2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

InterdisciplinaryStudiesSP 3300 Survey of the Literary Masterpieces ofSpanish AmericaSP 4350 Spanish American Literature to 1900SP 4360 Spanish American Literature 1900 to PresentUp to two three-credit courses with the prior approval ofthe Chair of the Latin American Studies Council.Possible electives for the minor include courses with LatinAmerican specific content, available through study abroad,internships, independent study, Plymouth State field schoolcourses, and Plymouth experimental course offerings. Spanishlanguage and Spanish American literature and culture classesare offered through Plymouth State University’s study abroadprogram in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in addition to Plymouth.Please see the Languages and Linguistics Department Chair orthe Latin American Studies Council Chair for information onstudy abroad.Medieval Studies Minor15 creditsOffered by the Medieval Studies CouncilCouncil: Elaine S. Allard, Karolyn Kinane, Naomi R. Kline,Barbara D. Lopez-MayhewThe Medieval Studies minor is designed to encourageundergraduate students at Plymouth State University to enrichtheir studies by exploring the Middle Ages in Western Europe.The Medieval Studies minor is an interdisciplinary programdesigned to appeal to students who desire to break fromtraditional boundaries. Students will find that material studiedin one course is approached from a complementary point ofview in other courses. Designation as a minor will be at thestudent’s request to the Chair of the Medieval Studies Council.Required:CreditsAH 1110 Survey of Art I 3Complete four of the following, at least six credits must be atthe 3000/4000 level: 12AH 3500 The World of the Crusades (GACO) (INCO)AH 3710 Ancient ArtAH 3720 Medieval ArtAN 3200 Anthropology of Religion, Ritual and MythENDI 1330 Arthurian Legends: Representations ofleadership, Romance, National Identity andSpiritual Quest (PPDI)EN 2120 Ancient LiteratureEN 4020 Chaucer: Canterbury TalesHI 2005 Ancient and Medieval CivilizationsMU 3310 History and Literature of Music IPY 2200 Ideas of the Old Testament (GACO)PY 2210 New Testament Thought (GACO)PY 3110 History of Philosophy I: Ancient (INCO)PY 3140 Medieval PhilosophyPY 3540 Philosophy of Religion (INCO)SP 4300 Medieval Spanish LiteratureTH 4510 Theatre History INeuroscience Minor17 or 19 creditsOffered by the Neuroscience CouncilChairs: Christopher C. Chabot and Brian T. HealyCouncil: Paul M. Fedorchak, John W. Kulig, H. David ZehrThe Neuroscience minor is designed to give studentsexperience in the multidisciplinary field of Neuroscience thatincludes Biology and Psychology. The program is composedof introductory courses in either Biological or Psychologicalsciences, component courses offered by these departments,and a capstone experience that involves independent research.Students considering graduate school would benefit from theexperience gained from this program.Students who are interested in this minor should contact one ofthe Chairs of the Neuroscience Council. Several of the coursesstipulated in this minor have specific prerequisites.Required:CreditsBI 4780 Neurobiology 4PS 3280 Developmental Psychobiology 3Complete one of the following: 3 or 4BI 4200 Senior ResearchPS 4940 Independent Research in PsychologyComplete two of the following: 7 or 8BI 2120 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIBI 4760 Animal BehaviorPS 3210 LearningPS 3220 Cognitive PsychologyPS 3600 Biological PsychologyThe prerequisites for the courses in this minor can be found inthe course descriptions outlined in this Catalog. Prerequisitesinclude: BI 2110, PS 2010, junior or senior Biology or Psychologymajor, permission of Chair and faculty supervisor.Northern New England HeritageStudies MinorOffered by the Institute for New Hampshire Studies15 creditsThe purpose of the minor in Northern New England HeritageStudies is to provide students with a better comprehensionof the natural, social, and cultural environment of the region.Students who matriculate toward the minor will gain a betterunderstanding of the unique characteristics of the region.The structure of the minor is designed to impart introductoryinformation about the archaeology, culture, geography, history,and environment of the region, and to provide an avenue formore in-depth analysis through independent study, seminars,158 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008