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Course Descriptions/Psychology 349
3362. Psychology of Learning 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, and 2420
Basic processes of learning in humans and animals are studied. Specific emphasis will be given to classical and operant conditioning and social learning theory.
3370. Drugs, Alcohol, and Human Behavior 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301 and 2303
A study of the effects of alcohol and other drugs on human behavior.
3372. Crisis Intervention 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301 and 2303
A study of major strategies of working with people in crisis situations.
3375. Cultural and International Issues in Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301 and 2303
The similarities and differences in the science and practice of psychology across cultures and national boundaries are examined. Theoretical and methodological issues from the perspectives of cultural, cross-cultural, and indigenous psychology are studied.
4325. Sports Psychology (EXS 4325) 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301
A study of basic psychological principles applied to teaching and coaching individual and team sports. Basic techniques using motivation, behavior modification, visualization, relaxation training, and concentration will be discussed.
4351. Experimental and Research Methods 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, 2420, and junior standing
A study of the rationale and methodology of experimental psychology and its relationships to other research methods.
4362. History and Systems of Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, 2420, and junior standing
A study of the emergence of psychology as a science emphasizing both the continuity of ideas and the changes in those ideas as psychology has evolved. The various schools of thought in psychology will be examined.
4364. Psychology of Cognition and Memory 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, and 2420
An examination of the psychology of thinking, including theory and research on attention, memory, problem solving, and the acquisition of knowledge. Implications for the learning of complex cognitive skills, such as reading, will be considered.
4366. Psychology of Personality 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, and 2420
A survey of the major theoretical perspectives, assessment procedures, change strategies, and findings of personological research.
4368. Biological Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: PSY 1301, 2303, and 2420, and junior standing
This course is an introduction to the biological basis of behavior and mental phenomena. Course topics include an introduction to biopsychology, neuroanatomy and physiology, neurotransmitters, neuropharmacology, cognition, and psychopathology.