PSYCH 5620: Technology, Efficiency, and Happiness
Considers various dimensions for evaluating the behavioral effects of any technology: efficiency, safety, time cost, complexity, environmental impact, social impact.
Prereq: 1100, or Grad standing.
Prereq: 1100, or Grad standing.
Credit Hours
3
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
- Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
- Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels
Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
Professional Development
- Apply psychological content & skills to career goals