72 courses with the subject PSY, 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.
PSY 100Introduction to Psychology1.0
Course This course will welcome students to psychology, the scientific study of mental andbehavioral processes. A wide range of approaches within psychology will be discussed, including neuroscience, cognitive and memory processes, learning, human development, clinical psychology, social psychology, and personality psychology. Along the way, psychological methods and the history of the field will be discussed. Upon completing this course, students will be eligible to enroll in any 200-level course in the department. CC: SOCS
Course The descriptive and inferential statistical procedures used by researchers to explain and analyze their results. Mean, variance, correlation, hypothesis testing using t-test, ANOVA, and nonparametric tests. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 , PSY 210 / BIO 210 or (BIO 103 and BIO 104 ) ISP: ENS A typical first year major program includes • A 100-level introductory course
PSY 100 , PSY 210 / BIO 210 or ( BIO 103 and BIO 104 ) ISP: ENS
PSY 210Neuroscience: Mind & Behavior1.0
Course Basic concepts of brain functioning as they relate to psychological phenomena. Including methodology, neuroanatomy, and neurotransmission, important for understanding the mediation of behavior. Cross- Listed: BIO 210 Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or (BIO 103 and BIO 104 ) CC: SET ISP: STS
PSY 100 or ( BIO 103 and BIO 104 ) CQ: SET ISP: STS
PSY 212Neurobiology1.0
Course This course focuses on fundamental concepts of neurobiology using studies from invertebrate and/or vertebrate model systems. Topics covered will include neural development, synaptic connectivity, neural plasticity, neuronal cell properties, sensory systems, and control of movement. Cross-Listed: BIO 242 Prerequisite(s): BIO 103 and BIO 104
Course This course will examine the relationship between brain function and behavior, especially the evaluation and treatment of individuals across the lifespan who have cognitive deficits and brain compromise (e.g., due to injury, neurodevelopmental or degenerative processes, toxic exposure, etc.). The material is interdisciplinary, integrating across various sub-disciplines of medicine (e.g., neurology, psychiatry, radiology) and subfields of psychology (e.g. neuroscience, clinical disorders, assessment, cognitive, health). Clinical cases and research reports will be used to illustrate and characterize neuropsychological phenomena, conditions, and diagnoses. The course objectives will be accomplished through lecture, readings, discussion, guest speakers, and experiential activities (e.g., clinical interview, test administration, field experience, etc.). Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or PSY 210 or BIO 210 or instructor permission
PSY 100 or PSY 210 or BIO 210 or instructor permission
PSY 215Health Psychology1.0
Course This course will examine psychology's role in the etiology, prevention, progression, and treatment of disease. Topics will include mechanisms by which stress and health-related behaviors such as diet, exercise, smoking and substance abuse contribute to illness, doctor-patient communication, problems of medical compliance, cognitive/behavioral treatment techniques, pain management, and health promotion/ disease prevention strategies. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 ISP: STS
Course This course will focus on how people take in information about the world around them, store that information, and retrieve it to help them solve problems. In doing so, we will discuss the seemingly paradoxical conclusion that we take in and interpret a great deal of our environment but that we also fail to notice much of it. We will also discuss how we are able to work on and manipulate the information we have taken in, and make decisions based on it, emphasizing the impact that this process has on our ability to perform many cognitive tasks. Additionally, those factors that influence how and how well we encode and later retrieve various types of information will be considered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or (BIO 103 and BIO 104 )
Course This course will present a broad overview of language and its instantiation within the human brain. We will pay particular attention to 1) the ways that neurological disorders impact language functioning, and 2) how
Course This course presents an overview of the field of social psychology: We live in a world in which social factors can dramatically impact us. We will thus explore major theories and classic and contemporary research on why people think, feel, and behave the way they do in both individual and group settings. Topics may also include evolutionary and cultural perspectives, research methods and ethics in the field, and applications of social psychology to areas such as health, law, education, and public policy. Cross-Listed: SOC 203 Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 is required per the PSY Department. SOC 100 does not serve as a prerequisite.
PSY 100 is required per the PSY Department. SOC 100 does not serve as a
PSY 236Psychology of Conspiracy Theories1
Course This course will explore the psychology of conspiracy theories. We will start the term by establishing the definitions of key course concepts and discussing how researchers measure the tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. We will then explore the diverse reasons why people believe in conspiracy theories. We will also investigate who believes in conspiracy theories. We will then turn our focus to examining the many detrimental consequences of conspiracist beliefs. We will close the term by discussing strategies for avoiding falling prey to conspiracy theories and other hoaxes. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 CC: SOCS
Course This course traces the processes that influence human development across the lifespan, from infancy to old age. What are the cognitive, emotional and social behavioral milestones that occur at each significant stage of development? In what ways do human beings change as they get older, and in what ways do they stay the same? What early experiences can influence later developmental outcomes? The major theoretical perspectives that help illuminate the developmental process, as well as the experimental and quasi-experimental methods of study, will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 CC: SOCS, WAC, JCHF, JSPE
Course This interdisciplinary course will provide an overview of the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sexual, gender, and moral development of adolescents, with a particular emphasis on the experience of ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse adolescents. The course emphasizes critical thinking, careful reading, analysis, and class participation. We will discuss implications of course content for teachers, families, service providers, and policy makers. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
Course This course will examine the social and psychological processes that shape the dying and bereavement process. The historical and cultural factors that influence attitudes toward dying and the ethical issues that impact decisions about how we die will be discussed. In addition, this course will discuss end of life care, including hospice, palliative care and pain management; how our health care system treats the dying; mental health interventions; and suicide. There are no prerequisites for this course. CC: JSPE, WAC ISP: STS
Course In this course, we will apply the principles of psychology to various aspects of teaching and learning, with an emphasis on the cognitive abilities of students, classroom management procedures, and motivational techniques. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 CC: SOCS, JCHF, JSPE ISP: STS
Course An introduction to the diagnosis, study, and treatment of psychological disorders. Emphasis will be placed on the cause (i.e., etiology), expected outcome (i.e., prognosis), and prevalence of the major mental disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders. The course covers major categories of psychiatric diagnoses including Anxiety, Mood, Eating, Sexual, Trauma and Stressor-Related, Obsessive-Compulsive, Personality, Somatic, Dissociative, and Psychotic Disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 or PSY 210 or BIO 210 CC: GSPE
Course This course will emphasize personality theory and research in an effort to understand individual persons. Students will come to learn more about their own and others' personality through a variety of approaches, such as traits and individual differences, psychoanalysis, personality development, self psychology, and the humanistic perspective. Drawing connections to other areas of psychological science, the course will explore how personality relates to motivation, emotion, cognition, and behavior. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
Course A socio-psychological approach to understanding a variety of addictive behaviors. Includes coverage of substance abuse, e.g., alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, illegal drugs, as well as activities such as gambling, sex, exercise, and food/eating. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
Course This course will introduce students to the psychology of gender. We will examine both how psychologists study gender and how psychology itself can be a gendered field. Time will be spent addressing relevant research methods, theories, and applications. During this course, students will learn about the different research methods, clinical techniques, and applications used by psychologists that are relevant to the psychology of gender. In focusing on psychology's role in examining women and gender, students will be exposed to primary source readings in the field and personal accounts. Lastly, students will engage with this material via in-depth class discussions and diverse assignments. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 CC: SOCS ISP: GSWS
Course Students will learn how to conduct research in psychological science, including hypothesis development, research design, data collection, scientific writing, ethical considerations, and dissemination. Students will also learn how to conduct statistical analyses using the SPSS software package, to include regression as well as analysis of within-participant and factorial designs. In the capstone assignment, students will develop their own hypotheses and design their own psychological experiments with which to test those hypotheses. Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 with a grade of C- or better; students who earned a B-plus or better in STA 104 , STA 164 , or ECO 243 are also
PSY 200 with a grade of C- or better; students who earned a B-plus or better in STA 104 , STA 164 , or ECO 243 are also eligible to enroll in PSY 300; students who earned a 4 or 5 in Statistics AP are eligible to enroll in PSY 300.
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PSY 300L CQ: WAC, WAC-R Lecture/
PSY 310Cognitive Neuroscience1.0
Course This course will present in depth the present understanding of the brain mechanisms that give rise to many mental processes, including attention, memory, language production, and comprehension, numerical processing, reasoning, emotions, and executive functioning. Weekly laboratory sessions will cover major methodologies used in cognitive neuroscience, including brain imaging and neural network simulation. Prerequisite(s): (PSY 210 or BIO 210 ) and PSY 220 and PSY 300 Corequisite(s): PSY 310L CC: SCLB, WAC Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
Course The study of sensation and perception examines the physics of the real world (stimulus), how the nervous system captures information about the environment (sensation), and the translation of sensory information into meaningful events (perception). Multiple levels of analysis will be introduced including sensory physiology, psychophysiology, and psychophysics. The class will cover a variety of topics, possibly to include how the eye is not a camera, why people need glasses, how 3-D movies work, the mysteries of face blindness, and what's hiding behind your eardrum. Prerequisite(s): (PSY 210 or BIO 210 ) and PSY 300 Corequisite(s): PSY 313L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
PSY 330Advanced Personality and Social Psychology1.0
Course Covers contemporary theory and research on (a) attitudes and social cognition (e.g., attitude formation and change; impression formation; persuasion; stereotypes and prejudice; emotion; self-regulation), (b) interpersonal relationships and group processes (e.g., romance; intergroup relations; aggression; pro- and anti-social behavior), and (c) personality and individual differences (e.g., trait structure, development, assessment, and outcomes). Weekly lab involves learning and applying topically relevant research methods. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 and (PSY 230 or PSY 251 ) Corequisite(s): PSY 330L CC: SCLB Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.
Course Examination and evaluation of scientific theories and research about emotions, including the evolution and development of emotions, the physiological and neurological underpinnings of emotions, individual differences and psychopathology, and the role of emotions in close relationships and everyday life. Prerequisite(s): PSY 210 or PSY 213 or PSY 220 or PSY 225 or PSY 230 or PSY 240 or PSY 250 or PSY 251
PSY 210 or PSY 213 or PSY 220 or PSY 225 or PSY 230 or PSY 240 or PSY 250 or PSY 251
PSY 347Psychology of Sexuality1.0
Course We will examine the varied forms of human sexuality from a psychological perspective. This analysis will include several theoretical approaches (e.g., comparative, biological, evolutionary, psychoanalytic, queer theory) and a range of topics (e.g., sexual development across the lifespan, choice of gender of partners, the relation of sexuality and gender, power relations in sexuality). Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 ISP: GSW
Course Survey of the major contemporary systems of psychotherapy. Includes analytic, family systems, cognitive and behavioral approaches. Students will learn theories, techniques, and processes involved in the practice of psychotherapy. Clinical diagnoses and interventions are revisited from the perspective of communications theory. The lab portion of the course will include opportunities for experiential learning, including: clinical skill development using clinical research methods for coding and analyzing factors salient in dyad and group communication (e.g., non-verbal,
Course Learn about one of psychology's most important and unique practical contributions. Review issues related to test construction (e.g., reliability and validity) and practice construction and validation of a new test that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Students will work with SPSS in the lab and will be exposed to a range of commonly used psychological assessments, such as intelligence tests, in lab sessions. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 CC: WAC-R, JNPS
Course This course will focus on major forms of atypical development in childhood and adolescence. These include disorders of behavior, disorders of emotion, and developmental and learning problems. You will learn about the defining characteristics, associated features, possible causes, theoretical formulations, research evidence, and current approaches to intervention and prevention for a wide range of child and adolescent disorders. In addition, we will focus on diversity, inclusion, and ethics in this population. We will trace the possible developmental course of each disorder and show how biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors interact with the child's environment to determine its expression. Case examples will be used to enrich your understanding of the experience of children with psychopathology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 100 and PSY 240 or PSY 250 CC: SOCS
Course This course will provide an overview of theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on intersectional oppression. We will examine in-depth issues that are central to the psychological study of oppression, such as the evolution of oppression in psychological research, practice, and society; interpersonal, institutional, and internalized influences and theories on oppression; psychological and mental health implications of oppression; and the ways in which psychological science can be applied to address these issues. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 CC: WS
Course This seminar will provide students with an opportunity to examine how brain processes impact behavior and psychological functioning. Students will gain experience giving oral presentations and critically evaluating empirical studies pertaining to both normal and abnormal behavior. Cross-Listed: BIO 211 Prerequisite(s): (PSY 210 or BIO 210 ) and PSY 300 CC: SET, WAC, WS
( PSY 210 or BIO 210 ) and PSY 300 CQ: SET, WAC, WS
PSY 411Seminar in Clinical Neuropsychology1.0
Course This seminar provides opportunity for an in-depth view into the field of Clinical Neuropsychology, which aims to explore the relationship between brain function and behavior, especially the evaluation and treatment of individuals across the lifespan who have cognitive deficits and brain compromise (e.g., due to injury, neurodevelopmental or degenerative processes, toxic exposure, etc.). The material is interdisciplinary, integrating across various sub-disciplines of medicine (e.g. neurology, psychiatry, radiology) and subfields of psychology (e.g. neuroscience, clinical disorders, assessment, cognitive, health). Clinical cases and research reports will be used to illustrate and characterize neuropsychological phenomena, conditions, and diagnoses. The small class size will facilitate engage learning through discussion of primary research literature, student presentations, and experiential activities (e.g. , clinical interview, test administration, and community engagement/service learning opportunities). Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 and one of the following: PSY 210 or BIO 210 or PSY 213 or PSY 220 or PSY 250 or instructors permission CC: WS
PSY 300 and one of the following: PSY 210 or BIO 210 or PSY 213 or PSY 220 or PSY 250 or instructors permission CQ: WS
PSY 420Seminar in Cognitive Psychology1.0
Course The aim of this course is explore the concept of emotion from behavioral- and brain-based perspectives. While trying to understand the role of emotion in behavior has been an interest for centuries, what we know about the biological underpinnings of emotion, or affect, is only decades old.
4. Senior Writing Requirement (WS): Senior Seminar Options: A 2 or 3-term senior thesis or research project (required for Honors; also PSY 300 is required by Psychology supervisors) OR one the following seminars:
Course A selected area of social psychology. Specific topic will be announced in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 or permission of instructor. CC: WS
Course This course examines two lines of inquiry, principally initiated in the 1950's and 60's by John Bowlby and Ernest Becker, respectively, which have subsequently developed into two influential contemporary theories in experimental social and personality psychology: attachment theory and terror management theory (TMT). These theories and the intellectual traditions that spawned them address two elements of life - love and death - that have far-reaching psychological consequences and philosophical implications. The course will start with discussion of Bowlby's and Becker's classic books, and as class progresses, class members will assume increased responsibility for leading discussions and examining contemporary research. Ultimately, each class member will develop his or her own questions, and tentative answers, relating to the course material, which will culminate in a significant paper. There are no prerequisites for this course. CC: WS
Course In this seminar, we'll explore a variety of ways in which psychology and sports intersect. First, we'll discuss the psychology of the athlete: Which psychological mechanisms and traits predict success in competition? Next, we'll discuss the psychology of the fan: Why are we so emotionally impacted when our team wins or loses? Finally, we'll discuss the psychology of sports marketing: How do advertisers and marketers use sports to get us to buy their stuff? Readings will primarily consist of peer-reviewed journal articles from the fields of social psychology, cognitive psychology, sports psychology, marketing, and advertising. The term will conclude with each student creating a novel hypothesis relating to the psychology of sports, designing a rigorous study with which one might empirically test that hypothesis, and creating mock data that supports that hypothesis. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 or permission on instructor. CC: WS
Course Development during adolescence and early adulthood, including changing relations to parents, love and sexuality, moral and cognitive growth, and the establishing of identity. The seminar will use the case study method, i.e., we will analyze a series of individual people's accounts of their adolescent experience. Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 or PSY 251 or permission of the instructor CC: WS
Course A selected area of clinical psychology. Topic will be announced in advance by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): PSY 250 or permission of the instructor. CC: WS
Course Intensive practicum course designed to provide direct exposure to clinical populations, along with structured individual and group clinical supervision. Activities include placement at a psychologically-oriented internship site, along with seminar discussion of clinical cases and systems issues. Emphasis on the theoretical understanding of clinical assessment and intervention from a psychological perspective, integrating both nomothetic and ideographic approaches. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. CC: WS
Course This course will focus on normative and pathological body image, weight, and eating behaviors. In the beginning of the course, students will be trained to deliver the Body Project, an empirically supported cognitive- dissonance based eating disorder prevention program. Students will develop a research idea to test with their Body Project workshop participants. Over the course of the term, students will give one Body Project workshop and write a final research paper on their findings. Prerequisite(s): PSY 300 and PSY 250 or permission of the instructor. CC:
