Chair: T.
Bridgett Perry Galvin
Professors: T. Bridgett Perry Galvin, Pamela Ludemann, Barrie Westerman
Associate Professors: Antone Dias, Robert Donohue, *Anna Flanagan
Assistant Professors: Justin P. Bailey, Paul Bruno, Joseph D’Andrea, Paul Galvin,
Cynthia A. Prehar, Chitra Ranganthan Instructor: Deborah McMakin
The
General Education Requirement
All
students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of
eleven (11) courses outside of the major department (see page 58). The
General Education Goal 9 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) requirement is
satisfied through the completion of the Psychology major.
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior
completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or
appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course
descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.
The
Psychology Department strongly recommends that all Psychology majors
achieve a grade of C- or higher in General Psychology and Introduction
to Statistics. These courses provide the essential foundation for
subsequent psychology courses, and a basic grasp of the concepts
introduced in these two courses is essential.
Departmental Requirements for Major:
A
student majoring in Psychology must elect a concentration and complete a
minimum of twelve (12) courses in psychology - five (5) core required
courses described below and an additional seven (7) courses prescribed
for the concentration. The major also requires three (3) related courses
from other academic departments.
All
Psychology majors are required to take the following courses:
Core Department Courses (5):
42.101
General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development
Note:
Only
Coordinate Education majors may substitute 42.200 Psychology of
Development for 42.101 General Psychology.
42.251
Psychology Research I: Methods
42.351
Psychology Research II: Design and Statistical Applications
42.360
History and Systems in Psychology
42.450
Empirical Research Thesis in Psychology
Core related courses (3):
43.117 Introduction to Statistics
23.142
Introduction to Human Biology
or
33.131
Science-Environment and Health
41.102 Introduction to
Ethics or
41.105
Introduction to Political & Social Philosophy
or
41.118
Introduction to Philosophy of Science
Each
of these core-related courses also may be used to meet general education
requirements.
Department courses required for a concentration (7)
To
meet the requirements of a concentration, the student must take seven
(7) prescribed departmental courses in addition to the five (5) core and
the three (3) core-related courses.
Students in each concentration are required to complete at least one (1)
psychology elective. In addition to the psychology courses, students may
use 84.225 Biopsychology to fulfill a psychology elective.
Each
Psychology major should meet with his or her advisor and select a
concentration as early as possible. The following concentrations are
offered:
General Psychology (PSG)
Developmental Psychology (PSD)
Educational Psychology (PSE)
Human
Services (PSH)
Work
and Applied Psychology (PSA)
Psychology majors who are also Coordinate majors in Education
Coordinate majors in Education who major in Psychology must take 42.200
Psychology of Development, a course required for provisional teaching
certification.
ONLY
PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS WHO GRADUATE AS COORDINATE MAJORS IN EDUCATION WILL BE
GRANTED CREDIT TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF THEIR MAJOR FOR 42.200
PSYCHOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT.
Matriculated students who wish to declare a major in Psychology must
apply for acceptance to the Psychology Department by September 30 in the
fall semester or by February 15 in the spring semester. Students are to
contact the Department Chair to discuss their interests and obtain
information on the application procedure. Applicants will be notified of
the action on their applications before the advising period for the
following semester.
STATEMENT ON PREREQUISITES
42.101
General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development is a prerequisite
for all other psychology courses.
CONCENTRATION IN GENERAL
PSYCHOLOGY (PSG)
This
concentration provides students with an overview of the traditional
areas of the discipline. It is oriented to-ward understanding
fundamental processes of behavior rather than the applications of
behavioral principles in a specific setting. This concentration is
recommended for students who have broader interests in psychology that
are not addressed by the other concentrations.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
One (1) of the following:
42.215 Psychology of Personality
42.224 Social Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.201 Child Psychology
42.212 Adolescent Psychology
42.231
Adulthood and Aging One (1) of the following:
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning
42.280 Sensation and Perception
42.362 Cognitive Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.322 Abnormal Psychology
42.341 Group Dynamics
Three
(3) psychology electives (one must be at the 300-level or above)
CONCENTRATION IN DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY (PSD)
This
concentration focuses on the principles of human development throughout
the lifespan. It is designed for students interested in working with a
child, adolescent, or geriatric population, but not necessarily in an
educational setting. The concentration will prepare students for a broad
range of employment in the development and human service fields.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
Two (2) of the following:
42.201 Child Psychology
42.212 Adolescent Psychology
42.231
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
One (1) of the following:
42.269 Human Sexuality
42.271
Principles of Behavior Modification
42.286 Psychology of Women
One (1) of the following:
42.310 Psychological Testing
42.313 Developmental Disabilities
42.370
Developmental Psychopathology
One (1) of the following:
42.280 Sensation and Perception
42.362 Cognitive Psychology
Two
(2) psychology electives (one must be at the 300-level or above)
CONCENTRATION IN EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY (PSE)
This
concentration focuses on the principles of educational psychology. It
provides a series of courses that cover the teaching approaches and
learning processes in normatively and atypically developed school aged
populations.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.318 Educational Psychology
42.362 Cognitive Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.201 Child Psychology
42.212 Adolescent Psychology Two
(2) of the following:
42.271
Principles of Behavior Modification
42.310 Psychological Testing
42.313 Developmental Disabilities
42.370
Developmental Psychopathology
Two (2) psychology electives
Note:
Strongly recommended for students completing psychology as a coordinate
major with education.
CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN SERVICES
(PSH)
This
concentration provides students with principles and theories of
psychology applicable to human service settings, such as community
agencies, hospitals, children services, and so forth. It is oriented
toward the application of behavioral principles in applied settings.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.215 Psychology of Personality
42.322 Abnormal Psychology
42.353 Topics in Human Services
One (1) of the following:
42.207
Psychology of Communication
42.224 Social Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.231
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
42.269 Human Sexuality
42.286 Psychology of Women
One (1) of the following:
42.271
Principles of Behavior Modification
42.310 Psychological Testing
42.370
Developmental Psychopathology
One (1) psychology elective
CONCENTRATION IN WORK AND
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (PSA)
This
concentration focuses on principles and skills applicable to business
and organizational settings. It is designed for students who wish to
orient their program toward applications of behavioral principles in
business, industry or government. Students selecting this concentration
are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in a discipline that will
enhance skills needed in corporate settings, such as communication arts,
computer science, economics, or professional writing.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.304 Psychology of Careers
One (1) of the following:
42.215 Psychology of Personality
42.224 Social Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.207
Psychology of Communication
42.208 Health Psychology
42.258 Human Relations
42.271
Principles of Behavior Modification One (1) of the following:
42.310 Psychological Testing
42.362 Cognitive Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.334 Organizational Behavior
42.338
Psychology of Work Behavior
42.341 Group Dynamics
Two (2) psychology electives
41.101
Invitation to Philosophy 4
41.102
Introduction to Ethics: Why be Moral? 4, 12
41.103
Introduction to Logic 4
41.105
Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy 4, 12
41.118
Introduction to Philosophy of Science 4
84.222
Bioethics 4
PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
42.101 General Psychology (Gen.
Ed. Goal 9)
An introduction to basic concepts
of modern psychology, including the biological bases of behavior,
motivation, emotion, intelligence, learning, sensation, and perception.
Students are exposed to principles, issues, and research findings in
these and other areas in psychology such as social behavior,
development, personality, and psychopathology.
42.200 Psychology of
Development (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
An
overview of observational methods of research and major theories of
development from preschool age to adolescence. Normative patterns in
areas such as physical growth, cognition, morality, and socialization
are stressed. Discussions and field applications encourage the critical
evaluation of theoretical and normative information. Prerequisite:
Sophomore status or
42.101
General Psychology.
42.201 Child Psychology (Gen. Ed.
Goal 9)
An introduction to the study of
the child from conception to the onset of adolescence. Basic concepts
and theories of child development are studied, particularly those
relevant to the psychological processes of perception, cognition, social
interaction, and affective and moral development. Prerequisite: 42.101
General Psychology or sophomore status.
42.207 Psychology of Communication
An
examination of verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication. Topics
covered may include interpersonal influence; communication in
psychotherapy; the utility of communication in cognitive processing;
communication networks as related to group process; and the impact of
verbal and non-verbal communication on behavior. Prerequisite: 42.101
General Psychology or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.208 Health Psychology
An introduction to the application
of psychology to the areas of health processes and disease management as
they relate to everyday life experiences. The course includes the theory
and application of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of better
health, prevention and treatment of illness, and the identification of
psychological factors in health and illness. A focus is placed on
contemporary issues in relating psychology to men’s and women’s health,
addiction, weight control, stress management, fitness, and
socio-cultural influences on health.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
sophomore status.
42.212 Adolescent Psychology (Gen.
Ed. Goals 9, 12)
An
introduction to the study of the adolescent from the onset of puberty to
the beginnings of adulthood. Topics include biological changes, identity
development, the adolescent’s relations with parents and peers,
cognitive changes, moral development, achievement, and work issues.
Special topics may include sexuality, drug abuse, delinquency, and
psychopathology examined in the context of the adolescent’s formation of
his or her identity. Within each topic of development, current research
findings regarding the specific issues of race, class, and gender as
they apply to adolescent development are discussed. Prerequisite: 42.101
General Psychology or
sophomore
status required.
42.215 Psychology of Personality
A
consideration of biological, developmental, and situational factors
affecting personality. Some of the major personality theories are
presented, for example, those of Freud, Jung, and Adler. Prerequisite:
42.101 General Psychology or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.224 Social Psychology (Gen.
Ed. Goals 9, 12)
An
introduction to the factors and processes involved in people’s
understanding of themselves, others, and social interactions. Attention
is given to research in such areas as social perception, gender, group
interaction, attitude formation and change, aggression, social
influence, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and discrimination, and
prosocial behavior with particular emphasis given to differences
relating to gender, race, and class. Prerequisite: 42.101 General
Psychology or
sophomore
status.
42.231 Psychology of Adulthood
and Aging (Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
An
introduction to factors and issues affecting the development of
individuals from young adulthood through the senior years. Topics may
include developmental changes in sensory and biological processes,
cognition, personality, familial and peer relationships, vocational and
recreational goals, and bodily and mental health.
Note:
Students
who have taken both 42.213 Psychology of Adult Development and 42.214
Psychology of Aging cannot receive credit for 42.231 Psychology of
Adulthood and Aging. Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
sophomore
status.
42.251 Psychology Research I:
Methods
An
introduction to the logic and design of research in the behavioral
sciences. The course includes discussion of ethical considerations in
research, the nature of scientific research and explanation, observation
and measurement of behavior, basic research designs, and the validity of
research. Students will read and critique examples of published
research. Statistical concepts will be introduced as needed.
Note:
Students
who have taken 42.349 Psychological Research Methods cannot
receive credit for 42.251 Psychology Research I:
Methods.
Prerequisites: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200
Psychology of Development. Status as a
Psychology major, with a minimum of 16 course
credits completed, and permission of the instructor.
42.258 Human Relations
Designed
to provide students with an opportunity to study and to experience the
small group situation in which the focus is on understanding the
dynamics of interpersonal behavior and on developing communication
skills. Topics include selfconcept, person perception, verbal and
non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution.
Note:
Students
who have taken 42.305 Human Relations cannot receive credit for 42.258
Human Relations. Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.261 Conditioning and Animal
Learning
An
introduction to the fundamentals of classical and operant conditioning.
The theoretical basis for the educational and clinical applications of
learning principles will be examined. This course provides the
opportunity to use operant equipment in laboratory studies of animals.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.269 Human Sexuality
An
examination of human sexual development. Issues in development of
sexuality are presented from both a theoretical and research basis
emphasizing psychological, biological, environmental, and cultural
perspectives. Students are required to master the literature on social
policy issues around topics that may include abortion, pornography, AIDS
and the right to privacy, homosexuals and parenting, forced sexual
behavior, contraception and sex, private sex between consenting adults,
incest, and the decriminalization of prostitution.
Note:
Credit is
not given for both this course and
34.270 Human Sexuality Education.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of
Development.
42.271 Principles of Behavior
Modification
A
consideration of various applications of learning theory and
conditioning principles to social and individual problems. Techniques
such as systematic desensitization, aversive conditioning, social
modeling, token economies, and self-control procedures (e.g.,
biofeedback) are described. The application of these techniques is
examined for a variety of problems, e.g., anxiety, psychotic and
antisocial behaviors, phobias, alcoholism, smoking, and sexual
dysfunction. Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.273 Environmental Psychology
(Gen. Ed. Goal 9)
A study of the interaction of
human behavior with the natural and human-made environment integrating
material from a variety of areas including psychology, landscape design,
climatological studies, and architectural design. The course provides an
overview of interactions of humans with environment including issues
such as methods of observing human-environmental interactions,
environmental perception and assessment, environmental attitudes, and
environmental cognition. Topics integrating areas such as the effects of
noise, climate, and weather on behavior, psychological responses to
environmental disasters and hazards, the effects of crowding and
territoriality on humans, the psychological effects of cities,
architectural and residential design and effects on behavior,
transportation and travel, work and leisure, the commons dilemma, and
changing environmentally destructive behaviors are discussed.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology.
42.280 Sensation and Perception
A study of
the phenomena, methodology, and theory associated with the sensory
processes (vision, audition, taste, smell, and touch). Visual perception
is emphasized. The topics of perception of color, depth, constancies,
illusions, and the roles of innate and learned factors are included.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.286 Psychology of Women
An
examination of the psychological development of women from birth through
maturity. Topics may include biological bases of psychological sex
differences; sex roles in work, family, and social relations; the
historical context of stereotypes and attitudes toward women;
development of women’s self concept; and cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.304 Psychology of Careers
An introduction to research on
career development and the contemporary workforce. The course provides
an overview of the major theories of career choice, including
trait-factor, developmental, and sociological approaches. The structure
of vocational interests, values, personality, and abilities is
discussed. Finally, research on contemporary aspects of work is
introduced, with possible topics including work-family conflict, the
virtual workplace, downsizing, job search strategies, changing
psychological contracts, and the contingent workforce. Prerequisites:
Declared psychology major and at least second-semester sophomore status,
and completion of three psychology courses.
42.310 Psychological Testing
An
introduction to the methods used in constructing and standardizing
psychological tests. This course provides an overview of the many
different varieties of tests, ranging from standardized tests of
aptitude and achievement to individually administered projective tests.
The use of psychological tests in schools, industry, social service
agencies, and clinics is discussed.
Note:
Students who have taken 42.275 Introduction to
Psychological Testing cannot receive credit for 42.310
Psychological Testing.
Prerequisites: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200
Psychology of Development. Completion
of
Goal 2, and one additional 200 level psychology
course.
42.313 Developmental Disabilities
The study of disorders commonly
observed in infants and children. Disorders resulting from genetic
abnormalities and environmental factors are studied, including mental
retardation, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, fetal alcohol
syndrome, prematurity, failure-to-thrive, and learning disabilities.
Current interventions and treatments are examined. Prerequisite: Any one
of the following courses:
42.200
Psychology of Development, 42.201 Child Psychology,
or
42.212
Adolescent Psychology; or
permission
of instructor.
42.318 Educational Psychology
An advanced course on psychological research topics
relevant to the classroom, such as achievement, motivation, self-esteem,
creativity and intelligence, testing and assessment, and peer
relationships. An examination of issues relevant to gender, race, and
social class within educational settings are included from a
psychological perspective. The psychological implications of school
transitions, mainstreaming of special needs students, tracking, sports
and extracurricular activities, and clinical disorders manifested in the
classroom may be covered. Prerequisites: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development,
and either
42.201
Child Psychology or
42.212
Adolescent Psychology; or
permission
of instructor.
42.322 Abnormal Psychology
An
examination of some of the behaviors classified as abnormal by the most
recent version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Problems in
defining abnormality are discussed, and such major theoretical
approaches to causation and treatment as the biological, psychoanalytic,
behavioristic, and humanistic are compared. Opportunity for field trips
or
field
experience may be offered. Prerequisite: Any one of the following
courses: 42.201 Child Psychology, 42.212 Adolescent Psychology, 42.231
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging; or
42.215 Psychology of Personality.
42.334 Organizational Behavior
An examination of the structure
and functioning of organizations. Attention is given especially to
hierarchical power arrangements and the communication networks related
to them. Consideration is also given to the role of small working
groups, actual organizational functions, as well as to the whole
organization in its relationships with other organizations with whose
functions it is interlocked. Prerequisite: 42.224 Social Psychology.
42.338 Psychology of Work Behavior
An
introduction to psychological principles applied to the workplace. The
course provides a brief overview of the history of the application of
psychology to the workplace including scientific management and human
relations approaches. Contemporary applications of psychology in the
workplace are addressed. Topics include communication processes,
employee selection, skill acquisition, worker motivation and job design,
assessment and evaluation, leadership, job satisfaction and performance,
health and wellness, working with groups, discrimination, sexual
harassment, and drug abuse. Note:
Students who have taken 42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior cannot
receive credit for 42.338 Psychology of Work
Behavior.
Prerequisite: Any one of the following courses:
42.207 Psychology of Communication, 42.224
Social Psychology, or
42.258
Human Relations;
or
permission of instructor.
42.341 Group Dynamics
An examination of the structure,
function, and interactive processes of groups. Research methods
appropriate for the study of groups are stressed, and research findings
are discussed. Special attention is given to interaction patterns and to
personality attributes that influence modes of group interaction.
Prerequisite: 42.224 Social Psychology.
42.345 Directed Study in
Psychological Research
An
opportunity for the advanced student in psychology to participate as a
research assistant in a faculty-initiated and directed project. Ability
to work with a degree of independence and to complete assigned tasks in
accordance with the instructor’s guidance is expected. The instructor is
responsible for specifying the research topic(s), materials, and
methodology. The student and the supervising professor are responsible
for determining a contract that identifies the course objectives and the
means for evaluating the student’s performance. The course may be taken
twice to allow students to pursue projects that require more than one
semester, or
to work
closely with more than one faculty member. Prerequisites: Junior
or
senior
standing in Psychology, completion of 42.251 Research Methods in
Psychology I, and approval of the supervising professor and department
chair.
42.351 Psychology Research II:
Design and Statistical Applications
An
extension of the basic research designs and methods introduced in 42.251
Psychology Research I: Methods, with a concentration on experimental and
quasi-experimental designs. Parametric and nonparametric statistical
analyses are introduced, including analysis of variance, correlational
techniques, and Chi Square. Students read and critique examples of
published research, prepare a manipulation-based research proposal, and
are exposed to a statistical package appropriate to the discipline. The
requirements adopted by the American Psychological Association for
scientific writing are presented. Note:
Students who have taken 42.349 Psychological Research
Methods cannot receive credit for 42.351 Psychology Research II: Design
and Statistical Applications. Prerequisites: 42.251 Psychology Research
I: Methods, status as a Psychology major, permission of instructor, and
completion of 43.117 Introduction to Statistics.
42.353 Topics in Human Services
Designed
primarily for psychology majors who are completing a concentration in
human services or who plan to take the 42.498 Internship in Psychology
course with a placement in a human services agency. Topics include
ethical issues, interviewing techniques, observational methods,
communication skills applicable to counseling techniques, government
regulations, and other topics relevant to effective functioning in a
human services setting. Prerequisite: Junior
or
senior
Psychology major or
permission
of the instructor.
42.355 Contemporary Issues in
Psychology
An
in-depth examination of a current psychological issue with particular
emphasis on the contributions of recent research. Topic and instructor
are announced each year. Prerequisites: Junior
or
senior
status and completion of prerequisite courses as specified by the
instructor of record. Use of the course to fulfill a 300-level
concentration requirement is only allowed with permission of the Chair.
42.360 History and Systems of
Psychology
A survey
of the history of psychology to the present day. The goal is to
understand the development of psychological thought and research within
the context of the history of ideas and the history of science, as well
as in relation to events in general history.
Note:
Students
who have taken
42.402
History and Systems of Psychology cannot receive credit for 42.360
History and Systems of Psychology. Prerequisites: Status as a junior
or
senior
psychology major and the completion of one of the following: 41.102
Introduction to Ethics, 41.105 Introduction to Political and Social
Philosophy, or
-
Introduction to Philosophy of Science.
-
Cognitive Psychology
An
introduction to the experimental study of mental processes that underlie
perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem solving. These
processes are considered from a variety of perspectives that may include
computational, neuro- scientific, parallel processing, and
developmental. Emphasis is placed on methodological issues, theoretical
interpretations, and practical applications.
Note:
Students
who have taken
42.262 Learning, Memory and
Cognition cannot receive credit for 42.362 Cognitive Psychology.
Prerequisites: 42.101 General Psychology and one additional 200 level
psychology course.
42.370 Developmental
Psychopathology
The study of functional disorders
commonly originating before the age of 21. Psychiatric disorders
resulting from genetic abnormalities and from environmental factors are
studied, including affective and anxiety disorders, adjustment and
conduct disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorders. Current medical
and therapeutic treatments are examined. Familiarity with both normal
child and normal adolescent development is strongly recommended.
Prerequisite: One of the following developmental courses: 42.200
Psychology of Development,
42.201
Child Psychology, or
42.212
Adolescent Psychology.
42.382 Behavioral Medicine
An
examination of the behavioral risk factors in physical illness and the
role of cognitive behavioral intervention techniques in dealing with
psychosomatic disorders and diseases. Specific topics may include the
study of pain symptoms (including migraine and tension headaches),
cardiovascular functioning (e.g., essential hypertension), and other
stress-related disorders. Prerequisites: 42.101 General Psychology
or
42.200 Psychology of Development,
and either
23.101
Biological Concepts or
23.142
Introduction to Human Biology.
42.403 Practicum in Teaching of
Psychology
An opportunity to serve as a
teaching assistant on campus in a psychology course under the close
supervision of the course instructor. Teaching assistants typically
conduct class discussions, prepare class materials and demonstrations,
assist in construction of examinations, and confer with students.
Prerequisite: Approval of the supervising course instructor.
42.450 Empirical Research Thesis
in Psychology
An application of research
methodology to psychological issues. Students complete at least one
original research project, individually or in dyads, through the
following stages: choice of research topic, review of scientific
literature, hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection and
analysis, interpretation of results, and conclusions. Written and oral
reports are required. The methods and content emphasized may vary by
instructor. The seminar is designed to be a capstone class for
Psychology majors. Prerequisites: 42.351 Psychology Research II: Design
and Statistical Applications and permission of instructor.
42.451-2 Psychology Seminar
An
examination of the current literature on a single area in psychology.
Students are expected to read original research reports and theoretical
studies and to present written and oral reports based on independent
research. Laboratory or field research may be required. Students may
take the seminar twice for credit. However, in no case may the student
take two seminars on the same topic. Topic and instructor to be
announced each year. Prerequisites: Junior
or
senior
standing and permission of instructor. Approval of the Chair is required
to obtain two course credits.
42.490 Advanced Independent
Study in Psychology
An
opportunity for the advanced student in psychology to conduct an
in-depth investigation of a special topic or to carry out original
research. Ability to work with a high degree of independence is
expected. The student is responsible for arranging with the cooperating
professor a contract that will specify topics or material to be covered,
methods of study, and method of evaluation. The course may be taken
twice to allow the student to pursue a project that requires more than
one semester, or to work closely with more than one faculty member.
Prerequisites: Junior or
senior
standing in Psychology, completion of 42.351 Psychology Research II:
Design and Statistical Applications and approval of the supervising
professor and department chair.
42.498/499 Internship in
Psychology
A
supervised field experience involving a minimum of 10 hours per week of
field work in a community service agency, school, clinic, hospital,
research facility or business setting. The field work is supported by
weekly seminars in which the supervising professor and internship
students consider the integration of psychological theory with practical
applications. An internship extending over two semesters or a
one-semester internship of 20 or more hours per week may be awarded two
course credits. The opportunity to complete the internship is dependent
upon acceptance by a placement agency following an interview process.
Prerequisites: Second-semester junior or
senior standing, a QPA of 2.70
or
better in
psychology courses, 42.351 Psychology Research II: Design and
Statistical Applications, and permission of supervising professor. In
addition, students taking the internship in a human services setting
must have completed 42.322 Abnormal Psychology, and have completed
or
be
concurrently enrolled in 42.353 Topics in Human Services. Students
placed in an industrial or business setting must have completed one of
the following courses: 42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior, 42.334
Organizational Behavior, or
42.341
Group Dynamics.
The following course also carries
credit as a Psychology elective:
84.225 Biopsychology
An
overview of the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes.
Topics covered include the biological underpinnings or various domains
in psychology such as emotion, motivation, perception, cognitive
function, psychopharmacology, and hormone effects on the brain and
behavior. No Laboratory. Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology and one
of the following biology courses: 23.101 Biology Concepts, 23.142 Human
Biology, or
23.161
Cellular and Molecular Biology; or
permission of instructor.
PHILOSOPHY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
41.101 Invitation to Philosophy
(Gen. Ed. Goal 4)
A critical inquiry into life,
death, and the meaning of human existence. Issues such as the nature of
reality, knowledge, the problem of truth, the existence of God, free
will, and justice are examined from varying perspectives and sources:
Western, global, classical, or modern.
41.102 Introduction to Ethics: Why
Be Moral? (Gen. Ed. Goals 4, 12)
An exploration of moral reasoning,
and the claims of morality on self and society through an assessment of
ethical theories, both classical and modern. The course considers topics
such as human sexuality and the preservation of integrity in human
decision making. The dynamics of self and society and subjects of social
responsibility are pursued by focusing attention on issues such as
freedom and justice; rights and duty; race, gender, and class; and the
meaning of work.
41.103 Introduction to Logic
(Gen. Ed. Goal 4)
A study of fundamental topics in
logic: classical logic, truth functional logic, inductive reasoning, and
informal fallacies. The study of logic is presented as a fascinating
mental exercise and as the acquisition of skills essential to clear and
reasonable thought and discourse.
41.105 Introduction to
Political and Social Philosophy (Gen. Ed. Goals 4, 12)
A study of conflicting
philosophical views about politics and social institutions. Salient
historical and contemporary theories including those of gender, race,
and class are analyzed and discussed. Attention is given to the
philosophical presuppositions directing socio-political institutions.
41.118 Introduction to
Philosophy of Science (Gen. Ed. Goal 4)
An introduction to commonly
discussed philosophical issues about science, such as the matter in
which scientific theories are justified. The course makes reference to
specific episodes in the history of science, such as the adoption of the
Copernican view that the earth travels around the sun, and the rejection
of some ideas of classical physics in favor of modern relativity theory
and quantum mechanics.
41.201 History of Ancient
Philosophy
Development of philosophical
thought beginning with Thales. Attention is given to the pre-Socratics
and their influence on Plato. Main emphasis is on Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.203 History of Modern
Philosophy
The main lines of philosophical
thought from Francis Bacon through Kant. Primary attention given to the
Continental Rationalists, British Empiricists, and the Kantian
synthesis. Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.221 Contemporary Philosophy
Analysis
of recent philosophical trends and their
major representatives: instrumentalism (Pierce,
James, Dewey), existentialism (Jaspers, Heidegger,
Sartre), logical and linguistic analysis (Russell,
Wittgenstein, Carnap, Ayer, Ryle).
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.226 Nineteenth-Century
Philosophy
A study of
Idealism, Materialism, Empiricism
(Mill),
and Existentialism (Kierkegaard and
Nietzsche).
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.301 Philosophical Psychology
A philosophical analysis of the
concepts and arguments found in psychological writing. Particular
emphasis is placed upon the meanings of the concepts and the soundness
of the arguments in psychology Prerequisite: One philosophy and one
psychology course.
41.490 Independent Study in
Philosophy
Topic(s)
of philosophical interest to be chosen by the student. Prerequisite: Two
introductory courses or
one
introductory and one intermediate course in philosophy.
The following course also carries
credit as a Philosophy elective:
84.222 Bioethics (Gen. Ed. Goal 4)
An examination of moral issues in
modern biology. Major theories of ethics, as well as biological aspects
of development, genetics, genetic engineering, and the environment, are
investigated. Themes such as brain death and euthanasia, abortion,
scarcity of medical resources, reproductive control, patient
confidentiality, and environmental issues are explored. Prerequisite:
One college biology course.
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