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Major theoretical approaches and scientific contributions to the understanding of human learning and memory. Classical, operant, and social learning paradigms will be a focus. Traditional and current models of memory will be discussed. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours.
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A survey of theory, research, and diagnostic criteria pertaining to psychopathology. This course will examine the historical precedents of abnormal psychology, and review current strategies in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder. The present revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be a focus. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 and/or permission of the Instructor. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Social influence as a determinant of behavior. The sociocultural milieu is examined in depth. In addition, human aggression, prejudice, and interpersonal communication are stressed. Credit, 3 hours.
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The biological processes underlying behavior of organisms. The course will examine the nervous system at the level of the neuron and synapse, subsystems within the brain, and the brain itself. An attempt will be made to relate these levels and systems to behavior (as far as is currently known). Since this is a relatively new science, many current issues will be discussed as they arise. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the research process as carried out in psychology including research design, analysis (statistical), and written and oral communication of results. The course will carry four semester hours credit (three hours of lecture and classroom demonstrations and one hour of laboratory work, in class and in the field.) Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and Mathematics 200. Lab fee. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the determinants of behavior at the individual, interpersonal, group, intergroup, and interorganizational levels. (Same as Business Administration 323.) Prerequisite: Business Administration 300 Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
The primary assumption is that the human mind and human behavioral predispositions have been shaped by the process of natural selection throughout our evolutionary past. Students will examine complex cross cultural issues such as sexual attraction, reproductive strategies, aggression, happiness and child rearing practices from an evolutionary perspective. Theoretical positions and research from evolutionary psychology and related disciplines, such as comparative psychology, physical anthropology, and behavioral ecology will be examined in this course. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 307 and 317. Credit, 3 hours.
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Modern psychology draws its heritage largely from philosophy and the biological and physical sciences. In this course, students review the scientific and philosophical contributions that resulted in contemporary behavioral science. The diverse branches of modern psychology can then be understood as they relate to each other and to the culture of the student. Prerequisites: PS 101, 204, 305, and 307. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This is the capstone course in the Psychology major. This course is a studentdriven seminar in which students lead and participate in discussions about current themes and issues in psychology. Students will read, review and discuss current journal articles and book chapters on various topics germane to the present study of psychology. Writing will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Senior status or permission of the instructor. Psychology 101, 204, 305, 306, 307, 314, 317. Credit, 3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
The course in Field Work in Psychology allows a student to gain experience in a professional setting where psychological services are provided. The student must work under the supervision of a professional person who agrees to serve as supervisor. It is the student's responsibility to find a placement site that will provide the field work experience. A minimum of 125 hours is required to earn 3 credits, and a minimum of 250 hours is required for 6 credits. Prerequisites include junior or senior status, permission of the professor, and a minimum of 18 credits in psychology, including PS 101, 204, 301, 305, and 306.
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