Psychology

Introduces the field of psychology. Covers major principles and their application to the study of human behavior.

Focuses on understanding and applying psychological principles and theories to personal development and human relationships.

Presents basic principles in biological science, including neural function and cognition. Topics will range from the electrical basis of brain function to higher-order cognitive processes and neurodegenerative diseases. Applications will also be introduced, from the treatment and impact of neurological diseases on society, to how we can use computational models of the brain. Same as BIOL 105 & NS 105.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Surveys the psychology of human performance. Explores the psychological, emotional, and strategic dimensions of human performance. Emphasis will be to provide students with a comprehensive background that they can apply to their own performance areas.

Covers major topics in human sexuality such as gender, sexual anatomy, sexually-transmitted diseases, sexual response and disorders, sexual orientation, sexual coercion, and commercial sex.

Prerequisites: PSY101,SOC101 & MATH096 or consent of instructor Develops an understanding of statistical methods and training in the useful presentation and interpretation of behavioral science data, including elementary computer use. Same as SOC 210.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Introduces the application of psychology principles of learning and cognitive development.

Introduces students to personality testing and the major approaches to the study of personality, including the influence of heredity, learning, the unconscious, etc.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Explains the growth and development of children from conception through early adolescence.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Examines psychological development during adolescence with emphasis on special problems in American society: drug abuse, pregnancy, and familial problems.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Introduces how hypotheses are objectively tested in the social sciences, including research design, data collection, and interpretation of results.

Prerequisites: PSY101 or consent of instructor Covers causes, symptoms, and treatments of major psychological disorders, including anxiety, dissociative, mood, somatoform, eating, schizophrenia and substance-related disorders.

Prerequisites: PSY101. Recommended: COM102 and SOC 101. Explores the scope of this new branch of Psychology. Key topics include: the history of Positive Psychology, positivity, learned optimism, purpose, handling adversity and resilience, happiness and well-being, personality development and integration, and positive relationships.

Prerequisites: PSY101,SOC101 or consent of instructor Examines how the presence of others influences thoughts and behavior, including research on close relationships, persuasion, stereotyping, aggression, and group dynamics.

Prerequisites: PSY101 & PSY210&PSY240 Requires independent or collaborative research.

A broad examination of the phenomenon of murders both historically and currently. This course provides a detailed introduction and examination of serial murder, focusing on biological, psychological, and sociological explanations for psychopathic, sociopathic,antisocial personality disorders.

Explores special topics which vary across semesters. A maximum of three credits may be applied towards a WNC degree.