Fall Term Schedule
Fall 2025
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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PSYC 101-01
Marie-Joelle Estrada
MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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PSYC 101-02
Christopher Niemiec
MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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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.
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PSYC 110-1
Kevin Davis
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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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.
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PSYC 110-2
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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PSYC 110-3
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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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.
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PSYC 110-4
M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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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.
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PSYC 110-5
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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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.
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PSYC 111-1
Chung-Lin Yang
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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.
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PSYC 151-1
Brian Keane
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
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PSYC 151-3
R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
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PSYC 151-4
F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
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PSYC 151-5
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
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PSYC 151-6
W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111
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PSYC 152-1
Chung-Lin Yang
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110
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PSYC 170-01
Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171. This is a social science course.
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PSYC 181-1
Christopher Niemiec
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-2
M 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-3
R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-4
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-5
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-6
R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-7
T 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-8
T 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181-9
W 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.
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PSYC 181W-1
Christopher Niemiec
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
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PSYC 183-01
Dora Biro
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites.
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PSYC 205-01
Daniel Mruzek
MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation. Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCSC core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153)
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PSYC 219-01
Jeremy Jamieson
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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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.
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PSYC 219W-01
Jeremy Jamieson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
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PSYC 230-01
Claire Shimshock
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being. This is a social science course.
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PSYC 231-01
Cameron Hecht
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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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, or STAT 213.
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PSYC 231W-02
Cameron Hecht
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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PSYC 242-1
Renee Madathil
MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201
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PSYC 261-01
Florian Jaeger
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances.
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PSYC 263-01
Harry Reis
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise). This is a social science course.
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PSYC 263W-1
Harry Reis
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
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PSYC 267-01
Marie-Joelle Estrada
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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PSYC 267W-01
Marie-Joelle Estrada
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
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PSYC 274W-01
Kate Phillips
W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement 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.
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PSYC 274W-02
Catherine Schmied Towsley
R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement 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.
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PSYC 301W-1
Christopher Niemiec
T 9:00AM - 11:00AM
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In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course. This is a social science course.
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PSYC 302-1
Christopher Niemiec
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This is a social science course.
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PSYC 351-1
Loisa Bennetto
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides guided, direct research experiences in developmental neuropsychology, with a particular focus on autism and other developmental disabilities. This is a social science course.
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PSYC 372-1
Jeremy Jamieson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This is a social science course.
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PSYC 373-1
Andrew Elliot
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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PSYC 386V-1
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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PSYC 389-1
David Dodell-Feder
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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PSYC 390-01
Christopher Niemiec
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This is a social science course.
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PSYC 390-02
Karl Rosengren
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This is a social science course.
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PSYC 390W-01
Christopher Niemiec
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. Students will have writing assignments on psychology content related to the mini-course offerings that they will construct, pitch to their peers and instructor, and ultimately teach. Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.
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PSYC 391-1
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-2
Diane Morse
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-3
Ronald Rogge
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-4
Lynne Levato
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-5
Karyn Hartz-Mandell
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-6
Karyn Hartz-Mandell
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-7
Melissa Apple
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-8
Justin Russotti
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 391-9
Karl Rosengren
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 394-1
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the Internship Registration Form
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PSYC 394-2
Melissa Apple
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the Internship Registration Form
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PSYC 394-3
Peter Wyman
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the Internship Registration Form
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PSYC 395-1
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-10
Lisa Starr
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-11
Isobel Heck
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-12
David Dodell-Feder
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-13
Jeremy Jamieson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-14
Jennie Noll
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-15
Peter Wyman
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-16
Jennifer Aube
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-2
Karl Rosengren
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-3
Judith Smetana
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-4
Melissa Apple
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-5
Bonnie Le
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-6
Elizabeth Handley
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-7
Patrick Davies
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-8
Christie Petrenko
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395-9
Ronald Rogge
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395W-1
Jeremy Jamieson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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PSYC 395W-2
Bonnie Le
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
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Fall 2025
Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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Monday | |
PSYC 110-2
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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. |
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PSYC 110-4
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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. |
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PSYC 181-2
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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Monday and Wednesday | |
PSYC 181-1
Christopher Niemiec
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 183-01
Dora Biro
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Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites. |
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PSYC 101-02
Christopher Niemiec
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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. |
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PSYC 263-01
Harry Reis
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Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise). This is a social science course. |
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PSYC 101-01
Marie-Joelle Estrada
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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. |
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PSYC 205-01
Daniel Mruzek
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Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation. Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCSC core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153) |
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PSYC 242-1
Renee Madathil
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Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201 |
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Tuesday | |
PSYC 301W-1
Christopher Niemiec
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In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course. This is a social science course. |
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PSYC 181-7
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 181-8
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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Tuesday and Thursday | |
PSYC 110-1
Kevin Davis
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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. |
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PSYC 219-01
Jeremy Jamieson
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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. |
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PSYC 261-01
Florian Jaeger
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Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances. |
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PSYC 151-1
Brian Keane
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 |
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PSYC 152-1
Chung-Lin Yang
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Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110 |
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PSYC 230-01
Claire Shimshock
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What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being. This is a social science course. |
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PSYC 170-01
Karl Rosengren; Daniel Mruzek
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This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171. This is a social science course. |
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PSYC 231-01
Cameron Hecht
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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, or STAT 213. |
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PSYC 267-01
Marie-Joelle Estrada
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Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change. This is a social science course. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 |
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PSYC 111-1
Chung-Lin Yang
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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. |
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PSYC 151-6
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 |
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PSYC 274W-01
Kate Phillips
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement 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. |
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PSYC 181-9
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 181-3
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 274W-02
Catherine Schmied Towsley
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement 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. |
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PSYC 181-4
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 151-3
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 |
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PSYC 110-5
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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. |
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PSYC 181-5
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 181-6
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A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change. |
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PSYC 151-4
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 |
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PSYC 110-3
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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. |
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PSYC 151-5
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Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment. This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111 |