2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PSY 322 Social Cognition 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall, Even Years
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101; PSY 201 and PSY 202; PSY 220.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will survey all aspects of social cognition--from implicit memory formation to social judgement and perception. The course draws from social psychology and cognitive theory to study of how people perceive, interpret, and remember information about themselves, other people, and social groups.

 

PSY 316 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101; PSY 201, PSY 202, and PSY 210.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Theory and empirical research concerning developmental processes across the adult life span; psychological, cultural and biological factors which influence development in young adulthood, middle adulthood and old age. Connections to practical and professional experiences will be made throughout the semester.

PSY 314 Adolescent Psychology 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Winter, Odd Years
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101; PSY 201, PSY 202, and PSY 210.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

PSY 251 Topics on Brain and Behavior 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Summer
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101 or BI 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the biological bases of behavior with emphasis on the major areas of study in this field. Topics include the relationship between central nervous system anatomy and physiology to sensation and perception, movement, emotion, motivation, and neuropsychological disorders.

PSY 230 Learning and Cognition 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: PSY 100 or PSY 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will survey primary aspects of human learning and cognition, including stimulus conditioning, complex reasoning, and decision making.

PSY 160 Seminar for Psychology Majors 1 cr.  (1-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Psychology major.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to careers and areas of research in the field of psychology.

PSY 101 General Psychology 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include the application of the scientific method in psychological research, biological psychology, learning, motivation, cognition, personality theory, social psychology, mental disorders, and other relevant topics.

Notes:

Can not earn credit for both PSY 100 and PSY 101. PSY 101 will repeat PSY 100.

PSY 498 Directed Research/Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology. This course requires regular meetings with the instructor throughout the semester.

Notes: Formerly PY 498. May be repeated if topic differs. Does not count as a repeat of PSY 497. Formerly PY 498 Directed Research/Directed Study.

PSY 497 Directed Research/Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed individual laboratory research of current problems in psychology. This course requires regular meetings with the instructor throughout the semester.

Notes: Formerly PSY 498. May be repeated if topic differs. Does not count as repeat of PSY 498. Formerly PY 497 Directed Research/Directed Study.

PSY 496 Special Topics in Psychology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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

Notes: Formerly PY 496. May be repeated if topic differs.