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Spring 2010 Psychology Courses
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PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
An overview of the field of psychology. Topics include the philosophical and scientific origins of psychology, biological and perceptual processes, learning, cognition, human development, emotion, personality, social psychology, and psychotherapy.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
9:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Jennifer Mozolic
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30 AM- 10:50 AM
Kathryn Burleson
1:00 PM-2:20 PM
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY 131 - Drugs & Behavior
4 credits; Meets Gen. Educ: Social Science
The use of psychoactive drugs in human societies has a long history. This course provides an overview of drug-brain-behavior interactions. Accordingly, students will study a range of topics including drug actions on the nervous system, elementary principles of pharmacology, therapeutic uses of behaviorally active drugs, drug abuse and its treatment, and social policy. The term "drugs" is broadly defined and includes both legal and illegal substances.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
2:30 PM- 3:50 PM
Jennifer Mozolic
PSY 204 - Adolescent Development
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
This course examines the development of the individual during adolescence. Areas of inquiry include physical and sexual development, cognitive development, personality development, and social development. An out-of-class Service-Learning component is often required.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00 PM-2:20 PM
Kathryn Burleson
*Term III Only
PSY 205 - Developement: Adult
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
This course examines human development from early adulthood through old age. Areas of inquiry include physical, cognitive, social, and personality development as well as issues in aging and death. A Service-Learning component is often required.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00 PM-2:20 PM
Kathryn Burleson
*Term IV Only
PSY 231 - Research Methods in Social Science
4credits; Meets Gen. Educ: College Compostiion II
This course provides students the opportunity to improve scientific writing and research skill by completing several drafts of an original APA formatted research proposal. Students learn to transform ideas into researchable questions by examining the nature of scientific thinking, research design, hypothesis testing, and quantitative methodology. Students apply their knowledge of research methods to prepare to conduct their own research, to become better able to critique scholarly reports of research, and to become better consumers of social science research presented in the media.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
1:00 PM-2:20 PM
Kathryn Burleson
PSY 312 - Abnormal Psychology
4 credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
This course will provide a broad survey of what is considered to be abnormal behavior. Students will become familiar with concepts of abnormal psychology and with some of the clinical and research findings upon which our knowledge of psychological disorders is based. Students will critically review research and write about a particular area of abnormal psychology. It is expected that students will not only have an increased understanding of psychological disorders, but that they will have deepened empathy for those who have them.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00 PM-2:20PM
Bob Swoap
PSY 318 - Social Psychology
4credits: Meets Gen. Educ: Social Science
Social psychology studies how the behavior of individuals and groups are influenced. This survey course examines the major theories and research traditions in social psychology. Topics include social cognition, perception of self and others, stereotypes and prejudice, social influence and persuasion, interpersonal attraction, group dynamics and leadership, conformity, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Students will explore applications to behaviors that impact environmental quality and sustainability, health and well-being, political participation and influence, and the workings of our legal system.
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology is required -or- and PSY 231 Research Methods in Social Science is recommended.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY 324- Sensation and Perception
4credits: Meets Gen. Educ: Social Science
This course explores how human beings gather and interpret information provided by the sensory systems. The psychological properties of the sensory signal, the physiological mechanisms of the nervous system, and the psychological processes of cognition and emotion will be examined. Students will appreciate applications in sensation and perception, including the perceptual aspects of the aesthetic experience in music and the visual arts.
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
11:00 AM-12:20 PM
Jennifer Mozolic
PSY 326 - Theory/Tech. Couns. Psych.
4credits: Meets Gen. Educ: Social Science
This course explores major theories and techniques utilized in psychotherapeutic settings. Through a combination of readings, discussion, and active role-playing, students examine behavioral, cognitive, existential, humanistic, interpersonal, and psychodynamic approaches to treatment. Counseling skills (e.g., empathy and problem solving) are practiced in a supportive classroom setting. Students also present a clinical case study to their classmates focusing on a specific therapy approach.
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
2:20 PM- 3:50 PM
Bob Swoap