2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: Written department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed apprentice activities in laboratory sections of courses, in research and in service.

May be taken twice. Formerly PY 299 Apprenticeship.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Written department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology.

May be repeated if topic differs. Does not count as a repeat of PSY 297. Formerly PY 298 Directed Research/Directed Study.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Written department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology.

May be repeated if topic differs.

Does not count as a repeat of PSY 298.

Formerly PY 297 Directed Research/Directed Study.

• Offered: Contact department
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Freshmen or sophomore standing only.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Basic course in area of study.

May be repeated if topic differs.

Formerly PY 296 Special Topics in Psychology.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The formal study of content areas of psychology that have a research or theoretical base, but that are not regularly offered as part of the curriculum.

May be repeated if topic differs.

Formerly PY 295 Special Topics in Psychology.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Psychological perspectives on sexual behavior human sexuality from historical, cross-cultural and clinical contemporary viewpoints. The course will focus on implications of this material for the student in order to lead to knowledgeable personal decision making.

Formerly PY 255 Sexual Behavior: Psychological Perspectives (4 cr.).

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101; PSY 201, PSY 202 and PSY 210.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course examines current theories, methods of study, and research in the study of human development from conception through the early childhood years, and the interrelationships among biological, social, and psychological aspects of development. Connections to practical and professional experiences will be made throughout the semester.

Formerly PY 241 Child Psychology (4 cr.).

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to studies on gender and an examination of its impact on personal lives. Topics include biological aspects of sex differences and similarities, social development and sex role stereotypes.

Formerly PY 235 Psychology of Gender (4 cr.).

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: PSY 201.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to the methods and designs used to acquire knowledge within the psychological sciences, both causal (i.e., controlled experimental) and non-causal (e.g., survey, correlation and naturalistic observation). Empirical studies conducted in a laboratory experience.

Formerly PY 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4 cr.)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY101 or BI 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

Study of the biological bases of behavior with emphasis on central nervous system anatomy and physiology and its relation to various psychological functions, drug effects and neuropsychological disorders, with structured laboratory experience.

Formerly PY 204 Physiological Psychology (4 cr.).