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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is on etiology, symptomatology, classification, and methods of treatment. Prerequisite: PY 111-G. Fall, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Attention is given to such topics as persuasion, conformity, group dynamics, stereotyping, prejudice, altruism, and aggression. Prerequisite: PY 111-G or SO 113-G. (Same as SO 315) Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to give the student of psychology a firm foundation of the movement in philosophy and science that has formed its foundation. It will also provide the student with ways of understanding personality and behavior. This foundation also provides a glimpse of future directions for the field. The content will include theory formation, ancient historical influences, associationism, structuralism, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, and many others. Prerequisite: PY 111-G. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to methods of research in the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on the structure of scientific theory, the logic of explanation and inquiry, experimental design, sources or variation and internal and external validity, and reliability. (Same as SO?321) Spring semester
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3.00 Credits
A study of biological, psychological, behavioral, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality. How human sexuality affects people in their relationships to others in terms of development, sex role socialization, gender identity, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunction, and acquired immune deficiency are examined. Includes teaching strategies and methods. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. (Same as ED/PE 329) Spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the known behavior of the various animal phyla including humans. Audiovisuals, laboratory work, and special problems. Prerequisite: BI 107-G or equivalent. (Same as BI 330) Fall semester, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the theoretical foundations and clinical applications of the major theorists who have contributed to the development of the psychology of personality. The course will cover the basic theoretical perspectives such as psychoanalytic, trait, cognitive, humanistic/existential, and social-behavioristic approaches to understanding personality. Prerequisites: PY 111-G or consent of instructor. Spring semester, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
How do people solve problems? How is information encoded, stored, and retrieved? Under what circumstances does learning break down? Course attempts to integrate the findings from recent research in memory and language in response to these questions. Implications of cognitive psychology for counseling, reading, learning, disabilities, and instruction will be explored. Prerequisite: PY 111-G. Fall semester, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to survey the workings of the brain. It will include neuroanatomy, research methodology, sensation, movement, consciousness, emotion, motivation, learning, and memory. Practical applications will include the effects of drugs on the brain, the biology of behavior disorders and aggression. The student will gain an overview of the current work in the field, from which a particular specialty could be studied. Prerequisite: PY 111-G. Spring semester even-numbered years
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A repeatable course for advanced students. Seminar topics vary from year to year depending on interest and needs of students. Topics included are group dynamics, health psychology, psychology of religion, contemporary problems, therapeutic issues, etc. Prerequisite: PY 111-G. Alternate years.
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