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Psychology 

Core Course Descriptions

PSY 121 Introductory Psychology. 3(3-0) F,S.
An examination of how psychology enhances our understanding of human behavior; a survey of basic biological, experiential, cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural influences on behavior and self-understanding. Students must choose either to be research participants or fulfill an alternative library assignment as part of the course requirements.

PSY 200 Psychological Statistical Methods. 3(3-0) F,S.
Prerequisite: PSY 121; completion of math general education requirements. Principles and methods of statistics used in psychology; understanding and interpreting psychological data. This course cannot be credited toward a degree if the student has taken any of the following: AGR 330, ECO 308, MTH 340, QBA 237, REC 331, SOC 302.

PSY 302 Experimental Psychology I. 3(2-2) F,S.
Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 200. Psychological methodology; major emphasis on experimentation.

PSY 315 (415) History and Systems of Psychology. 3(3-0) F,S.
Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 6 additional hours of psychology. Present psychological systems in the light of their historical development from ancient Greek and medieval thought.

PSY 495 Senior Seminar. 1(1-0) F,S.
Prerequisite: Senior standing (90 hours) and 27 hours of psychology or permission. Activities to help students identify and explore postgraduate career opportunities. A major field achievement test and program evaluation will be administered.