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Fall 2024

Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSY 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.

This is a social science course.

Location

Hoyt Hall Room 104 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSYC 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.

This is a social science course.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Location

Hylan Building Room 201 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Location

Meliora Room 221 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Location

Gavett Hall Room 310 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)

Introduces the organization of mental processes underlying cognition and behavior. Topics include perception, language, learning, memory, and intelligence. This course integrates knowledge of cognition generated from the field of cognitive psychology with findings from artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment.This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111

Location

Lattimore Room 201 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Location

Lattimore Room 210 (R 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Location

Lattimore Room 210 (F 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Location

Lattimore Room 210 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Location

Hylan Building Room 102 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110

Location

Wegmans Room 1400 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology.

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171.

This is a social science course.

Location

Hoyt Hall Room 104 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (M 6:15PM - 7:30PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Meliora Room 205 (R 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Meliora Room 205 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Meliora Room 205 (R 6:15PM - 7:30PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 270 (T 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Lattimore Room 210 (T 6:15PM - 7:30PM)

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Location

Dewey Room 2110E (W 6:15PM - 7:30PM)

Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

Location

Goergen Hall Room 108 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)

Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153)

Location

Lechase Room 104 (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

An introduction to the basic concepts, logic, and procedures needed to do psychological research with an emphasis on current best practices. Hands-on experience with all major phases of the research process is provided, including: surveying the existing literature, developing research hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting the results in manuscript form.

This is a social science course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 180/212, STAT 190/213)

Location

Meliora Room 366 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being.

This is a social science course.

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

Enrollment for PSYC230W will open after the start of the semester. Students enrolled in the lecture portion of the class, PSYC230 will be surveyed and selected to enroll in PSYC230W.

Fulfills Upper-Level Writing requirement

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201

Location

Meliora Room 203 (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)

Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances.

This is a natural science course.

Location

Hylan Room 301 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise).

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 221 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Fulfills Upper-Level Writing Requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change.

This is a social science course.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101

Location

Meliora Room 203 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement

Location

Lechase Room 182 (W 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement

Location

Lechase Room 148 (R 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Parenting and family life are emphasized from developmental, ecological, and cross-cultural perspectives. Caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures is studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Issues related to aspects of diversity in contemporary families are included.

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 366 (W 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

An introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Students are exposed to prevalent theoretical and research models, as well as approaches and research findings to assessment and diagnosis, and treatment modalities.

Pre-requisite course: PSYC 101 or equivalent

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 221 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Enrollment for this writing section is by instruction permission only and will occur at the beginning of the Fall semester based on space availability, with seniors given priority enrollment.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Presents theory, research, assessment, and intervention in child and adolescent psychological disorder. Contributions of the normal developmental perspective to understanding psychopathology and risk, and vice versa, are emphasized.

This is a social science course.

Location

Morey Room 321 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course.

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 474 (T 9:00AM - 11:00AM)

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This is a social science course.

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Meliora Room 352 (F 9:00AM - 11:00AM)

This course provides guided, direct research experiences in developmental neuropsychology, with a particular focus on autism and other developmental disabilities.

This is a social science course.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Children are born into a complex social landscape. How do young children come to represent, make sense of, and participate in the social world? In this seminar, we will explore how the social world first becomes represented in the human mind, as well as what young people’s thinking can tell us about society itself. Topics include the development of social group categorization; children’s thinking about social group-based power, status, and inequality; the emergence of social attitudes, values, and beliefs; and children’s thinking about societal institutions, including politics, economics, and law. Emphasis will be placed on how variation in lived experience shapes social thinking across contexts and individuals and on how research with children can inform an understanding of current social issues and movements.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 170 or PSYC 171

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 366 (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

Taken along with PSYC 361, fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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This is a social science course.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered.

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 366 (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered.

This is a social science course.

Location

Meliora Room 366 (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

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In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. Students will have writing assignments on psychology content related to the mini-course offerings that they will construct, pitch to their peers and instructor, and ultimately teach. Fulfills upper-level writing requirement.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Fall 2024

Children are born into a complex social landscape. How do young children come to represent, make sense of, and participate in the social world? In this seminar, we will explore how the social world first becomes represented in the human mind, as well as what young people’s thinking can tell us about society itself. Topics include the development of social group categorization; children’s thinking about social group-based power, status, and inequality; the emergence of social attitudes, values, and beliefs; and children’s thinking about societal institutions, including politics, economics, and law. Emphasis will be placed on how variation in lived experience shapes social thinking across contexts and individuals and on how research with children can inform an understanding of current social issues and movements.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101; and either PSYC 170 or PSYC 171

This is a social science course.

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Considers the cognitive and communicative abilities of animals, especially primates, as compared with humans. Topics include thinking, reasoning, remembering, communicating, and understanding number, time, and causality, in animals ranging from ants to apes. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSYC 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.

This is a social science course.

Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well-being (as well as other topics that may arise).

This is a social science course.

Is a balanced and integrated survey of psychology with coverage of both social and natural science domains. Sections of PSY 101 vary, but most consist of lectures, readings, discussions, and demonstrations. One Fall section is limited to first year students only.

This is a social science course.

Introduces behavioral methods used to study the development of perception, cognition, and language, and provides hands-on experience in the testing of human infants and children. Includes two research projects and a final powerpoint presentation.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisites: STAT 212, and BCSC 172 or one of the BCS core courses (BCSC 151, BCSC 152, or BCSC 153)

Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201

In-depth consideration of topics in psychology and their communication. PSYC 101 is a lab for this course.

This is a social science course.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered.

This is a social science course.

This seminar focuses on the psychological study of moral development. Different theoretical approaches to morality and related empirical research are discussed. The primary focus is from a developmental psychology perspective, but philosophical and educational issues also are considered.

This is a social science course.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

An introduction to the basic concepts, logic, and procedures needed to do psychological research with an emphasis on current best practices. Hands-on experience with all major phases of the research process is provided, including: surveying the existing literature, developing research hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting the results in manuscript form.

This is a social science course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and an introductory statistics course (e.g., STAT 180/212, STAT 190/213)

Studies the cognitive processes underlying language production, perception and comprehension, including how listeners perceive/understand words and sentences, and how speakers produce utterances.

This is a natural science course.

An introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Students are exposed to prevalent theoretical and research models, as well as approaches and research findings to assessment and diagnosis, and treatment modalities.

Pre-requisite course: PSYC 101 or equivalent

This is a social science course.

Explores how the biology of our senses shapes perceptual experiences of reality. Emphasizes sense of sight primarily and hearing secondarily. An important theme is that our sensory systems play a crucial role in the execution of coordinated movements of our bodies, as we navigate in, and interact with, the environment.This is a natural science course. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 111

Overviews the nature and processing of human languages, including comparisons between language and animal communication systems, the biological bases of human language, and the cognitive mechanisms used in producing, understanding, and learning language.

This is a natural science course.

Prerequisite: BCSC 110, BCSC 111, or LING 110

What contributes to a happy and satisfying life? In this course, students will learn about how science has come to conceptualize well-being and the many factors that may promote or undermine it. Topics will include exploring the role of personal, social, and cultural influences on well-being.

This is a social science course.

Presents theory, research, assessment, and intervention in child and adolescent psychological disorder. Contributions of the normal developmental perspective to understanding psychopathology and risk, and vice versa, are emphasized.

This is a social science course.

This class will focus on the psychological foundations of human development, with an emphasis on theories and methods in psychological research with children. Topics will include prenatal development, behavior genetics, motor development, perceptual development, language development, cognitive development, emotional development, social development, and atypical development. A limited number of seats in this course will be held for incoming first-year students that have received AP credit in psychology.

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 170 and PSYC 171.

This is a social science course.

Exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, theories of development of sex differences, consequences for social change.

This is a social science course.

Prerequisite: PSYC 101

Introduces the organization of mental processes underlying cognition and behavior. Topics include perception, language, learning, memory, and intelligence. This course integrates knowledge of cognition generated from the field of cognitive psychology with findings from artificial intelligence and cognitive neuroscience. No prerequisites.

This is a natural science course.

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement

Parenting and family life are emphasized from developmental, ecological, and cross-cultural perspectives. Caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures is studied in relation to adult-child interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws, and parenting skills. Issues related to aspects of diversity in contemporary families are included.

This is a social science course.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

This interactive course teaches 'real life' communication skills and strategies that help students present their best professional selves and develop a fulfilling career. Students will explore and articulate their internship, career and graduate school goals for distinct audiences and purposes as they develop a professional communication portfolio of materials such as resumes, cover letters, statements of purpose, electronic communications, elevator pitches, project descriptions and abstracts, and online profiles (i.e., LinkedIn). Students will revise and refine their written and spoken work across the semester based on feedback from peers, instructors, and alumni. By the semester's end, students will have gained extensive experience with the communication skills expected in today's competitive environment. The class can be used to fulfill 1 of 2 required Upper-Level Writing experiences in psychology, and is suitable for junior and senior psychology majors; all others require instructor permission. Courses in the WRTG 27X series may not be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Primary Writing Requirement

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

A survey of personality, emphasizing modern theoretical approaches, basic methods of investigation, and the relations of these theories to psychotherapy and behavioral change.

Blank Description

This is a social science course.

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging.

Recitation for BCSC/PSYC/CVSC 151 Perception & Action