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Nature of course request C02816 :

Description change Undergraduate

From:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
Psy 301W Introduction to Research Methods 4 - 0
 
To:
Course Prefix & Number Descriptive Title Credits/Hours
Psy 301W Introduction to Research Methods 4 - 0




Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces)
Psy 301W Intro Resea

Current Course Description:
An exploration of psychological research including topics of design, methodology, statistical analysis and report writing.

New Course Description:
An exploration of psychological research including topics of design, methodology, statistical analysis and report writing. Course activities include a significant student research project, and may include meetings with the instructor outside of regularly scheduled class meeting times.

Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.):
This updated course description more accurately reflects the student experience and current course content. Understanding that the course includes a research project and meetings with the instructor will provide the student with additional information to facilitate scheduling for a successful experience.
Students/Program affected:
Psychology and Gerontology majors are the only individuals required to take Psy 301W Introduction to Research Methods. Students pursuing other majors may choose to take Psy 301 Introduction to Research Methods to meet a writing intensive requirement.


Approval Queue C02816
Step Approver Decision Timestamp
1 - Department Rob Winningham ApprovedOctober 09 2013
2 - Division Rob Winningham ApprovedOctober 09 2013
3 - Division Curriculum David Foster ApprovedOctober 09 2013
5 - Curriculum Committee Thaddeus Shannon ApprovedOctober 24 2013
6 - Faculty Senate Thaddeus Shannon ApprovedOctober 24 2013
7 - Dean Susanne Monahan ApprovedOctober 24 2013
8 - Provost Stephen Scheck ApprovedOctober 28 2013


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