PSYC - Psychology Courses PSYC 1101 | Introduction to General Psychology (2-2-3) | An introduction to the full breadth of the science and practice of psychology including such topics as research methodology, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, emotion and motivation, life-span development, personality, deviance, therapy, and social psychology.
| PSYC 1103 | Introduction to the Behavioral and Social Sciences (3-0-3) | An interdisciplinary introduction to methods and concepts in the behavioral and social sciences, including (but not limited to) anthropology, economics, psychology, and sociology. Emphasis will be placed on integrating the perspectives various disciplines contribute to understanding and explaining human behavior and social order. (Cross-listed by participating departments)
| PSYC 1105 | Honors Seminar in Psychology (2-2-3) | An in-depth study of selected psychological topics for selected students. The course will include hands-on experience, and will emphasize critical examination of evidence, understanding contemporary applications of basic behavioral science, and appreciation of the breadth of the discipline of psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
| PSYC 2101 | Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment (3-0-3) | An examination of applied psychological theory and research, especially related to factors which enhance or challenge mental health and well being. Emphasis will be placed on prevention, self- exploration and personal growth. Among the topics considered will be values development, conflict and its resolution, lifestyle management, anxiety and stress, motivation, emotions and their control, physical and mental wellness, and effective interpersonal communication.
| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development (3-0-3) | The study of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial changes across the life span. Major developmental theories and research are presented with emphasis on applying concepts to life experience. Note: This course is intended primarily for nursing and allied health majors. For more detailed coverage of developmental topics, the student may wish to consider PSYC 3131, Child and Adolescent Psychology, and/or PSYC 3133, Adult Development and Aging.
| PSYC 2150 | Introduction to Human Diversity (3-0-3) | An examination of a variety of gender, age, racial, ethnic and cultural issues from a psychological and, to a lesser extent, biological perspective, especially as these influence individual development. Emphasis will be placed on historical trends, communication, critical thinking, and healthy functioning in an increasingly diverse world.
| PSYC 3121 | Quantitative Methods (3-2-4) | A study of statistical methods most widely used in the analysis of psychological data, including both descriptive and inferential statistics. Consideration will be given
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