Course Description: Survey of the different approaches within psychology that seek to describe, predict, and explain both human and animal behavior. Specific areas covered include history and research methodologies, development, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, behavior disorders and their treatment, and social behavior. F, S. Tier 1 course.
Course Delivery: Hybrid
Course Description: Survey of the different approaches within psychology that seek to describe, predict, and explain both human and animal behavior. Specific areas covered include history and research methodologies, development, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, behavior disorders and their treatment, and social behavior. F, S. Tier 1 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: This class will be delivered in person (i.e., on-campus in a traditional classroom). Similar to previous semesters, the class will consist of in-class lectures, in-class videos, in-class assignments, and case examples. Assignments will consist of a) take home assignments, b) research participation assignment (or an alternative), c) exams, and d) in-class participation. While this class is planned to be in-person, any student who needs to take the course as a fully online/distance learning course from the start of the semester or who needs to transition from in-person to online/distance learning at some time in the semester will be able to complete the class. The professor will accommodate any such needs and requiring any form of online/distance learning will not affect the student’s grade, their ability to complete assignments, or their completion of the course.
Course Description: Survey of the different approaches within psychology that seek to describe, predict, and explain both human and animal behavior. Specific areas covered include history and research methodologies, development, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, behavior disorders and their treatment, and social behavior. F, S. Tier 1 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: I plan to live stream my in class lectures. All students will be free to choose whether to attend in person or online. All assignments and exams will be completed online.
Course Description: Survey of the different approaches within psychology that seek to describe, predict, and explain both human and animal behavior. Specific areas covered include history and research methodologies, development, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality, stress and coping, behavior disorders and their treatment, and social behavior. F, S. Tier 1 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: I plan to live stream my in class lectures. All students will be free to choose whether to attend in person or online. All assignments and exams will be completed online.
Course Description: The evaluation and interpretation of quantitative data in the behavioral sciences. Descriptive, correlational, and inferential techniques are discussed. Laboratory exercises employing statistical software are used to demonstrate applications of course material. Students may not receive credit for this course and MATH 105, 230, or 360. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 110. F, S.
Course Delivery: Hybrid: I intend to use a hybrid "flipped classroom" model. I'm working to make short videos of my lectures, and those will be available online. I'm also going to use a digital textbook that has a great homework system. It enables me to set up the homework assignments so that students get multiple attempts at the problems with different numbers in each attempt. For the last week of the semester when we're back on remote learning, I'm going to ask students to complete a larger scale data analysis project, and part of the grade for that project will be an oral exam in which the student explains their rationale for their approach to analyzing the data as well as the conclusions that are supported by the data. To prepare for that exercise, we'll use class time for most of the semester to practice problem solving, explaining the process and describing the conclusions that can be drawn. I'll also offer office hours specific for this class in which I'll be available to answer questions virtually.
Course Description: An introduction to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave when in the presence of other people, as well as how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are affected by other people. Topics include the self-concept, social perception, stereotyping and prejudice, persuasion and attitude change, conformity, group behavior, close relationships, altruism, aggression, and applications to fields such as business and law. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. F, S. Tier 2 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: 1 day/week in person, 2 days/week remote
Course Description: The emphasis of this course is a relatively new area known as Clinical Neuroscience, which is simply an exploration of the neurobiological foundations of mental health and mental illness. Important themes emphasized in this course include 1) the consideration of only empirically based evidence, 2) the view that mental illness represents a disruption of neurobiological homeostasis, 3) the acknowledgement that because the brain is a plastic organ, the clinical relevance of environmental and behavioral influences is difficult to overestimate, and 4) the recognition of the value of ecologically relevant animal models in the investigation of various aspects of mental illness. Normally, students would not take this course and PSYC 343. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. S. Tier 2 course.
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This course is an entirely remote course. Students will be expected to participate remotely during the class times and will be highly encouraged to use a webcam (built-in or separate). Throughout the semester we will have synchronous group activities and discussions.
Course Description: This course examines the relationship between psychology and the legal system. Broadly, the course will look at ways that psychologists participate in the legal system (e.g., as trial consultants, by performing competency evaluations), ways in which psychological processes may affect legal outcomes (e.g., causing errors in eyewitness memory, aiding or impairing lie detection) and aspects of the legal system into which psychologists can have insight (e.g., jury decision making, interview techniques to minimize errors, the insanity defense). Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. S. Tier 2 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: This class will be delivered in person (i.e., on-campus in a traditional classroom). Similar to previous semesters, the class will consist of in-class lectures, in-class videos, in-class assignments, and case examples. Assignments will consist of a) take home assignments, b) research participation assignment (or an alternative), c) exams, and d) in-class participation. While this class is planned to be in-person, any student who needs to take the course as a fully online/distance learning course from the start of the semester or who needs to transition from in-person to online/distance learning at some time in the semester will be able to complete the class. The professor will accommodate any such needs and requiring any form of online/distance learning will not affect the student’s grade, their ability to complete assignments, or their completion of the course.
Course Description: The study of the role that psychological and behavioral factors play in physical illness, and in the maintenance and restoration of health. Among topics covered are: the bio-psycho-social model of health and illness, stress, personality and disease, pain, health promotion, and the possible contribution of psychological factors to several major physical disorders. The role of individual behavior in maintaining health and producing illness, as well as behavior-based treatment of physical disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. F, S. Tier 2 course. (Formerly listed as PSYC 324.)
Course Delivery- Hybrid: Students enrolled in this course will watch pre-recoded video lectures and complete various readings/short assignments before class. Class meetings will occur face-to-face on Mondays and Wednesdays and will occur remotely on Fridays. This will ensure that all students, including those who are remote, will have regular opportunities for synchronous interaction with the instructor and other students. Students who are not able to attend class on Monday or Wednesday because they are remote learners or are isolated/quarantined will have an alternate remote activity/assignment to complete. Additionally, all students will have the opportunity to attend at least 2 remote student drop-in sessions (i.e., office hours) per week.
Course Description: A broad introductory survey of psychological science on social behavior in organizations, with a focus on the application of psychological theory and research to human management. We will examine how individuals can become more effective members of organizations and create better organizations. Course topics and overarching questions include: how to rally other people to support our goals; how to design effective work teams; how to communicate our ideas effectively; how to avoid common pitfalls when working in a different culture; who has power in organizations and how to get it; and how to become an effective leader in organizations. Students will learn to analyze common organizational problems that people encounter in their everyday work and social lives. Also listed as BUS 264. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 110. Tier 2 course. F, S
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This course will be delivered remotely for health and safety reasons. The course format will include a combination of online synchronous and asynchronous components, and we will rely on Blackboard and Zoom as the primary modes of delivery. This is a Tier 2, lecture-based psychology course that will also incorporate group work and discussion. Class lectures and discussion will take the form of primarily synchronous (live) sessions and breakout groups to ensure students have the opportunity to interact with me and with their peers. In addition to required online attendance during the scheduled class time, students will need to set aside significant time outside of class to complete the required asynchronous assignments, including quizzes, videos, discussion forums, individual homework, and group projects. Attendance and informed participation will contribute to the course grade, and student engagement will be monitored consistently.
Course Description: The psychological and physical development of adolescent males and females. Topics include pubertal change, cognitive development, peer influence, adolescent sexual activity, delinquency, substance abuse, and adjustment problems. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. F, S. Tier 2 course. (Formerly listed as PSYC 335.)
Course Delivery: Fully Remote
Course Description: Introduction to the fundamental methods of empirical research in psychology. Students will collect and analyze data and write research reports for projects employing both experimental and survey designs. Prerequisites: C- or better in PSYC 110; C- or better in either PSYC 210, MATH 105, MATH 200.3, MATH 230, or MATH 360 and one additional psychology course. F, S.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: (1 day per week in-person, 1 day per week remote)
Course Description: The major forms of abnormal behavior are described. They are discussed in light of an integrative bio-psycho-social model. Disorders include: anxiety disorders, personality disorders, sexual deviance and dysfunction, dissociative and somatoform disorders, mood disorders, eating disorder, childhood disorders, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and cognitive disorders. Treatment approaches are discussed as well. Prerequisites: C- or better in 110 and two Tier 2 courses. F, S. Tier 3 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: This class will be delivered in person (i.e., on-campus in a traditional classroom). Similar to previous semesters, the class will consist of in-class lectures, in-class videos, in-class assignments, and case examples. Assignments will consist of a) take home assignments, b) research participation assignment (or an alternative), c) exams, and d) in-class participation. While this class is planned to be in-person, any student who needs to take the course as a fully online/distance learning course from the start of the semester or who needs to transition from in-person to online/distance learning at some time in the semester will be able to complete the class. The professor will accommodate any such needs and requiring any form of online/distance learning will not affect the student’s grade, their ability to complete assignments, or their completion of the course.
Course Description: The course presents a broad overview of the theories and practices of counseling and psychotherapy. The major contemporary systems are surveyed. Presented are the basic concepts of each and discussed are features such as the therapeutic process, the client/counselor relationship, and the specific procedures and techniques employed. Also addressed are ethical and professional issues. Prerequisites: C- or better in 110 and two Tier 2 courses. F. Tier 3 course.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: Students enrolled in this course will watch pre-recoded video lectures and complete various readings/short assignments before class. Class meetings will focus on active learning. Most weeks, both the Tuesday and Thursday classes will occur face-to-face. Some sessions, however, that will require close extended collaboration among students will occur remotely. Students will be notified well in advance of course meeting that will occur remotely. Students who are not able to attend face-to-face classes because they are remote learners or are isolated/quarantined will have an alternate remote activity/assignment to complete. Additionally, all students will have the opportunity to attend at least 2 remote student drop-in sessions (i.e., office hours) per week. It is expected that students who are remote for the entire semester will make liberal use of these drop-in sessions to maximize synchronous interaction with the instructor and their peers.
Course Description: Introduction to the biological mechanisms and neural processes underlying behavior, sensory functions, and internal regulation. No previous biological background necessary. The emphasis is on the relationship of neurophysiology to such basic processes as arousal, attention, motivation, learning, memory, abnormal behavior, and perception. An optional laboratory (344) is available. Prerequisites: (C- or better in Psyc 110; two Tier 2 psychology courses) or Neur 250 or permission of instructor.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: This course will be taught as a hybrid course. The majority of the lectures and daily discussions will take place remotely by Zoom. However, students will have the option to attend class in person on specific dates throughout the semester. My objective is to protect your health and safety while providing the option for you to participate in face-to-face discussions and activities. Participation in person will require that you follow University safety guidelines, including wearing a mask and social distancing.
Course Description: Laboratory exercises focusing on the anatomical organization of the brain and a novel experiment using systemic interventions, behavioral measures, and/or histological techniques and data analysis. The optional laboratory must be taken concurrently with PSYC 343 or after. F.
Course Delivery- Hybrid: This course will be taught as a hybrid course (option to participate online and in person). The goal is to protect the health and safety of students while providing the option for students to learn behavioral neuroscience research skills in person. Students can complete the course entirely online or will be able to participate in hands-on learning experiences. Participation in person will require that all students follow University and lab-specific safety guidelines, including wearing provided PPE and social distancing.
Course Description: This course explores the neural processes that give rise to affect and emotion. Emphasis will be on mapping affective experience and behavior to brain function. Both human and animal literatures will be surveyed, and relevant areas covered will include basic theories of emotion, neural circuitry of emotion, fear learning and memory, emotion regulation, and reward. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 110 and two Tier 2 psychology courses; or NEUR 250; or permission of instructor.
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This course will be delivered online for the entire semester. We will meet synchronously in Blackboard Collaborate during the scheduled class time. Please make sure that you have the appropriate technology (e.g., computer, internet access, camera, mic, etc.) to complete the course or notify me as soon as possible if you do not. Content will be available through the learning management system Blackboard (see next section). G Suite (i.e., Gmail, Meet, Google Docs, etc.) will also be used. Additional software that may be used will be provided to you at no cost but will necessitate that you have permission to install it on a computer (with the provided instructions).
Blackboard (BB): You will want to become well-acquainted with the BB site for this course. All course materials and links will be posted on this site. This is also where you will submit all coursework and complete assessments. Note that the slide handouts I’ve provided are designed to save you time when taking notes by providing images and diagrams that might be difficult to copy into your class notes. These slides are not meant to serve as a substitute for attending course meetings, watching videos, completing readings, and participating in discussions! It is in those activities that the real learning happens. To access the course, log in here: https://bb.owu.edu/.
Course Description: The psychological science of women, men, and gender. Course topics include: gender stereotypes, gender socialization, love relationships, sexuality, pregnancy and parenthood, women and work, and violence against women. The course will focus on the lived experiences of women, and themes will include the social construction of gender, the gendered nature of social institutions, and the way that gender intersects with race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, social class, and other social categories. Throughout, we will learn how all of these issues relate to women’s mental health and well-being. We will also take a developmental perspective on these issues to understand how they unfold across the lifespan. By the end of the course, students should have a good understanding of what it means to be female in North America. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 110 and two Tier 2 courses. Tier 3 course. Spring. (Group I) (Writing Option)
Course Delivery- Fully Remote: This course will be delivered remotely for health and safety reasons. The course format will include a combination of online synchronous and asynchronous components, and we will rely on Blackboard and Zoom as the primary modes of delivery. This is a Tier 3, lecture-based psychology course that will provide ample opportunity for group discussion. Class lectures and discussion will take the form of primarily synchronous (live) sessions and breakout groups to ensure students have the opportunity to interact with me and with their peers. In addition to required online attendance during the scheduled class time, students will need to set aside significant time outside of class to complete the required asynchronous assignments, including quizzes, videos, discussion forums, and ephoto projects. Attendance and informed participation will contribute to the course grade, and student engagement will be monitored consistently.