301 - American Government and Politics
This course is designed to give students a broad and critical understanding of the institutions and processes of American politics. We will study the structure of American politics and contrast it with political systems of other modern democracies,the most important political processes, including the structuring of political participation and the formation of public opinion, the three branches of federal government and selected issues in American politics and policy. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 302 - State and Local Government
An overview of the workings of state and local governments in the U.S. federal system, including the structure and powers of different local governmental bodies, the problems and opportunities related to inter-governmental relations, current trends in the consolidation and proliferation of state and local bodies. Special attention given to workings of New York State and local government. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 303 - Political Philosophy: Plato to Machiavelli
Introduction to ideas of prominent political philosophers of western civilization. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL 303.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL 303. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 305 - The American Presidency
The political and historical evolution of the office of the president from Washington to the present. Attention given to campaigns, elections, presidential leadership and politics of the Oval Office and the development of the powers of the president. Topics include American history, biography, executive power, foreign policy, domestic policy, federal bureaucracy, the cabinet, the vice president, first ladies, gender, race and class. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*305.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*305. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 306 - Contemporary Political Theory: Selected Issues
This course explores some of the most influential conceptualizations of power, justice, ideology, and identity in contemporary political theory and relates them to the enduring concerns of modern political thought. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Offered alternate spring semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 307G - Liberators, Dictators and Sell-Outs in Modern Latin America
This course covers the history of Latin America from the wars of independence and nation building until the 1990’s neoliberal reforms and revolutions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History and Social Sciences. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. Cross-listed with HIS 307G.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History and Social Sciences. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. Cross-listed with HIS 307G. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 314G - International Relations
A study of the struggle for power among nations with emphasis on issues of sovereignty, international law and human rights using selected case studies. Course Codes: BR. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
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Course Codes: BR. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 317 - Modern Political Philosophy
This course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 319 - Postcolonialism
Postcolonialism seeks to understand the pervasive social, economic, and otherwise destructive legacies of the colonial encounter as they continue to shape both contemporary politics as well as the discipline of Politics and International Relations itself. Course codes: BR. Prerequisites: PEQ in History or social sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: BR. Prerequisites: PEQ in History or social sciences. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 323 - Global Queer Dissent
This course explores the myriad ways sexual others resist governance, oppression, and marginalization all over the world. Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 325 - Global Development
Global Development inquires into the global processes affecting social, political, and economic change in the so-called developing world. This class teaches students to draw upon a range of theoretical frameworks and methodological techniques to critically engage specific cases, issues, and policies of current interest. Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 327 - Introduction to Socialism
Introduction to Socialism provides equal parts exploration of socialist thought as well as an analysis of contemporary case studies from around the world. Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 329 - Ukraine, Russia and the West: Historical Roots of Current Political Crisis
This course examines selected topics in political history of Ukraine, Russia and the West, including Ukraine’s struggle for independence, WWII, Euromaidan, annexation of Crimea, Russia’s war in the east of Ukraine, and Russian interference in the politics of US and EU. Special attention is paid to historical narratives and their deployment in informational warfare. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 340 - Campaigns, Voters and Elections
Electoral politics in the United States are examined in a study of national, state and local elections. Topics include a study of historical and contemporary political campaigns, theories and patterns of voting, the expansion of suffrage, electoral reform, media coverage and opinion polling, and the interpretation of electoral outcomes. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 341 - Healthcare Politics: U.S. Policy in Comparative Perspective
Why is the United States the only advanced democratic nation which does not guarantee all citizens access to health care? Why do Americans spend more on health care than any other nation, yet have poorer health outcomes than citizens of other comparable countries? This course examines the structure of American health care system and compares it with those of other advanced capitalist democracies. Focusing on historical and political explanations of American exceptionalism, we ask whether recent developments suggest a possibility of convergence among the major industrialized countries. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. International Studies course..
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. International Studies course. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 342 - U.S. Social Policy in Comparative Perspective
This course examines various areas of U.S. social policy and compares them with policies of other advanced capitalist democracies. The course focuses on several related questions. Why do similar countries adopt different solutions to the same social problems? Are we witnessing convergence or divergence in the way different nations structure their social policies? What are the ultimate social, political and human effects of different approaches to social provision? Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 348 - Presente! History of Latinos in the United States
This course explores the history of Latinos and Latinas in the US. It covers identity politics, immigration, nation building and urbaninzation. Connections are made between Latin American history and United States history. Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans will be the main focus. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*348. Global Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*348. Global Studies course. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 350 - Crime and Deviance in Latin America: A History of Social Control
As Latin America severed ties with Spain and Portugal and began the process of establishing modern republics after the 1820s, leaders and liberal governments began to identify crime as a social problem at odds with national order and progress. In this course we will study how these states sought to replace colonial structures and stepped in to take on the role of the Catholic Church as private overseers of moral codes and behavior. We will read what historians have uncovered about how the science of social hygiene and prophylactic measures to safe guard the social fabric of virtue and ideal citizenship grew and attempted to codify and regulate behavior. States developed new systems of vigilance, discipline and punishment and people of all social classes learned to respond within these new paradigms. Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with HIS*350.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with HIS*350. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 351 - Planet Politics and the Anthropocene
This course explores current thinking about the entanglements between nature, humanity, and political action at the global level. We pursue answers to the urgent question: Can we save the planet? Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSC 352 - U.S. Constitutional History I: Government and the Economy
This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on judicial review, federalism, executive-legislative relations, property and due process rights, as well as national commerce, spending, and taxing power. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*352 and LGS*352. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*352 and LGS*352. Offered alternate fall semesters. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 353 - U.S. Constitutional History II: Rights and Liberties
This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on the Bill of Rights, freedom of expression, religious liberty, privacy, equal protection of the laws, and criminal justice. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and LGS*353.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and LGS*353. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 359 - Environmental Law
This course will examine environmental policy and laws including topics such as air and water quality, control of toxic substances, waste management and hazardous releases, protection of natural resources, U.S. energy policy, and international environmental law. In order to provide an adequate context for review of the Environmental Law system, the course will initially provide a brief introduction to the American legal framework and litigation process. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with LGS*359.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with LGS*359. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 360 - Special Topics in Political Science
Seminar which explores in-depth topics of particular interest in politics and government. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 413 - Natural Disasters in American Society
This course examines extreme events to reveal the inner dynamics of American society and its political system. Learners will explore how natural disasters illuminate and reshape social structures and act as a focusing event for public policy. Topics include global warming, environmentalism, domestic policy, the American presidency, race, class, gender, first responders, non-governmental organizations, emergency management, public policy, and FEMA.Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with HIS*413.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with HIS*413. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 440 - Junior/Senior Seminar in Political Science
Capstone course in which students synthesize their study within the major, study selected topics and undertake a major research project. Course Codes: AFR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFR. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 480 - Albany Internship
Permission of Internship Director required. Supervised full-time placement in the New York State Senate or Assembly in Albany. Students intern for the entire semester in the office of a particular legislator and take a course in NYS Government. Applications must be accepted by either the NYS Senate or Assembly. Course codes: CGH. Prereq: Department chair approval, junior status, GPA 3.0 or higher, and acceptance by NYS Legislature.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department chair approval, junior status, GPA 3.0 or higher, and acceptance by NYS Legislature. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 15
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PSC 481 - Law Internship
Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience in an appropriate legal agency for qualified upperclassmen with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 3.0 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 3.0 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 482 - Washington DC Internship
Permission of Internship Director required. A supervised placement in a political setting providing on-the-job experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval, junior level status, and GPA 3.0 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval, junior level status, and GPA 3.0 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1 to 15
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PSC 483 - Political Science Internship I
Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.
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Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 484 - Political Science Internship II
Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC 486 - Independent Study
Intensive reading and study in an area of interest and concern to the students of Political Science. Course Codes: GHR. Open to Political Science majors with consent of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: GHR. Open to Political Science majors with consent of instructor. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSC.Q 101 - Introduction to Political Science
(PEQ Social Science) This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of political science, which is the study of power. The course asks us to think about the question of _what is power?_ by means of exploring the enduring and changing ideologies that underpin political action in the contemporary era. In analyzing the ideologies of liberalism, fascism, conservatism, feminism, Islamism, and others, students will learn how systems of ideas inform political action locally, nationally, and internationally. Course Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ course counts as a Global course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 103 - Making the Most Out of the Psychology Major
This course is designed to orient new and prospective psychology majors to the field of psychology and to inform students about academic requirements, expectations, opportunities, careers, and limitations. Students will explore psychology careers, identify courses tailored to their long-term career goals, and discuss graduate school options. Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 1
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PSY 200 - Statistics and Research Methods for Clinical Practice
This course will provide an integrated discussion of statistical procedures with their corresponding research methods for students in Health Science majors. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Coreq: PSY*200L. For PT, OT, and MTR students only.
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Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Coreq: PSY*200L. For PT, OT, and MTR students only. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PSY 200L - Statistics and Methods for Clinical Practice Lab
Lab to accompany PSY*200. Course Codes: NR. Pre-req: PSY.Q*101, PSY.Q*102, or PSY.Q 110. Co-req: PSY*200 corresponding section.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: NR. Pre-req: PSY.Q*101, PSY.Q*102 or PSY.Q 110. Co-req: PSY*200 corresponding section. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PSY 201 - Statistics and Research Methods I
Integrated examination of methodological and statistical procedures. Focuses on descriptive statistics and descriptive methodologies. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, naturalistic observation, survey methods, single subject designs, and correlation research. Coverage of research methods is connected with appropriate statistical issues. Laboratory exercises are used to illustrate research approaches. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PSY majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PSY majors only. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 202 - Statistics and Research Methods II
Continuation of Statistics and Research Methods I. Emphasis is on inferential statistics, hypothesis testing and experimental methodologies. Topics include experimental and quasi-experimental research methods, one-way and factorial research designs with their related statistical procedures including the logic of hypothesis testing, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Laboratory component includes group experiments and an individual research project. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY*201 with a grade of C or higher or with instructor approval. Coreq: PSY*202L corresponding section. For PSY majors only.
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Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY*201 with a grade of C or higher or with instructor approval. Coreq: PSY*202L corresponding section. For PSY majors only. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PSY 202L - Statistical and Research Methods Lab II
Lab to accompany PSY*202. Course Codes: AFR. Co-req: PSY*202 corresponding section.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFR. Co-req: PSY*202 corresponding section. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 0
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PSY 214 - Sensation and Perception
How do we see and hear? How does the brain make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? We will learn how the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ear, and brain allow us to understand speech, perceive color, see motion and depth, and even recognize faces. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Formerly: PSY 314.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Formerly: PSY 314. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 215 - Physiological Psychology
What is the structure and organization of the brain? How do we make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? How does the brain regulate our eating, drinking, arousal, and emotions? What can we learn from observing people with brain damage? This course provides an introduction to the brain and how it controls everything we do - our perceptions, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101 or PSY.Q 102. Formerly: PSY 315.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101 or PSY.Q 102. Formerly: PSY 315. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 221 - Development I: Infancy and Childhood
An examination of age-related changes in psychological functioning from conception through middle childhood. All aspects of development including physical, cognitive, social and emotional are discussed. Alternative theoretical views are examined, and a special emphasis is put on a theoretical understanding of the facts of development. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 224 - Adolescence and Early Adulthood
Examination of typical age-related physical, cognitive and social changes occurring during the second and third decades of life. Special emphasis is placed on development within the contexts of family, peers, school, culture and media. Some topics include moral decision-making, religious beliefs, sexuality, career choices and peer groups. Common challenges and disorders are explored. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 226 - Adulthood and Late Life
Psychological, biological, and social changes and transitions occurring during the adult developmental trajectory will be discussed, including the creation of new networks of relationships, new and changing behaviors, and the formation of new self perceptions as a person moves through the lifespan from middle adulthood through to old age and death. Special focus will be given to how these biopsychosocial changes and transitions must be addressed by health care practitioners including physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, speech therapists, and aging-service providers. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 228 - Social Psychology
This course explores how individual behavior is influenced by the social context with a discussion of theories and research. Topics include social cognition, aggression, attraction, altruism, group processes, attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 251 - Psychology of Gender
This course introduces students to the psychological literature on sex and gender. Topics include an analysis of sex differences and similarities in abilities and personalityas related to gender, the influence of gender roles on psychological and physical health, portrayals of gender in the media, violence in the lives of women and girls, and applied gender-related issues. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 253 - Sport Psychology
This course applies scientific knowledge derived from the discipline of Psychology to the understanding of individuals and groups involved in sporting activities. The primary focus is on underlying psychological theories and principles that inform our understanding of athletes, coaches and spectators, but we also consider the application of these same concepts to non-sport situations. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Cross-listed with SPT 372.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Cross-listed with SPT 372. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 255 - Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
This course will provide a framework for understanding exceptional individuals through multiple approaches, including disability studies, strength-based and whole child perspectives. A general survey of the different types of exceptional development covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will be included within the course, with a focus on the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI). We will also be addressing many of the broader political, economic and social aspects of exceptionality. When discussing these issues we will focus on integrating theory and research with real world problems and student knowledge and experience. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 256 - Health Psychology
This course explores the application of psychological theory and research to specific health issues. The focus will be on the role of psychological and social factors in the promotion and maintenance of physical health and well-being, as well as in the treatment of physical illness. While the course is not biology-intensive, relevant physiological mechanisms will be discussed. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 257 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
A survey of the study of animal behavior, its mechanism and methods of inquiry. Includes applications of ecology, genetics, neurophysiology and evolution to investigating the cause and function of behavior. We will discuss reproduction, aggression, feeding, group behavior, habitat selection, and more. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110; any PEQ in natural science. Cross-listed with BIO*251.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110; any PEQ in natural science. Cross-listed with BIO*251. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 315 - Mind in Context
The central theme of the course stems from the realization that the traditional view of ability as an internal stable property of the individual does not always explain everyday behavior and performance. But why? What are some of the factors that affect behavior and performance? Through reading and discussion we will learn about the ways context can influence how we think and perform, as well as the complexities of the relationship between mind and the context in which the mind functions and develops. Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with HESAA 515.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with HESAA 515. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 337 - Psychology of Learning
Research and theory in classical and operant conditioning as well as social learning. Involves laboratory experience in control of animal behavior. Course Codes: R. Prereq:PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 4
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PSY 338 - Memory and Cognition
Course examines cognitive processes, often called higher mental processes. As a discipline, the field of cognitive psychology is concerned with how humans acquire, store, retrieve and use knowledge. Topics include perception, attention, memory, categorization of thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Research and theory in cognitive psychology is represented with demonstrations of how knowledge gained from research has been applied to solve problems and improve everyday cognitive functioning. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Typically spring offering, but occasionally offered in fall.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Typically spring offering, but occasionally offered in fall. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 343 - Abnormal Psychology
Course examines psychological disorders and of the varied forms of human experience and behavior traditionally labeled as abnormal. The emphasis will be on descriptions of the disorders, theoretical perspectives, treatment approaches, and the lived experiences of people showing symptoms and signs of the various disorders. Course also focuses on diversity issues relevant to the disorders, their treatments, and policy public issues in the field. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 345 - Psychology of Personality
Course examines the major theories within the field of personality psychology and individual differences. These theories will touch on the influence of our biology, early experiences, motivation, thinking, future, and environment in the development of personality. Personality’s interactions with culture, gender, and health (both physical and mental) will be explored. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 350 - Human Sexuality
Analysis of sexuality from the viewpoint of the social sciences. Discussions are organized around the perspectives of essentialism and social constructionism. Topics include sexual behavior from a cross-cultural perspective; the sexual revolution; research on sexual behavior; theories of human sexuality, sexual orientation, and the connection among sex, gender, and sexuality. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or SOC.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course.
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Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or SOC.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 351 - Behavior Modification
Designed to acquaint students with the research on behavior change and applications of the techniques of behavior modification to education, therapy, industry and self-improvement. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 352G - Culture and Psychology
Imagine you woke up one morning to find that your culture had been replaced by another. Could you still be you? In this course we will learn how culture influences our values, beliefs, perceptions, and the very definitions of what a person is and their place in the world. We will answer questions about the relationship between psychology and culture such as:. What is the value of studying the intersection of culture and psychology? What are the challenges of doing so? What becomes visible at this intersection that otherwise might be invisible? To what extent and in what ways can such study help us transcend socio-cultural boundaries instead of being bound by them in thought and action? Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Formerly: PSY 240G.
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Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Formerly: PSY 240G. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 353 - Principles of Psychological Interventions
Course examines principles and techniques of psychological intervention. Topics include the history of clinical psychology, the therapeutic relationship, the role of assessment in clinical practice, and approaches to intervention with emphasis on empirically-supported treatments for specific clinical disorders. Isssues related to ethics, culture, and the economics of treatment are discussed throughout the course. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
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Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 354 - Issues in Aging
In-depth investigation of the practical findings related to cognitive, economic, environmental, physical, political, and social forces affecting development in middle-aged and older adults in contemporary American society. Topics for discussion and analysis include coping and adaptation, healthcare, meaning in old age, successful aging, and death and dying. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Offered off-campus.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Offered off-campus. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Even years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 355 - Aging and Community Service
This course integrates community placement in elder care and adult residential settings with some of the major theories and data related to the biological, psychological and social characteristics of older adults, as well as with the research investigating the various ways in which older adults influence, and are influenced by, their community. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Offered on and off-campus.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Course will be offered on and off campus. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 356 - Psychological Testing
This course is an introduction to psychological testing that provides students with a broad foundation and general literacy about the process of psychological testing, its various methods and purposes, as well as the social, political, and legal issues involved. Specific psychometric instruments used for group and individual testing, including intelligence personality, and achievement, will also be reviewed. Students will learn about the process (and complexities) of developing a test. Although not intended to qualify students to administer and interpret psychological tests, this course will help them learn to think critically about testing and assessment and to make good judgments about tests and assessment data. A good foundation for students who are thinking about a career in counseling, education, or school psychology. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 357 - Special Topics in Psychology
For junior and senior psychology majors. Choice of topics reflects the special interests of students and instructor. Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected Topic. Term offering cycle: Spring and Summer. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 358 - Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is the study of the conditions and psychological processes that contribute to the optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions; the goal is to identify and enhance conditions, strengths, and virtues that foster the good life and allow individuals and communities to thrive. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 359 - Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology relates brain processes to human behavior and cognition. In this course, we will gain a solid foundation in human neuroanatomy and read case studies and scientific research papers to learn about the effects of different brain lesions. Some of the disorders we will cover include: agnosia, aphasia, epilepsy, hemineglect, and various memory disorders. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or permission from the instructor. Typically a spring offering, but occasionally offered in fall.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or permission from the instructor. Typically a spring offering, but occasionally offered in fall. Term offering cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 370 - The Philosophy of Mind
This introduction to the philosophy of mind will focus on questions about the nature of mind in relation to conceptions of the nature of the human being, thus taking up problems concerning the relations between our concepts of mind, body, brain, soul and self. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, James and Wittgenstein. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 456 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts and principles underlying psychological testing and test construction. Tests used in the assessment of intelligence, personality, neuropsychological functioning, achievement and career interests are reviewed and demonstrated.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY 201. Cross listed with HESAA 556. Experiential Learning course. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring
Credits: 3
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PSY 460 - Adv Special Topics in Psychology
For junior and senior psychology majors. Choice of topics reflects the special interest of students and instructor. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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PSY 472 - History of Psychology
Evolution of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline. Philosophical roots of psychology; influence of world events; contemporary developments in psychology. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor as well as 15 hours of psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor as well as 15 hours of psychology. Term offering cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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PSY 473 - Senior Seminar
Senior seminar in psychology is a capstone course that explores both current and historical events in the discipline. As a culminating experience for the psychology major, students utilize their knowledge about psychological principles and theories to think critically about current and past events in psychology. Students read and discuss selected topics, give presentations about recent developments in the discipline or events of historical importance, and write a comprehensive review paper that integrates their study of psychology with their goals for the future. The comprehensive paper serves as part of the senior comprehensive exam. The exact nature of course topics may vary by instructor. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All years.
Credits: 3
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