Undergraduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2024

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PSYC 101-01 Intro to Psychology Marie-Joelle Estrada MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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. This is a social science course. Location Hoyt Hall Room 104 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 101-02 Intro to Psychology Christopher Niemiec MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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. This is a social science course. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
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. This is a natural science course. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 110-2 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 110-3 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 110-4 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 110-5 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 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. This is a natural science course. Location Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 151-1 Perception & Action – 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. This is a natural science course. 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 152-1 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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110 Location Wegmans Room 1400 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 170-01 Child Development Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek TR 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. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171. This is a social science course. Location Hoyt Hall Room 104 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 181-1 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy Christopher Niemiec MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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 109 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PSYC 181-2 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 Dewey Room 2110E (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 181W-1 Thy of Personality&Psychothe Christopher Niemiec 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
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. This is a natural science course. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PSYC 205-01 Lab in Development & Learning Daniel Mruzek 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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153) Location Lechase Room 104 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 219-01 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. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 180/212, STAT 190/213) Location Meliora Room 366 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 219W-01 Research Methods of Psychology Jeremy Jamieson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 230-01 Psychology of Well-being Bonnie Le TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. This is a social science course. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 230W-1 Psychology of Well-Being Bonnie Le 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Enrollment for PSYC230W will open after the start of the semester. Students enrolled in the lecture portion of the class, PSYC230 will be surveyed and selected to enroll in PSYC230W. Fulfills Upper-Level Writing requirement Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 242-1 Neuropsychology Renee Madathil 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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201 Location Meliora Room 203 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 261-01 Language Use & Understanding Tim Jaeger TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances. This is a natural science course. Location Hylan Room 301 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 263-01 Relationship Processes & Emotions 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). This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 221 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 263W-1 Relationship Processes & Emotions Harry Reis 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 267-01 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. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Location Meliora Room 203 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 267W-01 Psychology of Gender Marie-Joelle Estrada 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 274W-01 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. *Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.* Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement Location Lechase Room 182 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 274W-02 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Catherine Schmied Towsley R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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. *Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.* Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement Location Lechase Room 148 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 276-1 Psychology of Parenting Vanessa Cao W 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. This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 366 (W 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 276W-1 Psychology of Parenting Vanessa Cao 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 280-01 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. Pre-requisite course: PSYC 101 or equivalent This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 221 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 280W-01 Clinical Psychology Lisa Starr 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Enrollment for this writing section is by instruction permission only and will occur at the beginning of the Fall semester based on space availability, with seniors given priority enrollment. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 289-01 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. This is a social science course. Location Morey Room 321 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 289W-01 Devlp Child Psychopathology Jennifer Aube 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 301W-1 Teaching Psychology Christopher Niemiec T 9:00AM - 11:00AM
In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course. This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 474 (T 9:00AM - 11:00AM)
PSYC 302-1 Teaching Psy of Personality Christopher Niemiec F 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Blank Description This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 352 (F 9:00AM - 11:00AM)
PSYC 351-1 Research in Developmental Neuropsychology Loisa Bennetto 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides guided, direct research experiences in developmental neuropsychology, with a particular focus on autism and other developmental disabilities. This is a social science course. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 361-1 Children's Thinking About Society Isobel Heck M 2:00PM - 4:40PM
Children are born into a complex social landscape. How do young children come to represent, make sense of, and participate in the social world? In this seminar, we will explore how the social world first becomes represented in the human mind, as well as what young people’s thinking can tell us about society itself. Topics include the development of social group categorization; children’s thinking about social group-based power, status, and inequality; the emergence of social attitudes, values, and beliefs; and children’s thinking about societal institutions, including politics, economics, and law. Emphasis will be placed on how variation in lived experience shapes social thinking across contexts and individuals and on how research with children can inform an understanding of current social issues and movements. Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 170 or PSYC 171 This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 366 (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 361W-1 Children's Thinking About Society Isobel Heck 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Taken along with PSYC 361, fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 372-1 Social Stress Research Jeremy Jamieson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description This is a social science course. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 373-1 Exploring Research in Social Psychology I Andrew Elliot 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 383-01 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. This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 366 (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 383W-01 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. This is a social science course. Location Meliora Room 366 (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 386V-1 Full Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 389-1 Honors Research David Dodell-Feder 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 390-01 Supervised Teaching Christopher Niemiec 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 390-02 Supervised Teaching - PSYC 170: Child Development Karl Rosengren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 390W-01 Supervised Teaching - PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology Christopher Niemiec 7:00PM - 7:00PM
In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. Students will have writing assignments on psychology content related to the mini-course offerings that they will construct, pitch to their peers and instructor, and ultimately teach. Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 391-1 Independent Study – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 394-1 Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 395-1 Independent Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
PSYC 361-1 Children's Thinking About Society Isobel Heck
Children are born into a complex social landscape. How do young children come to represent, make sense of, and participate in the social world? In this seminar, we will explore how the social world first becomes represented in the human mind, as well as what young people’s thinking can tell us about society itself. Topics include the development of social group categorization; children’s thinking about social group-based power, status, and inequality; the emergence of social attitudes, values, and beliefs; and children’s thinking about societal institutions, including politics, economics, and law. Emphasis will be placed on how variation in lived experience shapes social thinking across contexts and individuals and on how research with children can inform an understanding of current social issues and movements. Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 170 or PSYC 171 This is a social science course.
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 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 181-2 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 181-1 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy 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 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. This is a natural science course.
PSYC 101-02 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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 263-01 Relationship Processes & Emotions 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). This is a social science course.
PSYC 101-01 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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 205-01 Lab in Development & Learning Daniel Mruzek
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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153)
PSYC 242-1 Neuropsychology Renee Madathil
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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201
Tuesday
PSYC 301W-1 Teaching Psychology Christopher Niemiec
In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course. This is a social science course.
PSYC 181-7 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 383-01 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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 383W-01 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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 181-8 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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. This is a natural science course.
PSYC 219-01 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. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 180/212, STAT 190/213)
PSYC 261-01 Language Use & Understanding Tim Jaeger
Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances. This is a natural science course.
PSYC 280-01 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. Pre-requisite course: PSYC 101 or equivalent This is a social science course.
PSYC 151-1 Perception & Action –
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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
PSYC 152-1 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. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110
PSYC 230-01 Psychology of Well-being Bonnie Le
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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 289-01 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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 170-01 Child Development Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek
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. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171. This is a social science course.
PSYC 267-01 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. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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. This is a natural science course.
Wednesday
PSYC 151-6 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action
PSYC 274W-01 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. *Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.* Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement
PSYC 276-1 Psychology of Parenting Vanessa Cao
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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 181-9 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 274W-02 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Catherine Schmied Towsley
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. *Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.* Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement
PSYC 181-4 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 110-5 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 181-5 Thy of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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 of Personality & Psychotherapy - 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
Blank Description This is a social science course.
PSYC 151-4 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action
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 151-5 Perception & Action - Rec –
Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action