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PSYCHOLOGY
PSY201 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Introduces principles and theories of human behavior. Stresses scientific methodology, brain and other
physiological influences on behavior, learning, sensory, and perceptual processes.
PSY202 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on memory, consciousness,
language and thinking, lifespan
development, and motivation.
PSY203 General Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Focuses on emotion, stress, health,
intelligence, personality, mental disorders, treatment of mental disorders, and
social psychology.
PSY228 Introduction to Social Science Research
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is an introduction to the
basic research methods used by social scientists. The course includes an
introduction to statistical analysis,
observational studies, survey research, and experimental design.
Prerequisite: MTH70 with a “C” or better.
PSY237 Life Span Development
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
Designed to survey the major principles
of behavior and patterns of change in people over the lifespan. Revolves around the area of development in physical,
intellectual, social, personality and cross cultural diversity for infants, children,
adolescents, adults and the elderly. Within the psychological framework, students will be able to research and apply development concepts to relevant problems in daily life.
PSY239 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course discusses the diagnosis,
etiology, and therapy of emotional
disturbances and behavioral disorders.
PSY240 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is a basic introduction to the principles of drug action on the mind and body. The course will focus on drug metabolism, the nervous system, and neuron physiology. The course will include some of the psychopharmacological research findings on alcohol, psychotherapeutic drugs, SSRIs, stimulants, marijuana, opiates, caffeine, nicotine,
and hallucinogens.
PSY243 Drugs and Behavior
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
This course is a basic introduction to the principles of drug action on the mind and body and the relationship of substance abuse to crime and criminal justice administration. Drug metabolism and psychopharmacological research findings on legal and illicit drugs are addressed including drug effects, theories of abuse, legislation, enforcement strategies, policy options and treatment, and prevention strategies. Treatment issues and prevention models are related to diverse cultures, lifestyles, gender, age, and the needs of people with disabilities.
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