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3.00 Credits
Introduction to a problem of classic or contemporary interest covering source material in depth, and stressing history, theory and method. Block 6: Topics in Psychology: Science and Ethics of Biotechnology. Prerequisite: FYE Course. 1st Years Only. Must take Biology 100 block 5 for credit. 1 unit - Driscoll.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to help us understand the psychology behind persuasion and social influence. Content will include topics such as: What is an attitude How are attitudes formed Under what conditions are attitudes changed (or remain resistant to changes) How well does our behavior correspond to our attitudes What effects do persuasion tactics have on our behavior Students will learn about psychology theories, examine real life examples, and conduct research on persuasion. Students will also reflect on the role of persuasion in society and the ethics associated with using psychological research in applied settings such as in marketing and politics. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to basic statistics and to research methods in the context of psychological research. Principles of experimental designs and analysis will be taught, especially the use and interpretation of inferential tests. Also included will be psychological topics that rely on correlation and linear regression, and principles of psychological testing. Students design, conduct, and write up their own experiment. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101 or 111. 2 units - Chan, Horner.
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3.00 Credits
The course introduces students to principles of psychological tests that are used in making decisions in educational, business, legal, and medical settings. Principles to be considered include test reliability, validity, ethics of assessment, and steps in developing psychological tests. Some specific aptitude, achievement, intelligence, and personality tests will be studied in addition to behavioral assessment. An aim of the course is to make students critical consumers of methods of psychological assessment. Prerequisite: One of Biology 220, Economics 200, Mathematics 117, Psychology 202 or Sociology 228. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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3.00 Credits
Social psychology is the scientific study of the way people think, feel, and behave in social situations. Topics include attitudes and persuasion, conformity and obedience, social cognition, aggression, prejudice, self-justification, and attraction, with emphasis on critical thinking about integrating theory, research, and everyday situations. Prerequisite: Psychology 100, 101, or 111. 1 unit - Chan.
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3.00 Credits
Research in an area supervised by a faculty member. The project may be a review of the literature or a research apprenticeship with a faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and Psychology 100 or 101. 1 unit.
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1.00 Credits
Theory, research, and the reality of the everyday classroom are examined to evaluate important issues teachers face: cognitive development, social-emotional issues, motivation, sex roles, management of problematic classroom behaviors, skill enhancement for both teachers and students, and other topics of current controversy and interest. Enrollment is open to all students interested in the theory and practice of teaching. The course may be taken for graduate credit with consent of the Assistant Dean (AD) of the Summer Session (SS). (Cross listings: ED 321, PY 521, ED 521. Contact Charlotte Mendoza [cmendoza@ColoradoCollege. edu; ext. 6472] in the CC Department of Education for enrollment and consent information. For the AD of SS, contact summer@coloradocollege. edu). 1 unit - Department.
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3.00 Credits
This course will be an in-depth exploration into the lives and theories of a number of influential personality theorists. We will cover several theories from their earliest versions, through changes and modifications with time and research, in order to explore the process of theory-building with respect to understanding people. We will also delve into a number of scientific controversies surrounding personality. For example, what units shall be used to measure personality Are humans more the product of their dispositions or of the situations in which they find themselves Is the concept of the self useful and necessary What is the unconscious Why do or don't people change Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101 or 111. 1 unit - Roberts.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to brain-behavior relations that explores human and non-human neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology. The neural substrates and physiological underpinnings of processes such as sensation, movement, emotion, memory, and higher cortical functions are explored. Laboratory work emphasizes gross neuroanatomy and neurohistology. (Limit: 45 students.) Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101 or 111 or Biology 109 or consent of instructor. 2 units - Driscoll, Jacobs.
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3.00 Credits
This half-block course provides students with the opportunity to explore topical areas of neuroscience through current publications. These readings will consist of recent trade books, review articles, journal articles, and/or neuroscience information in the popular press. The course will be conducted in a seminar format with heavy emphasis on discussion of the relevant readings. May be repeated multiple times for credit. (Half block) 0. Prerequisite: Psychology 299. Does NOT count toward Neuroscience major. (January half-block.) .5 unit - Jacobs.
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