Psychology

Courses Taught

• PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology
  Introduction to basic scientific logic, facts, theories, and principles of psychology, including topics such as human motivation, learning, emotion, perception, thought, intelligence, and personality.
• PSYCH 205 Introduction to Statistics
  Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical methods with applications in psychology. Laboratory work involves the use of a computer software package that allows for the application of statistical procedures. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Required of all majors in Psychology; open only to declared Psychology majors. Three class hours and three laboratory hours.
• PSYCH 316 Laboratory in Perception
  In-depth investigation of current topics in perception through review of empirical research and theory. Focus is on high-level vision, or odor/flavor perception, with an emphasis on social, cognitive, emotional, and evolutionary influences on the perceptual process. In laboratory, students design and conduct original research. Prerequisites: Psychology 216 and 305. Three class hours and three laboratory hours.
• PSYCH 341 History of Psychological Science
  Review of the historical development of experimental psychology. Emphases are on early foundations of major conceptual issues and on the cultural, scientific, and technological forces that set the course of modern psychological research. Prerequisite: Psychology 305.