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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey of current knowledge about the potential for optimal human development. Classroom activities include lecture, discussion, and participation in growth exercises. Credit, 3 semester hours.
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1.00 Credits
This course is intended for majors and will examine psychology as a discipline and a profession. Students will be introduced to career options in psychology at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level.Strategies for job searches and graduate school admission will be discussed. Because course topics are highly relevant to their immediate and long-term success, students are strongly encouraged to take this course early in their undergraduate career, typically immediately after completing PSY 1010. Credit, 1 semester hour.
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3.00 Credits
Intended for psychology majors, the course is designed to teach written and oral communication skills used in psychological work. Students will learn to write journal article summaries, behavioral observation notes, and research papers in psychology. Students will be expected to develop skills using library resources and applying APA guidelines. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: C or better in ENG 1050 and 1060; declared major, minor, or concentration in PSY.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of the functional and complexity categories of behavior with emphasis in the animal kingdom. Examples will range from one celled organisms to humans. Other selected topics will include the evolution of behavior, sociobiology, animal cultures, behavioral ecology, behavioral genetics, neurobiology, consciousness and others. Three one hour lectures and one two hour laboratory per week. Laboratory time will consist of a mix of demonstrations, experiments, and films. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: BIO 1000, 1020.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the stages and processes of the development of human behavior from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSY 1010.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to simple descriptive and inferential statistics which are frequently used by psychologists. The selection and application of procedures appropriate to specific types of psychological research and the standardization of psychological tests will be emphasized. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: MAT 1050 (or higher).
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to research methods used in psychology. Experimental research will be emphasized, but survey and correlational research will also be included. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: recommended, PSY 2000, PSY 2080.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey of the major areas in the psychology of learning. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, verbal learning, and memory will be included. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSY 1010.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the concepts, principles, theories, and research of social psychology. Social psychology is the study of social influence processes. Topics such as attitude change, perception of other people, interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism, prejudice, and group dynamics will be covered. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PSY 1010 or SOC 2010.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the principles and practice of behavior modification. Application in institutional and clinical settings will be discussed, exploring such topics as classroom behavioral problems, the control of smoking, weight loss, phobias, hypertension, and headaches. Credit, 3 semester hours.
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