EXP 3082 Experimental Psychology . . . . . 3(F,S)
Scientific method and experimental techniques in psychology. Fundamental
assumptions and principles of scientific observation and research design are
discussed. Students learn a number of techniques specific to psychological
research. Relevant ethical issues are addressed. Students will learn to
interpret and evaluate research and to communicate research findings.
Prerequisite: PSY 2013, STA 2023. Corequisite: EXP 3082L.
EXP 3082L Experimental Psychology Lab . . . . . 3(F,S)
Scientific method and experimental techniques in psychology. Students will
conduct a series of exercises and laboratory experiments, perform and interpret
statistical analysis of date collected, and report experimental findings in
standard technical format. (Gordon Rule Course: Wrtg) Prerequisites; PSY 2013,
STA 2023. Corequisite: EXP 3082.
EXP 4404 Psychology of Learning . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Principles and applications of learning theories, including conditioning and
extinction, reinforcement and punishment, attention, memory, cognitive processes
and physiological correlates of memory and cognition. It is preferred that the
student has had several other psychology courses. Prerequisite: PSY 2013.
EXP 4507L Laboratory in Memory and Cognition . . . . . 1(S)
Students will learn about the research methods used to investigate topics in
memory and cognition. Students will conduct experiments, perform statistical
analysis appropriate for the data generated, and prepare brief reports of
results using APA style. Students will complete a final project in which they
design and conduct an experiment in the area of memory and cognition, analyze
the data, and prepare an APA style research report. Prerequisite: STA 2023, EXP
3082, EXP 3082L. Corequisite: EXP 4404 (or as prerequisite).
EXP 5208 Sensation and Perception . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Phenomena, theories, mechanisms and research techniques with emphasis on the
visual and auditory systems.
EXP 6506 Advanced Cognitive Psychology . . . . . 3(S)
Seminar concerning advanced theory and research on human memory and
cognition. Topics include attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and
expertise. Emphasis will be placed on current research and theory in human
memory and cognition. Prerequisite: EXP 3082 and EXP 4404 or their equivalent.