PSY

Subject

PSY

Type

course

Edition

199184-undated-fallback-2fd7229a-uncsa.edu

Source

www.uncsa.edu

A one-semester course with flexible content exploring specialized studies in psychology.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

This course offers a survey of scientific theories and research findings in human psychological development, including its biological, behavioral, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Study of human sexuality emphasizing methods of sexuality research, relationships, gender identity, intimacy, sexual response, reproduction, exploitation, and dysfunctions. This course will introduce students to a variety of topics and issues related to human sexuality, primarily by focusing on human sexual behavior of individuals, within groups, and within the environments that support these behaviors. Students will learn and process ideas and information through reading, class discussion lectures and guest lecturers; topic research, active participation in group and individual exercises, project work and other forms of assignments.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-Level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: ENG 1200

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Survey of scientific theories and research on the nature, causes, and consequences of individual behavior in social context. Topics include relationships, groups, attitudes, persuasion, aggression, altruism, and prejudice. PSY 2198 Advanced Topics in Psychology 3 credits

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Prerequisite

ENG 1200 or FYS 1200

A one-semester course with flexible content exploring specialized studies in psychology. PSY 2200 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Prerequisite

none

A description of the various psychological disorders and the methods used to study them. Each disorder is approached from a number of perspectives: biological, psychosocial (psychodynamic, interpersonal, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic) and sociocultural. PSY 2400 Cognitive Psychology 3 credits

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Prerequisite

none

This course presents a survey of scientific theories and research in cognitive psychology. Topics include human learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. PSY 2500 Cognition of Music & Sound 3 credits As part of human cognition, our perception, production, and understanding of music have elicited many questions: What is music in relation to "sound"? What is the relationship of music and emotions, or memory? Can music influence perception in other modalities? What is the meaning of music? Can music make us smarter? Is music a language? What is biological and what is cultural in the aesthetics of music? What are the origins of music? Is music an evolutionary adaptation? This course will reframe many of these questions from the interdisciplinary standpoint of cognitive science, acoustics, music theory, and semiotics to explore music as a cognitive process. Topics will include the perception of pitch, timbre, rhythm, and localization; music and the brain, cognitive aspects of the aesthetics of music; the relationship between music and language; music and memory; music and emotions; music and meaning. We will also discuss the role music plays in cross-model interactions, either in the real world, or in cinema, theater, dance, and multimedia art works. PSY 3088 Independent Study: 3088 Level 1 to 3 credits Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3000-level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101 PSY 3198 Topics in Psychology 3 credits A one-term course with flexible content exploring specialized studies in psychology. PSY 3200 Evolutionary Psychology 3 credits This course will be about "Human Nature." The primary assumption of the course is that the human mind and human behavioral predispositions have been shaped by the process of natural selection throughout our evolutionary past. This seminar is intended to acquaint students with the field of evolutionary psychology. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2100 Critical Dialogues or HUM 2101 PSY 3600 Psychology of Human Belief 3 credits We will focus on two related themes in this course: (1) Beliefs, including those about “weird” things, arise from the normal workings of the human mind. Our cognitive processing systems normally serve us extremely well, but under some circumstances, the way our mind works allows illusions and errors in reasoning, remembering, and perceiving. Furthermore, these illusions and errors play a powerful role in what and how we believe - even when contradicted by objective evidence. (2) A rational, skeptical, and scientific approach is useful for evaluating truth claims of all sorts in everyday life, including those about “weird” things. SCI 1100 General Physics 3 credits This survey course covers fundamental concepts in physics. Broad topics include kinematics, mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. This course is geared toward beginning students in physics. SCI 1110 Nutrition and Personal Health 3 credits A study of the normal nutritional requirements of the human body, the relationship of diet to health, and the impact of behavior and cultural influences on food choices. Students will analyze their own diet relative to recommended standards for young adults. Whenever available, community resources will be utilized for content enrichment. The online version of this course is currently available only during Summer School sessions. SCI 1120 The Science of Food & Cooking 3 credits Cooking is an experimental science and, as any chef knows, some recipes work well while others fail. Why is this so? What happens when you heat up a sugar solution to make a batch of candy? Why do egg whites change color when you heat them? In this course, we will use the kitchen as our lab. Our goal will be to understand the physical and chemical processes involved in the cooking that we do. SCI 1130 Cellular Biology 3 credits

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Prerequisite

none ENG 1200 or FYS 1200 HUM 2101 or HUM 2100 Critical Dialogues

Subject

PSY

Type

course

Edition

199184-undated-fallback-2fd7229a-uncsa.edu

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3000-level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

A one-term course with flexible content exploring specialized studies in psychology.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

This course will be about "Human Nature." The primary assumption of the course is that the human mind and human behavioral predispositions have been shaped by the process of natural selection throughout our evolutionary past. This seminar is intended to acquaint students with the field of evolutionary psychology. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2100 Critical Dialogues or HUM 2101

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

We will focus on two related themes in this course: (1) Beliefs, including those about “weird” things, arise from the normal workings of the human mind. Our cognitive processing systems normally serve us extremely well, but under some circumstances, the way our mind works allows illusions and errors in reasoning, remembering, and perceiving. Furthermore, these illusions and errors play a powerful role in what and how we believe - even when contradicted by objective evidence. (2) A rational, skeptical, and scientific approach is useful for evaluating truth claims of all sorts in everyday life, including those about “weird” things.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0019

Source

www.uncsa.edu

Prerequisite

HUM 2101 or HUM 2100 Critical Dialogues