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Introductory course stressing the importance
of the psychological mechanisms underlying all human behavior. Satisfies
the CORE Curriculum requirement. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-HONORS The same topics as general psychology above.
Designed and specially taught for honors students. Other students permitted
with consent of instructor. CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING Materials and methods to help students investigate
their present life-styles including concrete methods of decision making
and goal setting. Concentrated career/vocational choice sessions will help
students determine and appropriate career. Offered during the second half
of each semester. No credit toward psychology major. COLLEGE ORIENTATION A requirement for all incoming freshmen. Provides
a small group setting for open communication between students in an informal
situation. Content focuses on practical knowledge necessary for academic
survival, advisor assignment and current issues of concern. Regular course
withdrawal procedures do not apply. No credit toward psychology major or
minor. PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT Selected principles of adjustment, ways of
improving adjustment and research of practical value. Some emphasis on assertion
skills.
Techniques of modifying human behavior through principles developed by learning psychology. Emphasis on design and implementation of behavioral strategy in the laboratory, as well as practical settings. Prerequisite: Psy 100.
TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY Special topics in psychology not normally
included in other courses. Prerequisites to be determined by the department.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT This course covers development from conception
to late childhood, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Theories and methods of developmental psychology will be discussed.
The couse material will include a variety of individual and group activities.
Prerequisite: Psy 100. No credit will be given if Psy 305 has been completed.
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY This course covers adolescent development,
including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Theories
of adolescent development will be presented, as well as the contextual influences
of family, peers, school, and culture. The course material will include
a variety of individual and group activities. Prerequisite: Psy 100. No
credit will be given if 305 has been completed. THE
EXCEPTIONAL CHILD A series of awareness experiences which deal
with the added complexities an exceptional child presents to a regular
classroom teacher. Includes characteristics of the exceptional child, resources
in the community and legislation which determines school policy. Prerequisite:
Psy 300, Psy 301, or Psy 305. CHILD & ADLOESCENT DEVELOPMENT Aspects of human development during conception,
infancy, childhood, transescence and adolescence will be examined, including,
physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Emphasis will be
given to theoretical frameworks and their practical implications. Cross-cultural
variety will be included wherever appropriate. Prerequisites: Psy 100. No
credit will be given if Psy 300 or Psy 301 have been completed. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Psychological problems involved in education
and the practical application of psychological principles of teaching. Special
emphasis on the learner, the learning process, and the learning situation.
Prerequisite: Psy 100. APPLIED
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES The course includes descriptive and inferential
techniques. The analysis and interpretation of data are emphasized. Prerequisites:
Psy 100 (or permission) and Math 125, 130, or 131. COMPUTERS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Application of computers in behavioral sciences
with an emphasis on statistical analysis, data collection and report generation.
Prerequisite: Psy 320. EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY (writing intensive) The research process is the foundation for
knowledge in the field of psychology. Laboratory course that stresses the
acquisition of basic skills in conceiving and carrying out research, as
well as analyzing results and writing reports in a professionally acceptable
manner. Prerequisite or corequisite: Psy 325. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Introduction to the scientific study of social
thinking (how we view ourselves and others), social influence (including conformity,
persuasion, and group influence), and social relations (including prejudice,
aggression, attraction, and altruism). HUMAN SEXUALITY Surveys current research and theory related
to human sexuality. Human sexual behavior and attitudes will be viewed from
biological, psychological, historical and cultural perspectives. Prerequisites:
Psy 100. Learning theories and research in the field of learning. Topics include Non-Associative Learning. Classical Conditioning, Instrumental Learning, Stimulus Control of Behavior, Punishment, Avoidance Behavior, and Cognitive Processes. Prerequisite: Psy 320. JUNIOR SEMINAR For Junior Psychology majors. Information
& experiences helpful in making decision about and preparing for careers,
emphasizing preparation for either graduate school or baccalaureate level
employment. Corequisite or Prerequisite: Psy 320. SENSATION
AND PERCEPTION Includes classical and modern psychophysical
techniques. The physiology of various sensory systems, e.g. vision and
audition, are examined in order to appreciate the nature of perception.
Prerequisite: Psy 100. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
IN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY This course explores theories and problems
of measurement and learning assessment. Contemporary and classical
approaches to measuring achievement in the educational setting are examined.
Prerequisite: Psy 310 or consent of instructor. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Research in animal behavior from a phylogenetic
and ontogenetic perspective. Includes theoretical approaches, ethological
methods, ethical concerns, sensory capacities, learning, cognition, and social
behavior of animals. Field observations and experimental research for
each topic. Field trips are planned to supplement lectures and discussions.
Prerequisites: Psy 100 and Bio 101 or permission of the instructor.
An advanced course in psychology examining the use of psychological concepts in feature films, many of which are "classic" films. Readings will accompany each film and address the significant concepts illustrated. Topics addressed in the class will include: psychodynamic perspectives on dreams, personality, and defense mechanisms, existentialism, identity, adolescent and adult development, and selected topics in clinical psychology. Prerequisite: Psy 100 and 6 additional hours of psychology or permission from instructor. THEORIES OF PERSONALITY Survey of major contemporary theories of personality,
issues of personality assessment and current research. Prerequisite: Psy
100 and junior standing. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Recognition and classification of the systems
of mental disorders, specifying causes and possible therapeutic techniques.
Extensive use of the American Psychiatric Associations's Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Prerequisite: Psy 100. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Survey of history, current methods, guild
issues, and future developments of clinical practice. Seminar format with
considerable student participation. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 15
hours of psychology. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Structure and function of the nervous system
from the individual neuron to the behavior of the organism. The biological
basis of movement, sleep, homeostasis, sexual behavior, emotion, learning,
language and abnormal behavior will be examined from an ontogenetic and
phylogenetic perspective. Prerequisite: Psy 100. MEMORY, AND COGNITION Designed to acquaint the student with the
major issues and current research finding in the area of memory and cognitive
processes. General topics include sensory, short-term and long-term memory;
psychology and law; and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: Psy
330. PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN
RESOURCES An interdisciplinary approach to traditional
areas of human resource management/organizational psychology, including
group interaction, communication, interviewing, compensation and benefits,
and legal environment. Experimental and theoretical methods will be used.
Prerequisite: Psy 100 or MM350 or permission of instructor. HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY Historical antecedents and their effects on contemporary scientific psychology. Prerequisite: Psy 330 or consent of instructor. ADVANCED RESEARCH
PROJECTS Advances the research skills in psychology
beyond what is learned in Psy 330. Students will conceive, design, gather,
and analyze the data and write up a naturalistic observation, a survey or
an experiment of their own choosing.. Students will function as sole investigators
or as members of a team. The final research project can serve as a pilot
study for the students' senior thesis as well as provide a project for presentation
at a professional research conference. Prerequisites: Psy 330 or permission
of the instructor. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT
Examines classical and contemporary theories
and practices in psychological measurement. Students apply measurement
theory in the construction of an original instrument and extablish the properties
of relability and validity. Prerequisites: 12 hours of psychology
studies including Psy 320. SENIOR THESIS (writing intensive) Students design and conduct research projects
resulting in a written thesis and an oral presentation . Prerequisite:
Psy 330 and Senior Standing. LEADERSHIP TRAINING A required course for selected Orientation
Leaders. This course is designed to cover organization of classroom
materials, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal
relating in an on-site experience with small groups of freshman students.
Student leaders may repeat this course for a maximum of 3 credits.
This course will not fulfill requirements for a major or minor in Psychology.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY Designed to give advanced instruction in some area not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites to be determined by department. INDEPENDENT STUDY Course structured by advisor with approval
of department head. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in major field. Registration
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