1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

PHYS 263 General Physics: Electrodynamics,Light, Relativity, and Modern Physics (4)(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: PHYS262. Further rigorous study of general physics. Topics includeelectrodynamics, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves;geometrical optics; interference and diffractions; special theory ofrelativity; and modern physics. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: PHYS 263, PHYS 273, orPHYS 293.PsychologyCourses in psychology (designated PSYC) may be applied as appropriate(according to individual program requirements) toward• the general education requirement in the social and behavioralsciences;• a major or minor in psychology;• a major in social science; and• electives.A description of the curriculum for the psychology major andminor begins on p. 79. A description of the social science majorbegins on p. 80.PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)A survey of the basic principles, research concepts, and problems inpsychological science. The biological, cognitive, and social perspectivesof human thought and behavior are addressed. Topics includeneuroscience, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning,memory, motivation, language and intelligence, personality andsocial behavior, and psychopathology and therapy. Applications ofpsychology are also presented. Students may receive credit for onlyone of the following courses: BEHS 101 or PSYC 100.PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methodsin Psychology (3)(May be applied toward a specialization in behavioral and socialsciences.) Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and college algebra (MATH107 or MATH 115). An introduction to quantitative methodsin the behavioral and social sciences and psychological research.Topics include the measurement of variables, measures of centraltendency and dispersion, correlation, statistical inference andprobability, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, andchi-square tests. Students may receive credit only once under thiscourse number. Students who receive credit for PSYC 200 maynot receive credit for the following courses: BEHS 202, BEHS302, BMGT 230, ECON 321, GNST 201, MGMT 316, SOCY201, STAT 100, or STAT 200.PSYC 221 Social Psychology (3)(May be applied toward a specialization in behavioral and socialsciences.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An examination of the influenceof social factors on individual and interpersonal behavior.Topics include conformity, attitudinal change, personal perception,interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: BEHS 221,BEHS 421, BEHS 450, or PSYC 221.PSYC 235 Psychology of Adjustment (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A study of theory and research on thepsychology of personal adjustment in everyday life. Emphasis ison self-concept, emotions, self-control, interpersonal relations,and stress.PSYC 301 Biological Basis of Behavior (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100; PSYC 200 recommended. An introductionto the anatomical structures and physiological processes thatdetermine behavior. Topics include the acquisition and processingof sensory information; the neural control of movement; and thebiological bases of complex behaviors (such as sleep, learning,memory, sex, language, and addiction), as well as the basic functioningof the nervous system.PSYC 305 Experimental Methods inPsychology (3)Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 200. A survey of research methodsin sensory systems, memory and cognition, motivation, development,and personality and social behavior. Statistical and computerapplications are introduced. Opportunities to enhance laboratoryskills and gain experience in the psychological sciences are provided.PSYC 306 Special Topics in Psychology (1–3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Seminar discussion of topics of currentinterest. The areas explored may extend or augment those coveredin more general topical courses. May be repeated to a maximumof 6 credits when topics differ.PSYC 306J Humanistic Psychology (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A presentation of humanistic psychologyand a theoretical orientation characterized by the belief that peopleare capable of change and, when given the opportunity, willdevelop to their fullest potential. The major theorists of this approachare presented, and the integration of their work with relevantresearch and clinical practice is discussed.216