Public Policy

Focus on how public policies are made in the U.S., including the role of citizens, interest groups, and government institutions. Emphasis on the processes by which policies are made in various institutions, including the Presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and courts. Examples cover numerous public policies, such as campaign finance reform, foreign policy, and the environment. (Gen.Ed. SB)

Public Policy

Focus on how public policies are made in the U.S., including the role of citizens, interest groups, and government institutions. Emphasis on the processes by which policies are made in various institutions, including the Presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and courts. Examples cover numerous public policies, such as campaign finance reform, foreign policy, and the environment. (Gen.Ed. SB)

Public Policy

Focus on how public policies are made in the U.S., including the role of citizens, interest groups, and government institutions. Emphasis on the processes by which policies are made in various institutions, including the Presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and courts. Examples cover numerous public policies, such as campaign finance reform, foreign policy, and the environment. (Gen.Ed. SB)

S-Psych/International Justice

The goal of this course is to develop a recognition and understanding of international justice in conflicts around the world from psychological and other perspectives. We will start by looking at different forms of justice, their limitations and dangers, and how they were applied in international conflicts. We will then examine the relationships between justice on the one side and truth, morality, forgiveness, reconciliation, tolerance, peace, (just?) war, and empathy and emotions on the other side.

S-Neurobiology/Communication

This course will emphasize the neural circuits involved in sensory and motor aspects of acoustic communication behavior. Using primary peer-reviewed literature, we will explore the wide variety of communication strategies that have evolved in the vertebrate lineage, including teleosts, amphibians, songbirds, and mammals, and explore the contemporary neuroscience methods that are used in this field. The seminar-class format will be centered on discussions and in-class presentations, concluding with a research paper.

S-ComputationalModlng/Cogniton

This course surveys mathematical and computational models of human cognition. After covering background readings on modeling techniques, you will engage in a hands-on project that applies a model to your research data. These models will be run in Matlab by modifying an existing model or development of a new model. Course requirements include textbook and article readings, active participation in class discussions, leading the class when covering a model related to your research, and a final presentation of your modeling project.

S-TED Talks in Psychology

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading." Prominent researchers conducting exciting research are invited to give these talks every year and they are posted on the web for the public to view and learn from. In this class we will watch 1-2 TED talks related to Psychology each week. We will read 2-3 articles by the TED presenter(s) and will discuss the work of that researcher.

Theories Intrntl Dev Educators

Examines capitalist, socialist, and humanist theories of social and economic development. Identifies the assumptions, underlying values, and operational principles characteristic of specific theories and explores their implications as international educators. A theoretical perspective for analyzing the role played by education in different development perspectives.
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