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Fall 2013 Class Schedule - updated May 22, 2013 at 01:56 pm

Number/Section  Title
Days Time Room Instructor
 
PSYC 100-01  Introduction to Psychology
MWF 08:30 am-09:30 am OLRI 352 STAFF
 
PSYC 100-02  Introduction to Psychology
MWF 02:20 pm-03:20 pm OLRI 250 STAFF
 
PSYC 100-L1  Introduction to Psychology Lab
T 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 270 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L2  Introduction to Psychology Lab
T 03:00 pm-04:30 pm OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L3  Introduction to Psychology Lab
R 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 270 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L4  Introduction to Psychology Lab
R 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 172-01  Psychology in the Material World
MWF 02:20 pm-03:20 pm OLRI 370 Christina Manning
*First Year Course only; cross-listed with ENVI 172-01* This course is an in-depth psychological analysis of consumerism and the human relationship to “stuff”. Consumerism, materialistic aspirations, advertising, and "affluenza" (the disease of affluence) all exert profound and often undesirable effects on both people's individual lives and on society as a whole. These phenomena, and the consumerist culture they are embedded in, affect our psyches, our families, our local communities, the peoples of the world, and the integrity of our ecological system. The overarching goal of this course is not to conclude that our consumer culture is categorically bad, but to take a step back and assess the evidence.

This course draws from a range of theoretical, clinical, and methodological approaches to address several key questions: Where does the drive to consume originate? Do we control our consumer behavior? Is it possible to live in our culture and not be a consumer? Are there realistic alternatives to the status quo? We will critically examine the scholarly merits and ramifications of these ideas and discuss whether and how to act upon them in our lives and in society more broadly. A portion of class time will be spent in experiential exploration of suggested “antidotes to materialism” such as mindfulness, gratitude, and voluntary simplicity, in a variety of settings (e.g., Mall of America, a local landfill, an urban intentional community, etc.) Prerequisites/background knowledge: This course does not require any prior knowledge; however, a strong interest in psychology and/or environmental studies will likely be helpful.



PSYC 194-01  Minding the Body
TR 08:00 am-09:30 am OLRI 270 Joan Ostrove
*First Year Course only; cross-listed with RUSS 194-01 and WGSS 194-01*

This course is an interdisciplinary examination of the body primarily from the perspectives of psychology, disability studies, and feminist studies, with a strategically split focus primarily on the United States and Russia/Eastern Europe. We will rely on analysis of theoretical and empirical research, personal narrative, and film, as well as visits from a variety of guest speakers, to explore such questions as: What is a “normal” body? A “beautiful” body? How does the media inform how we feel about our bodies? How are bodies – especially women’s bodies – objectified, exploited, commodified, and regulated? How and why do we discriminate against people with non-normative bodies? How do people represent the experience of having a disabled body? How can we think critically about the various ways in which people change, regulate, and enhance their bodies (e.g., via body building, cosmetic surgery, diet, etc.)? How do sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression influence how different bodies are viewed, treated, educated, and experienced? And how does all this change when we travel in time or across space?

The course’s cross-listing with Russian Studies will give students a comparative context for thinking about how the body is built – and minded – differently depending on cultural, political, and economic considerations.

This will be a writing-intensive course in which students will write (and re-write) personal essays, analytical and reflective essays, and a research paper.



PSYC 194-01  Minding the Body
TR 08:00 am-09:30 am OLRI 270 Anastasia Kayiatos
*First Year Course only; cross-listed with RUSS 194-01 and WGSS 194-01*

This course is an interdisciplinary examination of the body primarily from the perspectives of psychology, disability studies, and feminist studies, with a strategically split focus primarily on the United States and Russia/Eastern Europe. We will rely on analysis of theoretical and empirical research, personal narrative, and film, as well as visits from a variety of guest speakers, to explore such questions as: What is a “normal” body? A “beautiful” body? How does the media inform how we feel about our bodies? How are bodies – especially women’s bodies – objectified, exploited, commodified, and regulated? How and why do we discriminate against people with non-normative bodies? How do people represent the experience of having a disabled body? How can we think critically about the various ways in which people change, regulate, and enhance their bodies (e.g., via body building, cosmetic surgery, diet, etc.)? How do sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression influence how different bodies are viewed, treated, educated, and experienced? And how does all this change when we travel in time or across space?

The course’s cross-listing with Russian Studies will give students a comparative context for thinking about how the body is built – and minded – differently depending on cultural, political, and economic considerations.

This will be a writing-intensive course in which students will write (and re-write) personal essays, analytical and reflective essays, and a research paper.



PSYC 201-01  Research in Psychology I
MWF 09:40 am-10:40 am OLRI 101 Steve Guglielmo
 
PSYC 201-L1  Research in Psychology I Lab
T 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 354 Steve Guglielmo
 
PSYC 201-L2  Research in Psychology I Lab
T 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 354 Steve Guglielmo
 
PSYC 202-01  Research in Psychology II
MWF 09:40 am-10:40 am OLRI 352 Julia Manor
 
PSYC 220-01  Educational Psychology
TR 09:40 am-11:10 am HUM 215 Tina Kruse
*Cross-listed with EDUC 220-01; first day attendance required*

PSYC 242-01  Cognitive Psychology
MWF 02:20 pm-03:20 pm OLRI 352 Brooke Lea
 
PSYC 242-L1  Cognitive Psychology Lab
R 03:00 pm-04:30 pm OLRI 354 Brooke Lea
 
PSYC 244-01  Cognitive Neuroscience
MWF 01:10 pm-02:10 pm OLRI 352 Darcy Burgund
*Cross-listed with NEUR 244-01; permission of the instructor is required for ACTC students*

PSYC 244-L1  Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
R 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 354 Darcy Burgund
*Cross-listed with NEUR 244-L1*

PSYC 250-01  Developmental Psychology
MWF 12:00 pm-01:00 pm OLRI 352 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 254-01  Social Psychology
TR 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 243 Patrick Dwyer
 
PSYC 264-01  The Psychology of Gender
TR 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 352 Joan Ostrove
*Cross-listed with WGSS 264-01*

PSYC 270-01  Psychology of Sustainable Behavior
TR 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 170 Christina Manning
*Cross-listed with ENVI 270-01; first day attendance required; ACTC students may register on the first day of class with the permission of the instructor*

PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Darcy Burgund
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Steve Guglielmo
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Steve Guglielmo
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Darcy Burgund
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 370-01  Understanding and Confronting Racism
M 07:00 pm-10:00 pm OLRI 301 STAFF
*Cross-listed with AMST 370-01*

PSYC 374-01  Clinical and Counseling Psych
TR 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 300 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 374-02  Clinical and Counseling Psych
TR 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 301 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 394-01  Inside the Animal Mind
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 352 Julia Manor
*Prerequisites are one of the following: 1) PSYC 100 and 201, or 2) PSYC/NEUR 180 and permission of instructor; ACTC students may register on the first day of class with the permission of the instructor* Ever wondered what your dog is thinking or why your cat behaves a certain way? In this course students will be introduced to the questions and concepts in the study of animal cognition and the neurobiological basis for cognition. We will take a peek into the animal mind and show that many topics in animal cognition can be studied in an objective and scientific manner. The format of the seminar will include student led discussion of recent topics in the study of animal cognition. Topics may include: animal sensory abilities, abstract representations (e.g., numbers and time) cause and effect detection, memory and emotion systems and their neurobiological basis, insight and reasoning, theory of mind, and communication. Book chapters and journal articles will be employed to illustrate these concepts.

PSYC 394-02  Stress and Development
TR 03:00 pm-04:30 pm OLRI 370 Anna Johnson
All children, adults, and families experience stressful life events. This course will examine ways in which chronic and acute stressors influence biological and behavioral development. We will explore both psychological and physiological processes involved in the experience of “stress.” Specific topics include, but are not limited to, early life stress and brain development, adolescent stress and coping, and the impact of stress on cognitive function, psychological well-being, and physical health throughout the lifespan. Finally, we will explore strategies and interventions that aim to reduce stress-related risks and foster healthy development. This course has a student led component. Prerequisite: PSYC 250, Development Psychology.

PSYC 394-03  Psychology of Adoption
W 07:00 pm-10:00 pm OLRI 301 Oh Myo Kim
 
PSYC 488-01  Lives in Context
TR 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 300 Joan Ostrove
 

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Spring 2014 Class Schedule - updated May 22, 2013 at 01:56 pm

Number/Section  Title
Days Time Room Instructor
 
PSYC 100-01  Introduction to Psychology
MWF 08:30 am-09:30 am OLRI 352 STAFF
 
PSYC 100-02  Introduction to Psychology
MWF 09:40 am-10:40 am OLRI 352 Joan Ostrove
 
PSYC 100-L1  Introduction to Psychology Lab
T 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L2  Introduction to Psychology Lab
T 03:00 pm-04:30 pm OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L3  Introduction to Psychology Lab
R 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 100-L4  Introduction to Psychology Lab
R 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 352 Jamie Atkins
 
PSYC 180-01  Brain, Mind, and Behavior
MWF 12:00 pm-01:00 pm OLRI 150 Eric Wiertelak
*Cross-listed with NEUR 180-01*

PSYC 201-01  Research in Psychology I
MWF 02:20 pm-03:20 pm OLRI 352 Brooke Lea
 
PSYC 201-L1  Research in Psychology I Lab
T 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 354 Brooke Lea
 
PSYC 201-L2  Research in Psychology I Lab
T 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 354 Brooke Lea
 
PSYC 202-01  Research in Psychology II
MWF 02:20 pm-03:20 pm OLRI 350 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 220-01  Educational Psychology
TR 01:20 pm-02:50 pm HUM 215 Tina Kruse
*Cross-listed with EDUC 220-01; first day attendance required*

PSYC 240-01  Principles of Learning and Behavior
MWF 01:10 pm-02:10 pm OLRI 352 Julia Manor
 
PSYC 240-L1  Principles of Learning and Behavior
R 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 371 Julia Manor
 
PSYC 246-01  Exploring Sensation/Perception
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 352 Julia Manor
*Cross-listed with NEUR 246-01*

PSYC 246-L1  Explo Sensation/Perception Lab
R 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 354 Julia Manor
*Cross-listed with NEUR 246-L1*

PSYC 252-01  Distress, Dysfunction, and Disorder: Perspectives on the DSM
MWF 09:40 am-10:40 am OLRI 250 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Joan Ostrove
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Joan Ostrove
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 370 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 300-01  Directed Research in Psych
MWF 10:50 am-11:50 am OLRI 300 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 378-01  Psychology of Language
W 07:00 pm-10:00 pm OLRI 352 Brooke Lea
*Cross-listed with LING 378-01*

PSYC 380-01  Community Psychology and Public Health
W 07:00 pm-10:00 pm OLRI 300 Jaine Strauss
 
PSYC 394-01  Moral Psychology
TR 01:20 pm-02:50 pm OLRI 300 STAFF
 
PSYC 394-02  Stress and Development
TR 09:40 am-11:10 am OLRI 300 Anna Johnson
 
PSYC 488-01  Senior Seminar: Pain and Suffering
MWF 09:40 am-10:40 am OLRI 300 Eric Wiertelak
 

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