Course Description
Study of research methods in one of the areas of Psychology. The specific topic addressed will depend on the instructor and can include cognitive, learning, sensation and perception, physiological, social, clinical, applied, developmental, etc.
Athena Title
Psychology Laboratory
Prerequisite
PSYC 2990 or PSYC 3990
Pre or Corequisite
PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The goals of the course are as follows: 1. To expose students to the range of research techniques in the discipline of psychology on which the lab is focused. 2. To provide students with hands-on experience for conducting psychological research. 3. To train students to create and design their own research studies.
Topical Outline
1. Overview of course. 2. Description of specific research questions. 3. Conducting of psychological research.
Syllabus