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3.00 Credits
Examines the policy making and policy implementation processes as they relate to the analysis of public policies. Major focus is upon results-oriented management techniques, and a number of specific quantitative policy analysis techniques. This includes program evaluation and cost benefit analysis.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of major principles, research results, and applications of contemporary psychology. Topics traditionally covered include learning, memory, perception, motivation, personality and social behavior.
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3.00 Credits
The course is an overview of the methods used in the study of psychology. Topics include: literature searches for published articles, APA writing style, basic principles of research design, current research methods across psychology subfields, data collection, producing and interpreting tables and graphs, and descriptive data analyses.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
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3.00 Credits
The first in a two-semester sequence of courses in research design and statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. Topics include background research skills, hypothesis development, research methodology, descriptive statistics (using calculator and computer), and an introduction to probability.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY)
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3.00 Credits
The second in a two-semester sequence in research design and statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. Designed to provide a collection of principles, methods and strategies useful in planning, designing, writing, and evaluating research studies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include research designs, measurements, hypothesis testing, statistical significance, estimation and the analysis of data. Use of computer statistical packages to analyze data emphasized. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
PSY 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND (PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to teach the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Emphasis on classical and operant conditioning in laboratory research and applied situations.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR PSY 102 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Basic theories concerning the structure, dynamics, and development of personality are discussed. Viewpoints covered may include psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, trait, biological, evolutionary, and behavioral approaches to understanding personality.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will learn about development across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, milestones and applications in life span development. Please note that credits earned in this course will count as only free electives for psychology majors or minors. This course is recommended for pre-health professions, exercise science students, and other students who are interested in a general overview of life span development. (Offered winter and summer terms).
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will learn about how children grow and develop from infancy through adolescence. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, research, and applications in child and adolescent development. Topics covered in this course include understanding the contexts of child development, physical development, cognitive development, and socioemotional development. This course will also highlight the impact of socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, and racial diversity on key developmental issues.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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3.00 Credits
Examines concepts, theories, and methods related to social attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Topics may include what factors influence our judgments of ourselves and others (social cognition), the self, attitudes (e.g., prejudice), stereotyping, discrimination, persuasion, conformity, obedience, interpersonal attraction, relationships, cooperation, competition, and aggression.
Prerequisite:
PSY 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 151 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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