Summer Session

PSY 103: Introduction to Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: CER; SBS

An introduction to research and theory in psychology in such areas as learning, perception, cognition, biopsychology, development, personality, and abnormal and social psychology. As part of the course, students must participate in experiments and/or a library research project.

PSY 201: Statistical Methods in Psych

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: PSY 103; satisfaction completion of QPS or Level 2+ or higher on the mathematics plac ement examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

The use and interpretation of elementary statistical techniques in research, emphasizing descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and inferential statistics, including chi-square, t-tests, and an introduction to the Analysis of Variance. May not be taken for credit after AMS 102, BIO 211, POL 201, or SOC 202. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

PSY 220: Survey in Developmental Psych

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103

DEC: F SBC: SBS+

A study of growth and change in humans. Psychological, physical, social, and cognitive changes will be considered and the role of environmental and genetic influences on development will be examined.

PSY 230: Survey in Abnormal & Clin Psy

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103

DEC: F SBC: SBS+

Examines the description, etiology, course, and treatment of psychological disorders. Current theory and research are emphasized.

PSY 240: Survey in Social Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103

DEC: F SBC: DIV; SBS+

A presentation of various topics in social psychology including interpersonal processes, obedience to authority, social perception, attitude change, attraction and liking, and aggression and violence, especially as applied to national and international issues.

PSY 250: Survey in Biopsychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103 or ANP 101 or BIO 203

DEC: F SBC: SBS+; STEM+

Introduction to the neural basis of sensory processes, motor control, attention, emotion, and learning.

PSY 260: Survey in Cognition & Perceptn

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103

DEC: F SBC: SBS+; STEM+

A survey of theoretical and empirical work on human cognition and perception including pattern recognition, memory, attention, language comprehension, decision making, and problem solving.

PSY 301: Advanced Statistics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 201 or any other course satisfying the department's statistics requirement

Survey of probability and sampling theory, descriptive and inferential statistics, and introduction to experimental design.

PSY 310: Research and Writing in Psych

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSY 103; C or better in PSY 201 or any other course satisfying the department's statistics requirement

SBC: ESI; SPK; WRTD

An introduction to and critical analysis of the methodology of psychological research. In addition to attending lectures taught by faculty, students work closely with a graduate instructor and peers in small breakout sections to prepare a research proposal. Not for credit in addition to the discontinued PSY 300. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

PSY 327: Human Dev: Educational Context

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor or admission to the teacher education program

The biological and psychological development of childhood and adolescence that affects teaching and curriculum development for diverse learners. Additional topics include childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders, special education programs, drug and alcohol use and abuse, and societal issues. Formerly SSE 327 and SSI 327. Not for credit in addition to SSE 327 or SSI 327.

PSY 339: Topics in Clinical Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 220 or PSY 230 or PSY 240

May be repeated as the topic changes.

PSY 341: Psychology of Prejudice

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 220 or PSY 230 or PSY 240 or PSY 250 or PSY 260

An overview of theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice. Topics include the development of prejudice among children; the role of cognitive, social, personality, and motivational factors in maintaining prejudice and stigma; the psychological consequences of prejudice and stigma; and strategies for reducing prejudice, stigma, and intergroup conflict.

PSY 346: Health Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103

The role of psychological factors in the maintenance of health or in coping with illness. Topics include health behaviors such as exercise, sleep, eating, and substance use; the relationship of stress and illness; and coping with chronic and terminal illnesses.

PSY 349: Topics in Social Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 220 or PSY 230 or PSY 240

May be repeated as the topic changes.

PSY 365: Psychology of Language

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 250 or PSY 260 Advisory Prerequisite: PSY 310

Examination of theories and research concerning the processes and representations that underlie language comprehension, production, and acquisition.

PSY 382: Rsrch Lab: Social Psychology

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 103; C or higher in PSY 201, AMS 110, or any other course satisfying the departmen t's statistics requirement Advisory Prerequisite: PSY 240

SBC: ESI; WRTD

Techniques and experimental problems in social psychology, including natural observation, surveys, and experimental design. Three hours of lecture and two hours of field or laboratory research per week. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

PSY 501: Analy of Vari and Exper Design

Graduate 3 credits

Co-Requisite: PSY 508 and student enrolled in PSY program.

The design and analysis of factorial experiments having a single dependent variable. Topics include between- and within-subjects designs, mixed-factor designs, interactions, trend analysis, and planned comparisons. Emphasis on applications in psychological research. Required of all Ph.D. students in psychology. Prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics, Co-requisite: PSY 508 Fall, 3 credits, ABCDF grading

PSY 508: Intro to Computer Applications

Graduate 0-1 credits

Corequisite:PSY 501 or 502

Computer protocol and introduction to statistical packages and necessary utility programs. Fall and Spring Prerequisite: Corequisite: PSY 501 or 502

PSY 610: Seminars in Selected Topics

Graduate 0-3 credits

Topics selected on the basis of the needs of the graduate program and research interests of the staff. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Fall, 0-3 credits, ABCF grading, may be repeated for credit