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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The course provides the student with an overview of agerelated psychological changes. Topics include cognitive development, information-processing, memory, intelligence, sexuality and personality, as well as the biological and sociological bases for normal and psychopathological aging. Interactions between gender, race, culture, and age are examined. Positive age-related changes including the role of expertise and successful aging, also will be discussed. Prerequisite: PS 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course will describe psychoactive drugs that affect a person's perceptions, emotions, cognitions and behaviors. The course will emphasize the physiological and neurological effects of drugs, though social, historical and personality issues associated with drug use, abuse and treatment will be discussed. Prerequisite: PS 201 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the theories and research relevant to the biological, psychological, and cultural development and experiences of women. Diversity issues related to gender roles and gender differences and similarities will also be explored. Contemporary social issues affecting women will be discussed. Prerequisite: PS 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a broad overview of the bi-directional relationship between psychology and physical health. Students examine the psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they respond and cope with stress and illness, among other topics. Prerequisite: PS 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the study of human sexuality from a psychological perspective. Students explore the diversity of issues surrounding human sexuality and focus on individual, couple, and social levels of understanding. Theories and empirical data are examined and critiqued. Prerequisite: PS 201, at least sophomore standing.
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4.00 Credits
The course provides students with skills necessary for evaluating current research. Major emphasis is placed on procedures used in identifying an appropriate design for the collection and interpretation of data. The laboratory offers experiential exercises in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of research. Prerequisite: PS 201, MT 120.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide students with an introduction to the techniques, major theories, and research findings of experimental psychology. Topics will include perception, learning, memory, and cognition. Students will design and execute an original research project. Prerequisite: MT 120, PS 201, PS 303.
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to acquaint the student with major theories and current research, including the interaction of culture, ethnicity, and gender on the development of personality. A variety of representative concepts are compared. Prerequisite: PS 201, upper division.
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3.00 Credits
The course will study the causes, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of psychopathology. Topics will be organized around DSM's major categories of mental illness. Prerequisite: PS 201, upper division. PS 308 is recommended.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student with the major theories, principles, and techniques of counseling and therapy. The course includes discussion and role-play of counseling and psychotherapy situations. Prerequisite: PS 201, upper division; PS 308 and PS 309 are recommended.
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