PSY 301 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Units: 4

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Three lectures and two hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement or the eligibility to enroll in an upper division writing course. PSY 101 and PSY 280. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Open only to psychology majors.

Methods used to answer questions in psychology, including case study, observation, survey, experimental, and field study procedures. Class projects using these methods, interpreting results and report writing; critically evaluating research findings.

Maximum Credits: 4