PSYC 210
Fall 2008 not offered
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This course will examine the experimental method as a means of gaining knowledge about human cognition. Students in this course will learn about general research methods in cognitive psychology related to experimental design, understanding and interpreting research, and ethical issues involved in research with human subjects. Classic research paradigms in cognitive psychology will be explored through the use of interactive demonstrations and in-class experiments. In addition, students will be instructed in how to write well-organized research reports. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
Major Readings:
PUBLICATION MANUAL OF TEH AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: Fifth Edition
Wyttenbach, PSYCOG: EXPLORATIONS IN PERCEPTION AND COGNITION, 2006, Sinauer Associates, Inc. (CD-ROM)
Textbook will be assigned
Selected Journal Articles TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
One mid-term exam and one final exam, two papers, in-class participation and discussion |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
It is suggested that students take a statistics course prior to or concurrently with this course. |
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