UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008

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PSYCH Psychology

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299 Ad Hoc: 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

354 Introduction to Neuroscience I: From Neuron to Brain. 3 cr. U. Basic principles of cellular, molecular, and developmental neuroscience; structure/function of neurons and glia, chemical and electrical signaling, brain development, and neurological diseases. Bio Sci/Psych 354 & 355 may be taken in either order. Bio Sci 354 & Psych 354 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: BioSci 152 (P) & 315 (C), or Psych 254(P).

355 Introduction to Neuroscience II: From Brain to Behavior. 3 cr. U. Basic principles of neural systems and behavior; analysis of systems for sensation and perception, learning and memory, language, emotion, and motion. Bio Sci/Psych 354 & 355 may be taken in either order. Bio Sci 355 & Psych 355 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: Bio Sci 152(P) & 315(C), or Psych 254(P). BioSci/Psych 354 & 355 may be taken in either order.

499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

A. General Psychology: 101 Introduction to Psychology. 3 cr. U. The scientific study of behavior. Prereq: none.; 193 Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Satisfies L&S Seminar req. Prereq: none.; 205 Personality. 3 cr. U. Principles of personality; an overview of adaptive and maladaptive behavior patterns. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 210 Psychological Statistics. 4 cr. U. Use of statistical techniques in Psychology. Lec & Lab. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 214 Introduction to Conditioning and Learning. 3 cr. U. Introduction to principles and procedures of conditioning and learning. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 230 Social Psychology: Psychological Perspectives. 3 cr. U. Areas of social psychology such as aggression, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, and group processes examined from a psychological perspective. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 254 Physiological Psychology. 3 cr. U. The physiological bases of behavior. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 260 Child Psychology. 3 cr. U. The development of the child. Prereq: Psych 101(P).; 297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.; 380 Honors Seminar: (Subtitled). 3H cr. U. Selected topics in psychology. Foundations course. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir; Psych 101(P).; 497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

B. Foundations Courses: 319 Gay and Lesbian Psychology. 3 cr. U. Psychological theory and research on sexual orientation. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st; Psych 101(P).; 320 Psychology of Women. 3 cr. U. Psychological theory and research on how gender influences our thinking, feelings, and behavior. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st; Psych 101(P).; 325 Research Methods in Psychology. 4 cr. U. Design and execution of psychological research. Collection, analysis, and reporting of data. Lec & Lab. Prereq: 2.62 gpa in Psych 101(P) & 210(P).; 414 Psychological Testing. 3 cr. U. Theory and practice of psychological assessment and measurement. Foundations course. Prereq: Psych 210(P); Psych 325(R).; 430 Seminar in the Social Psychology of American Problems. 3 cr. U. Application of social psychology to topics such as the media, aggression, prejudice, body dissatisfaction, and happiness. Foundations course. Prereq: 9 cr in Psych; Psych 230(R).; 510 Advanced Psychological Statistics. 3 cr. U/G. Topics include probability and sampling theory, correlational methods, and nonparametric techniques. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st & Psych 210(P); or grad st.; 610 Experimental Design. 3 cr. U/G. Design and analysis of single and multi-factor experiments; tests for trends; multiple comparisons. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st & Psych 210(P); or grad st.; 611 Current Topics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered. Foundations course. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.; 620 Single-Subject Research Methods. 3 cr. U/G. A review of single-subject research methods. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st & Psych 325(P), or grad st; or cons instr.; 685 Seminar on Writing in Psychology. 3 cr. U/G. Review and practice of various forms of psychological writing, emphasizing clear communication with various classes of readers, e.g., other researchers, grant proposal reviewers, lay people. Foundations course. Prereq: jr st & Psych 325(P), or grad st; or cons instr.

C. Systems Courses: 407 Personality Theory. 3 cr. U. Theories of personality. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis Systems course. Prereq: Psych 205(P).; 412 Psychopathology. 3 cr. U. Psychology of abnormal behavior; the nature and social-biological origins of psychotic, neurotic, and other behavioral abnormalities. Systems course. Prereq: Psych 205(P).; 433 Neuropsychology. 3 cr. U. Introduction to the theory, research literature and assessment of the cognitive and emotional aspects of brain function. Systems course. Prereq: Psych 254(P) or cons instr.; 503 Perception. 3 cr. U/G. The nature of perception and its relation to environmental and internal processes. Systems course. Prereq: jr st; 9 cr in psych.; 550 History of Psychology. 3 cr. U/G. The important philosophical and scientific antecedents of contemporary psychology. Systems course. Prereq: jr st; 9 cr in psych.; 551 Learning and Motivation Theories. 3 cr. U/G. Contemporary psychological theories, with special emphasis on theories of learning. Systems course. Prereq: jr st; 9 cr in psych.; 555 Health Psychology. 3 cr. U. Psychological contributions to physical health in areas such as changing health habits, stress and coping, pain, and chronic illness. Systems course. Prereq: Psych 254(P) or cons instr.; 560 Developmental Theories. 3 cr. U. Key concepts and issues in the study of development and examination of specific developmental theories. Systems course. Prereq: jr st; Psych 260(P) or cons instr.; 609 Motivation. 3 cr. U/G. Systematic analysis of reinforcement, drive, arousal, and recent neurophysiological research related to motivation and emotion. Systems course. Prereq: jr st; Psych 254(P) or cons instr.

D. Advanced Laboratory Courses: 502 Applied Behavior Analysis. 4 cr. U/G. Learning and motivation of human behavior in applied settings. Lab work in community agencies using operant methods, behavior modification, programmed instruction, AV systems. Lec, Lab. Prereq: jr st; Psych 325(P).; 505 Cognitive Processes. 4 cr. U/G. Human information processing, emphasizing vision and language. Topics: pattern recognition; sensory-specific memory systems, short- and long-term; modern approaches to mental imagery and operations. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st; Psych 325(P).; 514 Conditioning and Learning. 4 cr. U/G. Principles of conditioning and learning. Lec, lab. Required special course fee assessed; announced in Schedule of Classes each semester. Prereq: jr st; Psych 325(P).; 654 Advanced Physiological Psychology. 4 cr. U/G. Advanced topics in physiological psychology. Lec, lab. Required special course fee assessed; announced in Schedule of Classes each sem. Prereq: jr st; Psych 254(P) & 325(P).; 656 Psychophysiology. 4 cr. U. Experimental investigation of physiological factors in human behavior. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st; Psych 254(R) & 325(P).; 660 Experimental Child Psychology. 4 cr. U/G. Experimental investigation of child behavior and development. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st; Psych 260(R) & 325(P).; 677 Experimental Social Psychology. 4 cr. U/G. Experimental investigation of social behavior. Lec, lab. Prereq: jr st; Psych 230(R) & 325(P).

E. Research and Independent Study: 199 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. For further information, consult dept chair. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.; 290 Undergraduate Research: Lower Division. 1-3 cr. U. Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Retakable. Prereq: fr & soph st only; Psych 101(P) and sponsorship by a faculty member.; 292 Psychology Field Placement-Lower Division. 3 cr. U. - Retakable. Prereq: Psych 101(P); cons instr & placement supervisor.; 296 UROP Apprenticeship. 1-3 cr. U. Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs. Prereq: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.; 690 Undergraduate Research: Upper Division. 1-3 cr. U. Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Retakable. Prereq: jr st; Psych 325(P); sponsorship by a faculty member.; 692 Field Placement in Psychology. 3 cr. U. - Retakable. Prereq: jr st; cons instr & placement supervisor.; 697 Field or Research Placement in Psychology for Seniors. 3 cr. U. - Fulfills Capstone req. Prereq: sr st; cons instr &, if appropriate, placement supervisor.; 698 Senior Thesis. 3 cr. U. Completion of thesis under the supervision of faculty. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; 3.5 gpa in all Psych course work or cons instr.; 699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U. - Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; 2.5 gpa & writ cons instr, dept chair & asst dean for SAS.

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