2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

studies, and policy implications. The causes of civil wars and
how and why they end, possible solutions for ethnic conflicts,
and the variety of policy options for outside actors such as
international organizations, non-governmental organizations,
and nation-states (including the United States) are explored.
This course partially satisfies the general education
requirement in the cultural awareness category. (2FO)
POL 359
Causes of War and Peace 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. Examines war and conflict
between nation-states, and the quest for its opposite, peace.
How and why wars begin, the processes through which they
are fought, and how they have and have not been resolved
are discussed. International conflict resolution and the causes
of the long-standing peace that exists between many states
are also examined. (2FE)
POL 361
International Political Economy 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. Analyzes the relationship
between politics and the global economy. It begins with a
survey of the major competing theories of political economy,
and then examines the development of international
economic organizations and practices, and the current
international economic system of globalization. (2SE)
POL 366
Congress, Parties, and the Presidency 3 credits
Prerequisite: 101 or permission. In depth examination of the
elected branches of the national government, and the
American political party system and interest groups. Topics to
be covered include Constitutional design, the development
and role of political parties, the inherent tensions between
Congress and the presidency, the impact of individual
presidents on the power and role of the presidency over
time, and the role of interest groups in the political process.
(ADD)
POL 380
Special Topics in Political Science 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101 and permission. Readings, discussion, and
writing on selected topics. (ADD)
POL 460
Internship in Political Science 2-4 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior political science major, 102,
and permission. Internship with the Indiana General
Assembly, Indianapolis City-County Council, or other
government agency. Written reports and regular conferences
with course coordinator required for full credit. These credits
do not count toward the major or minor. Graded S/U. (ADD)
POL 490
Senior Political Science Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior status. Intensive reading and discussion
of major issues in political science as a discipline. Assigned
readings are linked to the general education theme of the
year, and students are required to attend convocations. A
formal written project is required. Offered jointly with
SOC 490. (FAL)
POL 499
Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior political science major and permission.
Guided readings and research. (ADD)
PSY 101
General Psychology 3 credits
This course serves as a broad introduction to the field of
contemporary psychology, which is explored as a science, a
profession, and a means of promoting human welfare.
Students are exposed to psychology as both a natural and
social science through reading assignments, lectures,
discussions, and demonstrations. Writing assignments
reflecting critical thinking are required. This course partially
satisfies the general education requirement in the individual
and social understanding category. (SEM)
PSY H01
Honors General Psychology 3 credits
Prerequisite: Students must meet honors program criteria.
The content of 101 is enriched with discussion, reading, and
writing assignments. This course partially satisfies the general
education requirement in the individual and social
understanding category. (FAL)
PSY 205
Statistical Methods 3 credits
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra is
recommended. Basic concepts, uses, and methods of
statistical computation, including descriptive statistics,
correlation, probability, estimation, sampling, design,
hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVAs, and chi-square are
presented. This is a computational and interpretational
statistics course designed to prepare students for upper
division/graduate courses in research, data evaluation, and
analytical reasoning. Use of computer software facilitates
learning. This course partially satisfies the general education
requirement in the scientific and quantitative understanding
category. (SEM)
PSY 220
Human Growth and Development 3 credits
Major theories, developmental stages, and current research
in the area of human development are studied. Emphasis is
placed on the genetic and environmental factors that
influence the physical, cognitive, and social development of
individuals throughout the lifespan. This course partially
satisfies the general education requirement in the individual
and social understanding category. (SEM)
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