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3.00 Credits
The course provides an overview of basic concepts relevant to understanding the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and process/behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, sex addiction) from an integrative, strengths-based, biopsychosocial perspective. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 and (PSYC 330 (Grade of C or Higher) or PSYC 355 (Grade of C or Higher))
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3.00 Credits
Course will discuss the relationships among mental processes, physiological processes, behavior, and health; put more simply: the mind-body connection. The interaction of these factors will be explored from scientific and applied perspectives and students will learn to conceptualize health through a biopsychosocial lens. Topics will include stress, sleep, depression, major medical disorders, the health behavior change process, and relevant developmental aspects of health. Course will also review the various roles of health psychologists and examine how health psychologists interact with other disciplines to treat health conditions and promote wellness. Requires at least junior standing. This course is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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3.00 Credits
Examines the psychological implications of computers and their related internet technologies on social interactions and behaviors. Topics include the influence of technology on our self-concept and identities, interpersonal relationships, attitudes towards privacy, and impressions of others. Specifically we will focus on the psychological consequences of the use of cellphones, social networks, video games, and online dating applications. The course is taught in a student-led seminar format using recent research (i.e. journal articles) from the field of Psyberpsychology. Requires at least junior standing. This course is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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3.00 Credits
Examines the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of psychoactive drugs. The mechanism of drug action, addiction, tolerance, and physical dependence for drugs of abuse and therapeutic drugs is studied. If prerequisites courses are not met instructor approval is required. Requires at least junior standing. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 320 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
Explores the history of psychology ranging from early philosophy to more modern scientific developments. This course will examine some of the major issues, debates, and schools of thought that have and still dominate the field of psychology. The course will also include a discussion of future directions for the field of psychology. This course may be used to satisfy the Capstone Requirement in Psychology. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Requires at least junior standing. This course is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second course in the cognitive series. Deals with the higher order mental processes including problem solving, judgment, decision-making, reasoning, language, and intelligence. The aim is to inform the student of theories and research in these areas as well as to improve their own critical thinking skills. Requires at least junior standing or permission of instructor. This course is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 325 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is an examination of the interaction between the discipline of psychology and different facets of the legal/criminal justice system. It examines the aspects of human behavior related to legal issues such as insanity/competency, sexual violence, jury decision making, and criminal behavior. Perspectives from victims, perpetrators, law enforcement, and treatment providers will be covered. Requires at least junior standing. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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3.00 Credits
Surveys theoretical and empirical research relevant to the behaviors and experiences of individuals in relation to the human constructs called organizations and the economic activities called work. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Requires at least junior standing. This class is not available for graduate credit.
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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