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.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
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
PSYC1001S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10201Enrollment
22 of 50Instructor
Sarah DeMoyaMargaux WienkIntroduction 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
PSYC1001S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:00-16:05Tu 14:00-16:05We 14:00-16:05Th 14:00-16:05Section/Call Number
002/10202Enrollment
13 of 50Instructor
Tina KaoCourse Number
PSYC1420S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 10:45-12:50Tu 10:45-12:50We 10:45-12:50Th 10:45-12:50Section/Call Number
001/10203Enrollment
20 of 20Instructor
Patricia LindemannCourse Number
PSYC1610S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-11:05Tu 09:00-11:05We 09:00-11:05Th 09:00-11:05Section/Call Number
001/10204Enrollment
4 of 20Instructor
Lawrence ReedAn 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
PSYC2210S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:00-16:10We 13:00-16:10Section/Call Number
001/10205Enrollment
28 of 50Instructor
Nora IsacoffCourse Number
PSYC2450S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-12:10We 09:00-12:10Section/Call Number
001/10206Enrollment
13 of 50Instructor
Elif DumanCourse Number
PSYC2490S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-12:10We 09:00-12:10Section/Call Number
001/10207Enrollment
31 of 50Instructor
Lawrence ReedCourse Number
PSYC2620S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:00-16:10Th 13:00-16:10Section/Call Number
001/10208Enrollment
18 of 50Instructor
Usha BarahmandCourse Number
PSYC2630S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:00-16:10We 13:00-16:10Section/Call Number
001/10209Enrollment
32 of 50Instructor
Joshua FeinbergWhat is psychedelic therapy? Does it work and how does it work? This course will explore research on psychedelic therapy as a mental health intervention. We will examine methodological approaches, review outcomes from clinical trials, and explore how psychedelic therapy leads to change.
Course Number
PSYC3471W001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 17:30-20:40Th 17:30-20:40Section/Call Number
001/10210Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Richard ZeifmanThis course is a combination of a lecture and a seminar course, and will therefore include both lectures on the biopsychosocial
bases of individual differences in behavior as well as discussion of related research.
Course Number
PSYC3494S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:00-12:10We 09:00-12:10Section/Call Number
001/11907Enrollment
4 of 15Instructor
Elif DumanA 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
PSYC3622S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:00-16:10Th 13:00-16:10Section/Call Number
001/10211Enrollment
11 of 15Instructor
Jeffrey CohenCourse Number
PSYC3625S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 17:30-20:40Th 17:30-20:40Section/Call Number
001/10212Enrollment
13 of 15Instructor
E'mett McCaskillCourse Number
PSYC3950S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Section/Call Number
001/10213Enrollment
2 of 10Instructor
Patricia LindemannCourse Number
PSYC3950S002Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Section/Call Number
002/10214Enrollment
0 of 10Instructor
Patricia LindemannThis seminar will survey historical and modern developments in machine intelligence from fields
such as psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, and from approaches such as
cybernetics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, connectionism, neural networks,
and deep learning. The emphasis is on the conceptual understanding of topics. The course does
not include, nor require a background in, computer programming and statistics. The overall goal
is for students to become informed consumers of applications of artificial intelligence.
Course Number
PSYC4237W001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 17:30-20:40We 17:30-20:40Section/Call Number
001/12037Enrollment
12 of 15Instructor
Trenton JerdePrerequisites: (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.