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1.00 Credits
Through lecture and discussion, students will examine classic and current theory and research on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of children from the prenatal period through adolescence. Through weekly naturalistic laboratory assignments in the community, students will learn and practice several observational methods and will design and conduct their own mini-study. This course is offered fall semester 2008. Prerequisite: Psychology 201 (may be taken concurrently). Credits: 1
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A study of developmental changes during adulthood. Continuities and changes across age will be examined in terms of biology, intellectual ability, personality, and social interaction. The assumption that aging means unidirectional decline in growth and development is challenged. Involvement in some practical experience will bring students into direct contact with adults at various stages of development. This course is not offered in 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credits: 1
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A survey of research findings and methodologies of social psychology. Topic coverage deals with social perception, attitude formation, attitude change, and the psychology of group processes and interactions. Students are encouraged to develop their own research ideas. This course is offered in the spring semester, 2009. Prerequisite: Psychology 201 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the instructor. Credits: 1
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An examination of the major disorders of human behavior, including their forms, origins, and determinants. Treatment strategies and issues are explored in depth. Emphasis on empirical studies and current research developments in psychopathology. This course is not offered in 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credits: 1
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An overview of the major information processing feats of the human mind, such as problem solving, reasoning, memory, language, visual perception, and the development of expertise. Students will explore the scientific techniques used to understand these invisible mental processes, and our current knowledge of how these processes are implemented in the brain. This course is offered in the fall semester, 2008. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, 201 (may be taken concurrently). Credits: 1
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An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Examination of nervous system structure and function is followed by an examination of the neurophysiological foundations of motor ability, sexual behavior, ingestive behavior, sleep and arousal, learning and memory, reinforcement, and language. This course is offered in the fall semester, 2008. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, plus either Biology 101 or 111 (may be taken concurrently). Credits: 1
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This course examines deficits in human cognitive function resulting from brain damage. It draws on principles of neuroscience, psychology, and neurology for insights into how the brain mediates the ability to use and integrate capacities such as perception, language, actions, memory, and thought. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Credits: 1
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3.00 Credits
Individual students will work with a faculty member to design and carry out intermediate level empirical or library research on a topic of their choice. A brief proposal outlining the work to be conducted, and an anticipated timetable for completion, must be approved by the faculty supervisor no later than two weeks following the first day of classes. If the faculty supervisor believes the project will require longer than one semester to complete, the student may be allowed to register for a one year course (with no additional course credit); this should be determined prior to registration. Prerequisite: Psychology 202 and permission of the instructor. 0.5 Credits
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3.00 Credits
Individual students will work with a faculty member to design and carry out intermediate level empirical or library research on a topic of their choice. A brief proposal outlining the work to be conducted, and an anticipated timetable for completion, must be approved by the faculty supervisor no later than two weeks following the first day of classes. If the faculty supervisor believes the project will require longer than one semester to complete, the student may be allowed to register for a one year course (with no additional course credit); this should be determined prior to registration. Prerequisite: Psychology 202 and permission of the instructor. 0.5 Credits
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5.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of searching for and reporting on published literature in psychology. Students will learn strategies for searching databases, identifying credible sources, and developing a theoretical background on a topic. This course features extensive training and practice in writing APA-style manuscripts, and is intended to prepare students for PSY 495/496, Senior Project. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: Psychology 201 0.5 Credits
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