| PSYC 110-01 |
Animal Learning and Cognition
Instructor: Anthony Rauhut
Course Description:
In this introductory course, we examine how fundamental principles, derived from the field of animal learning, govern simple and complex human behavior. Topics such as classical and operant conditioning, stimulus control, extinction and avoidance are discussed.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
ALTHSE 201 |
| PSYC 110-02 |
Animal Learning and Cognition
Instructor: Anthony Rauhut
Course Description:
In this introductory course, we examine how fundamental principles, derived from the field of animal learning, govern simple and complex human behavior. Topics such as classical and operant conditioning, stimulus control, extinction and avoidance are discussed.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
TOME 115 |
| PSYC 125-01 |
Brain and Behavior w/Lab
Instructor: Ben Basile
Course Description:
This course will introduce the structure and function of the brain as it influences human behavior. The level of study will be from a molar viewpoint, and findings from such fields as neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and endocrinology will be considered in their relation to a number of behavioral processes. In the laboratory, students will engage in hand-on activities to explore brain anatomy, behavioral analysis and brain-behavior relationships. This course is a Health Studies elective. Three hours classroom and three hours laboratory a week.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
JAMESR 1206
09:30 AM-10:20 AM, MWF
KAUF 185 |
| PSYC 145-01 |
Psychology of Human Sexuality
Instructor: Michele Ford
Course Description:
This course is a study of human sexuality emphasizing psychological aspects. We will cover sexual development from childhood to adulthood, sexual orientations, biological influences, sexual attitudes and behavior, gender, sex therapy, sexual coercion and abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and sexual health, and the development of sexual relationships. The study of human sexuality is inherently interdisciplinary in nature (drawing from such varied disciplines as sociology, women's studies, biology, anthropology, history, and others). Although we will cover some material from these disciplines, we will take an explicitly social psychological perspective, focusing on individual, personal, and social aspects of sexual behaviors, attitudes and beliefs.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
KAUF 179 |
| PSYC 155-01 |
Human Development: Conception through Adolescence
Instructor: Kevin O'Connor
Course Description:
This course will provide an introduction to the principles, theories, and research methods of lifespan developmental psychology from prenatal development and birth through adolescence (0 - 18 years old). It will focus on how individuals develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally at each stage of the early part of the lifespan infancy, childhood, adolescence and the role of context (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, culture, family, peers, schools, neighborhoods) in shaping development. Finally, we will explore how developmental psychology can contribute toward improving lives and inform solutions to social problems.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
KAUF 179 |
| PSYC 155-02 |
Human Development: Conception through Adolescence
Instructor: Kevin O'Connor
Course Description:
This course will provide an introduction to the principles, theories, and research methods of lifespan developmental psychology from prenatal development and birth through adolescence (0 - 18 years old). It will focus on how individuals develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally at each stage of the early part of the lifespan infancy, childhood, adolescence and the role of context (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, culture, family, peers, schools, neighborhoods) in shaping development. Finally, we will explore how developmental psychology can contribute toward improving lives and inform solutions to social problems.
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11:30 AM-12:20 PM, MWF
KAUF 179 |
| PSYC 165-01 |
Psychopathology
Instructor: Nancy Farber
Course Description:
An introduction to various psychological disorders and techniques of diagnosis and treatment. Relevant for students who anticipate careers in medicine, law, and the social or psychological services. This course is a Health Studies elective.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
KAUF 179 |
| PSYC 165-02 |
Psychopathology
Instructor: Nancy Farber
Course Description:
An introduction to various psychological disorders and techniques of diagnosis and treatment. Relevant for students who anticipate careers in medicine, law, and the social or psychological services. This course is a Health Studies elective.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
KAUF 179 |
| PSYC 210-01 |
Analysis of Psychological Data
Instructor: Rui Zhang
Course Description:
Completion of both PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 fulfills the WID Requirement. In this course, one of the core requirements for the major, our focus is how to make sense of numerical information. Students learn to describe and analyze data. Three hours classroom plus three hours laboratory a week. Prerequisite: any 100-level course. NOTE: Completion of both 210 and 211 fulfills the WID requirement.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
KAUF 186
01:30 PM-02:45 PM, TF
KAUF 186 |
| PSYC 211-01 |
Design of Psychological Research
Instructor: Marie Helweg-Larsen
Course Description:
Completion of both PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 fulfills the WID Requirement. Readings and laboratory exercises introduce students to bibliographic resources in psychology, rules of valid scientific inference, and techniques for conducting psychology experiments. Three hours classroom plus three hours laboratory a week. Prerequisite: 210. NOTE: Completion of both 210 and 211 fulfills the WID graduation requirement.
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09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
KAUF 186
10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
KAUF 186 |
| PSYC 320-01 |
Research Methods in Health Psychology
Instructor: Christine Guardino
Course Description:
Health psychology is the study of psychological issues in health, illness and health care. In this course, students will learn about various research methods used in health psychology. Health psychologists use many different methodologies including experimental methods in lab and field, quasi-experimental methods, and observational methods. We will discuss the application of these methods to health psychology research, as well as related topics of validity, measurement, and research ethics. This intensive lab course will culminate in the design and implementation of an original research project in the area of health psychology. . Three hours classroom plus three hours laboratory a week. Prerequisite: PSYC 210 & 211.
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10:30 AM-11:20 AM, MWF
KAUF 185
01:30 PM-04:30 PM, W
KAUF 185 |
| PSYC 330-01 |
Autobiographical Memory Research Methods
Instructor: Azriel Grysman
Course Description:
Cognitive psychology is the study of how the mind processes information, including vision, attention, memory, and decision making, among others. In this course, students will learn about autobiographical memory, or memory for events in a persons life that are considered relevant to understanding a sense of self. Although cognitive psychologists use many different methodologies (including experimental methods, reaction time tasks, and even brain imaging), this course focuses on analyzing personal memory narratives to draw conclusions about memory and selfhood. In doing so, methods covered include reliability and validity, experimenter control when studying memory, correlational and quasi-experimental approaches to data, ethics, and real-world applications of research. This intensive lab course will include the design and implementation of an original research project in the area of autobiographical memory. Three hours classroom plus three hours laboratory a week. Prerequisites: 130, 210 & 211; OR 125, BIOL 132 and NRSC 200.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
KAUF 185
09:00 AM-10:15 AM, TR
KAUF 185 |
| PSYC 375-01 |
Research Methods in Community Psychology Research: Program Evaluation
Instructor: Sharon Kingston
Course Description:
Community Psychology is an applied subdiscipline of psychology that uses social and behavioral science to enhance the well-being of people and their communities and to prevent harmful outcomes. In this course, students will learn how to conduct a program evaluation, one of the primary research methods used in community psychology. Program evaluation uses social science research methods to systematically collect information that can be used to improve social, educational and health services. Although community psychologists use many different methodologies (including field experiments, quasi-experimental methods, correlational research and qualitative research), this intensive class will focus on program evaluation because it is one of the most commonly used methods in community psychology and is considered a core competency for community psychologists. This is a community-based research class and we will be partnering with a community agency to evaluate their services. Three hours classroom plus three hours laboratory a week. Prerequisites: 210 & 211.
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
KAUF 185
03:00 PM-04:15 PM, MR
KAUF 185 |
| PSYC 425-01 |
Seminar in Biological Psychology
Instructor: Ben Basile
Course Description:
An advanced seminar into the relationship between physiological systems and behavior. This course will include coverage of mammalian brain organization and function in terms of transmitter systems which are correlated with the interactions between anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Prerequisites: 210 & 211; OR PSYC 125, BIOL 132 and NRSC 200.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, T
KAUF 185 |
| PSYC 460-01 |
Seminar in Developmental Psychology
Instructor: Kevin O'Connor
Course Description:
This advanced seminar will develop students understanding of how social and contextual forces can shape human development. It will focus on how physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development might be similar or dissimilar based on different life experiences. This course will consider development at all stages of life - childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood and adulthood. When appropriate, this course will draw on perspectives from related disciplines (e.g., history, sociology, public health). Additionally, this course will consider how social categories (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity) influence development. Finally, we will explore how knowledge gained from studying developmental processes in adulthood have been used to improve lives and inform solutions to social problems.Prerequisite: 211
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01:30 PM-02:45 PM, MR
TOME 227 |
| PSYC 470-01 |
Seminar in Counseling Psychology
Instructor: Michele Ford
Course Description:
The major goal of this advanced seminar course is to develop students understanding of the major counseling theories. Students will be introduced to various counseling techniques and the underlying scientific research, including the conditions that facilitate an effective counseling relationship. We will also review and critically evaluate professional ethics and standards for care in counseling psychology. This is largely a theoretical course; while some skills may be introduced and practiced in class, skills-building is not a main goal of the course. Students will engage in presentation of differing research topics within the field, while also applying relevant course information to case studies. Course requirements include, but are not limited to, class participation, reflection papers, research papers and oral presentations. Prerequisite: 211.
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10:30 AM-11:45 AM, TR
KAUF 187 |
| PSYC 480-01 |
Music and Mental Health
Instructor: Nancy Farber
Course Description:
Music has long been known to impact mental well-being. The early Greek writers believed musicians could influence emotions by the choice of scale, penetrating the soul and restoring inner harmony. In this advanced seminar, we will be exploring the impact of music on mental health. We will learn together by reviewing the professional literature, class discussion, and experiential exercises. Students will be responsible for choosing a research topic within this area, reading professional literature and writing a research synthesis.
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01:30 PM-04:30 PM, F
KAUF 187 |
| PSYC 500-01 |
Investigating Impacts on Communities of Color
Instructor: Michele Ford
Course Description:
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| PSYC 550-01 |
Autobiographical Memory Research
Instructor: Azriel Grysman
Course Description:
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| PSYC 550-02 |
Research in Cultural Psychology and Sustainable Behaviors
Instructor: Rui Zhang
Course Description:
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| PSYC 560-01 |
Autobiographical Memory Research
Instructor: Azriel Grysman
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| PSYC 560-02 |
Research in Stress, Resilience, and Health
Instructor: Christine Guardino
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