1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

PSYC 332 Psychology of Human Sexuality (3)(May be applied toward a specialization in behavioral and socialsciences.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A survey of historical and contemporarypsychological views on a wide variety of sexual behaviors.Topics include theory and research on the interrelationshipof life-span psychological development, psychological functioning,interpersonal processes, and sexual behaviors. Political and socialissues involved in current sexual norms and practices are also discussed.Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: BEHS 363, HLTH 377, or PSYC 332.PSYC 334 Psychology of InterpersonalRelationships (3)(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement.) Prerequisite: PSYC100; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended. A study of research andtheory on the development, maintenance, and dissolution ofhuman relationships, followed by consideration of practical applications.Processes critical to successful relating (such as communication,bargaining, and resolution of conflict) are central topics.Focus is also on issues that are specific to troubled dyadic relationsof equal partners (such as jealousy, spousal abuse, and divorce).PSYC 335 Psychology of Men (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A survey of the biology, life-span development,socialization, personality attributes, mental health factors,and special problems of men.PSYC 336 Psychology of Women (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A survey of the biology, life-span development,socialization, personality attributes, mental health factors,and special problems of women.PSYC 337 Community Psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A survey and critical examination of theinterrelationship of environmental factors and variations in individualfunctioning. The effects of social process and social structureon the mental health of individuals in community life areevaluated. Discussion covers both theoretical models and othertopics in community psychology.PSYC 339 Educational Psychology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An overview of educational psychologyfocusing on processes of learning. Measurement of differencesbetween individuals (in intelligence, styles of thinking, understanding,attitudes, ability to learn, motivation, emotions, problemsolving, and communication of knowledge) is investigated,and the significance of those differences us discussed. Problems inthe field are introduced and outlined. Examination of research ineducational psychology supplements study. Students may receivecredit for only one of the following courses: EDHD 460, PSYC309J, or PSYC 339.PSYC 341 Introduction to Memory andCognition (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended. Anintroduction to the basic models, methods of research, and findingsin the fields of memory, problem solving, and language.Applications as well as theory are explored.PSYC 342 Psychology of Aggression (3)Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 221; PSYC 305 recommended. Anexploration of the psychology of aggression. Topics include theoriesof violence and aggression, the classification, treatment, andmodification of antisocial behavior, and the development of conscienceand prosocial behavior.PSYC 345 Group Dynamics (3)Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 221; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended.An analysis and exploration of psychological forces in smallgroupbehavior. Issues of growth, conflict, and successful performanceare considered. Emphasis is on the application of rigorousscientific theory and research to the impact group dynamics hason real organizational and community problems. Topics includegroup development, team building, sports psychology, multiculturalinfluence, social advocacy, and leadership. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: PSYC 309A,PSYC 345, or SOCY 447.PSYC 353 Adult Psychopathology (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended. Anexamination of mental disorders among adults. The identificationand diagnosis of specific disorders are covered; etiology and treatmentare investigated. Students may receive credit for only one ofthe following courses: PSYC 331, PSYC 353, or PSYC 431.220