PSYC 100-01 10674 |
Introduction to Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am
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Room: THEATR 206
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Instructor: Cari Gillen-O'Neel
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An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Writing WP
Quantitative Thinking Q1
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 100-02 10675 |
Introduction to Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 08:30 am-09:30 am
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Room: THEATR 206
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Instructor: Cari Gillen-O'Neel
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Details
An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Writing WP
Quantitative Thinking Q1
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 100-L1 10676 |
Introduction to Psychology Lab |
Days: T
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 371G
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Instructor: Jamie Atkins
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Details
An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 100-L2 10677 |
Introduction to Psychology Lab |
Days: T
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: OLRI 371G
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Instructor: Jamie Atkins
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Details
An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 100-L3 10678 |
Introduction to Psychology Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 371G
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Instructor: Jamie Atkins
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Details
An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 100-L4 10679 |
Introduction to Psychology Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: OLRI 371G
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Instructor: Jamie Atkins
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Details
An introduction to psychological science -- the study of behavior and mental processes. This course surveys the major subdisciplines of the field, including such topics as the brain and neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive and social development, perception, learning, memory, decision-making, language, consciousness, emotions, motivation, psychological disorders, social identity, interpersonal interactions and group and cultural processes. Lecture and laboratory components.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 194-F1 10673 |
Applied Cognition |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: THEATR 213
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Instructor: Brooke Lea
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*First-Year course only*
Details
How do people remember, learn, and make decisions? Philosophers have considered these questions for millennia, but in the last century the questions have been taken up in the relatively newer fields of psychology and cognitive science. Recently, significant progress has been made in applying our understanding of human cognition to larger societal goals and challenges. In this FYC, we will take a psychological approach to the study of human mental processes such as memory, attention, problem solving, and learning. Equipped with evidence-based theories of the mind’s sophisticated yet quirky workings, we will examine how recent advances can be used to dispel popular myths about human cognition, and point the way to societal improvements in the areas of criminal justice, education, and bias-reduction. Our readings will include both primary sources and popular writing from scholars and public intellectuals.
General Education Requirements:
Writing WA
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 201-01 10680 |
Research in Psychology I |
Days: M W F
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Time: 02:20 pm-03:20 pm
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Room: THEATR 202
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Instructor: Brooke Lea
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Details
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of research in psychology, with an emphasis on statistical techniques used in psychological science. We examine how to test psychological hypotheses using various statistical analyses, and we consider the pros and cons of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs. The course includes a weekly laboratory component in which students develop proficiency with statistical software, writing reports in American Psychological Association style, and familiarity with experimental techniques unique to behavioral research. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 Permission of instructor is required for first year students.
General Education Requirements:
Quantitative Thinking Q3
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 201-L1 10681 |
Research in Psychology I Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: OLRI 349
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Instructor: Brooke Lea
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Details
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of research in psychology, with an emphasis on statistical techniques used in psychological science. We examine how to test psychological hypotheses using various statistical analyses, and we consider the pros and cons of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs. The course includes a weekly laboratory component in which students develop proficiency with statistical software, writing reports in American Psychological Association style, and familiarity with experimental techniques unique to behavioral research. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 Permission of instructor is required for first year students.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 201-L2 10682 |
Research in Psychology I Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: OLRI 349
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Instructor: Brooke Lea
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Details
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of research in psychology, with an emphasis on statistical techniques used in psychological science. We examine how to test psychological hypotheses using various statistical analyses, and we consider the pros and cons of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs. The course includes a weekly laboratory component in which students develop proficiency with statistical software, writing reports in American Psychological Association style, and familiarity with experimental techniques unique to behavioral research. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 Permission of instructor is required for first year students.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 201-L3 10683 |
Research in Psychology I Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 349
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Instructor: Brooke Lea
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Details
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of research in psychology, with an emphasis on statistical techniques used in psychological science. We examine how to test psychological hypotheses using various statistical analyses, and we consider the pros and cons of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs. The course includes a weekly laboratory component in which students develop proficiency with statistical software, writing reports in American Psychological Association style, and familiarity with experimental techniques unique to behavioral research. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 Permission of instructor is required for first year students.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 220-01 10310 |
Educational Psychology |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 250
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Instructor: Tina Kruse
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with EDUC 220-01; appropriate for first-year students*
Details
An introduction to theory and research in educational psychology. Topics include learning theory, learner characteristics, intelligence, creativity, motivation, measurement and evaluation, and models of teaching appropriate for diverse learners from early childhood through young adulthood. Students are required to complete observations in classroom settings.
General Education Requirements:
Quantitative Thinking Q1
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 220-02 10977 |
Educational Psychology |
Days: T R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: THEATR 202
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Instructor: Tina Kruse
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with EDUC 220-02; appropriate for first-year students*
Details
An introduction to theory and research in educational psychology. Topics include learning theory, learner characteristics, intelligence, creativity, motivation, measurement and evaluation, and models of teaching appropriate for diverse learners from early childhood through young adulthood. Students are required to complete observations in classroom settings.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 242-01 10684 |
Cognitive Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 08:30 am-09:30 am
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Room: OLRI 352
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Instructor: Ariel James
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Details
How do people learn, remember, and think? How much of our cognitive life are we even consciously aware of? This course addresses these questions and others from the perspective of experimental cognitive psychology. Topics include perception, attention, memory, the organization of knowledge, language, and decision making. Weekly laboratory sessions afford students the opportunity to interact more directly with cognitive phenomena and research methods. Readings are mainly from primary sources. Group A course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.
General Education Requirements:
Writing WP
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 242-L1 10685 |
Cognitive Psychology Lab |
Days: T
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 349
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Instructor: Ariel James
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Details
How do people learn, remember, and think? How much of our cognitive life are we even consciously aware of? This course addresses these questions and others from the perspective of experimental cognitive psychology. Topics include perception, attention, memory, the organization of knowledge, language, and decision making. Weekly laboratory sessions afford students the opportunity to interact more directly with cognitive phenomena and research methods. Readings are mainly from primary sources. Group A course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 244-01 10686 |
Cognitive Neuroscience |
Days: M W F
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Time: 09:40 am-10:40 am
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Room: THEATR 204
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Instructor: Darcy Burgund
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*ACTC students may register on the first day of class with permission of instructor*
Details
Cognitive neuroscience is a relatively recent discipline that combines cognitive science and cognitive psychology with biology and neuroscience to investigate how the brain enables the myriad of complex functions we know as the mind. This course will explore basic concepts and contemporary topics in the field, focusing in particular on the methods used in cognitive neuroscience research. Through lecture and lab sessions, students will learn to read and interpret primary source material, design and implement cognitive neuroscience studies, and present research in verbal and written forms. Overall, students will gain an appreciation for the amazing intricacy of the brain-mind relationship, as well as a sense of how this relationship may be understood eventually using cognitive neuroscience techniques. Group A course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 180 or PSYC 100.
General Education Requirements:
Quantitative Thinking Q1
Distribution Requirements:
Natural science and mathematics
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PSYC 244-L1 10687 |
Cognitive Neuroscience Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 350
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Instructor: Darcy Burgund
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*ACTC students may register on the first day of class with permission of instructor*
Details
Cognitive neuroscience is a relatively recent discipline that combines cognitive science and cognitive psychology with biology and neuroscience to investigate how the brain enables the myriad of complex functions we know as the mind. This course will explore basic concepts and contemporary topics in the field, focusing in particular on the methods used in cognitive neuroscience research. Through lecture and lab sessions, students will learn to read and interpret primary source material, design and implement cognitive neuroscience studies, and present research in verbal and written forms. Overall, students will gain an appreciation for the amazing intricacy of the brain-mind relationship, as well as a sense of how this relationship may be understood eventually using cognitive neuroscience techniques. Group A course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 180 or PSYC 100.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Natural science and mathematics
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PSYC 248-01 10688 |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
Days: M W F
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Time: 02:20 pm-03:20 pm
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Room: OLRI 352
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Instructor: Jean-Marie Maddux
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Details
Neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system, is an inherently interdisciplinary field involving multiple levels of analysis. This course approaches the study of brain, mind, and behavior from systems-level and behavioral perspectives. Current issues are examined within an integrative framework that begins with a focus on neuroanatomy, functional neural circuits, and diffuse modulatory neurotransmitter systems. This lays the groundwork for later study of the neural substrates of motivated behaviors (e.g., eating, sex, sleep, drug use), learning, memory, emotion, as well as aspects of neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity. Research methods and tools of behavioral neuroscience are featured throughout the course, through careful examination of primary journal articles and through hands-on experiences in weekly laboratory sessions. Science is a methodical process, and we will approach topics in this course through that lens. Fulfills Group A requirement for the Psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or PSYC 180
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Natural science and mathematics
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PSYC 248-L1 10689 |
Behavioral Neuroscience Lab |
Days: R
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Time: 01:20 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: OLRI 371H
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Instructor: Jean-Marie Maddux
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Details
Neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system, is an inherently interdisciplinary field involving multiple levels of analysis. This course approaches the study of brain, mind, and behavior from systems-level and behavioral perspectives. Current issues are examined within an integrative framework that begins with a focus on neuroanatomy, functional neural circuits, and diffuse modulatory neurotransmitter systems. This lays the groundwork for later study of the neural substrates of motivated behaviors (e.g., eating, sex, sleep, drug use), learning, memory, emotion, as well as aspects of neurodevelopment and neuroplasticity. Research methods and tools of behavioral neuroscience are featured throughout the course, through careful examination of primary journal articles and through hands-on experiences in weekly laboratory sessions. Science is a methodical process, and we will approach topics in this course through that lens. Fulfills Group A requirement for the Psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or PSYC 180
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Natural science and mathematics
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PSYC 250-01 10690 |
Developmental Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 01:10 pm-02:10 pm
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Room: THEATR 204
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Instructor: Annie Pezalla
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Details
Each of us is a unique individual with distinct interests, abilities, and appearances. At the same time, we all have much in common-each of us started as just a single cell at conception, our brains and bodies developed in essentially the same sequence, and someday, we will all die. What are the general paths and stages of development? How do our unique qualities emerge? What role does our genetic material play in development? What role does our environment play? Is there a point at which some of our traits are "set," or do we retain the capacity to change throughout development? In this course, we will work to answer these questions and more. With a life-span approach, we will examine the theories and research that describe and explain our physical, cognitive, and social development from conception to death. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 254-01 10691 |
Social Psychology |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: THEATR 202
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Instructor: Varnica Arora
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Details
This course survey the ways in which social phenomena influence the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals. We examine the major theories, experiments, and issues in the field of social psychology. Sample topics include emotion, aggression, conformity, attitudes, altruism, prejudice, persuasion, and group dynamics. Group B course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100.
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 258-01 10692 |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology |
Days: M
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Time: 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Room: THEATR 202
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Instructor: Grabow, Halperin
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Details
Industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology is the scientific study of people in organizations - and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, organizations and society. This course will introduce you to the science and practice of I/O Psychology, and what I/O Psychology has to offer anyone who plans to lead others or to help develop effective organizations. Topics will include how to determine what to look for in candidates for hire, how to evaluate candidates for hire or promotion, how best to manage performance in organizations, what's been shown to motivate people, employee retention, team effectiveness, and organizational culture. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 264-01 10693 |
The Psychology of Gender |
Days: T R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: THEATR 201
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Instructor: Rebecca Bigler
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*Cross-listed with WGSS 264-01*
Details
This class is an introduction to feminist psychological theory and research dedicated to understanding and critiquing biological, psychological, social, and cultural meanings and implications of gender and its intersections with race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc. Examples of research and theory will come from a wide variety of areas in psychology and related disciplines, and will address such issues as socialization and social development, stereotypes, bodies and body image, social relationships, identity, language, violence, sexuality and sexual behavior, well-being, work, etc. We will also learn about the historical, cultural, and epistemological underpinnings of psychological research on gender. Counts as a UP3 course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor.
General Education Requirements:
U.S. Identities and Differences
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 270-01 10354 |
Psychology of Sustainable Behavior |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: OLRI 243
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Instructor: Christie Manning
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*First day attendance required; not available to ACTC students; cross-listed with ENVI 270-01*
Details
This course is built around the argument that "environmental problems" do not exist; they are in fact human behavior problems. Thus, if we want to craft effective solutions to issues such as ocean acidification, air pollution, or climate change, we must start with the human behaviors that lead to them. We will cover psychological principles, theories, and methods and explore the complex web of factors underlying environmentally sustainable and unsustainable actions. A strong theme throughout the semester is the intersection of identity - personal, social, and cultural - and environmentalism. We will explore questions such as, "Why do some groups of people feel a part of the sustainability movement while others feel alienated from it or skeptical of it?"; "Who takes action on behalf of the natural environment, under what circumstances, and why?"; and "How can we create contexts that promote true sustainability?" Psychology of Sustainable Behavior is a project-based class with a strong civic engagement component. Students will participate in three class projects: a self-change project (2.5 weeks), a community-based collaborative project (5 weeks), and a communication/education project (3 weeks). Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 for Psychology majors.
General Education Requirements:
U.S. Identities and Differences
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 294-01 10359 |
Psychology and/of Climate Change |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 243
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Instructor: Christie Manning
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*First day attendance required; cross-listed with ENVI 294-01*
Details
Climate change is no longer a distant, hypothetical threat. Its impacts are increasingly obvious around the world. Yet, despite growing acknowledgement of the climate crisis, few Americans are taking significant personal action, and only a small minority are involved in civic efforts to address the issue. This course examines the behavioral causes of, and solutions to, climate damage. We will discuss the many ways our changing climate affects people around the world, and how it may affect human society in the long term. We will take a broad psychological perspective on the question, “Why are we not doing enough to address the global climate crisis?”, drawing upon research from many psychological sub-fields (evolutionary, biological, cognitive, social, industrial/organizational). Throughout the course we will engage with the community, hearing from climate activists, local politicians (both Republican and Democrat), scientists, city planners, business owners and health care workers to understand their experience and perspective on the issue.
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Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 301-01 10695 |
Research in Psychology II |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: THEATR 213
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Instructor: Steve Guglielmo
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Details
This course continues instruction begun in PSYC 201. We more closely examine key factors for planning and implementing research studies, such as validity, variable operationalization, and common ethical dilemmas faced by psychologists. Students gain in-depth experience in developing, interpreting, and communicating different types of empirical psychological research designs (e.g., experiments, surveys). Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 and must be a declared psychology major.
General Education Requirements:
Quantitative Thinking Q2
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 301-02 10696 |
Research in Psychology II |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 301
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Instructor: Annie Pezalla
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Details
This course continues instruction begun in PSYC 201. We more closely examine key factors for planning and implementing research studies, such as validity, variable operationalization, and common ethical dilemmas faced by psychologists. Students gain in-depth experience in developing, interpreting, and communicating different types of empirical psychological research designs (e.g., experiments, surveys). Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 and must be a declared psychology major.
General Education Requirements:
Quantitative Thinking Q2
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 342-01 10697 |
Intelligence |
Days: T R
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Time: 03:00 pm-04:30 pm
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Room: OLRI 300
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Instructor: Ariel James
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Details
This course will explore what "intelligence" means, how it is measured, and how the answers to those questions depend on time, place, and culture. While the foundation of the course is an understanding of "intelligence" as measureable cognitive abilities that vary across individuals, we will read and discuss critiques and alternative to this framework as well. Specific topics will include the history of IQ testing, the biology of intelligence, intellectual exceptionality, non-human intelligence, and "brain training". Class sessions will mainly consist of student-led discussions of primary sources, infused sporatically with instruction in concepts from cognitive psychology, multivariate analysis, and theories of measurement. Counts as a Section B course in the Cognitive Science concentration. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100; PSYC 201 or STAT 155; and one intermediate Psychology course.
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Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 377-01 10698 |
Moral Psychology |
Days: T R
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Time: 09:40 am-11:10 am
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Room: OLRI 370
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Instructor: Steve Guglielmo
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This course explores how and why we make moral judgments about people and their behavior. How are our moral judgments shaped by intuition, emotion, and reasoning? What are the moral implications of climate change? Do we ever put the interests of our broader group or community above our own self-interest? How do we balance punishment motives of retribution and deterrence, and how do these relate to policy decisions about capital punishment? Could a robot have moral rights and responsibilities? We will examine these questions by considering theories and findings from social, developmental, evolutionary, and political psychology, as well as from related fields like philosophy and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201 and one intermediate psychology course, or permission of instructor.
General Education Requirements:
Writing WA
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 394-02 10701 |
Indigenous Healing and Well-Being |
Days: T R
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Time: 01:20 pm-02:50 pm
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Room: OLRI 370
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Instructor: Jill Fish
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Details
Over the past several decades, Indigenous healing and well-being has become an emerging area of psychology and related disciplines (e.g., anthropology, public health). In this course, we will examine a range of topics pertinent to the health, healing, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. This includes answering questions like: What historical and contemporary factors influence the health of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? What are the health and mental health experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? What are traditional modalities of healing among Indigenous Peoples in the U.S.? Though we will focus on the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples in the U.S., we will also include global perspectives occasionally. Most importantly, we will draw on local examples of Indigenous healing through a course partnership with the Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis, which we will take field trips to. Counts toward the UP3 requirement. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100; PSYC 201 or STAT 155; and one intermediate PSYC course.
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Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 394-03 10869 |
Neuropsychology of Injury and Recovery |
Days: M W
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Time: 07:00 pm-08:30 pm
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Room: OLRI 352
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Instructor: Rial, Roman
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This seminar will cover the basics of traumatic injury to the central nervous system (CNS) as well as the short and long term biological and psychological effects of recovery. Topics will explore traumatic brain and spinal cord injury and their complex relationship with age, how barriers to access affect treatment, and societal perceptions of injury in the context of sports and public health. Student-led discussions of primary sources will address questions such as: What happens to the CNS when it is injured? How does the biological response to injury help and/or hinder recovery? What factors influence a person’s ability to fully “recover”? What does it mean to find a cure? The course draws from clinical, psychological, and research-based perspectives to examine the multifaceted fields of pain, injury, and recovery. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 or STAT 155, and one intermediate-level psychology course.
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Distribution Requirements:
Natural science and mathematics
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PSYC 394-04 10922 |
Trauma/Individuals/Society |
Days: W
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Time: 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Room: OLRI 370
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Instructor: Tracey Wilkins
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Details
Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing.
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PSYC 394-05 11027 |
Applying Developmental Psychology to 21st Century Challenges |
Days: T R
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Time: 08:00 am-09:30 am
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Room: OLRI 370
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Instructor: Sarah Gillespie
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Details
Developmental psychology has generated theories, research evidence, and scientific tools for fostering resilient societies where children and families from diverse backgrounds can thrive. This course will apply insights from developmental psychology to understand major societal trends impacting the developing child, including pandemics, migration, racial justice movements, mental health, and climate change. Students will survey the latest research on these topics and critically analyze every step of the scientific process, from grant funding, to choosing ethical and effective research methods, to the communication of scientific findings to the public and policymakers. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 201 OR STAT 155, and one intermediate psychology course.
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Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 401-01 10702 |
Directed Research in Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: OLRI 352
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Instructor: Gillen-O'Neel, Pezalla, Valdesolo
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Details
Directed Research provides an intensive research experience in which students engage fully in the research process and produce a complete study over the course of the semester. With the close support of a faculty member each step of the way, students design a research project intended to extend knowledge in a psychological area of their interest, collect and analyze data, write a research report that includes an extensive literature review, and present their project as a poster in a public setting. Directed research is open only to declared psychology majors; students are assigned to sections by the supervising faculty. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for the psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 301, at least one intermediate course, and at least one advanced course (or permission of instructor).
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 401-01 10702 |
Directed Research in Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: OLRI 352
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Instructor: Piercarlo Valdesolo
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Details
Directed Research provides an intensive research experience in which students engage fully in the research process and produce a complete study over the course of the semester. With the close support of a faculty member each step of the way, students design a research project intended to extend knowledge in a psychological area of their interest, collect and analyze data, write a research report that includes an extensive literature review, and present their project as a poster in a public setting. Directed research is open only to declared psychology majors; students are assigned to sections by the supervising faculty. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for the psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 301, at least one intermediate course, and at least one advanced course (or permission of instructor).
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 401-02 10703 |
Directed Research in Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: OLRI 370
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Instructor: Annie Pezalla
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Directed Research provides an intensive research experience in which students engage fully in the research process and produce a complete study over the course of the semester. With the close support of a faculty member each step of the way, students design a research project intended to extend knowledge in a psychological area of their interest, collect and analyze data, write a research report that includes an extensive literature review, and present their project as a poster in a public setting. Directed research is open only to declared psychology majors; students are assigned to sections by the supervising faculty. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for the psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 301, at least one intermediate course, and at least one advanced course (or permission of instructor).
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 401-03 11063 |
Directed Research in Psychology |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: OLRI 349
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Instructor: Cari Gillen-O'Neel
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Directed Research provides an intensive research experience in which students engage fully in the research process and produce a complete study over the course of the semester. With the close support of a faculty member each step of the way, students design a research project intended to extend knowledge in a psychological area of their interest, collect and analyze data, write a research report that includes an extensive literature review, and present their project as a poster in a public setting. Directed research is open only to declared psychology majors; students are assigned to sections by the supervising faculty. This course fulfills the capstone requirement for the psychology major. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 301, at least one intermediate course, and at least one advanced course (or permission of instructor).
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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PSYC 402-01 10704 |
Clinical Science Capstone |
Days: M W F
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Time: 10:50 am-11:50 am
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Room: OLRI 270
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Instructor: Jaine Strauss
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*Permission of instructor required*
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Students in the Clinical Science Capstone will apply contemporary psychological science to their experiences working in social service settings. During the semester, students will spend a minimum of five hours a week in partnership with an organization serving people living with, or at high risk for living with, mental health challenges. During class time, we will explore the connections between science and practice, discussing evidence-based interventions, ethical dimensions of social service work, specific skill development related to students' internship responsibilities, controversies about caregiving, stress and burnout among care providers, and other topics related to students' specific community placements. Through varied activities (e.g., shared readings, discussion, reflective writing, and guest speakers), the course seeks to deepen students' appreciation for applications of psychological science beyond the lab and classroom. As in Directed Research (PSYC 401), Clinical Science Capstone students will conduct a substantial research project. They will undertake a comprehensive review of past scholarship related to a key aspect of their internship experience, and they will prepare a capstone paper that uses past scholarship to ask and answer a vital question in the field. Unlike Directed Research, however, students in the Clinical Science Capstone will not be expected to gather data. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 301 and an advanced psychology course
General Education Requirements:
Distribution Requirements:
Social science
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