Course Syllabus

PSY237.01 - Psychological Science
Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Gordon G. Cappelletty, Ph.D.                            PHONE: 328-7753
COURSE: PSY237.01 - Psychological Science - 3 units                          TERM:   Spring 2016
CLASS DAY/TIME: M-W-F 8:00 to 8:50 am                               CLASSROOM:   Rhyne 253        
OFFICEHOURS:  Mon/Wed 1:00 to 3:00, Tues/Thurs. 3:00 to 4:00, Fri 11:00 to 2:00
OFFICE: Mauney Hall Room 332
EMAIL: cappellettyg@lr.edu

Overview

This is a course on psychological research. Above everything else, it aims to convey the exciting quality of research in general, and in psychology in particular. This course is designed to give students insight into the ways in which psychological methods have been utilized in the various disciplines within the field. Throughout this semester, we will discuss the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of psychological research, as well as focus on the practical, applied skills needed for understanding research in this field.