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1.00 Credits
Exploration of a specific topic, primarily through directed reading and discussion meetings with the faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor who will serve as sponsor and approval by Chair of Department of Psychology. [By Petition]
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5.00 Credits
Advanced examination of research designs and methods in psychological research. Conducting literature reviews, analyzing research studies, designing research strategies, selecting appropriate data analysis techniques, and interpreting research results. Ethical considerations in the conduct of human and animal research. This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisites: PSYC 300A and PSYC 300B and BEHS 500.
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4.00 Credits
The first half of the course focuses on the biological basis of behavior with an emphasis on the interaction between neurochemistry, pharmacology and the environment as it relates to psychological phenomena. Current findings in the area of neuroscience that have major relevance to the general field of biological psychology will be discussed. The second half of the course focuses on theory, research, and applications within the study of mental processes. Emphasis is on comparison between models and an understanding of the major themes underlying cognitive research. Lecture/Discussion and Student Projects. This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program, or approval of both instructors.
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4.00 Credits
The first half of the course will cover an introduction to vision and assigned readings dealing with three topics in visual neuroscience: (a) the relationship between visual perception and visual imagination; (b) the mechanisms of visual awareness; and (c) visual anomalies of the brain. Students will be responsible for organizing and conducting one of the class meetings on each topic. The second half of the course will cover popular contemporary topics in psychology. These topics will vary from quarter to quarter. Lecture/Discussion and Student Projects. This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program, or approval of both instructors.
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4.00 Credits
The first half of the course familiarizes students with research within Social Psychology, examining past, present, and future directions. Topics will include different research techniques used to study social psychological principles and the interaction of social psychology with other fields of study (e.g., biology and cognitive psychology). The second half of the course focuses on the study of human development across the life span, with special attention paid to current knowledge of developmental psychology theories, research methods, and research trends. In this course, the interrelationships among biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors that influence human development will be examined. Lecture/Discussion and Student Projects. This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisites: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program, or approval of both instructors.
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5.00 Credits
No course description available.
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5.00 Credits
Historical analysis of the development of modern psychology as a science and the examination of its many strands - the evolution of research and theory, important figures and systematic positions, methods of thought and work, social and intellectual contexts - which have contributed to its pattern of development. Lecture/discussion, and special Student Projects. Prerequisite: This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisite: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program, or with instructor approval.
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1.00 Credits
Offered periodically as announced. Topics of special interest to graduates and senior students. May be repeated for different course content. Specific prerequisites will be indicated with each announced course. Prerequisite: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program or approval of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to support students in their research and teaching practice. In regard to teaching, students will have the opportunity to create syllabi, goals and evaluation tools for classes, all with hands-on experience. In doing so, students will consider ethics as they relate to boundaries with students, plagiarism, and students' learning abilities. In regard to research, students will examine ethical principles in both human and non-human research including handling data, confidentiality of and responsibility to research participants and subjects, and reporting of research results. Lecture/Discussion and Student Projects. This is a required course in the MA in Psychology Program. Prerequisites: Three upper division courses in Psychology, enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program, and successful passing of the Comprehensive Examination.
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5.00 Credits
Elaboration of principles of research design. Student conducts and writes up an individual or group study under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Enrollment as a graduate student in the MA in Psychology Program.
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