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Introductory Psychology
Introduction to study of behavior and mental processes derived from application of scientific method. Topics range from biological bases of behavior, levels of consciousness, development, memory, abnormality to motivation and emotion. Examination of psychology as a profession and its relevance to everyday life. (PS130)
Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
Application of elementary statistical methods to psychological and sociological data. Lecture and laboratory course in techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics and research design. Cross-listed with SO201. Pre-requisite: PS130 or SO100. To fulfill the quantitative reasoning requirement a student must have an ACT Mathematics subscore of 22 or higher or placement score of at least a 3 on the OR placement or complete MA098. (PS201)
Experimental Psychology
Introduction to philosophy of science, theory development and testing, professional and research ethics, and a systematic study of a variety of descriptive and experimental research methods through lecture and class exercises. American Psychological Association writing style through a variety of writing exercises. Pre-requisite: PS130 and 201 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor. (PS202)
Advanced Statistical Methods
Systematic study of multi-factor analysis of variance techniques, regression analysis and other advanced analytic techniques, including compter skill for data analysis. Pre-requisite: PS201. (PS301)
Cognitive Neuroscience
The biological bases of behavior. Consideration of the neuroscience approach to understanding psychological functioning. Includes neurological and endocrine mechanisms which direct and support behavior. Pre-requisite: PS130. (PS303)
Advanced Experimental Psychology
Advanced study of major areas of psychological research. Emphasis on psychology as an empirical science. Students design, perform, analyze and report on experimental projects. Readings in current psychological research are discussed. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Pre-requisite: PS 202 and 301. (PS304)
Social Psychology
Systematic study of social behavior of the individual as well as the group. Social perception, motivation, learning, attitudes and values. Dynamics of social groups and interaction among groups. Emphasis on research methods and projects. Pre-requisite: PS130. Cross-listed with SO204. (PS305)
Tests and Measurements
An introduction to basic psychometric principles underlying test construction, evaluation, and interpretation; methods of collecting, evaluating, and reporting psychometric data; major psychological and educational measurements currently in use, their application, theoretical and empirical basis, and their historical significance. Basic legal and ethical issues in psychological measurement are addressed. Pre-requisite: PS130 and PS201. (PS306)
Principles of Psychopathology
An introduction to pathological personality development and the behavior disorders. Emphasis on causal perspectives and major theories of psychopathology. Assessment and diagnostic systems are broadly reviewed. Pre-requisite: Psychology 130 or 140. (PS310)
Sensation and Perception
Examination of traditional and contemporary psychophysical models of sensation and perception, overview of the seven senses, sensory development and learning, and applications of sensation and perception research. In-class laboratory participation required. Pre-requisite: one course in psychology or consent of instructor. (PS315)
Personality Theory
Development, dynamics and structure of personality. Survey of major contributions to methodology, theory and empirical research. Pre-requisite: Psychology 130, 140, or consent of instructor. (PS318)
Memory and Cognition
Consideration of experimental approaches to the study of higher mental processes. Emphasis on the major developments in the study of memory acquisition, storage and retrieval. Survey of concept formation, knowledge representation, language (PS332)
Lifespan Development
Study of human development through the lifespan. Emphasis is on theories of development, normative development, and changes in psychological processes including cognition, memory, and intelligence. The changes in family and social interactions are also considered. Pre-requisite: PS130. (PS340)
Experimental Psychology Capstone
A required capstone course for Psychology majors. Students in this course will conduct independent research, and write a final paper in APA format. This paper will then be presented at the Behavioral Sciences Research Symposium or the Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium in the Spring. Pre-requisites: senior psychology major and satisfaction of the Departmental Writing Proficiency. (PS450)
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