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3.00 Credits
In this course we will explore the psychology of groups. Topics will include group structure, interpersonal communication, leadership and group decision making. Students will participate in a variety of group exercises and will relate their experiences to the theory and research of the field of group dynamics. Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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This course provides a basic understanding of physiological mechanisms that influence behavior. Introductory neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropsychology will be presented. Neurotransmitter and endocrine influences on behavior will be discussed. Experiences include dissection and physiological modeling. Prerequisites: PSYC 301 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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This course explores the ways that psychology can help us to understand the behavior of people in the workplace. It includes study of the motivation and development of the individual employee as well as the group dynamics of the organization in which the employee functions. Equal emphasis will be placed upon understanding relevant psychological theory and learning how to apply psychology in practical situations. Prerequisites: CO1 course AND PSYC 157 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the field of ethology. The course will describe the behavior of a wide range of animal species (including various insects, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals). Human behavior will not be emphasized. The course will require students to understand and implement various behavioral techniques such as estimation, classification, and analysis. Theoretical orientation will be based on historic ethological and evolutionary perspectives. Nonpsychology majors with science background are welcome. Prerequisites: PSYC 301 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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An interdisciplinary inquiry course exploring biopsychosocial expressions of creative process through study of theory and applications to current social issues. Areas for exploration include the creative brain, paradigm shifts, the creativity of change, and specific student interest in creativity through movement, visual arts, improvisation, free writing and dialogue. Prerequisites: CO1 course AND PSYC 157 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to introduce the student to the area of psychological tests and measurements, providing training in the concepts and applications of intelligence tests, personality inventories, and projective techniques, as well as aptitude and interest scales. Students take, score, interpret and discuss some of the most commonly used psychological tests. Prerequisites: PSYC 233 AND PSYC 301 Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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6.00 Credits
This course will examine the development, change and ecology of selected countries typically located in Asia, Africa, and South America. Students will gain insights into the indigenous technologies and lifestyles of the people we visit. Offered in summer. Credits: 6 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (6-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course offers a more concentrated focus on child psychology than Life Span Human Development. It covers topics in developmental psychology including biosocial, socioemotional and cognitive growth. Current methods, theories and empirical findings on child development are examined focusing on child and adolescent psychopathology. The course explores how genetics, culture and parenting influence infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prerequisites: PSYC 254 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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This course examines empirical, clinical, applied, theoretical and policy issues concerning family life, family development and family dynamics. The course includes themes related to the changing concept of the family, family demography, family ethnicity and values, family functioning and selected therapeutic interventions. The principal focus may vary among themes of clinical faimly systems, family development and applied interventions with families. Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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3.00 Credits
This course will present an overview of multicultural viewpoints in developmental, clinical and research psychology. Predominant western Europe psychological theory will be compared and contrasted with thinking from non-Western constructs and ideology. Multiculturalism as a psychology of people will be explored from a global perspective and from the perspective of various ethnic and minority groups within the United States. Students will attempt to integrate culturally diverse thinking and research to explore ways to increase cultural sensitivity and tolerance of difference in community, workplace and human service contexts. Prerequisites: PSYC 157 AND PSYC 200 AND CO2 course Credits: 4 Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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