Course List

Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - Psychology

PSYC 101 A

Title: Introduction to Psychology

Instructor: Dr. David F. Nichols
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 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: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
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 210 A

Title: Child Development

Instructor: Dr. Denise R. Friedman
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

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

PSYC 211 E

Title: Adolescent Development

Instructor: Ms. Katherine S. Luci
Block: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: LIFE 515
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: LIFE 502
Units: 1

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

PSYC 230 A

Title: Abnormal Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Angela A. Allen
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 230 B

Title: Abnormal Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Edward R. Whitson
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 240 A

Title: Sp Top: Comp Progr in Psychol

Instructor: Dr. David F. Nichols
Block: E3
Time: T/TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room: LIFE 502
Units: 1

Catalog Description: A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 250 A

Title: Industrial-Organizational Psyc

Instructor: Ms. Erin K. Carroll
Block:
Time: W 6:00PM-9:00PM
Room: LIFE 307
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Application of principles and methods of psychology to business, industry, and other organizations, with emphasis on selection of employees and organizational behavior. 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 270 A

Title: Drugs and Behavior

Instructor: Dr. Angela A. Allen
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LIFE 515
Units: 1
Comments: take psyc-101

Catalog Description: An examination of the mechanisms of actions,uses,effects and abuse liability of range of drugs.Both therapeutic drugs (such as antidepressantsand antipsychotics) and recreational drugs (suchas alcohol, stimulants and marijuana) will beaddressed. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 280 A

Title: Evolutionary Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Buchholz
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
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 this planet, evolvedcertain traits preferences, and abilities to dealwith their environment. This class will explorethe latest research applying evolution to humanpsychology.

PSYC 290 A

Title: Learning

Instructor: Ms. Erin K. Carroll
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: LIFE 402
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Principles of learning processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 300 A

Title: Tests and Measurements

Instructor: Dr. Kimberly L. Filer
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: LIFE 305
Units: 1
Comments: PSYC 204 or permission.

Catalog Description: Principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction, with consideration of administration and psychometric evaluation of representative tests. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

PSYC 305 A

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 306 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 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. Christopher Buchholz
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. Edward R. Whitson
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1

PSYC 319 A

Title: Research Practicum

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

PSYC 325 A

Title: Social Psychology

Instructor: Ms. Erin K. Carroll
Block: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
Room: LIFE 502
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 330 A

Title: Physiological Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Galdino F. Pranzarone
Block: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: LIFE 527
Units: 1

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. Mary K. Camac
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
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.