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NAPs program courses
Here are examples of some of the core courses in the NAPs program. (For other courses and details on the two NAPs program options, see links under Learn More at the bottom of this page.)
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| BIO102 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4 credits |
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(general education option under natural science) An introduction to the
structure and function of the human body. Includes 1 1/2 hours of lab
per week. Does not count toward a biology major or minor. (4 credits)
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| BIO340 |
Neuroscience |
4 credits |
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Introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system,
emphasizing neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology and aspects
of neuropathology. Multiple levels will be explored from the molecular
and cellular levels through brain and spinal cord networks that
contribute to complex behavioral and cognitive function. Includes 3 hours
of lecture and additional laboratory work each week. Prerequisites:
BIO102 or 221 or permission of instructor. (4 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| BIO345 |
Neuroscience and Persons Seminar |
2 credits |
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Interdisciplinary lectures, discussions and presentations related to the
reading and critiquing of literature on selected topics in the area of
neuroscience and persons. Student-led discussions and presentations (oral
and written) will be emphasized. Possible topics include:
artificial/machine intelligence, clinical neuroscience and
neuropathology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience and Christianity,
neuroscience of emotion, neuroethics, neuromodeling, neuroscience of
mental illness, neurophilosophy, neurotheology and social neuroscience;
consideration of NAPs-related student research may also be included.
Prerequisite: BIO340 or permission of instructor. (2 credits;
alternate years, consult department)
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| PHI240 |
Minds and Machines |
4 credits |
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(general education option under philosophy) This course introduces some
of the main problems of philosophy by exploring questions that arise from
computer technology. Topics examined include what it is to be a person,
humans as the Image of God, the human mind as a computer, artificial
intelligence, virtual reality and transhumanism.(4 credits; alternate
years, consult department)
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| PSY111 |
General Psychology |
4 credits |
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(general education option under social science) This course is an
overview of the field of psychology and includes topics such as
biological bases of behavior, learning and memory, motivation and
emotion, human development, personality, intelligence, abnormal behavior
and therapy. The course emphasizes methodologies including observation,
correlational and experimental as they are used in the study of
psychology. A major purpose is to have the student struggle with the
question, "What is psychology." Finally, this course provides students
with the necessary background in psychology to move on to other more
advanced topics in the field. (4 credits)
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| PSY315 |
Learning and Cognition |
4 credits |
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An introduction to the topics of learning, memory, and cognition within
the field of experimental psychology. An emphasis will be placed on
approaching problems as an "experimental psychologist." Advantages and
limitations of the experimental approach and applications of the
knowledge base of experimental psychology will be highlighted.
Prerequisites: Psychology 111 and 215. (4 credits; alternate years,
consult department)
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| PSY360 |
Abnormal Psychology |
4 credits |
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A study of the disordered personality including theories of causation,
diagnosis and characteristics of disorders. The system found in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV of the American Psychiatric
Association will be followed. Prerequisites:4 credits of psychology. (4 credits)
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