The University of St. Thomas

Professor of Psychology

Dr. Beckman
Beckmann, Paul

Professor of Psychology

pjbeckmann@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-5036
Toll Free: (800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-5036
Fax: 2-5051

Mail # JRC LL56
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN  55105

Office Location: JRC LL07

Courses taught in Spring 2012
PSYC 111-06
22191
General Psychology 0815-0920 M W F JRC LL62

4 Credit Hours

An introduction to the research questions, concepts, theories, methods, and findings of psychological science. Although the selection varies with instructor, topics include brain function, psychological testing, sensation and perception, cognition (learning, memory, language), states of consciousness, motivation, human development, personality, origins and treatment of disorders, social behavior, stress and health, and applied psychology (workplace, community, environment). This course fulfills the Social Analysis requirement in the core curriculum.

PSYC 206-01
20776
Brain & Human Behavior 1525-1700 T R JRC LL01

4 Credit Hours

An examination of brain systems that subserve human behavior. Topics include: human development, consciousness, social behavior, cognition, emotion and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 111

PSYC 212-02
20511
Research Meth in Psych 1055-1200 M W F JRC LL45

4 Credit Hours

Research designs and problems, with emphasis on operationalization of concepts, development of hypotheses, specific research designs, sources of error, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis and use of APA format. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 and STAT 220 (QMCS 220 or IDTH 220)

PSYC 212-52
20513
Research Meth in Psych/Lab 1455-1655 W JRC LL45

0 Credit Hours

Research designs and problems, with emphasis on operationalization of concepts, development of hypotheses, specific research designs, sources of error, literature reviews, data collection, data analysis and use of APA format. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 and STAT 220 (QMCS 220 or IDTH 220)