Seminar. We will examine scientific perspectives on how psychological and social factors influence the development and progression of physical health and illness. Major topics will include psychosocial origins of health disparities, relationships and health, emotion and disease, placebo effects, and complementary and alternative medical treatments. Emphasis will be placed on critically evaluating current research and designing appropriate future studies. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202. Enrollment preference will be given to those who have completed a health psychology course.

An in-depth examination of controversial issues of concern to the study of the psychology of women and gender. In the first half of the course, we will discuss current research on these topics. In the second half of the course, students will have the opportunity design and execute original research in an area of their choice. Topics might include women in leadership, math and science, and media and self-objectification, but will be driven by student interest. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 202. Enrollment limited to 25.

(Formerly PSY 247) Study of psychological factors particularly affecting the lives of African Americans. Course will include a historical perspective of African American adaptation to life in the United States. It will consider both Afrocentric and Eurocentric perspectives on African American psychology and cover topics include: race, racism, racial identity, Whiteness, intelligence, family structure, neighborhoods, religion, physical health, and mental health. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 202.

(Formerly PSY 222) This course will examine the effects of drugs on the nervous system and associated changes in mood, cognition, and behavior. Legal and illegal recreational drugs will be considered, as well as therapeutic agents used to treat psychological illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia. Focus will be on controversial issues such as binge drinking, addiction to prescription medications, the medical use of marijuana, psychotherapeutic medication of children, the power of the pharmaceutical industry, and the use of cognitive/performance enhancers.

(Formerly PSY 192) Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course will cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental, and survey methods. Sections will differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. PSY 100 or equivalent is required for PSY 202. We recommended that PSY 201 is taken prior to, or concurrently with, PSY 202.

(Formerly PSY 192) Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course will cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental, and survey methods. Sections will differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. PSY 100 or equivalent is required for PSY 202. We recommended that PSY 201 is taken prior to, or concurrently with, PSY 202.

(Formerly PSY 192) Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course will cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental, and survey methods. Sections will differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. PSY 100 or equivalent is required for PSY 202. We recommended that PSY 201 is taken prior to, or concurrently with, PSY 202.

(Formerly PSY/MTH 190) Same as MTH 201. An overview of the statistical methods needed for undergraduate research emphasizing methods for data collection, data description, and statistical inference including an introduction to study design, confidence intervals, testing hypotheses, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Techniques for analyzing both quantitative and categorical data will be discussed. Applications are emphasized, and students use SPSS and other statistical software for data analysis.

(Formerly PSY/MTH 190) Same as MTH 201. An overview of the statistical methods needed for undergraduate research emphasizing methods for data collection, data description, and statistical inference including an introduction to study design, confidence intervals, testing hypotheses, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Techniques for analyzing both quantitative and categorical data will be discussed. Applications are emphasized, and students use SPSS and other statistical software for data analysis.

(Formerly PSY/MTH 190) Same as MTH 201. An overview of the statistical methods needed for undergraduate research emphasizing methods for data collection, data description, and statistical inference including an introduction to study design, confidence intervals, testing hypotheses, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Techniques for analyzing both quantitative and categorical data will be discussed. Applications are emphasized, and students use SPSS and other statistical software for data analysis.