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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the historical antecedents of modern learning theory. Emphasis is placed on the influence of major theorists such as Pavlov, Watson, Skinner, Thorndike, and Hull. The course concludes with a survey of recent trends and developments in the field, including the applications of respondent and operant conditioning principles in therapy and behavior management programs. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the various tests used in the assessment of individuals. Considerable emphasis is given to such topics as the assumptions underlying the construction of tests, determination of validity, and the estimation of reliability. Prerequisites: PSY101 and permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the field of developmental psycholinguistics. It focuses on the processes and mechanisms by which young children (from birth to age eight) acquire competence in language. The major milestones of language development, including maturational readiness, speech perception and production, precursors to language, one- and two-word utterances, overextension of meaning, modulation of meaning, and complex construction are surveyed. Attention is also given to the major theories of language acquisition: biological, behaviorist, and social-cognitive. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the methods and techniques for research in psychology and sociology, including both laboratory and survey techniques. Emphasis is placed on the development of empirical questions from theory, research design and control, construction of survey instruments, statistical analysis and interpretation of results. Exercises include development of an original research project appropriate to the students' major field. Prerequisites: MAT220, and either PSY102 or SOC340.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the processes by which sensory information is extracted from the environment, organized, and integrated with past experience as well as the states of the organism to yield a person's perceptual experience of the world. Specific processes to be considered include visual acuity, color vision, perceptual organization and constancies, perception of depth, movement, and form. Attention is also given to distortions and illusions of perception and to the role of perceptual principles in drawings, painting, and photography. Prerequisites: PSY102; BIO134.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for students to design and conduct individual research projects under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are expected to present the design and results of their studies in the framework of a seminar. Prerequisite: Senior Psychology major.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is an opportunity for students to experience the world of professional psychology through direct participation. Internships are arranged on an individual basis and may, therefore, be served in a variety of off-campus settings, including hospitals, research laboratories, private industrial organizations, community mental health facilities, etc. Prerequisites: Psychology major with at least 12 credits in Psychology.
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1.00 Credits
This seven-week course is designed to expose students to the world of science (physics, chemistry, and biology) through classroom, laboratory, and field experiences. Students participating in this course will have the opportunity to engage in both theoretical and hands-on activities to strengthen their appreciation for and understanding of the diverse fields collectively known as "science. Placement based on testing through Academic Advising. Unrestricted elective only
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the sport industry. History of, careers in, growth trends, and the management of a variety of sport organizations will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to examine the relationship between sport and the world we live in. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the impact sport has on our lives. Topics such as youth sport, violence in sport, deviance in sport, race and sport, etc. will be examined. Prerequisite: SMG 101
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