178 Courses of Study
general requirements, the student may select courses of study which emphasizes either a behavioral or physiological concentration. Students who elect the psychobiology major may not elect a major or minor in either psychology or biology. Requirements for a major in psychobiology: The basic core of required courses includes BIO 121, PSC 110, PSC 211, 212, CHM 111, CHM 112, one or two credits of Independent Study or Internship and either (a) BIO 501, 502 or (b) PSC 523. Beyond the core requirements, students are required to take at least four elective courses, two from each department listing below. At least one elective from each department must be at the 300 level. Biology A&P I (BIO 211) OR A&P II (BIO 312) Vertebrate Zoology (BIO 216) Genetics (BIO 219) Ecology (BIO 247) Evolution (BIO 259) Cell Biology (BIO 327) Developmental Biology (BIO 329) Animal Behavior (BIO 341) Psychology Inside the Animal Mind (PSC 227) Infant Development (PSC 234) Child Development (PSC 235) Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (PSC 242) Learning and Behavior (PSC 317) Behavioral Neuroscience (PSC 324) Sensation and Perception (PSC 328) Cognitive Processes (PSC 339) Topics courses in either department may count as an elective for the Psychobiology major with approval of the co-coordinators.
Psychology Professors Joe W. Hatcher (Chair), Kristine A. Kovack-Lesh; Associate Professor Julia E. Manor (on leave spring 2021) Departmental Mission Statement: The Department of Psychology seeks for its students an understanding of the place of psychology within the liberal arts canon; the attainment of broad knowledge of the field and specific knowledge within areas that comprise the field itself; and the development of the analytical, logical and organizational skills necessary to conduct good research in our field. Specifically, throughout the course of their education in psychology, we expect students to develop the ability to successfully meet the following educational objectives:
