Undergraduate Courses
PSYCH 201, H201 Introduction to Psychology 3(3,0)
Introduction to the study of behavior. Analysis of the biological bases of behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception, human development, social behavior, and the application of basic principles to more complex phenomena such as education, personal adjustment, and interpersonal relations.
PSYCH 202 Introductory Psychology Laboratory 1(0,2)
Major phenomena and methods of psychology are illustrated and investigated in a series of laboratory modules. Students also explore career and academic development issues.
PSYCH 275 Applied Psychology and Transportation 3(3,0)
Introduces psychological principles used to study human behavior (methodological, cognitive, perceptual, etc.). These psychological principles, in addition to ethical, legal, and societal perspectives, are applied to transportation issues.
PSYCH 306 Human Sexual Behavior 3(3,0)
The subject of sexual behavior is approached from the psychophysiological, behavioral, and cultural points of view. Evolutionary, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives are considered.
PSYCH 309 Introductory Experimental Psychology 4(3,2)
Introduction to the analysis of data from experimental and correlational research in psychology. Emphasis is placed on the applications and logical nature of statistical reasoning. Laboratory periods stress the techniques of data analysis using microcomputers. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 310 Advanced Experimental Psychology 4(3,2)
Continuation of PSYCH 309. Focus is on techniques of empirical research (experiments, quasi-experiments, survey research, etc.) that are widely used in psychology. Students design and carry out their own empirical research projects. Extensive practice in the writing of reports is included. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better, PSYCH 309, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 320 Principles of Behavior 3(3,0)
Study of basic learning principles including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and modeling. Initial emphasis is on animal studies followed by human applications and techniques. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 324 Physiological Psychology 3(3,0)
Study of human neuroanatomy with emphasis on the function of the nervous and endocrine systems. Discusses the biological basis of behavior in its normal and abnormal dimensions. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 325 Physiological Psychology Laboratory 1(0,3)
Demonstrations and techniques of selected physiological procedures are presented to explain the principles discussed in PSYCH 324. Coreq: PSYCH 324.
PSYCH 330 Motivation 3(3,0)
Various aspects of motivation are considered by studying physiological, emotional, and environmental influences on behavior. Orientation is empirical rather than theoretical with emphasis on pertinent research, applications, and measurement of motives. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 333 Cognitive Psychology 3(3,0)
Study of higher-order mental processing in humans. Topics include memory, learning of concepts, problem solving, and the psychology of language. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 334 Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology 1(0,2)
Selected experiments and demonstrations are conducted to reveal phenomena related to human perception, memory, reasoning, problem solving, and high-level mental processes. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and PSYCH 309, or consent of instructor. Coreq: PSYCH 333.
PSYCH 340, H340 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3(3,0)
Survey of current theory and research concerned with the psychological aspects of human growth and development across the entire lifespan. Major topics include developmental methods, physical maturation, cognition, socialization, personality, psycholinguistics, intelligence, learning, behavior problems, and exceptionality. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 344 Psychology of Adolescence 3(3,0)
Study of the psychosocial processes of adolescence. Major emphasis is on personality development, growth of thinking, social and sexual maturation, and variations in adolescence. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 345 Adulthood and Aging 3(3,0)
Special consideration of the major psychological processes of aging as they relate to individual behavior and adaptation. Includes the influences of aging on the body, learning and psychomotor skills, thinking and intelligence, employment and productivity, personality, and psychopathology. Opportunity for contact with institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly persons is provided. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 352, H352 Social Psychology 3(3,0)
Survey course analyzing human social behavior from the perspective of the individual as a participant in social relationships. Major emphasis is on the study of such contemporary social processes as attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, conformity, conflict resolution, aggression and violence, social communication, and group phenomena. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 355 Environmental Psychology 3(3,0)
Consideration of the influences of the physical environment on human behavior. Topics include perception of and adaptation to the environment, effects of physical design on behavior, and individual reactions to environmental stressors. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH (ELE, PO SC, SOC) 356 Social Science of Entrepreneurship 3(3,0)
See SOC 356.
PSYCH 364 Industrial Psychology 3(3,0)
Reviews perception of work from the pre-industrial revolution to the present. Comparative approaches to motivation, development, maintenance, and attraction of successful work behaviors are discussed. Topics include the organization’s responsibilities to the community, implementing a disease- and accident-free workplace, and the effects of consumerism. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 368 Organizational Psychology 3(3,0)
Analysis of individual behavior for the purpose of investigating problems in organizations and increasing organization effectiveness. Topics include psychological factors affecting communication, decision making, conflict, leadership, work stress, power, and organizational change. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 369 Leadership in Organizational Settings 3(3,0)
Broad survey of theory and research on leadership in formal organizations. A detailed explanation and critical evaluation of major theories (including participative and charismatic leadership) are bridged with helpful remedies and prescriptions for effective leadership in organizations. Preq: PSYCH 201.
PSYCH 370 Personality 3(3,0)
Historical and contemporary views of individual differences in behavior, affect, health, coping, and motivation. Topics such as personality development and structure, personality assessment, cross-cultural issues, and applications of personality psychology are covered. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 375 Psychology of Substance Abuse 3(3,0)
Study of the psychological approaches to treatment of substance abuse. Topics include behavioral, social learning, and family-systems theories as applied to treating substance abuse. Emphasis is on empirical approaches to evaluating methods of treatment and matching clients to treatments. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH H385 The Social Construction of Madness 3(3,0)
Study of the construct of mental illness and the variety of ways in which psychosis has been explained, portrayed, and treated over time. Interdisciplinary approach to examining representations of “madness” that shape a culture’s understanding of mental illness and its treatment, including popular culture, art, and literature. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH H390 Honors Seminar in Psychology 3(3,0)
Variable topic seminar for Honors students from all majors. Topics are announced prior to registration for each semester. May be repeated once for credit, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 408 Women and Psychology 3(3,0)
Explores the wide variety of psychological issues that concern women. Empirical research on topics such as motherhood, sex differentiation, motivation, and psychological disorders is emphasized. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 415 Systems and Theories of Psychology 3(3,0)
Study of the development of psychology particularly during the past 100 years. Emphasis is on giving students a better perspective of present-day psychology. Focus is on the various approaches taken by influential psychologists and the conflicts among these approaches. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 422, H422 Sensation and Perception 3(3,0)
Study of psychophysical techniques of measurement and sensory and perceptual processes related to vision, hearing, and the other senses. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 423 Sensation and Perception Laboratory 1(0,2)
Selected experiments are conducted to demonstrate the phenomena involved in sensation and perception. Preq: PSYCH 309 or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 426, 626 Advanced Physiological Psychology 3(3,0)
Advanced studies of the biological basis of behavior with emphasis on functional neuroanatomy and endocrinology. Topics may vary. May not be repeated for credit. Preq: PSYCH 324 or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 435 Human Factors Psychology 3(3,0)
Analyses of theoretical issues and research methods related to the interaction between people and machines and human performance. Topics include information processing theory, human control systems and displays, task simulation, perceptual and motor factors limiting human performance. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 443 Infant and Child Development 3(3,0)
Cognitive, emotional, and social development from conception through childhood (up to age 12). Major theories and research findings are covered. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and PSYCH 340, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 447 Moral Development 3(3,0)
Explores the development of moral reasoning, judgment, and character from a descriptive psychological point of view. Examines the theoretical and empirical work of Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Elliot Turiel as well as prosocial, eudaemonistic, and cross-cultural alternatives to these ideas. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better; PSYCH 340, 344, or 345; or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 454 Psychology of Human Relationships 3(3,0)
Research, theory, and their practical applications regarding the development, maintenance, and dissolution of human relationships; understanding successful and unsuccessful relationships. Emphasis is on improving the indi-vidual’s ability to relate to other persons both interpersonally and professionally. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 457, 657 Principles and Processes of Teamwork 3(3,0)
Study of individual and group processes as they apply to team performance. Theories, research, and models of team functioning are examined as are applications of principles to ad hoc, business, multidisciplinary work, and computer-supported teams. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 459, 659 Group Dynamics 3(3,0)
Review of current theory and research on small-group processes with special emphasis given to group formation and development, group structure, the dynamic forces within a group, leadership, and group problem solving and decision making. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 462, 662 Psychology and Culture 3(3,0)
Seminar examining the cultural context in which psychological theories and research are generated and psychological perspectives on human diversity. Topics include the philosophical positions influencing psychological theory and research; methodological issues in the study of diversity, historical and contemporary perspectives; and cross-cutural psychological research in selected content areas. Preq: PSYCH 310 or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 471 Psychological Testing 3(3,0)
Introduction to the theory of psychological testing, emphasizing the principles of measurement and psychometric characteristics of a good psychological test. Issues in test development, administration, and interpretation are reviewed. Educational, industrial, and clinical uses of tests are examined. Preq: PSYCH 201 and 309, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 475, H475 Brain and Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach 3(3,0)
Examines the interactions between the human brain and behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics can include: hunger, stress, sleep, sexual attraction, memory, decision making, in-out groups, male-female interaction, and maladaptive behaviors. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, and junior-senior standing; or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 480, 680 Health Psychology 3(3,0)
Study of the role of health-related behaviors in the prevention, development and/or exacerbation of health problems. Emphasis on the biopsycho-social model and its application in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of health problems. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 483, H483, 683 Abnormal Psychology 3(3,0)
Introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Uses current diagnostic standards for mental disorders as a framework for understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the most commonly observed maladaptive behaviors. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 488 Theories of Psychotherapy 3(3,0)
Survey of alternative theories of psychological treatment for behavioral and emotional disorders. Various theoretical assumptions, techniques, and applications of each approach are examined and compared, and case examples are considered. Preq: PSYCH 370 or 483 or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 489, 689 Selected Topics 3(3,0)
Seminar in current topics in psychology. Topics change from semester to semester and are announced prior to each semester’s registration. May be repeated once for credit, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better and one 300-level psychology course, or consent of instructor.
PSYCH H490 Senior Division Honors Research I 2-4(2-4,0)
Preparation and defense of a research proposal. Proposed project should be empirical, historical, or theoretical in nature. Preq: Junior standing, consent of department chair.
PSYCH H491 Senior Division Honors Research II 2-4(2-4,0)
Completion of the proposed research project resulting in a written thesis. Preq: PSYCH H490.
PSYCH 492 Senior Laboratory in Psychology 1(0,2)
Students complete an integrative review of topics in psychology in the context of producing a reflective portfolio. Preq: Senior standing in Psychology.
PSYCH 493 Practicum in Clinical Psychology 3(1,5)
Students apply classroom theory in solving individual and community problems through interaction with community agencies and other professional groups in the mental health area. Students have limited but well-controlled contact with actual clinical problems as they occur in the community environment. Preq: PSYCH 483 and consent of instructor.
PSYCH 495 Practicum in Applied Psychology 3(1,5)
Students are provided practical experience in the area of applied psychology. Students usually are involved in a project designed to help solve an industrial problem through a direct application of industrial or social psychology. Preq: PSYCH 352 or 364 or 454; consent of instructor.
PSYCH 496 Laboratory in Psychology 1-3(0,2-6)
Laboratory in a variety of topics in psychology such as human factors psychology and psychological testing. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Preq: PSYCH 201 with a C or better; PSYCH 309, 310; or consent of instructor.
PSYCH 497, H497 Directed Studies in Psychology 2-4(0,2-6)
Study under the direction of a faculty member of a particular topic agreed upon by the student and faculty member and submitted to the department chair for approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Preq: Six credits in psychology, a course in research methods, and consent of instructor.
PSYCH 498, H498 Team-Based Research 1-4(1-4,0)
Students conduct psychological research and learn about phases of the research process with a team of their peers under the direction of a faculty member. The collaborative nature of psychological research is emphasized. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
