College Courses
| Psychology |
Psy 200, Section
233, Psychology as a Natural Science
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4 credits $404 PSU
Explores the foundations of human behavior in the areas of physiological
and biological psychology; cognitive, moral, and emotional development;
sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, thinking, and memory.
Also focuses on issues in experimental design and teaches students how
to critically evaluate psychological research. This course, along with
PSY 204, Psychology as a Social Science, constitute a general introduction
to the field of psychology. Dual Credit Available.
Psy 204, Section 234, Psychology as a Social Science
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4 credits $404 PSU
Explores human individuality and the social context of behavior. Topics
include intelligence, personality, motivation, social psychology, coping
with stress, and psychological disorders. Describes theories and research
findings in the context of social issues and introduces students to challenges
of psychological measurement. Recommended as a first psychology course
for both majors and non-majors. Dual Credit Available.
Psy 311, Section 229, Human Development
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4 credits
$404 PSU
A study of the development of the individual across the life span, from
conception to death. Surveys the biological bases and social contexts
of developmental processes (e.g., cognitive, social, emotional development).
Implications of research for education, parenting/family relations, and
social policy. Prerequisite: Psy 200 and Psy 204.
Psy 434, Section 214, Introduction to Psychopathology
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4 credits $404 PSU
A study of the development of modern ideas of mental illness, the origins
of mental illnesses, the diagnostic system and the clinical syndromes,
and methods of treatment of neuropsychiatric disorder. This course does
not produce diagnosticians of mental illness, but is a preparation for
the clinical study of diagnosis. Recommended Prerequisites: Psy 200 and
204, Stat 243 and 244, and at least 6 additional credits in psychology,
including Psy 321.
