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3.00 Credits
Industrial/organizational psychology is the attempt to increase organizational effectiveness and individual well-being by the application of psychological principles and methods to the world of work. This course surveys the theoretical and empirical foundations of various strategies used to improve such factors as employee selection and placement, performance appraisal, job attitudes, work motivation, leadership, job design, organizational culture, and work environment. (Fall, even)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a review of scientific study of group processes and how they influence an individual. The effects of groups, societies, and cultures on personality and behavior will be examined. Prerequisites: BS125. (Spring, odd)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the history and current practice of psychological testing. Students consider the appropriate role of psychological testing in modern society. A major goal of the course is to enable behavioral scientists and educators to become intelligent users of psychological tests. Prerequisites: BS196 and BS225, or consent of the instructor. (Fall, odd)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to several of the major psychotherapies. The introduction includes a review of assumptions about personality made by each of the therapeutic schools and the techniques they typically use. Students have the opportunity to find a therapeutic style that fits them and "practice" their style in role-playingsituations. The course covers at least psychodynamic, behavioral, and non-directive approaches. Prerequisites: BS125; BS225 is highly recommended. (Fall, odd)
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3.00 Credits
This course involves the student in work with a cooperating agency. This opportunity allows students to experience occupations related to the helping professions and to bridge the academic and work worlds. Campus training and supervision as well as on-site training and supervision are required. Prerequisites: BS225 and consent of department faculty. (Spring)
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4.00 Credits
This course investigates the methods used to collect information about behavior. It covers field study, correlational, and experimental techniques. Students learn to evaluate data based on descriptive statistics and inferential procedures. Students also learn the basics of scientific report writing. Prerequisite: MA105 or 110, BS125, and BS196. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the development of ideas about human behavior which culminated in the formal establishment of psychology as a discipline. Early developments within the formal discipline will also be reviewed. Prerequisites: BS225 & BS295, or instructor consent. (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents biological principles which are important to behavior. It covers aspects of comparative and physiological psychology. Specific topics include principles of physiological analysis, structures and functions of the nervous system, and neurophysiological correlates of behavior patterns. The lab includes investigations of neuroanatomy and examination of methods used to investigate brain-behavior relationships. Students must complete lab and research reports. Prerequisites: BS225 and BS295, or consent of the instructor. (Spring, even)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys classic and current approaches to the scientific study of human thought. The cognitive processes involved in memory, information processing, language, attention, reasoning and problem solving, as well as human perceptual experience and consciousness, will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on understanding current scientific models, concepts and theories in light of their historical antecedents. (Fall, even)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents principles and theories of learning. Topics include the historical development of classical and operant conditioning and theories to account for these phenomena. Students also consider limits to learning and applications of learning principles. Students must complete lab and research reports. Prerequisites: BS225 and BS295, or consent of the instructor. (Spring, odd)
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