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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: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Trageser, Jason
  • Room: Gilman 134
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: Illusions, Delusions, and Other Confusions
AS.001.115 (01)

Most people think the strongest kind of evidence in a criminal case is a confident eyewitness. Most students think re-reading textbook materials or class notes is the best way to prepare for an exam. And all too many people think that measles vaccines cause autism. All three of these ideas are wrong. In this First-Year Seminar, we will explore what modern psychology has uncovered about how our intuitions concerning human nature deceive us, and lead to incorrect ideas such as the ones just mentioned. We will discuss a wide variety of topics including “the attention economy,” groupthink, and subliminal perception.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Egeth, Howard E
  • Room: Krieger 308
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: The Psychology of Mass Politics in the U.S.
AS.001.168 (01)

This First-Year Seminar looks at the deeper psychological motivations of the American electorate. We begin by discussing the meaning of democracy and establishing a common understanding of American democracy specifically, placing the current moment into historical and international context. We then gradually dismantle the "folk theory" of democracy that assumes all voters are rational and economically-minded. Instead, we apply theories from social psychology to understand some essential questions about voter behavior. Why do people vote? How do they understand politics? How are their feelings and judgments affected by their own identities, biases, information sources, and by the messages they hear from leaders? Why have Americans grown so polarized? What role do racial and gender-based prejudice play? Is American politics headed toward a more violent future? We use evidence-based research from political science, sociology, and psychology to answer these questions.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: M 4:00PM - 6:30PM
  • Instructor: Mason, Lily Hall
  • Room: Wyman Park N325F
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: Seeing Things
AS.001.182 (01)

This First-Year Seminar will explore diverse aspects of how we see and fail to see the world. We’ll discuss questions such as: What can we learn about vision from illusions and hallucinations? What explains why we sometimes miss things even though we’re looking right at them? Does what we believe and desire affect what we see? What happens to our visual experience when the brain is damaged, for example in conditions such as “blindsight,” “neglect” and “visual form agnosia”? And: Is there such a thing as subliminal or unconscious perception? Though primarily psychological, the course will draw on other disciplines, especially the philosophy of perception. We’ll also think about some of the ways visual artists and magicians exploit the workings of our visual systems to achieve their aims. This will likely involve at least one outing to a local art gallery to look for examples of what we’ve learned, an in-class screening, and hopefully a guest speaker or two.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Phillips, Ian B
  • Room: Gilman 134
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: Great Adaptations in the Animal Kingdom
AS.001.200 (01)

Animals have evolved a vast array of sensory systems that support a rich repertoire of natural behaviors. Some animals live in dark environments and use tactile, chemical, electrical and auditory sensors that allow them to operate in the absence of light. Other animals rely heavily on vision and take advantage of colors that humans cannot see. In this First-Year Seminar, we will explore extraordinary adaptations of sensory systems in animals that live on land and under water. Our focus will be on sensory systems that guide navigation and foraging behaviors in species as diverse as star-nosed moles, weakly electric fish, honeybees, and echolocating bats. As we delve into understanding the extraordinary sensory systems of selected species, we will also consider how these animals have inspired literary and visual artists. We aim to introduce students to a rich interdisciplinary experience that opens their eyes to new areas of inquiry as they take advantage of local resources, such as the National Aquarium, Baltimore Zoo, Wyman Park, Peabody Institute, and Baltimore Museum of Art.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: Th 4:00PM - 6:30PM
  • Instructor: Moss, Cynthia; Russell, Arthur J
  • Room: Ames 217
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/12
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Cognitive Neuroimaging Methods in High-Level Vision
AS.050.312 (01)

This course is an advanced seminar and research practicum course. It will provide the opportunity to learn about fMRI methods used in the field of vision science and for students to have hands-on experience to develop, design and analyze a research study on topics in the cognitive neuroscience field of high-level vision. In the first part of the course students will read recent fMRI journal papers and learn about common fMRI designs and analysis methods; in the second part of the course students will conduct a research study to address a research question developed from readings. Students are expected to write a paper in a short journal article format at the end of the course and to present their results in front of the class. Research topics will vary but with special focus on topics in high-level visual processing.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Li, Donald
  • Room: Krieger 111
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 2/22
  • PosTag(s): COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY, NEUR-CG

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: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Landau, Barbara
  • Room: Krieger 134A
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 2/15
  • PosTag(s): BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-LING

Neuroeconomics
AS.080.308 (01)

Every day decisions often require us to weigh the costs and benefits of engaging in a particular course of action in order to obtain some expected outcome. Unfortunately, we often lack the information necessary to obtain our desired goal with complete certainty. Economists have long been interested in understanding human decision-making under these circumstances. In parallel, neuroscientists have made great strides at describing the underlying neural basis of simple decision-making. However, despite much progress in both fields, our understanding of how the brain makes decisions is incomplete. In order to strengthen and further research in both fields, the interdisciplinary field of Neuroeconomics arose. This course will survey the field of Neuroeconomics focusing on theoretical concepts developed by economists and the role these theories are playing in guiding current experimental neuroscience.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: WF 12:00PM - 1:15PM
  • Instructor: Trageser, Jason
  • Room: Mergenthaler 111
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 3/70
  • PosTag(s): NEUR-ST, NEUR-CP, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-NEURO, NEUR-CG

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 12:00PM - 1:15PM
  • Instructor: Selterman, Dylan Faulkner
  • Room: Mudd 26
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 39/320
  • PosTag(s): 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: Shaffer 3
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 5/175
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY

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.
  • Room: Mudd 26
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 42/225
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Ross, Bob S
  • Room: Mudd 26
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 20/200
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

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 4:00PM - 5:45PM
  • Instructor: Bowen, Jeffrey D
  • Room: Gilman 50
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 50
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 50
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 50
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 50
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Gilman 50
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: W 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Howe, Chelsea Jillian
  • Room: Shaffer 301
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 14/100
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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: Bohn, Kirsten M
  • Room: Ames 234
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 12/50
  • PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR

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
  • Days/Times: TTh 4:30PM - 5:45PM
  • Instructor: Fischer, Jason
  • Room: Gilman 50
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 47/70
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

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: Hodson 210
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 15/100
  • PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI

Primate Minds
AS.200.238 (01)

Humans are unique in many ways but we are also members of the Primate order. As a result, we share rich foundations of our psychology with the other living primates, foundations we inherited from our common evolutionary ancestors. This course will explore the minds and mental lives of our closest primate relatives. What does the world look like from the perspective of a chimpanzee, or a lemur? How do they think, reason, and make decisions? How has their cognition evolved? We’ll cover basic aspects of primate biology, sociality, evolution, and cognitive representation, and then survey the many foundations of human thought that we share with other primates—from memory and planning to social intelligence and physical problem-solving. Psychology, behavioral biology & cog sci majors are preferred, but other majors are welcome.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
  • Instructor: Krupenye, Christopher Nicholas
  • Room: Olin 305
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 16/40
  • PosTag(s): BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY

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: Fox, Heather
  • Room: Hodson 213
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 5/50
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Substance Use and Mental Health
AS.200.312 (01)

This course focuses on the intersection of substance use and mental health. Topics will include substance use disorders, the co-morbidity of substance use disorders and other mental health diagnoses, and substance use as a form of self-medication for mental health symptoms. We will explore abuse of substances including synthetic drugs, "street" drugs, and commonly abused prescription medications. We will review etiological factors, including psychological, neurobiological, genetic, and trauma-related factors, as well as evidenced-based treatments. We will also explore controversies about the diagnosis and conceptual models of substance use disorders and addiction and controversial treatments, such as methadone and suboxone. Psychology majors & minors or by permission of the instructor. Pre-requisite: AS.200.212 Abnormal Psychology, or by instructor permission.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: W 4:30PM - 7:00PM
  • Instructor: Howe, Chelsea Jillian
  • Room: Ames 217
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/25
  • PosTag(s): n/a

Models of Mind and Brain
AS.200.313 (01)

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. Some basic experience with computer programming (any language) is recommended, although not required.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Honey, Christopher
  • Room: Bloomberg 274
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/19
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM, NEUR-CP, NEUR-CG, COGS-COMPCG

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, feeding 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: Gilman 17
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 2/40
  • PosTag(s): n/a

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
  • Room: Krieger 180
  • Status: Waitlist Only
  • Seats Available: 0/20
  • PosTag(s): BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST, COGS-COGPSY

How to build a mind: Lessons from babies, animals, and AI
AS.200.324 (01)

Have you ever wondered how babies, who appear to have little knowledge and limited abilities, manage to grow into adults capable of riding a bike, reading a novel, or mastering algebra? Are humans the only creatures capable of complex thought, or do other animals think like we do? And what about non-biological "minds" like Google and Siri; will they ever become as smart as⎯ or smarter than⎯ humans? In this course, we will tackle these questions and more. To explore the origins of human intelligence, we will examine early cognitive abilities in human infants. To better understand what makes human thinking similar to and different from that of other complex systems, we will dive into research on non-human animals and artificial intelligence. We will start with philosophical and psychological discussions of topics such as “What is a mind?” and “What counts as intelligence?” Then we will consider how different minds might work by exploring five central domains known to be important for human thought: intuitive physics, causal reasoning, numerical abilities, social cognition, and language. Course recommends that students to have taken introductory courses in psychology, cognitive science, and/or neuroscience (AS.200.141 and/or AS.080.305) before enrolling.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: WF 3:00PM - 4:15PM
  • Instructor: Cao, Qiong
  • Room: Ames 217
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/18
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY

Methods for Studying Infant Minds
AS.200.328 (01)

When babies look out into the world, what do they see and understand: shapes and colors, people and objects, or mental and physical states? These questions have motivated work in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence since the founding of these fields - but how do we go about answering them? In this seminar, we will read primary research articles from the field of infant cognitive development. We will engage with the hypotheses, methods, and inferences of this work, and learn about the strengths and limitations of the methods we have to answer these questions. We will also learn about open science tools that make our work more robust and likely to produce true answers, and use them to propose and plan novel research. This course is intended for upper-level undergraduate students. Prerequisites: AS.200.132 Introduction to Developmental Psychology (or instructor permission). Helpful but not required: AS.200.200 Research Methods Psychology; AS.200.201 Design and Analysis for Psychology. Enrollment restricted to Psychology majors and minors.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: M 3:00PM - 5:30PM
  • Instructor: Liu, Shari
  • Room: Krieger 306
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 8/25
  • PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY

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
  • Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Drigotas, Stephen M.
  • Room: Krieger 308
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/19
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM

Diversity in Psychology
AS.200.340 (01)

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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Kirkman, Claudette E; Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
  • Room: Ames 217
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 2/19
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM

Neuropsychopharmacology
AS.200.376 (01)

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 states. 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.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Instructor: Sterbing-d'angelo, Susanne
  • Room: Gilman 50
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 4/50
  • PosTag(s): NEUR-CM, NEUR-ST, BEHB-BIOBEH, BIOL-UL, COGS-NEURO

Mind, Brain & Experience
AS.200.385 (01)

How do nature and nurture shape the human mind? How does experience contribute to the development of visual perception, language and social reasoning? This course explores insights into these age-old questions from neuroscience and psychology. Studies of infant behavior reveal rich knowledge about objects and people in the first months of life. At the same time, experience has profound effects on behavior and neurobiology. For example, temporary absence of vision (i.e. blindness) during development permanently alters visual perception and the visual cortex. Key evidence also comes from studies of naturally occurring variation in human experience (e.g. blindness, deafness, socioeconomic and cultural differences). We will discuss what such studies of cognitive and neural function tell us about the origins of human cognition. This is a writing intensive course with weekly lectures and seminar style discussion of primary sources. Students will be required to write weekly responses to readings and a term paper.

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Instructor: Bedny, Marina
  • Room: Shaffer 2
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/19
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-CG, NEUR-ST, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO

Social Attraction and Relationship Development
AS.200.325 (01)

This course will cover theories and research on social attraction, both in the context of romantic and platonic relationships (friendships), at various stages of development including adolescence and later adulthood. This includes a focus on topics such as first impressions, courtship, internet applications, rejection, para-social relationships, and more. We will draw on evolutionary theories, sociocultural and situational forces, personality traits, family/peer influence, and incorporate multidisciplinary research from fields spanning psychology, communication, and sociology. Coursework includes critiques of existing literature, discussions, research proposals, and presentations. Instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: AS 200.133

  • Credits: 3.00
  • Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
  • Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
  • Instructor: Selterman, Dylan Faulkner
  • Room: Krieger 110
  • Status: Open
  • Seats Available: 1/19
  • PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM

Course # (Section) Title Day/Times Instructor Room PosTag(s) Info
AS.001.109 (01)FYS: Why'd Your Brain Sign You up for This?MW 10:30AM - 11:45AMTrageser, JasonGilman 134
AS.001.115 (01)FYS: Illusions, Delusions, and Other ConfusionsT 1:30PM - 4:00PMEgeth, Howard EKrieger 308
AS.001.168 (01)FYS: The Psychology of Mass Politics in the U.S.M 4:00PM - 6:30PMMason, Lily HallWyman Park N325F
AS.001.182 (01)FYS: Seeing ThingsTh 1:30PM - 4:00PMPhillips, Ian BGilman 134
AS.001.200 (01)FYS: Great Adaptations in the Animal KingdomTh 4:00PM - 6:30PMMoss, Cynthia; Russell, Arthur JAmes 217
AS.050.312 (01)Cognitive Neuroimaging Methods in High-Level VisionTTh 10:30AM - 11:45AMLi, DonaldKrieger 111COGS-NEURO, COGS-COGPSY, NEUR-CG
AS.050.358 (01)Language & ThoughtT 1:30PM - 4:00PMLandau, BarbaraKrieger 134ABEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-LING
AS.080.308 (01)NeuroeconomicsWF 12:00PM - 1:15PMTrageser, JasonMergenthaler 111NEUR-ST, NEUR-CP, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-NEURO, NEUR-CG
AS.200.101 (01)Introduction to PsychologyTTh 12:00PM - 1:15PMSelterman, Dylan FaulknerMudd 26COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.132 (01)Introduction to Developmental PsychologyMWF 10:00AM - 10:50AMFeigenson, LisaShaffer 3COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.133 (01)Introduction to Social PsychologyMWF 11:00AM - 11:50AMDrigotas, Stephen M.Mudd 26
AS.200.141 (01)Foundations of Brain, Behavior and CognitionTTh 9:00AM - 10:15AMRoss, Bob SMudd 26COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.200.200 (01)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 4:00PM - 5:45PMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.200 (02)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.200 (03)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.200 (04)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 2:00PM - 3:45PMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.200 (05)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.200 (06)Research Methods in PsychologyM 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 10:00AM - 11:45AMBowen, Jeffrey DGilman 50
AS.200.202 (01)Forensic PsychologyW 1:30PM - 4:00PMHowe, Chelsea JillianShaffer 301
AS.200.208 (01)Animal BehaviorTTh 12:00PM - 1:15PMBohn, Kirsten MAmes 234ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.200.211 (01)Sensation & PerceptionTTh 4:30PM - 5:45PMFischer, JasonGilman 50COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.200.222 (01)Positive PsychologyTTh 3:00PM - 4:15PMHalberda, JustinHodson 210BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.238 (01)Primate MindsTTh 3:00PM - 4:15PMKrupenye, Christopher NicholasOlin 305BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.240 (01)Industrial and Organizational PsychologyMW 12:00PM - 1:15PMFox, HeatherHodson 213
AS.200.312 (01)Substance Use and Mental HealthW 4:30PM - 7:00PMHowe, Chelsea JillianAmes 217
AS.200.313 (01)Models of Mind and BrainTTh 1:30PM - 2:45PMHoney, ChristopherBloomberg 274PSYC-SEM, NEUR-CP, NEUR-CG, COGS-COMPCG
AS.200.321 (01)Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyTTh 10:30AM - 11:45AMPapadakis, Alison Moog AubrechtGilman 17
AS.200.322 (01)Clinical NeuropsychologyT 5:00PM - 7:30PMRickards, Tyler AlanKrieger 180BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST, COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.324 (01)How to build a mind: Lessons from babies, animals, and AIWF 3:00PM - 4:15PMCao, QiongAmes 217PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.328 (01)Methods for Studying Infant MindsM 3:00PM - 5:30PMLiu, ShariKrieger 306COGS-COGPSY
AS.200.333 (01)Advanced Social PsychologyMW 1:30PM - 2:45PMDrigotas, Stephen M.Krieger 308PSYC-SEM
AS.200.340 (01)Diversity in PsychologyTTh 10:30AM - 11:45AMKirkman, Claudette E; Papadakis, Alison Moog AubrechtAmes 217PSYC-SEM
AS.200.376 (01)NeuropsychopharmacologyTTh 10:30AM - 11:45AMSterbing-d'angelo, SusanneGilman 50NEUR-CM, NEUR-ST, BEHB-BIOBEH, BIOL-UL, COGS-NEURO
AS.200.385 (01)Mind, Brain & ExperienceT 1:30PM - 4:00PMBedny, MarinaShaffer 2PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-CG, NEUR-ST, COGS-COGPSY, COGS-NEURO
AS.200.325 (01)Social Attraction and Relationship DevelopmentTTh 1:30PM - 2:45PMSelterman, Dylan FaulknerKrieger 110PSYC-SEM