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