PSYC - Psychology

A combination on line and face-to-face seminar for all first-year in psychology to take in their first semester. This seminar provides an overview of the academic requirements for graduation, helps the student establish meaningful career goals and objectives, discusses policies, standards, procedures, expectations, and resources that will contribute to the student's success not only during the first semester but throughout their academic career at Georgia College & State University.

A broad survey of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, abnormal behavior, and therapy.

An introductory examination of applied psychological theory and research concerning mental health and well-being.

An overview of principles and theories of human growth and development with an emphasis on application and analysis. Note: Psychology majors are expected to take PSYC 3020, Developmental Psychology, instead of 2102.

An overview of principles and theories of human growth and development with an emphasis on application and analysis. Note: Psychology majors are expected to take PSYC 3020, Developmental Psychology, instead of 2102.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1101. This course will explore the concept of the mind through readings and class discussions. The course will examine the scientific undertakings of historical figures related to this topic. This will necessitate learning about the brain as well taking a historical perspective to the relevant material. This is a behavioral neuroscience course that will be examining an abstract topic, the mind.

An experiential survey of the social behavior of adults from a psychological perspective, including trust, communication, cooperation, conflict, and diversity.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1101, and grade of C or better in MATH 2600. An introduction to the application of descriptive and inferential statistical methods to the behavioral and biomedical sciences terminating with analysis of variance for factorial designs.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1101, a grade of C or better in MATH 2600 and PSYC 2700. PSYC 2700 can be taken as a co-requisite with PSYC 2800, but if a student withdraws from PSYC 2700 they must also withdraw from PSYC 2800. An overview of the concepts, design, and analysis of psychological research, emphasizing the logical foundation of experimental research designs and scientific ethics.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. Consideration of topics in which courses are not otherwise offered, but for which there is a current need at the freshman/sophomore level. A course with this number but covering a unique topic is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Status as a sophomore psychology major, PSYC 2700 and PSYC 2800 (may be taken concurrently with this course), and permission of the instructor. Grading: S/U. A sophomore level study of the research methodologies used in the behavioral sciences that may serve as a stepping stone to the PSYC 3999 Junior Research Methodology course.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An introduction to the concepts of learning as reflected in major learning theories and to the results of research in the field of learning and motivation.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. A study of causative factors in the development of all types of psychological maladjustment, and of diagnostic and treatment techniques.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An examination of the neural and endocrine mechanisms that underlie behavior. The impact of environmental factors on neural and endocrine function is also emphasized.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. A survey of cognitive theories and processes such as attention, memory, perception, thinking, and language.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An introduction to theories and research in human interpersonal relations, social cognition, attributions, prosocial behaviors, aggression, attitudes, and social processes.

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An examination of the nature of physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional developments from conception throughout the lifespan. Social context and other sources of influences are discussed.

Prerequisites: Status as a junior psychology major, PSYC 2700 and PSYC 2800, and permission of the instructor. Grading: S/U. A junior level study of the research methodologies used in the behavioral sciences that may serve as a stepping stone to the PSYC 4999 Advanced Research Methodology course. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and classification as a junior or senior. An exposure to the personality theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanism. Students will examine their own intrinsic personality theories and how such theories impact the way they view themselves, others like them, and others different from them.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and classification as a junior or senior, or permission of the instructor. An introduction to variables related to behavior in the work setting. Topics include occupational choice, job selection, training, man-machine systems, job-related stress, motivation, morale, communication, and supervisor-worker relations.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and classification as a junior or senior. An overview of the history of modern psychology, emphasizing the history of scholarly thought that culminated in the development of psychology as a discipline.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and classification as a junior or senior. A coverage of the psychological and physiological aspects of stress, positive adaptation to stress, and the consequences of prolonged exposure to stress. Course coverage will include an examination of techniques for coping with stress.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, PSYC 3300, and junior class status. A survey of drugs that influence the brain and behavior with emphasis on pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of drug action, chemical neuroanatomy, neural foundations of functional disorders, etc.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, PSYC 3300, and junior class status. An examination of the neuroscientific phenomena underlying the clinical psychiatric disorders, progressive neuropathologies, and acquired brain injuries, and the emerging therapies for these disorders.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3100. An in depth examination into a special topic in the psychology of learning including, but not limited to major learning theories or results of research in learning.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3200. An in depth examination of special topics in abnormal psychology including, but not limited to causative factors in the development of psychological maladjustment, and diagnostic and treatment techniques.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3300. An in-depth examination of the biological bases of behavior. Precise topics will be identified at the beginning of each term by the faculty member teaching that particular section of the course, but may include topics such as sleep and dreaming, emotions and aggression, biological bases of psychopathology, language and cognition, and biological aspects of learning and memory. Emphasis on chosen topics will vary with the background of each professor.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3400. An in depth examination of a special topics in cognitive psychology including, but not limited cognitive theories and processes such as attention, memory, perception, thinking, and language.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3500. An in-depth examination of an advanced topic in social psychology including but not limited to theories and research in human interpersonal relations, group dynamics, social cognition, attributions, prosocial behaviors, aggression, attitudes, and social processes.

Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 3600. An in-depth examination of advanced topics in developmental psychology including, but not limited to the nature of physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional developments from conception throughout the lifespan.

Prerequisite: 12 hours of BIOL and/or PSYC. The behavior of organisms ranging from bacteria to humans from the standpoint of genetics, evolution, physiology, ecology, and social organization.

Prerequisite: Status as a senior psychology major. This is one of several courses that will satisfy the capstone requirement for psychology majors. This course will include discussions and demonstration of knowledge and application in major areas of psychology. A course with this number but covering a unique topic is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Classification as a psychology major and permission of the Department Chair. Grading: S/U. Individually arranged advanced study in a special area of psychology, including laboratory apprenticeships, which are not addressed in regular classes. Arrangements must be completed with the supervising faculty member and approved by the department Chairperson. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 and classification as a junior or senior. Grading: S/U. The intensive study of selected topics in psychology. Student reports and discussion will be required, and an emphasis will be placed upon the inter-relationships of theory and empirical research. A course with this number but covering a unique topic is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Status as a senior psychology major, an institutional GPA of 2.5 or higher, and permission of the Department Internship Coordinator. This is one of several courses that will satisfy the capstone requirement for psychology majors. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experience in the private or public sector. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Status as a senior psychology major and permission of the Department Chair. Individually arranged advanced study in a special area of psychology. This is one of several courses that will satisfy the capstone requirement for psychology majors. Arrangements must be completed with the supervising faculty member and approved by the Department Chair.

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details. Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 1101 or equivalent course. To count as a psychology capstone, student must meet all of the following requirements: senior status as psychology major, enrolled as a psychology major during previous catalog period, and permission of the department chairperson.

Prerequisites: Senior status, Permission of Instructor, and Permission of Department Chair. Two (2) hours lecture, two (2) hours laboratory. This is on of several courses that will satisfy the capstone requirement for psychology majors. An advanced study of the research methodologies used in the behavioral sciences. Individual student research projects and reports are required. This course is non-repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Status as a senior psychology major and permission of the instructor. Grading: S/U. Two (2) hours lecture, two (2) hours laboratory. An advanced study of the research methodologies used in the behavioral sciences. Individual student research projects and reports are required. This course is repeatable for credit.