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PSYC 101
General Psychology
An introduction to the basic concepts in psychology with primary emphasis on the study of human behavior. Topics will include motivation, learning, emotion, perception, intelligence, mental illness, and social interaction. Students will be introduced to issues in research techniques by either being involved in on-going faculty research or writing a short paper based on research articles.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 105
Sexual Behavior
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 126
Intro to Social Psyc
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 201
Developmental Psyc
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 203
Male/Fem Psychobio Inves
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 211
Psychological Data Eval
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 213
Human Factors Psych
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 216
Psychology of Performanc
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 220
Intro Cognitive Science
A survey of the new sciences of the mind. We will discuss the nature of representation, perception, and cognition, and the prospects for an empirical science of the human mind. Disciplines illuminating these issues include philosophy, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and neuroscience. (Students enrolling in Philosophy 220 must also enroll in Philosophy 371-01 with permission of the instructor.)
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 221
Research Design and Analysis
An intensive study of the methods employed in understanding human and animal behavior as well as an introduction to the problems of psychological data evaluation. Some of the topics included will be the roles of observation, description, bias, hypotheses, theory, and non-reactive research. Consideration will also be given to descriptive techniques, including measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Problems will deal with hypothesis testing, group comparisons, frequency comparisons, and analysis of variance. Enrollment in lecture and each laboratory limited.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.25 units, Lecture
PSYC 222
The Psychology of Persuasion and Influence
Social influence and persuasion are an everyday affair - we influence and are influenced by the people we observe and interact with on a daily basis. This course will begin by exploring the conditions that lead to effective persuasion and influence, including the source, the message, and the audience one is trying to persuade. We will then examine these factors by exploring persuasive techniques in many fields of interest, including business, law, medicine, politics and marketing, and through many sources such as the internet, television, newspapers, magazines, courtooms, hospitals and home. Class will include lecture, discussions, debates and student presentations. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 223
Psychosocial Perspectives of Asian Americans
This course focuses on issues (e.g., social psychological, identity, well-being) pertaining to Asian Americans. We will consider topics like acculturation, biculturalism, minority group status, cultural values and norms, relationships and roles and how they affect identity development and psychological functioning (e.g., stressors, support systems, academic achievement, mental health). We will discuss psychosocial research relevant to Asian Americans. We will develop and apply critical thinking skills in addressing Asian American issues.
1.00 units, Lecture
EDUC 225
Achvng Qlty&Integ Educ
What exactly do we mean by quality education? How do we successfully change schools that lack quality education? This course addresses such questions, with a focus on the problem of racial segregation in schooling, visions of quality and integrated education, and plans for achieving school desegregation. Emphasis will be placed on urban education and relation of educational systems in cities to those in surrounding suburbs. Academic learning will be integrated with service at school sites. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 225
Achieving Quality and Integrated Education
What exactly do we mean by quality education? How do we successfully change schools that lack quality education? This course addresses such questions, with a focus on the problem of racial segregation in schooling, visions of quality and integrated education, and plans for achieving school desegregation. Emphasis will be placed on urban education and the relation of educational systems in cities to those in surrounding suburbs. Academic learning will be integrated with service at school sites. Students should anticipate that special scheduling arrangements will be required for activities outside of regular class sessions.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 226
Social Psychology Laboratory
Studies human behavior and cognition in social situations, interactions of individuals in groups, and such topics as affiliation, aggression, and conformity. The course also covers applications of social psychology to such areas as medicine, the workplace, and the law.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 229
Indus&Organizatn Psych
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 235
Personality
The course will critically examine the factors that affect the development and change of personality in women and men. We will study how psychoanalytic, learning, cognitive, and biological perspectives illuminate our understanding of the development of such characteristics as achievement motivation, anxiety, aggression, and gender role adherence.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 236
Adolescent Psychology
This course will focus on the important theoretical and conceptual issues in adolescent psychology and their experimental support. A developmental perspective will be adopted in order to emphasize that adolescence is not an isolated period but rather part of the process of development that occurs throughout life.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 237
Health Psychology
This course examines the psychological aspects of stress, pain, and treatment as related to human wellness. The physiological underpinnings of stress and stress-related disorders are explored as well as the perspectives from personality and social psychology. The problem of pain leads to an exploration of the nature of symptoms in general, which involves an understanding of the attribution process and labeling. Finally, the psychological aspects of “becoming a patient” are considered.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 239
Child Psychopathology
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 242
Psychopathology
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 244
Human Sexuality
This course is an overview of psychological aspects of human sexuality, including social issues, gender role development, attraction, variations in sexual expression, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and historical and cultural influences. We will also cover the development and structure of reproductive systems and the physiology of sexual response, sexual cycles, and reproduction. The course provides an opportunity to gain basic knowledge, develop an awareness of attitudes, and acquire skills for conducting research and includes discussion of sexual value systems and communication skills.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 245
Studng Gay Lsbn Bisex Is
This course is a seminar which will explore the questions asked, the assumptions made, and the methods used by different disciplines to study gay, lesbian, bisexual and gender issues. There will be reading and discussion of at least some material from the biological sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. The seminar will require writing and discussion by each student for each seminar meeting, and all student writing will be read by all students.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 246
Community Psychology
In this course we will explore the major theories and principles of community psychology, a branch of psychology that explores how societal, cultural, and environmental factors impact people's psychological well-being. Topics will include community-based prevention of psychological disorders, health promotion, citizen participation and empowerment, the value of diversity, and the role of social support in buffering stress. We will also examine the goals and methods of community research, with an emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of community-based programs. Given our proximity to numerous vibrant organizations in Hartford, this course requires that students participate in a community learning activity so that they may gain first-hand experience with community collaboration and put their classroom learning into practice. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 247
Altered States of Consc
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 252
Psych of Learning
No Course Description Available.
1.25 units, Lecture
PSYC 255
Cognitive Psychology
The study of knowledge and how people use it, for example, in recall and recognition, question answering, reading, writing, and problem solving. It examines individual differences, e.g, between good and poor readers, and application of theories in cognition to “real world” tasks such as computer programming. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing the continuing influence of philosophy, linguistics, and computer science on the study of cognition. Laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate some of the topics considered in class. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 255
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory
The study of knowledge and how people use it, for example, in recall and recognition, question answering, reading, writing, and problem solving. It examines individual differences, e.g, between good and poor readers, and application of theories in cognition to “real world” tasks such as computer programming. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing the continuing influence of philosophy, linguistics, and computer science on the study of cognition. Laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate some of the topics considered in class.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 256
Learning and Memory Laboratory
A survey of traditional learning theory and current approaches to human and animal learning and memory. The course considers the acquisition and retention of skills such as reading, arithmetic, and scientific reasoning. The laboratory exercises illustrate some of the topics presented in the class lectures.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 256-01 or concurrent enrollment in Psychology 256-01
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 256
Learning and Memory
A survey of traditional learning theory and current approaches to human and animal learning and memory. The course considers the acquisition and retention of skills such as reading, arithmetic, and scientific reasoning.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 259
Transitions of Self
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 260
Soc Psych of Health&Ill
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 261
Brain and Behavior
A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 140 or Biology 181 or Biology 182.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 262
Animal Behavior
This course will examine the proximate and ultimate (how and why) causes of behavior by exploring genetic, developmental, physiological, ecological and evolutionary processes. Specific topics will include feeding, habitat selection, predation, mating, sexual reproduction, and social behaviors of the animal kingdom. Additionally, we will study how to formulate important questions about behavior and the methodology necessary to explore such hypotheses. Prerequisite: Biology 152 or 153. Enrollment limited.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152 or 153.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 265
Drugs and Behavior
A broad overview of the use and abuse of psychopharmaceuticals. We will study the classification of psychoactive drugs, their history, and the methodological research techniques used on humans and animals. The course emphasizes physiological mechanisms of drug actions, drug effects on psychological functioning including therapeutic and toxic effects.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 266
Psychobiol Sport&Exercse
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 267
Dev Psychobiology
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 270
Clinical Psychology
A survey of the concepts, methods, and theoretical issues of clinical psychology, with a focus on current and classical research and theory. Students will explore such areas as personality development from a clinical perspective, assessment, pathology, diagnosis, clinical research, and some preventative and therapeutic modes of intervention. Emphasis will also be placed upon evolving models of clinical psychology and their relationship to other areas of psychology and the life sciences.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 273
Abnormal Psychology
Some of the most influential pronouncements in psychology have been at least partly based on the study of people deemed to be abnormal or extreme in some way (e.g., “split-brain” patients). This course will provide a critical introduction to different models—medical, psychoanalytical, and others—of psychopathology (psychoses, personality disorders, etc.) We will review personal accounts of experiences deemed to be psychopathological and look at a variety of unusual experiences (e.g., deja vu, depersonalization) frequently reported by “ordinary” people.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 275
Introduction to the Psychology of Human Sexuality
This course will explore the relevant theories and research related to the study of human sexuality, primarily from a psychological perspective. Specific topics to be covered include the conceptualization of gender and sexuality, development of sexuality through the life span, how we define and understand sexually "deviant" behaviors, the conceptualization of sexuality through various cultural lenses, and the expression of sexuality in relationships.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 276
Nonverbal Communications
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 281
Group&Organzatnl Dynamcs
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 283
Psyc of Aging
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 291
Intro Child Psychology
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 293
Perception
An introduction to current understanding of how organisms maintain contact with their environments through perception. Emphasis is on vision, but other modalities are also treated. (1.25 credits with optional laboratory)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 293
Perception Laboratory
An introduction to current understanding of how organisms maintain contact with their environments through perception. Emphasis is on vision, but other modalities are also treated.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293-01 or concurrent enrollment in Psychology 293-01
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 294
Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
A study of the contributions of psychology to criminal justice procedures. We will discuss such issues as eyewitness testimony, jury selection procedures, insanity as a defense, and decision-making strategies of police, judges, and other officials. Class members will visit a court throughout the semester. Also, students are required to observe a trial during reading week.
1.00 units, Lecture
EDUC 295
Child Development
A survey of the biological, cognitive and social factors that influence the process of development. The course will focus on both theoretical and empirical issues in child development and will include topics such as attachment, language, condition, and socialization. The course will highlight how cultural factors, especially for children growing up in urban environments, influence both the manner and the end result of the developmental process. The optional laboratory introduces students to the major scientific methods of observation, interviews, and experimentation that are used to study important developmental questions in the areas of language, memory and concept development, sex-role stereotyping, prosocial development and play. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited. (11?4 course credits with optional laboratory)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units min / 1.25 units max, Lecture
PSYC 295
Child Development
A survey of the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence the process of development. The course will focus on both theoretical and empirical issues in child development and will include topics such as attachment, language, condition, and socialization. The course will highlight how cultural factors, especially for children growing up in urban environments, influence both the manner and the end result of the developmental process. The optional laboratory introduces students to the major scientific methods of observation, interviews, and experimentation that are used to study important developmental questions in the areas of language, memory and concept development, sex-role stereotyping, prosocial development and play. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory)
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 295
Child Development Laboratory
A survey of the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence the process of development. The course will focus on both theoretical and empirical issues in child development and will include topics such as attachment, language, condition, and socialization. The course will highlight how cultural factors, especially for children growing up in urban environments, influence both the manner and the end result of the developmental process. The optional laboratory introduces students to the major scientific methods of observation, interviews, and experimentation that are used to study important developmental questions in the areas of language, memory and concept development, sex-role stereotyping, prosocial development and play. This course includes a community learning component.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 300
Devlmntl Psychobiology
A comprehensive analysis of the biological and psychological nature of development, from the behavior of sperm and ovum to the emergence of complex behavior. The course will focus on human development, applying principles derived from the study of other animals. The close ties between biology and psychology will be emphasized by reviewing research that demonstrates the profound influence of experience on biological development. The optional laboratory will follow the development of rat pups from birth to weaning. Using psychobiological research methodology, we will uncover the ontogeny of neural mechanisms and explore early learning and memory capabilities and characteristics of mother-infant bonding. Prerequisite: Psychology 261 or 262 or Neuroscience 201. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units min / 1.25 units max, Seminar
PSYC 302
Behavioral Neuroscience
A selective exploration of dynamic biological and psychological interactive mechanisms of various behaviors. Specifically, the course will focus on the functional outcome of the asymmetrical brain; a multilevel analysis, from molecules to minds, of learning and memory; the study of emotions and the interaction between stress and health as studied in psychoneuroimmunology.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 310
The Psychology of Gender Differences
This course will examine various theoretical models of male and female development from a psychological perspective. By carefully evaluating the empirical research we will explore the myths of gender to understand how women and men are the same and how they are different. Studies of gender, however, must be understood in relationship to the implicit assumptions that researchers make about human nature. Therefore, we will systematically evaluate the role of conceptual and methodological bias in scientific investigations. The course will include an analysis of some non-traditional methods that have served to challenge our thinking about gender differences and sex-roles. In order to gain a broader perspective on issues of gender, we will also examine work traditionally found in other disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and biology.
Not open to first-year students.
1.00 units, Seminar
WMST 310
Psych Gender Differences
This course will examine various theoretical models of male and female development from a psychological perspective. By carefully evaluating the empirical research we will explore the myths of gender to understand how women and men are the same and how they are different. Studies of gender, however, must be understood in relationship to the implicit assumptions that researchers make about human nature. Therefore, we will systematically evaluate the role of conceptual and methodological bias in scientific investigations. The course will include an analysis of some non-traditional methods that have served to challenge our thinking about gender differences and sex-roles. In order to gain a broader perspective on issues of gender, we will also examine work traditionally found in other disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and biology. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 321
Psych of Socialization
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 324
Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
This course will focus on classic and contemporary psychological theories and research related to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. We will analyze these phenomena at the level of individuals, small groups, and institutions, with applications to forms of prejudice and discrimination based on several status characteristics, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and health. Approaches to reducing prejudice and discrimination will be examined and evaluated.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 326
Advanced Topics: Social Psychology of Educational Systems
This course will apply social psychological theory and research toward understanding behavior in educational systems. We will examine several aspects of social cognition in classrooms, including ways that social comparison processes, causal attributions, and interpersonal expectancies may influence behavior. We will study social relations in school settings including peer relations and student-teacher relations. Finally, we will address effects of the social organization of classrooms, including practices such as ability grouping, cooperative learning, mainstreaming, and desegregation. This course includes a community learning component, and students should anticipate that special scheduling arrangements will be required for activities outside of regular class sessions.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 328
Applied Social Psychology
This course will study the application of theories, methods, and research findings in the field of social psychology to significant real-world problems and phenomena. This course is fundamentally about understanding how to change human behavior using the principles and research findings of social psychology. Areas of application include education, health, conflict resolution, public policy, and law. Examples of specific problems addressed include the performance gap in education, risky health behavior, and biases in eye-witness testimony.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 330
Neurobiology of Learning & Memory
This course explores the neural mechanism underlying a wide variety of learning and memory phenomena. Special emphasis will be placed on the function of several brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex. We will examine the anatomy and physiology of these systems, and look for general principles related to neural and behavioral plasticity. The course will conducted in a seminar format; students are expected to read current and classic research articles, give class presentations, and lead discussions.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 101 or 201.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 332
Psychological Assessment
The course examines the methods used to assess differences among individuals in personality characteristics, intellectual qualities, and overt behavior. Topics to be discussed include interviewing, intelligence and achievement testing, projective techniques, objective test construction, and behavioral observation.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 221L and four other courses in Psychology.
1.25 units, Lecture
PSYC 335
Cult Divers & Ment Hlth
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 339
Developmental Psychopath
This course studies the development in humans and animals of selected psychopathological disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, and somatoform disorders. The use of drugs and their neurochemical bases at different stages of the disorders will be explored. Clinical case studies and films will be used throughout the course to illustrate each of the disorders discussed. Prerequisite: Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201 or Psychology 295.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 340
Social Cognition
This advanced course will examine how we make sense of ourselves, of other people, and of our social world, in general. This course will apply the theories used in a variety of areas of cognitive psychology (e.g. attention, memory and decision making) to questions and issues typically examined in social psychology. These questions include: How do we form impressions of others? Why are we attracted to certain people but not others? What kinds of information about people are important to us, and why? How do we explain our behavior; and how do we explain others’ behavior? How do we organize all of this information about individuals and groups into something understandable? How do we form attitudes and stereotypes? Do our moods affect how we behave? Class meetings will include lecture, discussion, debate and exercises.
Prerequisite: Psychology 226 or 255 or 256.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 342
Emotion & Cognition
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 347
Psychology & Medicine
This course will examine the influence of psychological processes on medical practice and review research in this area. The course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the integration of psychological theory with actual medical practice and empirical research. Based on readings of a variety of sources, including the primary literature, students will gain an appreciation for bio-social approaches to medicine.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 352
Artificial Intelligence
A study of basic principles and research methods in artificial intelligence. The course exposes students to selected topics in the field including pattern recognition, problem solving, theorem proving, knowledge representation, and natural language understanding by computers. The course will draw on recent advances made by cognitive scientists in each of these applications. Students are expected to study the theoretical background of an application. They will also complete several programming and simulation assignments during the semester. Prerequisite: Computer Science 215L with a grade of C- or better.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 354
Artif Intel as Science
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 356
Cognitive Science
An interdisciplinary study of a variety of subjects, including learning, memory, perception, and cognitive psychology. Some specific topics are language learning, expert systems, inferences, and planning. These topics will be approached using methods from psychology, artificial intelligence, and linguistics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Psychology 255, Psychology 256, Psychology 261 or Psychology 293.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 358
The Psychology of Reading and Language
The course will cover psychological theories of reading from both historical traditions and cognitive science perspectives. Some topics include reading acquisition, aspects of literacy and reading fluency (e.g., dyslexia), cognitive foundation for reading and writing, and the use of linguistic representation and knowledge in reading. In addition to evidence from English, the course will include research based on Hebrew and Serbo-Croatian. There will be a strong focus on the cognitive science perspective—the role of representation and processes in reading. Detailed reviews of the experimental and neuropsychological studies of language processes related to reading also will be covered.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Psychology 255, Psychology 256, Psychology 261 or Psychology 293.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 360
Cortical Plasticity
Can you change your brain? This course will review the more recent findings and debates in cortical plasticity. It will give an overview of the different mechanisms subsumed under the term plasticity, especially as it refers to brain changes in human adults. A brief introduction to adult neurogenesis, Hebbian learning, and cortical reorganization, will be provided. Specific topics considered will include the effects of enriched environments on behavior, the reorganization of sensory and motor systems in humans, the effects of different kinds of neurotoxins on the brain, practice related changes in the brain, the brain changes associated with expertise in the arts or athletics, and brain reorganization therapies for disorders such as dyslexia.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 101 or 201.
1.00 units, Seminar
NESC 365
Cognitive Neuroscience
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 365
Cognitive Neuroscience
This course examines the way in which brain function influences mental processes and overt action. We will consider a range of cognitive functions primarily from the perspective of neuroscience and draw on such related disciplines as cognitive psychology and computational analysis as needed. The functions to be reviewed include perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking. This course includes a community learning component, and students should anticipate that special scheduling arrangements will be required for activities outside of regular class sessions.
Prerequisite: Psychology 255 or Psychology 256 or Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 371
Minds&Brains/Cog Sci Lab
No Course Description Available.
0.25 units, Laboratory
PSYC 375
The Psychology of Human Sexuality
This course will examine the relevant theories and research related to the study of human sexuality, primarily from a psychological perspective. Specific topics to be covered include the development of sexuality through the life span, the construction of gender, sexually deviant behaviors, sexual orientation, cultural diversity, adult sexual bonding, the portrayal of sexuality in the media, sexual abuse and assault, and the expression of sexuality in relationships.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 381
Group&Organiznl Dynamics
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 383
Adult Development
The adult years, ages 20 and beyond, are years of profound change, new challenges, and learning. This course is a seminar in which students work together to investigate the various stages of adulthood as well as the psychological elements that contribute to healthy adult growth. Neurological, psychological, sociological, relationship, sexual, and career influences on men and women throughout the life cycle will be studied toward an understanding of what contributes to, and inhibits, the development of a happy, mature life.
Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in Psychology 270 or Psychology 273 or Psychology 295
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 391
Psychology of Language
The course will deal with the relationship of psychology, philosophy, and linguistics in the study of language. The focus will be on theoretical and methodological issues as well as actual psycholinguistic research in language production, comprehension, and development.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Psychology 255, Psychology 256, or Psychology 293.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 392
Human Neuropsychology
The course will begin with a cursory review of basic neuroanatomy, brain organization and topography, and neurotransmitters and neurotransmitter conductive systems. Next, an in-depth examination of physiological and neurological manifestations of cognitive and psychopathological disorders as well as behavioral correlates of neuropathological and pathophysiological disturbances will follow. Finally, a survey of current diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches will be presented. All course material augmented with, and accentuated by, illustrative clinical case material. Students should anticipate that special scheduling arrangements will be required for activities outside of regular class sessions.
Prerequisite: Psychology 255 or Psychology 256 or Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 395
Cognitive and Social Development
This course will explore cognitive and social development within a general developmental framework. It will elaborate and critically evaluate Piaget’s theory of cognition development and examine how research in areas such as memory, perception, intelligence testing, education, language, morality, social cognition, and sex-role development can be related to Piaget’s work.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 295.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 397
Psychology of Art
Constructive, Gestalt, and ecological approaches to perception will provide a framework for examining the following topics: How pictures serve representational functions, the relation between perception and production of art works, the evolution of artistic styles or movements, and nonrepresentational and nonpictorial art. Enrollment limited.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 399
Independent Study
A faculty member will supervise a student’s independent examination of topics that fall under the following rubrics: cognitive, social, and gender development (Anselmi); psychopathology, clinical, or counseling psychology (Lee); cognitive psychology, memory, and understanding prose (Haberlandt); neuropsychology (Masino, Raskin); cultural psychology (Chang); social psychology (Chang, Reuman); personality and assessment (Reuman); perception (Mace); psychology of art (Mace); history of psychology (Mace); and language (Anselmi, Mace). Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 399
Intern Inst of Living
No Course Description Available.
0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 399
Intern Htfd Hospital
No Course Description Available.
0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 400
Intern Child Care Ctr
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units min / 2.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 401
Senior Seminar: Finding the Self
In this seminar, we will examine the self in different areas of psychology, including (but not limited to) cultural psychology, developmental psychology, and cognitive psychology. We will debate the nature of the self and address several questions: How do we define and view the self? How do perspectives about the self influence behavior? We will discuss these questions and others as we "find the self" through different psychological perspectives. This seminar is discussion-intensive with student-led discussions on a regular basis.
This course open only to senior psychology majors.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 402
Senior Seminar: Psychology of Aging
This course will examine the process of human aging from a number of psychological perspectives. These perspectives include neuropsychology, personality, social psychology, sensation and persception, and psychopathology. In addition, common disorders of aging will be reviewed, including senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type, depression and age-associated memory loss.
This course open only to senior psychology majors.
1.00 units, Seminar
WMST 402
Hist of Womn Latin Amer
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 410
Adv Topics: Risk & Resilience
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 411
Electrophys Nerv Systems
This introductory course in cellular neurophysiology presents a modern and important body of knowledge in a highly integrated fashion drawing from the contributions of anatomists, physiologists, and electrical engineers. The basic biochemical properties of the membrane and sensory transduction, neural transmission, and synaptic interaction are considered in sequential order. Then the collective action of neurons in the form of compound electrical responses, and the electroencephalogram are discussed as means of understanding the neural circuitry involved in various behavioral modalities such as sleep-walking oscillation, pain modulation, etc. Particular emphasis is placed on experimental design. Ongoing research studies illustrating the concepts and techniques presented in the course will be discussed. Open to all junior and senior life science and physical science majors.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 414
History of Psychology
Why do psychologists do what they do today? The historical approach to this question will be divided into two parts: the theoretical ideas about how the human mind works, and the methods used to study the mind. What has changed since the early Greeks? What has stayed the same? Why? In what sense can we say there has been progress? How are theories, facts, and methods related? How is psychology like any other science? To fully confront the question of why psychologists do what they do, the history of psychology as a professional organization will also be examined. For instance, who controls grants and how do granting agencies control what psychologists do?
Prerequisite: C- or better in five psychology courses
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 415
Development and Culture
This seminar will look at current issues in developmental psychology including cognition, personality, language, and socialization from the perspective of cross-cultural psychology. We will focus on the role culture plays in the outcome of development as well as influencing our definitions of the process of development.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226 or Psychology 295.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 424
Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology: Eating Disorders
An advanced seminar that will provide an understanding of eating disorders. Our examination includes historical, developmental, and diagnostic perspectives on this condition. The course will review research on and treatment of eating disorders. Readings will include journal articles that document the outcome of treating eating disorders.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 425
PSYCHOLOGY
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 426
Advanced Topics in Social Psychology: Cultural Psychology
This course focuses on how the self and culture mutually constitute each other. Major theoretical and methodological issues in cultural psychology, including distinguishing cultural psychology from cross-cultural psychology and approaches to studying cultural differences, will be examined. We will review and discuss research on conceptions of the self and cultural variations in psychological processes from a social psychological perspective. Material will be drawn from work that includes North American, East Asian (primarily Chinese and Japanese), and Asian American cultural contexts. We will also explore the implications of a culturally grounded or informed psychology. This seminar is discussion-intensive with student-led discussions on a regular basis.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 427
Social Cognition
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 436
Psych of the Infant
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 447
Freud
This seminar will concentrate on the works of Sigmund Freud. We will begin with Freud’s psychological writings, then move on to his more anthropological writings. Our aim will be to see how Freud’s psychological theories inform is arguments about religion and culture.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 452
Cognitive Disorders
This seminar will explore the identification, evaluation, and biological bases of several cognitive disorders, and how they inform our understanding of cognitive processes. The topics will include but are not limited to: Dyslexia, Attention Defecit Disorder, Down's syndrome, William's syndrome, and Fragile X. We will discuss how alterations in underlying biological structures result in the cognitive deficits that characterize these disorders. In addition, some time will be spent discussing treatment and educational remediation. Prerequisite: C- or better in PSYC 255, 256 or 261.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 462
Clinical Psychobiology
An exploration of the biological bases of psychopathological disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, manic-depression, panic attacks, Parkinson’s, kuru, Alzheimer’s, and others. After a review of each clinical syndrome, we will study the demonstrated neuroanatomical and neurochemical changes as well as etiological factors such as genetic transmission, exogenous and endogenous chemotoxicity and slow viruses.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 464
Neuropsychopharmacology
This seminar will examine how drugs act upon, amplify, and modify neural functions, ultimately affecting mood and behavior. It will provide an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and neurochemistry. An in-depth study of the brain and behavioral mechanisms of drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, and alcohol, and the neurobiology of addiction. Additionally, we will examine the effects of prenatal exposure to these drugs.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 466
Teaching Assistantship
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 471
Psychotherapy
This course is taught as a seminar with limited enrollment and assumes some background. Through study of original theoretical source material, students investigate the nature of psychotherapy, with attention given to its evolution, the therapeutic relationship and communication, and the integrative aspects of diverse methods and theories, such as client-centered, rational-emotive, behavioral, psychoanalytic, Jungian, Gestalt, and group psychotherapy. Films will illustrate various styles of psychotherapy.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 270 or 273. Open only to psychology majors or literature and psychology minors.
1.00 units, Seminar
PSYC 490
Research Assistantship
Students may assist professors in conducting research studies. Hours and duties will be determined on the basis of project needs and student interests. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for enrollment.
0.50 units min / 1.00 units max, Independent Study
PSYC 491
Senior Thesis Part I
No Course Description Available.
2.00 units, Independent Study
PSYC 492
Senior Thesis Part 2
No Course Description Available.
2.00 units, Independent Study
PSYC 493
The Ecological Approach to Psychology
A study of the consequences for psychology of analyzing the environment at an appropriate scale, and including that analysis in the theory of the control of acting in and knowing (especially perceiving) the world. The core of the approach derives from a combination of the experimental psychology of perceiving and biomechanics, but the applications extend throughout psychology, especially social psychology. Illustrative cases of perceiving and acting to be considered include problems involved in standing upright, flying aircraft, designing stairs and chairs, catching and hitting baseballs, planning orthodontic treatment, broad jumping, and becoming a successful mime.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 255 or Psychology 293.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 494
Research Assistantship
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Independent Study
PSYC 495
Research Assistantship
No Course Description Available.
1.00 units, Lecture
PSYC 497
Senior Thesis
Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment in this single-semester thesis. (1 course credit to be completed in one semester.)
1.00 units, Independent Study
PSYC 498
Senior Thesis, Part 1
The thesis is a year-long research project sponsored by a member of the Psychology Department. (Two course credits are considered pending in the first semester; two course credits will be awarded for completion in the second semester)
2.00 units, Independent Study
PSYC 499
Senior Thesis Part 2
The thesis is a year-long research project sponsored by a member of the Psychology Department. (Two course credits are considered pending in the first semester; two course credits will be awarded for completion in the second semester)
2.00 units, Independent Study