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INTERNSHIP (PY3098)

Internships may be taken for 1 or 4 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.

EDITORSHIP (PY3850)

This course is designed for students involved in editing, writing and producing The Planet and The Peacock. It offers basic instruction and hands-on experience in newspaper and magazine composition. The course will cover everything that comes up in the process of producing a publication, from reporting, writing and editing to page design to working according to a production schedule. A constant concern will be the challenge facing print editors in the Internet age: how to create reader-friendly publications that are informative and attractive enough to appeal despite the draw of the Web. The production of The Planet and The Peacock will be the main work of the course.

INTERNSHIP (PY3980)

Internships may be taken for 0 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.

SENIOR SEMINAR (PY4090)

The purpose of this class is to challenge advanced psychology students to: practice and improve their skills in reading, critiquing and conducting research; strengthen their ability to effectively communicate their scholarship; clearly define their scholarly interests; and consider their future goals. Students will be given the opportunity to craft a well researched and argued literature review. Involves class discussions, presentations, and a major research proposal or literature review.

SENIOR PROJECT (PY4095)

A Senior Project is an independent study representing a Major Capstone Project that needs to be registered using the Senior Project registration form. (Download: https://fd10.formdesk.com/aup/SeniorProjectApplication)

REFLECTIVE SEMINAR (RS0001)

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TOPICS IN SCIENCE (SC 1091)

Topics vary by semester.

PLANET EARTH (SC1010)

With an emphasis on methodology, discusses: the fundamental laws of physics from a historical perspective (from the Greek concept of motion to the theories of the Big Bang), the formation of the solar system, processes that have shaped the structure of our planet, and the origins of life on Earth and its diversification in the light of the theory of evolution. Must take lab.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SC1020)

This course is intended to introduce non-scientists to key concepts and approaches in the study of the environment. With a focus on the scientific method, we learn about natural systems using case studies of disruptions caused by human activity. Topics include global warming, deforestation, waste production and recycling, water pollution, environmental toxins and sustainable development. The relationships between science and policy, the media, and citizen action are also addressed. Must take lab. Please note that an additional fee will be charged for this course.