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PHIL 311 Asian Religion and Philosophy (same as REL 311 )
This course examines the major philosophies and religions of Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto. Particular attention will be paid to conceptions of self, nature, divinity and ethics. The course will also examine the ways in which these religions have influenced each other. Credit(s): 3
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PHIL 320 Aesthetics
This course is a study of the nature of art with emphasis on both experience and criticism. The study of interpretations of the aesthetic experience is made within the context of selected works of art. Credit(s): 3
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PHIL 361 History of Western Political Philosophy I
A survey of the great political writings of Western Civilization from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Credit(s): 3
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PHIL 362 History of Western Political Philosophy II
A continuation of PHIL 361 covering the great political writings from the Renaissance to the present. The course covers the rise of modern political ideology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 361
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PHYS 103 Acoustics
Basic concepts of sound in relation to music. The course includes an introduction to the physics of vibrations, the nature and transmission of sound waves, spectrum description of complex waves, spectrum analysis of musical instruments, properties of musical scales, and temperament. The biophysics of sound reception includes a study of the ways in which the ear and the auditory nervous system transform and encode musical messages. Two-hour lecture plus two-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): PHYL 103 Acoustics Lab must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 105 The Physical Universe
This is a conceptual survey course covering the basic principles of physics and space science. Emphasis will be placed on developing an appreciation of the subject as it relates to everyday phenomena and to socially relevant physical science issues. The course is specifically designed for the non-technical student and requires only minimal fluency in mathematics. Three-hour lecture plus two-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4
Corequisite(s): PHYL 105 The Physical Universe lab must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 111 College Physics I
A study of the fundamental laws and principles of physics with emphasis on topics and applications to areas of the health professions. This course covers principles of statics, dynamics, work and energy, states of matter, heat and thermodynamics and wave phenomena. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory and one-hour recitation per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 201 PHYL Lab and PHYR 111
Corequisite(s): Recitation must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 112 College Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 111 . Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, modern physics, and nuclear radiation. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory and one-hour recitation per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111
Corequisite(s): PHYL Lab and PHYR 112 Recitation must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 121 General Physics I
An introduction to the basic principles of physics including classical mechanics, vibrations and waves, properties of matter, kinetic theory of gases, light, relativity, electricity, magnetism and radioactivity. This course is calculus-based and intended for students majoring in science, mathematics, computer information systems, and engineering. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory and one-hour recitation per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 PHYL Lab and PHYR 121
Corequisite(s): Recitation must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 122 General Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 121 . Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory and one-hour recitation per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 121 PHYL Lab and PHYR 122
Corequisite(s): Recitation must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 201 Introduction to Microcomputers
Topics to be covered include microcomputer system components and how they function, instruction sets and how they are programmed, input/output controller design and A/D and D/A converters. Selected experiments conducted to obtain hands-on experience with micro-computer circuitry. Three-hour lecture plus three-hour laboratory per week. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 122
Corequisite(s): PHYL 201 Introduction to Microcomputers Lab must be taken concurrently
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PHYS 221 Modern Physics
An introduction to post-classical physics as based upon the twin pillars of relativity and quantum mechanics. Material will be selected from areas of atomic, nuclear, solid-state and astrophysics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 and MATH 202 , PHYS 111 /PHYS 112 or PHYS 121 /PHYS 122
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PHYS 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of physics. Credit(s): 3 or 4
Corequisite(s): PHYL 295 Topics lab might be taken concurrently
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PHYS 299 Directed Studies
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for open-ended study of scientific methods and results of current interest in physics. The independent study may consist of a basic research problem, a library thesis or a problem in science education. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
Prerequisite(s): Four credits in physics
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PHYS 331 Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
A course designed to provide the science student with a repertoire of advanced mathematical techniques. Topics include infinite series, multivariate calculus, Vector analysis, complex variables, differential equations, integral transform and probability. Emphasis placed on applications to problems in physics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 201 and MATH 202 Recommended: PHYS 111 /PHYS 112 or PHYS 121 /PHYS 122
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PHYS 352 Health Physics
This course deals with topics in physics related to the health area. Topics include nuclear binding energy, nuclear models, radioactive decay, interaction of radiation with matter and radiation dose measurements. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112 or PHYS 122
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PHYS 375 Research Seminar
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for study of the scientific approach to the solution of technical problems. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing
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PHYS 495 Advanced Topics
Study of specific topics, issues, or themes within the field of physics. Credit(s): 3 or 4
Corequisite(s): PHYL 495 Advanced Topics lab may be taken concurrently
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PSCI 101 Introduction to Political Science
An introduction to political science emphasizing concepts basic to politics and political thought. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 102 Introduction to Public Administration
A survey of the principles, functions and processes of public administration with the specific emphasis on the political aspects and environment of bureaucracies. This is an introductory course. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 103 Foundational Ideas of Political Society
This course entails an analysis of the evolutionary patterns of competing ideologies and how these ideologies have, and will, affect our world. The main subject of analysis is political philosophy, not history. Therefore, our foundational unit of analysis is the philosophical ideas of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mussolini and others. Our goal is to see how these ideas have and will shape our world and the political societies that we live in, and then to critically assess their ability to establish the “best” political society. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 201 American Government
An introduction to the processes and institutions of the federal government. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 202 State and Local Government
An introduction to the forms and functions of state and local government, emphasizing Virginia. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 204 Introduction to International Politics
This course is designed as an introduction to the complex and dynamic nature of world politics. The goal of this course is to assist students in their endeavor to make sense of global issues and how they affect the global system, nation-states, not-state actors and the individual. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 205 Introduction to Public Policy
A study of the process of making public policy, including detection of public issues, consideration of alternatives and adoption and implementation of solutions. Recommend PSCI 102 . Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 206 Introduction to Theories of Public Organization
An introduction into public administration theory with a focus on public organization theories of management, motivation, leadership, communication, conflict resolution and decision making. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 209 Introduction to Comparative Politics
This course is designed as an introduction to the comparative study of political institutions and social processes at both the theoretical and practical levels. Examination at the theoretical level will entail a comparative assessment of the multiple means of governance. The practical study will include an examination of a set of nation-states with differing political, ideological, cultural and economic structures. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 210 American Legal System and Practices
This course provides undergraduate students with an overview of the American legal system in theory and practice. In addition, students examine the ethical and advocacy responsibilities in the promotion of justice. Students will also survey major fields of U.S. law, develop basic legal writing and reasoning skills and be exposed to basic research methodologies. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 295 Topics in Political Science
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of political science. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 301 History of Western Political Philosophy I
This course is a survey of the great political writings of Western Civilization from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance. This includes a discussion of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas and Machiavelli. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 302 History of Western Political Philosophy II
This course is a continuation of PSCI 301 that covers the great political writings from the Renaissance to the present. The course may include a discussion of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Bentham, Marx and/or Rawls. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 303 American Foreign Policy
This course serves as an introduction to the complex nature of American foreign policy and focuses on several aspects of the foreign policy making process. These include the historical evolution of U.S. foreign policy, institutional processes involved in decision making and key issues American officials confront. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 306 American Political Parties/Interest Groups
This course is a study of national political
organizations, processes and
behavior, specifically the impact of the party
system on American politics and the
influence of organized groups on the political
system. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 308 The American Presidency
This course will focus on the emergence and development of the modern presidency as an institution and its role in contemporary politics. The course will emphasize the constitutional background of the office, the evolution of presidential powers, the relationship between the presidency and Congress and the bureaucracy, the presidential election process, and the role of the presidency in policy-making. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 311 Organizational Leadership
This course is designed for the purpose of providing the student with an understanding of the theory and practice of organizational leadership. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 312 Elections and Voting Behavior
This course analyzes American elections and voting behavior with an emphasis on the procedure through which Americans cast their votes, how those votes are counted in order to select public officials, and recent changes in electoral politics brought on by the shifts in political environment in the United States. Special emphasis will be paid to understanding why people do and do not cast their vote on Election Day, as well as the impact of political institutions and culture on mass political behavior. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201
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PSCI 332 Legislative Politics
This course is designed to introduce students to the legislative process in the U.S. Congress by focusing on four broad areas: the foundations of the Congress and congressional elections, the organization of the two chambers, how representatives perform their work within the policy process and how the branch interacts with other institutions in American politics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 103 or PSCI 201
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PSCI 333 Political Psychology PSY-333
This course examines what psychology (mostly social and cognitive) can tell us about political phenomena. The course focuses on psychological theories that help us understand how people think and feel about politics. The primary goal of the course is to acquaint students with various ways in which psychological theory contributes to our understanding of politics and vice versa. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 103 OR PSCI 201 OR PSY 101
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PSCI 351 Politics and the Media (same as MCOM 351 )
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the complex interrelationship between politics and the media as well as between media/politics and all other areas of contemporary life. This course presents principles of politics and the media and trains students to analyze political life, issues, trends and events as they are covered, or not covered, by the news media. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 101 and MCOM 130
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PSCI 360 Constitutional Law I
This introductory course focuses on the issues
raised by the structural parts of the United
States Constitution. Consideration will be given
to judicial processes in constitutional cases;
judicial review; federalism; and the federal
courts functioning in the constitutional system.
Attention will then be given to the relationships
of the three federal branches of government, with
emphasis on some of the powers and limitations of
the executive, legislative and judicial bodies
that arise from principles of separation of
powers and national checks and balances.
Prerequisites: PSCI 201 or PSCI 210. Three
credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201 or PSCI 210
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PSCI 361 Constitutional Law II
This introductory course focuses on the issues
concerning individual rights and liberties as it
pertains to the Constitution of the United
States. Consideration will be given to
substantive due process, equal protection,
fundamental rights, free speech, religion,
assembly and others. Attention will then be given
to the intersection between rights and privileges
of individuals, and the limitations and
constraints placed on popular governments
concerning such liberties. Prerequisites: PSCI
201 or PSCI 210. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI
201 or PSCI 210.
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PSCI 380 Research Methods in Political Science
This course introduces students to the various stages of the research process from conceptualization of the research question to interpretation of findings. Students learn how to take a scientific approach to questions about political phenomena instead of the more familiar advocacy approach taken by politicians, interest groups, and lobbyists. Students will learn how to ask empirical questions about the political world, how to answer these questions scientifically using the appropriate types of evidence and how to clearly convey arguments, evidence, and conclusions to others. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207
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PSCI 401 Research Studies in Political Science
This course is completed as independent study course and requires research of an instructor-approved topic in the area of Political Science that culminates in a journal-length paper. Enrollment is limited to junior and senior political science majors. May be repeated for credit. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 402 Internship in Political Science
This course provides on-the-job working experience in a Political Science-related career field. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 403 Global Governance and International Organizations
This course examines both the theoretical underpinnings of the current global governance structure and the role of international organizations and international law in the contemporary global political system. It does so with particular focus on trends of rapid globalization and efforts to set up a means for global governance. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 204
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PSCI 404 Global Human Rights
This course is designed to engage students in both a discussion of the philosophical and legal foundations of global human rights and an analysis of specific-issue areas within the human rights discipline. These issue-areas will be chosen in conjunction with the students, but might include foreign policy, humanitarian law, economic policy, women’s rights or children’s rights. Credit(s): 3
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PSCI 405 Senior Capstone
The Senior Capstone course is the culmination of the student’s political science learning experience. It provides senior majors with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the program material by successfully applying what was learned to an instructor-approved project related to the field of study and germane to the student’s career interests. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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PSCI 406 American Political Culture
This course analyzes the various values and themes of political thought that provide the foundation of American political culture and a distinctive global identity in comparison to the political culture of other nations. The course examines the origin, evolution and conflicts of core political values and themes throughout the history of American political culture with particular attention to their relevance for the current political environment. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 201
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PSCI 407 Politics in Film (same as FILM 407 )
This course focuses on the use of political themes in film from 1902 to the present. Through a critical examination of films produced throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, students will examine notions related to our understanding of the political environment and political history, as well as ideologies, institutions and political and social identity. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 103 or PSCI 201
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PSCI 408 International Criminal Justice
This course is designed to help students understand the complex and dynamic nature of international criminal justice. Unlike domestic criminal justice, the international arena lacks a centralized government to create and enforce codes of justice. This course attempts to answer from where international justice comes; how it is implemented; and how it is enforced, if at all. These are some of the questions that this course will attempt to address. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 204
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PSY 101 General Psychology
A basic introduction to psychology with emphasis given to such ideas as measurement, testing, learning, motivation, emotions, attitudes, social influences on behavior, personality, behavior disorders, mental health and psychotherapy. Credit(s): 3
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PSY 207 Quantitative Analyses in Psychology
The course provides students with a basic understanding of how to think critically about quantitative information, including choosing the appropriate analytical techniques, conducting analyses and interpreting findings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 208 Research Methods in Psychology I
This course introduces students to research methods in psychology. It emphasizes information literacy, scientific inquiry, scientific method, experimental and non-experimental design, ethical considerations and scientific writing. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and either PSY 207 or MATH 207
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PSY 222 Lifespan Development
This course focuses on physical, social, emotional and cognitive human development from conception to the end of life, and the complex interaction between individuals and their socio-cultural environment. Relevant developmental theories, issues and research will also be addressed. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 308 Research Methods in Psychology II
This course focuses on the application of research design and statistical principles. Emphasis is placed on formulating, conducting, analyzing and reporting psychological research, building on the scientific literacy stressed in PSY 208 . Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): earned grade of “C-” or better in PSY 208
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PSY 310 Abnormal Psychology
A survey of the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal or maladaptive behaviors. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 312 Personality Psychology
This course is an exploration of personality psychology, including an investigation of scientific approaches to personality and a critical examination of the major theories, past and present, that have been proposed to explain individual differences in behavior. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 313 Sensation and Perception
This course provides the opportunity to analyze and explain our sensory and perceptual experience. Perceptions, while seemingly effortless, are driven by intricate mechanisms only beginning to be understood. The course aims to foster an appreciation of perception by exploring the biological, psychological and philosophical approaches that encompass modern perceptual science. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 316 Cognitive Psychology
This course explores the cognitive processes that occur in our daily lives. The emphasis of this course is to develop an appreciation and a working understanding of various cognitive processes that underlie our behavior. In addition to applying their understanding to real world situations, students will also have the opportunity to analyze and evaluate current topics within the field of cognitive psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 321 Infancy and Childhood
This course focuses on how children perceive, understand and learn about themselves and the world from birth through middle childhood. The influence of culture is highlighted. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
PSY 222
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PSY 322 Adolescent Development
This course provides students with an understanding of the biological, cognitive and socio-emotional changes occurring during adolescence, and factors that may individually influence these changes, such as the family, culture, gender, peer group, media and school. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 222
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PSY 323 Children and the Media (same as MCOM 323 )
This course examines the relationship between children and the media. It will look at media consumption and content as they relate to child development, as well as how gender, culture, self-concept, attitudes and behavior influence and are influenced by media exposure. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or MCOM 101
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PSY 324 The Adult Years and the Aging Process
This course is a study of the stages and processes of adult development from young adulthood until death. Developmental theories and research from many disciplines are used to investigate the continuity and change that define the journey of adulthood.
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 222
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PSY 326 Human Exceptionality
This course addresses the academic, social, behavioral and psychological characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and laws that apply to this special population. Identification and assessment procedures, as well as strategies for behavior management and effective teaching as they relate to individuals with exceptionalities, are also examined. Socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and gender differences with regards to exceptionalities are considered. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 327 Psychology of Death
This course is an introduction to Thanatology - the study of dying, death and bereavement. Students will examine the real and inevitable issues associated with dying, death and bereavement that can affect individuals mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Additionally, this course will consider attitudes about and surrounding death and cultural differences, through the sharing of personal experiences in relation to death, including the meaning of death and existential questions to foster betterment in life and living. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 310
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PSY 328 Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course focuses on the history, theory and research, diagnostic criteria, etiology, related characteristics and interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inclusion and transitioning to adulthood will also be addressed. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
PSY 310
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PSY 330 Behavior Modification
Learning theories and their application to therapeutic situations are presented. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning are presented and applied to clinical settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 331 Liking, Loving and Reality
This course provides an introduction to initiating, maintaining, improving and dissolving interpersonal romantic relationships based on a variety of perspectives, including social, developmental, cognitive, physiological and evolutionary psychologies. Special attention will be devoted to evaluating pop culture theories of attraction and love in terms of empirical psychological research. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 355 Social Psychology
An investigation of how individuals interact with each other in varying social contexts, including emphasis on social cognition and social influence. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 360 Biopsychology
This is a course about the biology of behavior and thought. Topics include perception, sleeping and dreaming, neuroplasticity, stress, memory, autism and sexual differentiation. A background in biology is helpful, but not required. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or any class in biology
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PSY 391 Topics in Psychology
Investigation of specific topics or issues within the field of psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 401 Psychology Practicum
An opportunity for psychology majors to integrate classroom experiences in applied psychological settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Twelve credit hours in psychology May be repeated once
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PSY 404 Directed Research Practicum
This course provides an opportunity for psychology majors to work with faculty members on research projects within the field of psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 PSY 208 and permission of instructor
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PSY 405 Independent Research
This course provides an opportunity for psychology majors to work under the direct supervision of a psychology faculty member on a research project within the field of psychology. Credit(s): 1 to 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY 308
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PSY 410 Human Relations
This course addresses the fundamentals of
communication in interpersonal, group,
institutional and societal contexts. Diversity in
communication in relation to culture, ethnicity,
gender, age and race is emphasized, as well as
how differences in communication impact future
communication, behavior and relationships.
Interactive technologies and their impact on
communications also are examined. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 411 Foundations of Counseling and Counseling Theories
An introduction to the profession of counseling with emphasis upon relevant personal, situational, ethical and legal aspects of the counseling process, as well as traditional and contemporary theories of counseling. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY-310
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PSY 412 Clinical Helping Skills
This course provides an introduction to the basic
helping and interviewing skills that apply to a
broad range of helping professions. The format of
the course emphasizes experiential learning in
meeting course objectives. Prerequisites: PSY 101
and PSY 310. Three credits. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
and PSY 310
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PSY 413 History and Systems of Psychology
This course is a study of the emergence of psychology as science. It emphasizes both continuity and change as psychology has evolved, and provides an overview of the development of schools of thought, prominent figures and key theories of psychology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 414 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This course focuses on Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD), including its history, who
suffers from this disorder and the reasons behind
it, its traits and characteristics and how they
manifest themselves in people, as well as
treatment options for those diagnosed. Also, this
course considers other anxiety disorders that may
present themselves along with PTSD. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and PSY310.
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PSY 423 Social and Personality Development
This course addresses the theory and research related to social and personality development, from infancy to young adulthood. Through readings and discussion, students will examine the complex interplay between nature and nurture with regards to the formation of first attachment relationships and their influence on later social and personality development. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 425 Psychology, Gender and Culture (same as GWST 425 )
This course examines gender and culture drawing examples from the fields of psychology, anthropology, religion and history. Special attention is given to how biological and cultural factors work in concert with our psychological perceptions to shape our definitions of sex/gender and how this impacts our daily lives. Topics include gender identity whether male or female, or other, gender diversity in stereotypes and roles, relationships, sexuality, gendered rituals and gender portrayals in myth and religion. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or GWST 100
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PSY 465 Cross-Cultural Psychology
This upper division course is intended for students interested in exploring how culture affects and interacts with the entire range of psychology and human behavior, from our senses and perception to development, emotions, cognition and learning, etc. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
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PSY 499 Guided Independent Study
This course provides an opportunity for students to examine a topic in the field of psychology in greater depth under the guidance of a Psychology faculty member. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and at least two PSY courses at the 300- or 400-level
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PH 101 Introduction to Public Health
Public health is the science and art of preventing disease and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities and individuals. This course provides an introduction to public health concepts and practice by examining the purpose, history, organization, functions and results of public health practice. Credit(s): 3
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PH 202 Global Health
Global health is the study of the biological, social and environmental factors that contribute to the creation and maintenance of health and disease in populations around the world. These factors include infectious disease, nutrition, economic factors, clean water, pollution and globalization, among others. This course will introduce students to the study of global health by exploring these topics in detail. Credit(s): 3
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PH 301 Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the basic science of public health, a discipline responsible for improving health and preventing disease in populations. This course will describe the study designs used to study disease in human populations, including randomized trials and four types of observational studies (cohort, case-control, cross-sectional and ecological) and provide an overview of basic analytic strategies used in public health settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207
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PH 320 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
This course provides an introduction to infectious disease epidemiology and will focus on the tools of basic epidemiology in identifying, preventing and controlling infectious disease problems. This course will explore the epidemiology of globally important infectious diseases and will cover basic epidemiologic methods, pathogenesis of selected infectious diseases and case-studies on performing outbreak investigations. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationships between the host, the agent and the environment as they relate to disease causation. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 301 or PH 202
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PH 350 Women’s Health (same as GWST 350)
This course studies how the multidimensional roles of American woman as individuals, partners, mothers, caretakers and career persons create a need for their health status to be of vital importance. While women and men both experience similar diseases, disorders and causes of death, women often experience these in different forms and at different stages and ages in life. Students will be provided the opportunity to explore the health issues and healthcare concerns of women by identifying a broad range of health topics that are unique to women or of special importance to women. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 or PH 202
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PH 375 Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
This course will examine the etiologic link between physical activity and risk of chronic disease with a focus on prevention, including premature mortality, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, cancer, obesity, skeletal health and pregnancy complications. A review of study designs and physical activity measurement methods will be presented. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 231
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PH 395 Public Health Topics
Study of specific topics within the field of Public Health. Credit(s): 3
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PH 440 Community Nutrition
This course explores nutrition basics and public health principles and how they interact with the design, delivery and evaluation of nutrition programs geared toward improving or maintaining optimal health in populations and targeted groups. A variety
of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for student participation in understanding community nutrition. This course also seeks to foster and enhance skills related to the use of technology for accessing and using information and communicating with colleagues. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 101 and PH 202
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PH 490 Internship in Public Health
The public health internship provides an opportunity for each student to work in a public health setting in a position that utilizes coursework knowledge and skills. The student will acquire the internship position with approval from the instructor in advance of final registration. Junior/Senior standing, Public Health major/minor, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 required. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Credit(s): 2 to 6 in 1-credit increments.
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PH 495 Topics in Public Health
Studies of specific topics, issues or themes in Public Health. Credit(s): 3
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PH 499 Program Planning
This course serves as a culminating experience for public health majors with an emphasis on experiential learning. Students will integrate concepts and skills from the core public health disciplines in the context of applied public health. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PH 301 and ENG 302 with grades of “C-” or better
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RDG 424 The Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
Training in techniques for evaluation of reading progress, diagnosis of reading difficulties and correction of reading problems. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): EDU 324 Must submit evidence of Praxis I score that satisfies licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia
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RDG 425 Literacy in the Content Areas
This course consists of the teaching and learning strategies necessary for developing basic literacy skills in the content areas. Teacher candidates will focus on assessing and improving PreK-12 student achievement in content disciplines by implementing effective, research-based practices for teaching reading and writing. In practica, teacher candidates will tutor children struggling with literacy. Credit(s): 3
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REL 101 Religion Outside of Religions
This course introduces the study of religion by using methods commonly used to study religion in order to explore activities and institutions usually considered separate from organized religion. Case-studies may include professional sports, dieting, the free market, medical expertise or self-help culture. Credit(s): 3
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REL 110 The Global Context of Christian Leadership
This course explores the global context of 21st century Christian leadership. It examines the challenge of Christian mission and leadership in a post-modern and post-Christian world. Credit(s): 3
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REL 112 Christian Discipleship
This course will focus on the beliefs, attitudes and practices that define Christian discipleship. Drawing upon both film and a variety of types of literature (both fictional and non-fictional), it will consider various possible cross-denominational understandings of what it means to be a Christian, contrasting those that focus on “beliefs” with those that focus on “character” and “practices.” Of particular interest will be the distinctive spirituality and morality associated with Christian life. The course will introduce the spiritual or devotional practices (both corporate and personal) by which Christians cultivate their relationship to God and through which Christian identity and character are formed. Finally, the course will look at ways Christians make decisions in relation to significant contemporary moral challenges. Credit(s): 3
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REL 202 Navigating Religious Diversity
This course offers a survey of major religious
traditions, exploring their histories,
basic teachings and ritual practices as well as
examining how we live together
well in a religiously diverse world. Three
credits. Credit(s): 3
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