PSYC 360 Experimental Psychology

An in-depth look at the field of Experimental Psychology as a science and way of knowing. This course is also designed to teach many of the concepts needed to understand, conduct, and interpret common experiments in psychology. Students will learn about the variety of procedures and methodologies available for the study of human behavior and cognition. Students will engage in regular data collection using different methodologies, analysis of data, and writing of research reports. In addition to examinations of this knowledge, students will be asked to prepare a detailed research proposal within a specific domain area in Experimental Psychology.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete PSYC 101, PSYC 285, & PSYC 286

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry-no Lab

Notes

Satisfies "Scientific Inquiry" - with Lab, "B", when combined with PSYC 491.