[1] Courses in Psychology (PSYCH)

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1300 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY A general education elective in behavioral and social sciences. Survey and introductory course in psychology to acquaint the student with psychology as a behavioral science. A required course for majors and minors. Lecture. Fall, spring, summer.

2330 PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS Introductory descriptive and inferential statistics. A required course for majors. No credit will be awarded in more than one introductory statistics course. Lecture/laboratory; computer work required. Fall, spring, summer.

2350 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION Study of the sensory processes and related perceptual phenomena. Category II elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, summer.

2370 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Continuation of theoretical points of view related to development across the lifespan. Category III elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

3305 Health Psychology A comprehensive introduction to the field of health psychology. Both theoretical and applied aspects of the work of the health psychologist will be reviewed. Category IV elective. Prerequisites: PSYC 1300 or consent of instructor. On demand.

3310 PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY This course explores the use of physiological recordings as an aid to understanding human behavior and mental processes. Category II elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. On demand.

3325 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Survey of human mental processes such as thinking, memory, language, attention, and problem-solving. Human cognition will be studied from multiple perspectives: psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, human learning, and computer technology. Category II elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

3331 PSYCHOLOGY OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Survey of psychological principles applicable to business and industry settings. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. On demand.

3332 RESEARCH METHODS Scientific methodology and report writing as applied to major problem areas in behavioral research. A required course for majors. Lecture/laboratory; computer work required. Prerequisites: PSYC 1300 and 2330. Fall, spring, summer.

3340 RESEARCH METHODS LABORATORY Application of scientific methods to behavioral research questions. A required course for majors. Lecture/laboratory; computer work required. Prerequisite: PSYC 3332. Fall, spring, summer.

3350 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN Survey and analysis of theory, research, and special topics that pertain to the psychological experience of women through the life-span. Focus on integrating psychology of women into traditional approaches to the study of human behavior. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. Summer.

3351 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING Basic theories and principles of learning. Category II elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, summer.

3360 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Survey of theory and research on how people perceive, influence, and relate to others. Category III elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

3370 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Study of the psychological factors that influence and are influenced by performance and participation in sports, exercise, and physical activity. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Spring, summer.

4300 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY Study of the major ideas of important personality theorists and their theoretical contributions to the science of personality. Category III elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

4320 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Survey of behavior disorders, ranging from the mild to the severe. The etiology, treatment, and prognosis of the various maladaptive behavior patterns are examined. Category III elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

4325 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Techniques of investigation in physiological psychology. Structure and function of all nerves, muscles, and endocrine glands. Investigation of physiological basis for behavior. Category II elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. Fall, spring, summer.

4340 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY Study of philosophical and scientific antecedents of contemporary psychology. A required course for majors. Lecture. Prerequisite: Graduating senior psychology major. Fall, spring, summer.

4351 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION The nature of a variety of behavior modification techniques which have proved useful in such diverse areas as mental retardation, abnormal behavior, education, and social behavior and their application to specific forms of behavior. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 3351. On demand.

4352 ADULT PSYCHOLOGY Survey of psychological aspects of the adult's role in contemporary society in relation to self-image, family, and vocation. A consideration of adulthood as developmental as applied to the physical, mental, emotional, and social being. Category III elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 1300. On demand.

4353 PRACTICUM IN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Supervised, practical experience in behavior management programs. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisites: PSYC 3351, 4351, and consent of instructor. On demand.

4380 INDEPENDENT READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY Readings selected by the student under the direction of the major professor from special areas and topics of psychology. Category IV elective. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and chair. On demand.

4382 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY Development of a research proposal and the execution of the study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Category IV elective. Prerequisite: PSYC 3332, consent of instructor and chairperson. On demand.

4390 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS Theory and construction of tests, with concern for test selection and use. Category IV elective. Lecture. Prerequisite: PSYC 2330. Summer, on demand.

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