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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.200.101 (01)
Introduction to Psychology
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Firestone, Charles Z.
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.
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/470
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, GECS-SOCSCI
AS.200.133 (01)
Introduction to Social Psychology
Drigotas, Stephen M
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:
Instructor: Drigotas, Stephen M
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/225
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
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:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.161 (01)
Illusions, delusions, and other confusions
T 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Egeth, Howard E
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
Days/Times: T 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Instructor: Egeth, Howard E
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/19
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
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:
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
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: 4/100
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY
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: 19/150
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
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:
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
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:
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
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:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
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
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/42
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.200 (02)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
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:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.313 (01)
Models of Mind and Brain
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Honey, Christopher
NEUR-CG, NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
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.
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. Experience with at least one programming language is strongly recommended.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Honey, Christopher
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/15
PosTag(s): NEUR-CG, NEUR-CP, COGS-COMPCG
AS.200.335 (01)
How Does the Brain Predict the Future?
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Himberger, Kevin David
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."
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 5:00PM - 7:20PM
Instructor: Howe, Chelsea Jillian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/100
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.380 (01)
Neurobiology of Human Cognition
T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Bedny, Marina
PSYC-SEM, NEUR-CG, COGS-NEURO, BEHB-BIOBEH
Neurobiology of Human Cognition AS.200.380 (01)
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.
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
Days/Times: W 4:00PM - 6:20PM
Instructor: Kraft, Chris S
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/20
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.208 (01)
Animal Behavior
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Porth-Bohn, Kirsten M
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
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Porth-Bohn, Kirsten M
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 19/70
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.301 (01)
History Of Psychology
Th 4:30PM - 6:50PM
Hofer, Paul Jeffrey
History Of Psychology AS.200.301 (01)
A survey of leading figures, schools, and systems in the history of psychology. The course will emphasize the development of experimental psychology in late 19th century Germany and its establishment in America at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Chicago, and Columbia. Special topics will include the development of clinical and applied psychology and psychological testing. Enrollment limited to Juniors and Seniors only. Sophomores with instructor approval. Recommended Course Background: two prior Psychology courses.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: Th 4:30PM - 6:50PM
Instructor: Hofer, Paul Jeffrey
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
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.200.334 (01)
Human Memory Psychology
Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Chen, Janice
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
Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Chen, Janice
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/24
PosTag(s): PSYC-SEM, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
AS.200.200 (07)
Research Methods in Psychology
M 3:00PM - 4:45PM, W 4:00PM - 5:45PM
Bowen, Jeffrey D
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:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.200.204 (01)
Human Sexuality
W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Kraft, Chris S
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
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Kraft, Chris S
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/20
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI
AS.200.322 (01)
Clinical Neuropsychology
T 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Rickards, Tyler Alan
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
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): COGS-COGPSY, BEHB-BIOBEH, NEUR-ST
AS.200.333 (01)
Advanced Social Psychology
W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Drigotas, Stephen M
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
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 3:50PM
Instructor: Drigotas, Stephen M
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/19
PosTag(s): BEHB-SOCSCI, PSYC-SEM
AS.200.382 (01)
Models of Psychotherapy
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Papadakis, Alison Moog Aubrecht
BEHB-SOCSCI, PSYC-SEM
Models of Psychotherapy AS.200.382 (01)
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.
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.
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.
