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PHYS 332 - Experimental Physics II (2)
Selected experiments with emphasis in modern physics introducing the student to experimental design and analysis of data. Students give oral presentations of their experimental work in each course in a seminar setting where other faculty, students and guests may attend. PHYS 331 corequisite: PHYS 326. PHYS 332 prerequisite: PHYS 331. PHYS 331: Spring. PHYS 332: Fall.
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PHYS 401 - Classical Mechanics (3)
Intermediate theoretical mechanics of particles and systems with an introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Prerequisite: PHYS 326. Even years Fall.
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PHYS 402 - Electromagnetic Theory (3)
An intermediate study of electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 323 or 325. Odd years Spring.
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PHYS 414 - Quantum Mechanics I (3)
Quantization, the uncertainty principle, the Schrodinger equation, applications of quantum mechanics to one-dimensional examples, application of quantum mechanics to the Hydrogen atom, spin. Prerequisite: PHYS 326. Odd years Fall.
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PHYS 418 - Quantum Mechanics II (3)
An intermediate study of quantum mechanics, including commutation relations, Hamiltonians, Hermitian operators, Dirac notation, and a study of Hilbert space. Perturbation theory will also be discussed. Prerequisites: MATH 365; PHYS 414. Even years Spring.
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PHYS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Physics (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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Physics - Special Topics and First-Year Seminar |
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PHYS 171-4 - Special Topics in Physics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHYS 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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PHYS 271-4 - Special Topics in Physics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHYS 371-4 - Special Topics in Physics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PHYS 471-4 - Special Topics in Physics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 220 - Introduction to American Politics (4)
An introduction to the basic dynamics of American politics, including the forces that shape political behavior and institutions. Fall and Spring.
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POLS 235 - Introduction to Law (3)
An introduction to the American legal system. Readings and discussions center on representative legal opinions in various areas including constitutional, criminal, contract, and property law, materials examining how cases are brought to court and the factors that shape judicial decisions. See department chair.
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POLS 240 - Political Ideas and Imagination (4)
An introduction to classic works of political thought and the way ideas can be used to understand the political world. Close readings of select ancient, modern, and contemporary political thinkers explore such issues as the nature of politics. What is political power? What makes for a just political order? What is the relation between ends and means in politics? And what role ought citizens to play in a democratic society? Every year.
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POLS 261 - People, Governments and Conflict (4)
An introduction to the study of political institutions, processes, and outcomes within and across countries. Special emphasis is placed on important themes of contemporary comparative politics, including political regimes, democratization, political institutions, political culture, and conflict with examples drawn from different countries and historical periods. Every year.
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POLS 281 - Principles of International Relations (4)
An introduction to the basic concepts, theories and methods dealing with the study of international relations. The course emphasizes the current forces and trends that have shaped and are shaping the international system. Every year.
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POLS 290 - Political Analysis (4)
An introduction to political inquiry and methodology, focusing on the process of making and supporting knowledge claims about political phenomena based on political science theory and methods. The class will also include instruction on reviewing the literature and using proper citation, as well as using and interpreting data. Fall and Spring.
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POLS 311 - Politics of Violence (4)
A comparative exploration of political conflict and collective violence based on a comparative analysis of cases from different countries and time periods. Topics include social revolutions, regime change and democratization, ethnic conflict and civil war, as well as protest movements and state repression. See department chair.
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POLS 316 - Comparative Parties and Elections (4)
Modern democratic government is unthinkable save in terms of parties. This course explores the role political parties play in the democratic process. It examines party formation, organization, influence, and electoral competition across varying institutional, economic, and cultural contexts. By comparing the processes used in democracies from different regions, the course seeks to evaluate how institutional arrangements affect the ability of parties to translate citizens’ preferences into policy outcomes. See department chair.
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POLS 318 - Political Parties in the United States (4)
Political parties play an important but ambiguous role in the US political system. In this class, we discuss why political parties emerge, why the US has a two party system, and how parties seek to accomplish their goals. We will also focus on the heightened partisanship that appears to have marked Congress and the electorate in recent years and what, if any, consequences that may have for the operation of our government. See department chair.
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POLS 320 - Challenges to American Democracy (4)
An analysis of the institutional development of the presidency, legislature, courts and political parties in response to changes in the cultural, economic and social environment of American politics. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 321 - The American Presidency (4)
An analysis of presidential behavior that emphasizes the forces shaping the potential for success. Topics include the nature and exercise of presidential power; the influences of personality, political context, and government structure; and the various meanings of leadership. Prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 325 - Urban Politics (4)
A study of the policy-making process in city government: the role of mayor, the organization of urban government, personnel problems, planning and zoning. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 220.
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POLS 326 - The Legislative Process (4)
Detailed examination of the congressional process. Emphasis on internal workings, relationships with other parts of political system, and their impact on public policy. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 327 - Constitutional Law (3)
Major issues of contemporary constitutional law using case studies with an overview of context for these issues; the role of the Supreme Court. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 220. Spring.
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POLS 330 - Individual Rights and Civil Liberties (3)
Examines judicial decisions regarding the relation between the individual and the state. The course covers cases involving individual rights and First Amendment freedoms. Fall.
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POLS 331 - Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy (3)
Examines the demographic, economic and political forces which shape the response of the United States to a major characteristic of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the legal and public policy issues facing the country. See department chair.
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POLS 333 - United States Courts and Public Policy (4)
An introduction to the political science of law and courts. We evaluate law and the courts as political institutions and judges as political actors and policy-makers. Some of the topics we will cover are: what courts do, the power of courts, the constraints on judicial decision-making, judge/justice selection and appointment, conflict within the federal judicial hierarchy, case selection, and the role of ideology and constitutionalism on the courts. See department chair.
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POLS 336 - Money in Politics in the United States (4)
Two important questions are examined in this course: How much influence does money have in determining who seeks and wins elective office in the United States? How much do money and lobbying influence government actions and the public policy we see? Students will debate the role of money in politics by looking at interest group activity, campaign finance reform, and the behavior of elected officials. See department chair.
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POLS 337 - ReStorying Community (4)
Through the use of oral histories, analysis of documents, and reflection on the political theory and practice of civic engagement and community building, this community service learning course examines the nature of power, politics and memory in community. See department chair.
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POLS 338 - Origins of Democracy (4)
Drawing on classic works of political theory and ideas from contemporary social science and humanities, the course explores the origins of democracy and its implications for the contemporary world. Issues examined include the origins of the franchise, the relationship of language to power, the role of myth making in establishing democratic regimes, and democracy’s relationship to law, culture, empire, and religion. See department chair.
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POLS 343 - Politics of the Civil Rights Era (4)
Explores the racial politics of the United States in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The nonviolent citizen actions led by people such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, and Lou Hamer are critically paralleled with alternative actions led by Malcolm X, Stokely Carmichael, Huey Newton, and others. Local, state, and federal government responses to these challenges will be examined in an effort to evaluate the era’s accomplishments and failures. See department chair.
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POLS 344 - Black Political Thought (4)
A comparative examination of ideas that have shaped the political institutions and processes affecting African-Americans and Africans since 1619. Topics include racism, separatism, assimilation, accommodation, pluralism, nationalism, womanism, Pan-Africanism and Afrocentrism. See department chair.
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POLS 346 - American Political Thought (4)
Historical examination of the ideas that have influenced and shaped American institutions and the political process, from the Puritans to contemporary theorists. See department chair.
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POLS 347 - Contemporary Political Ideologies (4)
The major ideological movements that have influenced domestic and world politics, including the various shades of communism and socialism, racism, liberalism and anarchism. See department chair.
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POLS 348 - Women and Politics (4)
Examines the place women occupy in public life by exploring the historical and philosophical assumptions that inform gender politics, the economic and social status of women in society, and their political behavior. See department chair.
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POLS 349 - Political Science Fiction (4)
Examines the possibilities for human relationships predicated on yet-to-be- developed science and technology and the types of political systems envisioned in major works of science fiction including novels, short stories, films, and TV series. Topics examined include the distribution and use of power and political resources, individual rights and liberties, and the nature and function of government. See department chair.
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POLS 351 - Public Policy and Administration (4)
Examines the executive branch of the federal government in the implementation of laws as well as the executive’s role in creating and shaping public policy. The principles of public administration are explored in the context of the politics of bureaucracy. Special attention is given to the role the professional civil service plays in the policy making process, specifically, and in representative democracy, generally. Prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 353 - Politics and Social Welfare Policy (4)
An analysis of the politics of welfare and the social and economic forces that shape it. Special emphasis is given to the attitudes of policy-makers, recipients and the general public. Programs examined range from Social Security to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANIF). See department chair.
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POLS 354 - Environmental Politics (4)
Examines the political conflicts and compromises resulting from different interpretations of environmental protection. Special emphasis is placed on the choices regarding the distribution of costs and benefits and the trade-offs between environmental goals and other public and private objectives. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 357 - Civic Engagement in Community (4)
Drawing on the insights of political theory, documentary, and ethnographic field methods, this project based service learning course explores the multiple meanings of service, citizenship, and community, in local, regional, and global contexts. Particular attention is paid to issues of power and powerlessness as it relates to race, class, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. See department chair.
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POLS 358 - State and Local Government (4)
Examines various state and local policy-making institutions. Central topics include the delivery and quality of services, the participation of citizens and the character of intergovernmental relations. See department chair.
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POLS 359 - Politics, Policy and Social Democracy (4)
Explores the types of public goods and services the U.S. government provides for citizens including children, women, the elderly, workers, and the unemployed. Current policies including health care, Social Security, education, civil rights, poverty programs, national security and safety are among the topics covered. Prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.
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POLS 362 - African Politics (4)
Examines the Colonial and Independence political eras on the African Continent. Topics include the identification of values and beliefs that underlie African political behavior, the role of the West in continental affairs, the status of women, and the behavior of individuals, institutions, and processes instrumental in Africa’s economic, social, and political development. See department chair.
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POLS 363 - The Political Economy of Development (4)
Examines the interaction of domestic and international political, economic and social forces in the evolution of less developed countries. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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POLS 365 - European Politics (4)
Examines political institutions and processes in selected European countries, and how these forces affect the politics of the European Union. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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POLS 368 - Latin American Politics (4)
An introduction to the historical and political evolution of major Latin American States. Recommended prerequisite: POLS 281. See department chair.
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POLS 383 - International Political Economy (4)
Investigates patterns in the organization, competition and distribution of power and wealth within and between nations by examining the actors, institutions, and processes that regulate the competition for influence and control at the center of international public relations. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of political competition and compromise on issues such as production, trade, and finance. Prerequisite: POLS 281. See department chair.
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POLS 387 - International Organizations (4)
Examines the evolving goals and methods and strengths and weaknesses of some of the most influential international organizations. Special emphasis is placed on the United Nations system. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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POLS 388 - Human Rights and International Politics (3)
Examines the political, social and legal dimensions of the modern human rights movement and its implications for international affairs and United States foreign policy. Analyzes contemporary debates on various issues including the hierarchy of rights, conflicts between individual rights and societal priorities, refugees, international migration, asylum, repatriation, and the challenges created by transition to democracy. See department chair.
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POLS 389 - International Law (3)
Examines the institutions, processes and decision rules traditionally used to adjudicate disputes between nations but increasingly applied to conflicts involving individuals. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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POLS 391 - Application of Political Methods (2)
Examines various methods Political Scientists use to investigate the political world. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: POLS 290. See department chair.
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POLS 395 - Advanced Readings on Politics (1-3)
An independent readings course in which students pursue, in consultation with a faculty member, advanced study on a particular topic. See department chair.
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POLS 396 - Quantitative Reasoning: Telling Stories with Numbers (4)
Focuses on exploring, illustrating and communicating compelling stories hidden in data. Part art, programming and statistical reasoning, data description and visualization skills have become critical for anyone who seeks to substantiate claims to knowledge. A proficiency in data analysis is essential for those pursuing careers in policy advocacy and evaluation, business consulting and management, or academic research in the fields of education, health, medicine, and the social sciences. This course introduces students to the open-source programming language R, statistical techniques to analyze data, and the fundamentals of creating data-analysis graphics. No prior background in programming is required or expected. Prerequisites: POLS 290; STAT 185 or STAT 225. See department chair.
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POLS 400 - Internship (2-6)
A semester-long internship with participating organizations, firms, government agencies, and community service or non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: 15 hours of Political Science courses or approval of instructor. May be repeated once for a total of six hours credit. Internship credits will not be counted for the major until POLS 401 has been completed. See department chair.
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POLS 490 - Senior Research Capstone (4)
A research class in which students undertake supervised investigation of political phenomena and present the findings of their research in an oral presentation. This course fulfills the senior competency requirements for Political Science majors. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Fall and Spring.
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POLS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Political Science (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. See department chair
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POLS 171-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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POLS 271-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 371-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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POLS 471-6 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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Portuguese In addition to the following courses in Portuguese, advanced students may choose courses offered through the N.C. Portuguese Consortium. UNC Asheville is a founding member of the consortium, an organization consisting of universities in the UNC system that enhance their Portuguese curricula through distance learning arrangements. Each semester advanced students at these campuses may take one upper-level course taught by a faculty member at another member institution.
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PORT 110 - Portuguese I (4)
An introduction to the study of Portuguese language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and exposure to Portuguese speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in online assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. For beginners who have not previously studied Portuguese. Students who completed two units of high school Portuguese with grades of C or higher may not enroll in PORT 110. Fall.
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PORT 120 - Portuguese II (4)
Introduction to the study of Portuguese language and Portuguese- language cultures through classroom instruction. For beginners and those referred by A continuation of the introductory study of Portuguese language and culture through classroom instruction and web-based homework. The main focus of this course is on oral proficiency practice and continued exposure to Portuguese speaking countries and cultures. Students will use classroom time and engage in web-based assignments to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Prerequisite: PORT 110 or two units of high school Portuguese. Spring.
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PORT 230 - Portuguese through Brazilian Popular Music (4)
An intermediate (third semester) Portuguese language course through the prism of Brazilian Popular Music. It emphasizes the development of proficiency in language skills and cultural competence through song. Through such genres as samba, afoxé, bossa nova, and forró, students will work on a variety of communicative activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their ability to communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All activities and exercises through Brazilian Popular Music are designed to enhance their comprehension of specific grammatical constructions, vocabulary knowledge, cultural awareness, and communicative competence. Prerequisite: PORT 120. Typically Fall.
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PORT 300 - Intensive Portuguese for Speakers of Other Romance Languages (3)
Intensive study of Portuguese language and Portuguese-language cultures through classroom instruction. Comparative instruction in the basics of Portuguese for those who have studied one year or more of another Romance language and those referred by departmental evaluation. May not be used to satisfy the LAC Second Language requirement. See department chair.
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Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 271-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 371-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PORT 471-4 - Special Topics in Portuguese (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology (4)
An overview of scientific foundations and core concepts in psychology with emphasis on basic and applied research across major fields in the discipline. Topics include brain and behavioral processes, personality and social processes, and research methodology. Additional activities may include simple empirical readings and replications of selected classic experiments in psychology to emphasize the scientific nature of the discipline. Information on careers and graduate study in psychology will also be introduced. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 200 - Social Psychology (4)
Survey of research and theory of the individual in social context: social cognition, social influence and social relations. Topics include social perception, attitudes, cultural influence, conformity, persuasion, group process, aggression, altruism and attraction. Students will be required to participate in the following types of activities: group-based discussion, critical thinking activities, reflection activities, replication of studies using classroom data. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 201 - Research Methods I (4)
An introduction to fundamental concepts of research in psychology emphasizing the design of experimental and correlational studies, basic statistics, and critical evaluation of research. Course activities will require active engagement with study design, critical evaluation of research, and data analysis and interpretation using spreadsheet and statistical software. Prerequisite: 4 hours in psychology. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 202 - Research Methods II (4)
Continued study of research techniques and methods of data analysis. Special attention to relationship of research design to statistical analysis. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology including PSYC 201. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 208 - Abnormal Psychology (4)
Addresses the symptoms, possible causes and treatments of mental disorders, including depressive, anxiety, stressor-related, psychotic, and personality disorders. Course involves exploration of major controversies in the field, including diagnostic and categorization systems. Students will complete writing and application projects emphasizing critical thinking and reflection. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 214 - Developmental Psychology (4)
A comprehensive survey of cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional development from conception through adolescence, focusing on how past and current research informs theoretical perspectives on developmental change. Emphasis on the influence of social interaction and culture in development. Students will apply scientific content to issues currently challenging children worldwide, such as poverty, war and climate change. Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 216 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (NEUR 216) (4)
An introduction to psychological neuroscience. Topics include research methods, basic anatomy and physiology of mammalian nervous systems, mechanisms of neuronal development and integration, vision and other senses, sensory-motor control, basic drives and behavioral systems. This course will also address historical and modern techniques in comparative neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, and computational neuroscience. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 290 - Psychology: Past and Present (4)
An overview of the history of psychology, reviewing the major people, ideas, works and theories that founded and shaped modern scientific psychology. Emphasis on reading and reacting to classic works in psychology. Course includes discussion of graduate study and careers in psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Every year.
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PSYC 307 - Health Psychology (4)
An exploration of the impact of biological, social, and psychological processes on health and illness. Topics include research methods, health disparities, stress and pain, psychoneuroimmunology, health promotion, and behavioral medicine. Course includes a major service-learning, research, or application project focused on behavioral health. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 310 - Psychology of Adolescence (4)
A survey of theory and research on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development during adolescence, as a distinct period of time between childhood and adulthood. This course focuses on the general characteristics of the adolescent experience as well as variation due to culture and other diverse characteristics. Special attention is paid to the social contexts of development. Students will address common myths and misperceptions, as well as discuss strategies to support healthy development. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. Teacher licensure students who have completed PSYC 319 may enroll with permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PSYC 311 - Psychology of Prejudice (4)
An introduction to the psychology of prejudice, this course discusses stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. The course considers a variety of topics including the formation, use and consequences (both positive and negative) of stereotypes and prejudices, and how to cope with and respond to social inequality in ways that may reduce prejudice. Major categories of prejudice and stigma will be addressed, including but not limited to: race, gender, weight, class, age, and sexual orientation/identity. This course will include group-based discussion, critical thinking activities and reflection activities. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 312 - Psychology of Exceptional Children (4)
Study of exceptional children, including those with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, speech and communication disorders, physical and health impairments, visual and hearing impairments, autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, and special gifts and talents. Discussion includes general characteristics as well as individual variation. This course is focused on understanding differences rather than adhering to the medical paradigm of deficiency. Recommended for teacher licensure students. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. Recommended prerequisite: PSYC 214 or 319. See department chair.
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PSYC 319 - Educational Psychology (4)
An introduction to the principles of educational psychology. Topics include physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development in childhood and adolescence, theories of learning, individual differences such as intelligence and motivation, and assessment and evaluation. Theory and research will be used to understand and explain learning and development, as well as devise strategies to promote optimal learning and development. Projects will focus on the potential classroom application of key concepts and theories. Prerequisite: EDUC 210 or PSYC 100. Fall and Spring.
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PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (4)
A comprehensive study of how we sense and interpret our world via examination of sensory physiology, the neural pathways and structures of sensation and perception, and the principle concepts and theories of the area. Topics include biological, psychological, and theoretical aspects of vision, audition, taste, smell, and the skin senses. Prerequisite: PSYC 216 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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PSYC 324 - Theories of Personality (4)
Addresses major theories of personality and their empirical basis. Course focuses upon applying personality theory, and a host of particular personality constructs, to individuals’ lives. As part of application to individual lives, students will learn to administer, score, and interpret a number of personality measures. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 328 - The Psychology of Language (4)
Linguistic, psycholinguistic and neuropsychological perspectives on language and reading. Emphasis on speech perception and production, syntax, loss of language abilities through brain injury, and comparisons across cultures and species. Course activities will include reading and responding to important recent papers in the discipline, and in-class lab experiments which demonstrate key psycholinguistic phenomena. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 329 - Cognitive Psychology (4)
Research and theory in cognitive science focusing on the core areas of attention, memory, thinking and reasoning, including perspectives from neuroscience, connectionist models, and artificial intelligence. Topics include the role of attention in perception, the dynamics of human memory, and the role of heuristics of reasoning, judging, and deciding. Laboratory exercises will require collecting and analyzing data from classic experimental tasks addressing sensory memory, selective attention, working memory capacity, and memory bias from stereotypes. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 334 - Psychology of Women (4)
An introduction to a wide range of topics pertaining to women and their experiences. Interdisciplinary focus incorporating research and theory from multiple disciplines of psychology and social science. Topics include research methods, development of gender identity, gender comparisons and gender inequality, diversity among women, and psychological issues specific to females. Course contains a laboratory component in which students undertake empirical research projects, presenting findings at an on-campus symposium. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 343 - Psychology and Law (4)
An examination of the behavior of the participants in the legal system with an emphasis on psychological theory and research related to criminal law. Topics include the psychology of policing, evidence and eyewitness testimony, suspect identification, criminal behavior, forensic assessment, jury behavior, sentencing, and the death penalty in North Carolina. Lab activities will vary by semester and opportunity but will be designed to reinforce basic research methodology skills in the context of death penalty litigation. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 345 - Child Clinical Psychology (4)
An examination of mental health conditions that impact children and adolescents as well as assessment and intervention strategies. Additional topics include factors influencing youth adjustment; impact of children’s mental health on families, schools, and communities; and effective service delivery. Course projects focus on problem-solving, writing, and critical thinking skills, and involve review, integration, and analysis of primary sources. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201, 214. See department chair.
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PSYC 347 - Psychological Testing (4)
An in-depth study of (1) the processes used in the construction of tests to assess personality and cognitive characteristics and (2) the issues encountered in the use of tests for evaluation and placement. Each student demonstrates mastery of the principles of test construction and analysis by developing, administering and validating a simple personality scale. Students may continue work on their scales through undergraduate research in a subsequent semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. PSYC 202 is recommended. See department chair.
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PSYC 355 - Psychology of Family Violence (4)
Examines theoretical explanations for the presence of violence in American families. Critical emphases include research on the prevention and intervention of child abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault, and an examination of how culture and gender impact family violence. Additional activities will vary by semester and will be designed to increase students’ comprehension and application of course content. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 362 - Advanced Neuroscience (NEUR 362) (4)
Lecture and laboratory course exploring central and peripheral nervous systems, neuronal structure and functioning, biological and computational models of perception, movement, and cortical organization. Laboratory exercises will provide active experiences with anatomical dissections, computer simulations of neurophysiological phenomena, and contemporary neuroimaging techniques used to collect brain responses. Prerequisite: NEUR 216. See department chair.
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PSYC 366 - Psychology of Close Relationships (4)
An exploration of the psychology influencing close relationships. Critical emphases include love, friendship, attraction, intimacy, communication, conflict, loss and grief through discussion of phenomenology, psychological theory and psychological research. This course requires participation in a group-based project. No credit given to students who have credit for PSYC 368. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 367 - Human Sexuality (4)
Survey of psychological literature on human sexuality, including the biological bases, sexual behavior, sexuality throughout the life cycle, sexual differences and dysfunctions, interpersonal attraction and communication, and social issues related to human sexuality. This course requires a literature review and APA-style research proposal on a topic in human sexuality. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 201. See department chair.
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PSYC 412 - Senior Seminar in Psychology (4)
An in-depth examination of psychological knowledge and/or practice in one of three types of seminars: topical, research, or internship. Prerequisite: Minimum of 85 earned hours to include 24 hours in Psychology. Fall and Spring.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Topical
An in-depth examination of a topical area in Psychology (course topics vary by semester and instructor). Students read, discuss, and write about theoretical and empirical issues relevant to the topical area at an advanced level. This writing intensive course requires writing an APA-style formal research proposal or literature review as well as an oral presentation.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Research
Students carry out empirical research, developed with their instructor, on a topical area in Psychology (course topics vary by semester and instructor). Students read, discuss, and write about theoretical and empirical issues relevant to the topical area at an advanced level. This writing intensive course requires writing an APA-style research paper as well as an oral presentation.
Senior Seminar in Psychology: Internship and Helping Skills
Students complete 90-hour internships with local community programs, hospitals, psychological or medical centers, or school counseling offices. In addition, the course involves practice in basic interpersonal helping skills, weekly readings and writing reflections, discussion of internship experiences, and, as a writing-intensive course, career-relevant formal writing and presentation assignments. The course has a heavy workload but offers students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience in preparation for employment, graduate school, or professional school. Enrollment is by permission of instructor only, following completion of the application (available on the UNC Asheville website or from the instructor); preference is given to graduating seniors.
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PSYC 499 - Undergraduate Research in Psychology (1-4)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor required; coursework to include PSYC 100, 201, 202. See department chair.
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PSYC 171-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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PSYC 178 - Liberal Arts First-Year Seminar (3-4)
Course offered to fulfill Liberal Arts Core requirement. See Liberal Arts section of catalog for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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PSYC 271-6 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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