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PSYC405

LAB IN COGNITIVE

PSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

This course permits students to apply principles of

statistical analysis and experimental design to

research in human cognition. Students first review

major topic areas in cognition including attention,

short-term memory, long-term memory, imagery, lan-

guage, and problem solving. Students then design

several experiments, collect data, perform statistical

analyses, and describe results in APA format.

Prerequisite: PSYC227 and PSYC400.

PSYC410

SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

3 sem. hrs.

This course addresses the question of how environ-

mental stimuli give rise to sensory processes (sensa-

tion) and how these sensory processes accrue mean-

ing (perception). It presents classical and contempo-

rary approaches to sensation and perception and

explores the physiological bases of these processes

for selected sensory modalities. Prerequisite:

PSYC101.

PSYC425

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces contemporary methods of

investigation and topics concerning the relationship

between the central nervous system and behavior. It

discusses cellular structure, neurochemical transmis-

sion, and the anatomical arrangement of the central

nervous system. Additionally, the course addresses

specific behavioral syndromes resulting from various

neuropathological conditions. Prerequisite: PSYC101.

PSYC430

LABORATORY IN SOCIAL

PSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

This course is an in-depth introduction to laboratory

research methods in experimental social psychology.

It reviews the key aspects of conducting research as

well as the major content areas of social psychology.

Students will design, conduct, analyze, write-up, and

present several experimental projects from different

areas of social psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC227

and PSYC390.

PSYC440

SYSTEMS OF BEHAVIORAL

INTERVENTION

3 sem. hrs.

The course provides a systematic review of contem-

porary behavioral intervention methods as they are

commonly applied in community psychological serv-

ice settings. Emphasis will be placed upon student

development of the capacity to critically evaluate and

compare intervention methods from an eclectic view-

point. Students will learn to apply principles of statis-

tical analysis and experimental design to research in

behavioral intervention. Prerequisite: PSYC227 and

PSYC300.

PSYC460

PSYCHOLOGY IN THE

INFORMATION AGE 3 sem. hrs.

This course introduces psychology majors to present

day electronic techniques used in locating psycholog-

ical information. Students use both computer databas-

es available at the library and resources available via

the internet. Prerequisite: Psychology majors, who

have completed PSYC227 with a "C" or better.

PSYC489

HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF

PSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

This course surveys the ideas and discoveries that

contributed to the emergence of psychology as an

independent discipline. Contributions from philoso-

phy and physiology will be discussed and the early

"schools" of psychology will be presented. The

course will also review the major theoretical

approaches in academic and applied psychology

throughout the 20th century and into the 21st.

Prerequisite: PSYC227.

PSYC490-494 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN

PSYCHOLOGY

2-5 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to meet the individual needs

of students who wish to prepare individual studies or

projects under the direction of a member of the

Psychology Department. See description of inde-

pendent studies program at beginning of catalogue.

PSYC495-496 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

An advanced study of selected topics in psychology.

Topics will vary, depending upon the current research

interest of the faculty members presenting the course.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

PSYC664

CLINICAL

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

3 sem. hrs.

The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student

with an understanding of basic functions and anatomy

of the human nervous system as they relate to normal

and pathological behavior. Topics covered will

include: developmental issues, higher functions such

as effective behavior, and neuropsychological assess-

ment. Prerequisite: PSYC425 or BIOL103 or per-

mission of the instructor.

PSYC668

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

3 sem. hrs.

This course will present the findings and theories of

child psychology relevant to personality growth,

along with findings and theories from the psychology

of personality towards the goal of achieving an inte-

grative understanding of personality development.

Prerequisite: PSYC317 and PSYC370 or permission

of the instructor.

SECONDARY

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

SEDU271

EDUCATION IN A

MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

3 sem. hrs.

This course fosters an understanding and respect for

persons from diverse backgrounds and encourages

the teacher candidate to recognize the effects of his-

torical, philosophical, and societal influences on the

development of American education. Using a multi-

cultural framework, and Banks' five dimensions the

course will explore relevant court cases, social and

financial inequities, governmental influences, the

structure and organization of the American school

system, and the implications for teachers working

with a diverse population of students. Prerequisite:

ENGL102.

SEDU282

ETHICS AND AMERICAN

EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.

This interdisciplinary course combines faculty from

education, and history with staff from student affairs

to provide knowledge of moral theories, historical

background of American education, examination of

current issues in education and an education-related

service component as they apply to ethical dilemmas,

analysis, problem solving and moral reasoning in the

current educational environment. This course is

approved for General Education Core 6.

SEDU300

URBAN SEMINAR

3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to provide a first-hand expe-

rience in an urban, multicultural setting. Specifically,

to provide teacher education majors with an opportu-

nity to gain an understanding of cultural, economic,

ethnic, racial, and social differences through close

work with a cooperating teacher and students in an

inner city school. The seminar includes a planned mix

of school, community, and cultural experiences.

Prerequisite: teacher candidacy.

SEDU306

CONTENT LITERACY IN THE

MIDDLE AND SECONDARY

SCHOOLS

2 sem. hrs.

This course assists preservice teachers in learning

how to teach students to read and communicate more

effectively in all subject areas. Students enhance their

effectiveness as teachers by learning how to integrate

reading strategies into middle and high school content

area teaching. These strategies help preservice teach-

ers make informed decisions to help improve com-

prehension and metacognition. Prerequisite:

SEDU271 and teacher candidacy.

SEDU381

MEASUREMENT AND

EVALUATION IN THE MIDDLE

AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

CLASSROOM

2 sem. hrs.

This course introduces prospective teachers to princi-

ples and procedures of measurement and evaluation

used in secondary schools. It emphasizes correctly-

written objectives, properly-constructed tests to

measure the achievement of those objectives, proper

analysis of the results of the tests, and the use of that

information to evaluate students. This course should

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