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and science connect to one another. By using a
framework of pasture, table, body, and mind,
we will explore the ecological relationship
between a healthy environment and growing
healthy food, the factors that influence our
foods choices, the constituents of food and how
they contribute to our physical well being, and
the ways in which society and culture influence
our eating habits. (U)(5). Occasionally.
SW250-PS, Psychological Inquiry: An introduction
to the general principles and facts of
behavior, cognition and emotion as established
by the methods of social science. (U)(3). Fall
and spring; counts for major/minor credit.
Psychology Courses
PS105, Careers in Psychology: Includes an
overview of major’s program, discussions of
potential career options and credentials
required for each, outside speakers, and the
development of a statement of career objectives.
Pass/fail credit. (U)(1). Spring only.
PS202, Learning: A survey of various types
of learning, including classical conditioning,
instrumental conditioning and observational
learning. The course introduces behaviorist
theories of learning for both humans and animals,
and includes discussion of theoretical and
methodological issues. Prerequisite: SW250-PS
or equivalent, or NW220-PS, or permission of
instructor. (U)(3). Fall and spring.
PS210, Research Methods/Statistics I: This
course is the first in a two-course sequence
designed to introduce students to research
methods and statistics commonly used in
psychology. Prerequisite: SW250-PS or
equivalent, or NW220-PS, or permission
of instructor. (U)(3). Fall and spring.
PS211, Research Methods/Statistics II: A
continuation of Research Methods/Statistics
I. This semester focuses on more advanced
research and statistical techniques commonly
used in psychology. Prerequisite: C- or better
in PS 210 or permission of instructor. (U)(3).
Fall and spring.
PS235, Biological Bases of Behavior:
Relations between the anatomy and physiology
of the organism and its behavior. Prerequisite:
SW250-PS or equivalent, or NW220-PS,
or permission of instructor. (U)(3). Fall
and spring.
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PS305, Psychology of Gender: This course
emphasizes the biological, cognitive, social
and cultural factors that produce, enhance
and maintain similarities and/or differences in
men’s and women’s behavior and psychological
functioning. Applied topics related to gender
will also be covered. A background in introductory
psychology is strongly recommended. (U)
(3). Occasionally.
PS310, Advanced Statistics in Psychology:
This advanced course on the use of statistics to
analyze psychological data is the culminating
course in the statistics/methods sequence in the
department. Emphasis is given to both the logical
and the computational aspects of statistics.
Prerequisite: C- or better in PS210 and C- or
better in PS211, or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Fall and spring.
PS320, Life Span Developmental Psychology:
Behavioral, cognitive and developmental
principles and theories of human psychological
development. Special emphasis is placed on
the development of intellectual, emotional,
perceptual, linguistic and social behavior.
Prerequisite: SW250-PS or equivalent, or
NW220-PS, or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Fall and spring.
PS333, Human Sexuality: This survey course
is intended to provide an introduction to the
scientific study of human sexuality. Although
psychological approaches to sexuality will be
emphasized, the course will be grounded in
the biopsycholosocial model and will incorporate
perspectives from a variety of disciplines.
Prerequisite: SW250-PS or equivalent, or
NW220-PS, or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Occasionally.
PS350, Social Psychology: A study of variables
in a social context, which may help determine
the cognition, perception and behavior of the
individual. Special emphasis is placed on the
current theory and research of social psychology.
Prerequisite: SW250-PS or equivalent, or
NW220-PS, or permission of instructor.
(U)(3). Fall and spring.
PS360, Industrial/Organizational Psychology:
Psychology’s methods and principles are
applied to “industrial” topics traditionally
associated with human resources management
(e.g., employee selection and training) and
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