PSYC050
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Psy-Key Club |
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| The Psy-Key Club will provide opportunities for psychology majors,
minors, and others interested in psychology to learn more about
psychology and to participate in activities that promote skill building
in working with people. Graded S/U.
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PSYC100
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General Psychology |
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| This course offers an orientation to psychology as the scientific
study of behavior (both human and animal), with sepcial emphasis on
principles of learning, memory, adjustment, abnormal behavior, and
the physiology of behavior.
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PSYC113
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Psych. of Becoming (Personal Growth and Development) |
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| This is a beginning course for the person interested in an experiential/
experience-oriented approach to psychology. Emphasis is on personal
growth and development and includes focus on self-awareness, personal
values, stress and adjustment, healthy choices, communication with
others, and interpersonal relationships.
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PSYC128
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Orientation to Psychology |
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| Designed for psychology majors to accompany PSYC 100, this course
will offer the starting point for the building of the student's
portfolio and assessment process and will provide an overview of the
major as well as the various career opportunities available.
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PSYC208
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Lifespan Development |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107, PSYC 100
People change, grow, and develop throughout life. The purpose of this
course is to critically examine claims about the nature and
causes of our developmental behavior, what the hurdles are
that people must leap as they develop and to learn what
developmental psychologists have learned about our
chronological, biological, cognitive, and social progression.
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PSYC210
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Studies in Developmental Psych. |
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| This course includes diverse topics dealing with the growth and
development of behavior. Each specific topic is subtitled on the
student's transcript after completing the course. An example is
psychology of early and middle adulthood. May be repeated, provided
the topic is different.
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PSYC213
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Fundamentals of Counseling |
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| Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor
This course offers an orientation to counseling. The major focus
will be on rapport building and developing interpersonal relationships,
learning specific counseling strategies and techniques, and applying
some theories to helping others. This course would be useful for
students entering the helping fields.
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PSYC228
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Human Inter/Human Rel. Lab |
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| Designed for sophomore psychology majors, this course provides students
opportunities to lead in-class group experiences and to learn
ways to study human behaviors. Emphasis will also be placed
on understanding one's self and the behaviors of multicultural
groups.
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PSYC233
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Abnormal Psychology |
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| Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor
This course covers the study of pathological behavior generally,
with major emphasis on the nature, causes, prevention, and treatment
of mental disorders.
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PSYC234
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Diagnosis of Mental Disorders |
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| Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: PSYC 233
This course will provide an overview of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual-IV-TR and will provide students opportunities to learn more
about the major mental disorders and the criteria needed for
diagnosing these disorders.
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PSYC240
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Social Psychology |
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| Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor
This course covers the study of human behavior in a social setting.
Interpersonal relations are considered in the light of principles
of attitude formation, prejudice, group dynamics, leadership, etc.
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PSYC260
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Cognitive Psychology |
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| Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor
This course examines the key issues associated with the scientific
study of cognitive psychology including research methodology,
neurology, perception, attention, memory, language, and problem
solving.
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PSYC270
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Neuropsychology |
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| Prerequisite: PSYC 100 permission of the instructor
This course is about the relationship between physical processes
and psychological phenomenon. Consciousness, sensation, perception,
memory, and other mental activities will be explored from the
perspective that neurological and chemical processes are the basis
of all personal experience.
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PSYC289
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Research Methods I: Design and Analysis |
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| Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and MATH 123 or permission of the instructor
Recommended prerequisite: CSCI 150
This course is an introductory analysis of methods, techniques, and
procedures used in behavioral science research. The material
covers the basics of hypothesis testing and research design as well
as the descriptive and inferential statistical procedures most
relevant to research in psychology. Data entry and analysis using
SPSS are also covered.
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PSYC301
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The Institutional Review Board |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206 or permission of the instructor
This course examines the key issues associated with research ethics
and the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including the proposal
submission process at The University of Findlay.
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PSYC309
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Health Psychology |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or 107
This course focuses on the psychological factors that impact the health
of children and adults. Students learn how psychological research
methods, theories, and principles can be applied to enhance biomedical
approaches for promoting health and treating illness. Students become
aware of the experiences of treating patients in the hospital
setting, factors that affect adherence to medical regimens,
and sources of problems in patient/practitioner relationships.
Individual behavioral change projects and group research are
assigned to acquaint students with the methods needed to
create healthier lifestyles.
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PSYC310
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Studies in Behavior |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107 and PSYC 100.
This course covers topics from the mainstream of contemporary
experimental psychology. Each specific topic is subtitled on the
student's transcript. Examples of the subtitles are drugs,
psychology of religious behavior, and psychology and the law.
May be repeated, provided the topic is different.
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PSYC312
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Studies in Personality |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107, PSYC 100, and consent of the instructor.
This course covers several topics typically associated with the human
personality. Each specific topic is subtitled on the student's
transcript. An example of a subtitle is tests and measurements. May
be repeated, provided the topic is different.
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PSYC314
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Readings in Psychology |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107 and three courses in psychology and/or
consent of the instructor.
This course has no specific content area; rather its content is chosen
by the student via his or her special interest. It may involve an
individual or group approach. This is a repeatable course. Graded S/U.
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PSYC315
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Animal Behavior |
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| This course will provide the student with a general background of the field
of animal behavior across the taxa, with special attention
to domesticated species, and provide the student with an
opportunity to experience the methodology and problems
inherent in the field through an individual project involving
observation of live animals.
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PSYC320
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Theories of Personality |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107 and PSYC 100.
This course offers an integrated approach to the structure, dynamics,i
and development of personality as viewed by the major theorists of the
day. Research methodology is considered, as well as major determinants
of personality development.
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PSYC328
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Community-Urban Field Exper. |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107 and approval of the
Community-Urban Field Experiences Director.
This course involves guided work-study field or service learning experiences
outside the normal classroom setting. Up to 15 hours may
be earned in one semester. Opportunities exist in the Findlay
area, throughout the United States, and in a few placements
overseas. Repeatable up to 15 hours. Students will meet
periodically as a group with the CUE Director. Graded S/U.
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PSYC330
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Applied Sport Psychology |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 100 or permission
of the instructor
This course will introduce students to the field of applied sport
psychology from the perspective of a coach. Application of sport
psychology theories will be applied to the areas of leadership,
motivation, decision making, group effectiveness and team-building,
peak performance, arousal, imagery, and concentration. Prospective
coaches, physical or occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and
student-athletes could benefit from this course.
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PSYC350
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Psycholinguistics |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 100 or permission of the
instructor
This course examines the key issues associated with the scientific
study of language and language development. Topics include the
brain and language, sensation and perception, memory, development, and
pragmatics.
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PSYC355
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Psychology and Law |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 100 or permission of
the instructor
This course examines the key issues associated with the scientific
study of psychology and the law including the legal system, crime,
jury behavior, the trial process, and civil court issues.
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PSYC360
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History of Psychology |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206, PSYC 100, and junior standing
or permission of the instructor
This course covers the history of human behavior from early
interpretation by the Greeks and others to modern scientific
psychology. The emergence of psychology as an independent discipline
apart from the Natural Philosophy is highlighted.
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PSYC365
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Evolutionary Psychology |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206, PSYC 100, and junior
standing or permission of the instructor
The course will examine the major tenets of Evolutionary Psychology
and how the evolutionary perspective influences our perceptions
of self. Of particular note will be the evaluation of the hypothesis
that there is a mismatch between the evolved human brain and the pressures
of modern society.
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PSYC370
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Sensation and Perception |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206, PSYC 100, and junior standing
or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on the processes of sensation and perception
and the laboratory studies associated with these processes.
Sensation can be defined as the process involved in converting
physical energy into neural signals. Perception can be defined as the
processes involved in creating internal experiences that correlate
with the physical world around us.
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PSYC375
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Cognitive Development |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206, PSYC 100, and junior standing
or permission of the instructor
This course examines the key issues associated with scientific study
of cognitive developmental psychology through the lifespan. Topics
include neurological development, sensation and perception, consciousness,
memory, language, creativity, and social cognition.
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PSYC380
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Child and Adolescent Development |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 100 or permission
of the instructor
This is an advanced course in the field of developmental psychology.
Observational, survey, or interview research is utilized for
experiential learning. Special attention will be given to how the
science of development applies in context.
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PSYC385
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Death Education |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 100 or permission
of the instructor
This course provides an exploration of the scientific study of death,
dying, and bereavement. In addition to a general discussion of cultural
perspectives and issues of death and dying, the main focus of the course
is an overview of how death and dying is scientifically examined
over the life span.
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PSYC389
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Research Methods II: Experimentation |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 106, 107, or 206 and PSYC 289 or permission
of the instructor
The course is intended to advance the student's understanding
of experimental research methods. The course covers basic and
advanced principles of experimental design. The research process
is highlighted from forming initial conceptions to publishing
professional manuscripts.
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PSYC428
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Senior Capstone Seminar |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107, PSYC 100, PSYC 328, major in
psychology with senior standing, and permission of the psychology
instructor.
This capstone course offers students the opportunity to evaluate
where they have been, where they are now, and where they
want to be personally and professionally. Students will also select
a semester-long project, research study, or extensive field experience
that utilizes their skills and integrates their learning in psychology.
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PSYC495
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Seminar |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107 and consent of the instructor.
This is an opportunity for the advanced student to pursue independent
research and to do a special project or to be involved in a specific
group topic or workshop. This is a repeatable course. Graded S/U.
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PSYC499
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Psychological Research |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106 or 107, PSYC 100, SOCI 347, senior standing,
and permission of student's research mentor.
The student will develop, with the aid of a research mentor selected
from one of the psychology faculty, a question to be researched. The
student will then gather the necessary data to answer the question,
and present the results orally and in writing to the psychology faculty
and peers.
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