Psychological and Brain Sciences
Programs
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Psychology Major (BA) -
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Major -
Psychology Major (BS) -
Psychology Minor
Courses
CBN 4000: Cell & Behavioral Neuroscience
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Neuronal mechanisms of behavior: Molecular and cellular processes, neural plasticity, sensory encoding, optogenetics, psychopharmcology.
PSY 4200
CBN 4100: Cognitive Neuroscience
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Theory and research on the neural and cognitive processes that support higher-level cognition, such as memory, attention, judgment & decision making, perception, language, emotion.
PSY 4500
CBN 5000: Seminar in Neuroscience
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Seminar exploring selected contemporary issues in neuroscience with a focus on cognitive and behavioral processes. Capstone experience for advanced (senior) CBN majors.
CBN 4000 and CBN 4100 :Y
CBN 5900: Undergraduate Research in CBN
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Supervised research project and report. Student may register for CBN 5900 more than once; however, only 3 hours of research can be applied toward the degree requirements in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience.
CBN 6001: Thesis Research I
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Library and/or Laboratory Research under CBN-affiliated faculty mentor. Requires successful application as CBN junior, permission of faculty mentor, department chairperson, and major GPA >3.0. Culminates in a literature review and research proposal. CBN 6001 credit toward major requires completion of CBN 6002.
CBN 6002: Thesis Research II
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Continuation of Thesis Research I. Laboratory Research under CBN-affliated faculty member mentoring student in Thesis Research I. Culminates in a written thesis.
CBN 6001
MSE 2701: PSY:The Sounds of Human Lang.
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Sounds of spoken language and how they are perceived by human listeners including speech production and perception, phonetics, and language development and disorders. Laboratories include acoustic analysis, experimental design, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
MSE 2702: PSY:Neuroscience of Sleep
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Neuroscience of Sleep.
MSE 2752
MSE 2752: PSY:Neuroscience of Sleep Lab
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Neuroscience of Sleep Lab.
MSE 2702
PSY 1000: General Psychology
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Introductory examination of the fundamental concepts of psychology, with particular emphasis on the description of normal human behavior and those factors that underlie it. Prerequisite to all other courses in psychology.
PSY 1001: Intro to Brain and Behavior
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Examination of fundamental concepts in psychology with special emphasis on underlying neural mechanisms. Satisfies same pre-requisite requirements as PSY 1000 and is the preferred introductory psychology course for CBN majors. Cannot receive credit for both PSY 1000 and PSY 1001.
PSY 2000: Intro Statistics
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Basic concepts, assumptions, and applications of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2050: Research Methods in Psy.
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Introduction to the reading, design, and reporting of psychological research. Writing intensive.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2100: Sem Professional Development
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Overview of ethical and professional issues in psychology.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2150: Undergrad Research Experience
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Supervised research experience. Students may register for PSY 2150 more than once.
PSY 1000 or PSY 1001 or HON 1811
PSY 2400: Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Theory and research on cultural influences on human diversity in behavior and psychological processes.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2450: Psychology of Gender
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Sexism in psychological research & theory; gender stereotyping & discrimination; psychological theories of gender; women's physical & mental health, female sexuality & lifespan development; sexual orientation; victimization of women; biological influences on women's experiences.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2700: Industrial/Organizationl Psy
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Applications of psychological data, theories, research methods, and testing procedures to individuals in organizational settings.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2800: Human Factors
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Application of theories of human performance (perception, cognition, and motor control) to the design of products and systems.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2900: Special Topics
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An intensive examination of selected topical areas within psychology.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2901: Special Topics Laboratory
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Laboratory course corresponding to a special topics course. May be required for a particular topics course.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 2905: Special Topics Seminar
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Selected topics in memory improvement, time management, stress management, interpersonal communication, etc. Open to all Majors. Only three 1-credit seminars may be applied toward graduation. Cannot be used to fulfill Psychology electives.
PSY 2993: Psychology Internship
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Supervised work experience in agency, hospital, school, or company. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A., Psychology major. Permission of instructor. Apply in Psychology Department office. Cannot be used to fulfill Psychology electives. Graded S/U.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 3200: Human Development
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Theory and research on social/personality, physical, and cognitive/intellectual changes from infancy through old age.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 3300: Perception
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Theory and application of sensory and perceptual processes such as distance perception, color vision, illusions and deafness.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 3500: Psych of Personality
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Theories, dynamics, and structure of personality. Students cannot receive credit for this course and PSY 4700.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 3600: Social Psychology
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Survey of theory and research on altruism, attraction, social cognition, the self, attitudes and attitude change, social influence, affiliation, personal control, and aggression.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-
PSY 3700: Psychopathology
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Classification, etiology, and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders with emphasis on contemporary theory and research.
(PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-) and PSY 2050 :Y :D-
PSY 3800: Clinical Psychology
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Fundamental concepts, basic areas of professional functioning, and contemporary issues in the mental health field.
(PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-) and PSY 2050 :D-
PSY 4200: Biopsychology
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Theoretical and laboratory examination of basic neural and hormonal processes underlying behavior. Restricted to PSY Majors.
(PSY 2000 :Y and PSY 2050) or (PSY 2000 and PSY 2050 :Y)
PSY 4500: Cognitive Psychology
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Theory and research on human learning, memory, and cognitive processes. Restricted to PSY/CBN majors Writing intensive
(PSY 2000 :Y :D- and PSY 2050 :D-) or (PSY 2000 :D- and PSY 2050 :Y :D-)
PSY 4600: Animal Learning & Cognition
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Basic principles and problems of psychological, Cognitive mechanisms responsible for simple behavior, measurement in the assessment of behavior., and behavioral change as they have been studied using, animal subjects
(PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-) and PSY 2050 :Y :D-
PSY 5150: Foundations of Modern Psych
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Overview of the major concepts and theories of psychology presented in a historical context.
(PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-) and PSY 2000 :D- and PSY 2050 :D-
PSY 5250: Contemp Research Issues in Psy
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Recent and emerging topics, issues, and methods in psychological science.
(PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-) and PSY 2000 :D- and PSY 2050 :D-
PSY 5900: Independent Research Project
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Supervised research project and report. Student may register for PSY 5900 more than once; however, only 3 hours of research can be applied toward the degree requirements in psychology.
PSY 1000 :D- or PSY 1001 :D- or HON 1811 :D-