690 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences PSY 3560 - Group Dynamics and Counseling Credits: (3) Principles of effective small group behavior. Awareness of group forces and pressures and development of insights into personal relationships in groups. Theoretical and experiential approaches to Group Counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology Credits: (3) Techniques of data collection and analysis for application to experimental research in Psychology. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent. PSY 3605 - Psychology Statistics Lab Credits: (l) This course covers the application of statistical, database, and graphical software for psychological research analysis and presentation. Pre-requisite or co-requisite: PSY 3600 or equivalent. PSY 3610 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (4) Scientific methods of behavioral research. Emphasis upon design, conducting, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and PSY 3600 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair. Prerequisite/co-requisite: PSY 3605 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair. PSY 3615 - Psychological Statistics and Methods I Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent and PSY 1010. PSY 3616 - Psychological Statistics and Methods II Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. The course will cover experimental and quasi- experimental approaches and the statistical tools associated with these approaches (e.g., ANOVAs). Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent, PSY 1010 and PSY 3615. PSY 3730 - Perception Credits: (3) Sensory and perceptual processes whereby living organisms acquire information about the world through the sensory structures, and then select, organize and interpret that information. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 3740 - Neuropsychopharmocology Credits: (3) This course provides an in depth analysis of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain, and consequently behavior, the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance, and sensitivity, pharmacological treatment of major psychological disorders, the classification of common psychoactive drugs, and mechanisms of action of commonly abused drugs. Prerequisite: NEUR 2050 or PSY 2730 or instructor approval. PSY 3850 - Forensic Psychology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A survey course examining the application of fundamental issues in psychology to the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 4000 - Advanced General Credits: (3) A senior level review of modern concepts in all the major areas of psychology. Designed to help a student prepare for the advanced part of the GRE in psychology. Strongly recommended for those who plan to teach psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 4050 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits: (3) Examines origins and evolutionary development of early hominid and contemporary human behavior, e.g., competition and cooperation, mating, reproductive and care- giving strategies, and kinship behaviors. Includes ethological, sociobiological, and social psychological perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 4090 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: (3) Early philosophical origins and contributions to psychology; critical contrasts of systems and schools on major issues. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 4310 - Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits: (3) A didactic introduction to the major theories of counseling and therapy plus an introduction to the research findings associated with effectiveness of therapy and principles of behavioral change. Prerequisite: (Required) PSY 1010 and PSY 3010. PSY 4340 - Skills and Techniques of Counseling Credits: (3) Provides skills and techniques for counselors, ministers, social workers, and other professionals who serve a helping Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog