PSYC 310 - Conditioning and Learning

Units: 4
Introduction to the experimental analysis of animal learning and behavior with an emphasis on classical and instrumental/operant conditioning. Additional topics will include non-associative learning, choice behavior, stimulus control, extinction, and aversive control.

Prerequisites: PSYC 200.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the major empirical findings and theories of classical and instrumental/operant conditioning.
Evaluate the methodological and ethical soundness of animal learning and behavior experiments.
Relate the principles of learning to real world settings.
Use principles of learning and behavior to conduct accurate and systematic behavioral observations.