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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The biological bases of behavior. Topics include, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the, sensory system and the motor system. Special, attention is given to methodology, cerebral, hemispheric specialization, recovery from brain, damage, neurophysiology, neurotransmitters,, psychoactive drugs, physiology of motivation,, biological rhythms, physiology of sleep and, physiological bases of memory. Limited to, sophomore, junior and senior students.
Prerequisite:
PS-109; MOT Natural Science recommended
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3.00 Credits
Shifting topics relevant to the field of, psychology, presented in a specialized seminar. , Topics may include psychology and film,, neuropsychology, therapeutic methods, geriatric, psychology or ethical issues.
Prerequisite:
PS-109
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the major psychological disorders, found in adults. Topics include the history of, psychiatry, the development of discipline of, psychopathology, the contributions of Emil, Kraepelin, anxiety disorders, mood disorders,, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders,, personality disorders, eating disorders, and the, problems of realiability and validity for DSM, mental disorders.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the roles that psychologists, play in the American legal system. Topics, include eyewitness testimony, false confessions,, jury selection and screening, jury psychology,, assessment of competency and insanity,, character disorders involved in criminal behavior,, threat evaluation, and the psychologist as an, expert witness.
Prerequisite:
MOT: Social Science
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed wtih CJ-300., A course that involves the joint fields of, forensic psychology and criminal justice to focus, on understanding and treating extreme forms of, criminal behavior. From mass murderers to serial, killers to cunning psychopaths, this area is still, a psychological frontier. This course surveys the, most dangerous types of criminal disorders and, updates the current research on homicidal, violence.
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3.00 Credits
Cross-listed with SX-320., Introduces the field of motor learning. The focus, is toward skill acquisition with primary, consideration given to the learning of skills and, the effectiveness of various instructional, strategies based on the physical, physiological,, and psychological factors that influence skill, learning. Students will apply the principles of, motor learning to coaching, fitness, teaching,, and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite:
PS-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the language acquisition, process, including how children learn about, sounds, words, higher-level sentence structure,, and how to communicate effectively. Factors, within the child and their environment that, influence this learning are discussed. The course, focuses on acquisition theories, as well as an, understanding for how careful scientific, investigation supports these theories.
Prerequisite:
PS-109
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3.00 Credits
Addresses individual and group psychological, factors and physiological principles as they, relate to the athlete and performance. Topics, include personality, arousal, attention,, motivation, goal setting, anxiety, attribution,, confidence, imagery, team cohesion, leadership,, and the psychological benefits of exercise.
Prerequisite:
PS-109
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3.00 Credits
An advanced course in forensic issues involved in, psychological contributions to death, investigation, selecting areas for more involved, research and discussion. Topics include, psychological autopsies, behavioral profiling,, forensic teamwork, ethics, and the field of, taphonomy.
Prerequisite:
PS-109, CJ-109 or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
The major theories, principles, and techniques of, counseling used by mental health professionals., Topics include individual counseling, family, counseling and group counseling. Special, attention is given to the development of, interpersonal awareness and sensitivity and to, the application of counseling techniques by, psychologists, counselors, nurses, physicians,, and clerics.
Prerequisite:
PS-109
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