Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Summer 2013
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PSYC 1101. General Psychology. (3) A survey of the field including such topics as learning, emotions, motivation, personality, psychological testing, and abnormal behavior. Emphasis on psychology as a behavioral science. May be taken with or without the lab. Concurrent enrollment in the General Psychology Lab is strongly encouraged. A grade of C or better must be earned within two attempts to declare or continue as a psychology major. Students who wish to apply this course to the University science and technology Lab Science requirement must take PSYC 1101L during the same semester in which they take PSYC 1101. Students who do not take PSYC 1101L concurrently with PSYC 1101 will earn non-lab science credit. PSYC 1101 does not earn University science and technology science credit for psychology majors and minors. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
PSYC 1101L. General Psychology Laboratory. (1) Pre/Co-Requisite – PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or better. An introduction to laboratory equipment and procedures used in psychological science. Meets two hours per week. May not be taken apart from PSYC 1101 and may not be used as part of the psychology major or minor. PSYC 1101L may not be counted toward completion of the Psychology major or minor. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
PSYC 2103. Research Methodology II. (3) (W) Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSYC 1101; PSYC 2101; and STAT (1222 or 1220 or 1221), all with a grade of C or better within two attempts. and PSYC 2101 with a grade of C or above. Hands-on experience with experimental, observational, and correlational methods of psychological research. Communicating research results using APA Style is a major component of the course. Emphasis on methodology rather than content and applicability of methods to current topics in psychology. A grade of C or better must be earned within two attempts to continue in the psychology major. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)
PSYC 4603. History and Systems of Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSYC 1101 with a grade of C or above, at least 9 hours of PSYC courses beyond the 1000 level, Senior standing, PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts and permission of the department. Historical antecedents and origins of modern psychology. Emphasis on influential psychological systems such as behaviorism and psychoanalysis. May be used in fulfillment of the capstone requirement for the degree. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 4606. Advanced Topics in Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above, Senior standing, PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts. and permission of department. Examination of special psychological topics. May be used in fulfillment of the capstone requirement for the degree. (Most Fall, Spring, Occasional Summer)
PSYC 4612. Seminar in Behavior Modification. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103, Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts. PSYC 2112, and PSYC 3112, all with grades of C or above. Current issues in behavior modification, including an integration of principles, techniques and practical experiences. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (On demand)
PSYC 4613. Seminar in Physiological Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above and permission of the department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts. (PSYC 3113 or equivalent also strongly recommended.) Intensive study of selected topics in physiological psychology, such as psychopharmacology, biofeedback and self-regulation, and sleeping and waking. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4619. Seminar in Experimental Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above and permission of the department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts. In-depth examination of an area of current concern in the psychological laboratory. Each semester has a different focus such as discrimination, learning, memory, experimental analysis of behavior and attention. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4625. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above, permission of the department, Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts; and either PSYC 2120, PSYC 2121, or PSYC 2124 with a grade of C or above. Concentrated examination of selected current issues and research in a field of developmental psychology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4630. Seminar in Social Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 and PSYC 3130, both with grades of C or above, and permission of the department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts; and PSYC 3130 with a grade of C or better. Intensive study at the advanced level of topics of current research and theoretical interest in social psychology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4650. Seminar in Human Adaptation and Behavior. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above, Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts, and permission of the department. Intensive reading and discussion in selected areas of psychology, such as stress, personality, emotions and psychopathology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4655. Seminar in Community Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 PSYC 2150, PSYC 3151, all with grades of C or above, and permission of the department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts; and PSYC 2150 and PSYC 3155 all with a grade of C or above. Application of psychological research findings to specific problems in the community with emphasis on problems hypothesized directly to affect psychological well-being. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4660. Seminar in Health Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 with a grade of C or above and permission of the department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts; and PSYC 2160 with a grade of C or above. Detailed examination of issues relevant to health and behavior. Readings and discussion of health-related concepts and controversies current in the professional literature. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4670. Seminar in Industrial Psychology. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: PSYC 2103 and PYSC 2171, both with grades of C or above, and permission of department. Psychology major; Senior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220); PSYC 2101; and PSYC 2103 all with a grade of C or better within two attempts; and PSYC 2171 with a grade of C or above. Topics of current concern in industrial/organizational psychology and related disciplines including issues that affect individuals at work and organizations in society. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 4690. Honors Thesis I. (3) Prerequisites: Psychology major; at least junior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220) both with C or better within two attempts; PSYC 2101; PSYC 2103 both with a grade of B or better; and Ppermission of instructor. Initiation of independent Honors research, including the preparation and defense of a formal thesis proposal. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 4691. Honors Thesis II. (3) (O, W) Prerequisites: Psychology major; at least junior standing; PSYC 1101; STATS (1222 or 1221 or 1220) both with C or better within two attempts; PSYC 2101; PSYC 2103 both with a grade of B or better; PSYC 4690 with a grade of B or better; and permission of instructor.: PSYC 3790. Completion of independent Honors research, including the preparation and defense of a formal Honors thesis. May be used in fulfillment of the capstone requirement for the degree. (Fall, Spring, Summer)