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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 

POLS (Political Science)
  

  • POLS 451 - Advanced Problems in International Relations

    A study of issues and topics of international importance. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

    Note
    Course may be repeated for credit if the topic varies. Repeat for a total of 9 credit hours.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 453 - American Foreign Policy (C)

    An analysis of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on national security issues and American policies with regard to particular regions and countries.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 454 - International Law and Organizations (C)

    This course examines the development and application of the rules and norms that govern the relations between countries. Special attention will be paid to international law on the use of force, the law of the sea, and jurisdiction. The course will also look at international tribunals beginning with Nuremberg and concluding with the International Criminal Court.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 455 - International Human Rights

    An examination of the development and application of human rights norms. This course addresses the successes and shortcomings of treaties on civil and political rights, economic and social rights, discrimination, the rights of women and children, and the institutions that have been created to enforce the agreements.

    Cross-listed: WMST 455

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 456 - International Political Economy

    This course introduces students to the political science subfield of international political economy (IPE). IPE examines the interactive relationship between politics and economics, addressing issues of importance to international relations and comparative politics.

    Note
    New course as of Fall 2013.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with INTS 456 and Dual listed with POLS 556.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 457 - Globalization and Development

    This course will examine the role of the market in the contemporary debates over economic development in international politics. We will scrutinize various arguments concerning capitalist development as it applies to the nation-state.

    Note
    This course is new as of Fall 2013.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with INTS 457 and Dual listed with POLS 557

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 458 - Democracy and Authoritarianism

    This seminar course will examine democracy, democratization, democratic transitions, democratic consolidation, and democracy promotion from a comparative politics and international relations perspective.

    Note
    This is a new course as of Fall 2013.

    Cross-listed: Cross-listed with INTS 458 and Dual listed with POLS 558.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 459 - Political Geography (C)

    An examination of world regions and concepts that have political significance, such as language, boundaries, electoral geography, the law of the sea, and nationalism. International, national, and local perspectives are addressed.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 462 - Modern Political Philosophy (C)

    The course studies political theory since the Renaissance, including Locke, Rousseau, and others.

     

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: PHIL 462

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 464 - Politics & Leadership in Literature

    This course will seek answers to two of the most fundamental of all political questions, namely, who should rule in a regime and for what ends? Before attending to such critical questions, however, we may first have to address such fundamental political matters as the inherent tensions between equality and inequality, religion and the state, rich and poor, democracy and aristocracy, and natural and conventional leaders. Our search will concentrate on major works of literature that focus on these political issues. Such works may take actual historical leaders as the basis of their narratives, but the authors then are able to manipulate the interplay of reason, passions, and desires so that the matters with which we are most concerned may become far more visible in fiction than they ever were in life. In so doing, we may come to better understand the appropriate answers to those main questions of who should rule and for what ends.

    Cross-listed: LDR 464

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 465 - Contemporary Political Thought (C)

    An analysis of contemporary political ideologies and theories.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 466 - American Political Thought (C)

    An examination of the history of American political thought as expressed in the works of major political philosophers, thinkers, and statesmen. The course considers a range of topics including the tension between equality and inequality in our constitutional system and mores; slavery and its after-effects; wealth and poverty; aristocratic excellence and democratic mediocrity; and the inherent tensions between individualism and community.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 474 - Literature of Feminist Politics

    Analysis of American feminism from its origins as a political movement through its current expressions in literature and literary criticism.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: ENGL 210 or UHON 110

    Cross-listed: WMST 474, ENGL 474

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 489 - Capstone

    Serves as the capstone for the Political Science major. The course requires completion of a senior portfolio and focuses on a topic selected by the professor and approved by the chair of the department. The course is open only to Political Science majors with senior standing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Pre-requisite: CJUS/POLS 205
    Registration Restriction: Political Science major, senior standing
     

    Note
    New course summer 2014.

    Credits: 3


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  • POLS 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings scheduled depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • POLS 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-5


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  • POLS 493 - Workshop (C)

    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • POLS 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • POLS 495 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-6


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PSYC (Psychology)
  

  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology (C) [SGR #3]

    This course is an introduction survey of the field of psychology with consideration of the biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning and memory, human growth and development, social behavior and normal and abnormal behavior.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #3  

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 192 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 232 - The Psychology of Living Well

    This course is an introduction to the theories, research and practices of positive psychology. It explores the topics related to living a rich, fulfilling and productive life, including happiness, motivation, leisure, peak performance, spirituality, optimism, love, character strengths, gratitude, mindfulness and helping behaviors. The emphasis of this course is on the scientific study of these topics but practical applications are also considered.

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 233 - Applied Psychology (C)

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the work activities and settings open to psychologists in various specialties. Other issues common to the professional practice of psychology will be covered.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 241 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    A review of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology. This course includes person perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism and group dynamics.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 244 - Environmental Psychology (C)

    This course surveys the empirical and theoretical work on the influence of the physical environment on human behavior and experience. Topics include the use of space, stressors and esthetics as related to human beings, the optimum design of buildings, homes and institutions, and the effect of humans on the natural environment. Designed for both psychology majors and non-majors.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes Common Course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 255 - Introduction to Disaster Response

    This course requires the completion of eight American Red Cross classes in an academic context; six of these Red Cross classes will be Disaster Services courses. In addition to these Disaster Services courses, students are required to complete Red Cross classes in First Aid and Adult (or Comprehensive) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). (Note that only Red Cross-approved courses in these two areas are accepted.) A component on Serving the Diverse Community in Disaster is also presented.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    Open to all students, but does not count toward the Psychology major or minor.

    Does count toward and is required for the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology majors.

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 256 - Psychological First Aid

    This course focuses on traumatic stress, how individuals can cope with such stress in their own lives, and how individuals can assist family and friends who experience traumatic stress.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    Required for the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology majors

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 258 - Children and Trauma

    This course will focus on children’s experience of trauma, how parents can assist their children in coping with it, and the role of the school and teacher.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    Required course for the Disaster Response minor and for the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology majors

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 267 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment (C)

    This course covers the dynamics of normal human personality and behavior with an emphasis on the mechanisms used to promote effective personal and interpersonal behavior.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 275 - Introduction to Research Methods

    This course provides students with an overview of methods used to collect, quantify, analyze and present research data. The emphasis of this course is on the interpretation and critical evaluation of reported research findings and scientific theories.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PSYC 101; MATH 102 or a more advanced MATH course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 292 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually limited with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 301 - Sensation and Perception (C)

    This course is a study of the bases of sensation and perception including the physics and physiology of sensory receptor function, central nervous system functions in information processing, and cognitive and attentional factors in perception.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101 Course corequisite: PSYC 301L

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 301L - Sensation & Perception Laboratory (C)

    This course provides laboratory experience and demonstration in evaluating sensory function and activity as well as perceptual demonstrations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PSYC 301

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • PSYC 302 - Principles of Learning and Memory

    This course is a survey of theory and research in conditioning and learning, concept formation and problem solving, as well as memory, information retrieval and forgetting. Lab component.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101 Course corequisite: PSYC 302L

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 302L - Principles of Learning and Memory Laboratory

    This course is a survey of theory and research in conditioning and learning, concept formation and problem solving, as well as memory, information retrieval and forgetting.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course corequisite: PSYC 302

    Credits: 1


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  • PSYC 321 - Human Development: Lifespan (C)

    In this course, theories of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development are discussed for each era of human growth including gestation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young, middle, and late adulthood. This course is recommended for all students seeking a theoretical and applicable knowledge of human development.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 331 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (C)

    This course covers the application of psychological principles to such problems as employee selection, supervision, job satisfaction, and work efficiency. Prerequisite: PSYC 101   

    Note
    (C) Denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 359 - Practicum in Disaster Response

    This is a field experience course requiring students to volunteer as American Red Cross disaster relief personnel in actual disaster responses, either within South Dakota, or as members of the Red Cross Disaster Services Human Resources (national disaster team). These responses can be completed in the student’s own time frame, including the summer. Students may also substitute other volunteer work for the disaster hours. These arrangements need to be negotiated between the student and a DMHI faculty member, but some minimum level of actual disaster response will be required for satisfactory completion of the course requirements.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Open to all students, but does not count toward the Psychology major or minor

    Does count toward and is required for the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 366 - Understanding the Sexes

    This course provides an analysis of the similarities and differences in the behavior, values and roles of American men and women.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 368 - Psychology of Sexuality

    This course investigates current social-sexual issues such as sexual initiation, contraceptive decision-making, interpersonal and social responses to STD’s and AIDS, sexual aggression, erotica and pornography, and sexual satisfaction and intimacy.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisites: PSYC 101, BIOL 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 371 - Statistics in Psychological Research (C)

    This course provides the student with an introduction to statistical methods used in psychology. The topics include graphing and frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of spread, regression, correlation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 373 - Research Methods in Experimental Psychology (C)

    A detailed survey of methods for conducting psychological research, this course covers experimental design, reliability, validity, and the nature of controls.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 392 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) Denotes a common course.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 406 - Cognitive Psychology (C)

    This course is a survey of recent research and theory in cognitive process concerning the representation, storage, retrieval and interactions of units of thought. It considers adaptability, intelligence and knowledge from an experimental point of view.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 408 - Psycholinguistics

    A survey of language acquisition, production and utilization, and the brain mechanisms mediating language, this course includes analysis of linguistic communications, the origins of errors in speech, and the psychology of bilingualism.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 409 - History and Systems of Psychology (C)

    This course is a survey of the origin and development of psychology. Special attention is given to the systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 411 - Physiological Psychology (C)

    An introduction to the morphological, physiological and biochemical foundation of behavior, this course considers organic bases of sensation, perception, reflexive and skilled movements, learning, memory, cognition, emotion, and motivation.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 413 - Evolutionary Psychology

    An introduction to modern evolutionary theory, the role of behavior in evolution, and consideration of behavioral and cognitive adaptations present in contemporary humans.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite:  PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 414 - Drugs and Behavior (C)

    The psychobiological bases of the use/abuse of alcohol, drugs and other substances are covered in this course along with current theory, research approaches and findings.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 418 - Advanced Environmental Psychology

    This course covers the impact of both natural and built environments on individual and social behavior. Intelligent management of energy resources is covered in detail.

     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 423 - Research in Aging

    An investigation of human development and behavior in late adulthood, the course surveys differences between normal and problematic aging. It covers topics such as learning, memory, intellectual performance, biobehavioral changes, health, and mortality issues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 430 - Organizational Psychology (C)

    This course is a survey of the application of psychological principles to the understanding of organizational effects on individual and group behavior. It includes: organizational climate and culture, work-related attitudes, employee motivation, leadership, group dynamics and teamwork, organizational change and development, and minorities and women in organizations.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 431 - Industrial Psychology

    A survey of the applications of psychology in the industrial and business workplace, the course topics include personnel selection, training, and performance appraisal; organizational psychology and job design; human engineering of the industrial workplace; and issues of employee motivation, morale, safety and health.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 433 - Psychology of Human Performance

    Human performance includes the acquisition and retention of complex psychomotor skills, and the study of the neural control systems that mediate performance in stressful and demanding environments.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 435 - Human Factors in Computer Systems

    The course studies the interaction of humans with the computer. Topics include user interface design, user models, usability testing, design guidelines, and user interface evaluation. The class includes several individual and group projects as well as class presentations. Laboratory component.
     

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: CSC 150 or PSYC 101

    Note
    Laboratory Component

    Cross-listed: CSC 435

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 436 - Human Engineering

    This course is a study of the relationships between technology and human capability in the design and operation of person-machine systems. Also considered are systems analysis techniques; human sensory, motor and decision-making capabilities; the human-machine interface; and the dynamics of the human-machine environment.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 437 - Decision Making and Risk Management

    This course provides a research overview of the field of behavioral decision making and risk management, including theories, heuristics, biases, and psychological mechanisms underlying individual group decisions. The course also offers insights and tools for managing risks and making better decisions.

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 438 - Psychoacoustics

    This course covers the psychophysics of pitch, intensity and timbre; room acoustics; environmental and industrial noise control; music and synthetic sounds. Laboratory studies include noise dosage and monitoring, demonstration of beats and differences in tones, resonances, and systems of tuning and harmony.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 439 - Psychology of Safety

    Both the casualty rate- and case-history approaches to accident analysis are covered, along with practical techniques for risk-evaluation and the prediction of failure in operator/machine systems. A variety of safety-management strategies are presented for specific environments.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 443 - Social Psychology of Prejudice

    Prejudice is an advanced examination of the causes and consequences of prejudice passed upon group characteristics of race and ethnicity; sexual orientation, and physical appearance. Classic and modern theories of prejudice are presented. Students present their ideas on how prejudice toward stigmatized groups can be addressed.

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 446 - Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    An introduction to the psychological study of sexual orientation and gender diversity through theories of identity development and research on issues that impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and communities. This course will examine changing views of sexual orientation and gender diversity, including the history of pathologizing LGBTQ individuals within the mental health field. Students will also develop a critical understanding of such topics as minority stress, coping, and resilience from an intersectional lens that considers other aspects of identity.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (C)

    This course is a comprehensive survey of abnormal personality and behavior. It includes an examination of the origins, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 453 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (C)

    This course covers the history and methods of clinical psychology including discussion of modern trends and important developments in psychotherapy and research. A prior course in personality theory is recommended.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 451

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 456 - Introduction to Disaster Psychology

    This course provides a broad introduction to the field, examining theory, research and practice in disaster mental health within the American Red Cross, and in other venues.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

    Note
    Required for the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology majors

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 457 - Directed Readings in Disaster

    This course provides a mechanism whereby students can pursue individual instruction with professors on topics in disaster not covered by other courses.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Open to all students, but, depending on the content of the course, it may or may not count toward the Psychology major or minor

    Does count toward the minor in Disaster Response and the specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 458 - Directed Research in Disaster

    This course provides a mechanism for undergraduates to conduct research in disaster under the supervision of faculty.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 255

    Note
    Registration restriction: Instructor consent

    Open to all students, but, depending on the content of the research, it may or may not count toward the Psychology major or minor

    Does count toward the Minor in Disaster Response and the Specialization in Disaster Response for Psychology major

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 460 - Psychological Perspectives on Diversity

    This course examines human diversity from the context of and application to the field of psychology. Though psychological perspectives of different types of diversity (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, ability, sexual orientation) are addressed, the emphasis is on racial/ethnic diversity.

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 461 - Theories of Personality (C)

    Students will learn about the role of philosophy and science and their contributions to the development of personality theory.  Students will examine, in depth, the theoretical contributions made in the areas of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic personality theories.  The students will be able to articulate their own beliefs concerning the development of human personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 101  

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    (C) Denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 465 - Native American Psychology (C)

    This course explores native conceptualizations of mental health and illness and the impact of colonization. It also covers the resiliency of native peoples and the role of psychology in the healing process.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Cross-listed: AIS 465

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 477 - Psychology Testing and Measurement (C)

    Test theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: PSYC 101

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • PSYC 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • PSYC 492 - Topics (C)

    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-4


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  • PSYC 496 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-12


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  • PSYC 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)

    Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 0-12


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  • WMST 446 - Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    An introduction to the psychological study of sexual orientation and gender diversity through theories of identity development and research on issues that impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and communities. This course will examine changing views of sexual orientation and gender diversity, including the history of pathologizing LGBTQ individuals within the mental health field. Students will also develop a critical understanding of such topics as minority stress, coping, and resilience from an intersectional lens that considers other aspects of identity.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101

    Credits: 3


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REL (Religion)
  

  • REL 224 - Old Testament (C) [SGR #4]

    Surveys the sources and development of the peoples and literature of the Old Testament.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Note
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 225 - New Testament (C) [SGR #4]

    Presents the history, writings, and theological themes of the New Testament.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 250 - World Religions (C) [SGR #4]

    Introduces the major religions of humankind, examining the function and diversity of religious expression in human experience, and the role of these religions in international relations.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4  

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 292 - Topics (C)

    A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field.  Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.  Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.  Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 309 - The Evolution and Creation Debate

    Geological, biological, and philosophical elements of the evolution/creation debate and its impact on religion and society.

    Cross-listed: ESCI 309 and PHIL 309.

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 348 - Religion in American History

    This course will study religion as a force in American history from the Protestant Reformation in Europe through the present, examining a wide range of beliefs, practices, events, and historical figures. How have religious beliefs and communities both responded and contributed to historical change? What is American about religion in American history? To what degree has religion served as a source of liberation but also as source of oppression in American history?

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 352 - Churches, Cults, & Culture

    Examination of the teachings and practices of the major religious bodies (Protestant, Roman Catholic and Judaic) and new religious movements (cults) in contemporary American culture.

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 371 - Selected Topics: World Religions

    Topics selected from the teachings of the great religious leaders of the world or individual world religions or comparative issues in world religions. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 372 - Selected Topics: Religion & Literature

    Examination of various religious themes in world literature. Course may be repeated with change of topic.

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 404 - Classical Mythology

    The origin and development of classical myths, their importance in classical literature, and their influence in literature, drama, music, psychology, and art.

    Cross-listed: Also ENGL 404, HIST 404 and CLHU 404

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 422 - Native American Religion and Spirituality

    This course provides a historical and contemporary study of Indigenous philosophies and worldviews, how they are expressed in various societal contexts, and how they have both changed and remained consistent to the present day. Ethical practices and questions related to both Native American religions and efforts to suppress those religions are also the focus of the course.

    Cross-listed: ANTH 422 and NATV 422

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 424 - Early Church (C)

    This class will examine the growth and development of Christianity from its beginning through the reign of Constantine.  Course is not offered every year.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 470 - Philosophy of Religion (C)

    Presents critical inquiry concerning the concept of faith and its relation to reason and belief, the nature of religious experience, concepts of the sacred and the divine, and problems of cross-cultural understanding.

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    (C) denotes common course
    Description change and course number changed from REL 370 to 470 effective spring 2014.

    Cross-listed: PHIL 470/570

    Credits: 3


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  • REL 491 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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  • REL 494 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-3


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RUSS (Russian)
  

  • RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I (C) [SGR #4]

    Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 4


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  • RUSS 102 - Introductory Russian II (C) [SGR #4]

    Fundamentals of language, enabling the student to understand, speak, read and write simple Russian. Emphasis on practical usage.

    This course meets System General Education Requirement: SGR #4 

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: RUSS 101

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    Credits: 4


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  • RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I (C)

    Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: RUSS 102

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II (C)

    Continuation of first year Russian. More intensive drill of both grammar and conversation. Emphasis on conversation, grammar review, and the short story.

    Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Course prerequisite: RUSS 201

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 3


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  • RUSS 291 - Independent Study (C)

    Includes Directed Study, Problems, Readings, Directed Readings, Special Problems, and Special Projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Credits: 1-4


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  • RUSS 292 - Topics (C)

    Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.

    Credits: 1-4


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SEED (Secondary Education)
  

  • SEED 296 - Field Experience (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1


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  • SEED 394 - Internship (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.

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    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 1-8


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  • SEED 395 - Practicum (C)

    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.

    Credits: 1-3


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  • SEED 400 - Methods and Media in Middle/High School (C)

    General methods and techniques of secondary school teaching and the use of educational media in teaching.

    Note
    Registration restriction: Admission to Teacher Education
    (C) denotes common course

    Credits: 2-3


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