Courses

Provides an introduction to neuroendocrinology with a focus on the interaction between hormones and brain function. Prereqs., PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 or instructor consent. Same as NRSC 5092. Formerly PSCY 4092. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Examines the principles of educational and adolescent psychology and development that play a significant role in analyzing and understanding the complex processes in middle and secondary school classrooms. Course has both theoretical and practical dimensions. Same as EDUC 4112.

Neuropharmacology is the study of drug action within the central nervous system. This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the biochemical basis of drug action at the cellular level. Topics covered include the following: 1) principles of pharmacology; 2) brain neurotransmitter systems; 3) addiction and the mechanisms of psychoactive action; 4) biochemical basis of psychiatric disorders and their pharmacological treatment. Prereqs., PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and CHEM 1133. Formerly PSYC 4132. Same as NRSC 5132.

One lab, three lectures per week. Introduces the study of judgment and decision making processes (estimation, prediction and diagnosis, choice under certainty, and risky decision making) and the methods that have been developed to improve these processes (statistical modeling, decision analysis, and expert systems). Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2606 and 3101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Traumatic brain injury is prevalent in all aspects of society, with incidence rates varying according to age, gender, military affiliation and participation in certain sports. The course will delve into the full spectrum of consequences following injury, beginning with the individual neural cells in the brain through to the behaving individual. It will also cover strategies to improve functional recovery. Prereq., PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100. Recommended prereq., PSYC/NRSC 4132. Restricted to junior/seniors or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Advanced course in human cognitive processes. Focuses on attention pattern recognition. Memory, learning, language, visual thought, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Discusses major theories and ideas in terms of the research they have inspired. Emphasis varies with instructor. One lab per week; research project required. Prereqs., PSYC 1001,2145, and 3101. Same as PSYC 5145. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite classes of PSYC 1001, 2145, and 3101.

An introduction to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Provides a survey of the neuropsychological underpinnings for a wide range of cognitive functions: motor control, object recognition, spatial processing, attention, language, memory and emotion. One lab, three lectures per week. Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2012 or NRSC 2100, PSYC 3101 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or APPM 2750 or CHEN 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818. Same as PSYC 4155.

An introduction to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Provides a survey of the neuropsychological underpinnings for a wide range of cognitive functions: motor control, object recognition, spatial processing, attention, language, memory and emotion. One lab, three lectures per week. Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2012 or NRSC 2100, PSYC 3101 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or APPM 2750 or CHEN 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818. Same as NRSC 4155.

One lab, three lect. per week. Analyzes peripheral and central mechanisms involved in the transduction and interpretation of experience. Gives special attention to vision and audition; major theories in these areas are discussed in terms of research they have inspired. Prereqs., PSYC 1001 and 3101.

Introduction to cognitive neuroscience (how the brain gives rise to thought) using computer simulations based on the neural networks of the brain. Covers a full range of cognitive phenomena including perception and attention, learning and memory, language, and higher-level cognition based on both large-scale cortical neuroanatomy and detailed properties of cortical neural networks. One lab per week. Recommended only for students with a strong interest in the topic, as it requires a combination of computer modeling, neuroscience and cognition. Prereq., PSCY 1001, 2012, 2145, and 3101. Same as PSYC 5175. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Studies processes of perceiving speech, interpreting it as meaningful, and expressing intentions to communicate as utterances. Emphasizes roles of the brain and of perceptual and motor systems. Writing, gestural, and animal communicative systems also are treated. Prereqs., PSYC 1001 and LING 2000. Same as LING 4220.

Examines borderline disorders as extreme variations of the normal personality. Focuses on major functional and organic disorders, theories of mental disorders, and methods of psychotherapy. Prereq., PSYC 1001. Credit not granted for this course and PSYC 3313.

Designed primarily for psychology majors interested in learning about research methodology. Topics include research design, data collection and data analysis,and written research reports. Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2606, and 3101. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite classes of PSYC 1001, 2606, and 3101. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Discusses behavior of representative members of each animal phylum. Emphasizes ontogeny of behavior as well as phylogeny. Prereq., PSYC 1001 or EBIO 1210. Same as PSYC 5385.

Learn to evaluate research methods as they relate to etiology, assessment, and intervention of psychological disorders. Emphasizes the importance of using sound methodological strategies in both research and clinical settings. Three lectures, one lab per week. Prereqs., PSYC1001, 3101, and 3313 or 4303. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite classes of PSYC 1001, PSYC 3101, and either PSYC 3313 or 4303. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Offers a psychological study of structure, organization, and development of the person as a whole. Analysis of major theories, methods, and research, including topics such as emotion, motivation, temperament, inner experience, identity and the self, personality change, and the influence of sociocultural context.

Includes outline of development of psychological theories since the Greek philosophers, the story of experimental psychology and its problems, and schools of psychological thinking. Students read original sources in English and English translations.

Allows students to expand their powers as they think about psychological problems, or about how psychological knowledge and techniques can be applied to pressing political, economic, biological, quantitative, and social issues. Encourages intellectual discipline and critical thinking about concepts and ideas; enables students to participate in oral and written discussion. May not be repeated, only 3 credit hours allowed. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Psychology (PSCY)majors only.

Studies and analyzes special interest topics from the broad and diversified field of psychology. Particular section content is determined by instructor. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided the topics vary. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only. Same as PSYC 5541. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Neuropsychological disorders are behavioral and cognitive expressions of underlying brain diseases or injury. The course will provide in-depth coverage from clinical perspectives of wide range of disorders caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, degenerative diseases, and inflammatory diseases. Students will learn the various neurologic, neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods for assessing and diagnosing these disorders and will review specific illustrative cases. Recommended prereqs., PSYC 3313 or 4303. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Covers an intensive survey and synthesis of recent findings contributing to our understanding of the neurobiological basis of addiction. Analysis of both drug and behavioral addictions will be made at the molecular, cellular and neurocircuitry levels and synthesized into models utilizing common themes between various addictions and contributing pathologies. Prereq., PSYC 4132 or NRSC 4132. NRSC 4545 and 5545 are the same course. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of PSYC 4132 & NRSC 4132 with grade of C- or better.

Examines women's mental health risks as the occur over the life span, from adolescence through menopause, and helps students develop a multi-dimensional understanding of factors contributing to the higher prevalence of women's mental health disorders, including social, neurobiological, cultural, developmental, reproductive, behavioral, cognitive and emotional factors. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only. Prereqs., PSYC 3313 or 4303. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

Examines the development of language in childhood and into adult life, emphasizing the role of environment and biological endowment in learning to communicate with words, sentences, and narratives. Restricted to Psychology majors only. Prereqs. or coreqs., PSYC 1001 and LING 2000. Same as LING 4560 and SLHS 4560. Prerequisites: Restricted to Psychology majors only.

In-depth study of selected topics in social psychology. Particular section content each semester is determined by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours, provided the topics vary. Prereqs., PSYC 1001, 2606 and 3101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

In-depth consideration of human developmental processes across the life span. Includes coverage ofthe major topics in human development, such as physical, cognitive, social, and personality development. Prereq., PSYC 1001.