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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of human cognition, including such topics as attention, perspective, pattern recognition, memory, language, problem solving, creativity, and decision making. The relevance of the study of human cognition to everyday experiences will be emphasized. Students will actively investigate their own cognition processes through classroom demonstrations, simulations, and field observations.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction to the study of brain and behavior. The role of the nervous system in movement, sensation, and perception will be covered. Research concerning brain processes involved in memory, attention, learning, and consciousness also will be included. A focus on emotion, stress, and psychopathology will provide the student with knowledge of cutting-edge topics in pathology and psychological disorders.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the relationship between the fields of psychology and the law from the psychological perspective. The major areas of interface between the disciplines are explored, including the values of each discipline, crime and crime investigation, competency and insanity, the trial process, jury decision-making, and suggested reforms to the legal system. Additionally, students are expected to apply their knowledge in a trial reenactment, from jury selection to the rendering of a verdict.
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended as a follow-up to PSYC 342 - Social Psychology. It will provide in-depth review and discussion of topics first introduced in the previous class, including attribution, attitude formation and attitude change, social influence, interpersonal relationships, social biases, and prosocial behavior. It is intended that students will cultivate the skills of a competent psychology researcher. Prerequisite: PSYC 342.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the multifaceted topic of terrorism. Areas of discussion include the inherent difficulties in defining and identifying terrorism, root causes --- including economic, political, religious, and psychological --- of terrorism, the impact of terrorism on its victims and the terrorists, and intervention strategies. The role of the media on our perceptions and understanding of terrorism is addressed as a constant theme throughout the course.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to clinical psychology including familiarization with current testing and assessment procedures. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the diversity of psychological disorders ranging from stress-related disorders, emotional, affective, social, organic, and psychotic disorders. Coverage will include diagnosis and assessment techniques, theoretical perspectives on etiology and treatment, and consideration of individual and community-based psychotherapies.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive and historical coverage of systematic and theoretical psychology. The course is designed to provide the student with a basis for critical analysis of the major systems of psychological thought and the major psychological theories. A historical tracing of major schools, notable contributors, and major theories and perspectives will be provided as well as coverage of contemporary trends. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
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3.00 Credits
Experimental design considerations for research studies are the focus of the course. Topic areas to be covered include: hypothesis formation, determination of independent and dependent variables, control in experimentation, and quasi-experimental designs. Each student will determine a research problem, complete a literature review and submit an APA style proposal. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, 315, SSCI 203.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of PSYC 451. Topic areas to be covered include ethical considerations, single subject designs, data collection, internal and external validity. Upon approval of the proposed study submitted for PSYC 451, each student will conduct the experiment, analyze the data and submit the final thesis in APA format. Prerequisite: PSYC 451.
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