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POSC 363 - Public Budgeting and Personnel Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of two of the fundamental functions of modern pubic administration. The first portion of the course focuses on the various approaches used in formulating budgets for local, state and national governments, with an emphasis on viewing the budget as reflecting goals of public policy. The second portion of the course provides a survey of the unique legal demands of human resource management in the private sector.
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POSC 381 - American Political Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A course designed to study the role of public opinion in American democracy, including the measurement of public opinion and the psychological processes that form political attitudes. The second half of the course will focus on American elections and voting behavior, including the evolution of voting systems, the puzzle of voter participation, and patterns of voter turnout.
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POSC 382 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A course designed to cover the rise of political parties in America, major states in their development, and the three dimensions of political parties; parties in the electorate, parties as organization, and parties in government. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of interest groups in the American political process and their interactions with political parties at all levels of government.
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POSC 390 - Paralegal Studies: Jurisprudence
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the history and philosophy of law. Particular emphasis on the development of American law from its European antecedents. Examines major categories of contemporary legal practice.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 .
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POSC 391 - Paralegal Studies: Legal Terminology and Writing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the legal language and the style of legal writing commonly used legal terms, writing of law office and trial memoranda, trial court briefs, appellate briefs and the abstracting of depositions.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 or instructor’s approval.
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POSC 392 - Paralegal Studies: Legal Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introductory overview of the legal research process, both civil and criminal. Introduces students to major legal research sources and seeks to develop their proficiency in utilization of various legal indexing systems.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 and POSC 391 or instructor’s approval.
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POSC 393 - Paralegal Studies Internship in Paralegalism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Purpose is to familiarize the student with various day-to-day aspects of the legal system or a law office by placing the paralegal in a law office or legally-related agency for one semester on a part-time basis.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 391 , POSC 392 and department chair’s approval.
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POSC 400 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings and discussions of selected topics in political science. Subject to be selected by student in consultation with instructor. Open only to majors or minors of at least Junior standing. Maximum of three credit hours allowed. By permission of Political Science faculty only.
Crosslisted With: POSC 600
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POSC 401 - Political Philosophy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course covering classical and contemporary political philosophers on key topics such as justice, the social contract, natural rights, revolution, legal positivism, socialism, anarchism, and minimal government.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 410
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POSC 410 - Political Science Internship
Credit(s): 3-9
Lecture Hours: 3-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Designed to offer experience in governmental service under direction of faculty members and field supervisors. Amount of credit granted depends upon nature of projects undertaken. Course may be repeated up to maximum of nine hours under course number Note: Only 6 hours of POSC-410 may count toward a major; only 12 hours of combined credit in POSC 400 , 410, POSC 425 , and POSC 467 can count toward a major. Students cannot receive credit in both POSC 410 and POSC 420 .
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 unless waived by department chair.
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POSC 420 - Public Administration Internship
Credit(s): 3-12
Lecture Hours: 3-12
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
To gain experience in governmental service for public administration concentration. Service position may or may not be compensated. Course performance based on an agreement between student and academic adviser which stipulates specific academic and work assignments. Students may elect a Pass/Fail option. In all cases, grades will be based upon academic evaluation and work evaluation by on-the-job supervisors. Three hours required for Public Administration concentration, additional hours may be taken for elective credit only. Students cannot receive credit in both POSC 410 and POSC 420.
Prerequisite(s): For public administration concentration only. Normally Senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 2.00.
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POSC 423 - International Organizations and Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Broad overview of the main actors in the international arena and how they interact including departments of the U. S. government as well as non-governmental organizations, international governmental organizations, multilateral financial institutions, regional organizations, think tanks, multinational corporations and media. The challenges of transitional justice in post-conflict societies will be explored as well as the evolution of international criminal courts of justice. The course will also identify the impact of public international regulations on doing business in a multinational environment.
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POSC 425 - Political Simulations and Experiential Learning
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students involved in formal group simulations (including but not limited to TISL, Model U. N. , Model Congress, and moot court competitions) may receive 1 hour of credit per activity. Credit may also be given for special research projects (especially those resulting in publications or conference presentations) or other experiential learning activities. May be repeated for up to 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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POSC 430 - Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory study of the United States Constitution, focusing on the distribution of power among the three branches of the national government and the division of power between the national and state governments.
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POSC 431 - American Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Civil Liberties. Traditional and newly-emerging issues of civil liberties in such areas as free speech, church-state relations and freedom of the press.
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POSC 432 - American Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Civil Rights. The constitutional rights of certain groups in American society, especially minorities and women.
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POSC 451 - The Judicial Process
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of federal and state court structures and their environments with emphasis on the role that each level of court plays in the American legal system. The staffing of the courts and the process of judicial decision-making.
Crosslisted With: POSC 651
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POSC 462 - Political Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
A study of the spatial forms and processes of political phenomena. Concepts, models and current literature related to territories such as nation-states and congressional districts, the formation and dissolution of empires, geopolitics and international conflict are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 462 .
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POSC 467 - Travel-Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel, study and field observation in a geographic area away from campus under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with different topics. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a pass/fail basis. Requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: POSC 667
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POSC 480 - Topics in U. S. Political Science: [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Classes in one or more of the following areas: (a) interdisciplinary approaches to political issues and (b) specialized topics suitable for indepth study. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses can be counted toward the major or minor.
Crosslisted With: POSC 680
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POSC 481 - Topics in International Security Studies [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Classes in one or more of the following areas: (a) interdisciplinary approaches to international security and (b) specialized topics suitable for in-depth study. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses can be counted toward the major.
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POSC 482 - Introduction to International Security Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A survey of the classical concepts of National Security Policy supplemented with current international security issues. An interdisciplinary approach is used, and outside speakers are featured.
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POSC 490 - Topics in Comparative Politics and International Relations: [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Classes in comparative or international issues not covered in regular classes. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses can be counted toward the major or minor.
Crosslisted With: POSC 690
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POSC 491 - Dimensions of Globalism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the many dimensions of globalism, based on the contributions of well known experts with a wide range of professional perspectives.
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PORT 111 - Elementary Portuguese
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Three classroom hours.
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing. May be used to remove a language deficiency or for students with no prior experience in the language.
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PORT 122 - Elementary Portuguese
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Three classroom hours.
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory course emphasizing listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): PORT 111 or the equivalent as determined by the department.
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PORT 222 - Intermediate Portuguese
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Grammar review, reading, writing and conversation.
Prerequisite(s): PORT 122 or equivalent as determined by the department.
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PORT 230 - Portuguese for Speakers of Spanish
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive Portuguese language course with focus on listening, reading, speaking (special attention given to pronunciation), writing and culture. Course taught in Brazilian Portuguese. Advanced proficiency in Spanish required.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 222 or equivalent. Native speakers of Spanish are welcome.
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PORT 341 - Advanced Conversation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Emphasizes conversational skills. Oral practice to extend range of topics, vocabulary, fluency and conversational strategies. Study of the phonetic system of the Portuguese language and exercises to improve pronunciation. Grammar appropriate for oral Portuguese. Discussions utilizing reading and electronic media such as videos and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): PORT 222 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology including the following major areas: research methods and findings, biological, learning and cognition, developmental, social, personality, and psychological disorders. Student may receive credit for either the PSYC 110-120 sequence or PSYC 101, not both.
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PSYC 101H - Honors Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Limited class size, extensive discussion, and writing assignments are featured. Open to students who have demonstrated superior academic ability. Student may receive credit for either the PSYC 110H-120H sequence or PSYC 101H, not both.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval.
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PSYC 165 - Special Topics in Psychology [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of psychology. The course subject matter will vary by semester; for example mindful learning, cognitive strategies in the classroom, study habits for the psychology major, etc. Course may be repeated with different topics. Total credits not to exceed three hours.
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PSYC 301 - Introduction to the Major
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is intended to introduce students to the psychology major, focusing specifically on career planning and development. Topics will include an overview of the undergraduate major in psychology, how to be successful as a psychology major, career options ion psychology and related fields, preparation for employment with a bachelor’s degree, preparing for and succeeding in graduate school, and applying for a job or to a graduate school. Intended for psychology majors only.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 310 - Human Relations and Personal Adjustment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
The psychological study of the principles and practices of human relations skills in organizations and how they impact adjustment in everyday life. Content in the course will primarily focus on concepts that apply to both areas (such as communication, conflict resolution, stress management, diversity, and motivation).
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PSYC 311 - Human Relations for Staff
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course covering principles and practices of human relations skills in organizations. Content of course aimed at administrators and staff in university settings. Motivation and leadership, communication skills and transactional analysis, assertiveness, stress management and self-concept development. Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail credit.
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PSYC 312 - Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The psychological and sociological study of how people’s actions, emotions and moods, and thoughts are influenced by those around them. Content focuses on the three main areas of research in the field: social cognition and perception, social influence, and social interactions and relations. Content in the course will focus on concepts such as interpersonal attraction, prejudice and stereotyping, group influences, conformity, and persuasion but is not limited to these areas.
Prerequisite(s): Three hours general psychology (PSYC 101 ) or general sociology (SOC 201 , SOC 202 , or SOC 308 ).
Crosslisted With: SOC 312
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PSYC 313 - Developmental Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A theoretical and empirical study of human cognitive, social and personality development spanning prenatal development to death. Primary emphasis on psychological growth and change in infancy, childhood and adolescence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 315 - Experimental Psychology I
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics will include calculating probability, correlation, t-tests and ANOVA. Students will conduct computations by hand and with SPSS.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 with a grade of C or better; MATH 140 of the equivalent.
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PSYC 315L - Psychology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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PSYC 318 - Experimental Psychology II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introduction to research methodology in the behavioral sciences. Topics will include a scientific overview, ethics, experimental and other designs. Students will complete assignments in the publication format of the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 and PSYC 315 with grade of C or better; MATH 140 or equivalent.
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PSYC 318L - Psychology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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PSYC 320L - Psychology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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PSYC 324 - Mindfulness and Meditation
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course introduces and explores the practices of mindfulness and meditation, Course content includes discussion and application of mindfulness and meditation toward improving physical and psychological well-being, with an emphasis on stress management and other health benefits. Course requirements include a commitment to practicing mindfulness and meditation outside of the course meetings. In repeated courses, the instructor will assist the student in learning about new research and developing new practices. Course may be repeated; course may only be taken once per term; total credit hours are not to exceed 3.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: NEUR 324
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PSYC 325 - Health Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course covering psychological, environmental, and behavioral factors as they relate to health concerns. Writing requirements may include essay examinations and research papers.
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PSYC 330 - Applied Behavior Analysis
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth view of the history, principles, procedures and clinical applications of techniques based on learning theory. The student will be expected to design, conduct and write up several behavioral-intervention projects involving children or adults.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 315 and PSYC 318 .
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PSYC 330L - Psychology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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PSYC 340 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
The psychological study of workers and the workplace. Content focuses on human resource concerns, social interactions and influences that operate within the organization, and issues related to employee well-being. Content in the course will primarily focus on concepts such as employee selection, employee training, leadership motivation, and sources of workplace stress but is not limited to those areas.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 350 - Abnormal Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior. The dynamics of psychological models, patterns of abnormal behavior and non-technical discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 .
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PSYC 355 - Abnormal Child Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior in children. Includes a clinical description (non-technical discussion of etiology, assessment, prognosis and treatment), theories, methods and research dealing with emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders of children.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 .
Crosslisted With: PSYC 555
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PSYC 360 - Drugs and Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Effects of recreational and therapeutic drugs on the brain and behavior. Coverage includes depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and psychotherapeutics drugs. A major component of the course includes understanding addiction and how it is treated. Students may not receive credit for PSYC 360 and HLTH 351.
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PSYC 361 - Special Topics: Cognitive Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of cognitive psychology or mental processes. The course subject matter will vary by semester. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361-PSYC 365 classes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
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PSYC 362 - Special Topics: Biological Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of biological psychology. The course subject matter will vary by semester. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361 -PSYC 365 classes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
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PSYC 363 - Special Topics: Clinical Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of clinical psychology. The course subject matter will vary by semester. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361 -PSYC 365 classes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
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PSYC 364 - Special Topics: Applied Social Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of social psychology. The course subject matter will vary by semester. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361 -PSYC 365 classes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
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PSYC 365 - Special Topics in Psychology [topic title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in the area of psychology. The course subject matter for this class will vary by semester; for example, human sexuality, psychology and the media, psychology of aging, autism, or introduction to brain and behavior, etc. Course may be repeated with different topics. Total credits not to exceed nine hours in the group PSYC 361 -365 for majors or minors in Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
Crosslisted With: PSYC 565
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PSYC 370 - Psychology of Women
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course concerns psychological approaches to studying women. It examines relevant theory and research. Topics include identity and self-concept, relationships and power, sexuality, parenting, work, mental health and diversity.
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PSYC 371 - Psychology, Forensics, and the Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The course subject matter examines areas where the fields of psychology and criminal justice intersect. Content from the pychology fields of clinical, cognitive, industrial-organizational, and social psychology will be highlighted as they relate to issues relevant to identification of potential suspects up to and including the trial and sentencing of those convicted of crimes. Coverage will include but is not limited to interrogations, polygraph testing, criminal profiling, eyewitness memory and testimony, competency issues, insanity issues, jury selection and decision Students will not receive credit for both PSYC 365 : Special Topics: Psychology, Forensics, and the Law and PSYC 371.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 374 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to the area of sport and exercise psychology. Topics include a history of sport psychology, motivation, goal setting, peak performance, arousal and anxiety, psychological skills training (visualization, imagery, mental toughness), team cohesion, leadership, coaching and other current issues. Students will not receive credit for both PSYC 365 : Special Topics: Sport Psychology and PSYC 374.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor approval.
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PSYC 375 - Psychology of Myth
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Course serves as an introduction to the psychological form and function of myth and hero as part of the human experience. Existential-psychoanalytic and Jungian applications of the necessity and benefit of myth will be examined. Content includes examination of similarities and differences of myths from around the world, including exploration of Buddhist, Biblically-based, and contemprary American mythologies.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 400 - Psychology of Marriage
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Explores the psychology of the marital relationship, as well as how marriage is studied and understood from a social scientific perspective. Topics include the history of marriage, marriage across cultures, intimacy in marriage, and marital conflict.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 410 - Sleep and Dreams
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Lecture/discussion format. Scientific literature, methods, and theories regarding the physiology of sleep, the purpose and meaning of dreams, and sleep disorders and their treatment.
Crosslisted With: NEUR 410
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PSYC 415 - Internship in Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised internship placements available for students who want to apply clinical or counseling psychology skills and theory in a workplace setting. Student grades will be determined by the instructor’s academic evaluation as well as on-the-job supervisor’s evaluation of the student intern’s work. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 418 - Advanced Research Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course involves the examination of advanced research techniques, including but not limited to ANOVA, MANOVA, Regression, and Factor Analysis. Field and laboratory studies will be designed, implemented, and reported. This course is strongly advised for those wanting to go to graduate school.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 , 315, 318, or by permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 420 - Learning and Cognition
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A survey and critical analysis of theoretical issues, empirical findings and research methods in the psychology of learning and cognition. Coverage includes mechanisms of learning and how learned information is retained, processed and used in memory and other cognitive processes. Students conduct several lab research projects and write up the results in the publication format of the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 315 and PSYC 318 .
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PSYC 445 - Undergraduate Research Participation
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Experience in active research projects involving supervision of staff members. By arrangement. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00, instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 450 - Theories of Personality
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A critical review of historical and contemporary personality theories. Psychoanalytic, constitutional, actualization and contemporary views are examined.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 455 - Psychology Travel Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-6
Lecture Hours: 1-6
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A course designed as an educational travel experience in Psychology within the United States or internationally under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with different topics. A maximum of six credit hours can be counted toward a major in Psychology. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a Pass/Fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 460 - Fundamentals of Clinical Neuropsychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Course serves as an introduction to the clinical application of brain-behavior relations including functional neuroanatomy and physiology of the brain. Reviews clinical effect and assessment of disease, injury, aging on behavior, cognition, and personality. Also introduces students to neuropsychological assessment, methods and treatment.
Prerequisite(s): completion of PSYC 315 , 318, and 350 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted With: NEUR 460
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PSYC 470 - Physiological Psychology
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A systematic study of the nervous system and other physiological correlates of behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 315 and 318.
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PSYC 470L - Psychology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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PSYC 475 - History of Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A comprehensive survey of the historical antecedents of modern psychology with emphasis on both scientific and philosophical origins. Essay examinations are given.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSYC 315 and PSYC 318 with a grade of C or better, or instructor’s approval.
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PSYC 480 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A capstone course for the psychology major. A detailed review of methods, content and issues in psychology. Prepares the student for graduate study and/or starting a career in the discipline. This course requires active student participation, including written assignments, oral presentation of papers, and group projects. This course must be taken in the final year. All students are required to take a comprehensive psychology exam. The areas covered on this exam are: Abnormal, Learning, Language, Memory, Developmental, Experimental Design, History and Systems, Cognition, Personality, Physiological, Social and Statistics. For senior psychology majors only.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 315 and PSYC 318 .
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PSYC 490 - Field Work in Psychology
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised field work placements available for students who want to explore career options in applied areas of psychology, including industrial organization and health psychology areas. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and instructor’s approval.
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READ 100 - The Strategic Dimension of Reading
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course designed to assist students in using strategies and skills to become life-long readers. Provides intensive practice in the strategic reading of a variety of college-level texts. Focus in this course is on reading strategies, critical thinking, experiences that foster an appreciation of reading and print information and encourage life-long reading.
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READ 433 - Reading in the Content Area Classroom
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of methods and materials that can be used in content area classrooms to improve vocabulary skills and comprehension and enhance content retention. Students will develop materials for use in their specific areas of content concentration. Must make a C or better.
Crosslisted With: READ 633
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READ 438 - Classroom Approaches to the Teaching of Reading in the Elementary School
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of various approaches and techniques in the teaching of reading for children including informal identification, analysis and remediation of specific reading difficulties. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: READ 638
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READ 448 - Reading Instruction, Assessment, and Intervention in Elementary School
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
This course further develops issues addressed in READ 438 , with special emphasis on statewide literacy initiatives, assessment practices, and intervention strategies. Topics explored in this course include reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and response to instruction and intervention (RTI2) Teacher candidates will learn how to integrates research-based practices to promote development in all six strands of language arts: reading, writing, listening, viewing, and visually representing. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): READ 438 ; admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
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RLST 201 - Introduction to Religious Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the academic study of religion. Attention to definitions, sacred story, ritual, space and time, religious experience, theodicy, organization, politics, and human existence and destiny. Contemporary issues and religious perspectives will be explored.
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RLST 301 - Major Religions of the World
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A survey of the history and philosophy of major living religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 301
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RLST 320 - Traces of God
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of key issues in the philosophy of religion, including arguments for God’s existence or non-existence, the nature of God, the relationship between faith and reason, religious diversity, belief in the after-life, and non-Western approaches to religion.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 320
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RLST 340 - Death, Suffering and Evil
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the problem of evil from theistic, atheistic, theological and skeptical perspectives. May include selections from the Book of Job, Aquinas, Hume, Dostoevsky, Camus, and Wiesel.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 340
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RLST 350 - The Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A survey of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, with attention to the theological perspectives, historical contexts, and literary forms (i. e. , narrative, poetry, wisdom, and apocalyptic). An introduction to the methods of biblical interpretation. Attention will be given to the interpretation of these texts by Jewish and Christian communities.
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RLST 360 - The New Testament and Early Christian Origins
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A survey of the New Testament, with attention to theological perspectives, historical contexts, and literary forms (i. e. , gospel, history, epistle, and apocalypse). An introduction to the methods of biblical interpretation. Attention will be given to the interpretation of these texts in the early Jesus Movement and by the later Christian community.
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RLST 370 - God and Human Happiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Studies in selected philosophers, religious thinkers and religious texts where a primary concern is the nature of human happiness and its relationships to beliefs about God or the ultimately real. Texts may include works from such philosophers as Plato or Nietzsche, such authors as Tolstoy or O’Connor and such texts as the New Testament or the Bhagavad Gita. Issues may include the relative importance of moral or non-moral goodness for happiness, the nature of God or ultimate reality as it bears upon human life and destiny and related issues. Position paper required.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 370
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RLST 375 - Church History
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A general survey of the development of Christianity from apostolic times to the present. Examination of both western and eastern forms of Christianity, the development of beliefs, practices and institutions and Christianity’s interaction with society and culture.
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RLST 380 - Topics in the Philosophy and History of Religion [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Intensive coverage of issues in the philosophy of religion (such as the theistic attributes, theistic proofs, religious language) or in the history of religion (such as non-Western religious traditions, eras of reform, the history of interpretation). Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six (6) hours.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 380
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STEM 100 - Freshman STEM Academy
Credit(s): 1-2
Lecture Hours: 1-2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
S-STEM Scholars will enroll in a two-week STEM Academy each summer. The academy will review STEM competency and will introduce material and concepts S-STEM Scholars will encounter in their future STEM courses.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required.
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STEM 200 - Sophomore STEM Academy
Credit(s): 1-2
Lecture Hours: 1-2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
S-STEM Scholars will enroll in a two-week STEM Academy each summer. The academy will review STEM competency and will introduce material and concepts S-STEM Scholars will encounter in their future STEM courses.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required.
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STEM 300 - Junior STEM Academy
Credit(s): 1-2
Lecture Hours: 1-2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
S-STEM Scholars will enroll in a two-week STEM Academy each summer. The academy will review STEM competency and will introduce material and concepts S-STEM Scholars will encounter in their future STEM courses.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required.
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STEM 400 - Senior STEM Academy
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer
S-STEM Scholars will enroll in a two-week STEM Academy each summer. The academy will review STEM competency and will introduce material and concepts S-STEM Scholars will encounter in their future STEM courses.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required.
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Secondary Education |
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SEDU 411 - Instructional Strategies: Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Trends in teaching secondary school science grades 7-12. Curriculum, strategies, lab and field experience, materials, computer assisted instruction, evaluation processes, professional associations and safety in science teaching. Directed experiences in public schools. Residency I Course. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Corequisite(s): TCED 380
Crosslisted With: SEDU 611
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SEDU 412 - Instructional Strategies: Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Trends in teaching secondary school mathematics grades 7-12. Development of strategies, techniques, materials, planning skills and evaluation skills appropriate to the high school mathematics students. Directed experience in public schools. Residency I Course. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Corequisite(s): TCED 380 .
Crosslisted With: SEDU 612
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SEDU 413 - Instructional Strategies: Modern Foreign Language
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Trends in teaching secondary school Modern Foreign Language grades 7-12; purposes, techniques, materials and evaluation in teaching Modern Foreign Language. Directed experiences in public schools. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Crosslisted With: SEDU 613
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SEDU 414 - Instructional Strategies: English
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Trends in teaching secondary school English grades 7-12. Purposes, techniques, materials and evaluation in teaching English. Directed experiences in public schools. Residency I Course. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Corequisite(s): TCED 380 .
Crosslisted With: SEDU 614
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SEDU 415 - Instructional Strategies: Social Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Trends in teaching secondary school social studies grades 7-12. Purposes, techniques, materials and evaluation in teaching Social Studies. Directed experiences in public schools. Service learning may be required. Residency I Course. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
Corequisite(s): TCED 380 .
Crosslisted With: SEDU 615
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SEDU 420 - Workshop in Education: [Title of Workshop]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Workshop on selected topics. No more than six hours of workshop credit may be applied to an undergraduate or graduate degree in education.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: SEDU 620, ELED 490 (690 if same Title of Workshop.
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SWRK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduces students to the profession of social work and provides an overview of the professional knowledge, skills and values necessary for generalist social work practice. An overview of the historical, philosophical, educational and social dimensions of the social work profession. The origins, structure and characteristics of the American social welfare system. Survey of the needs and problems people bring to social welfare agencies and patterns of societal responses. Special emphasis on rural areas.
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SWRK 220 - Understanding Human Diversity and Oppressed Populations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Focuses on the dynamics and consequences of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression on people of color, women, gay and lesbian persons. Other populations at risk are examined and distinguished by age, ethnicity, culture, class and physical or mental ability. Exploration of personal and professional beliefs, values, roles and norms of culturally different clients and the use of culture in formulating appropriate intervention.
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SWRK 290 - Social Work Program Orientation
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Focused on disseminating specific requirements for students accepted into the social work program including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Individualized Student Success Plans (ISSP), and Community Service, Volunteer Placement, and Internship Placement requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Initial Progression
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SWRK 300 - Social Welfare Policies and Services
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Focuses on the identification of and relationship between social problems and social welfare policy. Emphasis is on social policy analysis using principles of social and economic justice as well as on intervention strategies at the local, state, national and global levels.
Prerequisite(s): Approval for initial progression.
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