Undergraduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PSYC 101-1 Introduction to Psychology Marie-Joelle Estrada TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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. This is a social science course. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 110-1 Neural Foundations of Behavior Kevin Davis TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PSYC 110-2 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Recitation for BCSC 110/CVSC 110/PSYC 110. 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 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 110-3 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Recitation for BCSC 110/CVSC 110/PSYC 110. 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 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 110-4 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Recitation for BCSC 110/PSYC 110/CVSC 110. 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 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 111-1 Foundations of Cognitive Science Chung-Lin Yang MW 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 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 153-1 Cognition Coraline Rinn Iordan TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Considers human cognitive processes, including behavioral, cognitive-neuroscientific, connectionist, and evolutionary approaches to the understanding of cognition. Explores how we perceive and integrate sensory information to build a coherent perception of the world. Includes topics on perception, attention, memory, language, cognitive development, and artificial intelligence. This is a natural science course. Prerequisites: BCSC 111 required, BCSC 110 recommended Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 161-1 Social Psychology & Individual Differences Andrew Elliot MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
An introduction to the field of social psychology and an overview of research on individual differences in personality. Topics include the self, attitudes, social cognition, emotion, interpersonal attraction, relationships, helping, social influence, group behavior, and dispositional differences among people. Students will complete several individual difference measures and receive individualized feedback at the end of the course. Format is lectures augmented with discussions and demonstrations. This is a social science course. Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 161W-1 Social Psychology & Individual Differences Andrew Elliot 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 171-1 Social & Emotional Dev Isobel Heck MW 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. This is a social science course. The course is now closed. Please submit your information on this link to be added to the waitlist. https://forms.gle/AjxprJfiS4rkCRCG8 Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 171W-1 Social & Emotional Dev Isobel Heck 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 172-1 Development of Mind & Brain Daniel Mruzek TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduces human development, focusing on the ability to perceive objects and sounds, to think and reason, and to learn and remember language and other significant patterned stimulation. Includes the nature and mechanisms of development in humans and an overview of what is known about brain and behavioral development in other species. No prerequisites. This is a natural science course. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 208-1 Lab in Perception & Cognition Kevin Davis T 3:25PM - 6:05PM
Introduces behavioral and psychophysical studies of perceptual and cognitive phenomena. Students perform, analyze, interpret, and report results from experiments that move from reproducing classic phenomena to conducting new studies independently. Prerequisites: STAT 212 and either BCSC 151 or BCSC 153 This is a natural science course. BCS majors may be given registration priority. Location (T 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
PSYC 209-1 Psychology of Human Sexuality Ronald Rogge TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Survey course on understanding sexuality. Includes such topics as biological sexual differentiation, gender role, gender-linked social behaviors, reproduction issues, intimacy, and the role of social and personal factors in psychosexual development. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 209W-1 Psychology of Human Sexuality Ronald Rogge 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 219-1 Research Methods in Psychology Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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 211, STAT 212) Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PSYC 219W-1 Research Methods in Psychology Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 221-1 Auditory Perception Kevin Davis MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course considers how we comprehend the auditory environment. Topics include the physical stimulus for hearing, the physiology of the auditory system (both at the periphery and in the central nervous system), the psychophysics of basic auditory perception (e.g., hearing thresholds), higher level auditory perception (including auditory scene analysis and the perception of complex auditory events such as speech and music), and hearing disorders. Considers research from a diverse range of perspectives including behavioral research, cognitive neuroscience, studies of individual differences, and research that adopts a comparative perspective. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
PSYC 221-2 Auditory Perception - Recitation Kevin Davis F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Recitation for BCSC 221/PSYC 221. This course considers how we comprehend the auditory environment. Topics include the physical stimulus for hearing, the physiology of the auditory system (both at the periphery and in the central nervous system), the psychophysics of basic auditory perception (e.g., hearing thresholds), higher level auditory perception (including auditory scene analysis and the perception of complex auditory events such as speech and music), and hearing disorders. Considers research from a diverse range of perspectives including behavioral research, cognitive neuroscience, studies of individual differences, and research that adopts a comparative perspective. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 Location (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
PSYC 227W-01 Forensic Psychology John Blackshear TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Examine the role of clinical psychology in forensic evaluations. Introduction to mental status evaluations and assessment for competency to stand trial. Examine the application of clinical psychology in jurisprudence: family court, criminal court, federal and state law proceedings. In-depth exploration of the impact of psychosocial development and mental health disorders on forensics process. Read and discuss related texts regarding legal and social issues related to mental health, criminality, and the law. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 231-01 Using Behavioral Science to Change the World Cameron Hecht TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The 20th century was defined by humanity’s ability to invent a pill, vaccine, or device to overcome our biggest challenges. As the recent COVID pandemic makes clear, those days are not over entirely. But, also well illustrated by our experience with COVID, the most serious threats to human health and well-being now and for the foreseeable future are largely driven by individual and collective behavior choices we all make every day—whether we maintain healthy diets, wear face masks, save for retirement, persist in school, put our phones away while driving, use energy and other resources responsibly, and adhere to basic ethical standards. Consequently, behavioral science has emerged as a major new frontier in the policy sphere. Behavioral science leverages a sophisticated understanding of the psychology that drives people’s decisions to influence individual behavioral choices in ways that benefit individuals, the organizations they are part of, and/or the broader society. This course is intended to prepare you to apply principles of behavioral science to better understand and address the behaviors you care about in contexts you are interested in. To do so, this course will involve weekly reading, active engagement in (and facilitation of) class discussions, and midterm and final projects that will require you to apply behavioral science to propose feasible solutions to pressing real-world issues. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and one of the following STAT courses: STAT 180, STAT 190, STAT 212, STAT 213 or STAT 214. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PSYC 231W-01 Using Behavioral Science to Change the World Cameron Hecht 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 232-01 Psychology of Consumerism Marie-Joelle Estrada TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Examines the psychology behind product placement, marketing of products, brand identity and advertising to consumers. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 232W-01 Psychology of Consumerism Marie-Joelle Estrada 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 246-1 Biology of Mental Disorders Renee Miller TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Examines the neurobiology of anxiety/phobic conditions, mood disorders, and chronic psychotic states, particularly schizophrenia. Considers definitions of psychiatric syndromes, the problems of diagnosis, brain organization, and neurotransmitter systems involved in state functions. Introduces research approaches including epidemiologic, phenomenologic, family/adoption, longitudinal descriptive, psychophysiologic, neuropharmacologic, genetic linkage, and postmortem studies; emphasizes recent in vivo brain imaging and neuroreceptor studies. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: NSCI 201/BCSC 240 Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 248-01 Social Neuroscience David Dodell-Feder MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Human beings are fundamentally social animals equipped with a brilliant piece of social machinery: the brain. Through the workings of this elegant electrical and biological machine we are able to reason about other people’s unobservable thoughts, emotions, and intentions, make moral judgments, and communicate with others. How does the brain develop the ability to accomplish these tasks? What regions of the brain are involved and what computations do they perform? How is this neural machinery affected by the social environment and psychiatric illness? In this course, we will examine the latest research in human social neuroscience towards answering these and related questions. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or BCSC 110 Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
PSYC 248W-02 Social Neuroscience David Dodell-Feder 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 259-1 Language Development Erin Campbell TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Introduces children's language development, including the acquisition of phonology, syntax, and semantics. Focuses on the acquisition of a first language by young children, comparing the acquisition of a variety of spoken and signed languages to find possible universal principles of language learning. Prerequisite: BCSC 152 or LING 110. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PSYC 262-1 An Approach to Human Motivation Christopher Niemiec TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PSYC 262-2 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec M 6:15PM - 7:30PM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (M 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 262-3 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec T 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (T 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 262-4 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 262-5 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PSYC 262-6 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation. Location (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)
PSYC 262W-1 An Approach to Human Motivation Christopher Niemiec 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 274W-01 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Kate Phillips W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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 (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 278-1 Adolescent Development Erinn Duprey TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course surveys theory and research relating to normal development during adolescence. Adolescent development is examined in a variety of contexts, including families, peer groups, and schools, and issues pertaining to biological, social, and cognitive development are discussed. This is a social science course. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PSYC 278W-1 Adolescent Development Erinn Duprey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 282-1 Psychopathology Daniel Mruzek MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Formerly "Abnormal Psychology". This course provides a conceptual overview to the field of psychopathology. We will discuss assessment and diagnosis, etiology, developmental course, treatment, and prognosis of the major psychological disorders. Current theory and research will be emphasized. This is a social science course. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
PSYC 282W-1 Psychopathology Daniel Mruzek 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Formerly "Abnormal Psychology". Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 283-1 Behavioral Medicine Marie-Joelle Estrada MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
An overview of the application of behavior/lifestyle change approaches to the treatment of medical disorders, and the examination of interfaces between behavior and physiology. Topics include diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors, chronic pain, and cancer. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 283W-1 Behavioral Medicine Marie-Joelle Estrada 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 303-1 Teaching Psychology of Motivation Christopher Niemiec F 9:00AM - 11:00AM
This is a social science course. Location (F 9:00AM - 11:00AM)
PSYC 304-1 Teaching of Psychology Andrew Elliot 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description This is a social science course. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 321-1 Psychology of Religion Miron Zuckerman T 2:00PM - 4:40PM
Why do people believe in God? Are religious people more moral? What are the benefits, if any, of religion? Is religiosity declining and, if so, why? These and other questions related to religion and its effects on human lives will be addressed in this course. This is a discussion seminar. The requirements include weekly readings, preparation for and participation in the discussion, and a final paper that can be theoretical or empirical. This is a social science course. Location (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PSYC 321W-1 Psychology of Religion Miron Zuckerman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fulfills upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 340-1 Depression and Anxiety Seminar Lisa Starr T 2:00PM - 4:40PM
An in-depth exploration of the nature, etiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. For example, we will review scientific literature related to classification, epidemiology, psychosocial correlates, biological models, and intervention approaches. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 280, PSYC 282, or PSYC 289 Location (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
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 374-1 Exploring Research in Social Psychology II Andrew Elliot 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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PSYC 390-02 Supervised Teaching John Blackshear 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 390-03 Supervised Teaching Erinn Duprey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 390-1 Supervised Teaching - PSYC 282: Psychopathology Daniel Mruzek 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 391-01 Independent Study Ronald Rogge 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 393W-1 Honors Research David Dodell-Feder 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Blank Description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 394-2 Internship Diane Morse 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PSYC 395W-01 Independent Research Chigusa Kurumada 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
PSYC 110-3 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis
Recitation for BCSC 110/CVSC 110/PSYC 110. 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 262-2 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
Monday and Wednesday
PSYC 221-1 Auditory Perception Kevin Davis
This course considers how we comprehend the auditory environment. Topics include the physical stimulus for hearing, the physiology of the auditory system (both at the periphery and in the central nervous system), the psychophysics of basic auditory perception (e.g., hearing thresholds), higher level auditory perception (including auditory scene analysis and the perception of complex auditory events such as speech and music), and hearing disorders. Considers research from a diverse range of perspectives including behavioral research, cognitive neuroscience, studies of individual differences, and research that adopts a comparative perspective. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
PSYC 248-01 Social Neuroscience David Dodell-Feder
Human beings are fundamentally social animals equipped with a brilliant piece of social machinery: the brain. Through the workings of this elegant electrical and biological machine we are able to reason about other people’s unobservable thoughts, emotions, and intentions, make moral judgments, and communicate with others. How does the brain develop the ability to accomplish these tasks? What regions of the brain are involved and what computations do they perform? How is this neural machinery affected by the social environment and psychiatric illness? In this course, we will examine the latest research in human social neuroscience towards answering these and related questions. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or BCSC 110
PSYC 282-1 Psychopathology Daniel Mruzek
Formerly "Abnormal Psychology". This course provides a conceptual overview to the field of psychopathology. We will discuss assessment and diagnosis, etiology, developmental course, treatment, and prognosis of the major psychological disorders. Current theory and research will be emphasized. This is a social science course.
PSYC 171-1 Social & Emotional Dev Isobel Heck
An examination of the interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence children's social and emotional development from early infancy through late adolescence. This is a social science course. The course is now closed. Please submit your information on this link to be added to the waitlist. https://forms.gle/AjxprJfiS4rkCRCG8
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.
PSYC 161-1 Social Psychology & Individual Differences Andrew Elliot
An introduction to the field of social psychology and an overview of research on individual differences in personality. Topics include the self, attitudes, social cognition, emotion, interpersonal attraction, relationships, helping, social influence, group behavior, and dispositional differences among people. Students will complete several individual difference measures and receive individualized feedback at the end of the course. Format is lectures augmented with discussions and demonstrations. This is a social science course.
PSYC 283-1 Behavioral Medicine Marie-Joelle Estrada
An overview of the application of behavior/lifestyle change approaches to the treatment of medical disorders, and the examination of interfaces between behavior and physiology. Topics include diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors, chronic pain, and cancer. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Tuesday
PSYC 262-3 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
PSYC 321-1 Psychology of Religion Miron Zuckerman
Why do people believe in God? Are religious people more moral? What are the benefits, if any, of religion? Is religiosity declining and, if so, why? These and other questions related to religion and its effects on human lives will be addressed in this course. This is a discussion seminar. The requirements include weekly readings, preparation for and participation in the discussion, and a final paper that can be theoretical or empirical. This is a social science course.
PSYC 340-1 Depression and Anxiety Seminar Lisa Starr
An in-depth exploration of the nature, etiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. For example, we will review scientific literature related to classification, epidemiology, psychosocial correlates, biological models, and intervention approaches. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 280, PSYC 282, or PSYC 289
PSYC 208-1 Lab in Perception & Cognition Kevin Davis
Introduces behavioral and psychophysical studies of perceptual and cognitive phenomena. Students perform, analyze, interpret, and report results from experiments that move from reproducing classic phenomena to conducting new studies independently. Prerequisites: STAT 212 and either BCSC 151 or BCSC 153 This is a natural science course. BCS majors may be given registration priority.
Tuesday and Thursday
PSYC 209-1 Psychology of Human Sexuality Ronald Rogge
Survey course on understanding sexuality. Includes such topics as biological sexual differentiation, gender role, gender-linked social behaviors, reproduction issues, intimacy, and the role of social and personal factors in psychosexual development. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
PSYC 246-1 Biology of Mental Disorders Renee Miller
Examines the neurobiology of anxiety/phobic conditions, mood disorders, and chronic psychotic states, particularly schizophrenia. Considers definitions of psychiatric syndromes, the problems of diagnosis, brain organization, and neurotransmitter systems involved in state functions. Introduces research approaches including epidemiologic, phenomenologic, family/adoption, longitudinal descriptive, psychophysiologic, neuropharmacologic, genetic linkage, and postmortem studies; emphasizes recent in vivo brain imaging and neuroreceptor studies. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: NSCI 201/BCSC 240
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 219-1 Research Methods in Psychology Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek
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 211, STAT 212)
PSYC 259-1 Language Development Erin Campbell
Introduces children's language development, including the acquisition of phonology, syntax, and semantics. Focuses on the acquisition of a first language by young children, comparing the acquisition of a variety of spoken and signed languages to find possible universal principles of language learning. Prerequisite: BCSC 152 or LING 110.
PSYC 278-1 Adolescent Development Erinn Duprey
This course surveys theory and research relating to normal development during adolescence. Adolescent development is examined in a variety of contexts, including families, peer groups, and schools, and issues pertaining to biological, social, and cognitive development are discussed. This is a social science course.
PSYC 232-01 Psychology of Consumerism Marie-Joelle Estrada
Examines the psychology behind product placement, marketing of products, brand identity and advertising to consumers.
PSYC 262-1 An Approach to Human Motivation Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. This is a social science course. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
PSYC 153-1 Cognition Coraline Rinn Iordan
Considers human cognitive processes, including behavioral, cognitive-neuroscientific, connectionist, and evolutionary approaches to the understanding of cognition. Explores how we perceive and integrate sensory information to build a coherent perception of the world. Includes topics on perception, attention, memory, language, cognitive development, and artificial intelligence. This is a natural science course. Prerequisites: BCSC 111 required, BCSC 110 recommended
PSYC 231-01 Using Behavioral Science to Change the World Cameron Hecht
The 20th century was defined by humanity’s ability to invent a pill, vaccine, or device to overcome our biggest challenges. As the recent COVID pandemic makes clear, those days are not over entirely. But, also well illustrated by our experience with COVID, the most serious threats to human health and well-being now and for the foreseeable future are largely driven by individual and collective behavior choices we all make every day—whether we maintain healthy diets, wear face masks, save for retirement, persist in school, put our phones away while driving, use energy and other resources responsibly, and adhere to basic ethical standards. Consequently, behavioral science has emerged as a major new frontier in the policy sphere. Behavioral science leverages a sophisticated understanding of the psychology that drives people’s decisions to influence individual behavioral choices in ways that benefit individuals, the organizations they are part of, and/or the broader society. This course is intended to prepare you to apply principles of behavioral science to better understand and address the behaviors you care about in contexts you are interested in. To do so, this course will involve weekly reading, active engagement in (and facilitation of) class discussions, and midterm and final projects that will require you to apply behavioral science to propose feasible solutions to pressing real-world issues. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and one of the following STAT courses: STAT 180, STAT 190, STAT 212, STAT 213 or STAT 214.
PSYC 101-1 Introduction to Psychology Marie-Joelle Estrada
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. This is a social science course.
PSYC 172-1 Development of Mind & Brain Daniel Mruzek
Introduces human development, focusing on the ability to perceive objects and sounds, to think and reason, and to learn and remember language and other significant patterned stimulation. Includes the nature and mechanisms of development in humans and an overview of what is known about brain and behavioral development in other species. No prerequisites. This is a natural science course.
PSYC 227W-01 Forensic Psychology John Blackshear
Examine the role of clinical psychology in forensic evaluations. Introduction to mental status evaluations and assessment for competency to stand trial. Examine the application of clinical psychology in jurisprudence: family court, criminal court, federal and state law proceedings. In-depth exploration of the impact of psychosocial development and mental health disorders on forensics process. Read and discuss related texts regarding legal and social issues related to mental health, criminality, and the law. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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PSYC 274W-01 Communicating Your Professional Identity - Psychology Kate 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 262-4 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
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PSYC 262-5 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
PSYC 110-2 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis
Recitation for BCSC 110/CVSC 110/PSYC 110. 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 262-6 An Approach to Human Motivation-Rec Christopher Niemiec
This course provides a review of the theoretical and empirical development of a contemporary approach to human motivation, namely, Self-Determination Theory, which originated at the University of Rochester and is currently researched by scholars around the world. Topics will also include applications of Self-Determination Theory to such domains as psychopathology and psychological health, work, education, sport, and culture. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 181 NOTE: When registering for the main section you must register for a recitation.
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PSYC 303-1 Teaching Psychology of Motivation Christopher Niemiec
This is a social science course.
PSYC 221-2 Auditory Perception - Recitation Kevin Davis
Recitation for BCSC 221/PSYC 221. This course considers how we comprehend the auditory environment. Topics include the physical stimulus for hearing, the physiology of the auditory system (both at the periphery and in the central nervous system), the psychophysics of basic auditory perception (e.g., hearing thresholds), higher level auditory perception (including auditory scene analysis and the perception of complex auditory events such as speech and music), and hearing disorders. Considers research from a diverse range of perspectives including behavioral research, cognitive neuroscience, studies of individual differences, and research that adopts a comparative perspective. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
PSYC 110-4 Neural Foundations of Behavior - Recitation Kevin Davis
Recitation for BCSC 110/PSYC 110/CVSC 110. 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.