Provides an understanding of the basic principles of human development as applied to the adolescent. Theories and research findings are examined with regard to the areas of physical and sexual development, intelligence and cognitive functioning, and social and emotional development. This course does not count toward a psychology degree. Provides a basic understanding of statistical techniques. Includes introduction to experimental design, probability, sampling, and inferential statistics.
Course involves the rationale, logic, statistical computation, and interpretation of data.
Provides further experience in data analysis and interpretation techniques. Designed to give the student a basic knowledge of the psychological and biological aspects of drugs, emphasizing research findings wherever possible. An introduction to the use of instrumental and Pavlovian training procedures in the modification of human behavior. One hour per week provides a forum for the discussion of professional issues in psychology along with a dissemination of information related to the Department of Psychology and what happens after a student graduates. Designed to equip the student to select appropriate statistical techniques, to use popular statistical packages to analyze data, and to understand and apply the results of statistical analysis.