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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the education of exceptional learners. Topics include historical milestones in special education, current legislation and litigation, and current trends and issues. Exceptionalities are discussed in terms of definitions, causes and characteristics, methods of assessment, and educational considerations and intervention strategies. The student cannot receive credit for both PSY 250 and ED 250. Pre- or corequisite: ED 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves a critical examination of beliefs in paranormal phenomena. Students read and discuss reports of ESP, human spontaneous combustion, near death experiences, and other parapsychological experiences. In addition, the psychological processes that underlie beliefs in other paranormal phenomena, such as aliens, ghosts, and "hidden" animals, will be discussed. An emphasis is placed on understanding the errors in cognitive processes that can lead to erroneous beliefs. This course counts as an experimental advanced elective for psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines a range of psychological phenomena within the framework of evolutionary psychology. The basic principles of evolution through natural selection are introduced followed by their application to animal and human behavior. Topics include ethnology, food preferences, short-term mating strategies, long-term mating strategies, parental investment, kinship, alliances, aggression, and dominance. An introduction to behavior genetics is also covered. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
Students work with a faculty member in conducting a research project of mutual interest. Students are required to become familiar with the scholarly literature relevant to the research project in addition to their active involvement with other aspects of the research, such as research design, construction of research materials, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Regular meetings with the supervising faculty member and a final written report are required. Permission of the instructor is required prior to registration. PSY 270 and 271 may be taken for two semesters, six credits maximum. This course may be used to fulfill one psychology advanced elective based on the area of research. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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4.00 Credits
This course involves an in-depth analysis of human information processing through lecture and structured lab activities. Topics include perception, attention, memory, and higher cognitive functions. Practical applications of cognitive principles are also discussed. Students design and conduct experiments in cognitive psychology and write laboratory reports. Psychology majors only. Students take either PSY 230 or PSY 291; they may not take both. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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4.00 Credits
Through both lecture and structured lab activities, this course focuses on biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur from birth to adolescence. Topics introduced in lecture are further explored using a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in the field. Psychology majors only. Students take either PSY 211 or PSY 292; they may not take both. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
Similarities and differences between normal and abnormal behavior. Individual and environmental genesis and treatment of neurosis and psychosis. Relation of the abnormality to social, religious, educational, and other aspects of living. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves a survey of a wide range of current issues in psychology. Students will read and discuss recent journal articles with two goals in mind. The first is to gain proficiency in reading journal articles and the second is to become knowledgeable about the cutting edge of psychology. In addition to articles provided by the course instructor, the students will find additional sources and use them to supplement class discussions. Majors and nonmajors are welcome. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
The contributions of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health and to the prevention and treatment of illness. The course focuses on understanding how behavior affects health, how health affects behavior, and how this knowledge is applied to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and completion of 60 credits.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous system and its role in experience and behavior. Topics include the biological basis of perception, memory, motivation, emotion, and mental illness. This course satisfies either the science/mathematics or social science distribution requirements. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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