 |
|
|
|
|
PSYC-110 Life Span Development, 3 cr.
An introductory class on human development across the life span,
from conception to death. Explores the description, explanation, and
function
of different aspects of development: physical, psychological, and
social.
Designed as a general education course for non-majors, the main purpose
of the course is to present the general underlying structures and
mechanisms
of development. Some of the major theories and research findings will
also
be covered.
PSYC-115 Parenting, 3 cr.
A practical course for parents and parents-to-be emphasizing
psychological
principles for encouraging appropriate and eliminating inappropriate
behavior
in children. (Formerly PSYC-112)
PSYC-200 General Psychology, 4 cr.
Click here for more information
General introduction to the study of psychology as a science. A
personalized system of instruction permits flexible scheduling and
different
rates for fulfilling requirements. The text covers approximately 25-30
units of material. Tutoring and instructional aides are available.
(Formerly
PSYC-201) Prereq.: Reading placement score of 5 or appropriate READ DEV
course(s).
PSYC-202 Statistics and Research Methods I,
3 cr.
The first half of a sequence that is intended to prepare students
to be consumers/producers of research. In this course students will
learn
basic descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic
elements
of research design and APA style. Students will be required to design a
project and write the introduction and method. (Formerly PSYC-317)
Prereq.:
PSYC 200 and MATH 102.
PSYC-215 Child Psychology, 3 cr.
Basic theories, concepts, principles, and research data concerning
the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of
development
in children. (Formerly PSYC-212)
PSYC-300 Pro-Seminar in Psychology,
3 cr.
Special and timely topics in psychology. Discussion, reading, and/or
library research. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific topics.
Prereq.: PSYC-200.
PSYC-302 Statistics and Research Methods II,
3 cr.
This course is the second half of a sequence that is intended to
prepare students to be consumers/producers of research. In this course
students will learn parametric and nonparametric inferential statistics
through three-way analysis of variance, elements of complex
experimental
and quasi-experimental design, and research elements of APA format.
Students
will be required to collect data, analyze and discuss results, and
write
a formal results and discussion section. (Formerly PSYC-318) Prereq.:
PSYC
202 and ENG 102.
PSYC-303 Advanced Statistics, 3 cr.
An extension of concepts covered in the introductory statistics
course (PSYC-302): advanced correlation techniques, analysis of
variance,
and sampling statistics. (Formerly PSYC-321) Prereq.: PSYC-302.
PSYC-307 Psychological Tests and
Measurements,
3 cr.
Principles and methods of measurement and evaluation: elementary
statistical concepts, reliability and validity, interpretation of test
results, standards for psychological and educational tests, principles
of test construction, and use of psychological and educational tests.
(Formerly
PSYC-331) Prereq.: PSYC-200.
PSYC-308 Laboratory: Research Methods in Tests and Measurements, 3 cr. Development, construction, scoring, standardization, determination of reliability and validity of simple tests in psychology. (Formerly PSYC-363) Prereq.: PSYC-302 and 307.
PSYC-310 Developmental Psychology, 3
cr.
Longitudinal study of the development of behavior throughout the
life span, including physiological factors and their bearing on the
psychosocial
adjustment of the individual in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and
later maturity. (Formerly PSYC-301) Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-311 Psychosexual Development, 3
cr.
Study of the development of sex differences, from the acquisition
of sex role identity in childhood through sex differences in adult
personality,
cognition, and role behavior. (Formerly PSYC-320) Prereq.: PSYC-200.
PSYC-312 Psychological Development in Women,
3 cr.
Psychological development and identity formation in women with
emphasis
on personality, psychosexual, and cognitive development. (Formerly
PSYC-315)
Prereq.: PSYC-100 or 200.
PSYC-315 Advanced Child Psychology,
3 cr.
Growth of the childs emotional life and personality and basic
development
principles. Psychological difficulties in children will be studied
insofar
as this study sheds light on the course of normal development.
(Formerly
PSYC-328) Prereq.: PSYC-215 or 310.
PSYC-316 Laboratory, Research Methods in Psychology: Child Development, 3 cr. Examination and application of research techniques and methods used in child and developmental psychology. Students will collect, analyze, interpret, and present research data. (Formerly PSYC-325A) Prereq.: PSYC 302.
PSYC-318 Psychopathology of Childhood,
3 cr.
Study of the dynamics of pre-adolescent neurotic disturbances.
(Formerly
PSYC-397) Prereq.: PSYC-215 or 310.
PSYC-319 Child Development in
Cross-Cultural
Perspective, 3 cr.
Comparative studies of child rearing practices in varying cultural
and sub-cultural milieus, including those in the United States; effects
of such differences on subsequent adult personality in the cultures
under
consideration; problems of normal and abnormal behavior. (Formerly
PSYC-334)
Prereq.: PSYC-215.
PSYC-320 Adolescent Psychology, 3 cr.
Nature of adolescent development and adjustment: physical,
intellectual,
emotional, and social aspects. (Formerly PSYC-329) Prereq.: PSYC-100 or
200.
PSYC-322 Emotional Disturbances of
Adolescence,
3 cr.
Study of the psychological dynamics and of the problems and
conflicts
which the adolescent may experience during this distinct phase of
his/her
life. (Formerly PSYC-310) Prereq.: PSYC-320.
PSYC-330 Psychology of Personality,
3 cr.
Contemporary theories of personality development and personality
dynamics, and definitions of the healthy personality. (Formerly
PSYC-311)
Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-331 Laboratory, Research Methods in
Psychology:
Personality, 3 cr.
Research methods used in the study of personality. Collection,
analysis
and interpretation of research data, and reporting results. (Formerly
PSYC-325B)
Prereq.: PSYC 302 and 330.
PSYC-333 Humanistic Theories of Personality,
3 cr.
Approaches of the third force psychologists to the study of
personality
development. (Formerly PSYC-337) Prereq.: PSYC-330.
PSYC-334 Psychoanalytic Theories of
Personality,
3 cr.
Systematic comparison of the central concepts of Freudian and
neo-Freudian
analytic psychology, with special emphasis upon the contributions of
ego
psychology, implications for learning and for normal and abnormal
personality
development. (Formerly PSYC-340) Prereq.: PSYC-330.
PSYC-340 Abnormal Psychology, 3 cr.
Overview of psychopathology; similarities and differences between
normal and abnormal groups. (Formerly PSYC-312) Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-341 Laboratory, Research Methods in
Psychology:
Clinical, 3 cr.
Application of the techniques learned in the Statistics and Research
Methods courses to actual research topics in the clinical field of
psychology.
The format is one hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory, in
which
students actually collect and analyze data. Fulfills department major
lab
requirement. Prereq.: PSYC-302 and 340.
PSYC-345 Theory and Methods of Individual
Therapy,
3 cr.
Overview of various approaches to psychotherapy. (Formerly PSYC-332)
Prereq.: PSYC-330 or 340.
PSYC-346 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy,
3 cr.
Study and application of the underlying principles of several
approaches
to group processes; e.g., T-groups, growth (Rogerian) groups,
rational-emotive
groups, Gestalt groups, T.A. groups. (Formerly PSYC-350) Prereq.:
PSYC-330
or 340.
PSYC-350 Physiological Psychology, 3
cr.
Lectures on physiological research techniques; ablation, lesioning,
electro-physiology, and neurochemistry. The neuron, synaptic,
electrical
and chemical events, sensory physiology, psychopharmacology, memory
mechanisms,
emotions, and vegetative functions are covered. (Formerly PSYC-316)
Prereq.:
PSYC-202.
PSYC-351 Physiological Psychology Lab,
3 cr.
Techniques employed in the investigation of brain functions
including
surgical and testing procedures such as ablation, electrolytic lesions,
implants of permanent electrodes, operant conditioning techniques,
pharmacological
experiments and demonstrations. (Formerly PSYC-354) Prereq.: PSYC-302
and
350, or 12 hours of biology and consent of instructor.
PSYC-352 Introduction to
Neuropsychopharmacology,
3 cr.
Discussion of neuronal synapse and neurotransmitter action, and
of the physiology and basic chemistry of the better known putative
neurotransmitters;
overview of the major and minor tranquilizers, the antidepressants, and
the hallucinogens; examination of the better known relationships
between
neurochemistry, psychopharmacology, and behavior. (Formerly PSYC-381)
Prereq.:
PSYC-350.
PSYC-353 Physiological Bases of Mental
Disorders,
3 cr.
Physiological and genetic aspects of mental disorders: major
theories
and current research models with emphasis on current literature and
primary
sources. (Formerly PSYC-382) Prereq.: PSYC-350.
PSYC-354 Seminar in Drug Abuse, 3 cr.
Lectures, discussion, and selected readings concerning the
psychological,
sociological, and physiological aspects of drug abuse. (Formerly
PSYC-345)
Prereq.: PSYC-200 or Intro Biol.
PSYC-360 Social Psychology, 3 cr.
Basic principles and research techniques in social perception,
attitude
formation, group dynamics, interpersonal attraction, and social
influence.
(Formerly PSYC-313) Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-361 Laboratory in Social Psychology,
3 cr.
Application of techniques learned in Statistics and Research Methods
to actual research topics in social psychology. Through lecture and
laboratory,
in which students actually collect and analyze data. Prereq.: PSYC 302
and 360.
PSYC-362 Introduction to Group Dynamics
3 cr.
Study of the structures and interpersonal dynamics of small groups.
(Formerly PSYC-352) Prereq.: PSYC-200.
PSYC-363 Advanced Group Dynamics, 3
cr.
Advanced study of the various methods and theories of group
interaction
and their application. (Formerly PSYC-353) Prereq.: PSYC-362.
PSYC-365 Industrial Psychology, 3 cr.
An introductory survey of the diverse field of industrial
psychology.
Personnel selection, business organizations, marketing and advertising,
human factors and human engineering, worker-supervisor relations, and
executive
behavior. (Formerly PSYC-314) Prereq.: PSYC-200.
PSYC-370 Theories of Learning, 3 cr.
Psychological study of the processes of learning, problem-solving,
and memory. Major historical theories of learning; demonstration of
some
basic research techniques. (Formerly PSYC-327) Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-372 Operant Conditioning Lab, 3
cr.
Introduction to quantitative and experimental techniques in
psychology
as a natural science. Course work will cover experimental design, data
collection and interpretation centered around operant conditioning
techniques
with the rat. (Formerly PSYC-306) Prereq.: PSYC-302.
PSYC-373 Human Perception, 3 cr.
Study of how our perceiving and performing systems convert
information
from the environment and the self to action in everyday life. (Formerly
PSYC-323) Prereq.: PSYC-202.
PSYC-374 Laboratory Research Methods in Psychology: Perception and Cognition, 3 cr. Research techniques and experiments in perception, cognition and learning. (Formerly PSYC-362) Prereq.: PSYC-302 and 373.
PSYC-381 Independent Study in Psychology,
1 cr.
Special study projects in psychology specifically and individually
contracted with the instructor. Arrangements should be made in the term
prior to registration. (Formerly PSYC-357) Prereq.: PSYC-202 and
consent
of instructor.
PSYC-382 Independent Study in Psychology,
2 cr.
(See PSYC-381 for description.) Prereq.: PSYC-202 and consent of
instructor.
PSYC-383 Independent Study in Psychology,
3 cr.
(See PSYC-381 for description.) Prereq.: PSYC-202 and consent of
instructor.
PSYC-391 Field Experience in Psychology I,
3 cr.
Experiential learning in psychology-related settings (such as
psychiatric
hospitals and schools) integrating both academic work and on-the-job
experience.
Arrangements should be made in the term prior to registration.
(Formerly
PSYC-379) Prereq.: 9 credit hours of psychology, and consent of
instructor.
PSYC-392 Field Experience in Psychology II, 3 cr. Advanced and specialized work. (See PSYC-391 for description). Arrangements should be made in the term prior to registration. (Formerly PSYC-380) Prereq.: PSYC-391.
PSYC-393 Seminar in the Teaching of
Introductory
Psychology, 3 cr.
Introduces students to the theories and methods of post-secondary
teaching as relevant to the field of psychology. Students participate
with
faculty in active teaching activities of an undergraduate psychology
course.
(Formerly PSYC-339) Prereq.: declared psychology major and consent of
instructor.
PSYC-395 History of Psychology, 3 cr.
Psychology as a science from Wundt to present day. The course
examines
systems and describes and evaluates theories. (Formerly PSYC-335)
Prereq.:
PSYC-302.
PSYC-396 Senior Seminar in Psychology,
3 cr.
Research and preparation of papers; provides for individual work
by the student, and guidance through criticism by fellow students and
faculty.
(Formerly PSYC-351) Prereq.: PSYC-302.