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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the neural and hormonal correlation of behavior including sleep, feeding, sexual behavior, learning and memory, language, movement and psychopathology including mood disorders and schizophrenia. Other topics include methods used in the brain sciences, the connection between stress and illness and how the brain recovers from injury. Offered annually in the fall. Prerequisites: PSY 101 with a grade of "C-" or higher andBIO 102. (Biology majors only need BIO 102.)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the effects of psychoactive drugs on the central nervous system and behavior. Both recreational and illicit drugs (opiods, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens) and those used to treat mental disorders (antianxiety agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics) will be covered. Drug action at the synaptic level, dose-response functions, tolerance and sensitization and toxicity will be discussed. Offered odd years in the spring. Prerequisites: PSY 101 with a grade of "C-" or higher and BIO 102. (Biology majors only need BIO102.)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the historic development of modern psychology, this course covers its philosophical and scientific ancestry, the major schools of thought, the contemporary systems of psychology and their theoretical and empirical differences. Recommended for the senior year. Offered annually in the spring. Prerequisites: Two or more psychology courses and senior standing or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Original investigations and detailed studies of the literature in selected areas of psychology will be supervised by a faculty member. Emphasis will be on original research. Prerequisites: PSY 301 and permission of the instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An internship is designed to provide a formalized experiential learning opportunity to qualified students. The internship generally requires the student to obtain a faculty supervisor in the relevant field of study, submit a learning agreement, work 30 hours for every hour of academic credit, keep a written journal of the work experience, have regularly scheduled meetings with the faculty supervisor and write a research paper dealing with some aspect of the internship. Written work should total five pages of academic writing for every hour of credit. An extensive list of internships is maintained by career services, including opportunities mentioned in the major overview. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Permission of the faculty supervisor and qualification for the internship program, permission of an internship site supervisor and acceptance of learning agreement proposal by the Experiential Education Committee.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for an intense study of diverse topics under the direct supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: Submission of a proposed outline of study that includes a schedule of meetings and assignments approved by the instructor, the division chair and the provost no later than the second day of classes of the semester of study. For additional criteria, see Independent Study Policy in the Academic Regulations and Policies section of this Bulletin.
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4.00 Credits
The seminar will provide examination and discussion of various topics of contemporary interest in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 101 with a grade of "C-" or higher.
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4.00 Credits
The focus of the course is on the examination and discussion of topics of contemporary interest in clinical psychology. Offered even years in the spring. Prerequisite: PSY 306.
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1.00 Credits
Designed for students who are academically at risk, this course focuses on the relationship between leadership as a concept and a practice. Students are required to develop and evaluate their goals, both personal and academic, and work to improve their academic performance at Oglethorpe. No more than two semester hours earned in this course are permitted to count toward gradation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to life after college. A successful career requires effective, informed planning. Topics will include industry and employer research, job searching, interviewing, networking, salary negotiation and more. A special focus will be designed for students considering graduate school. Students will leave the course with a spotless résumé, cover letter samples, fine-tuned interview skills and aplan for landing a job or graduate school acceptance. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
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