• PSYC 2000: RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A lecture and laboratory course introducing students to methods of investigating behavioral science questions. Students learn research strategies including observation, survey, program evaluation, and experimentation. Emphasizes experimental methods. A writing intensive course. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. Completion of 10 hours in Psychology recommended. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab) Capstone Course
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• PSYC 2080: BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system. Prerequisites: Completion of 3 hours of psychology. Completion of 4 hours of biology recommended. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2200: HUMAN SEXUALITY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An interdisciplinary study of human sexuality from biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. Examines research in sexuality; the sexual response cycle; variations of sexual identity; and the social, legal, and religious implications of sexuality. Involves students in questions of values and ethics. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2210: DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will provide a sound introduction to drugs which affect behavior, emphasizing drugs with abuse potential. This includes an introduction to pharmacology, the physiology of the brain, and the mechanisms of drug action. This course will also cover behavioral, social, historical, legal, clinical, and medical aspects of each major class of psychoactive drugs. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2330: PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Principles of mental hygiene in personal, social, emotional, and vocational adjustment which are based on an understanding of normal and abnormal personality and personality change methods. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2340: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students acquire a general overview of abnormal behavior emphasizing types, etiology, and treatment methods. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2380: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A study of the ways in which a person's perceptions, thoughts, feelings, desires, behaviors, and values are influenced by other people. Also examines how an individual can affect the functioning of the groups to which he or she belongs. Credit cannot be earned in both PSYC 2380 and SOC 2380. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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• PSYC 2490: TOPICS: PSYCHOLOGY

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  No course description available.
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• PSYC 2970: PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is a fieled experience in an alcohol and drug counseling agency. The field experience involves direct supervision by faculty and approved clinical supervisors in the field. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
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• PSYC 4370: CRIMINAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning the relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. The class examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social, and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program and successful completion of PYSC 1000 General Psychology. (3 hrs. lec)
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