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COURSES OF STUDY
PY 305 Advanced Topics in Psychology (1)
An in-depth exploration of theory and research in an advanced area
of psychology. Topics will vary. Some topics may require additional
prerequisites. Prerequisites: PY 101 and consent.
PY 309 Work Behavior (1)
The application of the methods and principles of the science of human
behavior to people at work. (Also listed as SO 309, this course may be
counted for credit in either psychology or sociology.) Prerequisite: PY
101,
SO 101, or SO 102.
PY 310 Psychological Testing (1)
A study of the theory and techniques of test development and use
in applied and research settings. Assessment in educational, clinical,
counseling, and personnel settings, as well as issues surrounding the
use of evaluative information are examined. Prerequisites: PY 101 and
204.
PY 311 Psychology of Personality (1)
A survey and analysis of the major theories of personality, including the
psycho-dynamic, trait, phenomenological, and learning approaches.
Prerequisite: PY 101.
PY 312 Biological Psychology (1)
A study of the biological bases of behavior. Includes the study of
brain and neural anatomy, communication between neurons, and
the function of major brain areas. The rest of the course will build on
this knowledge to study the effects on various behaviors including
vision, movement, learning, memory, sexual behavior, lateralization of
function, drug-taking behavior, and psychopathology. Prerequisites: PY
101
and at least junior standing.
PY 313 Psychological Disorders (1)
A survey of psychopathology and abnormal behavior with an emphasis
on the systems and criteria of diagnosis. Theories on the development
and treatment of disorders are also discussed. Prerequisite: PY 101.
PY 315 Animal Behavior (1)
An examination of the immediate causes and evolutionary explanations
for the behavior of animals. Emphasis is placed on exposure to
historical perspectives and current ideas about animal behavior,
training in the methodology of behavioral experimentation, and
development of independent, critical thought. Topics include sexual
selection, bird song learning, and aggressive behavior. Three lectures
and one three‑hour laboratory per week (one weekend field trip may be
required). (Also listed as BI 315.) Prerequisites: PY 101, BI 115 and BI
225.
Spring.
