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PSYC 2060 Psychology of Gender (3L,3CR) This course provides students with an opportunity to explore human behavior from a gender perspective. The study of gender has generated controversy and historically, psychologists focused on discovering differences between women and men. The feminist movement has shifted the focus to the lived experiences of women which include the social construction of institutions, race/ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and other categories of difference.
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PSYC 2080 Biological Psychology (3L,3CR) [E] Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethnology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior and evolution and behavioral genetics.Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and BIOL 1000 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2155 Motivational Interviewing(3L,3CR)Behavioral change is a goal of many human service professionals. This course will examine the process of how change occurs and how to apply evidence based practices to assist clients with the change process thorough the use of motivational interviewing. Through a combination of lecture, skill practice, discussion, and personal exploration, this course will serve as a 'hands on' experience for the change process.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2200 Human Sexuality (3L,3CR) An interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint the student with the major factors affecting human sexuality. Relevant research is reviewed in biology, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, as well as religious and historical perspectives. Prerequisite: Three to four hours of a 1000 level introductory psychology or biology course. (Cross-listed as SOC 2200.)
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2210 Drugs and Behavior (3L,3CR) [E] A survey of the drugs which affect behavior, emphasizing both psychotherapeutic agents and drugs with abuse potential. Includes a brief introduction to the chemistry of the brain and pharmacological aspects of each major class of psychoactive drugs will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and three to four hours of 1000 level psychology or biology courses.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2230 Sports and Exercise Psychology (3L,3CR) An introduction to the field of sport and exercise psychology that focuses on the major areas of psychological research and application regarding sports and exercise environments, processes, performance enhancement, health and well being. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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PSYC 2260 Alcoholism (3L,3CR) Patterns of alcohol use and theories of abuse and addiction will be presented along with current knowledge on the incidence, health effects, economic costs, and trends in treatment. Theoretical concepts will be based on constitutional, psychological and socio-cultural approaches. Issues ranging from pharmacology to societal concerns with problem drinking will be covered. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2300 Developmental Psychology (3L,3CR) Provides an overview of child growth and development through adolescence using a lifespan approach, the theoretical bases for the area of child study, application of solutions to developmental problems, and the physical, psychological, social and emotional aspects of child psychology, as well as current research on the topic. Prerequisite: three to four hours of 1000 level introductory psychology.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2340 Abnormal Psychology (3L,3CR) [E] A general study of abnormal behaviors including types, etiology, and treatment approaches. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000.
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3.00 Credits
PSYC 2350 Introduction to Death and Dying (3L,3CR)Introduces the psychological aspects of death and dying.Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death; the understanding of and care for terminally ill patients; funeral rituals;burial, mourning and grief practices; griefwork;suicide and euthanasia.Focuses on psycho-socio-cultural, and religious views of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications.
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