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Psychology
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PSY101 | General Psychology | 3 Credits |
Introduces the field of psychology. Covers major principles and their application to the study of human behavior. |
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PSY102 | Psychology of Personal/Social Adjustment | 2-3 Credits |
Focuses on understanding and applying psychological principles and theories to personal development and human relationships. |
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PSY105 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 Credits |
Presents basic principles in biological science, including neural function and cognition. Topics will range from the electrical basis of brain function to higher-order cognitive processes and neurodegenerative diseases. Applications will also be introduced, from the treatment and impact of neurological diseases on society, to how we can use computational models of the brain. Same as BIOL 105 & NS 105. |
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PSY120 | The Psychology of Human Performance | 3 Credits |
Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Surveys the psychology of human performance. Explores the psychological, emotional, and strategic dimensions of human performance. Emphasis will be to provide students with a comprehensive background that they can apply to their own performance areas. |
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PSY130 | Human Sexuality | 3 Credits |
Covers major topics in human sexuality such as gender, sexual anatomy, sexually-transmitted diseases, sexual response and disorders, sexual orientation, sexual coercion, and commercial sex. |
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PSY210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3-4 Credits |
Prerequisites: PSY101,SOC101 & MATH096 or consent of instructor Develops an understanding of statistical methods and training in the useful presentation and interpretation of behavioral science data, including elementary computer use. Same as SOC 210. |
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PSY220 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3 Credits |
Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Introduces the application of psychology principles of learning and cognitive development. |
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PSY230 | Intro to Personality Psychology | 3 Credits |
Introduces students to personality testing and the major approaches to the study of personality, including the influence of heredity, learning, the unconscious, etc. |
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PSY233 | Child Psychology | 2-3 Credits |
Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Explains the growth and development of children from conception through early adolescence. |
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PSY234 | Psychology of Adolescence | 2-3 Credits |
Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Examines psyc |