Explores social, cognitive, psychobiological and behavioral aspects of exercise and other forms of physical activity. Examines how psychological and neuroscience research have been used to study how participation in regular physical activity affects mental health and how psychological and other variables influence participation in, adherence to, enjoyment of, and consequences of exercise and physical activity. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Provides a comprehensive treatment of how the brain acquires, stores, and retrieves memories. To do this we will consider (a) the methods used to address these issues, (b) what we know about how brain systems are organized to support memories of different types,and (c) the synaptic mechanisms that are involved. Same as NRSC 5032. Formerly PSYC 4032 Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or PSYC 4052 or NRSC 2100 or NRSC 4052 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
This advanced course covers the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system in detail, and applies that understanding to the visual, auditory, and sensorimotor systems, demonstrating how the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system can be used to explain behavior. The laboratory uses live animals and computer simulations. NRSC 4052 and PSYC 4052 are the same course. Same as NRSC/PSYC 5052. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and one of the following sequences EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 or CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1133 or PHYS 1010 and 1020 or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 (all minimum grade C-).
This advanced course covers the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system in detail, and applies that understanding to the visual, auditory, and sensorimotor systems, demonstrating how the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system can be used to explain behavior. The laboratory uses live animals and computer simulations. NRSC 4052 and PSYC 4052 are the same course. Same as NRSC/PSYC 5052. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and one of the following sequences EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 or CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1133 or PHYS 1010 and 1020 or PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 (all minimum grade C-).
Provides an introduction to the concept of stress and the physiological systems involved. Factors modulating stress vulnerability versus resilience, and stress interactions with other systems with health relevance will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on current research on brain mechanisms. A strong foundation and interest in biological psychology, neuroscience, and physiology is recommended. Formerly PSYC 4062. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).
Provides a review of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and then explores how alterations in these systems can result in neurologic or psychiatric disorders. Emphasizes pathological neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology, which is essential for understanding problems related to health and disease. Same as NRSC 5072. Formerly PSYC 4072. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or PSYC 4052 or NRSC 2100 or NRSC 4052 and one of the following sequences of courses: EBIO 1210 and 1220, or MCDB 1150 and 2150, or MCDB 1150 and EBIO 1220, or EBIO 1210 and MCDB 2150 (all minimum grade C-).
Provides an in-depth survey of the neural mechanisms of learning, motivated behavior and decision making. Analysis will focus on the interaction of neural circuits underlying these processes with particular attention to the cellular, molecular and information-processing aspects of identified pathways and considered into the context learning-based and neuroeconomic models of choice. Same as NRSC 5082. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of NRSC 2100 or NRSC 4052 (minimum grade C-).
Provides an introduction to neuroendocrinology with a focus on the interaction between hormones and brain function. Same as NRSC 5092. Formerly PSCY 4092. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) or Neuroscience (NRSC) 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.
Study of drug action within the central nervous system. This course is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the neurobiological and neurochemical mechanisms of drug action. 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. Formerly PSYC 4132. Same as NRSC 5132. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and CHEM 1133 (all minimum grade C-).
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). Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2606 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-). 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. Recommended prereq., NRSC 4132. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) majors only.
Advanced course in human cognitive processes. Covers key aspects of cognition, such as perception, attention, learning, memory, language,and thinking. Discusses major theories and ideas in terms of the research they have inspired. Emphasis varies with instructor. One lab per week and a research project is required. Same as PSYC 5145. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2145 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-).
An introduction to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Provides a survey of the neuropsychological underpinnings for a wide range of cognitive functions: vision, object recognition, attention, language, memory and executive function. One lab per week. Same as PSYC 4155. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 1001 and PSCY 2012 or NRSC 2100 and PSYC 2111 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 2750 or CHEN 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-).
An introduction to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. Provides a survey of the neuropsychological underpinnings for a wide range of cognitive functions: vision, object recognition, attention, language, memory and executive function. One lab per week. Same as NRSC 4155. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and PSYC 2111 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or APPM 2750 or CHEN 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818 (all minimum grade C-).
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. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-).
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. Same as PSYC 5175. Requisites: Requires prereq course of PSYC 1001 & 2012 or NRSC 2100 & PSYC 2111 or 3101 or MATH 2510 or 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or 2750 or CHEN 3010 or 3130 or ECON 3818 (min grade C-). Restricted to students w/ 57-180 credits (JR/SR) PSYC or NRSC mjrs only.
Studies topics such a speech perception, word recognition, sentence comprehension, language acquisition, bilingualism, reading and writing. Examines the role of language as a product and producer of the mind, studying interactions between language and cognition from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will become familiar with the methods of psycholinguistics and design and conduct a psycholinguistic experiment on their own. Department enforced prereqs., PSYC 1001 and LING 2000. Same as LING 4220.
Explores fundamental issues in language acquisition cross-culturally, combining methods from Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, and Computer Science. Students will explore theoretical issue using a hands-on approach that involves acquiring skills such as designing and conducting experiments, investigating corpus data, and computational modeling. Same as LING 4225. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 1001 or LING 2000 (minimum grade C).
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is prevalent in all aspects of society. The course will delve into all aspects of TBI, with particular emphasis on translational clinical neuroscience. That is, the movement of knowledge from bench, to bedside, to community. All of this knowledge resulting in better treatment of and outcome for those with TBI. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 units (Juniors or Seniors).
Introduces the study of social psychological processes, emphasizing the social cognition perspective (e.g., stereotyping, person perception, theory of planned behavior) and the methods utilized in studying these processes. Students will complete research projects as part of the course. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 2606 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-). 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. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 1001 or EBIO 1210 (minimum grade D-).
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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 3303 or PSYC 3313 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) only.
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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Psychology (PSCY) majors only.
Develops greater knowledge of the general psychological principles underlying social behavior by using methods and theories from neuroscience. Students learn about common methods in human neuroscience and how they can be applied to better understand social behavior. Requisites: Requires prereq courses of PSYC 2606 & PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 & PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3101 or ECON 3818 or IPHY 2800 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or BCOR 1020 (all min grade C-). Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (jr or sr) PSYC or NRSC majors only.
