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POLI 6885 Sem in International Conflict
3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to analyze the most important theories
regarding the causes of international war and conflict. It will
introduce students to a wide range of research on international
conflict. Topics may include polarity, power transition theory, hegemony,
arms races, alliances, deterrence theory, diversionary theories,
regime types, rivalry, civil wars, the escalation and diffusion
of wars, and trade and military conflict.
POLI 6990 Independent Research
3 cr.
Independent research in the graduate student’s area of specialization,
under the direction of a designated member of the graduate
faculty.
POLI 7000 Thesis Research
1-9 cr.
To be repeated for credit until thesis is accepted. Section number
will correspond with credit to be earned.
POLI 7040 Examination or Thesis Only
0 cr.
Open to students in a thesis program who have only (other than
application for degree) the final typing and acceptance by the
Graduate School of their thesis or dissertation or to students in
a non-thesis program who have only (other than application for
degree) to pass the final examination to complete graduation
requirements.
POLI 7050 Dissertation Research
1-9 cr.
Preparation of dissertation by Ph.D. candidate under direction of
major professor and dissertation committee. Section number will
correspond with credit to be earned. To be repeated for credit until
dissertation is accepted.
Psychology
PSYC 1000 General Psychology
3 cr.
Offered each semester. A general introduction to the scientific
study of the behavior of organisms. An honors section (1009) is
available for qualified students.
PSYC 1009 General Psychology Honors
3 cr.
Offered each semester. A general introduction to the scientific
study of the behavior of organisms. An honors section (1009) is
available for qualified students.
PSYC 1310 General Statistics
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or 2200 and MATH
1115. Frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and
dispersion, correlation, discrete and continuous probability functions,
tests of significance including t and chi-square. Introduction
to analysis of variance, regression, and non-parametric tests of
significance. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
PSYC 1500 Personal Adjustment
3 cr.
Offered each semester. The psychology of daily living with emphasis
on identification and coping with the stressors of life. Topics
include personality, stress and anxiety, interpersonal relationships,
and substance abuse
PSYC 1520 Human Sexual Behavior
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Aspects of human sexuality including behavior,
anatomy, physiology, cross-cultural comparisons, and historical
and current perspectives.
PSYC 2091 Special Topics
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or 2200. Topics will vary from semester to
semester. This course may be repeated once for credit.
PSYC 2110 Child Psychology
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or 2200. Study of the
physical, social, and psychological development of the child.
PSYC 2120 Adolescent Psychology
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or 2200. Study of the
physical, social, and psychological development of the adolescent.
PSYC 2130 Adult Development & Aging
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Psychology 1000 or 2200. Study of the physical, social,
and psychological development of the adult.
PSYC 2200 Educational Psychology
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Applications of psychology to the educative
process.
PSYC 2300 Expermntl Design & Methodology
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 1310 or a first course in
statistics. Introduction to scientific method, experimental and statistical
design, scientific writing, and psychophysical and psychological
research methodology. Two hours of lecture and two hours
of laboratory.
PSYC 2320 Introduction to Biopsychology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 or BIOS 1083 or BIOS 1303. The study of the
brain and nervous system, sensory processing, movement, development,
sleep and arousal, motivation, emotion, learning, memory,
cognitive function, and language.
PSYC 2340 Motivation & Emotion
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. Survey of classes of behavior seen in
human and infra-human forms, including general activity and
exploration, consummatory behavior, aggression, social affiliation,
social approval, achievement, and goal-setting behavior; discussion
of concepts of instinct, drive, habit, reinforcement, expectancy, and
incentive.
PSYC 2380 Psychology of Cognition
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or 2200. The study of concept formation,
problem-solving, understanding, and language with emphasis on
the development thereof; theory, research, and application.
PSYC 2400 Social Psychology
3 cr.
Prerequisite: three hours of psychology or sociology. Survey of the
cultural forces as they affect attitudes, social learning, perception,
and communication of the individual and the group.
PSYC 3090 Ind Reading & Resrch in Psyc
1-6 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 2300 and consent of
department. The individual student is responsible for the selection
of the area of reading or research. May be repeated for a total of
six semester hours credit. Section number will correspond with
credit to be earned.
PSYC 3095 Fld Exp in Applied Psychology
3 cr.
Prerequisites: Psychology 2300 completion of a 4000-level content
course in an area relevant to the proposed field experience, and
consent of department. Students will be placed in an agency or
office setting which has been approved by the appropriate departmental
committee, to gain supervised experience in the applications
of psychology in field settings. Students usually work eight
hours a week at times mutually agreeable to the individual and
the applied setting. In addition, students must meet regularly with
the faculty supervisor, and the student’s work must be evaluated
by both the faculty supervisor and the site supervisor. May be
repeated once for credit.
PSYC 3099 Senior Honors Thesis
1-6 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 2300, consent of department,
consent of director of the Honors Program, and grade point
averages of at least 3.5 in psychology and 3.25 overall. Senior honors
thesis research in psychology under the direction of a faculty
member. Students may earn up to a total of six credits.
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