Philosophy Psychology General Information 442. Conflicts in World Politics (4) The study of selected current conflicts in world politics, i.e. Berlin, Central America, Middle East Cyprus, etc., to assess their impact on American foreign policy. A maximum of 8 hours will be counted toward the 55 hours required for political science majors and only four hours will be counted toward political science minor requirement. 445. International Organization (4) A study of the League of Nations, the United Nations, the specialized agencies and the regional organizations with special emphasis upon their structures, functions, problems, and prospects, and the conditions affecting their effectiveness. 448. Foreign Policies of Major Powers (5) An examination of national power and contemporary foreign policies of the major powers including the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, and Japan. 470. Politics of Administration (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. 476. The Public Policy Process (4) A flexibly structured course dealing with the process of policy formation and decision making as applied to a variety of policy issues. Instructor approval required. 483. Directed Readings (1-4) A maximum of four hours will be counted toward the Political Science major and only two hours will be counted toward the Political Science minor. 491. Individual Projects and Research (1-10) A student may complete 15 hours credit but not more than 10 hours in any one type of project A maximum of 10 hours will be counted toward the Political Science major or five hours toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this course number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 499. Seminar (2) A study of resources research methodology writing and criticism. Required for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: Poise 329 (3). Department approval required. PHILOSOPHY Coordinator: Jock C. Glidden Location : Social Science, Room 266 The philosophy program offers courses in three general areas: 1) Liberal Education, which teaches the ideas of influential past and contemporary tJiinkers who have sought to understand the world in its most fundamental aspects and our experience of it These ideas examine the nature of truth, the limits of knowledge, what we count as real, standards of right and wrong, beauty and world religions. 2) Methodology emphasizes methods of sound practical reasoning, deductive logic and language analysis. 3) Application critically analyses non-philosophical disciplines. Thus, the philosophy of science examines the foundation and explanatory value of scientific theories, the philosophy of democracy analyses the value assumptions behind democratic forms of government, while medical ethics seeks to identify the resolve dilemmas arising from conflicts between medical technology and quality of life. PROGRAM: PHILOSOPHY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in Philosophy courses. • Normally there are no prerequisites for Philosophy unless specified by the instructor. Specific Requirements (27 credit hours): • PHILO 100 Level - take at least 9 credit hours, including Philo HU101. • PHILO 200 Level - take at least 4 credit hours. • PHILO 300 and 400 Levels - take at least 8 credit hours of upper division courses. PROGRAM: PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill requirements for the Philosophy minor as outlined above. Specific Requirements: • Take at least 18 hours of Philosophy courses for Philosophy Honors credit This must include special honors study to be negotiated with the professor and the Honors student Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in courses for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PHILOSOPHY COURSES-PHILO HU101. Introduction to Philosophy (5) Problems and types of philosophy. m 102. Introduction to World Religions (5) A descriptive introduction to the major religions of the worlds— including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zorastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—with emphasis on their contemporary values and meanings for living in today's world. HU112. Human Values (5) An introduction to contemporary normative issues: examining moral, religious, and political ideals in the light of accounts of human nature and its environment 115. Practical Reasoning (4) An introduction to the theory and practice of responsible, rational thinking, including the use and abuse of language, common fallacies, and decision making. 116. Introduction to Logic (4) An introduction to systems of deductive logic including methods of detemiining validity within the syllogism, predicate, and symbolic logic. 201. History of Philosophy: Classical and Medieval (4) A survey of the major philosophers and issues from the pre- Socratics to the beginning of modem philosophy. 202. History of Philosophy: Modern (4) A topical survey of the major philosophers and issues from the seventeenth century to the end of the nineteenth century (Descartes to Marx). 203. History of Philosophy: Twentieth Century (4) An introductory survey of the major schools, philosophers, and issues of the twentieth century in the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) A general catalog number to cover special courses not specifically listed. The specific title with the credit authorized for particular offerings will appear on the student transcript SS320. Philosophy of Democracy (3) Critique of the ideals of and justification for democratic institutions in the light of actual practice. 330. Great Issues in Philosophy (4) Selected study of the traditional questions in philosophy including theories of knowledge and truth, the reality of mind/ body, free wiWdeterminism and systems of value justifying human conduct HU335. Medical Ethics (3) A survey of the chief ethical issues arising from the recent advances of medical science and practice. 341. Philosophy of Science and Technology (4) Philosophical development of scientific methodology, presumptions, and technological applications in both the natural and social sciences. HU350. Philosophy of Western Religion (4) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Jews, Christians, and Moslems. HU355. Philosophy of Eastern Religion (4) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Hindus, Buddhists, Confucianists, Taoists, and Shintoists. 415. Aesthetics: Beauty and the Arts (3) An investigation into the nature of art, its creative process, the basis of criticism and appreciative judgment 425. Philosophy of Law (3) A study of selected theories of law, law's relationship to morality, the moral limits of legislating morality, the justification of punishment and legal reasoning. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) Individually designed tutorial for Philosophy minor students to fill minor requirements when they cannot be satisfied through scheduled class offerings. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) A general catalog number to cover special courses not specifically listed. The specific title with the credit authorized for particular offerings will appear on the student transcript DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Chair: Richard T. Grow Location: Social Science Building, Room 370 Telephone Contact: Lori Heninger 626-6247 Professors: Norris R. Bancroft, Gary L. Carson, Richard T. Grow, Merrill J. May, William H. McVaugh, C. Thomas Musgrave, Benne D. Williams; Associate Professors: W. Bruce Haslam, Joseph J. Horvat, Bud W. Stephenson. Description The goals of Psychology are to answer the questions: What do organisms do? Why do they do it? How can we predict and change their behavior? In short, it is the study of the description, analysis, prediction and change of behavior. Education Students majoring in Psychology can select interdisciplinary programs individually tailored to satisfy interests in counseling, child and family, business, corrections, Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Technology 196 197 Continuing Education