Sep 22, 2024

ARCHIVED 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

ARCHIVED 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The courses listed herein have been approved by the faculty as authorized by the Board of Trustees. Prerequisites (if any) and the General Education Requirement(s) which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description.

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Physics
	PHYS 395 - Research 1.00-16.00 credit hours Individual laboratory investigation of a current problem in physics or a closely related field. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 405 - Data Acquisition with LabVIEW 2.00 credit hours Computer-assisted measurement and automation of experiments using the LabVIEW graphical programming platform. Hands-on experience through laboratory exercises and projects. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 150 or PHYS 200 ; MATH 151 and CSCE 160 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 410 - Advanced Experimental Physics 2.00 credit hours An exploration of advanced experimental techniques and concepts in physics. Experiments selected from optical spectroscopy, x-ray spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, vacuum techniques, solid-state physics, laser physics, nuclear physics. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 200 , PHYS 263 and PHYS 264 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 420 - Electromagnetic Theory 4.00 credit hours The theory of electromagnetism, including electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics. May include applications to electromagnetic waves, guided waves and transmission lines, plasmas, radiation theory and relativistic electrodynamics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 162 and MATH 253 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 440 - Quantum Mechanics 4.00 credit hours The physical interpretation and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger equation, one-dimensional and three-dimensional potentials, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, operator methods, matrix mechanics, Dirac notation and approximation methods. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 263 or CHEM 345 ; MATH 253 and MATH 300 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 490 - Topics 2.00-4.00 credit hours Advanced topics in physics, such as biophysics, astrophysics and cosmology, particles and nuclei, general relativity, advanced mechanics. Prerequisite(s): Varies by topic. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PHYS 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Political Science
	POLS 100 - Civic Well-Being 2.00 credit hours How do local, state and United States’ governments function, or not? How does citizen participation in the democratic process work? Most importantly, how does civic well-being affect, and is affected by, other measures of well-being (emotional, physical, financial, etc.)? This course introduces students to the ways in which understanding and participating in democratic processes contributes to a deeper connection to oneself and broader communities, while creating a healthier, collective, civil society at the same time. This course does not count toward a major or minor in Political Science. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Well-Being. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 101 - The American Political System 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the fundamental ideas, actors, and institutions that make up the American political system. We examine the legal and structural basis of our government, evaluate the institutions that carry out its day-to-day functions, and analyze the role the individual citizen can play in influencing governmental policy. For each subject, we engage with some of the leading perspectives in political science; we also incorporate current events and our personal experiences. This course also includes a community-engaged learning component, allowing students the opportunity to put into practice the theories they have learned in the classroom. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning. iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 102 - Introduction to International Relations 4.00 credit hours An introductory look at the variety of concepts, issues, debates, ideologies, and theoretical perspectives that have traditionally defined the discipline of International Relations. In particular, the course examines core issues such as international conflict, cooperation, globalization, international law, human rights, economic development, poverty, and terrorism. A great deal of time is devoted to exploring the dominant theoretical perspective of the field including realism, liberalism, Marxism, constructivism, and feminism. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 200 - Scope and Practice of Political Science 4.00 credit hours What does it mean to think, research, and write like a political scientist? Using rigorous methods and theoretical approaches, political science examines curiosities about the institutions, practices, and relations that shape the political world. This course introduces students to the scientific study of politics, covering the basics of research design and practice including the ways in which data and theory intersect, and how political scientists conceptualize, measure, and test relationships of interest in the discipline. For example, why are some social movements more effective than others? What explains the rise in partisan polarization over time? What are the causes of war? By the end of the term, students approach questions like these using the scientific method. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 203 - Law, Politics and Society 4.00 credit hours Traditional approaches to studying the law emphasize skills like advocating for a client or drafting a legal document. This class takes a different approach by providing an exploration of law’s relationship to contemporary society. To do this, we will consider how law shapes, and is shaped by, the political, social, and cultural contexts in which it exists. This course examines a variety of topics, including: the development of the legal system of the United States, the varied approaches to studying the “law,” and the relationship between those who make, adjudicate, and directly experience the law in everyday life. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 204 - Political and Legal Dimensions Disasters 4.00 credit hours Natural and manmade disasters are a perennial feature of political life. When a non-routine event happens (from a hurricane to a terrorist attack to a nuclear accident), political and legal actors and institutions must activate in order to prepare for, respond to, and explain what happened. The costs imposed by disasters have always been high, and these events, while relatively low on the public’s agenda, are constant sources of challenge for politics at all levels. This course will introduce students to the political and legal dimensions of disasters, including: How does politics respond to disasters? What are the main institutions that engage with disaster politics and policies? Who is responsible for harms caused by a disaster, and how has the law evolved in the area of disaster politics? Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Sustaining Our World. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 210 - Music and Politics 2.00 credit hours This course encourages students to explore the interaction between music and the political world. Students examine issues of race, class, sexual orientation, gender, censorship, violence and power, focusing primarily on Western music genres such as hip-hop, rock, punk, folk and country. Students also explore refined music (specifically opera) and electronic dance music in an international context. Students have the opportunity to interact with this material to increase appreciation for the myriad ways that music and politics are mutually interdependent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 211 - The Politics of the Presidency 4.00 credit hours From George Washington to Donald Trump, we examine of the history and evolution of the Office of the President, as well as the roles and approaches of the officeholder. We take a theoretical, rather than historical, approach to understand presidential selection and powers, the president’s relationships with other actors, and the role of the electorate in presidential politics. This examination lends itself to answer one central questions: Have U.S presidents become the Green Lantern? Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences. iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 212 - Congress: the Least Popular Branch 4.00 credit hours As the branch with the most constitutional authority, and the lowest approval rating, Congress is misunderstood. The Least Popular Branch provides a thorough introduction to the beautifully flawed U.S. Congress. Examination of themes in the literature on Congress include: the development of Congress, member’s motivation for reelection, congressional elections, the role of parties and committees, extreme polarization, the changing legislative process, and the relationship between Congress and the branches of government and other actors. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences. iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 215 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior 4.00 credit hours This course examines public opinion and political behavior in contemporary American politics. The course will cover topics like: how to conceptualize and measure public opinion, where opinions “come from,” the nature of opinion about several salient issues, and whether public opinion affects policy making or political behavior. Students will reflect on debates about the “competence” of the public and how much public opinion should affect public policy, as well as become savvier consumers of public opinion data. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 220 - First Ladies: Symbol of American Womanhood 4.00 credit hours A theoretical examination of the evolving role of the first lady from party hostess to policy advocate. While discussions of first ladies have often been relegated to internal dynamics of their relationships with their husbands, redecorating, and clothing, we will dive into the nuanced job of the first lady by reading the scholarship, while scant, on the progressing role of the first lady. Specific attention is paid to particular first ladies who have made significant impacts in the way the first lady is expected to behave. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 221 - Comparative Politics 4.00 credit hours An introductory look at the concepts, ideologies, and methodology that define the field of Comparative Politics. The course will provide a comparative analysis of the various institutions of governance around the world and how those institutions structure state behavior. Comparative Politics seeks to understand different forms of government by comparing them to one another. We will also investigate key topics such as the state, political culture, ethnicity, nationalism, authoritarianism & totalitarianism, democracy, development, globalization and political violence. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 222 - American Foreign Policy 4.00 credit hours This course offers a general introduction to the history, traditions and theories of American foreign policy. The course highlights the evolution of American foreign policy since World War II exploring the crucial decisions that shaped the current geopolitical environment. We will examine the ways domestic politics, public opinion, the media, presidential leadership and other factors have impact the conduct of American foreign policy. Specific emphasis is placed on contemporary challenges facing the United States, such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, the rise of China, North Korea, and Russia. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 224 - Political Psychology 2.00 credit hours This course offers an introduction to the application of psychological theories and methodology to the study of government and politics. Topics include elite decision-making, mass political attitudes, voting behavior, genetics, and psychophysiological approaches to political science research. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 230 - Mock Trial I: Techniques and Procedures 4.00 credit hours Introduction to the rules, procedures, and case materials of the American Mock Trial Association in preparation for invitational, regional, and national competition. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 231 - Mock Trial II: Competition Practicum 1.00 credit hours Preparation for and participation in Mock Trial tournament competition. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 290 - Topics in Political Science 2.00-4.00 credit hours An examination of a current topical political issue in politics explored in a seminar style format. Students conduct an analysis of the topic using primary documents and scholarly sources. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 295 - Research Practicum 1.00-4.00 credit hours Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to project needs and student background, but may include recruitment of participants, data collection, data coding and entry, bibliography construction, literature review or statistical analysis. This course is graded pass/no pass. May be taken more than once for up to four total credit hours. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 297 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 299 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 300 - Great Decisions in International Politics 4.00 credit hours A comparative case study analysis of the decision making process for three seminal events in international politics. The course explores the causal dynamics behind the origins of World War I, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the 2003 Iraq War decision. Students learn the core components of qualitative research through the collection and review of archive research materials. The objective of the course is to develop the knowledge and skill set for evaluating foreign policy decision making in theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): POLS 102 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 310 - The American Electoral Process 4.00 credit hours It’s complicated. However, by emphasizing how American political institutions shape the behavior of voters, candidates, parties, interest groups, and the media, students come to understand the outcomes of elections in the United States. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 312 - Women in American Politics 4.00 credit hours If women have now surpassed men in both number of total Americans as well as percent of the electorate that votes, why do women comprise such a small portion of all of those who hold political power? The position of women in the American political system has evolved over time from being left out of the Constitution, to the suffrage movement, to the equal rights movement, the Lily Ledbetter Act, to Hillary Clinton’s historic run for the presidency. Nonetheless, there are structural components of the American society and political system that have created disequilibrium between men and women. We examine the institutional, psychological, economic, and sociocultural causes and effects of such disequilibrium. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 321 - Model United Nations 2.00 credit hours The course explores the procedural and political dynamics of the United Nations as it confronts the political, economic and cultural challenges facing the international community. The class provides an introduction to the history and structure of the United Nations as well as an intense case study of the country assigned to the NCC delegation. Students will learn to be diplomats and advocate for the interests of their country. The course culminates with students participating in the National Model United Nations simulation in New York City. Prerequisite(s): POLS 102 . iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 333 - International Law 4.00 credit hours An exploration of the basic concepts and problems of public international law and of the international legal system. The course will explore the central question of whether international law is useful for ordering the international system. Topics will include the sources and subjects of international law, the jurisdiction of states, the use of force, the relationship between international law and the internal law of states, the international law of human rights and international criminal law. Prerequisite(s): POLS 102 . iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 335 - Constitutional Law 4.00 credit hours Introduction to constitutional law, with an emphasis on the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretation of Articles I, II, and III. This means that the course will cover how the nation’s Court of last resort has helped shape the powers of and constraints on the three branches of our federal government. Students will also discuss and analyze topics like: the development of law surrounding the separation of powers, congressional power over the commerce clause, and the creation and demise of the concept of substantive due process. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or POLS 203 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 336 - Rights, Liberties and Justice 4.00 credit hours Introduction to civil liberties and civil rights. We will focus primarily on the decisions of the Supreme Court in areas of religion, speech, privacy, criminal procedure and discrimination. Along the way, we will discuss the historical development of constitutional civil rights and liberties and the politics of Supreme Court decision-making. Students will learn the major legal doctrines governing civil liberties and civil rights, as well as develop a better understanding of the process of Supreme Court decision-making. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or POLS 203 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 337 - From Slavery to Prisons: Race and the Carceral State 4.00 credit hours The United States incarcerates more people than any other nation and Black people are disproportionately affected by this punitive system known as ‘the carceral state’. This course traces the development of the carceral state from slavery to convict leasing to the Civil Rights Era and finally to the War on Drugs. It considers the varied ways that Black people have resisted the carceral state throughout these periods. In doing so, this course emphasizes the relationship between punitive policy, institutional development, race-making and the politics of resistance. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 or POLS 203 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 338 - Black Lives Matter: Making A Movement 4.00 credit hours Since 2013, Black Lives Matter (BLM) has evolved from a hashtag to a series of protests to a social movement that some now deem the largest and most widespread in U.S. history. This course examines the key ideas, institutions, individuals and moments that shaped the movement. Central topics include: BLM’s intellectual roots among Black activists, thinkers, writers and artists; the conditions of racial inequality that drove BLM’s emergence; the movement’s history and activists’ varied tactics; and the varied forms of repression and violence the movement has faced. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 490 - Seminar in Political Science 4.00 credit hours Capstone course in political science in which senior political science majors draw upon their training to approach and explain political phenomena. Students apply their knowledge and skills as political scientists to tackle real-world political problems by employing existing research, social science methodology, and data. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply theories and concepts to broader issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of study and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. May be repeated with different professional experience. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	POLS 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Individual studies undertaken with guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with different content. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Psychology
	PSYC 100 - Psychology: Science of Behavior 4.00 credit hours An examination of the basic concepts, processes, theories and empirical findings concerning the behavior of organisms. Consideration is given to the following topics: physiological and developmental basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning and memory, and motivation and emotion, as well as personality, intellectual functioning, psychopathology, and social influences on behavior. Community engaged learning and/or an active research experience is used to further student understanding of course topics. Gateway course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences. iCon(s): Being Human, Examining Health. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 120 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment 2.00 credit hours A survey of various theories of personality and development and their practical implications for effective coping with everyday life. This course does not count toward a major in Psychology. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 200 - Evolutionary Psychology 4.00 credit hours The evolution of behavioral and cognitive processes that relate to the adaptation of organisms to challenges of survival and successful reproduction. While the primary emphasis is on humans, consideration of such adaptations in non-human species provides a broader context for considering human evolutionary psychology. Topics for consideration include gender differences in sex and mating; parental investment and parent-offspring conflict; altruism and aggression; food preferences and habitat selection; and the potential integrative influence of evolutionary theory across the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or ANTH 165 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 205 - Educational Psychology 4.00 credit hours Psychological concepts, theories, and research findings regarding human behavior are applied to a variety of learning contexts. Collaborative activities around the application of course material are conducted. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 210 - Child Development 4.00 credit hours Theory and research from the field of child development are studied in order to better understand the child’s physical, language, cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth to adolescence. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 220 - Psychology of Adolescence 4.00 credit hours Theory and research in the area of adolescent psychology are examined to better understand the major developmental tasks of adolescence, such as forming an identity and developing mature relations with peers, family and possible mates. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 230 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 4.00 credit hours Theory and research about the developmental tasks of adulthood, beginning with the transition from adolescence to young adulthood and ending with the issues faced by the oldest members of our society. Topics include identity, adult relationships, sexuality, careers and retirement, health and wellness, the biological process underlying aging, and the pursuit of “successful aging.” Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 235 - Lifespan Development 4.00 credit hours An exploration of development across the lifespan from conception to death. Both normal and abnormal patterns of development in various cultures and contexts are examined. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or NEUR 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 240 - Social Psychology 4.00 credit hours An examination of the theories and research regarding human social behavior. Topics include social perception, self-perception, attitudes, social influence, attraction, altruism, aggression, group effects, and environmental psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 250 - Statistics 4.00 credit hours The methods, concepts and logic underlying the statistical evaluation of research data with an emphasis on “why” as well as “when” to use various statistical methods. Content includes descriptive and inferential statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing. Analyses include z and t tests, one-way and factorial ANOVA, correlation, regression and Chi square. Assignments focus on problem solving, technical writing and use of computer statistical packages (SPSS). Only one of BUSN 265 or PSYC 250 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 or higher. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Quantitative Analysis. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 255 - Research Design and Experimentation 4.00 credit hours Students further their understanding of the scientific research process through lectures, activities and laboratory experiences. Students are introduced to various research designs, including naturalistic observation, case studies, correlational research and experimental research. Students use their knowledge of the research process to collect, analyze and critically think about original data. This course is writing intensive and requires working with a team to complete a significant research project. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in PSYC 250 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Ethical Dimensions. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 270 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology 4.00 credit hours The scientific study of human work in which theory and research are integrated to understand issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations. The focus is on the organizational and social context of human work, including work and identity issues, personnel selection and placement, motivation, job satisfaction, happiness, stress and health, organizational justice, and other relevant workplace topics. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 282 - Stress and Coping 4.00 credit hours A survey of theories and research about stress and coping. Specific topics include the physiology of stress, psychoneuroimmunology, effects of stress on mental health and behavior, coping styles, and stress management. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or NEUR 100 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Well Being. iCon(s): Examining Health. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 293 - Careers in Psychology and Neuroscience 2.00 credit hours An exploration of various career options in psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. By collaborating with other students, instructors, and resource people both inside and outside of the North Central community, students learn about a wide range of careers possible with a major in psychology or neuroscience, as well as how to successfully prepare for one’s chosen future career. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or NEUR 100 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Preparation. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 295 - Research Practicum 1.00-6.00 credit hours Students work in collaboration with faculty on ongoing research. Activities vary according to project needs and student background, but may include collection or creation of materials, recruitment of participants, data collection, data coding and entry, literature review, statistical analysis, poster or oral presentation preparation. This course is graded pass/no pass. May be taken more than once for up to six total credit hours. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 297 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply psychological theories and concepts to broader social issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of psychology and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. Course work includes required hours in the field and written assignments. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 310 - Cultural Psychology 4.00 credit hours (Same as: ANTH 310 .) An examination of how definitions of culture shape knowledge about topics in psychology, such as human development, self-concept, and mental illness. The focus is on psychological and anthropological approaches to studying culture. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 , ANTH 145 or one 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 ; Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Global Understanding, Community Engaged Learning. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 320 - Personality 4.00 credit hours A survey of major models of personality, including psychodynamic, biological and trait, behavioral, and humanistic-existential paradigms. Each paradigm is discussed by addressing its unique assumptions about human nature, methodological approaches, assessment techniques, and use of evidence. Special emphasis is placed on applications in clinical/counseling, educational, industrial/organization, and other relevant settings. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 324 - Abnormal Psychology 4.00 credit hours The classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders in adolescents and adults, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders. Particular emphasis is placed on discussion of stigma and social issues in the field. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 325 - Child Psychopathology 4.00 credit hours Understanding the causes, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents (including such diverse problems as childhood depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and autism). Particular emphasis is placed on treatment modalities that are specific to problems in childhood, such as parent training, play therapy, and family therapy. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 330 - Community Psychology 4.00 credit hours Community Psychology focuses on the integration of social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental influences to promote prevention, health, and empowerment in communities. Course topics include program development and evaluation, grant writing, and community organizing. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 ; Junior standing. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning, Career Experiential. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 340 - Learning 4.00 credit hours The scientific study of how animals and humans learn from a historical perspective. Course work emphasizes theory, evidence, methodology, and application of the research to education, clinical settings, parenting, and training animals. Classical and operant conditioning are the main focus with observational learning, memory research, and biological factors included. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 345 - Cognitive Psychology 4.00 credit hours Students further their understanding of the scientific study of mental processes, including sensation, perception, attention, memory, knowledge representation, speech and language, decision-making, and problem solving. Students also explore the brain physiology underlying these processes and the cognitive consequences of brain injury and disease. Course work emphasizes the history, theory, methodology, and application of research in the field. Laboratory required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 350 - Clinical Psychology 4.00 credit hours An examination of the various assessment techniques, treatment modalities, and ethical and controversial issues in the field of clinical psychology. Special emphasis is placed on role playing and experiential activities aimed at practicing basic counseling skills and developing self-awareness. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 360 - Psychological Assessment 4.00 credit hours An introduction to key concepts, methods, and ethical considerations associated with psychological assessment. A key goal is for students to understand psychometric techniques so that they can read, understand, and interpret test results. Topics include an overview of true score, item response, and generalizability theories. Special emphasis is placed on the ethical and appropriate use of tests and the intersection between testing and contemporary society. Special topics include testing in the areas of intelligence, personality, attitudes, interests, and abilities. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in PSYC 250 and one additional 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 380 - History of Psychology 4.00 credit hours An examination of the major factors providing the roots for psychology, as well as the significant persons and theories which shaped its subsequent development as the scientific approach to the study of behavior and mental processes. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 385 - Health Psychology 4.00 credit hours An examination of how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness. Specific topics include behavior change, stress, patient-provider communication, substance abuse, weight control, and coping with chronic illness. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology, Biology or Neuroscience course, except PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 390 - Seminar 1.00-4.00 credit hours Topics of current or recurrent interest in psychology. Topics depend upon faculty and student interest and are publicized in the course schedule for the semesters in which seminars are offered. Repeatable with different topics. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 393 - Professional Psychology and Neuroscience 1.00 credit hours The multiple processes involved in choosing a career path in psychology or neuroscience with an emphasis on how to successfully prepare for, choose and apply for graduate school. Course material focuses on the steps necessary for becoming a competitive applicant and how to navigate the process of applying. Coursework includes creation of an “application portfolio” designed to help students apply to their choice of graduate schools. Prerequisite(s): One 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 ; Junior standing. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 397 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Valuable professional experiences supplement classroom instruction and allow students to apply psychological theories and concepts to broader social issues and system. Students explore career options within a specific area of psychology and critically reflect on the experience in a structured manner. Course work includes required hours in the field, written assignments, and a literature review/hypothesis paper directed related to this experience. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one additional 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 399 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Students explore a topic of interest in an individualized learning situation under the supervision of a faculty member. Coursework includes critical reading, writing, and discussion of primary resources. No data collection required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one additional 200-level Psychology course, excluding PSYC 293 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 490 - Seminar 4.00 credit hours An in-depth study of a specific topic or issue in psychology. Topics depend upon faculty and student interest. Students are expected to read and discuss original sources and current literature in psychology. An APA-style paper is required. Repeatable with different content. Capstone. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one 300-level Psychology course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 495 - Psychology in the Community 1.00-4.00 credit hours A community engagement project that serves as a culminating experience in the psychology major. Students reflect on community engagement, service learning and social activism in an experiential context. Activities vary according to project needs and student background, but may include identifying the community partner, arranging the community engagement experience, designing materials for the experience and analyzing the effectiveness of the experience. A final paper (traditional APA-style research report or audience-specific research report) incorporating primary literature, appropriate quantitative or qualitative analysis of the effectiveness of the experience and reflection is required. To fulfill the capstone experience, students must complete a minimum of four credit hours from a single capstone designation. Capstone. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one 300-level Psychology course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Community Engaged Learning, Writing Intensive. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 497 - Internship 0.00-12.00 credit hours Internships supplement classroom instruction by providing valuable professional experiences and allowing students to apply psychological theories and concepts to broader social issues and systems. This internship experience is designed to assist students in exploring career options and to link this experience to important issues and trends in the psychology literature. Students complete required hours in the field, critically reflect on this experience, and write a substantial APA-style literature review/hypothesis paper directly related to this experience. To fulfill the capstone experience, students must complete a minimum of four credit hours from a single capstone designation with the option of spreading credits over two semesters. Capstone. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one 300-level Psychology course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive, Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 498 - Senior Thesis 1.00-4.00 credit hours Students work in collaboration with faculty to produce a culminating research experience. Activities vary according to project needs and student background, but may include critical reading of peer-reviewed articles; formulation of a research question and hypothesis; design of the study; IRB application; creation of materials; recruitment of participants; and data collection, coding, entry, statistical analysis and evaluation. Students write an APA-style journal paper and present at a student or professional conference. Students earning credit for a capstone experience must complete a minimum of four credit hours, with the option of spreading credits over two semesters. To fulfill the capstone experience, students must complete a minimum of four credit hours from a single capstone designation. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one 300-level Psychology course. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Writing Intensive, Career Experiential. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	PSYC 499 - Independent Study 1.00-12.00 credit hours Students explore a topic of interest in an individualized learning situation under the supervision of a faculty member. Coursework includes significant critical reading, writing, and discussion of primary resources. No collection of data required. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 255 and one 300-level Psychology course. Click here for the schedule of classes.
Race and Ethnic Studies
	RAES 100 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Studies 4.00 credit hours Introduces the foundational concepts and theories of race and ethnic studies by exploring the processes by which racial and ethnic identities are socially constructed as a field of contingent categories. Considers how race and ethnicity are materially and discursively implicated in identities, institutions and a range of social, economic and political processes. The focus is both critical and normative, both diagnosing and critiquing processes of race and ethnicity formation that produce and reinscribe hierarchy while engaging with texts and practices of resistance that envision and prescribe alternative, more equitable futures. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RAES 350 - Critical Theories of Race and Ethnicity 4.00 credit hours Note: A critical examination of race and ethnicity as they operate in both national and global contexts, with attention to power, oppression and resistance. Using primary texts by classic and contemporary theorists and creative artists, this course explores how the socially constructed categories of race and ethnicity shape histories, institutions and lived experiences. Prerequisite(s): RAES 100 . Click here for the schedule of classes.
Religious Studies
	RELG 100 - Introduction to World Religions 4.00 credit hours A phenomenological study of the major religions of the world. Special emphasis is given to the beliefs, rituals, sacred texts, and ethical dimensions of each religion. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Being Human, Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 110 - Introduction to the Bible 4.00 credit hours An introduction to the academic study of the Bible, including the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Students will explore these texts as complex literary and theological documents created under the influence of multiple historical and cultural contexts. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions. iCon(s): Being Human, Experiencing Place. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 115 - Christian Ethics and Spirituality 4.00 credit hours An examination of ethical texts, spiritual practices, and applied topics from Early Christianity to the present. Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant sources and perspectives are included. Topics may include Environment, End of Life, Sexuality & Marriage, War & Military, Immigration, and Consumerism. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions, Well Being. iCon(s): Being Human. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 150 - Nature and Well Being 2.00 credit hours An introductory course on holistic wellness in which students explore the DuPage County Forest Preserves in concert with readings from the various disciplines. Special emphasis is placed on texts and spiritual practices from various religious traditions. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Well Being. iCon(s): Examining Health, Sustaining Our World. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 215 - The Global Buddha: Permeating Space-Time 4.00 credit hours A study of the global transformations of Buddhism from its initial development in India to its various formulations in Southeast, Central, and East Asia as well as its more recent manifestations in the West. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Well Being iCon(s): Being Human, Experiencing Place, Examining Health. Thinking Globally Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 222 - Peace and Violence in the Bible 4.00 credit hours A survey course designed to examine the themes of peace, war, and violence in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and the New Testament. Special attention is given to the historical context in which the Bible was written and the portrayals of God that result. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 225 - Urban Ethics and Religion 4.00 credit hours An examination of urban problems and the ways in which religious communities relate and respond to these problems in both helpful and detrimental ways. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 227 - Jesus and Buddha in Dialogue 4.00 credit hours A comparison of Christianity and Buddhism with a particular focus on their respective contemplative traditions. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding, Well Being. iCon(s): Examining Health. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 230 - Women and the Bible 4.00 credit hours (Same as GSST 230 .) An introductory course that examines how women are depicted in biblical tradition. Students will carefully read narratives about women in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament and explore their history of interpretation, including contemporary readings. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Being Human, Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 235 - Sexuality and Christianity 4.00 credit hours (Same as GSST 235 .) A study of contemporary Christian approaches to sexuality in dialogue with secular philosophies of sexuality. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Being Human, Challenging Inequality. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 240 - Religious Pluralism in the U.S 4.00 credit hours A study of the multi-religious panorama of the U.S. Particular emphasis is placed on the voices of minority traditions and how religious commitments and freedoms are negotiated in the context of religious pluralism. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Experiencing Place. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 245 - Hollywood, Values and Religion 4.00 credit hours An exploration of religious and ethical values in contemporary films with a particular emphasis on social justice concerns related to race, gender and religious diversity. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Arts, Ethical Dimensions, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 250 - Death and Dying 4.00 credit hours An examination of the meaning and mystery of death and dying from several religious, philosophical and scientific perspectives. The course also considers both spiritual practices and ethical issues connected to death and dying. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions. iCon(s): Being Human, Examining Health. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 255 - Spiritual Liberation in India 4.00 credit hours An exploration of spiritual liberation in the religions of India with a particular focus on overcoming the problems of karma, suffering, and rebirth in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 260 - Religious Harmony in China 4.00 credit hours A survey of the major religions of China with a particular focus on self-cultivation as the key to establishing social harmony (Confucianism), living in harmony with the forces of nature (Daoism), and harmonizing with the totality of space and time (Buddhism). Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Being Human, Experiencing Place, Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 265 - Religious Pluralism in Japan 4.00 credit hours An examination of the major religious traditions of Japan (Shinto, Buddhism and the so-called “New Religions”) with a particular focus on the harmonious co-existence of diverse religious beliefs and practices from ancient times to the contemporary period. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Being Human, Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 270 - Judaism 4.00 credit hours A course on the beliefs, traditions, and history of Judaism. Special attention is given to the Jewish experience, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Global Understanding, U.S. Power Structures. iCon(s): Challenging Inequity, Experiencing Place, Thinking Globally. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 280 - Islam 4.00 credit hours This course provides an overview of basic Islamic beliefs and practices through an examination of Islamic theology as articulated in Islamic classical traditions and reinterpreted for today. The course analyzes the impact of Islamic beliefs and values on social and cultural practices, and on the formation of institutions, communities, and identities. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions, Global Understanding. iCon(s): Being Human. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 330 - Cross, Violence and Resistance 4.00 credit hours An examination of theological interpretations of the life and death of Jesus. Attention is given to how the violent death of Jesus at the core of Christian theology influences the way societies perceive and respond to violence. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, U.S. Power Structures, Community Engaged Learning. iCon(s): Engaging Civic Life. Click here for the schedule of classes.
	RELG 344 - Religion and the Political Order 4.00 credit hours An examination of primary texts from the history of religious political philosophy with an eye to their relevance for understanding current events and challenges at the intersection of religion and politics. Emphasis is on Jewish, Christian and Muslim sources. Prerequisite(s): Two courses from Philosophy or Religious Studies. Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Humanities, Ethical Dimensions. Click here for the schedule of classes.

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Course Descriptions

PHYS 395 - Research

PHYS 397 - Internship

PHYS 405 - Data Acquisition with LabVIEW

PHYS 410 - Advanced Experimental Physics

PHYS 420 - Electromagnetic Theory

PHYS 440 - Quantum Mechanics

PHYS 490 - Topics

PHYS 497 - Internship

POLS 100 - Civic Well-Being

POLS 101 - The American Political System

POLS 102 - Introduction to International Relations

POLS 200 - Scope and Practice of Political Science

POLS 203 - Law, Politics and Society

POLS 204 - Political and Legal Dimensions Disasters

POLS 210 - Music and Politics

POLS 211 - The Politics of the Presidency

POLS 212 - Congress: the Least Popular Branch

POLS 215 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior

POLS 220 - First Ladies: Symbol of American Womanhood

POLS 221 - Comparative Politics

POLS 222 - American Foreign Policy

POLS 224 - Political Psychology

POLS 230 - Mock Trial I: Techniques and Procedures

POLS 231 - Mock Trial II: Competition Practicum

POLS 290 - Topics in Political Science

POLS 295 - Research Practicum

POLS 297 - Internship

POLS 299 - Independent Study

POLS 300 - Great Decisions in International Politics

POLS 310 - The American Electoral Process

POLS 312 - Women in American Politics

POLS 321 - Model United Nations

POLS 333 - International Law

POLS 335 - Constitutional Law

POLS 336 - Rights, Liberties and Justice

POLS 337 - From Slavery to Prisons: Race and the Carceral State

POLS 338 - Black Lives Matter: Making A Movement

POLS 397 - Internship

POLS 399 - Independent Study

POLS 490 - Seminar in Political Science

POLS 497 - Internship

POLS 499 - Independent Study

PSYC 100 - Psychology: Science of Behavior

PSYC 120 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment

PSYC 200 - Evolutionary Psychology

PSYC 205 - Educational Psychology

PSYC 210 - Child Development

PSYC 220 - Psychology of Adolescence

PSYC 230 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging

PSYC 235 - Lifespan Development

PSYC 240 - Social Psychology

PSYC 250 - Statistics

PSYC 255 - Research Design and Experimentation

PSYC 270 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology

PSYC 282 - Stress and Coping

PSYC 293 - Careers in Psychology and Neuroscience

PSYC 295 - Research Practicum

PSYC 297 - Internship

PSYC 310 - Cultural Psychology

PSYC 320 - Personality

PSYC 324 - Abnormal Psychology

PSYC 325 - Child Psychopathology

PSYC 330 - Community Psychology

PSYC 340 - Learning

PSYC 345 - Cognitive Psychology

PSYC 350 - Clinical Psychology

PSYC 360 - Psychological Assessment

PSYC 380 - History of Psychology

PSYC 385 - Health Psychology

PSYC 390 - Seminar

PSYC 393 - Professional Psychology and Neuroscience

PSYC 397 - Internship

PSYC 399 - Independent Study

PSYC 490 - Seminar

PSYC 495 - Psychology in the Community

PSYC 497 - Internship

PSYC 498 - Senior Thesis

PSYC 499 - Independent Study