Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule

PSY Courses

Fall 2021

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PSYC 101-1 Intro to Psychology Marie-Joelle Estrada MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSY 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only. Location Morey Room 321 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 101-2 Intro to Psychology Christopher Niemiec MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSYC 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only. Location Hoyt Hall Room 104 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 110-1 Neural Foundations of Behavior Kevin Davis TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. No prerequisites. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 110-2 Neural Found of Behav - Rec – R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 110-3 Neural Found of Behav - Rec – M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. Location Gavett Hall Room 310 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 110-4 Neural Found of Behav - Rec – F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. Location Meliora Room 221 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 110-5 Neural Found of Behav - Rec – M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. Location Hylan Building Room 201 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 111-1 Foundations of Cognitive Science Chung-Lin Yang TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduces the organization of mental processes underlying cognition and behavior. Topics include perception, language, learning, memory, and intelligence. This course integrates knowledge of cognition generated from the field of cognitive psychology with findings from artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience. No prerequisites. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 151-1 Perception & Action Duje Tadin TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111. Location Lattimore Room 201 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PSYC 151-3 Perception & Action -Rec – R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action Location Lattimore Room 210 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 151-4 Perception & Action - Rec – F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action Location Lattimore Room 210 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 151-5 Perception & Action - Rec – F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action Location Lattimore Room 210 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 151-6 Perception & Action - Rec – W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action Location Hylan Building Room 102 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 152-2 Language & Psycholinguistics Chung-Lin Yang TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110 Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 170-1 Child Development Karl Rosengren MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. This course is restricted to first-year students who have placed out of PSY 101 (e.g., with a score or 4 or 5 on the Psychology AP exam). Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 170 and PSY 171. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 171-1 Social & Emotional Dev Laura Elenbaas TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An examination of the interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence children's social and emotional development from early infancy through late adolescence. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 171W-1 Social & Emotional Dev Laura Elenbaas –
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
PSYC 181-1 Thy of Personality & Psycho the Christopher Niemiec MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Hoyt Hall Room 104 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 181-2 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – M 6:15PM - 7:30PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (M 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 181-3 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 181-4 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Meliora Room 205 (R 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 181-5 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Meliora Room 205 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 181-6 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Meliora Room 205 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 181-7 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – T 9:40AM - 10:55AM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (T 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 181-8 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Lattimore Room 210 (T 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 181-9 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec – W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Location Meliora Room 366 (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 183-1 Animal Minds Dora Biro MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PSYC 205-1 Lab in Development & Learning Daniel Mruzek; Karl Rosengren MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation. Prerequisites: STT 212, and BCS 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCS 151, BCS 152, or BCS 153) Location Meliora Room 269 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 219-1 Research Methods in Psychology Jeremy Jamieson TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
An introduction to the basic concepts, logic, and procedures needed to do psychological research with an emphasis on current best practices. Hands-on experience with all major phases of the research process is provided, including: surveying the existing literature, developing research hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting the results in manuscript form. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 211, STAT 212) Location Meliora Room 366 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 219W-1 Research Methods of Psychology Jeremy Jamieson –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 230-2 Psychology of Well-being Bonnie Le; Claire Shimshock TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being. The class is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/naSgUKfSJ5UUkhgW6. If any spots open up in the class, Professor Le will reach out to students with enrollment information. Students will be contacted in the order that they completed the waitlist form. Location Dewey Room 2110D (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 242-1 Neuropsychology Melinda Patterson MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201 Location Dewey Room 1101 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 263-1 Relationships Process&Emotn Harry Reis MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise). Location Meliora Room 221 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 263W-1 Relationships Process&Emotn Harry Reis –
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
PSYC 267-1 Psychology of Gender Marie-Joelle Estrada TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change. Location Meliora Room 203 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 267W-1 Psychology of Gender Marie-Joelle Estrada –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 274W-1 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Kathryn Phillips W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement Location Lechase Room 181 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 276-1 Psychology of Parenting Debrielle Jacques M 2:00PM - 4:40PM
Parenting and family life are emphasized from developmental, ecological, and cross-cultural perspectives. Caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures is studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Issues related to aspects of diversity in contemporary families are included. Prerequisite: PSYC 171 Location Meliora Room 366 (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 276W-1 Psychology of Parenting Debrielle Jacques –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 280-1 Clinical Psychology Lisa Starr TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
An introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Students are exposed to prevalent theoretical and research models, as well as approaches and research findings to assessment and diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Once the course fills up, the instructor will maintain a waitlist, which you may place yourself on using the following link: https://forms.gle/HWYqUPDNiykX7BR4A Location Meliora Room 221 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 280W-1 Clinical Psychology Lisa Starr –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 289-1 Devlp Child Psychopathology Jennifer Aube TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Presents theory, research, assessment, and intervention in child and adolescent psychological disorder. Contributions of the normal developmental perspective to understanding psychopathology and risk, and vice versa, are emphasized. Location Morey Room 321 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 289W-1 Devlp Child Psychopathology Jennifer Aube –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 301W-1 Teaching Psychology Christopher Niemiec M 4:50PM - 7:30PM
In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSY 101 is a lab for this course. Location Meliora Room 352 (M 4:50PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 302-1 Teaching Psy of Personality Christopher Niemiec F 9:00AM - 11:00AM
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PSYC 351-1 Research in Developmental Neuropsychology Loisa Bennetto –
This course provides guided, direct research experiences in developmental neuropsychology, with a particular focus on autism and other developmental disabilities.
PSYC 372-1 Social Stress Research Jeremy Jamieson –
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PSYC 373-1 Exploring Research in Social Psy I Andrew Elliot –
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PSYC 373W-1 Exploring Research in Social Psy I Andrew Elliot –
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PSYC 377-1 Exploring Resrch in Fam Psy Patrick Davies W 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Provides guided, direct, research experiences in investigating the interplay between family relationships and children’s social and emotional development. Emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge in translating theories (e.g., family systems theory) into empirically testable hypotheses and designing research methods and techniques to test predictions. Location Meliora Room 366 (W 10:30AM - 12:00PM)
PSYC 383-1 Moral Development Judith Smetana T 2:00PM - 4:40PM
This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered. Location Meliora Room 366 (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 383W-1 Moral Development Judith Smetana –
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.
PSYC 386V-1 Full Time Visiting Student – –
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PSYC 389-1 Honors Research David Dodell-Feder –
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PSYC 390-1 Supervised Teaching Christopher Niemiec –
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PSYC 391-1 Independent Study – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
PSYC 391W-1 Independent Study – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
PSYC 394-3 Internship – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
PSYC 394W-2 Internship – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
PSYC 395-1 Independent Research – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
PSYC 395W-1 Independent Research – –
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
PSYC 276-1 Psychology of Parenting Debrielle Jacques
Parenting and family life are emphasized from developmental, ecological, and cross-cultural perspectives. Caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures is studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Issues related to aspects of diversity in contemporary families are included. Prerequisite: PSYC 171
PSYC 110-5 Neural Found of Behav - Rec –
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.
PSYC 110-3 Neural Found of Behav - Rec –
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.
PSYC 301W-1 Teaching Psychology Christopher Niemiec
In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSY 101 is a lab for this course.
PSYC 181-2 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
Monday and Wednesday
PSYC 183-1 Animal Minds Dora Biro
Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites.
PSYC 101-2 Intro to Psychology Christopher Niemiec
Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSYC 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.
PSYC 170-1 Child Development Karl Rosengren
This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. This course is restricted to first-year students who have placed out of PSY 101 (e.g., with a score or 4 or 5 on the Psychology AP exam). Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 170 and PSY 171.
PSYC 263-1 Relationships Process&Emotn Harry Reis
Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise).
PSYC 181-1 Thy of Personality & Psycho the Christopher Niemiec
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
PSYC 205-1 Lab in Development & Learning Daniel Mruzek; Karl Rosengren
Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation. Prerequisites: STT 212, and BCS 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCS 151, BCS 152, or BCS 153)
PSYC 101-1 Intro to Psychology Marie-Joelle Estrada
Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSY 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.
PSYC 242-1 Neuropsychology Melinda Patterson
Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201
Tuesday
PSYC 181-7 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
PSYC 383-1 Moral Development Judith Smetana
This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered.
PSYC 181-8 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
Tuesday and Thursday
PSYC 110-1 Neural Foundations of Behavior Kevin Davis
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. No prerequisites.
PSYC 219-1 Research Methods in Psychology Jeremy Jamieson
An introduction to the basic concepts, logic, and procedures needed to do psychological research with an emphasis on current best practices. Hands-on experience with all major phases of the research process is provided, including: surveying the existing literature, developing research hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting the results in manuscript form. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 211, STAT 212)
PSYC 280-1 Clinical Psychology Lisa Starr
An introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Students are exposed to prevalent theoretical and research models, as well as approaches and research findings to assessment and diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Once the course fills up, the instructor will maintain a waitlist, which you may place yourself on using the following link: https://forms.gle/HWYqUPDNiykX7BR4A
PSYC 151-1 Perception & Action Duje Tadin
Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111.
PSYC 152-2 Language & Psycholinguistics Chung-Lin Yang
Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110
PSYC 289-1 Devlp Child Psychopathology Jennifer Aube
Presents theory, research, assessment, and intervention in child and adolescent psychological disorder. Contributions of the normal developmental perspective to understanding psychopathology and risk, and vice versa, are emphasized.
PSYC 171-1 Social & Emotional Dev Laura Elenbaas
An examination of the interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence children's social and emotional development from early infancy through late adolescence.
PSYC 267-1 Psychology of Gender Marie-Joelle Estrada
Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change.
PSYC 111-1 Foundations of Cognitive Science Chung-Lin Yang
Introduces the organization of mental processes underlying cognition and behavior. Topics include perception, language, learning, memory, and intelligence. This course integrates knowledge of cognition generated from the field of cognitive psychology with findings from artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience. No prerequisites.
PSYC 230-2 Psychology of Well-being Bonnie Le; Claire Shimshock
What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being. The class is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/naSgUKfSJ5UUkhgW6. If any spots open up in the class, Professor Le will reach out to students with enrollment information. Students will be contacted in the order that they completed the waitlist form.
Wednesday
PSYC 377-1 Exploring Resrch in Fam Psy Patrick Davies
Provides guided, direct, research experiences in investigating the interplay between family relationships and children’s social and emotional development. Emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge in translating theories (e.g., family systems theory) into empirically testable hypotheses and designing research methods and techniques to test predictions.
PSYC 151-6 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action
PSYC 274W-1 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Kathryn Phillips
This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement
PSYC 181-9 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
Thursday
PSYC 181-3 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
PSYC 181-4 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
PSYC 151-3 Perception & Action -Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action
PSYC 110-2 Neural Found of Behav - Rec –
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.
PSYC 181-5 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
PSYC 181-6 Thy Pers & Psych - Rec –
A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
Friday
PSYC 302-1 Teaching Psy of Personality Christopher Niemiec
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PSYC 151-4 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action
PSYC 110-4 Neural Found of Behav - Rec –
Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.
PSYC 151-5 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action