2.-Psychology (PSYC) Courses

2.- Psychology (PSYC) Courses

General Prerequisites: PSYC 3101 is prerequisite for all psychology courses, with the exceptions of PSYC 3103 and PSYC 3205. Junior standing for all 3300 and 3400 level courses.

3101 Introduction to Psychology (3-0) (Common Course Number PSYC 2301)

A survey of basic principles in general psychology.

A study of the basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to research in the behavioral sciences. Topics may include descriptive statistics, experimental design, correlation, analysis of variance, and non-parametric tests. Required of all psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: MATH 3120 or MATH 4109.

The study of the individual in the social context. Consideration of topics such as social cognition, person perception, nonverbal communication, social influence, attitudes, prosocial behavior, aggression, and applied social psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

A study of human sexuality on a broad range of levels. Topics will include the biological and hormonal factors that affect sexual behavior, developmental aspects, sexual differentiation, various types of sexual behavior, sexual dysfunction, cultural differences, and a comparison of sex-related differences in abilities. No prerequisite.

A study of the normal personality. Includes such topics as biological and social determinants of personality; appraisal of personality; and reactions to anxiety, frustration, and conflict. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

A study of the applications of computers in the field of psychology. Topics include the use of computers in psychological testing, perceptual and cognitive factors affecting human performance with computers, and design of effective interactions between people and computers. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101 and CS 4120 or equivalent.

The study of the psychological development and adjustment of the individual through the life span. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

A review of historical approaches to the problems of abnormal behavior. Topics will include the dynamics of abnormal behavior, its classification, symptomatology, and treatment. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

An introduction to the principles, techniques, and theories of psychology applied to the industrial setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

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1301 General Experimental Psychology Laboratory (0-2)

Laboratory experience in experimental psychology. Co-requisite: PSYC 2301. Laboratory fee required.

Introduction to the planning and execution of experiments in psychology and to the analysis and interpretation of data. Co-requisite: PSYC 1301. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101 and PSYC 3103.

A study of major systematic positions (i.e., Freud, Lewin, Cattell, etc.). Major emphasis is on the various theoretical interpretations of human dynamics. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

The study of children whose development deviates significantly in the mental, emotional, or social areas of functioning. Factors contributing to these deviant patterns of development will be discussed as well as current theoretical explanations of these problems. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

A review of the relationship of psychology to the criminal justice system. Topics may include an examination of the premises of criminal responsibility, psychological testimony in court, and psychological evaluation and management of public offenders, including juveniles and prison populations. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

An introduction to the basic concepts of learning and memory, with a review of both human and animal experimentation. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and PSYC 1301.

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3330 Sensation and Perception (3-0)

Study of the major experimental findings and contemporary theory in sensation and perception. Emphasis on audition and vision. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and PSYC 1301.

A review of the application of experimental principles of learning for behavior change. Topics include: applications of classical, operant, and cognitive learning in clinical, educational, family, and socio-cultural settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

An analysis of thought that will include principles and research approaches to information processing, concept formation, decision processes (judgment), and creative accomplishment. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and PSYC 1301.

Introduces students to the concepts, theory, and research that comprise health psychology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relations among psychological and behavioral factors, and psychological well-being, wellness, and disease. Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 and PSYC 1301.

Introduction to and training in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests. Prerequisites: PSYC 3101 and PSYC 3103; PSYC 3417 recommended.

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3409 History and Systems of Psychology (3-0)

A review of the main systems and schools of psychology since 1879. The main assumptions of structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, gestalt psychology, physiological psychology, cognitive psychology, information theory, and current trends are comparatively examined. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

A study of clinical problems, case study methods and discussion of psychological tests used in common clinical situations. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

This course will provide students with the opportunity to review and discuss current research findings in developmental psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 3210.

A study of the psychological factors contributing to pathological behavior. Emphasis will be placed on current research in genetics, biochemistry, and learning theory in the area of schizophrenia and neurotic processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 3212.

Further study of experimental design, analysis of variance, covariance, correlation, orthogonal polynomials, complex experimental designs, and non-parametric statistics. Prerequisites: PSYC 3101 and PSYC 3103; MATH 4110-4111 and some knowledge of computer software recommended.

A study of the physiological and biochemical basis of psychopathology in humans and models of psychopathology studied in animals. Background in chemistry and physiology recommended. Prerequisites: PSYC 3101 and Senior standing.

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3440 Advanced Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3-0)

A study of the current theories of individual behavior in complex organizations. Topics include the major areas of industrial psychology such as selection, placement, training procedures, and human factors research. Prerequisite: PSYC 3220.

Defines motivational states in terms of physiological patterns, brain function, and psychological models from learning and personality theories. Evaluates the usefulness of these states as explanations of human behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 3101.

Independent student library or laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Regular meetings and reports are required. May be repeated once when topics vary. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor of student's choice. Psychology Research Course fee required.

Advanced laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Research work will be directed towards completion of Departmental Honors Thesis. Regular meetings and progress updates are required. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisites: PSYC 3101, PSYC 3103, PSYC 2301, and instructor approval.

Topic to be selected. May be repeated when topic varies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

This course will provide students with training in interpreting and conducting quantitative reviews of research findings. Basic meta-analytic techniques will be examined, and students will initiate their own meta-analytic review of a research area. Prerequisites: PSYC 3101, PSYC 3103 with a grade of "B" or better, and PSYC 2301.

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