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PS 300 - American Political Culture (4)
A study of the main themes in American culture and the ways in which they affect the political beliefs, attitudes, opinions and behaviors of Americans. Key themes include individualism, the drive for success, racial attitudes, the American sense of a special mission in the world and American beliefs about democracy.
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PS 301 - American Presidency (4)
A study of presidential politics, decision making and leadership in the American political system.
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PS 302 - Congress and the Legislative Process (4)
Examination of the United States Congress with particular attention to the creation of the institution, running for Congress, behavior of members of Congress, and the pressures faced by our elected representatives.
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PS 303 - Research Methods and Statistics (4)
Study of research design, measurement of political variables and data analysis.
Prerequisite(s): PS 100, 114, or 131.
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PS 305 - Local Government and Politics (4)
Study of local governments; political, economic and demographic forces; trends in metropolitan and suburban politics; and problems of planning in an age of urbanization and suburbanization.
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PS 306 - Special Topics in American Politics (2 or 4)
From time to time, the department offers courses on special topics in response to current issues in various subfields of the discipline.
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PS 307 - State Politics (4)
Comparative analysis of the variations and similarities of the political systems of the 50 states, the policy-making structures, political participation and contemporary public policy issues.
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PS 308 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics and International Relations (4)
From time to time the department offers courses on special topics in response to current issues in various subfields of the discipline. May be repeated under different subtitle.
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PS 309 - Politics Through Film (4)
Analyzes political ideas, concepts, theories, public policy, political behavior and visions of politics and society as presented in film.
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PS 310 - Political Leadership (4)
Study of the theory and practice of political leadership, including its origins, ancient and modern conceptions, the causes of successful and failed leadership, the role of followers, and the possibility of politics without leadership. Detailed case studies of prominent leaders in American politics will be examined.
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PS 311 - Women and Politics (4)
Examines the role of women in politics including political participation and representation. Additional topics will include women and public issues (such as affirmative action and comparable worth), as well as an introduction to feminist political thought. Identical with WGS 311.
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PS 312 - The Politics of Race and Ethnicity (4)
A study of racial and ethnic groups and their role in the political process in the U.S. Emphasis will be placed on the political experience and the struggle for equal rights by major minority groups such as Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans. Note: may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PS 203. Satisfies the general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement in U.S. diversity. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 313 - Comparative Foreign Policy (4)
An examination of the major theoretical debates in the field of foreign policy analysis, with a focus on the relative impact of domestic and international factors on the decision-making process and the behavior of states. Theoretical matters will be explored in the comparative analysis of the foreign policy of global and regional powers in the international system.
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PS 314 - International Politics: Theory and Practice (4)
Examination of the central theoretical and conceptual approaches to the study of international politics, and a focused exploration of how those contending approaches account for specific international phenomena such as war and peace, economic interaction, and the emergence of international organizations and global governance. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PS 114.
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PS 315 - United States Foreign Policy (4)
Examination of American foreign policy process, focusing on the impact of domestic societal, political and bureaucratic determinants of foreign policy and the constraints imposed by the international system. Main instruments of foreign policy, for instance, diplomacy, military power, economic statecraft, overt action, are considered and evaluated.
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PS 317 - International Politics of Human Rights (4)
Development of international human rights norms, the central debates and controversies: their application and enforcement in international politics. Focus on the evolution of the definition of human rights and its affect on the emerging international human rights regime.
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PS 319 - Politics and the Internet (4)
Analyzes the role and impact of the Internet in the political world including e-government, political ideas, the political blogosphere, the “digital divide,’ and net neutrality.
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PS 320 - Conducting Political Surveys (4)
Overview of the history and approaches to survey research. Students will gain experience in planning and implementing survey projects and interpreting responses.
Prerequisite(s): PS 303.
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PS 321 - Systematic Political Analysis (4)
A study of selected formal (i.e., logical, mathematical or statistical) models in political science. An introduction to the methodology of social science research, with emphasis on student research projects.
Prerequisite(s): PS 303.
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PS 322 - Political Parties and Interest Groups (4)
Study of political parties and interest groups in democracies, focusing on the U.S. experience. Examination of parties and groups as political linkages, and their role in aggregating interests. Not open to students who have received credit for PS 470, Political Parties & Interest Groups.
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PS 324 - Elections and Voting Behavior (4)
Study of electoral systems and the voting behavior of individuals and groups, with special attention to U.S political experience. Not open to students who have received credit for PS 324, Political Parties and Elections.
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PS 325 - Public Opinion (4)
Study of the opinions, attitudes, and political activities of people belonging to different demographic segments of the population. Not open to students who have received credit for PS 325, Demography of American Politics.
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PS 326 - Political Campaigns (4)
A study of political campaigns, with classroom exercises and the opportunity for fieldwork on current political campaigns. The role and influence of the media on campaigns.
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PS 327 - Media and Politics (4)
The role of the media in influencing political attitudes and agendas, media coverage of issues and campaigns, media and the law, the nature of the media industry, and governmental regulation of broadcast media.
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PS 328 - Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy (4)
Examination of the political system and policies of contemporary China, covering the rise of communism in China, reforms to the communist system, political institutions, political culture, and foreign policy.
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PS 329 - European Political Systems (4)
An analysis of politics within and between nations in Europe. Selected institutions and processes are examined in detail. A comparative point of view is emphasized.
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PS 330 - Politics of Development (4)
Examination of the issues that relate to social, political and economic development in countries undergoing dramatic social change.
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PS 332 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa (4)
The cultural and historical factors that influence contemporary politics of the area will be emphasized. Topics include religion, social structures, economic problems, the impact of the West and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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PS 333 - African Politics (4)
Examination of politics of selected African states. Primary focus is on the evolution of political institutions since independence. The impact of indigenous traditions and the colonial heritage on that evolution is assessed. Individual, groups and institutions involved in the political process are studied.
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PS 334 - Political Systems of Asia (4)
Elements of political life in China, Japan, India, and other Asian countries. Cultural, historical, social, and economic factors that influence and are influenced by contemporary political institutions Processes by which political conflicts are resolved.
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PS 335 - Politics of Latin America (4)
Analysis of Latin American political systems and the historical, social and economic factors underlying them. The major countries are studied intensively, and a comparative approach is used to examine the variations from democracy to dictatorship and the political instability that characterizes the area.
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PS 337 - The Russian Political System (4)
A descriptive analysis of the Russian society as a political system: its origins, institutions and political behavior. Trends and developments in the system will be assessed, and comparisons with other political systems will be undertaken. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 338 - International Political Economy (4)
Examination of the relationship between political and economic structure, organization, and events, including issues such as the politics of trade and investment, regional integration, behavior of multinational corporations, and economic development.
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PS 339 - Revolution, Intervention, and Democratization (4)
Examination of revolution and counterrevolution as products of U.S. efforts to fashion and preserve a liberal international order involving systematic interference in the affairs of sovereign countries. Focus is on the motivations, methods, and consequences of official and sponsored intervention on a global scale. “Democracy promotion” is afforded special consideration.
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PS 340 - U.S. Constitutional Law (4)
Broad survey of U.S. constitutional law as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, with focus on analyzing original court opinions regarding the powers of the federal government and the interaction between federal and state governments; examines political factors that have shaped our understanding of the Constitution.
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PS 341 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (4)
Broad survey of legal rights and liberties of individuals in the U.S., as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, with focus on analyzing original court opinions regarding constitutional and political conflicts arising between individuals and the government; political factors that have influenced major judicial decisions are examined.
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PS 342 - The Judicial Process (4)
Study of judicial behavior and decision making in federal courts with an emphasis on the role of courts in developing public policies.
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PS 343 - Gender Discrimination and the Supreme Court (4)
Examines Supreme Court cases throughout history involving gender discrimination. Students will read and discuss case excerpts on issues such as protective legislation, sex discrimination, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual harassment and reproductive rights. Students will also examine the lives and legacies of women justices. Identical with WGS 343.
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PS 347 - Law and Politics (4)
Broad survey of law and legal systems in the U.S. that presents law as a dynamic, multifaceted discipline. Emphasis is placed on the open-ended quality of law and legal knowledge, despite the definitive nature of legal authority. A problem-solving approach is adopted to provoke critical discussion.
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PS 350 - Public Administration (4)
Study of government in action, with special attention to policy formulation, organization, personnel administration, supervision, coordination, administrative control and accountability. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PS 100.
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PS 351 - Public Administration Financial Analysis (4)
Study of accounting and reporting concepts, standards and procedures applicable to city, county, state, and federal governments and non-profit institutions.
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PS 352 - Geographic Information System Analysis for Sustainability (4)
Examines environmental sustainability through GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping and analysis. Sustainability topics are covered through computer lab exercises and policy case studies. Prepares students to conduct GIS analysis and evaluate the sustainability implications of public policies. Identical with ENV 352.
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PS 353 - American Public Policy (4)
Examines the factors and actors involved in the development and implementation of public policy. Topics may include environment, education, economic development, defense, health care, welfare policy and ethical analysis of policy.
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PS 354 - Global Environmental Governance (4)
Overview of inter-related environmental and resource issues at the regional and global levels. Current institutions, laws and policies for addressing issues including global warming, climate change, biodiversity/species decline, trade/environment linkages, water resources, depletion of global fisheries and rainforests. Identical with ENV 354. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 356 - Religion and Politics (4)
Study of the intersection of religion and American politics, with emphasis on religion’s role in the nation’s founding, political participation, the institutions of national government, and current public policy debates.
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PS 359 - Public Policy and Health Care (4)
Examination of the status and evolution of public policies relating to health and health care, the policy-making processes in health care and the various implications of trends in health care policy.
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PS 360 - International Terrorism: Causes, Consequences, Responses (4)
Exploration of terrorist motivation and ideology, methods, and the effectiveness of international and state-level responses to terrorist challengers.
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PS 361 - International Organizations (4)
Examination of major international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the European Union, and regional organizations. Explanation of how these organizations fit into international relations theory and how they affect world politics today.
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PS 362 - Model United Nations (2)
Examination of the United Nations (UN) system and issues currently confronting UN bodies. Includes participation in regional or national Model UN conference. May be repeated once for PS or IR credit and up to two additional times for elective credit toward the degree.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department.
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PS 363 - Global Democratization (4)
Examination of movement toward democratic forms of government in various parts of the world and of those factors that promote or inhibit democracy.
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PS 364 - Gender and International Relations (4)
Examination of major gender critiques of mainstream IR theory and the ways in which gender analysis expands both theory and practical political analysis at the international and global levels.
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PS 365 - International Conflict and Security (4)
Examination of the conditions that make for war and peace in world politics, and of the range of possible approaches that might help to manage or prevent conflict in the future. Factors contributing to conflict within and between states are considered.
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PS 367 - Globalization and International Economic Institutions (4)
Broad survey of contemporary political debates on globalization, including trade and jobs, investment and labor rights, poverty, inequality and economic development, and pro- and anti-globalization movement. Special attention will be given to how governments and international organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the World Trade organization and their regional counterparts, operate.
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PS 371 - American Political Thought (4)
Survey of the writings of American thinkers who influenced the development of the American polity. Examines the political, legal and cultural origins of this country. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 372 - Western Political Thought I (4)
Analyzes the writings of Western political theorists from 600 B.C. to 1500 A.D.; systematically examines the political, legal, economic, social, cultural and religious elements that influenced the ideas and policies postulated; and scrutinizes the assumptions behind deeply rooted modes of thought that continue to affect people’s lives. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 373 - Western Political Thought II (4)
Analyzes the writings of Western political theorists from 1500 A.D. to the present; systematically examines the political, legal, economic, social, cultural and religious elements that influenced the ideas and policies postulated; and criticism. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 374 - Politics Through Literature (4)
Use of literary works (novels, short stories, plays, essays) to examine a range of social and political systems in specific settings. Analysis of how political and cultural backgrounds of various authors have been conveyed in their writings. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 377 - Communism (4)
The development of revolutionary socialism from early Marxism to the present. The course analyzes the relevance of Marxism to a variety of contemporary revolutionary situations. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the Western civilization knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
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PS 390 - Independent Study (2 or 4)
Readings not normally covered in existing course offerings. Directed on an individual basis.
Prerequisite(s): permission of department and instructor.
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PS 453 - Public Budgeting (4)
Politics and process of budgeting in public organizations, especially as they relate to the control of policy. Specific techniques are discussed for developing, approving, administering and auditing budgets.
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PS 454 - Public Sector Human Resource Management (4)
Study of the procedures, techniques and problems of personnel administration in public agencies; evolution of the modern civil service system, merit principle, and responses to collective bargaining and equal opportunity programs.
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PS 455 - Comparative Public Administration (4)
Comprehensive exploration of the political and policy-making roles of public bureaucracies around the world stressing the effects of politics and organized interests on bureaucracy.
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PS 458 - Public Administration Internship (4)
Supervised student internship with governmental, political, criminal justice or other public agency. Reports and analyses of work performed at agency required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PS 257 and PS 350, junior standing and permission of instructor.
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PS 459 - Political Science/International Relations Internship (4)
Supervised student internship with governmental, political, criminal justice, or other public agency. Reports and analyses of work performed at agency required. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): permission of internship director.
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PS 470 - Seminar in American Politics (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to American politics. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PS 100 and PS 303 and permission of major adviser.
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PS 472 - Seminar in International Relations (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to international relations. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PS 114, PS 303, and PS 314 and permission of major adviser.
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PS 476 - Seminar in the Comparative Study of Political Systems (4)
Advanced seminar in a special topic related to comparative politics. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): PS 131 and PS 303 and permission of major adviser.
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PS 490 - Special Topics or Directed Research (2 to 8)
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
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PS 497 - Apprentice College Teaching (4)
Affords the opportunity for qualified students to deepen their understanding of selected topics in political science and ways of teaching politics by assisting an instructor in teaching a 100-level political science course and writing a critique of this experience. May be taken only once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and department chair.
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POM 300 - Survey of Operations Management (3)
This course introduces the student to the operation of both manufacturing and service organizations. Topics included are capacity planning, facility location and layout, production control and scheduling and quality assurance. Business majors, pre-business students and business undecided students cannot take this course. Offered every other winter semester.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
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POM 343 - Operations Management (4)
Study of operations of manufacturing and service organizations. Introduction to operational design and control issues such as forecasting, capacity planning, facility location and layout, production control, material requirements planning, scheduling and quality assurance. Includes international, legal and ethical aspects.
Prerequisite(s): (QMM 240 or QMM 241 or QMM 250 or STA 226 or STA 225) and ACC 210 with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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POM 345 - Healthcare Operations Management (3)
Introduces students to operating and management issues and decisions found in healthcare delivery organizations. A general management viewpoint is used with a bias towards operations, marketing, and human resource management. A framework for evaluation of existing and new service concepts and practices for quality assurance and process improvement is established.
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POM 399 - Achieve III - Operations Management (0)
Guide students through the job search process within the Operations Management major.
Prerequisite(s): major standing and SBC 199 and SBC 299.
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POM 435 - Management of Service Operations (3)
This course seeks to improve the student’s understanding of the nature of organizations that produce services in addition to, and instead of, goods. It explores some of the operating and other management issues, problems, and decisions found in such organizations. The course takes a general management viewpoint with a bias towards operations, marketing, and human resource management. It establishes a framework for the evaluation of existing and new service concepts and examines similarities and differences between management in the service and manufacturing sectors. It exposes students to important service concepts and practices and makes us aware of problems, issues, and opportunities in the service sector.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343.
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POM 440 - Process Management (3)
This course introduces quality management as it relates to the operations management field. Specific concepts, decisions, and quantitative techniques commonly encountered in quality management are highlighted. How quality management can contribute to the achievement of organizational goals and objectives is also emphasized. Course topics include: the evolution of quality management, quality basics, quality gurus, quality certification and awards, an introduction to the techniques of quality control, and an in-depth examination of total quality management. Instruction of the topics covered will utilize several pedagogical devices, including assignments, case discussions, and self-review questions and problems.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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POM 442 - Supply Chain Management (3)
This course will examine several issues on effective management of today’s supply chains. They include planning and design for supply chains, mass customization and postponement, distribution networks, management of supplier relationships, benefits/challenges of global sourcing, management of supply chain risks, integration and evaluation of supply chains.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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POM 443 - Operations Planning and Control (3)
Studies the economic conversion of inputs into goods and services for both manufacturing and service organizations. Managerial and technical aspects of planning and controlling resources within a transformation system are examined including demand management, lean manufacturing, master production scheduling, materials requirements planning, capacity planning and inventory control.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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POM 448 - Project Management (3)
Project management topics examined will include: project selection, project plan elements including statements of work, scope statements, budgets, alternative organizational structures, work breakdown structures, the role of the project manager, leadership styles, teamwork appproaches, conflict resolution, schedule development and risk management. Project monitoring and control and project termination will be investigated as well.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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POM 450 - Operations Strategy (3)
This capstone course examines the formulation and implementation of an operations strategy as part of overall business strategy. It will examine managing operations of competitive advantage (cost, quality, speed, and flexibility) in service and manufacturing firms. Cases are used to illustrate various concepts. Only offered winter terms.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 and POM 443 and (POM 435 or POM 440 or POM 442 or POM 448 or QMM 440) with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.
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POM 480 - Special Topics in Operations Management (3)
Intensive study of a selected topic in production/operations management. Topics vary. See Schedule of Classes for current offering. May be repeated for a total of six credits as long as the topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): POM 343 with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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POM 490 - Independent Study (1 to 4)
Qualified and highly motivated students may engage in individual research, directed readings or group study under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered every term. May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Prerequisite(s): overall 3.0 GPA and approved contract.
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PSY 100 - Foundations of Contemporary Psychology (4)
An introduction both to basic principles and recent formulations in psychology. Topics include the central psychological processes of attending, perceiving, learning, thinking, remembering and study of social behavior, and the development and organization of personality. Required of psychology majors. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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PSY 130 - Positive Psychology (4)
Scientific study of the strengths and virtues that allow individuals and communities to thrive. Understanding positive emotions such as contentment, happiness, hope; individual traits such as capacity for love and work, courage, compassion, resilience, creativity, curiosity, integrity, self-knowledge, moderation, wisdom; institutional strengths that foster justice, parenting, leadership, teamwork purpose and tolerance. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
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PSY 200 - Topics In Psychology (4)
Offered occasionally on special topics of current interest that are not listed among regular offerings.
Prerequisite(s): see individual listings in the Schedule of Classes.
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PSY 215 - Introduction to Basic Psychological Processes (4)
Survey of the processes of learning, memory and thinking, including physiological factors underlying these processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 225 - Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology (4)
Survey of the principal cognitive, social and behavioral processes that operate across the life-span. Satisfies the university general education requirement for knowledge applications integration. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 235 - Introduction to Social Psychology (4)
Overview of traditional and current trends in social psychology. Attention is given to developing theoretical approaches to attitudes, interpersonal processes and social perception.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 241 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Introduction to the broad field of clinical psychology. The various roles of a clinical psychologist and sub-fields of study in clinical psychology will be covered. Detailed attention will be given to the history and current directions of the field and the activities of a clinical psychologist, including assessment, prevention, intervention, research and consultation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 245 - Introduction to Individual Differences and Personality Psychology (4)
A survey of basic research in individual differences and personality, including a discussion of major personality theories, personality variables (i.e., aggression, altruism) and the measurement of personality variables.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 250 - Introduction to Research Design (4)
General introduction to design, function and interpretation of research in the social sciences. Provides necessary preparation to evaluate the empirically based content of psychology. Required of psychology majors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 251 - Statistics and Research Design (4)
Introduces principal statistical procedures needed to analyze and interpret data in behavioral science research. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and proficiency in intermediate algebra as demonstrated through a grade of 2.0 or higher in MTH 062 or placement in a higher mathematics course.
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PSY 301 - The Psychology of Human Sexuality (4)
Current knowledge surrounding the psychology of human sexual behavior, orientations, and experience. General topics include anatomy, reproduction, sexual behavior, theories of sexual orientation, paraphilia, and sexual health. Students will achieve a current understanding of human sexuality from a psychological perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 302 - Science and Superstition (4)
Overview of the methods and products of science as contrasted with superstition and supernaturalism. Focus on differentiating critical thinking and scientific evidence-based beliefs and practices from beliefs and practices that are not evidence-based and do not depend on critical thinking, such as tarot card readings, palm readings, astrology and supernaturalism.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 305 - Creativity and Innovation (4)
Interdisciplinary approach to understanding cultural, societal, individual, cognitive, and biological determinants of creativity and their application to innovation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 311 - Sensation and Perception (4)
Psychophysical, physiological and cognitive approaches to the basic sensory systems and perceptual processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 315 - Evolutionary Psychology (4)
Reviews empirical and theoretical work in the broad field of evolutionary psychology which addresses human and non-human nature, individual differences and group differences, including sex differences and cultural differences from an evolutionary perspective.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 316 - Cognitive Psychology (4)
The information processing approach to problems in pattern recognition, selective attention, mental operations, short- and long-term memory, the psychology of reading, problem solving and probabilistic reasoning. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 318 - Physiological Psychology (4)
Biological bases of behavior of humans and related mammalian species: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, motivation, emotion, learning and memory, sleep and dreams, sensory-motor mechanisms, brain stimulation, psychopharmacology, hormones and behavior. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 319 - Animal Behavior (4)
Comparative psychological, ethological and sociobiological viewpoints on behavior of animals. Emphasis will be on vertebrate species including humans. Discussion of reproductive, aggressive and social behaviors, learning, communication, etc. Stresses an evolutionary perspective. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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PSY 321 - Child Development (4)
Theory and principles of child development from birth to puberty. Selected topics include: maturational processes, learning and motivation, intelligence, self concept and child-rearing practices. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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