PSYC 163X Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Statistics 163) PSYC 205 Psychology of Sex and Gender A critical and multi-disciplinary inquiry into various theories, methods and research concerning the issue of psychological differences between females and males. Historical, biological, sociological and anthropological perspectives. Prerequisite: sophomore status or permission of instructor. PSYC 210 Personality Theories Selected influential theories of personality that address aspects of human behavior and psychological functioning. Prerequisite: 102. PSYC 211 Research Design in Psychology (oc, wc) Introduction to behavioral research, emphasizing experimental method. Critical examination of factors determining validity and limiting inferences. Applications of statistics and scientific writing. This course satisfies the proficiency requirements for Oral Communication and Written Communication in the disciplines. Prerequisite: Statistics 163. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours. PSYC 220 Child Development Survey of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Prerequisite: 102. PSYC 285-286-287-288 Research Experience in Psychology Hands-on research experience, assisting in faculty research projects. Prerequisites: 211 and permission of department. One semester hour credit per semester, for a maximum of three semesters. PSYC 313 Sensation and Perception Experimental investigation of sensation and perception, testing methods and sensory physiology. Prerequisite: 101. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours. PSYC 315 Testing and Measurement Issues relevant to psychological testing including intellectual, traditional personality, and behavioral assessment. Psychometric construction and evaluation of standardized tests. Service learning component in this course. Prerequisites: 102 and Statistics 163. PSYC 316 Physiological Psychology Biological basis of behavior with attention to structure and function of nervous system, endocrine glands, and sensory processes as determinants of behavior. Prerequisite: 101 or Biology 117. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours. PSYC 318 Health Psychology Applications of psychology to the encouragement of health and wellness, to the prevention of disease, and to the healing process. Prerequisite: 101. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours.
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