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Your search for courses · during 2023-24 · tagged with PSYC Core · returned 14 results

  • CGSC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits

    Cross-listed with 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.

    CGSC 233 required. Cross listed with PSYC 232.

    • Winter 2024
    • Science with Lab Writing Requirement
    • Psychology 110, Cognitive Science 100, Cognitive Science 130 or instructor permission

      concurrent registration in Cognitive Science 233.

    • EDUC Cluster 1 Learn, Cogntn, Psychology Pertinent CGSC Core Linguistics Related Field Psychology Core Psychology Cognitive Studies
    • CGSC  232.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
    • M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
    • FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
  • 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.

    • Fall 2023
    • Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter Writing Requirement
    • Psychology 110 or Neuroscience 127 or instructor permission

    • EDUC Cluster 1 Learn, Cogntn, Psychology Core Psyc Biologcl & Behavorl Proc NEUR Elective
    • PSYC  210.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
    • Size:30
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 210 10)

    • PSYC  210.10 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Julie Neiworth 🏫 👤
    • Size:2
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 210 00

  • 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 2024
    • Science with Lab
    • CGSC Elective Psychology Core Psyc Biologcl & Behavorl Proc NEUR Elective
    • PSYC  216.00 Spring 2024

    • Faculty:Lawrence Wichlinski 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WBoliou 104 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FBoliou 104 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • PSYC 218 Hormones, Brain, and Behavior 6 credits

    In this course, students will learn about how hormones act in the brain and the body to affect behaviors. This course draws heavily on biological psychology and students learn about techniques in neuroendocrinology to better understand cellular function, neural circuits, and the display of behaviors. Team-based learning and case studies are used to explore the endocrine system, sexual differentiation, the stress response, thirst and digestion, and reproductive behaviors. The experimental evidence upon which our understanding of hormones, brain, and behavior is constructed is emphasized. Enrollment in Psychology 219 is recommended. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Psychology 218 and 219 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    • Winter 2024
    • Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
    • Psychology 110 or instructor consent

    • NEUR Elective Psychology Core Psyc Biologcl & Behavorl Proc
    • PSYC  218.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤
    • T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 218 10)

    • PSYC  218.10 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤
    • T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 218 00

  • 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.

    • Winter 2024, Spring 2024
    • Psychology 110 or instructor permission

    • CGSC Elective NEUR Elective Psychology Core Psyc Biologcl & Behavorl Proc Psychology Cognitive Studies
    • PSYC  220.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Julia Strand 🏫 👤
    • M, WLeighton 305 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FLeighton 305 2:20pm-3:20pm
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 220 10)

    • PSYC  220.10 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Julia Strand 🏫 👤
    • M, WLeighton 305 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FLeighton 305 2:20pm-3:20pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 220 00

    • PSYC  220.00 Spring 2024

    • Faculty:Violet Brown 🏫 👤
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 220 10)

    • PSYC  220.10 Spring 2024

    • Faculty:Violet Brown 🏫 👤
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 220 00

  • PSYC 232 Cognitive Processes 6 credits

    Cross-listed with CGSC 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 is given 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 PSYC/CGSC 232 and 233 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    PSYC 233 required. Cross listed with CGSC 232.

    • Winter 2024
    • Science with Lab Writing Requirement
    • Psychology 110, Cognitive Science 100, Cognitive Science 130 or permission of the instructor.

      Requires concurrent registration in Psychology 233.

    • EDUC Cluster 1 Learn, Cogntn, CGSC Core Psychology Core Psychology Cognitive Studies
    • PSYC  232.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
    • FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
  • PSYC 238 Memory Processes 6 credits

    Memory is involved in nearly every human activity: We use our memory not only when we reminisce about the past, but when we study for our exams, talk to our friends, and tie our shoes. This course explores the psychological science of human memory. We will examine different types of memory, how we encode new memories and retrieve old ones, how to ensure a memory is never forgotten, and how to implant a false memory in someone else. In doing so we will look at both old and new research, and discuss how memory research can be applied to some real world environments, such as courtrooms and classrooms. By the end of the course you will be familiar with the major issues in the field of memory research and be able to evaluate the quality of the studies used as evidence in these debates.

    PSYC 239 required. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both PSYC 238 & 239 to satisfy the LS requirement.

    • Fall 2023
    • Social Inquiry
    • Psychology 110 or instructor consent

    • CGSC Elective Psychology Core Psychology Cognitive Studies
    • PSYC  238.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Mija Van Der Wege 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WWeitz Center 235 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FWeitz Center 235 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 238 10)

    • PSYC  238.10 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Mija Van Der Wege 🏫 👤
    • Size:8
    • M, WWeitz Center 235 11:10am-12:20pm
    • FWeitz Center 235 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 238 00

  • PSYC 246 Human Sexuality 6 credits

    Humans are a sexual animal. Not only do we engage in sexual behavior for procreation, but also at times for pleasure, intimacy, affiliation, and profit. Furthermore, we maintain sexual and gender identities that affect our behaviors and help us organize our social worlds. These identities develop over time, through our childhood and adolescence and into adulthood. We also place boundaries on sexuality and gender through norms, laws, and social conventions. Sexuality is at once commonplace and private, ubiquitous yet taboo. In this course, we will explore the many dimensions and paradoxes of human sexuality and its connection to our psychology. We will also consider these topics in the context of real-world phenomena and cross-cultural examples.

    • Fall 2023
    • Social Inquiry
    • Psychology 110 or instructor consent

    • Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea Psychology Core
    • PSYC  246.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Mitchell Campbell 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • T, THAnderson Hall 329 10:10am-11:55am
  • PSYC 248 Cross-Cultural Psychology 6 credits

    Do psychological principles apply universally or are they culture specific? How does the exploration of psychological phenomena across cultures inform our understanding of human behavior? This course examines major theoretical and empirical work in the field of Cross-Cultural Psychology. A major component will be on applied products, such as a web site containing 1) a critical analysis of a particular cross-cultural psychological phenomenon, and 2) an evidence-based proposal for improving cross-cultural interaction.

    • Spring 2024
    • International Studies Social Inquiry
    • Psychology 110 or instructor consent

    • Ccst Princ Cross-Cult Analysis Psychology Core Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea
    • PSYC  248.00 Spring 2024

    • Faculty:Sharon Akimoto 🏫 👤
    • T, THWeitz Center 235 1:15pm-3:00pm
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 248 10)

    • PSYC  248.10 Spring 2024

    • Faculty:Sharon Akimoto 🏫 👤
    • T, THWeitz Center 235 1:15pm-3:00pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 248 00

  • PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 6 credits

    An introduction to the concept of development, examining both theoretical models and empirical evidence. Prenatal through late childhood is covered with some discussion of adolescence when time permits. Topics include the development of personality and identity, social behavior and knowledge, and cognition. In addition, attention is paid to current applications of theory to such topics as: day care, the role of the media, and parenting.

    • Fall 2023
    • Social Inquiry Writing Requirement
    • Psychology 110 or instructor permission

    • EDUC Cluster 1 Learn, Cogntn, CGSC Elective Psychology Core Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea
    • PSYC  250.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Kathleen Galotti 🏫 👤
    • Size:25
    • M, WHulings 316 9:50am-11:00am
    • FHulings 316 9:40am-10:40am
  • PSYC 254 Psychopathology 6 credits

    This course will focus on causal factors and clinical presentations of mental disorders, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, dissociative disorders, and psychotic disorders, among others. We will use an integrative approach that incorporates psychological, biological, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspectives. Methods of assessment and treatment will also at times be discussed.

    • Fall 2023, Winter 2024
    • Social Inquiry
    • Psychology 110 or instructor permission.

    • Psychology Core Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea NEUR Elective
    • PSYC  254.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Ken Abrams 🏫 👤
    • Size:20
    • T, THAnderson Hall 329 1:15pm-3:00pm
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 254 10)

    • PSYC  254.10 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Ken Abrams 🏫 👤
    • Size:8
    • T, THAnderson Hall 329 1:15pm-3:00pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 254 00

    • PSYC  254.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Ken Abrams 🏫 👤
    • Size:28
    • T, THAnderson Hall 121 3:10pm-4:55pm
  • PSYC 256 Social Behavior and Interpersonal Processes 6 credits

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

    • Winter 2024
    • Science with Lab
    • Psychology 110 or instructor consent

    • Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea Psychology Core
    • PSYC  256.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Neil Lutsky 🏫 👤
    • Size:32
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 9:50am-11:00am
    • FAnderson Hall 121 9:40am-10:40am
  • 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 2023
    • Science with Lab Quantitative Reasoning Encounter
    • Psychology 110 or instructor permission

    • NEUR Elective Health Issues Acad Cvc Engmnt/Appl Psychology Core Psyc Soc,Deve,Pers,Clin & Hea Pub Pol Public Health
    • PSYC  260.00 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Gisel Flores-Montoya 🏫 👤
    • Size:29
    • MAnderson Hall 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • WOlin 141 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 2:20pm-3:20pm
    • 8 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 260 10)

    • PSYC  260.10 Fall 2023

    • Faculty:Gisel Flores-Montoya 🏫 👤
    • Size:3
    • MAnderson Hall 121 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • WOlin 141 1:50pm-3:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 2:20pm-3:20pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist on PSYC 260 01

  • 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 2024
    • Social Inquiry
    • Psychology 110 or instructor permission

    • Health Issues NEUR Elective Psychology Core Psyc Biologcl & Behavorl Proc
    • PSYC  263.00 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Lawrence Wichlinski 🏫 👤
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 12:30pm-1:40pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 1:10pm-2:10pm
    • 10 spots held for sophomores (sophomores register for PSYC 263 10)

    • PSYC  263.10 Winter 2024

    • Faculty:Lawrence Wichlinski 🏫 👤
    • M, WAnderson Hall 121 12:30pm-1:40pm
    • FAnderson Hall 121 1:10pm-2:10pm
    • Held for sophomores, sophomores unable to register should waitlist for PSYC 263.00

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