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Psychology

The Psychology Department offers various foundational courses and more specialized courses that explore areas of social, developmental, and abnormal psychology.

Note: Undergraduate research courses are offered by the department to qualified students. For additional information, consult the Departmental Representative. For additional information regarding courses, faculty, major requirements, etc., visit the department's Web site.

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THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC1001S001 4 points.

Introduction to the science of human behavior. Topics include history of psychology, brain function and development, sleep and dreams, sensation and perception, learning and memory, theories of development, language and cognition, research methods, emotion, mental illness, and therapy.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC1001S001 001/10063 Session B Mo 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
Tu 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
We 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
Th 10:45 AM–12:50 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Tina Kao
4 Open for Enrollment
(auto-fill Wait List)
In-Person
THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC1001S002 4 points.

Introduction to the science of human behavior. Topics include history of psychology, brain function and development, sleep and dreams, sensation and perception, learning and memory, theories of development, language and cognition, research methods, emotion, mental illness, and therapy.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC1001S002 002/12163 Session A Mo 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
Tu 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
We 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
Th 09:00 AM–11:05 AM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Quincy Miller
4 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
EXPERIMNTL PSYCH:HUMN BEHAVIOR
PSYC1420S001 4 points.
Introduction to the techniques of research employed in the study of human behavior. Students gain experience in the conduct of research, including design of simple experiments, observation and measurement techniques, and the analysis of behavioral data.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC1420S001 001/10065 Session A Mo 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
Tu 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
We 10:45 AM–12:50 PM
Th 10:45 AM–12:50 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Patricia Lindemann
4 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
INTRO-STAT-BEHAVIORL SCIENTIST
PSYC1610S001 4 points.
Prerequisites: PSYC W1001 or PSYC W1010 or the equivalent. Recommended preparation: one course in behavioral science and knowledge of high school algebra. Recommended preparation: One course in behavioral science and knowledge of high school algebra. An introduction to statistics that concentrates on problems from the behavioral sciences.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC1610S001 001/10066 Session A Mo 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
Tu 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
We 09:00 AM–11:05 AM
Th 09:00 AM–11:05 AM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Lawrence Reed
4 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
COGNITION: BASIC PROCESSES
PSYC2210S001 3 points.

An introduction to basic concepts in cognitive psychology. Topics include theories and
phenomena in areas such as attention, memory, concepts and categories, language, reasoning,
decision making, and consciousness.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC2210S001 001/10067 Session A Mo 09:00 AM–12:10 PM
We 09:00 AM–12:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Nora Isacoff
3 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
PSYC2450S001 3 points.
Prerequisites: PSYC UN1001 An introduction to the analysis of psychological issues by anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological methods. Topics include neurons, neurotransmitters, neural circuits, human neuroanatomy, vision, learning, memory, emotion, and sleep and circadian rhythms.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC2450S001 001/10068 Session A Mo 01:00 PM–04:10 PM
We 01:00 PM–04:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Elif Duman
3 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC2490S001 3 points.
Prerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or equivalent Traditional psychologists have focused primarily on answering “how?” questions regarding the mechanisms that underlie behavior (i.e. How does the system work?). In contrast, evolutionary psychologists focus primarily on answering “why?” questions (i.e. Why does this system exist, and why does it have the form it does?). This course is designed to apply our knowledge of evolutionary theory to psychology in order to answer such questions.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC2490S001 001/10069 Session B Mo 09:00 AM–12:10 PM
We 09:00 AM–12:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Lawrence Reed
3 Open for Enrollment
(auto-fill Wait List)
In-Person
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
PSYC2620S001 3 points.
Prerequisites: PSYC W1001 or PSYC W1010 or the instructor's permission. An examination of definitions, theories, and treatments of abnormal behavior.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC2620S001 001/10070 Session A Tu 01:00 PM–04:10 PM
Th 01:00 PM–04:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Usha Barahmand
3 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC2630S001 3 points.
Surveys important methods, findings, and theories in the study of social influences on behavior. Emphasizes different perspectives on the relation between individuals and society.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC2630S001 001/10071 Session B Mo 01:00 PM–04:10 PM
We 01:00 PM–04:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Joshua Feinberg
3 Open for Enrollment
(auto-fill Wait List)
In-Person
NEUROSCIENCE AND SOCIETY
PSYC3496S001 3 points.

This course investigates the ways in which research in human neuroscience both reflects and informs societal issues. Topics include how neuroscience research is interpreted and applied in areas such as healthcare, education, law, consumer behavior, and public policy.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC3496S001 001/12580 Session B Tu 05:30 PM–08:40 PM
Th 05:30 PM–08:40 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Trenton Jerde
3 Registration Block
(no Adds)
(self-man. Wait List)
In-Person
Topics in Clinical Psychology - Summer
PSYC3622S001 3 points.

A seminar for advanced undergraduate students exploring different areas of clinical psychology. The specific focus within clinical psychology may differ each time the course is offered, so it is possible for the course to be retaken for additional credit.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC3622S001 001/10072 Session A Mo 01:00 PM–04:10 PM
We 01:00 PM–04:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Jeffrey Cohen
3 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY SEM
PSYC3625S001 3 points.
Prerequisites: the instructor's permission required; contact emccaski@barnard.edu. An introductory course in neuroscience like PSYC 1001 or PSYC 2450. Analysis of the assessment of physical and psychiatric diseases impacting the central nervous system, with emphasis on the relationship between neuropathology and cognitive and behavioral deficits.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC3625S001 001/10073 Session B Mo 06:15 PM–09:25 PM
We 06:15 PM–09:25 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
E'mett McCaskill
3 Registration Block
(no Adds)
(self-man. Wait List)
In-Person
SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
PSYC3950S001 4 points.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC3950S001 001/14153 Session A
Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Patricia Lindemann
4 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person
SUPERVISED INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
PSYC3950S002 4 points.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC3950S002 002/14154 Session B
Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Patricia Lindemann
4 Registration Block
(no Adds)
(self-man. Wait List)
In-Person
THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY:PSYCH OF STRAT DEC
PSYC4289W001 3 points.

Prerequisites: (PSYC UN2235) or equivalent course on judgment and decision-making A seminar course exploring strategic decision making (also known as behavioral game theory). This course examines the psychology underlying situations in which outcomes are determined by choices made by multiple decision makers. The prime objective will be to examine the use of experimental games to test psychological theories.

Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC4289W001 001/10074 Session B Tu 01:00 PM–04:10 PM
Th 01:00 PM–04:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Eric Schoenberg
3 Registration Block
(no Adds)
(self-man. Wait List)
In-Person
TOPICS-NEUROBIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
PSYC4440S001 3 points.
Examines current topics in neurobiology and behavior.
Course Number Section/Call Number Session Times/Location
PSYC4440S001 001/10075 Session A Tu 09:00 AM–12:10 PM
Th 09:00 AM–12:10 PM

Instructor Points Enrollment Method of Instruction
Svetlana Rosis
3 Closed for Online Registration
(no Adds or Drops)
In-Person