PSYC 102 Orientation Seminar in Psychology (1).PSYC 104 General Psychology (3).PSYC 300 Statistics in Psychological Research (3).PSYC 318 Cognitive Psychology (3).PSYC 333 Child Psychology (3).PSYC 360 Social Psychology (3).PSYC 370 Brain and Behavior (3).PSYC 502 Human Sexuality (3).PSYC 566 Psychology and the Law (3).PSYC 626 Psychology of Adolescence (3).PSYC 642 The Psychology of Families (3).
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Online course. Provides an overview of the discipline of psychology. Emphasizes developing an understanding of opportunities in psychology at the University of Kansas, exploring service-learning options related to the major, and helping students plan goals for their education through an understanding of their personal values and options within and outside the discipline. Open to KU-degree-seeking students only. Contact the Psychology Department to enroll in the course. Non-degree-seeking and non-KU students may enroll in the course by signing up with KU Continuing Education. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Nine quizzes, eight assignments, course portfolio. No final examination. No textbook required. View the PSYC 102 course preview. Instructor: Paul Atchley.
Not open to KU-degree-seeking students. Contact Jama Lickteig (864-4131) in the Psychology Department to enroll in campus course.
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Online course. A basic introduction to the science of psychology. Eleven written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 104 course preview. Instructor: Nia Phillips.
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An introduction to statistical concepts and methods as they relate to analysis and interpretation of psychological data. All majors in psychology are required to complete this course (or PSYC 301) and must do so before applying for admission to the major. Students should complete this course as early as possible in their undergraduate training. Prerequisites: PSYC 104 and MATH 101 or equivalent placement. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Ten assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 300 course preview. Instructor: Emily Ledford.
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An introduction to contemporary research and theory in human learning and memory, relevant perceptual processes, and higher functions such as language. Prerequisite: PSYC 104. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Eight written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 318 course preview. Instructor: Keith Young.
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Online course. Psychological development of the child from conception to adolescence; emphasis upon social and cognitive changes as these relate to intrapersonal changes and to environmental conditions. Prerequisite: PSYC 104. Ten written assignments; child observation report; paper; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 333 course preview. Instructor: Dennis Karpowitz.
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Online course. An introduction to the psychology of social behavior. Systematic consideration of such concepts as social influence, conformity and deviation, social attitudes and prejudice, socialization and personality, communication and propaganda, morale, and leadership. Prerequisite: PSYC 104. Seven written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 360 course preview. Instructor: Amanda Sesko.
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A survey of basic topics relating to the biological bases of behavior, including the physiology of neuronal and synaptic transmission, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology. Prerequisites: Introductory courses in biology and psychology. Optional e-mail assignment submission. Eight written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 370 course preview. Instructor: Keith Young.
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An introduction to the field of human sexuality. Topics to be covered include sexual anatomy and physiology, fertilization, pregnancy, birth and lactation, contraception, human sexual response, sexuality across the life cycle, love, marriage, alternatives to marriage, sexual orientation, sex differences in behavior, parenthood, sexually transmitted diseases, sex and the law, and sex education. Prerequisite: PSYC 104. Seven written assignments; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 502 course preview. Instructor: Chantal Young.
Only available for undergraduate credit.
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Note: This text is not available through the Kansas Union Bookstore.
It can be purchased through online bookstore sites such as www.bigbooks.com and www.alibris.com.
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Online course. An application of psychological processes and concepts to the American legal system. Among the topics covered are the socialization of legal attitudes, opinions about the purposes of the criminal justice system and especially of prisons, the concept of "dangerousness," the nature of jury decision making, and the rights of prisoners, patients, and children. Nine written assignments; two midcourse examinations and final examination. View the PSYC 566 course preview. Instructor: Amanda Sesko.
Only available for undergraduate credit.
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Online course. Impact of factors of social environment and physical growth upon psychological development from puberty to young adulthood. (Same as ABSC 626.) Prerequisite: PSYC 104, PSYC 333, or HDFL/ABSC 160. Ten written assignments; paper; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 626 course preview. Instructor: Dennis Karpowitz.
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Online course. Study of the family as a psychosocial system. Emphasis on factors affecting contemporary families including family structures, development, communication patterns, disorders, and treatment approaches. Theory, empirical evidence, and practical principles that may lead to maximizing individual growth in the family unit are discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 104. Ten written assignments; genogram; paper; midcourse and final examinations. View the PSYC 642 course preview. Instructor: Dennis Karpowitz.
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PSYC 102 Orientation Seminar in Psychology (1).
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PSYC 300 Statistics in Psychological Research (3).
PSYC 502 Human Sexuality (3).