PY 129Introduction to Psychology3
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
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PY
43 courses with the subject PY, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PY 130Psychology Laboratory A3
A series of computer-based laboratories to give the student hands on experience with a variety of phenomena in psychology. After the computer exercise, students discuss findings, implications, and applications in small groups. Attendance is required. 3 Pre or Corequisite: PY 129. Students cur- rently enrolled in PY 129 will be given .3 preference if the course is over-enrolled. redit 1 hour credit
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 200Statistics3
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 207Introduction to B
Computers in the Social Sciences Basic and intermediate techniques of data analysis using SPSSPC or similar com- puter software. 1 hour credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 200 or equivalent.
PY 210Research Methods4
The above courses are to be com- pleted by the end of the junior year. One course from the Psychophysiology Area:
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 227Applied Psychology C
Discussion of emerging areas in psychology and the application of psychological princi- ples to real-world settings. Focus on rela- tionship between psychology and various other areas, such as law, medicine, busi- ness, and mental health. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 237Sport Psychology C
An introduction to the basic concepts, prin- ciples, and techniques employed in the field of sport psychology. Major topics include research methods, behavioral principles, personality and assessment, the social psy- chology of sport, the coach, exercise psy- chology, youth sport, the female athlete, the minority athlete and ethical issues. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 243Principles of Learning C
Examination of classical and instrumental conditioning. Phenomena such as stimulus discrimination and generalization, effects of schedules of reinforcement upon responding, the partial reinforcement extinction effect, appetitive and aversive control of behavior, etc., are discussed. Additionally, various hu- man learning paradigms and relevant mem- ory systems are presented. Prerequiste: PY 129. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 244Cognitive Psychology A
Examines the mental operations involved in information processing at the conceptual level. Topics include pattern recognition d and attention, memory structures and proc- , esses, imagery, the interaction of language and thought, the basic thought processes of problem-solving, reasoning and decision- making, and cognitive development. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 245Social Psychology A
Introduction to interpersonal behavior. Topics include attraction, prejudice and discrimination, attitudes, social influence, aggression, social perception, and group be- havior. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 246Personality
Biological and social determinants of per- sonality and its development. Methods of studying personality. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 247Health Psychology3
(May be used t0 meet concentration re- quirements if not used as a health policy elective.) 3 PY 356 Abnormal Psychology 3
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 273States of Consciousness A
Scientific overview of ordinary conscious- ness and other states of consciousness in- cluding sleep and dreams, meditation, bio- feedback, hypnosis, drug-induced states, and parapsychology. The potentials, limita- tions, and dangers of these various states of consciousness are considered. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 276Human Sexuality C
Introduction to theoretical explanations of empirical evidence regarding human sex- ual behavior. Consideration of reproductive anatomy and physiology; sexually trans- mitted diseases; sexual attitudes and be- haviors throughout the life cycle; contra- ception; social issues related to sexuality; sexual dysfunctions; and communication in intimate relationships. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 286Gender Differences3
In the list of courses below, to the right of each course name will be a letter indicating how often the par- ticular course is offered. The key to 3 course frequency codes is as follows: A - Course offered every semester B - Course offered every year 3 C - Course offered every other year 3 D - Course offered on occasion ana- WS 201. Introduction to B
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 289Lifespan Human Development
C. Health and Health Care: 3 credit hours required
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 300Intermediate Statistics D
Application of statistical concepts to experi- mental design in psychological research. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 200 or equivalent.
PY 317Tests and Measurements3
Two courses from the following - 6 c hours
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 339Humanistic Psychology C
Evaluation of contributions of existential, phenomenological, and classical humanis- tic views. Place of humanistic psychology among existing psychological systems. 246, or PY 289. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129 and either PY 245, PY
PY 342Perception A
An investigation of the mental operations involved in the process of obtaining infor- mation from one s everyday environment and constructing the psychological repre- sentations that form the basis of the capac- ity to adapt to that environment. Topics include the perception of space, motion, and form; perceptual constancies; perceptual organization; attention and search; learn- ing and development. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 344Psychology of Language C
The study of human language and thought processes. The course covers the following topics: speech perception, the role of mem- ory systems in processing sentences and storing knowledge, the development of the language rule system in children, the influ- ence of mother s language on the acquisi- tion process, and second language acquisi- tion. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 347Industrial/Organiza
tional Psychology*
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 349Child Psychology B
A review of research findings and norma- tive data pertaining to children in such areas as perception, learning, cognition, and personality. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 351Physiological Psychology A
Study of physiological basis of behavior. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 355Group Dynamics B
Analysis and evaluation of concepts, hy- potheses, techniques, and research in group dynamics. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 245 or SO 204.
PY 356Abnormal Psychology*3
so 303 Social Stratification* so 310 Sociology of Deviant
- Subject
- PY
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 364Cognitive Development B
A study of the conceptual changes which occur during childhood. Topics include theories of cognitive development, infant perceptual capabilities, the evolution of representations, memory systems, lan- guage acquisition, and reasoning. Focus is on current research and theory. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 365Social Development B
Explores the process of socialization. Theo- ries and research relating to social develop- ment in areas such as achievement, self- concept, aggression, altruism, and gender roles are covered. Emphasis on the impact of and linkage between various socializa- tion agents (e.g., parents, peers, & school). Social issues (e.g., divorce, drug abuse, etc.) and intervention programs will be consid- ered. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129.
PY 366Psychology of Adulthood
and Aging
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 370Cross-Cultural B
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 379Child Psychopathology C
Developmental approach to the disorders of childhood. Topics include the short-term and long-term consequences of inadequate attainment of developmental milestones and the developmental course of children at risk for psychological disorders, particu- larly schizophrenia and depression. Ge- netic risk, familial factors, and precursors of the disorders are discussed. PY 356, or ED 225. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 129 and either PY 349,
PY 429History and Systems of
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 430Theoriesof Psychology B
A discussion of the principles, assumptions, construction, and application of various theories of human behavior. The specific theories covered will vary with the instruc- tor, e.g. Anderson s cognitive theory, Ban- dura s social learning theory, Freud s psy- chanalytic theory, Piaget s theory of development, Skinner s theory of learning. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 210 and senior standing.
PY 439Senior Honors Seminar B
In-depth analysis of selected topics. 210 and senior standing. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- invitation by department. PY
PY 447Introduction to Counseling
One Theoretical Thinking course:
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 454Theories of Memory B
In depth exploration of several theoretical approaches to the study of human memory. Past, present, and future implications of the theories will be evaluated and dis- cussed. Senior standing. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 210 and PY 244 or PY 364.
PY 456Theories of Personality
Also required: One course of a de- velopmental focus. PY 364 or PY 365 may count here as well as in the groupings above: PY 349 (Child Psychology) also meets this
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 457Practicum in Crisis A
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 458Practicum in Teaching A
With supervision, teaching assistants (TAs) experience various aspects of teach- ing including class preparation, leading discussions, and student evaluation. Each TA is responsible for sections of PY 130 Psychology Laboratory. Prerequsite: PY 210 and permission of in- structor. 3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 479Internship in Psychology A
A number of internships are available to psychology students. These vary in setting but all involve work under supervision in a community setting. Students should see the department internship director for a description of internships available. permission of internship coordinator. 3 or 6 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- vary depending upon setting;
PY 489Independent Study in A
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 510Contemporary Issues in D
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
PY 550Studies in Psychology D
Exploration in depth of selected topics in psychology. Major focus varies from semes- ter to semester. 1-3 hours credit
- Subject
- PY
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 1997-1999
- Source
- www.fredonia.edu
- Prerequisite
- permission of instructor.
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