68 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.
PSYC 1010Introductory Psychology3
Effective Date 03/01/2009 Overview of psychology from both the natural science and social science perspectives. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning, motivation, thought, maturational and developmental changes, individual differences, personality, social behavior, and abnormal psychology. In some terms an optional one credit discussion section (graded S/U) is offered. An optional weekly review session is offered for those who wish to attend.
PSYC 1020Hoos Connected: Leadership and Communication1
Effective Date 08/01/2024 Hoos Connected brings together groups of students who get to know one another in a relaxed environment, while also developing leadership and communication skills. Led by two trained upper-class student facilitators, groups of 6-10 students engage in activities and discussions that delve into what brings us together, what can keep us apart, and how these things manifest in our personal lives and our broader UVA community.
Effective Date 08/01/2018 Introduces research methods and statistical analysis in psychology. This course, with a minimum grade of “C”, is a prerequisite for declaring a major or minor in Psychology.
Effective Date 01/01/2023 Cognition is the activity of knowing: the acquisition, organization, and use of knowledge. Emphasizing fundamental issues, this course introduces such basic content areas in cognitive psychology as perception, memory, language, cognitive development, and philosophy of science. An optional weekly review session is offered for those who wish to attend.
PSYC 2200A Survey of the Neural Basis of Behavior3
Effective Date 08/01/2022 After an overview of brain organization and function, the course examines what we know about the physiological bases of several behaviors including sensation and perception, learning, memory, sleep development, hunger, thirst, and emotions. Requisites Enrollment not allowed in PSYC 2200 if already taken or currently enrolled in BIOL 3050.
Effective Date 04/06/2009 Study of selected topics in perception, particularly visual perception; the role of stimulus variables, learning and motivation of perception. Optional 1 credit laboratories are offered.
Mathematics at least up to trigonometry recommended. Credits: 3
PSYC 2410Abnormal Psychology3
Effective Date 01/01/2019 Introduces psychopathology with a focus on specific forms of abnormal behavior: depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
Effective Date 08/01/2025 Surveys major topics in social psychology, including personal perception and social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, interpersonal influence, interpersonal attraction, and helping relationships. Considers research theory and applications of social psychology. Three lecture hours plus optional discussion sections.
Effective Date 11/21/2024 This course introduces the biological, cognitive, and social development of the child. As we consider specific topics in child development, such as language development, emotional development, and childhood disabilities, we will consider how specific findings in child development research can answer bigger questions about the nature of human development and how to create a world in which children can grow and thrive.
PSYC 1010 strongly recommended, but not required. Credits: 3
PSYC 3006Research Methods and Data Analysis II4
Effective Date 08/01/2024 A continuation of discussion of research methods in psychology, including computer-controlled experimentation, integrated with computer-based exploratory data analysis, and elementary statistical analysis. Three lecture hours, two laboratory hours.
PSYC 2005 and one of the following options, all with a C or higher grade: STAT 1601 or (STAT 1602 AND STAT 2020) or STAT 3080 or PSYC 3310 Requisites Must have completed PSYC 2005 and ONE of the following options, all with a C or higher grade: STAT 1601 or (STAT 1602 AND STAT 2020) or STAT 3080 or PSYC 3310 Credits: 4
PSYC 3100Learning and the Neuroscience of Behavior3
Effective Date 03/07/2019 The course will examine historical and current theories of learning that provide the foundation for most, if not all forms of an organism’s behavior. Students will be exposed to a diverse range of experimental findings that led to principles and concepts that currently explain how environmental, social and emotional factors influence the brain and body to shape human and animal behavior.
Effective Date 08/01/2021 This course is intended as a survey of cognitive neuroscience, with an emphasis on breadth. Each week we will cover one sub-area or topic within cognitive neuroscience including perception, attention, memory, cognitive control and others. Readings will be chapters from the textbook with a few supplemental journal articles. PSYC 2150 and/or PSYC 2200 recommended but not required.
Effective Date 01/01/2022 This course will build on students’ general knowledge of Neuroscience topics and aim to achieve a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of Neuroscience. Topics covered: (1) cell biological and electrical properties of the neuron; (2) synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity; (3) transduction of physical stimuli and processing of sensory information; and (4) development and evolution and the nervous system. Requisites Must have taken PSYC 2200 or BIOL 2100. Enrollment not allowed if already completed or currently enrolled in BIOL 3050.
Effective Date 01/01/2023 Develops skills necessary for the study of neural bases of behavior, such as brain dissection, electrophysiology, histology, behavioral analysis, and genetic/epigenetic analyses. Emphasis is on mastering contemporary techniques used in neuroscience research and effective, professional written presentation of research findings.
PSYC 2200 or 4200 or BIOL 3050 or PSYC 3200; PSYC 3005 recommended. Requisites Must have completed BIOL 3050 (formerly BIOL 3170) or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 4200 or PSYC 3200 Credits: 3
PSYC 3235Introduction to Epigenetics3
Effective Date 08/01/2025 This course is a didactic, mechanistic exploration of epigenetics; we will discuss all epigenetic modifications known to date, the processes through which they are established and modified and their impact on the cell and organism. Requisites Must have completed PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 (formerly BIOL 3170).
Effective Date 08/01/2020 This course looks at the evolutionary basis of cognition through the lens of animal behavior, with an emphasis on understanding how general mechanisms of perception and learning interact with more specialized systems for navigation, social interaction, and planning to produce the rich behavioral adaptations seen throughout the animal kingdom.
PSYC 3260Hidden Figures: Brain Science Through Diversity3
Effective Date 03/23/2021 This course will introduce students to basic concepts in neurobiology/neuroscience/brain science discoveries while emphasizing research by women and URMs in science. Requisites Students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 3500 topic #10 Hidden Figures
PSYC 3280RM: Imag(in)e Neurons-Brain Function Thru a Lens3
Effective Date 05/20/2024 Imag(in)e Neurons is an RM course that provides an authentic research experience to enrolled students. Through an experiment focused on using quantitative confocal microscopy, students will learn tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, basic programming and image analysis. Final assignment includes preparing the results for a poster presentation at the Reid Conference.
Effective Date 08/01/2019 This course serves as both an introduction to the R programming language for those who haven’t had any previous R background, as well as a refresher and an extension of R topics for those who have taken an intro to R course (i.e., STAT 1601 or PSYC 3006) previously or concurrently. This course is specially tailored to those who have an interest in psychology, with the purpose of preparing students to use R for their psychological research.
Effective Date 11/20/2024 This course will provide a broad overview of neuroscientific research into social relationships. The field is relatively new, and changing quickly. After a brief review of the neuroscientific methods we are likely to encounter in this literature, the course will be oriented toward readings and discussion, with brief research proposals presented at the end. PSYC 2200 or BIOL 3050 recommended.
Effective Date 01/01/2025 This course provides students with an in-depth look at regression in R. Topics include basic R programming, linear models, and focus on analyzing real COVID-19 data. Students will be introduced to regression topics throughout the course and will analyze a dataset for better understanding of data related to COVID-19. Students will work in groups to conduct real data analyses and create reports to summarize their work and empirical findings.
Effective Date 08/01/2021 Introduces the major approaches, methods, and findings in the field of personality psychology. Topics include identification and observational learning, frustration and aggression, stress, anxiety, defense, self-control, altruism, self-concepts, authoritarianism, achievement motivation, and sensation-seeking.
PSYC 3415Research Methods in Developmental Psychology3
Effective Date 08/01/2025 This methods course provides hands-on experience designing and conducting research in developmental psychology. The course is intended to guide students through the research process, including generating research questions, evaluating previous literature, proposing an original experiment, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings. Requisites Must have taken PSYC 2005, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 3006, and can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 3500 topic #12
Effective Date 12/08/2017 This course covers the history, science and philosophy of the Nature-Nurture debate. Starting with Galton in the 19th Century, it covers classical issues in behavior genetics, twins and modern studies of human DNA. Philosophical, theoretical and social implications of the scientific studies are emphasized.
Effective Date 03/24/2021 Introduction to research methods used to explore current issues in social psychology. This course provides hands-on learning experiences in research design, data collection and analysis, and reporting of research findings. Requisites Students must have taken PSYC 2005 and PSYC 2600 and can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 3500 topic #9 RM: Social Psychology
PSYC 2700 recommended. Requisites Six Credits of Psychology must have been completed Credits: 3
PSYC 3445Introduction to Clinical Psychology3
Effective Date 09/25/2014 This course is designed to provide an overview of the academic and clinical activities within the field of clinical psychology. Theories, research, psycho therapeutic approaches, and critical professional issues will be explored.
Effective Date 12/08/2017 This course provides a broad survey of psychological science on women and girls, addressing such topics as gender stereotypes, gender socialization, love and romantic relationships, sexuality, pregnancy and motherhood, women and work, and violence against women.
Effective Date 03/18/2013 Course focus: 1) Background and theories of adolescence, 2) contributions to adolescence from: puberty, intellectual growth, and identify formation, 3) contexts of adolescence: the family situation, peer groups, school, and culture, 4) special topics of adolescence; religious, moral, and sexual development, sex roles, career planning (and achievement), disorders (drugs, delinquency, depression, suicide, etc.).
PSYC 2700 or 6 hours in Psychology. Requisites Psyc 2700 OR 6 Psyc credits Credits: 3
PSYC 3490Infant Development3
Effective Date 08/01/2020 Infancy is the time of life during which enormous changes take place- newborns are very different from the inquisitive, walking and talking 2-year-old. The following lines of development during the first two years are traced in detail: motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Environmental influences, including parental behavior are considered, as well as the effect the infant has on caregivers.
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Training for undergraduate teaching assistants to promote course material to assist students enrolled in Psyc active learning courses to perform activities designed for the corresponding discussion/lab section.
Effective Date 08/01/2012 An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment. S/U grading. May be repeated for credit.
14 credits of psychology and instructor permission. Credits: 2 to 3
PSYC 3690Companion to Research in Psychology1
Effective Date 03/03/2022 This course will support Psyc RAs in goal setting during their RA work, and help developing professional skills such as grant writing for UVA awards and presenting data at internal and external events.
Effective Date 05/01/2025 The course will couple real-world internship experience with weekly readings and substantive in-class discussions about psychology-oriented concepts. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their internship experience, to learn from others, and to make valuable connections between their academic studies and future career paths. Requisites Students may not enroll if they have completed UNST 3910 or UNST 3920 with a grade of D- or better
Effective Date 01/01/2023 Group Process and Facilitation is a 2-semester, 4- or 5-credit course sequence. In semester 1, students learn background knowledge and skills related to: advanced reflective listening, group processes and management, leadership and facilitation. Students also participate in their own Hoos Connected group. In semester 2, students are eligible to co-facilitate 1-2 Hoos Connected group(s) and also receive weekly group supervision.
Effective Date 01/01/2022 Group Process and Facilitation is a 2-semester, 4- or 5-credit course sequence. In semester 1, students learn background knowledge and skills related to: advanced reflective listening, group processes and management, leadership and facilitation. Students also participate in their own Hoos Connected group. In semester 2, students are eligible to co-facilitate 1-2 Hoos Connected group(s) and also receive weekly group supervision.
PSYC 4100Neuroscience of Emotions & Motivated Behavior3
Effective Date 01/01/2027 Emotions and motivated behavior will be explored from animal models of clinical conditions, historical case studies in humans of brain-derived emotional disturbances, and current innovations to treat brain disorders. These important discoveries will be presented for students to understand underlying biological and neural mechanisms that mediate adaptive changes to motivate healthy behavior. Requisites 3rd or 4th year standing and completed PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 with a grade of D- or higher
Effective Date 06/13/2024 Topics include psychological and linguistic theory; experimental and empirical studies of linguistic usage; development of language in infants and children; cross-cultural studies of linguistic usage; and the biology of language. Requisites 3rd or 4th year Psychology or Cognitive Science major
PSYC 4135Love, Sex, Parenting, Family: From Biology to Society3
Effective Date 03/12/2019 This course surveys intimate relationships beginning with animal models and perspectives from evolutionary biology to psychology and ending with a consideration of the many alternative forms of intimate relationships, parenting, and families in contemporary life. The course will integrate basic research with individual, cultural, and other perspectives. Student presentations and papers are a key part of the course. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC majors
Effective Date 08/01/2022 In this interdisciplinary seminar, we will discuss recent research on autism at multiple levels (biological, cognitive, social) and from multiple perspectives (autistic individuals, scientists, disability studies scholars, families, schools, community/government organizations). Requisites 3rd or 4th year Psychology or Cognitive Science or Neuroscience major
Effective Date 01/01/2023 Introduces basic concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry needed for an understanding of brain and behavior. PSYC 3210 is recommended. Requisites Student must have taken BIOL 3050 or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or PSYC 3260 and student must be a third or fourth year Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience or Behavioral Neuroscience major.
PSYC 4215RM: Computational Methods in Psychology and Neuroscience3
Effective Date 08/01/2021 This class provides a hands-on introduction to applied data science in Psychology and Neuroscience with Python. Students will learn to design and code experiments, collect and process data, and analyze and visualize results, all with freely-available, cross-platform, open-source Python libraries. Advanced topics will include applications of optimization, machine learning, and statistics libraries. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC, COG SCI, or NESC majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #55 Comp Mthds in Psych & Neurosci
PSYC 4250Brain Systems Involved in the Neurobiology of Memory3
Effective Date 01/01/2024 The course explores the essential role of memory in everyday life to reveal how successful behaviors are coordinated and executed by information stored in one of six memory systems. The seminar presents a comprehensive understanding of neural processes underlying learning, mechanisms involved in encoding learned material into memory and the events that permit successful recall of life’s experiences to interact effectively in the environment.
PSYC 4260RM: Genetic and Epigenetic Research in Behavior3
Effective Date 08/01/2020 We will discuss basic concepts in genetics/epigenetics and the role these molecular modifications play in behavior and disorder. We will evaluate empirical papers and learn the molecular techniques described within them. Completion of this course should result in increased knowledge of the use of genome level data in psychology and biology.
Effective Date 04/10/2020 The goal of this course is to familiarize you with ideas about empathy, as rooted in basic neuroscience. Topics covered include the separate neural networks underlying emotional versus cognitive empathy, empathy assays designed to measure theory of mind/prosocial/empathetic behavior in humans and animals, and synaptic plasticity. We will investigate creativity and self-regulation as ways to enhance empathy in humans. Requisites Must have completed BIOL 3050 (formerly BIOL 3170) or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3240
Effective Date 08/01/2022 Although memory is generally accurate, some illusions and distortions in remembering are unavoidable. We will review both neuroscience and cognitive research on a variety of different memory problems, ranging from relatively benign tip-of-the-tongue experiences to untrustworthy eye-witness testimony. Our ultimate goal will be to understand the neural basis and cognitive processes that contribute to these constructive memory phenomena. Requisites 3rd or 4th year Psychology or Cognitive Science or Neuroscience major
Effective Date 08/01/2021 This course aims to discuss the state-of-the-art in the large field of cognitive aging and the main lifespan predictors that lead to healthy aging. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC or Cog Sci majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #49 Cognitive Aging
PSYC 4350RM: Research Methods in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience3
Effective Date 05/21/2024 This course offers a practical introduction to techniques in developmental cognitive neuroscience including electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Students will gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing neuroscientific data and an understanding of how human neuroscience techniques may inform our understanding of the developing brain.
Effective Date 03/22/2021 Longitudinal data analytical techniques will be introduced to investigate sustainability issues. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #53 RM:Prac Longit Sustain Studies
Effective Date 03/24/2021 Human neuroimaging technologies and analytics methods enable exploration of the form, function, and connectivity of the living brain. Students will gain familiarity with the origins of brain imaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), be able to discuss the technical foundations of image reconstruction, view and process raw neuroimaging structural and time-series data, and make inferences about the brain in health and in disease. PSYC 4200 or PSYC 5265 recommended. Some background in coding using Matlab, R or Python is recommended. Other majors with Instructor’s Permission. Requisites Must have completed BIOL 3050 or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3160. Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC majors or COG SCI majors or Neurosci majors. Students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #50 RM: Brain Mapping with MRI.
Effective Date 09/28/2023 This course explores the psychology behind susceptibility to mis/disinformation, including cognitive biases, decision-making in uncertainty, and more. It delves into cutting-edge research and strategies for reducing susceptibility through video interventions and online games. It presents hands-on experience with lots of online materials ranging from responding to misinformation susceptibility scales, to engaging with online videos and games. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC or Cog Sci majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 2500 #2 Psychology of Misinformation
Effective Date 08/01/2026 Topical Offerings in Psychology Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience majors/second majors
Effective Date 11/30/2023 This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of psychology. Requisites 3rd or 4th year PSYC major
14 credits in psychology and instructor permission. Credits: 2 to 3
PSYC 4585Behavior Genetics3
Effective Date 08/01/2015 This course will attempt to accomplish two basic goals. First, we will use the Plomin et al. text to establish a basic knowledge of genetics and its interaction with behavior. Second, we will use this knowledge to address some topics in behavioral genetics, using the Plomin et al. text and primary readings. Requisites Enrollment not allowed in more than one 4000-level or 5000-level PSYC course.
Effective Date 01/01/2021 Overview of research and theory related to sexual orientation across the lifespan from the standpoint of the social sciences. Topics include conceptualization of sexual identities, origins and development of sexual orientation, sexual identity formation and disclosure. Selected issues such as couple relationships, employment and careers, parenthood, and aging are also explored, since they may be affected by sexual orientation.
Third- or fourth-year psychology major Requisites 3rd or 4th year PSYC major Credits: 3
PSYC 4606Cognitive Biases in Anxiety and Related Disorders3
Effective Date 01/01/2021 This course examines cognitive processing biases in anxiety and related disorders. To understand, for example, why a person with social anxiety sees only the one scowling face in a room full of smiles, we consider automatic processing of emotional information. The course critiques cutting-edge research on how these processes contribute to anxiety and related problems, and if it is important to change the processes to reduce psychopathology. Requisites PSYC 2410 and restricted to 3rd or 4th year Psychology or Cognitive Science majors.
Effective Date 08/01/2022 This course will survey contemporary research and theory in affective science. We will examine the origins, functions, and behavioral and social consequences of emotions, paying particular attention to cross-cultural and cross-species evidence. Requisites Students need to be a 3rd or 4th year PSYC, COG SCI or NESC major and can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #47 Psychology of Emotion
Effective Date 08/01/2025 In this course we will investigate how historical and social contexts of different types of inequality inform individual’s psychological processes. Further, we will discuss how these psychological processes may, in turn, exacerbate or mitigate inequality. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC majors and students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #60 Psychology of Inequalities
Effective Date 11/20/2023 This course will cover contemporary data and theory in high level cognitive processes, including reasoning, choice, problem solving, creativity, and collaborative thinking. Requisites Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC or Cog Sci majors. Must have completed PSYC 2150. Students can’t enroll if previously taken PSYC 4500 topic #65 High-level Cognition.
Effective Date 08/01/2025 A broad perspective on the expanding field of social neuroscience. A. Topics include but are not limited to social perception, social cognition, person perception, theory of mind, attitudes, and interpersonal processes. Emphasis on understanding the reciprocal interaction between brain function and everyday social behaviors.
PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050. Requisites Completed PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 with a grade of D- or better. Restricted to Psychology, or Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience, or Behavioral Neuroscience BS majors. Credits: 3
PSYC 4970Distinguished Major Thesis I3
Effective Date 08/01/2024 A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings.
Participants in the Distinguished Majors Program in Psychology. Credits: 3
PSYC 4980Distinguished Major Thesis II3
Effective Date 08/01/2024 A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. The thesis may be based on empirical research conducted by the student or a critical review or theoretical analysis of existing findings.
