107 courses with the subject PSYC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Psychology as a science of behavior. Natural science aspects such as learning, sensation-perception, and physiological bases; and social science aspects such as human development, intelligence, and personality. Methodologies appropriate to these areas, and related societal problems. Attribute/Distribution: Q, SS, SW
In this introductory course, we will uncover how our brains are able to give rise to the complexities of human thought and behavior. We will examine the neural bases of seeing, hearing, sleep, dreaming, sexual behavior, emotion, aggression, behavioral disorders, learning, and memory. Attribute/Distribution: NS, NW, Q
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Survey of theories and research concerning physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through adolescence, and the various factors and contexts (e.g., genes, parenting, peers, school, culture) that influence developmental processes. May not be taken pass/fail. Open to Freshmen with departmental permission. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Social science approaches to the latter two-thirds of life. Cognitive and personality development; attitudes toward aging; social behavior of older adults; widowhood; retirement. May not be taken pass/fail. Open to Freshmen with departmental permission. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
A study of the origins, development and consequences of religion from a psychological perspective. Attention will be given to classic and contemporary sources, with a focus on major psychoanalytic theorists of religion (Freud, Jung, Erikson); psychological analyses of religious experience (e.g., Wm. James, Victor Frankl); and the diverse cultural and religious forms that structure the connection between religion and psychology (e.g., Buddhist psychology, Japanese Morita therapy). Attribute/Distribution: HE, HU
The architecture and dynamics of the human mind: How we acquire knowledge through perception, represent and activate it in memory, and use it to communicate, make decisions, solve problems, and reason creatively. May not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 or COGS 007 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Theories, methods of investigation, and results of research on the way social and psychological processes interact in human behavioral settings. Topics include analysis of self and relationships, dynamics of small groups, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, prosocial and antisocial behavior. May not be taken pass/fail. Open to Freshmen with departmental permission. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, SW
This course explores the psychological processes that influence how people stay healthy, why people get sick, and how people respond to illness. The course also examines what the study of health psychology has to teach us about illness prevention and the provision of health care services. May not be taken pass/fail. Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
This course provides a scientific and historical overview of psychopathology, with a focus on current mental health disorders, including symptoms, etiology, and treatments. Contemporary issues in mental health will also be addressed, emphasizing the need for compassion and the reduction of stigma associated with psychological disorders. May not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Examination of the major theoretical frameworks psychologists use to understand human thought, feeling, and behavior. Whereas these frameworks each emphasize very different concepts (e.g., the unconscious mind vs. culture vs. neurotransmitters), they are united in their effort to answer the question: Why does a given individual think, feel, or behave as she does? May not be taken pass/fail. Open to Freshmen with departmental permission. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW
Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: PSYC 001
Apprenticeship in ongoing faculty research program. Literature review, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and professional writing under faculty supervision. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 or COGS 007 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course is designed for psychology majors interested in exploring professional opportunities in psychology-related areas while concurrently earning academic credit. Students will complete a supervised internship in a psychology-relevant field and participate in academic work aimed at professional development. Students must have completed at least one 100-level psychology course. Department permission required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Perception and cognitive neuroscience as the link between mental processes and their biological bases. Visual and auditory perception; the control of action; neuropsychological syndromes of perception, language, memory and thought; neural network (connectionist) models of mental processes. May not be taken pass/fail. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 or COGS 007 Attribute/Distribution: NS, NW
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in child development. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: ND
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in cognitive psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 117 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 117, COGS 117
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in cognitive neuroscience. Prerequisites: PSYC 176 or COGS 176 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 176, COGS 176 Attribute/Distribution: ND
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in personality. Prerequisites: PSYC 153 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 153
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in social psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 121
Research, discussion, and analysis of topics in health psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 130 or HMS 130 Can be taken Concurrently: PSYC 130, HMS 130
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Part 1 of a course sequence on how to design and analyze psychological research. This course sequence focuses on developing research questions and answering them using appropriate research designs and complementary data analysis techniques: descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-square, t-test, analysis of variance. Three hours of lecture and 75-minute recitation. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: Q
Part 2 of a course sequence on how to design and analyze psychological research. This course sequence focuses on developing research questions and answering them using appropriate research designs and complementary data analysis techniques: descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-square, t-test, analysis of variance. Three hours of lecture and 75-minute recitation. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 Attribute/Distribution: Q
Part 3 of a course sequence on how to design and analyze psychological research. Students will design, conduct, and analyze behavioral research studies and develop skills in scientific writing. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and PSYC 202 Attribute/Distribution: Q, W, WRIT
Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Supervised participation in various aspects of the teaching of a course. Consent of instructor, department chairperson, and permission of the Dean required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
How does stress affect the psychological system, and what psychological mechanisms are in place to help people overcome environmental stressors? This seminar examines classic and contemporary theories and research on stress, coping, and social support. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 or PSYC 130 or PSYC 130 or HMS 160 or HMS 180 Attribute/Distribution: SS
In this course, we will examine various perspectives on what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose, how to identify and pursue one’s purpose, and how to think about the obstacles that stand in the way of one’s goals. We will read and discuss works from existentialism, humanistic psychology, positive psychology, and other streams. We will synthesize our insights into new and updated ideas about pursuing meaning and purpose in the twenty-first century. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 or PSYC 138
In depth exploration of selected areas of higher level cognition such as thinking and reasoning, metacognition, expertise, executive processes, language and thought. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Experimental and nonexperimental research design; Sampling and selection from populations; Data exploration; Quantitative and qualitative measurement and analysis; Computer-based data collection; and other specialized topics. Prerequisites: PSYC 203
We first examine the basic cognitive processes that make stereotyping a functional aspect of everyday cognition, and then turn toward examining emotional, motivational, and personality differences that affect one’s level of prejudice. Finally, we will study the role of social forces in transmitting prejudice (parents, schools, religion, media) and the impact of societal prejudice (discrimination) on those who are the targets of prejudice. How stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are understood, measured, expressed, and altered is the focus of the course. Prerequisites: PSYC 153 or PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
Psychological processes involved in forming impressions of others. Survey of the factors that influence the way in which we think about the people who make up our social environment and of the laboratory methods with which experimental social psychology investigates person perception. The emphasis is on demonstrating the joint impact of the behaviors performed by others and the biases/expectancies that we bring into the social setting. Prerequisites: PSYC 153 or PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
Examines the cognitive processes through which people make sense of social groups, individual others, themselves, and the world. Topics include judgment and decision making, attitudes and persuasion, ordinary personology, stereotyping and prejudice, and the self. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
This course explores the nature of psychological trauma, including the physiological, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and developmental impact of exposure to extreme stress and traumatic events. Historical and current perspectives on the individual and cultural effects of trauma will be examined, including consequences of relational trauma, traumatic loss, injury/illness, crime, combat exposure, terrorism, natural disasters, and vicarious traumatization. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and related conditions will be explored, as will the nature of effective intervention techniques, recovery, adaptive coping, and resilience. Prerequisites: PSYC 138 or HMS 138 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course provides an overview of the psychological study of health. The course explores psychological theories that aim to explain health behavior (e.g., why do people smoke?) and the role of psychology in understanding the experience of illness. This course also examines how psychological research and theory can be applied to promote health behavior (e.g., how can we design interventions to promote physical activity). Prerequisites: PSYC 130 or HMS 130 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Overview of historical, contemporary, and emerging issues in the field of educational psychology with an emphasis on connections between theory and instructional practice. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course focuses on children and adolescents’ development within the context of their relationships with peers. In this course we will examine how close friendships, the broader peer group, and romantic relationships influence youths’ development and well-being (e.g., the development of psychopathology), how individual characteristics affect peer relations (e.g., gender identity), and contextual factors that impact peer relationship (e.g., sociocultural background). Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Industrial / Organizational Psychology is the application of psychological principles, tools, and theories to the workplace. This subdiscipline employs a scientist-practitioner model in the quest to optimize fit between persons, jobs, and the organizational environment. Optimization criteria include finding a balance between productivity and quality of work life for workers. Motivation, leadership, personality, stress, feedback, technology, diversity, and human potential are some of the themes explored amidst a changing landscape of challenges to the world of work. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course provides an overview of social scientific methods and theories that examine how people think, feel, and act in politics. A primary goal is to identify ways in which psychological theory contributes to our understanding of politics, and how the study of politics advances our understanding of human nature. Topics include the psychology of public opinion and mass belief systems, media and persuasion, intergroup relations, leadership, and various forms of political engagement including voting, protest and advocacy. Prerequisites: (PSYC 001) Attribute/Distribution: SS
We begin with the Big Questions: Are human beings intrinsically good? How potent is our intrinsic capacity for goodness? What does it mean to be “good” or “moral”? How can we answer these questions? Next, we examine a variety of motives, capacities, and emotions that can promote our “good” behavior. Some examples include empathy, compassion (and other moral emotions), the justice motive, the norm enforcement motive, moral intuitions, social bonds, and perhaps even our general capacity for reason. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
The course addresses the psychosocial aspects of the development of healthy and unhealthy body image and eating disorders. The roles of personality traits/individual factors, family and interpersonal functioning, and cultural factors will be examined, as will the impact of representations of body image in mass media. Public health and psychological interventions for prevention and treatment will be explored. Personal accounts/memoirs, clinical case presentations, and documentary and dramatic films will be incorporated in the presentation of topics. Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Discussion of the behavior of invertebrates and vertebrates and analysis of the physiological mechanisms responsible for behavioral actions, and adaptive value of specific behavior patterns. Prerequisites: BIOS 044 Attribute/Distribution: NS
This course provides an overview of theories and research on developmental risk and resilience among children and adolescents. We discuss how biological, family, school, cultural, economic, and social processes contribute to resilient or maladaptive developmental outcomes, and explore ways to translate research findings and promote positive growth and development of children and families. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
What do infants perceive and understand about the world around them? Are they aware of shapes and colors, people and objects, or even mental and physical states? These fundamental questions have driven research in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence for decades. But how do we systematically investigate them? In this class, we will explore key findings in infant cognitive development by reading empirical and theoretical research articles and analyzing the hypotheses, methodologies, and conclusions of this research. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 or PSYC 117 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: W
The nature, classification, and treatment of childhood disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course examines the methods, concepts, and research findings associated with the effort to apply social psychology to the understanding and amelioration of social problems. Special attention will be paid to the topic of human conflict. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Health care professionals diagnose physical and mental illnesses and create treatment plans to improve their patients’ health. How do these professionals make decisions related to these important issues? We will explore the literature on how medical and mental health professionals reason and make decisions about health care issues. Topics to be covered include diagnosis, treatment decisions, access to care, and how these reasoning processes are swayed. Consideration will be given to patient decision-making as well. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 117 or PSYC 130 or HMS 130 or COGS 007 or HMS 160 or HMS 180 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
This course explores the intersection of child development research and social policy. We will examine what we know about healthy child development from current research and how it can help inform and improve existing programs, policies, and recommendations for children and families. Topics include critical social policy issues such as child care, early childhood education, child abuse, divorce and child custody, adolescent pregnancy, poverty, bullying, and technology and media. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
This seminar explores the brain systems and neural mechanisms involved in the formation and retrieval of memories. Topics include mechanisms of storage, retrieval and forgetting in normal and clinical populations, emotional memory systems, superior autobiographical memory, role of sleep, and effects of stress on memory. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 117 or PSYC 176 or COGS 176 Attribute/Distribution: NS
Why are some people more vulnerable to substance use problems than others? How can we effectively address substance abuse in our society? This course explores theories and research on the complex psychological, social, and biological factors that contribute to substance use and disorders. Topics include theories of addiction, characteristics of illegal and legal drugs, risk and protective factors, and research on substance abuse prevention. Prerequisites: PSYC 130 or HMS 130 or HMS 160 or HMS 180 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Action research is used to understand important real-world social problems and promote social action. Participatory research engages community members as equals to help identify areas of focus and to design studies and interventions. This course provides an overview of the rich history of these approaches in psychology, an in-depth look at how they can be used effectively, and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 or PSYC 130 or HMS 130 or HMS 160 or HMS 180 Attribute/Distribution: SS
It has been said that no animal could ever be as cruel as a human being. Indeed, human beings have a notable propensity for inflicting harm on other human beings: Physical assault, homicide, torture, and even genocide. What is the psychology behind such actions? What are the root causes? In exploring these questions, we will consider the issue of what, if anything, can be done to reduce evil in the world. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
This course examines the development of children’s thinking from infancy through adolescence. We will discuss current research and theories on the content of children’s knowledge and how mental abilities develop. We will also consider the implications of research on children’s thinking for real-world questions about parenting, education, and policy-making. Topics include memory, concepts, social cognition, language, reading, mathematics, and individual and cultural differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 or PSYC 117 or COGS 007 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Adolescence is a dynamic development period encompassing multiple interrelated changes in the biological, cognitive, psychological, and social domains. This course will cover theories and research in adolescence and explore connections between research and policy. We will also consider whether emerging adulthood is a separate stage of development. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W
How do people decide to engage in collective action to challenge social injustice? We will examine motivators and tactics of resistance, as well as barriers to change, against the historical backdrop of the civil rights movement and in the context of current societal and global disparities. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Basic concepts in the construction, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment procedures commonly used in psychology. Selection and evaluation of assessment procedures. Supervised experience administering, scoring, and interpreting assessment procedures. Prerequisites: PSYC 202 Attribute/Distribution: SS
How have measures of brain activity contributed to our understanding of human information processing? Discoveries from 'peering into the brain' have led to conclusions that would have been impossible using behavioral measures alone. In this course we will examine topics that highlight the unique benefit of cognitive neuroscience techniques to the understanding of human cognition. Prerequisites: PSYC 176 or COGS 176 Attribute/Distribution: NS, Q, W
Environmental problems and solutions begin with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individual people. We will examine Western ways of relating to nature and the beliefs people hold about it, how they reason about environmental issues, and how they perceive environmental risk and make decisions. We will also consider environmental communication and attitude and behavior change, exploring arenas ranging from patterns of consumption and recycling to climate change. Research methods for investigating these issues will be introduced. Prerequisites: PSYC 001 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Independent work, research, and/or reading with a faculty member. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Taking the study of cognition from principle to practice, this course examines how basic research and theory informs understanding of human performance in real-world settings. Topics will be chosen from domains such as automobile safety, environmental and medical decision-making, human-technology interaction, spatial navigation, and breakdown of cognition under fatigue and alcohol. Public policy implications will be considered. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 007 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
Issues related to social development (e.g., attachment, social competence), social contexts (e.g., family, day care), and personality development (e.g., sex roles, aggression, temperament) from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course explores the essential components of clinical psychology, focusing on research, assessment, and psychotherapy. Additional topics include ethical considerations, cultural factors, and current controversies in the field. Students will gain a nuanced understanding of how these elements interact to inform practice and improve mental health outcomes. Prerequisites: PSYC 138 or HMS 138 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Topics within cognition and cognitive neuroscience vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Topics within developmental psychology vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Topics within social and personality psychology vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Attribute/Distribution: SS
Topics within clinical and behavioral health vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
The goal of the course is to trace the origins of children’s good (i.e., prosocial and moral) and evil (i.e., aggressive and bullying) behavior. We will examine the biological (e.g., genetic), cognitive (e.g., social information processing), and contextual factors (e.g., media, parenting, neighborhoods, and peers) that contribute to the development of children’s good and evil behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Attention allows us to function in complex environments where there is more information than we could possibly process all at once and failures of attention can have drastic consequences. Experimental and neuropsychological evidence will be surveyed for topics including basic attentional phenomena, the role of attention in everyday tasks, and the impact of attentional failures from mind wandering to neuropsychological deficits like ADHD. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or PSYC 176 or COGS 007 or COGS 117 or COGS 176 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W
The course will cover selected topics in emotional development from infancy through adulthood. Topics will include: infant attachment (learning to love), romantic attachment (being in love), emotion regulation, sympathy/empathy, anger/aggression, temperament, etc. We will also discuss the ways in which significant relationships with peers and parents shape children’s emotional development. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 Attribute/Distribution: SS
Grief and anxiety are familiar experiences for many people, and for some they can become debilitating. How can we understand the role these experiences play in a person’s life? In this course, we will explore diverse perspectives on grief and anxiety. We will also explore the possibility of being resilient to these experiences, even becoming stronger in the face of adversity. As part of this exploration, we will spotlight the biographies of historical figures who have written about their experiences. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 130 or PSYC 153 or HMS 130 or HMS 160 or HMS 180 or SOC 160 Attribute/Distribution: SS
This course explores the psychological factors influencing athletic performance, emphasizing the integration of psychological research and theory. Students will examine key concepts such as motivation, anxiety, focus, and team dynamics, and how these elements affect individual and team performance in various sports contexts. Prerequisites: PSYC 153 or PSYC 121 or PSYC 138 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Topics vary from semester to semester. Topics are presented at an advanced level. Previous course work in psychology and consent of faculty sponsor is required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Organization and function of endocrine and neuroendocrine systems in regulating physiology and behavior. Emphasis on mammalian systems. Focus on critical thinking and problem-solving with reference to basic literature. Prerequisites: BIOS 044 Attribute/Distribution: NS
We will examine different types of identity (e.g., personal, relational, collective) and the cognitive processes that allow for a multifaceted yet unified sense of self. We will study how self-related motives (e.g., enhancement, consistency, distinctiveness) influence self-knowledge, self-regulation, and mental health. Finally, we will explore the origins of self from evolutionary, neuroscientific, and cultural perspectives. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS
Focuses on developmental research and theory related to health and wellness issues in children and adolescents. Topics include children's understanding of biology and disease, disease management, medical consent, education and policy efforts to promote children's health. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 or PSYC 130 or HMS 130 Attribute/Distribution: SS
Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Written report: Literature review and design of project in selected area of psychology. Only open to students in the honors program. Consent of Honors Program Coordinator required. Prerequisites: PSYC 203 Attribute/Distribution: W
Execution of project designed in PSYC 391. Final report and oral presentation. Only open to students in the honors program. Consent of Honors Program Coordinator required. Prerequisites: PSYC 391 Attribute/Distribution: W
Individual research projects designed and executed in collaboration with faculty sponsor. Regular meetings with sponsor to give progress reports and receive feedback. Student reads relevant literature and writes report in APA format. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: PSYC 161 or PSYC 203
Literature review, design and execution of project in selected area of psychology. Intended for senior majors in psychology. Consent of faculty sponsor required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Survey of theories and research concerning perceptual, cognitive, social, and personality development through infancy and childhood. Must have graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Survey of theories and research in cognitive psychology. Must have graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Theoretical and empirical issues in biopsychology. Must have graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Theory and research on cognitive processes in personality and social functioning. The self, personality consistency and change, causal attributions, social judgment, goals and self-regulation, and mood and emotion. Topics may vary. Must have graduate standing or consent of instructor.
This course provides psychology graduate students with teaching mentorship through assisting a faculty member in an undergraduate-level course. As part of this course, students are expected to attend class, engage in limited supervised lecturing or leading of discussions, complete assigned readings, and be available for individual consultation with undergraduate students. By the end of the course, students are expected to complete a written assignment(s), for example, developing a syllabus or a teaching statement. Instructor and chair approval required. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
For students entering the Ph.D. program: Acculturation to graduate school and the Psychology Ph.D. program in particular; professional issues of relevance to individuals at the outset of a research career in psychology. Department permission required.
For students nearing graduation: Professional issues of special relevance to Psychology Ph.D. students preparing for academic or nonacademic postdoctoral employment. Department permission required.
Research project or paper to be completed by June of the first year of the Ph.D. program under the direction of a faculty advisor. May be repeated in second semester of program. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
First of a two-semester sequence covering essential issues in statistical analysis as practiced by psychologists. Topics include data description, probability, z and t-tests, general linear model, simple correlation/regression, univariate analysis of variance, chi-square. Emphasis on connecting research designs to appropriate statistical tests, data interpretation, and implementation in statistical packages. Department permission required.
Second course of the two-semester statistics sequence. Topics include advanced analysis of variance designs, analysis of covariance, multivariate analysis, multiple regression, and analysis of categorical data. Emphasis on connecting research designs to appropriate statistical tests, data interpretation, and implementation in statistical packages. Consent of department required. Prerequisites: PSYC 421
Survey of fundamental theory and methodologies from artificial intelligence, linguistics, cognitive psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, as well as salient research problems such as knowledge acquisition and representation, natural language processing, skill acquisition, perception and action, and the philosophical question of intentionality.
This glimpse into the toolkit of modern cognitive neuroscience provides an overview of a range of techniques from psychopharmacology and single cell recording, to human neuroimaging and neuropsychology. The course introduces different techniques with a focus on issues of temporal and spatial resolution, costs and benefits, and appropriateness for different research questions. Students will develop the skills to be knowledgeable consumers of the modern literatures in psychology and related fields that are increasingly incorporating a range of neuroscience methods. Prerequisites: PSYC 403
This course will explore children's prosocial and moral development (including the development of moral emotions, cognition, behavior, and values) in infancy through adolescence. In addition to exploring normative prosocial and moral development, we will also focus on the biological, social, and cultural factors that predict individual differences in prosocial and moral development.
Cruelty, aggression, and mass killing are encountered all-too-frequently in human affairs. At the same time, most people feel allegiance to a "moral code," a code which invariably emphasizes kindness, compassion, non-violence, and even loving one's enemies. In this course, we will examine the psychological literature to see what insights it offers regarding these two perennial forces--Evil and Morality--that underlie human action.
Selected topics in the application of mathematics to psychological research. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Environmental problems and solutions begin with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individual people. We will examine Western ways of relating to nature and the beliefs people hold about it, how they reason about environmental issues, and how they perceive environmental risk and make decisions. We will also consider environmental communication and attitude and behavior change, exploring arenas ranging from patterns of consumption and recycling to climate change. Research methods for investigating these issues will be introduced.
Study of some special topic not covered in the regular course offerings. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Original research designed and executed in collaboration with the faculty. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
An in-depth survey of the social psychological literature on stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Topics will include: Origin of stereotypes, mental representation of stereotypes, cognitive and behavioral consequences of stereotypes, inevitability of stereotyping, nature of prejudice in contemporary American society, context-specificity of discriminatory behavior, and theories of intergroup conflict reduction. Prerequisites: PSYC 406
Selected topics in human information processing, including such areas as attention, memory, language and comprehension, and decision-making. Area of emphasis will vary from year to year. Prerequisites: PSYC 403
Selected topics in cognitive development in infancy and childhood, including such areas as conceptual development, memory development, the development of reasoning abilities, and language acquisition. Emphasis will vary from year to year. Prerequisites: PSYC 402
Topics include emotional and sex-role development, peer relations, and social competence. Emphasis will vary from year to year. Prerequisites: PSYC 402
Master's Thesis or Pre-dissertation Project research directed by committee.
Intensive study of a topic of special interest not covered in other courses. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
Ph.D. dissertation research directed by dissertation committee. Repeat Status: Course may be repeated.
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