Psychological and Brain Sciences

Neuronal mechanisms of behavior: Molecular and cellular processes, neural plasticity, sensory encoding, optogenetics, psychopharmcology.

Theory and research on the neural and cognitive processes that support higher-level cognition, such as memory, attention, judgment & decision making, perception, language, emotion.

Seminar exploring selected contemporary issues in neuroscience with a focus on cognitive and behavioral processes. Capstone experience for advanced (senior) CBN majors.

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.

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.

Continuation of Thesis Research I. Laboratory Research under CBN-affliated faculty member mentoring student in Thesis Research I. Culminates in a written thesis.

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.

Neuroscience of Sleep.

Neuroscience of Sleep Lab.

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.

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.

Basic concepts, assumptions, and applications of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Introduction to the reading, design, and reporting of psychological research. Writing intensive.

Overview of ethical and professional issues in psychology.

Supervised research experience. Students may register for PSY 2150 more than once.

Theory and research on cultural influences on human diversity in behavior and psychological processes.

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.

Applications of psychological data, theories, research methods, and testing procedures to individuals in organizational settings.

Application of theories of human performance (perception, cognition, and motor control) to the design of products and systems.

An intensive examination of selected topical areas within psychology.

Laboratory course corresponding to a special topics course. May be required for a particular topics course.

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.

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.

Theory and research on social/personality, physical, and cognitive/intellectual changes from infancy through old age.

Theory and application of sensory and perceptual processes such as distance perception, color vision, illusions and deafness.

Theories, dynamics, and structure of personality. Students cannot receive credit for this course and PSY 4700.

Survey of theory and research on altruism, attraction, social cognition, the self, attitudes and attitude change, social influence, affiliation, personal control, and aggression.

Classification, etiology, and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders with emphasis on contemporary theory and research.

Fundamental concepts, basic areas of professional functioning, and contemporary issues in the mental health field.

Theoretical and laboratory examination of basic neural and hormonal processes underlying behavior. Restricted to PSY Majors.

Theory and research on human learning, memory, and cognitive processes. Restricted to PSY/CBN majors Writing intensive

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

Overview of the major concepts and theories of psychology presented in a historical context.

Recent and emerging topics, issues, and methods in psychological science.

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.