Fort Lewis College

An introduction to the philosophical enterprise tough discussion and analysis of representative readings from the history of philosophy. Issues considered include the nature of reality, the relation of mind and body, the possibility of proving that God exists, the nature and origin of morality and of beauty, and the relation of knowledge to experience. Fall and winter terms.

An examination of the relation between different ethical points of view and the handling of the personal, social, political, ecological and global problems we face today. On demand.

An examination of the ways in which philosophy is manifested in the making and content of film. This course will include the viewing of several films which portray philosophical themes on the nature of humor, drama, and fear in contemporary film and attempt to answer questions regarding the nature of voyeuristic emotional catharsis in the making of the human being. Finally, the course hopes to address issues of cultural diversity by looking at the way various western and non-western cultures address these issues. The course will also include philosophical readings on film and the nature of philosophical problems. Summer terms.

A study of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, with consideration of some dissenting views to these dominant schools of Chinese thought, such as Moism and Legalism. We will investigate the theories of human nature, knowledge, and reality embraced by these philosophies, as well as their conceptions of ethics and politics.

A broad review of the history of attempts since classical Greece to identify morality and to establish standards for making and assessing moral judgments. Alternate winter terms.

This course offers an overview of world environmental problems, focuses on conceptual investigations into their historical, social, political and cultural sources, examines various methods of resource conservation, and finally attempts to envision a philosophy of nature based on a "land ethic." Fall and summer terms.

An examination of different philosophical approaches to problems raised by religion. Readings are selected from sources representing widely differing points of view, e.g., those of phenomenology, feminism and liberation theology. Alternate fall terms.

A broad treatment of different methods of assessing the validity of deductive and inductive arguments. The course covers syllogistic logic, elementary truth-functional logic, quantification and brief discussions of informal logic and of inductive logic. Fall and winter terms.

An examination of the history of philosophy from the origins of scientific thought in Asia Minor tough the synthesis of Cistianity and Greek philosophy in the thought of St. Augustine and the medieval scholastics. A major emphasis of the course will be the systems of Plato and Aristotle, which provide many of the roots of modern thought. This course is a suitable beginning course in philosophy. Alternate fall terms.

An introduction to the techniques, conventions, and styles of philosophical writing tough the critical reading and analysis of selected books and journal articles on a topic central to the field, writing analyses of, and responses to, these readings, and presenting and defending a position on this topic in a carefully researched term paper. Offered on demand.

A survey of selected regional belief systems outside the major religious traditions treated in Phil 321E. Emphasis is on philosophical foundations of religious cultures native to the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and Old Europe. Special attention is given to the mythic and other symbolic expressions of archaic consciousness in contemporary societies. Alternate fall and summer terms.

A study of the nature and history of the major contemporary religions of the world. Alternate fall and summer terms.

An examination of the scope, structure, methodology and spirit of science with special attention to such topics as the relation between the presuppositions and the conclusions of science, the nature of scientific revolutions and the social responsibilities of the scientist. Alternate fall terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An in-depth focus on contemporary theories and practices, including myth and ritual, which integrate moral, social, political and cultural philosophies with scientific ecologies. Recent academic efforts by regional thinkers and scholar/activists of color will also be reviewed. Alternate winter terms and summer.

An examination of the nature and purposes of art tough the study of several traditional and contemporary philosophies of art such as those of Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Tolstoy, Collingwood and Merleau-Ponty. Topics include the nature of the art object, the distinction between art and craft, the role of imitation, representation, expression and creativity, the social function and responsibility of the artist, and the nature of aesthetic experience. Alternate winter terms.

An examination of the nature and methodology of historical knowledge and various conceptions of culture tough the study of several traditional and contemporary philosophies of history and culture. Readings will include recent work from Africa and the Americas as well as traditional European perspectives. Alternate winter terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits of philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of gender bias in its various guises, such as androcentrism, gender polarization, and biological essentialism. Explanations of the source and maintenance of sexism are explored tough feminist theories: liberal, radical, Marxist, existential, psychoanalytic, and postmodern. Feminist theory itself is critically evaluated.

An examination of various theories of the nature of human nature with readings from both classical and contemporary authors. Special attention will be given to how presuppositions about human nature underlie conceptions of knowledge and theories of education. Alternate winter terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits of philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of the history of philosophy from the Renaissance tough the 20th century. Continental Rationalism and British Empiricism are studied not only on their own terms but in relation to the Kantian synthesis. The Kantian philosophy, in turn, together with much 19th century thought, is shown to be a necessary background for understanding the major philosophical issues of the 20th century. Alternate winter terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits of philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of trends and issues in 20th century continental philosophy. Readings will focus on the development of phenomenology and existentialism, and on their contributions to existential Marxism, structuralism and deconstructionism. Winter term.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of trends and issues in 20th century analytic philosophy. Alternate fall terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of traditional and contemporary attempts to understand the nature of reality. Alternate fall terms.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of the various philosophical underpinnngs of the tee dominant cultures of the Southwest. This course will move beyond examining the kinds of differences found amongst the cultures of the Southwest to examine the philosophical assumptions which inform and contribute to the emergence of these differences. The course will also examine the kinds of misunderstandings which can emerge from the interactions of these cultures when cultural philosophical assumptions go unexamined. Summer term.

An examination in depth of the writings of a major philosopher such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Marx, Heidegger or Sartre. This course may be repeated as long as the topics are different.

Prerequisite: 4 credits in philosophy other than Phil 271B or consent of instructor.

An examination of the philosophical and political origins of the political formation of the self, interactions between dominant and minority cultures, and legitimation and consensus in a post-Marxist, post-Capitalist, and post-Colonial world. Focuses on 20th century thinkers such as Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, Said, Lyotard, Braidotti and others. PS 387D recommended. Same as PS 480CDW.

Advanced study and research in selected topics. Alternate winter terms, even years.

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand.

Seasonal physical activities during each trimester for men or women. Activities include aquatics, dance, fitness, outdoor education, sport skills and varsity sports. Up to a maximum of six credits can be counted toward graduation. No physical activity at the same level can be repeated for credit. Offered each term.

Work covers experiments in the fields of physics, chemistry, meteorology, geology and astronomy. Laboratory techniques and scientific processes are emphasized. Fall and winter terms.

History, processes and methods of science. Study is made of the development of some of the most important concepts of science, modern developments, problems in science, and problems from science. Fall and winter terms.

PhySc 200BL INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY LABORATORY (0-2) 1

Work is aimed toward a greater appreciation of the universe tough selected observational laboratory experiments in astronomy. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisite: PhySc 205B taken concurrently (or GnSc 205B for those who may have already taken it).

PhySc 205B INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS (3-0) 3

A course designed for students interested in elementary astronomy. A survey of modern observations of astronomy including the moon, planets, stars and their formations. A short history of astronomy is also included. Fall and winter terms.

PhySc 405 COSMIC TIME PLACE (3-0) 3

Modern science has or will profoundly alter our view of ourselves and our place and time in physical reality. This course describes in non-technical terms the recent developments in cosmology, quantum physics, pre-biotic evolution, and artificial intelligence -- these seem likely to have the largest impact on human world views. Format, readings from some lay expositional works and class discussion.

Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission.

An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of mechanics (motion, energy, fluids, materials), heat and thermodynamics, wave motion and sound. Calculus is not used. The course is intended to meet college physics requirements and also satisfy the curiosity of all students whose major interest is not in engineering, physical science or mathematics. Students who take Physics 217B will not receive credit toward graduation for Phys 201B. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in mechanics, heat and sound. Fall and winter terms.

An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics. Calculus is not used. Students who take Phys 218B will not receive credit toward graduation for Phys 202B. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in optics, electricity, electronics and magnetism. Fall and winter terms.

An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of classical mechanics (motion, energy, fluids, materials), heat and thermodynamics, wave motion and sound. Differential and integral calculus is used toughout the course. Phys 217B is required of engineering students and strongly recommended to all general science majors. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in mechanics, heat and sound. Fall and winter terms.

Phys 218B PHYSICS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II (4-2) 5

An introductory course in physics covering the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics. Phys 218B is required of engineering students and strongly recommended to all general science majors. This course includes an introductory physics laboratory with experiments in optics, electricity, electronics and magnetism. Fall and winter terms.

A survey course of the theory and design of various electronic circuits and devices used in scientific instrumentation. Winter term, alternate years.

A study in the modern theories of atomic and nuclear physics that have developed since 1900. An introduction to special relativity and elementary quantum mechanics is included. Fall term, alternate years.

A study of classical and modern theories of geometrical and physical optics including matrix methods for optical systems, diffraction theory, and an introduction to Fourier optics. Fall term, alternate years.

The theoretical formulation of the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies with an introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. An introduction to vector and tensor analysis is also included. Winter term, alternate years.

Phys 361 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (4-0) 4

The mathematical theory of static electric and magnetic fields, time-dependent fields and electromagnetic radiation. Offered on demand.

A study of classical thermodynamics which includes the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application in energy conversion. On demand.

Work will stress experiments in modern physics with emphasis on electronic instrumentation and subsequent data analysis. Offered on demand.

Work will stress experiments in electricity and magnetism with emphasis on data collection and analysis. Offered on demand.

Advanced study, research, and writing in selected topics. Designed to train students to write proposals, research reports, and semi-technical description in the field of physics. Offered on demand.

A course designed to investigate the interaction between science and the world community. The course will be conducted on a seminar basis with interdisciplinary instructors and/or invited instructors from other areas of the College. Scientific, social and human values will be discussed. Offered on demand.

An introduction to Scodinger's formulation of wave mechanics including potential wells, harmonic oscillators, and energy and momentum operators. Offered on demand.

A continuation of the study of quantum systems via approximation techniques, theory of many electron atoms, identical particles and spin. Offered on demand.

Advanced material in various areas of physics at the senior level. The course will treat one area of physics, such as nuclear physics, thermal physics, statistical physics or solid state physics. Class schedules will indicate the area. Offered on demand. This course may be repeated for credit if topics are different.

Advanced study, research, and writing in selected topics. Designed to train students to write proposals, research reports, and semi-technical descriptions in the field of physics. A continuation of Physics 395W. Offered on demand.

An introduction to the study of politics; an examination of the relationship of society and government; and a study of the nature of the state, of the forms of rule evolved from the past, and of contemporary political systems. Fall and winter terms.

A study of the policies, procedures, politics and problems of the U.S. national government. Fall and winter terms.

A study of the history, nature, organization and operation of state and local government in the United States. Fall and winter terms.

PS 140D INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS (4-0) 4

An introduction to legal systems' treatment of disputes between citizens, citizens and business, and citizens and government, with special emphasis on disputing in the legal system of the United States. Consideration given to the influence of legal systems on competition for a society's benefit. Fall term, even years.

The nature of crime, the role of police, attorneys, courts and corrections in our criminal justice system. Fall, winter and summer terms.

Analysis of contemporary behavioral theories and research methods of politics and preparation for critical reading of professional literature. Writing intensive course. Fall term.

An advanced course in the methods and tools of research including both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Emphasis is on the design of political research, data collection techniques, statistical analysis and interpretation. Writing intensive course. Winter term.

PS 280DE INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (4-0) 4

A comparative study of the political systems of selected modern states. An emphasis is placed on the historical, cultural, social and economic environments as well as on political structures, participation, policymaking and evaluating the effectiveness of political action. Winter term, even years.

A comparative exploration of dominant and minority political interactions in social and cultural settings. This course examines how, and with what consequences religion and politics interact as frameworks for freedom and oppression in Central America, Asia, and the United States. Winter term, odd years.

Practical half-time or full-time work at the regional, county or municipal government level. Requires a detailed journal and completion of a research paper on a local government topic. May be repeated once for a total of 16 credits provided that the internship is taken with different agencies. Fall, winter and summer terms, on demand.

Prerequisites: Tee courses selected from PS 101D, 110D, 120D, 241D, 310D, 330D and consent of instructor.

An introduction to a wide range of global environmental issues. Global warming, overpopulation, natural resource depletion, deforestation in Latin America, Africa and Asia, potable water crises in Asia, and desertification in Africa are all indicators of ongoing major environmental changes. Global environmental change raises profound moral, political and economic questions with which society has only begun to grapple. This course addresses regional and international environmental problems and proposed solutions. Summer term.

An empirical inquiry into the dynamics of political activity in the United States, with emphasis on the electorate and the roles of political parties, the news media, public opinion and political interest groups. Fall term, even years.

An examination of the international struggle for power, with special emphasis on nationalism, economic objectives, armaments, multinational corporations and North-South issues. Fall term.

A study of the interplay of economics and politics in the world arena. The course covers a wide range of political and economic issues and concepts, and introduces students to the many players at the international level (financial institutions, multinational organizations, nation-states, etc.) The course also provides a theoretical background to issues of political and economic interaction at the international level. PS 320D recommended. Winter term, even years.

An examination of the forces shaping the governments and politics of modern Arab states in North Africa and Southwest Asia, with emphasis on Islam, Islamist politics, regional geopolitics and current economic, natural resource and social issues affecting the Arab world. Fall term, odd years.

Role of administration in government policymaking and implementation. Course uses case study method from a variety of policy areas. Winter term, odd years.

A study of the United States' foreign policy from the American Revolution to the present day, with emphasis on current policy and how it is made. Fall term, odd years.

Rights of citizens as elaborated tough the Bill of Rights and Fourteenth Amendment to include freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination and criminal rights. Recommended for political science majors and advanced general students. Fall term.

PS 341D CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: FEDERALISM AND THE SEPARATION OF POWERS (4-0) 4

Powers and limitations of the national judiciary, Congress, the presidency, war powers, and the federal relationship of national government and state governments. Winter term, odd years.

Practical, full-time work in the Colorado General Assembly as a legislative intern. Each student works for a lawmaker in either the State Senate or the State House of Representatives. Requires the keeping of a detailed journal and the completion of a research paper. Winter term.

Analyzes the origins, tactics, ideologies and results of leftist, bourgeois and rightist revolutionary movements, stressing a comparative and historical approach. Summer term.

An overview of the central role women play in the development process in non-Western societies, and of their struggle to gain access to the most basic levels of power and governance around the world. The focus will be on women in developing countries, but reference to women in developed countries will also be made. PS 280DE recommended. Summer term.

An inquiry into specific political problems shared by many nations in contemporary Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on such issues as forms of government, i.e., populism, military dictatorships, bureaucratic-authoritarianism, economic development and social movements. PS 280DE recommended. On demand.

A general survey of the forces shaping the governments and politics of African nations. While the emphasis will be on sub-Saharan Africa, Northern Africa will also be included in the course. Recent attempts at democratization, regional military conflicts, environmental challenges and the AIDS epidemic will all be covered in the course. PS 280DE is recommended. Winter term, odd years.

An exploration of the concept of a "Pacific Rim" region. The course explores the intersection of economic, political, cultural and environmental issues that affect the region. Historical and current relationships between areas as diverse as Seattle, Singapore and Santiago are addressed. PS 280DE recommended. On demand.

A comparative study of the dynamics of communist systems focused on the Soviet Union and People's Republic of China, including dimensions of continuity and change in pre- and post-communist environments. Similarities and differences are analyzed, along with an examination of factors working for and against decentralization. Fall term, odd years.

An inquiry into the place of modern socialist thought in the western intellectual tradition. Intellectual and historical influences on Marxism are clarified, along with the ambiguities in the legacy left by Marx and Engels. The stillbirth of Marxism is traced from these ambiguities tough the major discrepancies in the thought of Lenin, Bernstein, Kautsky and Mao. Summer term.

A study of western political thought from pre-Socratic Athens to the 16th century. Readings in the works of philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli and others. Fall term.

An examination of the main currents of western political thought from the 17th century to the present. Readings in the works of philosophers including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and others. Winter term.

A study of political and legal issues which involve American Indians, both from a historical and contemporary perspective. On demand.

Study of the American presidency, including historical development and current structure, organization, behavior, processes and policy implications; examination of executive bureaucracy. Winter term, odd years.

Study of American legislatures at the federal and state level including structural, behavioral and policy implications of the legislative process in contemporary American government. Winter term, even years.

Explores the debate about the role of the courts, the nature and limits of law and the meaning of concepts such as justice, liberty, morality, and responsibility in a constitutional republic. The impact of judicial processes on this debate is analyzed. Winter term, even years.

An inquiry into imprisonment as a punishment for criminals. Historical perspectives on crime and punishment and contemporary issues facing prisons and prisoners are clarified and analyzed. Fall term.

Practical, full-time intern work in Washington, D.C., in the national government. Requires the keeping of a detailed journal and the completion of a research paper. Fall, winter and summer terms, on demand.

An examination of the philosophical and political origins of the political formation of the self, interactions between dominant and minority cultures, and legitimation and consensus in a post-Marxist, post-Capitalist, and post Colonial world. Focuses on 20th century thinkers such as Foucault, Deleuze and Guittari, Said, Lyotard, Braidotti and others. PS 387D recommended. Same as Phil 480CDW. Winter term.

This course provides an opportunity to engage in a critical examination of the discipline of political science and its relationship to career opportunities. It encourages students to think seriously about political science as a component of liberal arts education as well as a vocation. It devotes time to preparing an assessment portfolio and identifying a research topic for the senior seminar. Fall term.

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered on demand.

An introduction to the scientific study of behavior, including the concepts of learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality and sexuality. Abnormal, social, developmental and physiological psychology will also be discussed.

Psych 218 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (2-0) 2

An introduction to the psychological principles relevant to education. Topics include learning theories, teaching-learning processes, individual differences, human intelligences and issues of educational and cultural diversity. The psychological principles underlying educational practices (e.g. cooperative learning, testing, performance assessments, etc.) are also discussed. Note: This course last 7 weeks (½) of the trimester.

This course provides an introduction to the major theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, learning, humanistic, biological, cognitive and trait theories. Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of personality structure and the ways that personality is manifested in behavior.

An introduction to the collection, organization and analysis of data from human and animal populations. Methods of sampling, treatment of data and reporting are covered. Descriptive statistics and statistical inference are taught, as are decision factors and error analysis. Students are introduced to the use of statistical computer software. Same as Math 201B and BA 253B.

This course applies psychological principles to human perspectives of development. The first portion of the course is devoted to studying principles, processes, theories and research methodology. The second part applies these concepts to each stage of the human life span from conception tough aging and death and dying, with emphasis on child, preadolescent and adolescent development. Community resources are used for field trips, guest speakers, etc., toughout the second part of the course.

An investigation of women's and men's experience of gender as well as the ways that gender influences how people are perceived by others. We will explore a variety of explanations for the similarities and differences between females and males. These will include cultural, social, cognitive, developmental and biological approaches. The application of psychological theory to current gender issues will be considered. The course will include a critique of psychological theory and research on gender.

Introduction to the basic assumptions, concepts and methodology of experimental and non-experimental psychological research. Includes the study of scientific principles, critical evaluation of published research, and discussion of research ethics. Technical topics such as operational definitions, independent and dependent variables, measurement, techniques of observation and experimental design are presented. The laboratory is designed to provide skill in implementing experiments in a variety of psychological fields. This course also introduces students to the discourse and written conventions of APA-style experimental reports.

This course emphasizes qualitative research skills and methods of inquiry. Topics include case studies, observational methods, interview techniques, questionnaires and surveys. Students will also be exposed to information about self-assessment, creating and maintaining client files, confidentiality, legal concerns, minority and affirmative action issues, demographic trends and actuarial systems, agency policies, advocacy, and interfaces of service agencies with other community resources. Students will learn inquiry and writing skills and hermeneutic research approaches via laboratory experiences, community agency activities, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Methods of inquiry for use with culturally diverse groups will also be addressed.

Students will study and write about the psychology and philosophy of intuition. This writing intensive interdisciplinary course applies the methods of psychology, especially cognitive science, and of philosophy to intuition, especially that of writers.

In this course, we will explore the psychology of groups. Topics will include group structure, interpersonal communication, leadership and group decision making. Students will participate in a variety of group exercises and will relate their experiences to the theory and research of the field of group dynamics.

This course will focus on establishing a basic understanding of physiological mechanisms that influence behavior. Introductory neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropsychology will be presented. Current findings that emphasize neurotransmitter and endocrine influences on behavior will be discussed. Laboratory experiences will include dissection, Physiological modeling, and experimental demonstration.

Psych 328D INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (4-0) 4

This course explores the ways that psychology can help us to understand the behavior of people in the workplace. It includes study of the motivation and development of the individual employee as well as the group dynamics of the organization in which the employee functions. Equal emphasis will be placed upon understanding relevant psychological theory and learning how to apply psychology in practical situations.

This course emphasizes the field of ethology. The course will describe the behavior of a wide range of animal species (including various insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals). Human behavior will not be emphasized. The course will require students to understand and implement various behavioral techniques such as estimation, classification, and analysis. Theoretical orientation will be based on historic ethological and evolutionary perspectives. The lab will require both laboratory and field work.

Psych 333 EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY IN THE COMMUNITY (2-0) 2

This course is for juniors and seniors who are interested in and/or have experience with special needs populations. After training, art, dance and movement processes will be developed with a group of adults with conic mental illness.

An interdisciplinary inquiry course exploring biopsychosocial expressions of creative process tough study of theory and applications to current social issues. Areas for exploration include the creative brain, paradigm shifts, the creativity of change, and specific student interest in creativity tough movement, visual arts, improvisation, free writing and dialogue.

A course designed to introduce the student to the area of psychological tests and measurements, providing training in the concepts and applications of intelligence tests, personality inventories, and projective techniques, as well as aptitude and interest scales. Students take, score, interpret and discuss some of the most commonly used psychological tests.

This course offers a more concentrated focus on child psychology than Psych 254D (Life Span Human Development). The course will cover interesting aspects of developmental psychology including biosocial, socioemotional and cognitive growth. Current methods, theories and empirical findings on child development will be examined. The course explores how factors such as genetics, culture and parenting influence various dimensions of infancy, childhood and adolescence.

The conditions of learning in animals and humans as found in the experimental literature. Usually offered in the fall term.

This interdisciplinary course focuses on the unconscious processes occurring in our minds that allow us to understand and produce language. Topics include animal communication, evolution of language, dyslexia, use of sign language, bilingualism, childhood language acquisition, language comprehension by computers, language disorders caused by brain damage, and hemispheric differences in language processing.

This course will present an overview of multicultural viewpoints in clinical and research psychology. Predominant western European psychological theory will be compared and contrasted with thinking from non-Western constructs and ideology. Multiculturalism as a psychology of people will be explored from a global perspective and from the perspective of various ethnic and minority groups within the United States. Students will attempt to integrate culturally diverse thinking and research to explore ways to increase cultural sensitivity and tolerance of difference in community, workplace and human service contexts.

A study of the philosophical and scientific antecedents of modern psychology together with a review of the classical psychological systems and theories from ancient times to the present.

A study of historical, cultural, and contemporary approaches to understanding and treating psychopathology. Use of the DSM IV classification system is taught and case studies of psychopathology are analyzed.

Psych 392 FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (4-0) 4

The course provides a foundation in the applications of psychological theory and research, toward a variety of intra-psychic, interpersonal and organizational problems in our society. Fall term. This course does not count for general distribution.

A study of the specific educational, scientific, and professional contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, the identification of diagnostic correlates of health, wellness and illness, and the interaction of personal, interpersonal and community aspects of wellness. Topics covered include the biopsychosocial model, family and community systems, the health care system and alternate methods of health care delivery.

A one-month participation with a psychiatric team at a state hospital for mentally disturbed persons. Experiences include admission interviews, staffings, diagnostic techniques, treatment planning and implementation including occupational and recreational therapy. First summer term.

Psych 395 SEMINAR + PRACTICUM IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (4-0) 4

The course provides an opportunity for students to engage in a supervised practicum in cooperation with an area health or human service organization. Weekly seminars will deal with professional issues and ethics common to all settings.

Prerequisites: Psych 375, Psych 392 or Psych 393, Psych 420, and consent of instructor.

This course develops various counseling skills, processes, and abilities in students tough academic and applied instruction.

This course provides an introduction to the many ways in which our thoughts, emotions and behavior are influenced by the people around us. We will explore topics such as aggression, attitude change, group dynamics, and self-presentation. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of social behavior and the scientific research that supports them.

This course examines human vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. While studying these sensory systems, we also consider the perception of art, music, illusions, speech, and pain. Numerous demonstrations and experiments are included in the lab and lecture so that abstract principles can be applied in meaningful, interesting ways. Usually offered in the fall term.

An overview of attention, memory, mental imagery, general knowledge, concept formation, problem-solving, language, intelligence, and other high level mental processes. The laboratory is designed to give students experience in research using standard cognitive psychology paradigms. Usually offered in the winter term.

Each student will be involved in the development and completion of a quantitative research project, a qualitative research experience, a comprehensive literature review, or a community-based agency experience. The focus of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to explore and expand their individual interests within the field of psychology under the direct supervision of a member of the psychology faculty. A research proposal may be required prior to receiving professor's consent. This course can be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.

A study of ancient Near Eastern myth/religion from the beginning of written history in Sumer(Mesopotamia) around 3000 B.C. into the early post-exilic period of the Hebrew Beble(Old Testament) in Israel around 500 B.C. Interconnections, influences, and innovations will be explored. Summer term. This course is the same as Hist 305CE and credit will only be given for one of these courses.

A study of the nature and history of the major contemporary religions of the world. Alternate fall and summer terms. This course is the same as Phil 321E and credit will only be given for one of these courses.

This course covers the role of Christianity in United States history from the nation's creation until today. The class will look at how mainline Christian denominations have shaped U.S. History and been in turn shaped by the American experience. Within this broad sweep of linking the past to the present important issues like the separation between church and state, and how the nation has gone from Protestant establishment to secularism as well as how law and politics have come to impact religion, will be examined. Fall term, alternate years. This course is the same as Hist 328C and credit will only be given for one of these courses.

This seminar covers ancient Israel from its beginnings around 1250 B.C. to the execution of Jesus of Nazareth around 35 A.D. Major topics include the origins of Israel and Judah, biblical composition and authors, relations with Egypt and Assuria, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Jesus in Jewish historical context. An historiographical approach isemphasized. This course is the same as Hist 328C and credit will only be given for one of these courses.

This introductory course seeks to examine the extent to which the crisis of institutions creates personal problems in our everyday lives. Conversely, it will explore the degree to which our personal troubles foster institutional contradictions. Topics for study may include the workplace, the environment, inequality, sexism, racism, health care, criminal justice, education, alienation and social services. Fall and winter terms, freshman year.

This course introduces international students to contemporary American society through a sociological analysis of the changing patterns of family, community, work, gender, and education in the U.S. and Japan. This sociological perspective on U.S. society will deepen students' understanding of the society in which they will be living and attending college. This course is taught in English. This course is repeatable for up to 2 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate critical understanding of, and commitment to, processes of social change in modern society. Using historical and theoretical analysis of social change efforts, students are encouraged to embrace and develop models of change that take seriously the personal and social dimensions of human struggle. The role and responsibility of human service agencies in social change/community development is also considered. Field work is required.

Soc 210W SOCIAL INQUIRY AND RESEARCH METHODS (4-0) 4

An introduction to quantitative methods used in social science this course serves as the Writing Course for the Department of Sociology/Human Services. The appropriateness and application of various methods will be emphasized. Data collection, reduction, analysis and interpretation will be covered. Emphasis will also focus on interviewing, participant observation and ethnographic approaches to data collection, and the development of descriptions and interpretations of social settings.

An examination of the social, political, and economic circumstances of both urban and rural native societies worldwide. Emphasis will be on the United States. Topics may include indigenous peoples in cities, tribal councils, environmental racism, criminal justice, social services, youth, international indigenous issues and networks.

Analysis of changing patterns of family life and sex roles in contemporary society, of the social sources of these changes, and of their societal and individual consequences. Taught every other year.

A descriptive analytic inquiry into the historical, social and economic position of the Hispanics, Native Americans and women of the Southwest. This course serves as the Writing Course for Humanities majors seeking a primary concentration in Sociology/Human Services. Fall term.

An inquiry into both the production and the consumption of popular culture. Attention will be paid to cultural power as a force for domination as well as a condition for collective affirmation and struggle. Topics include, popular music, radio and television programs, news media, comic strips and pulp fiction. Alternate fall terms.

This course will critically examine the classical and contemporary theories of self and society. The major paradigms of functionalism, Marxism, symbolic interactionism, structuralism, ethnomethodology, critical and feminist theory will be evaluated.

A comparative study of the social structures of selected countries and regions within the first, second and third worlds. Comparisons will be made of societies within selected regions as well as their relationships to U.S. society. Selected countries and regions will include: Cuba and the Caribbean, the Andean countries, China, Japan, etc.

This course will examine environmental issues and the natural world from a cultural and socio-economic perspective. It will attempt to study the ideas, conceptions, practices and beliefs that relate people to the land and their collective environment. Finally, it will look at environmental concerns from the perspective of workers, minorities, and rural and urban communities both in America and worldwide.

This course offers a field experience in the relationship between people and the land. Students will work on farms and in the U.S. National Forest. They will meet with Anglos, Hispanics and Native Americans in rural communities. One week will be spent in the National Forest learning to identify wildlife and its habitat.

This course provides the student with experience in applied sociology. Students will be involved in human services, applied social research or other activities approved by the advisor and practicum coordinator. The emphasis is upon gaining experiential knowledge tough active participation in sociological practice and sharing this in a classroom experience. Practicum may be taken for 4 or 8 credits per term and for a maximum of 16 credits. A maximum of 8 credits can be applied toward the major in sociology.

An examination into the ways in which society influences the self and the individual produces society. The relationship between consciousness and social structure will be discussed. Theoretical focus may include symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology and/or a Marxist perspective. Taught every other year.

An examination of, principally, contemporary religious phenomena from the viewpoint of social science. The course will also examine the significance of religious studies in the development of reasoning about society. Taught every other year.

An inquiry into the relationship between any historically specific art and the social setting in which it was created. The idea that art is a way of seeing a world view, or a theoretic will be explored. The focus of the course may be literature, the visual arts, music, theater or film. Taught every other year.

This course will examine the cultural and institutional obstacles to intimacy. Class, gender, and race as historical categories will play their part in discussion and analysis. The idea that intimacy is something that only applies to romantic relations but not to larger social and community concerns will be examined.

A study of the social practices and beliefs which define and constitute the phenomena of health and illness. The current health care delivery system, including professional roles, patient participation, administration, medical education and planning, will be critically reviewed, and alternatives will be explored. This course is recommended for pre-health majors as well as