Course List

Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Psychology

PSYC 101 A

Title: Introduction to Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Charles E. Early
Block: 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. Charles E. Early
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

PSYC 101 C

Title: Introduction to Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Angela A. Allen
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1

PSYC 101 D

Title: Introduction to Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Angela A. Allen
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

PSYC 204 A

Title: Quantitative Meth. Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Mary K. Camac
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: take psyc-101

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. Camac
Block:
Time: M 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: LIFE 515

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. Camac
Block:
Time: W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: LIFE 515

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. Nichols
Block: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: take psyc-101

Catalog Description: An examination of the research methods used in thefield of 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 205 B

Title: Research Methods in Psychology

Instructor: Dr. David F. Nichols
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1
Comments: take psyc-101

PSYC 210 A

Title: Child Development

Instructor: Dr. Denise R. Friedman
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 210 B

Title: Child Development

Instructor: Dr. Denise R. Friedman
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 211 A

Title: Adolescent Development

Instructor: Dr. Brian V. Shenal
Block: E4
Time: T/TH 6:15PM-7:45PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1

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. Friedman
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

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 220 A

Title: Creative Thinking & Prblm Solv

Instructor: Dr. Edward R. Whitson
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 101 or permission.

Catalog Description: An introduction to creative thinking and creativeproblem-solving, including definitions, theories,and asessment of creativity as well as researchabout creativity and the creative process. Attention will be given to skills of creativethinking and presentation of a creativeproblem-solving model. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 260 A

Title: Human Sexuality

Instructor: Dr. Galdino F. Pranzarone
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1

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 305 A

Title: Research Experience

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4

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. Whitson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4

Catalog Description: Directed experience conducting empirical researchunder the supervision of a faculty member. Opento all students (Major and Non-Majors).

PSYC 305 C

Title: Research Experience

Instructor: Dr. David F. Nichols
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/4

Catalog Description: Directed experience conducting empirical researchunder the supervision of a faculty member. Opento all students (Major and Non-Majors).

PSYC 315 A

Title: Personality

Instructor: Dr. Edward R. Whitson
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Theories of personality, applications, and extensions of these theories, current research on individual differences, and methods and issues in personality measurement. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 316 A

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. Jan H. Lynch
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

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 317 A

Title: Internship

Instructor: Dr. Jan H. Lynch
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 318 A

Title: Research Practicum

Instructor: Dr. Edward R. Whitson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

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. David F. Nichols
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 318 C

Title: Research Practicum

Instructor: Dr. Denise R. Friedman
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 319 A

Title: Research Practicum

Instructor: Dr. Denise R. Friedman
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 319 B

Title: Research Practicum

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 325 A

Title: Social Psychology

Instructor: Ms. Erin K. Carroll
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1
Comments: # Take PSYC-101(601);

Catalog Description: Study of the influence of people on each other'sbehavior, including social influence and socialinteraction. Lecture:3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 340 A

Title: Cognition

Instructor: Dr. Jan H. Lynch
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1
Comments: # Take PSYC-101(601);

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. Nichols
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Study the functionality of the different sensesand how perception arises within the human brain.