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4.00 Credits
Exploration of the human sensory systems and perception. The course is focused on investigating the relationship between our conscious experience of the world and the anatomy and physiology of the sensory systems. We start with very basic sensory coding and work up to looking at individual differences and the influence of learning and development on perception. There is an emphasis on classroom demonstrations and laboratory experiences. All students run a perception experiment. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the nervous system and physiological processes directly related to behavior in human beings and animals. The mechanisms underlying sensory and motor processes, learning, emotion, and innate behavior patterns. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology Meets general academic requirement S.
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4.00 Credits
This course will examine marginalized groups within the United States and will address the role of race, ethnicity, gender, class, disability status, and sexual orientation in psychological discourse. Psychological theory and research will serve as a basis to explore topics such as identity development, acculturation, and world views. This course also aims to examine privilege and the way various "isms" (e.g., sexism, racism,heterosexism, classism, ableism, and their intersections) inform psychological theory, research, and practice. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of psychological problems ranging from the commonplace to the bizarre. The classification, assessment, causes, course treatment, and prevention of the major types of abnormal behavior will be addressed. Pertinent scientific research, narrative approaches, and major theories will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
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0.50 Credits
An elective course in which students learn a variety of important research skills and gain indepth knowledge of a specialized topic in psychology by participating in a faculty member's ongoing research program. Experiences may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: gathering and analyzing information to develop proposals, stimulus development, data collection, statistical analysis, writing up results, and presenting results. Topics and course availability will vary by professor. Interested students should consult with individual faculty for more information. This course can be repeated and does not count toward the requirements for the psychology major. It will count toward the 4 course units of individualized instruction that can be earned toward the 34 course unit degree requirement. Prerequisite: instructor permission
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4.00 Credits
The study of human mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, problem solving, language, cognitive styles, and gender differences. All students participate in classroom demonstrations and run a cognitive experiment. This is an upper level class and is not recommended for firstyear students. Recommended for teacher education candidates. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology and PSY 104 Research Methods in Psychology
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of how psychology's understanding of human beings developed across history with a special emphasis on the early roots of contemporary debates, assumptions about human nature, and methods employed to understand people. Primarily for upper class majors, the course provides an overview of psychology especially helpful for those planning to attend graduate school. Prerequisite: permission of instructor or three or more previous courses in psychology
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of psychotherapy theories and intervention strategies, scientific research on therapy process and outcome, the place of therapy in contemporary society, and a critical evaluation of therapeutic ideals. This course is not a practicum. Taught in the fall semester. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology and either PSY 203 Personality Psychology or PSY 213 Abnormal Psychology or permission of instructor and junior or senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed for those students who are interested in becoming a Peer Learning Assistant. It explores adult development theories and research in humanistic, developmental, and behavioral psychology as they apply to adult learning, covering the work of Perry, Chickering, Gardner, Jung, Bandura, Rowley, Coleman, Flavell, Kolb, Sternberg, Hyerle, Bruffee, Mesirow, and others. Current research in instruction is applied to the American college classroom. May not be used by psychology majors to satisfy a requirement. Prerequisite: instructor permission Meets general academic requirement B.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the theory and application of psychological tests as measures of personality, intellectual functioning, and attitudes. This course considers the use, abuse, and limitations of such measures and focuses on topics such as validity and reliability of tests construction of tests, rating scales, and surveys the administration of tests and the interpretation of test results. Taught in alternate years. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introductory Psychology and PSY 103 Psychological Statistics. PSY 104 Research Methods in Psychology recommended
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