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PL386 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Behavioral Sciences and Leadership · 3 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PL386 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course provides cadets with detailed practical knowledge and skills in the experimental analysis of cognition, behavior and human performance. Particular emphasis is placed on design of laboratory and field experiments, laboratory automation and instrumented data acquisition, computer data analysis, and on the distinction between observational versus experimental research. The course includes practical exercises in several content areas of experimental and engineering psychology.
Lessons
26 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
4 @ 75 min
Special requirements
None
Corequisites
MA376
PL386 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-2 Spring 1 18 18 11 0 7 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-2 Spring 2 18 36 31 0 5 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-2 Spring 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-1 Fall 1 16 16 0 0 16 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall

PL386 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides cadets with detailed practical knowledge and skills in the experimental analysis of behavior and human performance. Particular emphasis is placed on design of laboratory and field experiments, laboratory automation and instrumented data acquisition, computer data analysis, and on the distinction between laboratory research, field test and evaluation. The course includes practical exercises in several content areas of experimental and engineering psychology. These topics are evaluated by laboratory reports.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Two lab reports (1000-1500 words), and one course project (2500 words).
Prerequisites
one of
Corequisites
MA376

PL386 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1984-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course provides cadets with detailed practical knowledge and skills in the experimental analysis of behavior and human performance. Particular emphasis is placed on design of laboratory and field experiments, laboratory automation and instrumented data acquisition, computer data analysis, and on the distinction between laboratory research, field test and evaluation. The course includes practical exercises in several content areas of experimental and engineering psychology. These topics are evaluated by laboratory reports.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Two lab reports (1000-1500 words), and one course project (2500 words).
Prerequisites
one of
Corequisites
MA376