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2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses

Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.
 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

    3-0-3

    The fundamental principles of psychology including heredity, environment, motivation, the nervous system and the emotional adjustment of the individual and the group. General knowledge of psychological terms and concepts emphasized. Open to all students regardless of their field of specialization. May use either PSY 101 or PSY 103 toward general education and psychology major requirements.

    NOTE: Student cannot take both PSY 101 and PSY 103 for credit.
  

  • PSY 205 - Orientation to Psychology

    1-0-1

    Orientation to the field of psychology familiarizing students with the practices of psychologists. Students will be presented with information about the psychology major, the course offerings in psychology, career opportunities in psychology and graduate study. Differing orientations toward the field of psychology will be explored. This course is directed toward freshman and sophomore declared majors.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  

  • PSY 207 - Psychology of Personality

    3-0-3

    Theories of personality structure and dynamics used in analysis of personal development.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • PSY 211 I - Human Sexuality

    3-0-3

    Study of the biological basis of the human sexual response system, sexual individuality and values, reproduction and health and legal and social issues related to human sexuality. Classic studies in human sexuality as well as new research generated in the field will be examined.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 221 - Life-Span Developmental Psychology

    3-0-3

    Overview of human development across the life span from prenatal to late adulthood. Critical examination of current research within the context of various theories of development will be emphasized. Readings, observations and reports required.
  

  • PSY 240 - Educational Psychology

    2-2-3

    Application of psychological theories to intelligence, learning, development, individual differences, motivation, behavior management and discipline. Applied settings include coaching and sports psychology, camp counseling, schools and mentor settings, business and industry and recreational settings. Field experience required.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  

  • PSY 298 - Research Practicum

    1 to 3 hours

    Students will be involved in designing experiments, collecting data, scoring data, entering and analyzing the data, formulating future studies and writing reports. Students will learn about the development and execution of research projects. May be repeated for up to six credits. A one-hour weekly research seminar is required.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 and consent of faculty supervisor during semester preceding enrollment.
  

  • PSY 303 I - Health Psychology in Sociocultural Context

    3-0-3

    Explores the psychological processes involved in health with a particular focus on the confluence of gender, race and class. Within this context, individual experiences of a variety of health related topics will be covered including sources of stress and stress management, social support, adoption of healthy/risky behaviors, adherence to medical advice, experiences as recipients of health care and coping with chronic illness and death.
  

  • PSY 304 - Social Psychology

    3-0-3

    The influence of social forces on one’s everyday thoughts and behaviors. Survey of theory and research on social perception, self-perception, conformity, group behavior, altruism, aggression and close relationships.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  

  • PSY 315 - Counseling Theory

    3-0-3

    Various counseling theories, techniques and approaches including affective, cognitive, systems and behavioral interventions.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • PSY 316 - Counseling Practice

    1-6-3

    Development of counseling skills. Practicum experience with a human-service agency based on each student’s area of interest in counseling.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 and PSY 315 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 318 - Abnormal Psychology

    3-0-3

    Survey of the psychological disorders classified in current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Diagnostic criteria will be the primary focus of the course.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  

  • PSY 323 - Experiential Education Leadership Development

    2-2-3

    (See KIN 323 .) Learning theory, group dynamics, team building and leadership techniques for experiential-education challenge-course adventure activities, initiatives and games. Exploration of the use of experiential-education activities in organizations, therapeutic settings and the classroom. Fee.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  

  • PSY 342 - Child and Adolescent Psychology

    3-0-3

    Examination of theories and current research in cognitive, emotional, social and physical development in infancy through adolescence. Familial, peer group, educational and cultural contexts will be emphasized. Observations and participation in research are required.

    PR: PSY 101 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • PSY 350 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    3-0-3

    Application of psychological principles to the organizational/industrial setting.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 355 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relations

    3-0-3

    Current theories and practices in group process designed to increase intra- and inter-personal awareness and sensitivity.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 or CI.
  

  • PSY 360 I - Research Methods and Statistics I

    3-0-3

    An introduction to different methodological approaches to the field of psychology with emphasis on non-experimental approaches. Development of professional writing skills and ethical standards in research and increasing understanding of basic descriptive statistics and correlational analyses using computer programs. Ethical issues in psychology and the importance of publication will be reviewed.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 and any 100 or 200 level MAT or CI.
  

  • PSY 361 I - Research Methods and Statistics II

    3-0-3

    Application of the scientific method and statistical procedures to the field of psychology with special emphasis on the experimental method through two-group and factorial designs, within subjects with repeated measures and mixed-model designs. Use of statistical analyses including t-tests, analysis of variance and post-hoc measures using computer programs is stressed. Group and independent research projects required.

    PR: Grade of C or higher in  .
  

  • PSY 385 I - Psychology of Women

    3-0-3

    Interdisciplinary investigation of the psychological, social, emotional and cognitive aspects of women in society. Investigation of research, theory and real-world application of a variety of issues related to women.

  

  • PSY 390 - Adulthood and Aging

    3-0-3

    In-depth survey of adult development focusing on current research in social, cognitive, biological and psychological developmental issues. Hands-on research experience is a component of this course.

    PR: PSY 101 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 401 - Psychological Testing

    3-0-3

    Tests used in assessment of general and special abilities; intelligence, personality, achievement, vocational and neuropsychological inventories. History of psychological testing, review of intelligence and other psychological constructs, ethical considerations and factors involved in test development and selection. Introduction to statistical methods used in evaluation and measurement.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 required; MAT 111  recommended.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 405 I - Learning

    3-0-3

    Focuses on basic principles of classical and instrumental/operant conditioning and factors that govern the acquisition or elimination of learned responses. Theories and applications of learning principles to modify human behavior as well as for behavioral treatments of mood, anxiety and substance-abuse disorders will be discussed.

    PR: PSY 361 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 406 I - Cognitive Psychology

    3-0-3

    Study of the cognitive bases of attention, perception, memory, language and problem solving. Current theories and research are emphasized.

    PR: PSY 361 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • PSY 410 - Sensory and Perceptual Processes

    3-0-3

    Fundamental of sensation and perception. Emphasis placed on understanding neurophysiology of the sensory systems and how knowledge of the sensory systems is used to improve quality of life.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103, and PSY 360 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  

  • PSY 411 - Behavioral Neuroscience

    3-0-3

    Principles in neuroscience and organization of the central nervous system. Interrelations between the brain and wakefulness and sleep, homeostatic processes, memory, emotion, sexual behaviors and processes associated with thinking and language will be examined. Clinical perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders are emphasized.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103, and PSY 360 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  

  • PSY 434 I - Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth

    3-0-3

    This course examines the causes, characteristics and interventions and strategies for exceptional students. Field-based practicum occurs during clinical practice. Students who major or minor in education and minor in psychology can apply PSY 434 credit toward their requirements in both education and psychology.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

  

  • PSY 441 - Seminar on Neuroscience, Learning, and Cognition

    3-0-3

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics related to neuroscience, learning or cognition. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours with different topics.

    PR: PSY 101 , JS or SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 442 - Seminar in Social Processes and Individual Differences

    3-0-3

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics related to social psychology, personality psychology, or interpersonal relationships. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours with different topics.

    PR: PSY 101 , JS or SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 443 - Seminar in Human Development

    3-0-3

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics related to typical and atypical human development. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours with different topics.

    PR: PSY 101 , JS or SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 444 - Seminar in Behavioral and Cultural Diversity

    3-0-3

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics related to psychological health or the effects of gender and culture on behavior. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours with different topics.

    PR: PSY 101 , JS or SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 445 - Seminar in the Applications of Psychology

    3-0-3

    Advanced study of current special-interest topics related to the applications and practice of psychology. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours with different topics.

    PR: PSY 101 , JS or SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 470 I - History and Systems of Psychology

    3-0-3

    The emergence of psychology as a science. Examination of the antecedents of scientific psychology, the establishment of psychological science and the contributions of various traditions of psychological theory and application.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103, SS or CI.
  

  • PSY 496 - Academic Internship

    3 to 6 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific projects relating to the individual student’s program of study in psychology, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor at least one full semester prior to the internship. The psychology internship may be repeated up to a maximum of 12 credit hours with permission. Only six credit hours may be counted as part of the psychology major, and only three credit hours may be used for the psychology minor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
  

  • PSY 498 - Directed Study

    1 to 3 hours

    (May be repeated up to six hours of credit.) Self-directed study, employing research techniques, critical reviews, observations and bibliographical aids used to guide the student in developing a research paper.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103, PSY 360 I  and PSY 361 I ; JS or SS and approval of school dean and directed-study advisor during the semester preceding the independent study.