The study of behavior as influenced by the nervous system. Physiological mechanisms that underlie behaviors such as sensory and motor processes, motivation, emotion, learning, and behavior pathology are emphasized. Biological background is helpful but not required. 400 Special Topics in Psychology 3 PSY 201 and approval of instructor. Devoted to the study of psychological topics not currently part of the curricular offerings.
Topics change with the interests of students and faculty.
Students may repeat the course as the topics change. 425 Cognition 3 PSY 201 and nine additional hours in psychology. The study of how the human mind processes information. Topics include models of memory, categorization, concept formation, creativity, and imagery with emphasis on language comprehension and problem solving. 462 Personality 3 PSY 201 and nine additional hours in psychology.