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  • PSY 3615: Psych Statistics & Methods I

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. Prerequisite:    A02 26 and ALEKS 65 and APM1 3 and APM2 3 and D01 70 and MATH 1010 and MATH 1030 and MATH 1040 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1080 and MATH 2020 and PSY 1010
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  • PSY 3616: CRE Psych Statis & Methods II

    4.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. The course will cover experimental and quasi-experimental approaches and the statistical tools associated with these approaches (e.g., ANOVAs). Prerequisite:    MATH 1010 and PSY 1010 and PSY 3615
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  • PSY 3730: Perception

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course presents an overview of perceptual processes. The course will aim to provide a reasonably deep introduction to several of the key topics and research approaches in the field (e.g., the visual system, auditory systems, speech perception, touch perception). Prerequisite:    NEUR 2950 and PSY 1010
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  • PSY 3740: Neuropsychopharmocology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides an in depth analysis of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain, and consequently behavior, the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance, and sensitivity, pharmacological treatment of major psychological disorders, the classification of common psychoactive drugs, and mechanisms of action of commonly abused drugs. Prerequisite:    NEUR 2050 and NEUR 2950 and PSY 2710 and PSY 2730
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  • PSY 3850: Forensic Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides a survey course examining the application of fundamental issues in psychology to the criminal justice system. Prerequisite:    PSY 1010
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  • PSY 4000: Advanced General

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This capstone course introduces students to the field of educational psychology by exploring the individual and environmental factors that contribute to effective learning. Students will apply educational psychology principles to an in-class teaching demonstration. They will also utilize this knowledge by providing feedback to their peers during their teaching demonstrations. This course also provides an opportunity for students to review what they have learned in their undergraduate coursework, reflect upon this knowledge, and apply what they have learned to their personal life, future career, and academic experience. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required. Prerequisite:    PSY 101 and PSY 1010
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  • PSY 4050: Evolutionary Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This capstone course examines origins and evolutionary development of early hominid and contemporary human behavior, e.g., competition and cooperation, mating, reproductive and care-giving strategies, and kinship behaviors. Includes ethological, sociobiological, and social psychological perspectives. Prerequisite:    PSY 101 and PSY 1010
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  • PSY 4090: History and Systems of Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This capstone course covers the early philosophical origins and contributions to psychology; critical contrasts of systems and schools on major issues. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval. Prerequisite:    PSY 101 and PSY 1010
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  • PSY 4100: Psychology in the Media

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This capstone course will highlight how psychological concepts, principles, and theories are depicted in the popular media (e.g., film, documentary). Students will watch psychologically-relevant media, read classic and contemporary research connected to the concepts depicted in the media, and synthesize what they have learned from these sources in oral and written formats. Students will understand how the discipline of psychology provides a framework for understanding the world as depicted in media. 24 credits of Psychology coursework and instructor approval required.
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  • PSY 4140: Theories of Development

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This capstone course examines current research and theoretical models that focus on human development. Students will read various theories of development to explore 1) the main issues of developmental psychology that theories address, 2) the mechanisms of development, 3) applications, 4) strengths and weaknesses, and 5) contemporary research to highlight how the theory is alive today. Finally, students will synthesize their learning in oral and written formats to address the question, "What is my theory of development?". Students will understand how developmental theory provides a "big picture" framework for understanding the significance of research findings in developmental psychology.
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