2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

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PSYCH 331 Physiological Psychology 3(3-0)
Structure and function of the brain, nervous and endocrine
systems; biological basis of sensation, perception, sleep
and arousal, motivation, learning and memory, and drug
action. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100. Corequisite: PSYCH
331L. (S)
PSYCH 331L Physiological Psychology Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: PSYCH 331. (S)
PSYCH 334 Perception 3(3-0)
The senses and how they cooperate with the brain to
provide awareness and knowledge of the world about us.
Empirical findings and theoretical analysis of the
processes of seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and
touching. Role of learning in normal and illusory perception
is considered. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or permission
of instructor. Corequisite: PSYCH 334L. (*)
PSYCH 334L Perception Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: PSYCH 334. (*)
PSYCH 336 Learning and Motivation 3(3-0)
Principles of learning and memory. Empirical findings and
theoretical analyses of topics including conditioning,
reinforcement and punishment. Research and application.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or permission of instructor. (*)
PSYCH 337 Memory and Cognition 3(3-0)
Theory and research on current topics in cognition,
including attention, concept formation, imagery, memory,
decision making, language acquisition, problem solving
and text comprehension. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100. (F)
PSYCH 342 Educational Psychology 3(3-0)
The contribution of psychology theory, research and
methods to our understanding of teaching and learning.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 100 or 151. (*)
PSYCH 351 Psychology of the Exceptional Individual
3(3-0)
Survey of characteristics of those individuals considered
significantly above or below the norm of the population.
Emphasis on behavioral identification and modification of
the home, school and social environment. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 100. (*)
PSYCH 352 (SOC 352) Social Psychology 3(3-0)
General and applied psychological principles of the
individual’s interaction with a group. Prerequisite: PSYCH
100. (*)
PSYCH 353 Advanced Developmental Psychology
3(3-0)
Emphasis on theoretical foundations of developmental
psychology. Research strategies used in conducting
developmental research. Prerequisite: PSYCH 151 or
PSYCH 251. (F,S)
PSYCH 362 Abnormal Psychology 3(3-0)
Etiology, diagnosis and therapy of maladaptive or
abnormal behaviors and mental functioning. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 100. (F,S)
PSYCH 381 Principles of Psychological Testing I 4(4-0)
Theories and principles of psychological testing are
applied to the selection, use and evaluation of available
tests. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100, 209, and 209L. (*)
PSYCH 401 History and Systems of Psychology
3(3-0)
The historical development of modern psychology from its
roots in classical philosophy and the social, cultural, and
political context within which psychological theory
emerged. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100, 209, 209L and
senior standing. (F,S)
PSYCH 410 Advanced Data Analysis 3(3-0)
Advanced techniques in data analysis, including analysis
of variance/covariance, post-hoc tests, multiple regression
and non-parametric tests. Use of computer software
programs will be addressed, especially for those
interested in graduate school admission. Prerequisites:
PSYCH 209 and 209L. (*)
PSYCH 417 Health Psychology 3(3-0)
Students will study how the biopsychosocial model
interacts dynamically and influences the well being of the
whole person. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100. (*)
PSYCH 420 Human Evolutionary Psychology 3(3-0)
A synthesis of the modern principles of psychology with
evolutionary biology with an emphasis on the origins of
higher cognitive functions, emotions, and culture.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 100 & Jr. Sr. standing. (*)
PSYCH 463 Psychopathology of Childhood 3(3-0)
A survey of the unique conceptual models of etiology,
assessment and therapy appropriate to the study of the
psychological disorders of childhood. Prerequisites:
PSYCH 100 and 362 or equivalent. (*)
PSYCH 464 Systems of Counseling and Psychotherapy
3(3-0)
Traditional and contemporary theories of counseling and
psychotherapy through use of case studies and other
selected materials. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100, 311, and 362.
Corequisite: PSYCH 464L or permission of instructor. (F)
PSYCH 464L Systems of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Lab 1(0-2)
Corequisite: PSYCH 464. (F)
PSYCH 465 Behavior Modification 3(3-0)
Advanced methods and techniques of behavior modification
as practiced in various agencies and institutions.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 100 and upper division standing. (*)
PSYCH 471 Clinical Psychology 3(3-0)
Survey of clinical psychology as a profession. Training
requirements, opportunities, future directions, current
research and ethical problems. Prerequisites: PSYCH
100, 311, 362, and upper division standing. (F)
PSYCH 475 Group Process 3(3-0)
Study and practice of basic group theory and approaches
as they are applied in mental health. Basic group
therapeutic techniques and procedures will be demonstrated
in an experiential setting. Prerequisites: PSYCH
100, 311, 362, 464, and 464L. (S)
PSYCH 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*) Repeatable (3)
PSYCH 492 Research (1-3 VAR)
Faculty directed research project for undergraduate
student. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 total
credits. Prerequisites: junior or senior level standing.
approval of Department Chair. (F,S,SS) Repeatable (3)
PSYCH 494 Field Experience (4-12 VAR)
In-depth, on-the-job experience in psychology, individually
designed. Ability to use psychological tests and counseling
techniques recommended. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100,
311, 362, 464, 464L, upper division standing, and written
permission of instructor. (F,S,SS) Repeatable (12)
PSYCH 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 100, upper division standing, and
written permission of instructor. (F,S,SS) Repeatable (3)
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