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Special Topics in Psychology


Course Description

Course content will be specified by the faculty member offering the particular section of this course.


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Special Topics in Psychology


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in PSYC 3100E


Prerequisite

PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101E or PSYC 1030H


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will know why the area of study is important. How does it relate to the broader field of psychology?
  • Students will learn about the content of the area of study.
  • Students will develop a specialized understanding of the fundamental issues in the area.
  • Students will develop critical thinking skills.

Topical Outline

  • 1. The Behavior of Pets
  • 2. Psychology and the Legal System
  • 3. Marital Therapy
  • 4. Pseudoscience and Parapsychology
  • 5. Sociobiology
  • 6. Romantic Relationships
  • 7. Evolutionary Psychology

Syllabus


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