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4.00 Credits
A general introduction to cognitive psychology through lecture and lab. Emphasis is placed on theory and research in information processing, memory, decision-making, language and the means by which cognitive psychology is applied to our lives. The lab is designed to provide an opportunity for individualized experience with research equipment and methodology in cognitive psychology. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major in Psychology, PSY 215, 216, and 311.
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4.00 Credits
A lecture-lab course intended to introduce students to the field of contemporary personality psychology. Includes a survey of the methods used and issues examined by current personality psychologists. Lectures will focus on selected current theories and issues, whereas labs will involve an in-depth examination of scale construction and the correlational approach to research. Lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major, PSY 215, 216, and PSY 313.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced course in research methods in social psychology. Emphasis will be placed on learning and applying experimental and nonexperimental methods to social psychological issues. In the laboratory component, students will design, conduct, and write up their own social psychological study. Lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major in Psychology, PSY 215, 216, and 314.
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4.00 Credits
The contemporary theoretical and empirical bases of conditioning and learning in humans and nonhumans will be studied through an integration of lectures and intensive, hands-on laboratory experiences. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major in psychology, PSY 215, 216, and 311.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive investigation of the neural basis of behavior using an integrated lecture and laboratory format. Principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology are applied to behavioral processes such as perception, movement, learning, motivation and emotion. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major in Psychology, PSY 215, 216, 312, BIO 103, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
General principles of drug action from a physiological perspective. Major emphasis is on the psychoactive drugs encountered in experimental, clinical and social settings. Prereq: PSY 215 and BIO 103, or BIO 150 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
A systematic examination of the major theoretical issues and the logic and methods of the scientific study of developmental psychology. The course is organized around theoretical perspectives that have directed the study of developmental processes. In the laboratory component, students will engage in demonstration exercises designed to illustrate selected topics and research techniques. Students will be required to design and implement a research project. Lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: Declared major in Psychology, PSY 215, 216, and 223.
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4.00 Credits
This course focus will be on the development and presentation of a research question, and the design of an experimental test of the question. The course will use a seminar format. Students will be expected to give both an oral and written presentation of their research proposal and to participate in the discussion of the proposals of other students. Prereq: Major in psychology, senior status, research sponsor, approval of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course focus will be on the oral and written presentation of research results. The course will use a seminar format. Students will complete their thesis research, prepare a written report, and present it to the seminar. Prereq: PSY 495.
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3.00 Credits
Designed as a senior-capstone course for psychology majors to integrate classroom learning, theory, and practice in the context of a research or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Students spend nine hours weekly in the placement site and meet weekly as a group with the course instructor to discuss placements, readings, and writing assignments. Prereq: Declared major in Psychology, seniors only; consent of instructor; contract with department; and faculty supervision.
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