PSYC382 - Research Seminar in Reasoning

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Research Seminar in Reasoning
PSYC 382 FA

This course is designed to allow students to conduct supervised research in the area of the cognitive psychology of reasoning. Working as a team with the instructor and other members of the research group, students will undertake a semester-long experimental research project on a topic in reasoning. The class will meet in a weekly seminar to read and discuss research articles, to formulate plans for studies, and to provide updates on experiments being conducted by members of the group.

MAJOR READINGS

Reading lists will be designed for each project. Students will read background chapters and recent journal articles over the course of hte term.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Drafts of sections of a research report will be completed throughout the term. A final version of the entire research project in journal-article format will be due at the end of the term.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Permission will be given to students who meet prerequisites and are able to demonstrate strong interest in topic. See instructor for further details.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC203 AND [PSYC220 or NS&B220]) OR (PSYC101 AND PSYC203 AND [PSYC221 or NS&B221]) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC203 AND [PSYC220 or NS&B220]) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC203 AND [PSYC221 or NS&B221])

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Patalano,Andrea L.

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: JUDD214;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 10)

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005