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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
investigates mental processes related to the areas of perception, organization, retention, and subsequent use of stimulus information. Specifically, readings address the issues of perception, memory, attention, imagery, thinking, and problem solving. Includes a lab with experiments on computers. Prerequisite: 101, 151
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4.00 Credits
considers the biological and acquired bases of drives and attempts to integrate these considerations into a study of the kinds of modifications of behavior that are labeled learning. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: 101, 151
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3.00 Credits
examines the period of adolescence within a sociocultural context. Emphasis is placed upon research that is concerned with current challenges and social problems. A major goal is learning about oneself. Volunteer service at a middle school or high school enhances students' classroom learning. Prerequisite: 101
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3.00 Credits
examines the biological, social, personality, and cognitive changes that occur during adulthood and later years of the human life span. The continuation of development processes in maturity is emphasized. Twelve hours of volunteer work in a nursing home or another program is required. Prerequisite: 101, one additional psychology class
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3.00 Credits
examines psychological principles and concepts involved in causal attribution, social cognition, attitude formation and change, social influence, and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: 101 and one additional psychology course. See listing under Sociology 321.
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4.00 Credits
gives the student experience in applying the scientific method to design and methodological issues in psychology. Emphasis is placed on reading and critiquing research articles and conducting an independent research project. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: 151, 232
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4.00 Credits
provides the knowledge and skills necessary to create a psychological test and evaluate its effectiveness. Test construction, reliability, and validity are explored. Popular measures of personality, intelligence, and attitudes are demonstrated and examined. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: 101, 232
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4.00 Credits
surveys the relationship between the various sensory modalities and behavior. The emphasis is on the interaction between such variables as basic sensory neurophysiology, environmental factors, personal experiences, and the ultimate process of perception. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: 101, 151
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3.00 Credits
presents the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional disorders confronted by mental health professionals. Students learn to apply current methods of assessing maladaptive behavior and to use psychological theories to explain psychological problems. Prerequisite: 101, one additional psychology course
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4.00 Credits
explores the relationship between physiological and psychological response. Central control of neuromuscular, autonomic and endocrinological systems is examined and topics such as emotions and the effects of psychoactive drugs are covered. Includes a lab. Prerequisite: 101, 151
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