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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.001.109 (01)
FYS: Why'd Your Brain Sign You Up For This?
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Trageser, Jason
Greenhouse 113
FYS: Why'd Your Brain Sign You Up For This? AS.001.109 (01)
This First-Year Seminar will explore the neuroscience of choice. In addition to exploring the neurobiology of choice, we will dabble with philosophical ideas of free will and determinism. We will also touch on questions related to culpability. For example, are people who break the law but suffer from brain damage responsible for their actions? Sound interesting? Well, why stop there? Let’s sit back, eat some popcorn and take a look at how popular culture depicts the neuroscience of choice in the movies. Yes, with your help, we can do it all – but will you choose to???
Credits: 2.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Trageser, Jason
Room: Greenhouse 113
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.001.115 (01)
FYS: Illusions, Delusions, and Other Confusions
T 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Egeth, Howard E (Howard)
FYS: Illusions, Delusions, and Other Confusions AS.001.115 (01)
This course is suitable for all, but would be especially useful for a student who does not expect to take many (or any) additional psychology or cognitive science courses. We will explore what modern psychology has uncovered about how our intuitions concerning human nature deceive us. Freshmen Only.
Note: This course does not count towards the Psychology major.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Egeth, Howard E (Howard)
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/12
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.050.358 (01)
Language & Thought
W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Landau, Barbara (Barbara)
BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-LING
Language & Thought AS.050.358 (01)
Have you ever wondered about the relationships between language and thought? Philosophers, linguists, psychologists, evolutionary theorists and cognitive scientists have too and this course will survey the current thinking on this matter. Classical papers such as those by Whorf and Sapir, more recent philosophical papers by people such as Fodor and Dennett, and recent empirical work by linguists and psycholingists on the relationship between language and thinking in development and in adults will be covered. Discussions will focus on the theoretically possible relationships between language and thought and the empirical data that speak to these. Juniors and seniors only. Freshmen and sophomores by permission of instructor only.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Landau, Barbara (Barbara)
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/15
PosTag(s): BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-LING
AS.200.101 (01)
Introduction to Psychology
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Firestone, Charles Z. (Chaz)
COGS-COGPSY, GECS-SOCSCI
Introduction to Psychology AS.200.101 (01)
Do we all see colors the same way? How did so many 'good' people support the Nazi party? Do crossword puzzles really stave off Alzheimer's Disease? This course tries to answer these questions and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of the mind. We'll explore topics such as perception, language, memory, decision-making, creativity, love, sex, art, politics, religion, dreams, drugs, brain damage and mental illness, grappling with deep and long-standing controversies along the way: differences between the sexes, the relationship between mind and brain, causes and consequences of racism, human uniqueness (or not) within the animal kingdom, nature vs. nurture, good and evil, consciousness. Appropriate for anyone wanting to know who and what we are as human beings (or who noticed that psychology is now on the MCAT).
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Firestone, Charles Z. (Chaz)
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/470
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, GECS-SOCSCI
AS.200.132 (01)
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Feigenson, Lisa
COGS-COGPSY
Introduction to Developmental Psychology AS.200.132 (01)
An introductory survey of human development from the prenatal period through adolescence. The developing child is examined in terms of cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and language development.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Feigenson, Lisa
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/175
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.133 (01)
Introduction to Social Psychology
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Drigotas, Stephen M (Steve)
Introduction to Social Psychology AS.200.133 (01)
An introductory survey of social psychology. Topics include social perception, social cognition, attitudes, prejudice, attraction, social influence, altruism, aggression, and group behavior.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Drigotas, Stephen M (Steve)
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/225
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.141 (01)
Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Smith, Dani R
COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY
Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition AS.200.141 (01)
A survey of neuropsychology relating the organization of behavior to the integrative action of the nervous system. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology and Neuroscience.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Smith, Dani R
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/200
PosTag(s): COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.200 (01)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (01)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (02)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (02)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (03)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (03)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (04)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (04)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (05)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (05)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (06)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (06)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Shaffer 1
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (07)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 4:00PM - 5:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Research Methods in Psychology AS.200.200 (07)
The goal of this course is to introduce how psychological scientists develop and test research questions about the mind and behavior. We will explore how empirical investigation differs from other ways of making discoveries and learning about the world, and how psychologists employ various methodologies to tackle their phenomena of interest. We will examine the relationships between research questions and research designs, the benefits and drawbacks of differing measurement and sampling approaches, the ethical implications of various research paradigms, and best practices in communicating research findings clearly and engagingly. You will have the opportunity to engage “hands-on” with the research process through interactive labs and demonstrations. Over the course of the semester, you will develop and receive feedback on a research proposal, which will serve as a foundation for the spring course “Design and Analysis for Experimental Psychology”.
Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 4:00PM - 5:45PM
Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
Room: Virtual Online Wyman Park W112
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.202 (01)
Forensic Psychology
T 4:00PM - 6:20PM
Howe, Chelsea Jillian
Forensic Psychology AS.200.202 (01)
The field of forensic psychology is focused on answering legal questions about the causes of human behavior. This survey course will explore the work that forensic psychologists do; their research, assessment, and clinical methods; and how their work influences lawyers, judges, and other legal practitioners. Specific topics will include mental capacity assessment, psychopathy, claims of mental distress, child custody evaluations, juvenile delinquency, forensic treatment, and forensic neuropsychological assessments.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 4:00PM - 6:20PM
Instructor: Howe, Chelsea Jillian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/100
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.204 (01)
Human Sexuality
T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Kraft, Chris S
Ames 218
BEHB-SOCSCI
Human Sexuality AS.200.204 (01)
Course focuses on sexual development, sexuality across the lifespan, gender identity, sexual attraction and arousal, sexually transmitted disease, and the history of commercial sex workers and pornography. Please note that the use of electronic devices is not permitted during this class, in order to promote the full interactive potential of this engaging seminar-style offering. Open to Juniors & Seniors within the following majors/minors: Behavioral Biology; Biology; Cognitive Science; Medicine, Science & the Humanities; Molecular & Cellular Bio; Neuroscience; Psychological & Brain Sciences; Public Health; Sociology; Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality. Students may receive credit for either AS.200.204 or AS.290.420, but not both.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Kraft, Chris S
Room: Ames 218
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.204 (02)
Human Sexuality
T 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Kraft, Chris S
Ames 218
BEHB-SOCSCI
Human Sexuality AS.200.204 (02)
Course focuses on sexual development, sexuality across the lifespan, gender identity, sexual attraction and arousal, sexually transmitted disease, and the history of commercial sex workers and pornography. Please note that the use of electronic devices is not permitted during this class, in order to promote the full interactive potential of this engaging seminar-style offering. Open to Juniors & Seniors within the following majors/minors: Behavioral Biology; Biology; Cognitive Science; Medicine, Science & the Humanities; Molecular & Cellular Bio; Neuroscience; Psychological & Brain Sciences; Public Health; Sociology; Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality. Students may receive credit for either AS.200.204 or AS.290.420, but not both.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Instructor: Kraft, Chris S
Room: Ames 218
Status: Reserved Open
Seats Available: 1/20
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.208 (01)
Animal Behavior
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Porth-Bohn, Kirsten M
Krieger 205
Animal Behavior AS.200.208 (01)
This course examines how and why animal behaviors are produced across the animal kingdom. Neurobiological, hormonal and developmental mechanisms and adaptive function of behaviors are examined in an evolutionary context. Behaviors include survival, acquiring food, reproduction,
communication, parental care, and cooperation. Students will also learn how to develop hypotheses and predictions for scientific questions and interpret graphical results.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Porth-Bohn, Kirsten M
Room: Krieger 205
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/49
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.222 (01)
Positive Psychology
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Halberda, Justin
BEHB-SOCSCI
Positive Psychology AS.200.222 (01)
The course will review the growing field of positive psychology and will review the research on positive human attributes such as optimism, happiness, hope, resiliency, self-esteem, altruism, empathy, and forgiveness. This course will explore the research on how such positive attributes are developed and how they relate to psychological and physical well-being.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Halberda, Justin
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/60
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.240 (01)
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Roberts Fox, Heather
Industrial and Organizational Psychology AS.200.240 (01)
This course provides a survey of the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a scientific discipline that studies human behavior in the workplace. The course focuses on understanding the psychological bases of work behaviors, cognitions, and emotions and practices that can be implemented to create a good fit between employees' characteristics and work demands. A number of topics are addressed in the scientist-practitioner model, including the structure/characteristics of jobs, techniques for assessing and supporting employee performance, selecting and training a workforce, and the various mechanisms that influence employee motivation and attitudes, among other topics. Real-world applications and research are emphasized throughout the course.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Roberts Fox, Heather
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/60
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.321 (01)
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
Hodson 213
BEHB-SOCSCI
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology AS.200.321 (01)
This course focuses on mental disorders in children and adolescents. The course begins with an exploration of the general models and theories for why psychopathology occurs in childhood. The second portion of the course provides a systematic review of the symptoms, course, risk factors, theories, and treatments for specific disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, and behavioral disorders. Restricted to Junior & Senior Psychology Majors & Minors, or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
Room: Hodson 213
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/40
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.322 (01)
Clinical Neuropsychology
T 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Rickards, Tyler Alan (Tyler)
Gilman 377
COGS-COGPSY, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
Clinical Neuropsychology AS.200.322 (01)
Clinical Neuropsychology is a clinical psychology specialty focused on assessment and treatment of acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, including dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopment disorders. This course will focus on research findings and techniques used by psychologists in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation processes. Recommended Course Background: AS.200.141 / Foundations of Brain Behavior Cognition.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Instructor: Rickards, Tyler Alan (Tyler)
Room: Gilman 377
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
AS.200.326 (01)
Law, Psychology and Public Policy
Th 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Hofer, Paul Jeffrey (Paul)
Ames 217
Law, Psychology and Public Policy AS.200.326 (01)
An introduction to applications of psychological research in policy analysis. Special emphasis is given to the use and misuse of psychology in Supreme Court advocacy and decision making in the areas of children’s rights, adult sexuality, and educational and employment opportunity. Recommended Course Background: Statistics & Regression Analysis
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: Th 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Instructor: Hofer, Paul Jeffrey (Paul)
Room: Ames 217
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/19
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.333 (01)
Advanced Social Psychology
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Drigotas, Stephen M (Steve)
Gilman 186
PSYC-SEM
Advanced Social Psychology AS.200.333 (01)
The class is designed as a seminar including discussion of primary readings of social psychology articles ranging in topics from interpersonal relationship to behavior in large groups. Rising junior & senior Psychology majors only.
This class will survey the behavioral and biological science of human memory. Historical perspectives as well as modern controversies will be discussed. Intersections with other fields such as law, education, medicine, and technology will be highlighted. The course will be a mixture of lectures and group discussions.
This course presents an overview of the nature of human diversity in psychology and fosters the critical examination of major diversity issues in psychology. Conceptual, historical, philosophical, and theoretical issues and empirical research are reviewed. Students develop sensitivity and critical thinking regarding issues in psychology research and professional practice that may be influenced by factors such as age, generational influence, ethnicity, race, religion and spirituality, gender, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and other cultural diversity topics. Current issues will be highlighted. Students will also be introduced to public health paradigms regarding the changing roles of psychology researchers and practitioners. This course is limited to Senior Psychology Majors and Minors. Junior Psychology Majors and Minors can request to enroll by instructor permission.
Designed to provide information about how drugs affect the brain and behavior. The course focuses on biological concepts underlying structures and functions of the brain that relate to mental disorders. An introduction to neurobiology and brain function is presented as it applies to the interaction of various classes of drugs with the individual neurotransmitter systems in the brain. A brief historic review is followed by a discussion of clinical relevance.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology and Neuroscience. Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors.
The complexity of human behavior surpasses even our closest primate relatives. Only humans communicate through language, build complex technology, devise legal system and wage war. What neurobiological capacities set humans apart from other animals? This course will explore the neurobiology of cognition, focusing on cognitive domains that are particularly developed in the human species: language, social cognition, number, executive function and concepts. The course format will consist of lectures and in class workshops.
