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  • 3.00 Credits

    Relationship between brain structures and cognitive function. Analysis of disorders of memory, spatial attention, language, movement, and how they reflect brain processes. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Sensory systems and perceptual processes with respect to vision, audition, and other sense modalities. How we see, hear, feel pain and temperature, and in general receive information from the environment; how our perceptions are affected by expectancy, knowledge, and higher-level organizational factors. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    We are living in an accelerated information age. Humans today have to deal with more information and respond more quickly, but their errors can be potentially disastrous. Given the increasing saliency of human error in our lives (newspapers, television, personal experiences) this class will address the question of what are the psychological and organizational underpinnings of human error. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to human factors, ergonomics, and engineering psychology. The course examines the history of ergonomics, human-machine relations, displays and controls, human-computer interaction, industrial and aviation systems, physiology of work and anthropometrics, cognitive ergonomics, human reliability, human as manual controller, and human-machine systems design and prototyping. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Human capabilities and limitations in processing information are considered. Models and theories of perception, attention, short- and long-term memory, decision-making, and motor performance are evaluated with respect to experimental data. The course emphasizes theory and implications for design of human-machine systems. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    In-depth examination of development through the prenatal period, infancy, and early childhood. Consideration of physical, intellectual, and social development, with emphasis upon the child in various contexts (e.g. family, culture, school, community). Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    Cognitive, social, physical and personality development during young, middle, and late adulthood from a life-span perspective. Emphasizes research, theory, and application. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the academic and scientific study of human sexuality, with a heavy emphasis on diversity in human sexuality. Human sexuality is examined from multiple perspectives, ranging from the biological through psychological, as well as cultural, medical, ethical and legal issues. The course is intended to provide an in-depth, advanced-level understanding of the foundations and diversity of human sexuality.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Issues in the diagnosis and cures of psychological disorders that occur during childhood and adolescence. Emphasis on etiological processes from a developmental perspective. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+
  • 3.00 Credits

    Theories and research on biological, interpersonal, and cultural influences on social development in children and adolescents. Topics include attachment, emotions, social cognition, gender development, moral development, aggression, and peer relationships. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3 or higher OR IB Psychology score of 5 or higher).