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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 80 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Course descriptions include the course number, course title, and important text. Many courses will also include attribute codes (ATTR:). An attribute is a code used to indicate a special requirement that the course will meet (i.e., requirements for a major, a minor, for core, etc.) and will be important for monitoring a student’s progress toward his or her degree. A list of the attribute codes and descriptions follows:

Note that all course offerings are not scheduled every semester.
 

Political Science and International Relations
  

  • POSC - 372. Civil Liberties II


    3 credit(s)
    The practical basis of the status of the individual and personal rights as discussed and elaborated upon in the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States. The case law approach is used. POSC 370  is not a prerequisite for POSC-372. (Offered Alternate Spring)

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomores or above.
    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSB, ARTS, APJ)
  

  • POSC - 374. Introduction to Criminal Law


    3 credit(s)
    The study of crimes, e.g., murder, manslaughter, conspiracy, accomplice liability, burglary, theft. The case law approach is used. (Offered Alternate Fall)

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomores or above.
    Attribute: ARTS,APJ, FCSE, PCST
  

  • POSC - 376. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments


    3 credit(s)
    The study of Supreme Court decisions affecting the rights of the criminally accused under the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the Bill of Rights. The case law approach is used. (Offered Alternate Spring)

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomores or above.
    Attribute: ARTS, APJ, PCST
  

  • POSC - 378. International Law


    3 credit(s)
    The materials dealt with in this course are case analyses of international practice problems and how they reflect upon our domestic legal system.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomores or above.
    Attribute: ARTS, GLST, ILST, IRE, ISP, PCST, PPA
  

  • POSC - 383. Human Rights


    3 credit(s)
    Nearly every legitimate political authority and virtually every private citizen affirms the virtue of human rights. Since the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “human rights talk” has proliferated; unfortunately, the need for such talk and action has also proliferated. In this course we look at the history and current practices of human rights from multiple perspectives. The main theoretical questions we will address are: Are human rights simply Western, or can they be “translated” into non-Western contexts? How flexible are human rights claims, i.e. to address poverty or gendered violence? Is there a human right to security? Who counts as human entitled to human rights protections? What is the connection between human rights, democracy and freedom? To address these questions we will read key thinkers in these debates.

    Prerequisite(s): Juniors or above, or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: ARTS, IRE, PCST
  

  • POSC - 450. Political Science Travel Course


    1-4 credit(s)
    As an academically oriented field experience, this course offers three semester hours credit for a semester-long course that includes an extended study program in selected geographical areas. Lectures, supervised research into aspects of the field study course, and orientation meetings will prepare students for an informed experience. Travel cost paid by student. Cost varies each semester. Permission by instructor required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 470. Internship in Judicial Process


    3 credit(s)
    The objective of this course is to expose students to the intricacies of the State Judicial Process by blending selected readings and participation in seminar sessions with hands-on participation in the 3rd Judicial District of State Supreme Court. Students will serve as Judicial Process Interns and perform duties and responsibilities as determined by their State Supreme Court sponsors. Students will serve 120 to 150 hours during the semester. Students will be graded based upon joint evaluation by the judicial sponsor and internship professor. Written permission of the internship supervisor is required. The internship is offered on a semester basis and may be taken in the fall or spring semester.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, APJ, INT)
  

  • POSC - 485. Internship in Legislative Process


    3 credit(s)
    The objective of the course, exposure to the intricacies of the legislative process, is achieved by a blend of selected readings and participation in the New York State Legislature or not-for-profit organization dealing in advocacy or legislation. Students will serve as Legislative interns working 120 to 150 hours during the semester performing duties and responsibilities as determined by the legislator/supervisor in consultation with the faculty director. Students will be graded based upon joint evaluation of the legislator/supervisor and internship professor. Students placed in the Community Policy Institute program will attend a scheduled weekly class. Written permission of the internship supervisor is required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, APJ, INT, PPA)
  

  • POSC - 489. Internship in Public Service Studies


    3 credit(s)
    The course is designed to prepare and expose students to public policy making in New York State and allow them to participate in public policy formulation and execution at the state, substate and not-for-profit level. Students will serve as Public Service interns working 120 to 150 hours during the semester performing duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency supervisor in consultation with the faculty director. Students will be graded based upon the joint evaluation of the agency supervisor and internship professor. Written permission of the internship supervisor is required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, APJ, INT, PPA)
  

  • POSC - 490. Political Science Honors


    3 credit(s)
    Department approval, junior or senior status, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 are all required. Consult Department for specific topics. Students may repeat this course for credit provided the selected subject matter has not previously been taken for credit.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 493. Political Communications Internship


    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to expose students to the practice of political communication via an internship experience performing communications tasks for various governmental offices and agencies, political campaigns, campaign strategists, legislators, political candidates, political consulting, speechwriters, political advertising agencies, or lobbying firms. Students will serve as Political Communication interns working 120 to 150 hours during the semester performing duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency supervisor in consultation with the faculty director. Students will be graded based upon the joint evaluation of the agency supervisor and the internship professor. This course may be taken up to two times for credit. Written permission of the internship supervisor is required.

    Prerequisite(s): POSC 190 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 497. Political Science Capstone Experience

    (3 lecture, 1 lab)
    4 credit(s)
    This course is the culminating experience in political science program. It consists of a 3 credit topical seminar and a 1 credit lab. Seminar topics will vary (may be taken more than once with different content). In the course, students will engage deeply with specific topic and produce a capstone project that will include a public presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): POSC 178 , and POSC 182   (may be taken concurrently)
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • POSC - 499. Independent Study in Political Science


    1-3 credit(s)
    Special problems of research in any of the following areas: Political Theory and Methodology, American Government, Comparative Government, International Relations, Law, Foreign Policy, and Area Studies. Students must have the approval of the faculty member guiding their studies and the department head.

    Prerequisite(s): Juniors or above and permission.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 790. Washington Semester I - American Politics: National Government I


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 791. Washington Semester II - American Politics: National Government II


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 792. Washington Semester I - Comparative Politics I


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 793. Washington Semester II - Comparative Politics II


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 794. Washington Semester I - Justice I


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 795. Washington Semester II - Justice II


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • POSC - 796. Washington Semester I - International Relations I


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)
  

  • POSC - 797. Washington Semester II - International Relations II


    4 credit(s)
    Please refer to ATDV 788  and ATDV 789  and the Washington Semester Program section of the catalog for additional information on the following listings:

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, ISP)

Psychology
  

  • PSYC - 100. General Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the basic topics in psychology that lay the foundation for courses leading to a major in psychology and are relevant to assisting students in understanding themselves and others. This course is recommended to students seeking an elective in psychology and as the initial course for psychology majors.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAS, CDS, STVS)
  

  • PSYC - 120. Psychology of Women


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to theory and research issues that explore the psychological experiences of women. Topics covered include various conceptual models of women, biological influences on their behavior, theories of female development, gender differences in personality and behavior, and problems of adjustment. It concludes with an examination of alternative lifestyles for women today.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, WSTU)
  

  • PSYC - 200. Child Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A study of human growth and development from conception to puberty, including motor, emotional, intellectual, language and social development, and children’s imaginative activities, ideals, morals, religion, and interests with particular emphasis on contemporary theories.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 205. Adolescent Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    The experience of adolescence as a distinct period of development is examined. Topics include biological processes and their psychosocial significance including health problems. Issues related to adolescent sexuality are also examined including sexual attitudes and behavior and gender roles. Intellectual changes during adolescence and their effects on social cognition, moral reasoning, and political thought are described. Selected family issues and relationships as influences on adolescent development are considered as well as peer group relationships, friendships, and other social relationships. The issue of identity formation is examined in detail. The effects of school experiences on academic achievement and career development are also discussed as are adjustment problems and disturbances during adolescence.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 210. Adult Development


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the field of adulthood using a developmental approach as a systematic framework. The focus of the course is on issues that involve both change and continuity across early, middle and later years of the adult life cycle. The interaction of psychological, sociological and biological factors as well as the interaction between individuals and their environment is emphasized. In order to provide a comprehensive look at behavioral age changes, various theories and models of development and aging are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 215. Theories of Personality


    3 credit(s)
    Theories of personality including psychoanalytic, neo-analytic, trait, learning, and humanistic paradigms are examined and evaluated.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 220. Abnormal Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    Maladaptive behaviors are studied from theoretical and research perspectives. Topics include the psychoses, anxiety disorders, personality, social and sexual disturbances, disorders of childhood, organic mental disorders, and substance abuse. Therapeutic interventions and legal issues are also considered.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, JMN)
  

  • PSYC - 225. Health Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    Health psychology is a basic research and clinical practice area within psychology that focuses on understanding the scientific relationships between social, behavioral, and psychological processes and health. Topics will include health beliefs and health-enhancing behaviors, the effects of stress and coping on illness and disease recovery, adjustment to chronic or terminal illnesses, and clinical interventions such as pain management, behavioral management of diseases like HIV-spectrum illness and cancer, the relationship between the health care provider and patient, and cross-gender and cross-cultural variations in prevention and development of disease and in the factors related to positive coping with illness.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: ARTS, HCMM, HSMR
  

  • PSYC - 230. Lifespan Development


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a chronological study of human development spanning conception to death from the perspective of developmental psychology. Students in this class will examine matters related to physical, cognitive, and socioemotional maturation at each stage of the lifespan and how these matters can enrich, delay, or otherwise alter developmental progression. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical principles, methods of study, and practical implications of developmental research, particularly how these principles and methods can be applied to health professions. This course does not fulfill the Psychology major’s Developmental area requirement, but may be taken as a Psychology elective.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 240. Learning


    3 credit(s)
    This course surveys historical and contemporary theories of human and animal learning. The psychological study of learning is traced as it has developed over the past 100 years. Among the earlier theorists surveyed are Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, and Tolman. The more recent theories of Skinner and Bandura are given extended treatment. Current perspectives from cognitive science and neurophysiology are also reviewed. A general theme of this course is to demonstrate the relevance of each learning theory to matters of practical human importance. This course provides background that is of special relevance to individuals interested in education, child development, counseling, and clinical psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 245. Human Motivation


    3 credit(s)
    Motivational questions are fundamental to all of Psychology. The psychology of motivation inquires about the conditions which serve to initiate, maintain, direct, and terminate ongoing behavior. This course considers theory and research associated with the major perspectives on human motivation including instinct, ethological, and sociobiological theories, drive theories, arousal theory, expectancy-value theories, humanistic theories, cognitive consistency theories, and theories of causal attribution. The experimental and clinical significance of these viewpoints receive comparable attention.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 250. Comparative Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A critical analysis of the several approaches to the study of behavior, including the comparative method. Examples will be drawn from representative levels of human and animal behavior. Students will participate in a project or term paper.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 255. Sexual Behavior


    3 credit(s)
    Exploration of the contributing elements of sexual behavior in a wide range of animal and human situations. Coverage of the psychological controls and implications of sexuality will include group and individual sexual development, norms of behavior, attraction, gender development and identification, birth control, art, and literature. Additional attention will be paid to the involvement of the retarded, the handicapped, and the aged in sexual behavior. A research paper or class presentation will be required.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 260. Social Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize students with a broad array of classic and current theory and research that are studied primarily by psychologists in the area of social psychology. Students will become familiar with the topics of social psychology and the methods used to study it. Topics include social cognition, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, love, hate (prejudice), conformity, compliance, obedience, and influence. In addition to becoming familiar with theory and research findings, the course emphasizes ways in which the information can be useful to students in their daily lives.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 265. Introduction to Group Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the study of group interaction through theoretical perspectives and current research. The study of group dynamics includes topics such as group formation and socialization, communication, how power is wielded in groups, the beneficial and detrimental effects of groups on performance and decision- making, conformity in groups, intergroup relationships, and conflict. Classes will be structured so that students have opportunities to monitor their own group processes as they study theory and research.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 285. Topics in Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course will explore a topic not covered in regular course offerings. Particulars will be announced during the semester previous to that in which the course will be offered. May be taken more than once with different content. An additional fee may be required, depending on the topic offered.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 300. Research Methods in Psychology I

    (3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory)
    4 credit(s)
    This course familiarizes students with basic principles of psychological research through lecture and laboratory experience. Drawing examples from various areas of psychology the course trains students to design and conduct experiments, to evaluate the internal and external validity of studies, and to analyze and interpret data in the context of relevant research literature. Students gain familiarity with technical sources in psychology. The social and ethical aspects of psychological research are also examined. The course features practice regarding the standard elements of format and style used to report the results of psychological investigations. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , ATDV 110 
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 310. Tests and Measurements


    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the rationale of test construction and with the more popular intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest and personality tests used in clinical, industrial and academic settings. Each student is required to complete a research project utilizing test data.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , ATDV 110 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 320. Counseling Theories and Techniques


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to three prominent counseling theories as well as basic training in some of the tools and techniques that are needed by the entry-level counselor. In light of the demographic makeup of many clinical populations, issues related to working with women and members of minority populations will be heavily emphasized. Because a major goal of the course is to impress students with the importance of grounding counseling practice in sound psychological theory, theoretical issues and practical applications will be interwoven continuously throughout the semester.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 325. Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology


    3 credit(s)
    This course will examine some of the most well-researched and interesting psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, including clinical descriptions, DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, and theoretical bases for the explanation and treatment of these disorders. Included will be an overview of some psychosocial contributors to psychological problems of childhood, including child sexual and physical abuse. In addition, the course will cover psychotherapeutic interventions with children and adolescents.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 220 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 340. Human Cognition


    3 credit(s)
    This course surveys human mental processes. Cognition involves the ability to store, retrieve, and use knowledge. In-class demonstrations and activities supplement lecture material on attentional processes, memory, imagery, concept formation, language, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. The course emphasizes theoretical and experimental aspects of cognitive psychology as well as everyday applications, and relates cognitive processes to other areas of psychology such as development, clinical, social, and neuropsychology.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 342. Human Intelligence


    3 credit(s)
    This course surveys theoretical and applied issues relating to the nature of human intelligence. The history of intelligence testing is covered, with emphasis on its impact on social policy in the United States throughout the 20th century. The question “What is intelligence?” is examined from several viewpoints, including psychometric, information processing, and cross-cultural perspectives. Theory and research regarding hereditary versus environmental influences on intelligence are studied. Finally, prospects for training intelligence through the use of thinking skills programs are evaluated.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , ATDV 110  or equivalent.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 345. Drugs and Human Behavior


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the actions of psychoactive drugs on brain and behavior. Drugs of abuse and psychotherapeutic drugs are given about equal emphasis. Drug use as a social problem is examined in historical and current perspectives, covering substances such as narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens, marijuana, and alcohol. Drugs of abuse are examined with regard to their mechanisms of action, effects on the body and on behavior. Addiction and treatment approaches are examined from multiple perspectives. Medicines for psychological disorders (affective, anxiety, schizophrenia) are studied by examining the mechanisms of drug action on the brain; major and minor tranquilizers and antidepressant medications are covered. Also discussed are “non-drug” drugs caffeine and nicotine.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, HSMR, JMN)
  

  • PSYC - 350. Physiological Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A course consisting of the physiological and neurological bases for behavior, including the study of the nervous system, endocrine system, sensation and perception, the motor system, and the physiological basis for motivation.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFN, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 355. Sensation and Perception


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines how humans take in information through the senses, and the relationship between sensory input and conscious experience. The visual system is examined in detail as a prototype, and examples from other senses (hearing, taste, touch, pain) are included throughout the course. Among topics included are psychophysics, physiological bases of sensation, attention, perception of form, depth, contrast, motion, object constancies, and perceptual development. Lecture material is supplemented by demonstrations designed to allow students to experience many of the perceptual phenomena studied in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFN, PXEX)
  

  • PSYC - 365. Industrial and Organizational Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the range of activities and issues of major concern to contemporary industrial and organizational psychologists. The evolution of the field is viewed in historical perspective. Major topics in personnel psychology include personnel selection and placement, utility models and profitability, employee training and development, and performance appraisal concepts and techniques. The current legal guidelines regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action are considered as they impact on personnel practice. Topics in organizational psychology include work motivation, job satisfaction and the quality of life, and perspectives on leadership and supervisory role.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Not open to students who have taken PSYC-110.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 370. Intimate Relationships


    3 credit(s)
    This course will focus on current, prominent, and clinically applicable theories of intimate relationships. Students will be exposed to the writings of theorists, clinicians, and researchers who have examined relational dynamics and the factors that contribute to relationship satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Included will be an examination of hypothesized and empirically established gender differences in intimate relationship functioning. Clinical applications of theories and case studies will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, MINR)
  

  • PSYC - 375. Forensic Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    Forensic psychology is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary arena that spans the fields of psychology, sociology, law, criminal justice, and public policy, among others. Forensic psychology unites various areas of clinical psychology, with its emphasis on psychopathology (e.g., the insanity defense) and psychological assessment (e.g., the use of assessment devices in determinations of competence and in child custody evaluations) and social psychology, with its body of literature on psychological phenomena salient to legal processes (e.g., interpersonal persuasion, the reliability of memory in eyewitnesses, psychological factors relevant to jury selection, the detection of lying) with the theory and practice of law. As a profession, the subspecialty of forensic psychology prepares psychologists to interact with the legal arena in a variety of roles, including expert witness, child custody evaluator, determiner of mental competence and dangerousness of criminal defendants, police psychologist, prison psychologist, and consultant to military, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 380. History and Systems of Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the intellectual roots of modern psychology, including contributions from philosophy and physiology. Major figures in the history of psychology are discussed as well as their schools of thought: Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt Psychology, Behaviorism, and Psychoanalysis. Additional topics included are the history of clinical psychology (views and treatment of mental illness), and the rise of mental testing.

    Prerequisite(s): 12 credits in psychology.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 400. Research Methods in Psychology II

    (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)
    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to extend students’ knowledge of research methods beyond PSYC 300  and to give students opportunities to apply their knowledge by conducting original research. Advanced topics in research design and statistical analysis, including the use of computer software, are featured. An oral presentation and formal written report of the investigation are required. Lab fee.

    Prerequisite(s): ATDV 110 , PSYC 300 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 480. Internship in Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    Field experience in a setting specializing in research and/or clinical activities in professional psychology may be arranged for Junior and Senior Psychology majors. Interns spend eight hours/week in the field for 14 weeks where they are supervised by agency personnel. Interns are also required to meet weekly with a campus supervisor and to develop a paper appropriate to the placement. Course prerequisites include a minimum of 15 credits in Psychology including PSYC 310  (Tests and Measurements) and other courses considered relevant to specific placements. The department also screens applicants based on academic record and judged personal readiness to function effectively in a professional setting. Additional information may be obtained from the department. Interested students must submit a formal application to the department during the first three weeks of the semester preceding the proposed placement.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, INT)
  

  • PSYC - 490. Seminar in Psychology


    3 credit(s)
    Intensive scrutiny of a specific topic in psychology will be undertaken in a small group with emphasis on primary sources. This course may be taken more than once with different content.

    Prerequisite(s): 15 credits in psychology or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).
  

  • PSYC - 499. Independent Study


    3 credit(s)
    A course consisting of individually planned research projects in the area of student’s interest under the supervision of a member of the Psychology Department.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS).

Business Analytics and Actuarial Science
  

  • BAAS - 105. Business Applications


    3 credit(s)
    A wide variety of problems from business may be solved using equations. Managers and economists use equations and their graphs to study costs, sales, national consumption, supply and demand, market equilibrium points, and optimum production levels. This course will develop the algebra skills and graphing skills needed to be able to successfully solve these business applications.

    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 130. Business Mathematics


    3 credit(s)
    This course provides a survey of mathematical techniques used in common business applications. Mathematical techniques central to the understanding of finance and derivative calculus will be introduced, with emphasis placed on the interpretation of contextual solutions encountered in many areas of business. Applications include financial valuation, elementary modelling, and optimization through examination of rates of change.

    Prerequisite(s): BAAS 105  .
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 140. Quantitative Business Analytics


    3 credit(s)
    An introductory course discussing (multivariable) calculus, basic probability, and decision theory with a focus on business applications. Topics include several variable function theory, partial differentiation, optimization problems and LaGrange multipliers, Taylor polynomials, infinite series. Basic probability and its application to payoffs and losses, utility, decision trees and sensitivity analysis, Bayesian analysis, inference and decision making.

    Prerequisite(s): BAAS 130  or MATH 110  or QBUS 110  .
    Equivalent: QBUS 120
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 200. Business Statistics I


    3 credit(s)
    This course will focus on data collection, data presentation, summarizing and describing data, probability distributions, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. Students will use computer algebra systems and spreadsheets as tools for performing statistical calculations, creating tables, and generating graphical representations of information. Previously QBUS 200.

    Prerequisite(s): (BAAS 130  or MATH 110 ) and (CSIS 011  or CSIS SSX ).  
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 210. Business Statistics II


    3 credit(s)
    A study of applied statistical methodology using the R program. Topics from among the following will be covered: experimental design and analysis of variance, multiple regression, and nonparametric statistical methods.

    Prerequisite(s): ATDV 110  or BAAS 200  or QBUS 200.
    Equivalent: QBUS 210
    Attribute: BUS, DASC, INRM
  

  • BAAS - 240. Analytics for Business Intelligence


    3 credit(s)
    In this course students will learn to describe data, recognize the patterns in the data and from this information provide appropriate models for business applications. Students will examine advanced statistical methods such as linear and non-linear regression, classification, clustering method. Applications will be chosen from various areas of healthcare, supply and demand, consumer’s behavior, inventory control, and sales analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): BAAS 200  or MATH 275  or ATDV 110 .
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 250. Applied Matrix Algebra


    3 credit(s)
    Matrix Algebra has a wide application of uses in various business disciplines through applications of classical linear algebra techniques. The techniques demonstrated in this course will assist students in solving problems including multidimensional linear programming, assignment problems, Markov chains and stochastic processes, Leontif Economic Models and Cryptography. Calculations will be assisted via the use of R.

    Prerequisite(s): (BAAS 130   and BAAS 140 ) or (MATH 110  and MATH 120 ) or (QBUS 110  and QBUS 120).
    Equivalent: QBUS 250.
    Attribute: BUS
  

  • BAAS - 280. Financial Mathematics


    3 credit(s)
    This course builds on the knowledge base contained in previous courses taken by actuarial students. The goal is to reinforce understanding of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics, and how those concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use. Students will review basic financial instruments and expand their knowledge base to more modern financial analysis using yield curves, spot rates and immunization.

    Prerequisite(s): (BAAS 130   and BAAS 140 ) or (MATH 110  and MATH 120 ) or (MATH 105  and MATH 115 ) or (QBUS 110  and QBUS 120).
    Equivalent: QBUS 280.
    Attribute: BUS
  

  • BAAS - 300. Operations Management


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the principles and the applications used in operations management. The topics covered include operations strategy, managing for quality, forecasting, project management, supply chain management, and inventory management.

    Prerequisite(s): (QBUS 100  and (QBUS 110  or MATH 110 ) or BAAS 130 ) and (BAAS 200  or ATDV 110  or MATH 371  )
    Equivalent: MGMT 300
    Attribute: BUS, MGEL
  

  • BAAS - 320. Time Series Analysis


    3 credit(s)
    Time series data occur when describing trends or when tracking internal organizational practices which may have internal structures such as autocorrelation, seasonal variation, and cyclical trends. Techniques for exploring this type of data include regression, autoregressive modeling, random walks, smoothing and decomposition on time series, and qualitative techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): BAAS 200  or ATDV 110  or QBUS 200.
    Equivalent: QBUS 320.
    Attribute: BUS
  

  • BAAS - 330. Business Analytics & Information Systems


    3 credit(s)
    Professionals use business analytics and information system to solve critical business problems. This course will utilize statistical techniques and information systems to solve complicated real-world business problems. A student will learn to manage data properly and ethically. A student, using current visualization tools, will learn to manipulate and evaluate data to make an informed strategic business decision.

    Prerequisite(s): (BAAS 200  or MATH 275  or ATDV 110 ) and (CSIS 011  or CSIS SSX ).
    Equivalent: CSIS 203 .
    Attribute: ARTS
  

  • BAAS - 420. Business Intelligence Tools


    3 credit(s)
    The course will give hands-on experience using Business Intelligence tools (Tableau and Excel). Successful businesses typically collect, analyze and utilize information more effectively than their competitors. Emerging technology can capture large volumes of data which can overpower current evaluative methods, interfering with a business’ ability to analyze and utilize new information. These challenges are addressed in this course so that learners can become more intelligent information users in their chosen field.

    Prerequisite(s): BAAS 320  or QBUS 320.
    Equivalent: QBUS 420.
    Attribute: BUS
  

  • QBUS - 090. Introductory Topics in Quantitative Business


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will be taught with varying subject content in the field of Quantitative Business at an introductory level with no prerequisites. The particular content will be indicated by subtitle. This course is not intended for students within the School of Business and may not be taken for credit by students enrolled in a major offered by the School of Business. School of Arts and School of Science students may take this course for elective credit only. It may be taken more than once with different content.

    Attribute: (ATTR:BUS).
  

  • QBUS - 100. Mathematics for Decision Making I


    3 credit(s)
    Mathematical techniques applied to business situations. The topics include mathematics of finance, linear equations and functions, graphs of functions, systems of linear equations, inequalities, linear programming, and non-linear models. This course should be the first course taken in quantitative business. A graphics calculator is required; the TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): none.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAQ, CDQ)
  

  • QBUS - 110. Mathematics for Decision Making II


    3 credit(s)
    This course completes the coverage of mathematical techniques for business situations, introducing additional mathematical techniques including applied calculus. The topics covered include nonlinear models, derivatives, graphing and optimization with derivatives, and integration. A graphics calculator is required; the TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is recommended.

    Prerequisite(s): QBUS 100 .
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAQ)
  

  • QBUS - 290. Intermediate Topics in Quantitative Business


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course will be taught with varying subject content in the field of Quantitative Business at an intermediate level. Prerequisite course may be required. The particular content will be indicated by subtitle. It may be taken more for credit multiple times for different topics.

    Attribute: (ATTR: BUS).
  

  • QBUS - 480. Mathematics of Finance


    3 credit(s)
    This course builds on the knowledge base contained in previous courses taken by actuarial students. The goal is to reinforce understanding of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics, and how those concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use. Students will review basic financial instruments and expand their knowledge base to more modern financial analysis using yield curves, spot rates and immunization. Finally students will be introduced to the concept of risk management and understand how principles such as derivatives, forwards, futures, short and long positions, call and put options, spreads, collars, hedging, arbitrage, and swaps affect a firm’s risk.

    Prerequisite(s): FINC 201 , FINC 315  and MATH 120 , or permission of instructor.
    Equivalent: (Same as MATH 480 ).
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, BUS, MHUL)
  

  • QBUS - 495. Independent Study


    1-3 credit(s)
    A qualified student may pursue a particular topic/project in the field of Quantitative Business Analysis in his/her junior or senior year. The project requires the approval of the faculty member involved, the Department Head and the School of Business Dean. The number of credits to be awarded (1 to 3) will be determined by the Department Head. A satisfactory written report will determine the final grade. Independent Study may be taken twice for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): QBUS 100 , QBUS 110  or MATH 110 , MATH 120 ; BAAS 200  or ATDV 110 , or MATH-270; and one course from BAAS 210 , BAAS 300 ; junior or senior status; permission of Department Head and School of Business Dean.
    Attribute: (ATTR: BUS).

Religious Studies

All students are required to take one course in the Department of Religious Studies (RELG 101  through RELG 181 ). It is recommended that the course be taken during the freshman or sophomore year. Transfer credits in religious studies may count towards the core requirement.
  

  • RELG - 101. Religion in Western Culture


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to religion through an historical examination of western religious communities, the course focuses on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as they have developed in a variety of forms while retaining certain central traditions.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDR)
  

  • RELG - 121. Introduction to Biblical Studies


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the Bible, using the tools of contemporary biblical scholarship, including literary and historical criticism, archaeology, and philology. The course will examine the history of the biblical text and the biblical canon, the relationship between the Bible and its companion literatures, and the ways in which biblical texts are interpreted by different Christian and Jewish religious communities.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDR)
  

  • RELG - 141. An Introduction to Religious Thought


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of religious thought, theology and ethics in the Western traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Using primary texts, particular attention will be given to an exploration of the ways religious individuals and communities understand the divine, human experience, and the world.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDR)
  

  • RELG - 181. Experiences of the Sacred


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to the discipline of Religious Studies through an examination of the nature of religious experience, its relation to human understandings of the Sacred, and its expressions in human history and culture. These themes will be concretely illustrated through examples drawn from such religious traditions as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Confucianism. Contemporary forms of religious experience will be emphasized.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CDR)
  

  • RELG - 205. Judaism


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of the Jewish historic experience, examining the forces that have shaped the ongoing development of Judaism, its beliefs and practices. Major issues and trends in modern Jewish life will be explored, including the Holocaust and Zionism. This course is sponsored in part by the Jewish Chautauqua Society.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, CFD, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 207. Christianity


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the origins and historical development of Christianity, including its contemporary, global diversity. Drawing on a variety of perspectives from within Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and dissenting traditions, the course explores major issues and movements within Christianity that have been important in the development of western intellectual, cultural, and religious traditions. These may include sin and redemption, the imitation of Christ, worship and devotion, colonialism and the spread of Christianity, and the Church and secular society in America.

    Prerequisite(s): RELG 101  or RELG 121  or RELG 141  or RELG 181  
    Attribute: ARTS, CFH, RSHS, MRST
  

  • RELG - 210. Islam


    3 credit(s)
    The historical origins of Islam, the emergence and development of various strands of religious tradition, and their impact on the modern world. The course includes the analysis and historical survey of such key concepts as tawhid (essence of Islam), and of its basic categories for religious life, theology, law, literature, philosophy, and science. In addition, the course also pays attention to the growing presence of Islam in Europe and America.

    Attribute: ARTS, CFD, ILST, MULT, RSHS, MRST
  

  • RELG - 215. Eastern Christianity


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the historical and religious development of those churches which belong in the tradition of Eastern Christianity and the contributions which churches of the Eastern tradition make to Christianity in the contemporary world.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 220. Language for Scripture Study


    3 credit(s)
    A study of a language that is essential for scholarly study of the Bible or the Qur’an. This course may be taken for up to four semesters of Arabic, Greek, Hebrew, or other languages (e.g., Latin, Aramaic) related to scripture study.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, RSSC)
  

  • RELG - 240. Introduction to Christian Theology


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the foundations of Christian belief. Basic themes in Christian thought such as the meaning of human existence, the experience of God, the significance of evil, and the community as focus of God’s activity will be explored in terms of the person and work of Jesus.

    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFH, RSRT
  

  • RELG - 250. Women and Religion


    3 credit(s)
    This course will focus on the varieties of women’s religious experience. Various descriptions of the reality, distinctiveness, and value of women’s religious experience as well as the role of women in institutional forms of religion will be analyzed. Readings will be drawn from the major religions of the world, with focus on the western religious traditions. (CORE: AR)

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSRT, WSTU, CFD)
  

  • RELG - 260. Religion and Moral Decision


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of moral experience, moral character, and moral discernment, as well as an analysis of the principles and procedures used in the Western religious traditions to adjudicate crucial moral issues such as: sexual morality, medical ethics, race relations, and moral judgments about warfare.

    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFJ, FCSE, ISP, PCST, RSET
  

  • RELG - 265. Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the sources, concepts, beliefs, and practices central to Catholic social teaching. In light of biblical and theological traditions that the Catholic Church asserts are fundamental to being Christian, the course examines various social problems that pose challenges to those committed to justice. The course equips students to analyze ecological, economic, social, and political polices using the critical resources of Catholic social teaching in dialogue with other modes of social analysis. The course aims to educate students about current affairs from the perspective of Catholic traditions on social justice as well as to refine their analytical skills in applied moral theology. Offered at least once every two years.

    Prerequisite(s): one disciplinary course in religious studies.
    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFJ, PCST, RSET
  

  • RELG - 270. Religion and the Environment


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of the stances and attitudes toward nature and the environment taken by several religious communities. The course will assist students to develop a constructive assessment of the theological and ethical contributions religious communities can make to environmental studies.

    Equivalent: (Same as ENVA 230 .)
    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFN, PCST, RSET
  

  • RELG - 280. World Religions


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the religious experiences and traditions of selected Non-Western peoples. The traditions which will be examined include the religions of native peoples, Buddhism, Hinduism, and traditions of China and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on the living and dynamic nature of these traditions in the past and their expressions in the contemporary world.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, GLST, ILST, RSWR, CFD)
  

  • RELG - 300. Topics in Religious Studies


    3 credit(s)
    A study of a specialized topic in one of the fields of Religious Studies, which include historical studies, scriptural studies, religious thought (theology and ethics), and world religions. The selected subject matter is announced in the schedule of course offerings in semesters when it is offered. Students may repeat this course for credit provided the selected subject matter has not been previously taken for credit. An additional fee may be charged depending on the topic offered.

    Attribute: ARTS, FSRS, PCST, REB
  

  • RELG - 301. The Reformation of Christendom


    3 credit(s)
    The reform of western Christianity in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as Europe moved from the medieval to the modern world. Special attention will be paid to significant figures such as Luther, Calvin, and Ignatius Loyola.

    Prerequisite(s): (Any HIST 100-level course.) and (RELG 101  or RELG 121  or RELG 141  or RELG 181 )
    Equivalent: (Same as HIST 384 )
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR,CFH, HEUR, HMEU, MRST, PNH, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 305. Religion in America


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of certain religious traditions as ways of understanding the development and practice of religion in America. The central focus is on the interaction between religion and American culture. Using a historical approach, the course examines mainstream religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as non-mainstream religious traditions, such as African American Religion and American Buddhism.

    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSC, ARTS, CAR, CFD, REB, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 310. The American Evangelical Tradition


    3 credit(s)
    The development and transformations of Evangelical Pietism and its impact on American life. Emphasis will be placed on revivalism as the central theme of this tradition in America.

    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSC, ARTS, CAR, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 315. American Catholicism


    3 credit(s)
    Catholicism and American cultures encountered one another through misunderstanding and fear moving towards a period of intolerance and persecution. The course will examine how American Catholicism developed through justice issues such as religious freedom, social justice, racism, and gender equality. Using a thematic approach to studying the history of Catholicism in America, the course will also employ social science, psychological, and political texts to paint the broadest picture of the development of American Catholicism. A major focus will be on the development of the Franciscan missions along the west coast as well as the southern border of the United States. These missions contributed further to the American Catholic experience.

    Attribute: (ATTR: AMSC, ARTS, CAR, CFJ, RSHS)
  

  • RELG - 320. Biblical Archaeology


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of the ancient cultures of Palestine from Neolithic times to the early days of the Christian church. RELG-320 studies both the material culture of Palestine as uncovered in excavations and also the nature (and limits) of new archaeological methods. Biblical Archaeology also probes the relationship between text (the Bible and ancient inscriptions) and these material remains. The course will investigate the religion of Israel as can be deduced from excavations but will place that religion in the broader context of the entire culture of Israel and of the ancient Near East.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAH, RSSC)
  

  • RELG - 324. Introduction to the Old Testament


    3 credit(s)
    A comprehensive study of the literatures of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the religious, historical, sociological, and economic factors which affected both their writing and their eventual acceptance as canonical literature by Judaism and Christianity. The course will expose the students to samples of all the main literary genres of the Old Testament and will study them using most of the contemporary biblical methodologies. The course will emphasize that the Hebrew Bible emerged on the broader stage of the ancient Near East between the high cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt. It will also approach many crucial topics in the Old Testament such as the evolution of biblical monotheism, Israelite religion(s), the emergence of Israel in Canaan, Creation and Covenant.

    Prerequisite(s): RELG 121  or permission of instructor.
    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSSC)
  

  • RELG - 325. Islamic Scripture: Qur’an


    3 credit(s)
    The Qur’an is sacred scripture and Muslims believe it was revealed to Prophet Mohammad Ibn Abdullah in Arabic over a period of 23 years in Arabia where the first Islamic community developed. This course examines the range of religious experiences represented by the Qur’an text, its geographical surroundings from which it emerged, its interpreters, and its critics. With the use and examination of various translations of the Qur’an, the course examines the religion and culture of the pre-Islamic period, the history of the text including Hadith literature, and the relationship between the Qur’an and Jewish and Christian scriptures, acting to familiarize students with its broad scope.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSSC)
  

  • RELG - 328. Religion in the Arabic Media


    3 credit(s)
    Modern Standard Arabic will be studied and utilized as a research tool intended to develop proficiency in reading for comprehension and translation into English through the study of grammar, development of composition exercises, and basic conversation practice. Student focus will be on the study of the religious dimension of Arabic sources to strengthen their use of micro skills and strategies employed in written and basic oral communication, such as describing religious events, expressing ideas, and stating and defending opinion. Offered every two years. Permission of instructor required.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, RSWR, FSRG)
  

  • RELG - 330. Jesus, the Gospels, and Christian Origins


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the life and teachings of Jesus and of the community founded in his name, with special attention to the available historical sources; a literary, historical, and theological examination of the four gospels.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSSC, CFH)
  

  • RELG - 335. Paul and the Rise of the Christian Church


    3 credit(s)
    An examination of the person and teachings of Paul as these are reflected in his letters, with consideration of how Paul’s contributions were developed by subsequent generations of Christians in such works as the Pastoral Epistles, the Book of Acts, and other early Christian literature.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, CFH, RSSC)
  

  • RELG - 340. The Modern Search for Jesus


    3 credit(s)
    A study of the person and work of Jesus in the light of recent historical research and theological reflection. Students will explore a variety of scholars’ answers, and formulate answers themselves, to questions such as: What methods are best suited to studying the person and work of Jesus? Who was Jesus? What did he do? What was his main message? With whom did he associate and why? With whom was he in conflict and why? What is the significance of his life, death, and resurrection? How is he related to God? How is he related to his followers?.

    Attribute: ARTS, CAR, CFH, PCST, RSRT
  

  • RELG - 350. Sacramental Theology


    3 credit(s)
    An investigation of the biblical, historical, psychological, and sociological roots of liturgy emphasizing the place of ritual in human and Christian personal development.

    Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CAR, RSRT, CFH)
 

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