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3.00 Credits
This course examines the characteristics of exceptional individuals and effective educational strategies for their inclusion in the regular classroom setting. All areas of exceptionality and the gifted and talented are included. Other topics include the legal bases for education of the exceptional, techniques for identification and assessment, adaptation of curriculum and materials, the use of technology, available educational and community resources for positive intervention for students and their families, and current developments in the field. A number of observations of and interactions with exceptional students within both regular and special education settings is a requirement of the course. Prerequisite: PY 115. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of human cognition, including such topics as attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, language production and comprehension, problem solving, creativity, and artificial intelligence Prerequisite: PY 100 or PY 115; recommended PY 201 or PY 203. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of how and why human behavior changes in response to the environment. Although animal models of learning will be discussed, emphasis is placed on how animal models help us understand the complexity of human behavior. Topics include Pavlovian and operant learning, stimulus control, biological preparedness, reinforcement contingencies, self-control, behavior modification, and token economies. Prerequisite: PY 100. Three credits.
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8.00 - 10.00 Credits
Introduction to actual working experience under supervision at selected social agencies. With approval from the faculty, the student arranges to volunteer services for eight to ten hours a week during the semester. This includes a progress and final report from the supervisor as well as a related research topic adequately presented to the faculty at the end of the semester. Variable credit.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of topics in forensic psychology, a specialized subfield involving the interface between psychology and law. Topics include forensic assessment, civil competence, eyewitness testimony, criminal responsibility, psychology of criminal behavior, criminal profiling, jury issues, expert witness issues, police issues, and career paths in forensic psychology. Prerequisites: PY 100, PY 243, and PY 203 or equivalent course. Recommended: PY 382. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the ways in which behaviors are based on biological processes occurring within our bodies. The major topics of the course include an introduction to the functioning of the nervous and hormonal systems, sensory processes, the effects of drugs on behavior, motivation and emotion, learning and memory, and biological bases for psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PY 100. Fee. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various tactics of performing research within the field of psychology. Although the emphasis is on psychological research methods, the procedures developed are applicable to all areas of scientific research-social, biological and physical. Course work includes hands-on experience conducting psychological research, analyzing data, and reporting results. Prerequisites: Either PY 203 and PY 204 or PY 201. Fee. Four credits.
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3.00 Credits
May be repeated. Variable credit.
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3.00 Credits
Junior and senior psychology majors write a critical analysis of literature on a topic related to psychology. Under the supervision of the course instructor, students obtain, read, and analyze sources, submitting evidence of their work throughout the semester (e.g., thesis, references, outlines, and drafts). Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to work independently, the use of primary sources, and APA style. Students should choose a section of PY 360 so that the student's interests correspond with the faculty member's expertise. Prerequisite: PY 341 or PY 201. One credit.
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3.00 Credits
This upper division seminar course examines the prominent professional and ethical issues in psychology. Issues primarily surround work with patients; however, research and teaching issues are also covered. This is a seminar course in which students read and discuss articles from scholarly journals. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Psychology Major. Three credits.
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