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Experimental Methods: Learning & Perception

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
McCormack M01-0415 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0415
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The course is focused on the use of laboratory methods and research design in the traditional areas of experimental psychology (e.g., perception, learning, problem solving). Students design experiments, collect and analyze data and report their findings. The objectives of the course are to help students develop knowledge of the logic and techniques of experimentation, along with the skills required to use this knowledge.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 and PSYCH 250/350 or 255/355

Guest registration opens August 18

Course Details