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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.200.109 (51)
Discover Hopkins: Introduction to Clinical Psychology
MTWThF 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Raifman, Lawrence J
Ames 218
Discover Hopkins: Introduction to Clinical Psychology AS.200.109 (51)
Students will be exposed to the practice and science of Clinical Psychology. Students will learn about various clinical characteristics of psychiatric disorders and treatments available for these conditions.This class will emphasize critical thinking and analysis. It is designed to help students gain an understanding of the scientific strengths and limitations essential to becoming a good diagnostician, therapist, and researcher in the field.
“Psychological Profiling” focuses on strengths and limitations of psychological methods employed by forensic professionals who assist police in criminal investigations. Clinical cases of serial offenders, spree killers, disgruntled employees, police profiling, and terrorists will be studied. Legal and ethical issues will be explored, especially racial profiling controversies. We anticipate visits to the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, Virginia; Baltimore County Forensic Crime Lab (with emphasis on crime scene analysis), and the Baltimore Police Profiling Program.
This course does not count towards the psychology major.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Closed
Seats Available: 24/36
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.323 (11)
Psychology and Social Media
MWF 1:00PM - 4:15PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Gilman 55
Psychology and Social Media AS.200.323 (11)
This course explores modern-day social media use (e.g., Facebook, Match.com) through multiple theoretical lenses within psychology. Through weekly student-led discussions and readings, it will accomplish 3 aims: 1) applying psychology of identity, motivation, and communication to social media (e.g., self-presentation, intergroup dynamics), 2) investigating clinical/health implications of social media use (e.g., addiction, loneliness), and 3) exploring social media as data-gathering environments (e.g., user experience research from already committed guest-speakers who work in social media industries).
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/19
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.379 (11)
Research Seminar in Clinical Psychology
MTTh 9:45AM - 1:00PM
Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
Gilman 413
Research Seminar in Clinical Psychology AS.200.379 (11)
A small group exploration of current issues in clinical psychology, aimed at developing students' empirical research skills. Following critical analysis of the empirical literature, students develop research proposals for novel research and/or conduct research and author research reports. Topics vary by semester. In the current offering, the topic will be stress, coping, emotion-regulation, peer relationships, and psychopathology among adolescents and emerging adults. Recommended Course Background: AS.200.212 Abnormal Psychology AND EN.553.111 Statistical Analysis I AND EN.553.112 Statistical Analysis II AND AS.200.207 Research Methods in Experimental Psychology.
Enrollment limited to Junior & Senior Psychology majors & minors by instructor approval.
“Psychological Profiling” focuses on strengths and limitations of psychological methods employed by forensic professionals who assist police in criminal investigations. Clinical cases of serial offenders, spree killers, disgruntled employees, police profiling, and terrorists will be studied. Legal and ethical issues will be explored, especially racial profiling controversies. We anticipate visits to the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, Virginia; Baltimore County Forensic Crime Lab (with emphasis on crime scene analysis), and the Baltimore Police Profiling Program.
This course does not count towards the psychology major.
This is an online course. The class will meet for ten weeks from May 29 through August 3 and will follow the deadlines for Term I for add/drop/withdraw and grade changes. This course examines the psychological disorders that are usually first diagnosed prior to adulthood. Some of the specific disorders that will be discussed are Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Learning Disorders and Intellectual Disability. Students will become familiar with various diagnoses, etiologies, and methods of treatment.
Note: This course does not count towards the Psychology major.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/30
PosTag(s): n/a
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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.200.200 (03)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (02)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.132 (01)
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Feigenson, Lisa
Gilman 50
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/100
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY
AS.050.375 (01)
Probabilistic Models of the Visual Cortex
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Yuille, Alan L
Krieger 170
COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CG, NEUR-ST, NEUR-CP, CSCI-APPL
Probabilistic Models of the Visual Cortex AS.050.375 (01)
The course gives an introduction to computational models of the mammalian visual cortex. It covers topics in low-, mid-, and high-level vision. It briefly discusses the relevant evidence from anatomy, electrophysiology, imaging (e.g., fMRI), and psychophysics. It concentrates on mathematical modeling of these phenomena taking into account recent progress in probabilistic models of computer vision and developments in machine learning, such as deep networks.
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
Status: Open
Seats Available: 55/225
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.161 (01)
Illusions, delusions, and other confusions
T 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Egeth, Howard E
Ames 217
Illusions, delusions, and other confusions AS.200.161 (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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.101 (01)
Introduction to Psychology
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Firestone, Charles Z.
Hodson 110
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 4/469
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, GECS-SOCSCI
AS.200.141 (01)
Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Smith, Dani R
Mudd 26
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
Status: Open
Seats Available: 102/320
PosTag(s): COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.200 (01)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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”.
In this course we discuss evolutionary psychology, which is the idea that the mind can be understood as an adaptation to our ancestral environment by means of natural selection. Freshmen only.
Note: This course does not count towards the Psychology major.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Canceled
Seats Available: 19/19
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.212 (01)
Abnormal Psychology
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
Hodson 110
Abnormal Psychology AS.200.212 (01)
A survey of the major syndromes of psychological disorders. Research and theory about the mechanisms, development, and diagnosis of psychopathology are emphasized.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 1/200
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.334 (01)
Human Memory Psychology
Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Chen, Janice
Ames 217
PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
Human Memory Psychology AS.200.334 (01)
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
AS.200.200 (06)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 1:00PM - 2:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.200 (04)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.209 (01)
Personality
T 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Howe, Chelsea Jillian
Remsen Hall 1
Personality AS.200.209 (01)
This is a survey course focused on theory and research on human personality. Topics include personality traits, motivation, unconscious processes, self-regulation, cognitive and behavioral aspects of personality, biological and evolutionary influences on personality, and dysfunctional manifestations of personality.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 1/50
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.211 (01)
Sensation & Perception
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Fischer, Jason
Krieger 205
COGS-COGPSY, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-NEURO
Sensation & Perception AS.200.211 (01)
This course surveys how stimuli from the environment are transformed into neural signals, and how the brain processes those signals to interpret the objects and events in the world. A primary focus will be on the visual system, with additional coverage of hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 1/70
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-NEURO
AS.200.204 (01)
Human Sexuality
W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Reserved Open
Seats Available: 4/30
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.200 (07)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 5:00PM - 6:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.204 (02)
Human Sexuality
W 4:00PM - 6:20PM
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Reserved Open
Seats Available: 7/30
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.208 (01)
Animal Behavior
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Porth-Bohn, Kirsten M
Mergenthaler 111
Animal Behavior AS.200.208 (01)
Examines basic principles of animal behavior (orientation, migration, communication, reproduction, parent-offspring relations, ontogeny of behavior and social organization). Evolution and adaptive significance of behavior will be emphasized.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/70
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.240 (01)
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Roberts Fox, Heather
Ames 234
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
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/60
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.321 (01)
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Canceled
Seats Available: 40/40
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.222 (01)
Positive Psychology
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Halberda, Justin
Ames 234
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 1/60
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.202 (01)
Forensic Psychology
T 4:00PM - 6:20PM
Howe, Chelsea Jillian
Remsen Hall 101
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/100
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.333 (01)
Advanced Social Psychology
W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Drigotas, Stephen M
Ames 217
BEHB-SOCSCI, 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.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI, PSYC-SEM
AS.200.322 (01)
Clinical Neuropsychology
T 5:00PM - 7:20PM
Rickards, Tyler Alan
Ames 218
COGS-COGPSY
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/25
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.200 (05)
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 3:00PM - 4:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
Bloomberg 272
Research Methods in Experimental 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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.306 (01)
Psychology in the Workplace
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Roberts Fox, Heather
Krieger 110
BEHB-SOCSCI
Psychology in the Workplace AS.200.306 (01)
What variables determine whether a person will be happy and productive in an organization? How do you select the employee that is the right fit for a job? Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the study of behavior in the workplace. Topics include job analysis, selection, performance, motivation, satisfaction, leadership and work-life balance.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Canceled
Seats Available: 40/40
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.326 (01)
Law, Psychology and Public Policy
Th 4:30PM - 6:50PM
Hofer, Paul Jeffrey
Bloomberg 178
PSYC-SEM
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
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM
AS.200.329 (01)
Real World Human Data: Analysis & Visualization
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Chen, Janice
Maryland 202
PSYC-SEM, COGS-NEURO, COGS-COMPCG, NEUR-CG
Real World Human Data: Analysis & Visualization AS.200.329 (01)
Experiments in human cognition typically involve careful manipulation and control of variables in order to answer specific questions about the mind or brain. However, digital devices now provide an ocean of incidental human data: information collected continuously about our behavior and physiological states as we go about our lives. These incidental datasets are often large and noisy, and pose different analysis and visualization challenges from more traditional manipulated experiments. In this course students will learn computational tools and qualitative approaches for exploring, visualizing and interpreting large human data. The course emphasizes computer-based analysis of open-source human behavioral and neuroimaging datasets. Analyses will be conducted in MATLAB. Instructor will grant approval as long as you have previous programming experience (roughly equivalent to material covered in an introductory-level programming course). Self-taught or real-world experience can be applicable in lieu of previous formal classroom instruction.
This is a seminar surveying computational approaches to understanding mental and neural processes, including sensory and conceptual representation, categorization, learning and memory. The course will also develop familiarity with computational tools such as numerical simulation, linear transformation and data visualization. Enrollment limited to Juniors and Seniors. Recommended Course Background: AS.110.106 / Calculus I OR AS.110.108 Calculus I, AS.050.101 / Cognition OR AS.200.211 / Sensation & Perception OR AS.080.105 / Introduction to Neuroscience OR other introductory coursework in cognitive & neural sciences.
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.
This course will examine the historical and current theories of sexual orientation and sexual variation development by examining the biological, psychological and social contributing factors that influence the development of sexual orientations and variations along with treatment and modification of problematic sexual behaviors. 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. Students may enroll in both AS.200.204 and AS.290.420, but cannot do so in the same semester. Enrollment is limited to Senior Majors & Minors in Behavioral Biology; Biology; Cognitive Science; Medicine, Science & the Humanities; Molecular & Cellular Bio; Neuroscience; Psychology; Public Health; Sociology; Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality.
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.
This course reviews the major models of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and family therapy, with a focus on modern and empirically supported treatments. The application of the models through the analysis of clinical case studies is emphasized. Restricted to Junior & Senior Psychology Majors & Minors.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): NEUR-CG, BEHB-SOCSCI, PSYC-SEM
AS.200.335 (01)
How Does the Brain Predict the Future?
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Himberger, Kevin David
Bloomberg 276
PSYC-SEM, COGS-COGPSY, NEUR-CG, BEHB-BIOBEH
How Does the Brain Predict the Future? AS.200.335 (01)
"Have you ever wondered how you predict the beat will drop in a song or that a traffic light will change? A combination of evolution and experience have wired your brain to generate predictions about the future. In this course, you will learn about the factors which influence neural predictions. Understanding how the brain forms predictions is critical to understanding perception, movement, music, language, and cognition. Some examples include: hallucinations, how we walk, why we like pop music, how we converse, and how we make plans.
We will read news articles and original research to strengthen scientific literacy and critical thinking. The content of our readings will encompass a variety of research methods (including behavioral assessment, fMRI, single electrode recordings, EEG, and ECoG). We will discuss key factors in neural predictions, such as: predictive domain (what is the objective of the prediction and where does it occur in the brain?), specificity (is the prediction very detailed or general?), timescale (when is something predicted to occur?), statistics (how probable is the predicted outcome?), consciousness (do you explicitly or implicitly know the prediction?), and reward (how much reward is associated with the predicted outcome?). Finally, we will talk about general theories of prediction, including predictive coding and Bayesian inference."
Psychological tests and measures are used in several settings including research, clinical, business, forensic, school and other applied settings. This course will consider the methodological and practical issues involved in test construction, the evaluation of instruments, and the uses of psychological tests across settings and for different purposes. Examples of assessments that may be discussed are aptitude and achievement tests; personality and behavioral inventories; neuropsychological tests, observations and interviews; and tests for employment and forensic use. Enrollment limited to Junior & Senior Cognitive Science & Psychology Majors, or instructor approval.
