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Academic Year 2001/2002

Research Methods and Design in Biological Psychology
PSYC 219 FA

This course will examine various research methods and designs used in biological psychology. Students will learn the critical steps of the research method, including formulation and testing of hypotheses, study design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation and reporting of results. Concepts of methodology anbd design will be applied to a broad spectrum of research areas, including experimentation in animals, and basic physiological and clinical research in humans.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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