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PSY 101. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS An introduction to the field of psychology with emphasis on objective and systematic methods of inquiry. Extensive treatment of major psychological topics including sensation, perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, personality development, frustration, conflict, and mental health. PSY 200. STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS An introduction to the use of statistical procedures in the analysis of psychological data. Topics include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Techniques such as t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA) will be used for hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: PSY 101; MTH 101 or higher. PSY 221. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS The course provides a general view of human growth and development from conception through the life span. Physical, cognitive, personal, and social development of the various stages of life will be presented. Discussions will include issues such as the influence of heredity versus environment and how these issues can be studied using various developmental research techniques. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 222. ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS This course is designed as a study of the adolescent stage of life. Emphasis will be placed on the following areas of development: physical, emotional, cognitive, and social. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 242. PERSONALITY THREE CREDITS An examination of the major theoretical perspectives on personality development and functioning, with additional emphasis on the assessment of personality and the treatment of disorders of personality. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 300. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A lecture and laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with the methods and the results of modern psychological research. The course includes a study of several of the famous experiments in the field of psychology. Also included is practice with the older as well as the more recent methods of experimental research. Lecture and laboratory. Fee: $45. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 200. PSY 311. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE FOUR CREDITS A study of the physiological mechanisms mediating behavior and cognition. Emphasis on the structure and function of the nervous system and the neurophysiological bases of sensory processes, emotion, abnormal behavior, sleep, learning and memory, pain, and drug abuse. Laboratory experience includes brain dissection and psychophysiological techniques employed in human behavioral neuroscience research. Fee: $25. Prerequisites: PSY 101; junior or senior standing. PSY 312. SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL PROCESSES FOUR CREDITS Principles and phenomena of human sensory and perceptual processes are studied within the visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, proprioceptive and cutaneous systems. Students are familiarized with techniques used in the investigation of sensory and perceptual phenomena. Prerequisite: PSY 101; junior or senior standing. PSY 331. COGNITION THREE CREDITS A survey of human cognitive processes such as attention, pattern recognition, memory, language, and problem solving as well as other selected aspects of human cognition. The course includes historical as well as current perspectives on cognitive issues and an emphasis on the research techniques used. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 332. CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES THREE CREDITS An examination of current theories in psychology, with emphasis upon the major systematic and "miniature" learning theories. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 341. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A general survey of the field of social psychology. Social factors in human nature; psychology of individual differences; social interaction; collective behavior, psychology of personality; social pathology. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 101 or PSY 101. PSY 351. BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE THREE CREDITS This course provides a survey of the basic theoretical concepts and major issues in Behavioral Medicine. Specifically, this course examines how the areas of health, illness and medicine can be studied from a psychological perspective. Topics of emphasis include: the psychological aspects of wellness and illness, preventive medicine, stress, chronic and terminal diseases (such as cancer and AIDS), and the use of alternative medicine. Prerequisites: PSY 101; junior or senior standing. PSY 352. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A general survey of psychological disorders in children and adults with emphasis on symtomatolology, etiology, and assessment. Forensic and classification issues are also examined. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 242. PSY 353. CLINICAL METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A survey of the clinical methods in psychology including general therapeutic models and specific clinical techniques. Issues of assessment and diagnosis of psychological disorders are examined. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 352. PSY 354. THE EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL THREE CREDITS A study of the psychological, physical, and social challenges and needs of exceptional individuals with an emphasis on etiology, assessment, impact and educational interventions. Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 221. PSY 355. FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A survey of the role that psychology has played in the legal system from issues of morality and theories of crime, to eyewitness testimony, the evaluation of criminal suspects, and jury selection. The application of the methods and theories of psychology to the legal system will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 101; junior or senior standing. PSY 356. INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A survey of the applied areas of personnel, organizational, human factors, and consumer psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 357. NEUROPSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A survey of the relationship between nervous system physiology and human behavior with emphasis on neurological disorders, neuropsychological assessment, head injury, cerebral asymmetry, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 358. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASURES THREE CREDITS A survey of the psychometric properties of various instruments and measures of psychological phenomena (especially intelligence and personality). a variety of group and individual tests are studied as to their reliability, validity and utility. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 200. PSY 359. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY THREE CREDITS A study of the effects and mechanisms of the action of psychoactive drugs on behavior. Focus will be placed on drugs used to treat psychopathological disorders and drugs of abuse. Topics of emphasis include a survey of: stimulants, depressants, antipsychotics, antidepressants, psychedelics, legal drugs such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 361. COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A survey of underlying genetic and biological mechanisms influencing human and non-human behavior. Emphasis is on the role of evolution and natural selection in the development of behavioral adaptations, and to behavioral comparisons among species. Topics include the fields of ethology, sociobiology, and behavioral genetics. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 362. HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY THREE CREDITS A study of the philosophic and scientific roots of contemporary psychology, with emphasis on the applicability of past questions and knowledge to current psychological thought. Prerequisite: PSY 101. PSY 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: PSY 300; Approval of department chairperson is required. PSY 198/298/398. TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY VARIABLE CREDIT A study in topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses. PSY 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of the Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson. PSY 400. SENIOR SEMINAR ONE CREDIT This course is designed to provide a capstone experience for senior Psychology majors. Students are expected to write a formal paper outlining significant work while at Wilkes University and then present their work to an audience of peers and faculty. Topics may include reports of individual research, reports of research with other students, reports of research with faculty, reports of intern or cooperative experiences, or reviews of the literature pertaining to a topic in the field. All topics must be pre-approved by the student's advisor. Students must see their advisors during the fall of their junior year to discuss PSY 400. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the department chair.
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