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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 25WI, 25SP · tagged with PSYC Core · returned 13 results

  • CGSC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits

    Cross-listed courses CGSC 232/PSYC 232. An introduction to the study of mental activity. Topics include attention, pattern recognition and perception, memory, concept formation, categorization, and cognitive development. Some attention to gender and individual differences in cognition, as well as cultural settings for cognitive activities. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology/Cognitive Science 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.

    Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233.

    Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

    • Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or CGSC 100 or CGSC 130 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CGSC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes, PSYC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes
    • CGSC Core CL: 200 level LING Related Field PSYC Cognitive Studies PSYC Core PSYC Pertinent EDUC 1 Learning Cognition Development
    • CGSC  232.01 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233. 16 spots held for rising junior CGSC majors. Spots to be released the day after rising juniors register.

  • MUSC 227 Perception and Cognition of Music 6 credits

    Covers basic issues in auditory perception and cognition with an emphasis on the perception of musical pitch, including sensory discrimination, categorical perception, roughness and dissonance, absolute pitch, and auditory streaming. Other topics to be covered include the processing of language and music, and emotional responses to music. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Music 227 and 228 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    A grade of C- or better must be earned in both MUSC 227 & 228 to staisfy the LS requirement.

    Requires concurrent registration in MUSC 228.

    Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a MUSC 227 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, MUSC 228, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): One MUSC 100, 200 or 300 Level Course not including Lesson or Ensemble courses OR one PSYC 100, 200, 300 Level Course with a grade of C- or better.

    • MUSC 228: Perception and Cognition of Music Lab
    • CGSC Elective CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PSYC Cognitive Studies PSYC Core PSYC Pertinent SDSC XDept Elective
    • MUSC  227.00 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Justin London 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • M, WWeitz Center 230 9:50am-11:00am
    • FWeitz Center 230 9:40am-10:40am
    • A grade of C- or better must be earned in both MUSC 227 & 228 to staisfy the LS requirement.

  • PSYC 210 Psychology of Learning and Memory 6 credits

    A summary of theoretical approaches, historical influences and contemporary research in the area of human and animal learning. The course provides a background in classical, operant, and contemporary conditioning models, and these are applied to issues such as behavioral therapy, drug addiction, decision-making, education, and choice. It is recommended that students enroll concurrently in Psychology 211. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 210 and 211 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    It is recommended that students enroll concurrently in Psychology 211.

    • Winter 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or NEUR 127 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PSYC Core EDUC 1 Learning Cognition Development PSYC Biological & Behavioral Processes
    • PSYC  210.00 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
    • Size:40
    • M, WOlin 141 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FOlin 141 2:20pm-3:20pm
  • PSYC 216 Behavioral Neuroscience 6 credits

    An introduction to the physiological bases of complex behaviors in mammals, with an emphasis on neural and hormonal mechanisms. Psychology 216 does not require concurrent registration in Psychology 217, however, a grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 216 and 217 to satisfy the LS requirement. Expected preparation: Psychology 110 or instructor permission.

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • CGSC Elective CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PSYC Core PSYC Biological & Behavioral Processes
    • PSYC  216.00 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Lawrence Wichlinski 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WBoliou 104 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FBoliou 104 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • PSYC 220 Sensation and Perception 6 credits

    We will address the question of how humans acquire information from the world to support action, learning, belief, choice, and the host of additional mental states that comprise the subject matter of psychology. In other words “How do we get the outside inside?” We will initially consider peripheral anatomical structures (e.g., the eye) and proceed through intermediate levels of sensory coding and transmission to cover the brain regions associated with each of the major senses. Readings will include primary sources and a text. In addition to exams and papers, students will conduct an investigation into an area of personal interest. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 220 and 221 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CGSC Elective CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PSYC Cognitive Studies PSYC Core PSYC Biological & Behavioral Processes
    • PSYC  220.00 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Julia Strand 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WAnderson Hall 329 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 329 9:40am-10:40am
    • 8 spots held for Sophomores (SO04, SO05, SO06) that will expire after the registration appointment times for these students have passed.

  • PSYC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits

    Cross-listed courses CGSC 232/PSYC 232. An introduction to the study of mental activity. Topics include attention, pattern recognition and perception, memory, concept formation, categorization, and cognitive development. Some attention to gender and individual differences in cognition, as well as cultural settings for cognitive activities. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology/Cognitive Science 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    16 seats held for Cognitive Science majors until the day after junior priority registration.

    Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233.

    Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a CGSC/PSYC 233 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, CGSC/PSYC 232, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

    • Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab WR2 Writing Requirement 2
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 or CGSC 100 or CGSC 130 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CGSC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes, PSYC 233: Laboratory in Cognitive Processes
    • CGSC Core CL: 200 level LING Related Field PSYC Cognitive Studies PSYC Core PSYC Pertinent EDUC 1 Learning Cognition Development
    • PSYC  232.01 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • Requires concurrent registration in CGSC/PSYC 233. 16 spots held for rising junior CGSC majors. Spots to be released the day after rising juniors register.

  • PSYC 234 Psychology of Language 6 credits

    This course will cover a range of aspects of language use. We will spend time discussing language production and comprehension, discourse processing, the relationship between language and thought, and language acquisition. Additionally, we will touch on issues of memory, perception, concepts, mental representation, and neuroscience. Throughout the course, we will emphasize both the individual and social aspects of language as well as the dynamic and fluid nature of language use. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 234 and 235 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    Concurrent registration in PSYC 235 is optional but strongly recommended.

    • Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab CX, Cultural/Literature
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CGSC Elective CL: 200 level LING Pertinent LING Related Field PSYC Cognitive Studies PSYC Core
    • PSYC  234.00 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Mija Van Der Wege 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WWeitz Center 235 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FWeitz Center 235 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • Concurrent registration in PSYC 235 is optional but strongly recommended. 8 spots held for S004, SO05 and SO06 that will expire after the registration appointment times for these students have passed.

  • PSYC 244 Positive Psychology 6 credits

    This course evaluates the effort to use the tools of psychological science to understand the sources and nature of positive human strengths, characteristics, resources, and aspirations, and to apply any knowledge gained to help individuals and institutions function more effectively.

    • Fall 2024
    • SI, Social Inquiry
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CL: 200 level PSYC Core PSYC Social Develop Personality Clinic & Health
    • PSYC  244.00 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Neil Lutsky 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • T, THLeighton 304 10:10am-11:55am
  • PSYC 251 Lifespan Development 6 credits

    This course explores the concepts, theories, and research on human development as it occurs over the lifespan and across contexts. We will learn about physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental milestones and challenges unique to each stage of human development. This exploration “from womb to tomb” includes infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, adulthood, and old age. Through readings, class discussions, and group and individual activities, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts we are learning to the world around us.

    • Winter 2025
    • SI, Social Inquiry
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CL: 200 level PSYC Core EDUC 1 Learning Cognition Development PSYC Social Develop Personality Clinic & Health
    • PSYC  251.00 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Emily Hazlett 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WOlin 141 9:50am-11:00am
    • FOlin 141 9:40am-10:40am
  • PSYC 256 Social Behavior and Interpersonal Processes 6 credits

    The social psychological analysis of human social behavior, interpersonal processes, and group influences. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 256 and 257 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    Concurrent registration in Psychology 257 is optional, but strongly recommended.

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CL: 200 level PSYC Core PSYC Social Develop Personality Clinic & Health
    • PSYC  256.00 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Sharon Akimoto 🏫 👤
    • Size:28
    • T, THWeitz Center 235 10:10am-11:55am
  • PSYC 260 Health Psychology 6 credits

    This course will examine how psychological principles can be employed to promote and maintain health, prevent and treat illness, and encourage adherence to disease treatment regimens. Within a biopsychosocial framework, we will analyze behavioral patterns and public policies that influence risk for cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic pain, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases, among other conditions. Additionally, students in groups will critically examine the effects of local policies on health outcomes and propose policy changes supported by theory and research. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 260 and 261 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    • Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • ACE Applied CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PPOL Public Health PSYC Core PSYC Social Develop Personality Clinic & Health
    • PSYC  260.00 Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Gisel Flores-Montoya 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 12:30pm-1:40pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 1:10pm-2:10pm
  • PSYC 263 Sleep and Dreaming 6 credits

    This course will examine recent experimental findings and current perspectives on sleep, dreaming, sleep disorders, and states of consciousness.

    • Winter 2025
    • SI, Social Inquiry
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 110 with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Psychology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Psychology IB exam.

    • CL: 200 level NEUR Elective PSYC Core PSYC Biological & Behavioral Processes
    • PSYC  263.00 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Lawrence Wichlinski 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WLanguage & Dining Center 104 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FLanguage & Dining Center 104 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • PSYC 264 Relationship Science 6 credits

    What makes two people attracted to one another? Why do some relationships last for decades, and others for just weeks? In what ways do our relationships influence our understanding of who we are? In this course, we will address questions like these by exploring the field of relationship science, a research area that leverages the scientific method to study interpersonal attraction and relationships. The content covered in this course will focus primarily on insights drawn from psychological research on romantic relationships, with particular attention to questions of how people across diverse backgrounds and identities experience their relationships. Expected preparation: Psychology 110

    Requires concurrent registration in PSYC 265.

    Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a PSYC 265 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, PSYC 264, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

    • Winter 2025
    • SI, Social Inquiry
    • PSYC 265: Relationship Science Lab
    • CL: 200 level PSYC Core PSYC Social Develop Personality Clinic & Health
    • PSYC  264.00 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Emma McGorray 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 2:20pm-3:20pm

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