This course examines the emerging field of Positive Psychology which uses science to understand and enhance positive aspects of the human experience (i.e., 'the good life'). Positive Psychology stands in contrast to more traditional psychological approaches that focus on pathology. We will critically examine theory and research in Positive Psychology, including strengths and virtues, meaning in life, positive coping, authenticity, happiness, gratitude, flow, religion/spirituality, and optimism.

At a time when rapidly rising food prices are

What social processes and institutions are necessary to bring an end to war? Do the efforts of citizens make a difference? What is the role of beliefs regarding identity? What about access to resources? What is the role of visible forms of restorative or retributive justice? This first-year seminar focuses primarily on small, regional conflicts in Africa to explore the social processes and institutions which facilitate the resolution of conflict. We will begin in the lat 19th century, but concentrate on more recent events.

How do individuals differ and how are they the same? What factors shape the development of our personalities? This course will introduce students to some of the major psychological theories of and approaches to understanding personality. We will critically examine theory and research on traits, genetics, neuroscience, self and identity, intrapsychic perspectives, regulation and motivation, and cognition, integrating these views into a more complete understanding of personality.

This course presents a careful development of formal elementary number theory using predicate logic, and elementary recursion theory, culminating in a proof of Gödel's incompleteness results. It includes some discussion of the philosophical significance of these results for the foundations of mathematics.

This course uses the predicate calculus to present a careful development of formal elementary number theory, and elementary recursion theory, culminating in a proof of Gödel's incompleteness results. It includes some discussion of the philosophical significance of these results for the foundations of mathematics.

An introduction to discussions of 'race' within philosophy and related discussions in science, the law, and the arts. Topics to be discussed include: Is 'race' real, subjective, or produced by society? How is race relevant to our identities? How does the popular media represent 'race?' Does science construct 'race?' What is the connection between 'race,' gender, and class? Class readings from philosophy and a variety of interdisciplinary texts, including film and literature.

This course is for students interested in starting their own businesses, creative ventures, or social enterprises to solve local or global problems. We will explore what it means to have an entrepreneurial attitude, lifestyle and mindset, and the relational brokerage work involved in advancing entrepreneurial ideas. Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience with putting theories into action as they utilize the lean business model canvas to advance their ventures.