An examination of select research topics in psychology based on the instructor’s expertise. Each student will prepare a written literature review and oral presentation of a question connected to the semester’s topic. The connections between information analysis and synthesis, written and oral expression, and career readiness will be highlighted. This course emphasizes developing skills in evaluating psychological research, designing empirical projects, and communicating psychological research. This course satisfies the LEAD P301 Curriculum requirement. Prerequisite: PSYC 206 with a grade of C- or better or PSYC 303 with a grade of C- or better. Students may co-enroll in PSYC 206 and PSYC 310 with consent of the department chair.
Topics in Biological and Sensory Processes
Survey of contemporary knowledge and issues within behavioral, cognitive, or systems neuroscience. Topics vary by semester but may include the brain’s role in perception, motivation, emotional processing, consciousness, mental illness, sexual behavior, thinking, memory, or learning. This course satisfies the “Biological & Sensory Processes” Breadth Area. Students will learn foundational skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the instructor.
Psychological Research, Analysis, and Writing II
The second course in a two-course sequence to enhance knowledge of various research designs and data analyses, sharpen digital literacy skills and capabilities for critical thinking, and develop professional written and oral communication skills. This course reviews critical concepts from PSYC 204 and expands coverage to experimental design with data collection and quantitative analyses that are conducted with statistical software. Students will learn foundational skills in the design, analysis, evaluation, and communication of psychological research. This course serves as the prerequisite for 300-level psychology laboratory courses. Prerequisite: PSYC 204 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the department chair.
Psychological Research, Analysis, and Writing I
The first course in a two-course sequence to enhance knowledge of various research designs and data analyses, sharpen digital literacy skills and capabilities for critical thinking, and develop professional written and oral communication skills. This course covers research ethics, descriptive and correlational research design, data collection, qualitative analyses, and quantitative analyses that are conducted with statistical software. Students will learn foundational skills in the design, analysis, evaluation, and communication of psychological research. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 with a grade of C- or better or with permission of the department chair.
Advanced Animation
This course will build upon the skills and concepts introduced in Introduction to Animation, through an intensive, project-driven studio practice. Students will gain experience in advanced principles of animation, pre-production, and methods of aesthetic expression and communication in time-based art production. Lectures, readings, screenings, and discussions will deepen students’ understanding of the issues central to contemporary animation, and facilitate the exploration of form, method, and content in the artistic use of technology. Prerequisites: ART 214: Introduction to Digital Media Art or ART 246: Introduction to Animation (previously ART 233: Topics in Art: Animation).
Advanced Portrait Photography: Identity and Social Justice
This course is a comprehensive exploration of portraiture through photography. Students will learn how to create portraits both in the studio and on location with professional strobe lights and digital retouching tools. Through studio projects, assigned readings, and critiques, students will examine how portrait photographs not just record one’s likeness, but also communicate critical issues of identity, such as gender, politics, class, and race. The course will also examine how portraiture photography has been used to perpetuate biases and social injustices through history, and in turn, students will explore using the same medium to advocate for a more equitable and just future. Studio sessions, directed and self-proposed projects at the advanced level that build on previous art course experiences, lecture and discussion, group and individual feedback and critiques. Prerequisite: ART 212, or Art 211 or by permission of the instructor.
Introduction to Animation
This studio course will introduce students to the tools of a contemporary animation workflow, through projects that incorporate traditional methods with digital imaging and software applications. Students will learn basic principles of animation, storyboarding, character creation, sound design, and more. The course emphasizes the development of an experimental art practice. Lectures, readings, and screenings will introduce students to the history and principles of animation, and facilitate the exploration of form, method, and content in the artistic use of technology. Prerequisites: None
Portrait Photography: Identity and Social Justice
This course is a comprehensive exploration of portraiture through photography. Students will learn how to create portraits both in the studio and on location with professional strobe lights and digital retouching tools. Through studio projects, assigned readings, and critiques, students will examine how portrait photographs not just record one’s likeness, but also communicate critical issues of identity, such as gender, politics, class, and race. The course will also examine how portraiture photography has been used to perpetuate biases and social injustices through history, and in turn, students will explore using the same medium to advocate for a more equitable and just future. No Prerequisites.
Book Arts: Text, Image, and Design
This course is ideal for students with interdisciplinary interests who want to create books and explore self-publishing ideas with diverse subjects related to any major and minor at the College. No previous art experience is needed. Students will learn basic book design techniques and principles that can be applied to create print media documentation for use in future capstone and other independent projects. All students are encouraged to explore their own poetry, prose, original and printed artwork, autobiography, and many other subjects. This course explores the art and function of the book by focusing on the integrated relationship between form and content using traditional and non-traditional structures and art materials. Emphasis is placed on the book as a communicative medium, the integration of text and image, and the creation of sequence, narrative and meaning through visual and textual means. The course introduces bookbinding techniques, typography and communication design and basic printmaking using relief and transfer techniques. Studio sessions, lecture and discussion, group and individual feedback and critiques. No prerequisite.
Topics in Biology with Laboratory
An investigation of a specialized area of biology not normally covered in the biology curriculum. Topics will be selected by the biology faculty according to student interest. Students are encouraged to suggest topics for this course. May be repeated for credit if the topic is not repetitive. Lecture and laboratory. Taught according to student demand and staff availability. Some topics may have prerequisites. Check the online “Schedule of Classes” for possible prerequisites.
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