Definition of Prefixes:

• CBH - Comparative Psychology/Animal Behavior
• CLP - Clinical Psychology
• DEP - Developmental Psychology
• EAB - Experimental Analysis of Behavior
• EXP - Experimental Psychology
• INP - Industrial/Applied Psychology
• ISC - Interdisciplinary Natural Science
• PPE - Psychology of Personality
• PSB - Psychobiology and Neuroscience
• PSY - Psychology
• SOP - Social Psychology

Specific Courses in Areas of Study:

General Psychology

PSY 2012. General Psychology (3). A broad introduction to the field of psychology covering such topics as learning, perception, intelligence, personality, social behavior, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and abnormal behavior.

PSY 2023. Careers in Psychology (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course is intended for psychology majors who are uncertain about their career goals. Students learn what career opportunities are available in psychology and related fields and what these careers involve. Students are encouraged to take this course early in their undergraduate years so they can pursue opportunities at FSU that will help prepare them for their chosen career paths.

PSY 3213C. Research Methods in Psychology with Laboratory (4). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; STA 2122 or 2171. Introduction to philosophical and methodological issues in the empirical study of psychology. Laboratory portion includes running simple experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting the results.

PSY 4604. History and Systems of Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012, 3213C; junior or senior standing; or consent of instructor (recommended for seniors). Covers the philosophical and scientific antecedents of modern psychology and the history of psychology as an independent scientific discipline.

 

 

 

 

 

Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience

CBH 4304. Behavioral Genetics (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012, 3213C. This course examines the application of genetic methods to human and animal behavior. Genetic methods discussed include twin and adoption as well as molecular studies. Behaviors to be examined include personality, intelligence, and psychopathology.

EXP 3202C. Sensations and Perception with Laboratory (4). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. The role of senses in behavior and the perceptual organization of sensory information; lecture plus laboratory experiments.

EXP 3203C. Animal Sensory Processes with Laboratory (4). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. Animal psychophysics and electrophysiology in the study of animal senses; lecture plus laboratory experiments.

EXP 3422C. Conditioning and Learning with Laboratory (4). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. How experience affects the behavior and physiological functioning of animals and humans; lecture plus laboratory experiments.

PSB 2000. Introduction to Brain and Behavior (3). A study of the basic principles of brain functions and how they relate to animal and human behavior. (Cannot be taken after PSB 3004C.)

PSB 3004C. Physiological Psychology with Laboratory (4). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. Current problems, theories, and techniques in physiological psychology with emphasis on central nervous system mechanisms.

PSB 4461. Hormones and Behavior (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; PSB 2000 or 3004C or three (3) semester hours in biology. Provides students with current knowledge of interactions between hormones and behavior with emphasis on the brain regulation of hormone-behavior interaction in mammalian species including humans.

PSB 4641. Pain and Suffering (3). Course combines formal lectures, student-teacher discussions, and student presentations to understand what we currently know and how we can increase our knowledge about the multifaceted (genetic, biological, physiological, psychological, sociocultural) mechanisms underlying pain.

PSB 4710. Biology of Eating Disorders and Obesity (3). This course explores the biological and genetic factors that may increase susceptibility to develop an eating disorder or obesity. It also provides a survey of biological changes that arise in individuals with an eating disorder or obesity.

PSB 4731. Biopsychology of Sexual Behavior (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; PSB 2000 or 3004C or three (3) semester hours in biology. A study of biological and sociocultural determinants of sexual development particularly as it relates to sexual orientation, sexual preference, and purported gender differences in personality, cognition, and mental disorders.

 

 

 

 

 

Human Learning and Cognition

EXP 2020. Mind and Cognition (3). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The course focuses on intelligent behavior in humans, animals, and machines and on the mechanisms underlying this behavior.

EXP 3404. Human Memory and Learning (3). Prerequisites: PSY 3213C. Course introduces issues related to human memory and learning. Theories of memory, including memory systems, capacity and duration of memory, and basic memorial processes. Applied issues include disorders of memory (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), repressed memories, and memory improvement.

EXP 3604C. Cognitive Psychology with Laboratory (4). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. Contemporary approaches to human learning, memory, and higher mental processes; lecture plus laboratory experiments.

EXP 4640. Psychology of Language (3). Prerequisites: Psychology majors: PSY 3213C; Other majors: permission of instructor. This course will focus on the mental processes involved in language use (e.g., speech, comprehension, conversation, and writing).

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical-Personality

CLP 3003. Psychology of Adjustment (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Human adjustments and the resulting forms of behavior. Abnormal and normal behavior are contrasted. Special emphasis on the determinants of adjustments.

CLP 3305. Clinical and Counseling Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. A survey of the theory, research, and treatment procedures in the clinical process.

CLP 3314. Health Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course is a survey of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Topics include mind/body connections, health and disease, stress and coping, and psychology in medical settings.

CLP 4134. Abnormal Child Psychology (3). Prerequisite: DEP 3103. This course focuses on the development, maintenance, assessment, and treatment of various psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research findings are discussed pertaining to anxiety, depression, autism, conduct disorder, attention-deficit disorder/hyperactivity disorder, and learning disabilities.

CLP 4143. Abnormal Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Junior or senior standing is strongly recommended. Causes of personality disorganization, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, and developments in experimental psychopathology.

CLP 4182. Addictive Behaviors (3). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 3.0 GPA or permission of instructor. This course addresses the broad concept of "addiction," emphasizing substance use problems, but touching on other gratifying compulsive behaviors such as overeating, gambling, and certain sexual deviations. Critical thinking about the available theoretical, empirical, and popular literature as a well as relevant public policy is the focus.

CLP 4343r. Current Issues in Clinical Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; junior or senior standing. A study of current issues in clinical psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

CLP 4950. Abnormal Psychology Field Experience (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: CLP 4143; permission of instructor. PE 3003. Psychology of Personality (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. An introduction to methods, theory, and research in personality.

PSY 4302. Theory, Application, and Evaluation of Tests (3). Prerequisite: PSY 3213C. Basic test and measurement theory essential in the construction, appropriate use, and evaluation of achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interest, and personality tests.

 

 

 

 

 

Life-Span Development

DEP 3103. Child Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course provides broad coverage of topics concerning the biological, social, and cognitive aspects of children.

DEP 3305. Psychology of Adolescent Development (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Recent research dealing with adolescents. Emphasis is placed on the influence of growth and on the role of cultural pressures on behavior.

DEP 4404. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. The study of the major psychological issues of adulthood and aging, including age-related changes in psychological, social, and physical functioning; interpersonal and family relationships; career development and retirement; mental and physical health; death and bereavement; and coping with the process of aging.

 

 

 

 

 

Social

SOP 3004. Social Psychology (3). This course involves the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Subjects include individual, cultural, behavioral, and biological levels of analysis. Completion of PSY 2012 is recommended prior to this course.

SOP 3742. Psychology of Women (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Systematic study of research and theory including psychological differences and similarities between sexes.

SOP 3751. Psychology and the Law (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. An examination of the interface between psychology and legal issues. Research on judges, juries, defendants, and police are among topics covered, as well as the role of psychologists in the legal system.

SOP 3782. Psychology of the African-American (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. A critical examination of the psychocultural forces that shape and determine the unique behavior of African-Americans.

SOP 4214. Experimental Social Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; SOP 3004. Course covers in-depth analysis of several central areas of social psychology with an emphasis on designing and carrying out research in these areas.

SOP 4722. Prejudice and Stereotyping (3). Prerequisites: PSY 3213C; SOP 3004. This course explores the nature of prejudice and stereotyping in our society using a social psychological perspective.

Behavioral-Performance Management

EAB 3703. Applied Behavior Analysis (3). This course introduces the basic principles of behavior and exposes students to settings where techniques based on learning theory can be used therapeutically.

INP 3303. Business Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Vocational selection, psychological principles of supervision and leadership, emotional problems of employees, selling, and advertising.

INP 3313. Behavior Analysis in Business and Industry (3). Prerequisites: EAB 3703; EXP 3422C; PSY 2012. Behavior principles as they are applied in business, industry, and government.

INP 4314. Advanced Topics in Performance Management (4). Prerequisites: INP 3313; permission of instructor. Implementation and analysis of performance management principles via a project carried out in a business setting; motivation, compensation, and systems issues in performance technology.

Multiple Areas

ISC 3076. Science, Technology, and Society (3). Science is considered as an enterprise in modern society that produces technological advances and new perspectives on reality. Interrelations among science, technology, and society are examined. Enrollment is open to students who have attained at least junior standing or by permission of instructor.

PSY 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)

PSY 4039r. Honors Work (1-6). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) hours.

PSY 4911r-4914r. Directed Individual Study (one to three [1-3] hours each.) (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Sophomore or higher standing; consent of instructor. Study on a selected topic as designated by the student and the directing professor. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours.

PSY 4920r. Research Topics (1-3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Sophomore or higher standing; consent of instructor. Participation in a group research project on a selected topic as designated by the directing professor. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours, with a maximum of six (6) hours repeatable in a given semester.

PSY 4930r. Special Topics in Psychology (3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. A maximum of two (2) special topics courses may be taken in the same semester.

PSY 4970r. Honors Seminar (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Acceptance in the honors in psychology program. Exposure to state-of-the-art research of psychology faculty to increase breadth in the discipline and to help select a thesis topic and research mentor. Forum for informal discussion of project development, research design, data collection and analyses, and thesis presentation. May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours.

SCE 4939r. Seminar in Contemporary Science, Mathematics, and Science Education (1).