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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Political Science
  

  • PSC 791 - Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the colloquium section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of public administration to the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.
    4. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.


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  • PSC 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. devise original submissions that demonstrate a deep and through understanding of the relevant literature, theoretical debate, and key ideas related to both theory and practice.
    2. show their advanced ability to draw on both previously learned and recently-acquired knowledge of the literature, research techniques, research experience, and analytical thinking in applying theory and practice critically by answering the exam prompt.
    3. explore the relevant literature and offer a coherent argument to demonstrate mastery of the field, which they are being tested in.


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  • PSC 796 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. develop concise research proposals.
    3. discuss research results in the context of the scientific and other relevant academic literature.
    4. evaluate how the scientific research and topic selected link to applications in the public sector.
    5. communicate and defend the results of the thesis research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • PSC 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. develop concise research proposals.
    3. discuss research results in the context of the scientific and other relevant academic literature.
    4. communicate and defend the results of the thesis research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • PSC 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. discuss research results in the context of the scientific and other relevant academic literature.
    3. communicate and defend the results of the dissertation research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • PSC 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Portuguese
  

  • PORT 111 - First Year Portuguese I

    (4 units)
    Introduction to elementary Portuguese through the development of beginning abilities in listening, speaking, reading, writing. Provides basic grammar and vocabulary.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the sounds of the Portuguese language.
    2. communicate in several situations such as greet, give and receive information, give directions, order food at a restaurant, go shopping, reserve a room at a hotel, know nationalities, professions, colors and numbers.
    3. talk about everyday situations, tell time, and describe different types of housing.
    4. report on cultural aspects.
    5. summarize relatively simple news (from newspaper, magazines, internet, or television).
    6. write short compositions regarding familiar topics.
    7. use regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and be introduced to the future tenses in the indicative.


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  • PORT 112 - First Year Portuguese II

    (4 units)
    Continued instruction in elementary Portuguese. Provides basic grammar and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 111 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate in engagements.
    2. express body parts, family, clothes, health, and popular festivities.
    3. recognize and describe different regions of Brazil, express opinions and preferences and talk about tourism, travels, and ecology.
    4. able to describe, define, and compare people and situations, and summarize contemporary events and news (from newspapers, magazines, internet, or television).
    5. communicate with additional verb tenses and other grammar topics.


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  • PORT 113 - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers

    (4 units)
    Intensive study of Portuguese at the elementary level for students with a background in Spanish. Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Portuguese. Native and heritage speakers of Spanish welcome.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 212  or the equivalent.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the sounds of the Portuguese language, compare and contrast them to Spanish.
    2. communicate in several everyday situations such as greet, give and receive information, give directions, order food at a restaurant, go shopping, know nationalities, professions, colors and numbers.
    3. communicate ideas about themselves, daily routines, work and leisure, family and studies.
    4. describe different regions of Brazil, express opinions and preferences and talk about tourism, travels, and ecology.
    5. describe, define, and compare people and situations, and summarize contemporary events and news (from newspapers, magazines, internet, or television).
    6. produce regular and irregular verbs in the present, past, and be introduced to the future tenses in the indicative.


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  • PORT 211 - Second Year Portuguese I

    (3 units)
    Study of Portuguese at the intermediate level. Development of listening, speaking, reading, writing. Further emphasis on grammatical structures and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 112 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and apply cultural topics which will address landscapes, leisure, popular music, sports, television, and arts, school systems, weather, economy, banking, business administration, commerce, services, means of transportation, popular beliefs.
    2. recognize and apply the subjunctive mood (present, past and future).
    3. use indirect discourse and relative pronouns.
    4. communicate in several situations, expressing desires, doubts, feelings, preferences, opinions, indifference, discredit, indecision and trust.
    5. formulate hypotheses using the right form of verbs and sentence structure.


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  • PORT 212 - Second Year Portuguese II

    (3 units)
    Study of Portuguese at the intermediate level. Development of listening, speaking, reading, writing. Further emphasis on grammatical structures and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 211 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. prepare a portfolio based on materials found on newspapers, magazines, internet, or television about anything related to travel in Brazil. (the topics can range from tourism to ecology and much more).
    2. demonstrate understanding of class discussions by doing research for the portfolio.
    3. demonstrate familiarity with several cultural topics related to travel, introduced in the course and learned while completing research for the portfolio.
    4. communicate well in several situations, expressing desires, doubts, feelings, preferences, opinions, indifference, discredit, indecision and trust.
    5. be able to formulate hypotheses using the right form of verbs and sentence structure.
    6. give a presentation to the class on the contents of his/her portfolio.


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  • PORT 305 - Portuguese Composition I

    (3 units)
    Development of writing skills, grammar usage, and cultural competency. Offered by USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with cultural topics which will address several aspects of modern Brazilian society.
    2. discuss and give opinions about those topics.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of how to communicate effectively in writing and orally about several cultural topics.
    4. demonstrate understanding of different contextual approaches.
    5. read, discuss, and write about cultural topics and short literary narratives.


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  • PORT 306 - Portuguese Composition II

    (3 units)
    Development of writing skills, grammar usage, and cultural competency. Offered by USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 305 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate advanced writing skills and techniques.
    2. edit their own texts.
    3. demonstrate familiarity with contemporary Brazilian short stories.
    4. demonstrate expanded vocabulary.
    5. apply the target language to address cultural questions and intercultural differences.
    6. demonstrate knowledge of how to communicate well in writing and orally about several cultural and literary topics.
    7. demonstrate understanding of different contextual approaches.
    8. read, discuss, and write about cultural topics and short literary narrative.


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  • PORT 309 - Portuguese Conversation

    (3 units)
    Development of oral proficiency in Portuguese through communicative situations. Not intended for native speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate command of everyday Portuguese vocabulary.
    2. identify and discuss important social and cultural issues facing Portuguese-speaking countries.
    3. compare and contrast some of the main issues that distinguish Brazilian and American cultural and social practices.


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  • PORT 321 - Luso-Brazilian Culture & Civilization

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to introduce different aspect is of contemporary Brazilian and Portuguese culture while developing oral and written proficiency in Portuguese.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 212 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate command of everyday and scholarly Portuguese vocabulary in writing and speaking.
    2. identify and discuss important social and cultural issues facing Portuguese-speaking countries.
    3. compare and contrast some of the main issues that distinguish Luso-Brazilian and American cultural and social practices.


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  • PORT 410 - Advanced Portuguese I

    (3 units)
    Designed to provide the necessary language skills in Portuguese to communicate effectively at an advanced academic level. Offered by USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 306 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with cultural topics introduced which will address several aspects of Brazilian modern society, focusing on cinema, literature, politics, history, race and social issues.
    2. be able to discuss and give opinions about those topics.
    3. demonstrate the ability to communicate well in writing and orally about those topics.
    4. demonstrate understanding of textual and contextual approaches.
    5. demonstrate the ability to make analytical comparisons between a film and a novel.
    6. demonstrate increased understanding of several segments of Brazilian society.


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  • PORT 411 - Advanced Portuguese II

    (3 units)
    Designed to advance oral and written skills in Portuguese and establish comparison between literary and cinematic texts. Offered by USAC only.

    Prerequisite(s): PORT 410 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with several cultural, literary, historical, political, and social topics.
    2. discuss and give sophisticated opinions about those topics.
    3. demonstrate the ability to communicate in a scholarly way in writing and orally on those topics.
    4. demonstrate understanding of different textual and contextual approaches.
    5. demonstrate the ability to make analytical comparisons between a film and literary texts.
    6. demonstrate increased understanding of several segments of Brazilian society.


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Psychiatry
  
  

  • PCHY 661AM - Adult Psychiatry

    (0 units)
    The purpose of this elective is to provide fourth-year medical students interested in adult psychiatry an experience in working with adults presenting with psychiatric illness.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to medical students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. gather clinical data relevant to psychiatric evaluation, arriving at correct diagnosis of psychiatrically ill patients, and generate differential diagnoses for patients with psychiatric illnesses.
    2. identify the signs and symptoms of common adult psychopathology and conditions (e.g. bipolar, depressive disorders, anxiety, trauma and stress related, dissociative, somatic, addiction, etc.).
    3. utilize the resources and skills of related mental health professionals.
    4. Students will be able to determine appropriate pharmacotherapy interventions to common adult disorders.


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  • PCHY 661PM - Child Psychiatry

    (0 units)
    Fourth-year medical students gain exposure to a diverse patient population with severe mood, psychotic, behavioral, and/or substance use disorders and obtain an understanding of the intricacies of working with families and systems providing care for these patients.

    Prerequisite(s): Limited to medical students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. gather clinical data relevant to psychiatric evaluation, arriving at correct diagnosis of psychiatrically ill patients, and generate differential diagnoses for patients with psychiatric illnesses.
    2. identify the signs and symptoms of common child and adolescent psychopathology and conditions.
    3. utilize the resources and skills of related mental health professionals.
    4. determine appropriate pharmacotherapy interventions to common child and adolescent disorders.


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 101 - General Psychology

    (3 units) CO6
    Presents psychology as a science concerned with the actions of organisms in a social and cultural context. (Credit may not be earned in both PSY 101 and PSY 103.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning employed in psychology as a social science.
    2. demonstrate how the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning utilized in psychology as a social science may contribute to learning and human development.
    3. demonstrate learning skills that showcase integrative thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills from one setting to another.


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  • PSY 109 - NevadaFIT (Freshmen Intensive Transition)

    (1 unit)
    A five-day intensive academic program emulating the rigors of a midterm week during a normal college semester. (ABNR 109, ACE 109, BUS 109, CHS 109, COLA 109, EDU 109, ENGR 109, JOUR 109, PSY 109 and SCI 109 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the ten.)

    Prerequisite(s): first-semester freshmen standing.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: .33
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: .33
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: .33
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the expectations for success in college-level examinations, homework assignments and laboratories.
    2. apply learning and study strategies and time management skills to enhance academic success.
    3. interact appropriately, comfortably and successfully with University faculty staff, and peers.
    4. identify and use University, College, and Department resources to support academic goals.


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  • PSY 205 - Elementary Analysis of Behavior

    (3 units)
    Survey of principles of reinforcement theory in the analysis of behavior. Principles of learning demonstrated in the laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events in daily life.
    2. articulate behavioral phenomena using the terminology of behavioral science.
    3. compare, contrast, and evaluate different methods for measuring and changing behavior.
    4. discuss ethical issues related to changing an individual’s environment and behavior.


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  • PSY 210 - Statistical Methods

    (3 units)
    Practice with statistical methods especially useful in the presentation and interpretation of psychological, sociological and educational data.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; completion of University Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, apply and interpret descriptive statistics.
    2. identify, apply and interpret inferential statistics.
    3. format, analyze and visually display data.
    4. use statistics in research to describe data, summarize data and make decisions regarding experimental manipulations.


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  • PSY 233 - Child Psychology

    (3 units)
    Psychological aspects in the development of children through preadolescence. Examination of behavioral, social, cognitive, affective and cultural factors. Theory and research on developmental stages.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the physical, social, and emotional development of children.
    2. articulate the processes responsible for changes in child behavior.
    3. discuss the behavioral, social, cognitive, affective and cultural factors involved in child psychology.


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  • PSY 234 - Psychology of Adolescence

    (3 units)
    The study of the adolescent time period throughout history. Covers biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to development from puberty to emerging adulthood. Credit allowed in only one of PSY 234 or HDFS 431C.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the different historical views regarding the adolescent time period.
    2. describe the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors related to the development of adolescents.
    3. identify and describe theories, concepts, examples, and research findings within the field of adolescent psychology.
    4. apply theories, concepts, and findings of adolescent psychology to the real world.


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  • PSY 240 - Introduction to Research Methods

    (3 units) CO12
    Major techniques and problems encountered in both survey and experimental research in the behavioral sciences.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. be prove themselves critical consumers of information by evaluating knowledge claims encountered in both the scientific and popular media.
    2. identify and address common ethical issues in research.
    3. identify and analyze an ethical issue in psychology research.
    4. identify multiple ethical interests in real world psychology research with human subjects.
    5. identify a range of methods of data collection, and understand their relative advantages/disadvantages.
    6. understand factors that determine how we design experiments, how to identify dependent and independent variables, determine what scale of measurement applies to the dependent variable, and how research data is described, presented, and organized.
    7. explain the theory and rationale of hypothesis testing and fundamental concepts in statistical analysis.


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  • PSY 261 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    (3 units)
    Nature of the person and of interpersonal relationships, their formation and maintenance and their institutional, ideological and societal contexts; empirical examination of beliefs, attitudes, influence.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain research methods used by social psychologists: such as laboratory experiments, field experiments, surveys, observational or archival research and others.
    2. explain major theories of social behavior offered by social psychologists: such as dissonance theory; theories of bystander intervention; dual process theories of thinking and persuasion; attachment theory; and others.
    3. explain specific research methods and some individual studies testing these theories.
    4. explain how social psychological theories and research are used to study and understand important thinking and behavior in applied domains such as law, business, environment, health and others.


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  • PSY 275 - Undergraduate Research

    (1 to 3 units)
    Independent or collaborative empirical research.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. complete the steps involved in the scientific research process in psychology.
    2. review the relevant literature by retrieving, reading, summarizing, and discussing particular information of interest to the research study.
    3. generate worthy research questions as a result of understanding prior related research.
    4. develop suitable methods of investigation appropriate to the confines of the research question, setting, variables, and participants.
    5. prepare proposals for review by the University Human Subject Review Board.
    6. collect and analyze data.
    7. prepare reports for presentation and/or publication as outlined by the APA 6th Edition Publication Manual.
    8. demonstrate collaborative work with others in a research lab.


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  • PSY 299 - Special Topics

    (1 to 5 units)
    Suitable topic under the supervision of a staff member.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the special topic area of focus.
    2. show competency on a related topic of focus through written assignments and/or course presentations.


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  • PSY 301 - Experimental Psychology

    (4 units) CO9, CO14
    Lecture, plus field research on scientific methods in behavior and cognitive processes.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240  or BIOL 192 ; PSY 210  or STAT 152  or APST 270 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. list and describe contemporary investigative techniques and their connection to science and problems of societal concern.
    2. explain various ethical concerns in psychology research, especially those related to the modern research technology.
    3. demonstrate an ability to execute all phases of the research process.


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  • PSY 308 - History of Psychology

    (3 units) CO13
    Historical background of psychology from the Greek period to the present. Development of psychology as a science and advances during this century.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the global and historical themes that have contributed to the development of the field of contemporary psychology.
    2. identify major psychological systems, their theories, the historical context in which they came to exist, and the individuals who contributed to their development through discussing the general progression of psychological thought and theory throughout history.
    3. discuss the historical contributors to the current state of mental health treatment delivery.
    4. effectively critique the role in which history plays in the development of psychological science.
    5. demonstrate a level of comprehension of the various psychological systems in order to differentiate between and find commonalities across these systems. (CO13)
    6. demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course students will apply the information to current events-providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings. (CO1, CO3)


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  • PSY 316 - Foundations of Cognitive Psychology

    (3 units)
    A foundational understanding of cognitive psychology including such topics as: memory, language, perception, attention, problem-solving, imagery, and decision-making.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the historical, current and future directions of cognitive psychology.
    2. recognize concepts, theories and key figures from cognitive psychology.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of research methods in cognitive psychology and critically evaluate research in this area.
    4. apply principles of cognitive psychology to educational, personal and other life situations.


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  • PSY 335 - Psychology of Aging

    (3 units)
    Introduction to theories and research on the aging process. Practical applications. (GERO 442 and PSY 442 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the concepts of “aging” and “development” are defined and studied by psychologists.
    2. describe contemporary theories and research methods relevant to the study of adult development and aging.
    3. describe the effects of “aging” on behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial processes throughout the adult life-span.
    4. describe the plasticity of functioning in late life and how lifestyle and the environment can affect the aging process.
    5. apply course material to one’s own development and/or the development of others.


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  • PSY 341 - Foundations of Abnormal Psychology

    (3 units)
    Psychology of abnormal behavior–primarily neuroses and psychoses–stressing symptomatology, etiology, dynamics and problems in diagnosis. (PSY 641 not open to psychology majors.)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe contemporary approaches to defining abnormal behavior and to apply those definitions to instances of behavior.
    2. relate current issues in abnormal behavior to historical arguments about the definition, etiology, and treatment of abnormal behavior.
    3. interpret major classes of abnormal behavior from a functional contextual and/or other perspectives, including consideration of cultural and developmental influences.
    4. describe the defining features of major classes of abnormal behavior in areas such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, eating and sleep problems, behavioral problems and physical disease, sexual problems, substance use, etc.
    5. describe the application of scientific principles and methods for the evaluation of major theories of abnormal behavior and for the evaluation of approaches to the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior.
    6. identify the risk and protective factors related to the development and maintenance of clinical phenomenon discussed in class and generally how the factors are assessed/measured.


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  • PSY 375 - Advanced Undergrad Research

    (1 to 3 units) CO14
    Independent or collaborative empirical research. (NS 375 and PSY 375 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. complete the steps involved in the scientific research process in psychology.
    2. review the relevant literature by retrieving, reading, summarizing, and discussing particular information of interest to the research study.
    3. generate sound research questions as a result of evaluating prior related research.
    4. develop suitable methods of investigation appropriate to the confines of the research question, setting, variables, and participants.
    5. prepare proposals for review by the University Human Subject Review Board.
    6. collect and analyze data.
    7. prepare reports for presentation and/or publication as outlined by the APA 6th Edition Publication Manual.


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  • PSY 403 - Physiological Psychology

    (3 units)
    Physiological mechanisms associated with reflex action, emotions, motor skills, thinking and language. Effects of drugs, internal secretions and neural lesions on behavior. (NS 403 and PSY 403 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 240 ; or PSY 101  and junior standing. Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall the basics of human neural anatomy, neural function, and psychopharmacology.
    2. recognize the basic mechanisms that provide for our behavioral capacities and behavioral pathologies.
    3. demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast current methods used in neuroscience research.


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  • PSY 404 - Human Psychophysiology Lab

    (3 units)
    Laboratory course in human biopsychology techniques, introducing measures of neural function such as the EEG, EKG, autonomic and motor responses, and sensory evoked potentials.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 301 ; PSY 403 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall techniques used in human psychophysiology experiments.
    2. demonstrate the ability to write up lab reports for exercises and experiments done in class.
    3. apply the scientific process by writing an experimental proposal, conducting the experiment, analyzing data, and presenting the results to the class.


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  • PSY 405 - Perception

    (3 units)
    Basic principles by which individuals perceive their environment. Topics can include the perception of form, color, space and depth. (NS 405 and PSY 405 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 240 ; or PSY 101  and junior standing. Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316  .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe basic psychological and neural processes involved in perception.
    2. demonstrate the ability to discuss and describe in writing the psychophysical and neural methods for studying the senses.
    3. solve basic problems related to how the senses work.
    4. discuss current theories of human perception.


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  • PSY 407 - Applied Behavioral Analysis

    (3 units)
    Application of behavioral principles and techniques in the home, school, hospital and institution. Emphasis on motivational and learning procedures for use with problem behaviors in children and adults.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe typical behavioral assessment and intervention methods used across various populations (e.g., developmental disabilities, Autism, adolescents, older adults), settings (e.g., human service,organizational), and professional disciplines (e.g., pediatrics, rehabilitation, clinical psychology, education).
    2. provide examples of: operationally defined measurable behavioral performance in humans, observation and record methods used to track that performance in baseline and intervention phases, and behavior change outcomes and associated contingent environmental manipulations.
    3. describe, in detail, current Applied Behavior Analytic applications and issues in the recent published literature related to an area of application.


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  • PSY 410 - Philosophical Criticisms of Psychological Research

    (3 units) CO13
    Review of criticisms of psychological research by philosophers in the tradition of ordinary language analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain in written and oral communication how underlying philosophical methodologies interact with contemporary psychology by describing specific instances.
    2. effectively critique psychological methodologies and explain their limits.
    3. discuss the role of philosophical problems in psychological research.
    4. engage in critical thinking regarding the role of psychology in philosophical problems.
    5. from a philosophical perspective, critically evaluate the APA ethical code. Take and defend a position in whether or not it is satisfactory.
    6. discuss the role of historical contributors to present day views of philosophical psychology.


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  • PSY 412 - Motivation And Emotion

    (3 units)
    Basic principles of motivation. Examination of major themes and contemporary research in the field. Application of motivational psychology to special areas, including educational and business.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate scientific and pre-scientific accounts of motivation and emotion.
    2. analyze relations between environmental events and an individual’s motivations and emotions.


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  • PSY 413 - Measuring the Human Brain

    (3 units)
    This course will teach students about the tools used in cognitive neuroscience to measure the human brain, including EEG, MRI, and fMRI. Students will learn how the strengths and limits of each approach affect experimental designs and conclusions. (NS 413 and PSY 413 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; PSY 210  or STAT 152  or APST 270 . Recommended Preparation: BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316  .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in writing the strengths and limitations of human brain measurement techniques (particularly fMRI and EEG).
    2. interpret and answer questions about data (e.g., graphs) from primary literature in cognitive neuroscience.
    3. assess the plausibility of brain measurement techniques described in popular press, marketing materials, and science fiction.


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  • PSY 419 - Conditioning and Learning

    (3 units)
    Factors and conditions which enhance or retard learning. Survey of learning theories and basic principles of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning and discrimination learning.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and evaluate different theories of learning.
    2. critically assess claims with respect to causes of behavior.
    3. analyze relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events - within and outside the laboratory.


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  • PSY 425 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    (3 units)
    Current developments in cognitive psychology with major emphasis on research in human learning, memory, information processing, problem solving, concept formation and thinking. (NS 425 and PSY 425 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 101  or PSY 240 ; Junior standing. Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in writing the limitations and strengths of experimental approaches used in cognitive neuroscience.
    2. interpret data (e.g., graphs) and produce predicted outcome figures describing experimental results in writing.
    3. describe in writing the rationale, experimental approach, results and limitations of individual empirical papers.
    4. formulate experimental questions in writing and describe an experimental approach to test their question.


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  • PSY 426 - Sensory Development and Plasticity

    (3 units)
    This course will discuss basic research on sensory development and plasticity. Reading will focus on key original research and review papers from the human and animal literatures. The course will emphasize applications of the basic research to improving human conditions.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 101  .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate basic knowledge of sensory development and plasticity.
    2. show competency on a plasticity related topic of focus through course presentations.
    3. learn how to write a research proposal.


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  • PSY 427 - Computer Applications in Social and Behavioral Science

    (3 units)
    Advanced use of computer in a variety of areas of the social and behavioral sciences. (NS 427 and PSY 427 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 240 ; PSY 210 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate proficiency in computer programming techniques and able to work with a specific programming language.
    2. apply programming to create and control psychological experiments.
    3. create and manipulate stimuli used in behavioral experiments.
    4. demonstrate basic data analysis and plotting.


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  • PSY 429 - Psychology of Activity

    (3 units)
    Designed to provide an understanding of the theories and psychological research on learning, motivation, and performance of physical activity. (KIN 429 and PSY 429 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240  or CHS 370  or CHS 371 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze regular physical education curriculum and varsity sports from a student centered perspective that places an emphasis on the acquisition of lifelong skills and fair play over winning.
    2. apply behavior modification principles to facilitate motor skills acquisition in physical education and/or coaching competitive environments.
    3. explain the principles of modeling and the provision of performance feedback.
    4. implement the principles for the establishment and continuous reinforcement of intrinsic motivation.
    5. describe group dynamics theory and be able to apply principles of leadership, social facilitation, and cohesiveness to enhance cooperation, sharing, and member focus on leader and group goals.
    6. articulate a detailed knowledge of sport psychology and social psychology of sport topics detailed in the list of required readings and in class lectures.


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  • PSY 431 - Multicultural Psychology

    (3 units) CO10
    Cross-cultural studies of personality. Theories of the relationship between the individual and cultural milieu, and investigation of the extent to which cultural forces affect behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to their psychological beliefs and practices.
    2. use psychological models and theories of multi- and global cultural difference to investigate topics in diversity and equity.
    3. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases about non-dominant or marginalized groups.
    4. critically examine complex issues and problems in psychology using global cultural context.
    5. select appropriate methods of inquiry to apply to psychological problems in global contexts.


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  • PSY 432 - Human Memory

    (3 units)
    Theoretical and experimental analysis of human memory. Emphasis on historical antecedents, laboratory and naturalistic paradigms, memory systems, encoding and retrieval processes and mechanisms of forgetting. (NS 432 and PSY 432 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105  or PSY 101  or NS 105  or PSY 240 ; Junior standing. Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; BIOL 105  or NS 105  or PSY 316 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in writing the mechanisms underlying episodic and working memory.
    2. interpret data (e.g., graphs) and produce predicted outcome figures describing experimental results in writing.
    3. describe in writing the rationale, experimental approach, results and limitations of individual empirical papers.


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  • PSY 435 - Personality

    (3 units)
    Survey of major theories of personality. Personality development, structure and dynamics. Examination of major areas of research on personality.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 ; Junior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically apply major concepts from several personality theorists to explain familiar examples of common human thought and behavior.
    2. match each of several personality theories to its historical 20th century Western psychology context, tracing each to its psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral, or biological basis theoretical roots.
    3. compare and contrast each major personality theory according to modern scientific criteria.


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  • PSY 436 - Mindfulness in Psychology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the study of mindfulness, facilitating synthesis of prior knowledge of psychological science and research methods with new material from a diverse range of sources.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240  or PSY 101  and Junior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the essential components common to definitions of the word “mindfulness”.
    2. compare and contrast Buddhist views of human suffering with major Western psychological theories of human motivation and personality.
    3. analyze the fundamental assumptions underlying the use of mindfulness meditation in a variety of professional clinical contexts.
    4. apply Western scientific research methods criteria to prominent scientific investigations of mindfulness and related psychological phenomena.
    5. document application of experiential mindfulness exercises to naturally occurring intrapersonal and interpersonal situations encountered in everyday life.
    6. perform in-class “mental experiments” to gain first-hand direct knowledge of mindfulness and related non-conceptual experiential phenomena.


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  • PSY 438 - Childhood Behavior Disorders

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on issues in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of behavior disorders that occur during childhood and adolescence with an emphasis on etiological processes from a developmental perspective.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 ; PSY 233  or PSY 234  or PSY 341 or HDFS 201 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply developmental psychopathology and biopsychosocial theories to understanding psychological wellbeing and struggles in children and adolescents.
    2. assess the diagnostic characterization of the major classes of childhood behavior disorders, including mood and anxiety disorders, externalizing disorders, and diagnoses on the autism spectrum.
    3. analyze childhood behavior disorders from a variety of different perspectives (clinical, research, biological, sociocultural, etc.).
    4. evaluate childhood behavior disorders with attention to the impact of stigma and diversity (e.g., race/ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, religion, sex, etc.) in the manifestation and diagnosis of various forms of psychopathology.


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  • PSY 439 - Field Experience in the Teaching of Psychology

    (2 to 3 units)
    Supervised teaching experience as a proctor for students enrolled in introductory-level courses.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning employed in psychology as a social science.
    2. demonstrate how the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning utilized in psychology as a social science may contribute to learning and human development.
    3. demonstrate learning and teaching skills that showcase integrative thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills from one setting to another.


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  • PSY 440 - Field Experience in Behavior Analysis

    (1 to 3 units)
    Supervised experience in the application of behavioral principles and methods to behavior change.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning employed in psychology as a social science.
    2. demonstrate how the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning utilized in psychology as a social science may contribute to learning and human development.
    3. demonstrate learning and teaching skills that showcase integrative thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills from one setting to another.


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  • PSY 443 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

    (3 units)
    Design, implementation, and evaluation of applied behavior analysis research.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 ; PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. isolate dependent and independent variables when examining experiments.
    2. explain the ethical requirements for the conduct of research.
    3. develop a nontrivial, socially valid research question.
    4. identify an appropriate within-subject research design.
    5. develop and implement a collection system appropriate to a within-subject research design.
    6. analyze and graph research data as appropriate to a within-subject research design.


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  • PSY 446 - Human Neuropsychology

    (3 units)
    The study of human cognition and brain organization in brain-damaged patient groups that exhibit visual agnosias, aphasia, spatial neglect, and executive dysfunction. (NS 446 and PSY 446 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240  and BIOL 105 ; or PSY 101  and Junior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify individual parts of the human brain and understand the functions in which those locations play a role.
    2. identify specific regions of the cortex and describe what types of behavioral symptoms might occur following damage to those regions.
    3. describe several types of neuropsychological syndromes, their etiology and the symptoms that are associated with each syndrome.
    4. describe methods of patient assessment, both behavioral and neuropathological.


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  • PSY 447 - Geropsychology: Field Experience

    (3 units)
    Supervised experience in community agencies with a focus on psychological approaches to working with older people.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 335 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate ability to effectively work with those affected by memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and detect how these disorders impact the behavior of older adults.
    2. engage in effective communication with older adults with dementia.
    3. document observations of during interactions with older adults with memory disorders.
    4. facilitate pleasant experiences that result in positive effects on the mood and behavior of older adults with memory disorders.
    5. critically evaluate the ethical issues that may arise in providing services to older adults (e.g., protection of privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, etc.) and elder abuse reporting requirements for psychologists.


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  • PSY 448 - Geropsychology: Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Directed research projects.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 335 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. practically examine ethical issues by conducting research through the interaction with older adults and their caregivers (e.g., protection of privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, etc.).
    2. engage in the methods of applied behavioral research including direct observation and self-report methods including interviews and questionnaires.
    3. demonstrate a knowledge of conceptual, methodological, and practical aspects of conducting applied research including: a) the role of theory, b) research literature searches, c) methodological and practical considerations in data collection, d) data management, and e) issues that affect overall study organization.


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  • PSY 450 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    (3 units)
    Application of psychological principles to individual and group management in government, business and industry. Topics include selections, management supervision, morale and productivity.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe Organizational Behavior Management and associated behavioral and behavioral systems assessment and intervention methods used in organizational settings.
    2. provide examples of: operationally defined and measurable individual and group performance(s), observation and record methods used to track target performance(s) in baseline and intervention phases, and performance change outcomes plus associated environmental manipulations.
    3. describe, in detail, Organizational Behavior Management applications and issues in the recent published literature.


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  • PSY 451 - Basic Principles of Psychotherapy

    (3 units)
    Basic psychological principles and theoretical approaches of individual psychotherapy.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 341.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the principles of a clinical scientific approach to behavioral health problems included in this is the role of science in psychotherapy, quality improvement, psychometrics, decision making and heuristical errors, taxonomy and classification issues, case studies, economics, evolution, genetics, learning and conditioning, personality, cognitive, development, psychophysiology and medicine, social construction, and culture.
    2. recognize ethical issues in psychotherapy.
    3. demonstrate some understanding of the history of psychotherapy and some of the major models of psychotherapy.
    4. demonstrate understanding of evidenced based psychotherapy.
    5. demonstrate understanding of particular treatments for high incident disorders such as depression, anxiety, weight problems.
    6. demonstrate understanding of stepped care.
    7. demonstrate understanding of future developments such as e-health.


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  • PSY 452 - Psychology of Trauma

    (3 units) CO13
    Critical examination of etiology and treatment issues related to psychology studies in traumatic stress. Review of empirical research and psychotherapeutic principles.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101 ; PSY 240 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 341 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply, orally and in writing, the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and modes of analyses practiced in psychology related to the topic of trauma.
    2. read and interpret works from different theoretical perspectives on the causes of traumatic symptoms and draw this information from empirical research in the area of trauma psychology.
    3. use and apply the basic principles of the social sciences to understand the psychological literature on trauma.
    4. identify how the empirical research on the etiology and treatment of trauma has impacted our ability to prevent and treat traumatic stress.
    5. critically evaluate course topics through writing assignments, oral presentations, and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course, students will apply the information to current events-providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings.
    6. identify psychological concerns related to the ethical behavior of researchers and therapists based off of an examination of cultural differences in trauma.


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  • PSY 467 - Psychology of Gender

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    Critical examination of psychology and gender, using social, cognitive and biological perspectives; with analysis of these issues in contemporary literature. (PSY 467 and WMST 467 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply, orally and in writing, the knowledge, perspectives, principles, and types of reasoning discussed in this course in the context of social science and cultural applications.
    2. discuss the current role(s) gender plays in Western culture.
    3. discuss differences in the functions of gender roles between Western and non-Western cultures.
    4. identify in what ways gender and gender roles influence individuals’ behaviors/thoughts, including your own.
    5. demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing, oral presentations, and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course students will apply the information to current events - providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings.
    6. articulate and apply theoretical/philosophical foundations for the scientific study of gender.


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  • PSY 471 - Ethics in Behavior Analysis

    (3 units) CO12
    Ethical issues relevant to the practice of behavior analysis and the conduct of behavior analytic research with human participants.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; PSY 240 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 205 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the historical circumstances giving rise to ethical guidelines for the practice of behavior analysis.
    2. discuss current ethical guidelines for the practice of behavior analysis and evaluate how to behave in accord with those guidelines.
    3. obtain and maintain IRB certification from the UNR Office of Human Research Protection.


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  • PSY 472 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

    (3 units)
    Review of current research in the experimental analysis of behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 ; PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design experiments to determine functional relations with respect to an individual’s behavior.
    2. relate observations and experimental findings using the terminology of behavioral science.
    3. apply results from the experimental analysis of behavior to solve individual and social problems.


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  • PSY 473 - Radical Behaviorism

    (3 units)
    Survey of Skinner’s work. Emphasis on the role of private events in a natural science, the analysis of verbal behavior and the conduct of psychological research.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish the science of behavior from the philosophy of behaviorism.
    2. differentiate radical behaviorism from methodological behaviorism and mentalism.
    3. use the terms and concepts of behavior analysis in a technically accurate manner.
    4. provide behavior analytic interpretations of various types of behavior.


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  • PSY 475 - Research Thesis

    (3 units) CO14
    Research investigation conducted and written in thesis form.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; PSY 240 ; admission to the departmental honors program in psychology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify an original research question based on a review of the literature.
    2. identify and demonstrate appropriate research methodologies.
    3. engage in the thesis development independently and effectively.
    4. identify and practice research ethics and responsible conduct in research.
    5. reflect on feedback in the research process.
    6. demonstrate proficiency (command of academic writing as appropriate for the discipline) in professional quality written, oral, reading, presentational, and graphic skills: oral defense, written thesis, scholarly article review according to the APA 6th Edition Publication Manual guidelines.
    7. effectively explain the research to others in the field and to broader audiences.
    8. demonstrate understanding of the scholarly research process: proposal, prospectus, final thesis.


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  • PSY 476 - Behavior Science and Contemporary Society

    (3 units) CO10
    A behavior science approach to understanding and addressing contemporary issues in our society - including issues of diversity and equity.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare critical frameworks for understanding a range of issues related to oppression, injustice, intolerance, and inequality with an aim to promote equity
    2. articulate the advantages of a behavioral approach to addressing social issues.
    3. articulate behavioral phenomena responsible for the development and maintenance of current social issues in the U.S. – including those related to diversity, inequality, and power
    4. analyze complex questions concerning race, class, gender, sexuality, disability, nationality, language, religion, and other categories of difference.


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  • PSY 481 - Principles of Psychological Assessment

    (3 units)
    Theoretical and psychometric bases of psychological assessment. Survey of standard test, interview and observational techniques for evaluating behavioral cognitive and personality characteristics of individuals.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 205 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. collect data with IOA assessments for a variety of topographical behaviors using frequency counts, partial and whole interval methods, latency measures and combinations of these.
    2. conduct a preference assessment for edibles and for activities.
    3. conduct a standard Funcrional Analysis, as well as “PAIRWISE” and extended FAs.


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  • PSY 483 - Cyberpsychology

    (3 units)
    The course concerns the relationship between human behavior in the twenty-first century and current and emerging technologies. It examines the historical timeline of technological advances and innovation, and parallel changes in human behavior with an emphasis on the implications of advances in cyber-related technology on traditional domains of psychology (e.g. cognitive, social and clinical psychology).

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Other

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. list and explain various ways technological advance impacts human behavior.
    2. describe various problems of societal concern related to the internet and related technologies.
    3. demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate opposing perspectives on concerning the impact of advancing technologies (esp. the internet) on behavior.


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  • PSY 484 - Virtual Reality

    (3 units)
    Students will learn about sensor, display, and computing technology as well as human perceptual and motor processes that underlie virtual reality technology. (CS 484 and PSY 484 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. explain the strengths and weaknesses of VR relative to other media platforms or tools.
    3. develop simple VR software applications.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of human perceptual and motor function and its relevance for VR technology.
    5. demonstrate competence with VR technology and knowledge of sensory, display, and computing requirements.


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  • PSY 485 - Psychology, Comics, and Visual Language

    (3 units) CO13, CO14
    Application of cognitive and psychological sciences to the comic medium. Theory and research on human perception of sequential art, application of social psychology to comic culture and superheroes, and the psychological applications of comic books.

    Prerequisite(s):General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101 ; PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and explain the components of visual language.
    2. apply social psychological principles to people who consume the comic medium and who are a part of comic culture.
    3. explain, analyze and critique how diverse and marginalized groups are portrayed in the comic medium and how the medium can be used to benefit them.
    4. integrate and apply previous coursework to critically analyze aspects of the comic medium through writing assignments, class discussion, and a poster presentation. (CO13, CO14)
    5. create a research poster of project applying class concepts to the comic medium. (CO14)


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  • PSY 486 - Psychology, Law, and Public Policy

    (3 units) CO13, CO14
    Intersection of psychological research and theories and legal/political issues. Topics from legal and forensic psychology and political psychology, along with how psychology has and can influence current laws and policies at a micro and macro level.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; PSY 101 ; PSY 240 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically examine topics related to the intersection of psychology, law & public policy.
    2. explain how psychological research can be and has been used to influence laws and policies.
    3. synthesize findings from the research literature into creating a proposal for a new psychologically relevant policy or program that could be implemented.
    4. demonstrate ability to create a multimedia presentation of a policy proposal.
    5. demonstrate effective oral communication skills through class discussion and a policy presentation.


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  • PSY 499 - Advanced Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study in a suitable topic under supervision of a faculty member.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the special topic area of focus.
    2. show competency on a related topic of focus through written assignments and/or course presentations.


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  • PSY 603 - Physiological Psychology

    (3 units)
    Physiological mechanisms associated with reflex action, emotions, motor skills, thinking and language. Effects of drugs, internal secretions and neural lesions on behavior.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall the basics of human neural anatomy, neural function, and psychopharmacology.
    2. recognize the basic mechanisms that provide for our behavioral capacities and behavioral pathologies.
    3. demonstrate ability to compare and contrast current methods used in neuroscience research.


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  • PSY 605 - Perception

    (3 units)
    Basic principles by which individuals perceive their environment. Topics can include the perception of form, color, space and depth.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe basic psychological and neural processes involved in perception.
    2. demonstrate ability to discuss and describe in writing the psychophysical and neural methods for studying the senses.
    3. solve basic problems related to how the senses work.
    4. discuss current theories of human perception.


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  • PSY 607 - Appl Behav Analysis

    (3 units)
    Application of behavioral principles and techniques in the home, school, hospital and institution. Emphasis on motivational and learning procedures for use with problem behaviors in children and adults.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe typical behavioral assessment and intervention methods used across various populations (e.g., developmental disabilities, Autism, adolescents, older adults), settings (e.g., human service,organizational), and professional disciplines (e.g., pediatrics, rehabilitation, clinical psychology, education).
    2. provide examples of: operationally defined measurable behavioral performance in humans, observation and record methods used to track that performance in baseline and intervention phases, and behavior change outcomes and associated contingent environmental manipulations.
    3. describe, in detail, current Applied Behavior Analytic applications and issues in the recent published literature related to an area of application.


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  • PSY 608 - History of Psychology

    (3 units)
    Historical background of psychology from the Greek period to the present. Development of psychology as a science and advances during this century.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the global and historical themes that have contributed to the development of the field of contemporary psychology.
    2. identify major psychological systems, their theories, the historical context in which they came to exist, and the individuals who contributed to their development through discussing the general progression of psychological thought and theory throughout history.
    3. discuss the historical contributors to the current state of mental health treatment delivery.
    4. effectively critique the role in which history plays in the development of psychological science.
    5. demonstrate a level of comprehension of the various psychological systems in order to differentiate between and find commonalities across these systems.
    6. demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing and informal class discussion. Using foundational knowledge acquired in the course students will apply the information to current events-providing the opportunity to transfer knowledge across settings.


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  • PSY 609 - Principles in Behavior Analysis

    (3 units)
    Reviews the basic terms, concepts, principles, facts and laws in behavior analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate orally and in writing (1) the basic tenets of evolutionary theory and their relation to behavior science, (2) the various types of nonassociative learning processes and their relation to associative learning processes, (3) the traditional and modern views of classical conditioning, and (4) the substance of operant learning theory, research, and application.


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  • PSY 610 - Philosophical Criticisms of Psychological Research

    (3 units)
    Review of criticisms of psychological research by philosophers in the tradition of ordinary language analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain in written and oral communication how underlying philosophical methodologies interact with contemporary psychology by describing specific instances.
    2. effectively critique psychological methodologies and explain their limits.
    3. discuss the role of philosophical problems in psychological research.
    4. engage in critical thinking regarding the role of psychology in philosophical problems.
    5. from a philosophical perspective, critically evaluate the APA ethical code. Take and defend a position in whether or not it is satisfactory.
    6. demonstrate understanding of the role of historical contributors to present day views of philosophical psychology.


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  • PSY 612 - Motivation and Emotion

    (3 units)
    Basic principles of motivation. Examination of major themes and contemporary research in the field. Application of motivational psychology to special areas, including educational and business.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate scientific and pre-scientific accounts of motivation and emotion.
    2. analyze relations between environmental events and an individual’s motivations and emotions.


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  • PSY 614 - Principles of Animal Behavior

    (3 units)
    Review of field and laboratory studies on the determinants and mechanisms of animal behavior to establish relations between behavior of similar and different species. (BIOL 681 and PSY 614 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • PSY 616 - Cognitive Psychology

    (3 units)
    Current developments in cognitive psychology with major emphasis on research in human learning, memory, information processing, problem solving, concept formation and thinking.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in writing the limitations and strengths of experimental approaches used in cognitive neuroscience.
    2. interpret data (e.g., graphs) and produce predicted outcome figures describing experimental results in writing.
    3. describe in writing the rationale, experimental approach, results and limitations of individual empirical papers.
    4. formulate experimental questions in writing and describe an experimental approach to test their question.


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  • PSY 619 - Conditioning and Learning

    (3 units)
    Factors and conditions which enhance or retard learning. Survey of learning theories and basic principles of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning and discrimination learning.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and evaluate different theories of learning.
    2. critically assess claims with respect to causes of behavior.
    3. analyze relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events - within and outside the laboratory.


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  • PSY 627 - Computer Applications in Social and Behavioral Science

    (3 units)
    Advanced use of computer in a variety of areas of the social and behavioral sciences.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate proficiency in computer programming techniques and able to work with a specific programming language.
    2. apply programming to create and control psychological experiments.
    3. create and manipulate stimuli used in behavioral experiments.
    4. demonstrate basic data analysis and plotting.


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  • PSY 632 - Human Memory

    (3 units)
    Theoretical and experimental analysis of human memory. Emphasis on historical antecedents, laboratory and naturalistic paradigms, memory systems, encoding and retrieval processes and mechanisms of forgetting.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe in writing the mechanisms underlying episodic and working memory.
    2. interpret data (e.g., graphs) and produce predicted outcome figures describing experimental results in writing.
    3. describe in writing the rationale, experimental approach, results and limitations of individual empirical papers.


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  • PSY 635 - Personality

    (3 units)
    Survey of major theories of personality. Personality development, structure and dynamics. Examination of major areas of research on personality.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically apply major concepts from several personality theorists to explain familiar examples of common human thought and behavior.
    2. match each of several personality theories to its historical 20th century Western psychology context, tracing each to its psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral, or biological basis theoretical roots.
    3. compare and contrast each major personality theory according to modern scientific criteria.


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  • PSY 641 - Abnormal Psychology

    (3 units)
    Psychology of abnormal behavior–primarily neuroses and psychoses–stressing symptomatology, etiology, dynamics and problems in diagnosis. (PSY 641 not open to psychology majors.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe contemporary approaches to defining abnormal behavior and to apply those definitions to instances of behavior.
    2. relate current issues in abnormal behavior to historical arguments about the definition, etiology, and treatment of abnormal behavior.
    3. interpret major classes of abnormal behavior from a functional contextual and/or other perspectives, including consideration of cultural and developmental influences.
    4. describe the defining features of major classes of abnormal behavior in areas such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, eating and sleep problems, behavioral problems and physical disease, sexual problems, substance use, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders.
    5. describe the application of scientific principles and methods for the evaluation of major theories of abnormal behavior and for the evaluation of approaches to the assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior.
    6. identify the risk and protective factors related to the development and maintenance of clinical phenomenon discussed in class and generally how the factors are assessed/measured.


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  • PSY 642 - Psychology of Aging

    (3 units)
    Introduction to theories and research on the aging process. Practical applications.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the concepts of “aging” and “development” are defined and studied by psychologists.
    2. describe contemporary theories and research methods relevant to the study of adult development and aging.
    3. describe the effects of “aging” on behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial processes throughout the adult life-span.
    4. describe the plasticity of functioning in late life and how lifestyle and the environment can affect the aging process.
    5. apply course material to one’s own development and/or the development of others.


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  • PSY 647 - Geropsychology: Field Experience

    (3 units)
    Supervised experience in community agencies with a focus on psychological approaches to working with older people.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the ability to effectively work with those affected by memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and detect how these disorders impact the behavior of older adults.
    2. engage in effective communication with older adults with dementia.
    3. document observations of during interactions with older adults with memory disorders.
    4. facilitate pleasant experiences that result in positive effects on the mood and behavior of older adults with memory disorders.
    5. critically evaluate the ethical issues that may arise in providing services to older adults (e.g., protection of privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, etc.) and elder abuse reporting requirements for psychologists.


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  • PSY 648 - Geropsychology: Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Directed research projects.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. practically examine ethical issues by conducting research through the interaction with older adults and their caregivers (e.g., protection of privacy, confidentiality, informed consent, etc.).
    2. engage in the methods of applied behavioral research including direct observation and self-report methods including interviews and questionnaires.
    3. demonstrate a knowledge of conceptual, methodological, and practical aspects of conducting applied research including: a) the role of theory, b) research literature searches, c) methodological and practical considerations in data collection, d) data management, and e) issues that affect overall study organization.


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  • PSY 651 - Basic Principles of Psychotherapy

    (3 units)
    Basic psychological principles and theoretical approaches of individual psychotherapy.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the principles of a clinical scientific approach to behavioral health problems included in this is the role of science in psychotherapy, quality improvement, psychometrics, decision making and heuristical errors, taxonomy and classification issues, case studies, economics, evolution, genetics, learning and conditioning, personality, cognitive, development, psychophysiology and medicine, social construction, and culture.
    2. recognize ethical issues in psychotherapy.
    3. demonstrate some understanding of the history of psychotherapy and some of the major models of psychotherapy.
    4. demonstrate understanding of evidenced based psychotherapy.
    5. demonstrate understanding of particular treatments for high incident disorders such as depression, anxiety, weight problems.
    6. demonstrate understanding of stepped care.
    7. demonstrate understanding of future developments such as e-health.


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  • PSY 673 - Radical Behaviorism

    (3 units)
    Survey of Skinner’s work. Emphasis on the role of private events in a natural science, the analysis of verbal behavior and the conduct of psychological research.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish the science of behavior from the philosophy of behaviorism.
    2. differentiate radical behaviorism from methodological behaviorism and mentalism.
    3. use the terms and concepts of behavior analysis in a technically accurate manner.
    4. provide behavior analytic interpretations of various types of behavior.


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  • PSY 681 - Principles of Psychological Assessment

    (3 units)
    Theoretical and psychometric bases of psychological assessment . Survey of standard test, interview and observational techniques for evaluating behavioral cognitive and personality characteristics of individuals.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. collect data with IOA assessments for a variety of topographical behaviors using frequency counts, partial and whole interval methods, latency measures and combinations of these.
    2. conduct a preference assessment for edibles and for activities.
    3. conduct a standard Funcrional Analysis, as well as “PAIRWISE” and extended FAs.


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  • PSY 684 - Virtual Reality

    (3 units)
    Students will learn about sensor, display, and computing technology as well as human perceptual and motor processes that underlie virtual reality technology. (CS 684 and PSY 684 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. explain the strengths and weaknesses of VR relative to other media platforms or tools.
    3. develop simple VR software applications.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of human perceptual and motor function and its relevance for VR technology.
    5. demonstrate competence with VR technology and knowledge of sensory, display, and computing requirements.
    6. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • PSY 695 - Ethics in Psychology

    (3 units)
    Ethical issues involved in clinical and research activities in psychology and behavior analysis in particular.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. pass the initial education requirements set forth by the UNR OHRP.
    2. articulate the ethical guidelines established by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB).
    3. pass a BACB mock ethics exam.
    4. generate real-life scenarios relevant to the BACB Professional and Ethical Code for Behavior Analysis.
    5. describe how moral behavior develops throughout the life span.
    6. discuss the rise, growth and present-day regulatory practices in behavior analysis.


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  • PSY 699 - Advanced Special Topics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study in a suitable topic under supervision of a faculty member.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of the special topic area of focus.
    2. show competency on a related topic of focus through written assignments and/or course presentations.


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