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2019-20 Hamilton Holt Undergraduate [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 336 - Positive Psychology

    Positive Psychology is a burgeoning area that compliments psychology’s emphasis on pathology with an empirical approach to understanding human flourishing. Topics include personal strength, optimism, gratitude, and resilience. PSY 101 .

  

  • PSY 337 - Organizational Dysfunction

    This course examine factors within organizations that contribute to negative climates, poor leadership, reduced teamwork, and disharmony. The emphasis of the course is on assessment of dysfunction and remedial steps that may be taken.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 . Previously offered PSY 395  and 331.
  

  • PSY 338 - Clinical Assessment Procedures

    Presents principles of psychological testing and evaluation. Highlights referral setting, relationships among test scores, consulting outside sources, role of the clinician, interpreting test data, integrating client’s history with observations, and age considerations affecting interpretation of test data. Attempts to establish an elusive connection between the results of psychological testing and psychotherapy.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 335  or consent. Concurrent or previous: PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 343 - Psychology of Relationships

    This experiential course explores psychological components of establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, with emphasis on personal growth. Topics include effective self-disclosure, establishing trust, coping with anger, and managing conflict.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
  

  • PSY 344 - Child Behavior and Learning Disorder

    This is an introductory level course for students interested in childhood behavior and learning disorders. This course examines case study research and philosophical perspectives of preadolescent disorders and disability profiles.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 347 - Modern Psychology: History & Systems

    Chronicles development and decline of systematic positions within psychology since its establishment as a separate discipline in 19th century.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 354 - Personality

    Examines traditional and contemporary theories (psychoanalytic, behavioral, humanistic, and evolutionary) about how individuals organize personal and social selves. Students apply theories to autobiographical data.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 395 - Topics in Psychology

    Explores varied topics, such as neuropsychology or industrial psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 . Previously offered as PSY 315 May be repeated for credit.
  

  • PSY 403 - Gaming, Gambling & Addiction

    Practical application of probability theory to social and gaming contexts characterized by uncertain outcomes is a valuable skill. Course teaches students principles of probability theory, conditional probability, game theory, social cognition, and nonverbal behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 407 - Organization Development

    The purpose of this course is to provide the student with opportunities to learn the history, theories, models, research and strategies for change in the development of organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 410 - Human Factors Psychology

    Human factors is the branch of science and technology that explores what is known about human behavioral, cognitive, and perceptual characteristics that can be applied to the design, evaluation, and operation of both large systems as well as consumer products to enhance safe, effective, and satisfying use by individuals. In short, Human Factors attempts to fit the environment, task or product design to the human’s capabilities. This course will examine human abilities and limitations and apply these “usability” concepts to the design and evaluation of work environments, computer systems, tools, and consumer products used by humans.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 413 - Human Sexuality

    This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding all aspects of the human sexual condition. Topics include anatomy and physiology of sexual organs as well as the neural mechanism underlying ovarian and menstrual cycles and the brain testicular axis. Transmission and symptomology of sexually transmissible diseases including AIDS are also examined. The sociocultural and physiological aspects of gender and variations in sexual practice are elucidated and discussed. Finally, sexual dysfunction, its courses and the efficacy of various therapeutic options are considered.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 .
  

  • PSY 422 - Advanced Organizational Leadership

    Organizational leadership demands more than expert technical knowledge and skills. Leadership requires understanding, motivating and developing oneself and others. In this class, contemporary and classical theories of organizational leadership will be examined through readings, case studies and exercises. Additionally, local business and nonprofit community leaders will share their real world experiences and perspectives. With this background, students will have the opportunity to identify, analyze, and interpret their personal leadership values, qualities, and competencies.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  and previous or concurrent PSY 301  & PSY 304 . Previously offered as 315/415 Topic.
  

  • PSY 480 - Senior Research Seminar

    Brings together diverse approaches in psychology, both clinical and research, for contrast and comparison. Students conduct research projects in community, lab, or other setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status, PSY 101 , INT 221  or PSY 304 , and PSY 301 .

Sexual, Women’s, and Gender Studies
  

  • SWAG 205 - Introduction to Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender studies

    Presents feminist theory and origins of Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender studies. Discusses classic texts of contemporary feminist movement. Raises consciousness about sexual stereotypes, anger, female friendships, lesbianism, mothering, violence against women, and economic power.

  

  • SWAG 295 - Topics in Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender studies

    Explores issues within the field of Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender studies; may be from a range of disciplinary perspectives and cover issues including, but not limited to, sex, gender, and sexuality. Topics vary.

    Previously offered as SWAG 225 Suitable for first- and second-year students. May be repeated for credit.
  

  • SWAG 350 - Feminist Methodology

    Explores questions debated within academy. Examines feminist critique of and innovations in methodology in many fields, from the humanities to the social sciences.

  

  • SWAG 395 - Topics in Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender studies

    Explores issues within the field of Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies; may be from a range of disciplinary perspectives and cover issues including, but not limited to, sex, gender, and sexuality. Topics vary.

    Suitable for third- and fourth-year students. May be repeated for credit.
 

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