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Certain 200-level, 300-level, and 400-level courses not offered regularly are scheduled for majors as need is indicated through academic advising.

PSYC-100. Introductory Psychology (4)
This course is an introduction to psychological research and topics selected to illustrate interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives.  The goal is to enhance insight into individuals, the internal factors that influence their psychological processes, and their relationship with their social milieu.

PSYC-110. Research and Statistical Methods (4)
This course is an introduction to psychological research, emphasizing non-experimental research methodologies including field studies, correlational research, and quasi-experimental and ex post facto research designs.  Topics covered include the following: operationism, measurement and error, subject and variable selections, experimental control, and ethical issues.  Students will also be introduced to the use of statistics as a research tool.  Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

PSYC-210W. Experimental Design and Statistical Methods (4)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with principles of experimental design, statistical techniques, and laboratory methods used in psychology.  Lectures, demonstrations, data collection, and the preparation of scientific reports.
Prerequisites: ENGL-100 (or ENGL-102), PSYC-100, PSYC-110, MATH-241Q, or permission of instructor. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

PSYC-260. Mental Health and Abnormal Psychology (4)
Mental health problems are examined from the biological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic/existential and sociocultural perspectives.  Topics include reactive, anxiety, and personality disorders, psychosis and organic disorders, and substance abuse.  Prevention and treatment of mental illness are discussed.
Prerequisite: PSYC-100.

PSYC-265. Educational Psychology (4)
Educational application of psychological concepts will be addressed.  The focus is on the psychological processes involved in learning and behavior management in the classroom, but the course includes a survey of cognitive and social development (the same course as EDUC-265).
Prerequisite: PSYC-100.

PSYC-301. Reading in Psychology (1)
Individual study of one or more selected topics in the psychological literature, and preparation of an annotated bibliography of a detailed proposal for subsequent research.  To register for this course, the student must have the consent of a member of the psychology staff to serve as adviser.

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PSYC-302. Reading in Psychology (1)
Content and prerequisites as in PSYC-301, but offered in the Spring term.

PSYC-325. Behavioral Neurosciences (4)
A study of the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system, particularly of the neural substrates of behavior.  Topics include evolutionary, anatomical and physiological approaches to the nervous system and behavior.  Some emphasis will be placed on topics in sleep research and in cerebral lateralization of function.  May be taken in conjunction with Psychology 327.  Prerequisites: PSYC-100; BIO-100 or 111; or permission of the instructor.

PSYC-330. Cognitive Psychology (4)
A review of contemporary research and theory dealing with human mental processes.  Topics covered include attention, pattern recognition, structure of memory, memory processes, and language acquisition.
Prerequisites: PSYC-100 and 210W.

PSYC-345. Child Development (4)
A study of human development from conception through childhood.  Physical, cognitive, and social development will be reviewed in terms of psychological theory and empirical research.  Emphasis will be given to the interaction between cultural and individual influences on the course of development.
Prerequisite: PSYC-100.

PSYC-360. Psychology in the Community (4)
Application of psychological theory, research methods, and empirical findings to community programs dealing with contemporary social problems, such as crime and delinquency, racial prejudice, environmental pollution, mental illness, drug addiction, poverty and other forms of deprivation.
Prerequisite: PSYC-100.

PSYC-365. Organizational Psychology (4)
The study of human behavior in work settings.  Motivation and productivity, personnel selection, human-computer interaction, and causes and consequences of job stress.  The effects of different approaches to management are addressed.
Prerequisite: PSYC-100 and MATH-241Q.

PSYC-381. Psychology Internship (3)
An off-campus academic/work experience under the supervision of an internship adviser and an on-site supervisor.  Contact departmental chair for further information. 
Prerequisites: Junior standing, nine credits in psychology, and approval of a faculty internship adviser.

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PSYC-440. Social Psychology (4)
The study of social forces as they originate with and impinge on individuals.  Attitude-behavior relationships, group membership, and causes of antisocial and pro-social behavior are analyzed.  Historical perspectives are included. 
Prerequisites: PSYC-100 and MATH-241Q.

PSYC-450. Psychopathology and Psychotherapy (4)
Clinical and experimental approaches to the understanding and treatment of psychosis, anxiety disorders, and related conditions.  Selected topics are studied intensively to illustrate the wide variety of contemporary viewpoints and techniques.
Prerequisites: Psychology 100, 260, and 265 or 345.

PSYC-455. Personality (4)
A comprehensive survey of psychological theory and research dealing with the normal aspects of human nature.  The psychoanalytic, biogenetic, trait, humanistic, and behavioral perspectives will be explored.
Prerequisites: PSYC-100, 260, and 265, 355 or 345.

PSYC-481 or 482. Research (4)
Investigations of an experimental, clinical or theoretical nature pursued independently by the student.  The preparation of a written and oral scientific report is required.  To register for the course, a student must have the consent of a member of the psychology staff to serve as his or her adviser.
Prerequisite: CST-201 (CA-100).
 

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