2018-2019 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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The College reserves the right to change procedures, programs, curricula, courses, fees and charges, instructors and degree requirements without prior notice. It further reserves the right to sever the connection of any student with the College for an appropriate reason.
NOTE: The course sequence outlines appearing under each department are illustrative only, and do not supersede either general or departmental requirements. Extra-departmental courses ancillary to the major, and specified by name or course number in the sequence outlines, are considered to be an integral part of the major program.
New Course Numbering System
Beginning in the Fall 2006 semester, Saint Anselm College adopted a three number course designation system. Henceforth, the following course numbering system is in effect.
100 – 199 Introductory
200 – 299 Intermediate
300 – 399 Intermediate/Advanced
400 – 499 Directed readings, research, internships and further advanced study
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered, returning all 200-level courses.
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PO 254 - Media and Politics
This course examines the role of mass media in shaping American politics and government. The course pays particular attention to how the norms of reporting, the incentives and pressures on news corporations, and the rise of new media technology affect the way the media covers and shapes American government and politics and influences public opinion, elections, governance, and public policy. (Formerly PO 354)
Four credits.
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PO 255 - Campaigns and Elections
This course examines campaigns and elections in the American context, including voting, political parties, campaign trends and tactics, election administration, campaign finance, and independent political action committees. These are examined at both the presidential and congressional levels.
Four credits.
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PO 257 - Medieval Political Thought
The medieval political philosophers - Christian, Jewish, and Muslim - confronted the inherent and inevitable tension between the demands of faith and the necessities of the nation most deeply. It is this issue above all that distinguishes the medieval political thinker from the ancient (whose polytheism means the problem does not surface) and the modern (whose doctrine of toleration buries the problem without fully addressing it). Why do philosophers like Augustine recognize such a distance between the city of God and the human city? What does that distance imply for political practice? What do our faith commitments require of us in our political lives, and what limits might the political world impose on those commitments? To address these questions and others, seminars will examine texts by Augustine, Aquinas, Maimonides, Ibn Tufayl, al-Farabi and others. (Formerly PO 357)
Four credits.
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PO 258 - American Political Thought
The debates between America’s Founders - Federalists and anti-Federalists - persist into the present day. Selections from a variety of authors, with special attention given to the Founding Alexis de Tocqueville, and Abraham Lincoln. We will explore a number of enduring political issues from these readings including federal-state relations, the role of government in the private sector, the relationship between liberty and equality, the development of an American science of politics, the place of commerce and industry in a free society, the standing of religion in public life, and the character of a free people. (Formerly PO 358)
Four credits.
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PO 259 - Contemporary Christian Political Thought
This course is a survey of the variety of Christian understandings of politics that have developed in the wake of WWII. Readings will include various papal encyclicals, as well as primary texts by authors like Reinhold Niebuhr, John Howard Yoder, and Yves Simon that cover topics like the best kinds of government, economics, race, human rights and war. As a combination of lecture and group discussion, students are required to read the assignments carefully and to participate actively in class. (Formerly PO 359)
Four credits.
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PO 260 - Political Theories of the Environment
This course explores the relation between the human (and political life) and the natural. We will attend first to modern political thought and the relation of ideas of individual liberty with the purpose of “the conquest of nature.” That conquest has led both to the loss of natural environments, on the one hand, and to the conquest of natural diseases and the construction of new habitats and flourishing economies on the other. We turn, then, to critiques of the new politics, critiques which seek to restore an appreciation for wilderness and its spiritual benefits. Concepts of nature thus frame our concepts of human liberty and good character. Finally, students will engage in the application of these theories to current environmental debates, and to the tension between preservationists and conservationists. This course is required for Environmental Studies majors. This course is required for Environmental Studies majors. (Formerly PO 270)
Four credits.
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PO 275 - Human Rights
This course provides an introduction to human rights and is organized around a number of important questions including: What is the nature of rights? How did human rights develop? What accounts for the success of human rights as an ideal in international politics? Why do countries commit to human rights treaties that limit their sovereignty? Do countries actually comply with human rights obligations? What are the various international and regional instruments for the protection of human rights? How has human rights thinking evolved to deal with the mass violation of human rights so often seen in the twentieth century?
Note: Meets Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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PO 320 - International Relations Theory
An examination of the primary approaches in the field of International Relations (IR), including realism, liberalism, and constructivism. Topics covered include the causes and prevention of major wars, the relationship between human nature and international politics, popular culture and identity formation, globalization, and the return of normative and religious concerns to the study of IR. Readings will draw from a mixture of the traditional IR canon and innovative new ways of examining these subjects.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Open to Politics and IR majors who have completed PO 104 and PO 106 .
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PO 322 - Justice and War in International Relations
This course studies two great themes, justice and power, as they are worked out in times of war. During times of war opposing nations will each claim to have right on their side. Surprisingly, war expresses deep claims about justice. We begin with selections from Thucydides, who defines and describes the problem of justice and power for us. We conclude with Kant, who offers a hope that justice and power may be brought into accord (if not entirely reconciled). Several questions emerge: What causes wars, and what makes the cause right? Is patriotism a moral duty? Is war or peace the more natural condition for states? Is it possible to combine justice with power? To engage these questions we read the works of leading thinkers from the perspectives of the Islamic and Christian just war tradition, political realism, and international law, including Thucydides, Cicero, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Vitoria, and Grotius. (Formerly PO 347)
Four credits.
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PO 326 - Latin American Politics
This course examines the government and politics of Latin America, taking both a regional and country-specific approach. It examines region-wide patterns such as the colonial inheritance, relations with the United States, and experiences with democratization and economic development. It also examines a number of individual Latin American countries in-depth, focusing on their government structures, political cultures, records of regime change, and state-society relations. Additionally, the course considers contemporary policy challenges, such as regional integration, immigration, and illegal trafficking.
Four credits.
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PO 327 - Middle East Politics
The purpose of this survey course is to familiarize students with the culture, institutions, and peoples of the modern Middle East. The class examines patterns of modernization and development across several regional polities, with particular attention devoted to the effect of colonial legacies and strategies of resistance, pan-Arab nationalism, the re-emergence of political Islam, economic underdevelopment and the politics of oil.
Four credits.
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PO 328 - Politics of South Asia
This course examines politics and government in the two leading South Asian nations of India and Pakistan. It will also serve as an introduction to some of the major intellectual and theoretical concerns in the field of South Asian political studies, including the legacies of colonialism, political instability, the role of the military, the threat of nuclear war, ongoing problems of poverty, the situation in Kashmir and religious tensions. (Formerly PO 331)
Four credits.
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PO 329 - Russian Area Politics
Analysis of contemporary politics in Russia. The course emphasizes those historical, geographical, and economic features which have influenced Russian political development. Attention is also given to the uniqueness of Russian political thought and its cultures.
Four credits.
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PO 332 - Political Violence
This course will offer an in depth study of political violence involving non-state actors. Students will consider theories of identity and violence and study the emergence, duration and cessation of major forms of political violence including communal violence, terrorism and civil war.
Four credits.
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PO 333 - Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding
International relations is often concerned with the causes of war. This course offers an in-depth study of peace in international relations. Students will examine peace at the level of the international system, bilaterally in the relations between states and with regard to non-state actors. The course will also examine the effectiveness of intervention strategies including military peacekeeping operations and grassroots peacebuilding.
Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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PO 345 - Public Administration
This course considers several analytic perspectives for understanding the dynamics of public administration, with a particular emphasis on the president’s role in that process. The course examines how the president interacts with the federal bureaucracy to formulate and implement policy, and negotiates with Congress to pass legislation enacting that policy. The course also considers the impact of these central relationships on the broader institutional and electoral contexts in which these political actors function.
Four credits.
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PO 346 - The New Hampshire Primary and Presidential Nomination Politics
This course analyzes New Hampshire’s Presidential Primary as a political institution. Students will explore how New Hampshire primary became an institution in American politics, how the New Hampshire’s First in the Nation Primary influences presidential candidates and elections, and the roles of parties, interest groups, and the media in the Primary and campaigns in general. We will consider whether the Primary should retain its place at the start of the nominating process. As part of the course students will complete a significant research project on a past primary campaign.
Four credits.
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PO 348 - Political Education: Living and Learning Liberty
Liberty is usually thought of in one of two ways. On the one hand, liberty is thought of as the opposite of tyranny, in which case we mean something like freedom from human masters (what Augustine calls “political freedom”). On the other hand, we think of liberty as the opposite of determinism, in which case we mean something like a life directed by a rational free will (what Augustine calls “genuine freedom”). This course investigates topics of political liberty, religious liberty, economic freedom, and the character of free persons, as well as the social institutions of a free society and the fine line between liberty and dominion. Texts include works by Augustine, Madison, Locke, Berlin, Tocqueville, Mill, and others. Students will apply the lessons of liberty to develop policy proposals concerning issues in the current political landscape. Students enrolled in the course may choose to bypass the housing lottery and be housed (with their roommates) in the LLC, and we will hold our classes there. We will also integrate campus events - political debates, performances, gallery openings, a game night - into our studies over the semester. (Formerly PO 201)
Four credits.
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PO 349 - The Nature of Politics
Aristotle tells us that “Man is by nature a political animal,” but what does this mean, and what is the nature of politics? The nature of politics involves the distribution of power in complex communities for the purpose of securing interests and honors. The distribution of power requires a justification of power or authority - in other words, a regime’s account of justice. Looked at in this way we can see that a number of themes emerge: the enduring problem of faction, and the distinction of public and private goods; the shaping of a “public” and the ordering of a regime; the empowerment - and disempowerment - of reason in public life; the relationship between justice and power; the interaction of nature and convention in politics. The texts include works by Aristotle, Xenophon, Montesquieu, Shakespeare and Machiavelli. (Formerly PO 207)
Four credits.
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PO 350 - Political Catholicism
This course taught in a seminar format examines the political role of the Roman Catholic Church from a social science perspective. The focus is both on the church as an international actor and as a domestic political force in various countries. Topics considered will include issues of church and state, religious freedom, Catholicism and democracy, Catholicism and dictatorships, and the church as an actor on issues of peace and war. The course will also begin with a brief consideration of Saint Augustine’s political theology and end with a consideration of contemporary Catholic social teaching.
Four credits.
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PO 352 - Theory and Practice: Problems of Political Economy
One of the most fundamental and enduring political problems is finding the right balance between the goods of individuals and the good of the community. Modern America confronts that issue in our debates over health care, education, environmental policy, transportation, and the like. This course aims to unite the study of political theory and contemporary politics by analyzing the problem of political economy as it currently exists in the United States in light of the understandings of this problem proposed by various political theorists. Several questions present themselves for study. What is the proper purpose and extent of political authority in economic life? In what ways might the pursuit of private interests promote public goods, and in what ways do those interests and goods simply diverge? Are there some things that are properly the work of government, even if they might be accomplished by the private sector? We will consider works by Aristotle and Aquinas; Locke, Smith, Malthus, and Ricardo; Marx, Mill, and Marshall; Keynes and Hayek; Axelrod and Hirschman; and contemporary treatments of the economic problems of poverty and the environment.
Four credits.
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PO 353 - Politics of Diversity
This course focuses on the question: How can a pluralistic democracy, specifically America, deal justly with diversity? In order to address this question, we will divide our inquiry into two parts. First, we will look at issues concerning racial, religious, moral, intellectual, gender, and sexual diversity in America. Second, we will examine various democratic political options for dealing justly with diversity. Students will be asked to formulate their response to this question and defend their position both orally and in writing.
Four credits.
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PO 356 - Our Political Moment: Liberties, Communities, and Democracy in America Today
Over the last century the problems of political life have been explored by liberals (who emphasize the liberty of individuals), pluralists (who describe political life as a dynamic interaction of identity groups), and by critics of these two approaches who tend to give emphasis to the claims of community and the maintenance of public ethics. Is it possible to step back from the heat of the current political moment, to consider together the foundations of the current debate, and to generate some light? When we do, we encounter questions about the meaning of a good life and its relation to politics, and about identity and community. This course culminates with development of practical approaches to the problem of our political moment rooted in a foundation of contemporary political thought. Readings are from Rawls and Dworkin, MacIntyre and Taylor, Hayek and Kirk, and Alcoff and Lakoff, Students enrolled in the course may choose to bypass the housing lottery and be housed (with their roommates) in the LLC, and we will hold our classes there. We will also integrate campus events - political debates, performances, gallery openings, a game night - into our studies over the semester.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Open to Junior or Seniors.
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PO 360 - Comparative Democratization
This advanced seminar course explores a form of government - democracy – that is much celebrated by today’s politicians, pundits, and scholars, but whose nuances and complexities frequently are not well understood. What does it mean to be democratic? How can a country foster democracy? What factors affect its chances of success? The course explores these questions and more. It approaches democracy as a process, one that is constantly changing and never “finished.” It examines democratization conceptually, historically, and regionally. In addition, it considers contemporary issues in democracy promotion, such as religious fundamentalism, post-conflict situations, and the widespread use of technologies such as social media.
Four credits.
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PO 400 - Independent Study
Students wishing to explore topics of their own choosing may design courses of independent study with the advice and consent of a member of the department.
Four credits.
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PO 402 - Independent Study
Students wishing to explore topics of their own choosing may design courses of independent study with the advice and consent of a member of the department.
Two credits.
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PO 425 - Selected Topics in Political Thought
Topics vary by semester, and may include theoretical approaches to works of literature, religion and politics, or advanced courses dedicated to the study of a particular political thinker or school of thought.
Four credits.
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PO 442 - Selected Topics in World Politics
This course will examine a contemporary topic confronting world politics. Its objective is to provide an opportunity for a critical examination and discussion of relevant issues in world affairs. Topics vary by semester, and may include the Mideast Peace Process, ideological approaches to global politics, Islamic fundamentalism, and social justice issues in the Third World.
Four credits.
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PO 446 - Selected Topics in American Politics
An examination of a current topic in American politics and society. Topics vary by semester, and include campaigns and elections, legislation and lobbying, media relations in politics, women in politics, and ethical issues in politics.
Four credits.
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PO 456 - Integrated Studies Seminar
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PH 105 .
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PO 478 - Senior Seminar
This seminar is required of all Politics and International Relations majors during the senior year. Seniors are expected to write an independent guided research paper which constitutes the senior thesis.
Four credits.
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PO 480 - Government Internship (One Course)
Students are placed in a federal or state government agency.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Chair.
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PO 485 - Government Internship (Two courses)
Students are placed in a federal or state agency.
Eight credits.
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PO 486 - Internship - Summer School
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PO 487-488-489 - Washington Internship
Students are placed in a federal agency in Washington, D.C.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Chair.
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PO 490 - Concord Experience Program (3 courses)
Twelve credits.
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PO 491 - New York Internship Program (Five courses)
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PO 494 - Campaign Internship
Students will work with a national, state or local campaign for a candidate for public office.
Four credits.
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PS 100 - Topics in Introductory Physics
This course will consist of a detailed investigation of a topic or set of topics important to contemporary physics but that is covered at the introductory level. The topic will be chosen by the department for its relevance to current research in physics, its accessibility to students, and/or a demonstrated need.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 101 - Astronomy
An introduction to the current understanding of the universe combined with an observational component which involves familiarization with the night sky and telescopic observation of the moon, planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 103 - Weather and Climate
An introduction to the physical principles that are used to understand the mechanisms that control the Earth’s atmosphere. Topics covered will include: the Earth’s Heat Budget, the Hydrologic Cycle, Atmospheric Stability, Cloud Formation, Global Circulation Patterns, Wave Cyclone Theory, and climate Change Theories. The class will also provide insight into understanding the fundamental science behind issues such as global climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, and air pollution.
Four credits.
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PS 104 - Forensic Physics
This is a one-semester course that looks at the application of physics to forensics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, ballistics, blood spatter analysis, vehicular accidents, radiation monitoring and exposure, acoustic forensics, and combustion. This is an optional course for the Forensic Science program.
Four credits.
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PS 105 - Energy (Physical Principles, Problems & Alternatives)
An introduction to the fundamental understanding of energy and the implications associated with the different sources of energy used to power our society. Topics covered will include thermal, electrical, and nuclear energies, renewable energies, such as solar, wind, and geothermal and energy from fossil fuels. In addition, climate change, radioactivity, and acid rain will be discussed as consequences of the different sources of energy.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 121-122 - General Physics I - II
A modern introduction to basic physics that requires a strong background in algebra, plane geometry, and elementary trigonometry. Calculus is not required. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Biology and Natural Science. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Biology and Natural Science. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Biology and Natural Science.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 131-132 - Calculus-Based Physics I - II
A modern introduction to basic physics that uses calculus as a tool. This course also addresses the nature of science and some life science topics to show how physics fits into the broader domain of science. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Physics, and Engineering Physics (3-2 students)
Note: PS 131 Meets the Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
Co-requisite(s): MA 170 - MA 180 or equivalent.
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PS 137 - The Nature and Origins of Time
Time is one of the most fundamental quantities in all of science and is something we take for granted. But what is it and how do we measure it? This course will address these questions by first providing a basic background in the physics and math necessary to study time in a scientific manner before using this background to explore the nature of time and how we measure it. Specific topics will include synchronizing clocks, methods of measuring time, paradoxes of time, causality & determinism, gravity’s effect on time, thermodynamic time, time in emergent systems, time in quantum systems, time in complex (including biological and evolutionary) systems, perceptions of time, geological time, and the nature of clocks.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 201 - Geology
An introduction to physical geology including, but not necessarily limited to, topics such as the origin, classification, and identification of minerals, rocks, and related structures; plate tectonics; and processes that shape the earth’s surface. The laboratory portion of the class consists largely of field work in various locations around New Hampshire and parts of Maine including in the White Mountains.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 202 - Planetary Science
This course will use basic concepts of astronomy, geology, and physics to do a comparative analysis of the worlds of the Solar System. Topics may include: observation of the planets, history of planetary exploration, terrestrial landforms and processes, atmospheric processes, small bodies in the Solar System, and formation of the Solar System.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Four credits.
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PS 222 - Life Beyond Earth
This course will discuss the probability and possibility of extraterrestrial life and details the science behind the search for life. The course will also explore the possibilities for human exploration beyond Earth. Topics may include: star formation, stellar evolution, planetary formation, mass extinctions, evolution and natural selection, radio astronomical techniques to search for signs of intelligent signals, and human spaceflight.
Four credits.
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PS 231 - Modern Physics
A one-semester course that naturally follows the two-semester Calculus-Based Physics sequence and introduces students to the basic areas of modern physics including atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics, condensed matter physics, high energy and nuclear physics, and more as time allows.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 235 - Computational Physics
This course introduces students to computational methods frequently employed in physics and engineering. Emphasis will be placed on applying numerical methods to physical problems using an appropriate programming language. Topics may include speed and accuracy of computations; graphics and visualization; solutions of linear and nonlinear equations; methods of integration, differentiation, and interpolation; solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations; and Monte Carlo methods.
Note: Prior programming experience is recommended but not necessary.
Four credits.
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PS 241 - Statics
A study of rigid-body mechanics that provides a foundation for the design and analysis of structural and mechanical systems. Topics covered include force vectors, structural analysis, internal forces, and moments of inertia.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 243 - Strength of Materials
This standard course in the engineering area is referred to alternately as mechanics of solids, mechanics of materials, or strength of materials. Topics covered include stress analysis, strain, the Mohr circle, yield and failure criteria, torsion, and bending of beams.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 241 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 245 - Electrical Circuits
This is an intermediate level course in the analysis of electrical circuits, devices, and systems. The course utilizes differential equations and other techniques to analyze circuits, including those with operational amplifiers and other active and passive elements. The course includes a laboratory and providing the basis for continued study in physics and electrical engineering.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 346 - Thermodynamics
This is an intermediate level course in Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics. The course studies the laws and fundamental assumptions of thermodynamics and statistical physics, providing the framework for studies of entropy, thermodynamic cycles, and other such processes.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 347 - Fluid Dynamics
This is an intermediate level course in Fluid Dynamics. The laws of mechanics and those for conservative quantities are used to analyze fluids at rest and in motion. Concepts such as; Bernoulli’s law; the continuity equation; dimensional analysis; viscous flow; and boundary-layer theory; will be discussed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 and MA 220 .
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PS 380 - Electricity and Magnetism
This is an intermediate level course in Electromagnetism. The course is focused on the application of mathematics at a level of differential equation to the investigation of electromagnetic phenomena. Topics such as electroand magneto-statics, Maxwell’s equations, waveguides, radiation patterns, and antenna design will be discussed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 and MA 220 .
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PS 382 - Classical Mechanics
A study of classical mechanics applied to the motion of particles, systems, and rigid bodies. Topics covered include analysis in several coordinate systems, conservation laws, rigid-body analysis, and an introduction to Hamiltonian and Lagrangian methods of analysis.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of the instructor.
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PS 386 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
This course is a discussion of mathematical methods with emphasis on their applications to physics. The topics covered include: complex numbers, complex algebra, Fourier series, integral transforms, and group theory.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): MA 310 Linear Analysis or permission of the instructor.
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PS 400 - Independent Study
Qualified students may study a topic with a professor in the department.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and completion of required forms in the Office of the Registrar.
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PS 449 - Topics in Physics
This course will consist of a detailed investigation of a topic important to contemporary physics. The topic will be chosen by the department for its relevance to current research in physics and its accessibility to students.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131-132 and permission of the instructor.
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PS 452 - Research in Physics
The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student presents an oral report to students and faculty, writes a thesis describing his/her research, and may be required to present the results in poster presentations. Open to qualified students in other majors with the permission of both department chairpersons. This course is recommended for Applied Physics majors and required for Physics majors.
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): PS 451 Research & Design Seminar and permission of the instructor.
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PS 475-476 - Physics Internship
Qualified students may be offered the opportunity to develop an internship experience relevant to their academic goals. PS 475 and PS476 are each typically the equivalent of one academic course. Students may not register for PS476 alone; it is be taken in conjunction with PS 475. Students will earn a letter grade for PS 475 and PS476 will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Four credits.
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Psychology |
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PY 101 - General Psychology
Can you taste without smell? What explains who wins and who loses a race? Can the voice of a narrator influence your memory of their speech? Can infants perform algebra? These and more questions are explored in General psychology. This course introduces the student to the science of human and animal behavior. The scientific basis of psychology is examined. Basic topics covered are biological and cognitive foundations of behavior, individual differences, measurement techniques, personality theories and development, motivation and emotion, normal vs. abnormal behavior, perception, social behavior and learning.
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)
Four credits.
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PY 105 - Behavioral Neuroscience
This course introduces the neurobiological foundations of mental processes and behavior. In addition to the mechanics and gross anatomy of the regulatory systems, topics covered in this course include: sensory systems, motivational systems (e.g., sleep and hunger), emotion, memory and psychopathology.
Four credits
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PY 199 - Child Growth and Development
This course examines the multiple dimensions of child development, and the place of education in promoting healthy development for all children. In the course, we will explore the interdependent processes of child development, including physical, social, cognitive, linguistic, and emotional development, from conception through age 12. Special emphasis on the elementary school years will help students preparing for careers in elementary education gain an understanding of children’s growth and development relevant to their interest in children’s success as learners. Open to Elementary Education Majors Only and cannot be taken in addition to PY 202 .
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)
Four credits.
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PY 201 - Organizational Psychology
Examines the application of psychology to the general field of industry and organizations. Specific areas covered are measurement and analysis of jobs and job proficiency, personnel selection procedures, interview techniques, psychological testing, and conditions affecting work productivity.
Four credits.
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PY 202 - Child Psychology
The course covers psychological development of the individual from conception to pre-adolescence, including areas of cognition, personality, learning, as well as the physical and the emotional development of the child.
Note: Cannot be taken in addition to PY 199 .
Four credits.
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PY 203 - Adolescent Psychology
The psychological development of adolescence. Areas covered are the development of the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral aspects of adolescence. Special consideration is paid to family interaction and the current forces affecting the behavior of youth today.
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC)
Four credits.
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PY 204 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
This course examines the biological, intellectual, personal and social development of adults beginning with early adulthood and continuing to the end of life. Students will explore the research that has been conducted in the field of adulthood, and study the events of adulthood, such as occupational choice, marriage, parenthood, and retirement. Some of the fundamental concerns and controversies that accompany the study of adult development and aging are also addressed.
Four credits
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PY 205 - Psychology of Addiction and Dependency
The psychological aspects of addiction and dependency are surveyed. The construct of addiction is entertained in this framework. Chemicals that modify human behavior and emotion are studied as they relate to Psychopathology and the functioning of the healthy individual. Other compulsive non-chemical addictions are also discussed. Additional topics include behavioral pharmacology and clinical treatment of addiction and dependency.
Four credits.
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PY 206 - Health Psychology
The role of psychological factors in four health-related areas: the prevention and treatment of mental and physical illness; the development of mental and physical illness; the promotion and maintenance of good health behavior; and the organization and formation of national and international health-care policy and the health-care system. The student will be exposed to the underlying psychological theories and methods employed in this area, as well as their clinical applications.
Four credits.
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PY 207 - Psychology of Gender
This course explores the meaning and significance of “gender,” focusing on the view of this construct from within psychology. Included are investigations of most of the major subfields within psychology (e.g. perception/cognition, neuroscience, social/ personality, developmental). Relevant psychological theories, approaches to research, and research results are critically discussed and evaluated. Related topics covered include biological differences between males and females, intimate relationships, stereotypes, and language.
Four credits.
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PY 208 - Psychology and Law
This course addresses psychological knowledge as it pertains to law. Emphasis is in two broad areas. First, is presentation and critical analysis of the application of Psychology-based research to areas of law, such as the influence of sensation and perception on witness memory. Second, is the presentation of usual and customary practice of Psychology in areas of law, such as assessing police personality, jury selection, child abuse evaluations and effects of imprisonment on behavior.
Four credits.
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PY 209 - Political Psychology
Application of psychological theory to the practical political realm to identify rationales and motivations associated with political thinking processes and behavior. Topics include political communication, information processing, persuasion, socialization, social conflict, negotiation and bargaining, and mass media effects.
Note: Meets Social Scientific Awareness Learning Outcome (SOC) and the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)
Four credits.
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PY 210 - Special Topics in Psychology
Detailed examination in a seminar format, of a topic of current psychological interest or concern. The department will choose and announce the topic prior to course registration.
Four credits.
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PY 211 - Cross Cultural Psychology
This course is designed to explore the research and application of cross cultural psychology to understand the ways in which culture explains differences in perception, communication, personality, and social processes. Students will gain knowledge about recent research while also exploring ways in which their cultural experience has shaped their personality, perception, and communication patterns. Special emphasis will be placed on creating greater cultural competency when working with members of non-dominant cultures. Using text, primary source material, media, experiential learning activities and writing assignments the course will introduce students to major theoretical orientations and provide opportunities for critical evaluation of cross cultural theory.
Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)
Four credits.
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PY 212 - Sports and Exercise Psychology
Research and clinical applications in the study of sport and exercise psychology are offered in this course. This course includes cognitive, affective, behavioral and social factors involved in the assessment and application of psychological principles to this discipline.
Four credits.
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PY 301 - Behavioral Statistics
This introductory course begins with a review of basic mathematics. Next, descriptive and inferential statistics are presented. Descriptive to include single subject methods and inferential to cover both parametric and non-parametric methods. This course will introduce the student to laboratory resources and use of computers in assisting design, analysis and presentation of results.
Note: Meets Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome (QUAN)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 .
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PY 302 - Foundations of Research Methods
Introduction to the methods of conducting psychological research including ethics. Laboratory activities include designing studies, recruiting and testing participants, database management, statistical analyses, and writing research papers.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 . PY 301 is suggested but not required.
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PY 304 - Cognitive Psychology
The scientific study of the workings of the human mind. Topics to be covered include perceptual processes and attention, memory, mental imagery, language, reading, problem solving, reasoning, decision making, and cognitive and language development. The basic theme is the examination of how humans process information.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 , or permission of the instructor.
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PY 306 - Psychology of Personality
An explanation of personality structure, function, dynamics, and development. The scientific bases of the study of the personality are established. Main points of view of leading personality theorists are analyzed. The normal personality is emphasized.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 307 - Abnormal Psychology
This course introduces the theoretical approaches and empirical research regarding the etiology, assessment, classification, prevention and treatment of personality and psychological disorders such as antisocial personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to name two.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 308 - Clinical Psychology
A review of the status of clinical psychology. Evaluation and diagnostic techniques are presented and the growth of psychotherapy is examined from Freud to recent behavioral modification techniques. Individual and group methods are evaluated.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 , or permission of the instructor.
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PY 309 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
The consideration of current advancements and challenges in the study of Psychology are considered in this course. Primary readings, films, laboratory and field experiences will be utilized for students to gain insight regarding topics related to the faculty member’s expertise.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 310 - Humanistic Psychology
Concentrates on the developments of the Humanistic movement from the 1950s to the present. Emphasis is placed on the normal and fully actualizing human, as well as other areas of human behavior ignored by traditional psychology.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 , PY 306 , or permission of the instructor.
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PY 311 - Neuropsychological Assessment
An introduction to the theory and practice of Neuropsychology. Students will gain an understanding of the field through clinical case studies and the tests and measurements utilized by neuropsychologists. Students will gain experience administering some tests, evaluating individual differences, and completing summary reports.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 and PY 301 .
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PY 312 - History and Systems of Psychology
The historical roots of the development of modern psychology are entertained. Major areas include the behavioral and cognitive revolutions. Additionally psychoanalysis and reactions from the developing field are considered. Current topics and their roots include neuroscience, perception and intelligence.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 313 - Psychology of Learning and Motivation
Traditional approaches to studying the science of behavior are discussed including classical (Pavlovian) conditioning, operant conditioning, and their interactions. Several laboratory projects are conducted throughout this course. Many applications of learning theory are also entertained. Additional topics include motivation, emotion, drives, and incentive learning. Major theorists and their contributions to learning theory are discussed.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 315 - Social Psychology
This course deals with the psychology of the individual interacting with his/her social environment, that is, how we influence and are influenced by friends, groups, organizations, and cultures. Topics include social thinking, understanding the psychological causes of our social behaviors and beliefs, attitudes and attitude change, group psychology, romantic attraction, aggression, prejudice, and altruism.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 .
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PY 316 - Sensation and Perception
This course introduces the neurobiology of the sensory systems, the acquisitions of environmental energy, and the formation of perception. The five traditional senses are examined with an emphasis on the visual system and visual perception (e.g., depth and color).
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or PY 105 , or permission of the instructor.
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PY 317 - Research Methods in Cognition and Developmental Psychology
An introduction to research methods used to study human cognition and development. Representative topics include: language, memory, emotional processing, reading disabilities, mindfulness, and cognitive rehabilitation. Students will conduct individual and team projects using experimental, quasi-experimental and unobtrusive designs to investigate research questions formulated to consider both cognitive and developmental processes. Each section typically limited to 12 students.
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): PY 302 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 318 - Research Methods in Brain and Behavior Sciences
An introduction to research methods used to investigate and evaluate the molar relationships between the brain and behavior. Representative topics may include: animal models of addiction, exteroceptive versus interoceptive behavioral cues, neuroplasticity, electrophysiology, and biomarkers. In addition to proscriptive research experiences, a course project will afford students the opportunity to design and conduct their own project investigating brain and behavior.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 302 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 319 - Research Methods in Personality and Social Psychology
An introduction to research methods used to study social behavior and individual traits. Representative topics include: Heuristic processes, social influence, helping behavior, individual difference measures such as introversion/extroversion and attitudinal measures. Students will conduct group and individuals projects using experimental, quasi-experimental and unobtrusive designs to investigate individual and social behaviors. Each section typically limited to 12 students.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 302 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 320 - Research Methods in Applied Psychology
An introduction to research methods used to study applied psychological science. Representative topics include: assessment, change management, performance enhancement, and group process in the context of work, education, health behaviors, and human performance. Student individual and team projects are conducted to investigate applications of psychological science in macro and micro context using experimental, quasi-experimental, mixed method and observational designs. Each section typically limited to 12 students.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 302 or permission of the instructor.
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PY 321 - Clinical Neuroscience
This course examines the relationships between human brain function and behavior, with an emphasis on the behavioral consequences of brain injury and disease. The course uses a case study approach to examine neuropsychological disorders such as amnesia, aphasia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia. Students will gain a basic understanding of brain anatomy and the neural systems supporting cognitive processes such as memory, language, and attention.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or permission of the instructor
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PY 322 - Behavioral Pharmacology
This course examines the behavioral effects of a variety of psychoactive drugs including psychotherapeutic drugs. The course surveys all the major psychoactive drugs and illustrates the functions they have on all neurotransmitter and receptor systems. Various assays for studying behavioral effects of drugs are demonstrated in laboratory exercises.
Note: Cannot be taken in addition to BI 346
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or PY 105 , or BI 103 , or BI 104 , or permission of the instructor
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