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Psychology (PSYCH)

PSYCH 210      General Psychology View Details
A survey of the fundamental principles, theories, and methods of psychological science. Prerequisite to all other courses in psychology except with consent of the instructor. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 270P      Compulsive Gambling And Other Addictions View Details
Course will focus on compulsive gambling and the psychology of addiction. Alcohol, drug, food and sex addiction will also be explored. After attending this course, the student will be able to understand the problem gambling continuum, the phases of the problem gambler and how this addiction affects the family.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 302WI      Experimental Psychology View Details
The rationale and methodology of experimentation in psychology, emphasizing interpretation of data and the design of experiments. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory a week. Prerequisites: PSYCH 210; PSYCH 316 must be completed prior to or concurrently with this course; successful completion of WEPT. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSYCH 303WI      Psychological Writing View Details
Writing skills in science are emphasized. Instruction and intensive practice in writing are provided.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 304      Learning View Details
Survey course of the fundamental principles of contemporary theories of learning. Prerequisite: Psych 210
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 305      Psychology Of Women View Details
A critical examination of studies of the psychology and behavior of women. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 308      Sensation And Perception View Details
The study of how we perceive the world through our senses, including the anatomy and function of the sense organs and the effect of normal and altered sensory experience on behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 302WI must be completed prior to or concurrently with this course. Restrictions: May not be taken for graduate credit.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 310      Theories Of Aggression View Details
Major theories of aggression and their application are examined. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 311      Applied Psychology View Details
The major applications of scientific psychology to human problems and behavior, such as business, mental health, and education are covered. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 312      Social Psychology View Details
Survey of behavior in the actual, imagined, and implied presence of others, including attitudes, the self, conformity, altruism, aggression, prejudice, and group processes. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 316      Quantitative Methods In Psychology View Details
Introduction to the use, calculation, reporting, and interpretation of descriptive and elementary inferential statistical techniques in psychological science. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 210; Any MATH 110 or higher (except MATH 125). Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 320      Ethnic And Minority Perspectives In Psychology View Details
The theory, methods and content of psychology relevant to the interests and needs of ethnic minorities, and the contributions of ethnic groups and other minorities to psychology. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 322      Child Psychology View Details
Survey of child development from conception to adolescence, including major theories, developmental milestones and research related to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of children. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 322P      Child Psychology View Details
Survey of the child development from conception to adolescence, including major theories, developmental milestones and research related to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of children. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 323      Theory And Methods Of Personality View Details
The development, organization, dynamics and determinants of personality. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 328      Psychology Of Human Sexual Behavior View Details
The psychological , biological and social factors that contribute to human sexuality, and a review of human sexual development across the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 331      An Introduction To Health Psychology View Details
A survey of the role of psychological factors in physical health and well-being including in health promotion, disease prevention, and adjustment to illness. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 400      Principles Of Psychological Testing View Details
The theory of psychological testing and measurement. Prerequisite: PSYCH 316.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 403      Environmental Psychology View Details
Environmental influences on the behavior of individuals and their influence on the environment. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 405      Motivation and Emotion View Details
A review of the principles of both human and animal motivation from classical drive, behavioral, and cognitive perspectives. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 3 hours
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