Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

PSYC 101 Psychology of Adjustment (3)
(Formerly PSYC 235.) A survey of psychological principles
and their applications to areas such as stress coping strategies,
social influence, interpersonal communication, relationships,
careers and work, and physical health. The objective is to
apply knowledge of the scientific approach and psychological
principles to issues of adjustment in everyday life. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
PSYC 101 or PSYC 235.
PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
(Formerly PSYC 305.) Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and
STAT 225 (or PSYC 200). A survey of research methods
focusing on the fundamentals of research design and behavior.
Topics include scientific writing using APA style, evaluation
of research literature, and ethical issues in research. Practice
is provided in asking research questions, formulating research
hypotheses, designing and conducting a simulated research
study, and presenting results. Students may receive credit for
only one of the following courses: PSYC 300 or PSYC 305.
PSYC 301 Biological Basis of Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An
introduction to the anatomical structures and physiological
processes that determine behavior. The objective is to use
scientifically valid resources to effectively communicate about
the biological basis of behavior. Topics include the acquisition
and processing of sensory information, the neural control
of movement, and the biological bases of complex behaviors
(such as sleep, learning, memory, sex, and language), as well as
the basic functioning of the nervous system.
PSYC 306F Psychology of Happiness
An introduction to the theories, concepts, and research related
to the psychology of happiness, as well as implications for
psychotherapy. The objective is to identify biological, cultural,
and social theories in the study of happiness. Topics include
neurobiological and cultural determinants of well-being,
fulfillment in work and relationships, sources of unhappiness,
and psychological approaches to increasing contentment
and satisfaction.
PSYC 307D Improving Memory and Thinking (1)
An introduction to the theories and methods of improving
memory and thinking. The goal is to apply psychological
research models to explain the memory process. Topics
include the memory functions of encoding, storage, retrieval,
and loss, as well as strategies for improving memory.
PSYC 308H Psychology of Motivating People at Work (1)
An examination of successful strategies for motivating
people in work settings. The goal is to apply knowledge of
the evolutionary, learning, social, and cognitive theories of
motivation in the workplace. Topics include managerial and
personal motivational strategies in organizations.
PSYC 309H Psychological Consequences of
War and Violent Conflict (1)
A study of the effects of war on various vulnerable groups
of people. The objective is to understand the research and
theories related to the psychological consequences of war and
violent conflict. Topics include theoretical bases and issues of
the development, expression, treatment, and rehabilitation of
associated disorders.
PSYC 309K Managing Interpersonal Stress and Conflict (1)
An exploration of the nature and causes of stress and
techniques for its management. The aim is to identify a variety
of techniques to mitigate stress. Topics include psychological
processes that cause interpersonal conflict and those that can
bring about its reduction, as well as interpersonal and group
factors, such as cooperation and negotiation.
PSYC 309W Professional Psychology (1)
An overview of the profession of psychology. Career goals
and aspirations are addressed. Topics include professional
opportunities such as teaching, research, therapy, and
organizational consulting.
PSYC 310 Sensation and Perception (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300 and 301.
A survey of theories and historical and contemporary research
in how the auditory, visual, gustatory, olfactory, kinesthetic,
and tactile senses acquire information and how psychological,
anatomical, physiological, and environmental factors help us
perceive the world. The objective is to apply an understanding
of complex neural and behavioral processes to evaluate
research and analyze variations within and between species.
PSYC 321 Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 100. Recommended: PSYC 300. An
examination of the influence of social factors on individual
and interpersonal behaviors. The objective is to analyze the
underlying causes of individual and group behavior and the
ways in which group attitudes and behaviors are related.
Topics include conformity, attitudinal change, personal
perception, and group behavior. Students may receive credit
for only one of the following courses: BEHS 221, BEHS 421,
BEHS 450, PSYC 221, PSYC 321.
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