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Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - Psychology

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PSYC 101 A

Title: Introduction to Psychology

Instructor: Staff
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room:
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: Staff
Block: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room:
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. Allen
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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. Allen
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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: Staff
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room:
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:

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:

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: Staff
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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 210 A

Title: Child Development

Instructor: Staff
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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: Staff
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room:
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: Ms. Katherine S. Luci
Block: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 212 A

Title: Adult Development and Aging

Instructor: Dr. Jan H. Lynch
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Behavior and development of the individual from early adulthood to old age. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 215 A

Title: Child & Adol Development

Instructor: Staff
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
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 260 A

Title: Human Sexuality

Instructor: Dr. Galdino F. Pranzarone
Block: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room:
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 280 A

Title: Evolutionary Psychology

Instructor: Staff
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
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 this planet, evolvedcertain traits preferences, and abilities to dealwith their environment. This class will explorethe latest research applying evolution to humanpsychology.

PSYC 315 A

Title: Personality

Instructor: Staff
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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 318 A

Title: Research Practicum

Instructor: Dr. David F. Nichols
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 325 A

Title: Social Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
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. Mary K. Camac
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1

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

PSYC 420 A

Title: Research Sem: Soc/Personality

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Take Psyc 204, Psyc 205 and either Psyc 315 or Psyc 325

Catalog Description: An advanced, research-oriented seminar in personality and/or social psychology. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 420 B

Title: Research Sem: Soc/Personality

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Take Psyc 204, Psyc 205 and either Psyc 315 or Psyc 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. Edward R. Whitson
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
Units: 1

Catalog Description: An advanced, research-oriented seminar in cognition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 450 A

Title: History of Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Charles E. Early
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Senior standing or 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 450 B

Title: History of Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Charles E. Early
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Senior standing or 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.

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