2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

PYCH-3730 Research Methods –Fa, Sp 3 hours An introduction to methods utilized in behavioral science research; emphasis upon experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of instructor. (Fee: $5) PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research –Fa 3 hours An investigation of a scientific method of inquiry utilizing qualitative rather than quantitative methodologies. Research methodologies such as participant observation and in-depth interviewing will be emphasized. A significant portion of the course will involve students actively engaging in qualitative research projects and preparing papers for potential presentation and publication. Prerequisites: PYCH-1010 Writing in APA or permission of instructor. PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing 3 hours A survey of instruments frequently utilized in psychology. Assessments include intellectual, personality, and vocational interest inventories. Students have opportunities for self- assessment and are introduced to report writing and ethical principles of psychological testing. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology; PYCH-2610 Statistics or permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience –Sp 3 hours Equip students with a thorough understanding of theories and research in Cognitive Neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on brain physiology and anatomy contributing to the various cognitive processes. Laboratory exercises will enable the students to concretize the concepts presented in class as well as those presented in the research papers and to apply it to themselves. Prerequisites: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor. PYCH-3770 Experimental Design –Fa 3 hours A critical understanding of, and an empirical familarity with the quantitative approaches used in psychology. An examination of methodology includes sampling and generalizability, measurement issues, data collection and analysis, non-experimental and experimental designs. Prerequisite: PYCH-2610 Statistics. PYCH-3900 Neurophysiological Psychology –Fa, Sp 3 hours Explores the neurological, physiological, biological, and anatomical mechanisms responsible for behavior. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor. PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior –Fa 3 hours An overview of the major categories of psychotropic medications. Emphasis is on general understanding of how these medications affect behavior, their mechanism of action, and common side effects. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology or permission of instructor.. PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills –Sp 3 hours Emphasis is on assisting individuals in ways of dealing with solving or transcending their problem situations. The methods and skills of helping others are investigated. PYCH-4640 3 hours Psychology Comprehensive Review –Fa, Su Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) PYCH-4650 Special Topics Seminar 1–3 hours Various topics to be offered as interest demands. Available to students with special interests in psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $5) PYCH-4700 Counseling Children –Fa 3 hours An in-depth analysis of the effects of genetic, family, and environmental factors on the developmental patterns of children. A special emphasis will be placed on behavioral disorders of dysfunctional families. PYCH-4800 1–3 hours Seminar in Undergraduate Teaching –Fa, Sp, Su Students learn the fundamentals of college course preparation, instruction, management, tutoring, and assessment in 1000- and 2000-level courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4850 1–3 hours Advanced Seminar in Teaching Apprenticeship –Fa, Sp, Su Students learn the fundamentals of college course preparation, instruction, management, tutoring, and assessment in 3000- and 4000-level courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis –Fa, Sp 3 hours Provides opportunities for students to conduct an independent research project on a topic of interest and prepare a publishable paper under the supervision of an individual faculty advisor. (Fee: $20) PYCH-4960 Independent Study in Psychology 1–3 hours Independent research carried out by the advanced psychology student in an area of interest and usefulness to the student. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 1–9 hours Junior and senior psychology majors may, with approval of the department, engage in psychological activity at a human service setting. One member of the Department of Psychology will supervise the student’s internship. The department will determine the number of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience. Repeatable to nine hours. Capstone course. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) Department of Science and Mathematics Course Descriptions Biology (BIO) BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology –Fa 4 hours Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis in central concepts. This is the first biology course for majors, open to others with high school biology and chemistry backgrounds. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100) BIO-1120 General Zoology –Sp 4 hours This course will provide an integrative study of the diversity of organisms that make up the animal kingdom. Morphology, physiology, and ecology of the major phyla will be integrated with principles of population dynamics to study the continuities and discontinuities among the animal taxa. Two fifty-minute lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. ( Fee: $100) BIO-2210 Microbiology –Sp 4 hours A study of the characteristics, culture, and control of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A major emphasis is placed on microorganisms and disease, with some coverage of industrial and environmental topics. Laboratory techniques are emphasized. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry, or CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers, or CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) BIO-2250 Cell Biology –Fa, Sp 4 hours Foundational knowledge of cell biology including basic mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic metabolism, division, and physiology. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. (Fee: $100) BIO-2500 General Botany –Fa 4 hours A survey of the phyla of the plant kingdom and autotrophic prokaryotes and protists. Laboratory experiences will focus upon field botany, plant communities, and opportunities to investigate plant processes. Special emphasis will be upon the growth and development and the anatomy and physiology of flowering plants. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology. ( Fee: $100) Page 296 2020–21 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions PYCH-3730 – BIO-2500 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS