Courses

An introduction to how geologists study the Earth, including its origin, composition, structure, and the internal and surface processes that shape the landscape and determine how humans can best interact within the Earth System. Required all-day field trip. (LPS, SW, SCI)

Close reading and critical analysis of a wide variety of English and American poetry of various periods. This course combines the study of literature with continued training in clear and effective written expression.

Close reading and critical analysis of a wide variety of English and American poetry of various periods. This course combines the study of literature with continued training in clear and effective written expression.

Close reading and critical analysis of a wide variety of English and American poetry of various periods. This course combines the study of literature with continued training in clear and effective written expression.

An analytical study of the basic concepts of political science including power, conflict, coercion; the state and the government. Will also include a basic introduction to methodology and research techniques.

An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of probability and statistics with an emphasis on applications. Topics to be covered include the axioms of probability, combinatorial methods, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables and distributions, expectations, confidence interval estimations, and tests of hypotheses using the normal, t- and chi-square distributions.

A survey of the development of classical (Freudian) psychoanalytic theory and technique. Also considered are the cultural and scientific influences on Freud's thinking, how current research findings support (and fail to support) classical theory, and Freud's influence on contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Analysis of the theoretical basis for administration, philosophies of administration. Description of the tools of administration and the relationship of administrative organization to other institutions in modern society.

An introduction to the field of public administration, from the philosophical, historical, and legal underpinnings of government activities to the structure and function of present-day federal, state, and local government programs and agencies. This course provides a base for the study of specialized areas within public administration includingpolicy analysis, human resource management, and the legal foundations of public administration at the federal, state, and local levels.

Introduction to the study of public opinion research, media relations, public communication campaigns, consumer and/or constituent identities, and representational ethics. Students gain practical experience in designing integrated public relations campaigns.