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Course Listing for PSYCHOLOGY - Spring 2025 (ALL: 01/21/2025 - 05/09/2025)
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No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
1061 PSYC-101-01 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Holland, Alisha MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM LSC - AUD SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1062 PSYC-101-02 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Holland, Alisha MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM LSC - AUD SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1216 PSYC-101-03 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Langwerden, Robbert TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM LSC - AUD SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 10 for first year students, 15 for sophomores, 2 for juniors, 2 seats for HMTCA, 1 for seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1279 PSYC-101-04 Intro to Psychological Science 1.00 LEC Ferreira, Kelly TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM LSC - 138-9 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Seat reservations: 11 for first year students, 16 for sophomores, 2 juniors, 1 seniors.
  An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, memory, personality, child development, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
3018 PSYC-109-01 Your Brain on Nature 1.00 LEC Masino, Susan T: 1:30PM-4:10PM LSC - 138-9 NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 29 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with WELL Cross-listing: NESC-109-01
  The health benefits of nature range from decreased depression and anxiety, increased creativity, and improved cognition and emotional well-being. What do we know about the doses, the pathways and the mechanisms underlying these benefits? How can we make sure these benefits are available to everyone - people of all ages and abilities, and to people living in very different types of communities? How can you develop lifelong habits that improve your own brain health? We will explore the science in a range of assigned readings, discussions, and written analyses and reflection papers that will complement semester-long translational projects.
2997 PSYC-207-01 Dev Disabilities,Mental Health 1.00 SEM Ferreira, Kelly TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM LSC - 138-9 SOIP  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course will examine developmental disabilities and their relationship to mental health processes. Students will be introduced to well-known disabilities (eg. Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy), as well as lesser-known disabilities (e.g. Rhett Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome) and discuss how these disabilities affect psychological outcomes. Common psychological comorbidities found with these disabilities will be discussed, and students will learn about the challenges associated with psychological treatments for individuals with disabilities.
3019 PSYC-208-01 Black Women's Mental Health 1.00 SEM Davis, Anita WF: 11:30AM-12:45PM AAC - 231 Y SOCW  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with WELL
  This course is designed for students interested in increasing their awareness of how Black women define and prioritize positive mental health and wellness and the barriers that may inhibit these outcomes. Readings and class discussion will challenge the belief of Black women as a monolithic group. While the course will use scholarship and frameworks from psychology it will emphasize the importance of using an interdisciplinary approach by drawing on other fields, such as the arts, education, history, literature, and sociology. Students will create a wellness plan to gain experience with the effort required to define and prioritize wellness and, ideally, to experience the benefits of their efforts. Goals of the course include strengthening students' collaborative skills and ability to engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue.
1081 PSYC-221-01 Research Design and Analysis 1.25 LEC Chin, Brian MWF: 9:00AM-9:50AM LSC - 134 Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  An intensive study of the methods employed in understanding human and animal behavior as well as an introduction to the problems of psychological data evaluation. Some of the topics included will be the roles of observation, description, bias, hypotheses, theory, and non-reactive research. Consideration will also be given to descriptive techniques, including measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Problems will deal with hypothesis testing, group comparisons, frequency comparisons, and analysis of variance. Enrollment in lecture and each laboratory limited.
1082 PSYC-221-20 Research Design and Analysis 1.25 LAB Senland, Amie M: 1:30PM-4:10PM MECC - 246 Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  An intensive study of the methods employed in understanding human and animal behavior as well as an introduction to the problems of psychological data evaluation. Some of the topics included will be the roles of observation, description, bias, hypotheses, theory, and non-reactive research. Consideration will also be given to descriptive techniques, including measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Problems will deal with hypothesis testing, group comparisons, frequency comparisons, and analysis of variance. Enrollment in lecture and each laboratory limited.
1083 PSYC-221-21 Research Design and Analysis 1.25 LAB Senland, Amie T: 1:30PM-4:10PM MECC - 246 Y NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  An intensive study of the methods employed in understanding human and animal behavior as well as an introduction to the problems of psychological data evaluation. Some of the topics included will be the roles of observation, description, bias, hypotheses, theory, and non-reactive research. Consideration will also be given to descriptive techniques, including measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Problems will deal with hypothesis testing, group comparisons, frequency comparisons, and analysis of variance. Enrollment in lecture and each laboratory limited.
2362 PSYC-226-01 Social Psychology 1.00 LEC Outten, Robert WF: 1:30PM-2:45PM LSC - 134 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 2 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 4 for junior PSYC majors, and 24 for sophomore PSYC majors.
  Studies human behavior and cognition in social situations, interactions of individuals in groups, and such topics as affiliation, aggression, and conformity. The course also covers applications of social psychology to such areas as medicine, the workplace, and the law.
2363 PSYC-226-20 Social Psychology Laboratory 0.25 LAB Outten, Robert R: 1:30PM-4:10PM CCAN - 121 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  Studies human behavior and cognition in social situations, interactions of individuals in groups, and such topics as affiliation, aggression, and conformity. The course also covers applications of social psychology to such areas as medicine, the workplace, and the law. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 226.
2950 PSYC-244-01 Human Sexuality 1.00 LEC Stillson, Richard TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM LSC - AUD SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is an overview of psychological aspects of human sexuality, including social issues, gender role development, attraction, variations in sexual expression, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and historical and cultural influences. We will also cover the development and structure of reproductive systems and the physiology of sexual response, sexual cycles, and reproduction. The course provides an opportunity to gain basic knowledge, develop an awareness of attitudes, and acquire skills for conducting research and includes discussion of sexual value systems and communication skills.
1280 PSYC-255-01 Cognitive Psychology 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM MC - 102 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 2 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 4 for junior PSYC majors, and 24 for sophomore PSYC majors.
  The study of knowledge and how people use it, for example, in recall and recognition, controlling attention and dealing with distractions, solving real-world problems, and spoken or written communication. We will emphasize how each piece of our mental abilities fits together with other skills such as perception and language, along with the ways in which our minds and thoughts can diverge from what we subjectively experience of them.
1281 PSYC-255-20 Cognitive Psychology Lab 0.25 LAB Jacobskind, Jason W: 1:30PM-4:10PM LIB - B03  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255, or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  A hands-on introduction to the methods used in behavioral cognitive science research. We will briefly explore a survey of methods and the process used to create a "program of research" rather than isolated experiments. Students will then develop a big-picture question and research program of their own, designing, executing, and analyzing two experiments with related motivations and methods. The relationship between experimental design and the research report paper will also be emphasized. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to Psychology 255
1073 PSYC-261-01 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Tonelli, Luan MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM LSC - AUD NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC, WELL
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 140 or Biology 181 or Biology 182 or Biology 183.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory) The course is designed for declared or intended psychology and neuroscience majors.
2834 PSYC-261-02 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Seraphin, Sally MW: 11:30AM-12:45PM SH - N217 NATW  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with NESC, WELL
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 140 or Biology 181 or Biology 182 or Biology 183.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory) The course is designed for declared or intended psychology and neuroscience majors.
1091 PSYC-261-20 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Ruskin, David T: 1:30PM-4:10PM LSC - 311  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A diverse laboratory experience focused on the nervous system. Topics may include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, cognition, and language. The course is designed for declared or intended psychology neuroscience majors. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to PSYC 261.
2079 PSYC-261-21 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Swart, Chris T: 6:30PM-9:00PM LSC - 311  
  Enrollment limited to 18 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or concurrent enrollment.
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC or NESC majors.
  A diverse laboratory experience focused on the nervous system. Topics may include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, cognition, and language. The course is designed for declared or intended psychology neuroscience majors. Laboratory can be taken concurrent or subsequent to PSYC 261.
2242 PSYC-270-01 Clinical Psychology 1.00 LEC Helt, Molly TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM LSC - 134 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 2 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 4 for junior PSYC majors, and 24 for sophomore PSYC majors.
  A survey of the concepts, methods, and theoretical issues of clinical psychology, with a focus on current and classical research and theory. Students will explore such areas as personality development from a clinical perspective, assessment, pathology, diagnosis, clinical research, and some preventative and therapeutic modes of intervention. Emphasis will also be placed upon evolving models of clinical psychology and their relationship to other areas of psychology and the life sciences.
2858 PSYC-293-01 Perception 1.00 LEC Jacobskind, Jason TR: 8:00AM-9:15AM LSC - AUD SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with FILM, NESC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  NOTE: 2 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 4 for junior PSYC majors, and 24 for sophomore PSYC majors.
  With a simple opening of the eyes, a vividly colorful, object-filled world effortlessly appears before you. With remarkable ease, you recognize individual voices or unique melodies. And without even trying, you know immediately if you have over salted your food. But how does all of this happen? This foundational course will provide an introduction to our current scientific understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of perception.
2388 PSYC-294-01 Forensic Psychology 1.00 LEC Gockel, Jason TR: 6:30PM-7:45PM LSC - 138-9 SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 30 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course will focus on the application of clinical psychology within the legal system. Students will develop an understanding of the role psychologists play in various legal settings including criminal and civil proceedings, police evaluations, and custody evaluations. Areas of focus will include eye witness testimony, criminal psychopathology, psychological assessment and malingering, competency evaluations, the insanity defense, expert witness testimony, and criminal profiling.
2365 PSYC-315-01 Development and Culture 1.00 SEM Anselmi, Dina TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM LSC - 131 WEIP  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with EDUC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226 or 295
  This seminar will look at current issues in developmental and social psychology including attachment, emotions, cognition, personality, biculturalism, gender, language, socialization and psychopathology from the perspective of cultural psychology. We will focus on the role culture, along with biology play in the outcome of development, as well as influencing our definitions of the process of development. Questions we will address include: How do we define the process of development? Can we integrate development, culture and biology into a coherent model of development? Are there cultural universals? Are current psychological models and methods sufficient to account for the role of culture in development?
2266 PSYC-331-01 Social Relationships 1.00 SEM Chin, Brian MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM MC - 313 WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226.
  This seminar will examine current issues in the study of social relationships, including attachment relationships, social networks, social behavior, and social cognition. We will focus on understanding the pathways linking social relationships with physical health and well-being. We will also explore other topics including the impact of technology on social interactions, the assessment of social relationships and social interactions, the interventions that can improve social relationships, and the ways in which social relationships (and their impact on health and well-being) are affected by individual and societal differences (e.g., personality and culture).
1683 PSYC-339-01 Developmental Psychopathology 1.00 SEM Helt, Molly TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM LSC - 132 Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261, or Psychology 270 or Psychology 273, or Psychology 295.
  This course examines the overlap between normal and abnormal child development, exploring the relationship between genetics, prenatal influence, temperament, attachment, trauma, and culture to the ultimate expression of child or adult psychopathology. Emphasis is on risk and protective factors, characteristics of disorders first evident in childhood, and ways that caregivers and societies can promote positive outcomes.
2939 PSYC-343-01 Multicultural Psych & Identity 1.00 SEM Langwerden, Robbert TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM LSC - 132 Y WEIP  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
  This seminar will examine questions on multiculturalism and identity from a psychological perspective. How do we define culture on an individual level and how are these concepts intertwined with psychology? How do we define multiculturalism and identity? How can cultures and identities influence and shape psychological outcomes (e.g., behavior, emotions, cognitions)? We will cover themes such as cultural sensitivity, multiculturalism, acculturation, and enculturation. In addition, the materials are rooted in up-to-date scientific literature on these topics and takes a wide-lens view.
3045 PSYC-349-01 Psychology of Attention 1.25 SEM Grubb, Michael WF: 10:00AM-11:15AM CCAN - 121 Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-349-01
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293.
  NOTE: Students who have taken PSYC 348, Focusing the Mind: the Psychology of Attention, may not enroll in this course.
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in the lab is required for this course.
  More than 100 years ago, William James famously declared, "Everyone knows what attention is. It is the taking possession by the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought." And while James' conception of attention resonates with a colloquial understanding of the term that's still in use today, empirical treatment of attention in the psychological and neuroscientific literature suggests that consensus on what attention is and what attention does has not yet been reached. Using primary sources, scholarly reviews, and popular science pieces, we will work toward a more nuanced understanding of what attention is and delve deeply into what it means to selectively focus the mind in a world full of distraction. With support from an NSF-funded research grant, this course contains an experiential laboratory component in which students will gain first-hand experience with behavioral methods used to study attention.
3046 PSYC-349-20 Psychology of Attention 1.25 LAB Grubb, Michael F: 1:30PM-4:10PM CCAN - 121 Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-349-20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293.
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in the lecture is required for this course.
  More than 100 years ago, William James famously declared, "Everyone knows what attention is. It is the taking possession by the mind, in clear and vivid form, of one out of what seem several simultaneously possible objects or trains of thought." And while James' conception of attention resonates with a colloquial understanding of the term that's still in use today, empirical treatment of attention in the psychological and neuroscientific literature suggests that consensus on what attention is and what attention does has not yet been reached. Using primary sources, scholarly reviews, and popular science pieces, we will work toward a more nuanced understanding of what attention is and delve deeply into what it means to selectively focus the mind in a world full of distraction. With support from an NSF-funded research grant, this course contains an experiential laboratory component in which students will gain first-hand experience with behavioral methods used to study attention.
3022 PSYC-360-01 NeuroFrontiers-Neuro Disorders 1.00 SEM Tonelli, Luan MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM LIB - B02 Y NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  PR:PSYC261
  This advanced seminar explores the field of neurological disorders, focusing on their classification, underlying causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies. The course begins with an overview of the central and peripheral nervous systems, setting the stage for understanding how disruptions in neural function can lead to various disorders. Key topics include the mechanisms behind neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disorders, demyelinating diseases, and functional disorders such as epilepsy. Through a combination of lectures and case studies, students will critically examine current research and methodologies in the diagnosis and management of these conditions. Additionally, the seminar will address the implications of neurological disorders in various settings, including clinical practice, public health, and personal caregiving.
2996 PSYC-364-01 Neuropsychopharmacology 1.00 SEM Tonelli, Luan WF: 11:30AM-12:45PM LSC - 132 Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
    Cross-listing: NESC-364-01
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
  This seminar will examine how drugs act upon, amplify, and modify neural functions, ultimately affecting mood and behavior. It will provide an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and neurochemistry. An in-depth study of the brain and behavioral mechanisms of drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, and alcohol, and the neurobiology of addiction. Additionally, we will examine the effects of prenatal exposure to these drugs.
2998 PSYC-375-01 Devel/Progress/Treat Psychosis 1.00 SEM Ferreira, Kelly TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM LIB - 103 Y WEB  
  Enrollment limited to 16 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
  This course will focus primarily on the discussion of psychosis and the mental illnesses where psychosis presents, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Students will learn about the history in diagnosing these thought disorders, an in-depth look at the specific signs and symptoms of psychosis, and potential causes of psychosis beyond a clinical diagnosis. The course will also focus on the development of psychosis and how symptoms look in the prodromal or early stages of the disorders, as well as the progression of symptoms and possible predictors of the development of full psychosis. Students will be introduced to specific treatments that are shown to be effective in the treatment of these thought disorders.
1268 PSYC-390-01 Psychology Research Internship 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Internship or field work placement, with a required academic component to be determined by the faculty sponsor and student. This internship is for students pursuing research at a field placement. Students need to complete an internship contract with Career Services.
1124 PSYC-399-01 Independent Study 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  A faculty member will supervise a student’s independent examination of topics that fall under the following rubrics: cognitive, social, and gender development (Anselmi); psychopathology, clinical, or counseling psychology (Holt, Lee); neuropsychology (Masino, Raskin); cultural psychology (Chang); social psychology (Chang, Reuman); personality and assessment (Reuman); perception (Mace); psychology of art (Mace); history of psychology (Mace); and language (Anselmi, Mace). Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment.
2272 PSYC-402-01 Sr Sem: Psychology of Morality 1.00 SEM Outten, Robert WF: 10:00AM-11:15AM LSC - 131 Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is open only to senior Psychology majors.
  For centuries philosophers and scientists have been fascinated by people's ability to make moral judgments. This course will examine psychological processes that shape humans' moral judgments and decision-making. We will integrate research from social, political, cognitive and developmental psychology, as well as neuroscience, sociology and philosophy. In this class we will attempt to address questions like: What motivates us to be moral? Why do we sometimes fail to act morally? Under what conditions are we morally responsible for our actions? Do emotions help or hinder us from acting morally? Some topics include character, taboos, moral reasoning, the attribution of moral responsibility, social dilemmas, lying, cheating and altruism. We will also discuss morality as it relates to religion, politics, intergroup conflict, health, and the legal system.
2948 PSYC-402-02 Sr Seminar:Embracing Nature's 1.00 SEM Masino, Susan R: 1:30PM-4:10PM MC - 309 Y SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is open only to senior Psychology majors.
  Natural systems are complex and resilient: the natural world around us, and our own bodies and brains. Can a deeper appreciation for nature's complexity help us navigate an uncertain future? Can a deeper connection with nature improve our health? These are old questions with new urgency: a changing climate, ongoing loss and degradation of natural systems, and a world that is more interconnected than ever. Healthy brains and a sufficient network self-sustaining, climate-regulating ecosystems are needed for our long-term survival and for individual and community wellbeing. This course will review and discuss recent international interdisciplinary research and conference proceedings and discuss practical implications for individual and community wellbeing.
1125 PSYC-466-01 Teaching Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Submission of the special registration form, available online, and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. Guidelines are available in the College Bulletin. (0.5 - 1 course credit)
1126 PSYC-490-01 Research Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to undertake substantial research work with a faculty member. Students need to complete a special registration form, available online, and have it signed by the supervising instructor.
1314 PSYC-492-01 Senior Thesis Colloquium Pt 2 0.25 SEM Senland, Amie W: 6:30PM-8:00PM MECC - 246  
  Enrollment limited to 25 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in Psyc 499-01 is required
  NOTE: All seats reserved for PSYC majors.
  Senior Thesis Colloquium is a year-long colloquium series for students completing senior theses in psychology. Topics include navigating one’s thesis, preparing Thesis Prospectus presentations, building a strong Introduction section, communicating results, and preparing a poster presentation. Goals of this colloquium series include fostering a sense of community, building relevant skills, and helping students develop critical abilities for graduate school and/or future jobs. The course will meet 4 times a semester, dates and time to be determined. (.25 credit will be awarded for completion in the second semester). Required for senior thesis students.
1113 PSYC-499-01 Senior Thesis Part 2 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 15 Waitlist available: N Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  NOTE: Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 492-01 is required
  The thesis is a year-long research project sponsored by a member of the Psychology Department. Submission of the special registration form and the approval of the instructor are required for enrollment. (2 course credits to be completed in two semesters.)
3028 CPSC-352-01 Artificial Intelligence 1.00 LEC Kousen, Kenneth TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM LIB - B03 NUM  
  Enrollment limited to 24 Waitlist available: Y Mode of Instruction: In Person  
  Also cross-referenced with PSYC
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Computer Science 215L and Computer Science 203 (or concurrent enrollment in 203).
  A study of basic principles and research methods in artificial intelligence. The course exposes students to selected topics in the field including pattern recognition, problem solving, theorem proving, knowledge representation, and natural language understanding by computers. The course will draw on recent advances made by cognitive scientists in each of these applications. Students are expected to study the theoretical background of an application. They will also complete several programming and simulation assignments during the semester.