Department of Psychology & Sociology
The Department of Psychology & Sociology offers students a solid, liberal arts curriculum. In both majors, students develop an appreciation of themselves and their world through development of critical thinking, knowledge of scientific methodology and theory, and understanding of interpersonal and societal dynamics. At the undergraduate level, the department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. The department also offers a minor in Philosophy and at the graduate level the department offers a Master of Science degree in Community Counseling. Information regarding program requirements for the M.S. in Community Counseling, application procedures, and the pre-application advisement process is available in the Graduate Bulletin or may be obtained by written request to:
Department of Psychology & Sociology
Attn: Community Counseling
NGCSU
Dahlonega, GA 30597
Each major will meet with a faculty advisor of the student's choice to develop academic and career goals and strategies. All majors in the department are encouraged to have an internship in an applied setting, and demonstrate competency and skills in their major as well as oral and written abilities. Students majoring in Psychology are exposed to a wide variety of specializations within the discipline. Psychology majors are encouraged to take PSYC 3070 and PSYC 3080 no later than the junior year.
MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
No grade below C will be acceptable in any psychology course for psychology majors.
Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D Strongly recommend PSYC majors to take BIOL 1107/L and BIOL 1108/L to satisfy pre-reqs; and either MATH 2400 or CSCI 1301
Area E Psychology majors must place PSYC 1101 in Area F.
Area F. Psychology Degree Related Courses - 18 hours
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 1102 Advanced General Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 2103 Human Growth and Development 3 hours
Foreign Language (Appropriate course at the 1000-2000 level) 3 hours
Computer science (Appropriate course at the 1000-2000 level) or 3 hours MATH 2400 (If not taken in Area D)
Elective from Area E above or PHIL 2500 3 hours
G. Major and other Courses - 39 hours
Required Courses 24 hours
PSYC 3070 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hours
PSYC 3080 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hours
PSYC 3150 Social Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 3310 Learning & Cognition 3 hours
PSYC 3430 Theories of Personality 3 hours
PSYC 3530 Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 4230 Neuroscience 3 hours
PSYC 4900 Senior Psychology Seminar 3 hours
The remaining 15 hours from the following courses:
PSYC 3060 Health Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 3090 History & Systems of Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 3181 Psychology of Aging 3 hours
PSYC 3200 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 3400 Sport Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 3520 Human Sexuality 3 hours
PSYC 4250 Sensation & Perception 3 hours
PSYC 4280 Individual Differences 2 hours
PSYC 4650 Group Dynamics 3 hours
PSYC 4669 Organizational Behavior 3 hours
PSYC 4750 Internship in Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 4790 Psychological Testing 3 hours
PSYC 4840 Counseling & Clinical Theories & Interventions 3 hours
PSYC 4950 Independent Study in Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 4960 Psychological Reading and Research 3 hours
PSYC 4970 Senior Honors Thesis 3 hours
Minor- 15-18 hours An academic minor is required for all Psychology majors. Students should consult with their faculty advisors about the choice of a minor.
* Only 6 hours of independent study will be accepted toward the Psychology major.
Open electives - 6 hours
Basic Physical Education Requirement (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program) - 3 hours
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History Requirement - 3 hours
Military Science Requirements (for students in the Military) - 12 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Minor in Psychology
Requirements of a minor in Psychology include completion of PSYC 1101 and 15 additional hours selected from 3000 - 4000-level Psychology courses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSYC 1030 Leadership 2 hours
Prerequisite: None. An introduction to the dynamics and characteristics of leadership, influence, and power will be analyzed from theoretical and applied approaches. Students will be required to examine their own thoughts and reactions to the diversity of models presented.
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: None. A broad study of the major topics in psychology including but not limited to research methodology, the brain, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and gender and cultural variables.
PSYC 1101H Honors Introduction to Psychology 3 hours
A broad study of the major topics in psychology including but not limited to research methodology, the brain, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, abnormal behavior, therapy, and gender and cultural variables. Acceptance into the NGCSU Honors Program or permission of instructor is required.
PSYC 1102 Advanced General Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. An overview of history, perception, sensation, complex learning, the nervous system (with particular emphasis on the brain and behavior), and genetics.
PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Growth & Development 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. An introductory based examination of human development across the life span with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.
PSYC 3060 Health Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A survey of the role of psychological factors in the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness and dysfunction, and in the operation of the health care system.
PSYC 3070 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, MATH 2400. A survey of the statistics which are the most frequently used in the behavioral sciences. Particular emphasis will be placed on analysis of variance techniques; non-parametric techniques will also be covered. Primary concern will be with computation, interpretation, and application.
PSYC 3080 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (W) 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, MATH 2400. (Psychology majors are required to take PSYC 3070 before PSYC 3080.) A course designed to introduce students to experimental methods applied to the behavioral sciences. Basic statistics, analysis and experimental design will be presented. Laboratory time will be spent designing, implementing, and analyzing research projects.
PSYC 3090 History and Systems of Psychology (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. An integrative course emphasizing the origins and background of the science of behavior. Important contributors and their schools of thought will be studied and related to the present systematic developments.
PSYC 3150 Social Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A survey of the impact of the social environment on human behavior. The course includes the following topics: aggression, altruism, attitude change, audience effects, conformity, group dynamics, interpersonal attraction, leadership, sex roles, and social perception.
PSYC 3181/5181 Psychology of Aging 3 hours
Cross-listed as SOCI 3181. This is a distance learning course taught collaboratively via the Georgia Statewide Academic & Medical System (GSAMS). This course is designed as part of a distance learning curriculum, and its purpose is to provide an introduction and overview of research findings in the psychology of aging. Lectures are designed to provide a general overview of the domain of psychology and aging with an emphasis on critical evaluation of research.
PSYC 3200 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2103. An in-depth study of the physical, social, behavioral, self concept, language, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human development across the life span. Research, methodology, and applications will be emphasized.
PSYC 3310 Learning and Cognition 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Empirical, theoretical, and applied topics in classical, operant, and observational learning are presented in conjunction with current cognitive research including perception, attention, memory, thinking, and language development.
PSYC 3400 Sport Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A study of the application of psychological principles to athletes and athletics. Emphasis is on enhancing performance of individuals and teams, as well as developing an understanding of the role of personal and social factors in sports.
PSYC 3430 Theories of Personality (W) 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A survey and evaluation of the major theories of personality development and related research and applications.
PSYC 3520 Human Sexuality 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A theoretical, empirical and applied analysis of human sexual behavior. Relying on interdisciplinary sources of research, the course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human sexuality.
PSYC 3530 Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Introduction to the study of the mental disorders as presented in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Current and historical approaches to conceptualization and treatment will be included.
PSYC 4230 Neuroscience (W) 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, 1102 and 8 credit hours from Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics. A comprehensive study of the biological basis of behavior. Emphasis is given to roles of neural, hormonal and immunological mechanisms in behavior.
PSYC 4250 Sensation and Perception (W) 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, 1102 and 8 credit hours from Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics. A study of traditional and contemporary methods, mechanisms and models of sensation and perception. Emphasis is placed on the organization and interaction of sensory and neural systems for processing information.
PSYC 4280 Individual Differences (W) (O) 2 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A study of the development of behavior including personality differences, gender differences, neural and hormonal mechanisms, and physiological and functional differences.
PSYC 4650 Group Dynamics 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. The study of the psychology of small group behavior. The topics covered include: situational, physical, and personality factors as they relate to group formation, interaction, and performance.
PSYC 4669 Organizational Behavior 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Cross-listed as MGMT 4669. The study of public and private sector organizations and the role of personality, group dynamics, internal political influences, interpersonal communications, and ethical behavior.
PSYC 4750 Internship in Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and junior status. A hands-on experience in psychology in an experimental (research), educational, mental health, counseling, neuro-psychological, business, or related settings.
PSYC 4790 Psychological Testing 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. An introduction to the theories and practices of psychological assessment. Students will be introduced to the various types of assessment instruments used in psychology (e.g., intelligence, aptitude, ability, vocational, personality, etc.). An understanding of the history and development of assessment will lay the foundation for current psychological assessment in research and clinical and counseling settings.
PSYC 4840 Counseling and Clinical Theories and
Interventions (W) (O) 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 3530. An introduction to contemporary counseling and clinical treatment models and theoretical approaches. Students will also explore current interventions in context. Current issues, developments, and reactions will be explored in relation to research and application.
PSYC 4900 Senior Psychology Seminar (W) (O) 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and Senior Status. A capstone course integrating the undergraduate psychology degree program.
PSYC 4950 Independent Study in Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Applied or practical experiences in the area of the student’s interest under the supervision and approval of the Department of Psychology.
PSYC 4960 Psychological Reading and Research 3 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Consent of faculty member and agreement on a reading/research topic are required.
PSYC 4970 Senior Honors Thesis 3 hours
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 grade point average in psychology and permission of the instructor. The student develops, collects data/information, assimilates information, and then writes the senior thesis presenting the results.
Major in Sociology
No Grade below C will be acceptable in any Sociology course for Sociology majors
Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours
All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 86. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A no exceptions
Area B no exceptions
Area C no exceptions
Area D no exceptions
Area E no exceptions
Area F: Courses Appropriate to Major - 18 hours
SOCI 1101 Introductory Sociology 3 hours
SOCI 1160 Social Problems 3 hours
SOCI 2100 Constructions of Difference 3 hours
Foreign Language 1002 3 hours
MATH 2400 (if not taken above) 3 hours
Elective from Area E above 3 hours
Select one or two courses from: 3-6 hours
ANTH 1102-2999
CPSC 1101-2999
ECON 1101-2999
GEOG 1101-2999
HIST 1101-2999
POLI 1101-2999
PSYC 1101-2999
SOCI 1101-2999
*Sociology 1101 serves as a prerequisite for all 3000-4000 level sociology courses
MAJOR AREA 30 hours
SOSC 3020 Statistics for the Social Sciences - 3 hours
PSYC 3070 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours
SOCI 4100 Sociology Theory - 3 hours
SOCI 3000-4999 - 21 hours
MINOR AREA 15-18 hours
As determined by the department offering the minor.
ELECTIVES 12-15 hours
Basic Physical Education requirements (exclusive of the 120 hours required for the degree program) - 3 hours
Military science requirements (if applicable)
U.S. and Georgia Constitution and History Requirement - 3 hours
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (see page 79-80)
Senior Exit Exam
Minor in Sociology
Requirements of a minor in Sociology include completion of SOCI 1101 and SOCI 1160 and 12 additional hours selected from 3000-4000 level Sociology courses.
COURSES IN SOCIOLOGY
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
Prerequisite to all other courses. A survey of the discipline of sociology. Topics will include sociological theory, methods and selected substantive areas.
SOCI 1160 Introduction to Social Problems 3 hours
A theoretical and empirical analysis of selected major social problems confronting American society.
SOCI 2100 Constructions of Difference 3 hours
This course examines critically the social construction of difference, including race, class, gender and sexuality. These constructions are pivotal and interesting concepts in the analysis of social and economic inequality, laying a foundation for further investigation and insight in advanced sociology courses. The course spotlights social institutions' involvement in the construction process and how the consequences create systems of inequality that privilege few while oppressing many.
SOCI 3020 Sociological Research Methods 3 hours
This course introduces sociology majors to the principles and practices of sociological research. It addresses the logic and practice of research design, including the relationship between theory and research, framing a research question, assessing the methods best suited to answering various questions, measuring concepts, using sampling procedures, data collection strategies, and data analysis.
SOCI 3050 Race and Ethnicity 3 hours
An examination of the development and persistence of racial and ethnic cleavages in societies, especially the U.S. Close attention will be given to the historical and economic functions of racism and discrimination, as well as their implications for a pluralistic society.
SOCI 3081 Survey of Aging 3 hours
The Seminar in Aging is designed as the first in a set of four gerontology courses taught over GSAMS, and is appropriate for both graduate students and upper level undergraduates. The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction and overview of the biology, psychology, and sociology of aging. In addition, contemporary topics related to older individuals and aging are introduced. The course is taught collaboratively over the Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS) distance learning network. Participation by students and discussion among collaborating faculty will highlight the complexities of the aging process from diverse perspectives. The views, expertise, and experiences of such a diverse collection of faculty and students will provide an introduction to the field of gerontology not typically found at a single university.
SOCI 3100 - Medical Sociology 3 hours
This course explores the social context of health, illness, and the health care system in the United States. We will examine the social construction of health and illness, the experience of illness, and the effects of social inequality on health.
SOCI 3150 Social Stratification 3 hours
Explores the economic, political, and social basis of stratification and inequality in the U.S. today. Attention is given to the origins and nature of social classes, as well as other social divisions such as occupation, sex, ethnicity, wealth and power.
SOCI 3180 Social Movements and Collective Behavior 3 hours
An analysis of mass movements and collective protest from an historical and behavioral perspective. Emphasis is on understanding social movements as both agents and products of social change and their relationship to various other forms of collective phenomena.
SOCI 3181 Psychology of Aging 3 hours
Psychology of Aging is a distance-learning course taught collaboratively via the Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS). The course is designed as part of a distance-learning curriculum for upper-level under- graduates and graduate students.
SOCI 3210 Juvenile Delinquency 3 hours
The purpose of this course is to examine the nature, history, measurement, and environmental influences of juvenile delinquency, with particular emphasis on prevention and treatment, and philosophies and practices of the juvenile justice system.
SOCI 3230 Social Change 3 hours
This course examines the theories, directions, mechanisms, patterns, spheres, and impacts of change at various levels of social organization in society.
SOCI 3250 Introduction to Gerontology 3 hours
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the process of aging.
SOCI 3293 Introduction to Marriage and the Family 3 hours
An introduction to the structure, processes, problems and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life.
SOCI 3350 Political Sociology 3 hours
A sociological analysis of political systems and power and their relationship to social and economic forces. Attention is given to exploring the question of “Who rules America?” and the process involved in maintaining and legitimating political order.
SOCI 3400/6400 Population & Society 3 hours
This course is an analysis of the size, composition, and distribution of human populations. Social consequences and policy implications of population dynamics are emphasized for the U.S., selected other countries, and the world.
SOCI 3410 Environmental Sociology 3 hours
A comprehensive exploration of the sociological relationships between technology, economic policies, natural resources, population growth, and environmental degradation. Emphasis is on understanding these problems from an ecological perspective and the seriousness of these issues for future survival.
SOCI 3481/5481 Sociology of Aging 3 hours Cross-listed as PSYC 3481. This is a distance learning course taught collaboratively via the Georgia Statewide Academic & Medical System (GSAMS). This course is designed as part of a distance learning curriculum, and its purpose is to provide an introduction and overview of research findings in the psychology of aging.
SOCI 3500 Occupations / Organizations 3 hours
An analysis of occupations, professions, and work roles from an organizational perspective. Attention is paid to such topics as occupational inequalities, mobility, and professional ethics, as well as the effect of technology on work and job satisfaction.
SOCI 3510 Sociology of Religion 3 hours
This course examines religious theory and comparative religions, investigates contemporary American religions, and explores personal religiosities with sociological insight and imagination. Course readings and fieldwork underscore religion’s role as a pivotal institution that influences and shapes societal discourse.
SOCI 3520 The Social Construction of Sexuality 3 hours
A comprehensive review of the history of sexuality, focusing on the moral, legal, economic, political, and cultural arguments that currently condition the organization of sexuality in post-World War II American culture. Using feminist, social construction, postmodern, and sociological perspectives, this course will further evaluate the contemporary issues and concerns surrounding sexual/gender identity, behavior, and desire.
SOCI 3530 Death / Society / Human Experience 3 hours
Current sociological perspectives on death and the experience of dying are explored with special attention to the psycho-social needs of the terminally ill and their families.
SOCI 3600 Deviance and Social Control 3 hours
A study of the causes and consequences of behaviors labeled problematic and reactions to them on the part of American society.
SOCI 3650 Military Sociology 3 hours
This course will investigate contemporary military institutions using sociological theory, concepts, and methods. The student will look at the changing social organization of the military. The student will also investigate such topics as civil-military relations, military recruitment and socialization, the military as a profession, modern warfare, and the role of the military in various nations.
SOCI 3700 Constructions of Self 3 hours
Thorough theoretical evaluation of self-creation, reviewing the major theories in micro-sociological theory, with particular emphasis on providing students with analytic tools to help them comprehend their own social existence and pursuit of self-creation and happiness.
SOCI 3800 The Sociology of Gender 3 hours
What does it mean to be a "real man" or a "real woman" in the contemporary United States? This course considers issues of gender from a sociological perspective. We will focus on gender socialization, practices, and inequalities in the contemporary United States. Specifically, we will examine the influence of gender in interpersonal relationships, at work, in education, and in other areas of social life.
SOCI 4000 Special Topics in Sociology 3 hours
Intensive directed study in selected topics in Sociology.
SOCI 4050 Sociology of Knowledge 3 hours
This course is concerned with the social organization of knowledge, endeavoring to question the extent and limits of social influences on people’s knowledge of the world and their ability to exercise power through knowledge.
SOCI 4100 Sociology Theory 3 hours
A survey of the major theoretical concepts of major writers in sociology from Comte to the present.
SOCI 4700 Effective Interviewing 3 hours
A study of basic communication skills and how they may be used effectively in a wide array of situations.
SOCI 4850 Internship in Sociology 3 hours
MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY
A grade of "C' or better is required for a course taken to satisfy a requirement in the minor. To minor in Philosophy, the student must take:
One of the following:
PHIL 2500 Introduction to Logic 3 hours
MATH 2800 Introduction to Mathematical Proof 3 hours
Three of the following (Foundational Courses):
PHIL 3000 History of Philosophy - Ancient 3 hours
PHIL 3001 History of Philosophy - Modern 3 hours
PHIL 3400 Metaphysics 3 hours
PHIL 3600 Epistemology 3 hours
Either one additional Foundational Course (see above) or one of the following (Electives):
PHIL 4200 Environmental Ethics 3 hours
PHIL 4300 Philosophy of Religion 3 hours
PHIL 4500 Advanced Logic 3 hours
PHIL 4700 Political and Social Philosophy 3 hours
PHIL 4900 Topics in Philosophy 3 hours
ART 4560 Philosophy of Art 3 hours
CSCI 2150 Computer Ethics and Social Issues 3 hours
POLS 3310 American Political Theory 3 hours
POLS 3315 Political Philosophy 3 hours
POLS 4302 Twentieth Century Political Thought 3 hours
SOCI 4100 Sociological Theory 3 hours
All upper-division Philosophy courses have a prerequisite of one lower-level Philosophy course (PHIL 1001, PHIL 1200 or HIST 2370).
COURSES IN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 1001 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
This course is intended to introduce the beginning student to the major, traditional philosophical questions, and the methods of philosophical discourse. These questions include: What can we know? How do we know that we know? What is truth? What is reality? Is there a God? Does free will exist? What is the right thing to do?
PHIL 1001H Introduction to Philosophy - Honors 3 hours
This course is intended to introduce the beginning student to the major, traditional philosophical questions, and the methods of philosophical discourse. These questions include: What can we know? How do we know that we know? What is truth? What is reality? Is there a God? Does free will exist? What is the right thing to do? As an Honors course, the focus is on the interpretation and evaluation of primary texts.
PHIL 1200 Introduction to Ethics 2 hours
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the major, traditional ethical theories of Western philosophy. As part of this process, the course also introduces the student to the philosophic method and basic philosophical vocabulary.
PHIL 2500 Logic 3 hours
This course introduces the beginning student to both formal symbolic and informal logic. In the process, the course examines the topics of emotive language, definitions, validity, soundness, strength, cogency, as well as informal fallacies, truth tables, and logical proofs.
PHIL 3000 History of Philosophy - Ancient 3 hours
This course covers some of the major Western philosophers beginning with the Pre-Socratics and continuing through the early Medieveal period. The philosophers and theories covered are considered within the historical context as well as with reference to one another.
PHIL 3001 History of Philosophy - Modern 3 hours
The course examines the historical development of philosophical theories within the Western tradition from the Enlightenment through the Modern period.
PHIL 3400 Metaphysics 3 hours
This course is a philosophical investigation into the ultimate nature of reality. Topics covered include the nature and reality of properties or universals, time, possibility, and substance.
PHIL 3600 Epistemology 3 hours
This course is a philosophical investigation into the nature and sources of knowledge, justification, and rationality.
PHIL 4220 Environmental Ethics 3 hours
This course examines ethical issues with regard to human action in and interaction with the natural world.
PHIL 4300 Philosophy of Religion 3 hours
This course examines central and fundamental religious concepts from a philosophical perspective. Some of the concepts explored include omnipotence, immortality, and evil.
PHIL 4500 Advanced Logic 3 hours
This course studies the syntax and semantics of modern propositional logic and first-order quantification theory. This course will also survey some of the metamathematical results, including Godel's completeness and incompleteness theorems.
PHIL 4700 Political and Social Philosophy 3 hours
This course explores the major philosophical theories concerning the formation and purpose of government and society. Some of the theories covered include those of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Nozick, and Rawls.
PHIL 4900 Topics in Philosophy 3 hours
The topic of this course varies depending upon the interests of the instructor and students and is designed to allow for the philosophical pursuit of topics not otherwise covered in standing courses.
