Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Psychology
PSYC 101 A
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Charles E. EarlyBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. (This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 101 B
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. David F. NicholsBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. (This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 101 C
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. (This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 101 D
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. (This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 204 A
Title: Quantitative Meth. Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Mary K. CamacBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101; Co-req. PSYC-204L
Catalog Description: An examination of techniques used by psychologiststo measure behavior and to analyze and interpretthe data. The course includes an introduction tocomputer data analysis.
PSYC 204L 1
Title: Quantitative Meth. in Psyc Lab
Instructor: Dr. Mary K. CamacBlock:
Time: M 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: LIFE 527
Comments: Co Req: PSYC 240
Catalog Description: An examination of techniques used by psychologiststo measure behavior and to analyze and interpretthe data. The course includes an introduction tocomputer data analysis.
PSYC 204L 2
Title: Quantitative Meth. in Psyc Lab
Instructor: Dr. Mary K. CamacBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: LIFE 527
Comments: Co Req: PSYC 240
Catalog Description: An examination of techniques used by psychologiststo measure behavior and to analyze and interpretthe data. The course includes an introduction tocomputer data analysis.
PSYC 205 A
Title: Research Methods in Psychology
Instructor: Dr. David F. NicholsBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: An examination of the research methods used in thefield pf psychology. Topics include introductionsto and evaluations of observational, relationaland experimental research methods and designs.Ethics and research, communication and research,the development of research ideas and thereliability and validity of research is alsoexamined.
PSYC 210 A
Title: Child Development
Instructor: Dr. Denise R. FriedmanBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 211 A
Title: Adolescent Development
Instructor: Dr. Jan H. LynchBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 211 B
Title: Adolescent Development
Instructor: Dr. Jan H. LynchBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 215 A
Title: Child & Adol Development
Instructor: Dr. Denise R. FriedmanBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: An examination of development from conceptionthrough adolescence. Physical, cognitive andsocioemotional development will be discussed inthe context of psychological theories, research,current applications and historical exents.Psychology 215 may not be counted towards themajor if 210 or 211 has been taken. Studuentswishing to complete the Concentration in HumanDevelopment should take 210 and 211. (1)
PSYC 230 A
Title: Abnormal Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 301
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 240 B
Title: Sp Top: Creative Thnk Prob Sol
Instructor: Dr. Edward R. WhitsonBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 260 A
Title: Human Sexuality
Instructor: Dr. Galdino F. PranzaroneBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101
Catalog Description: Human reproduction and sexual behavior; contemporary and historical norms; dysfunction; cross-cultural perspective; the bonding function of sexuality; and its expression in the arts, religion, ethics, and law. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 280 A
Title: Evolutionary Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Christopher BuchholzBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Why do humans like spicy food and drinkingalcohol? Why are younger women attracted to oldermen? Why would we risk our life to save a totalstranger? Evolutionary psychology suggests that aconsiderable amount of human activity can beexplained as evolutionary adaptations. Humanbeings like other animals on ths planet, evolvedcertain traits preferences, and abilities to dealwith their environment. This class will explorethe latest research applying evolution to humanpsychology.
PSYC 305 A
Title: Research Experience
Instructor: Dr. Curt R. CamacBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission of the department.
Catalog Description: Directed experience conducting empirical researchunder the supervision of a faculty member. Opento all students (Major and Non-Majors).
PSYC 305 B
Title: Research Experience
Instructor: Dr. Edward R. WhitsonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission of the department.
Catalog Description: Directed experience conducting empirical researchunder the supervision of a faculty member. Opento all students (Major and Non-Majors).
PSYC 306 A
Title: Research Experience
Instructor: Dr. Mary K. CamacBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4
Comments: Permission of the department
Catalog Description: Directed experience conducting empirical researchunder the supervision of a faculty member. Opento all students (Major and Non-Majors).
PSYC 316 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Jan H. LynchBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 and permission
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a setting in which psychology is applied. Placements in mental health facilities and other community agencies and institutions. Seminar in professional conduct and ethics. (One unit may be counted as an elective in the major).
PSYC 318 A
Title: Research Practicum
Instructor: Dr. Denise R. FriedmanBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. (Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major).
PSYC 318 B
Title: Research Practicum
Instructor: Dr. Christopher BuchholzBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. (Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major).
PSYC 318 C
Title: Research Practicum
Instructor: Dr. Curt R. CamacBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. (Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major).
PSYC 318 D
Title: Research Practicum
Instructor: Dr. Edward R. WhitsonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Permission
Catalog Description: Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. (Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major).
PSYC 325 A
Title: Social Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Curt R. CamacBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 and 2 other PSYC courses
Catalog Description: Study of the influence of people on each others behavior, including social influence and social interaction. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 330 A
Title: Physiological Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Galdino F. PranzaroneBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 305
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 and 2 other PSYC courses
Catalog Description: Study of the neurological and endocrinologicalsubstrates of behavior. Lecture:3 hrs/wk.;Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 340 A
Title: Cognition
Instructor: Dr. Jan H. LynchBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 and 2 other PSYC courses
Catalog Description: An examination of the research and theory of complex cognitive processes. Topics covered include memory, cognitive development, language, thinking, concept formation, pattern recognition, and problem solving. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 350 A
Title: Sensation and Perception
Instructor: Dr. David F. NicholsBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Study the functionality of the different sensesand how perception arises within the human brain.
PSYC 405 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Curt R. CamacBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: PSYC 101 and permission
Catalog Description: Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision.
PSYC 405 B
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: PSYC 101 and permission
Catalog Description: Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision.
PSYC 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 and permission
Catalog Description: Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision.
PSYC 420 A
Title: Research Sem: Soc/Personality
Instructor: Dr. Christopher BuchholzBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 527
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101, 200 and either PSYC 315 or 325
Catalog Description: An advanced, research-oriented seminar in personality and/or social psychology. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 440 A
Title: Research Seminar: Cognition
Instructor: Dr. Mary K. CamacBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 527
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 200 and 340
Catalog Description: An advanced, research-oriented seminar in cognition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 450 A
Title: History of Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Charles E. EarlyBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: Senior standing or by permission
Catalog Description: Examination of the major systems in psychology with an emphasis on its 19th-century origins to the present. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
PSYC 495 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Denise R. FriedmanBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
PSYC 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. DorothyBelle PoliBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
PSYC 496 B
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Angela A. AllenBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
