EXP 3082 Experimental Psychology . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012, STA 2023.
Corequisite: EXP 3082L.
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.
EXP 3082L Experimental Psychology Lab . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisites; PSY 2012, STA 2023.
Corequisite: EXP 3082.
Scientific method and experimental techniques in psychology. Students will
conduct a series of exercises and laboratory experiments, perform and interpret
statistical analysis of data collected, and report experimental findings in
standard technical format. (Gordon Rule Course: Writing)
EXP 4XXX Human Factors Psychology . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Surveys the field of human factors psychology. Specifically, the principles
of psychology from various specialty areas (e.g., cognitive, experimental,
industrial/organizational, physiological etc.) will be applied to the study of
human performance in work settings. Students will learn how work is designed to
capitalize on cognitive and physical capabilities and compensate for human
limitations. Students will also become familiar with the tools and techniques
that human factors psychologists use to study human-machine interaction and work
design. Offered concurrently with EXP 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned
additional work.
EXP 4404 Psychology of Learning . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012.
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.
EXP 4507L Laboratory in Memory and Cognition . . . . .
1(S)
Prerequisite: STA 2023, EXP 3082, EXP 3082L.
Corequisite: EXP 4404 (or as prerequisite).
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.
EXP 5XXX Human Factors Psychology . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Surveys the field of human factors psychology. Specifically, the principles
of psychology from various specialty areas (e.g., cognitive, experimental,
industrial/organizational, physiological etc. ) will be applied to the study of
human performance in work settings. Students will learn how work is designed to
capitalize on cognitive and physical capabilities and compensate for human
limitations. Students will also become familiar with the tools and techniques
that human factors psychologists use to study human-machine interaction and work
design. Offered concurrently with EXP 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned
additional work.
EXP 5208 Sensation and Perception . . . . . 3(SS)
Phenomena, theories, mechanisms and research techniques with emphasis on the
visual and auditory systems.
EXP 6506 Advanced Cognitive Psychology . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: EXP 3082 and EXP 4404.
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.