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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A study of the complexities of human factors research in aviation. Drawing extensively on such diverse areas as human physiology, basic learning theory, aviation safety, and pilot training. The course surveys the study of human behavior as it relates to the aviator's adaption to the flight environment. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
4 Credits This is a research design course that incorporates research design practices with direct experience in the laboratory that includes data collection and analysis and the description of research findings. The course includes coverage of various research models including surveys, scaling techniques, field studies, case studies, and experimentation. Techniques commonly used by Human Factors professionals are presented with considerable attention devoted to designing experiments. Concepts in controlling, manipulating, and measuring dependent and independent variables and the elimination of experimental confounds are applied to the experimental context. Topics such as sampling techniques, construct and content validity, reliability, error variance, sampling error, and ethical concerns are discussed. The course culminates in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of an experiment. Prerequisite: PSY 30X.
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
3 Credits A study of the neural and biochemical bases of behavior with special emphasis on sensory processing, motivation, emotion, learning, and memory. Both experimental analysis and clinical implications are considered. Activities are conducted on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and on the development, evolution, and function of behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A survey of major topics in industrial-organizational psychology, with emphasis on organizational and personnel psychology applied to business, industry, and government. An examination and critical review of theories and research in selected areas of organizational behavior. Emphasis is on intrapersonal behavior, such as motivation, job stress, and job satisfaction. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A review of the principles and techniques applicable to training and training development. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course examines the interactional forces between groups and the individual in society. Since the major focus of the course is on social interactions, such diverse topics as group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, prejudice, discrimination, and antisocial behavior will be considered. Special attention is given to the topic of stress in the aviation environment. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits An introduction to the science of the mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. The focus is on the similarities and differences in the approach taken by researchers in these different fields in their study of cognitive mechanisms. Issues to be addressed: What does it mean to be able to think? What kind of computational architecture is most appropriate to describe cognitive mechanisms? Is the mind an emergent property of the brain? What kind of hardware is required for thinking to occur? Can a computer have a mind? Prerequisite: PSY 315.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits A survey course of the major political, economic, cultural, and historical changes in Asia since the 19th century. A regional and/or thematic focus may be created depending on the instructor's expertise. For example, an instructor may focus on East Asia rather than South Asia, on history rather than economy. Prerequisites: HU 14X and sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits An interdisciplinary course that takes an anthropological, philosophical, and geographical approach to traveling in Asia. Topics include geographical changes in Asia, philosophical issues of travel, and the theory and methodology of studying other cultures and societies. The course culminates in an optional yet strongly recommended field trip to an Asian country. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 Credits Asian literature in translation. Representative readings are chosen from ancient times to the present, from poetry to prose, from female writers to male writers, from South Asia to East Asia. Synthesis of major literary themes and development, as well as the cultural contexts for literature, is an important part of the course. The course uses both books and films as study material. A regional and/or thematic focus may be created depending on the instructor's expertise. For example, an instructor may focus on East Asia rather than South Asia, on prose rather than drama. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
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