1990-1991 Academic Catalog

PYCH-160 General Psychology-A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours Designed to provide a survey of modem scientific psychology. The course content is centered o!" such topics.as ~aturation, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, thinking, remembenng, emotion, mtelligence, and personality development. (Fee: $5) PYCH-260 Human Growth and Development-A, W, Sp, Su 4 hours An analysis of the physiological and psychological development of the individual from conception through the total life span. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics-A, Sp 5 hours Designed to provide an elementary coverage of descriptive and sampling statistics com– monly used in psychology. This includes problems of measurement, measures of central tendency and dispersion, linear correlation, prediction, and simple tests of significance. Pre– requisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-263 Psychology ofAging -A 4 hours Focuses on adult development and aging. Topics include adult relationships, retirement from work, leisure, sexuality, physical health, mental health, and dying. PYCH-264 Psychology ofAbnormal Behavior- Sp 5 hours Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of psychological disturbance. Pre– requisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-301 Death and Dying-Sp 4 hours An analysis of contemporary thought concerning thanatology, the study of death and dying, and a study of Biblical content that brings balance to these views. The content includes an examination of cultural attitudes about death and dying, facing death in a technological age, being a survivor, and the personal and social choices of last rites. Prerequisite: PYCH- 160 General Psychology. PYCH-361 History and Systems of Psychology-A 4 hours . ~ajor trends in the development of psychology from its beginning to the present. Empha– sis is placed upon contemporary theory. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-363 Psychological Measurement-W 5 hours An analysis of theoretical principles and assumptions basic to the measurement of human cha:acteristics and ~~avior. Offers training in the construction, selection, and use of psycho– logical tests. Prereqms1te: PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics. (Fee: $20) PYCH-364 Industrial Psychology 4 hours Psychology applied to the world of work. Emphasis is on the methodology and activities of industrial/organizational psychologists. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. (even years) PYCH-365 Psychology ofLearning-W 4 hours Concepts and theories of learning with emphasis placed on personal applications of ac– cepted procedures. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-366 Fundamentals of Counseling - W, Sp 5 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philosophies, current theories, and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology PYCH-367 Group Dynamics-A 5 hours . Gro~p pr~es~e~ in a variety of group settings are the focus as this course explores the mteract10n of mdiv1duals and groups. Each student participates in a growth group as a part of the course. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. (odd years) PYCH-369 Social Psychology-Sp 5 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interac– tions with social factors. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-372 Psychology of Personality - W 4 hours Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality. Prerequisite: PYCH-160 General Psychology. PYCH-373 Psychological Research- W 5 hours ~ introduction to methods utilized in psychological research with emphasis placed on expenmental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-261 Psychological Sta– tistics. (Fee: $5) PYCH-460 Independent Study in Psychology -A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours fudependent research carried out by the advanced psychology student in an area of interest ~d us~fulness to the student. Prerequisite: Twelve quarter hours of psychology and permis– sion of mstructor. PYCH-461 Employment Strategies -A, W 1 hour . A study designed to give graduates tools necessary for fmding employment. Suggestions w~ be ~ade for loc~~g job pos~ib~ities. Practical tips on resume writing and interviewing will be mcluded to aid m the apphcation procedure. Some emphasis will be placed on identi– fication of individual marketable skills. PYCH-464 Literature Seminar-A, W, Sp, Su 4 hours ~eports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology ~aJors during their senior year. Prerequisite: Major or minor in psychology or consent of mstructor. PYCH-465 through PYCH-471 Special Topics Seminar 1-4 hours ~arious topics to be offered as interest demands. Available to students with special inter- ests m psychology. Prerequisites: Major or minor in psychology and consent of instructor. PYCH-465 Seminar in Physiological Psychology PYCH-466 Seminar in Stress Management, Relaxation, and Biofeedback (Fee: $20) PYCH-467 Seminar in Cognition and Perception (Fee: $15) PYCH-468 Seminar in Motivation PYCH-470 Seminar in Behavior Problems in Children PYCH-499 Psychology Internship -A, W, Sp , Su 5-16 hours Junior ~d se~i~r psycho.l~gy maj?rs may, with approval of the department, engage in psychological activity at a chmc, hospital, or other mental health institution. One member of th~ psychology department will supervise the student's internship. The department will deter– mme the number of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience.