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3.00 Credits
Fulfills Biological/Cognitive Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. Introduction to theoretical perspective in interpersonal neuroscience employed in developmental psychology and in the study of interpersonal experiences. This course will also explore the neural mechanisms of emotion, personality and mood as they relate to interpersonal interaction. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the core concepts associated with attachment theory. 2. Investigate the relationship between trauma, neurological development, and neurological/interpersonal functioning. 3. Examine the neural mechanisms associated with emotion, personality, and mood as they relate to interpersonal interaction. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 or BIO 3110 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills Biological/Cognitive Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. Cognitive neuroscience uses neuroimaging techniques such as PET and fMRI to examine issues related to the mind/brain. This course covers such topics as perception and encoding, cerebral lateralization and specialization, the control of action, executive function, and the problem of consciousness. Completion of PSY 3120 is recommended before enrolling in this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the dual fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience. 2. Explain cognitive phenomena such as perception, memory and decision-making. 3. Understand the use of neuroscience techniques as applied to the study of cognition. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills Biological/Cognitive Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. The anatomical and physiological bases of sensation will be reviewed. Moreover, traditional and contemporary theories of perception will be critically considered. How we see, hear, feel pain and temperature, and in general receive information from the environment; how our perceptions are affected by expectancy, knowledge, and higher-level organizational factors. Students will be expected to master basic concepts of sensory and perceptual function. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Build an understanding of relevant theoretical concepts relating to perception research and applications. 2. Assess the scientific process used in studying perception. 3. Identify and discuss relevant neural processes and the stimuli that produce those neural processes used in perception. Prerequisite: PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 2100 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA (even)
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3.00 Credits
Reviews recent and ongoing theory and research to explore how and why morality influences our judgments and actions with a specific emphasis on the relative roles of evolved emotions and of principled reasoning in moral processes. This course will incorporate evidence and argument from the fields of evolutionary biology, philosophy, anthropology, social neuroscience, and social psychology to explore the effects of moral thinking and feeling on topics such as economic and legal decision making, political affiliation, helping behavior, aggression and social deviance. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the relative influence of biology, psychology, personality, and culture on moral thoughts, feelings, and actions. 2. Relate personal experiences to fundamental theories and concepts in the psychology of morality. 3. Appraise and critique diverse perspectives on morality. 4. Formulate a system of morality that incorporates multiple theories and perspectives. Prerequisites: PSY 1010; AND PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (all grade C or higher); or instructor permission. SP (even)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to familiarize students with theories of counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on the major models within the field. Theories will be critically evaluated, contrasted, and applied to a range of psychological problems and diverse populations. Students will also explore the historical background and developmental precipitants of each theory as well as the multicultural strengths and weaknesses of each counseling approach. Opportunity is provided to practice and refine counseling skills. Highly recommended for students interested in pursuing a counseling related profession. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate basic knowledge of different schools of counseling theory and counseling interventions. 2. Develop ability to use interventions and basic counseling orientations. 3. Discuss multicultural issues in counseling and the therapeutic relationship. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 or BIO 3110; AND PSY 2400 (all grade C or higher); AND Advanced standing; or instructor permission. SP
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3.00 Credits
Introduce students to the field of marriage and family therapy. This includes the history, theory, prominent clinicians, therapeutic topics and techniques. Survey and comparative analysis of modern and postmodern approaches to family will be included. Both the theory and procedures of each modality will be addressed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate what it means to have a systemic perspective in understanding and assessing family dynamics. 2. Differentiate through application basic concepts and techniques of established models of family therapy. 3. Identify and conceptualize common topics (e.g., depression) and issues (e.g., family conflict) in family therapy. 4. Analyze the pros and cons of the field of MFT compared to other fields of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSY 1100 or FSHD 1500 (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA (even)
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course for students of all disciplines who wish to study the nature of mental disorders. Particularly important for students majoring in Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Education. Course will utilize diagnostic categories from the current edition of DSM, focusing on how etiology and symptomatology are used to identify, diagnose and treat mental disorders. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will be able to: 1. Identify diagnostic criteria of different psychological disorders and manifestations of dysfunctional behaviors in case examples. 2. Analyze current research findings regarding treatment and interventions for psychopathy. 3. Evaluate assessment tools and various treatment methods in the treatment of common mental health disorders. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 and PSY 2400 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to explore the many issues related to the various forms and processes of addiction, focusing on etiology, assessment, treatment, and legal issues with regard to addiction. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about social and community resources designed to aid recovery. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate current research regarding etiology of addiction. 2. Assess current evidence based treatments for addiction. 3. Describe current social and community resources for addiction prevention and treatment. 4. Discuss professional ethical issues associated with treatment and use of diagnostic and screening tools. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 3400 or PSY 3460 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA
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3.00 Credits
Examines current issues in industrial-organizational psychology, specifically the relationship between people and the world of work. Topics include the history and methodology of industrial-organizational psychology, employment process, job analysis, testing and selection, performance appraisals, training, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, organizational development, and job stress. Successful students will gain a working knowledge of classic and cutting-edge topics in this field. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends related industrial-organizational psychology. 2. Identify social and ethical challenges, including possible resolutions related to industrial-organizational psychology. 3. Describe how industrial-organizational psychology affects the workplace via employee recruitment, hiring, and retention. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or PSY 1010A (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 2000 or BIOL 3110 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Psychobiology is a four credit senior-level course with a laboratory. Nerve cell conduction, neurotransmission, and neuroanatomy are investigated in the context of human cognition and behavior through lecture, discussion, neural simulation, and lab dissection. A research-based approach is used throughout the course, and students complete research projects in lab using neural simulation software. Ethical issues in brain research are integrated into discussions when relevant. Prerequisites: PSY 3710 OR BIOL 2420 (either Grade C or higher); AND PSY 3000 OR BIOL 3150 (either Grade C or higher); AND Psychology major, Psychology minor, Health Psychology minor, Biology major, or Integrated Studies major with Psychology or Biology emphasis. Corequisites: PSY 4525 or BIOL 4525. FA (even)
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