Laboratory Courses
All Psychology Majors must take one of these.
301. Experimentation in Animal Learning and Memory
A lecture and laboratory course emphasizing the techniques and procedures used in studying the lawful behavior patterns of lower organisms.
Prerequisites-Psychology 101 and 201.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Lavin
302. Experimentation in Human Memory and Cognition
A laboratory course exploring human memory, information processing, and cognitive processes. The course will focus on experimental work, building from simple research to more complex designs, to develop a variety of research skills involved in such research.
Prerequisites-Psychology 202, and either 222 or 422.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Gelfand
303. Experimental Social Psychology
Laboratory course concerned with the scientific methods and procedures used in the study of social psychological phenomena. Includes uses of natural observation, questionnaire surveys, controlled laboratory experimentation, and other tactics of social research. Emphasizes special problems of research, such as social demand characteristics, deception, and experimental ethics.
Prerequisite-Psychology 101, 202, and 212 or 313.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Walker
304. Personality: Experimental and Correlational Research
Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data which assess relationships between personality and behavior. Special emphasis on person-situation interaction. Assessment techniques and research associated with psychodynamic, phenomenological, cognitive, and trait theories. Data analysis using computerized multiple regression will be a part of the course.
Prerequisites-Psychology 101, 202 and Psychology 433.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Turco
305. Research in Developmental Psychology
Research in developmental psychology in field settings as well as laboratory settings is presented. The usefulness of correlational and experimental methods of inquiry for understanding human behavioral, cognitive and social development is conveyed through student participation in research on infants and children.
Prerequisites-Psychology 101, 202, and 211.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Turco
306. Experimentation in Sensation and Perception
A laboratory course focused on research tecniques and procedures used in empirical studies of sensation and perception. Students will plan, conduct, and report studies in a variety of relevant topics.
Prerequisities-Psychology 101, 202, and 421 and a University computer account.
3 credits Every Two Years, Dr. Carpenter