How the brain controls and regulates behavior., Basic properties of neurons, neurotransmitters,, and the basic anatomy of the nervous system., Emphasis on the brain's role in such functions as, sensation, emotion, language, learning and, memory, sexual behavior, sleep, motivation. The, biological bases of abnormal conditions, such as, affective disorders, amnesia, learning disorders. Students who have received credit for PSY/BIO 252, should not enroll in this course. Not open to, students with previous credit in PSY 350 or PSY 355.
- Teacher: Todd Watson
The theory of statistics and designing, experiments. Use of distributions, measures of, central tendency, variability, correlation,, t-tests, simple analysis of variance and, nonparametric techniques. Computer applications, using SPSS statistical analysis programs and, other software. Credit may not be earned for both this course and AP statistics.
- Teacher: Todd Watson
The Clean Air Act is one of the most comprehensive, modern U.S. pollution laws. It regulates, emissions from vehicles and stationary facilities, through several different programs aimed at, reducing air pollution and improving air quality., It does so through several separate regulatory, programs aimed at specific sources or pollutants, or both. The Clean Air Act is a complicated,, fascinating, and increasingly important law to, explore. This course will cover the major parts, of the Clean Air Act, including the national, ambient air quality standards, programs to, regulate emissions from stationary sources, and, programs to regulate emissions from vehicles. , , This class will be evaluated based on regular, quizzes, class participation, and a final exam., The class evaluation may include a short paper or, in-class simulation.
- Teacher: Melissa Powers
Explores enduring works, questions, and ideas in, the liberal arts tradition. The common works in, the fall semester change every year. Past fall, sections have included selections from the Bible, as well as works by Plato, Virgil, and Freud., Themes and topics vary by section.
- Teacher: William Pritchard
The diversity of invertebrates, with emphasis on, the arthropods. Introduction to their structure,, development, behavior, natural history, and, evolutionary relationships. Lecture, discussion,, laboratory, field trips.
- Teacher: Greta Binford
History of the field. Psychological, literary, anthropological, sociological and historical, approaches to the study of religion. Readings by major theorists. Should normally be taken no later than the junior year.
- Teacher: Jessica Starling
Introduction to Buddhist thought and practice. Indian origins, contemporary Theravada Buddhism, emergence of the Mahayana, Buddhism and society in Tibet, Zen and Pure Land traditions of East Asia, and the Western reception of Buddhism. Problems in the study of Buddhism.
- Teacher: Jessica Starling
Comparative approach to asceticism and examination of acts of self-discipline in Eastern (Jain, Hindu, Buddhist), Western (Stoic, Christian mystic), and modern secular (eco-activism, fasting diets, and extreme exercise regimes) cultural contexts. Consideration of the question: What good is self-discipline? Depriving oneself of sensual, pleasures can be seen as an antidote to materialism and a means of liberating the soul from its fleshly shackles, but is denying our inborn desires a form of self-violence?
- Teacher: Jessica Starling