Learn how to turn an interesting topic into a researchable question, what the process of research and writing are like for REAL researchers, hear about how researchers solve difficult research problems, and get tips on how to conduct your own research project. This 1-credit class will help anyone who is thinking about going to grad school in Sociology, as well as anyone doing-- or thinking of doing-- a research project of their own before graduation. Required for honors seniors.

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This six-week seminar introduces the R programming language. The focus is on manipulating and visualizing large datasets. We'll also cover the fundamentals of R and its data structures, using R for calculating statistics, connecting R to a database, and other useful features. Coursework will be comprised of many graded programming assignments. Students are expected to have programming skills at the level of a first year graduate student in computer science.

Various forms of psychopathology, including anxiety, stress, affective, addictive, developmental, psychosexual, personality, and schizophrenic disorders. The major theoretical perspectives on psychopathology reviewed. Various approaches to treatment.

Various forms of psychopathology, including anxiety, stress, affective, addictive, developmental, psychosexual, personality, and schizophrenic disorders. The major theoretical perspectives on psychopathology reviewed. Various approaches to treatment.

Introduction to the development, implementation, and evaluation of health/fitness and wellness programs. Topics include program development; the legal aspects of health/fitness and wellness promotion; program evaluation; marketing and promotion of fitness and wellness programs. The lab component of this course involves working two hours per week in the department's fitness/wellness center (schedule arranged once class begins).

Introduction to Marxian theory and modern political economy. Logic and methods of Marxian analysis of economic change; comparisons between Marxian and non-Marxian theories.

Introduction to Marxian theory and modern political economy. Logic and methods of Marxian analysis of economic change; comparisons between Marxian and non-Marxian theories.

Waves, the production and perception of sound, the physical basis of pitch, timbre, resonance, dissonance, and musical scales. Concepts applied to orchestral instruments and auditorium acoustics. Fundamentals of electronic sound reproduction and recording. Elementary algebra and powers of ten notation used. (Gen.Ed. PS)

The Voices Against Violence model is focused on a "bystander" model that empowers each participant to take an active role in promoting a positive community. Exploration of real-life scenarios through interactive discussion and role-plays.